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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.

Solskjaer: Management Future, United Memories & Besiktas Experience | Stick to Football EP 102

Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE! This week, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are joined by Ole Gunnar Solskjær, returning for his second appearance after a brilliant first episode. Ole opens up on life after Manchester United, reflecting on his time in charge, his biggest challenges and what he might have done differently. He also talks about his future in management, with links to Rangers and several Championship clubs, sharing where he could see himself next. We look back on Ole’s spell at Beşiktaş, the lessons he learned in Turkey and his thoughts on the sales of Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, who all played major roles in his United team. Which club can you see Ole going to next? 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 05:20 - Lewis' Hidden Talent 12:27 - Goals & Missed Chances For Strikers 22:21 - Managerial Experience 31:40 - Returning to Management 38:38 - Man United Reflections 41:12 - Scott McTominay's Role and Performance 45:38 - Harry Maguire's Journey at United 49:22 - Rashford & Sancho, What Went Wrong? 56:00 - How Did Ole Become a Striker? 01:01:51 - Ole’s Mythbusters & Quiz 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 ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Roy’s Worst Tackle, Saipan Revisited & More Trent Boos! | Stick to Football EP 101

Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE! This week, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane dive into all the latest football topics. We kick things off by reflecting on Scholesy’s last episode, and the reaction and impact it’s had on him. We also chat about Gary's induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame and what that honour means to him. Then we get into the Liverpool vs. Real Madrid match and the big question: was it fair for Trent Alexander-Arnold to be booed by his own fans? We touch on book deals too, which leads us down memory lane as Roy revisits his infamous Saipan story with the Ireland squad. We discuss Mary Earps and the recent headlines from her book, then dive into our Super 6 predictions. Finally, we wrap up by answering some community questions, including an early season review of the top performers and a few disappointments such as Isak’s slow start at Liverpool and Xavi Simons at Spurs. 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  11:55 - Gary Hall of Fame  17:25 - Liverpool vs Real Madrid 27:37 - Mary Earps Controversy 38:03 - Autobiography Trouble and Chat 46:46 - Revisiting Saipan 53:23 - Super 6 1:00:20 - England’s Squad Selection 1:06:50 - Premier League Review So Far 1:13:29 - Trent Booed at Anfield Reaction 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 Super 6 Mini-League T&Cs: https://super6.skysports.com/landing/STF%20Monthly%20Leagues Stick to Football is brought to you by ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Paul Scholes: Stepping Away From TV, Caring for his son & United Career | Stick to Football EP 100

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Arne. Paul Scholes joins us as a surprise guest for our 100th episode, and it turned into one of the most open and genuine conversations we’ve ever had. He talks about stepping away from punditry, how his life revolves around caring for his son Aiden, and what family life looks like alongside his role at Salford City. Of course, we also talk football. From being mentored by Nobby Stiles and having a pint the night before youth games, to starting up front before moving into midfield, and what it was really like playing alongside Roy Keane. Scholes gives brilliant insight into his current work at Salford, helping young midfielders with timing, finishing, and learning how to slow the game down in the box. He also reflects on retiring from England at 29, the challenge of playing out wide, and what was really going through his head during that final tournament under Sven. A special 100th episode with one of the greatest midfielders of all time. 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 07:10 - Halloween 09:56 - Scholsey’s Mythbusters 14:17 - Stepping Away From TV & Caring For Son 27:55 - Role at Salford 37:09 - Becoming a Midfielder & Fitness 39:34 - Scholsey’s Childhood 42:05 - Man United 50:05 - International Career for England 58:57 - Relationship With Sir Alex Ferguson 1:01:28 - Current Midfield Players 1:03:20 - Coming Out Of Retirement 1:10:46 - Offer to Play Abroad? 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 Super 6 Mini-League T&Cs: https://super6.skysports.com/landing/STF%20Monthly%20Leagues Stick to Football is brought to you by ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.