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How Long Ref? From Sky Sports

How Long Ref? From Sky Sports

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 How Long Ref? is an original Sky Sports podcast discussing all things football, hosted by comedian Andrew Mensah.

We've got famous faces, football royalty and our very own referee to keep the time and keep the players in line.

Expect hot takes, crazy predictions and full blown passion!

How Long Ref? is here every Wednesday. You can also find us on YouTube.

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Episodes
  • Are Man Utd overlooking a talented coach? Scariest ballers, players who haunted former club & will Van Dijk be the best ever CB?

    Are Man Utd overlooking a talented coach? Scariest ballers, players who haunted former club & will Van Dijk be the best ever CB?
    Oct 30 2024
    In the final episode of series one of How Long Ref, host Andrew Mensah and referee Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg are joined by Sky Sports’ very own european football expert Dougie Critchley and content creator Maz Mirzadeh.

    This week, the group react to the huge news of Erik ten Hag’s sacking. Nieve and Dougie have a deep dive into which managers they want to see in England’s top-flight. In the most terrifying week of the year, the group choose their scariest baller to face on the pitch and which player has terrorised their former club the most. The debate really hots up when the gang discuss whether Virgil van Dijk will end up being the best centre-back in PL history. Ref Rulez returns with another wild refereeing conundrum courtesy of PL ref, Peter Banks.

    Expect professor knowledge from Dougie, Jaap Stam adulation and a StuntPegg shout for the next star managerial arrival in the Prem.
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    47 mins
  • 'Eden Hazard is overrated' | Overhyped stars, underrated goals & best no.8 in the world

    'Eden Hazard is overrated' | Overhyped stars, underrated goals & best no.8 in the world
    Oct 23 2024
    This week on How Long Ref? Joining our host Andrew Mensah is a friend of the show who scored over 200 goals in the Football League and is considered one of the strongest players in football history, Adebayo Akinfenwa. Joining The Beast is host of Sky Sports' Football Museum podcast, Josh Hayward. Bringing ball knowledge, top takes and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref.

    This week, the gang kick off with fire in the belly as they talk through their overrated PL stars. Nieve picks her favourite number 8 in the game currently and Bayo gets heated when discussing which is the most important position in the Premier League. Paul Pogba's ban has been reduced. Should he return to the PL? Ref Rulez returns with a crazy refereeing conundrum courtesy of PL ref, Sam Barrott.

    Expect a wild Jay-Jay Okocha hot take, the quickest red card so far in the series and tribute to one of the greatest goals in football history that goes under the radar.
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    50 mins
  • 'I was one of the best players in the country!' | England call up, that ICONIC Aguero goal & worst cliches

    'I was one of the best players in the country!' | England call up, that ICONIC Aguero goal & worst cliches
    Oct 16 2024
    This week on How Long Ref? Joining Andrew is yet another England international in the former Cardiff City and Arsenal youth striker Jay Bothroyd. Alongside Jay is a man considered to be the strongest player ever to grace the game, former Football League forward and friend of the podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa. Bringing wisdom, top takes and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref.

    This week, Jay reveals the inside story of some of the biggest moments in his career, including that iconic title-winning Aguero moment back in 2012. The group explore the Premier League players and managers who needed more time to shine. Andrew questions which star would be the best to bring with you on a night out and the group debate the worst cliches in football.

    Expect Unai Emery praises, 'schoolboy errors' and revelations on some cheeky goal bonuses.
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    45 mins
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