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The Basement Crew.... and a few of their Park Circle friends drop by as Critty and Nick are on location at Edmund's Oast Brewery for what turned out to be an epic, instant classic match between the Gunners and the Cheaters errr.... I mean, the Citizens. Get all the analysis, previews, live reactions and laughs as the crew had another blast on site for what was the match of the season so far in England.
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My God, the Basement covers it ALL this week, as the boys head out for a LIVE SHOW at Edmund's Oast Brewing this Sunday @11:30am for Arsenal at Man City. But before that... look at the ridiculous amount of content for THIS show:
Post-Workout Reflections and Football Tactics
Upcoming Live Show and Match Predictions
Arsenal's North London Derby Victory
Haaland's Future and Manchester City's pending relegation
Punchable Faces for Man City: A Lighthearted Debate
Champions League Opening Matches Review
Surprising Scores and Team Performances
Bundesliga Insights and Team Performances
Liverpool's Disappointing Performance Against Nottingham Forest
Goalkeeper Controversies and Team Dynamics
Liverpool's Recent Performance and Upcoming Matches
Everton's Struggles and Managerial Concerns
Analysis of Upcoming Premier League Matches
French League Title Race: PSG, Marseille, and Monaco
La Liga Updates: Valencia's Poor Start and Sociedad's Struggles
Serie A Insights: Juventus, Napoli, and Udinese's Surprising Start
Juventus vs Napoli: A Crucial Clash
Arsenal vs Manchester City: A High-Stakes Showdown
Predictions and Implications for Arsenal's Season
North Korean Women's Football Success and Global Impact
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Its a simple as this: It's the international break and before we jump back into club football tomorrow, we wanted to take a deeper look at some of the clubs who have either massively disappointed OR surprised us with good results so far in this infant of a season. So relax, grab a drink, or some tea, or some milk, or whatever it is you like in your hand... and listen to Critty and Nick review these clubs and why you should care.
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Critty and Nick discuss the recent matches in Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, La Liga and the Premier League. They also analyze the new format of the Champions League and Europe League, which features two massive leagues of 36 teams. They talk about the dominance of Liverpool over Manchester United in recent years and the impressive start of Arne Slot as the manager of Liverpool. The struggles of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as the potential contenders in Ligue 1, such as Marseille and Monaco. They highlight the impressive performance of Inter Milan against Atalanta, the struggles of AC Milan, and the surprising start of Torino. They also discuss the dominance of Barcelona in La Liga. In the Bundesliga, they talk about RB Leipzig's victory over Bayer Leverkusen and the end of the unbeaten streak. Also, upcoming international matches and an upcoming live show at Edmond's Oast Brewing for the Manchester City vs. Arsenal match on September 22nd at 11:30am with Charsenal (Charleston Gunners).
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The "In Your Face" Soccer podcast is back for another round! In this week's show Critty and Nick talk:
-Transfer News, (Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea among others)
-Preview the Northwest Derby
-Everton and why they had best be worried
-Serie A and the tasty fixtures this coming week
-Bundesliga makes it's long-awaited return
-Why La Liga just isn't hitting home runs yet
-A detour about Francesco Totti and what he meant to Roma
-Ligue 1 (Along with Serie A, is brining the heat on match day 3)
-PSG and why they are more "likeable" now
-Why YOU should watch French football!
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Its back to Club FOOTBALL!
Manchester United were top of the table, for 13 hours. How nice.
Inter Milan throw away 3 points
Newcastle, Aston Villa and Brighton all "kill it" match day 1
Marseille is coming for PSG and Mason Greenwood is BACK
Real Madrid make us laugh with a draw that will only infuriate them and somehow despite all the debt in the world, Barca keep getting results.
Oh... and Chelsea still have a loooooong way to go!
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This is the Beckham's Basement (from his mum's basement, not his) 2024/25 Premier League Preview Episode!
-What will happen with the #115? City relegated, but how far down will they go?
-Does Pep stay and pay for the sins of his club, or bolt like a scare child?
-How will Liverpool play under Slot and can they compete with no signings?
-Can Arsenal finally break through and win that elusive league title (20 years!)
-Relegation battle!
-Aston Villa and the Champions League!
-Will Newcastle, West Ham and United rebound, or fall further into obscurity?
-What will be the fate of the trophy-allergic Tottenham Hotspur?
All of these questions, and more... ANSWERED! (to the best of ours knowledge!)
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Critty and Nick preview the upcoming 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign.
They talk Leverkusen defending their title, a pissed-off Bayern trying to reclaim the thrown, a re-tooled Borussia Dortmund aiming to make some noise and whether RB Leipzig can finally move into the top spot?
Relegation battle, new managers, new players and the surprises and disappointments of the previous campaign.
Will VfB Stuttgart be able to sustain their success in the league while also playing in the Champions League for the first time in over a decade? Can Frankfurt break out of mediocrity? So many questions, a lot of answers! Come join us poolside for the Bundesliga preview show!
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Metallica Concert and Friendly Match
08:17
Second Bundesliga Season: Hamburg and Schalke Impress
13:56
Serie A Preview: Inter Milan and AC Milan
23:19
AC Milan's Chances in the Title Race: Doubts and Analysis
40:35
AC Milan's Squad and Style of Play
42:12
Juventus' Signings and Second Place Finish
52:30
Thiago Motta's Impact at Juventus
01:08:05
Lazio's Lack of Depth and Mid-Table Finish
01:16:05
Fiorentina's Major Boost with David de Gea
01:44:45
Inter Milan's Scudetto Defense
01:45:03
Juventus' Second Place Finish
01:45:24
Atalanta's Strong Performance
01:46:40
AC Milan and Roma in the Top Five
01:47:55
Napoli's Comeback
01:53:27
Relegation Battle: Venezia, Empoli, and Cagliari
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Nick and Critty kick back this week, exhausted from the season, the two massive tournaments, and now the Olympic games too!
We let loose, kick back, talk a little shit, throw Liverpool under the bus, talk about the cheap clubs in Europe who have a lot money, but who won't spend on players they desperately need.
Congrats to United, Bayern, BVB, Arsenal, Juve and Inter among others, who are getting their business done!
A quick analysis of the Euro 2024 final as well as the Copa America final and the boys turn the lights off until next week!
If you like it fun, easy, and relaxed, this is THE show for you. We even have a "Fat Brock Lesnar" sighting in Park Circle as we record the pod. He is headed to the bearded Axe too, appropriate setting for this lumberjack!
Never a dull moment in the Basement!
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Darwin Nunez is an idiot. He is a young, moronic idiot, and will be banned from future competitions for his youthful stupidity - we discuss.
Greg Berhalter, yet another American piece of trash manager, is sacked, and with cause. Please USMNT, get it right this time!
EURO2024 and COPA2024 FINAL Previews!
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We welcome 100% authentic scouser Stephen to the show! Liverpool born and bred, and life-long Liverpool RED!
Stephen comes to the basement to discuss his growing up around the Fields of Anfield Road and how he chose Liverpool over the Toffees. We discuss the current state of affairs, Klopp's time as manager, what to expect from Arne Slot, who should stay and who should go in terms of players as well as the Manchester United rivalry, both from a sporting perspective as well as economic.
If you love Liverpool FC then this is the episode for you.
We also talk Trent, Southgate, the Three Lions, and make our Copa America predictions for the final as well as the European Championship.
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ICYMI - This was a fun episode as we invited our good friends Richard and Jack from the SchalkeMerica podcast over to talk all things FC Schalke 04!
- What happened after the 2nd place finish to Bayern?
- Too many managerial changes in too short of time?
- Is the "Schalke way" still the "right way" in 2024?
- What has happened to the once-great Knappenschmiede which has produced some of Germany's most elite talent
- Schalke's future still very much up in the air, what is next for the Royal Blues?
All of these questions addressed and so much more!!! We had a blast, and hope that you do too!
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The Basement talk this week is all about the European Championship and Copa America. The utter chaos that is the English national team, the Belgian disappointment, the lackluster French, the incredibly lucky Italians and of course, the complete collapse of Brazil.
Introduction and Group Stage Recap
Upcoming Matches and Predictions
Discussion on France and Belgium
Biggest Surprises and Disappointments
Disappointing Performance of Brazil in Copa America
Surprising Results in Euro 2024
Predictions for Upcoming Matches and Quarterfinals
Transfer News: Guirassy to Borussia Dortmund
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Critty and Nick dive into a full recap of the European Championship as well as the Copa America. Who has disappointed, who has surprised and who needs to do more work before the knockout stage?
Copa America is now in full swing and the lads take a deep dive into the group stages and also the turf debacle in Atlanta.
BVB's transfer policy is analyzed. Why do they continue to let young talent walk out the door when a few million more could secure a long-term signature?
Analysis of England's Performance
Evaluation of Gareth Southgate's Tactics
What is the Forward for England???
Discussion on Germany's Performance
Belgium suffers massive blow in opening match
USA's Must-Win Match Against Bolivia
Mexico Expected to Dominate Against Jamaica
USA Faces Tough Challenge Against Uruguay
Dortmund's Reluctance to Invest in True Talent
The Impact of Player Influence on Transfers
Reinvesting Money Wisely for Long-Term Success
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Get Ready:
- We analyze the thrashing the USMNT took at the hands of Colombia
- What can be done to turn this underachieving squad around?
- Berhalter has to go!
- We discuss the worst defeat for the USMNT since 2009
- UEFA EURO 2024 preview - All group stages and our Top 4 teams
- Copa America 202 preview - All group stages and our Top 4 teams
- What to expect this evening as we predict the Brazil friendly
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- Wrapping up the club season of 2023-2024
- Inter Milan: The best team of the season in Serie A
- Surprising teams: Stuttgart, Aston Villa, Brest, Girona, and Bologna
- Biggest Disappointments
- Player of the Season
- UCL League Final
- Disappointment for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League
- Jose Mourinho's hiring brings expectations of success for Fenerbahce
- Concerns about Gareth Southgate as the manager of the England national team
- Doubts about Germany's chances in the European Championship
- The need for a more experienced manager for the German national team
- Questioning Expectations for the US Men's National Team
- Lack of Hunger and Pride in the US Team
- Excitement for the Euros and Copa America -
- The End of Club Football Season and the Champions League Final
- Controversy and Debate: Relegation Playoffs and Format Changes
- The FA Cup Final and Manchester United's Performance
- Player Transfers and Club Prospects
- The UEFA Champions League Final
- Analyzing Possession and Tactical Formations
- Strategies and Key Players for the Champions League Final
- The Importance of the First Goal and Possession Impact
- The Underdog Advantage
- Predictions and Gratitude: A Heartfelt Conclusion
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Takeaways:- Leverkusen make history becoming the first invincible champion in Bundesliga history
- THEN... Leverkusen showed up to the Europa League final still drunk
- Gasparini leaves Atalanta with a beautiful parting gift
- Teams of the season discussion in Premier League and Bundesliga
- Seven Hag and Poch get the sack - Now Chelsea and Manchester United scramble for new managers
- Multi-club ownership discussion continues as supporters clubs fight back against the greed
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Takeaways
Multi-club ownership in football raises concerns about financial misconduct and conflicts of interest.The City Football Group, which owns Manchester City, has never turned a profit despite its success on the field.Red Bull owns multiple clubs, including RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg, which have played in the same competitions.Eagle Football Portfolio, owned by John Textor, creating conflicts of interest.The conversation highlights the challenges and controversies surrounding multi-club ownership in football.The lack of regulation in multi-club ownership raises concerns about conflicts of interest and transfer market manipulation.Feeder club issues can arise when clubs are treated as secondary to the main club in the ownership group.Supporters may become discontented with multi-club ownership if it hinders their club's success or autonomy.The race for European spots and relegation battles in various leagues are heating up.Dortmund and Leverkusen have had impressive performances in Europe.Leverkusen has the chance to go undefeated in the Bundesliga.The upcoming Champions League final and the Euros and Copa America are highly anticipated.The conversation wraps up with a discussion about the final matches in various leagues and the potential outcomes. - Näytä enemmän