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Get set for our huge interview with Sir Jim Ratcliffe on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. Gary Neville is joined by Sir Jim for an uncompromising discussion about new manager Ruben Amorim, big decisions, the club’s finances, and what’s next for United. Ratcliffe reflects on his first year at United, including replacing Erik ten Hag with Amorim, despite an FA Cup triumph. The pair also get into the club’s financial struggles, including a bloated wage bill, and the steps being taken to try and take United back to the top. The conversation also lifts the lid on Dan Ashworth’s departure, what really happened behind the scenes, and how it has impacted United’s transfer plans heading into a crucial second half of the Premier League season. Looking ahead, Gary and Sir Jim discuss the future of Old Trafford, the club’s long-term vision, and reasons for optimism for United fans after a below-par campaign. You don't want to miss this one! If you're enjoying The Overlap, 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! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 – Promo 00:49 – Introduction - Russ Hayes former Physiotherapist at Manchester United 04:33 – Russ Hayes on hamstring injuries 06:32 – The impact of mentality on injuries 09:19 – Trying to get back from injuries early & injury prone players 10:32 – Gareth Roberts on injuries at Liverpool 12:30 – The relationship between managers and physios 16:09 – Flav on injuries at Tottenham Hotspur 20:37 – Paul Scholes on getting a blood clot in his eye 22:24 – James McNicholas’s question on players wanting to play when injured 25:13 – Fulham fan Sarah’s question to Russ Hayes 27:31 – The Howden Report explained 30:50 – Jamie Carragher’s broken leg 33:33 – Newcastle fan Lee on the change in football gear 36:23 – Who is to blame for injuries at a club? 38:16 – The Treatment Room / The room of truth 41:12 – Manchester City fan Luke on injuries * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 - Promo 01:38 - Greg Nottingham Forest Quiz 04:31 - 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 form 1:01:08 - Flav Tottenham Hotspur Fan on their recent win 1:04:30 - Sarah Fulham Fan & their positive season 1:07:06 - Lee Newcastle Fan & their weekend’s result 1:11:23 - Greg Nottingham Forest Fan on whether they will make Europe * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 - Promo 01:04 - Arsenal Quiz with Alex 04:07 - Lawyer, Author, Speaker - Daniel Geey 04:50 - Understanding PSR and FFP 09:21 - Liverpool Contract Renewals 22:55 - Tapping Up in Football 25:29 - The Haaland Deal: Long-Term Contracts 30:43 - Arteta's Arsenal and PSR 33:30 - Declan Rice and His Transfer to Arsenal 34:31 - Agents, Salaries, and Club Strategies 47:16 - Champions League and Celtic 50:55 - Ludicrous Clauses and Transfers * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 Intro 00:39 West Ham Quiz Challenge 03:09 FA Cup Reactions and Tottenham's Performance 19:58 Liverpool's Priorities and FA Cup Exit 27:42 Manchester City's Confidence Amidst Charges 31:32 Man City vs Real Madrid 32:19 Celtic's Champions League Journey 37:15 Arsenal's Struggles and Future Prospects 49:10 Manchester United's Managerial Concerns 57:34 West Ham's Season and Managerial Changes * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've got an extra treat for you this week: Gary Neville joins our football history podcast, . The former Manchester United captain looks back on one of the most momentous and tragic events in football history: The Munich air disaster of 1958. Neville discusses the lasting significance of the tragedy - and how Sir Matt Busby rebuilt the club, leading them to European Cup glory just a decade after its darkest day. If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university. Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the next part of the Busby Babes story, it's on the feed. Please subscribe toand become a student of the game! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 Intro 01:20 Leicester City Quiz 04:07 Tactical Trends in Football 10:09 Analysing Modern Football Tactics 21:07 Liverpool's Tactical Evolution 28:08 Arteta's Tactical Approach 28:40 Martinelli's Evolution 29:22 Odegaard's Struggles 30:18 Arsenal's Striker Dilemma 32:19 The Role of Creativity in Modern Football 35:11 Everton's Football Philosophy 39:39 Club Philosophies and Managerial Changes 45:20 Tottenham's Style Under Postecoglou 48:20 Nottingham Forest's Counter-Attacking Play 53:09 Premier League's Competitive Mid-Table 53:54 Conclusion and Wrap-Up * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Six Nations is here - and we're launching a brand new show for everything rugby: Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender. This first-ever episode kicks off with a legendary guest: England's World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson joins regular hosts Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Katy Daley-McLean, and Tom Shanklin to discuss Grand Slams, Lions Tours and the red carpet controversy in Ireland! This is your front-row seat to everything rugby - from unforgettable moments to untold stories. We'll have brilliant guests from ex-pros to celebrity fans - and you'll get a new insight into the sport, from those who've seen it all! Please subscribe to Stick to Rugby to never miss an episode, and please consider leaving a five star review to help others find the show. Stick to Rugby is available now wherever you get your podcasts and on @TheOverlapRugby https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCwNHmDVhwGVdXbcyHzAKRAg YouTube channel. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 Intro 01:48 Quiz Time: Manchester City Trivia 04:45 Transfer Talk with David Ornstein 06:06 January Transfer Window Insights 08:21 Manchester United's January Transfer Strategy 10:30 Liverpool's Transfer Dilemma 14:48 Arsenal's Centre-Forward Search 21:02 Referee Decisions and VAR Controversies 23:50 Manchester United's Squad and Rashford's Future 34:15 Amorim's Vision for Man United 37:26 Man City's Struggles and Transfer Decisions 41:14 Chelsea's Decline and Managerial Critique 49:24 Tottenham's Managerial Dilemma 58:03 Everton's New Hope Under Moyes 01:04:43 Leicester's Gamble with Ruud * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to an exclusive episode of the Overlap in collaboration with the WSL! Gary Neville is joined by Jill Scott as he attends his first ever game in the WSL with the pair going head- to- head for the Manchester Derby. Watch them react to United rescuing Gary’s weekend by beating their local rivals 4-2! The pair talk all things WSL, the evolution of the women’s game and Gary’s hilarious ball boy story! You also do not want to miss Jill picking her combined Man City XI, which Gary insists includes players from the red half of Manchester. They both also catch up with Manchester City's Alex Greenwood and Jill’s former teammate Steph Houghton as well hat-rick hero Ella Toone as they discussed England and what it was like to play together. Stay tuned to see where Gary and Jill should visit next! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can't wait for the Six Nations to start? Get your rugby fix with our band new channel: The Overlap Rugby! 🏉 We’re launching a brand-new channel with Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender. Join rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Tom Shanklin, and Katy Daley-McLean as they share real stories, fresh perspectives, and dive into everything you love about the game. We'll have legendary guests from ex-pros, to celebrity fans. This is your front-row seat for every kind of rugby fan - from unforgettable moments to untold stories. 📅 First episode launches January 29 📍 Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on @TheOverlapRugby https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCwNHmDVhwGVdXbcyHzAKRAg YouTube channel FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572587631576 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sticktorugby/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktorugby ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we've got an episode from nominating one perfect signing for every Premier League club this transfer window. From title contenders to relegation battlers, we’ll explore the ideal player each team should target to address their biggest needs and elevate their squad. Whether it’s solving tactical weaknesses, adding depth, or bringing a creative spark - we’ll highlight why these players fit the bill and how they could make an instant impact this season. Subscribe to channel now and never miss an episode. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 - Introduction 01:05 - Kieran Maguire on the financial situation at Premier League clubs 05:00 - 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 clubs 30:53 - Manchester City v Salford in the FA Cup 38:10 - Kieran Maguire on the finances of the FA Cup and where the money goes 40:30 - Debate on the FA Cup replays being scrapped 50:04 - Kieran Maguire answers club questions * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for our Premier League mid-season awards on ! For our last show of 2024 - we're looking back on the first half of the season, dishing out awards for the best goal, best signings, most improved and more. Subscribe to channel now and never miss an episode. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 https://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 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 – Promo 02:00 – Paul Scholes on Manchester derby 03:30 – The future of Marcus Rashford & Alejandro Garnacho 09:00 – Nieve Petruzziello on the Manchester Derby 10:00 – Are Man City in crisis? 19:30 – Liverpool supporter Gareth Roberts - All I want for Christmas 24:30 – Arsenal supporter Charlene Smith - All I want for Christmas 29:30 - Chelsea supporter Rory Jennings - All I want for Christmas 33:30 – Everton supporter Baz - All I want for Christmas 39:40 – Wolves supporter Dave Azzopardi - All I want for Christmas 42:00 – Nottingham Forest supporter Greg Mitchell - All I want for Christmas 44:25 – Crystal Palace supporter Dan Cook - All I want for Christmas 46:00 – Paul Scholes on the best six goals he has witnessed on the pitch * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, and Ian Wright as they sit down with Roma legend Daniele De Rossi in this unseen episode of The Overlap On Tour, brought to you by Sky Mobile. De Rossi opens up about the pressure of playing in Rome, his journey from Roma's youth teams to the senior squad, and the memorable moments of his illustrious career. Discover his near-move to Manchester United, his World Cup experiences, including the unforgettable 2006 final, and his love for Boca Juniors. De Rossi also reflects on playing with Pep Guardiola and his coaching aspirations. Don’t miss all four episodes of The Overlap On Tour, available now on Sky and NOW. 📱 With Sky Mobile, you’re always in control. Easily adjust your data plan to suit your needs. Learn more at sky.com/shop/mobile. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're giving you a look at our brilliant new football tactics podcast: . Our panel dive into the weekend’s biggest results, preview the upcoming fixtures, and interview key figures from the football world - ranging from pundits and academy scouts to first-team managers. In this episode, we're talking Maresca's Chelsea revolution and we're going behind the scenes to find out what's going on with INEOS at Manchester United after Dan Ashworth's shock exit. It's the definitive, in-depth exploration of the tactics and theory behind the week's action. Subscribe to now and never miss an episode! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listen-in to the best unseen and unheard moments from the Overlap on Tour, brought to you by Sky Mobile! Join Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, and Ian Wright in Turin as they sit down with Giorgio Chiellini for an exclusive dinner discussion. This episode of The Overlap on Tour, brought to you by Sky Mobile, dives into Chiellini's illustrious career, his thoughts on managing football pressure, the essence of Italian defence, and his near moves to English clubs. Enjoy a mix of heartfelt conversations, football insights, and light-hearted moments as they explore Chiellini's journey and experiences in the world of football. Don’t miss all four episodes of The Overlap On Tour, available now on Sky and NOW. 📱 With Sky Mobile, you’re always in control. Easily adjust your data plan to suit your needs. Learn more at sky.com/shop/mobile https://www.sky.com/shop/mobile * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. It's Spurs fan Flav v Chelsea fan Rory in a heated debate about Tottenham's chances of winning the Premier League in the next five years. Then Man City fan Luke squares-up to United fan Adam to decide who is the best manager the Premier League has ever seen: Pep Guardiola or Sir Alex Ferguson? Presenters Betty Glover and Nieve Petruzziello (Youtuber 'Stunt Pegg') hold the fort for the fans' Hot Takes, including: Will Arsenal win the Champions League, is Mo Salah the best ever to play on the right wing and does Dwight McNeil deserve an England call up? Plus, the fans debate match prices and Italian football guru Nieve gives us some transfer insight, with three key Napoli players to look out for. Let us know your Hot Takes in the comments below. Chaptering: 00:00 - Promo 00:42 - Introduction 00:55 - Nieve Petruzziello (YouTuber 'Stunt Pegg') 01:37 – Lee Lawler Newcastle quiz 06:07 - Tottenham Fan Flav v Chelsea Fan Rory Jennings 13:15 - Manchester City Fan Luke Stanley v Manchester United Fan Adam McKola 20:00 - Hot Takes is back! 20:22 - Nieve Petruzziello’s Hot Take 25:56 - Everton fan Ryan Hall's Hot Take 29:10 - Liverpool fan Gareth Robert's Hot Take 37:58 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith's Hot Take 42:27 - Wolves fan Dave Azzopardi's Hot Take 44:55 - Newcastle Fan Lee Lawler’s Hot Take 47:33 - Nottingham Forest Fan Greg Mitchell's Hot Take 52:07 - Nieve Petruzziello on key Napoli players * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've got an extra treat for you this week: Rafa Benitez guest stars in our football history podcast, . If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university. In this episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by the legendary Rafa Benitez to discuss the stories, challenges, and philosophy that shaped his journey. Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the second part of Rafa's coaching story, it's on the feed. Please subscribe toand become a student of the game! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Presenter Betty Glover and journalist Mark Critchley are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England. In this week’s episode, we kick things off with our quiz, Time Added On, as Adam McKola is the next to tackle as many questions as he can in 90 seconds. Will he beat Rory Jennings’ score? We also hear the fans give their current season review - Are Manchester City in a crisis? Will Liverpool win the Premier League? Was it the right decision for Ruud van Nistelrooy to leave Manchester United? Plus, have Arsenal fallen too far behind? Are Sean Dyche and Ange Postecoglou the right men for Everton and Spurs?And can Nottingham Forest stay in the top 5? Let us know what you think in the comments below. You can also listen to the show if you’re on the move: Find us on The Overlap Network wherever you get your podcasts. CHAPTERING: 00:00 - Promo 00:50 - Intro 01:10 - Journalist Mark Critchley 02:52 - Adam McKola Manchester United quiz 07:21 - Mark Critchley on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim 11:26 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola 17:15 - Ruud Van Nistlreooy leaving Manchester United 18:46 - Manchester City fan Luke Stanley 25:24 - Liverpool Fan Gareth Roberts 34:27 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith 41:41 - Everton fan Ryan Hall 47:12 - Wolves fan Dave Azzopardi 51:51 - Newcastle Fan Lee Lawler 57:27 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings 1:01:14 - Tottenham fan Flav 1:06:20 - Nottingham Forest fan Greg Mitchell * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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. 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! CHAPTERS 00:00 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 https://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 - Promo 00:41 - Introduction 01:01 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United and Erik ten Hag being sacked 03:04 - Laurie Whitwell on Manchester United’s situation 06:51 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola 12:03 - Liverpool fan Gareth Roberts 13:57 - Would Emery go to United? 14:58 - Manchester City fan Steven Mcinerney 22:44 - Super 6 winner Lee Andrews 24:41 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith 40:41 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings 48:26 - Tottenham fan Flav 52:12 - Aston Villa fan Luke Robinson 54:16 - Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Overlap and Gillette Labs are back with a special Movember edition: "Wrighty and Carra’s Football Heroes." Join Gillette Ambassador Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher as they sit down with Premier League stars Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aaron Lennon to discuss the realities of life as a footballer. They open up about their role models, the mental health challenges they faced during their careers, and how they found strength on and off the pitch. Special guests Cory Walkington and Ryan Wilson also join Wrighty and Carra to shavedown for their Movember challenge while sharing their incredible goal to increase the £30,000 they have already raised for Movember, supporting men’s mental health and suicide prevention. 👉 Hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe for more exclusive content from The Overlap! For more information, to support Cory and Ryan or to get involved with Movember yourself, visit movember.com/Gillette. ⚠️ This episode includes discussions on mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, visit movember.com/getsupport for resources. For urgent mental health assistance, contact NHS 111 online or call Samaritans at 116 123. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 comments 00:00 - Promo 00:59 - Manchester City fan Buvey’s Hot Take 11:04 - Arsenal fan Clive’s Hot Take 13:43 - Liverpool fan Chloe’s Hot Take 16:37 - Manchester United fan Adam’s Hot Take 18:58 - Aston Villa fan Luke’s Hot Take 20:34 - Chelsea fan Rory’s Hot Take 24:55 - Nottingham Forest fan Greg’s Hot Take 31:01 - Everton fan Baz’s Hot Take 36:49 - Paul Scholes on the one time he refused to play for Alex Ferguson 39:44 - Brighton fan Maz’s Hot Take SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?... SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsl... SUBSCRIBE TO IT'S CALLED SOCCER! / @theoverlapus https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqzfv3RNH98bOilp7g7n1w LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJKdWo3WjJCMFp1VHM1M2IwXzhRUWhMX2Qxd3xBQ3Jtc0tsTThlaFpDQmJLUk9Ud05seXJVMV9BUi1qZlZnMHVBTl8wTDdtbEEtNkFSQnRNWHIyZ1NZYkJNcGFRSGxhdGx2SWM0TVVLX0ZSQ2J3SDF1dFM0Uzc1SVBsbHhHVm9wMUZIRlhHZEVzZ0NMSWFEVVFMYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FJI6l3Dj-4O&v=jNDvdJeceFE The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0pJRmVhYUpXTFF5RmNhQmZOdmE0aHp5NHczUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSjlnYVVQVkpGd2xIYWZFSlIwRVE1NG56S1B2d1FQWkIwMDh5Vk9lVXpfeF9KMGFTMG1fX3Y0di1vSmpzamhneWZZdnE4dTFPeTRvMTBRdk1zZHBzd0hROW1GNWxmbWN5R1RQcTJWMzdDSE9fSXZGWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2Fh07F3Fsuh3&v=jNDvdJeceFE It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnRIRklqOGhyeUoyYkg4R3JZTl9NeXgxb2JjQXxBQ3Jtc0trT0JsS0hnRWxhS1k0b21Vd2V2QUVsenRKT1ljeFg0SzZUUDE1dDRfMlVzSGliMTZIdy1qZEp5QmgzMW5VWXFrU3NSenNPRFJMLXRQZjNjYzhITTEyWHFHQkRJUHFGRW1lSjZYQkNFVnA5LU5vblItZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodfollow.com%2F1745066482&v=jNDvdJeceFE * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listen-in to the best behind-the-scenes moments from the Overlap on Tour! Join Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright as they discuss everything from how to fix football, what makes the perfect fry-up and their meditation techniques. Plus Roy questions his friendship with the rest of the team! Get ready for plenty of laughs and warm-up for the new series of The Overlap On Tour coming October 29th on Sky Max & NOW. Sky Mobile is the network that easily lets you make your data plan bigger and smaller to suit you. For more information, visit sky.com/shop/mobile https://www.sky.com/shop/mobile * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Overlap has teamed up with Sky Mobile to bring you Part 2 of the Transfer Window Special featuring Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher. In this episode, the trio dive into the most impactful signings for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, discussing how these transfers shaped the fortunes of these legendary clubs. The conversation then shifts to the crucial role of agents in the football world, revealing the behind-the-scenes negotiations that can make or break a player’s career. Gary, Wrighty, and Carra also explore some of the toughest player sales they’ve encountered, highlighting the loyalty of one-club players and the emotional toll of big-money moves. The discussion heats up as they talk about the rise of superstars Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, and what their careers might hold. The episode wraps up with a quickfire Q&A session, where the guys share candid thoughts on various football topics, offering fresh insights and surprising opinions. Transfer Window Special is brought to you by Sky Mobile, the network that easily lets you make your data plan bigger and smaller to suit you. For more information, visit sky.com/shop/mobile. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
