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The lads discuss the new metrics that should be used for Ballon D'Or voting
The lad discuss the contract situation of Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong and whether clubs owe it to their players to put morals before business
The lads talk about fixture congestion in football and the increasing wear and tear on the bodies of players.
In this episode, the lads discuss the biggest Ballon D'Or robberies in history. As always, the conversations are filled with passion
The lads talk about the quality of English managers the game currently has.
The lads discuss exposure in football. They delve into what they think it takes for a footballer that isn't playing in the PL to become a household name.
In this episode, the lads dissect whether elite managers need/utilise a plan B, if plan A isn't working.
Jeff, Karel & Tony run through the top European leagues, highlighting the teams they think will catch the eye (or not) and the signings they think will have a transformative effect on their club (or not)
Jeff, Karel, Omar & Tony get into the age old debate of who was greater: Gerrard, Lampard or Scholes? Some interesting takes follow
You're a young star, with the choice to move to any club in the world. Where would you go? Jeff, Karel, Tony & Shae give their opinion on which club is best for a young players development
Jeff & Karel host a fiery episode involving friends of the pod Banks, MJ, and our very own Tony. They delve into the situation at Man Utd, including Ten Hag, De Gea, and the ownerships situation
The silky quartet of Jeff, Karel, Tony & Omar discuss transfers that had a significant impact on football - whether it be knock on effects via transfers or via a style of play.
A few friends of Ballers Corner join us to dissect the past season by Arsenal, thoughts on next season & transfer rumours which may or may not have come true
Eph, Jeff & Karel get into the lack of talent in the market with regards to strikers, and where the best strikers on the market should end up. They also discuss the cyclical nature of football
The lads debate over whether Pep Guardiola has reached GOAT status as a football manager, and who, if any stands in his way of that.
This Chelsea-centric episode involves the lads breaking down their understanding Todd Boehly's plan, & their views on the future of the club - as well as a sneak peek into the next episode
Omar and Karel break down the GOATs per country, starting off with the countries in the continents of North & South America.
In the final instalment of the series, we break down the three most important traits needed for wingers & strikers.
In this episode, the lads discuss the top three traits needed to be a successful defensive, central & attacking midfielder
In this episode, the lads discuss the top three traits needed to be a successful goalkeeper, centre back and full back
With a full house, the lads rank managers from specific nations to work out what nation has the best current managers
The boys delve into the legacies of players past & present - & all collectively share their disdain for Barcelona.
With final instalment of this series, the boys discuss the best attacking seasons in the PL.
Tony & Jeff & give their POV on the best Premier League seasons by midfield - in order to make their best team of the PL era
Eph, Jeff & Karel give their POV on the best Premier League seasons by goalkeeper & defenders - in order to make their best team of the PL era (based on individual seasons)
The lads talk about the traditional views they hold & explain why they hold such views, tune in for an interesting conversation!
Tony, Karel & Jeff discuss what their biggest pet peeves are in football - covering a wide range of topics
The lads delve into the successes, or lack of, that managers have had at the helm of the England job, and try to explain why this has been the case
Karel, Jeff & Tony talk about the footballing systems in America & Africa - and how the systems in both areas can be improved upon
Join us for part 2 of expectations vs reality. Do we believe in processes & rebuilds? Can you be successful with bad owners?
The lads dissect why there seems to be a bias towards attackers, and why defenders aren't given the same praise & props.
Karel & Jeff are joined by friend of the pod, H, to discuss the differences between what you expect of your club & what goals are realistic for your club
Karel, Omar, Tony & Jeff speak on players who deserve transfers, and teams who need a certain profile of player, as well as teams in dire need of a rebuild
Jeff, Eph & Karel discuss the different between coaches & managers, who fits into what & their role within their teams
We are joined by our newest member of the pod, Omar, to delve into our wildest and most random agendas
In this episode, we talk about the GOAT conversation & what accolades, personal & club, are deemed important in these debates.
Public service announcement! We are not all knowing!! Join us on this pod as we talk about the takes we have gotten wrong over the years
Jeff, Tony, Eph & Karel give their analysis of the World Cup, touching on their predictions and comparing them to the outcomes. Listen to find out what the boys said!
Jeff, Karel, Tony & Eph discuss the meaning of creativity, the different types of creativity & the methods in which teams create
Eph & Shae are joined by Hashtag United goal getter Sammy Rowland to discuss her path & views on women's football
The lads discuss whether or not players should bear all in the media, and if there's right/wrong things to say when speaking out. They also discuss the power of the media
The lads give their analysis on the teams/players to look out for, as well as their predictions on the outcome of the tournament.
The second instalment of the European round up where Daniel & Omar join Jeff, Karel & Tony to give their views of the first half of the season
Jeff, Karel and Tony are joined by two friends of the pod, Daniel & Omar, to talk about the players/managers/teams who've impressed in the first half of the season
Karel, Tony & Jeff delve into whether the arrangement of fixtures have an impact on how a team can fare over the course of a season.
Jeff & Shae are joined by two friends of the pod, Rosh & RP to discuss all things Arsenal, delving into the ‘process' and Arsenal's season so far
Karel & Jeff talk about how different players would fare in different eras based on their playing style & talent levels
Jeff, Eph & Shae are joined by friend of the pod Muneeb to talk about the different ways in which players have to adapt, whether it be to a new formation, new club, new position and more.
In this episode, Shae hosts a Chelsea centric session, joined by Karel & Jeff, who dissect Chelsea's time under Tuchel, the hiring of Graham Potter, and whether the Blues can eventually compete for the PL
In this episode, we interview friend of the pod Ntumba and talk about his experiences as a footballer. He provides us with an in depth breakdown about his career so far
We are joined by a friend of the pod and special guest Omar who gives his expert analysis on players, managers and team in La Liga & Liga Portuguesa. Listen to find out more about the leagues!