Pattern Play
Pattern Play is your twice-weekly dose of Premier League chaos, comedy, and analysis. Hosted by Tim Geschwindt and a rotating squad of football-mad contributors – including Linde Sibanda, Chervon Chetty, Jude van Wyk, Matthew Mashiane, Balin Benissan, and Sal Abrahams – we bring you gameweek breakdowns, Fantasy Premier League rants, headlines worth debating, previews worth arguing over, and games worth losing friends over.
From Arsenal meltdowns to United delusions, Chelsea chaos to Liverpool false dawns, Pattern Play is your go-to football fix that’s fun, structured, and accessible – whether you're a casual fan or a tactics nerd. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday evening. Come for the banter, stay for the insight.
Pattern Play
Episode 5 - Eze, Isak & GW2 Preview
Episode 5 – Eze, Isak and GW2 Preview
In this episode of the Pattern Play podcast, the crew dives into the latest transfer drama, including Eze’s move, Isak’s transfer saga, and a full preview of Gameweek 2 in the Premier League. The hosts share personal stories, debate the ethics of player behaviour, and make bold predictions for the upcoming matches. Plus, enjoy the return of the “Who Am I?” game and some classic football banter.
Notable Timestamps:
- 00:48 – Mugging Stories & Football Analogies
The team shares personal stories about being mugged, leading to a humorous analogy about Spurs fans and Daniel Levy. - 03:28 – Eze Transfer Discussion
The group debates the impact of Eze’s likely move to Arsenal and what it means for Crystal Palace and Spurs. - 13:16 – Isak Transfer Saga
Listener questions spark a deep dive into Isak’s behavior, Newcastle’s stance, and Liverpool’s transfer strategy. - 18:46 – Ethics of Player Power
The hosts debate whether players should honor contracts or force moves, referencing Isak’s situation. - 27:08 – The Rise of Mega Transfer Fees for Young Players
Discussion on why clubs are paying huge fees for under-23 talents, with historical context and market analysis. - 39:36 – Gameweek 2 Premier League Preview
The panel previews Liverpool vs. Newcastle, City vs. Spurs, Chelsea vs. West Ham, United vs. Fulham, and Arsenal’s must-win fixture. - 54:45 – FPL Talk & Predictions
The hosts share their FPL strategies, captain picks, and what to watch for in the weekend’s matches. - 1:07:30 – “Who Am I?” Game
The popular guessing game returns, with a Premier League twist and plenty of laughs. - 1:10:00 – Chant[s] of the Week & Closing Banter
The episode wraps up with the “chant of the week,” a few last jokes, and a look ahead to episode six.
Liked todays episode? Feel free to drop a comment and share wide with the football community.
Listen to the pod on your favourite platform
Have a question or just want to share your thoughts? Join our Whatsapp community.
Compete in the Pattern Play fantasy league for a decent cash prize. Code: s0ozjy
