Five of the best football podcasts in 2022 

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With the football season over, fans of the beautiful game will be keen to keep tabs on the latest news and views surrounding their clubs over the summer. While listening to the radio might throw up the occasional bit of football-related news, listening to a football podcast is the way forward for many football supporters. In fact, podcasts have surged in terms of their popularity in recent years. 

Many football fans consume a selection of podcasts during the season. Podcasts are easy to listen to, they can be accessed simply in the modern world thanks to streaming services like Spotify, and they can be incredibly informative and provide a great deal of comical value. Podcasts add to the all-around football package rather beautifully, too. Fans have it all these days, from being able to engage in debates online with supporters around the world to being able to make the most of live betting opportunities while watching a big match. Podcasts have added a great deal of value to the football-supporting landscape also, with many fans listening to several options over the course of an average season. With that in mind, let's look at five of the best football podcasts in 2022. 

That Peter Crouch Podcast 

Despite hanging up his boots, Peter Crouch is regularly seen on our television screens these days. One of the main reasons why he has become such a likeable personality is because of his excellent podcast, That Peter Crouch Podcast. Offering insights from professional players and a large dose of brilliant comedy, this light-hearted podcast is a joy to listen to. Notable guests from this season include the likes of Aaron Ramsdale and Joe Cole. 

Football Ramble 

An established name in the podcast streaming game, Football Ramble has been around since 2007 and has built up a dedicated and loyal community of listeners. Featuring four humorous hosts who casually talk about all things football, you'll certainly have a few laughs as you listen to this brilliantly put together product. Regularly spotted at the top of the podcast charts, Football Ramble offers an informative and hilarious take on a game that can be taken too seriously at times. 

StatsBomb

Football is riddled with stats these days. If statistics are your bag, then you should most definitely give StatsBomb some of your time. Offering a range of informative statistics that have been put together by an analytics team, both Ted Knutson and James Yorke take a deep dive into exactly what they mean. Everything from recruitment to performance-related data is covered in this hugely interesting listen. 

The Official Fantasy Premier League Podcast 

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While most people select a fantasy football side at the start of the season and give up after a month, there are others who are obsessed with making it into the top selection of managers come the end of the season. If fantasy football is a big deal to you, then give The Official Fantasy Premier League Podcast a listen next season. You'll be informed on the best transfers to make, when to play chips, the latest injury news from specific clubs, and a whole lot more. 

Guardian Football Weekly 

An award-winning weekly podcast, Guardian Football Weekly is a go-to option for many football fans. Hosted by Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning, the show has been around for well over a decade and offers a solid dose of puns and punditry, alongside news and analysis from the world of football. Helping to make it one of the best podcasts around, the series also includes esteemed guests from the professional game to provide additional insight. 

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