Podcasts about Midfield

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mikey Clarke and former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson as we reflect on the 1-0 Premier League defeat to Leeds United. We'll discuss how bad Forest were or weren't on the opening day, ask how many signings Forest need and in which positions, address reported £70m interest in Brentford striker Igor Thiago and preview the Carabao Cup second leg against Leeds on Tuesday night . #nffc #nottinghamforest

#1032 | Ed and Dharnish preview the season with a focus on how United's tactics are evolving under Michael Carrick. The pattern in pre-season has been more possession, more central possession, and an emphasis on third-man runs.  Where Carlos Baleba fits is still unclear: he's more carrier than passer, so the assumption is someone else, Kobbie Mainoo or Youri Tielemans, drops in to start moves while Baleba operates further forward.  The bigger worry is pressing. Pushing fullbacks and forwards higher creates gaps between midfield and defence, and neither Bruno Fernandes nor Marcus Rashford presses well enough to close them, though Baleba's mobility should help cover the space.  Up front, the squad is deep enough that losing Benjamin Sesko to injury or rotation shouldn't be a big problem, with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and a returning Rashford all able to play through the middle. 0:00 Introduction and season preview
 1:26 What's on the show today
 2:20 More possession and central progression
 4:12 Third man runs 
5:52 Midfield pairings and where Baleba fits 
10:01 Fullbacks in the build-up
 13:40 Left-back transfer targets
 15:06 The pressing question
 21:17 Defensive transitions 
23:45 The attack and Rashford's return
 28:54 Transfer rumours 
29:10 Wrap-up and season hopes If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to a brand new season of Stick to Football, brought to you by Disney+.Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott are back around the table as we look ahead to the new Premier League season.Following a busy transfer window that continues to rumble on, we rank the best midfields in the league and discuss the business still to be done.Do Arsenal need another superstar to retain their Premier League title? What does Manchester United's midfield rebuild still need? And how will Manchester City adapt to life after Pep Guardiola and Rodri?The team also reveal their hot takes for the season ahead, before Super 6 returns with predictions for the opening weekend.This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet's Super 6.Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win.Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/termsThe Shards, new and exclusive to Disney+.©Disney and its related entities. 18+. Subscription required.00:00 - Intro05:25 - Keegan England Memories09:38 - Disney Quiz22:05 United Transfer Strategy22:38 - Tonali and Fernandes Price Debate26:21 - Tielemans26:59 -Anderson Chooses City31:23 - Arsenal Title With Guimaraes35:42 - Lewis Skelly Transfer Rumors39:05 - Midfield Rankings Debate42:42 - Top Two Predictions45:35 - Super 653:10 - Infantino55:36 - Season Hot Takes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#1031 | Ed and Adam talk about United's move for Carlos Baleba, a deal likely to land in excess of £65 million. It's the right profile for United, even if Baleba's poor season last year presents a risk. He's a front-foot, ground-covering midfielder that should combine well with United's other midfielders and solve some specific problems. The deal takes United's spend on midfielders this summer to around £150 million across Tielemans, Santos and Baleba. It's a strong midfield rebuild even if United are still a bit short elsewhere. Left-back remains the outstanding piece of business before the window closes.  The pod closes with a preview of Hull away this weekend as United look for a strong start to the new season. 0:00 Introduction 1:42 Baleba: role and player profile 6:19 Midfield pairings 11:10 Pressing, transitions and defensive cover 12:55 Left-back hunt 15:04 Deal timing and transfer strategy 21:54 Rating the midfield rebuild 31:46 Zirkzee and Rashford: squad business 36:07 Hull preview and Championship finances 45:30 Predicted line-up and sign-off If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Joe and Adam McKola are back in the studio, taking a look at what they think the league table could look like in May... and whether Michael Carrick has the tools to lift title 21! Chapters- 1:30 - Carlos Baleba Talks 6:00 - Restaurant Talks 10:30 - Adam missing The Athletic video due to traffic 15:00 - Brief talk on Carlos Baleba 16:00 - Midfield depth and rotation 20:00 - Adam's player predictions 27:00 - Which non-Big Six team is finishing the highest 28:00 - Adam's top 20 prediction 41:00 - Man United's league run-in Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

The new Premier League season is here! Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to the opening weekend of the 26/27 seasonChampions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in the curtain raiser, is this the best possible time for Frank Lampard's side to face their toughest game of the campaogn?Another new promoted side Hull take on Man United, what chance have they got of silencing the many doubters who are backing them to finish rock bottom?Will Spurs newly assembled squad turn up against a Brentford side who have been red hot in pre season?And it's set to be an emotional afternoon at St James Park as both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Kevin Keegan and there's a return for Alexander Isak who will feature there for the first time since forcing his way out of the clubInstagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newcastle United have opened talks with Man City over the possible signing of Nico González - but is he the answer to their midfield problems? There's a bit of debate when it comes to that! #nufc #nufcnews #nufcfans #newcastleunited Download ⁠SAILY⁠ in your app store and use our code EIBAW at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to ⁠⁠https://saily.com/eibaw⁠⁠ *** EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/toon⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Wolfie bring you all the latest transfer news as Forest look at a Barcelona Midfielder!

Celtic begin a potentially season-defining seven days as LASK visit Celtic Park for the first leg of the Champions League play-off. We look ahead to *Celtic v LASK* with our predicted starting XI and the major selection decisions facing Martin O'Neill ahead of one of the biggest games of the season. With Arne Engels gone, Alistair Johnston injured and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suspended, could new signing Mika Baur be handed his first Celtic Park start alongside Callum McGregor and Benjamin Nygren? We also look at Colby Donovan's huge test at right-back, the Carter-Vickers and Trusty partnership, and how Celtic's increasingly dangerous attack could exploit the Austrian champions. Camilo Duran, Benjamin Nygren and Kasper Høgh have all made encouraging starts to the season — and after Celtic's Champions League qualifying failures in recent years, having genuine goals throughout the team could make all the difference.

Examining football's underlying numbers, using StatsBomb, to take a closer look at potential central midfield and number 9 options.Neil Atkinson is joined by Josh Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#1030 | Ed and Wayne are back for the season preview after a mixed pre-season: two wins from six and a 4-2 defeat to Milan in the last match. Neither is panicking about that result specifically, but it exposed problems that were already there. The defence is the biggest concern. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire remain first choice and neither has the legs for a higher, more front-foot approach, while Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt can't be relied on for fitness. Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro have the potential to solve those problems but it's a big ask for two young players.  There's a different problem in midfield: plenty of technical quality in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, not enough physicality to handle the games that get scrappy.  United need two more signings before deadline day, a genuine upgrade at left-back and a proper ball-winner in midfield, to have a real shot at matching last season's third-place finish. Without them, expect some regression with a much busier schedule.  They finish with a run through the rest of the league: Arsenal have strengthened again, Liverpool are an interesting watch under Iraola with the Bezos ownership question in the background, Spurs have spent big, and nobody fancies predicting what Chelsea will do. 0:00 Six games, one freak-out 1:50 A disjointed pre-season 9:44 Shaw and Maguire: the defensive issue 15:09 Carrick's tactical direction 17:33 Midfield's missing ball-winner 27:28 Lacey: keep or loan? 34:33 Dorgu, Sesko and Zirkzee 40:31 What United need before deadline day 51:17 Rivals: Arsenal 54:07 Rivals: City after Guardiola 1:00:06 Rivals: Liverpool and Iraola's scalability 1:04:04 Bezos, Liverpool and the TV deal 1:11:37 Rivals: Spurs 1:14:23 Rivals: Newcastle 1:15:53 Rivals: Chelsea 1:18:00 Wrap-up If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys welcome long-time listener and Arizona sports expert Nick "Nerd" Verderame to the bar for an action-packed episode. Nerd breaks down realistic expectations for the Diamondbacks as they grind through a brutal late-season schedule. From Brandon Pfaadt's insane scoreless streak to the chaotic "closer by committee" situation following Paul Sewald's departure, we get the unfiltered fan perspective on whether this squad can actually make another deep postseason run. The crew also pivots to the pitch with a massive Premier League preview ahead of the opening weekend. With 45% of the league breaking in new managers and a wild transfer window that saw astronomical spending on midfields—including Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson—the table is set for total chaos. House, Pope, and the guys lay down their top-six predictions and debate whether Manchester City can edge out Arsenal for the title. To wrap things up, the conversation turns to the gridiron to debate the appropriateness of college programs retiring jersey numbers, sparked by the ongoing Jaden Daniels and LSU drama. Plus, the guys pay tribute to the legendary Tommy John and hand out their weekly Punchable Faces and Lassos.

Steven Railston and Jack Flintham discuss Manchester United's defeat to AC Milan, Marcus Rashford's return, abd Ruben Amorim's reunion. They also review United's pre-season ahead of the new Premier League campaign and what we can expect in the remainder of the transfer window. Manchester is Red is sponsored by NordVPN, go to nordvpn.com/manchester and use the code ‘Manchester' to get four extra months for free on the two-year plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Semple Fi 2026 Pitt Football Season Preview is here. Come to the trough, get your slop. Link to the written versions: https://imrealangry.substack.com/t/football-2026 If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously. Semple Fi Podcast is hosted & produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. The show is co-hosted by Ian Labatch.Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.Contact us by email at semplefipodcast@gmail.com

Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to Round 22, and evaluate some of the competitions most polarising midfield groups. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head coach, gone. Club captain, gone. Midfield dynamo, gone. Flying winger, gone. The promise of big spending to compete with the big boys, gone. That's the story of Newcastle's off-season thus far...and the brand new campaign is a matter of weeks away. Will the Magpies flourish or fail in the face of adversity? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arsenal have landed the defining signing of the window, triggering a £75 million move to bring Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães to the Emirates. In this episode, we break down how the reigning champions secured the Brazilian powerhouse on a four-year deal.We analyze his leadership pedigree, his stellar 2025/26 campaign, and how his unique blend of elite ball-winning, tempo control, and competitive "nastiness" slots into a star-studded Arsenal engine room alongside Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Eberechi Eze. Plus, we explore the fallout on Tyneside as Newcastle lose their talismanic captain. `BrunoGuimaraes` `ArsenalFC` `NewcastleUnited` `PremierLeague2026` `MikelArteta` `DeclanRice` `MartinZubimendi` `TransferNews` `StJamesPark` `TacticalAnalysis` `FootballPodcast`

Just over a fortnight out from the Premier League opener at Brighton, this week's episode asks the question Villa's midfield can't avoid: is it actually good enough for the Champions League and this season? Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers are both gone. João Gomes and, everyone hopes, Johan Manzambi are meant to replace them — not like for like, but as a different way of playing altogether.The conversation works through the practical questions first. Is Gomes the same kind of deep-lying orchestrator Tielemans was, or something with more bite and less silk? Can Boubacar Kamara handle a full season without breaking down again, and would shifting him fractionally further forward protect him or just expose someone else? Where does Manzambi actually play — box-to-box eight, wide left, or as the ten Villa haven't reliably had since Rogers' best form — and does Alejandro Garnacho's arrival settle that question or complicate it further?It broadens from there into the harder conversation underneath all of it: whether this is a refresh or a genuine rebuild, and whether a club can safely attempt one of those in the same summer it returns to the Champions League. There's also the cautionary tales of clubs like West Ham and Spurs, and indeed historic Villa, in terms of what can come on the heels of European glory.No predictions or certainty — just an honest account of how much of this squad remains genuinely unknown with the season weeks away.UTVSubscribe to AVWTF - www.astonvilla.wtf Sharp and informative Villa writing for supporters who can spot the clickbait from the back of the Holte.Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows - MOMS MembershipJoin the show's listener Facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgameThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack and Joe sit down to reflect on another action packed week of Fulham transfer news, including the club edging closer to Shea Charles, their £20 million bid for Rennes defender Ait Boudlal being rejected, and Sasa Lukic's move to Ipswich looking all but done. Guests: Jack Kelly Joe Sansom Producer: Freddie Cooper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan and James join Martin Murphy for a bumper Extra Time as Celtic bank three points against Dundee, Haissem Hassan edges closer, and a training-ground image lands mid-record showing Jota doing ball work. Alan sets the Dundee win against twelve years of expected goals and packing data to argue it was far more normal than the mood suggested, explains the fundamental flaw that ended Paulo Bernardo's Celtic career, and picks apart a stretched, unsettled Rangers side after their European misstep. James runs the numbers on Hassan's 99th-percentile dribbling, his crossing and his decision-making, benchmarks Mika Baur alongside Callum McGregor, and lays out why Celtic's build-up problem is systemic rather than personal. Plus Hearts and Motherwell in Europe, Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, and poetry corner.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-season is in full swing and there's plenty for FPL managers to get stuck into ahead of the 26/27 campaign

Ian and Zack are back on the mics for our 2026 fall camp warmup episode. We're answering your questions! We'll be back next episode with our season preview. If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously. Semple Fi Podcast is hosted & produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. The show is co-hosted by Ian Labatch.Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.Contact us by email at semplefipodcast@gmail.com

Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Jack break down West Ham's preseason, discussing the tactical developments we've seen over the past couple of weeks, some of the biggest West Ham transfer stories and what needs to happen before West Ham host Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup to kick off the season! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:23) Key takeaways West Ham's preseason (06:25) Our thoughts on the Keiber Lamadrid experiment (07:58) Midfield flux: The lack of creativity and how it could effect Malick Diouf negatively (11:12) The difficulty of adapting stylistically to the Championship and the importance of being defensively solid (18:57) Callum Marshall leaves to join Luton on a permeant transfer (22:20) Freddie Potts: Is selling him to Club Brugge a mistake? (31:09) Are there players who featured in preseason that could play a bigger role than we expect? (34:45) The parallels between Kilman and Mavropanos (40:37) 3 things West Ham need to do before the season starts Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. You can follow the pod (and our other work) on Twitter: Main: @AnalyticsUtd_ Jack: @jackelderton Cal: @WHU_Analytic Darcy: @futpysche Charlie: @ATopLad Theme music: "Emotional Chill Electronic Vlog Music | Sunset" by Alex-Productions (https://onsound.eu/) Promoted by: https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa have moved quickly to reshape their engine room, securing Brazilian midfielder João Gomes from relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers for £38 million. In this episode, we break down how Gomes—known for his relentless tackling, high-volume pressing, and progressive passing—steps into Villa Park to plug gaps left by Youri Tielemans' move to Manchester United and Amadou Onana's injury layoff.We also examine the broader financial masterclass behind the deal, including how the record-shattering £117 million sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea helped fund Villa's targeted reinforcements as Unai Emery prepares for a triumphant return to the Champions League.`JoãoGomes` `AstonVilla` `WolverhamptonWanderers` `UnaiEmery` `PremierLeagueTransfers` `EuropaLeague` `ChampionsLeague` `MorganRogers` `TacticalAnalysis` `FootballPodcast`

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Manchester United are still in the fight for the final midfielder of the Transfer Window! Join Joe, Jay and The Manchester Evening News' Tyrone Marshall for the Paddock Podcast LIVE! Follow Ty's Socials - https://x.com/TyMarshall_MEN Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

Morning all,Loads going on and to speak on, lets crack through it…* Valentin Barco arrives - plans for him and the midfield* Outgoing moves priority now* Checks on Scalvini* Axel Disasi to West Ham?* Assessing players now - Mudryk?* Importance of good end to the window - as a crossroads now* Chelsea games this week - a football festival!?Simon Phillips This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sptc.news/subscribe

This week Josh and Joel break down our impressive fight against top 4 Hawthorn. Some big tactical changes to dive into!Follow the socials to get your thoughts read out on the podcast!Instagram: @furthernorthpodFacebook: Further North PodcastEmail: furthernorthpod@gmail.comTikTok: @furthernorthpodLeave a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify, you the real MVP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhys and Liam return for this week's pod, with Andy dialling in live as our roving reporter direct from Philadelphia.Wrexham's US tour comes to a close with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, and the lads dig straight into what we learned from the final pre-season fixture. With Middlesbrough looming, are performances dipping at the wrong time, or is it just a pre-season blip?What's Inside This Episode?Philly Dispatches: Andy gives his direct boots-on-the-ground report following the 1-0 loss to Sunderland.Pre-Season Reality Check: After a strong start to the tour, has the momentum stalled? We debate the lack of pace, creativity, and whether this starting XI is ready for Middlesbrough.Debut Watch: What did we make of Danny Imray's first outing in a Wrexham shirt?Transfer Rumour Mill & Contract NewsSam Smith signs a new contract - well earned?Midfield targets: Ben Whiteman expected from Preston & Jayson Molumby linked from West Brom. What would their arrival mean for George Dobson?Cameron Archer from Southampton rumours grow.Anthony Patterson in goal for Sunderland - does a move to the Racecourse still make sense?The Harry Souttar chatter won't go away.Kit News & Fixture Shifts: Extra sizes in the shop, third kit launch info, women's fixtures landing Monday and a look at our latest rescheduled TV games.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzineGet your August FiD live night tickets here: https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/fearless-in-devotion-live-podcast-night-13th-augustCheck out our new website: fidpodcast.comTo subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fabio Paratici and company have been hard at work bringing us pleasant and unpleasant surprises! Tito and the Mikes discuss the comings and goings as we reach the end of the first month of the mercato. Along the way, McMike praises the French....we think, catches Tito up on the latest celebrity gossip, and invites Cesare Prandelli's friends to his basement. This offseason might be hitting us a little hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest Gutter on Liverpool transfers, focusing Barcola, Gakpo and other options on the wing as well as potential links in midfield. Rob Gutmann hosts Ian Ryan and Pete Bolster. ⁠Download SAILY in your app store and use our code TAW at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For more info, visit saily.com/taw...⁠ Subscribe to The Anfield Wrap for more on Liverpool's summer plans... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Railston and Tyrone Marshall explain why they think 2026 is the summer of the midfield for Manchester United, and how Michael Carrick is trying to build technical expertise in that area. They discuss Zirkzee's "flabbergasting" goal against Rosenborg and Mason Mount taking the captain's armband in the pre-season friendly.

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Joe and Adam McKola are out in Trondheim, Norway for the United vs Rosenborg game! Join us for a special tour edition of Uncensored! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Joe's Birthday 4:00 - The Weather 5:20 - United vs Rosenborg 10:00 - Childhood Stories 14:00 - Manu Kone & Carlos Baleba 23:04 - Morgan Rogers & Garnacho 27:00 - English Football 32:40 - Pre-Season Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Danyal Khan from Sky Sports joins Jay to talk about third midfielder signings, with Roma's Manu Kone a hot name whilst it looks like Man United are revisiting the prospect of Carlos Baleba! Follow Danyal - https://x.com/DanyalHKhan?lang=en Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

Supporter groups come together to demand a reaction from the club with regards recent controversial suspensions for Season Ticket holders. The midfield speculation seems to be ramping up, with Alex Scott rejecting a new contract and Chelsea seeing a bid rejected. Chelsea may be due to give United a bit of a kick-back before anyone expected, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley Barcola Problem, Bruno Guimaraes Necessity & The Reality Check - Arsenal Transfer ShowBradley Barcola presents Arsenal with a transfer problem, Bruno Guimarães may now feel like a necessity, and a major reality check is needed as the summer window continues.In today's episode of The Arsenal Transfer Show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton breaks down the latest developments surrounding Bradley Barcola and why a potential move may be far more complicated than it first appears.We also discuss whether Bruno Guimarães has become the midfielder Arsenal simply have to pursue, what he would bring to Mikel Arteta's side, and why the reality of the transfer market may force supporters to reassess expectations.

Today's episode is sponsored by Better Help! Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/Paddock. Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Manchester United are one step away from completing their complete midfield overhaul this summer! Join Joe, Jay and Adam Mckola for Off the Bar! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

Mo and Robbo discuss Dominik Szoboszlai's new deal, and the other big questions around Liverpool's midfield for next seasonYou can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChallengePodcast 2. If you don't want to subscribe, you can make a one off contribution to support the show by clicking this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thelatechallenge We appreciate any support, no matter how big or small, and we also appreciate that times are tough for many people so if you can't afford to support the show financially we completely understand. If you'd like to help us in another way, please like our videos, subscribe to the YouTube channel and share the podcast with your friends and family. 

Pedro, Johnny and Matt man the phones. No hottest of takes today — the members deliver the spice themselves. Questions in from South Africa, the Discord, and beyond. Here's what's inside:

Dan Bardell is joined by Aston Villa club legend Ian Taylor to discuss the summer so far and Villa's midfield rebuild, following Youri Tielemans' departure to Manchester United. Today's video is brought to you by Oxford Natural — Optimum Day & Night. Visit https://oxfordnatural.com/1874 to find out more and get 70% off your subscription.

Manchester United have moved fast and furious in the transfer market! In this episode of the Manchester is Red podcast, Steven Railston and Tyrone Marshall break down a massive week of business at Old Trafford, analysing how the squad is shaping up ahead of the new season. We dive deep into the £85m double-swoop for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, comparing United's business to Tottenham's big-money signing of Matheus Fernandes. Plus, we look ahead to the pre-season opener against Wrexham in Helsinki, discuss Karl Darlow's arrival, and debate the futures of Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo after England's World Cup exit.

The Messi Effect | Episode 42 | Thursday, July 16, 2026World Cup Final preview: Argentina vs Spain at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (3 PM ET). Spain: dominant knockout run, beat Portugal/Belgium/France consecutively. Midfield trio Ruiz/Rodri/Pedri controlling games. Argentina: resilient champs, came from behind vs Egypt, extra time vs Switzerland, late comeback vs England. Messi at 39 in likely last World Cup game. Tactical breakdown: Spain possession vs Argentina counterattack. Key matchups: Spain's fullbacks vs Argentina's wide threats, Unai Simon vs Emiliano Martinez in goal.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #Argentina #Spain #WorldCupFinal #Messi #Merino #Oyarzabal #Porro #EnzoFernandez #LautaroMartinez #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

The Messi Effect | Episode 41 | Wednesday, July 15, 2026World Cup Semifinal preview: Argentina vs England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA (3 PM ET). Historical context: Argentina have beaten England at every World Cup meeting (1986, 1998, 2022). Messi at 39, likely his last World Cup. Alvarez the breakout knockout star. England's survival story: Bellingham's stoppage-time equalizer + extra-time winner vs Norway. Kane quiet, Stones/Rice defense solid. Midfield battle: Mac Allister/Enzo/De Paul vs Rice/Bellingham. Winner faces Spain in Sunday's Final at MetLife Stadium.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #Argentina #England #Semifinal #Messi #Bellingham #Kane #Alvarez #MacAllister #Rice #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

Luke is here with the latest Liverpool news as Andoni Iraola conducts his first Liverpool Press Conference as Head Coach of the Reds, we have an update on Harvey Elliotts futrue and some new transfer links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan break down Celtic's potential signing, Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag. Utilizing advanced data scouting, they examine Duran's hybrid positional role, left-footed versatility, and transitional pace—questioning whether he serves as a Liel Abada analog or a long-term Daizen Maeda replacement. Finally, they confront Celtic's wider strategic dilemmas, voicing deep concerns over a degenerating midfield following Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's re-signing and emphasizing the urgent need for a complete engine room overhaul. Last, they dive into the latest from the World Cup. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Bardell gives his thoughts on the devastating Amadou Onana injury news Arthur Atta links and Morgan Rogers, as per.

Charles Leclerc delivered Ferrari's 250th race win, but it's the FIA's farcical safety car finish that everyone's talking about. In this episode, Tom and Chris dig into the safety car controversy that ended the race under caution despite fans being told a final lap was coming, the FIA president's awkward driver parade cameo, and a controversial track-limits penalty for Antonelli. Then it's onto the race itself: Leclerc's much-needed win, Russell's home podium, Antonelli's reliability heartbreak, and Verstappen's rear-end snap at Stowe that ended his race early. Plus Drive of the Day, Move of the Day, and this week's Predictions League and Fantasy results. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Intro  0:40 WTF: Silverstone's safety car finish controversy 15:11 WTF: MBS's Lego kart parade drama 20:13 WTF: Antonelli's track limits penalty & Sainz's harsh call 26:53 Race review: Leclerc ends his drought with Ferrari's 250th win 33:56 Mercedes: Russell's stellar recovery & Antonelli's bad luck 38:01 Red Bull nightmare: Verstappen's spin and retirement 42:49 Midfield battle: RB, Alpine, Williams & Cadillac's new livery 45:19 Drive of the Day & Move of the Day 49:11 Predictions League & Fantasy results 51:48 Outro & Belgian GP preview

USA no-shows another big World Cup match as they are soundly beat by Belgium ending their World Cup Run. The dream is over. After months of hype and optimism surrounding the home World Cup, the United States crashed out in the Round of 16 with a crushing 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Tonight we ask the hard questions. Was this team overrated from the beginning? Were American fans sold another bill of goods by U.S. Soccer? For years we've heard about the “golden generation,” the investment, the academies, and how the United States was finally ready to compete with the world's elite. Yet when the lights got brightest, the same story unfolded once again. The U.S. still can't beat teams that are as good—or better—than they are. They can dominate weaker nations. They can qualify comfortably. They can build excitement every four years. But when it's time to prove they belong among the world's best, they come up short. We'll break down everything that went wrong against Belgium, the tactical mistakes, the defensive collapse, the lack of composure, and why the gap between the United States and the true powers of world football may still be larger than many wanted to admit. Is this truly progress? Or are we simply back where we started? We'll also look ahead to what must change before the next World Cup cycle begins. Talking Points Belgium overwhelms USA 4-1. Defensive breakdowns all night. Midfield unable to control possession. Lack of finishing and quality in the final third. Biggest tactical mistakes. Did the coaching staff get it wrong? Why the U.S. still struggles against elite nations. Were expectations unrealistic? Has U.S. Soccer overpromised progress? Is this really a “golden generation”? What needs to change before 2030? Final grade for the U.S. World Cup.

Ste is here with our Redmen Weekly Podcast as we take a look back at the Clips of some of our Redmen Plus Shows. First up, we have a clip from our Biased Football Podcast where Ste, Chris and Dan spoke about the Midfield Transfer Madness including Tonali to Spurs and Xhaka to Chelsea. Next Up, we have a clip from our Expert Insight Show as Dan spoke with LFC academy expert Lewis Bower as they took a look at which Academy player is ready to step up for Iraola next season. Finally, we have a clip of our Journo Insight Show and Ste and Paul Gorst discuss how Richard Hughes can leave a legacy with his signings this summer before his rumoured move to Al Hilal. If you want any of these shows in full Download the Redmen Plus App for free and if you're a new customer you can get a month for just £1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hang up your wall chart, the World Cup is here! Marcus, Luke and Jim are giddy for it all to begin.Today, we look ahead to tonight's huge opener featuring Mexico, South Africa and Shakira. It's a classic line-up. Plus, England give us reason to be a bit more excited, partly thanks to our midfield centipede.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.