Is Bruno Fernandes UNDERRATED? United Were WRONG to Sack Mourinho & Is Thomas Frank OVERRATED? | The Club Call In Show

It’s a very special festive episode of The Club!🎄Adam, Rory and Buvey are joined in the studio by Flav, Miles, James and Karel Prince (Mr HMRC) for a Christmas special packed with big debates, nostalgia and plenty of chaos.The boys start by debating and building their Premier League Team of the Season so far, choosing the standout performers across the league as we approach the halfway point of the season.They then go back in time to tackle one of football’s biggest arguments, with the debate played out in a tournament format: who is the greatest Premier League title-winning side of all time? Eight iconic title-winning teams go head-to-head as the panel compare eras, dominance and legacy to decide which side truly stands above the rest.To round off the festive episode, the lads take on a Christmas quiz and share what they’ll be getting up to on Christmas Day.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.Enjoy, and Merry Christmas to you all!🎄 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Club Call-In Show makes its return to Spotify after a short break.Charlie kicks things off from a Manchester United perspective arguing that Bruno Fernandes is one of the most under-appreciated players in the league and deserves far more credit.Staying with United Ahmad questions the club’s recruitment strategy, debating whether Benjamin Sesko was the wrong signing and if the club should have prioritised strengthening the midfield instead.Levi, another United fan insists that sacking José Mourinho was the worst decision Manchester United have made in the post-Ferguson era. Elsewhere, Jack calls in to argue that Thomas Frank is overrated, questioning whether he has what it takes to succeed at Tottenham.All this and plenty more in the latest episode of The Club Call-In Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal snatched a last-gasp 2–1 win over Wolves at the Emirates on Saturday night but the performance was far from convincing. With Man City beating Crystal Palace 3–0 on Sunday to keep the gap at the top to just two points, are Arsenal starting to crack under the pressure?Mohamed Salah returned to the Liverpool squad on Saturday coming off the bench against Brighton to help secure a 2–0 win. After full-time, Salah completed a lap of honour around Anfield, waving and tapping his badge to all four corners of the stadium. Was this his final appearance for Liverpool?Elsewhere, FIFA have released their pricing strategy for next year’s World Cup  and the figures have raised eyebrows across the football world. Has FIFA gone too far?And to round off the show, the fellas draft their all-time Spanish Premier League XI, debating the best Spanish players to ever grace the league.All that and more in the latest episode of The Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a huge weekend of football,  especially if you’re a Liverpool fan. Mohamed Salah gave a stunning interview after Liverpool’s draw with Leeds, claiming he has “no relationship” with Arne Slot, he’s “earned the right to play,” and that he’s been “thrown under the bus.” Has Salah’s Liverpool career reached breaking point?Arsenal suffered a late 2-1 defeat at Villa Park, allowing Manchester City to close the gap at the top to just two points. Is Arsenal’s away form becoming a real issue? And are they starting to feel the pressure from Manchester City?Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Wolves, but the Kobbie Mainoo situation continues to be a problem. With reports that he wants to leave in January to get more playing time, how big a problem could this become for United?The boys also do a Premier League All-Time XI Draft, as well as debating the best player at every Premier League club right now.Adam, Rory, Buvey and James break it all down in the latest episode of The Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite going down to 10 men again, Chelsea delivered an impressive performance against Arsenal in a fiery London derby. Have we now seen enough to call Chelsea genuine title challengers?Manchester United picked up a much-needed 2–1 win over Crystal Palace after failing to beat 10-man Everton at Old Trafford. But is the jury still out on Ruben Amorim?Meanwhile, what’s going wrong for Thomas Frank? And is Saturday’s clash against his former side Brentford a make-or-break moment for him?Rory, Adam, Buvey and Flav break down all this and more in the latest episode of The Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool hit rock bottom on Saturday after a 3-0 home defeat to Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest. They now sit 12th in the table, eleven points behind Arsenal. Is Arne Slot facing the sack?Tottenham’s five-man defensive setup couldn’t stop Arsenal who thrashed them 4-1 in the North London Derby. Eberechi Eze, the player Spurs came close to signing, scored a hat-trick. Did that game expose Thomas Frank as the wrong fit for Tottenham? And with Manchester City losing to Newcastle, is this now Arsenal’s title to lose?To round off the show, Rory and Buvey debate and rank the Top 10 Worst Summer Signings of the Season.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England finished their World Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record: eight wins from eight, 22 goals scored and none conceded. But instead of praise, much of the conversation has centred around Jude Bellingham and his reaction to being substituted. Has the reaction been overblown, why are the media going after him, and is Thomas Tuchel managing the situation well?The Premier League returns this weekend with the first North London Derby of the season as Arsenal host Tottenham at the Emirates. How important is a win for Arsenal ahead of a tough run of fixtures? How will Thomas Frank set Spurs up to cause an upset, and how much would it win over the fans?And with the derby this Sunday, the boys also rank the Top 10 Derbies in the UK from the biggest rivalries to the most underrated clashes.Rory and Buvey are joined by Flav and Harry to discuss all this and more in the latest episode of The Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s international week and the trio are back in the studio. Adam, Buvey and Rory review the Premier League season so far and share five things we’ve learned: is it now a two-horse title race? Are Man United genuine top-four challengers? Is Eddie Howe in trouble at Newcastle? The lads also rank their Top 10 Signings of the Season — from Bryan Mbeumo to Jack Grealish and more. Plus, with Real Madrid’s teenage sensation Endrick struggling for minutes under Xabi Alonso and set to leave on loan in January, they ask: is the term ‘Wonderkid’ overused?All that and more in the latest episode of The Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea eased past Tottenham with a 1-0 win on Saturday — and at the heart of it all was Moises Caicedo. Is he really the best number 6 in world football right now? Elsewhere, Manchester United drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest after taking the lead. Did that result take the shine off Amorim’s recent progress? Are United actually turning a corner or just holding their ground?After last week’s Top 10 Managers in the World debate, Adam and Flav revisit Rory and Buvey’s list — reshuffling and ranking the best managers right now. They also look ahead to the weekend and preview the lunchtime kick off between Tottenham and Man United.And lastly, the lads build their All-Time Champions League XI of players who never won it — a team full of legends and heartbreak.All that and more in the latest episode of The Club Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool’s season took another major blow as they lost 3–2 to Brentford on Saturday night — their fourth straight league defeat and fifth loss in six in all competitions. Are Liverpool officially out of the title race?Manchester United made it three straight wins under Ruben Amorim after beating Brighton 4–2 at Old Trafford. Eight goals scored, three conceded — have United finally turned a corner?Chelsea lost yet again in the league, this time 2–1 to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. It’s now three defeats in the league for the “World Champions.” So who’s really to blame for their inconsistency — Maresca or Boehly?And after last week’s fiery debate, Rory and Buvey return to pick their Top 10 Managers in World Football right now.All that and more in the latest episode of The Club Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.