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Gareth Bale: Real Madrid Reality, Turning Down United & Life With Ronaldo | Stick to Football 119

Welcome back to a huge episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by former Spurs, Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale for a fascinating look back at his incredible career. We dive into the reality of playing for Real Madrid, the pressure that comes with the badge and what it was really like sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. under Zinedine Zidane. And yes, the golf debate makes an appearance too. Bale also reflects on his rise to superstardom at Tottenham, revealing that a move to Manchester United was on the table not once, but twice. From Champions League glory to leading Wales on the international stage, he opens up on the highs, the scrutiny and life after football, including his spell in MLS and what keeps him busy now. Who is the greatest Welsh footballer of all time? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Heineken. Enjoy Heineken responsibly. For the facts about alcohol, visit https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com 00:00 Intro 09:37 Real Madrid Spotlight 26:02 Ronaldo’s Relentless Drive 38:33 Spurs Breakthrough and Career Choices 50:27 Spurs’ Current Troubles 54:51 United Links 57:31 Wales 01:13:31 Retirement and Life After 01:25:20 Quickfire Questions ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sesko Strikes Again, Gyokeres Finds Form & Gary’s Annoying Arsenal Fans | Stick to Football EP 118

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright dive into a title race that’s getting tighter by the week. With Arsenal and Manchester City going head to head at the top, how is Wrighty feeling heading into the run-in, and who does the team back to lift the league in May? We look back at a huge North London Derby, as Arsenal got the better of Spurs, while Viktor Gyökeres continues his strong form. Benjamin Šeško was at it again too, coming off the bench for Manchester United as the super sub. The team break down both strikers’ impact and how crucial they could be in the final stretch of the season. Super 6 returns ahead of another busy week of fixtures, and Gary tests the panel on the top five Premier League goalscorers from different nations with the Premier League Companion powered by Microsoft Copilot. We’re also joined by Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez, who reflects on his squad ahead of the World Cup and discusses Cristiano Ronaldo’s role as the tournament approaches. Gyökeres or Šeško, who are you taking? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 00:00 Intro 08:03 Viktor Gyökeres 19:41 Sesko and United Attack 21:49 Tottenham Relegation Worries 34:59 PL Companion by Microsoft Copilot 39:06 Super 6 51:43 Roberto Martinez and Portugal 53:11 Bruno Fernandes 01:00:08 Cristiano Ronaldo 01:17:14 Community Questions * This episode is sponsored by Microsoft Copilot as part of their partnership with the Premier League.   * This episode is sponsored by Huel. * * Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. * Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. * * 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! * * 👉 Claim Your Offer Now [https://uk.huel.com/collections/the-overlap?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=the+overlap&utm_content=black-edition] – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap [https://huel.com/theoverlap]  * This episode is sponsored by Heineken. Enjoy Heineken responsibly. For the facts about alcohol, visit https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.uk [https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.uk]  This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com [https://super6.skysports.com/] for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms [https://super6.skysports.com/terms] Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.co [https://arneclo.com]m  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ange: Forest Regrets, Spurs Chaos & Beating United in Europe | Stick to Football 117

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. After last week’s blockbuster episode, Ange Postecoglou returns to join Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright for a deeper look at his life in and out of football. Ange reflects on his upbringing in Australia after his family moved from Greece, how that shaped him, and where his love for the game truly began. The conversation then turns to his coaching journey, from developing his bold tactical identity at Tottenham to his short spell at Nottingham Forest. Does he regret taking the job at the City Ground, and would he make the same decision again? We also revisit his time at Spurs, including winning the Europa League against Manchester United, managing top players like Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, and how he views both the highs and the setbacks. Celtic, VAR and what comes next in his career are all up for discussion, as well as his view that the Manchester United job is “the hardest in football”. What club would you like to see Ange manage next? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Press Conferences & Media Criticism 15:08 - Ange’s Upbringing in Australia 34:27 - Building his System 42:51 - Forest Job and Regrets 1:06:15 - Spurs Reflection 1:17:29 - Ange’s Problems with the Game ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Spurs Sack Thomas Frank & Ange Postecoglou Doesn’t Hold Back!

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. It’s a huge episode packed with a surprise appearance and breaking news. We kick off with Tuesday night’s Premier League action as Manchester United and Chelsea both drop points against West Ham and Leeds. Then it’s on to Spurs, where the pressure had already been mounting. And then, during filming, the big news drops. Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham. The team react live in the studio, and former Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou joins us to give his verdict. What has gone wrong at the club and where do they turn next? Super 6 returns, and the panel revisit last summer’s biggest signings. Who did they back? Who did they doubt? And were they proved right? Roy, of course, has plenty to say. And do not miss it. Ange Postecoglou’s full guest episode drops on 18th February, so join us next week for that. 00:00 Intro 12:01 Thomas Frank 30:46 The Right Fit for Tottenham’s New Manager 41:26 Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham 59:13 Microsoft Copilot Community Questions 01:03:24 Super 6 01:10:24 Analysing Summer transfers: Hit or Miss! 01:15:30 Benjamin Šeško’s goal vs West Ham This episode is sponsored by Microsoft Copilot as part of their partnership with the Premier League. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arsenal Player, Chelsea Fan & Living With Gazza | Stick to Football EP 115

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. In this episode, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are joined by Paul Merson for an open and wide-ranging conversation. We start with Paul’s time on Soccer Saturday, looking at what he loves most about the role and whether there are moments of analysis he wishes he could take back. The conversation then turns to club loyalties, with Paul opening up about being a Chelsea fan despite his strong ties to Arsenal, and who he would want to win if the two sides ever met. Paul also reflects on his playing career, sharing stories from his time at Arsenal, the top players he played alongside, and giving his thoughts on the current Arsenal side and whether they can go all the way this season. We then move away from the pitch as Paul speaks honestly about life after football and some of the challenges he has faced along the way. To finish, we look ahead to England’s chances at the World Cup and Paul answers your community questions. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. 00:00 - Intro 06:35 - Soccer Saturday 17:30 - Being a Chelsea fan 19:35 - Playing Career 27:40 - Problem With Modern Football 30:00 - Arsenal’s Shape 36:28 - Paul’s Mental Health and Addiction 45:15 - Management Reflections 47:50 - Playing At Lower Levels 50:22 - Best Players Paul Played With 55:43 - Paul Opens Up 1:02:10 - England 1:10:05 - Community Questions This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.