Full Kit Wankers: A Soccer Podcast

The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: Barca appointed Xavi as new manager on a two year contract. Antonio Conte named new Spurs managers. Newcastle hires Eddie Howe. This manager job is a revolving door business innit. Ole is next. [https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/solskjaer-bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-25403323] Not Cool Moment of the Week: A fan shouted homophobic abuse and made obscene gestures at Manchester United match was fined. Witnesses told a court he shouted homophobic abuse at the match referee, before making gestures obviously “mimicking disability” [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/football-fan-who-shouted-homophobic-22107960] Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap.  We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga [https://www.firstpost.com/sports/laliga-xavi-passed-on-the-chance-to-manage-brazil-in-order-to-return-to-barcelona-10120331.html]/Bundesliga [https://bulinews.com/news/10531/three-bundesliga-executives-speak-future-european-football-germany-will-have-choose]/ Serie A [https://football-italia.net/mourinho-has-wors-roma-record-than-fonseca/]/ Ligue 1 [https://www.sportbible.com/football/lionel-messi-invokes-psg-contract-clause-and-ligue-1-club-20211108]roundups! In our own Backyard: MLS PLAYOFFS [https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/who-will-advance-audi-2021-mls-cup-playoff-round-one-predictions]. Also a major goof by one referee [https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4516670/professional-referee-organization-admits-var-error-that-effected-mls-playoff-race]. Female Intended Play: NWSL PLAYOFFS. [https://www.sounderatheart.com/2021/11/8/22769457/nwsl-playoffs-get-rolling] The legend Carli Lloyed [https://www.espn.com/soccer/nj-ny-gotham-fc/story/4516244/this-is-it-carli-lloyds-career-ends-as-gotham-falls-to-red-stars] played her last match on Sunday. Gotham FC were eliminated from the playoffs after a 1-0 loss to Chicago Red Stars. San Diego’s new NWSL team [https://theathletic.com/news/san-diego-wave-fc-nwsl-team-reveals-its-name-ahead-of-2022-debut/5g3VFbUnLjih/] Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️🤘

The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: New developments in the Mauro Icardo soap opera [https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg/2021/10/23/6173dfc4ca474125548b45fc.html]. Ole Gunner on the chopping block. Who will succeed him?? Crystal Palace's Tifo [https://www.gbnews.uk/news/met-police-take-no-further-action-on-crystal-palace-banner-against-saudi-led-newcastle-takeover/147487] game is strong! Joshua Kimmich isn't vaccinated [https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/joshua-kimmich-vaccine-bayern-munich-25287155] as it turns out. wtf. And FIFA are touring North America for host cities in 2026 [https://www.cpr.org/2021/10/25/fifa-officials-tour-denver-2026-world-cup-host-cities/] World Cup. We wonder where the final will be held. Not Cool Moment of the Week: Paul Scholes has been teased on social media after his daughter posted a video of him appearing to chew her toenails. The caption read “true love". [https://nypost.com/2021/10/26/paul-scholes-mocked-over-video-of-him-biting-daughters-toes/] Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap.  We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga [https://www.managingmadrid.com/2021/10/24/22743167/el-clasico-player-ratings-barcelona-1-2-real-madrid-2021-la-liga]/Bundesliga [https://www.marca.com/en/football/bundesliga/2021/10/25/617713fd46163ffa408b4582.html]/ Serie A [https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/614842]/ Ligue 1 [https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/609428]roundups! In our own Backyard: Sporting KC's Goalkeeper lays a ROCK BOTTOM [https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/articles/watch-non-liverpool-mls-goalkeeper-makes-wwe-star-the-rock-proud-as-he-uses-his-rock-bottom-signature-move]on Cristian Roldan. New England Revolution won the Supporters Shield [https://www.mlssoccer.com/video/can-the-revs-complete-the-supporters-shield-mls-cup-double] Female Intended Play: Angel City FC [https://www.angelsonparade.com/2021/10/21/22737241/angel-city-fc-announce-revenue-sharing-plan-with-their-players-ticket-sales-1-percent-bonus] announce revenue-sharing plan with their players; England and Northern Ireland players in harassment solidarity gesture at Wembley; NWSL Playoff push. Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️🤘

Coming at you with the late Tuesday drop! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: We dive right into this Mauro Icardi scandal [https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg/2021/10/19/616ec107268e3eb2698b458c.html]. Wanda Nara asks Icardi for a divorce... and he responds by threatening to leave PSG.  The saga started on Saturday when Wanda Nara deleted all traces of Icardi from her Instagram and accused him of infidelity, having supposed been involved with actress China Suarez shared photos of himself and his wife on Sunday and wished her a happy mother's day, which was being celebrated in Argentina, but this doesn't appear to have worked. There could be more developments in the Wanda Nara soap opera ( we sure hope so). Not Cool Moment of the Week: Newcastle United fan who suffered cardiac arrest recovering and responsive [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/newcastle-united-fan-who-suffered-heart-attack-fan-recovering-and-responsive-93bg3qq2c#:~:text=Sergio%20Reguil%C3%B3n%20has%20said%20that,suffered%20a%20suspected%20cardiac%20arrest.] Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap.  We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga [https://deadspin.com/mohamed-salah-is-on-one-1847880956]/Bundesliga [https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/5-reasons-rb-leipzig-beat-psg-in-the-champions-league-messi-neymar-mbappe-17632]/ Serie A [https://www.chiesaditotti.com/2021/10/19/22731961/juventus-1-roma-0-statistical-analysis]/ Ligue 1 [https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/french-league-footballer-underage-prostitutes-25249627] roundups! In our own Backyard: MLS Eastern Conference playoff race is turning into a tight one. [https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-playoff-predictions-how-the-eastern-conference-race-could-finish] Female Intended Play: Just like the MLS Eastern Conference, NWSL is super tight [https://www.cbssports.com/nwsl/news/nwsl-playoff-picture-standings-seeding-portland-thorns-clinch-2021-nwsl-shield/]. Except for Orlando Pride. They're out lol Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️🤘

🎼 IT'S INTERNATIONAL LOVE! 🎼 We're here with a recap on this International break. Mbappe was offside. The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wassup with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: We spent a chunk of our time here discussing the Newcastle takeover. [https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-united-takeover-saudi-arabia-pif-premier-league-big-six-self-interest-morality-1243105?ITO=newsnow] We have some takes. Some good, some bad. / Gini Wijnaldum is straight up not having a good time at PSG [https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/liverpool-fc-news-coverage/2021/10/11/22720738/gini-wijnaldum-says-situation-not-what-wanted-psg-playing-time-liverpool-klopp-pochettino]/ Benjamin Mendy refused bail for third time ahead of rape trial [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/benjamin-mendy-bail-rape-trial-manchester-city-b1936245.html] / Not Cool Moment of the Week: [https://www.angelsonparade.com/2021/10/4/22709408/movement-to-protect-nwsl-players-needs-guiding-principle]Court says Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas should be dismissed [https://apnews.com/article/soccer-entertainment-sports-premier-league-courts-68bcaf8e2cfd4d05710768baf496a33d] International Break: Nations League -- who else thinks playing a 3rd place match is dumb af? / Germany is first nation to qualify for the World Cup at the expense of North Macedonia / CONMEBOL qualifiers have been a series a draws. Almost certain Brazil and Argentina are through. / USA drop points in Panama. Berhalter put out a real sus lineup. Next match is against Costa Rica 😬 Female Intended Play: NWSL play resumes [https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1098917580?-51324:38227]/ Tobin Heath debuts for Arsenal / UWCL game week 2 later this week. Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️🤘

WE'RE BACK after our 2 week hiatus! Pro Tip: 2-3 nights in Las Vegas is more than enough.  The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wassup with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: "Ted Lasso" and the EPL reach a licensing deal. It's a little late but welcomed of course. Neymar went viral poking fun at the mass social media outage of 2021 [https://www.givemesport.com/1763217-neymar-psg-stars-tweet-reacting-to-facebook-instagram-and-whatsapp-going-down-goes-viral]. Liverpool fans [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-liverpool-spitting-incident-21762272] and Manchester United [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10058727/Park-appeals-Man-U-fans-stop-singing-offensive-song.html]fans got some reprioritizing to do. UEFA and women’s leagues across Europe have joined forces to criticise FIFA’s proposal to hold men’s and women’s World Cups every two years. [https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113823/womens-leagues-criticise-fifa-plans] Not Cool Moment of the Week:Absolutely bombshell revelations that longtime NWSL coach Paul Riley plied multiple players on his teams with alcohol and engaged in sexual coercion and harassment, in addition to more harassment concerning players’ weight and sexuality. [https://www.angelsonparade.com/2021/10/4/22709408/movement-to-protect-nwsl-players-needs-guiding-principle] Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap.  We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga [https://www.fotmob.com/news/88e2zizn268x11fm0bh5cv0jj-Suarez%3A-Phone-gesture-celebration-not-aimed-at-former-boss-Koeman] [https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2021/09/12/5-2-big-win-and-a-benzema-hat-trick-on-the-return-to-the-bernabeu]/Bundesliga [https://www.fotmob.com/news/j7597goy7b9lz1izf5zck41j-Rumour-Has-It%3A-Haaland's-Dortmund-exit-not-certain-as-Man-Utd-make-Solskjaer-decision]/ Serie A [https://cultofcalcio.com/allegri-plotting-juventus-tactical-evolution-exploiting-a-few-returns/]/ Ligue 1 [https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/kylian-mbappe-i-dont-make-my-decisions-on-sudden-impulses/]roundups! In our own Backyard: [https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/08/30/christian-pulisic-clears-coronavirus-protocol/]USMNT Qualifiers: Who made the cut and who didn't [https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1098459416?-32405:21194]. Carlos Bocanegra inducted into Hall of Fame [https://www.atlutd.com/news/carlos-bocanegra-inducted-into-national-soccer-hall-of-fame]. NE Revolution clinch MLS Eastern Conference [https://www.thebentmusket.com/2021/10/4/22707781/revolution-clinch-first-place-in-the-eastern-conference] Female Intended Play:  See "Not Cool Moment of the week". Only made sense to primarily focus the NWSL this week. We stand in solidarity with the players of the league. Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️🤘