GT4ABL #S4 E9: The lead ballon D'or, who's had a shocking 12 months in world football!?

-The world has gone mad for Wee Joe Allen we look at why -Transforming players, from keep to striker -Derby day woe for James -Gareth Bale and his mega millions -The perfect contract claus As always the perfect blend on surreal and serious footy chat.

-Lead Ballon d'or, the worst performing players from the last 12 months -Have you ever felt cheated or lied to by football? -Footballs biggest derby, QPR Brentford -The death of football; smart phones flags and learning the songs lyrics!

-Players you despise in your own colours! -Champions league or World Cup glory -The plight of the defensive midfielder -Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd, we have no right to expect a classic. Great Touch for a Big lad. A perfect blend of serious and surreal footy chat

Season 4 Podcast 7 (4.10.16) - Why do underserved victories feel so good- - We rewrite the rules of half time- - The most 'ferocious' football firms- - Why Ryan Giggs needs to cut his teeth- - And of course the women who gave birth to her dad- If you're after serious footy chat with a hint of bizarre then give us a listen

- We look at the departure of big Sam - Reflect of some of the greatest football computer games - Consider the greatest achievement in British footballing history - And of course chat absolute nonsense throughout.

Following the unveiling of the monumentally bad statue of Alan Shearer, we start this show discussing which legend of the game needs to be set in stone! As always we move on to round up the week's action as Man City strengthen their start in the Derby, and we look forward to the week ahead in the Champions League. Who will be next non-Messi/Ronaldo winner of the Balon D'or? We speculate on this as well as Craig's question: "who is punching above their weight in football?" We discuss more punching - this time in the stands at West Ham. There's Agro in East London as it's not a happy housewarming for the hammers. All this and more on GT4ABL.

Becks? Giroud? Ale Faurlin? All good options as a husband but which one's did the Great Touch boys choose this week as a celebratory question after one of the gang got engaged! Come and Football Dictionary on Facebook & like our page whilst you are there! https://www.facebook.com/GreatTouchForABigLad/videos/vb.1402065710064563/1765118243759306/?type=3&theater Follow us on Twitter: @Ballstreet

Following our disappointment with the David Brent film, we kick off the show in uncharacteristically negative fashion by discussing our biggest disappointments in football! Continuing the negative theme we discuss Arsenal in weekend round up. Is a draw away against the Champions a good result, or is being 5 points behind a poor start? Ever heard of the “internal football body clock?” We explain this scientific phenomenon which is inherent in all football fans. Craig’s questions centred on our club’s stadia: Would you sacrifice the capacity and facilities at your ground for the addition of terracing? We bloody would and we’ll tell you why in this week’s Great Touch for a Big Lad. Twitter: @GT4ABL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatTouchForABigLad/

On this weeks agenda... - Man city 500 strong away day out - Conditional season tickets - League cup glory or olympic goal -The return of G Neville