Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Scholes

In this episode of Stick to Football brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary, Roy, Jill, Ian and Paul Scholes are joined by former Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche for a wide-ranging and honest conversation.Dyche opens up about his journey in football, from his early days at Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest to life on the touchline at Burnley and Everton. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with players like Ashley Barnes and Scott Arfield and reflects on the unexpected rise of some of his most trusted pros.He gives a frank account of the challenges he faced at Everton, including financial issues, boardroom uncertainty and the impact of the club's points deduction. Dyche breaks down his straightforward football philosophy, built on fitness, mentality and organisation over modern tactical trends.The conversation turns to the state of British coaching, the dominance of foreign managers in the Premier League and the uphill battle English coaches face when trying to land top jobs.Dyche also gives his take on VAR, diving in the game and how media pressure and fan expectations can shape the lifespan of a manager.The episode wraps up with Dyche looking ahead to the future and reflecting on the biggest lessons from his career in management.This episode is brought to you by Huel.Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlapThis episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Post your job for free at https://LinkedIn.com/STF. Terms and conditions apply. 00:00 Intro04:44 Gardening for Brian Clough06:40 Everton's Struggles and Management Challenges18:56 Everton's Financial and Structural Issues31:51 Goodison Park Memories36:32 The Determination of Players37:39 The Role of a Manager38:41 Future Plans and Opportunities39:31 Challenges in Modern Football41:16 The Philosophy Debate43:29 The Impact of Foreign Managers01:04:22 The Role of VAR01:06:56 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Paul Scholes.The panel discuss Arsenal's Champions League and Premier League campaign and whether their results this season signal progress or a step backwards.They also debate Manchester United's Europa League hopes and whether lifting the trophy would still mean a disappointing season.There is high praise for Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, with talk of him potentially being the best teenage talent the game has ever seen.Following Trent Alexander-Arnold's heartfelt message to Liverpool fans confirming his departure at the end of the season, the team weighs up whether a move to Real Madrid would be the right step.Plus, the return of Super 6 and answers to your community questions. As always, have your say in the comments and drop a like if you enjoyed this week's episode! This episode is brought to you by Huel.Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://www.huel.com/theoverlapThis show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.co.uk00:00 Intro03:48 Football Preseason Stories04:58 Beckham's Party06:03 United's Performance and Critique10:05 Champions League27:03 Yamal Best Teenage Player Ever?34:36 Discussing Game Tactics and Strategies35:22 Excitement for Upcoming Matches35:50 Reflecting on Past Performances36:30 Arsenal This Season39:32 Trent Alexander-Arnold's Move to Real Madrid44:01 Analysing Liverpool's Future Without Trent51:35 Super Six Predictions01:00:23 Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the exclusive interview with Ryan Giggs being released - Rio wanted to release a special bit of content from his chat with the Manchester United legend. Following several heated debates with several podcast regulars on the topic of who is better between Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo - Rio wanted to hear from the man who played with them both. Before he gives his definitive opinion, Giggs also discusses why he admires Ronaldo so much, the first impression the Portuguese winger made and how the treatment dished out by Paul Scholes and himself helped Ronaldo acclimatise to life at Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: Mark Clattenburg's Generation Alpha breakthrough, the search continues for the origin of "pre-assist", the dubious footballing memory of Paul Scholes, the fascinating name of the Malaysia national team captain, interim popes with Premier League interim managers' names and Richard Keys in top wind-up form over on BeIN Sports. Meanwhile, the panel decide if a 5-1 aggregate win can ever be a "thrashing" and if a supermarket can have its own "DNA". Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who do you follow on Instagram?Welcome back to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast. This week was the FINAL week of 20 Seconds to 20k…We had the legendary Steve Coogan in the studio this week to talk about his new film with a penguin, which has everything you could want from a film…We also found out about his first Oasis gig back when people still held lighters up, and he confirmed that he will be one of the grey-haired men pretending to be young at the reunion tour this summer!The lovely Jill Scott joined us on Zoom while she sat outside her coffee shop waiting for someone to make her a coffee. Jill had all the info for the 2025 Soccer Aid, as well as the shocking news that kids these days would rather have a photo with a Youtuber than football legend Paul Scholes.And finally, we said goodbye to 20 Seconds to 20k, but we were left with some ups and downs! Some of you won money, some of you won 20 Seconds to 0k mugs, and all of us shouted at the radio!That's all for the Easter weekend, so look out for these cracking yolks:Adamstagram BrownDom's inflatable boobsWilliam Hanson's a fake Enjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

Welcome to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! In this episode, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes reflect on their journeys into punditry.Scholes discusses his unexpected entry into the industry, while Carragher explains why he prefers the high-pressure environment of co-commentary over studio analysis. The duo also talks about the criticisms they've faced along the way, and reveal their on-air regrets!The pair also touch on the impact of social media and how they deal with online backlash. Plus, find out why Jamie never went into coaching - despite giving it a try towards the end of his playing career.This show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.comIf you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Promo00:56 Transition From Player to Pundit05:50 Is there a bias when Co-Commentating your team?10:12 Player Reactions and Backlash17:30 Do Jamie and Paul Have Any Regrets?22:26 Advice for Retiring Players27:47 How Have Things Changed Since Jamie and Paul Played?29:28 Challenges for Female Commentators30:59 Handling Criticism in Punditry32:20 Insight into Dressing Room Reactions35:00 The Importance of Detailed Analysis38:31 Preparation for Monday Night Football41:42 Why Jamie Didn't Pursue Coaching43:23 Dealing with Media Misrepresentation50:43 Balancing Tough Interviews52:09 Favourite Snacks During Punditry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Neville spent 25 years at Manchester United alongside David Beckham, Paul Scholes, and Ireland's own Roy Keane. Under Alex Ferguson, he began growing a business empire that now employs 700 people. We caught up with him ahead of a Consello event in Dublin.

After winning everything there was to win at Barcelona before moving to Manchester City, Yaya Toure sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss where he ranks amongst the Premier league's all time greatest midfielders. After growing up in Ivory Coast with footballing brother Kolo, Yaya discusses his journey from Africa to Europe including a challenging period in Ukraine.Yaya gives Rio incredible insight from the Barcelona dressing room that won every single competition they entered in a season including players like Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Samuel Eto'o and Xavi. Along with the tales from that group at Barcelona, you'll also hear insight from his time at Manchester City, how they channelled a “Manchester United mentality” to win their first Premier League title and the characters that ensured success at the Etihad. Yaya discusses his impact off the field at Man City where he helped with their recruitment on a number of star signings!As happens on all of the ‘Rio Meets' episodes, Yaya tells us his 5 a side team made up of the best players he's played with and gets pushed on where he'd rank himself in the list of great Premier League midfielders. In comments, rank in order between Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes & Patrick Vieira. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire. We get an update on the ongoing case surrounding Manchester City. If the club is found guilty, what could the future of the Premier League look like? The team debates what a fair punishment would be and how it could reshape the league's landscape.The conversation then shifts to Liverpool, as lifelong fan Gareth shares his perspective on Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid. Are Liverpool fans being unfair in their criticism of the transfer? Manchester United's midfield also comes under the spotlight, with questions raised about how the club can get the best out of Kobbie Mainoo following his dip in form under Rúben Amorim. What has changed in his performances, and can he rediscover his best form in Amorim's system?The team also discusses Aston Villa's balancing act between the Champions League and FA Cup, Arsenal's ongoing striker dilemma, and who Mikel Arteta should target in the summer transfer window.This show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.comIf you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 - Intro02:48 - Manchester City16:58 - The Winning Track21:20 - City Continued25:27 - Liverpool26:34 - Trent Alexander-Arnold31:32 - Everton35:05 - Arsenal40:35 - Manchester United47:10 - Brighton49:20 - Ipswich Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by former Premier League (and current Gladiators!) referee Mark Clattenburg. The show kicks off with Mark opening up about his role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest, including the backlash that came with that. We'll hear about player conflicts - including Craig Bellamy and Adam Lallana - as well as his heated relationship with with Jurgen Klopp, plus Jose Mourinho's charm. Mark then delves into his controversial refereeing decisions, the impact of VAR and the difficulty of dealing with social media backlash. Plus, we get the reason behind Clattenburg's tattoos, the highs and lows of his career and officiating major finals. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 – Intro01:52 – Mark Clattenburg at Nottingham Forest07:13 – Referees Declaring Their Football Team15:06 – Mark Clattenburg's Role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest19:00 – Mark Clattenburg's Journey to Refereeing22:18 – Mark Clattenburg's Clash with Craig Bellamy + Adam Lallana27:17 – The Impact of Social Media on Referees31:50 – Manchester United's Mind Games and Jose Mourinho's Charm33:11 – Clattenburg's Clash with Jurgen Klopp37:08 – Refereeing Bayern Munich v Barcelona in the Champions League39:51 – Refereeing Mistakes in the Merseyside Derby43:26 – Champions League Final: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid46:53 – Clattenburg's Tattoos49:50 – Clattenburg's Thoughts on VAR53:06 – Do Referees Have an Agenda Against Certain Clubs?55:48 – The Best Referee in the Premier League Right Now + Chat on Added Time01:06:10 – What Rule in Football Would Mark Clattenburg Change?01:09:07 – Flav Takes on a Tottenham Hotspur Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris and Deka break down the embarrassing comments from Paul Scholes and guests on The Overlap, who casually dismissed Newcastle United's League Cup triumph. Is it bitterness? Ignorance? Or just classic punditry bias? We dive into why Newcastle's achievement deserves respect, the mentality of the so-called “big club” pundits, and why this kind of talk only fuels the fire for the Toon Army. Let us know your thoughts in the comments—was this blatant disrespect, or just misguided analysis?

In this episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes headline a lively, action-packed show - starting with Liverpool's shocker in the Carabao Cup final and Newcastle's historic first trophy in 70 years. But do Eddie Howe and Dan Burn now deserve statues?We also break down Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent media appearances, including his exclusive chat with Gary Neville on The Overlap, and ask the fans what they really think about Man United's proposed new stadium.Rory is worried about Chelsea under Enzo Maresca and if they don't get UCL will Cole Palmer leave? There's debate on the end of an era at Goodison Park, growing excitement around Nottingham Forest's Champions League push, plus questions over Spurs' woeful form under Ange Postecoglou.If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro00:44 Everton Quiz Challenge04:01 Carabao Cup Final Reactions08:40 Liverpool's Performance Analysis26:21 Arsenal's Season and Future Prospects30:12 Chelsea's Struggles39:45 Manchester United's Recent Form50:31 Manchester City's Rebuild & Charges57:10 Tottenham's Managerial Dilemma01:00:38 Nottingham Forest's Champions League Ambitions01:05:46 Everton's Farewell to Goodison Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Leicester, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater joins Rio and Joel to discuss coming through at the club when Rio was a senior pro, the partnership he enjoyed with N'Golo Kante at Leicester and gives his unfiltered take on his time at Chelsea.Drinkwater reveals the way the former owners tried to force him out of the club, what happened during tense meetings when he was looking for a transfer move and the players that helped him when he was in and around the first team.There's special praise for Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo from his time at Old Trafford and Drinkwater reveals a surprising reason for the success of the title winning Leicester City side from 2016.Drinkwater admits he regrets a loan move to Aston Villa didn't work out and why he got fined two weeks wages for an incident on the training ground.There's a review of Liverpool's Carabao Cup Final loss to Newcastle, how Slot's team should have changed their defensive set-up at corners and why Rio thinks that loss could have an impact on the contract negotiations of Mohamed Salah, Virgil; Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of £10 Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code ‘RIOPRESENTS' at https://huel.com/riopresents (Minimum £60 purchase) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This time, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by former Manchester United senior physio Russ Hayes. They take a deep dive into the world of football fitness, exploring injury prevention, recovery, and the vital role of physios and sports scientists. Scholsey and Carra share their own experiences, including the worst injuries they suffered and what players really think of medical staff. How hard is it to keep an injury-prone player fit? And do physios have a bigger impact on performance than we realise?If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 – Promo00:49 – Introduction - Russ Hayes former Physiotherapist at Manchester United04:33 – Russ Hayes on hamstring injuries06:32 – The impact of mentality on injuries09:19 – Trying to get back from injuries early & injury prone players10:32 – Gareth Roberts on injuries at Liverpool12:30 – The relationship between managers and physios16:09 – Flav on injuries at Tottenham Hotspur20:37 – Paul Scholes on getting a blood clot in his eye22:24 – James McNicholas's question on players wanting to play when injured25:13 – Fulham fan Sarah's question to Russ Hayes27:31 – The Howden Report explained30:50 – Jamie Carragher's broken leg33:33 – Newcastle fan Lee on the change in football gear36:23 – Who is to blame for injuries at a club?38:16 – The Treatment Room / The room of truth41:12 – Manchester City fan Luke on injuries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet - as Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes discuss all the latest football with fans from up and down the country. Liverpool go 11 points clear, is the title already theirs? And is Mo Salah the best ever to play in the Premier League? We delve into Manchester City's exit from the Champions League and Arsenal's shock defeat at the weekend. Plus, who will win the race for Europe - and are things starting to turn around for Tottenham? If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 - Promo01:38 - Greg Nottingham Forest Quiz04:31 - Gareth Liverpool Fan & have they won the league?09:35 - Who is the best Premier League player of all time?19:34 - James Arsenal Fan & are they out of the title race?24:55 - Luke Manchester City Fan & will they challenge next season?33:59 - McKola Manchester United fan on their struggles 49:51 - Rory Chelsea Fan on their decline in form1:01:08 - Flav Tottenham Hotspur Fan on their recent win1:04:30 - Sarah Fulham Fan & their positive season 1:07:06 - Lee Newcastle Fan & their weekend's result1:11:23 - Greg Nottingham Forest Fan on whether they will make Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From The Castle, to The Football Museum, winner of The Traitors Season 3, Jake Brown, is here! Jake explains why there is no point in even having a debate about the Premier League's greatest ever midfielder. That title belongs to Paul Scholes, apparently, and he won't hear anything more about it. And on the subject of Scholes, hear how Jake followed in his idol's footsteps to become an England international.Jake became very used to banishing fellow contestants in The Traitors Castle, but which football moment will he expel from his memory?  The Football Museum is open every week, so if you enjoyed your visit, please leave us a review on the way out! 

From The Castle, to The Football Museum, winner of The Traitors Season 3, Jake Brown, is here! Jake explains why there is no point in even having a debate about the Premier League's greatest ever midfielder. That title belongs to Paul Scholes, apparently, and he won't hear anything more about it. And on the subject of Scholes, hear how Jake followed in his idol's footsteps to become an England international.Jake became very used to banishing fellow contestants in The Traitors Castle, but which football moment will he expel from his memory?  The Football Museum is open every week, so if you enjoyed your visit, please leave us a review on the way out! 

Join Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and fans for the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.In this episode - we're joined by a top sports lawyer to find out how top clubs structure player deals, navigate salary caps, and stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Salary Rules (PSR).The discussion also covers tapping up in football - including the time Wayne Rooney was approached by Paul Scholes!We also explore Neymar's infamous “party clause”! Just how common are these unusual perks, and what do players negotiate behind closed doors?If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!Chapters:00:00 - Promo01:04 - Arsenal Quiz with Alex04:07 - Lawyer, Author, Speaker - Daniel Geey04:50 - Understanding PSR and FFP09:21 - Liverpool Contract Renewals22:55 - Tapping Up in Football25:29 - The Haaland Deal: Long-Term Contracts30:43 - Arteta's Arsenal and PSR33:30 - Declan Rice and His Transfer to Arsenal34:31 - Agents, Salaries, and Club Strategies47:16 - Champions League and Celtic50:55 - Ludicrous Clauses and Transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#793 | Defeat to Spurs for the third time this season. This one hit a little different, with an injury crisis prompting United to start the game with eight teenagers on the bench. Not that Ruben Amorim was tempted to use the kids for long - Chido Obi enjoying about three minutes at the end of another disappointing game. This was a poor quality game, a ninth defeat for Amorim, leaving United in 15th place. FIFTEENTH PLACE.00:00 Introduction 00:51 Injuries and Squad Challenges01:54 Performance Analysis 02:36 Midfield Struggles 03:45 Fan Reactions 05:52 Player Development and Future Prospects10:09 Striker Issues and Goal Scoring Woes14:04 Commentary on Pundits and Rivals21:33 Ex-United Players as Pundits22:21 Paul Scholes' Perspective24:46 Rio Ferdinand's Interview 26:26 Onana's Performance 26:44 James Maddison 31:03 Everton's Revival Under Moyes37:23 United's Defensive Woes38:15 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellIf you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers.No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the simply marvellous scenes at Goodison Park this week, some fun sponges had the audacity to say that the Everton players and fans went 'too far' with their celebrations.Now, it's not the first time we've heard that in recent times. Myles Lewis-Skelly ruffled a few feathers after copying Erling Haaland's celebration, and Paul Scholes called Neal Maupay an "idiot" for copying James Maddison's darts celebration.Marcus, Luke & Vish have their say on that, plus we find out their choice of Mario Kart characters.It's not one to miss.We're going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, where Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher discuss all latest football news with fans from up and down the country.The episode kicks off with Tottenham's ongoing issues under Postecoglou and the impact of player injuries. What are Liverpool's priorities this season after their recent FA Cup exit?Arsenal's need for attacking talent and potential summer targets are debated. The conversation then shifts to Manchester United's struggles and tactical decisions under Rúben Amorim. Finally, the focus turns to West Ham's fresh start under Graham Potter and the improved team dynamics following Lopetegui's departure. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro00:39 West Ham Quiz Challenge03:09 FA Cup Reactions and Tottenham's Performance19:58 Liverpool's Priorities and FA Cup Exit27:42 Manchester City's Confidence Amidst Charges31:32 Man City vs Real Madrid32:19 Celtic's Champions League Journey37:15 Arsenal's Struggles and Future Prospects49:10 Manchester United's Managerial Concerns57:34 West Ham's Season and Managerial Changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet where Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher and the fans delve into the most pressing football topics. Special guests include tactical expert and host analysts HTO from The Overlap Breakdown channel, who sheds light on current trends in the Premier League. The panel look at how tactics have evolved - from Sir Alex Ferguson's era to the influence of managers like Pep Guardiola. They explore the shifts in today's game, analyse how different clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal approach strategy, and debate the impact of managerial philosophies on team performance. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro01:20 Leicester City Quiz04:07 Tactical Trends in Football10:09 Analysing Modern Football Tactics21:07 Liverpool's Tactical Evolution28:08 Arteta's Tactical Approach28:40 Martinelli's Evolution29:22 Odegaard's Struggles30:18 Arsenal's Striker Dilemma32:19 The Role of Creativity in Modern Football35:11 Everton's Football Philosophy39:39 Club Philosophies and Managerial Changes45:20 Tottenham's Style Under Postecoglou48:20 Nottingham Forest's Counter-Attacking Play53:09 Premier League's Competitive Mid-Table53:54 Conclusion and Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet as Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher sit down with fans from across the country to tackle all the biggest football topics. We're also joined by David Ornstein, who shares his expert insight into the January transfer window and the latest rumours.We dive into Arsenal's title ambitions and whether they need a centre-forward to secure the league. For Manchester United, we assess Rúben Amorim's start and discuss the situation surrounding Marcus Rashford—has he let the club and his teammates down, and where could he end up?Chelsea's season is under the spotlight as we question if they can still secure a Champions League spot, and we analyse Manchester City's new signings—was Pep Guardiola unfair to start 20-year-old Khusanov at the weekend?The debate also takes us to Leicester, as we ask if they can stay up, and to Spurs, where we explore whether it's time for a managerial change.It's passionate, unfiltered, and packed with insight—don't miss it and let us know your thoughts in the comments.00:00 Intro01:48 Quiz Time: Manchester City Trivia04:45 Transfer Talk with David Ornstein06:06 January Transfer Window Insights08:21 Manchester United's January Transfer Strategy10:30 Liverpool's Transfer Dilemma14:48 Arsenal's Centre-Forward Search21:02 Referee Decisions and VAR Controversies23:50 Manchester United's Squad and Rashford's Future34:15 Amorim's Vision for Man United37:26 Man City's Struggles and Transfer Decisions41:14 Chelsea's Decline and Managerial Critique49:24 Tottenham's Managerial Dilemma58:03 Everton's New Hope Under Moyes01:04:43 Leicester's Gamble with Ruud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To become a super-listener either click this link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids OR if you listen on Apple Podcasts subscribe there. Paul Scholes was one of the greatest midfielders to ever grace the game—quiet off the pitch, but capable of sending 80,000 fans into raptures with a single moment of brilliance. In this episode, we dive into Scholes' extraordinary journey, from his humble beginnings playing football on the streets of Manchester to lifting the treble with Manchester United in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and special guest and Financial Expert Kieran Maguire, as well as some of the biggest fan channels across the country. This week's episode is all about the Price of Football! We kick things off with Kieran Maguire giving us a run down on the financial situation at Premier League clubs, including clubs trying to make money out of fans by raising ticket prices. We'll get views on Manchester United under INEOS, American ownership, plus, is the disconnection between fans and clubs in the Premier League at its worst?Finally, Kieran Maguire answers club questions, including what will happen with the Manchester City charges?If you're enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and please leave us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 - Promo 00:44 - Introduction01:05 - Kieran Maguire on the financial situation at Premier League clubs05:00 - Paul Scholes on ticket prices at Salford 06:21 - Liverpool Fan Gareth Roberts on the exploitation of football fans 13:50 - Adam McKola on INEOS at Manchester United 20:15 - Everton fan Baz on Everton's new stadium and ticket prices 25:14 - Crystal Palace fan Dan Cook (HLTCO) on Palace not upping ticket prices 26:22 - Nieve Petruzziello (StuntPegg) on the disconnection from fans and their clubs30:53 - Manchester City v Salford in the FA Cup38:10 - Kieran Maguire on the finances of the FA Cup and where the money goes 40:30 - Debate on the FA Cup replays being scrapped50:04 - Kieran Maguire answers club questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Overlap - get ready for a very special festive episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet and featuring the brilliant Michael McIntyre!It's Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt vs Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott - as they face-off in the ultimate football quiz, hosted by our guest Michael McIntyre.From Premier League history, iconic sponsors and legendary players, get ready for a fierce showdown! The excitement continues with a high-stakes darts challenge, featuring world champion Luke Humphries in the final round!Michael and the gang give us an episode packed with laughter, competition, and festive cheer. Who will take home the Stick to Football trophy? Tune in to find out!Please subscribe to Stick to Football - it's out every week and you'll never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a very special festive episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet and featuring the brilliant Michael McIntyre!It's Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt vs Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott - as they face-off in the ultimate football quiz, hosted by our guest Michael McIntyre.From Premier League history, iconic sponsors and legendary players, get ready for a fierce showdown! The excitement continues with a high-stakes darts challenge, featuring world champion Luke Humphries in the final round!Michael and the gang give us an episode packed with laughter, competition, and festive cheer. Who will take home the Stick to Football trophy? Tune in to find out!This episode is sponsored by Huel. Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world's top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England to dive into all the biggest talking points in football.We kick things off with the fallout from the Manchester Derby, where Manchester United pulled off a smash-and-grab against a crisis-hit Manchester City. With City looking out of sorts, how does Pep Guardiola turn things around?From there, we ask the key question: what's on every club's Christmas wish list? Do Liverpool need to strengthen at left-back? Can Chelsea keep up the pressure?Nottingham Forest are flying high under Nuno Espírito Santo, but can they maintain their momentum? And is Vítor Pereira really the right man to lead Wolves forward?We also hear from HLTCO, who gives us the lowdown on Crystal Palace and what they need to get their season back on track.If you're enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and please leave us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 – Promo02:00 – Paul Scholes on Manchester derby03:30 – The future of Marcus Rashford & Alejandro Garnacho09:00 – Nieve Petruzziello on the Manchester Derby10:00 – Are Man City in crisis?19:30 – Liverpool supporter Gareth Roberts - All I want for Christmas24:30 – Arsenal supporter Charlene Smith - All I want for Christmas29:30 - Chelsea supporter Rory Jennings - All I want for Christmas33:30 – Everton supporter Baz - All I want for Christmas39:40 – Wolves supporter Dave Azzopardi - All I want for Christmas42:00 – Nottingham Forest supporter Greg Mitchell - All I want for Christmas44:25 – Crystal Palace supporter Dan Cook - All I want for Christmas46:00 – Paul Scholes on the best six goals he has witnessed on the pitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.This week, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Paul Scholes dive into all the biggest talking points in football.The team discusses Marcus Rashford and Casemiro's trip to the USA to watch basketball, and whether it was the right call given Ruben Amorim's debut match against Ipswich.They also explore Pep Guardiola's new contract at Manchester City and what it means for the club and the broader Premier League.Plus, Super 6 is back, and the team answers your community questions.This episode is sponsored by Huel.Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world's top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition.

Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2024 on Sunday 20 October at Church House, London. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION In 2018, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was introduced at the World Cup in Russia – and the arguments about it haven't stopped since, with complaints that decisions are still often wrong while lengthy reviews cause confusion and frustration. Using technology to help referees get important decisions right seemed like such a good idea. For example, in 2010, England midfielder Frank Lampard famously had a goal against Germany in the World Cup disallowed, despite the ball clearly crossing the goal line. One result was the introduction of technology that can tell the referee instantly if the ball has crossed the goal-line. However, goal-line technology can only assist with one source of refereeing error. VAR enables a wider range of decisions to be reviewed. One criticism is that VAR is still subject to human subjectivity and fallibility, as it depends on how referees view and apply the rules, with incorrect decisions still being made and with inconsistency between matches. The most high-profile VAR error occurred last autumn, when confused communication between the on-pitch referee and the VAR meant a goal by Liverpool against Tottenham Hotspur was erroneously disallowed – despite the VAR making the correct decision. Representatives of one Premier League club, Wolves, were so incensed by a string of bad decisions that they put forward a motion to scrap VAR altogether. Secondly, VAR slows down the game as goals or penalty decisions are subject to laborious reviews, playing havoc with the emotions of players and spectators. One former England player, Paul Scholes, has complained that the ‘VAR experience is poor, the in-stadium experience for the supporter. It's nowhere near good enough.' However, the football authorities believe that VAR has made the game fairer by improving both decision accuracy and transparency as fans can see the video replays. Responding to the Wolves motion, the Premier League pointed out that VAR has substantially improved decision making overall, while acknowledging that decisions currently take too long. Has VAR ruined football? Why has video technology been so controversial in football when it has been much more successful in other sports, like cricket and tennis? How can we remove human error, or is human error an inevitable part of the game? Can VAR be fixed, or should it be given the red card? SPEAKERS Duleep Allirajah football writer; longterm spiked contributor; co-founder, Libero! network; season-ticket holder, Crystal Palace Jonny Gould TV and radio presenter; journalist; host, Jonny Gould's Jewish State Omar Mohamed student, Royal Holloway University Sally Taplin business consultant, Businessfourzero; visiting MBA lecturer, Bayes Business School; former board member, Lewes FC CHAIR Geoff Kidder director, membership and events, Academy of Ideas; convenor, AoI Book Club

Why MUFC should “100%” keep Ruud | Comparing Rodri and Odegaard to Paul ScholesAfter taking charge of 4 games, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves discuss why Manchester United should look to keep Ruud van Nistelrooy in some capacity at the club following the arrival of Ruben Amorim.Owen analyses a whole host of Premier League midfielders and has huge praise for both Rodri and Martin Odegaard as well as analysing why Bruno Fernandes has been much more effective since the departure of Erik Ten Hag.Plus Joel Beya poses a question about Mikel Arteta's future at Arsenal following more dropped points after Rio and Owen identify who the casualties could be in the United squad after Amorim implements his style and tactical approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the series, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes look at some of the key players in the later years of the Fergie era. They remember the first time they came up against Cristiano Ronaldo and why he used to frustrate his team-mates, how Scholesey helped persuade Wayne Rooney to sign and why it all kicked off between Patrice Evra and some of the ground staff at Chelsea. As well as players who became legends, they look at one or two who didn't live up to expectations, why it never worked out for them and how harshly players could be judged from day one at United. They also discuss the current squad and ask who are the leaders and whether there's too much pressure on the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. Nicky and Paul recall the final years of their careers: why did Newcastle go down when Nicky was there? What convinced Scholesey to retire for good? And what do they miss most about football? Email: ⁠footballsgreatest@foldingpocket.co.uk⁠ Follow Football's Greatest and join in the debate: YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@footballsgreatestpod⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/footballsgreatestpod⁠X/Twitter: ⁠www.twitter.com/ftblsgreatest⁠TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@footballsgreatestpod⁠Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/footballsgreatestpod⁠ Football's Greatest is a Folding Pocket production with BBC Studios. Cover artwork by Stanley Chow: ⁠http://www.stanleychow.co.uk

Welcome back to The Overlap's Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England.This week, with the return of the Champions, Europa and Conference Leagues, it's a European Fan Debate special!Are English clubs arrogant in Europe? Can an English club win the Champions League this season? Will this be Pep Guardiola's last season at Man City? Plus, Paul names the 5 best players he faced in the Champions League - and Rory Jennings takes on the inaugural quiz Time Added On.If you're enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and please leave us a five-star review to help others find the show. Thank you for listening!Chapters00:00 Promo 00:40 Intro 01:32 Rory Jennings Chelsea quiz 05:16 Should Chelsea win the Europa Conference League? 08:00 Are English clubs arrogant in Europe? 17:49 Can Liverpool win the Champions League? 22:22 Aston Villa's Champions League start 27:02 Would Arsenal want to win the Premier League or Champions League more? 31:25 Is it Pep Guardiola's last season? 37:00 Five best players Paul Scholes played against in the Champions League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Overlap's Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by Manchester United correspondent for The Athletic, Laurie Whitwell. We kick things off by looking at the big news from the week - Manchester United sacking Erik ten Hag. Would Emery go to United? Is Amorim the right man for the job? Plus, will Pep stay at Manchester City? Can Arsenal win the league with the set up they have? Will Aston Villa win a trophy this year? Who should have the Chelsea captaincy? Finally, was Rodri the right player to win the Ballon d'Or? 00:00 - Promo00:41 - Introduction 01:01 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United and Erik ten Hag being sacked03:04 - Laurie Whitwell on Manchester United's situation 06:51 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola12:03 - Liverpool fan Gareth Roberts13:57 - Would Emery go to United?14:58 - Manchester City fan Steven Mcinerney 22:44 - Super 6 winner Lee Andrews24:41 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith40:41 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings 48:26 - Tottenham fan Flav52:12 - Aston Villa fan Luke Robinson54:16 - Rodri winning the Ballon d'Or Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes are back and this week they're discussing captains: Keane, Robson, Bruce, Cantona, Adams and Shearer are some of the names that come up in the chat: Who was the best skipper they played under? What did they make of David Beckham being named England captain? And who used to say “Bring your jeans” before a team-bonding session? Along the way, they discuss what makes a great leader, how some players crumbled under rollickings from the skipper and how the presence of certain players would beat the opposition in the tunnel at Old Trafford. Email: ⁠footballsgreatest@foldingpocket.co.uk⁠ Follow Football's Greatest and join in the debate: YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@footballsgreatestpod⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/footballsgreatestpod⁠X/Twitter: ⁠www.twitter.com/ftblsgreatest⁠TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@footballsgreatestpod⁠Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/footballsgreatestpod⁠ Football's Greatest is a Folding Pocket production with BBC Studios. Cover artwork by Stanley Chow: ⁠http://www.stanleychow.co.uk

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes gives his reaction to talkSPORT on Erik Ten Hag's sacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.We are thrilled to welcome back Paul Scholes, who joins the show alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott. We kick things off with the team watching teasers for The Overlap on Tour, including Gary on an Olympic diving board and the guys visit a Turkish bath. The panel delve into Arsenal's discipline this season and whether that could cost them? We'll also look at Liverpool's midfield, set pieces this season and set piece coaches becoming more prominent in the game. Plus, is Thomas Tuchel the best candidate for the England job? Are English coaches struggling to find an identity? What is England's style? Finally Super 6 is back and is the relegation battle getting more predictable? If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to let us know in the comments. And if you prefer to listen on the go, you can catch Stick To Football on all major podcast platforms.On the 28th November The Overlap is live on stage at the Aviva Studios to raise funds for the St Anne's Hospice Build It Together Appeal. You can book your seat following the link below with all proceeds from the event going to St Ann's Hospice Build It Together Appeal :https://newhospice.sah.org.uk/the-great-mancunian-ball/This episode is sponsored by Huel. Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world's top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition.

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes hear the fans Hot Takes, from Erling Haaland being the deadliest striker in the Premier League to Anfield's atmosphere being a myth. Do Villa have the best strike force combination in the Premier League? Is Paul Scholes the best English midfielder in the last 30 years? Will Erik Ten Hag be Manchester United manager next season? Plus Paul Scholes talks about the one time he refused to play for Sir Alex Ferguson. What are your Hot Takes? Let us know in the comments00:00 - Promo00:59 - Manchester City fan Buvey's Hot Take11:04 - Arsenal fan Clive's Hot Take13:43 - Liverpool fan Chloe's Hot Take16:37 - Manchester United fan Adam's Hot Take18:58 - Aston Villa fan Luke's Hot Take 20:34 - Chelsea fan Rory's Hot Take24:55 - Nottingham Forest fan Greg's Hot Take31:01 - Everton fan Baz's Hot Take36:49 - Paul Scholes on the one time he refused to play for Alex Ferguson39:44 - Brighton fan Maz's Hot Take This episode was recorded on 24 September.SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?... SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTERhttps://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsl... SUBSCRIBE TO IT'S CALLED SOCCER! / @theoverlapus LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4OThe Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by journalist Martyn Ziegler who brings us the latest news on Manchester City's 115 charges. We kick things off by looking at the weekend's results, including Manchester City v Arsenal's dramatic draw, Nottingham Forest's unbeaten start to the season and Manchester United's striker situation. Plus, we delve into Liverpool's contract situation, Everton's potential takeover, fixture congestion in the Premier League and are Chelsea finally finding their feet?We'll be back next week where the fans will bring their hot takes to the panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. In today's special guest episode, we have none other than our very own Jamie Carragher in the spotlight. Joining him are former England teammates Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, along with Roy Keane and Ian Wright, as the Liverpool legend reflects on his remarkable career, which saw him lift a Champions League trophy, two FA Cups, three League Cups, and a UEFA Cup. A true one-club man, Carragher— who ranks second in Liverpool's all-time appearance list with 737 games at the Anfield side —shares stories from his childhood as an Everton supporter, even recalling how he wore the Toffees' blue shirt to his academy training sessions. Carragher, who played under managers including Gérard Houllier, Rafa Benítez, and Fabio Capello, opens up about his limited time in the England setup and discusses how a Premier League title narrowly escaped him. Lastly he reveals his all-time Liverpool XI; do you agree with his choices? If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to let us know in the comments. And if you prefer to listen on the go, you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. Chaptering00:00 Behind the Scenes05:17 Promo06:08 Introduction06:40 Dealing with injuries10:55 Wearing Everton shirt in Liverpool academy 17:17 Making Liverpool debut24:55 playing under Gerard Houllier 34:07 Carragher's time at Liverpool43:05 Not winning the Premier League with Liverpool47:50 Winning the 2005 Champions League55:00 Retiring at Liverpool58:23 Carragher's All-Time Liverpool XI This episode is brought to you by Huel. Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world's top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition. Unlock your offer now at https://www.huel.com/theoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.Today we welcome Paul Scholes to the show for the first time alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Ian Wright as we reflect on the international break.The panel reflect on Trent Alexander-Arnold's starring role in England's wins over Republic of Ireland and Finland as well as discussing who will be the next Three Lions manager.Super 6 returns to look ahead to the weekend fixtures - including the North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal - and we also debunk some myths on Paul Scholes.If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to let us know in the comments. And if you prefer to listen on the go, you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms.This episode is brought to you by Huel.Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world's top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition.Unlock your offer now at huel.com/theoverlapThis show is in association with LinkedIn. Visit LinkedIn.com/offer – to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/STF and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Overlap's Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet. This week we hear all about David Ornstein's journey to becoming the man who breaks the big transfer news. Manchester United legend Paul Scholes talks us through his role as the Director of Recruitment at Salford City and how transfers work in the lower leagues. We are also joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England as they give their club's best and worst transfers, from Cantona joining Manchester United, to Balotelli signing for Liverpool. Plus Paul Scholes, David Ornstein and Jamie Carragher give us their best and worst Premier League transfers. Let us know your team's best and worst transfers in the comments below. 00:00 - Promo 00:54 - Intro 01:05 - Paul Scholes on transfers at Salford City 03:18 - David Ornstein's origin story! 11:52 - Fan questions to Paul Scholes and David Ornstein 23:21 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United's best and worst transfers 24:27 - Adam on Manchester United's best and worst transfers 26:43 - Big Steve on Manchester City's best and worst transfers 28:48 - Chloe on Liverpool's best and worst transfers 30:00 - Baz on Everton's best and worst transfers 33:58 - Dan on Crystal Palace's best and worst transfers 35:24 - Shaun on Chelsea's best and worst transfers 40:57 - Greg on Nottingham Forest's best and worst transfers 42:41 - Ben on Tottenham Hotspur's best and worst transfers 52:18 - Alex on Arsenal's best and worst transfers 57:17 - David Ornstein on his Premier League best and worst transfers 59:09 - Jamie Carragher on his Premier League best and worst transfers 1:00:37 - Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fan Debate is back, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England as the Premier League season gets underway. From Manchester City's win to Chelsea's ever-growing squad and Liverpool's first game under Arne Slot, we chat through the biggest conversations from the weekend's opening games. We are also joined by the man known for breaking the big Premier League transfer news, David Ornstein. We take a look at this summer's transfers, potential signings, and which clubs still need to fill key positions. We would love to hear your thoughts and predictions for the new season and what you think of this summer's transfer window. So drop a comment below, if you like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Manchester United opened the Premier League season with a late victory over Fulham thanks to new signing and substitute Joshua Zirkzee's tidy finish, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the last seven days at Old Trafford. Sign up to become a Patron, support the show and get ad-free bonus content The two Reds — one watching from the Stretford End, the other from Chicago — discuss the atmosphere, a change to the Stretford End, United's performance, Ten Hag's 4-2-4 formation and its impact on the full-backs and wingers, and plenty more. Paul Scholes gives us his insight on Kobbie Mainoo, we reflect on Mazraoui's impressive debut, Ruud van Nistelrooy's United return, give you the Academy Briefing, play Guess the Player and preview Saturday's away game at Brighton. Our Patrons get a bonus 10-20 minute Q&A with a deeper look into United's midfield, consideration of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho's situations and lots more. Sign up to become a Patron, support the show and get ad-free bonus content TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:30 New season atmosphere at Old Trafford (plus the key change in the Stretford End and how it might help the team) 10:30 Ten Hag says it's a “good foundation” for the rest of the season - do we agree? 11:45 What tactical differences did we see vs Fulham? The trade-offs of inverted full-backs 27:20 Guess the Player - Clue One 28:00 Kobbie Mainoo's development 32:40 Paul Scholes on Mainoo 38:50 Guess the Player - Clue Two 40:00 Patron-only Q&A, 20 minutes - ad-break for normal subscribers 40:30 Academy Briefing 43:55 Guess the Player - Clue Three 44:40 Brighton (a) preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Overlap's Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet.This week we turn the tables where our fans ask Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher their questions ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season: How long will Pep Guardiola stay at Manchester City? Who do Arsenal need to sign to win the Premier League? What one piece of advice would you give new Liverpool manager Arne Slot?Finally we have the return of our paddles where we put out statements for the following season for the panel and guest to debate: Will Manchester United finish above Liverpool? Could Eddie Howe become the New England manager? Can Rodri win the Ballon d'Or? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the fan debate season preview brought to you by SkyBet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England ahead of what is billed up to be an interesting 2024/25 Premier League season. Can anyone stop Manchester City taking a 5th Premier League title in a row? Who will make the top 4? Will the promoted sides manage to stay up? Which manager will be first to go? We talk through some of the biggest debates from the best league in the world. We have a lot to get through in this blockbuster episode and we would love to hear your thoughts and predictions ahead of another incredible campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two and a half months since euphoria at Wembley, we head back under the arch. The same opponents again. A Manchester derby. Not quite a heavyweight rematch. The Community Shield rather than the FA Cup. But a game with meaning, a chance to lay down a marker, to use that old football cliché: to notch a statement victory. In this episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait preview Saturday's derby and make their predictions for the season as a whole. There's also unrivalled insight into the new crop of Academy players entering U18s football this year and our Patrons get a bonus Q&A with plenty more topics to debate. Become a Patron here, for as little as £3 per month. Plus, we have the first part of an exclusive chat with Paul Scholes, who's playing in the next Legends match on 7 September, against Celtic Legends at Old Trafford. The second part will come in a couple of weeks, with Scholes discussing Kobbie Mainoo in detail. Our Patrons get an extra 20 minutes of conversation on fixture congestion, United Women and whether there's any chance United could be involved in a title race and, if so, for how long. Become a Patron here, for as little as £3 per month. Subscribe to Harry's weekly newsletter here: harryrobinson.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Producer Tommy Stewart hosts this week's episode and is with James Bird and Asad Raza to chat Juan Sebastián Verón, David Beckham, Thomas Gray, handsome Harrison Ford, “what is the best thing?”, the Fresh Prince, mates, Spiritland's orange juice, Juventus, cheating, lying, theft, diving, Luis Suárez, Michael Owen, Mauricio Pochettino, the 2002 World Cup, England v Argentina, shorthand, Marco Tardelli, running away, Emmanuel Adebayor, goal celebrations, plastic chairs, Patrick Stewart, Extras, Hugo Sánchez, Mousa Dembélé at Fulham, Felix White, cricket friends, Craven Cottage, Mark Hughes, Martin Jol, The Avengers, Mario Melchiot, Jay Jay Okocha, Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona, Louis van Gaal, painting, musical theatre, Manchester United, Dimitar Berbatov, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Joleon Lescott, Clint Dempsey, Kevin De Bruyne, Granit Xhaka, Harry Kane, Kyle Walker, Gareth Bale, remembering old players, researching the opposition, getting to the game, EURO 2024, road trips, Gelsenkirchen, Jude Bellingham, squats, Schalke, sticky 4G, offside confusion, ferries, chess, Sam Smith, dreams, leather wallets and loads more.Get the latest issue of MUNDIAL Mag hereFollow MUNDIAL on Twitter - @mundialmagFollow MUNDIAL on Instagram - @mundialmag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary: Like a bicycle kick goal at minute 95, Sara finally completes editing on a much overdue interview with fellow Carraville author HeyJulien !  Sara and Julien talk about the world of football RPF (as in soccer, for all you Yankees); specifically the delightfully odd-couple rivals-to-lovers ship of English football pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. Other talking points scattered across the pitch include: football as war, derby days and football rivalry; the joys of local non-league football, the Bundesliga and fußballkultur; to switch POV, or not to switch POV; the annoying beauty of David Beckham; and of course, we discuss the tragically under-utilized in fic friendship of Paul Scholes and Gary Neville (or, Scholesy as the Kermit to Gary Neville's Miss Piggy).  Join us, if you like! Correction - at 03:27:40 we incorrectly refer to our wonderful fellow Carraville author as ‘player1604'-- their handle is player1064, which is a reference to Gary Neville's England legacy number. Gary was the 1,064th player to play for England's National Team.    Contact and Credits: Intro Theme: Kyle Laurin "Oasis Supersonic Theme" (Twitter: @cobrakylemusic) Tumblr: talkinfanfic.tumblr.com  Instagram: @talkinfanfic Email: talkinfanfic@gmail.com    Time caps: 00:10:39 - Chelsea v Liverpool result in the Carabao Cup Final AND “Football and Butts” 00:13:17 minutes - Picking an English team as an outside fan, local rivalry in sport, and the mechanisms of tribalism 00:21:10 - Football pride as a substitute for national pride in Germany 00:22:57 - League structure in european football, the purity of the local club, financial doping, and German “fußballkultur” 00:32:57 - A late introduction to HeyJulien ! Julien's earliest reading and writing memories. 00:36:36 - First encounter with fanfiction and Youtuber RPF 00:42:11 - Path into Sports RPF 00:45:28 - The specific allure of Hockey RPF 00:53:54 - Getting into Football RPF and Carraville 01:11:07 - Carraville fic, start of “Zombies” discussion, and Julien's real-life plot inspiration 01:20:04 - Excerpt 1, from “Zombies”  01:39:12 - Strategy and instinct of switching POV's  01:59:50 - “The Victorian Era”  02:06:13 - Excerpt 2, from “The Victorian Era” (apologies from Sara for the botched English accents) 02:23:17 - Cat cameo by Daniel Pickles - and the theme of power in “The Victorian Era”, Gary and Victoria's friendship, and writing moments that “show” instead of “tell”.  02:32:27 - The fun of writing about “bad people”, and recurring themes popping up in our works; AND the specific joys of fanfiction enriching “real life” 02:40:36 - “Tasting Syrup On My Tongue” 02:50:45 - The joy of Stevie G and Scholsey in Carraville fics 03:00:46 - Sara's childhood soccer experience 03:02:49- Rapid Fire Questions!!!  03:17:21 - Michael Owen Quotes 03:31:00 - Coffee Shop Scenario 03:37:32 - Julien's fic recs 03:43:11 - Final question- “What do you think it is about sport that lends itself to fiction and fanfiction?” Episode References FIC - ‘These zombies in the park, they're looking for my heart' by HeyJulien  FIC - 'The Victorian Era' by HeyJulien  FIC - ‘Tasting Syrup On My Tongue' by HeyJulien https://www.fanfiktion.de/ - Julien's first fanfic site! CBS Champions League Today "Best Of" - Youtube video, example of CBS crew compilation, ft. Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards, Thierry Henry, and Kate Abdo "Gary Neville & Jamie Carragher's BEST moments!

Shhh of course we knew that yellow cards don't carry over to a penalty shootout! In Emi Martinez we trust.Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete catch up after last night's European frolickings and then realise that the FA Cup has crept up on us. Alejandro Garnacho shows digital contrition ahead of Man United's semi-final against Coventry City, Paul Scholes gets his old chap out, and players injure themselves trying to avoid a club crest but show a #touchofclass.Plus, Portsmouth players swearing a lot on radio, Luke shares a message for the cowardly Vithushan Ehantharajah and Pete tells everyone how to use a knife and fork. Sign up to our brand new mailing list, The Team Sheet, right here!Follow us on Twitter, 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: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.