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August 29, 2026 - The boys talk about Champions League fixtures, discuss Matchweek 2 in the Premier League, examine Petar Musa's incredible season for FC Dallas, and explain the inner workings of transfers between teams. theKickAround.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 29, 2026 - The boys talk about Champions League fixtures, discuss Matchweek 2 in the Premier League, examine Petar Musa's incredible season for FC Dallas, and explain the inner workings of transfers between teams. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spelgium was found this morning in the bogs of the Ramble Intercontinental Senate, down on one knee after suffering defeat to Cartalonia last week. Now, Jimababwe has entered the fray to knock Speller down another notch - but will he be successful?It's time to battle, but who's that on the buttons? That's right, Petey's back baby. BIDDY BIDDY!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's Premier League fixtures have got Jim Campbell's Barclays sensors tingling. We're in for some barn burners, ladies and gents.He joins Marcus and Pete to preview this weekend's action. Plus, Hull City owner Acun Ilicali's bridge obsession, the FIFA-isation of UEFA, and a rather uninformative lesson on trees from Donny himself.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1036 | Ed and Dominic analyse United's Champions League return. It's a tough-looking draw with Bayern, Roma, and RB Leipzig at home. Then some cracking away ties in top European travel destinations. From there it's on to the run-in to transfer deadline day, where the expectation is that a left-back arrives. Probably not the marquee name everyone's been hoping for. There's also a wider question about why United never seem to be able to sell anyone for a decent fee. There's a proper rant about the ex-United pundit circuit and how relentlessly negative it's become. It's to the detriment of the club not its benefit. The pod finishes with a preview of Ipswich at home and why this one matters more than it should after Hull. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Champions League draw circus 2:19 United's opponents: Bayern and Atlético 5:40 Sporting, Villarreal and the rest of the draw 13:00 League phase maths 15:25 Tactics: possession vs counter-attacking 18:29 Left-back search 27:03 Why United can't sell players 35:05 Ex-United pundit machine 40:45 Ipswich preview and team selection 50:01 Outro If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this clip from transfer insight, Dan was joined by European football expert Kevin Hatchard to discuss the Reds' Champions League opponents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Jones is joined in the studio by Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst for the latest episode of the Blood Red Podcast as they discuss the closing days of Liverpool's transfer window, potential incoming targets, Champions League draw and the general mood around the squad. On Today's Show: Transfer Window Deadline Looming: Mark Jones, Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst dive into Liverpool's transfer strategy as the transfer deadline approaches. The panel discusses current negotiations, potential additions to strengthen key positions like the forward line, and whether the club can finalise deals before the window closes. Squad Evolution & Transition: The team analyses Liverpool's broader squad reshaping, examining how new additions fit into the system alongside established core players, and discussing the high expectations for the season ahead. The Champions League Draw: Liverpool's Champions League fixtures were recently released with a few tasty ties and big away days on the horizon.
Liverpool have finally got their man - but do they actually need him?Kevin Hatchard joins Andy and Dotun to get into that. Also, what kind of reception did José Mourinho receive at the Bernabéu? How did LASK pull off their Champions League comeback against Celtic? And, of course, we ask Kevin for his favourite stadium in the Bundesliga.Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aston Villa's Champions League league-phase opponents are confirmed: Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahçe and Viking all visit Villa Park, while Villa face trips to Barcelona, Club Brugge (again), Galatasaray and Slavia Prague.We assess what lies ahead for the rebuilt Villa team, fixture by fixture: from the reality of an away day at a two-thirds-rebuilt Camp Nou to the banana skin potential of an organised Viking side at Villa Park. Could another European away day to Brugge actually be a blessing in disguise? There's also a third trip this year for Unai Emery's boys to Istanbul. None of it is straightforward to call. This is a Champions League campaign where it is hard to judge expectations of a team we haven't seen play yet, as the players are still being signed and coming through the door. Despite that factor, we judge the difficulty of what lies ahead and what's needed to progress.UTVNew Adidas Originals collection and away kit out now Get extra months free and huge savings on a two-year NordVPN plan here Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows - MOMS MembershipJoin the show's listener Facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgameThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just when we thought this week couldn't get any worse for Scottish Football, Rangers were beaten on penalties by Czech side Jablonec to be knocked out of the Europa Conference League Play-Offs!Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, Derek Ferguson & Gordon Dalziel are LIVE as they react to a disastrous night for Derek McInnes and Rangers before getting on to Celtic's Champions League calamity from Tuesday night as they lost a FOUR goal-lead to LASK meaning they'll now be playing Europa League football this season.It wasn't all bad news this week however, as the lads discuss the heroic effort from Hearts in Vienna this week which saw them beat Rapid on penalties to reach the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League as well as chat about Hibs' late heartbreak as the came so close to qualifying against Gent at Easter Road before losing 3-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The European football season is upon us once again and our friends over at On The Continent have got you covered. You may well have had enough of experts, but these ones are well worth listening to. Each week Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the very best European football minds to guide you through each week of the Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and La Liga seasons - and well beyond them, too.This week, Kevin Hatchard joins the show to preview the Bundesliga campaign set to start this weekend. Plus, Roma start their season with a bang thanks to the brilliance of Paulo Dybala.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's not exactly a hot take to suggest Bayern Munich might come away as Bundesliga champions this season, and this year certainly follows that same pattern. With Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen both in transition, might this be the season where Vincent Kompany's side surpass even the lofty heights of Pep Guardiola's time at the club?Kevin Hatchard makes his debut on the show to discuss that prospect. Plus, Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala link up three times to lead Roma to a 4-0 thrashing of Fiorentina. Can Dybalen, as some are calling them, take them to Scudetto contention? And Fenerbahçe reach the Champions League for the first time in nearly two decades. Just how significant is that for the Süper Lig?Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Newcastle, Spurs and Everton all made it safely through to the third round of the Carabao Cup last night, with Thierno Barry continuing his bright start to the season as he bagged a hat trick against Preston North End. Spurs and Newcastle both enjoyed wins too ahead of their meeting at the weekend, with Savio grabbing a debut goal for Roberto De Zerbi's side. On the other half of Merseyside, Liverpool have finally agreed a deal to bring Bradley Barcola to the club as they spend yet more money on their attack. There's also the crazy story of Sabah reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time in their nine-year history, thanks to a Lithuanian coach that won some money on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Marley and Joel on duty on today's FSD! SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr X: Football Social Daily (@FSDPod) on X TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: Football Social Daily - Chat, Podcast and Match DiscussionMerch Store: FootballSocialDaily - Etsy UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan Rolinson and John Townley were live to discuss the Champions League draw and all the latest on Aston Villa transfers, including Rafa Leao wanting the move to Villa, and Emi Martinez on his way to Chelsea.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Carabao is back! Sadly, Tom Brady did not show the competition the respect it deserves after he spent more time worrying about his leather trousers than he did investing in Birmingham City. Disappointing.Elsewhere, Marcus, Pete and David discuss Celtic's Champions League exit. Plus, Michael Owen hits back at his critics and a robot does its best Cristiano Ronaldo impression.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What You Talkin Bout Champions League quarterfinals conclude More College football talk The Top 5 at 5:00
Early access for members. Pedro is joined by Tim Payton of the Arsenal Supporters' Trust for the annual sit-down on all things finance, boardroom power and where the club goes from here. It's a proper deep dive into what winning the Premier League actually costs, and why that isn't stopping the losses.
Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ BREAKING: Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion! Joe is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell in the studio as they react to the news and more for Inside United! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Carlos Baleba Deal 7:40 - Other Midfield Deals 11:10 - United Silence 13:30 - Left Back 17:15 - Strikers 20:40 - Outs 25:00 - Hull City Reaction 31:30 - Carrick Personality 37:20 - Window Success? Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub
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Today's episode is sponsored by Better Help! Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/Paddock. Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Manchester United started the season off with a surprise loss away to Hull, but it was a weekend of shocks all round with Spurs and Aston Villa taking heavy defeats! Join Joe, Jay and Ronny for the Paddock Podcast LIVE! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Hull Reaction 25:00 - Rivals 33:00 - Andy Robertson 37:00 - United Curse? 39:30 - Joe's Bandage Theory 44:00 - Vs Back Five 49:00 - Marcus Rashford 53:00 - Wally Of The Week Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub
Aston Villa's 2026/27 Premier League season opened with a 4-0 defeat away at Brighton, a result that owed as much to what wasn't on the team sheet as what happened on the pitch. No recognised striker started. Ezri Konsa was long gone, while Emiliano Martínez remains missing, training alone and potentially bomb squaded along with Leon Bailey. And Ollie Watkins — absent from training, his locker cleared at Bodymoor, and deep in talks with Al Hilal — was nowhere near the squad at all.This post-mortem covers the collapse in detail: the mix-up that gifted Brighton their opener, four goals conceded in twenty-three first-half minutes, João Gomes seeing red, and a Villa side with no shots on target across the 90 minutes. It sets out why the Watkins situation looks unrecoverable, what three years of dismantled combinations actually costs a squad entering the Champions League, and what's genuinely needed before the international break arrives.New Adidas Originals collection and away kit out now Get three months free and huge savings on a two-year NordVPN plan here Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows - MOMS MembershipJoin the show's listener Facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgameThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celtic take a 3-0 lead to Linz — but how do they actually kill this tie? On this week's Huddle Breakdown, Alan and James break down the Champions League play-off second leg against LASK at the Raiffeisen Arena. Using average position charts, duel data and pressing heights from the first leg, they explain how LASK flood the middle of the pitch, why their wing-backs were neutralised at Celtic Park, and how their three main weapons — the long early ball, crosses and set pieces — could still cause chaos in Austria. Alan makes the case for a compact mid-block and a 4-4-2, James argues over Liam Scales vs Cameron Carter-Vickers and the risk of playing a high line, and both revisit the Astana and Hapoel Be'er Sheva horror shows as cautionary tales. Plus: the state of Celtic's transfer window before September 3rd, where the squad is still dangerously thin, and why Celtic fans should be quietly rooting for Rangers, Hearts and Hibs on Thursday.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Le PSG a rendez-vous avec l'histoire. Après deux Ligues des champions consécutives, cinq titres de champion de France de suite et une nouvelle Supercoupe d'Europe, le Paris Saint-Germain aborde la saison 2026-2027 dans une situation complètement différente. Gagner est-il encore suffisant pour qualifier la saison du PSG d'historique ? Ou Paris doit-il désormais aller chercher des records que personne n'imaginait accessibles il y a encore quelques années ? C'est tout le sujet de ce nouveau live Paris Central. Le PSG va débuter sa nouvelle campagne de Ligue 1 avec le statut d'immense favori pour décrocher un sixième championnat consécutif et le quinzième titre de champion de France de son histoire. Mais cette saison peut aller beaucoup plus loin. 96 points. C'est la référence établie par le PSG de Laurent Blanc lors de la saison 2015-2016. Cette équipe avait également terminé le championnat avec 31 points d'avance sur son dauphin. Peut-on revoir une telle domination ? Il existe également le rêve de la saison sans défaite. Le PSG de Luis Enrique avait déjà réussi à rester invaincu pendant 30 journées de Ligue 1 lors de la saison 2024-2025. Paris avait approché la mythique série de Nantes, référence historique avec 32 rencontres sans défaite sur une même saison. Mais aucun PSG n'a encore terminé une saison moderne de Ligue 1 sans perdre. Est-ce désormais possible ? Autre défi : les buts. Le PSG avait inscrit 108 buts en Ligue 1 en 2017-2018. Avec un championnat désormais disputé sur seulement 34 journées, dépasser un tel total demanderait une moyenne offensive absolument exceptionnelle. Et ce n'est encore rien à côté du plus grand défi de tous. La Ligue des champions. Le Paris Saint-Germain vient de remporter deux éditions consécutives de la compétition. Une troisième Ligue des champions d'affilée placerait cette génération parisienne dans un territoire historique extrêmement rare. Dans l'ère moderne de la Champions League, le Real Madrid de Zinédine Zidane est la référence avec trois titres consécutifs en 2016, 2017 et 2018. Le PSG peut-il rejoindre cette équipe légendaire ? La saison 2026-2027 peut donc devenir celle de tous les records. Dans cette émission, nous allons passer en revue les principales marques historiques que le Paris Saint-Germain peut tenter d'atteindre ou de dépasser : – le record de 96 points en Ligue 1 ; – le record d'invincibilité ; – le rêve d'une saison complète sans défaite ; – le record offensif de 108 buts du PSG ; – les 31 points d'avance du PSG 2015-2016 ; – le titre de champion obtenu le plus rapidement possible ; – un sixième championnat de France consécutif ; – la poursuite du record des sept titres d'affilée de l'Olympique Lyonnais ; – une troisième Ligue des champions consécutive ; – et la possibilité pour cette génération de devenir la plus grande équipe de toute l'histoire du Paris Saint-Germain. Luis Enrique possède aujourd'hui un groupe qui vient d'entrer dans une autre dimension. Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, João Neves, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Marquinhos et l'ensemble du collectif parisien ont déjà remporté les plus grands trophées. Le défi change donc. Il ne s'agit plus seulement de gagner. Il s'agit de durer. De recommencer. De dominer. De battre les records. Et peut-être de construire une véritable dynastie européenne. Qu'est-ce qui serait le plus impressionnant cette saison ? Terminer la Ligue 1 invaincu ? Dépasser les 96 points ? Marquer plus de 108 buts ? Finir avec plus de 31 points d'avance ? Être champion extrêmement tôt ? Remporter un sixième championnat consécutif ? Ou réussir l'impensable : remporter une troisième Ligue des champions de suite ? Nous allons analyser chaque record, déterminer lesquels semblent réalistes et lesquels relèvent encore de l'exploit absolu. Et vous devrez vous aussi faire vos pronostics. Le PSG peut-il réellement accomplir une saison encore plus historique que les précédentes ? Cette équipe a-t-elle déjà atteint son sommet ou le meilleur est-il encore à venir ? Une chose est certaine : cette saison, Paris ne joue peut-être plus seulement contre Rennes, Marseille, Monaco, Lens ou les plus grands clubs européens. Le PSG joue aussi contre les chiffres, les records et les équipes qui ont marqué l'histoire avant lui. Paris a rendez-vous avec l'histoire. On en débat ensemble sur Paris Central. 00:00 - Intro 12:22 - PSG-Rennes à Rennes 41:19 - Doué bientôt prolongé? 01:02:38 - Toni Kroos vote Kvara ! 01:20:45 - Mbaye vaut 70M€ 01:31:30 - Barcola bientôt à Liverpool ? 01:38:30 - Chevalier/Zabarnyi: stop ou encore? 01:49:15 - Encore des records à battre ! Abonnez-vous pour suivre toute l'actualité du PSG, la Ligue 1, la Ligue des champions, Luis Enrique, le mercato et toutes nos analyses autour du Paris Saint-Germain. #PSG #ParisCentral #LuisEnrique #Ligue1 #ChampionsLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We begin the What You Talkin Bout Champions League Second scrimmage preview The Top 5 at 5:00
Ryan Jack joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to review a big week of European Football for Scottish Clubs as Celtic have one foot in the Champions League after an impressive 3-0 win over LASK with Rangers still having work to do following their 1-0 win over Jablonec at Ibrox after they went down to 10-men due to Cammy Devlin's red card.We also discuss a massive away result for Hibs as they kept a clean sheet over in Belgium against Gent to take back a 0-0 draw to Easter Road while their rivals Hearts were so close to a 1st leg victory over Rapid Vienna after a James Wilson wonder strike but a late equaliser saw the game finish 2-2 at Tynecastle.The lads chat about Motherwell's valiant effort against last season's Europa League Finalists, Freiburg and also look ahead to the first Dundee Derby of the season at Tannadice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celtic beat LASK 3-0 at Celtic Park to take a commanding lead into the Champions League play-off second leg in Linz — but what does the data actually say? On this Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, Alan and James dig into a 3-0 win built on three world-class finishes from just 0.89 xG, a lost packing battle, and a midfield that was repeatedly wide open in transition. Alan explains why Callum McGregor was packed 31 times — a figure he's only matched against Bayern, Dortmund, Real Madrid and Milan — while James lays out the "jailbreak" problem behind the scoreline and asks whether Mika Baur and McGregor can play together. Plus: Camilo Duran's double and whether he's really a right winger, Benjamin Nygren's vindication after a season of abuse, Kasper Høgh's role debate, Viljami Sinisalo's first big save, Colby Donovan's breakout, and why Haissem Hassan's eight minutes were the most exciting of the night. The guys also look ahead to the return leg at the Raiffeisen Arena, the latest Celtic transfer links, and how Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell fared in Europe.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Joe and Adam McKola are back in the studio, taking a look at what they think the league table could look like in May... and whether Michael Carrick has the tools to lift title 21! Chapters- 1:30 - Carlos Baleba Talks 6:00 - Restaurant Talks 10:30 - Adam missing The Athletic video due to traffic 15:00 - Brief talk on Carlos Baleba 16:00 - Midfield depth and rotation 20:00 - Adam's player predictions 27:00 - Which non-Big Six team is finishing the highest 28:00 - Adam's top 20 prediction 41:00 - Man United's league run-in Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub
In deze VI ZSM blikt NEC-watcher Sander Janssen met presentator Kalum van Oudheusden terug op de wedstrijd tussen NEC en Bodo/Glimt. De Nijmegenaren reizen met een 3-1 achterstand naar Noorwegen, om daar hun Champions League-droom te verwezenlijken. Een nabeschouwing op het heenduel vanuit de persruimte in het Goffertstadion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manchester City's summer overhaul takes centre stage as Rodri follows Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones out of the Etihad. The lads discuss whether City are simply accelerating an unavoidable rebuild, how difficult Rodri will be to replace, and whether Arsenal's current strength changes the landscape at the top of the Premier League.Manchester United also come under scrutiny after Rúben Amorim's AC Milan beat his former club 4–2. Gavin assesses whether United have actually addressed the weaknesses in their squad, while Elliot questions how long expectations around the club can continue to be driven by its history rather than its current level. There's also a look at The Athletic's supporter optimism rankings — including the surprising mood around reigning champions Arsenal.Elsewhere, Emi Martínez finds himself in transfer limbo at Aston Villa, Chelsea's ownership battle takes another turn as Clearlake Capital moves towards greater control, and the lads question the logic behind the club's valuation, spending and player-trading model.Plus, the Championship returns with drama, Shakhtar Donetsk consider Stamford Bridge for their Champions League home games, and the show pays tribute to former Arsenal goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer.Continue the discussion with us.Follow The NN Pod for more Arsenal and football content.All our links: https://beacons.ai/thennpodChapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(01:10) - Remembering Jimmy Rimmer(02:11) - The Championship Is Back(04:15) - Shakhtar Donetsk Eye Stamford Bridge(06:31) - Amorim Haunts Manchester United(09:23) - Man United Delusion & Arsenal Optimism(13:30) - Aston Villa's Summer Upheaval(14:18) - Rodri Leaves & Man City's Era Ends(18:36) - Emi Martínez in Transfer Limbo(23:41) - Chelsea's Ownership Battle & Financial Chaos(30:18) - Outro
De overstap van Lutsharel Geertruida van RB Leipizig naar PSV is zo goed als rond. De verdediger komt op huurbasis over naar Eindhoven. Rob Aarts en Matthijs Vegter bespreken het uitgebreid in VI ZSM. Ook de transfers van Ko Itakura, Rodri, Stije Resink én het nieuws rondom Memphis Depay komen ter sprake. 00:00 - Geertruida naar PSV04:45 - Itakura verlaat Ajax07:10 - FC Sion10:05 - Champions League bij NEC11:45 - Rodri naar Barcelona14:15 - Stije Resink naar AZ17:10 - Memphis blijft in BraziliëSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Next Season is almost here and Joe, Ste and Jay are joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka AND Laurie Whitwell for a bumper preview of Manchester United's Premier League Season! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Carl's Twitter - https://x.com/Ankaman616Carl's Athletic page - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/carl-anka/Laurie's Twitter - https://x.com/lauriewhitwell Laurie's articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/laurie-whitwell/ Talk of the Devils - @TOTDevils Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – What Manchester United need to improve 05:40 – Carrick's impact and tactical approach 09:10 – The midfield rebuild 13:25 – United's transfer priorities 17:40 – How the attack can improve 21:05 – The importance of Benjamin Šeško 25:30 – Young players breaking through 29:15 – Defensive improvements 33:00 – What success looks like next season 37:20 – Champions League expectations 41:10 – Final thoughts Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub
Will Inter retain the Serie A title? Can Como or Napoli mount a scudetto challenge? Are Juventus & AC Milan good enough to finish in the top 4? Will Roma repeat last season's Champions League finish heroics? Is Sarri what Atalanta need to return to the top of the Serie A? We predict the Serie A season. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts and predictions. This is an extended clip from this Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast available on all platforms. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new campaign is almost upon us, so as is FSD tradition, we stick our necks on the chopping block and make our predictions for the 2026/27 Premier League season! Who will win the title, who makes Champions League, and which manager will be first to go? Niall, Joel and Marley look into the crystal ball... SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/NEW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Celtic hammered Dundee United 4-0 — so why did they lose the xG battle and concede 19 shots? On this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan dig into Alan's post-match stat pack and packing score data to explain the contradiction at the heart of Celtic's fast start to the 2026/27 season. Celtic are conceding packing scores near 300 against bottom-half Scottish Premiership opposition, roughly double the rate of the games they genuinely control, and the numbers point straight at central midfield: Callum McGregor's defensive success rate almost halved without Arne Engels beside him, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was physically finished five minutes into the second half, and Celtic simply aren't stopping danger at source. Alan and James also give first impressions of new signings Bauer and Hassan, debate Trusty vs Scales alongside Carter-Vickers, argue over Tounekti vs Yang on the left, and preview Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against LASK at Celtic Park — a Red Bull-adjacent, transition-hungry Austrian side that Celtic should out-talent, but who could drag this into exactly the kind of chaotic second-ball game Celtic are currently worst equipped to handle. Analytics, eye test, and a lot of anxiety about whether a great attack can paper over a structural problem. Subscribe at huddlebreakdown.com for Alan's full stat pack and James's LASK preview analysis.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welkom bij een nieuwe aflevering van de Pantelic Podcast! Jan en Bart zijn bij elkaar gekomen om te praten over de mooiste club die er is! Met vandaag het vertrek van Mika Godts, die naar Champions League-winnaar Paris Saint Germain is vertrokken. Wat vinden wij van het prijskaartje en wie moet zijn vervanger worden? De ArenA vierde haar dertigste verjaardag maar trakteerde helaas niet op een overwinning. Na een sterk begin verspeelde Ajax uiteindelijk punten tegen sc Heerenveen, eindstand: 2-2. Verder bespreken we de transferzomer, gaan we langs de meest recente geruchten en kijken we naar de Toekomst. Een volle aflevering dus. Namens Jan en Bart: Veel luisterplezier! (00:00) Intro(01:30) Godts is vertrokken(07:00) Wie gaat Godts vervangen?(17:20) Hoe kijken we nu naar de transferzomer? (19:30) 30 jaar ArenA(24:12) Ajax - Heerenveen(40:00) Nejasmic en Resink(43:30) Korte nieuwtjes(48:28) Geertruida (51:00) Jong Ajax Petje AfWil je niks missen en al onze extra content, zoals onder meer de Wedstijdededities en Persconferenties ook meekrijgen? Neem dan een kijkje op petjeaf.com/pantelicpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Winamax FC Le Debrief" spécial Fenerbahçe - OL, barrages aller de la Ligue des champions avec Sofiane, Elton Mokolo, Najim Medini et Tidiany M'Bo.Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.
Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ The Premier League returns this weekend with United's opening-day fixture away at Hull City... but will Michael Carrick be satisfied with the squad at his disposal?! Join Joe, Jay and Ronny for the Paddock Podcast LIVE! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub
Will Inter Milan retain their Scudetto crown? Can Juventus or Napoli challenge for the title? Who out of AC Milan, Como, Roma and Atalanta will make the Champions League? Can Fiorentina return to European football? Are Lazio doomed for midtable mediocrity with Bologna and Udinese? Will Cagliari join Monza, Venezia, Lecce and Frosinone in the relegation race? Who'll be the Capocannoniere? Breakout player of the season? Which Coach gets sacked first? All of this plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points previewing the 2026/2027 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Episode Overview: What To Look Forward To This Season 03:15 The Scudetto Race - Inter Milan The Team To Beat: Como Dark Horse 05:18 Champions League Spots - Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan, Roma & Atalanta Who Misses Out? 12:44 AC Milan Or Juventus To Challenge Potentially For Title? 16:11 Roma - Gasperini Right To Be Disappointed With Mercato 17:53 Lazio - Another Season Ruined & Over Due To Lotito Before It's Even Started 18:54 Napoli - Last Chance Saloon For Max Allegri At A Top Italian Club 20:44 Mid-Table - Fiorentina For Top 7, But Bologna, Torino, Udinese In Middle Earth 22:00 Relegation Race - Monza, Lecce, Venezia, Cagliari Or Frosinone: Who Survives? 24:04 Predictions - Top Scorer, MVP, Young MVP, Most Assists, Flop, Best Signing & More 30:20 Serie A Table Predictions - From 20th To 1st (Nima Gives His Final List After Mercato) 37:26 Outro - Serie A & Italian Football New Start + Nima & Carlo Both Do An Antonio Conte If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Momoko Tanikawa holt das Double-Double, einige Neuzugänge schlagen voll ein und die Männer des FC Bayern holen die Champions League. Unsere Thesen zur neuen Saison.
Celtic face LASK in the Champions League play-off round, so we brought in Austrian football expert Tom Baumgartner of the Other Bundesliga podcast for a full scouting report — free for everyone this week from our subscriber show, Extra Time. Tom explains how Dietmar "Didi" Kühbauer took over a LASK side sitting near the bottom of the Austrian Bundesliga and turned them into double winners, their first league title in 60 years, and why a squad everyone said needed a complete overhaul barely changed at all. He breaks down how they actually play: Red Bull-style vertical transitions, but with a manager unafraid to go route one from the back, one of the league's best crossers in Jørgensen, the mercurial Sascha Horvath gliding box to box, and American striker Samuel Adeniran as the battering ram up top. Tom covers their set-piece threat, their three at the back and pacey defenders, why 41 goals conceded is only half explained by that dreadful start, and how this LASK side measures up against the Sturm Graz team Celtic and Hearts have both faced. Then the one thing he keeps returning to: this squad has almost no European pedigree, and Europa League might be their level. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney discuss PSG's win over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. Despite the defeat, was there reason for Villa to feel good about themselves as they prepare for a challenging campaign in England and the Champions League. And who exactly is Brian Madjo? We'll talk about the player that the world was fixated on this past Wednesday afternoon.Then, we'll preview Arsenal and Manchester City in this weekend's Community Shield. We'll roll through some of the questions around each club and we'll contemplate who the biggest managerial personalities are in England now that Pep has exited stage left.All that plus Anthony Taylor on the scrutinization of referees, Ruben Amorim on Christian Pulisic's role and the top 72 non-Premier League stadiums in England.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! ***Next week, we'll be hosting another live zoom session with all of you Animals to discuss the start of the 2026-27 English Premier League season! If you're already subscribed, be on the lookout for details. If you're not subscribed and you'd like to take part, head on over to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com/.For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ ---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Wilson is back with Friday's Football Daily, rounding up a bruising night for the League of Ireland clubs in Europe. Shamrock Rovers suffer a stunning collapse in Albania as Stephen Bradley labels it one of the worst performances of his tenure, while Bohemians and Shelbourne also bow out – despite Shels earning a superb 2-2 draw with Ajax at Tolka Park.There's also Europa League misery for Rangers under Derek McInnes, plus updates from Hearts, Motherwell and Hibernian.In the Premier League, Michael Carrick talks transfers and Champions League demands at Manchester United, with the latest from Man City and Arsenal too.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Rio Ferdinand sits down with new Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans to discuss his surprise move to Old Trafford, his first conversations with Michael Carrick and why joining United was an opportunity he couldn't turn down.Tielemans reveals what Carrick told him about his role, why the United boss sees similarities between them and how he wants Tielemans to control the tempo, take responsibility in possession and how he can help connect United's defence with their attacking players.The Belgium captain gives his early assessment of his new midfield partners, discussing what Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Andrey Santos can each bring to the team. He explains why Bruno is a "nightmare" to play against, where Mainoo can still improve and why Santos could give United's midfield the security to attack with more freedom.Tielemans also reveals some of the early details he's picked up inside the United squad - including which player was first to message him after his move, the funniest player on the training pitch and why he's been pleasantly surprised with the ego and ‘edge' within the leadership group of senior players.He opens up on playing alongside Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa and why the player he saw every day was completely different to the public perception around him, praising his commitment, attitude and the qualities he can bring back to United.Youri also reflects on becoming a Champions League player at just 16, the advice he'd give JJ Gabriel aged 15 and what he learned under Unai Emery at Aston Villa.Plus, Tielemans builds his ultimate five-a-side team from the players he's shared a pitch with, featuring Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Jamie Vardy – revealing what made Hazard unlike anyone he'd ever played with and why Lukaku doesn't get the respect he deserves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spain are first out of the blocks this weekend, but with none of the big three involved, it's a great chance for some of the dark horses to take the stage - chiefly, Villarreal. Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to dissect Villarreal's ambitions, whether Sevilla can halt their unbelievable fall from grace, and some concerning trends in the transfer market.Elsewhere in España, Julián Alvarez tentatively made his way back to Atlético Madrid training with Barcelona's interest becoming impossible to ignore. So, what's next? And we are somehow at the business end of Champions League qualification! We get into two crucial playoff ties: Lyon vs Fenerbahçe, and Bodø/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen.Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AFC Toronto and Canadian National Team goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo sits down to discuss life in the Northern Super League!Olympic Medalist and fearless shot-stopper joins the podcast to share insider insights on AFC Toronto's 2026 season and the Canadian National Team ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.She shares what it meant to earn her first international cap, her experience winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, what standing on that podium meant to her personally, and where that accomplishment ranks among her career milestones as she guides Canada into the 2027 cycle with her seniority and leadership.Sabrina also talks about the iconic 2016 NWSL Championship final where she won Finals MVP with the Western New York Flash after making three massive penalty saves in the shootout! She takes us into the goalkeeper's mindset ahead of each kick, the role of preparation and scouting the opposition's top shooters, and the unique attributes that make a top goalkeeper so incredible at stopping penalties.Sabrina shares why the Arsenal project and making the move to the WSL from Sweden's Damallsvenskan was appealing to her, how the chance to compete in the Champions League factored into her decision, and how she maintained her confidence through major career obstacles, including playing through a broken wrist for the Flash and bouncing back from a devastating 2020 ACL tear.Lastly, she shares how she reflects on the high-pressure 2024 Paris Olympics, her advice to her younger self on handling outside noise, what it means to finally play club football at home in Canada after years of national team advocacy for the NSL, her vision board for her short and long-term career goals, and so much more!This is the second part of our three-part series in collaboration with AFC Toronto! Listen to part one with AFC + Nigerian forward Esther Okoronkwo here!Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa to retain the UEFA Super Cup and strengthen their command of European football. Villa attacked without fear and forced the reigning champions into a fierce battle from the opening whistle. Seventeen-year-old Brian Madjo made history, but Désiré Doué delivered the decisive response for Paris. Another trophy now belongs to PSG as their pursuit of a third consecutive Champions League crown begins.⚽
Aston Villa face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final at Stadion Salzburg on Wednesday 12 August — Europa League holders against Champions League holders. An unlikely win will lift Villa up a tier in English teams in terms of European royalty, as not many can boast two Super Cup wins to their name. This week's episode asks the question the squad list can't quite answer yet: is Emery's side actually ready, with the transfer window still open and noticeably weaker than in recent seasons due to injuries and World Cup returning player doubts.The team-news picture is complicated. Lucas Digne's move to PSG has finally been made official, weeks after it was widely reported as done. Johan Manzambi is a confirmed absentee, having knee treatment with no return date given. And the three World Cup finalists — Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins — are only just back in training (we hope) after three weeks off, leaving Unai Emery to decide how much to risk from the opening whistle.Villa have five players missing from the XI who started Villa's last competitive meeting with PSG — Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana and Digne - and there hasn't been an upgrade on any of the positions. If nothing else, the game will provide an unflinching assessment of where the squad actually stands with just over two weeks to go to the new season. At best, Villa, with a bit of luck will carry on their proud unbeaten European final history.Odds, history, and one very specific plan for Alejandro Garnacho — this week's episode has the full build-up before kick-off.Get three months free and huge savings on a two-year NordVPN plan here Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows - MOMS MembershipJoin the show's listener Facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgameThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A disappointing defeat away at NEC as Olympiacos settle with a relegation to Europa League. Injuries, Fortounis red card, terrible game management, and an incomplete roster all led to what we saw today.Time for a therapy session as we digest what we saw, prepare ourselves mentally for Europa League, and discuss next steps to rectify the problems in the roster before the season begins.
The Soccer Sharps are back! Today we kick off another season of handicapping, sharing our expert soccer betting picks and predictions for European club soccer. It all starts with our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, previewing two monster matchups. First up is the UEFA Super Cup. Champions League winners, PSG, take on Europa League winners, Aston Villa, in a titanic clash in Salzburg on Wednesday night. Before sharing their best bets, Devin and Jordan break down the match from every angle, focusing on line movement, impactful storylines, betting angles, market value, and more. The Soccer Sharps go through the same process for the FA Community Shield taking place in Cardiff on Sunday. The match features Premier League champions, Arsenal, and FA Cup winners, Manchester City, battling it out for the first available silverware of the English football season. JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER EMAIL US FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: X: @TheSoccerSharps TikTok: thesoccersharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. #soccer #betting #soccerbetting #supercup #communityshield #sportsbetting #footballpredictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#1029 | A manager out, a manager in, and a word the club would very much like everyone to start using? Ed talks to Andy Slater of the Barmy Article fanzine about Marc Skinner's exit and Eva Olid's arrival at United Women. What's Skinner's legacy after 5 years? A first major trophy in the 2024 FA Cup, four cup finals and a Champions League quarter-final, all on roughly the fourth biggest budget in the league. Also plan A football with no plan B, and a personality that split the fanbase down the middle. Olid arrives with just four weeks until kick-off, fresh from a first-ever SWPL title at Hearts. Catalan coaching philosophy, five years in Scotland, and a record of developing young players on a small budget. A strong profile, or a job description written by United's finance department? Then to the summer market. Melvine Malard to Chelsea for a club-record fee, Galton, Turner, Blundell, Naalsund and George all gone, Medina and Leitzig in. The club's briefing is sustainability. Finally the academy, where Layla Drury, Jessica Anderson and Scarlett Hill have all signed professional terms. United start the season away at London City Lionesses on 4 September, with Mary Earps in goal. 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Revisiting the Skinner Era 04:56 Recruitment and Budget 08:41 Eva Olid: United's New Manager 11:44 Departures and Transfer Window 17:08 Sustainable Strategy 22:15 Academy and Youth Players 26:44 Season Expectations 30:46 Opening WSL Game vs London City If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices