This is the Guardian.

Hi, bod fans. It's Max here, just to say that Steve Bruce,

leaving Newcastle by mutual consent.

Well, I mean, that's what they could call it.

Happened about an hour after we finished recording the podcast.

So coming up first is an explanation of why Barry's audio doesn't sound right.

Then the podcast will discuss Steve Bruce on tomorrow's pod. Cheers.

I hope you enjoy the pod, which is about to happen.

Barry forgot to press record.

I mean, how long has it been two years since he has to press one button?

To be fair, he has to press that one button twice to enact the recording.

But he failed to do so.

So you'll hear Barry over zoom, but the audio quality is good.

You will hear me, Philippe Lars and Sid in high quality.

And here's the podcast.

Hello and welcome to the Guardian football weekly.

The Champions League are dirty three points for Liverpool.

According to Jürgen Klopp, a blinding star for the Reds,

a great comeback, a Red Card penalty is given an overturn.

So let's talk about a non-hand shake for the first 20 minutes.

PSG also get a soft penalty and a scratchy win, but a good pinnacle is a lovely thing.

Chambergit manager, regen, Cole Palmer, scores twice as city walks past brews,

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