This week the pod reviews a couple of high-drama CFA cup semi finals, and looks forwards to the prospect of a high-stakes Shenhua - Shandong final. How impressed are we by Shenhua’s mid-season resurgence, and does Li Xiaopeng get enough credit for the progress his Shandong side are making? There’s plenty of time to prepare for the final - we talk t…

The pod is back from a brief mid-season break and jumps straight into business by asking whether Guangzhou Evergrande have the title sewn up already after some prolonged patchy form from their nearest challengers. There's some grudging praise for Fabio Cannavaro and a lot of credit given to the players and performances on the pitch - Evergrande bei…

Beijing Guoan's surprise loss to a struggling Jiangsu is the lead story this week - with Evergrande back at the top and just a couple of points covering the top three, do we see the title race going deep into the season again - and could this be the wake-up call that Guoan need? There's plenty of drama at the bottom of the table too, with Kim Shin-…

With fan protests escalating in Nanjing, the pod takes a deep-dive into the story to understand more. What are the key issues and why has the club's response left fans cold? Is it as simple as ownership getting distracted by their Italian club, or are there more cultural factors at play? After looking at the Jiangsu situation from the inside and ou…

The transfer season is in full swing - the pod gets stuck into how Marko Arnautovic will fit into the red quarter of Shanghai, and what to make of El Shaarawy and Kim Shinwook joining Shenhua. There are some other ins and outs at the bottom end of the table, including the return of a familiar face to attempt to lead Beijing Renhe out of trouble. Ya…

We welcome Rafa Benitez to the CSL amid some confusion at what exactly Dalian can hope to achieve, and whether the last couple of managers have really done such a bad job. The confusion continues with the pod's bafflement and despair at Zhou Jun's return to Shenhua, and some listener questions to salt Shenhua wounds. One manager who shouldn't be un…

We're back with a discussion on the soul of Chinese football - are naturalized Brazilians the answer to World Cup qualification woes, or yet another example of the governing bodies making a laughing stock of the game? It's an opinionated start to the pod as we move on to the latest mid-season rule changes from the CFA - good, bad, indifferent, or j…

In our latest "fan journey" special, we take the term literally - host Steve Crooks and regular pod expert Cameron Wilson are joined by a packed sleeper train compartment of Shenhua fans from Shanghai and afar for this live recording. The fans hold court on their long journey to Beijing to watch their struggling side - this raw and honest recording…

We continue our series of in-depth explorations of the personal journeys taken by WEF's leading contributors - this week host Steve Crooks speaks one-to-one with Brandon Chemers to learn more about a story leading from Chicago to Beijing, via Shanghai - just how close did Brandon come to taking up the Shenhua religion? We chat about the great Beiji…

This week we wait until the dust settles on the AFC Champions League group stage before reflecting on the last-day drama - how disappointed will Guoan be to exit the competition, and what were the key moments in their campaign? With the other three sides making it through to the knockout stage, we review a job well done and preview a tricky tie for…

This week's pod opens with a review of Beijing Guoan's ninth straight win, and more goals for Cedric Bakambu - begging the question of why some fans are still dissatisfied with the striker. With Marek Hamsik coming in for criticism early into his time with Dalian too, the panel reflect on the need for patience with big-name signings despite the gre…

There's only one place to start this week, with a high-quality top-of-the-table clash at Tianhe seeing Beijing Guo'an walk away with their eighth consecutive win. It's still early in the season, but just how good are the capital side looking? The struggles of a Talisca-less Evergrande give the panel pause to reflect - are Evergrande moving on from …

The pod is back to regular business this week, and there's only one place to start - with Beijing Guoan setting a new CSL record by opening with seven straight wins, we reflect on what's changed in the capital this season - and who or what can stop them, with plenty of speculation around just how long Guangzhou Evergrande's key man Talisca will be …

We take a break from weekly matters and dive into the first of a new series of in-depth chats to shine a more personal light on some of our contributors’ stories. Kicking off the series is none other than WEF Founding Editor Cameron Wilson. In conversation with host Steve Crooks, Cam shares his origin story - hear how football joins the dots and ma…

After the goals last week, referees take centre-stage here - with the CSL seeing a record number of red cards and penalties but relatively little controversy, should we look back with satisfaction at VAR implementation and improved refereeing? One of the more controversial cards was Paulinho's early bath for a high foot in Evergrande's surprising d…

It's been raining high-quality goals in the CSL - and whether your preference is cheeky backheels, long-range screamers or hilarious last-minute goalkeeper snafus, there's something here for you - the panel discuss their personal favourites from a week high on action and drama. We look back at a home upset for the champions - just a bad day at the …

There's plenty of off-the-pitch goings-on for the pod to debate this week - whether it's enjoying Wuhan's Rafael da Silva's school-style apology letter or arguing the merits of checking how patriotic newly-naturalized players are, there's plenty of stranger-than-fiction tales for our April Fool's recording. There are some tight wins for the teams a…

Once again the pod find themselves forced to answer the questions of whether the China national team has hit a new low, just how this big-spending football-power-in-waiting manages to underachieve so badly, and why things seem to be getting worse. We pull no punches in discussing where responsibility lies - is Fabio Cannavaro a fraud or a scapegoat…

Resisting the urge to talk about the China Cup until the dust has settled, the pod takes the extended international break as a chance to catch up on some lesser-discussed topics. We kick off with a discussion of the AFC Champions League - with a mixed start for the Chinese sides in the group stage, how optimistic or otherwise are the pundits about …

Two rounds in with the season picking up momentum - what better time could there be for an extended break to accommodate the China Cup in Nanning? With no squad announced yet and a lack of official confirmation on the rumours surrounding Fabio Cannavaro's rumored job-share between Guangzhou Evergrande and the national side, the panel do their best …

The 2019 CSL season is finally off the mark, with all of last season's title contenders avoiding some potential banana-skin openers - we look back on easy wins for last year's top two and some tight victories for Shandong and Guoan. We discuss the demise of the Shanghai derby as a competitive fixture and a promising start for some key new signings …

The Lads debreif after what turned out to be a cracking World Cup in Russia! Discussing many a talking point, their teams of the tournament and much, much more... So sit back, crack open a cold one and get PiSSD with us! *CSL and Guangzhou Fuli fans can read an in depth blog and follow their progress by heading to Tom’s blog at http://tommysangers.…

On the show tonight you’ll be greeted by the sultry tones of Tim and Tom. What with Will being away in Tokyo and Danny insisting on remaining in the UK. The lads look back at last weekends fixtures and discuss their huge loss. They globe trot to France, Spain, Italy and China, looking at all the top flight football there. They give their views on t…

On tonight’s pod, the lads are back by the frogs as they booze alfresco under the moonlight. Talk turns to football in France as they look at what happened when PSG won the cup. They look at La Liga, the CSL and all the possible outcomes for the final day of the Prem. Acca’s are placed and cans are cracked so sit back, tune in and join us in gettin…

We have tips for Tianjin Quanjian v Guangzhou Evergrande and Aberdeen v Rangers

This week sees The Lads (and particularly Will) going off on one about Liverpool after their Champions League exploits. There's also a bit of chat about potential England Captains, and instantly outdated bet, a look forward to the Chinese Super League, and plenty more besides! Sit back, relax blah blah blah... *CSL and Guangzhou Fuli fans can read …

Spurs v Watford and Shamrock Rovers v Cork City

This week on PISSD, we tried something a bit different. Everyone knows what's happening; the Premier League is on the beach, in its flip flops, looking for a sunbed which isn't already taken by a German. So we focused all of our drunken attention on Arsene Wenger, his legacy, and his players. Cheers to you Arsene, we wish you all the best, and hope…

I'll be betting on Arsenal v Atletico Madrid and, of course, the Danish Cup megaclash between Brondby and Midtjylland

Everton v Newcastle Odds v Sarpsborg

On this weeks podcast the lads chat about all things football - they venture round the globe. From bears in the 3rd division of Russia to division 3 French football knocking on the cup final door, the Chinese Super League and a nod to a Partick Thistle legend, there’s something for everybody this week! They also look back on last weeks action and m…

Looking at Burnley v Chelsea and Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar

Sydney FC v Shanghai Shenhua Twente v PEC Zwolle

The Lads talk all things football from the week gone and the week ahead! There's a curry on the table, lots of drinks imbibed and a fair few punishment shots taken! *Remember, you can follow the progress of CSL's Guangzhou Fuli (R&F) by visiting our Tom's blog at http://tommysangers.wordpress.com* To get involved in the discussion, email us at PiSS…

We are steering well clear of the West Ham v Stoke match and instead finding some tips from Germany and Norway for tonight's games

We've analysed some Friday night games for you.

Two second leg Champions League games with huge 3-goal deficits... can we make money from them?

Our quest for profit takes us to the likes of Norway's Eliteserien and the Dutch Second League

With a little help form afternoon drinking, The Lads bring a bit more alcoholism in this week's podcast. Find out which one of The Lads has a font bum, Why is Tim now known as 'Damage-Your-Eye-With-Your-Dong' Kaymak. Who is in the 20+ Premier League penalty scorer list? Find the answers within the drunken ramblings that include - Another puzzler fr…

Thanks to Arsenal's strong attack and shit defence for getting us back on track. Here is the tip we're most confident about from this weekend's games.

After the disaster of last night's tip, we look to bounce back with a tip for the Arsenal v CSKA Moscow game tonight.

Our 3 tips last night produced 2 wins and 1 tie. Today's main preview is for the Asian Champions League game between Ulsan and Melbourne Victory

Back after an unplanned hiatus with three hot tips from tonight's games.

An unusual and mysterious absence by Tim meant that Tom, Will, Bonnie and a rather 'tipsy' John Tea are tasked with recording PiSSD episode XXXV! They talk about a new ruling by the Chinese FA, Father-Son combinations in world football, a few words on the international break and Tom finds his ideal tipple of choice (and drops a fair few taboo words…

This week's ensemble marked a return for everyone's favourite Utd fan, as otherwise it would have been up to Tim and Will to hold down a half empty fort. In the first episode of the post-Danny era, they discuss all the weekend's games, the boredom of international friendlies, another potential England XI, and the best (and worst) pundits that tax m…

This week's episode XXIII of PiSSD represents the final time Danny will join The Lads in their weekly beer consumption evenings. The Lads talk about world news in the wonderful world of football, Share their opinions on this week's controversies and of course review and preview the games of the week. There's our now regular 'Match Report' as Tom co…

The Lads welcome back Will from his travels in this weeks episode! Amongst the usual review and preview of the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League, We raise our glasses in tribute to Davide Astori, Celebrate International Women's Day in true PiSSD Style and there's our first of many Guangzhou Fuli Match Report - set to be a regular f…

One charming Northern Irish gent wooed us into inviting him on as Will's replacement for this week's PiSSD.. Even though The Lads needed to go against their promise of never having a Man United fan as a presenter! Together, they talk about a little bit of everything - CONCACAF, Carabao Cup final - with a Match Watch special with Tim and Danny, A Fu…

There were just the three lads this week, what with Will being away in Europe desperately searching for a cure. There was the usual amount of boozy banter on offer this week plus Tim chucked in a bit of a managerial quiz to boot! (Let us know how many you managed to name!) The lads discuss the cup games, European results and looked towards the week…

With Tim and Danny left responsible for podcasting duties this week, all did not end well! A monumental cock up meant that The Lads lost their entire recording for the first part - A segment that would have taken PiSSD to a whole new level of professional football punditry.. Alas, as you have probably come to expect from PiSSD, Tim and Danny resort…