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
  • 'The club made t-shirts when I scored!' | What is Roy Keane really like? Dark arts, best goal live & worst records

    'The club made t-shirts when I scored!' | What is Roy Keane really like? Dark arts, best goal live & worst records
    Oct 9 2024
    This week on How Long Ref? Joining Andrew during international week is a pundit with international pedigree, former Republic of Ireland and Crystal Palace striker, Clinton Morrison. Alongside Clinton is a comedian and actor who's starred in hit shows like Ted Lasso and Bloods, Man Utd die-hard, Kevin 'KG' Garry. Once again, bringing the knowledge and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref.

    This week, following the return to football from Wojciech Szczesny, the group propose who they'd like to see return to the beautiful game. The group then have to bring forward their case for the best goal they've seen live, discuss dark arts in football, debate the worst record in football and we have yet another referee dilemma to solve, courtesy of PL ref, Peter Banks.

    Expect Roy Keane references, Clinton's Exeter City admission and an unlikely Gary Neville stan.
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    49 mins
  • 'CR7 is the best I've ever played against' | Current PL goalkeeper discusses myths, goal bonus & more

    'CR7 is the best I've ever played against' | Current PL goalkeeper discusses myths, goal bonus & more
    Oct 2 2024
    This week on How Long Ref? Andrew is joined by our first active Premier League star, goalscorer and current Everton shot-stopper, Asmir Begovic. Joining the title-winner for his second appearance is content creator and former Barnet baller, Moses Duckrell. Officiating proceedings is the football mastermind that is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg who returns as our ref.

    This week, the group delve into some of the brilliant stories from Asmir's career before debating which Premier League Golden Boot is the most impressive. The gang also make their points clear around what they'd remove from the game, who has the toughest job in the Prem and in honour of our special guest, they debate who the greatest PL goalkeeper is.

    Expect Zlatan references, bleak views on a North London job and Luis Suarez bias from our esteemed host.

    Watch the full episode on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.
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    50 mins
  • 'Without Lithuania, you don't end up on FIFA!' | Chasing Lampard, lucky loans & bad news

    'Without Lithuania, you don't end up on FIFA!' | Chasing Lampard, lucky loans & bad news
    Sep 25 2024
    This week on How Long Ref? Andrew is joined by another former England international in former Tottenham, Hull and WBA midfield maestro, Jake Livermore. Alongside Jake is a striker with over 200 league goals, he's a friend of the podcast, former Wycombe and Northampton hitman, BEAST MODE himself, Adebayo Akinfenwa. We have a new ref stepping to keep the group to time in presenter, content creator and Spurs superfan, Abbi Summers who will keep them in line!

    This week, the group debate the single moments which changed the course of football history. Does Messi win the World Cup if Neal Maupay doesn't injure Bernd Leno? Jake and Bayo give their take on which former Premier League star has the most underrated goal catalogue as well as providing their ultimate 'Barclays Men' team? Ref Rulez returns. Expect references of Bolton, Spurs bias and highly controversial claims from our host.
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    47 mins
  • Former England striker ‘starstruck’ after big night out with Tevez, future Ballon d'Or winner & PL movies

    Former England striker ‘starstruck’ after big night out with Tevez, future Ballon d'Or winner & PL movies
    Sep 18 2024
    Joining Andrew this week on How Long Ref? we have our first England international as former West Ham, Chelsea and Aston Villa striker Carlton Cole joins the gang to reveal what he bought with his first big pay day and his big night out with superstar Carlos Tevez. Alongside Carlton is viral comedy sensation Karl Porter, famous for that slow-mo football celebration which almost broke the internet! Returning to officiating proceedings is the football encyclopedia that is Nieve, aka StuntPegg.

    This week the team discuss the best 1-on-1 attackers and defenders currently in the Prem, which Premier League story should make a Sky Original movie and who is responsible for the best celebration in football? Ref Rulez returns with Premier League referee Jarred Gillett asks a baffling refereeing conundrum while the team debate which dark horse player should make an all-time Premier League XI and which Premier League player is most likely to win the Ballon D'or in the coming years.

    Watch the full episode on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.
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    46 mins
  • What is the BEST PL derby? Upcoming stars and footballing icks featuring StuntPegg & Specs!

    What is the BEST PL derby? Upcoming stars and footballing icks featuring StuntPegg & Specs!
    Sep 11 2024
    This week on How Long Ref? Andrew Mensah is joined by maverick content creator and new Ipswich Town fan Specs Gonzalez and presenter and Spurs super-fan Abbi Summers. The brilliant Nieve Petruzzello, AKA StuntPegg comes in again as our referee to oversee proceedings, with yellow and red cards ready to be dished out if our panel step out of line.

    The group look ahead to the North London Derby by debating if it's the Prem's best derby. They also decide which Premier League manager would be best to play for this season and they preview the up-and-coming stars to look out for. Premier League referee John Brooks asks a baffling refereeing conundrum while the team debate what team they want back in the Premier League and they reveal their biggest footballing icks.

    Expect nonsense, club bias and multiple cards - and find out who on our panel appreciates Sean Dyche's eating habits!

    You can also watch How Long Ref? on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel and get in touch with us using #HowLongRef
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    46 mins