Football Daily Podcast: Premier League Opening Weekend Review and
Short overview
In the latest Football Daily podcast, Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards, and Charlie Austin review the opening Premier League weekend, including tributes to Kevin Keegan and Hull City's victory over Manchester United.
The latest episode of the Football Daily podcast, hosted by Rick Edwards, brings together The Telegraph's Northern Football Writer Luke Edwards and former Southampton and QPR striker Charlie Austin to dissect a thrilling opening weekend of Premier League football. The panel covers key talking points from the matches, including player performances and fan reactions.
Key Moments from the Weekend
The discussion begins with an update on Luke Edwards' injury (2'00), followed by a segment on the tributes paid to Kevin Keegan at St James' Park (3'23). The panel also examines how Newcastle fans received Alexander Isak (5'12), providing insights into the atmosphere and expectations surrounding the team.
Hull City's Upset Victory
In a special segment, Hull City Assistant Head Coach Dean Holden joins the show to reflect on his team's victory over Manchester United (16'24). Holden discusses the significance of the win, which came after Hull's nine-year absence from the top flight, and addresses whether the doubters are providing extra motivation following their promotion via the playoffs last season (17'49).
McBurnie's Role and Ownership
Holden also highlights the importance of striker McBurnie to the squad (18'57) and offers insights into what it is like to work with the club's owner (22'45). These comments shed light on the internal dynamics and ambitions at Hull City.
Other Premier League Results
The episode concludes with a discussion on Tottenham Hotspur's loss to Brentford (28'47), rounding out a comprehensive review of the weekend's football action.
The episode is available for 29 days on the programme's website.
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