Statman Dave - Football Podcast

The Statman Dave podcast returns!!! Nico joins Dave to discuss the major talking points in European football, Neymar to PSG, Manchester United and Manchester City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ronaldo showed again why he is the best finisher in world football with his performances in front of goal against Juventus. The Portuguese legend scored twice in the Champions League final as Real Madrid became the first ever team to win the competition back-to-back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Juventus face Real Madrid at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in the Champions League final. Allegri vs. Zidane. Dybala vs. Ronaldo. Bonucci vs. Ramos. Pjanic vs. Kroos. Can Real Madrid be the first team to win back-to-back Champions Leagues? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester United have rejected a £60 million bid from Real Madrid for de Gea. Mourinho appearing to play hard ball with Real and de Gea and looks like he wants to keep de Gea at Old Trafford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was reported yesterday in the French press that Manchester United are leading the race to sign Monaco's Fabinho. t The Brazilian would be the perfect partner for Paul Pogba in central midfield. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ernesto Valverde was named as new Barcelona manager this evening replacing Luis Enrique as their manager. Valverde resign from his position as Athletic Bilbao manager last week after a second successful spell in charge of the Basque side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester United face Ajax in the Europa League final this evening. A season defining game for Mourinho's men. Win the final and the season is a success, Manchester United back in the Champions League. Lose it and it's a failure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Griezmann was interviewed on French TV last night when asked "On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being signed. How close are you to signing for Manchester United?" Griezmann responded "6." United could break the transfer record again this summer for the talented Frenchman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harry Kane put in an sensational performance against Leicester City scoring 4 goals and grabbing an assist. His four goals have taken him 2 goals clear of Lukaku and he is in pole position to win the golden boot. The Hurricane is here to stay. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester City put in a convincing performance against West Brom to put them up to third in the Premier League and in pole position for the top 4. Next season will be different as Guardiola and Mourinho will splash the cash to further strengthen their sides, the title will end up in Manchester next season, but will it be red or blue? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Rodriguez appeared to say goodbye to the Bernabeu and Real Madrid at the weekend, taking time to applaud each corner of the ground. Sky Sources reported today that he has been offered to Manchester United. James could be the player to upgrade United's attack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monaco sealed their first league title win since 2000 with a 4-0 over Lille. But will they be able to keep hold of their stars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Atletico Madrid got knockout again by Real Madrid in the Champions League in the final game at the Vicente Calderon. What is next for Diego Simeone, Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid? Vardy? Sanchez? Belotti? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Juventus beat Monaco 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League final. Another tactical master class from Allegri with his two wide players Dani Alves and Mandzukic staring in the 2-1 win. Dani Alves playing the role of creator and Mandzukic the goalscorer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gareth Bale has been linked with a move back to the Premier League with Manchester United after Florentino Perez has grown frustrated with Bale's injury record. Could he be the guy to take Mourinho's United to the next level? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thomas Tuchel has successfully guided Dortmund to an automatic Champions League spot for next season with an impressive 2-1 over Nagelsmann's Hoffenheim, but there appears to be cracks in his relationship with the club. Could Arsenal be the perfect place for the German? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Birthday Special talking Champions League, Europa League and answering your questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League semi-final 1st leg. Ronaldo will take the plaudits, but Zidane deserves the credit for the use of a 4-4-2 diamond before switching to Real's tradition 4-5-1 defence shape. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David de Gea looks like he may be off in the summer to join Zidane's Real Madrid, but should Manchester United swap de Gea for James Rodriguez to link their midfield and attack? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Diego Simeone has once again evolved his Atletico Madrid side, it has taken a season of tinkering. But Simeone is now seeing the fruits of his hard work. Atleti blew away Las Palmas at the weekend with a solid 5-0 win. With Koke at the heart of his new fluid midfield, can they finally win the Champions League? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

L'equipe announced their top 100 coaches in the World today, with Guardiola at number 1. But in terms of this season, Jardim and Allegri have done better jobs at their respective clubs. Monaco have been transformed over the last three season under Jardim and could go all the way in the Champions League. Similarly to Allegri, who's Juventus side are the only team standing in the way of Monaco to make the Champions League final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich 3-2 in the semi final of the German Cup. If Dortmund beat Frankurt, it will be Thomas Tuchel's first trophy as BVB manager. The future looks very bright in Dortmund with their young manager and young stars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Thursday night, Mourinho and Guardiola once again will do battle. Manchester City host Manchester United in the Premier League on Thursday. This game will have a massive impact on club's quest for the top 4. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

News broke this afternoon that Jose Mourinho wants to bring Bernardo Silva to Manchester United this summer with the fee reported to be around €50 million. The playmaker has been in excellent form this season and has been a key cog in Monaco's run to the Champions League semi-finals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marcelo has been the best defender in World football this season and with Real Madrid currently top La Liga and in the Champions League semi-finals, it is fair to say that he could be considered the best player in Europe right now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The semi-final draws for the Champions League and Europa League were made today with Manchester United drawing Celta Vigo in the Europa League. But the biggest clash that was drawn falls in Spain as Real take on Atleti. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester United progress through to the knockout stages of the Europa League with a 2-1 win over Anderlecht in extra time. But the game was about top of the most exciting talent in European football, Rashford and Tielemans, both who excelled. Manchester United should seriously consider making a move for the young Belgian midfielder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich in some what controversial circumstances in the Champions League quarter-final clash. Real scored two goals which were in fact offside. But Zidane's Real Madrid march on to the semis. In the other tie of Tuesday, Atletico Madrid ended Leicester City's fairy tale run in the Champions League and look like the only side that could beat Real. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isco put in a man of the match performance against Sporting Gijon at the weekend in Real Madrid's 3-2 win. Isco scored an incredible first and the winner in a very impressive display. With Isco's contract up in 2018, should Barcelona make a move for the Spanish international to replace the ageing Iniesta? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The title race was blown wide open by Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United who beat Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday afternoon following Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth. The title race is back on!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David de Gea was benched against Anderlecht sparking rumours of a potential transfer to Real Madrid. But what should Manchester United take James, Varane or Casemiro in return? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Anderlecht in the first leg of the Europa League quarter final clash. Pogba and Carrick dominated the game from central midfield but Manchester United's finishing let them down again with Anderlecht grabbing a late equaliser. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mbappe stole the show in the early kick off as Monaco beat Dortmund 3-2 in a blinding game of football. Mbappe scored a brace in the win and was a constant threat on the counter. Then step forward Ronaldo who grabbed a both goals in Real Madrid's away win against Bayern Munich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 in Turin to give them a massive advantage in the second leg of the Champions League quarter finals. Man of the match Dybala grabbed two of the goal in a fine victory, but Max Allegri deserves credit with his tactical approach that took Barcelona apart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The race for the last Champions League spot is hotting up with Arsenal losing to Crystal Palace on Monday evening, Manchester United beating Sunderland and Liverpool coming back against Stoke. But who will grab 4th place? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who gets into the greatest Premier League team of all-time? Ronaldo? Gerrard? Andy Cole? Henry? Shearer? Giggs? Lampard? Terry? Campbell? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jesse Lingard has agreed to sign new Manchester United contract. The deal is reported to be worth £100,000 a week, trebling his current wages, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea beat Manchester City for the second time this season in the Premier League with Hazard grabbing a brace for the Blues. The victory extended Chelsea's lead over Man City to 14 points in the Premier League, but Conte also became the first manager ever to do the league double over Guardiola. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Everton on Tuesday evening in the Premier League. Mourinho's United struggled to breakdown Koeman's resilient Everton and lost more ground on the competition in the race for the top 4. The standout player for Manchester United was Eric Bailly, the man of the match by a country mile. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following Jose Mourinho's comments in the press conference before the Everton game, it appears that Luke Shaw will be leaving Manchester United in the summer. Mourinho said Shaw was currently his 4th choice left back behind the likes of Young, Darmian and Blind. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Telegraph reporting today that Manchester United are ready to activate Griezmann's release clause at Atletico Madrid and bring the French forward to Manchester. The fee is reported to around £85 million and would make Griezmann the 3rd most expensive transfer in history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wenger hasn't won a league title in 13 years and his Arsenal team look light years away from the side that went unbeaten in the 2003/04 season. They have lacked strength and work in midfield. One man that could solve their problems would be Monaco's Leonardo Jardim. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Guardian reported on Wednesday that Antonio Conte has made Alexis Sanchez his number one target for the summer transfer window. With Hazard and Costa reported to be leaving Chelsea in the summer, this could be the perfect move for blues bringing Sanchez across London to Stamford Bridge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neymar, Mbappe and Griezmann have all been linked with a transfers to Manchester United in the international break. Neymar for €200 million, Mbappe £130 million and Griezmann £80 millions. But can United afford three of the world's brightest talents? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

France football has been blessed with supreme talent over the years and now they have their next two attacking stars, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. But who's better? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bayern Munich sit top of the Bundesliga, 13 points ahead of second placed RB Leipzig. Ancelotti has once again evolved another top side with Thiago as his centre piece in Bavaria. But how has he changed Bayern from their days under Pep Guardiola. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England play Germany on Wednesday evening in a friendly. There is currently a massive gulf in quality between the two sides with the Germans having won the World Cup in 2014, whereas England lost to Iceland at the Euros. But why? why are England so behind their German counterparts? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julian Nagelsmann has taken Hoffenheim from the relegation zone in the Bundesliga to the Champions League spot and has been rightly named as German coach of the year for 2016. His Hoffenheim side play an expansive 3-5-2 and look to dominate their opponents using positional play. Here is their tactical set up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arsene Wenger's time at Arsenal is coming to the end, could Thomas Tuchel be the perfect man to take Arsenal to the next level? The German newspaper, Bild, is reporting that Arsenal have approached Tuchel to become their next manager when Wenger leaves. ► SUBSCRIBE to STATMAN DAVE: http://bit.ly/StatmanDaveYoutube ► LISTEN to The Front 3 on iTunes: http://bit.ly/thefront3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lewandowski scored his 99th and 100th goal for Bayern Munich this season cementing his position as one of the best strikers in world football. Under Carlo Ancelotti, Lewandowski is back to his best. In the last four seasons, only Messi and Ronaldo have scored more goals in the Champions League. ► SUBSCRIBE to STATMAN DAVE: http://bit.ly/StatmanDaveYoutube ► LISTEN to The Front 3 on iTunes: http://bit.ly/thefront3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who have been the best players so far in the Premier League this season? With Chelsea leading the Premier League surely a number of their players should be in the team? Or may Tottenham players who are currently 2nd in the Premier League? Who would be in your FIFA team of the season? ► SUBSCRIBE to STATMAN DAVE: http://bit.ly/StatmanDaveYoutube ► LISTEN to The Front 3 on iTunes: http://bit.ly/thefront3 Who would you put in your team of the season so far? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.