Podcasts about maresca

The Hollow9ine Network returns with a special and experimental new program...Have you ever felt that "time is running out" panic that made you look in a million different directions and try a million different ideas, possibilities or solutions all at once, leaving yourself no further than when you started, only more tired? In this episode, Dave talks about "skill overload" and managing the fear that we often don't realize is what's holding us back. Also, Dave hits us with another original song created with an AI platform he's having a blast experimenting with...From 2021 - 2023, Podcaster and Content Creator Dave "The Klone" Maresca has been missing in action - in a deep and complicated recovery from a traumatic life experience......after spending nearly 21 months navigating CPTSD and rebuilding his life in the aftermath of an abusive relationship - one that has left him in social and financial ruin and with a future of uncertainty, marred by constant anxiety and depression, his healing process has led to the creation of this living journal, as a means of chronicling his experiences......this program is created in hopes that the life lessons Dave is discovering can be a beacon to those who find themselves similarly lost at sea, in search of a light in the darkness...in search of the hope he, himself, has been searching for...Warning: This program contains true-life recollections of an actual person, that may involve content that some listeners may find disturbing or triggering. If you or someone you know is in need of professional medical and/or mental health assistance, The Hollow9ine Network implores you to seek out such assistance, and has provided links to resources that may be helpful here:CDC Mental Health Tools and Resources Index: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/index.htmNational Suicide Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Disclaimer: Dave "The Klone" Maresca is not a trained medical professional, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a licensed professional trained in providing therapeutic mental health care.  This podcast is an account of his life experiences and meant to be just that.  Any advice or suggestions made in the extemporaneous dialogue of the podcast is not intended to be medical or legal advice.  If such advice is what you are seeking, you are encouraged to seek out the services of a licensed professional.  The Hollow9ine Network and Dave Maresca assume no liability or responsibility for the information provided in these episodes. Support us on RedBubble:https://www.redbubble.com/people/Hollow9ine/shop?asc=u Follow us at... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hollow9ineNetwork/ Twitter: @Hollow9ineCast Instagram: @the_hollow9ine_network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwT8IxWRRI9I8hu2difvhg Email: hollow9inepodcast@gmail.comRead Dave's Blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@davetheklone

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Spurs Chat: Discussing all Things Tottenham Hotspur: Hosted by Chris Cowlin: The Daily Tottenham/Spurs Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham have sacked Thomas Frank, but will it actually change anything? In this episode we break down why the next Spurs manager could be walking into the same structural problems. From squad construction and midfield imbalance to the injury spiral and long-term strategy, this feels bigger than one coach. We discuss why Frank's expected “floor” never materialised, what Spurs are missing behind the scenes, and what kind of profile would realistically make sense next. There's also a wider conversation about injury crises in the Premier League, how clubs get stuck in doom loops, and whether squad building is the real preventative solution. Finally, we take a look at the La Liga title race. Why Barcelona might have the edge over Real Madrid, how style of play matters against low blocks, and what fixture congestion could mean in the run-in. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Relegation zone math 02:20 - A long time coming for Frank 03:55 - Who will Spurs get next? 04:34 - Spurs must be run better 06:00 - This is a deeper problem 06:33 - Their relegation risk is low 07:02 - A bleak managerial market? 07:57 - They dug themselves into a big hole + Frank's floor 09:30 - Bad transfer policy 11:40 - Getting points is all that matters for the moment 13:36 - Longer term, who's willing to take the job? 14:50 - They need an overachiever 15:56 - Set piece problems + the players haven't quit 18:04 - 12 days until they play Arsenal 18:53 - Remaining schedule 19:47 - Iraola an option? 21:53 - Would he want it and nothing is guaranteed with him 24:00 - Who's even available? And Xavi talk 25:15 - People who the Spurs job would be appealing to 26:34 - How do you fix the injury doom spiral? 27:33 - 12 players injured for Spurs 28:14 - UCL games causing problems? 30:20 - Planned substitutions 31:10 - Managing injury and relegation at the same time 31:50 - Squad building problems and fatigue 32:40 - How to prevent the injury crisis 34:05 - This got Maresca sacked from Chelsea 35:40 - Chelsea offer a good blueprint 37:10 - Bad spending and who should get sold 38:40 - La Liga title race 39:49 - Real Madrid still haven't figured out their lineup 40:50 - Half of the league is battling relegation 41:21 - You must be able to break down low blocks 42:35 - 2 extra UCL games for Real Madrid 43:20 - Barcelona have more weapons

The Hollow9ine Network returns with a special and experimental new program...Today we're talking about Perspective, reflecting on the recent encounters of the last month and what they might've really been, as opposed to what they might have seemed to be.Also, Dave wrote a song, and it's included in the episode. Here are the lyrics...“Best of the Worst…”"[Verse 1]It was the bestof the worst of times...Chaotic torrentblowing through my mind...And every timethat I closed my eyes...Felt like I diedtrying to come back to life...[Pre-Chorus]I'm left to wooonderif it's really me  who's standing hereand if they seeeee meas I'm bleeding, and do they careAre those her fingernails,digging deeper into my back?And is that her laughter that I'm hearingas the world goes black?[Chorus}Am I a billboard for everything you love to hurt?Am I your broken bones, a monument of dirt?Do you ever stop long enough to realize,that I'm the best of the worst instinctsrunning though....your mind?[Verse 2]The broken daysgiving way to night...Learning to live onwithout the light...She speaks in echoeswhen she's not there....But I still see hereverywhere...[Pre-Chorus]I'm drowning uuunderthe steady crashing of the wavesthe rolling thuuunderwaking alive inside a gravethe shadows creeeepingaround at every turnand I'm surroooundedby a fire, but still I will not burn[Chorus]Are you a phantom of every heart I've lost?Or are you the one who nailed me to this cross?What was that fire that I saw behind your eyes?Were you burning the best of the worstrunning through....your mind?[Bridge]What was it that made you so afraid?Was it your lips like a razor blade?Was it the rain pouring down for days?Was it the moment that kept repeating,the heart that wouldn't stop its beating,the wound that wouldn't stop it's bleeding,a stain that wouldn't wash away?[Chorus}Am I a billboard for everything you love to hurt?Am I your broken bones, a monument of dirt?Do you ever stop long enough to realize,that I'm the best of the worst thing thatyou love...or do you still have to lie?"...this program is created in hopes that the life lessons Dave is discovering can be a beacon to those who find themselves similarly lost at sea, in search of a light in the darkness...in search of the hope he, himself, has been searching for...Warning: This program contains true-life recollections of an actual person, that may involve content that some listeners may find disturbing or triggering. If you or someone you know is in need of professional medical and/or mental health assistance, The Hollow9ine Network implores you to seek out such assistance, and has provided links to resources that may be helpful here:CDC Mental Health Tools and Resources Index: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/index.htmNational Suicide Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Disclaimer: Dave "The Klone" Maresca is not a trained medical professional, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a licensed professional trained in providing therapeutic mental health care.  This podcast is an account of his life experiences and meant to be just that.  Any advice or suggestions made in the extemporaneous dialogue of the podcast is not intended to be medical or legal advice.  If such advice is what you are seeking, you are encouraged to seek out the services of a licensed professional.  The Hollow9ine Network and Dave Maresca assume no liability or responsibility for the information provided in these episodes. Support us on RedBubble:https://www.redbubble.com/people/Hollow9ine/shop?asc=u Follow us at... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hollow9ineNetwork/ Twitter: @Hollow9ineCast Instagram: @the_hollow9ine_network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwT8IxWRRI9I8hu2difvhg Email: hollow9inepodcast@gmail.comRead Dave's Blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@davetheklone

In this episode of Innovation and the Digital Enterprise, Patrick Emmons and Shelli Nelson are joined by Mike Maresca, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty. Mike delves into his career journey, highlighting his progression from consulting to leading a major technological transformation at Ulta. He discusses the critical components of Project SOAR, a multi-year effort that aligned teams, data, and platforms to enhance customer experiences both in-store and digitally. Mike emphasizes the importance of a strong guest-focused business-driven IT strategy, born of continuous learning and an innovation culture. He shares insights on Ulta's approach to AI, data centralization, and maintaining a customer-centric philosophy. With a focus on future growth and sustainability, Mike outlines Ulta's bold vision, which includes expanding into wellness and international markets, as well as scaling personalization and marketplace capabilities. Mike shares his advice for aspiring leaders: be bold, listen, harness the power of team, and approach challenges with passion.(00:00) Introducing Mike Maresca, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty(01:22) Mike's Career Journey(03:08) Modernizing Ulta Beauty's Platform(04:47) Ulta Beauty's Customer-Centric Philosophy(05:58) Project SOAR and Digital Transformation(08:21) AI and Innovation at Ulta Beauty(19:07) Sustaining Innovation and Future Plans(22:16) Final Thoughts and AdviceMike Maresca's career spans technology and digital transformation initiatives, in the retail and consulting sectors. Currently, he is the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Ulta Beauty. Previously, he held roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance, serving as Global Chief Technology Officer, and Accenture, where he spent nearly 25 years in various tech leadership positions. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Innovation and the Digital Enterprise in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Meeds is joined by Babs to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. So much has changed since the last pod. Maresca walked. Joe Shields posse taken over. Liam Rosenior appointment...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Maresca leaves the club. Clearlake's mess. Sporting Directors failing upwards Charlton 5-1 win. Arsenal 3-2 Loss Liam Rosenior assessed Brentford (H) Preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back from winter holidays to talk about the wild coaching carousel January has brought us – particularly in the UK. Our main story is Chelsea, who parted with Enzo Maresca and replaced him with Strasbourg's Liam Rosenior. But was he ever really Strasbourg's? We discuss Chelsea's treatment of the proud French club as a minor league feeder team and why UEFA refuses to enforce its own rules. We also speculate on Rosenior's success at the Bridge. Can he make it longer than Maresca? Is he too corny to relate to players? Next, we address other Any Given Thursday alumni struggling for direction in Britain – Manchester United is out a manager yet again, and we spend some time admonishing their business practices, as well as Spurs' and West Ham's. Are these badly-run clubs making the Premier League less watchable? We then turn to Glasgow, where Celtic cut ties with Wilfried Nancy after a catastrophic 33 days in charge. We debate what went wrong for Nancy, where Celtic go from here, and why clubs continue to make the same mistakes in their coaching hires. Finally, we move to the continent, where we comment on floundering Mainz welcoming new manager Urs Fischer to the fold. Can he save them from the German Conference League curse and relegation? All that and a bit of transfer business from Italy and Portugal. Cheers to Ron Jans!

In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 3-2 loss to Arsenal.The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts8:40 News: Enzo Maresca's Medical Team Drama17:52 Winners & Losers: Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal1:00:52 Brentford PreviewIf you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod(This episode was recorded on 15th January 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

A demissão de Xabi Alonso do Real Madrid se soma às saídas de Ruben Amorim do Manchester United e Enzo Maresca do Chelsea. Três dos técnicos mais cobiçados da nova geração caíram quase simultaneamente. Analisamos os erros específicos de cada trabalho e o que isso diz sobre a gestão dos superclubes hoje: existe, de fato, algum planejamento de longo prazo ou apenas a busca por resultados imediatos?SEJA MEMBRO! Seu apoio é fundamental para que o Meiocampo continue existindo e possa fazer mais. Seja membro aqui pelo Youtube! Se você ouve via podcast, clique no link na descrição para ser membro! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSKkF7ziXfmfjMxe9uhVyHw/joinNEWSLETTER! Nossa newsletter chega toda sexta aberta a todos com nossos textos sobre o que rolou na semana, e às terças com conteúdo apenas para assinantes: https://newsletter.meiocampo.net/Conheça o canal do Bonsa sobre Football Manager, BonsaFM: https://www.youtube.com/@BonsaFMConheça o canal do Lobo sobre games, o Próxima Fase: https://www.youtube.com/@Proxima_FaseConheça o canal de Leandro Iamin sobre a seleção brasileira, o Sarriá: https://www.youtube.com/@SarriaBrasil

New Year, New Managers! We kick things off with why Maresca's exit felt like an “accident waiting to happen” — and John Obi Mikel asks the big question: what's Chelsea's objective right now? Then it's on to Manchester United: ownership chaos, and why the biggest names won't walk into a job where they're expected to be a yes-man. And finally, Nigeria. Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel gives his take on Victor Osimhen's passion — and how far this team can really go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been another dramatic month at Stamford Bridge following the departure of Enzo Maresca and the appointment of Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior. James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle to get a view from a Blues perspective on what's been going on. There's reflection on the breakdown in relationship between Maresca and those that run and/or have influence at the football club. Was a parting of the ways inevitable? Is there an alignment of what the fans want and what those running the club want? And is it realistic to expect another young manager, this time Rosenior, to deliver on expectations? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: That Show With Nico ep.4 Today on Patreon: Welsh Football Quiz (IT+) & The Midweek FPL Dilemma (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147427430 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Chelsea #Maresca #Rosenior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enzo Maresca became the first Premier League manager to leave their club in 2026 as he walked out of Chelsea on New Year's Day. In true Chelsea fashion, the Blues have leaned on sister club Strasbourg to appoint Englishman Liam Rosenior to be the latest to have a crack at appeasing Todd Boehly and co at the Bridge. Niall and Marley are on today's FSD to discuss the shenanigans in the Capital, in a podcast recorded before the Rosenior appointment was made official. Make sure you keep up to date with our socials for more! 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

Crazy that Maresca and Amorin we both sacked! Lets see Ole back in as manager! AFCON semi finals and lots of transfer news. Thanks for listening soccer heads hope you enjoy!

Présenté lundi, Endrick vient renforcer le secteur offensif de l'OL. On parle aussi du Barça, des départs d'Amorim et Maresca, et de PSG-OM.

Ethan and Brayden break down their halfway awards picks as Maresca and Amorim both get the boot.

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.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Sudden departures of Chelsea's Maresca and United's Amorim. Did Arsenal's dismantling of Villa expose a clear gap? City may have regrets come May. Harrison Reed does Liverpool dirty. Nuno cements legend status at Wolves. HALFTIME: GKU-related weekly what if ROUND THE WORLD: AFCON check in and thoughts on Arsene Wenger's boneheaded idea for "improving" offside. STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

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Jólin búin. Amorim búinn, Maresca búinn, löng drive, nærbuxur í sundi.

You get the sack.You get the sack.Everybody gets sacked.In this week's episode of Mecca of Banter, the boys unpack one of the most chaotic weeks in recent football memory. With Enzo Maresca sacked at Chelsea and Rúben Amorim gone at Manchester United, the conversation spirals into ownership dysfunction, club identity crises, and the growing feeling of apathy among fans who have seen this movie before.We dig into why these sackings weren't really about results, how control from the top is suffocating managers, and why the modern “head coach, not manager” era might be breaking football. From Chelsea's revolving door and yes-man culture, to United's fractured identity post-Ferguson, to the obsession with data over DNA, nothing is spared.There's anger.There's dark humor.There's resignation.And somehow… there's still football to be played.If you're a fan of Chelsea, Manchester United, or just chaos in general — this one's for you.Keywords: Premier League podcast, managerial sackings, Chelsea, Manchester United, club ownership, football identity, coaching chaos, Mecca of Banter, Maesca, AmorimChapters00:00 – Everybody gets sacked02:32 – Why these sackings weren't about results05:11 – Control vs trust in modern football08:00 – Chelsea's endless cycle11:02 – The “head coach” era problem13:55 – Why stability actually matters22:19 – The Maresca fallout23:50 – Amorim reaction & United shock27:23 – Manchester United's identity crisis31:19 – Ownership incompetence35:14 – What comes next for both clubs38:38 – Data obsession vs club DNA44:25 – Weekend results context47:32 – Player performances & frustration50:49 – Winning ugly vs winning right56:09 – Tactical identity breakdown01:01:35 – Chelsea reflections01:05:29 – Looking ahead (if anyone survives)Premier League, Premier League podcast, football podcast, soccer podcast, managerial sackings, football chaos, Chelsea FC, Manchester United, MUFC, Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim, club ownership, football management, coaching changes, head coach era, club identity football, Premier League analysis, fan frustration, football banter, Mecca of Banter, soccer YouTube, American soccer podcast, football discussion

The Real Football Cast returns from its lengthy festive break and has not one but two high profile managerial departures for Dan and Stuart to discuss. That and Arsenal's march towards the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

In today's podcast we picked our POWER RANKINGS ! Who missed out ?

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Rafa Pastrana y Gonzalo Carol, además de a Óscar Portugal, para analizar todo lo sucedido en un eléctrico fin de semana en la Premier League...Comenzando por el patinazo del Manchester City en la carrera por el título ante el nuevo Chelsea de Calum McFarlane post-Maresca; quien se recompuso de su bache en el Emirates fue el Aston Villa con la deforestación del equipo de Nottingham; mientras que el Arsenal tampoco levantó el pie del acelerador y aunque algunas eran venenosas, terminaron recogiendo todas las cerezas en Bournemouth; cosa, la de recoger, la de alcanzar, es lo que hizo el Wolverhampton desmantelando la mesa de los martillos del West Ham; algo que no fue capaz de hacer el Liverpool en Fulham con un escueto, seguramente justo o quizás no, reparto de puntos; mientras que los puntos del Crystal Palace se los están repartiendo todos sus rivales y en este caso lo hizo el Newcastle; al Everton le hizo un hat-trick el Brentford y con otro gol más redondeó su actuación más impresionante como visitante de la temporada; una en la que el Manchester United ya está volviendo a pasar su racha de crisis y una que quizás, con toda la tensión interna aflorando, se lleve por delante a Rúben Amorim tras un empate contra el inquebrantable Leeds United; todo lo contrario, completamente quebrantable, es el Tottenham y lo único que puede decir es que al menos no perdió con el Sunderland; del Brighton ganando al Burnley pasamos de largo antes de repasar lo mejor de Championship; leer comentarios y dar opiniones sobre temas variados del mundo y mucho más.Escucha este episodio sin censura y con escena pre y post-créditos, apoya que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147435432Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPv¡Volvemos el Viernes!Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Rafa: https://x.com/RafaPastrana7Sigue a Gonzalo: https://x.com/gonzalocarol29Sigue a Óscar: https://x.com/OscarP107Sigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the definition of madness to do the same thing over and over and expect different results, but... here Chelsea are. We're delighted to be joined by club legend Pat Nevin to talk about the end of Maresca, and where we might go from here. ⁠chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look ahead to Chelsea's visit to Manchester City and explain why they fear for the future success of the club. Plus, the guys break down why they think Liverpool will drop points on the road at Fulham. Alex Kirkland also joins the show to give the latest injury updates for Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

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

It's the new year, Enzo Maresca is out, but what does the future hold for both the manager and the club? And is Liam Rosenoir the right choice to replace Maresca? On the latest episode of The Game, the team also discuss Arsenal's statement win against Aston Villa, Liverpool's draw with Leeds and another big performance from Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. And finally with the increased use of set pieces we continue the debate about entertainment in the modern game. Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to 'One on One' - a little earlier in the year than we first thought! We were due to talk to Chelsea's Pedro Neto on Friday for this pod for release later in January, but events over the last 24 hours mean we're dropping this now. So, a day after the news broke about Head Coach Enzo Maresca's departure, Joe Thomlinson sat down with the Portuguese winger - who pays tribute to his former boss, takes us inside the Chelsea dressing room, and sends his message to Blues fans for 2026. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Tom White and Darragh MacAnthony discuss Enzo Maresca's departure from Chelsea, with Gail Davis reporting on Liam Rosenior emerging as the frontrunner to take over. Chelsea fan Charlie joins the show after previously predicting Maresca would leave in 2026—and admits surprise at how quickly it happened.We then look at Liverpool's flat start to the year, drawing 0–0 at home with Leeds. Darragh labels it “like watching paint dry,” with Liverpool fan Montell joining to react to the boos ringing around Anfield at full time.Next, we look back at Tottenham's drab goalless draw against Brentford, as chants of “boring, boring Tottenham” rang out at full time. Spurs fan Chris joins to vent his frustration and question Thomas Frank's lack of creativity.Finally, we turn to Manchester City after they dropped two points at Sunderland. Despite City sitting four points behind league leaders Arsenal, Darragh remains confident they can still win the title. Chelsea fan Craig and City fan Aston join us to preview the Super Sunday clash between the two sides.Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

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

Your calls after Maresca leaves Chelsea and reaction to today's fixture's.

Harry Symeou reacts to the breaking news, Enzo Maresca has left Chelsea less than two years into his five year contract! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2026 is already off to a crazy start, with Chelsea sacking Enzo Maresca in the midst of a horrible run of form at Stamford Bridge. Fabrizio Romano is here with the latest news surrounding the Club World Cup winning manager's exit from Chelsea, including what caused the tension between Maresca and the board, where Maresca will land next, and who could replace him on the touchline in West London.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Evan get together for a Thursday episode to recap the midweek madness. We're officially halfway through the season and Chelsea are looking for a new manager after sacking Enzo Maresca. Aston Villa fall to Arsenal, City are held scoreless vs Sunderland, Chelsea draw Bournemouth, and many other teams continue their journey in the 25/26 Premier League Season. Anyways, thanks for listening and make sure you check us out on socials @TheCutback_ on Twitter and @The_cutback on Instagram. Enjoy!

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

Another damaging afternoon for Chelsea as the Blues are held to a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, in what Manny and Simon describe as yet another shocking performance. The frustration boils over as the hosts seriously question whether Enzo Maresca's time at Chelsea may be nearing its end.Simon and Manny tear into the display, discussing a team that looks disjointed, fragile, and lacking identity. They debate what the future holds for Chelsea — and whether Maresca can realistically turn this around given the current circumstances.The anger doesn't stop there. The hosts go after the ownership and sporting directors, laying the responsibility for Chelsea's problems firmly at their feet. Poor squad construction, wasted money, and a lack of coherent planning have left the club in a worrying position.Looking ahead, the lads preview the upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City, bracing themselves for what could be a long, painful afternoon for the Blues. They also reflect on 2025 as a whole — a year full of highs and lows that perfectly sums up the chaos of modern Chelsea.

Nick is joined by Jam (@Carefree_Jam) from The Chelsea Social (@TheChelsSocial) to recap a difficult December for Chelsea. With one win in six premier league games there's no denying this was a disastrous month for Chelsea with a big fluctuation in performance from game to game & even half to half . Old problems also re-emerged with conceding goals from set pieces & long throws. We try to work out once again what this Chelsea are. Enzo Maresca after the 2-0 Everton win said he'd had the “worst 48 hours” since arriving at the club, with these comments on top of comments made in the summer about wanting a centre back & stuttering form we ask is this the beginning of the end of Maresca? With defeat at Atalanta in the champions league we assess what Chelsea need for a top 8 finish. We reflect on who impressed, who has been ok & who has struggled in December before wrapping up by looking ahead to January.  Until the next episode KTBFFH  Follow us on Twitter/X - https://mobile.twitter.com/thatchelseapod Follow us/me on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/nickwilliams98.bsky.social  Follow Jam on Twitter- https://twitter.com/carefree_jam?s=21&t=h1a6IoNzdu4oZ6BnS_vAcg Follow Jam on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/carefreejam.bsky.social Follow The Chelsea Social-https://twitter.com/thechelssocial?s=21 Follow the The CFCW Social- https://twitter.com/thecfcwsocial?s=21&t=h1a6IoNzdu4oZ6BnS_vAcg If you wish to get in contact with us via email - thatchelseapod@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Que briga pela taça, senhoras e senhores! Os três postulantes ao título venceram: Arsenal com sofrimento no fim, Manchester City com eficiência e Aston Villa com virada sensacional em pleno Stamford Bridge. Liverpool também ganhou e já está no G-4! E que apresentação de gala do Tottenham... será mesmo??? É o último episódio do ano!   00:00 - Convite importante! 02:00 - Abertura com chinelada 03:30 - Chelsea x Aston Villa, que jogo! E que trabalho de Unai Emery… 11:30 - Maresca pressionado 13:00 - JCB direto no Emirates para falar dos Guuuuunners 17:10 - Entrevista Gabriel Jesus 21:20 - A melhor defesa dessa Premier League e a ajuda dos adversários.  23:40 - Vitória grande do Manchester City 27:00 - Guardiolismo 32:50 - Liverpool da massa! 36:20 - Arne Slot culpa Van de Ven 41:00 - Um Boxing Day diferente 43:00 - Ruben Amorim muda o sistema! E vence.  47:10 - Brentford bem, Thomas Frank não faz falta? 49:50 - Burnley, Everton, West Ham, Leeds e a luta contra o rebaixamento  57:30 - A experiência da Natalie no Stadium of Light 59:40 - O show do Tottenham 01:03:05 - Entrevista Bentancur 01:03:30 - Glasner e o Crystal Palace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We jump right in to a wonderful interview with Vincent Maresca.  He has made great contributions to the world of Advanced Squad Leader.  As the Author of "Fifty Shades of Black" and "Me Ne Frego: the Italians in ASL, he has written two of the best and most thorough articles ever found in Banzai. One discusses various SS options and the other Italian ones. Along with Carl Nogueira, he has worked extensively on the upcoming Spanish Civil War Module.  We know you will enjoy this one.  As well as the opening medley by Dennis Donovan and the Two Half Squad Singers. This show is the only one for December so it is a bit long, but you  can listen in parts. SHOW LINKSBanzai 19.1Banzai 25. 2SHOW TIMES01: Christmas Medley Song3:50 Interview with VinnyPhoto by Louis Padol100:00 Total Running TimeRally Phase Records Presents!A Holiday Medley (a parody)Concept and Lyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad SingersLyrics are posted on the Youtube versionwhich has some fun photos.  Check it out. Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.

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

Two subs come to Chelsea's rescue in the Carabao Cup, and is Bruno Fernandes right to be annoyed?Former Cardiff City striker Danny Gabbidon and ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer join Kelly Cates and Alistair Bruce-Ball to review a 3-1 win for Enzo Maresca's side in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.Cardiff did themselves proud with their performance, but Chelsea come out on top, and what does that mean for Blues boss Maresca? We also hear reaction from double-goalscorer Alejandro Garnacho and Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy, whose team will return to focusing on their League One promotion bid.Later in the show, the panel preview Wednesday night's two quarter-finals: Newcastle v Fulham and Manchester City against Brentford.Away from the Carabao Cup, Ally considers the news that FIFA has released a new tier of cheaper World Cup tickets, and how significant that really is. Our pundits also look at the situation of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United, after the Reds captain revealed the club told him they wanted to sell him in summer.And Julien Laurens joins Kelly to delve into the news that Kylian Mbappe has won in court against his former club, PSG.Timecodes: 00:30 Reaction to Cardiff 1-3 Chelsea 05:00 Was Maresca making a point with his XI? 06:45 What can Cardiff take from this impressive performance? 09:30 What now for Chelsea? 10:10 Interview with Alejandro Garnacho 12:40 Reaction from Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy 15:00 Preview of Newcastle v Fulham — how important is this for Eddie Howe? 20:15 Preview of Manchester City v Brentford 23:45 FIFA introduce a new round of cheaper World Cup tickets 25:29 Kylian Mbappe wins in court against PSG! 29:17 Bruno Fernandes ‘hurt' after Manchester United ‘wanted him to leave' in the summerCommentaries coming up this week: Wed 19:30 Man City v Brentford - 5 Live Wed 20:15 Newcastle v Fulham - Sports Extra Thurs 20:00 Sparta Prague v Aberdeen - Sports Extra Sat 15:00 Man City v West Ham - 5 Live Sat 15:00 Brighton v Sunderland - Sports Extra Sat 17:30 Tottenham v Liverpool - 5 Live Sun 13:30 Hearts v Rangers - 5 Live Sun 16:30 Aston Villa v Manchester United - 5 Live

Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Jones, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to discuss a mixed weekend for managers across Scotland and the Premier League.Is Wilfried Nancy already under pressure at Celtic, just three games into the job? The latest defeat came at the hands of St Mirren in the League Cup final and their former captain Stephen McGinn joins the pod.The top three in the Premier League - Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa. What should we take from the fact that those three clubs have Spanish managers all of whom have authority over many aspects of the club which has been built in their image?What's upset Enzo Maresca and does the Chelsea boss get the credit he deserves?Plus, not for the first time this season, Thomas Frank has come under fire after their defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Spurs boss says it's not an easy fix, but is he right?Timecodes: 03'20 St Mirren and Stephen McGinn 15'00 Is Wilfried Nancy already at risk at Celtic? 32'00 Spanish success in the Premier League 42'00 What's upset Enzo Maresca? 52'00 Is Spurs an easy fix for Thomas Frank?Commentaries coming up this week: Tue 2000 Cardiff v Chelsea Wed 1930 Man City v Brentford Wed 2015 Newcastle v Fulham - on Sports Extra

The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-1 loss at Leeds and question if Enzo Maresca can afford to rotate his squad if he wants to compete for the Premier League title. Plus, the guys criticize Virgil van Dijk after another poor display in Liverpool's 1-1 draw vs Sunderland. The guys also recap Real Madrid's 3-0 win Athletic Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices