Episodes
Cecil and Kim join us from the World Cup! Cecil is out in California and Kim is in Texas, and both are amazed at how big everything in the USA!They discuss the first few games at the World Cup, what the atmosphere has been like and how America is treating them so far. They discuss who’s caught their eyes so far and who they tip to have a great World Cup campaign. Finally, the lads become even closer together through another round of honesty box, where Kim discusses the worst ever football match he has gone to- you almost don’t want to know why!
Former footballer and presenter Cecil Jee joins Kim Kothari all the way from AFTV's trip to Ethiopia. The lads discuss the Champions League final, as Cecil laments Gabriel's missed penalty, which cost them the trophy! Cecil opened up and gave a little too much description about his unfortunate trip to Ethiopia so far, as they picked their Premier League Team of the Season. The lads then looked ahead to the FIFA WC in the USA, picking who they think will win the tournament, who will be the dark horses and who will be the next breakout star. They finished the show by with a return of Fantas...
Former footballer turned presenter Cecil Jee dives head-first into the madness of the beautiful game. From wild Fantasy XI debates (yes, we're asking which safari animal makes the best right-back) to Rant of the Week meltdowns, this isn't your average football chat. Expect heart, humour, and a healthy dose of chaos, plus real stories from the fans and unsung heroes who make football what it is. VAR-U SERIOUS? Where football meets funny, and every fan has a story.
Arsenal have finally done it! There’s contrasting emotions in the studio for this week’s episode of VAR U Serious, as Kim’s Manchester City gift the title to Cecil’s beloved Arsenal! Cecil recounts the final seconds of the City game which handed Arsenal their first title in 22 years! He then tells us all what it was like to be among the hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans at the Emirates, partying all night! The lads also reflected on the news that Pep Guardiola was leaving Manchester City, completing one of the worst weeks in City’s recent history. The lads also played another round of H...
Former footballer and presenter Cecil Jee has a pep in his step today as he taunts producer and Man City fan, Kim Kothari about Arsenal’s impending title win, as they head to the Emirates to take on Burnley. They also got very angry about supermarket layouts and Cecil’s struggles to find an oven. They opened up the honesty box again, where both lads asked each other three brutal questions, and both Cecil and Kim make some shocking admissions! They finished the show by answering more difficult dilemmas sent in from our listeners.
Former footballer and presenter Cecil Jee has a pep in his step today as he taunts producer and Man City fan, Kim Kothari about Arsenal’s impending title win, after their controversial win against West Ham. The lads also discuss male fashion, long queues at the bar and influencers getting too big for their boots.A new feature saw the honesty box- where both lads asked each other three brutal questions with a devastating forfeit if they refused to answer truthfully. This is not one you want to miss as Cecil makes a shocking admission!They rounded out the show by trying to answer some very di...
With Cecil Jee on the other side of the world in Uganda, we asked him to go through his favourite bits from the last twenty episodes of VAR U Serious, and there were some serious throbacks in there.Everything from rants about umbrellas, vapes and the unsuspecting George Ezra, as well as fantasy XIs including Marvel characters and one incredibly un-pc team made up of Louis Beneventi's favourite Villains! We also looked back at a fascinating chat between Cecil, Jordon Brown and Anton Ferdinand about being a young footballer and how much it has changed!
This week Cecil Jee is joined by Manchester City fan Kim Kothari to discuss the enormous game at the Etihad yesterday afternoon! The pair discuss seeing each other in the stands as City took one huge stride to take the title of Arsenal- are they really going to bottle it again? Kim also gave the lowdown from an evening with Patrick Vieira this weekend- who told him he massively regrets leaving the City Football Group! Cecil finally cracked a smile when they moved onto Spurs, who are looking down the barrel of relegation after a last gasp equalizer from Brighton denied them all three points....
Cecil Jee was joined by Brighton fan and SportBible presenter Ben Spalding to discuss Arsenal's impending bottle! On a week where Arsenal stumbled and Manchester City battered Chelsea, Cecil admitted that he thinks Arsenal will end the season trophyless once more, piling pressure on Mikel Arteta.The lads also discussed the World Cup and whether Danny Welbeck should be in the squad, both agreeing that he is the next best striker behind Harry Kane.They finished the show with their rants of the week, where Ben took aim at George Ezra in an unfiltered rant about the singer.
This week Cecil Jee is joined by Maz Mirzadeh to discuss all things international break, Arsenal players leaving England camp, the disastrous reign of Idor Tudor, and Usain Bolt's party house.As the news broke that Tottenham Hotspur had sent a five-year contract offer to Roberto De Zerbi, Cecil and Maz discussed the terrible 39 day stint of Igor Tudor, and whether De Zerbi was the man to keep Spurs from going down.Maz then went two-footed at the ELEVEN Arsenal players who left international duty due to a less than convincing "injury crisis"! The lads also discussed their best ever interview...
Host and former footballer Cecil Jee was joined by comedian and Man United fan, Ali Woods. Ali tried to lighten the mood after Cecil's beloved Arsenal were beaten at Wembley by Man City. The lads discussed Spurs fans' attempt to help the team, and the very real possibility that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could be hosting Championship football next season. Ali also gave the lowdown on his worst ever gigs and being loudly booed off stage after being accused of lying!
Host and former footballer Cecil Jee was joined by beach footballer and social media sensation Sara Catriona for another chaotic episode packed with football debate, Max Dowman chat and one serious wizzardly team selection.They discussed Max Dowman’s incredible performance against Everton and Arsenal’s surge forward to the Premier League title. They also discuss the question on everyone’s lips, Pep Guardiola lost his touch? The guys then tried to pick their Harry Potter XI and the age old question was discussed, does Neville have a Longbottom?
This week it might just be Elvis pulling the strings.Host and former footballer Cecil Jee was joined by Chelsea fan Louis Beneventi for another chaotic episode packed with football debate, FA Cup chat and one very confused team selection.The lads discussed Chelsea’s less-than-convincing performance in the FA Cup, with Louis admitting he wasn’t exactly blown away by the Blues as they scraped their way into the next round. Are Chelsea actually building momentum, or are fans still waiting to be properly impressed?Things then went completely off the rails when Cecil somehow managed to confuse a...
This week, host and former footballer Cecil Jee was joined by Kim Kothari for more nonsensical football related chatter. After a seagull was brought back to life after being hit with a ball in Turkey, the pair debate whether seagulls actually deserve saving, please do not listen if you are a member of the RSPCA. The pair unpacked the curious epidemic of punctured Lime bikes popping up across London, and asked some very serious questions about modern society along the way.To finish, they built their Superhero Strike Partnership XI headlined by Hulk and Ant-Man. and tackled the big question: ...
This week, host and former footballer Cecil Jee was joined by internet football royalty, Dev Bajwa!The boys kicked things off with the fallout from the North London Derby, where Cecil turned up with his special red-tinted glasses on, just to rub more salt in the wounds of poor Spurs fans. Fair warning to anyone who vapes, Dev didn’t hold back, going full-on two-footed in a rant about vapers that came out of nowhere.In Ref for the Day, the lads debated whether Real Madrid could beat Mansfield Town U18s… if VAR decisions were controlled entirely by Mansfield fans.And to round things off, Ceci...
This week, host and former footballer Cecil Jee was joined by die-hard Manchester United fan and Head of United District Dylan Penketh to discuss FA Cup, Man United and Michael Carrick. The big question: Does Michael Carrick deserve the full-time job at Manchester United? The lads debated whether Carrick is the long-term solution at Old Trafford, what he’s changed tactically, and whether United fans need patience or a superstar appointment.They also tackled a bigger footballing dilemma: has the FA Cup lost its magic? Is modern football killing tradition, or are we just being nostalgic?Then ...
This week, host and former footballer Cecil Jee was joined by broadcaster, Manchester City fan, and VAR U Serious? producer Kim Kothari. They reacted to Manchester City’s last-minute win over Liverpool, debated what it means for Arsenal and the Premier League title race, and discussed whether this was the lowest quality Premier League season in decades!The pair also looked at the bottom of the table to the relegation battle, discussing whether West Ham can secure safety and the knock-on effects for Nottingham Forest and Leeds United. Things got silly too, with Cecil and Kim picking their ul...
Is Chelsea owner Behdad Eghbali one of the most evil people to ever exist? Probably not... but he's made the villain fantasy XI team anyway!VAR U Serious is back as presenter, former footballer, and proud Arsenal fan Cecil Jee, is joined by Chelsea superfan Louis Beneventi to discuss all things Chelsea, title race and a joint hatred of Spurs. The episode kicks off with a discussion about Liam Rosenior and the job he has done at Chelsea so far. Louis gives his honest assessment of Rosenior’s impact, tactical approach, and long-term potential, while Cecil challenges whether he is truly the ri...
Host and former professional footballer Cecil Jee was joined by passionate Liverpool fan Greg Munikwa for a fiery football discussion. Greg revealed he’s done with the Arne Slot project after another disappointing loss to Bournemouth, sparking debate over the manager’s future.The conversation then shifted to the Premier League title race after Arsenal’s shocking defeat to Manchester United. Is the title race taking another turn!?The lads then created their ultimate household items XI.A must-listen for Liverpool supporters, Arsenal fans, and Premier League followers who love honest football ...
Host and former professional footballer Cecil Jee was joined by content creator and passionate Chelsea fan Anita Abayomi. The pair discussed whether Liam Rosenior is the right man for the job at Chelsea, and examine the long-term vision of BlueCo and whether the ownership group is taking Chelsea FC in the right direction.As a huge Nigeria national team fan, Anita also shared her thoughts on Nigeria’s AFCON exit, breaking down what went wrong and what needs to change going forward. The episode wrapped up with a fun twist as Cecil and Anita selected their ultimate Supermarket Items XI.
Join host and former professional footballer Cecil Jee as he’s joined by Spurs superfan Davina Pindoria to discuss all things Tottenham Hotspur. In this episode, they talk about Thomas Frank’s controversial Arsenal cup drinking moment against Bournemouth, discuss how long Frank has left at Spurs, and debate potential replacements, including Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace.They also dive into the magic of the FA Cup, the beauty of supporting your football club, and fan culture. Davina even reveals her European Trophy tattoo, steps in as referee for a day, and helps pick the ultimate Crisp...
This week, Cecil is joined by content creator and Manchester United fan Nick Khairi. Nick and Cecil go through their mid-season ratings so far, who has flopped, who has impressed and who is the next manager to be sacked!? Then the boys get into the Christmas spirit by picking their Chocolate themed fantasy XI. Is a Bounty a better striker or midfielder? That's for you to decide!
Cecil Jee is joined by comedian and internet sensation Ali Woods! The lads discuss all the big talking points from this weekend, before Ali dons the black kit to be the referee for the day. And as ever, we discuss who will come out on top as the lads pick their Animated Character XI!
This week, Cecil is joined by internet sensation and huge Man United fan, Dev Bajwa! Dev kicks things off with an unfiltered rant about one football expression he absolutely cannot stand, before the boys dive into building their outrageous Historical Figures XI. And to top it all off, Dev’s football knowledge is pushed to the limit in Real or Fake!
West Ham legend Anton Ferdinand and Baller League star Jordan Brown jump in for a lively deep dive into the beautiful game. Anton questions whether football has gone too soft, Jordan discusses his playing days in Iceland and the boys then unleash chaos with a Household Items XI, squeezing Premier League talent out of everyday objects. And of course, we finish strong with a high-stakes round of Real or Fake, them to the limit.
We launch the series with musician and die-hard Spurs fan Formz, joining us to preview the huge North London Derby. Formz plays referee for the day, the boys put their imaginations to work by naming a Mythical Creatures XI because who wouldn’t want a centaur in midfield? And we round things off by putting Formz’s mum’s football knowledge under the microscope...