Factor 50 Football #35 | England WIN! | 4-2 Vs Croatia | Are England Contenders?

Factor 50 Football #35 | England WIN! | 4-2 Vs Croatia | Are England Contenders?

England's World Cup campaign is up and running! Recorded straight after England's entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, Adam and Mike give their instant reaction to a game that had everything – goals, drama, and a Harry Kane masterclass. Kane grabbed two goals as England's attack looked dangerous throughout, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also got on the scoresheet in a statement win over one of the tournament's toughest opening opponents. But does this result mean England are genuine contenders to go all the way and finally bring football home? Join us as we break down the key moments, discuss what impressed us most, and ask the big question: could this be England's year?

Factor 50 Football #34 | World Cup Preview | Is it Coming Home?

Welcome back to the Factor 50 Football Podcast! With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, Mike and Adam turn their attention to football's biggest prize as they look ahead to what promises to be a fascinating tournament across the USA, Canada and Mexico. The lads plot out England's potential route to the final, discussing the teams that could stand in their way and whether this could finally be the year football comes home. They also pick out their favourites for the tournament, debate which nations could emerge as dark horses, and identify the players who could light up the World Cup stage. Of course, no World Cup discussion would be complete without a healthy dose of nostalgia. From iconic goals and unforgettable matches to the moments that defined their childhoods, Mike and Adam share some of their favourite World Cup memories and relive the magic that makes the tournament so special. All that plus the usual football chat, questionable predictions, and plenty of debate along the way. Enjoy the show!

Factor 50 Football #33 | Mike Vs Adam in the End of Season Quiz

pisode 33 of the Factor 50 Podcast is a little different... Mike vs Adam goes head-to-head in a special Factor 50 football quiz, with Ryan returning to the hot seat as quizmaster to put the pair through a series of football questions and test just how much they really know about the game. Before the quiz begins, the lads also reflect on Arsenal's disappointing Champions League Final defeat and hear all about Mike's trip to the Premier League title parade, as Arsenal finally celebrated ending their 22-year wait to be crowned champions. Who comes out on top in the ultimate Factor 50 quiz? And more importantly, who completely crumbles under the pressure? Tune in to find out. ⚽ Arsenal's Champions League heartbreak 🏆 Mike reports back from the title parade 🎙️ Ryan returns as special guest host 🧠 Mike vs Adam: The Factor 50 Quiz Expect football chat, dodgy answers, football nostalgia and plenty of laughs along the way.

Factor 50 Football #32 | We Revisit our Pre Season Predictions! | Bruno vs Keane + England Squad

A proper mixed bag this week. Roy Keane’s had plenty to say about Bruno Fernandes, so naturally we had to get stuck into that. Fair criticism or classic Keane going full Keane? We also react to Tuchel’s England squad announcement. Has he got it right? Any glaring misses? Any picks that make absolutely no sense? And because apparently we enjoy pain… we went back and listened to our predictions from episode one. Were we right? Absolutely not. In fact, Adam produced a prediction so bad it may genuinely require an apology.

Factor 50 Football #31 |ARSENAL ARE CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Mike’s Reaction After 22 Years

Episode 31 of the Factor 50 Football Podcast is here. Arsenal have finally done it. After 22 years of waiting, Mikel Arteta’s side have been crowned Premier League champions after Man City’s draw with Bournemouth confirmed the title. We get Mike’s full reaction to Arsenal ending the drought, what it means for the club, and whether this team is now ready to build something even bigger. We also preview the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, and dive into some of the biggest stories in football, including Southampton’s Spygate controversy, the playoff drama, rumours around Pep leaving Man City, Maresca potentially stepping in, Alonso being linked with Chelsea, and Salah’s latest statement. And finally, we reveal the final results of the predictions game between Adam and Mike. Arsenal are champions. Mike is emotional. Adam is trying to stay professional.