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Big Game Preview is here, and it’s a Manchester derby special! Gary Neville is joined by Manchester United fans Adam McKola and Harrison from The Overlap Breakdown, alongside Manchester City fans Luke Stanley and Steven McInerney, for the first episode of our brand-new show, brought to you by Sky Bet. Ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby, the panel assess both teams’ starts to the season, review their transfer windows, discuss Michael Carrick and Enzo Maresca, and predict how the game will play out. They also debate a number of hot takes, including whether Pep Guardiola has achieved more in the Premier League than Sir Alex Ferguson, before going head-to-head in the ultimate Manchester derby quiz. Who do you think will win the Manchester derby? 00:00 Intro 02:59 United Transfer Window Review 10:18 City Transfer Window Verdict 21:26 Is Mainoo Untouchable 27:37 Can Enzo and Andersen Coexist 28:35 Picking the Derby Midfield 30:43 United Best XI Debate 37:37 Yoro and Heaven Solution 41:31 Derby Prediction and Haaland Key 45:07 Maresca Manager Review 50:43 Derby Must Win 53:37 Old Trafford Atmosphere 59:02 Pep Vs Fergie 01:05:28 Bruno Vs De Bruyne 01:07:40 Bigger Club Debate 01:08:37 Derby Quiz Time 01:21:18 Results and Predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! The Premier League is back, and this week we’re putting predictions to one side and going all in on our biggest hot takes for the season ahead. Could Arsenal win the treble? Will Erling Haaland leave Manchester City? Could Unai Emery walk away from Aston Villa? And are the traditional Big Six about to be broken up? The panel also debate whether Michael Carrick and Enzo Maresca will make it to the end of the season, Brighton’s top-four chances and one particularly bold prediction about Manchester City. 00:00 - Intro 01:41 - Community Hot Takes 10:48 - Young Player of the Year Prediction 13:48 - Brighton Top Four Push 15:51 - American Owners and Fan Power 16:42 - Season Tickets Under Threat 18:49 - Arsenal Treble Talk 22:36 - Will Emery Leave Villa? 25:22 - Bruno Dropped Debate 29:15 - City Charges Relegation 32:05 - Most Boring Premier League Club? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! The Premier League season is well and truly underway, and after an opening weekend full of shocks, drama and plenty of talking points, it’s great to be back. We start with Arsenal, who have picked up exactly where they left off. The reigning champions are riding high, but could this be the beginning of a period of dominance? At the other end of the spectrum, Manchester United and Spurs endured nightmare starts, falling to newly promoted Hull and Brentford respectively. Is it a sign of things to come, or simply an opening-weekend blip? We also hear from Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea as they begin new eras under new management, before finishing with Brentford, where there’s plenty of optimism for the season ahead under Keith Andrews. If you had to sum up your team’s start to the season in one word, what would it be? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard? Mark Goldbridge and Wayne Rooney have started a podcast… Every single week they’re joining forces for Stick to United, brought to you by Disney+. Tune in for instant reaction, heated debate, and Wayne and Mark’s unique perspectives on everything happening at Old Trafford. And today we’ve got a clip of the latest episode, diving straight into United’s disastrous start to the season following their 2-0 defeat at Hull. Search ‘Stick to United’ wherever you get your podcasts to subscribe now, or watch on The United Stand YouTube channel or Disney+. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Part Two of our new season Fan Debate special, brought to you by Sky Bet. Manchester City and Chelsea enter new eras, while Manchester United and Tottenham look ahead to promising seasons. Can Aston Villa continue to prove the doubters wrong, and could 17-year-old Brian Madjo be one of the names to watch this season? Leeds United have their sights set on Europe, while Ipswich Town and Coventry City discuss their chances of Premier League survival. Gillette and Ian Wright are calling for an end to yellow cards for shirt-off goal celebrations. Think it should be celebrated, not punished? Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/celebrate-freely-kick-the-shirt-off-yellow-card-out-of-football 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - City After Pep Era 12:49 - Man United Season Outlook 26:59 - Gillette Shirt Off Yellow Card Debate 31:29 - Spurs Splash the Cash 38:52 - Chelsea Under Alonso 44:16 - Aston Villa Reload Under Emery 54:36 - Leeds’ Europe Ambitions 1:02:57 - Coventry’s Survival Hopes 1:10:24 - Ipswich Life After Kieran McKenna 1:16:41 - Unpopular Predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a brand new season of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In Part One of our new season special, we look ahead to another huge year of football. Can Arsenal defend their Premier League title, and why is Carra worried about Liverpool heading into the new campaign? We also discuss the uncertainty at Newcastle, a new era for Crystal Palace, whether Sunderland can continue to defy the odds and the challenges facing Everton and Hull this season. Plus, Martyn Ziegler joins us to take a deeper look at the controversy surrounding FIFA and Gianni Infantino. 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - Arsenal 16:41 - Liverpool 36:21 - Brentford 39:17 - Newcastle 52:13 - Sunderland 01:02:03 - Everton 01:11:37 - Crystal Palace 01:16:57 - Nottingham Forest 01:22:14 - Hull City 01:29:48 - Can Infantino Survive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're looking back at some of the very best Community Questions from Stick to Football. Is Harry Kane better than Alan Shearer? Would Bruno Fernandes make Manchester United's all-time XI? And what other questions have got Gary, Carra, Jill, Roy, and Wrighty talking? From big football debates to plenty of disagreements and laughs along the way, we've picked out some of our favourite questions you've sent in throughout the season. Keep sending us your questions in the comments, and you might see yours answered when Stick to Football returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the best of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. We've picked out some of the biggest debates, best discussions, and most memorable moments from the season. Whether it was the title race, relegation, transfers or managerial decisions, here's a look back at everything that got us talking. Thanks for all your support this season. We'll see you again next year, bigger than ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of the biggest names in football joined us on Stick to Football this season, and now it's time to relive the very best of them. From unforgettable stories and hilarious moments to honest opinions and fascinating football insight, here are our favourite moments from an incredible lineup of special guests. Who has been your favourite guest on Stick to Football, let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 of Stick to Football has been our biggest and best yet. From unforgettable debates and hilarious stories to Show & Tell, Room 101, quizzes, bold opinions and plenty of chaos, here are the moments that defined an incredible season of Stick to Football. A huge thank you to everyone who watched, listened, commented and joined us throughout Season 3. Your support has made this another unforgettable year, and we can't wait to do it all again in Season 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to continue our series on England’s 1966 World Cup win. In part two, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson discuss press criticism, surprise call-ups, and the group stage injury to Jimmy Greaves that had such a huge impact on England's eventual triumph... If you want more, subscribe to It Was What It Was. Plus - if you want early access to the entire series - join our Patreon now. There's loads there - and a great community too! 00:00 England Written Off 01:48 Austria Defeat Fallout 04:17 Ramsey Rethinks Tactics 07:47 Greaves Under Scrutiny 10:24 Spain Reveals Wingless Plan 15:08 Poland Test and Peters Shock 20:43 Hiding the System 22:21 World Cup Opener Uruguay 25:49 Uruguay Stalemate Fallout 26:49 Meet J L Manning 28:58 Tactics Jargon Backlash 32:24 Mexico Magic Moment 33:15 Charlton Screamer Breakdown 36:18 France Win And Rotation 39:04 Stiles Controversy And FA Row 42:36 Greaves Injury Hurst Opportunity 44:50 Greaves Debate Luxury Player Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Overlap, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson begin a four-part series revisiting England’s 1966 World Cup win. Part one focuses on Sir Alf Ramsey’s background - and the conservative England setup he inherited, including the FA selection committee and a poor early World Cup record. We'll look at how a trip to Brazil in 1964 helped to change things for Ramsey - and we'll see the emergence of his core players - who would go on to become England legends. If you want more, subscribe to It Was What It Was. Plus - if you want early access to the entire series - join our Patreon now. There's loads there - and a great community too! 00:00 Meet Alf Ramsey 01:49 Ipswich Miracle Title 03:28 Ending Selection Committees 05:20 England World Cup Woes 06:50 Dour Yet Radical 09:23 Xenophobia And Origins 14:14 Was 1966 A Curse 17:28 Ramsey Playing Roots 20:36 Ipswich Tactical Experiments 24:38 Brutalism And Football 27:27 Brutalism Meets Football 31:21 Ramsey Blueprint Emerges 33:02 First Camp Shock Therapy 36:43 Early Results and Doubts 40:05 Brazil Trip Reality Check 40:43 Curfew Crackdown 46:16 Tactics Shift and New Spine 47:51 Jack Charlton and Stiles Debut 53:19 Foundations of 1966 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this special episode we are talking all things World Cup. Will Scotland finally get out of the group and what do our English fans make of Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection? Shay Given and Jamie Carragher are also joined by Jonathan Wilson, reliving some of his favourite World Cup moments, including Maradona’s 2 goals in 5 minutes in 1986! We start the show by discussing the price of tickets for fans, and how many fans are being outpriced for the tournament ahead. We then move on to Scotland. Their first World Cup since 1998, brothers from the band Skerryvore, Daniel and Martin Gillespie are hopeful on getting out of the group labelling Scott McTominay and John McGinn vital players. The episode then turns to the Three Lions. The debate is initially on Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad with big names being left out such as Adam Wharton and Trent Alexander- Arnold. We also discuss how England will set up, their chances of winning and will Tuchel favour Jude Bellingham for England’s first game against Croatia? Who will have a better tournament England or Scotland? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe! 00:00- Intro 08:17- World Cup Ticket Prices 23:32- Scotland Expectations 27:25- England Squad Reactions 32:20- Who Missed Out 39:42- Jude Bellingham 45:21- Ronaldo Messi Debate 46:54- Top Three Iconic Moments We loved having Daniel and Martin Gillespie on from Skerryvore, here is a link to their evening of entertainment on the 12th June 2026: https://www.noscotlandnoparty2026.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaASPyv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafSjYg4SlqFJL-gBCGlYvLTesySuI3US1RNfTAFdWb7h76FEb3fXO44yoTuhg_aem_HEOWs6X3jlQxXDk0ZpLMzg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, we review the dramatic end to the Premier League season, with major storylines at both ends of the table. Arsenal ended the campaign as Premier League champions but lost the Champions League final to PSG. How does Arsenal fan Matt view the season, and is this the start of a new era as Pep Guardiola leaves English football? Liverpool will have a new manager next season after Arne Slot’s departure. Carra shares his concerns as Andoni Iraola is in talks for the role, following Liverpool’s miss on Xabi Alonso, who will manage Chelsea. We also discuss Manchester United’s turbulent season with Adam and debate the biggest question in football: who had the greater Premier League reign, Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola? Aston Villa and Crystal Palace celebrate European success, while West Ham face relegation for the first time since 2011. Who had the greater Premier League legacy: Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe! 00:00- Intro 03:23- Arsenal Final Heartbreak 19:43 Liverpool Sacking Slot 34:22 Iraola Style Concerns 37:41 Pep Leaves City 48:02 Pep Vs Fergie 01:00:43 Man United Midfield Rebuild 01:03:49 Villa Europa League Glory 01:15:49 Palace and Replacing Glasner 01:21:45 West Ham Relegation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our first Overlap Champions Special, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, Gary Neville and Ian Wright visit the Sobha Realty Training Centre, home of the newly crowned Premier League champions, Arsenal. Mikel Arteta joins the show alongside the Premier League trophy to reflect on his rebuild of Arsenal, taking the club from the infamous “banter era” to the top of English football. With a Champions League final still to come, can Arsenal complete a truly historic season? Co-Chair Josh Kroenke and CEO Richard Garlick also sit down with Gary and Wrighty to discuss the club’s rise, reveal the importance of signing Declan Rice and even surprise the pair with a gift of their own. Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis-Skelly then join the show to reflect on the highs and lows of the campaign, as well as sharing a few secrets from Arsenal’s title celebrations. Can Arsenal complete the double by winning the Champions League? 00:00 - Intro 01:37- Arteta Reflects on Winning 07:27 - Declan Rice Statement Signing 10:19 - Raya or Ramsdale Decision Explained 11:52 -Josh Kroenke 21:09 -Richard Garlick 31:05 - Mikel Merino 36:58 - Champions League Final 39:47 - Myles Lewis-Skelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of My Best Coach with Andy Robertson is produced in partnership with Gillette. In this exclusive interview on The Overlap , Ian Wright sits down with Andy Robertson and former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, one of the most influential figures in Robertson’s career. Having handed Robertson his Scotland debut, Strachan reflects on Andy’s early years and the determination that drove him from early rejection to becoming a two-time Premier League champion and Champions League winner with Liverpool. Robertson also opens up to Wrighty about his nine-year journey at Anfield, discussing Liverpool’s difficult season, how close he came to joining Spurs, and the relentless demands of playing under former manager Jürgen Klopp. The conversation also turns to the heartbreaking loss of close friend and teammate Diogo Jota. We explore Robertson’s rise to the top and how every setback helped shape the player and leader he is today. Finally, Andy discusses the pride of captaining Scotland, what it would mean to lead his country out at the 2026 World Cup, and his ambitions for the tournament ahead. 00:00 Intro 08:55 Liverpool this season and Diogo Jota Passing 15:59 Gordon Strachan 30:15 Dundee United Breakthrough 31:14 Hull Move and Scotland Debut 39:12 Liverpool Interest and Klopp Call 48:19 Trent Departure 50:07 Chasing City 01:02:45 Scotland World Cup Dream 01:07:14 AR26 and Giving Back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Overlap Breakdown, Harrison sits down with one of football’s most exciting young coaches, Will Still. From his unconventional journey into coaching - to becoming the youngest manager in Europe’s top five leagues, Will shares the reality behind his rapid rise. He talks about the famous fines at Stade de Reims and responds to his “video game manager” label. Will reflects on his time at Southampton, opening up on the challenges of English football, what didn’t go to plan and whether he was given enough time. The conversation also explores life at the top level, including preparing to face PSG’s front three of Messi, Mbappé and Neymar, and working with young talents like Abdukodir Khusanov and Hugo Ekitike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down to discuss everything from the Sky Bet EFL season so far. We start off with Wayne Rooney discussing his experience in the Sky Bet Championship and challenges he faced. Frank Lampard's incredible season with Coventry resulted in a return to the Premier League, but will he stay? Kieran McKenna will be hoping for a better Premier League campaign with Ipswich after they secured promotion. It's remains to be seen whether they have learnt their lesson. There's a deeper dive into the look at how Lincoln City is ran after smashing the 100-point barrier. Bromley's rise up the Sky Bet EFL also continues. Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday's nightmare seasons have finally come to an end, but where do they both go from here? 05:50 Rooney playing & coaching in Sky Bet Championship 11:30 Coventry City & Frank Lampard 19:54 Kieran McKenna gets Ipswich back to Premier League 23:18 Lincoln City 100 points 27:58 Cardiff City bounce back 36:10 The story of Bromley 39:30 Impact of set-pieces 56:30 Relegation talk 01:00:00 Sheffield Wednesday situation 01:02:23 Leicester City's relegation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This episode is all on the EFL season ahead of another round of the playoffs. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down with fans across the Championship, League One and League Two to look back at the season so far, and what is to come for those with it all still to play for. We start off with Millwall, who narrowly missed out on automatic promotion by one point! Is it a chance missed or are they optimistic heading into a semi final clash with Hull City? On the other side of the playoffs, Southampton had a brilliant end to the season under young manager Tonda Eckert, finishing 4th and looking ahead to a tie against Middlesbrough. How great has the rise of The Saints been following a disappointing start under Will Still and can they march on to the Premier League? We also catch up with Wrexham who have had yet again another fantastic season, as well as looking down the leagues with fans of Bolton, Salford and more! Who claims the third promotion spot in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode! 0:00 - Intro 07:35 - Millwall in playoffs 13:15 - Southampton's midseason turnaround 24:17 - Middlesbrough play-off hopes - can they do it? 28:40 - Wrexham narrowly miss out on play-offs 36:50 - The new promotion structure in the Championship 43:35 - League one review 54:16 - League two review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this special episode, Paul Scholes welcomes Tottenham fan Flav to the sofa, as the fans quiz the former Manchester United midfielder on all things from his playing career to the game today. We touch on his favourite teammates and toughest opponents, to why England’s golden generation failed. Then with today’s game, is there a current player worthy of making a Premier League all-time XI? And is Bruno Fernandes on the same level as Kevin De Bruyne? Who are you taking? Bruno or De Bruyne? Let us know in the comments and dont forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode! 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Copilot Quiz 09:07 - Bruno Vs De Bruyne 17:25 - England Golden Generation 22:29 - Moyes’ Everton Verdict 26:21 - All Time XI Debate 31:27 - Too Many Games? 34:17 - Are United Still A Top Club 35:01 - Tottenham Manager What If… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.