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Manchester United are a shambles, Chelsea are bang average, Arsenal are boring and Charlie Austin has absolutely had enough!It's another explosive weekend review on Chaz Kicks Off, proudly presented by PlayNimbus.Charlie doesn't hold back after Manchester United's extraordinary 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, declaring he'd get rid of 85% of the dressing room! With Michael Carrick's future under the microscope, is another Old Trafford clear-out inevitable?Elsewhere, Chelsea get bullied at Sunderland, Peter questions their manager and Charlie delivers a brutal assessment of Cole Palmer's form.And Arsenal? They're winning, but Charlie reckons they're boring everyone to tears. Does entertaining football even matter if you lift the Premier League trophy?Also on this week's agenda:Liverpool bounce back, and Charlie defends their young talent.Leeds silence Spurs at Elland Road.Newcastle stink the place out at Fulham — and Charlie questions their tactics.QPR keep pushing, while West Ham struggle under Scott Parker.Burnley throw away a 4-1 lead to lose 5-4 — and Charlie is absolutely furious with his former club.Peter celebrates going top of the PlayNimbus league with 33 points!Big opinions. Brutal honesty. Proper football talk. No sitting on the fence.It's Chaz Kicks Off with former Premier League striker Charlie Austin and Peter Redding.Proudly presented by PlayNimbus — Fantasy Football Reimagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Austin is back from his American adventure, and he's returned with a few things to say!First up, Arsenal. After setting social media alight with his comments about Gunners supporters, Charlie explains why he's had enough of the online fanbase, despite admitting Arsenal produced a defensive masterclass at Anfield.Then it's off to the North East, where Newcastle and Sunderland are both under pressure. Charlie questions the expectations of Newcastle supporters, warns Sunderland that relegation is a genuine possibility, and asks whether fans have forgotten how far their clubs have come.There's also a passionate rant about modern youth coaching, with Charlie questioning whether some coaches are more interested in teaching tricks than developing proper footballers.Peter and Charlie also look ahead to another huge weekend of Premier League and EFL action, including Leeds against Tottenham, Manchester United against Aston Villa, Sunderland against Chelsea and Liverpool's trip to Crystal Palace.Plus, trouble at Derby County, Middlesbrough's promotion hopes and Charlie's surprising observations from watching NBA basketball in Orlando.Unfiltered football opinions, plenty of laughs and absolutely no sitting on the fence.Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding.Proudly powered by PlayNimbus. Download the app and join our Chaz Kicks Off predictions league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United are in absolute turmoil, and Charlie Austin isn't holding back!Following another miserable defeat at Old Trafford, Charlie delivers a brutal assessment of the United squad, questions the club's recruitment under Jason Wilcox and argues that it's time to give the academy youngsters their chance. Is Michael Carrick really the problem, or does the rot run much deeper?Elsewhere, Charlie and Peter celebrate Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph, discuss Liverpool's improving form, Aston Villa's impressive victory over Manchester City and why Arsenal might be winning games without winning over the neutrals.Plus, Cole Palmer's attitude comes under scrutiny, Tottenham's resurgence gathers pace, Newcastle's youngsters get their chance and Sunderland's goalscoring problems continue.Charlie joins us live from the USA for another lively edition of Chaz Kicks Off!Chaz Kicks Off — proudly powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Bukayo Saka delivering enough for Arsenal and England? Charlie Austin has his doubts!This week on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie and Pete Redding dive into the debate surrounding Graham Souness's criticism of Saka, with Charlie questioning whether Arsenal's star boy has reached the heights expected of him.There's plenty more on the agenda, including Erik ten Hag's comments about Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool's big-money signings, Arsenal's title ambitions and why Newcastle and Sunderland are both facing uncomfortable questions.The lads also discuss Brighton's remarkable consistency, the pressure on Premier League managers and whether some of England's biggest names have become too comfortable.It's another lively 44 minutes of football opinion, insight and banter.Chaz Kicks Off — the official Charlie Austin podcast, powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has European football lost its magic?Charlie Austin is on fire in this week's Chaz Kicks Off as he and Peter Redding question whether European club football has become too predictable, too crowded and a shadow of the competitions we once loved.With 36 teams in each of UEFA's three major club competitions, have we sacrificed quality for quantity? Are the early rounds little more than glorified pre-season friendlies? And does the real competition only begin when the knockout stages arrive?Charlie doesn't hold back, delivering a particularly savage assessment of Celtic's European struggles and questioning the gulf between Europe's biggest clubs and the rest.Elsewhere, Charlie defends Manchester United's Lisandro Martínez for speaking his mind, questions Liverpool's £116 million investment in Florian Wirtz, discusses Alexander Isak's fitness and offers his thoughts on Eddie Howe and Newcastle United.Plus, could European football become a problem for Sunderland domestically?We also preview the weekend's Premier League and EFL action, with plenty of predictions, dressing-room insight and the usual laughs.Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding, powered by PlayNimbus – Fantasy Football Reimagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United are in trouble, and Charlie Austin is not holding back!Following another hugely disappointing performance against Tottenham, Charlie questions the commitment, fitness and professionalism of United's players, arguing that Michael Carrick has been badly let down by his squad.Are the players simply not good enough? Has Carrick been fooled by previous performances? And with a daunting run of fixtures ahead, Charlie predicts United could win just ONE of their next six games.Elsewhere on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie and Pete discuss Manchester City's impressive victory over Liverpool and the ongoing controversy surrounding City's charges, Newcastle's heavy defeat at Coventry, Arsenal's growing strength in depth and the latest from QPR.This epiosde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Jude Bellingham on course to become England’s greatest midfielder? Charlie Austin sees elements of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard in the Real Madrid star — and believes he could ultimately surpass all three. We debate Bellingham’s extraordinary trajectory, whether he should be England’s next captain, and where he already sits alongside the greats. live-with-restream,-october-06-…Plus, Charlie makes the case for Harry Kane as the greatest England player of his generation, we look at the damage caused by the international break, and preview the Premier League’s return — including Manchester United v Tottenham and a huge Liverpool v Manchester City showdown. live-with-restream,-october-06-…Chaz Kicks Off — with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding, powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Austin and Peter Redding are back — and Chaz has a strong message over the treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41, has one of football’s all-time greats earned the right to decide when his international career ends? Charlie believes the respect Ronaldo has earned throughout his career means you simply can’t treat him like any other player.There’s also a brilliant debate over the greatest players ever to grace the EFL. Adel Taarabt, Paul Merson, Peter Whittingham, Lee Trundle, Jamie Vardy and plenty more enter the conversation as Charlie explains why the EFL remains the heartbeat of English football.Plus, the Manchester City story continues to rumble on. With whistleblower Rui Pinto claiming there could be more revelations to come involving clubs, players and football authorities, Charlie asks what continued off-field controversy is doing to the game.And with PlayNimbus Friday upon us, Charlie and Pete tackle Italy v France, the players to watch and the big selection decisions ahead of the latest Chaz Kicks Off challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Chaz Kicks Off League only with https://playnimbus.app/Manchester City's case dominates the football conversation — but if the allegations are upheld, what punishment would actually be appropriate?Charlie Austin and Peter Redding tackle the potential consequences for City and the wider game, including the impact on rival clubs, finances, jobs and whether stripping historic titles could ever really put things right.Then Charlie asks another uncomfortable question: are England actually as good as we think they are? He weighs in on Thomas Tuchel, Trent Alexander-Arnold, England's defence and the difference he sees in Zidane's France.Plus, Charlie reveals the grounds he loved visiting as a player, the clubs he couldn't stop scoring against and why parents need to let young footballers compete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Chaz Kicks Off League with https://playnimbus.app/Should football fans be allowed to drink alcohol in their seats during matches?Not if Charlie Austin has anything to do with it.Chaz gives his unfiltered verdict on proposals to allow drinking in the stands — from the atmosphere and families at games to the rather obvious problem of trying to enforce a two-pint limit.There’s plenty of football too. Charlie delivers his early-season report on Liverpool, explains why he’s keeping the faith with Florian Wirtz but has serious doubts elsewhere in the side, and looks at a Chelsea team he believes could provide goals galore — at both ends.We also look ahead to England against Spain with PlayNimbus, Charlie reveals a spectacularly bad penalty from his return to vets football, and we finish with a brilliant story about Newcastle United legends getting involved in walking football and the importance of football in bringing people together.Straight talking. No scripts. No sitting on the fence.Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin & Peter Redding — powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.