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Mainoo’s United Future, Salah Fallout & Amorim’s Tactical Tweaks | Stick to Football EP 107

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. With Christmas just around the corner, the studio has a festive feel as Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright look back on a big week of football. We start with the Sunderland vs Newcastle derby and the team share memories from some of the biggest rivalries they played in. The focus then turns to Manchester United after a dramatic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth. We break down Ruben Amorim’s tactical changes, how they’ve improved United going forward and whether they’ve left the side too open at the back. We also debate Kobbie Mainoo’s future, with questions over his game time and whether he feels stuck at United, while the team are split on what comes next for the young midfielder. There’s also discussion around the Mo Salah situation as Jamie reflects on his comments and what the future may hold for the Egyptian forward. Super 6 returns with predictions ahead of another Premier League weekend before we finish with your community questions. What do you think is the biggest derby in English football? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. 00:00 Intro 06:22 Newcastle vs. Sunderland 14:09 Meeting Prince William 30:54 Kobbie Mainoo  45:19 Jill Scott's EA Sports FC 26 Hero Item 49:27 Carra vs Salah 01:16:36 World Cup ticket Prices 01:21:21 Super 6 01:32:04 The Toughest Position in Football 01:38:57 Darts Nicknames  01:40:58 Best Derby in 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 the brand new 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 EA Sports FC 26. Jill Scott’s Hero Item will be live in-game on EA Sports FC 26 at 6pm on 19 December. This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win £250k. 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.

Jordi Cruyff: Father’s Legacy, Life After Messi & Daughter’s Cancer Journey| Stick to Football EP 106

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. In this episode, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by Jordi Cruyff for an honest and insightful look at his life in football and beyond. We begin with Jordi’s early playing career, how he first fell in love with the game and the influence of his father, Johan. He talks us through his journey in the Barcelona academy and his move to Manchester United, where he struck up a close friendship with Eric Cantona during a memorable spell at Old Trafford. The team then reflect on Johan Cruyff’s remarkable legacy. As one of the most influential figures the sport has ever seen, what was he like away from the pitch, and what shaped his genius both as a player and as a manager? The conversation moves to Jordi’s role as Sporting Director at Barcelona during the post-Messi era. With financial restrictions and huge expectations on the club, he opens up on the challenges he faced and what he learned during one of the most difficult periods in Barça’s recent history. To finish, Jordi shares the powerful story of his daughter Danae’s battle with cancer. Danae joins us on the show to talk about her diagnosis and recovery, and we are all incredibly proud to see her doing so well and speaking so openly about her journey. Who is the most iconic player in football history? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. 00:00 - Intro 05:27 - Jordi’s Man United Experience 22:44 - Leaving Barcelona 25:12 - Growing Up The Son of Johan 39:39 - Tactical Insights and Team Dynamics 43:10 - The Genius of Romário 47:34 - Challenges at Barcelona Post Messi 01:07:27 - Battling Cancer With His Daughter 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 the brand new 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 Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com [https://super6.skysports.com/] for your chance to win £250k. 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.

Tottenham's Trouble, Lampard’s Surprise Season & Gary's F1 Reveal!

Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week the full squad return as Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright dive into the biggest stories in sport. We start with Gary’s recent trip to the F1, where he spent time behind the scenes with the Mercedes team. He shares what he learned from the experience and, with the title going down to the final race, who will be crowned champion in Abu Dhabi? Wrighty then reflects on the moment Laura Woods collapsed while the pair were working on punditry duty for the Lionesses. Everyone at The Overlap wishes Laura the very best and we’re all relieved to hear she is recovering well. The focus then turns to a chaotic week in football, with several teams battling for consistency. Spurs come under the spotlight as Thomas Frank faces early questions after a tough start to life in north London. The group also debate whether the standard of Premier League managers is dropping year by year, especially after the recent departures of some of the league’s biggest names. Super 6 returns too, with predictions ahead of a packed Premier League weekend. We take a look at the Championship as Frank Lampard’s Coventry continue their charge towards promotion, and later, Roy and Gary revisit an on-pitch clash they had during their Manchester United days. The team also react to Theo Walcott’s comments about players checking their phones at half time. Which team would you most love to see back in the Premier League? 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 the brand new 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 Visit Seattle. Go to https://visitseattle.org to start planning your World Cup adventure SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ashley Cole: Arsenal Exit, Chelsea Success & Dealing With Media Criticism | Stick to Football EP 104

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Wayne Rooney, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by one of the Premier League’s greatest ever full backs, Ashley Cole, for a brilliant episode full of big reveals and funny moments. We start by looking back at Ashley’s early days at Arsenal and how he went from a young prospect at Highbury to one of the best full backs we have ever seen. He talks about the ups and downs, the moments that shaped him and how a loan spell at Crystal Palace changed everything. The conversation then turns to coaching. Ashley talks about the work he has already done alongside Wayne and with England, and why he sees himself stepping into management sooner rather than later. We also revisit his incredible playing career, from the Invincibles and working under Arsene Wenger to joining Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea team. Ash speaks openly about leaving Arsenal for Chelsea, one of the most talked about moves English football has ever seen, and the reaction that followed in the media and beyond. To finish, the table look back at England’s golden generation. Why didn’t that group achieve what many expected and was that England’s best chance of winning something major? Where do you see Ashley Cole managing in the future? Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode- and please leave a review to help others find us too. Thanks! 00:00 - Intro 05:49 - Early Football Memories 08:43 - Transition to Fullback 22:12 - Coaching Ambitions 36:26 - Breaking into the Arsenal Team 44:00 - Influential Figures in the Dressing Room 52:02 - Leaving Arsenal for Chelsea 1:05:46 - Toughest Opponents 1:07:45 - Battling Against Racism and Backlash 1:13:20 - Media Agenda & Criticism 1:17:19 - England 1:21:18 - Tuchel’s Midfield Dilemma 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 the brand new 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 £250k. 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.

Wrighty’s Message to Jude & Rooney’s United Contract Revealed | Stick to Football EP 103

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Wayne Rooney are back together, with Wayne stepping in while Jill visits Australia. We start with a huge week in international football. Scotland book their place at the World Cup after a dramatic win over Hungary, while Roy’s Ireland keep their hopes alive with a big moment of their own. Can they go all the way and qualify? Attention then turns to England after an impressive international break. What have we learned from Thomas Tuchel’s side, how crucial is Harry Kane, and where does he rank among England’s greatest-ever players? With so many defensive options, the panel debate England’s strongest back four heading into the World Cup. We also discuss Jude Bellingham and the media scrutiny he faces. Wrighty speaks powerfully about race, the treatment of Black players, and the responsibility the media has when covering young talent, an important conversation backed by the whole table. Super 6 returns ahead of a huge Premier League weekend, including the North London Derby. Who are you backing? Gary digs out his old Manchester United contracts, from sponsorship deals to the seven-year agreement he signed at Old Trafford, with the rest of the team sharing some contract stories of their own. We then switch to boxing after Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. What does this result mean for the sport, and has Paul finally bitten off more than he can chew by stepping into this level of competition? Who makes your England back four for the World Cup? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com 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 the brand new 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 £250k. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 05:15 - Promo 06:15 - Liverpool’s poor start 11:39 - Scotland & Ireland 18:02 - England’s World Cup Chances 32:37 - Ian Wright on Jude Bellingham 47:45 - Modern Punditry 55:59 - Super 6 1:05:58 - Gary’s United Contracts revealed 1:25:27 - Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.