How Long Ref? From Sky Sports

How Long Ref? From Sky Sports

How Long Ref? is an original Sky Sports podcast discussing all things football, hosted by comedian Andrew Mensah. We've got famous faces, football royalty and our very own referee to keep the time and keep the players in line. Expect hot takes, crazy predictions and full blown passion! How Long Ref? is here every Wednesday. You can also find us on YouTube. Blow the whistle then! How Long Ref? A new Sky Sports podcast.

Episodes

Are Man Utd overlooking a talented coach? Scariest ballers, players who haunted former club & will Van Dijk be the best ever CB?

October 30, 2024 • 47 mins
In the final episode of series one of How Long Ref, host Andrew Mensah and referee Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg are joined by Sky Sports’ very own european football expert Dougie Critchley and content creator Maz Mirzadeh.  

This week, the group react to the huge news of Erik ten Hag’s sacking. Nieve and Dougie have a deep dive into which managers they want to see in England’s top-flight. In the most terrifying week of the year,...
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'Eden Hazard is overrated' | Overhyped stars, underrated goals & best no.8 in the world

October 22, 2024 • 50 mins
This week on How Long Ref? Joining our host Andrew Mensah is a friend of the show who scored over 200 goals in the Football League and is considered one of the strongest players in football history, Adebayo Akinfenwa. Joining The Beast is host of Sky Sports' Football Museum podcast, Josh Hayward. Bringing ball knowledge, top takes and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref.  

This week, the gang kick o...
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'I was one of the best players in the country!' | England call up, that ICONIC Aguero goal & worst cliches

October 15, 2024 • 45 mins
This week on How Long Ref? Joining Andrew is yet another England international in the former Cardiff City and Arsenal youth striker Jay Bothroyd. Alongside Jay is a man considered to be the strongest player ever to grace the game, former Football League forward and friend of the podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa. Bringing wisdom, top takes and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref. 

This week, Jay reveals th...
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'The club made t-shirts when I scored!' | What is Roy Keane really like? Dark arts, best goal live & worst records

October 8, 2024 • 49 mins
This week on How Long Ref? Joining Andrew during international week is a pundit with international pedigree, former Republic of Ireland and Crystal Palace striker, Clinton Morrison. Alongside Clinton is a comedian and actor who's starred in hit shows like Ted Lasso and Bloods, Man Utd die-hard, Kevin 'KG' Garry. Once again, bringing the knowledge and the cards is Nieve Petruzziello aka StuntPegg, who returns as our Ref. 

This week, ...
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'CR7 is the best I've ever played against' | Current PL goalkeeper discusses myths, goal bonus & more

October 1, 2024 • 50 mins
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 f...
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'Without Lithuania, you don't end up on FIFA!' | Chasing Lampard, lucky loans & bad news

September 24, 2024 • 46 mins
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...
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Former England striker ‘starstruck’ after big night out with Tevez, future Ballon d'Or winner & PL movies

September 17, 2024 • 45 mins
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 proceeding...
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What is the BEST PL derby? Upcoming stars and footballing icks featuring StuntPegg & Specs!

September 10, 2024 • 46 mins
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 derb...
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'You've had a SHOCKER!' | Football reunions, best nicknames & Bielsa for England!?

September 3, 2024 • 47 mins
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.

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'I would be worth £92m now!' | Big money beast, Edgar Davids disaster & footballing icks

August 28, 2024 • 51 mins
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. ...
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Blow the whistle! Welcome to How Long Ref? From Sky Sports

August 15, 2024 • 55 secs
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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