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Hear from James Olley, Mark Ogden, Beth Lindop and a host of Arne Slot's former teammates, coaches and players as we chart his journey from player to Premier League-winning manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Ogden, James Olley and Rob Dawson debate whether Trent Alexander-Arnold should think twice about leaving Liverpool. Plus, the guys wonder what the future holds for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden are joined by Julien Laurens to discuss how PSG have improved since losing Kylian Mbappe. Later, Archie Rhind-Tutt joins from Germany to assess whether Harry Kane will break his trophy drought this season. Plus, the guys analyse Manchester United's striker search amid links to Liam Delap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew reacts to Jamal Musiala picking up an injury in Bayern Munich's win over Augsburg heading into the Champions League quarterfinals. Then, Ian Darke and Frank Leboeuf discuss Kevin De Bruyne's departure from Manchester City at the end of the season. Plus, Mark Ogden and Ale Moreno preview Arsenal vs Real Madrid in the UCL quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden are joined by Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens and many more to break down the 2025 edition of ESPN's 39 best U21 men's players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden are joined by Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens and many more to break down the 2025 edition of ESPN's 39 best U21 men's players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Dawson tells Mark Ogden about his visit to TransferRoom summit in Berlin, football's answer to speed dating. Sam Marsden and Alex Kirkland look at the LaLiga's tense title race, and Nedum Onuoha joins to reveal how players really react to criticism from the media and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Beth Lindop joins James Olley and Mark Ogden in the studio to discuss Thomas Tuchel's controversial first England squad, and the FA's hopes of appointing a home-grown manager as his successor. Rob Dawson joins from Berlin to discuss Manchester United's grand plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford, and Mark updates us on Wrexham's push for promotion from League One, and their hopes of one day becoming a Premier League side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden discuss the potential £100 million pound hit Manchester United will face if they fail to win the Europa League. Plus, James interviews Archie Gray at the London Football Awards and Alex Kirkland joins from Madrid to discuss the ongoing drama with LaLiga referees and Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew are joined by Mark Ogden and Herculez Gomez to break down Fulham's win in penalties over Manchester United and discuss United's nightmare season. Then, the guys react to the FA Cup Quarterfinal draw, featuring Bournemouth vs Manchester City. Plus, a look at Barcelona's commanding 4-0 win over Real Sociedad to return to the top of LALIGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden are joined by Patrick Frederiksen, captain of the Greenland national team, who discusses their hopes of joining Concacaf. The trio then look at the future of Son Heung-min at Tottenham Hotspur, and ask why the Spurs captain has fallen so far behind the likes of Mohamed Salah this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew react to the aftermath of Real Madrid eliminating Manchester City in the UCL knockout playoff stage with ESPN's Mark Ogden. Plus, the guys discuss the 30th anniversary of Major League Soccer and Ale Moreno gives his top 5 MLS moments of all time. Then, Gab Marcotti joins to break down the downfall of Serie A teams in the UEFA Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden look back on the first year of INEOS' involvement at Manchester United. They are joined by fan Flex from United View to look back on the first anniversary of INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's part-ownership and ask if the club are better off than they were a year ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew are joined by Nedum Onuoha and Mark Ogden to break down Manchester United's late winner vs Leicester to advance them in the FA Cup, despite another uninspiring performance. Luis Garcia and Sid Lowe join to preview the Madrid derby this Saturday. Then, Ale Moreno and Kay Murray join to discuss Bayern's victory versus Werder Bremen and their large gap at the top of the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the second of a two-part special, The Football Reporters are back to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's journey from a mega-money move to Juventus, to becoming the face of the Saudi Pro League. Gab Marcotti, Graham Hunter and Rodrigo Faez return alongside Alexis Nunes to debate whether his time at Juventus was a success or a failure, before Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson reveal how his second stint at Manchester United turned sour, leading to his eventual move to Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew continue to react to Manchester City's winter transfer window and argue if the club's spending spree will propel them back to the top of the league. Plus, Mark Ogden joins the show to question Manchester United's transfers after the club let multiple attackers leave on loan without proper replacements. The guys also explain how Joao Felix can turn his career around after yet another transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the first of a two-part special, The Football Reporters assembles those who followed Cristiano Ronaldo's journey the closest to discuss his rise from talented teenager to Madrid megastar. Joining Alexis Nunes are Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson to discuss Ronaldo's first stint at Manchester United, and the impact of Sir Alex Ferguson and others on his development from a skinny boy to a goal machine, before Gab Marcotti, Graham Hunter and Rodrigo Faez look back on an era of unprecedented success at Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden are joined by ESPN FC's Liverpool correspondent Beth Lindop to reflect on the year since Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world by announcing his plan to leave Liverpool. VAR and coefficients guru Dale Johnson debates the success of the new-look Champions League format before a look at how the top Premier League clubs will tackle the last week of the transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew react to Manchester United's 2-1 win over Rangers in the UEFA Europa League and discuss the latest transfer rumors around Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford. Then, the guys break down Tottenham's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim and if this can propel Tottenham moving forward. Plus, Mark Ogden explains why he believes Erling Haaland could be doing more for Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden look at the fallen empires of football with Steve Nicol, and wonder if Manchester City may be next. James, Rob and Mark look for the telltale signs of a top team falling from grace in the current Manchester City setup, before ESPN FC's Steve Nicol joins to explain where it went wrong for the Liverpool side of the 1980s and early 1990s that Nicol himself was at the club to experience first-hand. The guys close with a look back at the end of the Sir Alex Ferguson era at Manchester United and the unprecedented lack of success that has followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Dawson, Mark Ogden and James Olley discuss three men facing uncertain futures for different reasons. The trio wonder what the future holds for Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish should they leave Manchester United and Manchester City respectively, and wonder how much longer Ange Postecoglou can withstand the pressure at Tottenham. There's also a look ahead to the FA Cup 3rd round, headlined by Arsenal vs. Manchester United, with all games available to watch live on ESPN+ (U.S. only). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the January transfer window upon us, ESPN FC's writers around the world take a a look at whether we can expect a busier than usual window ahead. Recorded before the news of Real Madrid's approach to Liverpool for Trent Alexander-Arnold; James Olley, Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson look at what could happen for the big teams in the Premier League, including a look at Liverpool with Beth Lindop. Ryan O'Hanlon and Bill Connelly look at what the stats tell us about how spending money in January improves performance in the 2nd half of the season, and where the top Premier League clubs might need to strengthen. Alex Kirkland, Rodrigo Faez and Sam Marsden join from Spain to see what Barcelona and Real Madrid could do this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley discuss what's going wrong for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United as they finish 2024 in their lowest league position since 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew react to the news that Bukayo Saka is out until March after undergoing hamstring surgery and break down how Arsenal can cope in his absence. Then, the guys discuss Manchester City as Mark Ogden provides details on where they could look in the January transfer window. Plus, a discussion on the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley are joined on this week's episode of The Football Reporters by Bill Connelly to take a deep dive into Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City ahead of his 500th game with the club, and explain why he's facing his most challenging period so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A brand-new podcast from ESPN FC, focused on our market-leading reporting. This week Mark Ogden, James Olley and Rob Dawson discuss Mikel Arteta's successes and failures on the 5th anniversary of his appointment at Arsenal. Plus, Bruce Schoenfeld on the set-piece revolution in the Premier League and the guys share some Christmas stories from their time around the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, host Mark Lovell sits down with ESPN's senior football writer, Mark Ogden, to talk about Plymouth Argyle's new addition—coach Mike Phelan. Mark Ogden provides unique insights into Phelan's illustrious career, reflecting on his time at Manchester United, where Phelan played a pivotal role both on the training ground and behind the scenes. Having assisted legendary managers like Sir Alex Ferguson and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Phelan's wealth of experience could prove invaluable to Argyle. The discussion also examines how Phelan's arrival strengthens the support system for under-pressure Argyle boss Wayne Rooney. Could Phelan's influence help Rooney steady the ship and lay a stronger foundation for success at the club? Additionally, the pair preview the weekend clash against Rooney's close friend and former teammate Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough, offering insights into the key storylines surrounding the fixture.Any contribution towards running costs is always welcome:https://ko-fi.com/pilgrimspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The FC crew continue to react to Tottenham's 4-3 loss to Chelsea and question if the North London club is headed in the right direction under Ange Postecoglou. Plus, Stewart Robson and Mario Melchiot explain why they aren't convinced by Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side. Mark Ogden also joins the show to explain why sporting director Dan Ashworth has left Manchester United after just 5 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew discuss their way too early Premier League awards and debate who has been the Player of the Season so far. Then, Mark Ogden goes through his ideal signings for the Premier League's big six clubs. Plus, a look at Paul Pogba's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew are joined by Mark Ogden to discuss the arrival of Ruben Amorim after his 1st media appearance as Manchester United manager. Plus, Mark Ogden sits down with PFA chief executive Maheta Molango for an exclusive interview to talk Club World Cup & player workload. Also, will Real Madrid be active in the January transfer market & Gab Marcotti joins the show to chat the options for new Roma manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew continue to react to news that Ruben Amorim is set to take over as manager of Manchester United. Mark Ogden joins the show to explain why the Sporting manager will wait until November to join the club and break down the the hold up for the announcement. The guys also break down Chelsea's visit to Old Trafford and argue if Newcastle can defeat Arsenal at the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN Senior Writer Mark Ogden to reflect on Manchester United's 5-2 win over Leicester City in the League Cup. Ruud van Nistelrooy's time in charge gets off to a good start, but how close is Ruben Amorim to taking over? After hearing from van Nistelrooy himself, Steve chats to Leon Osman about Spurs' win over Manchester City, and then to Alan Shearer and Ian Dennis about Newcastle United's 2-0 win over Chelsea to progress to the quarter finals. We then hear from Newcastle United boss, Eddie Howe.Timecodes 01'42 Mark Ogden on Manchester United 5-2 Leicester City, and the latest on Amorim 07'12 Ruud van Nistelrooy interview 09'06 Leon Osman on Tottenham 2-1 Manchester City 13'41 Alan Shearer and Ian Dennis on Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea 19'55 Eddie Howe interviewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 November Wolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 November Spurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 November Man Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
The FC crew are joined by Mark Ogden and Mario Melchiot to react to Erik ten Hag being sacked by Manchester United and the report of the team's interest in Rúben Amorim. Then, Alex Kirkland joins to break down Rodri winning the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or. Plus, a discussion about Real Madrid's boycott of the Ballon d'Or event after it had leaked that Vinícius Júnior would not win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Ogden, James Olley and Rob Dawson discuss the news of Erik ten Hag's dismissal at Manchester United, what to expect under Ruud van Nistelrooy and who could be the next manager in charge of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ruben Amorim to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss? Peter Schmeichel, Chris Sutton, and Mark Ogden join Alistair Bruce-Ball to discuss who will take the Man Utd job.Reports are suggesting that United are in talks with Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim. Speaking on Monday, Amorim said he wasn't expecting questions about the vacant United position and wasn't prepared to talk about his future.Should United legend and now-interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy be a candidate following his impressive spell at PSV? Hear from Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan about the former United striker's chances.Could Brentford boss Thomas Frank be prized away from west London? The Stretford Paddock's Joe Smith gives his view on whom the fans would like to take charge of their club.The panel also discuss what needs to change at Manchester United on the pitch going forward.Timecodes: 01:15 Ruben Amorim emerging as the frontrunner 07:10 Is the Man Utd job an attractive one? 10:40 Ruud van Nistelrooy to take interim charge of United 19:00 Other managers being linked to the job 26:00 What needs to change at United on the pitch?5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries this week: Brentford v Sheff Wed – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 29 October England women v South Africa women – Friendly - 19:45 – Tuesday 29 October – Sports Extra Newcastle v Chelsea – EFL Cup – 19:45 – Wednesday 30 October Tottenham v Man City – EFL Cup – 20:15 – Wednesday 30 October – Sports Extra Liverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 November Wolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 November Spurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 November Man Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
The FC crew continue to react to Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Tottenham as Mark Ogden explains why the club is hesitant to move on from Erik ten Hag after such a poor start to the season. Plus, Nedum Onuoha explains why he's surprised that Cole Palmer is this good this soon in his career. Mario Melchiot also breaks down why he's not too concerned with Chelsea's errors due to playing out from the back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew react to Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT introduction and explain why he's not wrong when he says the USMNT needs to believe they can win the World Cup. Plus, the guys give out their predictions for Sunday's North London derby. Stewart Robson and Jan Aage Fjortfot also react to Mark Ogden's interview with Rodri and argue where Jack Grealish should play for Man City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FC crew react to Mark Ogden's exclusive interview with Rodri and explain why they agree with how important a good midfielder is compared to a good striker. Plus, Frank Leboeuf joins the show to break down Erik Ten Hag's tame response to Cristiano Ronaldo and argue why Martin Odegaard will be a big miss for Arsenal this weekend against Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unrest at Erik ten Hag's Manchester United & Lee Carsley's first England camp. Mark Ogden and Nizaar Kinsella discuss Erik ten Hag's press room spat after the Liverpool defeat. They also talk England ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in what will be interim boss Lee Carsley's first games in charge of the senior team.Timecodes: 03:00 Erik ten Hag's spat with a reporter 05:30 The evolution of press conferences 12:45 Mark Ogden's Sir Alex Ferguson story 15:55 Arne Slot's post-match tactical breakdown 17:25 Ten Hag's future at Manchester United 22:20 Lee Carsley's first senior England camp 28:15 Challenges for Carsley 29:55 The squad 31:45 Declan Rice & Jack Grealish going back to Ireland
The FC crew joined by Mark Ogden & James Olley react to the transfer deadline window closing and the moves made throughout the day including Raheem Sterling's loan to Arsenal & Jadon Sancho's loan to Chelsea. Also Kay & the guys talk Victor Osimhen's failure to get a move to Europe but is a transfer to Saudi Arabia still on the cards? Plus, preview & discussion of Liverpool v Manchester United on the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liverpool beat Brentford in Arne Slot's first Premier League game at Anfield. Kae Kurd gets reaction from Tash Dowie, Nigel Reo-Coker and ESPN's Mark Ogden. Catch interviews with Arne Slot, Chelsea's Noni Madueke and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola. Madueke scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thumped Wolves. And Iraola was not happy with some of the referee decisions as his side was denied a late winner against Newcastle. All that, and Manchester United agree a fee to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli.02:00 Liverpool get first home win under Slot 06:15 Arne Slot's thoughts on the victory 09:10 Will Trent Alexander-Arnold stay? 14:25 Big week for Ivan Toney & Brentford 17:10 Noni Madueke on Chelsea's first PL win 21:10 Is Cole Palmer too good for Chelsea? 24:30 Bournemouth denied winner by the VAR 28:35 Evanilson needs to be given time? 30:55 Newcastle's defender search continues 31:45 Man Utd agree fee to sell McTominay
The FC crew react to news that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next head coach for the USMNT. Mark Ogden and Jeff Carlilse join the show to explain why the Argentine took the job and how long he expects to be in the role. Plus, Adrian Healey joins the show to recap today's opening LALIGA matches and explain why he thinks Kylian Mbappe will not be the top scorer this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FC crew react to Sebastian Salazar's exclusive interview with Robert Lewandowski and break down how they think Barcelona will fare under new manager Hansi Flick. Mark Ogden & Frank Leboeuf also join the show to recap Manchester United's preseason injury crisis and question why Liverpool have yet to sign a new player under Arne Slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FC crew continue to react to Julian Alvarez's comments on his future at Manchester City and question if he should leave if he wants to be the main man at the club. Plus, Mark Ogden and Frank Leboeuf join the show to break down Victor Osimhen's possible loan deal to Chelsea. Sebastian Salazar also recaps the United States' 3-0 win over Guinea to reach the Olympics Quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FC crew are joined by Herculez Gomez to look back on Uruguay's penalty shootout win over Brazil and discuss whether it is time for extra time to be scrapped. Then, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Mark Ogden join to discuss Gareth Southgate's comments about being the England manager. Plus, a look back at Germany's EURO 2024 performance with Archie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Donaldson is joined by Steve Nicol, Mark Ogden and Fresia Cousiño Arias to look back on France's uninspiring win over Belgium, and preview Tuesday's Euro 2024 games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Donaldson is joined by Gab Marcotti, Steve Nicol and Mark Ogden to look back on England's comeback from the brink of a Euro 2024 exit to a quarterfinal matchup with Switzerland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gab Marcotti is joined by Mark Ogden to look ahead to the round of 16 of EURO 2024. The guys discuss Portugal's surprise defeat against Georgia, England's bore draw against Slovenia and ask whether Alexander Isak is really worth £115m. All that and much more on the Gab and Juls Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FC crew continue to break down the EURO 2024 round of 16 bracket and explain why England should expect to make the final after being drawn on the easier side of the bracket. Stewart Robson and Steve Nicol also give out their bracket predictions while Mark Ogden joins the show to break down his team of the Group Stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FC crew react to breaking news that Erik ten Hag will remain as manager of Manchester United and question why it took so long for the Red Devil's ownership to come to this decision. Plus, Mark Ogden joins the show to explain why Man United decided he was the best option and break down why the Dutch manager is getting a new contract out of the situation. Plus, Alex Kirkland joins the show to explain Thibaut Courtois' absence from the Belgium squad at EURO 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices