Jim introduces his latest football podcast which sees him teaming up once again with Producer Ant as they present a series of interviews and stories with names that you may not know, but that uncover what life is really like behind the scenes at elite football clubs. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/footballstories ..read more

While things are looking glum for Spurs, are things looking up for Newcastle?  In a word no, no they're not. But there is a brochure out that makes Steve Bruce sound awesome. Amidst the takeover talk and getting stiffed by Leicester, the Magpies must be relieved that Souness has been having a pop at Pogba again. And is the only way to save Manchester United from disaster to bring back the class of '92?  ------ On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to John Walker and Ciaran Saward for lending their voi ..read more

After the most expensive team in Europe's top leagues lose to the cheapest, does this mean that we should just hand the Premier League title to Liverpool?  Meanwhile, it's time to get down to it if you want time off for the Euros, Arsenal pushes their fans to the edge and fake news taints Vincent Kompany's testimonial... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice once again. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission ..read more

This week we ask what exactly happens in the fit and proper person test, what noise does a shark make, and has King Eric given the greatest speech since the seagull and the trawler?   On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound effects appears under creative commons 3.0   Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram ..read more

Liverpool might have won the UEFA Supercup but the big story was about Jurgen's reaction to the winning penalty save, rather than the trophy itself - I mean do you even know what it looks like? Exactly. Elsewhere German football doesn't like RB Liepzig for some reason, and nobody in Newcastle seems to like Mike Ashley. Still, he's somehow slightly less hated than Bury owner Steve Dale. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, this episode was made in Manchester, Minnesota and Iceland. If you like what you hear then click subscribe NOW and make sure you le ..read more

The Premier League is back and no one is enjoying it. Instead, everyone is getting very angry about a whole load of stuff. Manchester United fans are getting angry at Ed Woodward and his transfer dealings whilst everyone else is getting angry about VAR and how its "Ruining the Game".  As normal, Jim is here to cast a sarcastic eye (can an eye be sarcastic?) over all the best news from the weeks football action. If you like what you hear then click subscribe NOW and make sure you leave is a 5* review. Thank you please. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and ..read more

As much as Liverpool may try and claim some credit for a Premier League showdown on the last day of the season... the day was Sky Blue and Manchester City claimed the Premier League title for the second season in a row. But it wasn't all doom and gloom on Anfield as Liverpool (and Tottenham) contributed to one of the most dramatic weeks of football we have ever seen... but don't worry, Jim still manages to take the p**s out of both of them... and that's before we even get started on the shambles that is Manchester United. --------------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by ..read more

As the title hots up, Mo Salah is falling over himself while title opponents Man City are accused of dirty tactics. Down at the bottom, Neil Warnock is up for whinger of the season, and some United fans seem happy to lose to their cross-town rivals. Plus we ask if Gary Neville is about to turn his back on football and join Gardeners Question Time? And what the hell was Eric Cantona thinking?  ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to   The theme tune is written and performed by Ka ..read more

Football redefines crisis once again after Man City lose the first leg of their Champions League game against Spurs. Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling looks set to become the patron Saint of empty seats, Joey Barton gets in trouble with the old Bill, and we wonder what kind of relationship Diego Costa has with his mother. ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to  This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley  The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears w ..read more

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