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We've got an extra treat for you this week: Rafa Benitez guest stars in our football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university.
In this episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by the legendary Rafa Benitez to discuss the stories, challenges, and philosophy that shaped his journey.
Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the second part of Rafa's coaching story, it's on the It Was What It Was feed.
Please subscribe to It Was What It Was and become a student of the game!
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Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Presenter Betty Glover and journalist Mark Critchley are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England.
In this week’s episode, we kick things off with our quiz, Time Added On, as Adam McKola is the next to tackle as many questions as he can in 90 seconds. Will he beat Rory Jennings’ score?
We also hear the fans give their current season review - Are Manchester City in a crisis? Will Liverpool win the Premier League? Was it the right decision for Ruud van Nistelrooy to leave Manchester United?
Plus, have Arsenal fallen too far behind? Are Sean Dyche and Ange Postecoglou the right men for Everton and Spurs?And can Nottingham Forest stay in the top 5?
Let us know what you think in the comments below. You can also listen to the show if you’re on the move: Find us on The Overlap Network wherever you get your podcasts.
Chaptering:
00:00 - Promo
00:50 - Intro
01:10 - Journalist Mark Critchley
02:52 - Adam McKola Manchester United quiz
07:21 - Mark Critchley on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim
11:26 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola
17:15 - Ruud Van Nistlreooy leaving Manchester United
18:46 - Manchester City fan Luke Stanley
25:24 - Liverpool Fan Gareth Roberts
34:27 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith
41:41 - Everton fan Ryan Hall
47:12 - Wolves fan Dave Azzopardi
51:51 - Newcastle Fan Lee Lawler
57:27 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings
1:01:14 - Tottenham fan Flav
1:06:20 - Nottingham Forest fan Greg Mitchell
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Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England.
This week, with the return of the Champions, Europa and Conference Leagues, it's a European Fan Debate special!
Are English clubs arrogant in Europe? Can an English club win the Champions League this season? Will this be Pep Guardiola’s last season at Man City? Plus, Paul names the 5 best players he faced in the Champions League - and Rory Jennings takes on the inaugural quiz Time Added On.
If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and please leave us a five-star review to help others find the show. Thank you for listening!
Chapters
00:00 Promo
00:40 Intro
01:32 Rory Jennings Chelsea quiz
05:16 Should Chelsea win the Europa Conference League?
08:00 Are English clubs arrogant in Europe?
17:49 Can Liverpool win the Champions League?
22:22 Aston Villa’s Champions League start
27:02 Would Arsenal want to win the Premier League or Champions League more? 31:25 Is it Pep Guardiola’s last season?
37:00 Five best players Paul Scholes played against in the Champions League?
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Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by Manchester United correspondent for The Athletic, Laurie Whitwell.
We kick things off by looking at the big news from the week - Manchester United sacking Erik ten Hag. Would Emery go to United? Is Amorim the right man for the job?
Plus, will Pep stay at Manchester City? Can Arsenal win the league with the set up they have? Will Aston Villa win a trophy this year? Who should have the Chelsea captaincy?
Finally, was Rodri the right player to win the Ballon d'Or?
00:00 - Promo
00:41 - Introduction
01:01 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United and Erik ten Hag being sacked
03:04 - Laurie Whitwell on Manchester United’s situation
06:51 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola
12:03 - Liverpool fan Gareth Roberts
13:57 - Would Emery go to United?
14:58 - Manchester City fan Steven Mcinerney
22:44 - Super 6 winner Lee Andrews
24:41 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith
40:41 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings
48:26 - Tottenham fan Flav
52:12 - Aston Villa fan Luke Robinson
54:16 - Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or
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The Overlap and Gillette Labs are back with a special Movember edition: "Wrighty and Carra’s Football Heroes."
Join Gillette Ambassador Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher as they sit down with Premier League stars Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aaron Lennon to discuss the realities of life as a footballer. They open up about their role models, the mental health challenges they faced during their careers, and how they found strength on and off the pitch.
Special guests Cory Walkington and Ryan Wilson also join Wrighty and Carra to shavedown for their Movember challenge while sharing their incredible goal to increase the £30,000 they have already raised for Movember, supporting men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
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For more information, to support Cory and Ryan or to get involved with Movember yourself, visit movember.com/Gillette.
⚠️ This episode includes discussions on mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, visit movember.com/getsupport for resources. For urgent mental health assistance, contact NHS 111 online or call Samaritans at 116 123.
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Welcome back to the latest episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
This week Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes hear the fans Hot Takes, from Erling Haaland being the deadliest striker in the Premier League to Anfield’s atmosphere being a myth.
Do Villa have the best strike force combination in the Premier League? Is Paul Scholes the best English midfielder in the last 30 years? Will Erik Ten Hag be Manchester United manager next season?
Plus Paul Scholes talks about the one time he refused to play for Sir Alex Ferguson.
What are your Hot Takes? Let us know in the comments
00:00 - Promo
00:59 - Manchester City fan Buvey’s Hot Take
11:04 - Arsenal fan Clive’s Hot Take
13:43 - Liverpool fan Chloe’s Hot Take
16:37 - Manchester United fan Adam’s Hot Take
18:58 - Aston Villa fan Luke’s Hot Take
20:34 - Chelsea fan Rory’s Hot Take
24:55 - Nottingham Forest fan Greg’s Hot Take
31:01 - Everton fan Baz’s Hot Take
36:49 - Paul Scholes on the one time he refused to play for Alex Ferguson
39:44 - Brighton fan Maz’s Hot Take
This episode was recorded on 24 September.
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Listen-in to the best behind-the-scenes moments from the Overlap on Tour!
Join Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright as they discuss everything from how to fix football, what makes the perfect fry-up and their meditation techniques.
Plus Roy questions his friendship with the rest of the team!
Get ready for plenty of laughs and warm-up for the new series of The Overlap On Tour coming October 29th on Sky Max & NOW.
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Welcome back to the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.
Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by journalist Martyn Ziegler who brings us the latest news on Manchester City’s 115 charges.
We kick things off by looking at the weekend’s results, including Manchester City v Arsenal’s dramatic draw, Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten start to the season and Manchester United’s striker situation.
Plus, we delve into Liverpool’s contract situation, Everton’s potential takeover, fixture congestion in the Premier League and are Chelsea finally finding their feet?
We’ll be back next week where the fans will bring their hot takes to the panel.
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Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet.
This week we hear all about David Ornstein’s journey to becoming the man who breaks the big transfer news.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes talks us through his role as the Director of Recruitment at Salford City and how transfers work in the lower leagues.
We are also joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England as they give their club’s best and worst transfers, from Cantona joining Manchester United, to Balotelli signing for Liverpool.
Plus Paul Scholes, David Ornstein and Jamie Carragher give us their best and worst Premier League transfers.
Let us know your team’s best and worst transfers in the comments below.
00:00 - Promo
00:54 - Intro
01:05 - Paul Scholes on transfers at Salford City
03:18 - David Ornstein’s origin story!
11:52 - Fan questions to Paul Scholes and David Ornstein
23:21 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United’s best and worst transfers
24:27 - Adam on Manchester United’s best and worst transfers
26:43 - Big Steve on Manchester City’s best and worst transfers
28:48 - Chloe on Liverpool’s best and worst transfers
30:00 - Baz on Everton’s best and worst transfers
33:58 - Dan on Crystal Palace’s best and worst transfers
35:24 - Shaun on Chelsea’s best and worst transfers
40:57 - Greg on Nottingham Forest's best and worst transfers
42:41 - Ben on Tottenham Hotspur's best and worst transfers
52:18 - Alex on Arsenal's best and worst transfers
57:17 - David Ornstein on his Premier League best and worst transfers
59:09 - Jamie Carragher on his Premier League best and worst transfers
1:00:37 - Outtakes
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The Overlap has teamed up with Sky Mobile to bring you Part 2 of the Transfer Window Special featuring Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher.
In this episode, the trio dive into the most impactful signings for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, discussing how these transfers shaped the fortunes of these legendary clubs.
The conversation then shifts to the crucial role of agents in the football world, revealing the behind-the-scenes negotiations that can make or break a player’s career.
Gary, Wrighty, and Carra also explore some of the toughest player sales they’ve encountered, highlighting the loyalty of one-club players and the emotional toll of big-money moves. The discussion heats up as they talk about the rise of superstars Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, and what their careers might hold.
The episode wraps up with a quickfire Q&A session, where the guys share candid thoughts on various football topics, offering fresh insights and surprising opinions.
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The Fan Debate is back, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England as the Premier League season gets underway.
From Manchester City’s win to Chelsea’s ever-growing squad and Liverpool’s first game under Arne Slot, we chat through the biggest conversations from the weekend’s opening games.
We are also joined by the man known for breaking the big Premier League transfer news, David Ornstein. We take a look at this summer’s transfers, potential signings, and which clubs still need to fill key positions.
We would love to hear your thoughts and predictions for the new season and what you think of this summer’s transfer window. So drop a comment below, if you like!
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The Overlap has teamed up with Sky Mobile to bring you the Transfer Window Special featuring Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the most significant transfer stories that shaped the careers of Gary, Wrighty, and Carra. From surprise bids to intense negotiations, the trio reflects on the pivotal moments that defined their football journeys. Gary also shares insights from his experiences working in the transfer market with Salford, while Wrighty discusses his £2.5 million move and the agent drama that almost derailed it.
Tune in to hear exclusive stories, including a surprise call from David Dein that changed everything, and the emotional highs and lows that come with life-changing transfer decisions.
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Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet.
This week we turn the tables where our fans ask Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher their questions ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season: How long will Pep Guardiola stay at Manchester City? Who do Arsenal need to sign to win the Premier League? What one piece of advice would you give new Liverpool manager Arne Slot?
Finally we have the return of our paddles where we put out statements for the following season for the panel and guest to debate: Will Manchester United finish above Liverpool? Could Eddie Howe become the New England manager? Can Rodri win the Ballon d’Or?
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Welcome back to the fan debate season preview brought to you by SkyBet.
Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England ahead of what is billed up to be an interesting 2024/25 Premier League season.
Can anyone stop Manchester City taking a 5th Premier League title in a row? Who will make the top 4? Will the promoted sides manage to stay up? Which manager will be first to go? We talk through some of the biggest debates from the best league in the world.
We have a lot to get through in this blockbuster episode and we would love to hear your thoughts and predictions ahead of another incredible campaign.
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Gary Neville meets with the leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer in the Lake District ahead of the upcoming general election on July 4th.
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Welcome back to The Overlap’s Euro Fan Debate, proudly brought to you by SkyBet.
In this final segment of our exciting series, fans have the unique opportunity to pose their Euros-themed questions to Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney. Join us as we delve into their expert insights, memorable tournament experiences, and predictions for EURO 2024.
Don't forget to let us know your opinions in the comments below and subscribe so you never miss an upload.
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Join us for an exclusive interview with Kieran Trippier on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Gary Neville joins Kieran to discuss a wide range of topics, from his experiences playing for Newcastle United to his time with the England national team. Kieran shares insights into his life on and off the pitch, including his adventures playing abroad and his thoughts on the future of English football.
As the conversation unfolds, Kieran and Gary delve into the upcoming football season, discussing Newcastle's ambitions and England's prospects in international tournaments.
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Welcome back to Part 2 of The Overlap’s Euro’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, hosted by Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney.
EURO 2024 kicks off on Friday, with the hosts Germany taking on Scotland and passionate Scotland fans join us as they look ahead to the tournament.
The second part of this debate focuses on Steve Clarke's job since taking over as Scotland manager, how they will get on in the group stage, and who will be Scotland’s most important player.
We also look at the rest of the teams in the competition, who to look out for and the fans are asked who will be the 2024 EUROS champion.
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Welcome to The Overlap’s Euro’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, hosted by Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney.
With the EURO 2024 tournament kicking off on Friday, we are joined by passionate fans from England and Scotland.
Our first part focuses on Gareth Southgate’s England squad omissions, preparations for the competition and Gary and Wayne's starting line-up predictions as the Three Lions get underway against Serbia on Sunday.
Join us for part two on Friday, where we shift our attention to Scotland, who kick the EURO’s off facing hosts Germany, alongside the best of the rest of Europe.
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Get ready for Kieran Trippier to take on Quickfire Questions on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Kieran Trippier was 26 when he made his England debut against France, so asking him 26 questions during our chat at his house seemed fitting.
We dive into his most memorable moments, his time in Spain with Atlético de Madrid, his biggest regret, and his best mate in football.
The full interview will be released next week, so subscribe now and turn on notifications if you don't want to miss it!
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