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by Emmy Hikins, Trevor Gear, Femi Madariola
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football.The Football Referee is Conducted by Host dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Co-hosts, Trevor Gear and Femi Madariola on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff Records. Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, Accompanied by Femi Madariola An avid football Pundit and an International Business Man, An Investor, a Security Administrator and SIA Trainer. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music:Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI&Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support.
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- 5 days ago5 min
S101E1: Have We Always Had This Problem? - Emmy Hikins On Reports Of England Camp Spying Precaution
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
- 5 days ago5 min
S101E2: I Think Everyone Does It A Bit - Tony Gusani On Teams Spying On Opposing Teams Before The Match
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
- 5 days ago5 min
S101E3: Their Owner Whom I Can't Quite Remember His Name Now - Trevor Gear On Evangelos Marinakis
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
- 5 days ago5 min
S101E4: I Won't Say Whom We Don't Want - Trevor Gear On Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner's Replacement
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
- 5 days ago5 min
S101E5: I Mean He Did Well For England - Trevor Gear On Ex-England Manager Gareth Southgate's Tenure
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
- 5 days ago5 min
S101E6: The Manager Is There To Help The Team Win - Tony Gusani On The Contents Of Managerial Contracts
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
- 5 days ago5 min
S101E7: There's A Differential Between What You'd Call The Head Coach And A Manager - Trevor Gear
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
- 5 days ago5 min
S101E8: I Just Think That Is The Trend That Clubs Are Now Looking For Young Managers - Trevor Gear
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of FootballThis is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fanIn This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passedThe Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony GusaniSources and pictures credit:Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-
About The Football Referee
This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football.The Football Referee is Conducted by Host dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Co-hosts, Trevor Gear and Femi Madariola on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff Records. Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, Accompanied by Femi Madariola An avid football Pundit and an International Business Man, An Investor, a Security Administrator and SIA Trainer. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.Music:Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI&Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support.
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