On The Left Side

As the coronavirus continues to shut down normal life, we are slowly adapting to a world without football. But with no games to play, football stars are resorting to telling people to stay at home, while commentators such as Clive Tyldsley and Nick Heath are commentating on everyday life. Could this be the future of the beautiful game? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward, and Luke McKinnon as the baby. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features the following music under Creative Commons 3.0 license, edits of Groovin' by Brian Boyko and TipToes by Myuu (see youtube) With thanks to@nickheathsport, @clivetyldesley, TalkSport, Manchester City, Granit Xhaka, and Netflix. And apologies to fans of Scotland. Follow @ontheleftside on Twitter, @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram

This week we found out who had been buying up all the worlds toilet rolls, and what happens when you ask a super computer who will win the Premier League, if it ever resumes. And while that may be behind closed doors, at least the FA have plans to stop us going hungry. Or do they? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley & Jim Salveson, with additional voices from Ciaran Saward. Theme music written and performed by Katalina Kicks. This episode also features edits of Nightmare and Ghost Town by Rafael Krux, under creative commons license 3.0. Follow @ontheleftside on Twitter Follow @ontheleftsidepod on instagram

Just as Liverpool were on the verge of a runaway Premier League Victory, all football has stopped because of COVID-19. And it means there's also no sport on TV or radio which is causing problems for some outlets, and there are some creative solutions being offered for what to do instead, everything from E-sports to Guinea Pigs. Now go wash your hands. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson.  Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram   Thanks to Katalina Kicks for the theme tune and Kevin Macleod for bit bit loop under public domain license 3.0

Hand gel, Violins, and Roy Keane tackles - it's another episode of the funny football show. Now please wash your hands.   Follow us on Twitter for even more football funny @OnTheLeftSide. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Additional music used under creative commons license including Asking Questions

This weeks On The Left Side starts with a Manchester City's headline-grabbing antics but not for the reason you might think. It also takes on Liverpool's Premier League "slip" DESPITE having the quote "Best defender in the World" on the pitch and wonders if anyone thinks as much of Big Sam Allardyce as Big Sam Allardyce. Follow us on Twitter for even more football funny @OnTheLeftSide. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Additional music used under creative commons license.   

It's a manager special with Mourinho not making any sense, Steve Bruce being awfully confused by his breakfast, and Jurgen Klopp proving to be the nicest manager, if not human being in the premier league. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

Frank Lampard got a big new signing this week in Ziyech, but there was no flowers or Chocolate at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola was presented with a 2 year ban from the champions league. But once again Jose managed to make it all about him. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Asking Questions by Rafael Krux Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

Storm Ciara may have put a stop to Man City in the premier league, but couldn't stop Paul Merson who still doesn't seem to have a clue about football. Meanwhile, is the secret to the Baggies success this season their manager's Nostrils? From West Brom, we go to West Ham as the Davids demand an apology from Sky, as social media demands one from Dele Alli, and we get ahead of the game by apologising for everything. In a song... It's all in the latest episode of football funny written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester UK. Theme music written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their permission. Features Barroom Ballet by Kevin Macleod under Creative Commons 3.0 license. Follow us @ontheleftside on Twitter or @ontheleftsidepod on instagram With thanks to Sky Sports, ITV, BBC and BT Sport.  

Transfer deadline day saw one of the most drawn-out transfers in Bruno Fernandes AND one of the most surprising in Odion Igahlo go to Man Utd. But is it all just part of a cunning plan to deny Liverpool the League title? And while Ole gets optimistic, over in Spain, there's a V.A.R. first... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Asking Questions by Rafael Crux. Spanish Guitar performed by Ant McGinley. With thanks to Sky Sports, ITV, BBC and BT Sport. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

It's often said that a team is 'on the beach' when they have nothing left to play for, and going off what Jurgen Klopp said this week, he is already there and as Liverpool are 19 points clear, who can blame him? Elsewhere things are on the up at Man Utd, unless your name is Ed Woodward. Still, it's nice to have a song sung about you, isn't it?  On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. Extra voices in this episode from Ciaran Saward. Please send legal papers for his attention at The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Lawful Victim Unit & Comic Game Loop - Kevin MacLeod, and Bavarian Seascape. With thanks to Sky Sports, ITV, and BT Sport. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

Phil Neville, Rob Green, Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane have very different approaches to mathematics. Finn Tapp has a very different definition of being in a relationship. And have Liverpool got a different idea of what it takes to win the league? On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Comic Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod & Groovin by Aleksandra Nakrada. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

Things are really hotting up at the minute. Not on the pitch or in the race for titles, but off the pitch where managers and players alike find themselves caught up in a scandal, so much that we had enough to do a special 'Uncovered' episode. However, it's still suitable for work. Unless you work in a religious establishment or nursery school. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Sloppy Bossa Loop & Comic Game Loop -  Kevin Maguire,  plus Groovin and Nightmare by Aleksandra Nakrada. Other incidental music written and performed by Ant McGinley Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod  

It looks like Mourinho is back to being good old Jose, while Duncan Ferguson has a brand new role at Everton, and a certain goalkeeper is causing the BBC pronunciation department some confusion. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester, UK. Additional voices in this episode come from John Walker,  and Ciaran Saward, Andy May The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other incidental music written and performed by Ant McGinley, or appears under Creative Commons 3.0 All SFX produced in house and sourced from freesfx.com

We made it through the silly season to the future and with Amazon stepping into the football arena, we wonder what might happen if Jeremy Clarkson joins the commentary team. Speaking of commentators, John Acres is back on the show again, and speaking of being back, David Moyes has returned to West Ham with proof he is one of the most winningest managers from a very select group. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester, UK. Additional voices in this episode come from John Walker, John Acres and Ciaran Saward With thanks to Amazon, Jeremy Clarkson, Jeremy Corbyn, John Acres, Martin Keown, Jake Humphries, and Owen Hargreaves. The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Orchestral Mix by Brian Boyko appaears under Creative Commons 3.0 All SFX produced in house and sourced from freesfx.com    

Footballers don't get Christmas off so neither do we. The silly season continues as BBC commentator John Acres goes all Alan Partridge, while in Scotland, Match of the Day was in danger of becoming Snack of the day... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod  

It looks like Mikel Arteta and Carlo Ancelotti are well on their way to new jobs at Arsenal and Everton, but they've taken their time sorting it out. In the meantime, they've filled the gaps with passion in the form of a couple of club heroes. Meantime the Italian FA have made a stand against Racism in their own unique way. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Village Tarantella by Kevin McLeod,  Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

Nigel Pearson going to Watford heralds the arrival of the silly season and the return of the likes of what Tim Sherwood calls PROPER FOOTBALL MEN, even if those are the same men that dragged your team to the foot of the table. With a guest appearance from a knight of the realm in Sir David Attenborough, we also try and sell you some insurance for you erm, most important family member. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license i Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

It's that time of year when P45's seem to come thicker and faster than fixtures, and shortly after Spurs rang the changes, Arsenal and Watford have had a Christmas clean out as well. And speaking of cleaning there's a new robot at Selhurst Park this week, and it's one that actually does its job. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including Evil Incoming by Kevin Macleod, Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

If you ever needed proof the world has turned upside down look no further than White Hart Lane and the decision to oust Mauricio Pochettino and deadcatting everyone with Jose Mourinho. But this is the new Jose - Happy, Humble and frighteningly similar to Donald Trump... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license.  Evil Incoming by Kevin Macleod, Putins Lullaby by Alexander Nakarada, and Asking Questions by Rafael Krux. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod

England qualified for Euro 2020 but all eyes were on the canteen after an unexpected and slightly unbalanced fight broke out between Joe Gomez and Raheem Sterling. Elsewhere, Roy Keane was, as usual, trying to pick a fight with anyone he could see and this week that meant Declan Rice... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.  Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license. This is handy as Jim learns about Music rights and licensing this week. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod