The Linesmen Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
Colin Higgins & Aaron Cranley
A podcast that discusses how football can sometimes be quite interesting. New Episodes every Monday.
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A report from Ernst & Young (EY) highlights the economic benefits of the Premier League, including the generation of £7.6bn for the economy and a tax collection of £1.4bn from the players.
(00:06) EY’s 32-page report makes for an interesting read (03:59) Premier League provides an economic benefit of £7.6bn (05:47) Players’ salaries generate £1,4bn per year in taxes (08:10) Average Premier League player contributes £2.8m in tax (09:26) 840% increase in economic benefit from the Premier League since 98/99 (10:50) 89,000 staff employed by Premier League clubs (15:05) 528,000 international visitors were prevented from attending games (17:12) Ain’t no finer beef than a bit of Irish steak (18:07) Premier League has double the audience of the Champions League (20:02) Premier League dominates 'Big 5' leagues in terms of overseas TV rights (22:05) La Liga is far less equitable than the Premier League (30:08) Parachute payments of £455m to 138 EFL clubs (38:48) 50% increase in u23 player appearances (43:12) And Roy Hodgson has just gone to Watford
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Ralf Rangnick is the new Interim, Interim Boss at Man United. We take a look at the innovator of the ‘gegenpress’, discuss his influence on contemporary German managers, his bare trophy cabinet and reveal some of the best footballers he has uncovered.
(00:08) Roy Keane is off Jimmy’s Christmas card list (12:05) Ralf Rangnick is the new Interim, Interim Boss (16:37) Dynamo Kyiv is to thank for the ‘gegenpress’ (20:30) Klopp has developed and improved the ‘gegenpress’ (24:22) Rangnick’s trophy cabinet is a bit bare (27:59) A Starting XI of Rangnick’s best discoveries (30:15) A bonus for signing Haaland? (34:37) Ole’s win percentage is better than Rangnick (36:56) United put the right process in place (38:54) What players can Rangnick improve? (43:36) Can United attract a top manager in the summer?
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As COP26 takes place in Scotland, we look at football's carbon footprint, and discuss some of the steps Premier League clubs are taking to tackle climate change. Edible coffee cups, hedgehog sanctuaries, and bamboo kits ensue…
(00:11) Helping the environment with carbon negative beer (03:00) FIFA’s behaviour is not climate-friendly (05:00) We rival Qatar with our model Ferrari’s (12:30) Going vegan at stadiums could help the planet (14:50) Granny Smith’s at games? (16:55) Eat your coffee cups at the Etihad (19:15) Liverpool should recycle Everton’s seats (22:15) Hedgehog Houses at Liverpool’s training ground (23:51) Spurs top the Premier League Sustainability Table (27:30) Mr Muscle and Liverpool team up (28:42) Liverpool and their three-quarter kit (31:50) Forest Green Rovers is footballs greenest club (33:00) Coffee ground and bamboo jerseys
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In part two of our DNA series, we look at Liverpool and discuss the magic of You'll Never Walk Alone, their aura in Europe, and why Jurgen Klopp will probably manage Celtic one day!
(00:25) You’ll Never Walk Alone is iconic (03:52) Enjoy the podcast with a brandy (05:20) What is football DNA? (07:20) Experiencing YNWA in person (18:00) Klopp! Future Celtic manager? (22:02) Liverpool’s Boot Room (25:50) DNA is transient! (30:40) Liverpool’s European success (40:30) DNA is just a culture with success
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Do football clubs have a DNA or is it an idealized notion in supporters minds? We discuss Man United and their pursuit of a footballing DNA.
(00:13) Man United are the T-Rex of football (04:00) Do Man United have a DNA? (09:41) Fergie was often a pragmatic manager (12:09) Do Man United play the Man United way? (19:08) Developing youth players is part of Man United’s DNA (30:54) Does a club’s DNA come and go with a manager? (32:12) Club DNA is a great marketing tactic (41:35) Man United DNA, yes or no? Rate, review, share on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Join the conversation on Instagram @linesmenpodcast.
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Following the storming of Old Trafford, the 50+1 model has been touted as a solution for those espousing for fan ownership of Premier League clubs. We discover its effectiveness in Germany and discuss whether it would work in England?
- Trouble at Old Trafford (00:11)
- Why German clubs introduced 50+1 (07:18)
- Would the 50+1 model work in England? (09:17)
- German football is more traditional (13:44)
- German clubs can’t catch up with Bayern (22:00)
- Adidas, Allianz & Audi all fund Bayern (23:55)
- Leipzig have circumvented 50+1 model (29:28)
- 50+1 is unlikely to happen in England (32:10)
- Fans on The Board of football clubs? (33:47)
- AFC Wimbledon proves fans can own a club (35:45)
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Arsenal fans are excited about the club’s potential purchase by Spotify founder Daniel Ek, but who exactly is the Swede, and would he be any better than current owner Stan Kroenke?
- Hector Bellerín is a man on a mission (00:12)
- Reminiscing about retro video games (09:03)
- Is Daniel Ek a lifelong Arsenal fan? (12:42)
- What would Daniel Ek do with Arsenal? (22:17)
- Why has Ek been so public in his interest? (28:43)
- Kroenke is a collector of sports teams (38:44)
- More than £500m on transfers in 5 years (43:45)
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The Premier League has chosen its inaugural Hall of Fame members. We look at the shortlist of other nominees and pick our best 5-A-Side from the bunch.
- The Premier League’s Hall of Fame (00:11)
- Lack of goalkeepers on the shortlist (08:55)
- Hall of Fame numbers by club (12:10)
- A nice mixture of defenders (16:25)
- Very strong list of midfielders (19:28)
- A few strange forward choices (26:26)
- Our 5-A-Side Hall of Fame teams (30:55)
- Rio, ‘The Rolls Royce of Defenders’ (35:20)
- Roy Keane ‘The Master Intimidator’ (36:30)
- Beckham is a controversial choice (37:43)
- Bergkamp’s total football is ideal (41:25)
- Van Persie’s social worthy goals (43:35)
- Aaron’s very similar 5-A-Side (46:00)
- John Terry as stick keeper (46:54)
- A wild card 6th player (53:50)
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What should be the repercussions for the clubs and their owners involved in the European Super League?
Gary Neville brought the big guns down (00:19) Carragher suggests fan ownership (03:09) Change is necessary with a scalpel not a hammer (08:42) Greed is prevalent in football (11:05) Does your club have a pillow sponsor? (13:07) Were clubs tricked into joining the ESL? (15:27) Where’s your flashy promo video at? (20:56) John Henry has been a good owner for Liverpool (25:26) UEFA needs to be seriously looked at (37:30) Florentino Perez is the ESL mastermind (43:28)
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The European Super League is happening – for better or worse, it will act as the catalyst for change in European football.
- Bill Shankly explains how football should be (00:11)
- The European Super League is here (01:27)
- Gary Neville has his hypocritical say (03:00)
- Super League is the expanded Champions League 2.0 (06:43)
- UEFA generates €3.8bn per season (11:02)
- UEFA spends €295m on administration (12:31)
- The average UEFA salary is €474,276.53 (14:18)
- Are the Super League clubs just posturing? (16:16)
- UEFA are not innocent either (17:03)
- What should UEFA be? (19:57)
- New format will hurt domestic cups (27:27)
- Super League faces serious litigation (29:56)
- Who will, and won’t be taking part? (32:28)
- Premier League is a break-away league (34:16)
- The Super League will generate £10bn (35:12)
- Cons of Swiss Model Champions League (38:49)
- UEFA should care more about player welfare (40:55)
- Oh, and José’s been sacked (47:42)
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Following a Champions League exit and uncertainty over a top 4 league finish, we ask; is Liverpool a club in crisis?
- Liverpool and their Madrid hoodoo (00:13)
- Has ‘Heavy Metal’ football harmed Liverpool? (10:58)
- Lack of fans hurt potential Liverpool comebacks (23:36)
- Liverpool really needs a Top 4 finish (28:12)
- Their strikers have been wayward (33:41)
- Would you like to hear some statistics? (35:14)
- What positions do Liverpool need to strengthen? (39:19)
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The Champions League looks set to adopt the ‘Swiss model’ from 2024. We discuss the plans, which include an increase to 36 teams and guaranteed qualification for established clubs.
- A few of Switzerland’s favourite things (00:09)
- Champions League goes Swiss (04:00)
- Champions League double group era (11:58)
- There won’t be any more Porto’s (21:37)
- 4 extra Champions League spots (25:00)
- Is the expansion all about money? (31:56)
- UEFA and their sneaky negotiations (34:14)
- European Super League under another name (37:29)
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We apply baseball’s ‘Moneyball’ theory to Trent Alexander Arnold and discover that he would be utilised better in midfield. Also, would Aaron wan Bissaka make a better central defender?
- Is Gary Neville right about Trent? (00:13)
- Would Trent be a better midfielder? (03:00)
- Could Moneyball turn Trent into Bale? (09:50)
- Trent doesn’t win many tackles (13:01)
- Nobody has more assists on average (17:15)
- Could Wan Bissaka play at centre back? (26:33)
- Getting some inspiration from Pirlo (43:35)
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With Sergio Agüero getting a statue at Man City, we discuss another two players who deserve a statue...Vardy & Keane!!
- Martin Tyler is sampled in our theme music (00:34)
- City planning 3 statues for Kompany, Silva & Agüero (02:36)
- Leicester needs a statue of Jamie Vardy (15:15)
- Does Roy Keane deserve a statue at Old Trafford? (26:18)
- Ryan Giggs hairy chest would make a statue difficult (33:34)
- Keane’s stoic features would make a great statue (35:45)
- Mo Salah or Marv from Home Alone? (39:56)
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Following the release of a TV Drama about the career of Francesco Totti, we look at a few football shows we remember from our childhood.
- Harchester United was a disaster club (00:10)
- Aaron tells us about his trip to Rome (01:44)
- Totti TV show ‘Speravo de Mori Prima’ (06:40)
- How awful was Dream Team? (17:07)
- Harchester was a death trap for players (23:20)
- Karl Fletcher returns as a ghost (31:33)
- Bruno di Gradi and the Renford Rejects (34:54)
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With rumours of a Suarez return to Liverpool, we take a look at a few individuals who've played for a club more than once...some good, some not so good!!
- Luis Suarez back to Liverpool? (00:13)
- Two timing players (13:36)
- Diego Costa’s Atletico antics (14:15)
- Should United have brought Pogba back? (26:59)
- Drogba and his triumphant return (40:35)
- Matic’s second time round at Chelsea (45:28)
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As UEFA get rid of Financial Fair Play rules, we discuss if they've been a success and also, what is likely to replace them...plus Sepp Blatter's lazy attempt at extortion.
- What has Sepp Blatter got under his patio? (00:12)
- Blatter was lazy with his extortion (04:43)
- UEFA are set to ditch Financial Fair Play (FFP) (10:02)
- Aaron compares FFP to St. Stephens Green (14:16)
- A 5-year statute of limitations for FFP? (18:10)
- Spending what is necessary without waste!! (21:02)
- UEFA turning into shakedown artists (29:08)
- A salary cap for football clubs? (36:52)
- A ban on transfers between big clubs (41:23)
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We look ahead to Ireland’s game against Serbia and discuss their qualifying campaign for the upcoming World Cup in 2022 - with Guest Paul Nealon from Irish Football Fan TV.
- Looking ahead to Ireland v Serbia (00:12)
- Goalkeeping situation ahead of the game (03:04)
- Who should start up front against Serbia? (08:26)
- Stephen Kenny’s brand of football (10:23)
- FAI should stick with Kenny long term (14:34)
- The quality Portugal possesses (18:39)
- What would be a successful campaign? (24:44)
- Fans back in stadiums (31:23)
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With less than 10 games to go we give our predictions on who will finish in the Top 4 in the Premier League.
- Klopp is prepping for Thursday night football (00:07)
- 8 teams in contention for a Top 4 place? (07:45)
- Difficulty of each team’s run-in ranked (10:48)
- Will Champions League help or hinder Chelsea? (19:38)
- Could Leicester drop out of the top 4? (22:17)
- Everton’s goal difference is very poor (28:23)
- Spurs have the toughest run-in (31:33)
- We predict our final Top 4 (39:54)
- A team beginning with L is going to finish 4th (41:06)
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As Roy Keane is being touted as Celtic's next manager, we discuss his managerial record and wonder is he the right man for the job?
- Micah Richards wants to join Roy at Celtic (00:09)
- Roy Keane is not the right fit for Celtic (04:54)
- Keane’s win percentage is bettered by Tony Pulis (08:32)
- Micah Richards could be Roy’s HR Manager (12:37)
- Roy Keane has spent £110m on transfers (13:43)
- Is Roy a less successful Mourinho? (17:41)
- The other contenders for the Celtic job (22:03)
- Is Roy all stick and no carrot? (28:18)
- Incremental improvements are key to success (29:14)
- Rafa v Gerrard would be great to see (32:42)
- Keane turned Celtic down in 2014 (36:48)
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It's been a year since football stadiums have been full with fans. How has the game changed?
- One year since Leicester hosted Villa (00:07)
- Revenues are down billions of Euro (02:01)
- Man United’s income is down 19% (07:58)
- €937m loss in broadcast revenue (11:10)
- Spending on transfers has decreased (12:50)
- Podcast as Gaeilge (14:32)
- Expenditure is down across all leagues (22:15)
- A pretty good Free Agent XI (26:11)
- Is home advantage negated with no fans? (29:09)
- Away wins have increased by 26% (33:57)
- Sean Dyche is a part time Sports Scientist (39:18)
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Imagine what a Combined Manchester XI would look like. We asked our followers what City and United players they would choose. With Special Guest Amy MacNamara.
- The creation of She Devils United (01:13)
- United end City’s 21 game unbeaten run (02:38)
- Trouble with ‘Big 6’ teams (04:15)
- Martials lacks the hunger for goals (07:29)
- Would Sancho and Haaland be a good fit? (12:07)
- Wan-Bissaka as a centre back (16:27)
- Our combined United/City XI (19:36)
- Both United full backs get the nod (22:32)-
- Fernandes is United’s sole midfielder in our XI (27:53)
- The Paul Pogba situation (30:19)
- Sterling just pips Rashford (38:11)
- Does Fernandes deserve PFA Player of the Year? (43:10)
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In today's episode we’re joined by professional throw-in couch, author and speaker Thomas Gronnemark.
- First conversation with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (01:06)
- Stats behind Liverpool’s improvement since Thomas joined (03:58)
- Adapting to players with different technical abilities (09:46)
- Working with Jurgen Klopp has been fantastic (14:45)
- Thomas’s biggest goal is to change football (19:56)
- Competitiveness between Andy Robertson and Trent (23:52)
- Encountering doubters along the way (27:05)
- Coaching rival clubs like Man United is appealing (29:56)
- World record throw-in and flip-throws (32:48)
- Writing a book about ‘7 Lazy Principles’ and throw-ins (36:56)
- Working with international teams and in different countries (43:38)
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We take a look at Liverpool's season and discuss their expectations for the rest of the campaign.
- Jurgen Klopp may be looking for some divine help (00:12)
- Michael Edwards has done some great business (11:25)
- Will Liverpool finish in the Top 4? (19:06)
- Could Mo Salah leave in the summer? (20:48)
- Barcelona can be flahoolach with their money (21:52)
- Liverpool have a solid transfer model (25:43)
- Who could replace Salah if he moved on? (28:22)
- Liverpool’s front three (31:01)
- How bad has Liverpool’s luck been? (35:17)
- A simulator predicts Kylian Mbappé’s first season at Anfield (39:03)
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To celebrate Pancake Tuesday we discuss a medieval football game played on Shrove Tuesday, food inspired football club nicknames and Lionel Messi's sometimes vegan diet.
- A Pancake Tuesday football tradition (00:11)
- A medieval football game (04:55)
- Footballers diets are constantly evolving (09:17)
- Pep Guardiola and his 35 chefs (16:52)
- Messi has dabbled with veganism (20:46)
- Ronaldo has gotten quicker with age (22:10)
- Football clubs and their food related nicknames (26:17)
- Why are Everton called The Toffees? (27:02)
- The origins of Los ‘Merengues’ (31:22)
- AZ Alkmaar and The Cheeseheads (33:33)
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After Liverpool's terrible recent form, we discuss some of the worst title defences in football history.
- Jamie Carragher is rooting for all of Merseyside (00:11)
- Carragher is like a bag of Revels (04:12)
- Well Roy says “They’re bad champions” (07:36)
- The stats are damning for Liverpool (08:31)
- Leeds were awful defending champions (12:13)
- United should have won 6 in a row (14:25)
- Cantona is Leeds worst transfer mistake ever (15:17)
- Leicester’s poor title defence (20:07)
- Calciopoli and its effects on Italian football (29:13)
- Pierluigi Collina once graced the PES cover (31:33)
- Marseille and their match fixing scandal (37:26)
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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we take a look at some of footballs bromances.
- Roy loves to take a dig at Micah (00:14)
- A blossoming bromance between Roy & Micah (02:33)
- Roy’s artisanal sourdough bread (04:01)
- Roy and Micah take on Ready Steady Cook (10:22)
- Hipster Roy (12:59)
- Beckham and Neville’s bromance (14:06)
- Oceans can’t keep this bromance apart (28:16)
- Salah and Lovern are bezzies (36:25)
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What Premier League player would make a great Quarter-Back?
- Man United sister club win the Super Bowl (00:09)
- What if footballers were footballers? (08:24)
- Bruno Fernandes would be an ideal Quarter-Back (10:15)
- Nobody creates more big chances than Bruno (19:45)
- Fernandinho pulls Man City’s strings (26:10)
- Who would be our ‘No.1 Draft Picks’? (37:55)
- Harvey Elliot is a standout at Liverpool (39:50)
- Charlie McNeill has scored 600 goals for City (47:30)
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Deadline Day signings can be tricky and in this episode we discuss five of Liverpool's Worst Deadline Day transfers.
- Ben Davies awkward tweet (00:13)
- Liverpool have had a few dodgy deadline days (09:00)
- Andy Carroll, ‘The World’s Best Header of the Ball’ (14:37)
- Paul Konchesky wasn’t a fan of Liverpool (22:20)
- Jamie Carragher doesn’t mince words (29:12)
- Liverpool once signed ‘The King of Loan Deals’ (30:06)
- Klopp takes a trip to Alcatraz (39:59)
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What if Bruno Fernandes had gone to Anfield and Virgil van Dijk was at Man United instead?
- Bruno is in good company (00:16)
- We could become ‘deep-fake’ superstars (09:55)
- How important is Fernandes to United? (12:20)
- Van Dijk has transformed Liverpool (15:25)
- Bruno only bettered by Messi, Ronaldo & Lewandowski (21:00)
- What story do awards tell? (23:33)
- The Beeb thinks Fernandes is pretty good (26:27)
- What if Van Dijk signed for United instead? (29:26)
- If Bruno had gone to Anfield (40:28)
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We reminisce and discuss some Football Manager simulation games from our childhood.
- Ole is a big fan of Football Manager (00:16)
- Lockdown leads to Football Manager comeback (09:02)
- King Midas on LMA Manager (09:53)
- Ireland wins the European Championships (16:25)
- Who remembers Freddy Adu (21:50)
- Simply known as Tonton (28:00)
- Yaya Sanogo was a no go (34:19)
- Football Manager the stage show (39:32)
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We list the five Chelsea player/managers and discuss where they sit in levels of success.
- Roy is a Spurs fan (00:15)
- Liverpool’s awful geansai (02:26)
- Much better than the league meeting (06:02)
- Was sacking Lampard the right thing to do? (16:05)
- Was Lampard lacking tactically? (17:46)
- Frank was easily wound up (26:08)
- Lacking in man management skills (28:29)
- Thomas Tuchel to replace Lampard (30:04)
- Ranking Chelsea’s Player/Managers (34:40)
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In a hypothetical world who would make a better Commander in Chief, José or Jürgen?
- Phil Neville in need of some sun block (00:16)
- Who would make a better president? (02:45)
- Jurgen Norbert Klopp or Mr. President? (07:30)
- Could José be ‘The Elected One’? (15:52)
- José knows how to spend money (24:12)
- Pep for Vice (37:50)
- Hasenhüttl is Klopp’s back-up man (43:45)
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We discuss what a combined Liverpool and Man United XI would look like following Sundays Premier League match.
- Roy Keane is president of the Micah Richard fan club (00:16)
- Does Fernandes go missing in the Big Games? (03:20)
- How would a combined Liverpool/United look?(06:37)
- Henderson or Maguire for captain? (07:45)
- Liverpool full backs are miles ahead (14:07)
- Wan-Bissaka would make a better centre-back (17:45)
- Alisson has the edge over De Gea 20:55
- Pogba Fanboys and Bruno or Thiago? (26:00)
- Mane gets the nod over Cavani (34:05)
- Rashford splits up Liverpool’s front three (38:00)
- Salah beats Martial with ease (39:40)
- The full combined XI (41:35)
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Ever wonder what a worst January transfer window 5-a-side would look like? Some interesting names such as Evra, Sanchez and Carroll appear.
- Deadline Day nonsense (00:16)
- Sergio Ramos in the Premier League? (11:50)
- Worst January 5-a-side (13:21)
- Alexis Sanchez Old Trafford disaster (14:40)
- Jonny Dixon - Footballer turned TV Director (28:07)
- Jean-Alain Boumsong's transfer sparks a corruption enquiry (49:29)
- Liverpool v United (52:19)
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Marcus Rashford has been named footballs most valuable player - right or wrong?
- Can a supercomputer predict a league winner? (00:16)
- Guus Hiddink and his private island (07:20)
- Marcus Rashford or a Jackson Pollock painting? (15:55)
- CIES Observatory Most valuable players (17:25)
- Bruno Fernandes should be more valuable (30:00)
- Haaland or Mbappé? (31:30)
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What New Years Resolutions should the Premier League managers set for themselves?
- Roy Keane and Micah Richards go on holiday (00:15)
- Too much turkey from Liverpool (04:25)
- A Salah transfer would be exciting (17:35)
- Klopp should soften this year (25:11)
- Jose's drive for 2 million followers (33:39)
- Big Sam & José enjoy some wine (40:25)
- Ole needs a trophy this season (47:35)
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We discuss some alternative awards you won’t find at the FIFA Best ceremony.
- Hans-Dieter Flick is on Santa’s ‘Naughty List’ (00:15)
- Jurgen Klopp’s Christmas Fudge (06:44)
- FIFA ‘The Best’ awards is a rubbish name (08:16)
- Alternative football awards (16:00)
- The Dirtiest Player of the Year (not hygienically) (18:00)
- Granit Xhaka curses Swiss neutrality (19:23)
- Has José corrupted Pierre-Emile Højbjerg? (27:25)
- Man United’s awful Zebra kit (35:14)
- Danny Drinkwater loses the head (44:15)
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What effect will Brexit have on the Premier League?
- Will Brexit affect the Premier League? (02:45)
- The 'Tax Man' will suffer (06:00)
- What next for Irish underage players? (11:05)
- Loss in sell-on fees (15:00)
- Different players & different styles (21:20)
- Limits on U21 players (23:20)
- Work permit limitations (27:21)
- No title for Leicester (29:05)
- Not so Fab for Arsenal (33:50)
- Ronaldo to Chelsea (43:10)
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We review the Manchester Derby.
- Roy Keane does Kris Kindle (00:15)
- A very friendly derby (03:35)
- Are United regressing (10:00)
- Lack of leadership (14:30)
- Romantic Solskjær stats (27:15)
- Poor transfer policy (36:15)
- Lack of consistency (44:00)
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In This Episode: - Carragher is not a fan of Pogba (00:15) - Fans are back and The Kop is banging (04:00) - Mino Raiola is after another €25m (12:00) - Al Capone's house (19:30) - Strange contract clauses (20:37) - The Agents Oscars (39:04)
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In This Episode: - Caoimhin Kelleher's great debut(02:24) - Ringmahon Rangers are very optimistic(08:08) - Kelleher is a modern goalkeeper(11:45) - Ireland's strongest position (25:10) - Centre-back strength(27:10) - Goalkeeping strength in-depth(38:53)
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In This Episode: - Dancing with Niall Quinn & Kevin Philips (01:45) - Sunderland are like the unwanted child (10:20) - Jam Sarny has his say (14:40) - Man City: All or Nothing (22:30) - Steve Bruce's trilogy of crime novels (35:00) - José cracks down on crime (44:00) - Come Dine with Sir Alex and Ancelotti (50:15)
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In This Episode: - Maradona and the GOAT goal (00:15) - Messi & Maradona make their debut (04:24) - The Hand of God (06:20) - Did he feel sorry? (13:27) - In the words of Michael Caine (17:21) - Steve Hodge with the assist (20:05) - The Napoli years (36:30) - Diego documentary (40:04) - Maradona in Mexico (46:38)
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In This Episode: - Erling Haaland wins the Golden Boy award (03:30) - Ireland's Michael Obafemi makes the Top 100 list (07:25) - Graeme Souness excellent observation of Momo Sissoko (11:20) - Aaron chooses his worst Golden Boy 5 a-side [Pogba, Balotelli et al.] (14:20) - Paul Pogba loves a strop (18:05) - Colin chooses his worst Golden Boy 5 a-side [Rooney, Gotze et al.] (25:13) - Rafael van der Vaart tries his hand at darts (28:00) - Mario Götze doesn't like socks (30:15) - Wayne Rooney is nowhere to be seen (33:30) - Martin Ødegaard wins a strange award (40:00)
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In This Episode: - Gary Alexander Neville reigns (00:15) - Liverpool's new training facility (03:45) - Brendan Rodgers enjoys mince (05:15) - Michael Carrick is the brains at United(09:30) - Man United have a nature reserve (13:00) - Newcastle's proposed training ground disaster (32:00) - Colin is a savvy businessman (37:30) - Man City & Spurs team hotels (38:30)
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In This Episode - Gary Alexander Neville (00:17) - Sky Pundits v BBC Pundits (08:07) - Carragher and Neville bromance (10:30) - Carragher v Neville (12:40) - Jamie 'Cornelius' Carragher (15:20) - New member of The Beatles (26:15) - Unbiased Gary Neville (28:07) - Michael Owen - fishminder? (37:50) - Crap football cliches (39:20)
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In This Episode - Sergio Ramos questionable tactics (00:20) - European football's top cap holders (04:30) - Is The Nations League nonsense? (09:05) - Defunct Shell Caribbean Cup (27:10) - Barbados 'own goal' shenanigans (30:35) - Whats the Whatney Cup? (32:55) - Nations League backdoor system (36:00)
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In This Episode - Ademola Lookman's panenka miss (00:50) - Origins of the 'panenka' penalty (05:23) - Panenka vs Die Katze von Anzing (07:54) - The world sees the panenka for the first time (13:11) - Should the 'panenka' be called the 'Meredith'? (24:55) - John Terry loves a panenka (30:10) - A few alternatives to penalties (35:50)
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In This Episode - Football and politics go together like stew and jellybeans (00:26) - Pelé and his adventure into politics (03:28) - Michael D Higgins or Joe Biden, who would make a better footballing president? (05:20) - George Weah; World Player of the Year/Liberian President (18:39) - Arsene Wenger becomes a Knight (23:40) - Remember when Sepp Blatter was FIFA president? (32:10)
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In This Episode - Emergence of Social Media in Football (5:00) - Citizen journalism and social media (12:30) - The trouble with trolls (15:15) - Impact of social media on transfers (24:30) - Social media means money (31:50)
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What exactly does football culture mean? (1:15)
Developing youth is part of Man United's culture (20:05)
Athletic Bilbao have Basque DNA (24:00)
How commercial interests can define a club culture (33:00)
A guidebook on how to build a culture at a club (41:15)
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We weren't scoring goals at 14 in The Paraguayan Super Clasico (0m29s).
Pep tries to balance Man City's books by splashing out on a new fridge(3m30s).
As Liverpool leave Xherdan Shaqiri behind for their Champions League game in Serbia, we discuss should politics and sport ever mix(7m0s)?
With plans for potential European 'Super League' discovered we propose some new derbies that may occur from its formation(21m05s).
Review of the weekends games as City put Southampton to the sword, United snatch 3 points at the death at Bourmouth, Liverpool are held to a draw away to Arsenal and Chelsea secure all 3 points at home to Crystal Palace(37m49s).
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We reckon Roy Keane likes a good pair of chino's. (0m29s)
Roy Keane is not finished with Richard Keys.(4m58s)
Interview with Joe O'Neill (Artistic Director of The Little Shadow Theatre Company) to discuss his football themed short movie 'Coming Out'.(7m20s)
Halloween themed 5 a side squad with appearances from some of cinema's most infamous horror icons.(27m45s)
Reviews of the weekends matches as Liverpool thump Cardiff, Chelsea put four past Burnley away and Man United squeeze past Everton at Old Trafford.(49m22s)
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We reckon Santa would make a great defensive midfielder.(0m29s)
Wayne Rooney's kids don't know what age he is.(3m28s)
We talk about Stanley Matthews and Kazuyoshi Miura, two footballers who played into their fifties.(6m30s)
Some surprising names to have scored at least 50 Premier League goals.(16m42s)
What was England's top league like 50 years ago.(27m04s)
What next for Ireland following a disastrous week?(30m44s)
We review the weekends fixtures including Chelsea's last minute draw at home to Manchester United, Jurgen Klopps victory in the 'Super Friend's' Derby and Man CIty's win over Burnley.(38m55s)
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Monday night football or Ikea.(0m29s)
Richard Keys is beginning to regret his Roy Keane comments.(2m45s)
Has time run out for Mourinho at United? Is there really a three year curse surrounding José and who could replace him if he is dismissed?(6m18s)
We discuss two of our favourite football films in Green Street and The Other Final.(25m30s)
Review of West Ham's defeat of Man United, Man CIty's success at home to Brighton and the 1-1 draw at The Bridge between Chelsea and Liverpool.(37m44s)
Our mystery footballer this week received the unwanted award of 'Worst debut season for a defender' in 2002.(44m24s)
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Birthday celebrations.(0m29s)
Brendan Rodgers is embarking on a new career.(3m28s)
All the news from The FIFA Best Awards.(6m53s)
Frank Lampard defeats his former manager José Mourinho in The League Cup but how do players normally fare when competing against their former gaffer.(20m10s)
FIFA 19 game review.(32m18s)
Review of the weekends action as Liverpool defeated Southampton, Man United draw at home to Wolves, City put five past Cardiff and Chelsea are held scoreless at West Ham.(37m08s)
This weeks mystery footballer once got laid out by Alan Shearer outside the popular Dublin bar Cafe en Seine.(44m05s)
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Firmino slam dunks PSG.(0m29s)
José releases a new book to set the record straight.(4m59s)
Is José giving Marcus Rashford enough opportunities in the first team?(7m23s)
The Champions League has kicked off and we bring you some football phrases you may hear on the continent.(24m20)
Liverpool defeat PSG in Champions League opener at Anfield.(41m03s)
This weeks mystery footballer was once almost arrested for smuggling oysters into England.(47m25s)
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1860 Munich and their lederhosen themed kit.(0m29s)
Roy Keane's anger management school.(4m07s)
Trouble in the Ireland camp as Stephen Ward texts leak.(8m31s)
UEFA look to introduce a third European club competition.(19m13s)
CIES report looks at Premier League clubs that overpaid in the transfer market.(23m38s)
We preview the weekends action as Spurs host Liverpool, Chelsea travel to Cardiff and high flying Watford welcome Man United to Vicarage Road.(37m30s)
Our mystery footballer this week has a part time rap career and goes by the alter-ego 'Rio'.(43m57s)
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Footgolf is a fine game.(0m29s)
Brendan Rodgers slips a message to Steven Gerrard.(4m10s)
Understanding UEFA's Nations League logic.(6m57s)
FIFA Best Awards previewed, including Best Male Player, Best Coach and Best Male Goalkeeper.(19m21s)
Review of the weekends action, including Man United's victory away at Burnley, Spurs first defeat of the season at Watford and Liverpool's narrow victory against Leicester.(34m0s)
Our mystery footballer is a former winner of The Golden Boy Award and is also allergic to Ukrainian grass.(41m50s)
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Three is the magic number.(0m29s)
Just a little respect is the cry from Jose in our Alternative Sponsor.(5m15s)
Can Mourinho keep his job at United for much longer, is the third season hoodoo setting in already for The Special one?(6m31s)
As Usain Bolt embarks on a career in The Australian A League, we look at few other famous faces who have attempted to compete at the highest level.(16m28s)
We discuss Spurs win at Old Trafford, Liverpool’s home defeat of Brighton, Man City’s draw on the road at Wolves and Chelsea’s success over former manager Rafa Benitez at Newcastle.(26m16s)
Our mystery footballer this week was at one time the most expensive English player in history when he moved to Liverpool for £8.5m.(39m47s)
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An incredibly interesting stat about an incredibly boring man.(0m29s)
Harry Kane is no longer feeling blue about August in our 'Alternative Sponsor'.(02m30s)
La Liga has signed a 15 year deal to play league games in America, but could this lead to The Premier League following suit.(06m50s)
Man City have released The Fantom, a device aimed at providing a more immersive experience for their fans. We discuss some of the more unusual pieces of merchandise clubs have tried to sell.(22m53s)
We discuss Man United's defeat away to Brighton, City's easy win at home to Huddersfield and Arsenals second consecutive defeat at Chelsea.(33m24s)
He wore the number 27 at Arsenal, scored 9 goals in 46 games for The Gunners and was sent off on his debut for slapping Joey Barton, but who is he?(44m33s)
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August Blues continue for Harry Kane.(0m29s)
Brendan Rodgers is angling for a move to The Premier League, with or without Celtic.(05m02s)
After the first weekend of The Premier League, we look at some of the best debuts, both past and present.(07m30s)
Talk of Celtic and a move to The Premier League is sure to follow after their Champions League exit.(20m35s)
Review of the weekend action, as we discuss Liverpool's easy win at home to West Ham, Man City's successful trip to The Emirates and Man United's opening day victory over Leicester.(32m08s)
Half-time drinks get a little X-rated at Bristol Rovers Memorial Stadium.(42m37s)
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Liverpool to win the League and Croatian adventures.(0m29s)
Sky Sports are hyped up for Transfer Deadline Day.(08m30s)
Liverpool have been very active, very early, during this transfer window, but who else may move before the close of the window.(10m37s)
FIFA are looking to implement new transfer restrictions, which may include a new initiative, 'The Joker Card'.(23m53s)
Predictions for this season including Premier League winners, Top 6 & Champions of Europe.(31m05)
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Zlatan loses a bet with David Beckham.(0m39s)
England waltz past Sweden, Croatia sneak through again on penalties & France outclass Uruguay.(02m05s)
Football's Coming Home may be the England fan's favourite song, but we hear some popular tunes sung by the followers of France, Croatia and Belgium.(25m30s)
We've intercepted a phone call from Wayne Rooney to Gareth Southgate, as the former England Captain attempts to resurrect his international career.(39m40s)
France take on dark horses Belgium and England face Croatia for a place in The World Cup Final.(43m08s)
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What a lovely man Gareth Southgate is.(0m39s)
Spain crash out at the hands of the hosts, Belgium put Japan to the sword and England put their penalty hoodoo to rest in a shootout victory over Colombia.(05m45s)
We look at three players who may have earned a transfer to The Premier League with their stand out performances at The World Cup.(24m20s)
We've intercepted a phone call from Alex Ferguson to Ronaldo, as the Scot attempts to convince CR7 to rejoin Man United.(35m58s)
England face a tough test in Sweden, a young France team will look to break down an experienced Uruguay, Croatia aim to dump out the hosts and Brazil will take on Belgium in what could be the tie of the round.(40m05s)
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Ronaldo and Messi are out as Uruguay sneak past Portugal and France defeat Argentina in World Cup classic.(04m25s)
Disaster for Deutschland as they exit at The World Cup group stages for the first time in 80 years.(15m24s)
Our 'Alternative Sponsor' comes from Harry Kane, who warns his England team mates of his future plans.(21m30s)
As the knockout stages kick off we're bound to see some penalty shootouts. What side of the keeper gives you a better chance of coring and who has the best record...Ireland makes an appearance.(23m53s)
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Harry Kane equals a Lionel Messi World Cup record in one tenth of the time.(0m39s)
Portugal and Spain scrape through to the knockout stage, Germany leave it to the last minute against Sweden and Harry Kane gets a Panama Hat-trick.(05m0s)
It's 28 years since that famous evening in Genoa when Ireland defeated Romania on penalties. We look at the man who almost took the crucial penalty and discover how he's faded into obscurity.(19m18s)
Steven Gerard has been employed by The Scottish Tourism Board to promote the country in our 'Alternative Sponsor'.(28m17s)
Mo Salah is having trouble with The Egyptian FA, but he's not alone. We hear of a number of players with similar experiences.(30m54s)
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We compare Ronaldo to a fine Port whilst enjoying some strawberries.(0m39s)
Croatia crush Argentina, Spain scrape past Iran and Russia ease past Egypt in the latest round of games.(04m33s)
From Achilles the Cat to Paul the Octopus, we hear about some physic pets and their World Cup predictions.(16m35s)
Our ‘Alternative Sponsor’ comes from Brian Kerr, who has a new book to sell.(21m06s)
Almost 60% of goals in this World Cup have come from set plays. Why the prevalence and what teams does it suit?(24m37s)
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Nike caused outrage among football fashionistas at the weekend, but why?(0m39s)
Defending champions Germany lose, Brazil and Argentina draw as the tournament favorites stutter during the opening weekend.(05m10s)
We've seen a game each from Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo but which one of 'The Big 3' has outperformed the others?(13m45s)
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party are implementing a Bill that will make it illegal to criticise the National team.(26m44s)
Our ‘Alternative Sponsor’ comes from the hosts of The 2022 World Cup Qatar, as they aim to justify their selection.(34m57s)
We look to the past and apply VAR to some of the most infamous moments in World Cup history.(39m27s)
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Robbie Williams and Steven Segal share a connection with Vladimir Putin, who knew...(0m39s)
Russia continued the undefeated streak of host nations in World Cup openers as they dispatched Saudi Arabia with ease.(02m52s)
We look ahead to today's games as Egypt face Uruguay, rejected potential World Cup hosts Morocco take on Iran and there's an Iberian derby as neighbors Portugal and Spain clash.(08m28s)
Turmoil in the Spanish camp as their manager Lopetegui is sacked(13m08)and we relive another instance of pre-tournament turmoil from a World Cup gone by, as we explore France's 2010 tournament.(21m03)
Our ‘Alternative Sponsor’ comes from one country that didn’t make it to The Finals in Russia and we hear about everything their biggest city has to offer.(29m42s)
We look ahead eight years and discuss the success of The 'United' bid as they are awarded hosting duties for The 2026 World Cup.(32m33s)
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We introduce you to this year’s tournament with some facts about Russia and Putin.(0m39s)
We share our predictions for standout players and discuss the potential winners of the tournament. (04m03s)
Russia has courted a lot of controversy over the last number of years due to the scandal of state sponsored doping in sport, problems with racism and its stance against homosexuality. We discuss whether the country is worthy of hosting the tournament.(19m10s)
Our ‘Alternative Sponsor’ comes from one country that didn’t make it to The Finals in Russia and we hear how they plan on capturing your attention this summer.(29m36s)
There have been some surprising omissions from a number of World Cup squads, Leroy Sané and Mario Götze are some of the names we discuss.(32m07s)
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In our intro we practice our Ukrainian and discuss The Champions League theme tune.(0m45s)
We share our personal favourite moments from previous Champions League Finals, which includes appearances from Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Steven Gerrard.(7m25s)
The European Champion Clubs' Cup has changed significantly since the first final was played in 1955 and we discover some of the differences between the inaugural final and the current day Champions League Final.(25m05s)
Much debate has ensued as to how the current Liverpool squad compares to the one that last won the tournament in 2005. We discuss both teams and compile a composite XI.(35m35s)
Real Madrid attempt to win their third final in a row and Liverpool look aim for their first victory since 2005 as we discuss this years decider.(46m35s)
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In our intro we discuss some unusual facts about The FA Cup, such as unreliable pig skin footballs and goals without nets.(0m35s)
We share our favourite personal moments from previous FA Cup Finals, which includes appearances from Steven Gerrard and Eric Cantona.(3m50s)
The FA Cup has changed significantly since the first final was played in 1872 and we discover some of the differences between this years showpiece game and the inaugural final.(9m54s)
We get a fans perspective on the game as we speak to The Treasurer of The Official Chelsea Supporters Club Dublin branch, Dave Corby.(21m35s)
Man United attempt to equal Arsenal on 13 FA Cup triumphs and Chelsea look to bury the memory of defeat in last years final as we discuss this years decider.(27m41s)
One of the great traditions of The FA Cup Final is the official club song and we'll play you out with some of the best offerings from Liverpool and Arsenal.(35m29s)
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Our Alternative Sponsor this week comes from Arsene Wenger, as he embarks on a new business venture following his Arsenal departure.(4m31s)
The Worst XI of the 2017/18 season culminates as we choose our front three. Alvaro Morata, Alexis Sanchez and Fernando Llorente are just some of the names we'll discuss.(7m18s)
Arséne Wenger bids adieu to The Emirates, but what does the future hold for the Frenchman?(27m03s)
With the season drawing to a close, we turn our attention towards next season and make a number of predictions.(31m50s)
We've also intercepted a phone call placed by Steven Gerrard as he tries to recruit a former teammate to join him at Rangers.(50m49s)
The standout fixture of last weekends action saw Antonio Conte's Chelsea defeat a lackluster Liverpool. Are Liverpool faltering towards the end of the season or are they saving themselves for The Champions League Final?(53m33s)
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Liverpool take a commanding lead into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after a convincing display at home against Roma. Will the five goals they scored be enough to see them through to an eighth European Cup Final?(24m30s)
Mohamed Salah has been named PFA Player of the Year after a tremendous first season with Liverpool. Does he deserve the award or should it have gone to Man City's Kevin de Bruyne?(34m33s)
Arsene Wenger has finally called time on his career at Arsenal and after 22 years, will leave the club at the end of the season. We discuss how the Frenchman changed The Premier League and discover some of the names being mentioned as his potential replacement.(44m10s)
The Worst XI of the season continues to take shape as we choose our midfielders.(09m42s)
Our Alternative Sponsors this week come from Harry Kane, who continues to lay claim to accomplishments that don't belong to him(06m47s)and Jurgen Klopp, so annoyed is he with the poor quality of Premier League pitches, he's come up with a solution.(56m43s)
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How did Man city win The Premier League so convincingly? We discuss their improved defence, possession play and discover how each member of the squad contributed towards their goal tally(18m 34s).
We look a bit deeper into the ownership at newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers and examine the ties between Portuguese super agent Jorge Mendes and the club(27m 39s).
The Worst XI of the season continues to take shape as we discuss some of the worst defenders in the league(07m 26s).
Our Alternative Sponsors this week come from Harry Kane, who continues to lay claim to accomplishments that don't belong to him(05m 16s), and 'Whispering' Claude Puel, he just wants to be recognised(42m 16s).
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The season is nearing its conclusion so it's time to start compiling our Worst XI of the campaign, we start this week with the goalkeeper.
As Liverpool knock Man City out of Europe, we discuss the action at The Etihad and talk potential semi-final opponents. Can Liverpool go all the way in the competition?
Last weekend in The Premier League saw both Manchester and Merseyside derbies. We analyse the games and discuss some footballing clichés after 'A game of two halves' in Manchester.
We look forward to the weekends games as Man City travel to Spurs, hoping to take a step closer towards the title.
Our Alternative Sponsors this week come from Brian Kerr and Alan Pardew. One man pleads to save the Easter Eggs while the other pleads for a job.
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As The Champions League second round continues, we look at some of the worst European/Third choice kits in Premier League history. Expect bold colours and liquorice themes.
The pressure continues to mount on Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. We discuss some potential suitors The Gunners might have in mind should Wenger lose his job.
Our Alternative Sponsors this week come from Brendan Rodgers and Phil Neville. One man wants the Arsenal job, the other one doesn't; we hear from both.
There was success for both Manchester clubs in The Premier League this week as Man United secured a last minute victory over Crystal Palace and City convincingly overcame Chelsea one nil, we discuss.
We look forward to this weeks Champions League ties as Spurs host Juventus in Wembely and look ahead to the weekends Premier League action, including Saturdays clash between Man United and Liverpool.
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Arsene Wenger pens an emotional tune in his attempt to save his job at Arsenal; we have exclusive rights to distribute it.
in light of Dele Ali's antics in recent weeks, we single out some of the worst divers in Premier League history. German World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsman, inventor of the modern day dive and former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba are our two culprits.
Are all goals of equal importance? We look at the goals scored by leading Premier Strikers and discuss the importance of these goals in relation to the amount of points they earn for their team.
A winter break has been agreed upon in principle for The Premier League starting in 2020. Will this be good for the league, will it result in better chances in Europe for the top teams?
We round it all off with a discussion on Manchester City's League Cup victory and analyse José Mourinho's triumph, as his Manchester United team defeat Antonio Conte's Chelsea.
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Our 'Worst Premier League Club' continues to take shape as choose our worst tackler this week.
CIES Football Observatory have published a new paper, discussing the optimum age for a title winning team. We analyse the findings to see if they reign true.
VAR is causing confusion again as Juan Mata has a goal disalowed for Man United against Huddersfield in The FA Cup, we discuss. We'll also look at the rest of the weekends cup action and pour over the midweek Champions League matches.
Our Alternative Sponsors this week come in the shape of José's Lie detector test(why can't his players just tell him the truth)and all aboard 'The Baggie Bus', as the West Brom players unveil their new taxi service.
And a South American club has embraced their self proclaimed moniker as 'Kings of Twitter' and brought a social media to life and emblazoned it on their new kit
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We choose our worst sick-note this week, in our on-going attempt to construct our 'Worst Premier League Club'.
The Champions League is back and we'll look at the prospects of England's elite clubs in Europe's premier club competition. We reckon an English team will win it this year, but which one?
It was an exciting weekend of one nils in The Premier League and we have an in depth discussion on The North London derby and Man United's trip to Newcastle United, as well as a roundup of the rest of the weekends fixtures.
Our Alternative Sponsors this week come in the shape of Kevin Keegans Dating Agenecy(he really loves it)and we've also intercepted a top secret communiqué from Eamon Dunphy....as he professes his love for Johnny Giles.
Wrapping up, we'll bring you news from South America as one Argentinian player has taken exception to being left out of the team.
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Amazon enter the picture as a potential bidder for the Premier League TV rights, we discuss what this could mean for SKY, BT and the fans.
After a weekend of contentious decisions in The Premier League we look at the organisation that trains, rates and reviews the leagues referees, The PGMOL.
We'll also hear how one German team has taken a novel approach in an attempt to offload season tickets.
We'll review the previous weekends action including Liverpool's 2-2 draw at home to Spurs and look ahead to this weekends action, as The North London derby takes place on Saturday.
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Beckham fever comes to Florida as he seals a deal to bring a 25th MLS franchise to the city of Miami, we discuss.
We'll also talk about the big signings of the January Transfer window and discuss the potential moves set to be pushed through on deadline day.
We discuss all the action from a busy Tuesday night of fixtures in The Premier League, as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp foils an old foe and we'll round it all off with a bit of news from Italy, in a story we're calling 'Grab-a-Gattuso'.
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We choose the kit our Worst XI will abhorrently adorn as they take to pitch.
Which club has gotten the best deal out of the Sanchez - Mkhitarayn swap deal, Arsenal or Manchester United?
Chelsea's potential transfer targets this month has led to some questioning their style of play; we discuss if the Blues need a big man or an English man....
And Christiano Ronaldo brings us our Alternative Sponsor this week with his new business venture, 'Reflections by Ronaldo.
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While City are put off by the price of Alexis Sanchez, we discuss his imminent arrival across town at Old Trafford. We'll look back at a week that saw some controversial VAR verdicts, both good and bad, and discuss how the system may be improved. Plus we'll choose a terrible football tune to accompany our Worst XI as they take to the pitch.
Our Worst XI are looking for a home this week as we discuss the worst stadium in Premier League History.
After Liverpool cash in on Philippe Coutinho, we examine the so called ‘Latin lure’ of The El Clasico duo Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Following the war of words between Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho, we look at some of the more heated rivalries between managers, both past and present and who next for Stoke as Potters part ways with manager Mark Hughes?
We’ll discuss all the action from The FA Cup 3rd Round and look ahead to the return of The Premier League this weekend.
Our predictions for 2018 include Swansea swapping managers, The ‘Jose rot’ setting in at United and Arsenal finishing outside the Top 6. With the January transfer window now open for business, we pick a new recruit for our Worst XI; plus we hear how Adidas caused a controversy with a clothing calamity.
Jose Mourinho has spent £300m on new players, but has the value of his squad increased or decreased? As the Premier League reaches it’s halfway stage, we pick our Worst XI of the season so far. We offer some New Years Resolutions for a few Premier League clubs and which managers might show up in a Galaxy far far away.
Jurgen Klopp gets angry post Mersyside derby; but he’s not the first manager to lose his cool after a disappointing result. We discuss previous outbursts from the likes of Kevin Keegan and Stuart Pearse. The Champions League last 16 draw took place this week, and we discuss the chances of the five English teams left in Europes premier club competition. ’Milkgate’ makes the headlines following the Manchester derby, we talk previous tunnel tussles including ‘Pizzagate’ & Keane v Viera.
Do the recent performances of David de Gea deserve to earn him the moniker ‘Best Goalkeeper in the World’? The Premier League is in it’s 25th season and we propose some new unorthodox derbies that will help freshen things up, create new rivalries and liven up otherwise uninteresting games. Mark Clattenburg caused controversy this week with his comments about Spurs. We discuss his actions, as well as some questionable decisions by other English referees in recent years.
We discuss the appointments of Alan Pardew at West Brom and Big Sam at Everton. As José blames Lukaku’s drop in form on his poor footwear, we discover some unusual facts about football boots, and in celebration of our 13th episode we discuss some of the strange superstitions from the world of football.
Tony Pulis becomes the fifth managerial casualty of this seasons Premier League. We discuss why he had to go and who will be chosen to replace him. After David Moyes fails to win his first game at West Ham, we talk about 'new manager syndrome' and question its legitimacy & Jurgen Klopp is forced to take a selfie to prove his identity.
We discuss Slaven Bilic being sacked at West Ham and David Moyes taking over. Manchester City has the most valuable squad in world football according to a report by The Football Observatory CIES, but who are the other clubs filling the top 10 positions? After Celtic break their 100 year old unbeaten domestic record, we discover some of the more unusual streaks from the world of football.
José Mourinho goes on the attack against the Manchester United fans in defence of his ‘untouchable’ player Romelu Lukaku. In the week that Sean Dyche celebrates his fifth anniversary in charge of Burnley, we discuss the clubs that have had the longest serving managers and Joey Barton compares David Unsworth to a PE teacher.
Who are the winners at The FIFA Best awards? Ronald Koeman gets the chop at Everton and who will replace him? Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp accused of throwing their team under the bus at the weekend; we look at some managers who didn't hold back when it came to criticising players. Plus Anfield goes missing on Google Maps.
Newcastle United is for sale, but how can you determine the value of a football club? How will Ireland fare against Denmark in the upcoming World Cup playoffs, and who are the Danish players to look out for. Plus The BBC miss out on broadcasting a live FA Cup game as amateur side Haringey Borough opt instead to go ahead with their weekly car boot sale.
Genetics in football; do they really matter? Who makes it in to our 5 a side team of 'short' men and the best excuses given by managers in defeat. We also discuss The Ballon d'Or shortlist. Tune in, give your ears a treat!
After a weekend that saw FC Barcelona playing behind closed doors, we discuss, should politics and sport mix? We review FIFA 18 and it's new career mode, and talk about the 3 transfers from this summers window that already look dead in the water. Tune in, give your ears a treat.
We take a look at the top 100 players on FIFA 18. After calls for Harry Kane to be proclaimed as world class we discuss a few English players that peaked too early. Rio Ferdinand is about to turn his hands to boxing, we learn about other footballers that are talented in different sporting disciplines. Tune in, give your ears a treat.
The changing physicality of football, footballers that have been in trouble with the law. Frank de Boer Sacking and a Zombie Apocalypse, what if? Tune in, give your ears a treat.
Worst Premier League left back of all time, the Diego Costa saga and the most intelligent Premier League players in history
Philippe Coutinho, will he stay or will he go? The Premier League is set to close the transfer window before the start of the season; will it have a negative effect on clubs & which former Arsenal player now spends his time as a dress maker?