The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 12 – CITY CLOSE GAP ON ARSENAL Your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden are back with another jam-packed week of Premier League chaos, banter, and big talking points.We kick things off with Manchester United’s dramatic 2-2 draw away at Spurs, despite going down to ten men. James is buzzing with United’s resilience as they fight until the last whistle. Arsenal are held to a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light, with Sunderland showing they’re not just here to survive the Premier League—they’re here to compete. Meanwhile, Joe’s Newcastle somehow find a way to make things even worse, suffering another painful defeat, losing 3-1 to Brentford in what was a truly embarrassing performance.We also dive into Manchester City’s emphatic 3-0 win over Liverpool, a result that may well knock Liverpool out of the title race and put City firmly on Arsenal’s tail. Let’s just say Ed is absolutely NOT thrilled about the idea of City catching Arsenal for the Premier League title.The Gaffers go through all the other results from this week’s Premier League action, delivering plenty of banter, laughs, and in-depth football analysis along the way.We wrap things up with the intense FPL segment, where all three Gaffers are neck and neck as the season heats up. Is this going to go right down to the wire? It’s looking like an incredibly close finish.🎧 Tune in for elite banter, bold takes, and plenty of chaos — and let us know in the comments: Can City catch Arsenal and win the Premier League Title?
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 11 – EDDIE HOWE OUT?!?
Your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden are back for another chaotic and hilarious week of Premier League drama!In this episode, the Gaffers break down all the biggest moments from the weekend’s fixtures — including Joe’s Newcastle’s embarrassing 3-1 defeat to West Ham, Ed’s Arsenal cruising to a 2-0 win at Turf Moor to stay top of the table, and James’s Manchester United salvaging a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.
Let’s just say Joe doesn’t escape lightly this week as the lads lay into him for his endless Newcastle optimism. Ed’s convinced it’s finally Arsenal’s year (again), while James fires back to the top of the Three Gaffers FPL table after a massive week — leaving Joe in the mud after captaining one-point wonder Woltemade!
Packed with banter, analysis, and plenty of laughs, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
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The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 10 – CAN CITY STOP ARSENAL???
The Gaffers are back with another brilliant episode full of chaos, banter, and Premier League madness! Join your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden as they dive into all the biggest stories from another wild week of football.
We kick things off with a full Premier League Round-Up, covering all the major talking points. Joe’s Newcastle grab a solid 2-1 win against Fulham, Ed’s Arsenal keep their title charge alive with an iconic 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace — featuring a goal from Eze against his former club — and James’s Manchester United put on a show, beating Brighton 4-2!
The big question of the week — Can Manchester City stop Arsenal? Ed certainly doesn’t think so, as he passionately declares this could finally be Arsenal’s year to win the Premier League. With Arsenal now six points clear of City and seven ahead of Liverpool, the title race is heating up fast!
Of course, the banter doesn’t stop there. “Jealous Joe” keeps interrupting and trying to silence Gaffer James, tempers flare as Joe loses it at Van de Ven during the FPL segment, and Ed just won’t stop bragging as his so-called “master plan” finally pays off — putting him top of the Gaffer FPL table!It’s another hilarious, unpredictable, and debate-filled episode full of laughs, football chat, and the classic Gaffer energy you know and love.
🎧 Tune in for elite banter, bold takes, and plenty of chaos — and let us know in the comments: Is this finally Arsenal’s year to win the league?
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 9 – UNITED HUMBLE LIVERPOOL!!!
The Gaffers are back with another massive episode full of laughs, chaos, and Premier League drama! Join your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden as they dive into all the biggest stories from the weekend’s action.We kick things off with the full Premier League Round-Up, and what a week it’s been! Joe’s Newcastle suffer an embarrassing defeat to Brighton, Ed’s Arsenal grab a gritty 1-0 away win against Fulham to stay top of the Premier League, and the headline of the weekend — James’s Manchester United HUMBLE Liverpool at Anfield in one of the biggest shocks of the season! HARRY MAGUIREEEEEE!!!
We also break down all the other key fixtures, including the game of the weekend: Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth, a true goal-fest that had everything — “BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM, Mateta’s in the room!”
As always, there’s no shortage of banter between the Gaffers. Jealous Joe keeps interrupting and trying to silence James after United’s huge win, while Ed passionately preaches that this is finally Arsenal’s year to lift the Premier League trophy.
Expect wild takes, hilarious debates, and endless laughs as the lads deliver another unforgettable episode packed with football chat and chaos from start to finish.
🎧 Tune in for all the action, banter, and madness — and let us know in the comments… is the title race back on, and have United just changed everything?
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 8 – CHELSEA BREAK SCOUSE HEARTS!!!The Gaffers are back — and this time, it’s LIVE! 🎙️
Join your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden for the first ever Three Gaffers Live Audience Episode! The crowd was electric, the banter was flying, and James got plenty of cheers from the fans.
We kick things off with a full Premier League Round-Up, covering all the biggest games from the week. Chelsea break Scouse hearts with a dramatic late win over Liverpool, Manchester United finally look strong again after a 2-0 win over Sunderland, Joe’s Newcastle claim a solid 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, and Ed’s Arsenal keep the pressure on at the top with a 2-0 win against West Ham.
For the first time ever, we bring in a Live Audience Q&A Segment, where fans got to ask questions, share opinions, and challenge the Gaffers on everything from their clubs to wild football takes — and let’s just say, it didn’t disappoint!
We wrap things up with the much-loved Three Gaffers FPL Segment, where Ed and Joe both had incredible gameweeks, catching up to James and narrowing the gap to just 7 points between all three Gaffers.
Expect laughs, live reactions, top-tier football chat, and of course, Ed’s rambling delusions about Arsenal winning the league. This episode truly has it all — football, chaos, and comedy at its finest! ⚽🔥🎧 Tune in, join the banter, and don’t miss out on one of our most entertaining episodes yet!
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 7 – TITLE RACE IS BACK ON?!? The Three Gaffers are back with one of our best episodes yet — and this week we’re celebrating James’s birthday in style! Expect balloons, a card, a heartfelt (and slightly chaotic) birthday song, and plenty of laughs before we get stuck into another huge week of football.We kick things off with our Premier League Gameweek Roundup. Manchester United fall to an embarrassing 3-1 defeat against Brentford, sparking serious questions about Amorim’s future and whether this could be the beginning of the end. Liverpool also suffer a shock 2-1 loss away at Crystal Palace, with ex-Arsenal man Eddie Nketiah grabbing a dramatic late winner to blow the title race wide open. Edward’s Arsenal make the most of Liverpool’s slip-up by clinching a massive 2-1 victory over Joe’s Newcastle at St. James’ Park, thanks to Gabriel’s late goal. Safe to say Ed is buzzing while Joe spends much of the episode whining about referee decisions.From there, the Gaffers dive into their FPL segment, where all three have plenty to brag (or cry) about. Joe gambles on his Free Hit, and for once it actually pays off brilliantly, much to his delight — and to Ed and James’s frustration.Between James’s birthday chaos, Joe’s constant complaints, and Ed celebrating another Arsenal win, this episode is packed with football analysis, banter, and classic Gaffer roasting.🎧 Tune in for laughs, heated debates, and plenty of drama — and stick around for the announcement of next week’s very first live audience episode!
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 6 – ARSENAL LEAVE IT LATE Your hosts Edward Brookes, Joe Lowden, and James Francis are back with another episode full of Premier League drama, Champions League action, and plenty of banter.
This week, we kick things off with a full Premier League Gameweek roundup. Arsenal left it late against Manchester City as Ed’s starboy Gabriel Martinelli snatched a dramatic equaliser. Newcastle and Bournemouth served up the most boring 0-0 of the season, while James’s Manchester United finally gave him something to smile about with a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea.
Then it’s on to the Champions League: Arsenal beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 with another Martinelli goal, Joe’s Newcastle fell 2-1 to Barcelona, and… well, James’s United still aren’t in Europe at all.
To wrap things up, we check in on our FPL Gameweek results, where all three Gaffers had strong weeks — the mini-league is heating up fast!Plenty of football chat, laughs, and classic Gaffer roasting throughout — you don’t want to miss this one.
🎧 Tune in and let us know: who impressed you this week, and who bottled it?
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 5 – LUCKY LIVERPOOL STRIKES AGAIN Your hosts Edward Brookes, Joe Lowden, and James Francis are back for another week of Premier League chaos, Champions League chatter, and plenty of banter.We kick things off with a full Premier League Gameweek roundup, including Arsenal’s dominant 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, Newcastle finally scraping by Wolves to grab their first win of the season, and the big talking point — James’s Manchester United suffering a painful 3-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City. Let’s just say the banter doesn’t stop there.The Gaffers then dive into the start of the Champions League campaign: Ed’s Arsenal take on Athletic Bilbao, Joe’s Newcastle face Barcelona, and well… James’s United aren’t in Europe at all.To wrap things up, it’s time for our FPL Gameweek review, where all three had impressive scores. James storms ahead in the mini-league, while Ed just wants to storm through his team.Plenty of football talk, laughs, and classic Gaffer roasting throughout — don’t miss this one!🎧 Tune in and let us know: who impressed you most this week, and who bottled it?
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 4 - HEATED TRANSFER DEBATEThis might just be the most heated, argumentative, and funniest episode yet of The Three Gaffers Podcast! Hosted by your three Gaffers — Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden — all three are on the wind-up, all convinced their clubs have had the best transfer window… but let’s just say, not everyone agrees.The episode kicks off with a look back at the international break results and all the biggest news in world football this week, before the lads dive into their Premier League Gameweek predictions for next weekend. Things really explode, though, when the Gaffers launch into their brand-new segment: the Premier League Transfer Window Tier List. Expect chaos, hot takes, and full-on meltdowns as the debates get fiery, Joe defends his beloved Newcastle to the point of tears, while Edward and James can’t stop gloating about Arsenal’s and Manchester United’s “perfect” windows.Plenty of laughs, arguments, and classic Gaffer banter from start to finish — this is one you don’t want to miss!🎧 Tune in, join the debate, and tell us in the comments: who really had the best transfer window?
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 3 – MAN UNITED ZERO TO HERO
One of the funniest episodes yet! Your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden are back for another chaotic week of Premier League chat, banter, and meltdowns as the Gaffers wind each other up over their clubs’ results.This week, Manchester United suffer a historic embarrassment, crashing out of the EFL Cup to League Two side Grimsby Town—and let’s just say James doesn’t hear the end of it. United are able to get their first win of the season against Burnley which takes them above rivals City.
Meanwhile, Joe’s Newcastle are still searching for their first win of the season after drawing with Leeds, leaving him desperate for a breakthrough in the 2025/26 campaign.
As for Ed, he’s not in the best mood either, with Arsenal slipping to a 1-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield—"Second again, ole ole!"
Alongside the chaos, the lads also break down the rest of the Premier League Gameweek results, give their thoughts on this summer’s transfer window, and reflect on the biggest deadline day deals. Expect plenty of football insight, even more laughs, and some classic Gaffer roasting throughout.
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 2 – Newcastle Falling Down
We’re back with another episode of The Three Gaffers Podcast with your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden! Gameweek 2 of the Premier League had it all: Arsenal smashed Leeds 5-0 to go top of the table (Ed won’t shut up about it), James’s Manchester United are still searching for their first win after drawing away to Fulham, and Joe is fuming as Newcastle fell to a last-minute defeat against Liverpool while down to ten men. We also get stuck into the transfer news, including the huge headline of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, before finishing with The Three Gaffers FPL, where we reveal our scores and see who’s off to a flying start and who’s already struggling. Loads of football talk, plenty of laughs, and classic Gaffer banter from start to finish—don’t miss it!
The Three Gaffers Podcast | Series 2, Episode 1 – ARSENAL SCHOOL UNITED We’re back! Your hosts Edward Brookes, James Francis, and Joe Lowden return for the start of Series 2 just in time for the brand new Premier League season.In this episode, the Gaffers dive into all the drama from Gameweek 1—from heroic wins and shocking upsets to standout performances and big talking points. The banter is flying straight away as Edward’s beloved Arsenal take all three points at Old Trafford, leaving James fuming after his Manchester United side fell short on opening weekend.Expect plenty of laughs, cheeky digs, proper football analysis, and classic Gaffer chaos throughout.🎧 Sit back, tune in, and let us know your thoughts on the opening weekend—who impressed you the most, and who bottled it?
Your hosts Edward Brookes and James Francis are holding down the fort in the studio, while Joe Lowden joins all the way from sunny France via video call for another chaotic episode of The Three Gaffers.In the first half, the lads give their Premier League Top 6 predictions for the 25/26 season—and let’s just say there are some very controversial takes and bold shouts that are bound to ruffle a few feathers.In the second half, it’s time for our brand new FPL segment! The Gaffers run through their individual Fantasy Premier League drafts, showing off their “elite” ball knowledge…well, except for Joe, whose draft might just be more comedy than competition.While Joe’s living it up on holiday, Edward and James are having a laugh in the studio—expect plenty of banter, questionable opinions, and a few hot takes you’ll want to argue with in the comments.
🎧 Watch, listen, and let us know your Top 6 predictions and FPL tips for the season!
It’s all kicking off on this week’s Transfer Talk with Edward Brookes, Joe Lowden, and James Francis, and trust us—this is easily our best episode yet!
Things go from bad to worse for Joe as rumours swirl that Alexander Isak has requested to leave Newcastle, and to make matters worse... they’ve missed out on every major transfer target this summer. Edward and James are relentless with the wind-ups, and Joe is barely holding it together.
But it’s not all pain (well… mostly for Joe). We take a moment to celebrate the incredible Lionesses, who made history by winning back-to-back Euros—a proud moment for English football and an absolute buzz for fans across the country.
Meanwhile, Edward is practically levitating as we discuss the “HERE WE GO” for Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal. Has Arteta finally found his striker? One thing’s for sure—Ed is not keeping it chill.
We also break down the latest Premier League and European transfer rumours, from realistic moves to ridiculous links, all with that signature Gaffers banter and no-filter opinions.
Tune in for the laughs, the takes, and the top-tier football chat. And yes, Joe gets roasted. Again.
TRANSFER TALK – EP5 | NO NEWS-CASTLE?! The Gaffers are back for another round of football chaos in Transfer Talk – Episode 5, and this one’s full of laughs, rumours, and classic Gaffer wind-ups.This week, things get awkward for Joe as Newcastle United go completely silent in the transfer market... so naturally, Ed and James take full advantage, roasting him at every opportunity. Is the No News-castle era upon us?We also dive into the big question: Will Arsenal finally get their man in Viktor Gyokeres Will Alexander Isak leave Newcastle this summer? Joe’s clinging to Isak like it’s GCSE results day, and the Gaffers aren’t holding back.Plus, we break down the latest breaking transfer news from around the football world—who’s moving, who’s stalling, and which clubs are quietly making big moves. From gossip to serious speculation, we've got it all covered.Expect plenty of banter, unfiltered opinions, and that perfect blend of football chat and chaos that only The Three Gaffers can deliver.
The Gaffers are back! Join your hosts Edward Brookes, Joe Lowden, and James Francis for Episode 4 of Transfer Talk—and this one’s a belter.We kick off with a tribute to one of the biggest comebacks of the decade... the Oasis reunion. The dream is real, and the lads couldn’t be happier (well, two of them anyway).Then it’s into the football—starting with a quick recap of last week’s drama before breaking down the transfer business at Arsenal and Newcastle. Who’s doing smart work, who’s stalling, and who’s just being plain quiet? (Looking at you, Manchester United 👀)We dive into United’s transfer silence and the ongoing dressing room chaos—it’s messy, it’s entertaining, and we’ve got a lot to say about it.To wrap things up, we play a fiery round of Start, Bench, Sell with some of the biggest transfers of the summer so far. Expect hot takes, serious debate, and a few laughs at James' expense (as always).🎧 Tune in for top football chat, Gaffer banter, and your weekly dose of transfer talk chaos.
Transfer Talk – Episode 3 | Jota Tribute, Dream Signings & Transfer Rumours Heating Up 🔥In this powerful episode of The Three Gaffers Transfer Talk, Edward, James, and Joe begin by paying tribute to Diogo Jota, following the heartbreaking news of his passing. Then it’s back to the transfer madness, as we reveal our dream signings for our clubs—Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle United. Who’s being realistic, who’s dreaming big, and who’s just plain deluded?We also dive into all the latest transfer rumours and headlines, including:* Will Viktor Gyökeres finally make the move to Arsenal?* Could Rodrygo really be on his way to the Emirates?* Will Anthony Elanga flop or flourish as Newcastle’s first signing of the summer?* And is Bryan Mbeumo the answer to United’s wide problems?Plus, plenty of banter, heated debates, and classic Gaffer chaos. 🎧 Available on all platforms – watch, listen, and get involved in the comments!
Transfer Talk – Episode 2 | Dream Signings & Transfer Chaos!
The Gaffers are back with another episode of Transfer Talk, diving into all the latest rumours, deals, and madness from the transfer market across world football.
This week, Edward Brookes, Joe Lowden, and James Francis each reveal their dream signings for their clubs—Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle United—and let's just say... some of the picks are ambitious, some are outrageous, and one is definitely wishful thinking.
We also break down all the biggest transfer news from across the globe, from potential blockbuster moves to sneaky under-the-radar deals you need to know about.Top-tier chat, loads of banter, and of course, a classic Gaffers finish—don’t miss it.
Welcome to Transfer Talk – a brand new series from The Three Gaffers Podcast!
Join your hosts Edward Brookes, Joe Lowden, and James Francis as they dive into all the latest buzz from the transfer market around the world of football—rumours, confirmed deals, and the wild ones that might just happen.
This week, the Gaffers also touch on the Nations League final, where Portugal claimed victory over Spain, adding yet another international trophy to Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary career.
Plenty of laughs, some top takes, and—believe it or not—James delivers his best outro yet. You won’t want to miss it.
In this week’s episode of The Three Gaffers, we dive into a Champions League final that barely felt like one. PSG made history with a dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan—the biggest margin ever in a UCL final—and we break down exactly how it went from football spectacle to glorified training session.We also look back at the Champions League campaign as a whole—who impressed, who flopped, and how the competition played out this season. Then it's time for the Three Gaffers Champions League Team of the Season, and let’s just say… there are a few picks that sparked some heated debate.We briefly touch on Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Real Betis in the Conference League final—because, yes, apparently Chelsea win trophies now too.For the first time ever, we kick off our Transfer Talk segment, where we cover all the latest news and rumours from the world of football—including a wild one with Manchester United reportedly tipping Newcastle to Bryan Mbeumo. Make it make sense.There’s laughter, chaos, and the usual wind-ups throughout—and in a twist nobody saw coming, Joe finally takes the outro away from James… and nails it? You’ll have to listen to find out.