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S101E21: They Shot Themselves In The Foot Right There - Trevor Gear On Ballon d'Or Same Winners

5 min · 9. juni 2026
episode S101E21: They Shot Themselves In The Foot Right There - Trevor Gear On Ballon d'Or Same Winners cover

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This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: discussing football, particularly focusing on spying incidents between teams during training sessions. Tony expressed his opinion that while spying likely occurs among many teams, it's done more subtly rather than with obvious cameras. The conversation concluded with Tony discussing Mexico's recent Europa League victory over Palace, noting that while the first half was pedestrian, Palace stepped up in the second half and deserved to win. Crystal Palace Manager Succession Debate Trevor discussed Crystal Palace's recent success under manager Oliver Glasner, who won three trophies in 12 months including the FA Cup and Community Shield. The group debated potential successors, with Tony advocating for Amorim due to his strong recruitment record at their club, while Trevor expressed interest in Iroala from Bournemouth. Trevor expressed concern about the delay in appointing a new manager before the World Cup, noting that Palace tends to struggle with quick decisions and may end up with an unsuitable candidate if they wait too long. Football Management and Squad Discussion Trevor discussed the trend of hiring younger managers in football, citing examples like Bournemouth and Brighton, and expressed hope that Crystal Palace would appoint a young manager to maintain momentum. The group reviewed England's World Cup squad, with Trevor defending goalkeeper selections and Tony questioning several player inclusions including Konsa and Spence. England World Cup Squad Discussion The group discussed England's World Cup squad selections, with Tony and Trevor agreeing on several players they wouldn't choose, including Jordan Henderson and Noni Madwake. They expressed concerns about Tuchel's selections being influenced by personal relationships rather than performance, though Trevor noted that Tuchel's success would ultimately depend on results. The discussion concluded with predictions about England's upcoming friendly match against Croatia, with Tony expecting a close, potentially draw result or a late goal, and Trevor commenting on Eze's penalty-taking abilities. Football Strategy and Penalty Discussion Trevor criticized Eze's penalty technique during the FA Cup final and expressed concern about his reliability in penalty situations, while Tony noted England's strong penalty record. The group discussed the recent Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, with Tony predicting Arsenal's defensive strategy and Trevor analyzing Manager Arteta's tactics. They also commented on Arsenal's celebration compared to Palace's lack of celebration following their Carabao Cup win. Ballon d'Or Nominees Discussion The hosts discussed the Ballon d'Or nominees, with Trevor suggesting Harry Kane as his top choice due to his exceptional goal-scoring record. Tony expressed skepticism about the award's credibility, arguing that it's influenced more by media hype and PR than actual performance, and questioned why players like Rashford weren't included while others like Lamine Yamal were. The discussion included voting percentages for various candidates, with Harry Kane leading at 26% and Dembele at 23%, while players like Mbappe, Vitinha, and Carver Celia received lower percentages. Ballon d'Or and Football Inequality The group discussed the Ballon d'Or award, with Trevor arguing that it has lost credibility by consistently rewarding only Messi and Ronaldo, and suggesting players like Bruno Fernandes and Sadio Mane deserve recognition instead. They also discussed the significant pay gap between male and female football players, noting that Ada Bonmarti earns €1 million annually while Cristiano Ronaldo earns €260 million per year. Regarding Manchester United's transfers, Tony acknowledged that while the club needs to sign experienced players, particularly in midfield, they will need to wait until pre-season to properly evaluate new signing Enzo Fernández. Football Team Transfers and Management The discussion focused on football team transfers and management changes across multiple clubs. Trevor discussed Crystal Palace's need for 3-4 new players, particularly in defense and midfield, while expressing concern about losing players like Daichi Kamada and potentially Walton. The group analyzed Liverpool's challenges following Jurgen Klopp's departure, with Tony noting their ongoing struggle to find that "missing link" player to complement their existing talent. Trevor also commented on Manchester City's transition period and the disappointing season experienced by Chelsea, while highlighting the success of teams like Brighton, Brentford, and Bournemouth. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

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This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passed The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

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This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passed The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

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This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passed The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

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episode S101E4: I Won't Say Whom We Don't Want - Trevor Gear On Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner's Replacement artwork

S101E4: I Won't Say Whom We Don't Want - Trevor Gear On Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner's Replacement

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passed The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

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episode S101E5: I Mean He Did Well For England - Trevor Gear On Ex-England Manager Gareth Southgate's Tenure artwork

S101E5: I Mean He Did Well For England - Trevor Gear On Ex-England Manager Gareth Southgate's Tenure

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 101 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: England World Cup Squad Analysis Squad composition: Goalkeepers: Pickford (first choice), Henderson, Trafford Key players: Kane, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke Controversial selections: Jordan Henderson, Jed Spence, Ivan Toni, Konsa, Quansa Selection criticisms: Jordan Henderson: Considered "yesterday's man," questionable inclusion given age and current form Jed Spence: Nearly relegated with Tottenham, limited impact Ivan Toney: Playing in Saudi Arabia—different competitive level than Europe Noni Madwake: Underwhelming Chelsea season, didn't deliver in crucial Champions League moments Reece James: Chelsea's poor season raises questions about form Manager influence concerns: Thomas Tuchel accused of favoritism toward former Chelsea players Contract extended through next Euros despite mixed opinions on selections Match predictions: England vs Croatia (opening match): Expected to be very close, possibly 0-0 draw or last-minute winner Croatia strengths: Reached World Cup semi-final and final previously, won bronze and silver medals Croatia Premier League players: Joshko Guardiol, Matteo Kovacic, Borna Sosa (injury uncertain) Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG Match outcome: PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after 1-0 regulation draw Tactical analysis: Arsenal approach: "Parked the bus" after early Havertz goal, focused entirely on defense PSG dominance: Better team on the night, robbed of two clear penalties including Saka handball Sir Alex Ferguson criticism: Texted PSG owner congratulating them for beating "a very boring team" overly focused on defense Penalty shootout failures: Gabriel and Eze missed for Arsenal Early goal (too early) dictated defensive tactics for remainder Historical context: Arsenal are the only English club to lose Champions League finals—lost both times they reached it Every other English Premier League team that reached a Champions League final won it Crystal Palace Situation Current status: Conference League victory: Defeated Nottingham Forest in final, completing Oliver Glasner's trophy treble (FA Cup, Community Shield, Conference League) Manager departure: Glasner left after successful 12-month tenure Manager search: No announcement yet; fans hoping for decision before World Cup starts Managerial candidates discussed: Ruben Amorim: Positive consideration—good recruitment record (Cunha, Umboamo, Sheshka, Dogu, Le Mans), fits 3-4-3 system Palace plays Gareth Southgate: Available but would bring "very boring football" [Citation][Citation] Andoni Iraola: Fan favorite from Bournemouth, now likely going to Liverpool Squad needs: Departures: Daichi Kamada leaving (end of contract), possible Adam Wharton exit to bigger clubs Requirements: 3-4 new players—creative midfielder, goal-scoring striker, possibly defender [Citation][Citation] Young prospects: Camvo (19) showing promise in defense January signings underperforming: Strand Larsen and Johnson haven't shown full potential yet [Citation] Celebration controversy: Palace delayed victory celebration citing World Cup player commitments, disappointing fans who felt moment passed The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI & Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

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