Men in Blazers 09/25/24: Mike Dean Pod Special

IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. We look forward to the Premier League weekend, including the big clash of Manchester United v Tottenham, who both have managers who could be helped by a win this weekend. We also discuss Arsenal’s tactics this season, and a game between two teams still awaiting their first win this season: Everton v Crystal Palace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herc sat down with Jonathan David, the Canadian striker who currently plays for Lille in the French First Division and is one of the best nines in CONCACAF. Jonathan explained his experience in European football, his thoughts about Canada's performance in the past international tournaments they've played, and the story behind how he got to be on the cover of a fashion magazine. Additionally, Herc talked about the resurgence of the Mexican international Raul Jimenez, who is now playing for Fulham.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a very special pod special, Rog is joined by legendary former Premier League referee, the king of red cards, Mike Dean. The two break down Mike's incredible rise from working in a chicken slaughter house all the way to the Premier League. Mike also reveals who the hardest managers to officiate were, what he really thinks of VAR, and why he'll still heckle referees to this day. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers pod special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL TITLE BOUT. Rog and Rory celebrate a game of games as 10-man Arsenal hold City to a point at the Etihad. Plus, Liverpool cruise. And Everton... don't lose? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IT’S FRIDAY. IT’S ROG. IT’S TIME FOR WGFOP. Join Rog from his mom’s house in Liverpool, for a stripped back look ahead to the premier league this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herc had a candid talk with the new USMNT player, Marlon Fossey, a young player with an incredible story of perseverance. Marlon shared his soccer journey, moving from LA to London at a young age, developing as a footballer in Fulham's youth academy, his current success in Belgium's First Division, and how he overcame his injuries and numerous other challenges to earn his latest call-up to the US Men's National Team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PULISIC AND MCKENNIE IN THE GOALS. Rog recaps the first two days of the new Champions League format. A pair of goals for our boys abroad. Plus, the mess that is Everton. Woof. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

European Nights is back! And ahead of Matchweek One, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are here to give a primer on the new Champions League format (that is not at all whatsoever in any way, shape, or form a Super League knockoff). Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Atletico Madrid's splashy summer spending spree, the club's history of shady finances under bombastic former owner Jesus Gil, and why this may be Diego Simeone's one last gasp at grabbing that elusive Champions League trophy. Plus...kibbeling. Lots and lots of kibbeling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ARSENAL DELIVERY NORTH LONDON DERBY GLORY. Rog and Rory Smith recap Arsenal's 1 - 0 victory over Spurs despite some key absences. Liverpool lose at home to Nottingham Forest. And Everton's epic two-goal collapse... yes, again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a very special episode, Rog sits down with brand new US Men's National Team Manager, the globally revered Mauricio Pochettino. The pair discuss the 52-year-old Argentine's singular career arc, his unique leadership philosophy, and his plan to transform the United States men into contenders ahead of a seismic 2026 World Cup on home soil.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.