The Overlap

Welcome to Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country to talk all things strikers past and present! Wayne looks back on the toughest defenders he faced during his career, including legends like John Terry and Paolo Maldini. Meanwhile, Jamie reflects on his own battles with top forwards, including what it was like to face Didier Drogba. The debate turns to the Premier League’s greatest ever striker. Spurs fan Flav argues that Harry Kane deserves more recognition, sparking a lively discussion among the panel. Wayne also shares how the role of the striker has changed over the years, from his early days at Everton to leading the line for Manchester United. He also offers insight into how he now helps strikers develop as a manager, and what he looks for when signing new forwards. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe! 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 [https://www.thetrainline.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country. With the Premier League title potentially in Liverpool’s hands this weekend, we explore how significant the achievement would be for the Reds - and what signings they might need to stay at the top in the coming seasons. The excitement continues with two major FA Cup semi-finals on the horizon. Nottingham Forest fan Greg shares his thoughts on how important the FA Cup is for their season, despite the club being in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League. Wayne Rooney weighs in, arguing that the FA Cup holds just as much importance as the Premier League and Champions League.   Manchester United remain in the hunt for silverware. Can they go all the way, or will Tottenham stand in their path - and set-up an all-English final? With Wolves striker Matheus Cunha heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, could a Europa League win help bring the Brazilian to Manchester?   As the season draws to a close, Everton prepare to bid farewell to Goodison Park. Everton fan Baz joins Wayne and Jamie to reflect on their favourite memories at the ground. 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 [https://www.thetrainline.com/] 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 Intro 00:49 Wayne Rooney Intro 01:39 Liverpool's Title Hopes and Celebrations 11:40 Tottenham's Europa League Journey 22:36 Trainline Mystery Footballer Game 29:26 Kevin De Bruyne's Legacy 34:48 Debating the Best Midfield Lineup 35:32 FA Cup vs. Champions League: Which is More Important? 36:56 The Significance of Winning the FA Cup 44:19 Wolves' Managerial Success and Future Prospects 01:00:18 Everton's Future and Stadium Sentiments 01:10:01 Most Annoying Fans: A Heated Discussion! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Welcome to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! In this episode, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes reflect on their journeys into punditry. Scholes discusses his unexpected entry into the industry, while Carragher explains why he prefers the high-pressure environment of co-commentary over studio analysis. The duo also talks about the criticisms they've faced along the way, and reveal their on-air regrets! The pair also touch on the impact of social media and how they deal with online backlash. Plus, find out why Jamie never went into coaching - despite giving it a try towards the end of his playing career. 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 [https://www.thetrainline.com/] 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 Promo 00:56 Transition From Player to Pundit 05:50 Is there a bias when Co-Commentating your team? 10:12 Player Reactions and Backlash 17:30 Do Jamie and Paul Have Any Regrets? 22:26 Advice for Retiring Players 27:47 How Have Things Changed Since Jamie and Paul Played? 29:28 Challenges for Female Commentators 30:59 Handling Criticism in Punditry 32:20 Insight into Dressing Room Reactions 35:00 The Importance of Detailed Analysis 38:31 Preparation for Monday Night Football 41:42 Why Jamie Didn't Pursue Coaching 43:23 Dealing with Media Misrepresentation 50:43 Balancing Tough Interviews 52:09 Favourite Snacks During Punditry ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://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 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.com [https://www.thetrainline.com/] 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 - Intro 02:48 - Manchester City 16:58 - The Winning Track 21:20 - City Continued 25:27 - Liverpool 26:34 - Trent Alexander-Arnold 31:32  - Everton 35:05 - Arsenal 40:35 - Manchester United 47:10 - Brighton 49:20 - Ipswich Town ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://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 – Intro 01:52 – Mark Clattenburg at Nottingham Forest 07:13 – Referees Declaring Their Football Team 15:06 – Mark Clattenburg’s Role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest 19:00 – Mark Clattenburg’s Journey to Refereeing 22:18 – Mark Clattenburg’s Clash with Craig Bellamy + Adam Lallana 27:17 – The Impact of Social Media on Referees 31:50 – Manchester United’s Mind Games and Jose Mourinho’s Charm 33:11 – Clattenburg’s Clash with Jurgen Klopp 37:08 – Refereeing Bayern Munich v Barcelona in the Champions League 39:51 – Refereeing Mistakes in the Merseyside Derby 43:26 – Champions League Final: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid 46:53 – Clattenburg’s Tattoos 49:50 – Clattenburg’s Thoughts on VAR 53:06 – Do Referees Have an Agenda Against Certain Clubs? 55:48 – The Best Referee in the Premier League Right Now + Chat on Added Time 01:06:10 – 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.