Episodes

  • '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
  • 'Arsenal will always bottle it towards the end' | Chasing Lampard, lucky loans and bad news

    'Arsenal will always bottle it towards the end' | Chasing Lampard, lucky loans and 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 and PL movies

    Former England striker ‘starstruck’ after big night out with Tevez, future Ballon D'or winner and 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 and Specs!

    What is the BEST PL derby? Upcoming stars and footballing icks featuring StuntPegg and 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
  • 'You've had a SHOCKER!' | Football reunions, best nicknames and Bielsa for England!?

    'You've had a SHOCKER!' | Football reunions, best nicknames and Bielsa for England!?
    Sep 4 2024
    This week on How Long Ref? Andrew Mensah is joined by fellow comedian and Leeds United die-hard, Maisie Adam, and 'The Beast', Adebayo Akinfenwa, as the group discuss the best Premier League reunions, the most indispensable top flight stars, and who should be the next England manager. Nieve Petruzzello, AKA StuntPegg comes in as our referee to oversee proceedings, with yellow and red cards dished out if our panel step out of line.

    Expect hot takes, club bias, several bookings - and find out who on our panel had a high school crush on Harry Redknapp!

    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and other podcast platforms from 6am every Wednesday. Watch the full episode on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel from 4pm. #HowLongRef
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    47 mins
  • "I'd be worth £92m now!" | Big money beast, Edgar Davids disaster & footballing icks

    "I'd be worth £92m now!" | Big money beast, Edgar Davids disaster & footballing icks
    Aug 28 2024
    How Long Ref? The new football discussion show from Sky Sports, hosted by comedian Andrew Mensah, featuring famous faces from the world of sport and entertainment. Expect hot takes, bold predictions, and plenty of yellow & red cards - all within 45 minutes…..plus stoppage time!

    Andrew is joined by footballing icon Adebayo “The Beast” Akinfenwa and content creator/Swedish League sensation/friend of Edgar Davids Moses Duckrell. Good ball knowledge gets you “Player of the Pod”, but stretch it and you’ll be punished by Olivia Buzaglo, who features as the referee to keep us to time and keep us in line.

    Andrew kicks things off with his group chat agenda about what striker has had the biggest impact in the Premier League, whilst we also look ahead to the blockbuster clash between Manchester United and Liverpool. Real life official Chris Kavanagh asks the panel a refereeing conundrum, plus we discuss the transfers that caught people by surprise and we reveal our biggest footballing icks!

    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and other podcast platforms every Wednesday. You can also watch the full episode on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel. Get involved by using #HowLongRef on your socials.
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    52 mins
  • Blow the whistle! Welcome to How Long Ref? From Sky Sports

    Blow the whistle! Welcome to How Long Ref? From Sky Sports
    Aug 15 2024
    Here's comedian and football fanatic, Andrew Mensah, to introduce you to 'How Long Ref?' A new podcast from Sky Sports.

    Where famous faces from the world of football and entertainment come together to discuss hot takes from the Premier League - all within 45 minutes.

    And because these group chats can get out of hand, we have our own Ref - to keep the time and to keep us in line.

    How Long Ref? From Sky Sports.
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    1 min