Episode 439 - Reds Remove Rodriguez, J1 Matchday 33

Sean Carroll made a very welcome return to the podcast this week, guesting to chat about Urawa's decision to axe manager Ricardo Rodriguez after two seasons in charge (to 12:10), before we move on to chat about the J1 title race going to the final matchday after both Yokohama F.Marinos and Kawasaki won their home finales on Saturday (to 34:00).

Then we get down and dirty in the #RelegationDogfight, where there was joy for Gamba Osaka, Shonan and Fukuoka after huge home wins, but more agony for Shimizu supporters, who now face a must-win final day trip to Sapporo (to 1:14:50).

After we bid Sean adieu, Sam and Ben wrap up the final two games from Matchday 33, and hand out four more Player of the Season awards.