Welcome to TRK FC, it’s football. Fast. No faff. And you say it as, "TRACK FC"
We provide the most concise, but comprehensive rundown of the biggest stories in football every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
We cover the big five leagues: England, Spain, Germany, Italy and, oh go on then, France. We also keep an eye on Scotland, the EFL and WSL.
TRK FC. It’s Football. Fast. No Faff.
I mean, seriously. You’ve beaten Leeds 4-0, Aston Villa have lost at home to Brentford and Manchester City have somehow squandered a two goal lead at Spurs. This might just be your year…
We’ve got news on everything across Europe including the surprise title race potential in Germany, Marcus Rashford hitting double figures for Barcelona and the 23rd time that the Pozzo Family have had to look for a new manager. And this time, from the sounds of it, it wasn’t even their fault.
Plus…news of a brief hiatus…
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Check out our Book of the Week: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/once-upon-time-la-liga (https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/once-upon-time-la-liga)
30 Jan 2026
Leeds, Arsenal and Dodgy Firesticks
Leeds vs Arsenal is the big game this weekend, it will have as much of an impact on the relegation battle as it will the title race and almost no-one in the UK will be able to watch it. Legally…
Is that right? Is the TV blackout working? Are you even that bothered when you have the tantalising prospect of Spurs vs Man City to look forward to? All of this and more in your oven fresh TRK FC.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
28 Jan 2026
Abraham returns to Villa…and what’s wrong with Brighton?
Tammy Abraham has returned to Aston Villa in an £18.25m deal that might just have an impact on the title race. And possibly the England squad too…
Plus, what’s wrong with Brighton? They’ve only won one of their last ten games. Andy Naylor joins us from The Athletic.
And if you think that’s bad, what about Coventry? They looked dead certs for promotion a couple of months ago, but they’ve only won four of their last eleven. Simon Lillibury from the That Cov Pod is here to tell us more.
Presenter: Iain Macintosh
Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle
Guests: Andy Naylor, Simon Lillibury
Check out That Cov Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/that-cov-pod/id1761786736 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/that-cov-pod/id1761786736)
Check out Simon’s Championship YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonLillibury (https://www.youtube.com/@SimonLillibury)
And check out TheAthletic.com (http://theathletic.com/)
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