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Join host Donnie Kwak and xG god Ryan O’Hanlon as they talk all things soccer, with appearances by fellow football fanatics Micah Peters and Chris Ryan. They’ll be focusing on the Premier League but will also cover Christian Pulisic’s exploits in the Bundesliga, Cristiano Ronaldo’s new beginning in…

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    Wrighty's House: Arsenal's Champions League Return, Manchester United Lose Again, and the Latest Goings-On at the Spanish FA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 55:31


    Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to discuss Arsenal's 4-0 win over PSV as Champions League football is played for the first time since 2016-17 under the floodlights at the Emirates (02:05). They try to put their finger on the main issues at Manchester United as their struggles continue with a 4-3 defeat at Bayern Munich (18;37), before Flo brings us up to speed on the state of play in Spain (31:45), as the women's national team are forced to report for duty ahead of their Nations League games. The panel asks: Why aren't more male footballers speaking out about it? Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Ryan Hunn, Roscoe Bowman, and Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is Inter's Derby Win Over Milan a Statement Victory?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 60:13


    Musa and Ryan begin with a huge result for Inter in the Derby della Madonnina, as they demolish Milan 5-1 at San Siro (5:20), before rounding up some other brilliant goalfests in Serie A this weekend (19:26). They then dart around Europe, heading to La Liga (25:54), the Bundesliga (34:09), and a quick shout for Ligue 1, before wrapping up on Brighton's win over Manchester United, Spurs' late win, and the rest of the Premier League (42:27). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The "Extra XI" of Players Who Do the Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 53:22


    Musa and Ryan recap a few football stories from the weekend before creating an "extra XI" of men's players who just always seemed to do the absolute most (08:46), usually unnecessarily so! After explaining the process behind their selections, they begin with their choices for goalkeeper (12:48), before moving on to defenders (15:43), a scarily extra midfield (19:43) and the guys who will lead the line (36:59). Finally, they decide who will have the unenviable task of managing these players (43:50) who always seemed to turn it up to 11. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Swifties for Bellingham, a Bleak Week and a Fun Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 49:48


    It's fun, then serious, then fun again on today's show. Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of chitchat, including Taylor Swift fans' involvement in the Golden Boy voting (00:44), before moving on to a general discussion about multiple serious stories that have been in the headlines this week (05:30). They talk about the police investigation of reports made about Manchester United's Antony and the handling of Mason Greenwood's move to Getafe, which received criticism. Also in this conversation, they discuss Jorge Vilda's sacking, Jordan Henderson's interview with The Athletic, the reactions these very different stories have received and how they are discussed. Then, it's on to much lighter stuff (25:38). Musa and Ryan answer questions (27:16) on watching football, which movie directors would direct which football seasons, Brentford, Bellingham's goal tally, funny moments in games, the ultimate stadium and much more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Arsenal Beat Manchester United in the Stadio Derby and More Bellingham Brilliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 60:58


    Musa and Ryan begin with a couple of bits from the weekend before turning their attention to the Stadio Derby, which saw Arsenal seal a late win against Manchester United at Emirates Stadium (04:45). They chat about the main takeaways from the performances, the key decisions and the questions left of Erik ten Hag's side. They then round up some great Premier League football (28:11), which saw big wins for Nottingham Forest, Spurs, Liverpool, and Brighton, and left many managers with plenty to figure out going into the first international break. Finally, they talk about some other goings on around Europe (40:46), including another Jude Bellingham moment, Lyon getting a telling-off from their Ultras, and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Transfers! Lukaku to Roma, Ansu Fati to Brighton, Plus Messi's MLS Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 52:51


    Musa and Ryan chat about some of the latest transfer news. First up, they look at Romelu Lukaku's loan to Roma and what this latest move will do for the Belgian's career (06:37), Flo Balogun's move to Monaco, Ansu Fati heading to Brighton from Barcelona (31:25), as well as some other interesting moves from this week. They wrap up with a bit of Lionel Messi chat, looking at the impact he is already having on MLS and soccer in the U.S. (37:09). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    We Are So Back! Nùñez Unleashes 'Pundemonium' and the Ongoing Rubiales Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 61:41


    Musa and Ryan are back with the first Stadio of the season and begin with a little bit of a general catch up (01:00). They then discuss navigating some of the off-field issues that dominated the summer (09:54), focussing on the Rubiales situation in Spain. Next, it's onto Liverpool's dramatic comeback against Newcastle (26:25), rounding up some of the weekend's football and giving some shoutouts (46:08). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Counter Pressed: Wiegman Rewrites the Script for England as USA Give Thanks to the Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 44:09


    We're still on a break, but here's today's episode of Counter Pressed, where Flo and the crew talk about England progressing to the knockout stages of the World Cup. If you're not subscribed to Counter Pressed, you can do so here to get their podcasts all through the World Cup. Musa and Ryan will be back soon! ---- Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a rejuvenated England performance against China after Sarina Wiegman shakes up her team. We also discuss USA's worrying performance against Portugal as concerns grow for Andonovski's side. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A 'Stadio' x 'Tifo' Chat, With Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 53:00


    For the final episode of this season, Musa and Ryan team up with Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor, for a 'Tifo' x 'Stadio' special! There's some mutual admiration to begin, plus why the 'Tifo Football Podcast' is stopping in its current format (07:37), the differences between the 'Tifo' and 'Stadio' process, especially audio-only versus video (13:09) and the creative goals of both (24:02). They then wrap up on some highlights of football things and work things from the season (38:18). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guests: Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    End of Season Mailbag: Time Wasting, Reimaging Football (Again), Pep's Barca v Pep's City and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 65:35


    It's the penultimate episode of this season, so Musa and Ryan open up the mailbag one last time. They answer questions on the Europa League causing disruptive students (02:58), Manchester United and Jadon Sancho's progress (04:54), which fanbase should be the most excited for next season (10:47) and Spurs and Ange Postecoglou (15:33). They also discuss Pep's Manchester City versus Pep's Barcelona (21:16), how to combat time wasting (34:41), the health of football overall and what can be done (42:24), plus some highlights of the season and Stadio's plans for the summer (57:14). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Manchester City Win Their First Champions League and Complete Their First Treble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 44:56


    Musa and Ryan discuss Manchester City's Champions League final win over Inter, which saw it secure the treble (03:41). They chat about the game, where Pep Guardiola sprang a tactical surprise—but one that didn't cost his side—as well Inter's missed chances in what was a brilliant performance from Simone Inzaghi's side. They then chat a little bit about the context of when this treble arrives, Guardiola finally getting his third Champions League trophy, and more (26:28). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    West Ham Win the Conference League and Messi to Inter Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 51:26


    Musa and Ryan chat about West Ham winning their first major trophy in 43 years after the Hammers beat Fiorentina to win the Europa Conference League in Prague (03:17). In Part 2, they discuss Lionel Messi's announcement that he will be joining Inter Miami (29:54), their thoughts on the transfer itself and what it might mean for MLS. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Barcelona Retain the Women's Champions League, Zlatan and Joaquín Retire, and Benzema Bids Goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 49:29


    After covering the men's FA Cup final with Ian on 'Wrighty's House,' Musa and Ryan wrap up some of the weekend's other goings-on, starting with Barcelona Femení regaining the Champions League (03:52). There's chat about the RB Leipzig retaining the DFB Pokal (12:09), the final matchdays in Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A, Celtic completing the treble, as well as Ange Postecoglou's rumored departure to Spurs, Toby Alderweireld winning the league for Royal Antwerp, and much more! In Part 2, they discuss the retirements of Zlatan Ibrahimović and Joaquín, plus Karim Benzema leaving Real Madrid after 14 years (30:24). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sevilla Win the Europa League ... Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 48:56


    Musa and Ryan chat about Sevilla winning yet another Europa League trophy, defeating José Mourinho's Roma on penalties (05:10). They talk about the game itself, the goals, the penalties, and the incredible achievement by José Luis Mendilibar to turn a difficult Sevilla season into silverware and Champions League qualification. They then discuss Mourinho's comments and behaviour (21:37) about refereeing decisions. Also, as mentioned, we've made the Dyched Up tee! Go get yours HERE, all profits will be donated to Everton in the Community. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Late Bundesliga Drama as Bayern Get Their 11th in a Row, Plus Pochettino to Chelsea and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 70:26


    Musa and Ryan focus their attention on Germany this week, beginning with Bayern's men securing their 11th straight Bundesliga in a row with a win in Köln while Dortmund drew 2-2 at home to Mainz (02:44). They discuss Dortmund freezing at the Westfalenstadion, the shock felt around the league, and the aftermath of an eventful season for Bayern that cost Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic their respective jobs as CEO and sporting director. They then heap all the praise they can on Urs Fischer for guiding Union Berlin to the Champions League (32:04), as well as Christian Streich, whose Freiburg side narrowly missed out. After all that, they touch on Bayern also securing the Frauen-Bundesliga (40:22) before wrapping up a dramatic day in the 2. Bundesliga, where Hamburg missed out again on automatic promotion (42:07), as Heidenheim scored two in stoppage time to win the second tier and join the already-promoted Darmstadt in the top flight. They finally wrap up with some other stuff around Europe (48:33), including Mauricio Pochettino's confirmation as the new Chelsea head coach and Luciano Spalletti leaving Napoli. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Another Coppa Italia for Inzaghi and Inter, Brighton's Brilliant Goal, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 51:50


    Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of news, including Juventus's points deduction being reinstated—but only 10, instead of 15—and updates in the aftermath of Vinícius Júnior's abuse at the weekend (01:00). The main chat comes about Inter's 2-1 win over Fiorentina to retain the Coppa Italia in yet another final win for Simone Inzaghi (09:29), before chatting about Brighton's goal-of-the-season contender (28:37), mini-retirements, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Football Must Protect Players Like Vinícius Júnior. Plus, the Bundesliga Is in Dortmund's Hands and Man City Seal the Premier League.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 53:15


    Musa and Ryan begin with some news, including Vinícius Júnior receiving more racial abuse in La Liga, which lead to the Real Madrid star releasing a statement online and Carlo Ancelotti speaking out (05:26). They then discuss Bayern's slip-up at home to Leipzig and Dortmund's win, putting the Bundesliga title in their hands heading into the final day (18:27). There's a quick round-up of some other stuff and Manchester City being confirmed as the Premier League champions for the third year in a row (33:13), as well as Nottingham Forest securing safety and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Manchester City Demolish Real Madrid to Head Into the Champions League Final With Inter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 58:28


    Musa and Ryan discuss Manchester City's dominance of Real Madrid to progress to the Champions League final (06:26). They chat about the game, the tactics, and whether Real Madrid could have coped better with Pep Guardiola's side. Then, they recap Inter's win over Milan on Tuesday (35:18), their expectations for the final, plus a quick roundup of the Championship playoffs (46:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Manchester City Have One Hand on the Premier League, Barcelona Have Both on La Liga. Plus, Rounding Up the Weekend.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 57:48


    Musa joins Ian on a late Sunday reaction podcast to Arsenal's defeat to Brighton. He and Ryan begin with a recap of the weekend's action elsewhere around Europe, beginning with Barcelona clinching the La Liga title with a win over city rivals Espanyol (06:46). Feyenoord won their first Eredivisie in six years (10:05), Napoli was on the beach (13:32), there were loads of Bundesliga goals (17:39) and Chelsea Women got their third FA Cup in a row in front of a record crowd (23:01). They then get into a Premier League roundup (28:33) and chat about Brighton's win over Arsenal, Manchester City's win at Everton and the title race being all but over (37:13). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Advantage Inter after the Derby della Madonnina first leg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 33:17


    Musa and Ryan chat about the first leg of the Derby della Madoninna semifinal (02:47), which saw Inter beat Milan 2-0 to put one foot into their first final in 13 years. They look at Inter's fast start, how they could have had more and how the second half turned into a fun game for a neutral. There's also chat about whether Stefano Pioli may have lined up differently, with the absence of Rafael Leão, and how the second leg might play out. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    All Square Between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the Champions League

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 34:32


    Musa and Ryan chat about Real Madrid and Manchester City's draw in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal (02:23). They talk about Manchester City's early dominance, the incredible goals from Vinícius Jr. and Kevin De Bruyne, other notable performances and Pep Guardiola returning to a suit jacket on the touchline. Plus, they look ahead to the second leg in Manchester. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Napoli's Scudetto, Real Madrid's Copa del Rey and Mourinho to PSG?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 52:04


    Musa and Ryan begin with Napoli returning home to beat Fiorentina and celebrate their first Scudetto in 33 years (07:40). There's praise for Luciano Spalletti, who secured his first Scudetto as manager, and for Victor Osimhen's importance and the brilliance of the squad. They then chat about Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final (20:23), before heading to the Bundesliga, where Dortmund put six past Wolfsburg (24:34), then to Ligue 1, where there was a nine-goal thriller between Lyon and Montpellier (30:07). They also cover the rumours that José Mourinho might be heading to PSG (32:34). Finally, there's some brief Premier League chat (check 'Wrighty's House' on Tuesday for more!) and a WSL roundup, plus shout-outs for Celtic, Notts County and another chaotic Superclásico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Record-Breaking Haaland, Allardyce Arrives at Leeds, Plus Loads More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 57:06


    Musa and Ryan are back and begin with Erling Haaland scoring his 35th league goal, to become the record holder for the most goals in a Premier League season (03:48), before rounding up some other midweek fixtures, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the DFB Pokal semifinals. They then chat about Leeds firing Javi Gracia, hiring Sam Allardyce, and the culture of panic among clubs in danger in the Premier League (28:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Barça through, Spurs and Man Utd draw, plus a mailbag: Man City, Arsenal, breakout talents and The Wire XI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 51:08


    Musa and Ryan quick round-up some of last night's games, including Barcelona's draw with Chelsea being enough to send them through to the Champions League final, where they will face either Arsenal or Wolfsburg (04:17), the Coppa Italia semifinal second legs, Spurs and Manchester United's 2-2 draw in Ryan Mason's first game as sole interim manager and Alexander Isak's incredible solo run in Newastle's win over Everton (08:19). They then open up the mailbag, answering questions on footballer running styles (15:31), Manchester City and Arsenal (17:58), an XI made up of characters from The Wire (28:38), this season's biggest breakout talents (36:01) and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Newcastle Dismantle Spurs, Who Then Fire Stellini. Dortmund Go to the Top of the Bundesliga, and Much More.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 52:23


    Musa and Ryan begin with a quick roundup around Europe, including the Women's Champions League (02:30) and men's FA Cup semifinals (07:20), Napoli's last-gasp winner at Juventus and Wrexham's promotion. Next up, it's on to the main topic, as Newcastle dismantled Spurs 6-1 at St. James' Park, which cost Cristian Stellini his job as interim head coach (17:59). Arsenal stumbled again against Southampton (32:23), and there were some big results down at the bottom of the Premier League. They wrap up with the Bundesliga, as Bayern lost again to Mainz and Dortmund hammered Eintracht Frankfurt to go to the top of the table (37:28). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    More Trouble for Tuchel as Man City Vs. Real Madrid and Milan Derby Semifinals Await

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 50:39


    Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn focus on this week's Champions League quarterfinal second legs. They begin in Munich, where Manchester City did enough to hold off Bayern and continue Thomas Tuchel's tricky start to his new job (08:03), before discussing Real Madrid's win over Chelsea (21:05), Milan again getting the better of Napoli (26:55), and a six-goal thriller in Lisbon, which saw Inter set up a Derby della Madonnina semifinal (36:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Stuttering Premier League and Bundesliga Title Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 53:49


    Draws at the top of the Bundesliga and the Premier League mean both title races are getting tense. Musa and Ryan begin with Arsenal dropping points from a 2-0 lead in successive games, this time at West Ham (04:00), which put the title back in Man City's hands, as they beat Leicester. Aston Villa and Brighton yet again showed why their managers are in the conversation for coach of the year (14:48), and Bournemouth were on the good side of a late North London winner this time. In Germany, draws for Bayern and Dortmund meant it's as you were at the top (29:47), whereas Hertha bring back Pál Dárdai to yet again save them from a possible relegation. Plus there's some stuff from Italy and Spain. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Carlo's Control, Man City in Command and Wins for Inter and Milan in the Champions League

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 60:28


    Musa and Ryan run through this week's Champions League quarterfinal first legs. They begin with Wednesday night's games, when Real Madrid beat Chelsea 2-0 (05:38) and Milan beat Napoli for the second time in a matter of weeks (18:41). Manchester City stuck three past Bayern, but Thomas Tuchel was happy with the result (28:47), and Inter will take an incredible 2-0 lead against Benfica back to Milan (47:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Liverpool and Arsenal's Exhausting Draw, and Another VAR Apology for Brighton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 55:50


    Musa and Ryan were at Anfield on Sunday, but before they get into that, they round up some of the weekend's games. They touch on Celtic's Old Firm derby win (03:05), plus some Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga. Then it's to Anfield for Liverpool and Arsenal's dramatic, thrilling and exhausting draw (15:00). There were great wins for Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, who are continuing to climb the table under Unai Emery (32:50). Brighton received another VAR-related apology (37:11), plus there's some chat about the other games in the Premier League this weekend. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Real Madrid Hit Four at Camp Nou, Freiburg End Bayern's Treble Hopes, Premier League and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 45:28


    It's been a busy week of league and cup matches around Europe, so Musa and Ryan begin at Camp Nou, where Real Madrid put four past Barcelona to progress to the Copa del Rey final to face Osasuna, who are there for only the second time in their history (03:32). Next it's off to Germany, where Freiburg recorded a historic win at Bayern to end Thomas Tuchel's side's hopes of a treble (12:05), Leipzig made a tough week tougher for Dortmund and there were more goals from Randal Kolo Muani. In Italy, there were grim scenes as Romelu Lukaku received more racist abuse at Juventus, then received a second yellow for his response to the crowd after scoring Inter's equalising penalty (19:15). Finally, there's also some chat about this week's round of Premier League fixtures, including a great night for Newcastle and yet another win for Aston Villa (24:35), plus a bit on Frank Lampard's return to Chelsea, recorded before the news was confirmed. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bayern Hammer Dortmund, Milan Hammer Napoli, and Potter and Rodgers the latest Premier League Firings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 61:00


    Another wild week in a wild season, so Musa and Ryan begin with top-of-the-table clashes in Germany (02:07), where Bayern beat Dortmund in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge, then Italy and France (12:28), where Milan hammered Napoli and PSG lost at home to Lyon. They then head to the Premier League, to round up a packed weekend of fixtures (25:57) and finish up with the news that Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers were fired by Chelsea and Leicester to become the 12th and 13th Premier League managerial departures this season (39:38). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Arsenal and Barcelona into the Champions League Semifinals, Scotland Beat Spain, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 51:52


    Musa and Ryan quickly round up some stuff from this week, including Rodri getting grumpy with Scotland after their impressive win over Spain at Hampden Park (3:06). Then, it's on to Wednesday's Women's Champions League games, which saw Arsenal eliminate Bayern, thanks to a wonderstrike from Frida Maanum (13:08), and Barcelona seeing off Roma in style (24:10). Finally, they discuss more bad news for Spurs, as Managing Director of Football Fabio Paratici saw FIFA extend his ban for his involvement in the Juventus scandal to now be worldwide (30:09). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nagelsmann and Conte Leave Bayern and Spurs, and Tuchel Arrives. Plus, a Weekend Roundup.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 64:56


    Before getting on to the huge managerial news of the weekend, Musa and Ryan round up some of the weekend's games. They begin with some pivotal results at the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga (04:20) and the WSL (08:18), plus some men's international qualifiers, including an incredible result for Kazakhstan (13:27). They then turn their attention to Julian Nagelsmann's surprise sacking as Bayern coach and his replacement by Thomas Tuchel (22:32), before finishing on Antonio Conte's not-so-surprising departure from Spurs and whether they may turn to Nagelsmann next (43:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Joyful XI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 51:36


    It's been a while, but Musa and Ryan put together another themed XI and this time it's joy based! They pick a men's XI, with substitutes, who have been joyful to watch this season (02:30), with Musa proposing a name for each position and Ryan agreeing or providing an alternative! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Late Clasico Goals, Pivotal Derbies, and a Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 56:44


    Musa is away this week, but recorded a mailbag before he went. However, Ryan gives a quick recap of some of the weekend's action in what has been termed the ‘Hunnologue' (03:04), including late goals in Barcelona and Amsterdam, Mourinho managing to get in trouble while serving a suspension, and the Bundesliga title race being officially on! Then, it's on to the mailbag (14:06), where they answer questions on food (14:06), ideal career paths, 'The Last of Us' and what they're watching on TV, Trent Alexander-Arnold, whether Napoli's lead at the top of Serie A will help or hinder their Champions League hopes, and loads more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Osimhen Keeps Rising, and Haaland Hits Five. Plus, the Reyna vs. Berhalter Report.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 55:22


    Musa and Ryan focus on this week's Champions League while shouting out a few other midweek results. They begin with Napoli's win over Eintracht Frankfurt (10:03), Real Madrid holding off Liverpool (15:08), Manchester City hitting seven and Erling Haaland hitting five past RB Leipzig (22:02) and a wild final seven minutes in Porto that Inter survived. They then touch on the U.S. Soccer report that was released this week in the Reyna and Berhalter saga (35:13). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    When Football Meets Politics, and Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 55:16


    Musa and Ryan discuss Gary Lineker's temporary suspension from presenting BBC's 'Match of the Day,' which caused multiple pundits, commentators and staff to withdraw from the weekend's coverage (03:39). They also discuss the statements released by the BBC's director general, Tim Davie, and Lineker ahead of his return to the show this week. They then discuss some football, including a huge win for Bournemouth over Liverpool (22:34), Schalke and Dortmund's derby draw (30:51) and Barcelona's win against Athletic Club at the end of a week when Barcelona was handed corruption charges (38:14). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Questions for Some, Answers for Others in This Week's Champions League

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 55:20


    Musa and Ryan begin with Bayern's 3-0 aggregate win over PSG (03:42) to see the Parisians eliminated again before the quarterfinal stage. They then head to London, where Milan did enough to hold off Spurs (16:13) and Chelsea put in one of their best performances under Graham Potter (29:24), before rounding off in Lisbon, where Benfica recorded their biggest Champions League win, which cost Scott Parker his job as Club Brugge manager (36:49). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Liverpool 7, Man United Nil: The Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 60:40


    Musa and Ryan can only begin in one place this week: Anfield, where Liverpool put 7 past Manchester United, equalling their worst top ever defeat (04:35). There's a quick roundup of some other Premier League games, including Arsenal's dramatic late win against Bournemouth (34:03), before catching up on some stuff around Europe (43:39). There were wins for Dortmund and Bayern, a big win for Atleti, a defeat for Napoli at home to Lazio, Roma getting the better of Juventus, and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mailbag: Design Nostalgia and Kit Cycles, the Perfect Match, Plus a Midweek Round-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 54:29


    Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some midweek football, including Arsenal extending their lead to five points at the top of the Premier League (02:38), Grimsby Town and Sheffield United being two of the four non–Premier League sides in the FA Cup quarterfinals (10:28) and another red card for José Mourinho. They then open the mailbag and get philosophical about a big question relating to nostalgia in football design and kit cycles (19:56), before they design their perfect matches (38:16) and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tight at the Top of the Bundesliga, Erik ten Hag's First Trophy and the U.K. Government White Paper on Football Governance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 63:50


    Musa and Ryan begin in Germany, where five points separate the Bundesliga's top five and Bayern beat Union in a top-of-the-table clash (06:37). Then they head to Spain for the Madrid derby (13:40) and France for PSG's win over Marseille (18:03). Napoli also extended their lead in Serie A (22:33). Meanwhile, in the U.K., Manchester United won their first silverware since 2017 (24:23), Celtic retained the Scottish League Cup (34:14) and the government dropped its white paper recommending an independent regulator of its footballing pyramid (36:38). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Real Madrid Hit Five Past Liverpool and the Rest of the Champions League

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 51:04


    Musa and Ryan begin with a brief tribute to legendary commentator John Motson (02:06), who passed away today, before wrapping up this week's Champions League games. They begin in Leipzig, where Marco Rose's side held Manchester City to a draw (06:05), before heading to Anfield, where Liverpool shipped five to Real Madrid (13:20). Napoli overcame Eintracht in Frankfurt (33:46) and Inter narrowly beat Porto to leave most of the ties in the balance for the second legs. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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