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On this episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by Daniel Levy ahead of his 25th year as club chairman. He takes us on an in-depth tour, showcasing the stadium’s unique features while discussing the club’s key decisions, commitment to financial, and future footballing ambitions.Levy opens up about the challenges of running a Premier League club, the impact of recent regulatory changes, and his perspective on the current state and future of football. With recent managerial changes at Spurs, he explains why the club parted ways with Ange Postecoglou and chose to appoint Thomas Frank. From a Europa League triumph to the club’s meticulous long-term planning, Levy shares his vision after 25 years at the helm.Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And please leave a review to help others find us too, thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is almost here and Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are back with Part 2 of our Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet and this one gets lively. We kick things off with Manchester City as fans discuss Pep Guardiola’s trophyless season and the latest on the 115 charges hanging over the club. Over at Manchester United, can Ruben Amorim start to kick on at Old Trafford? And with striker Benjamin Sesko on the way, United fans are asking the big question: are we back? Then it’s on to Tottenham Hotspur who have replaced Ange Postecoglou with Thomas Frank while club legend Son Heung-min heads to MLS, where does Son rank amongst the Spurs greats, and is his legacy greater of Harry Kane’s? We also check in with Leeds, Everton and Brentford from Everton’s move to their new stadium to Brentford’s squad being raided to Leeds’ hopes of surviving their Premier League return. Finally we head to the North East for the return of the Tyne-Wear Derby as Newcastle face uncertainty over Alexander Isak’s future and Sunderland enjoy their first top-flight season in eight years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes return alongside our Premier League fans to kick off the 2025/26 season preview, brought to you by Sky Bet.If your club isn’t featured, don’t worry, part two of our season preview drops later this week.We open with a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva, led by Liverpool fan Gareth and Jamie Carragher.Then we look at Liverpool’s £300m summer signings, Arsenal’s big-money striker Viktor Gyokeres, and whether Chelsea can go all the way under Maresca, all with the help of journalist Martin Ziegler, who joins us in the studio.We then look at Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest and the Europa League controversy around the ongoing appeal.Are West Ham fan “the worst run in the Premier League,” and Aston Villa and Burnley supporters reveal their hopes for the season ahead.As always, drop a comment and let us know your season predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fan Debate has delivered everything we love about football: passionate opinions, proper arguments, brilliant guests and a fair bit of chaos along the way.From heated debates and hilarious moments to some wild takes on the modern game, nothing has been off the table. We’ve talked ticket prices, rule changes and the future of football, and had a few viral moments too!Here are the best bits so far. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fan Debate last season. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We’ll see you again at the start of August! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From David Beckham to Tyson Fury, some huge names have taken on Gary Neville’s Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet.We’ve had big laughs, honest answers and some brilliant moments, from Roy’s favourite away ground to Beckham’s favourite haircut, and of course, the classic Messi vs Ronaldo debate.Here are the best bits from Quickfire Questions so far!Featured Interviews include: Roy KeaneDavid BeckhamTyson FuryRuud van NistelrooyWayne Rooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exclusive Interviews are back! In this episode, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down with Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidić to reflect on the highs, lows, and turning points of his incredible career.Vidić opens up about the early stages of his journey, including near-moves to Liverpool and Aston Villa, before a call from Sir Alex Ferguson changed everything. He shares how he overcame a tough start at Old Trafford to become one of the club’s greatest ever defenders.The chat also covers playing alongside some of the greats, lifting the Champions League in 2008, and where David Moyes went wrong during his time in Manchester.If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a show!00:00 Introduction and Soccer Aid03:41 Vidic life after football15:01 Joining Manchester United21:54 Struggles and Self-Doubt23:14 Settling into the Team23:26 Premier League Challenges23:48 Early Impressions of United24:59 Reflecting on the 2006-07 Season25:41 Building a Partnership with Rio30:46 Champions League Finals36:45 Transition to David Moyes40:51 Post-Ferguson Era43:56 Vidic’s PFA awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for Man Utd legend Nemanja Vidić to take on Gary’s Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet.We ask Nemanja about his incredible career at Manchester United, from playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney to stepping up in some of football’s biggest derby matches. Plus, we'll get his TV box set tips, and how far he thinks his son Luka could go in the game.The full interview drops next week, so hit subscribe and you won’t miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a special treat for you this week: Cricket legend Freddie Flintoff joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Phil Tufnell for an unforgettable episode of our new show Stick to Cricket! 🏏🔥Freddie opens up about his emotional journey through the game - from fighting just to play cricket as a kid to nearly joining the WWE after retirement.He reflects on life after cricket, including his love for coaching, stepping into the boxing ring, and finding enjoyment beyond the pitch.Plus: hear why he still misses cricket, what motivates him today, and the hilarious story behind how close he really came to becoming a wrestling superstar!If you enjoyed the show - don't forget to subscribe to Stick to Cricket so you don't miss an episode. Please consider leaving us a five-star review to help others find the show too. Thank you!FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricketX - https://x.com/StickToCricketSUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdownSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletterSUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP UShttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUSSUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALLwww.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugbyLISTEN TO OUR PODCASTSStick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4OThe Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by football fans from across the country, including Simon Rix, Leeds United supporter and bassist of the Kaiser Chiefs.We kick off by looking ahead to the Club World Cup and the early transfer window. The conversation then turns to what each club needs for the season ahead. How will Ruben Amorim handle his first transfer window, and how big a task does he face? What’s missing at Liverpool, and who should they target in the market? Will Aston Villa be able to keep hold of Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins this summer? And how will Champions League money shape Tottenham’s plans?The fans also weigh in on which players they would love to see back at their clubs, while Georgia and Greg put Jamie and Paul on the spot with their pre-season questions.Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who’s joined us for the Fan Debate over the past 10 months. We’ll see you again ahead of the 2025/26 season. Let us know who you’d like to see join us on the show.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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by our fans to reflect on the 2024/25 season. The episode opens with Liverpool fan Gareth, looking back on the club’s parade and the tragic incident that unfolded later that day in the city centre.  The Europa League final is next on the agenda, with Spurs fan Flav facing Jamie for the first time since making his bold prediction. Chelsea supporter Rory Jennings weighs in on his online clash with James Maddison and celebrates Chelsea’s Europa Conference League triumph. Adam McKola joins Paul Scholes to unpack what many describe as Manchester United’s worst Premier League season. Plus, could Bruno Fernandes be on his way out? The panel also discuss Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest - and how missing out on Champions League football could affect them both. Man City fan Luke shared his view on where the team fell short and what changes are needed in the transfer window.  Arsenal fan Georgia gives her thoughts on the club’s current transfer plans and the next steps for Mikel Arteta’s side. Finally both Paul and Jamie have their say on the upcoming Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG and who they think will come out on the top.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, friends or family have been affected by the events in Liverpool and require help or assistance, please see this link for this video and find the link to Victim Care Merseyside: https://www.victimcaremerseyside.org/00:00 - Intro00:51 - Liverpool09:07 - Europa League Final Reaction33:43 - Manchester United & Bruno Fernandez39:36 - Chelsea's European Success40:36 - Managerial Performance and Team Resilience50:48 - Aston Villa's European Journey58:28 - Manchester City's Season and Future01:05:31 - Arsenal's Season Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.