Five at the Back Soccer Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We're back! Skiff's back! Charles, Jen, Scott, Kyle and SKIFF discuss the highs and lows of the past week, and preview this week's upcoming PL games. The season seems to have taken pretty good shape, but the battle for Europe and Relegation will be a tough one.
The whole gang come together to discuss the World Cup results, the 4th round of the Carabao Cup, and the upcoming PL games. Listen Now!
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Charles, Eric, Kyle, and Scott break down the CL/EL results, the most important games from the past couple of weeks in the PL, and Preview what SHOULD be a monster weekend of games.
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The crew discuss the recent successes in Champions/Europa league for the PL teams, last week's disastrous result for Liverpool at Arsenal, and how this week's games might shake out (except City, we all know what's happening there).
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The whole gang is back to discuss the international break (bad and bad), the upcoming CL and EL matches (confidence is high), and FINALLY THE RETURN OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE. 3 weeks off has left us starving for some football. Join us as we preview it all!!
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Charles, Eric, Kyle, and Scott break down the close of the transfer window, last week's slightly surprising PL matches, preview a great slate of games this weekend, and Eric gives us some interesting news out of Turkiye (yes, that's spelled correctly).
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Charles, Eric, Jen, Scott, and Kyle discuss the Champions League draw, a classic Man Utd/Liverpool clash, problems for some of the Big 6 sides, transfers, and more!
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Charles, Scott, Jen, and Kyle preview the 2022/23 Premier League season with some expected, and unexpected, predictions
Charles, Eric, Jen, Kyle, and Scott review the Women's Euro semifinals from this week and preview the final, set for Sunday. We also talk transfer business that's been done over the last week and even through in a fun Jamie Tartt story. Listen Now!
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Charles, Kyle, Scott, and Eric discuss the PL transfer news, the start of the Women's European Tournament, the Concacaf Womens' Tournament, and more! Listen Now!
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We spend way too much time talking about the main topic for every summer season: Transfers! The gang also covers World Cup 2026 host cities, the PL Schedule reveal, and more!
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The gang discusses the CL Final, World Cup tune-ups, and team needs for the upcoming summer transfer window.
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Charles, Eric, Scott, Kyle, and Jen discuss the upcoming Champions League Final, Super Sunday's results and where that left all the teams for places in Europe/Relegation, and a surprising hiring choice in South America
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Charles, Eric, Kyle, and Scott discuss the upcoming final day of the Premier League 2021-22 season. Lots of drama and implications for relegation and European football. Listen now!
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Scott and Jen go at it, part 2! Scott regals us with the total demolition that was the North London Derby between Arsenal and Spurs. The gang make predictions for the FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Chelsea as well!
Charles, Eric, Kyle, Christian, and Scott go slightly off the rails about Champions League, the Chelsea sale, and this week's Prem games. Listen now!
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Charles, Scott, Jen, and Kyle breakdown the midweek Champions League games, the Upcoming PL games, and a few swirling rumors in the world of football.
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EVERYONE IS BACK for this rousing episode. We discuss the Chelsea sale rumors, put Kyle on de-facto trial for being a Chelsea fan (long overdue), chat about the CL surprises, and make some predictions about Liverpool failing to win games. Listen now!
The squad talks lasers, USMNT, Chelsea sale, Klopp whining until he got 5 subs, and the CL preview.
No Italy in the 2022 WC, Big Time Bale is back, Liverpool offer NFT's, ITK Kyle on the Chelsea Sale, and CL draws
The crew discuss results from the last week in the PL and CL. Find out if the dream CL draws came true or not. All proceeds from this podcast will go to help cover Chelsea's travel costs
The crew recap the week in the EPL. Chelsea is a hot mess, Spurs are back, and Liverpool soldier on towards the quad.
Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Champions League, Premier League. You want it? We got it. Check out our latest episode now!
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This episode features the return of Stephen Drennan of CraqueStats.com! Jen, Eric, and Stephen dive into the Reds' Carabao Cup performance, Liverpool's season so far, emergence of young talent, the importance of youth football, and the likelihood of winning more trophies.
Scott, Eric, Jen, Charles, Kyle, and Christian all discuss this week and next week's Champions League games, dig a little deeper into the issues at Man Utd and Spurs, and, well, hear a story about a snake
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Do you actually read this? If so, tweet us at @FiveATB to let us know. Otherwise we're going to make this a Spurs-only podcast...
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We recorded on a special night to cover all the madness of the transfer window, and to briefly pick some upcoming games for the mid-week set.
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Special Guest Ingram Smith from @Ibroxrocks podcast network and @Nolecast joins us. We talk Rangers, Stevie G, cover the Carabao Cup, Spurs mighty comeback vs Leicester, and MORE.
Kyle, Eric, Jen, Skiff, and Charles discuss the midweek games and the upcoming PL games.
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Kyle, Eric, Charles, and Jen discuss the recent woeful form of the top teams and how Covid has impacted this holiday period.
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Skiff returns for this episode and the show immediately goes off the rails in the best possible way. We talk CL results and preview some interesting matches coming up in this double-game week.
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With their places in the knockout rounds secured for all 4 Premier League teams in the Champions League, the teams get to focus on busy slate of games that have now kicked off for the holiday period. Charles, Jen, Kyle, and Eric discuss last week's double-set of games and this weeks upcoming slate.
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Jen, Kyle, and Charles discuss Ole's sacking, the Champions League results, Some exciting PL fixtures, and more!
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Charles, Eric, Jen, and Kyle discuss the upcoming champions league fixures, the return of Premier League games, coaching changes, and more!
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Scott, Eric, Charles, and Kyle discuss PL, CL, and pick the upcoming games for the weekend. And, yippie (This is loaded with sarcasm), we've got another international break coming up.
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After a relative period of stability under Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham has been thrown into chaos. Jose and Nuno have both been ousted and Spurs are ready for a new hope. Backed by Sporting Director Fabio Paratici can Spurs regain their former glory and win a trophy.
What else can be said about Newcastle? Honorably, of course. The gang reviews last week's diabolical outcomes, previews this week's games, the upcoming Champions League games, and Eric manages to keep What in the World of Football positive once again!
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We're back talking Premier League after a pointless week of International football. We discuss some big fixtures upcoming:
- Leicester v United
- Brentford v Chelsea
- Everton v West Ham
- Newcastle v Spurs
- Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Charles, Scott, Kyle, Eric, and Jen break down last week's PL big games, discuss the international matches this week, and give a thorough rundown of the Newcastle takeover that's causing so much controversy!
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Giantslayers Sheriff knock off Real Madrid, United leave it late AGAIN, Kyle takes a nap in the middle, Charles's internet is McFred, and you have to listen to Poch and Kane talk every 12 seconds.
Mistakes, errors, and internet issues abound in our latest episode! Charles, Eric, Jen, Scott, and Kyle break down last weeks' PL games and cover the mid-week Carabao Cup matches as well.
Also, Scott asks us the most important question: "What do Salah do?"
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The Gang talks last week's PL games, some surprising results in the CL, and as always: Fantasy!
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The crew discusses why in the world we're still having Internationals during COVID. Brazil v Argentina is called off due to COVID protocols, a military coupe in Guinea traps Naby Keita, and more craziness from around the world. Also there's game previews.
Scott, Charles, Christian, Eric, Jen, and Kyle discuss the summer transfer window closing. Best deals, worst deals, shocking deals, and there's even an appearance from Boston Eric! This episode is also available on YouTube if you'd like to see Eric's rant.
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Christian, Charles, Eric, Jen, and Kyle discuss transfer rumors, last week's games, and this week's pick em.
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The team recaps the first week of action from the PL, we preview some big matches coming up, and MORE
Charles and Christian are joined by Man Utd fans Manny Montes and Steven Beck to discuss the prospects of the upcoming season, United's title hopes, the summer transfer window, and more.
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Paul Buckle the ex Brentford, Exeter, Torquay, Colchester player as well as manager of Luton, Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham joins Charles and Christian to talk Brentford, coaching, and PL in general
Eric, Jen, and Skiff are joined by Stephen Drennan of Craquestats.com to talk about the upcoming season for Liverpool. How the team could evolve this year under Klopp, are there any more players coming in, why Liverpool WILL WIN the PL or CL.
The gang discuss Messi's big news, other transfers/rumors, and Scott predicts next year's champion.
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Kyle, Skiff, Eric, and Jen are joined by Scotbizio Baldmano to discuss all the done deals, the rumors, and the hopes. The GOAT VVD is back after 285 days.
Charles, Jen, and Eric interview SBNation blogger for The Short Fuse - Tony DelMonego about what we can expect this upcoming season from Arsenal. Arsenal fans can check out his writing on theshortfuse.com
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The crew discuss the Olympic soccer matches, transfer rumors, and some early pre-season results.
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Christian, Charles, Eric, and Kyle discuss the exhilarating semi-final games and give their predictions for the final on Sunday! Listen now before the game!
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Charles, Christian, and Jen interview former Brentford player and Torquay United manager Paul Buckle!
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Charles, Eric, Jen, and Kyle break down the QF games and give their predictions for the Semi-Final matches.
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Kyle joins the group again for a hilarious and fun discussion of the Round-of-16 Games as well as some Can't-Miss Quarterfinal predictions.
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The crew cover the next round of the Euro 2021 tournament, manager rumors (mainly Spurs) and give an update on French fans travel woes.
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Special guest Kyle (@KTJ1725) joined us to recap the first round of the Euros. Who looked the best/worst.
We are joined by David Gough (@goughy23) who's a Jamaica Women’s National Team Assistant Coach and won a Bronze Medal with the English Women's team at the World Cup in 2015 as a coach. We preview the Welsh squad and how we think they'll fair in the Euros.
An Englishmen, a Scott, and an American walk into a podcast taping to preview Scotland's chances at the Euros.
Jen, Christian, and Eric review the Euros warmups, PFA player/manager of the year, and manager/player transfers and rumors.
Scott misses out on a great recap of the season, the EL final, and our predictions for the CL final/Manager vacancies.
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The final week of games for the 20-21 season is upon us! The crew breakdown the potential landing spots for CL/EL; where is Harry Kane going to go?; and who is going to win the 5ATB Fantasy Football league?!?
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The gang discuss the United/Liverpool match, other recent PL results, Top 4/relegation, and more!
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We take a deeper look into the protests that postponed the Man Utd/Liverpool match, talk about the CL and EL semi-final results, and preview this week's big slate of games.
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Spurs fall again in another final. Does the soccer world run through Manchester? Jen thinks West Ham sneaks into the Top 4. Is this Pep's best team at City?
Wrapping up our Super League discussion, Scott rants (briefly) about Spurs chances on Sunday, and we predict who's coming up next year!
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The crew discuss the (now defunct) Super League and all the stress/fervor around it.
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The full squad returns to discuss Hillsborough, the European results, and Spurs lovely result on the weekend.
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The crew talks about the CL and Europa league results. Did Skiff piss off the soccer gods? KDB with a massive contract.
The crew discuss the sprint to the finish in the PL, talk about transfers, and is this the end of Jose?
The whole crew is back to discuss the recent CL and EL draws, answer some questions from the mailbag, and remind Scott that Spurs are out of Europe this year.
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5 English teams progress in their European tournaments, Spurs exit, and of course they're calling for Jose's exit.
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Euros in the UK only? Kane to City? We recap the Champions League and NIT (Europa) matches from this week.
We took a look at the bottom of the table, recapped Europe, talked youth systems, and previewed this weeks games.
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Couple of big matchups this weekend. The crew discuss the injury bug plaguing the Prem. Fantasy, Pick Em, and More!
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This week we discuss a couple of dismal performances (Spurs and United) and tackle the real questions: which clubs are really vying for Champions League vs Europa League? Why'd they sack Frank Lampard? and Why is Eric so good at the Boston accent? Come have a listen!
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Probably one of our favorite episodes to date. We discuss Frank Lampard's hot seat, which teams are rising/falling, and Eric has some interesting news about Inter Miami. Enjoy!
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The group takes aim at the Elite Player vs Elite Talent debate. Jen's got questions, and Skiff and Scott argue about the best left back for a mid-table team in the last decade.
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Christian joins us again and we recap the most recent games, as well as preview/discuss the upcoming FA Cup/Carabao Cup/Prem games.
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We've recorded our first ever YouTube video in addition to this podcast this week. Available at https://youtu.be/9zgOSQakvdo
Podcast Topics - What can Santa bring our teams
- Soooo many goals (except Spurs)
- Preview of the better holiday fixtures
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Christian guest stars again as Charles is out this week. The Scott defends his side vs. Liverpool; The crew talks fans in the stands; Preview of this week's games and more!
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Man United are the hot topic this week, along with CL/EL updates, a discussion of the holiday fixture congestion, and more! Guest picker this week is @FSUManager
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Which coaches are on the hot seat? Who's been the biggest mover in Fantasy? Why does Scott hate Liverpool? All these questions are answered, plus, we preview this week's biggest games.
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Guest host Christian joins us again to discuss what he's thankful for (us, of course) and we get into the weekend's games, fantasy, pick em, and more!
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Christian guest-stars again while Charles is out. The crew talks Liverpool's rash of injuries, Skiff's new data obsession, pick em and more!
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Since this week is an international break, we discuss a little fantasy football, updates on the pick em, and have another fantastic mailbag!
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Come join the crew as we discuss the Arsenal debacle, Most/least surprising players, and a preview of the big game this weekend.
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This week the crew talk about more Liverpool injury woes, the Match of the Week (MOTW), and surprise starts for teams/leagues across Europe. Follow us on Twitter! @FiveATB
Scott and Jen talk with ESPN's Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) about soccer, the Premier League, and more!
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Skiff gets the mic this week and won't hand it over. He leads the discussion on the idiocy of the international break, Project Big Picture, and the gang chimes in to help him through what looks to be a rough weekend for Liverpool.
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The group discusses the unbalanced results from this past weekend, transfer window winners and losers, and more!
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The gang talk Leicester's dismantling of City, Arsenal's shortcomings vs Liverpool, and the new handball rule.
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Philip, Scott, and Eric interview former Chelsea and Tampa Bay Rowdies legend, Derek Smethurst.
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League recap, Top 5 games predictions, Fantasy updates, and.... a parrot? Listen now!
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The crew discuss the first week of EPL action, re-start the Pick Em for the new season, talk transfers, fantasy, and more!
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Jen and Eric give their thoughts on the narrow victory for Liverpool over Leeds on 9/12
Final week of pre-season evaluations: Top 6! Listener Mailbag, Predictions for European football and relegation, and more!
The crew continues their preview of the upcoming PL season, discusses the latest on transfers, new kits were released, listener mailbag, and more!
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The @FiveATB crew discuss the EL and CL Finals, Messi's departure, Preview more PL teams for the upcoming season, and Charles goes on a rant about United's transfer business.
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We discuss the Champions League and Europa League finals, Messi, Barcelona's Nightmare, introduce the new 5-min Fight segment, and preview the Promoted PL Clubs. Guest host Christian graces us with his vast English knowledge. Also, we've started a PL Fantasy League, join us!
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Charles and Guest Christian, the United guys, break down where Manchester United need to strengthen, the likelihood of the current rumors, and which players will be exiting this transfer window.
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The crew make comparisons between some of the biggest Premier League teams and major college football programs. We also talk Europa League, Champions League, and more.
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Scott, Skiff, and Charles sit down with ESPN producer Steve Ceruti to discuss PL, Champions League, Europa League, and more!
Who is your Coach of the Year? Let us know on Twitter (@FiveATB)! Also, send us any questions, comments, or stories you want to hear us talk about!
The @FiveATB crew bring you another great hour of Premier League talk. Enjoy the info, banter, and even the surprise story at the end!
Skiff dives deep into the details of CAS' ruling in the Man City FFP case, we cover the FA Cup semifinals, and theres a some great banter throughout. Join us on Twitter @FiveATB to interact and see our picks!
Final week of our season in review, some great banter between Scott and Skiff, and a look at some interesting news for Americans abroad
Scott dominates this week's pod with his nerdy statistics, We review more of the season, talk predictions for the final table, and of course, pick this week's games! Enjoy!
Special Guest host, and Manchester United supporter, Christian joins the show and we cover the Season in Review for the Top 6 teams, predictions for the coming week, and the all-important Underdog and Automatic picks! Oh, and we discuss some team that won the league for the first time in 30 years or something...
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Welcome to the first episode of the Five at the Back Podcast. We discuss who we are, why we love soccer/the Premier League, and Preview the return of live PL games. Hope you enjoy it!