Back 2 Basics

This week, we're talking Manchester City and football in general, with plenty of opinions, analysis and the usual passion. We will attempt to swear less, or at least find creative alternatives to the swear words from our episode title.Will we manage to keep it clean?Football, banter and a whole lot of censored vocabulary. It's bloody lovely.

Three weeks. Three bloody weeks. And somehow, we still found plenty to talk about.We are back to catch up on everything that’s happened since the last episode. We run through the biggest stories from around the football world, touch on the latest international drama, revisit some Premier League chaos, and naturally get stuck into whatever nonsense has been unfolding off the pitch.Three weeks of nothing… really? Yeah, alright. Let’s get into it!

James and I are recording this one day before the transfer window closes, so by the time you hear this, some of our predictions may have already happened!We'll look at what's happened so far, the deals that may STILL happen, and who might make a last push before deadline day.Transfer chaos begins!!....Here. We. Go ;)

We are BACK, with Season 2!!This episode was originally planned for the second half of our Season 1 finale. We actually did the episode, but somehow the recording never happened...so the entire thing is gone. Rather than let the title disappear with it, we’ve decided to give it a second life as the Season 2 opener, even though this is a completely different episode.James, Danny and I look back at what's gone down over the last two months during and following the World Cup. We also dive into the latest transfers and discuss what they could mean, before turning our attention to the inevitable football that lies ahead.Introducing Part 2: Extra Time...the episode that refused to die.

In this episode, we begin to wrap up the season by looking back on the biggest stories, surprises and disappointments from the past year. The lads and I also dive into potential transfer business, discuss what our clubs need over the summer, and make some early predictions for what next season could have in store.Stay tuned for the epic conclusion on Part 2: Extra Time....

Episode 12 sees James back on the podcast, and this time it’s not just the football doing the talking, as both of us are rocking fresh moustaches as we break down a packed few weeks across the game. From the latest drama in the Premier League to standout moments in the FA Cup.We dive into key results, surprise performances, and the teams building (or losing) momentum at a crucial stage of the season. There’s discussion around the race for European spots, and the ever-entertaining relegation scrap, alongside a look at how FA Cup and Champions League fixtures could impact league form.Looking ahead, we both share our expectations for Gameweek 32, and the episode wraps with predictions for how the rest of the season might unfold, all delivered with a mix of insight, banter, and moustache-fueled confidence.

Episode 11 follows Super Bowl LX, but the real heat comes from the controversial calls and relegation chaos unfolding across certain clubs. Danny and I break down the biggest refereeing debates of the past few weeks, the moments that flipped matches on their heads, and whether the league has a consistency problem with officiating.We also get into the growing tension at the bottom of the table, where potential relegation battles are starting to feel very real, and at the top, where the race for Champions League spots is tightening with every dropped point. It’s a passionate, no-holds-barred episode packed with sharp takes, club frustrations, and big-picture implications that could be a bit "Spursy".

This episode sees James return and we kick things off with Leeds United and the feeling that they somehow curse every team they come up against lately.From there, the focus shifts to the managerial changes, as another wave of Premier League sackings raises questions about short-term thinking, pressure from ownership, and whether changing the manager really fixes deeper problems. We also dive into the January transfer window: early moves, rumours gathering pace, and which clubs look desperate for reinforcements. Finally, we round off by reviewing the key talking points from the past few games.

In Episode 9, we unveil our plans for an unforgettable 2026 World Cup tour. We break down the vision for traveling across host cities, following the England national team, and invite listeners to join us along the way as we share how to be part of the journey. We also run through the proposed tour dates and what fans can expect on each stop.Back on the football front, we dive into the latest talking points around Mo Salah and Liverpool, unpacking the recent challenges and what they could mean moving forward. We round out the episode with a Matchday 16 and before recap, highlighting key moments, surprises, and storylines that unfolded since our last podcast.Road-trip vibes, big tournament convos, and plenty of football debate.

After a break, Danny and I are left to our own devices again. This week, we dive into all the standout moments from the latest Premier League action, break down the big talking points from the previous Champions League matches, and, of course, get into some classic off-the-rails chat about the never-ending problems at our own clubs. WARNING: Rants will ensue