Football Re-Lived

We discuss all of the ties that are set to be played over the coming days. Including, of course, the big one on Tuesday evening. Matt and I make our predictions for each fixture and we also take a look back at the group stages to discuss what we enjoyed, who we were impressed by and that car in Rome. 

In episode two we begin by discussing the - pre-match - events at the Riverside, which were quite honestly saddening. Following that discussion we turn out attentions to five legends of Euros gone by who have really left their mark on this prestigious tournament. From Platini to Van Basten to Trezeguet to Rooney and, finally, to Torres, we feel these players left an indelible mark that we simply cannot ignore. Also in the pod, we discuss the injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold, which has unfortunately ruled him out for the tournament. What a waste of time that Trent should-he-go or should-he-not-go discourse was, eh?We hope you enjoy. Only a week to go! 

To discuss the provisional England squad and the Scotland squad, Sam Jacot and Julian Bovill are joined by journalist Joe Donnohue. There was a lot to review, with focus drawn in on the right-back spot and those attacking positions. 

Liverpool and England legend Steven Gerrard was undoubtedly one of the finest players of his generation, giving fans of the Merseyside club some of their favourite memories. There were controversial moments, however; including a clamour to move to west London and the famous slip against that same club. All discussed with guest Alex Bidwell.

This week focus turns to 2002 World Cup Winner Rivaldo. The Brazilian is the ninth highest goal scorer in for Barcelona but had a challenging relationship with Louis Van Gaal. 

The plot has been foiled, but if these 12 men had got their way, this would have been the end of European football as we know it. Joined by Alex White and Charles Orchard this week, Julian discusses all the happenings and goings on of the last 72 or so hours. It's been some ride. From the doom-filled Sunday and Monday to the genuine relief felt at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night when it was announced the Chelsea board would be going no further in their plans to breakaway, it feels like football has dominated the news cycle for days. We discuss all the events leading up to and including Tuesday, before turning our attention to the future. What punishments should be dished out? Whose heads should roll? Will the right heads roll? We hope you enjoy.

Former Manchester United captain Michael Carrick is the focus this week in this shorter special episode. The midfielders development, success at United and period of depression all discussed. 

This episode dives into the career of Michael Owen. FA Cup, UEFA Cup, League Cup and Balon D'Or winner all by the age of 22, but that was where his career peaked. Injuries and a poor career move meant that his career was on a downward trend from those very special years in the early 2000s. But my word, in his time at the top he did squeeze in some special moments. We hope you enjoy. Rivaldo up next.

An icon of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, Sam and Julian sit down to discuss the flair and determination of former Juventus attacker Roberto Baggio, who scored 205 Serie A goals in his career. 

This week we discuss Adriano. Long thought to be the successor to the Ronaldo throne in Brazil, he was scintillating for a number of years. However, tragedy struck and as with so many players over the years, he didn't live up to his potential. This is a story that will both fascinate and sadden our Football Relived listeners. New release date is Monday. We hope you enjoy.

Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer is the focus for Sam and Julian this week who are joined by guest Joe Donnohue of LeedsLive and Scouted Football. Shearer's development, time at Newcastle and football in the 1990s and more discussed in this special.

Roberto Carlos is one of Real Madrid's greatest ever foreign players, and one of Brazil's greatest ever talents. In a career at the very top level that spanned some two decades, Carlos won four La Liga's, three Champion's Leagues as well as a World Cup. Not bad. There is also our definitive ranking of the eleven players that we have covered so far. Alan Shearer is up next.

Manchester United and England record goalscorer Wayne Rooney is the focus this week on the pod. Sam and Julian are joined by special guest and United supporter Alex to discuss his biggest moments, playing style and transfer controversies.

This week the pod focuses on Zinedine Zidane. One of the greatest players of his generation, Zidane won it all. Domestic honours, European honours as well as the big two: the World Cup and European Championships for France. All of this, plus more. We hope you enjoy.

Jules and Sam discuss Didier Drogba with special guest Rupert as they look back on the Chelsea legend's football career.

Thierry Henry won and conquered all in a glittering two-decade long career. He finished his career regarded as not only one of the finest players of his generation, but of all time. His goals, assists and big moments all discussed.

This week it is a look back at seven time Premier League Champion and Champions League winner Roy Keane. The Irish midfielders success and overall time with Manchester United his off field antics are just a number of matters that are discussed.

This episode sees us dive into the life and times of the Argentinian 10. Great or unwanted baggage? Have a listen.

This week, Sam and Julian re-live the career of prolific forward Samuel Eto'o. One of Africa's greatest ever strikers, Eto'o was the first player ever to win back to back trebles, in 2009 with Barcelona and 2010 with Inter Milan. This, his achievements with Cameroon and Eto'o's relationship with Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho all discussed.

This week, Sam and Julian re-live the career of Ashley Cole. The English left-back was a controversial figure who received a huge amount of criticism following his move from Arsenal to Chelsea in 2006.  He was one of the best fullbacks of the modern game though, winning everything on offer at club level.  All of this, plus the failure of England's golden generation, discussed in this episode! 

This week, Sam and Julian re-live the career of German sensation Ballack, who, despite winning 12 major titles, faced failure many times in the biggest moments in his playing days. His highs and lows at Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, FC Kaiserslautern and Germany all discussed in this episode.

In a first of these rewind specials, Sam and Julian look back at the career and life of Brazilian and AC Milan legend Kaka. After coming through the ranks at Sao Paulo, Kaka went on to win the Ballon d'Or, the Word Cup and the Champions League. Kaka achieved it all before his later troubles at Real Madrid. All of this plus more discussed in the pod!