Best Sam Pl Podcasts (2026)

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F.A. Cup Recap - Macclesfield Makes History, Rosenior's Chelsea Debut, and Wrexham's first PL test: Men in Blazers 01/12/26 1:28:34

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Rog and Rory are back to recap a frantic weekend of FA Cup football, including defending champions Crystal Palace shocking upset at the hands of Macclesfield FC, Liam Rosenior's opening salvo at Chelsea as his Blues beat down on Charlton, and Wrexham's win over Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest. Plus, Arsenal advance, Everton do not, and is Thomas Fra…

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'You Haven't Got The CV' - The Managerial Merry-Go-Round Continues... 45:00

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Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook & Terry Gibson to review all of the weekend's FA Cup action, including Manchester United's exit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Liverpool's 0-0 "win" against Arsenal, coaching chaos at Chelsea and Manchester United, and FA Cup Magic: Big Weekend Preview 01/09/26 26:18

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Big Weekend Preview is back! Rog is joined by Rory Smith to answer your questions after a chaotic mid-week slate of matches, including Liverpool and Arsenal’s 0–0 draw...is Arsenal starting to crack under pressure? And are Liverpool quietly making a run at the title? Plus, what to make of Chelsea’s appointment of head coach Liam Rosenior, and why M…

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“NO KILLER INSTINCT” 48:00

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Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto for another edition of Premier League All Access! This week, dropped points all round, The managerial merry-go -round continues to cause chaos and why Havertz MUST replace Gyokeres to spearhead the title charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Maresca out at Chelsea, Amorim gone at Manchester United, and Arsenal look unbeatable: Men in Blazers 01/06/26 1:29:14

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Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild week in the Premier League, including the sacking of Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. Will Thomas Tuchel or Oliver Glasner be next up at Old Trafford? And is Liam Rosenoir out of his depth at Chelsea? Plus, Arsenal keep apace atop the table ahead of Manchester City. Is t…

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Ruben Amorim SACKED! 48:00

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Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook and Dean Ashton to react to the Premier League action, and Monday's HUGE news, that Ruben Amorim has been sacked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Turgid Thursday, Ezno gonzo, West Ham roll the dice 45:19

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action! Coming up: Turgid Thursday in the top flight see's 3 0-0 draws, Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea, and West Ham get their January business started early! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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BREAKING! Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea 17:09

12d ago17:09

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Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto bring you an emergency podcast to kick off the year reacting to the news that Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea manager! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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USMNT End of Year Review with Clint Dempsey: Men in Blazers 12/31/25 38:49

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Rog and Clint Dempsey look back on a defining year for the USMNT. From early chaos and crushing exits to Mauricio Pochettino’s culture change and surge of optimism. Dempsey dives into emerging stars, Christian Pulisic’s career defining form at AC Milan, and the mentality shift required to make a run in the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Clint explains why g…

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Men in Blazers x Here We Go! w/ Fabrizio Romano January Preview presented by Verizon, part 3: Men in Blazers 12/30/25 22:57

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Fabrizio Romano is back for the final installment of our January Transfer Window Special, presented by Verizon. And this time, Fab sits down with Rog to remember the year that was and review the biggest transfers of 2025. Fab relives the memories of how Liverpool's three massive signings...Huge Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak...all came …

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Can red hot Emery outfox his Arsenal replacement Mikel Arteta? 51:07

15d ago51:07

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former West Ham striker Dean Ashton for all the latest from the Premier League! Coming up: Red hot Villa head to the Emirates after downing Chelsea, West Ham drifting closer and closer to the Championship and Thomas Frank returns to the Gtech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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European Nights End of Year Pod Special, presented by Verizon 37:51

15d ago37:51

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European Nights is back with very special End of Year review show, presented by Verizon, and Rog and Rory are here to re-litigate, rehash, and reexamine the biggest trends from the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League that this year had to offer, including: why are Premier League clubs dominating this year's Champions League? And …

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John Oliver on Arne Slot, the Mo Salah rollercoaster, and the joys and sorrows of Liverpool football: Men in Blazers 12/26/25 52:00

18d ago52:00

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John Oliver, the biggest friend of the pod and host of Last Week Tonight, returns for his annual holiday visit to the Men in Blazers podcast, and this time, John sits down with Rog to discuss Liverpool's up and down season, including how he still hasn't gotten over the pain of Jurgen Klopp's departure, why he wants Mo Salah to be a Liverpool player…

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Boxing Day preview! 49:04

20d ago49:04

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Merry Christmas! Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto join you for another festive podcast ahead of another busy round of Premier League action Coming up: Chelsea the latest to face the Villa juggernaut, Liverpool light in attack? And should we feel sorry for Thomas Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Men in Blazers x Here We Go! w/ Fabrizio Romano January Preview presented by Verizon, part 2: Men in Blazers 12/23/25 15:10

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In part two of our three part January Transfer Window Special, presented by Verizon, the Transfer Guru himself Fabrizio Romano sits down with Rog to answer questions from our very own listeners, including....will Tottenham sign Savinho from Manchester City? Will Lucas Paqueta be on the move from West Ham? And who is the next big name player to join…

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Villa's perfect 10 45:02

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto to recap the Premier League weekend! Coming up: Aston Villa make it ten wins in a row with their own #10 Morgan Rogers stealing the show, can Frank get control of Romero, and West Ham's woes continue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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2025 Premier League Year in Review: Men in Blazers 12/22/25 57:24

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Rog and Rory are back with a very special episode to look back at the highs, lows, and trends that made up the past year of football in the Premier League, including: how Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's set piece obsession has taken over the league, why Chelsea's ballooning squad-size has been copied by the likes of Manchester City, and why the Premier …

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Humphrey Ker reflects on Wrexham's climb up the football pyramid and what comes next for the Red Dragons: This Week in Wrexham 12/19/25 53:44

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Wrexham AFC's Community Director Humphrey Ker returns to relive Wrexham's unprecedented rise from the National League all the way to the Championship. Humphrey breaks down what he misses about the good old days, and what constitutes success for the club going forward. Plus, Humphrey tells all on exactly what to expect from Wrexham for the rest of t…

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Charmless Enzo, Micky meets Gary & Mainoo makes a statement 52:55

26d ago52:55

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of another busy weekend of Premier League action! Coming up: Enzo's unclear future at Chelsea, Van De Ven talks Big Ange, and Kobbie Mainoo wants out at United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mo Salah leaving Liverpool? Christian Pulisic back to the Premier League? January Transfer Window Preview with Fabrizio Romano, presented by Verizon 19:18

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The hardest working man in Football, Fabrizio Romano, sits down with Rog to preview what could be a wild January transfer window, including if Mo Salah will be on the move from Liverpool, and if Christian Pulisic will be headed back to the Premier League amid interest from Aston Villa and Manchester United, plus much, much more. Presented by Verizo…

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Arsenal's late winner over Wolves, Mo Salah's Liverpool return, and Sunderland's joyous Newcastle victory: Men in Blazers 12/15/25 1:21:15

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Rog and Rory are back to break down this weekend's Premier League action, including if Arsenal's desperate survival of Wolves was a good thing or a bad thing, if we just witnessed one of Mo Salah's final Liverpool appearances, and why Sunderland's petty scoreboard antics makes their win over Newcastle all the sweeter. Plus, Everton are bad again, M…

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Three way title race, Salah truce & deadly DCL 50:47

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex England striker Dean Ashton to unpack the weekend's Premier League action Coming up: Villa enter the title race after a run of 10 wins in 11, have Salah and Slot buried the hatchet? And Dominic Calvert Lewin's red hot form for Leeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Mo Salah's Last Game for Liverpool? Tyne-Wear Derby Returns & Everton's Stamford Bridge Test: Big Weekend Preview 12/12/2025 20:25

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Rog is back to answer your questions and preview this weekend’s Premier League action in the latest episode of Big Weekend Preview. First, Liverpool host Brighton with the drama surrounding Mo Salah looming large. Next, Arsenal welcome last-place Wolves as the Gunners look to keep their title-charge on track. Then, Everton head to Stamford Bridge c…

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Jürgen Klinsmann on the USMNT, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, and what success looks like this summer: American Dreams presented by Michelob ULTRA 12/11/25 32:32

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1990 World Cup winner and former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Rog to break down the USMNT’s World Cup draw, explain how tournament football differs from friendlies, and defines what success should look like for the USMNT this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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Anfield swan song for Salah? 45:29

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend! Coming up: Could this be Mo Salah's final Anfield appearance, or has he already made it? Why Wolves are the worst PL side in history and a huge day looms in the north east for the Wear-Tyne derby! Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on the USMNT's World Cup draw and THAT goal against Sunderland 12/11/25 27:14

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Tyler Adams is back for another episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, and this time, Tyler breaks down how it felt to watch the World Cup draw, what the USMNT has learned about fellow group members Australia and Paraguay after recent friendlies against them, and the psychological effect he expects from playing a World Cup on home soil. Then,…

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Manchester City take down Real Madrid and Arsenal batter Club Brugge: Big Match Breakdown 12/10/25 58:50

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Rog went live following Wednesday’s Champions League Matchday 6 to discuss Pep Guardiola’s Man City getting the best of Real Madrid at the Bernabeu: are Xabi Alonso’s days numbered? Plus, Arsenal stay top of the table with a win in Belgium, Liverpool get back on track after defeating Inter Milan, and Tottenham’s European unbeaten streak continues v…

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Salah vs Slot 43:20

1M ago43:20

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Chief Football correspondent Alex Crook & former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam ahead of a busy week of European football Coming up: Mo Salah's Liverpool future in major doubt after bombshell interview, Wolves on course for worst ever Premier League season, Phil Foden's resurgence ahead of trip to the Bern…

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Tommy Fleetwood on life as an Everton obsessive, his first PGA tour win, and golf tips for Pep Guardiola: Men in Blazers 12/09/25 28:56

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Professional golfer and Ryder Cup winner Tommy Fleetwood joins Rog to relive his first PGA tour victory, digs into the raucous Ryder Cup, his love of Everton Football Club, and shares the golf tips he gave Pep Guardiola and the lesson Pep gave back that sharpened his process. Plus, Tommy receives a special cameo question from Everton and England's …

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Aston Villa topple Arsenal and Mo Salah Drama in Liverpool: Men in Blazers 12/08/25 1:32:50

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Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild week of Premier League action, including a surging Aston Villa taking down league-leading Arsenal at Villa Park. Are Mikel Arteta's men cracking under pressure again atop the table? Plus, Mo Salah's bombshell interview after Liverpool's draw with Leeds has the internet in a frenzy. Is Mo gone? Is Arn…

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The Path to World Cup Glory LIVE in Boston with Noah Kahan, Zdeno Chara, Clint Dempsey, Sam Mewis and more: Men in Blazers 12/06/25 2:14:23

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Rog is LIVE from Boston for a very special Path to World Cup Glory show presented by Bank of America. Rog is joined by Grammy nominated artist and New England native Noah Kahan to discuss his obsessive love of Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, and the rest of Chelsea Football Club, as well as his legendary live show at Fenway Park. Rog also sits down wi…

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Can anyone stop Arsenal? 47:31

1M ago47:31

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend! Coming up: Liverpool and Chelsea both slip up midweek, can Villa be the team to topple Arsenal? Thomas Frank's reunion with Brentford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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San Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan on Arsenal’s title chances and football banter with Victor Wembanyama: Switch the Play 12/02/25 41:59

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In the fourth episode of Switch the Play, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett are joined by San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan to break down Jeremy's upbringing in England, playing youth basketball in the UK, and his path towards Arsenal fandom. Plus, Jeremy compares playing NBA defenses versus football defenses, give…

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Chelsea vs Arsenal Thunderdome football and Liverpool drop Mo Salah: Men in Blazers 12/1/25 1:23:52

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Rog and Rory are back to break down all of this week's Premier League action, including a wild 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that was more boxing match than football game. Are Chelsea the biggest threat to stop Arsenal's title charge? And is it a positive or a negative that Mikel Arteta's men walked away with a point again…

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No Salah...No Problem 47:58

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Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Kevin Hatchard for a look back at all the weekends footballing action! This week; it's been a weekend of dramatic comebacks, 10 man Chelsea manage to keep the league leaders at bay and Liverpool finally back to winning ways! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Men In Black - Retakes, Red Cards, and Raging Managers 37:07

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Sam Matterface and former Premier League referee Chris Foy dissect the weekend's biggest refereeing talking points from the top flight. On today's episode: Was Moises Caicedo righty sent off vs Arsenal? What can be done about "tactical time-outs" after Daniel Farke complained about Donnarumma's antics? Why was Jean-Philippe Mateta's penalty allowed…

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Can Chelsea show their title credentials? 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the Premier League weekend! Coming up: Chelsea and Arsenal meet after dominant midweek wins in the Champions League, how much longer till we start to question Arne Slot, and United lose all momentum under Amorim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Arsenal flatten Bayern Munich and Liverpool’s struggles continue against PSV: Big Match Breakdown 11/26/25 56:26

2M ago56:26

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Rog and James Horncastle went live following Wednesday’s Champions League Matchday 5 to discuss Arsenal’s dismantling of Bayern Munich, Liverpool’s continued misery against PSV, Manchester City over thinking Bayer Leverkusen, and Paris Saint-Germain’s wild win versus Tottenham. Plus, Rog and James take listener calls and apply an American lens to S…

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How Bayern Munich rebuilt a juggernaut, and Marcus Rashford's Barcelona resurgence: European Nights 11/25/25 44:53

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Rog and Rory are back ahead of this week's Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League action and in the latest episode of European Nights, they're deep diving into Bayern Munich's transformation from a German national team surrogate into the dynamic, international club of ex-Premier Leaguers like Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Harry Kane…

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Arsenal and Eberechi Eze shine against Spurs, and is Arne Slot's job in jeopardy?: Men in Blazers 11/24/25 1:25:15

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What a weekend of Premier League football we've just witnessed, and Rog and Rory are back to break it all down including: Eberechi Eze's hat-trick of wonder in the North London Derby, Arsenal's grip on the top of the table grows stronger, and the unsung heroics of Leandro Trossard. Plus, Liverpool's collapse reaches new lows against Sean Dyche and …

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The Title Is Now Arsenal's To lose 47:00

2M ago47:00

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Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto for a look back at the weekend's footballing action. This week; a North London derby where only one team decided to show up, Liverpool well and truly in crisis and still no sign of reprieve for Wolves as they sink even lower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Men In Black - City's penalty dilemma and offside drama in the North London derby 35:43

2M ago35:43

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Sam Matterface and former Premier League referee Chris Foy dissect the weekend's biggest refereeing talking points from the top flight. On today's episode: Semi-automated offside drama galore at Newcastle vs Man City and Leeds vs Aston Villa Should Phil Foden have been awarded a penalty? Should Eze's goal against Spurs have been disallowed for offs…

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Arsenal vs Spurs: Who Takes the North London Derby? Liverpool at a Crossroads & Can Newcastle Shock Manchester City? Big Weekend Preview 11/21/2025 23:27

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Rog is back to answer your questions and forecast this week's Premier League action in the Big Weekend Preview. First stop, North London, where Arsenal’s defense is finally showing some cracks and Spurs fans dare to dream this might be the moment they win at the Emirates. Next, Liverpool host Nottingham Forest, with Arne Slot under pressure to fina…

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FOUR months of uninterrupted Premier League football! 45:37

2M ago45:37

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto ahead of the big return of the Premier League this weekend Coming up: Can Arsenal extend their record of derby wins at the Emirates against Spurs, time for Isak to step up for Liverpool and mission impossible for Rob Edwards at Wolves Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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This Week in Wrexham 11/20/25: Phil Parkinson 39:50

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Rog is joined by Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson to discuss the club's start to life in the EFL Championship division, the squad overhaul needed to compete at the next level, the effect the town of Wrexham has had on his life and whether or not he allows himself to dream of managing the club in the Premier League. This Week in Wrexham is present…

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USMNT batter Uruguay, Sebastian Berhalter is a set piece king, and the Gio Reyna renaissance with Vamos' Herc Gomez 11/19/25 36:33

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Rog and Vamos' Herc Gomez breakdown the fever dream of a victory that was USMNT 5-1 Uruguay, including an incredible performance from Alex Freeman, what Sebastian Berhalter's set pieces unlock for this team, the continued resurgence of Gio Reyna, and how this USMNT squad has suddenly gelled under Mauricio Pochettino. Plus, Rog and Herc react to thi…

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8 wins in 8, England's flawless campaign 37:09

2M ago37:09

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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and ex England striker Dean Ashton to round off England's perfect World Cup qualifying campaign! Coming up: Is Jude Bellingham as much of an issue as is being made out? How do you fit all the number 10's into the same squad? And are Norway the dark horses for next the finals next summer? Hosted on …

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USMNT Preview with Vamos’ Herc Gomez: Gio Reyna returns, Weston McKennie out, and tests against Paraguay and Uruguay 11/14/25 35:07

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Rog is joined by Vamos’ Herculez Gomez to preview the USMNT’s second to last window before the World Cup. They begin with the surprise return of Gio Reyna, then assess a roster missing Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Chris Richards. They touch on Mauricio Pochettino’s messaging, Tyler Adams’s absence and the options to cover his role. The p…

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The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Bournemouth’s belief, facing Erling Haaland, and USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino 11/13/25 29:45

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A note to our listeners that this interview was recorded prior to Tyler Adams' injury-induced withdrawal from USMNT camp. In the latest episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams joins Rog to relive his goal at Manchester City and break down the craft of the perfect set piece. Then, Tyler talks Bournem…

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Trevor Noah on Football, Liverpool and the Premier League, Live at New Jersey's Iconic Stone Pony 1:58:42

2M ago1:58:42

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Rog is joined on stage by Trevor Noah for a celebration of Premier League football at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Plus, USMNT legends and New Jersey natives John Harkes and Tony Meola relive the 1994 World Cup, NJ Governor Phil Murphy looks ahead to the tournament in 2026, and Premier League goal machine Jermaine Defoe relives the English fo…