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This is No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce, where one of the most famous names in Premier League management opens up his book of contacts each week to discuss all all the latest topics in the world of football. Each week, Sam is alongside presenter Natalie Pike, who gets to ask Sam and the guests all the questions a football fan wants to know, plus exclusive bits of insight and of course endless off-field and touchline stories!
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Manchester United’s crisis deepens after a humiliating 3–0 home defeat to Bournemouth leaves them without a win in their last eight games in all competitions. Kevin Nolan joins Natalie Pike and guest Derek Fazackerley to discuss the growing tension between Bruno Fernandes and Michael Carrick and whether the relationship can be repaired or if the writing is on the wall for the Englishman's tenure at Old Trafford. The panel examine whether Carrick has lost control, why Manchester United’s recruitment and leadership are under scrutiny, and whether Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are part of the problem. With reports of disagreements over potential managerial appointments, could Eddie Howe or Julian Nagelsmann be in the frame to replace Carrick? Plus, Derek reflects on his time at Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers, the importance of the number two in football, and what happens when managers and players clash. _ Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8624 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
Natalie Pike is joined by Sam Allardyce and special guest Karl Robinson for a fascinating discussion on the biggest talking points in football, with plenty of strong opinions, behind-the-scenes stories and a few home truths! 🔴 MIKEL ARTETA & ARSENAL – Is Arteta more old school than people think? The lads discuss his loyalty, man-management style and how the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fallout showed his ruthless side. 😳 RUSSELL MARTIN'S PHILOSOPHY – Big Sam gives his verdict on Russell Martin's stubborn approach to football and explains why his own managerial philosophy couldn't be more different. 👀 KARL ROBINSON'S PETERBOROUGH SNUB – Karl opens up about missing out on the Peterborough United job to Robbie Savage and gives his side of the story. 🐝 WATFORD OWNERS UNDER FIRE – The trio react to Tom Ince's criticism of Watford's owners and discuss just how much influence club owners should have over football decisions. 🚨 BIG SAM REJECTED WATFORD! – Sam reveals the story behind turning down the Watford job, including a conversation with none other than Sir Elton John! From Premier League management and dressing-room discipline to controversial club owners and managerial job offers, it's another unmissable episode of No Tippy Tappy Football! 👍 LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📲 BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS When you join Boyle Sports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.... 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 00:00 Intro 02:31 Mikel Arteta 06:02 Harry Kane Ballon D'or? 06:31 Dele Alii 10:26 Salford Sacking 13:26 Peterborough Interview 19:28 Russell Martin's Philosophy 26:47 Tom Ince's Watford Criticism
Lisandro Martínez has called out Manchester United’s hierarchy, and Sam Allardyce admits that “a lot of the statement is true”. On this special episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Karl Robinson join Natalie Pike to debate Martínez’s comments, Jason Wilcox’s role in recruitment and who really has control at Old Trafford. The panel discuss whether United’s problems run deeper than one player’s outburst, what needs to change under INEOS and how the club should handle Martínez. Karl takes a particularly strong stance, questioning whether the defender should play for United again. Plus, what happens next for Michael Carrick? Could Antonio Conte be an option, and would things look different if Gary Neville owned the club? _ Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8624 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
On this week’s No Tippy Tappy Football, Stewart Downing joins Sam Allardyce to discuss how moving him to a number 10 role transformed his career, the toughest teammates in football and Jordan Henderson’s resurgence at Chelsea. With Chelsea chasing Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, the lads debate the title race before Stewart ranks the league’s best attacking midfielders, including Cole Palmer, Bruno Fernandes, Rayan Cherki, Morgan Rogers and Martin Ødegaard. Plus, Manchester United’s continued struggles under Michael Carrick, why Old Trafford fans are booing and Big Sam reacts to Robbie Savage’s move to League One Peterborough. _ Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.... 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
Is Harry Kane England’s greatest ever striker? Is Jude Bellingham on course to become one of the greatest players in England’s history? And how will Manchester City respond to the latest developments? Big Sam Allardyce is back on No Tippy Tappy Football to discuss the biggest talking points from the international break and the Premier League. Sam gives his verdict on Thomas Tuchel’s England after four games, before discussing Jude Bellingham’s incredible rise and whether the Real Madrid midfielder is already ahead of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes at the same age. Harry Kane is also in the spotlight after reaching 91 goals in 125 England appearances. Sam debates whether Kane is England’s greatest ever striker and chooses between Kane, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen. Sam then answers your questions, including what Premier League managers spend too much time coaching, what teams don’t practise enough and whether modern football managers overcomplicate the game. Plus, Big Sam reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo’s treatment by Portugal, Manchester City’s trip to a potentially hostile Anfield and the toughest football grounds he experienced during his managerial career. The episode finishes with Sam reflecting on the Legends of Football Awards, his conversations with David Moyes and Roy Hodgson, and where Thierry Henry ranks among the greatest players he faced as a manager. 00:00 Intro 03:30 Man City: What Happens Next? 08:55 Thomas Tuchel’s England Reviewed 10:30 Is Harry Kane England’s Greatest Ever Striker? 13:00 Kane, Rooney, Shearer or Owen? 16:17 Is Jude Bellingham on Course to Be England’s GOAT? 20:30 Bellingham vs Gerrard, Lampard & Scholes at 23 22:13 What Do Premier League Managers Overcoach? 27:12 Big Sam Reacts: Should Ronaldo Get Special Treatment? 31:30 How Will Man City Handle a Hostile Anfield? 33:47 The Toughest Ground Sam Ever Managed At 35:55 Legends of Football: The Managers’ Table 42:30 Where Does Thierry Henry Rank? _ Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8624 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules — and Sam Allardyce has his say on what happens next. On this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Sam reacts to the independent commission’s findings covering nine seasons between 2009/10 and 2017/18, including the use of “sham” commercial arrangements which the commission said artificially inflated Manchester City’s revenue and reduced reported costs by more than £900 million. City deny wrongdoing and intend to appeal the findings. Sam discusses just how serious the situation is, whether Manchester City can escape the consequences, what punishment they could face and whether their trophies should be taken away. We also debate where Manchester City’s situation sits alongside previous football scandals, including Juventus and Southampton, whether City fans should have sympathy, whether the club could still be in the Premier League next season and, most importantly, just how far this punishment could go. Could Manchester City end up outside the Premier League? Could the current squad stay together? And would Sam Allardyce really consider taking the job if City were playing in League Two? Then we turn our attention to England. Sam and Will review England’s games against Spain and Czechia, discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to the squad, Anthony Gordon’s comments about his footballing IQ and what Thomas Tuchel needs to achieve to be considered a success with England. Sam also explains whether he believes Tuchel can be the man to finally deliver success with England. _ Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.... 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
Sam Allardyce, James Collins and Natalie Pike are back on No Tippy Tappy Football to dissect the latest talking points from the Premier League, Championship, national team and beyond. The trio look back on the weekend's action, including Millwall's 2-2 draw with West Ham and Wolves' 1-0 win over West Brom, before getting into one of Sam's favourite subjects: modern football tactics. Sam takes aim at the three-week international break, questions some of England's selection decisions and gives his thoughts on Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold being called up to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. The conversation also turns to Cole Palmer's withdrawal from the England squad, why and what player load management really means. James Collins, known as ‘Ginge’ discusses his Wales career, whether any of the Welsh players would get into the England squad, and recalls some of the biggest characters and moments from his playing days. There's also a look at Neco Williams and whether he would have had a future at Liverpool had he stayed, Craig Bellamy's decision to turn down Burnley, Martin O'Neill's future at Celtic and James Collins ranks his greatest teammates. #NoTippyTappyFootball
Charlie Adam joins Natalie Pike and Kevin Nolan on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. The former Liverpool, Stoke City and Scotland midfielder gives his verdict on the controversial Manchester Derby, including the controversial red card decision which saw Phil Foden walk and City's controversial offside winner, before discussing Liverpool’s faltering start and whether their midfield has enough quality to compete with the Premier League’s best. Kevin Nolan also responds to Graeme Souness’ criticism of Declan Rice, while the panel discuss Frank Lampard’s position at Coventry City after their 5-0 hammering off Brighton, the role of half time interviews and the desperate need for more content, and contrasting management styles of modern football after Roberto De Zerbi was criticised for his theatrics at the weekend... ...Oh, and why Charlie Adam is better than Pele. Chapters: 00:00 Intro to Charlie Adam 01:30 Manchester Derby reaction: VAR and offside 10:21 Boyle Sports Offer 10:45 ProRef statement and Michael Carrick’s disappointment 21:50 Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson’s impact at Manchester City 27:45 Half time interviews: should they be removed? 30:30 Are Liverpool struggling again? 34:10 Are Liverpool’s midfield three strong enough? 37:08 Graeme Souness on Declan Rice 42:00 Frank Lampard’s Coventry City future: is he under pressure? 47:40 Charlie Adam compared to Pele #NoTippyTappyFootball #LFC #StokeCity #Blackpool #Scotland _ Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8044 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
René Meulensteen joins Natalie Pike and Kevin Nolan on No Tippy Tappy Football to discuss Manchester United, their hopes of competing in Europe and the areas of the squad that still need improving. René also gives his thoughts on Marcus Rashford’s return to form, why he believes he still belongs at Manchester United and whether he can get back to the level that made him such an important player for the club. There’s also plenty more to get stuck into, including the Manchester derby, Erling Haaland’s caravan, Chelsea and Arsenal, the Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers clash, Sir Alex Ferguson and player availability, Fulham’s difficult start, social media and the situation involving Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. René and Kevin also discuss player cliques, dressing room culture and what it takes to keep a squad together when results aren’t going your way, before René explains his new role at Stockport County and his vision for developing players throughout the club.
Welcome back to No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by BoyleSports. This week, Natalie Pike is joined by Kevin Nolan, standing in for Sam Allardyce, with former Everton defender Alan Stubbs returning as our featured guest. It's a huge Everton focused episode as we assess David Moyes' transfer window, the strength of the current squad and what success should look like at Goodison Park this season. We also discuss Harrison Armstrong, Iliman Ndiaye's move to Manchester City, Wayne Rooney's flourishing media career and whether Everton have done enough to challenge for European football, or whether it's more a relegation battle on their hands. There's plenty of Scottish football discussion too, with Celtic and Rangers both under the microscope after their European disappointments. Could the Old Firm really join the Premier League? And why does Wayne Rooney support Celtic? Plus, the trio discuss Enzo Fernandez's £125m move to Manchester City, Chelsea's chances of challenging Arsenal for the title and whether Liverpool's transfer window deserves scrutiny or praise. 0:00 Intro 02:00 Harrison Armstrong’s going to be an outstanding player for Everton 16:00 Wayne Rooney’s media career flourishing 18:15 Iliman Ndiaye’s move to Man City 22:15 What is success for Everton this season? 29:50 Celtic’s season so far - Disaster in Europe 32:00 Rangers not a powerhouse anymore 34:15 Rangers and Celtic to join the Premier League 35:17 Why Wayne Rooney supports Celtic 38:04 Enzo Fernandez signs for Man City 43:40 Liverpool’s transfer window under scrutiny 47:10 Outro #Everton #NoTippyTappyFootball Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8044 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
Have Chelsea FIXED Their Biggest Problems?! & Premier League Midfields RANKED Kevin Nolan joins Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike on No Tippy Tappy Football this week to discuss his career as a player, captaining his side at 23 years old, moving into management with Northampton Town and how he cost his team the Christmas party one year after getting sent off. All this plus Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea raised some eyebrows, along with veteran striker Danny Welbeck, but Sam Allardyce thinks it's shrewd business by Xabi Alonso. Speaking of midfielders, Sam and Kevin Nolan are tasked with ranking this summer’s midfield transfers, including Henderson’s move to Chelsea, Andrey Santos to Manchester United, Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal and of course Elliott Anderson to Manchester City amongst others. 0:00 Intro 04:15 Jordan Henderson to Chelsea - Good move? 06:13 The importance of veteran players 16:05 Quick fire midfielder summer transfer rankings 25:44 Does Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal guarantee them the Premier League title? 26:30 More clubs than Everton in Europe 28:10 Kevin Nolan at Northampton Town 30:10 Sam Allardyce on West Ham United 31:16 Outro
Can Andoni Iraola handle the pressure at Liverpool? 🔴 Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Liverpool legend Phil Thompson to discuss the big talking points ahead of the new Premier League season. Iraola may be taking charge of a talented Liverpool squad, but does he still need FOUR new signings to compete for the biggest trophies? The panel discusses where Liverpool need to strengthen and what Iraola needs to get right. Plus, Big Sam reveals where he thinks Marcus Rashford should go next, while the team gives their Premier League predictions — including the champions, relegated teams, biggest overachievers and biggest underachievers. They also discuss the changes at Newcastle, including the new manager and what could be next for the club. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8044 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
It was an emotional night in Atlanta as England were knocked out of the world cup by Argentina in the semi-finals. Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss how the three lions crashed out after leading with just minutes to go. Sam analyses Thomas Tuchel’s big mistakes that led to the defeat, the substitutes made that changed the game and why Messi had so much freedom. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8044 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
England are just one game away from the World Cup Final as Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for a blockbuster semi-final against Lionel Messi and Argentina. Natalie & Sam sit down to preview England's biggest test of the tournament and discuss exactly how Tuchel can stop Messi on the biggest stage. Sam breaks down what he thinks Tuchel's tactical approach will be and talks about the back and forth between the boss and star man Jude Bellingham after his incredible performance against Norway. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://promo.boylesports.com/ppc2/sports-weekly-16/?btag=53075|0ad446b4155643a79f2f2440e7a618cf 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 00:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 01:28 How do England stop Messi? 03:44 Reaction to Tuchel & Bellingham's post-match interviews 08:26 Bellingham's star quality 18:41 Dan Burn - England's cult hero 19:41 Sam's England 11 vs Argentina 31:30 Julian Alvarez to Arsenal?
The World Cup turns to the business end and England dispatch Mexico and look ahead to a crucial clash against Norway. Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss England's MASSIVE 3-2 victory against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. The team begin by giving their reaction to England's 3-2 victory against Mexico, Tuchel's incredible game management as well as Jude Bellingham's brilliance. They then turn their attention to Anthony Gordon's resurgence against Mexico, where does Harry Kane rank against the world's elite strikers and why Haaland is so dangerous. There’s also a deep discussion on Sam's XI to face Norway in the next round of the World Cup, why Reece James could get the nod if he's back to full fitness and how Nico O'Reilly has shone in the competition so far. To round things off, the duo chat about controversy surrounding referee's at the World Cup, FIFA's decision to overturn Florian Balogun's red card and Donald Trump's involvement. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8305 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 2:20 Reaction to Mexico vs England 8:43 Bellingham’s brilliance 13:30 Anthony Gordon resurgence 15:40 Harry Kane’s interview 17:00 Harry Kane vs elite strikers 20:11 Haaland’s dominance 23:04 Sam’s England vs Norway XI 28:54 World Cup referee controversy
The World Cup enters it's knock out stage and England go head to head with DR Congo! Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss England's 2-0 victory against Panama and Scotland finally exit the World Cup! The team begin by giving their reaction to England's 2-0 victory against Panama as well as Thomas Tuchel's major issue at right back as well as chatting about England's wingers. They then turn their attention to England vs DR Congo when Big Sam gives us his starting XI for the first knock out game, why Eze might be the answer over Marcus Rashford & Elliot Anderson is the unsung hero of the squad. There’s also a deep discussion on Jude Bellingham answering his critics so far in the tournament and is Harry Kane England's greatest ever player? To round things off, the duo chat about Scotland's exit from the World Cup, Steve Clarke's resignation and could we see David Moyes move into international management anytime soon? Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 1:37 England vs Panama reaction 3:30 England’s right back issues 9:33 Rashford on the wing 11:04 Sam’s England XI vs DR Congo 17:00 Rashford vs Wan Bissaka 19:00 Elliot Anderson impact 19:45 Bellingham answering critics 21:30 Is Kane England’s greatest player 25:04 Ronaldo & Portugal 27:23 Steve Clarke resigns from Scotland 33:33 David Moyes to Scotland?
The World Cup group stages are at the business end and there’s plenty to unpack this week. Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss England's 0-0 draw with Ghana & Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Brazil which leaves their qualifying chances hanging by a thread. The team begin by giving their reaction to Scotland's final group stage game against Brazil, Scotland's back 4 aren't good enough at this level, why Scotland have no superstars and what chances do they have of qualifying for the knock out stages. They then turn their attention to England vs Ghana with Big Sam giving his analysis on how to break down a low block like Ghana as well as sharing his frustration with the lack of crosses into the box. There’s also a deep discussion as Sam ranks the England players based on their world cup performances in the first 2 group stage games before turning his attention to his squad that he'd play against Panama including a change in formation! To round things off, the duo chat about the possibility of Thomas Tuchel resting players against Panama, will we see either Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins and what score does Sam think the game will end? Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets plus a £5 free bet for England v Croatia to Use on Bet Builder. https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8401 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + Get £5 Free bet for World Cup When You Bet £10 on Royal Ascot https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8204 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 1:30 Scotland vs Brazil reaction 4:25 Steve Clarke’s future 5:10 Scotland have no superstars 8:14 How to break down Ghana 12:35 Ranking England players 20:35 Sam’s team vs Panama 23:20 Resting players 25:44 Ivan Toney & Ollie Watkins 27:30 Weak England squad 28:13 England vs Panama prediction
The World Cup is in full swing, and there’s plenty to unpack this week. Natalie & Sam are reunited once again as they break down the biggest talking points from the tournament so far and look ahead to England’s 2nd World Cup game against Ghana. The duo begin by discussing Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal, is the football icon now hindering the national team & will Roberto Martinez drop him if he fails to score against Uzbekistan? They then turn their attention to the opening England vs Croatia game, Thomas Tuchel's impressive man management & how Jude Bellingham has become England's main man. They continue the England discussion by debating who should start out of Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon, Marc Guehi or John Stones & Djed Spence or Reece James before turning their attention to Declan Rice's injury & why Troy Deeney was WRONG about Jordan Pickford. To round things off, Sam & Natalie chat about her time in Boston watching Scotland, why the Scotland fans are so incredible before focusing on the HUGE game against Brazil & how likely are Scotland to qualify out of the group stage? Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 1:15 Is Ronaldo hindering Portugal? 6:15 Impressive England 7:37 Tuchel’s man management 9:36 Bellingham is the main man 11:43 Rashford vs Gordon 13:36 Guehi England’s best Centre Back 16:23 Djed Spence vs Reece James 19:18 Drinks breaks 22:10 Declan Rice injured? 22:50 Troy Deeney’s Pickford comments 26:00 No one worries England 27:38 Scotland qualifying hopes 30:13 Scotland fans in Boston 37:57 Scotland vs Brazil predictions 39:20 Grant Hanley vs Morocco
The World Cup is in full swing, and there’s plenty to unpack this week. With Natalie away covering Scotland, Simon Crabtree steps in as host alongside Sam and former England defender Phil Thompson as they break down the biggest talking points from the tournament so far and look ahead to England’s opening clash with Croatia. The team begin by discussing Brazil’s victory over Morocco, their chances of lifting the trophy, and David Ornstein’s comments on Casemiro. They then turn their attention to England vs Croatia, analysing the leaked England XI, debating potential changes Thomas Tuchel could make, and discussing whether Jude Bellingham deserves a place in the starting lineup. There’s also a discussion around Scotland’s start to their campaign, how far they can go in the competition, and Roy Keane’s explosive and 'harsh' remarks about John McGinn. To round things off, the panel assess the job Graham Potter has done with Sweden, react to Jürgen Klopp’s damning comments on the drinks breaks, and answer the question every England fan wants to know: is football finally coming home? Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets plus a £5 free bet for England v Croatia to Use on Bet Builder. https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8401 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 00:00 Intro 02:00 The World Cup so far 05:53 Casemiro’s struggles 09:31 England vs Croatia preview 15:44 England's leaked XI 29:31 How far can Scotland go? 41:12 Sweden and Isak's performance so far 44:54 Graham Potter 48:52 Jürgen Klopp's comments on water breaks 54:34 Is it coming home?
This week, Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike sit down alongside Kevin Nolan to discuss all things football as we look ahead to the 2026 World Cup. They start the pod by discussing England's chances of winning the World Cup out of 10 before dissecting their recent friendly against New Zealand and why the right side of the pitch could be a worry for England. The trio then debate whether it's win or failure for Thomas Tuchel this summer, is England's midfield limited & also give their opinions on England's final friendly against Costa Rice. There’s also big focus on whether Ronaldo is now a hinderance to Portugal & Roberto Martinez, which nation at the world cup has the best front 3 and the reaction to Neymar receiving a call up to the Brazil squad. Plus, Tim & Kevin debate whether Harry Kane can win the Ballon d'Or this year, Scotland's chances this summer as well as their answers to various World Cup quickfire questions. 📲 Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + England to beat Costa Rica & Croatia Was Evs - NOW 2/1👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.... 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 18+. Online customers & in shop for BOYLE Xtra cardholders. 90 minutes only. Singles only. Max stake 10. Prices subject to fluctuation and availability. Live from 9am each day. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Tim & Kevin 2:12 England chances of winning 7:35 England vs New Zealand reaction 10:02 Is Tuchel Too Honest? 12:55 Right side issues 15:10 Win or failure for Tuchel 20:04 England’s limited midfield 24:28 England vs Costa Rica preview 26:10 Ronaldo & Martinez 30:10 Ranking World Cup Front 3’s 33:30 Neymar call up 35:00 Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or 37:10 Scotland’s World Cup hopes 40:19 Quickfire questions
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