Stick to Football

On this episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Paul Scholes get stuck into a load of cracking questions from the fans. The gang debate the best player-managers ever, pick their favourite sports outside of football and share some brilliant stories from their playing days. There's chat about whether midfielders are actually smarter than defenders, what the toughest part of football really is and which TV shows don't get enough love (brace yourself for Gary's choice!). This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://www.huel.com/theoverlap 00:00 Intro 00:32 Greatest Combined Player-Manager Debate 07:20 Ranking Popular Sports 13:03 Must-Watch Films and Albums 18:41 Underrated TV Shows 19:42 Nostalgic TV Shows and Memories 20:16 Favorite TV Shows and Characters 22:23 Top Five Goals Discussion 26:33 Worst Refereeing Decisions 28:32 Intelligence in Football Positions 32:44 Training Ground Bust-Ups 37:43 Lighthearted Questions and Reflections ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet! In today’s episode, Nottingham Forest legend Mark Crossley joins the panel to share some incredible stories about his time under the management of Brian Clough. Mark dives into what it was like to work with a legendary manager, recounts his experiences playing alongside Roy Keane and Ian Wright during their spells at Nottingham Forest, and reflects on plenty of unforgettable moments in his career. This episode is packed with football nostalgia and hilarious tales you won’t want to miss. This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlap 01:48 Nottingham Forest 05:01 Playing Under Brian Clough 16:35 Clough Stories 19:43 Tough Love and Mind Games 23:13 Memorable Stories ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of Stick to Football brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary, Roy, Jill, Ian, and Jamie sit down with football legend Thierry Henry. Henry shares candid insights on his illustrious career, from his early days to his legendary time at Arsenal and Barcelona. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs, including his thoughts on playing different positions and his experiences with managers like Arsène Wenger and Pep Guardiola. Henry also delves into his coaching journey, touching on his roles with Belgium and the strategic insights he has gathered over the years. He also opens up about his personal growth and what the future holds for him - plus his views on the current state of Arsenal. Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss an episode. Please note: This episode was recorded on 20th May 2025. Events and developments after this date may not be reflected in the discussion. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlap This show is sponsored by Trainline.  With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.com [https://www.thetrainline.com/] 00:00 Intro 02:18 Tattoo Stories and Meanings 04:47 Football Memories and Rivalries 10:14 Coaching and Player Development 24:17 Premier League Physicality and Training 26:40 Dennis Bergkamp 28:32 Arsenal vs. Previous Clubs: Evolution and Growth 29:49 Challenges at Juventus: From Wingback to Leaving the Club 32:28 Proving People Wrong: The Drive to Succeed 48:02 Barcelona: Adapting to a New Club and Style 56:40 Analysing Barcelona's Pressing Strategy 01:02:24 Pep Guardiola's Tactical Innovations 01:06:03 The Legacy of Ashley Cole 01:08:47 Coaching Philosophies and Influences 01:22:01 Challenges and Aspirations in Coaching ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The whole gang's together for our final topical Stick to Football episode of the season, brought to you by Sky Bet. Gary, Roy, Jill, Ian, and Jamie debate the best players of the season. There's Europa League Final chat - and the emotional Crystal Palace win in the FA Cup Final. Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss an episode. 00:00 Intro 00:34 - Sheffield United vs Sunderland 09:30 - Bruce Springsteen Concert Experience 15:09 - Pep Guardiola's Frustrations and Time-Wasting Debate 22:26 - Season Awards 35:25 - Arsenal's Challenges and Future 39:19 - Best Moments of the Year 42:57 - Worst Moments of the Year 46:58 - Super Six Predictions This episode is sponsored by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlap This show is sponsored by Trainline.  With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.com [https://www.thetrainline.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of Stick to Football brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary, Roy, Jill, Ian and Paul Scholes are joined by former Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche for a wide-ranging and honest conversation. Dyche opens up about his journey in football, from his early days at Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest to life on the touchline at Burnley and Everton. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with players like Ashley Barnes and Scott Arfield and reflects on the unexpected rise of some of his most trusted pros. He gives a frank account of the challenges he faced at Everton, including financial issues, boardroom uncertainty and the impact of the club’s points deduction. Dyche breaks down his straightforward football philosophy, built on fitness, mentality and organisation over modern tactical trends. The conversation turns to the state of British coaching, the dominance of foreign managers in the Premier League and the uphill battle English coaches face when trying to land top jobs. Dyche also gives his take on VAR, diving in the game and how media pressure and fan expectations can shape the lifespan of a manager. The episode wraps up with Dyche looking ahead to the future and reflecting on the biggest lessons from his career in management. This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn.  Post your job for free at https://LinkedIn.com/STF. Terms and conditions apply.    00:00 Intro 04:44 Gardening for Brian Clough 06:40 Everton's Struggles and Management Challenges 18:56 Everton's Financial and Structural Issues 31:51 Goodison Park Memories 36:32 The Determination of Players 37:39 The Role of a Manager 38:41 Future Plans and Opportunities 39:31 Challenges in Modern Football 41:16 The Philosophy Debate 43:29 The Impact of Foreign Managers 01:04:22 The Role of VAR 01:06:56 Final Thoughts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.