Podcast appearances and mentions of enzo maresca

Manchester City has officially entered the post-Pep Guardiola era, and they've chosen a very familiar face to carry the torch. Enzo Maresca has completed a dramatic return to the Etihad, stepping into the biggest shoes in world football after a highly successful, yet politically explosive stint at Stamford Bridge.In this episode, we break down Maresca's appointment, sorting the facts from the fiction regarding his dramatic winter exit from London and what his blueprint looks like for the reigning champions:Tracing his history with City, from dominating with the Elite Development Squad to his vital role as Guardiola's right-hand man during the historic 2022/23 treble-winning campaign.Setting the record straight on his Chelsea departure. We unpack his incredibly successful full season—securing Champions League football, the Conference League, and the Club World Cup—and his voluntary December 2025 resignation following a bitter fallout with the board.Analyzing Maresca's tactical philosophy and how his deep familiarity with core stars like Erling Haaland, Rúben Dias, and Rodri will help sustain City's ruthless efficiency.Discussing the immense pressure of replacing a manager who secured 17 major trophies over a decade, and whether Maresca can avoid the traditional post-legend hangover.Tune in as we dissect the worst-kept secret in the Premier League and debate whether Maresca's homecoming is a guaranteed tactical masterstroke or the ultimate high-wire act. Enzo Maresca, Manchester City podcast, Pep Guardiola successor, Chelsea manager rumors, Premier League 2026, football tactical analysis.

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski discuss the chatter around Elliot Anderson's move to Manchester City for a British-record transfer fee of £116 million. Is the England midfielder worth the fee? And what other transfers are in the pipeline for Enzo Maresca's side? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City has officially completed a British-record transfer of £116 million for Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old player underwent his medical examination while on international duty at the World Cup and is poised to sign a five-year contract valued at approximately £300,000 per week, marking Enzo Maresca's first significant acquisition.The £116 million transfer fee surpasses the previous British record of £105 million established in 2023, exceeding the £100 million that City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021. This deal positions Anderson as the most expensive British player ever, surpassing the former record held by Jude Bellingham.Anderson's addition to the Etihad is intended to strengthen the midfield, as the Englishman is seen as a vital component in filling the gap left by the departure of Bernardo Silva. The transfer underscores City's desire for a robust and adaptable box-to-box midfielder, with statistical analysis indicating that the 23-year-old ranks among the Premier League's elite in terms of duels won and passes into the final third.The fanbase is predominantly enthusiastic about acquiring one of the most well-rounded young midfielders in Europe to address the significant void created by Bernardo Silva's move to Real Madrid. Nevertheless, a vocal minority of fans on social media and fan channels have voiced concerns regarding the pressure associated with such a hefty price tag, drawing parallels to previous high-pressure signings.Additionally, supporters from rival clubs, particularly Manchester United (who were also monitoring the player), have criticized the fee as excessively high. Many argue that City overpaid and were "rinsed" by committing £116 million upfront without any add-ons for a player they contend is currently among the top 10, but not within the top 5, in his position.

After Harry Kane got them out of jail against DR Congo, Nedum believes this is the start of a glorious run for England at the FIFA World Cup.It's Mexico next at the iconic Azteca stadium, altitude, pollution, and an army of noisy fans await. Nedum & Gabby discuss performing at altitude, Mexican welcoming committees and what makes this the “hardest game that can be played at this tournament”Elsewhere the guys reveal new Man City manager Enzo Maresca's coaching philosophy - with insights from Guillem Balague - and they talk Nottingham Forest too, who have just sacked their 4th manager in a year - this time by email!

After Harry Kane got them out of jail against DR Congo, Nedum believes this is the start of a glorious run for England at the FIFA World Cup.It's Mexico next at the iconic Azteca stadium, altitude, pollution, and an army of noisy fans await. Nedum & Gabby discuss performing at altitude, Mexican welcoming committees and what makes this the “hardest game that can be played at this tournament”Elsewhere the guys reveal new Man City manager Enzo Maresca's coaching philosophy - with insights from Guillem Balague - and they talk Nottingham Forest too, who have just sacked their 4th manager in a year - this time by email!

Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2025 on Sunday 19 October at Church House, Westminster. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION ‘I have the feeling that this competition is going to be as important, if not more important, than the Champions League', said Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, after his team had won the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. This summer's competition was intended to showcase club football from all continents of the world. But many involved in the game derided the tournament as an unnecessary addition to an already overcrowded football calendar. Saudi Arabia helped to bankroll the Club World Cup, and is fast developing into a powerhouse for club and international football. The country will host the 2034 World Cup and is planning to build 11 new futuristic stadiums. Saudi club sides are competing with top European teams to sign world-class players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane. The Saudis have even greater financial muscle than the English Premier League or La Liga in Spain. On the world stage, it seems, money talks, while concerns about democracy and human rights are muted. In the UK, the fate of football clubs, big and small, is rightly considered to be of enormous importance to local communities. The response from Westminster has been the passing of the Football Governance Act into law. The Act means a government-appointed regulator will be in place to check on the health of clubs and monitor negotiations within the English football ‘pyramid'. Currently Morecambe FC and Sheffield Wednesday are on the brink due to recalcitrant owners, and many people say that the football regulator cannot come soon enough. But would such a regulator be able to save these clubs anyway? Another big change has been the rise of women's football. The Lionesses' victory in the Women's Euros 2025 will provide a big boost to the women's game in England – but it is also noticeable that the women's game is growing in both quality and audience figures. Are we entering a new age of football? Is football now conquering the globe? Or has the beautiful game finally become disconnected from its fans and roots with ever-more fanciful tournaments taking place in soulless arenas to satisfy a multi-billion-pound industry? SPEAKERS Dr Tim Black books and essays editor, spiked John McGuirk editor, Gript Media Linzi Smith hospitality manager Dr Dominic Standish writer and commentator on risk and sport; professor, University of Iowa; author, Venice in Environmental Peril? Myth and reality CHAIR Geoff Kidder director, membership and events, Academy of Ideas; convenor, AoI Book Club

Germany have been dumped out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Paraguay, sparking conversations about the state of German football - and in turn - European football, with the Netherlands also being eliminated. Plus, Enzo Maresca has been announced as the successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but former club Chelsea have also had their say on the Italian's appointment at the Etihad... 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

Recorded live (sort of) after Germany's shock exit from the World Cup — Daniel and Jason dive straight into Chelsea's chaotic summer.We almost didn't make this one. Jason was late. Daniel had to leave early. Nobody had spoken to each other beforehand. And we'd just watched Germany bottle a penalty shootout to Paraguay in one of the wildest World Cup moments of the round of 32. Naturally, we talked about Chelsea.The Xhaka SituationChelsea opened negotiations for Granit Xhaka with an £8 million bid, and the internet completely lost it. We actually defend the bid — Xhaka turns 34 next week, Transfermarkt has him valued at €8 million, and this is just how transfer negotiations work. You come in low, Sunderland counters, you meet somewhere around £15 million. If it goes above that, we have a problem. The real mystery is why Chelsea fans were more insulted than Sunderland apparently was.The Maresca StatementChelsea FC officially released a statement about Enzo Maresca's departure — confirming they received £17 million from Manchester City, plus an undisclosed amount. The club's framing? Maresca upended the whole season by wanting to leave. Which... isn't wrong. But as someone on Twitter put it: who keeps hiring these managers? Blueco picked Liam R. Sr. too, and you don't get a pass for that. We get into whether a John Terry interim would have changed the trajectory of last season (short answer: yes, at least in terms of locker room morale).Young Signings, Overcrowded Positions & The Hato DebateChelsea have brought in Barcoa, Quinde, and Amaga — three young players, two pulled straight from Strasbourg. We're high on Quinde but scratching our heads about where he actually plays. And Daniel makes a case that Hato, as much as we like him, is a center back — not a left wing back. Victor Moses made the wing back conversion work under Conte, but that was a very specific set of circumstances.The Shirt Sponsor SagaNewcastle just signed Knox Hydration as their front-of-shirt sponsor for £60 million a year. A 12th-place Newcastle team. Meanwhile Chelsea — one of the biggest clubs in the world — are heading into their third straight season without a proper shirt sponsor. The rumor that Knox approached Chelsea first and were turned down is maddening, if true. We lay out the three possible explanations: the asking price was too high (hard to believe after Newcastle), nobody wants to work with Blueco (possible), or they just... haven't tried (our money is on this one).Next episode: Back on Monday — no Thursday transfer episode this week. Find us everywhere @redwhitebluesfc, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, or YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

In this clip from The Biased Transfer Podcast, Ste is joined by Chris and Dan to discuss the wild situation developing between Man City and Chelsea over Enzo Maresca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski discuss the breaking news that we have known for a long time, as Enzo Maresca's arrival as Manchester City head coach becomes official EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

In this episode, the team tackles the pressing question of who Chelsea should keep, sell, or loan from their roster of midfielders. We'll break down each player's performance, potential, and fit within the squad. The team also talk the latest from this weekend's news and as always also answer some listener questions.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts!15:46 News: Granit Xhaka AGREES Terms with Chelsea, Enzo Maresca's Apology & Chelsea's New Badge31:33 Keep, Sell or Loan: Midfielders55:37 Quaresma's QuestionsIf you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod(This episode was recorded on 29th June 2026)*** 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!*** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjnThis episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a charity using football to support mental health and wellbeing. Check out their free programs at headinthegame.co.uk and follow them on social media to learn more._______________________________________________Get In Touch With Us:Twitter - twitter.com/AtTheBridgePodInstagram - Instagram.com/AtTheBridgePod#CFC #CHELSEA

Földindulás a magyar elitben: sorra mondanak le tisztségükről a milliárdosok most, hogy a Tisza kivégzi a NER egyik kedvenc intézményét "Amíg ő életben volt, én is életben akartam maradni" – 18 napos kisbabájával élte túl a földrengést egy venezuelai anya Csoportos létszámleépítést jelentett be a Richter Kármán András bejelentette a NAV új elnökét Forsthoffer Ágnes kezdeményezte azoknak a pereknek a békés megegyezéses lezárását, amelyeket korábbi képviselők indítottak Kövér László túlzó mértékű büntetései miatt Vízkorlátozás lép életbe egy magyar településen Hernádi ügye próbára teheti Magyar ígéretét Több mint 100 településen rendeltek el azonnali vízkorlátozást: itt a teljes lista 100 milliós Ferrarit fogtak a kiskunhalasi rendőrök Súlyosbodik a vízhiány Magyarországon: közel a teljes összeomlás Enzo Maresca lett a Manchester City új vezetőedzője Isten keze, Isten lába: negyven éve Diego Maradona előtt hevert a világ Kedden történelmet írhat az időjárás, komoly veszélyben az országos abszolút melegrekord A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Földindulás a magyar elitben: sorra mondanak le tisztségükről a milliárdosok most, hogy a Tisza kivégzi a NER egyik kedvenc intézményét "Amíg ő életben volt, én is életben akartam maradni" – 18 napos kisbabájával élte túl a földrengést egy venezuelai anya Csoportos létszámleépítést jelentett be a Richter Kármán András bejelentette a NAV új elnökét Forsthoffer Ágnes kezdeményezte azoknak a pereknek a békés megegyezéses lezárását, amelyeket korábbi képviselők indítottak Kövér László túlzó mértékű büntetései miatt Vízkorlátozás lép életbe egy magyar településen Hernádi ügye próbára teheti Magyar ígéretét Több mint 100 településen rendeltek el azonnali vízkorlátozást: itt a teljes lista 100 milliós Ferrarit fogtak a kiskunhalasi rendőrök Súlyosbodik a vízhiány Magyarországon: közel a teljes összeomlás Enzo Maresca lett a Manchester City új vezetőedzője Isten keze, Isten lába: negyven éve Diego Maradona előtt hevert a világ Kedden történelmet írhat az időjárás, komoly veszélyben az országos abszolút melegrekord A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the team dives headfirst into full-blown overreaction mode as we break down Chelsea's freshly released 2026/27 Premier League fixture list. From Xabi Alonso's first game in charge away at Fulham, to an early trip to Arsenal and a December gauntlet featuring Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa, we deliver our boldest, funniest and most unnecessarily dramatic takes on the season ahead.The team also talk the latest from this weekend's news and as always also answer some listener questions.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts!11:46 News: Salma Paralluelo, Enzo Maresca to Manchester City & More23:20 Overreacting To Chelsea's 2026/27 Premier League Fixtures50:10 Quaresma's Questions52:18 Guess The Player By Their Career PathIf you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod(This episode was recorded on 22nd June 2026)*** 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!*** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjnThis episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a charity using football to support mental health and wellbeing. Check out their free programs at headinthegame.co.uk and follow them on social media to learn more._______________________________________________Get In Touch With Us:Twitter - twitter.com/AtTheBridgePodInstagram - Instagram.com/AtTheBridgePod#CFC #CHELSEA

Alex James and Jack Flintham discuss the latest surrounding Elliot Anderson and Enzo Maresca's arrivals at Manchester City, as well as looking ahead to the World Cup with a strong contingent of Blues set to be in action. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike sit down to discuss all things football from the final game week of the season.They start the pod by discussing Arsenal finally clinching the Premier League title as well as give their thoughts ahead of the Champions League final and will Mikel Arteta surpass Arsene Wenger if he wins the Champions League this season?The duo also discuss in detail the remarkable end to the season for Michael Carrick & Manchester United, Pep's legacy at Manchester City as he finally leaves the club and also Sam's joy at Bolton securing promotion back to the Championship.There's also big focus on West Ham's relegation to the Championship, Crystal Palace's huge Conference League final clash and can Enzo Maresca actually replace Pep Guardiola?Plus, Sam & Natalie debate Thomas Tuchel's controversial England squad for the upcoming World Cup, which players Sam thinks will be a big miss and who are the players that shouldn't be in the final squad?We end the podcast discussing the squad of players Sam would've selected if he was England manager and can England actually win the World Cup?

In de FC Afkicken Daily van dinsdag 26 mei bespreken Lars van Velsum, Bart Obbink en Jean-Paul Rison het laatste voetbalnieuws. Met vandaag onder meer de Eredivisie Awards van gisteravond met Saibari als grote winnaar, De 6 potentiële WK-gangers in Zeist in aanloop naar het WK, het mooie afscheid van Pep Guardiola bij Manchester City, Sunderland dat Europa in gaat en een verder rondje door het buitenland!(00:00) Intro(02:00) Gisteravond de Eredivisie Awards(06:18) 6 Potentiële WK gangers melden zich vroeg in Zeist(11:04) Curaçao begint aan WK-voorbereiding in Noordwijk(14:15) Takehiro Tomiyasu vertrekt bij Ajax(16:36) Mees Hilgers en FC Twente gaan toch met elkaar door(18:10) Het afscheid van Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca de vervanger(19:16) Tottenham Hotspur degradeert niet(24:30) Sunderland heeft Europees voetbal gehaald, Chelsea niet gehaald(25:16) Wolfsburg gedegradeerd uit de Bundesliga(29:00) OverigSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C'est un chapitre d'une décennie qui s'achève en Premier League. Cette après-midi, Pep Guardiola dirigera son dernier match à la tête de Manchester City. Vendredi dernier, le club mancunien a annoncé, dans un communiqué, le départ de son génial entraineur catalan, qui aura remporté vingt trophées en dix saisons à la tête du club, qu'il dirigeait depuis 2016.Guardiola a marqué les citizens mais son passage aura plus largement bouleversé tout le football anglais. Quel héritage laisse-t-il derrière lui ? Ou le situer dans l'histoire des légendaires manager de Premier League ? Comment Manchester City peut s'en remettre ? Quel avenir pour Pep ?Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Manchester City slipped up again and handed Arsenal their first Premier League title in 22 years, but Eddie is still adamant that they are not the best team in England. The relegation battle goes down to the final day of the season, and will Spurs do enough to stay ahead of West Ham and maintain their Premier League status? And the 'Spygate' punishment is in, should Middlesbrough feel very lucky to find themselves back in the Championship playoffs at the expense of Southampton?  Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City has come to an end, with Enzo Maresca set to take charge at the Etihad, and Frank and Eddie look ahead to the next couple of seasons to predict who might be challenging for silverware over the next 5 years. Plus, Bevel tells Eddie his biological age, and Frank prepares for his biggest pickleball competition of the season.   

Aaron Paul is joined by correspondent John Murray, Paul Robinson, Clinton Morrison and Don Hutchison as Pep Guardiola says goodbye to Manchester City and the Premier League. The team react to Pep's emotional goodbye statement, they reflect on his era-defining decade in English football, and Manchester City fan Emily Brobyn joins to give the fans' perspective on his departure. Spanish Football expert Guillem Balague also joins the pod to look at what could be next for Pep, and to discuss his replacement, Enzo Maresca.Is the Premier League about to go through a big transition when it comes to managers? Are we about to see a new wave of young coaches make their name in the Premier League, all with Mikel Arteta at the helm? How will Xabi Alonso fare at Chelsea, where will Andoni Iraola go next and can Carrick find greater success at Manchester United?And finally, we look ahead to the final day of the Premier League, and in particular the relegation battle between West Ham United and Tottenham. Are we in for a final twist as West Ham host Leeds needing a win, and could Spurs slip up needing just a draw against Everton?Timecodes: 0:39 Pep Guardiola's statement, in his own words 07:36 Emily Brobyn joins with the fans' perspective  19:09 Guillem Balague gives insight into what's next for Pep, and discusses Maresca as  27:51 Is the Premier League about to embark on the next wave of great managers? 38:18 Will it be West Ham or Spurs who go down on the final day?

Friday's Football Daily with Phil Egan previews a packed night of League of Ireland action, headlined by the Louth derby between Drogheda United and Dundalk.Manchester City confirm legendary manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after Sunday's season finale against Aston Villa.Guardiola departs with 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles across a dominant decade at the Etihad.Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca emerges as the frontrunner to replace Guardiola at City.Michael Carrick is appointed permanent Manchester United head coach after a remarkable turnaround in form.Carrick guides United to Champions League qualification and third place following an impressive interim spell.Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff calls for an “electric” atmosphere ahead of tonight's derby showdown at Sullivan and Lambe Park.Shamrock Rovers aim to stay top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as they host Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.Bohemians captain Dawson Devoy reacts to his Republic of Ireland senior squad call-up ahead of games against Qatar and Canada.The latest LOI Pod reflects on the growing intensity and competitiveness across the League of Ireland season.Carla Ward names a 25-player Ireland squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and France.Jessie Stapleton returns to the Ireland squad as the Girls in Green chase qualification hopes for Brazil.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta challenges his side to “write some history” by adding Champions League glory to their Premier League title.Liverpool boss Arne Slot refuses to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will make his final Anfield appearance this weekend.England manager Thomas Tuchel leaves out big names including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from his World Cup squad, while former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta announces his retirement from football.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 2-1 win over SpursThe team also talk the latest from a week of news and as always also answer some listener questions.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts11:42 News: Enzo Maresca To Manchester City, Did He Derail Our Season?23:45 Winners & Losers: Chelsea 2-1 Spurs56:46 Sunderland Preview1:03:42 Quaresma's QuestionsIf you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod(This episode was recorded on 21st May 2026)*** 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!*** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjnThis episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a charity using football to support mental health and wellbeing. Check out their free programs at headinthegame.co.uk and follow them on social media to learn more._______________________________________________Get In Touch With Us:Twitter - twitter.com/AtTheBridgePodInstagram - Instagram.com/AtTheBridgePod#CFC #CHELSEA

Join Amos, Adam, and Niall as they answer your questions regarding Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca, and more! Make sure to leave a rating and a review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to this show!You can keep up to date with all of the latest City Ramble action by following our social media pages. Follow us:Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AC5BgJtdX (Twitter) ➡️ https://x.com/thecityrambleInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/cityramble/?hl=enTikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecityrambleWebsite ➡️ https://www.thecityramble.co.uk/Watch

What a week. Manchester City have lifted the FA Cup to make it a domestic cup double, but a draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday also ended their hopes of lifting the Premier League title... while the news also broke this week that Pep Guardiola will call time on his career at the Etihad at the end of the season. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from the Manchester Evening News, Simon Bajkowski to try and make sense of all the emotions that we're feeling. Both the victory over Chelsea and the stalemate on the south coast can only be viewed through the prism of the last days of the Guardiola era, with similar thoughts looking ahead to this Sunday's match with Aston Villa. What will life look like after Pep? We hear from Barcelona fan Manu and Bayern Munich fan Felipe as they explain what happened to their clubs after Guardiola stepped down. And why is Enzo Maresca the club's choice of successor? We discuss it all. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast⁠ And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift ========== Would you like to come to the live podcast on Tuesday 26th May, at Idle Hands in Manchester's Northern Quarter, with special guest Brian Horton? Tickets are available here: ⁠https://tickets.bluemoonpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week in English football!Arsenal are Champions again after a twenty two year wait.How did they do it, what were the key moments, who were the key players or staff and will it be the start of something bigger?Tom Clarke joins The Times Arsenal reporter Gary Jacob to assess a memorable night for the Gunners.After the break the worst kept secret in football - Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season and be replaced by Enzo Maresca.The Times Chief Sports Correspondent Matt Lawton joins Tom Clarke to discuss his departure, what comes next and his legacy to the English game.Tom Clarke is joined by Matt Lawton and Gary Jacob**More on the 'Spygate' saga in tomorrows episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time in 20 years. Hayden and Neel break down how they did it, what made this team different, and what they need to do to repeat. Then it's over to Manchester City. Pep Guardiola is leaving, Enzo Maresca is coming in, and the squad has serious holes to fill. What does Maresca need to get right from day one? And finally, the final day of the Premier League season. The relegation battle, the European spots, and why Spurs having a home game might not be the advantage it looks like. Tickets for The Transfer Flow Conference (May 22, London) are available for just £10: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981005227964 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Arsenal are champions 01:24 - How did they win it? 05:08 - The squad that grew into greatness 09:29 - Man City's squad problems 12:49 - Why Maresca? 17:02 - What Maresca needs to fix 19:03 - Transfer targets for City this summer 24:22 - Why Arsenal's defensive structure is so hard to replicate 25:44 - How City will have to do it differently 29:25 - Will Maresca raid Chelsea for players? 31:50 - Final day relegation battle 35:01 - Can Spurs survive? 38:37 - The European spots race #mancity #arsenal #premierleague #pepguardiola #enzo #epl #football #soccer #footballpodcast #eplnews #foryou #fyp

Well, there we have it ladies and gents. Ten in-cre-di-ble years of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City are finally coming to an end. In Pep's very own words, 'we cannot replace him'.Marcus and Luke are here to celebrate a decade of Pep at City, and look ahead to the appointment of Enzo Maresca at the Etihad. Plus, Arsenal edge Burnley in what was not an enthralling watch, and the Battle of the Bridge returns tonight!Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind 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. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a crazy day in the footballing world, as Pep Guardiola announced that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season! Fabrizio Romano is here to break all the latest news and reveal that Enzo Maresca will be Pep's replacement. Fab also discusses Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid appointment and Antonio Conte's future!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the League o Ireland and the World Cup.Arsenal move to the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates.Mikel Arteta praises his squad's mentality after keeping four consecutive clean sheets in all competitions.Kai Havertz scores the decisive goal from a Bukayo Saka corner as Arsenal move five points clear at the top.Declan Rice admits Arsenal felt the pressure during a tense finish against relegated Burnley.Manchester City prepare for a huge clash with Bournemouth knowing anything less than a win could hand Arsenal the title.Multiple reports claim Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer after a trophy laden decade at the Etihad.Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca emerges as the favourite to replace Guardiola at City.Guardiola reflects on his time in Manchester and the memories created during his spell in English football.Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola targets European qualification ahead of his final home game in charge.Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi insists his squad deserves to remain in the Premier League ahead of a crucial trip to Chelsea.Harry Kane backs Spurs to survive while Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane focuses on ending the season strongly.Jose Mourinho is linked with a sensational return to Real Madrid, with debate continuing over his place in the modern game.Waterford secure their first SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division win of the season thanks to Tommy Lonergan's dramatic late penalty against Drogheda.Southampton face an independent commission hearing over alleged unauthorised filming ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final.Scotland name Ross Stewart in their World Cup squad while veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon earns another call-up at the age of 43.Neymar returns to Brazil's World Cup squad for 2026, but Chelsea forward Joao Pedro misses out on Carlo Ancelotti's final selection.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

So one more win and Europe for the first time in 1973? The Til The End spirit is alive and well, as the Lads look to put themselves into the Sunderland history books. Can we do it? Our opponents this weekend have had a strange old season. Beginning with Enzo Maresca, they had a temporary flirt with Liam Rosenior before ending on Xabi Alonso...but not until July. So what can we expect? To join us for the final preview show of the season, the excellent Mike from At The Bridge podcast joins us before we head off into the summer. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #CFC #EPL

James reacts to Guardiola leaving Man City with Enzo Maresca set to take over… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Fulham, Coventry, Wales & Sunderland manager Chris Coleman to break down all the biggest Premier League talking points.They start the pod by discussing Chris' links to the Leicester job earlier in the season before talking about Chris' former player, Liam Rosenior's time at Chelsea and why you need to be a man manager rather than a head coach when it comes to managing big clubs.The panel also discuss Marco Silva's Fulham future & why that could lead to a summer exodus, Chris then reveals England wanted to call up Harry Wilson and the duo share their delight at Coventry clinching promotion back to the Premier League before they point out that there's no loyalty in football and could that tempt Frank Lampard away?There's also focus on Sunderland's season, the ludicrous rumours around Regis Le Bris' future being in doubt and why getting European football could be big trouble for Sunderland before they turn their attention to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's monday night football comments.Plus, Chris talks about his relationship with Gareth Bale, the rumours suggesting Bale wants to buy a football club and would Chris like to be a manager for his former Wales captain?

The FC Crew react to Chelsea's decision to suspend Enzo Fernández after his comments that he would like to live in Madrid in the future, and also to Marc Cucurella's critiques of the club's transfer policy and sacking of Enzo Maresca. Then, a preview of Saturday's FA Cup match between Manchester City and Liverpool. Also, a preview of LALIGA's match of Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, asking if Barcelona will struggle without the injured Raphinha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rumour has been swirling that former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is set to be the successor to Pep Guardiola if the Manchester City boss decides to call time on his Etihad career this summer. But will the Italian be the right fit? Will Pep even leave at all? We discuss it all on today's FSD. 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

In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi and Chris McHardy delve into Chelsea's recent woes. From defeats on the pitch to key players speaking out on Enzo Maresca's departure. What does it all mean for Liam Rosenior? Mikel doesn't hold back on his assessment. Simply put: it's Champions League or bust. The guys also discuss Roberto de Zerbi's appointment as Tottenham's new boss and why it spells trouble for the club's underperforming stars. Mikel also makes an admission that might not go down too well with his fellow Chelsea fans. The guys also discuss Mohamed Salah's next destination as he gears up to leave Liverpool, plus Mikel launches into an impassioned tirade over the “ludicrous” decision to strip Senegal of their African Cup of Nations title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to news that Igor Tudor left his post as Spurs manager and argue who should take over the job amid the club's relegation battle. Plus, the guys break down Mauricio Pochettino's comments after the United States 5-2 loss vs Belgium. The crew also react to Malo Gusto's comments on being surprised when Enzo Maresca left Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They debate the FA Cup schedule and lack of free-to-air matches, as well as Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca losing their jobs. There's a twist in the first Clash of the Commentators of the year. More unintended pub and film names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:00 Quiz controversy leaves scars 08:15 FA Cup commentaries this weekend 10:55 Should all the matches kick-off at three? 23:00 TCV on Amorim & Maresca 31:00 Back to square one 36:20 Unintended pub and film names 41:20 Clash of the Commentators 46:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:Fri 9 Jan FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Preston v Wigan 1930 - SPORTS EXTRA.Sat 10 Jan WSL: Arsenal v Man Utd 1230 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace 1215 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Man City v Exeter 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Newcastle v Bournemouth 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Stoke v Coventry 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Spurs v Aston Villa 1745 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Bristol City v Watford 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Cambridge v Birmingham 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Grimsby v Weston-super-mare 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Charlton v Chelsea 2000 - 5 LIVE.Sun 11 Jan FA CUP: Derby v Leeds 1200 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Portsmouth v Arsenal 1400 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: West Ham v QPR 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Norwich v Walsall 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA 2.Mon 12 Jan FA CUP: Liverpool v Barnsley 1945 – 5 LIVE.Great Glossary of Football Commentary:DIVISION ONE Back to square one, Blaze over the bar, Bosman, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Nice headache to have, Nutmeg, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild week in the Premier League, including the sacking of Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. Will Thomas Tuchel or Oliver Glasner be next up at Old Trafford? And is Liam Rosenoir out of his depth at Chelsea? Plus, Arsenal keep apace atop the table ahead of Manchester City. Is this Mikel Arteta's best shot yet at Premier League glory?BRENDEN AARONSON ON WHY HE WAS DETERMINED TO RETURN TO LEEDS UNITED & WHERE HE FITS IN WITH USMNT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY2l2bPYnxMARSENAL'S MARTIN ØDEGAARD on adapting to Gyökeres and Zubimendi & his best advice to Max Dowman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tMXxsiTSgAShop the Men in Blazers store: https://mibcourage.co/48Yt7MGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NOTE: Near the end of the pod, we discuss Wilfried Nancy. This was prior to the announcement that he had been fired. But as you'll hear from our comments, we are certainly not surprised by this outcome.Ruben Amorim is OUT as head coach of Manchester United... WOW. We share our thoughts on why United came to this decision, how much Amorim was to blame for his own downfall and where United may turn for their next head coach.Then, we discuss another managerial move as Chelsea part ways with Enzo Maresca... again, WOW. We'll break down the club's unconventional approach to the position and ask the question if we need to recalibrate our mindset when it comes to Chelsea appointments.We'll also weigh in on some of the marquee matches from over the weekend, Riqui Puig's devastating injury setback, Wilfried Nancy's status at Celtic and much much more!For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! Later this week, we'll have a mailbag special for you so please start sending in your messages now! It can be about Amorim, Maresca, the Premier League in general, USMNT, predictions for 2026 or whatever else you want to discuss!To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, not exactly a quiet start to the year. After Enzo Maresca left Chelsea last week, Ruben Amorim was then sacked by Manchester United on Monday.After a quick round-up of some AFCON results (03:11), Musa and Ryan chat about Amorim's departure (06:34), what it means for him, for Manchester United and where manager and club might go next. During that conversation, there's also a detour onto Maresca (19:103), before rounding up the the rest of the Premier League (35:22), La Liga, Serie A, Wilfried Nancy's sacking at Celtic and much more.For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Lucy Ward, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Chelsea and Enzo Maresca part ways, while 2026 kicks off with three 0-0 draws in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Enzo Maresca is set to embark on a new career as a novelist. Will his first book be a tragedy by any chance?Today, Pete, who is still covered in Christmas Pâté, is joined by Jim and David to share their thoughts on Chelsea's decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca. Plus, there is extremely devoted fans and political turmoil at AFCON. Would we wish for anything else?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: 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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Dawson, James Olley and Mark Ogden discuss Enzo Maresca's departure from Chelsea and explain why Liam Rosenior is the main candidate to replace the Italian manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Enzo Maresca's surprise exit at Chelsea and discuss whether favourite for the job, Liam Rosenior is the right man to step in. The guys also discuss Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of title-chasing Aston Villa, Kylian Mbappe's injury news & ask if Giacomo Raspadori will return to Serie A with Roma.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle react to Chelsea & Enzo Maresca parting ways to start off the New Year, Arsenal securing their massive win over Aston Villa, and hand out the Mid-Season Premier League Awards.0:57 - The boys give their thoughts on Enzo Maresca parting company with Chelsea FC in a shocking twist to start the New Year amid a breakdown of relations between the head coach, front office & ownership group17:12 - Arsenal secure a dominating 4-1 victory over upstart challengers Aston Villa to top the table at the end of 2025 and cement their status as title favorites20:36 - Manchester City are left frustrated by Sunderland in a 0-0 defeat that leaves them 4 points adrift of Arsenal24:22 - A roundup of the remaining results:31:20 - The boys reveal their Underappreciated and Best XIs of the season thus far and divvy out their mid-season awards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FC crew looks back at Man City dropping points after being held to a 0-0 draw away at Sunderland. Plus, the guys talk Enzo Maresca parting ways with Chelsea after days of high tension between the manager & the club. Also, more Premier League action with Spurs & Liverpool playing out 0-0 draws. And, the January transfer window is now open, who will be on the move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC panel breaks down the reports of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca possibly being sacked if the results don't improve over the next month. Plus, the crew analyze a handful of controversial refereeing decisions in the Premier League from the past few weeks. And, the guys discuss Kylian Mbappe's knee injury which will keep him sidelined for 3 weeks or so. Plus, discussion of Man United dropping points to Wolves, a look ahead to the New Year's day matches, and the AFCON round of 16 is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-1 win over Cardiff in the Carabao Cup and Enzo Maresca's 'worst 48 hours' at Chelsea comments. Then, a discussion on Bruno Fernandes' comments on Man United 'wanting him to go' during the summer transfer window. Plus, a discussion on whether Raphinha was snubbed from the FIFA Best XI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Manchester United's 4-4 draw vs Bournemouth and question why Ruben Amorim's side can't hold a lead. Plus, Dimitar Berbatov breaks down Mo Salah's return to the Liverpool squad and tries his best to explain what's going wrong at Tottenham. Mario Melchiot also reacts to Enzo Maresca refuses to expand upon his "worst 48 hours" remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe analyze an action-packed Matchweek 16 in the Premier League01:17 - Hugo Ekitike's brace seals a 2-0 win for Liverpool over Brighton, with Mo Salah providing an assist off the bench ahead of his departure to AFCON with Egypt17:05 - Despair to ecstasy for Arsenal in stoppage-time as the Gunners reply to Wolves' 90th minute equalizer with seconds left to play26:40 - Manchester City secure a 3-0 victory over Brighton, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden on the scoresheet, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive34:22 - Aston Villa edge West Ham 3-2, with Morgan Rogers scoring the decisive goal as they quietly stay in the Premier League title race39:27 - Chelsea defeat Everton 2-0 with goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto, but Enzo Maresca's cryptic post-match comments about a lack of support for him and his players steal the spotlight46:24 - A roundup of other results: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle, Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford 1-1 Leeds United, Burnley 2-3 Fulham Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.