Sir Jim Ratcliffe Interview: Amorim, Ten Hag, Finances, Stadium & The Glazers | The Overlap With Gary Neville

In this episode of The Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire. We get an update on the ongoing case surrounding Manchester City. If the club is found guilty, what could the future of the Premier League look like? The team debates what a fair punishment would be and how it could reshape the league’s landscape.The conversation then shifts to Liverpool, as lifelong fan Gareth shares his perspective on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid. Are Liverpool fans being unfair in their criticism of the transfer? Manchester United’s midfield also comes under the spotlight, with questions raised about how the club can get the best out of Kobbie Mainoo following his dip in form under Rúben Amorim. What has changed in his performances, and can he rediscover his best form in Amorim's system?The team also discusses Aston Villa’s balancing act between the Champions League and FA Cup, Arsenal’s ongoing striker dilemma, and who Mikel Arteta should target in the summer transfer window.This show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.comIf you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 - Intro02:48 - Manchester City16:58 - The Winning Track21:20 - City Continued25:27 - Liverpool26:34 - Trent Alexander-Arnold31:32  - Everton35:05 - Arsenal40:35 - Manchester United47:10 - Brighton49:20 - Ipswich Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by former Premier League (and current Gladiators!) referee Mark Clattenburg. The show kicks off with Mark opening up about his role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest, including the backlash that came with that. We'll hear about player conflicts - including Craig Bellamy and Adam Lallana - as well as his heated relationship with with Jurgen Klopp, plus Jose Mourinho’s charm. Mark then delves into his controversial refereeing decisions, the impact of VAR and the difficulty of dealing with social media backlash. Plus, we get the reason behind Clattenburg’s tattoos, the highs and lows of his career and officiating major finals. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 – Intro01:52 – Mark Clattenburg at Nottingham Forest07:13 – Referees Declaring Their Football Team15:06 – Mark Clattenburg’s Role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest19:00 – Mark Clattenburg’s Journey to Refereeing22:18 – Mark Clattenburg’s Clash with Craig Bellamy + Adam Lallana27:17 – The Impact of Social Media on Referees31:50 – Manchester United’s Mind Games and Jose Mourinho’s Charm33:11 – Clattenburg’s Clash with Jurgen Klopp37:08 – Refereeing Bayern Munich v Barcelona in the Champions League39:51 – Refereeing Mistakes in the Merseyside Derby43:26 – Champions League Final: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid46:53 – Clattenburg’s Tattoos49:50 – Clattenburg’s Thoughts on VAR53:06 – Do Referees Have an Agenda Against Certain Clubs?55:48 – The Best Referee in the Premier League Right Now + Chat on Added Time01:06:10 – What Rule in Football Would Mark Clattenburg Change?01:09:07 – Flav Takes on a Tottenham Hotspur Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes headline a lively, action-packed show - starting with Liverpool’s shocker in the Carabao Cup final and Newcastle’s historic first trophy in 70 years. But do Eddie Howe and Dan Burn now deserve statues?We also break down Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent media appearances, including his exclusive chat with Gary Neville on The Overlap, and ask the fans what they really think about Man United’s proposed new stadium.Rory is worried about Chelsea under Enzo Maresca and if they don’t get UCL will Cole Palmer leave? There’s debate on the end of an era at Goodison Park, growing excitement around Nottingham Forest’s Champions League push, plus questions over Spurs' woeful form under Ange Postecoglou.If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro00:44 Everton Quiz Challenge04:01 Carabao Cup Final Reactions08:40 Liverpool's Performance Analysis26:21 Arsenal's Season and Future Prospects30:12 Chelsea's Struggles39:45 Manchester United's Recent Form50:31 Manchester City's Rebuild & Charges57:10 Tottenham's Managerial Dilemma01:00:38 Nottingham Forest's Champions League Ambitions01:05:46 Everton's Farewell to Goodison Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get set for our huge interview with Sir Jim Ratcliffe on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.Gary Neville is joined by Sir Jim for an uncompromising discussion about new manager Ruben Amorim, big decisions, the club’s finances, and what’s next for United.Ratcliffe reflects on his first year at United, including replacing Erik ten Hag with Amorim, despite an FA Cup triumph. The pair also get into the club’s financial struggles, including a bloated wage bill, and the steps being taken to try and take United back to the top.The conversation also lifts the lid on Dan Ashworth’s departure, what really happened behind the scenes, and how it has impacted United’s transfer plans heading into a crucial second half of the Premier League season.Looking ahead, Gary and Sir Jim discuss the future of Old Trafford, the club’s long-term vision, and reasons for optimism for United fans after a below-par campaign. You don't want to miss this one!If you're enjoying The Overlap, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with another Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This time, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by former Manchester United senior physio Russ Hayes. They take a deep dive into the world of football fitness, exploring injury prevention, recovery, and the vital role of physios and sports scientists. Scholsey and Carra share their own experiences, including the worst injuries they suffered and what players really think of medical staff. How hard is it to keep an injury-prone player fit? And do physios have a bigger impact on performance than we realise?If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 – Promo00:49 – Introduction - Russ Hayes former Physiotherapist at Manchester United04:33 – Russ Hayes on hamstring injuries06:32 – The impact of mentality on injuries09:19 – Trying to get back from injuries early & injury prone players10:32 – Gareth Roberts on injuries at Liverpool12:30 – The relationship between managers and physios16:09 – Flav on injuries at Tottenham Hotspur20:37 – Paul Scholes on getting a blood clot in his eye22:24 – James McNicholas’s question on players wanting to play when injured25:13 – Fulham fan Sarah’s question to Russ Hayes27:31 – The Howden Report explained30:50 – Jamie Carragher’s broken leg33:33 – Newcastle fan Lee on the change in football gear36:23 – Who is to blame for injuries at a club?38:16 – The Treatment Room / The room of truth41:12 – Manchester City fan Luke on injuries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet - as Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes discuss all the latest football with fans from up and down the country.  Liverpool go 11 points clear, is the title already theirs? And is Mo Salah the best ever to play in the Premier League? We delve into Manchester City’s exit from the Champions League and Arsenal’s shock defeat at the weekend. Plus, who will win the race for Europe - and are things starting to turn around for Tottenham?  If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 - Promo01:38 - Greg Nottingham Forest Quiz04:31 - Gareth Liverpool Fan & have they won the league?09:35 - Who is the best Premier League player of all time?19:34 - James Arsenal Fan & are they out of the title race?24:55 - Luke Manchester City Fan & will they challenge next season?33:59 - McKola Manchester United fan on their struggles 49:51 - Rory Chelsea Fan on their decline in form1:01:08 - Flav Tottenham Hotspur Fan on their recent win1:04:30 - Sarah Fulham Fan & their positive season 1:07:06 - Lee Newcastle Fan & their weekend’s result1:11:23 - Greg Nottingham Forest Fan on whether they will make Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and fans for the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.In this episode - we're joined by a top sports lawyer to find out how top clubs structure player deals, navigate salary caps, and stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Salary Rules (PSR).The discussion also covers tapping up in football - including the time Wayne Rooney was approached by Paul Scholes!We also explore Neymar’s infamous “party clause”! Just how common are these unusual perks, and what do players negotiate behind closed doors?If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!Chapters:00:00 - Promo01:04 - Arsenal Quiz with Alex04:07 - Lawyer, Author, Speaker - Daniel Geey04:50 - Understanding PSR and FFP09:21 - Liverpool Contract Renewals22:55 - Tapping Up in Football25:29 - The Haaland Deal: Long-Term Contracts30:43 - Arteta's Arsenal and PSR33:30 - Declan Rice and His Transfer to Arsenal34:31 - Agents, Salaries, and Club Strategies47:16 - Champions League and Celtic50:55 - Ludicrous Clauses and Transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, where Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher discuss all latest football news with fans from up and down the country.The episode kicks off with Tottenham's ongoing issues under Postecoglou and the impact of player injuries. What are Liverpool's priorities this season after their recent FA Cup exit?Arsenal's need for attacking talent and potential summer targets are debated. The conversation then shifts to Manchester United's struggles and tactical decisions under Rúben Amorim. Finally, the focus turns to West Ham's fresh start under Graham Potter and the improved team dynamics following Lopetegui's departure. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro00:39 West Ham Quiz Challenge03:09 FA Cup Reactions and Tottenham's Performance19:58 Liverpool's Priorities and FA Cup Exit27:42 Manchester City's Confidence Amidst Charges31:32 Man City vs Real Madrid32:19 Celtic's Champions League Journey37:15 Arsenal's Struggles and Future Prospects49:10 Manchester United's Managerial Concerns57:34 West Ham's Season and Managerial Changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an extra treat for you this week: Gary Neville joins our football history podcast, It Was What It Was. The former Manchester United captain looks back on one of the most momentous and tragic events in football history: The Munich air disaster of 1958.Neville discusses the lasting significance of the tragedy - and how Sir Matt Busby rebuilt the club, leading them to European Cup glory just a decade after its darkest day.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.Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the next part of the Busby Babes 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet where Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher and the fans delve into the most pressing football topics. Special guests include tactical expert and host analysts HTO from The Overlap Breakdown channel, who sheds light on current trends in the Premier League. The panel look at how tactics have evolved - from Sir Alex Ferguson's era to the influence of managers like Pep Guardiola. They explore the shifts in today's game, analyse how different clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal approach strategy, and debate the impact of managerial philosophies on team performance. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro01:20 Leicester City Quiz04:07 Tactical Trends in Football10:09 Analysing Modern Football Tactics21:07 Liverpool's Tactical Evolution28:08 Arteta's Tactical Approach28:40 Martinelli's Evolution29:22 Odegaard's Struggles30:18 Arsenal's Striker Dilemma32:19 The Role of Creativity in Modern Football35:11 Everton's Football Philosophy39:39 Club Philosophies and Managerial Changes45:20 Tottenham's Style Under Postecoglou48:20 Nottingham Forest's Counter-Attacking Play53:09 Premier League's Competitive Mid-Table53:54 Conclusion and Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.