Inspired by a few recent and a couple of upcoming games - on Episode 24 of The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom, we ask whether a game is a genuine derby match or just a rivalry (often bitter, but not technically a derby game).

We consider what we think constitutes a derby, who has one, and who doesn't and why we think that you can have ONLY ONE!

What does this mean for London?

What do non-fans of the London clubs involved think - and does this differ from the fans involved - we would be fascinated to get your opinions.

We discuss why we think Arsenal v Spurs IS a derby but Chelsea v Arsenal is only a rivalry......

Why we don't care about the likes of West Ham v Fulham and a few more, and apart from fans of the two clubs, nobody else does either.

Why do the likes of Boro, Coventry, Bournemouth, Palace, Brighton, Wrexham and a few more not even have a derby - because naming something after a Motorway or A Road doesn't make it one - trust us.

When a derby is played or due to be played between two teams of unequal stature or form, does a bitter rivalry with a different club seem more appealing and does it trump this for the fans of the more "successful" club for interest at that time?

We go international too and discuss some of the more appealing and attractive derbies in world football - and which ones we would love to go to, and why?

What would be on your bucket list by the way?

We think this is an episode that will have you nodding in agreement, tutting in disgust and shouting at your device in equal measure - so if that is the case, let us know with your comments what YOU think. We would LOVE to hear from you.....

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