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Salah V Slot | Carragher On The Rampage | Villa In The Title Race Palace Flying | 59:22

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In this one we get stuck into the Salah vs Slot saga, Carragher’s eight-minute monologue and whether a player can ever be bigger than Liverpool. We talk about the racism accusations aimed at Carragher, Salah’s legacy and why we think he has probably kicked his last ball for the club. Then we move on to Villa’s title credentials, Palace quietly cook…

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The Beautiful Chaos Of The Premier League | Villa And Emery Marching on | The Worst Away Ends 59:59

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We get stuck into a mad midweek of Premier League football: Fulham nearly coming back from 5–1 down, Romero’s scissor kick at Newcastle, Villa turning it round at Brighton, Chelsea losing at Elland Road and Haaland hitting 100 goals. Then we zoom out into the “Other 14” conversation, TV bias toward the Sky Six, Wolves sinking, Villa flying and what…

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Tottenham Boo Boys | Premier League Aggro On The Up | Can Chelsea Catch Arsenal 56:20

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In this one we properly spiral about hating football, from Spurs fans booing Vicario and life under Thomas Frank to Glasner calling out the Palace board and what European football actually does to a thin squad. We chat Brentford and Brighton’s structure, Villa and Emery proving people wrong, and why big club expectations kill “performance over resu…

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Cucurella Best Defender In The Premier League? | Slot Out Again | What Could Arsenal Achieve This Season? 46:03

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This week we roped in Ben Bowman while Dan swans off to Strasbourg, and started with the obvious question, what is actually happening at Liverpool. We go through Arne Slot’s brutal run, Curtis Jones’ honesty, the Isak signing, the lack of a centre half and whether the players have stopped running for the manager. From there we get into Cucurella pu…

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Arsenal Flying | Liverpool Flailing | Frank Out? 46:12

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In this one we try to process a pretty grim week: Spurs getting slapped in the derby , Arsenal looking like they might actually walk the league and Chelsea quietly sneaking into the title chat. We get into Liverpool’s weird collapse, Forest’s revival under Dyche, why Eze clearly made the right call, and why long ball merchants are suddenly fashiona…

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The North London Derby | Scotland's World Cup Fairytale | Dick Advocaat in Paradise 59:05

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In this one we try to talk ourselves into some kind of calm before the North London derby, chat about Spurs away form under Thomas Frank and how Arsenal have turned into a machine. We get carried away with Scotland’s insane win over Denmark, McTominay’s overhead and Kenny McLean’s halfway line madness, plus Ireland’s and Wales’ big nights and Curac…

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Is Haaland Already Premier League Greatest? | Troy Parrot And Ireland Bedlam | Tuchel v Bellingham 1:04:06

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In this one we start with the calm of the international break and end up in total Irish bedlam, talking Troy Parrott’s last minute winner, what following your country actually feels like, and why football’s best moments are pure chaos rather than controlled perfection. We get into Tuchel vs Bellingham and how the media manufactures beef, John Terry…

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PFA To Sue The Premier League | The Return Of Ivan Toney | Liverpool Moaners 1:07:28

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England chat, WhatsApp group politics and the way Sky and others keep dumbing football talk down into shouty clips. We get into Ivan Toney’s Saudi wages and whether he solves Spurs’ problems, the Premier League’s proposed spending anchor and what it means for soft power clubs and everyone else. There is time for Liverpool writing to PGMOL, fan enti…

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What The Hell Is Happening At Bournemouth? 42:02

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We sat down with Tom from Back of the Net to talk Iraola’s brave style, smart recruitment, and how Bournemouth keep improving after losing a whole back line. We get into Bill Foley’s vision, the stadium expansion, Eddie Howe’s lasting pull, Alex Scott’s England call up, and whether the Cherries can turn this season into a first taste of Europe. Lea…

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Man City Starting To Purr | Arne Slot For The Chop? | Small Club Jealousy 1:10:27

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We dive into City’s demolition of Liverpool, the Van Dijk disallowed goal, and Doku’s star turn. Arsenal drop points at Sunderland, the long throw ad board saga gets an airing, and we argue patience with managers after Slot’s week. Rob Edwards swaps Boro for Wolves, Spurs stay gloriously unpredictable, Palace-Brighton brings Tyreek Mitchell flowers…

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Dan Burn's Wonderous Header | Coventry's Anthem | From Twitter To 1st Team Scout | John Textor And Wednesday 1:04:08

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We get stuck into a wild week of goals from Van de Ven, Son, Dan Burn and Thierry Small. We talk Coventry’s stadium singalong, why North London Forever sets us off, and the messy line between football and politics. There is a big chat on John Texter and Wednesday, Palace memories from administration, and the remarkable story of Felix joining Como a…

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Arsenal’s Strangling Season | West Ham’s Fight Night With Freddie Potts | Barcelona’s Wonga Loan Era 1:04:25

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We get into why grit still wins in a hyper tactical league, from West Ham’s fightback over Newcastle to Freddie Potts grabbing his shot. Spurs at home, whether players should clap after a loss, and concussion protocols after a nasty early head knock. Plus Arsenal’s chokehold start, Haaland vs Kane vs Shearer, Barcelona’s cooked books, a Hearts heat…

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Professional Palace At Anfield | The Set-Piece Era | Harry Kane’s Absurd Numbers 55:10

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Palace stroll to a professional 3-0 at Anfield and the fallout is spicy. We dig into Arne Slot’s selection, the “kids” narrative, and why Palace keep giving Liverpool nightmares. From Jeff Stelling’s Arsenal take to the rise of the set-piece era, we ask if direct play has actually made the league more competitive. There is chat on the Boxing Day sc…

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Is It Over For Liverpool? | Hearts’ Title Charge | Sunderland and the Prem Gap Myth 1:09:17

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We dig into Sheffield Wednesday’s slide into administration, why governance failed, what a 12-point deduction means, and how fans and administrators can rebuild. We then head to Scotland to unpack Hearts’ surge at the top, the data-led thinking behind their recruitment, and what it says about a league long dominated by two clubs. We also challenge …

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Sacking Season | Miami Meltdown | Lampard’s Coventry 54:35

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We start with The Cure, Monaco memories, and whether Steve Parish will ever pick up. Then we get into the big one: the collapse of Villarreal vs Barcelona in Miami and the 15-second on-pitch protests: what it says about player power, TV optics, and competitive integrity. “Sacking season” has arrived in the Premier League, we debate Dyche’s remit, a…

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Man United Bite Back | Marinakis’ Made Mayhem | Dyche Ball Returns 56:09

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We open on Nottingham Forest’s latest swerve: Ange Postecoglou out after 40 days and Sean Dyche poised to take over, with Evangelos Marinakis at the heart of the chaos. We break down Forest 0–3 Chelsea, why Forest still created loads, and what Dyche can realistically deliver. Then we cover United’s gritty 2–1 at Anfield, Liverpool’s four-game skid,…

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Manchester United Now, Patience, INEOS and the Amorim Question with Adam McKola 54:29

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Adam McKola from Stretford Paddock joins to dig into Manchester United’s season, why patience still exists in the away end, and what INEOS need to fix. We get into Amorim’s future, the reality of state ownership, the Class of 92 legacy, and how fan channels evolved from fanzines. Plus a brilliant nugget on United’s long running academy record. Lear…

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Mateta v Zaha | Anchoring The Premier League | Liverpool v Manchester United 1:06:24

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We chew over this weekend’s fixtures and ask whether Liverpool vs Manchester United is still the cultural earthquake Sky sold us. We revisit the golden-age needle of Arsenal v United, unpack the Mateta vs Zaha flare-up, defend Jordan Pickford, and take a hard look at the Premier League’s proposed anchoring cap. We also talk Qatar vs UAE chaos, the …

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FIFA Are The Good Guys | Fixing International Football | The Death Of The 39th Game 51:12

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We get into the weeds on international breaks, FIFA’s plan to condense windows from 2026, and the push to stage domestic league games overseas. We talk Newcastle, Kieran Trippier, who’s creating the most chances in the league, and where the title might land. Your comments spark chats about lower-league matchdays, wearing shirts in public, US sports…

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Mad Jim Ratcliffe | The Problem With The Bellinghams | Golden Generation Let England Down 1:04:19

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Gerrard’s blunt take on England’s golden generation, the Bellingham family narrative, and where Jude should actually play. We swap Mourinho tales, ask if Ratcliffe is backing Amorim too long, and debate Saudi power, games abroad, and why the Premier League looks so good on TV. Plus a lively mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

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Why Grealish Works | Premier League Domination | Russell Martin Should Have Worn A Suit 1:04:31

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Liverpool Will Still Win The League | Chelsea's Average Squad | Best Partnership In Prem History 52:08

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With Dan away on Palace’s European adventure, Rory Jennings jumps into the hot seat with Flav for a lively, wide-ranging episode. The lads trade first-away-day stories in Prague, then dive into Frank Lampard’s legacy on and off the pitch, including the incredible match-worn shirt he sent Rory. There’s a big chat on Chelsea under Maresca, Coventry’s…

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Amorim Is Still There | Southgate Hypotheticals | Your Favourite Sh*thouse 1:02:48

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Palace make it 18 unbeaten with a delirious 90+7 winner over Liverpool, and we unpack what’s changed under Glasner, whether the run is sustainable, and where the ceiling really sits. We also look at Spurs’ chance creation wobble, Arsenal’s title credentials, the ongoing Amarim-at-United saga, VAR’s handball chaos, West Ham’s pivot to Nuno, the econ…

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The Real Premier League Table | The Cringe Of Arteta | Nuno In At West Ham? 1:01:07

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A lively run through Graham Potter chaos on Football Twitter, West Ham’s managerial pivot, Arteta’s press conference cringe, the XG culture war, Liverpool’s late-goal aura vs xPoints, Palace’s unbeaten run getting mainstream attention, promoted sides check-in, and the pain-games you still feel in your bones. Plus a cracking tangent on the “HMRC of …

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No Credit For Arsenal Dominance | Liverpool Grinding Wins | No More Bottlejobs 1:00:19

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Palace are 17 unbeaten in all comps: so why does nobody talk about it? Dan and Flav go deep on MOTD’s blinkers, Glasner’s impact, Liverpool’s grinding perfection, and Arsenal’s second‑half chokehold on Man City that forced Pep into a back‑five. Plus: ‘bottle job’ nonsense in September, West Ham’s malaise under Potter, Wolves/Nuno hypotheticals, the…

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Liverpool Late Show Sustainable? | Ange Ball Is Back | Millwall Limbs 59:31

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Derby chaos, social media limbs and football’s new kick off tactic. We relive Millwall versus Palace from inside the home end, the police lines and the penalty shootout. We get into the emerging Palace, Spurs and Forest beef, whether Ange’s setbacks invite schadenfreude, and why some moments mean little if you do not win. Plus: rugby style territor…

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Amorim’s Limits | Giving Liverpool The Title | Bournemouth Mean Real Business 59:14

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Team sheets in number order are melting brains, and it’s not just a design quirk. We dive into why clubs do it and why it’s awful for fans. Then the big one: Manchester United under Amorim: style vs substance, results, and whether there’s any way out. Bournemouth look the real deal under Iraola, Spurs are thriving by doing the simple things well un…

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The Biggest Game This Weekend | Chelsea Charges | Why Mudryk Is Innocent ? 1:05:09

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We start with ticket chaos from Radiohead to the World Cup, then dig into FIFA’s dynamic pricing and what it does to real fans. We relive Spurs’ StubHub era, talk loyalty points, and explain why stadiums without roots feel empty. We also hit Chelsea’s FA charges, the Mudryk saga, West Ham vs Spurs, the Manchester derby, and why Southampton vs Ports…

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Ange is Back | Marinakis sacks Nuno | Man City 'Win' Against Premier League 49:53

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We react to Nottingham Forest sacking Nuno Espírito Santo and the looming Ange Postecoglou links, weigh up whether Ange can adapt, and debate what Forest might look like in Europe. We also chew over City’s sponsorship settlement optics, Ten Hag’s rocky reset at Leverkusen, Spurs ownership signals from Vinai Venkatesham, and the weekend’s fixtures. …

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Tottenham Sack Daniel Levy | Player Power Alive | The Art Of Football Dying 59:53

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Flav and Dan react to Daniel Levy’s exit, weighing two decades of off-pitch success against a passive, reactive footballing culture that never translated into trophies. They debate what changes under Venkatesham and a non-exec chair, whether this is a prelude to a sale, and why aggression in the market matters more than raw spend. They branch into …

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Guehi, Glasner, and Deadline Chaos | Who Won The Window? | Everton Rising 1:06:01

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Deadline Day delivers peak chaos as Crystal Palace dominate the narrative. We unpack the Marc Guehi to Liverpool saga, Glasner’s hard line, and the PR fallout if a captain leaves late. We zoom out on transfer-window theatre, agents, leaks, and why winning the window often fools fans. City’s Donnarumma gamble, Trafford’s role, and Everton optimism a…

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Amorim On The Brink | Rangers collapse | Signing Of The Summer 53:52

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We cover a packed week of football, starting with Palace’s nervous Conference League qualifier and reflecting on Rangers’ disastrous 9-1 defeat to Brugge. We debate Celtic’s shock Champions League exit and the curious case of Kazakhstan’s inclusion in UEFA. We then turn to Manchester United and Amorim’s crisis, questioning Ratcliffe’s role in their…

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Marinakis Banner Controversy | Playing Out From The Back Dead? | Phones In The Stands 1:01:57

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In this episode of Football Between the Lines, we dive into the chaos at Selhurst Park as Palace and Forest clash on and off the pitch. We talk about the fallout from Dan’s banner on Marinakis, the Gibbs-White saga, and why Forest fans are so defensive. We debate the risks of overplaying from the back, Spurs’ newfound pragmatism under Thomas Frank,…

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Spurs’ Pain, Arsenal’s Gain | Eze To The Emirates | Levy Under Fire 53:55

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We break down one of the most painful transfer sagas in recent Spurs history as Arsenal swoop in to sign Eberechi Eze. We talk through how Levy’s dithering left Tottenham exposed, how Arsenal had their ducks in a row, and why this latest episode highlights the gulf in ambition between the two clubs. From Palace’s side, we hear how the deal unfolded…

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City Look Scary Again | End For Eze And Palace | Gyokeres Hate Watch 58:26

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This week, we dive into a packed weekend of football drama. From Darren England’s controversial VAR call at Stamford Bridge to Crystal Palace’s remarkable unbeaten run under Oliver Glasner, we break down the big talking points with passion and perspective. Spurs’ pursuit of Eberechi Eze sparks our debate on transfers, loyalty, and the way players c…

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The Premier League Is Back | Fan Optimism Rankings | Sky Sports’ Price Problem 54:08

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In this episode, we dive into the return of the Premier League with all its anticipation, drama, and absurdity. From Kieran Bowie’s outrageous volley to the merits of scrapping extra time, we cover the weekend’s standout fixtures and storylines, including Alexander Isak’s Newcastle standoff and the latest fan optimism survey. We debate the 3pm blac…

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From Europa Dream To Conference Reality: Palace’s UEFA Blow 25:28

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Crystal Palace’s first-ever European adventure has taken a bitter twist. Three months after winning the FA Cup, they’ve been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after UEFA ruled they breached multi-club ownership rules. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the decision, leaving fans furious and the club considering lega…

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Dean Henderson’s Penalty Magic | Grealish to Everton | Wissa Only Wants Newcastle 53:46

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We break down Crystal Palace’s Community Shield win over Liverpool, from Dean Henderson’s penalty mastery to Justin Devenny’s remarkable rise from the Scottish lower leagues. We run through Football365’s bold season predictions, including Chelsea’s title chances, the promoted sides’ survival hopes, and whether Arteta could be sacked. There’s chat o…

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Manchester United Suddenly Rich | Luxury Tax in Football | The Overlap Fall Out 56:13

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We dive into Manchester United’s surprise spending spree, questioning how a club with no European football can shell out so much under PSR constraints. We also unpack the Alexander Isak situation — why the timing of his transfer push makes no sense, and what Newcastle should do next. Dan reflects on being on The Overlap, the pressures of fan media,…

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Should Isak Strike | Predicting The Premier League | Building Legacies 53:22

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We break from our usual Monday slot to bring you an early episode packed with big talking points. We kick off with Alexander Isak’s push for a Liverpool move and how it compares to Harry Kane, Luka Modric, and Ivan Toney. We debate loyalty, contracts, and why some players stay when others force their way out. We also discuss Son Heung-min’s legacy,…

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Liverpool Over Take United Again | Players Don't Love You | Palace Firm On Eze 55:26

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In this episode, we react to a North London Derby being played in Hong Kong, and reflect on the meaning and commodification of tradition. We explore the financial crisis engulfing clubs like Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday, Arsenal’s bid for Eberechi Eze, and the uncertainty surrounding Palace’s summer under Oliver Glasner. There’s also a look at…

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Marinakis: Genius or Madness | Lionesses Do It Again | Arsenal Sign Gyökeres 44:00

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Today’s pod features reaction to England’s women winning 2025, Palace’s impending appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Morgan Gibbs-White’s perplexing new contract announcement and Viktor Gyökeres making his move to Arsenal official. There’s also a bundle of listener comments, many of which focus on the revelation that Dan has hair. Learn …

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Isak Move On? | Liverpool's Impeccable Business | Dan Has Hair 54:58

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Today’s podcast sees Dan & Flav discuss Liverpool’s transfer business, whether that makes them runaway title favourites and the potential of Isak still leaving Newcastle. There’s also talk of Arteta and what needs to happen for Arsenal this season, Eintracht Frankfurt’s business model and Dan actually having hair and shaving his head by choice. Lea…

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Newcastle Not Signing | Falling In Love With Loan Players | FBref Polygons 1:05:45

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Today’s podcast covers Marcus Rashford’s imminent move to Barcelona, Ekitike seemingly being all set for Liverpool, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak and plenty more transfer chat. There’s also discussion about the perils of falling in love with a loan player, Flav getting dug out in the comments and which player you’d ideally like…

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United Going Backwards | Newcastle And Isak | Building London FC 1:00:15

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After recording a full episode for you on Monday only to see the internet fail and the whole thing go up in the smoke, the lads are back today. They discuss the ongoing problems at Manchester United, potential rule changes to penalty kicks and VAR, Newcastle’s efforts to keep hold of Alexander Isak and which UK clubs fans have had it toughest over …

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Palace To Be Kicked Out? | West Ham Dying? | The Best Side In The World 47:11

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Today’s podcast kicks off with the latest explainer from Dan regarding Palace, UEFA & Lyon. The lads then move on to a discussion about West Ham and their supporters’ general state of despair about the direction in which they’re heading. We then move on to Barcelona, PSG v Real Madrid and listener comments to round things off. Learn more about your…

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Thomas Partey Situation | Madueke and Gyokeres Signings | No One Wants Calvert-Lewin 58:25

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Today’s FBTL sees Flav & Dan discuss the Thomas Partey charges, Arsenal’s ongoing transfer business, Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s suitability to Premier League clubs, Jamal Musiala’s horror injury and the clothes on offer on in TK Maxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell

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RIP Diogo Jota | The Palace-Lyon Debacle Continues | United Or Tottenham 51:06

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Today’s podcast begins with discussion of the tragic news concerning the passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre. Flav & Dan also chat about the latest twists concerning Lyon and what it is likely to mean for Palace’s place in Europe before getting onto the Club World Cup, away days in foreign countries and whether fans should call players by t…

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Blaming Players For The Club World Cup | Do United Get Shafted In Transfers | England DNA 1:00:43

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Today’s podcast begins with Flav & Dan basking in the glow of England U21s second consecutive European Championship triumph. The conversation then moves to the Club World Cup and the numerous negative comments made about it by prominent figures within the game, alongside questions over next summer’s World Cup. We then move on to listener comments, …

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Eze Good Enough For Spurs? | Villa Selling Their Women's Team | Arsenal's Summer Business 46:29

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Today’s episode sees Flav & Dan discuss Ebere Eze, a potential move to Spurs and where he might fit. There’s also talk of Villa selling their women’s team to themselves, the best technical goals we’ve ever seen, an explanation over the lack of discussion of women’s football and a little bit on England’s U21s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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