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- Today49 min
What If... the Super League had happened?
On this week's episode of What If, we're diving into the 2021 European Super League project, which collapsed within a matter of days.Host Emma Paton is joined by Matt Slater and Dan Kilpatrick to see what would've happened if the idea actually went ahead.Could it have worked, what would it have meant for domestic leagues, the Champions League and the fabric of football?Host: Emma PatonGuests: Matt Slater, Dan KilpatrickExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Mike Stavrou, Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago47 min
Spurs vs Aston Villa + the importance of pressing
It’s Tactical Preview time, and this week our primary focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in north London.Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and Liam Tharme to break down how Roberto De Zerbi’s side can try and score their first Premier League goal of the season.Also on the agenda is Bournemouth vs Liverpool, Brentford vs Chelsea and what’s been behind Hull City’s incredible start to the season.The panel also break down the importance of pressing in the modern era and how it’s changed over time.Host: Kate MasonGuests: Rob Green, Liam TharmeExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Mike Stavrou, Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago38 min
Why does JJ Gabriel want to leave Man United?
Manchester United's 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel has outlined his desire to leave.To discuss why and how this situation has developed Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Matt Slater as well as former England goalkeeper Rob Green.Andy Mitten, co-host, of Talk of the Devils also joins having watched Gabriel extensively at youth team level within the Manchester United academy system.As well as the situation around Gabriel's registration and Manchester United specifically the panel also delve into the impact Brexit has had on youth recruitment and retention as well as the impact youngsters like Max Dowman and Lamine Yamal have had in breaking through to first team environments at a tender age.Host: Kate MasonWith: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Rob GreenFeaturing: Andy MittenExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Jay BealeVideographer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 days ago39 min
Are Liverpool adapting to Iraola?
Liverpool saw off Spurs on Tuesday night to make it two wins from two in the cup competitions, but Andoni Iraola’s side have just one Premier League victory so far.Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic’s James Pearce and Cerys Jones, plus author of 'Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution', Josh Williams to get into whether Iraola’s team are adapting to his principles.Plus, as Andy Robertson made his Anfield return after nine years on Merseyside, the panel discuss whether the current Liverpool squad have enough leaders and consider the implications Cody Gakpo’s departure could have had on Liverpool’s output in front of goal.Host: Emma PatonCo-hosts: Cerys Jones, James Pearce, Josh WilliamsExec Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay BealeVideographer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago45 min
Ornstein latest: Why are Spurs still struggling to score?
Spurs have scored zero goals in their first four Premier League games this season. So why are Roberto De Zerbi's side struggling to find the back of the net despite their £300m summer outlay?Emma Paton is joined by David Ornstein and James Horncastle to discuss why they're misfiring in front of goal. Tottenham correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke also drops by to discuss the issue.David also answers questions from subscribers on Man United's coaching set-up, Coventry City's poor start to the season compared to Hull City and Ipswich Town and interest from Arsenal in Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha.Host: Emma PatonWith: David Ornstein and James HorncastleFeaturing: Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike StavrouVideographer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago39 min
Has Manchester derby defeat put Carrick under pressure?
Erling Haaland settled the 199th Manchester derby with the only goal as Man City came away from Old Trafford with a 1-0 win.Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic's Cerys Jones and former England goalkeeper Rob Green to pick through a controversial meeting.Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell reflects on Michael Carrick's anger at the decision to allow Haaland's goal with former Premier League referee Graham Scott joining us to explain the VAR process.Man City correspondent Sam Lee explains the significance of the derby win for Enzo Maresca and we also wrap-up some of the other key talking points from the weekend with Seb Stafford-Bloor.Host: Emma PatonWith: Cerys Jones and Rob GreenFeaturing: Laurie Whitwell, Graham Scott, Sam Lee and Seb Stafford-BloorExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Jay BealeVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
What If... Wayne Rooney joined Manchester City in 2010?
Ahead of the Manchester derby, this week on What If... we're talking about Wayne Rooney and the hypothetical around whether he could have possibly made the switch across Manchester from United to City back in 2010.Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Dan Kilpatrick, as well as Andy Mitten from Talk of the Devils to delve into Rooney's at times strained relationship with Sir Alex FergusonOur alternative timeline ponders whether the move to City could have taken place, as well as whether Rooney could have moved to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea in 2013 as well as the impact any move could possibly have had on his own - or Sir Alex Ferguson's - Manchester United legacy.Host: Emma PatonWith: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Dan Kilpatrick and Andy MittenExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Mike Stavrou, Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Tactical Preview: Man United v Man City + underlying data buys
This week on the Tactical Preview we're looking ahead to the first Manchester derby of the season, as Manchester United welcome Man City to Old Trafford.Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and The Athletic's Thom Harris to analyse City's midfield having been reconstructed during the summer transfer window with the arrival of Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez.The Athletic's Man City correspondent Sam Lee also drops by to explain how the new unit is coming together, while the panel assess whether playing on the counter may suit Michael Carrick's sideThere's also a look ahead to Fulham's trip to Anfield, having seen plenty of midfield chaos from Alvaro Arbeloa's side, while Aston Villa will be hoping to score their first Premier League goal of the season against Nottingham Forest and Hull head to Chelsea, yet to so far concede.Meanwhile in the breakdown, the panel look at the under the radar data signings made this summer that may be worth keeping an eye on!Host: Kate MasonWith: Rob Green and Thom HarrisFeaturing: Sam LeeExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Xavi BirdVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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