S100E16: He's Doing What He's Perceived Could Win Us The World Cup - Trevor Gear On Tomas Tuchel

S103E1: Ruben Amorim New AC Milan Head Coach - Emmy Hikins On Manager V Head Coach Title

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 103 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan also Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: Ruben Amorim's AC Milan Appointment  The group discussed Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach at AC Milan, with Tony expressing optimism that Amorim would receive better support there than he did at Manchester United. Trevor and Tony noted that while the exact difference between "head coach" and "manager" remains unclear, Amorim's performance at Sporting Lisbon and his ability to identify talented players suggest he will succeed at AC Milan if backed by the club's management. Football Player Selection and Performance The group discussed several football topics, including player performances and tournament observations. Tony expressed criticism of Brazil's selection of Neymar over Joao Pedro for the World Cup squad, arguing it was selfish of Neymar given his fitness concerns. Trevor defended Neymar's inclusion, noting that while the player couldn't fully train, he might provide valuable leadership in the dressing room. The discussion also covered Kylian Mbappe's performance, with Tony suggesting his career declined after joining Real Madrid from PSG, though both acknowledged his potential to break Olivier Giroud's France scoring record. The conversation concluded with Trevor's observations about American stadiums, particularly criticizing FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks during games. FIFA Hydration Breaks Discussion Trevor and Tony discussed their concerns about FIFA's implementation of hydration breaks during World Cup matches, arguing they are unnecessary when stadiums have air conditioning and primarily serve advertising purposes rather than player welfare. They noted how these breaks can disrupt momentum for teams that were performing well before the interruption. The conversation also included positive remarks about the quality of American stadiums hosting the tournament, though Trevor pointed out that soccer remains a minor sport in America compared to other popular sports. World Cup Performance Discussion  The group discussed Lionel Messi's performance during the World Cup, with Tony criticizing him as a "lazy player" who doesn't make defensive runs, while Trevor defended Messi's talent, noting that while he doesn't track back, he creates incredible moments with the ball. They also discussed the increased number of red cards in the tournament, with three cards shown in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the stricter enforcement of rules by referees. The conversation concluded with Emmy asking about the "golden ball" award and the group discussing the AI-generated meeting minutes feature. FIFA World Cup Rule Changes The group discussed new FIFA World Cup rules, focusing on three key changes. They examined the rule preventing players from covering their mouths when confronting opponents, with Tony and Trevor agreeing it would help address abusive behavior and clarify incidents through lip reading. The discussion also covered the rule against players leaving the pitch in protest, with Tony expressing concerns about referees potentially showing bias and the importance of maintaining neutral officiating. Trevor noted a potential issue with referees from rival nations officiating matches, citing the example of a Brazilian or Argentinian referee in the Mexico-South Africa opening match. FIFA Penalties and VAR Discussions  Trevor discussed FIFA's decision to implement penalties for teams that walk off the pitch as protests, arguing this prevents potential riots and maintains game integrity. The group then explored VAR's role in checking mistaken identity cases, with Tony sharing an example of a successful VAR intervention in a recent match. The conversation concluded with discussion about whether Somali referee Omar Artan should receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the United States, with Trevor suggesting the decision depends on the specific circumstances of the refusal. Football Strategies and Match Analysis The group discussed football strategies and recent matches, particularly focusing on player development and team tactics. Tony emphasized the importance of players making their own names rather than just being setup pieces for star teammates, while Trevor provided insights on Harry Kane's natural positioning abilities and the weight of expectations on high-profile transfers. The conversation then shifted to Spain's surprising 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, with Tony and Trevor praising Cape Verde's exceptional goalkeeper performance. The discussion concluded with predictions for England's upcoming match against Croatia, with Tony predicting either a draw or a one-goal victory, Trevor predicting a 2-2 draw, and Emmy confidently predicting a 3-0 England win. World Cup Player Awards Discussion The group discussed player of the match awards for various World Cup games. They agreed that Van Dijk deserved the award for Netherlands' match against Egypt, while Trevor and Tony both selected Messi for Argentina's game. The conversation then shifted to football management, particularly focusing on Leicester City's coaching changes and Pierre Sarge's new appointment as Crystal Palace manager.  The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S103E2: At The End Of The Day The English League Is Nothing Like The European League - Tony Gusani

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 103 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan also Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: Ruben Amorim's AC Milan Appointment  The group discussed Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach at AC Milan, with Tony expressing optimism that Amorim would receive better support there than he did at Manchester United. Trevor and Tony noted that while the exact difference between "head coach" and "manager" remains unclear, Amorim's performance at Sporting Lisbon and his ability to identify talented players suggest he will succeed at AC Milan if backed by the club's management. Football Player Selection and Performance The group discussed several football topics, including player performances and tournament observations. Tony expressed criticism of Brazil's selection of Neymar over Joao Pedro for the World Cup squad, arguing it was selfish of Neymar given his fitness concerns. Trevor defended Neymar's inclusion, noting that while the player couldn't fully train, he might provide valuable leadership in the dressing room. The discussion also covered Kylian Mbappe's performance, with Tony suggesting his career declined after joining Real Madrid from PSG, though both acknowledged his potential to break Olivier Giroud's France scoring record. The conversation concluded with Trevor's observations about American stadiums, particularly criticizing FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks during games. FIFA Hydration Breaks Discussion Trevor and Tony discussed their concerns about FIFA's implementation of hydration breaks during World Cup matches, arguing they are unnecessary when stadiums have air conditioning and primarily serve advertising purposes rather than player welfare. They noted how these breaks can disrupt momentum for teams that were performing well before the interruption. The conversation also included positive remarks about the quality of American stadiums hosting the tournament, though Trevor pointed out that soccer remains a minor sport in America compared to other popular sports. World Cup Performance Discussion  The group discussed Lionel Messi's performance during the World Cup, with Tony criticizing him as a "lazy player" who doesn't make defensive runs, while Trevor defended Messi's talent, noting that while he doesn't track back, he creates incredible moments with the ball. They also discussed the increased number of red cards in the tournament, with three cards shown in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the stricter enforcement of rules by referees. The conversation concluded with Emmy asking about the "golden ball" award and the group discussing the AI-generated meeting minutes feature. FIFA World Cup Rule Changes The group discussed new FIFA World Cup rules, focusing on three key changes. They examined the rule preventing players from covering their mouths when confronting opponents, with Tony and Trevor agreeing it would help address abusive behavior and clarify incidents through lip reading. The discussion also covered the rule against players leaving the pitch in protest, with Tony expressing concerns about referees potentially showing bias and the importance of maintaining neutral officiating. Trevor noted a potential issue with referees from rival nations officiating matches, citing the example of a Brazilian or Argentinian referee in the Mexico-South Africa opening match. FIFA Penalties and VAR Discussions  Trevor discussed FIFA's decision to implement penalties for teams that walk off the pitch as protests, arguing this prevents potential riots and maintains game integrity. The group then explored VAR's role in checking mistaken identity cases, with Tony sharing an example of a successful VAR intervention in a recent match. The conversation concluded with discussion about whether Somali referee Omar Artan should receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the United States, with Trevor suggesting the decision depends on the specific circumstances of the refusal. Football Strategies and Match Analysis The group discussed football strategies and recent matches, particularly focusing on player development and team tactics. Tony emphasized the importance of players making their own names rather than just being setup pieces for star teammates, while Trevor provided insights on Harry Kane's natural positioning abilities and the weight of expectations on high-profile transfers. The conversation then shifted to Spain's surprising 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, with Tony and Trevor praising Cape Verde's exceptional goalkeeper performance. The discussion concluded with predictions for England's upcoming match against Croatia, with Tony predicting either a draw or a one-goal victory, Trevor predicting a 2-2 draw, and Emmy confidently predicting a 3-0 England win. World Cup Player Awards Discussion The group discussed player of the match awards for various World Cup games. They agreed that Van Dijk deserved the award for Netherlands' match against Egypt, while Trevor and Tony both selected Messi for Argentina's game. The conversation then shifted to football management, particularly focusing on Leicester City's coaching changes and Pierre Sarge's new appointment as Crystal Palace manager.  The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S103E3: I Think He's A Good Appointment - Trevor Gear On Ex-Manchester United Head Coach Ruben Amorim

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 103 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan also Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: Ruben Amorim's AC Milan Appointment  The group discussed Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach at AC Milan, with Tony expressing optimism that Amorim would receive better support there than he did at Manchester United. Trevor and Tony noted that while the exact difference between "head coach" and "manager" remains unclear, Amorim's performance at Sporting Lisbon and his ability to identify talented players suggest he will succeed at AC Milan if backed by the club's management. Football Player Selection and Performance The group discussed several football topics, including player performances and tournament observations. Tony expressed criticism of Brazil's selection of Neymar over Joao Pedro for the World Cup squad, arguing it was selfish of Neymar given his fitness concerns. Trevor defended Neymar's inclusion, noting that while the player couldn't fully train, he might provide valuable leadership in the dressing room. The discussion also covered Kylian Mbappe's performance, with Tony suggesting his career declined after joining Real Madrid from PSG, though both acknowledged his potential to break Olivier Giroud's France scoring record. The conversation concluded with Trevor's observations about American stadiums, particularly criticizing FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks during games. FIFA Hydration Breaks Discussion Trevor and Tony discussed their concerns about FIFA's implementation of hydration breaks during World Cup matches, arguing they are unnecessary when stadiums have air conditioning and primarily serve advertising purposes rather than player welfare. They noted how these breaks can disrupt momentum for teams that were performing well before the interruption. The conversation also included positive remarks about the quality of American stadiums hosting the tournament, though Trevor pointed out that soccer remains a minor sport in America compared to other popular sports. World Cup Performance Discussion  The group discussed Lionel Messi's performance during the World Cup, with Tony criticizing him as a "lazy player" who doesn't make defensive runs, while Trevor defended Messi's talent, noting that while he doesn't track back, he creates incredible moments with the ball. They also discussed the increased number of red cards in the tournament, with three cards shown in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the stricter enforcement of rules by referees. The conversation concluded with Emmy asking about the "golden ball" award and the group discussing the AI-generated meeting minutes feature. FIFA World Cup Rule Changes The group discussed new FIFA World Cup rules, focusing on three key changes. They examined the rule preventing players from covering their mouths when confronting opponents, with Tony and Trevor agreeing it would help address abusive behavior and clarify incidents through lip reading. The discussion also covered the rule against players leaving the pitch in protest, with Tony expressing concerns about referees potentially showing bias and the importance of maintaining neutral officiating. Trevor noted a potential issue with referees from rival nations officiating matches, citing the example of a Brazilian or Argentinian referee in the Mexico-South Africa opening match. FIFA Penalties and VAR Discussions  Trevor discussed FIFA's decision to implement penalties for teams that walk off the pitch as protests, arguing this prevents potential riots and maintains game integrity. The group then explored VAR's role in checking mistaken identity cases, with Tony sharing an example of a successful VAR intervention in a recent match. The conversation concluded with discussion about whether Somali referee Omar Artan should receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the United States, with Trevor suggesting the decision depends on the specific circumstances of the refusal. Football Strategies and Match Analysis The group discussed football strategies and recent matches, particularly focusing on player development and team tactics. Tony emphasized the importance of players making their own names rather than just being setup pieces for star teammates, while Trevor provided insights on Harry Kane's natural positioning abilities and the weight of expectations on high-profile transfers. The conversation then shifted to Spain's surprising 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, with Tony and Trevor praising Cape Verde's exceptional goalkeeper performance. The discussion concluded with predictions for England's upcoming match against Croatia, with Tony predicting either a draw or a one-goal victory, Trevor predicting a 2-2 draw, and Emmy confidently predicting a 3-0 England win. World Cup Player Awards Discussion The group discussed player of the match awards for various World Cup games. They agreed that Van Dijk deserved the award for Netherlands' match against Egypt, while Trevor and Tony both selected Messi for Argentina's game. The conversation then shifted to football management, particularly focusing on Leicester City's coaching changes and Pierre Sarge's new appointment as Crystal Palace manager.  The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S103E4: He Couldn't Train With The Team Also Couldn't Train With The Ball - Emmy Hikins On Neymar Jr.

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 103 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan also Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: Ruben Amorim's AC Milan Appointment  The group discussed Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach at AC Milan, with Tony expressing optimism that Amorim would receive better support there than he did at Manchester United. Trevor and Tony noted that while the exact difference between "head coach" and "manager" remains unclear, Amorim's performance at Sporting Lisbon and his ability to identify talented players suggest he will succeed at AC Milan if backed by the club's management. Football Player Selection and Performance The group discussed several football topics, including player performances and tournament observations. Tony expressed criticism of Brazil's selection of Neymar over Joao Pedro for the World Cup squad, arguing it was selfish of Neymar given his fitness concerns. Trevor defended Neymar's inclusion, noting that while the player couldn't fully train, he might provide valuable leadership in the dressing room. The discussion also covered Kylian Mbappe's performance, with Tony suggesting his career declined after joining Real Madrid from PSG, though both acknowledged his potential to break Olivier Giroud's France scoring record. The conversation concluded with Trevor's observations about American stadiums, particularly criticizing FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks during games. FIFA Hydration Breaks Discussion Trevor and Tony discussed their concerns about FIFA's implementation of hydration breaks during World Cup matches, arguing they are unnecessary when stadiums have air conditioning and primarily serve advertising purposes rather than player welfare. They noted how these breaks can disrupt momentum for teams that were performing well before the interruption. The conversation also included positive remarks about the quality of American stadiums hosting the tournament, though Trevor pointed out that soccer remains a minor sport in America compared to other popular sports. World Cup Performance Discussion  The group discussed Lionel Messi's performance during the World Cup, with Tony criticizing him as a "lazy player" who doesn't make defensive runs, while Trevor defended Messi's talent, noting that while he doesn't track back, he creates incredible moments with the ball. They also discussed the increased number of red cards in the tournament, with three cards shown in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the stricter enforcement of rules by referees. The conversation concluded with Emmy asking about the "golden ball" award and the group discussing the AI-generated meeting minutes feature. FIFA World Cup Rule Changes The group discussed new FIFA World Cup rules, focusing on three key changes. They examined the rule preventing players from covering their mouths when confronting opponents, with Tony and Trevor agreeing it would help address abusive behavior and clarify incidents through lip reading. The discussion also covered the rule against players leaving the pitch in protest, with Tony expressing concerns about referees potentially showing bias and the importance of maintaining neutral officiating. Trevor noted a potential issue with referees from rival nations officiating matches, citing the example of a Brazilian or Argentinian referee in the Mexico-South Africa opening match. FIFA Penalties and VAR Discussions  Trevor discussed FIFA's decision to implement penalties for teams that walk off the pitch as protests, arguing this prevents potential riots and maintains game integrity. The group then explored VAR's role in checking mistaken identity cases, with Tony sharing an example of a successful VAR intervention in a recent match. The conversation concluded with discussion about whether Somali referee Omar Artan should receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the United States, with Trevor suggesting the decision depends on the specific circumstances of the refusal. Football Strategies and Match Analysis The group discussed football strategies and recent matches, particularly focusing on player development and team tactics. Tony emphasized the importance of players making their own names rather than just being setup pieces for star teammates, while Trevor provided insights on Harry Kane's natural positioning abilities and the weight of expectations on high-profile transfers. The conversation then shifted to Spain's surprising 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, with Tony and Trevor praising Cape Verde's exceptional goalkeeper performance. The discussion concluded with predictions for England's upcoming match against Croatia, with Tony predicting either a draw or a one-goal victory, Trevor predicting a 2-2 draw, and Emmy confidently predicting a 3-0 England win. World Cup Player Awards Discussion The group discussed player of the match awards for various World Cup games. They agreed that Van Dijk deserved the award for Netherlands' match against Egypt, while Trevor and Tony both selected Messi for Argentina's game. The conversation then shifted to football management, particularly focusing on Leicester City's coaching changes and Pierre Sarge's new appointment as Crystal Palace manager.  The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S103E5: I Feel Like He Should've Given Up His Spot For Joao Pedro - Tony Gusani On Neymar's Callup

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 103 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan also Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: Ruben Amorim's AC Milan Appointment  The group discussed Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach at AC Milan, with Tony expressing optimism that Amorim would receive better support there than he did at Manchester United. Trevor and Tony noted that while the exact difference between "head coach" and "manager" remains unclear, Amorim's performance at Sporting Lisbon and his ability to identify talented players suggest he will succeed at AC Milan if backed by the club's management. Football Player Selection and Performance The group discussed several football topics, including player performances and tournament observations. Tony expressed criticism of Brazil's selection of Neymar over Joao Pedro for the World Cup squad, arguing it was selfish of Neymar given his fitness concerns. Trevor defended Neymar's inclusion, noting that while the player couldn't fully train, he might provide valuable leadership in the dressing room. The discussion also covered Kylian Mbappe's performance, with Tony suggesting his career declined after joining Real Madrid from PSG, though both acknowledged his potential to break Olivier Giroud's France scoring record. The conversation concluded with Trevor's observations about American stadiums, particularly criticizing FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks during games. FIFA Hydration Breaks Discussion Trevor and Tony discussed their concerns about FIFA's implementation of hydration breaks during World Cup matches, arguing they are unnecessary when stadiums have air conditioning and primarily serve advertising purposes rather than player welfare. They noted how these breaks can disrupt momentum for teams that were performing well before the interruption. The conversation also included positive remarks about the quality of American stadiums hosting the tournament, though Trevor pointed out that soccer remains a minor sport in America compared to other popular sports. World Cup Performance Discussion  The group discussed Lionel Messi's performance during the World Cup, with Tony criticizing him as a "lazy player" who doesn't make defensive runs, while Trevor defended Messi's talent, noting that while he doesn't track back, he creates incredible moments with the ball. They also discussed the increased number of red cards in the tournament, with three cards shown in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the stricter enforcement of rules by referees. The conversation concluded with Emmy asking about the "golden ball" award and the group discussing the AI-generated meeting minutes feature. FIFA World Cup Rule Changes The group discussed new FIFA World Cup rules, focusing on three key changes. They examined the rule preventing players from covering their mouths when confronting opponents, with Tony and Trevor agreeing it would help address abusive behavior and clarify incidents through lip reading. The discussion also covered the rule against players leaving the pitch in protest, with Tony expressing concerns about referees potentially showing bias and the importance of maintaining neutral officiating. Trevor noted a potential issue with referees from rival nations officiating matches, citing the example of a Brazilian or Argentinian referee in the Mexico-South Africa opening match. FIFA Penalties and VAR Discussions  Trevor discussed FIFA's decision to implement penalties for teams that walk off the pitch as protests, arguing this prevents potential riots and maintains game integrity. The group then explored VAR's role in checking mistaken identity cases, with Tony sharing an example of a successful VAR intervention in a recent match. The conversation concluded with discussion about whether Somali referee Omar Artan should receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the United States, with Trevor suggesting the decision depends on the specific circumstances of the refusal. Football Strategies and Match Analysis The group discussed football strategies and recent matches, particularly focusing on player development and team tactics. Tony emphasized the importance of players making their own names rather than just being setup pieces for star teammates, while Trevor provided insights on Harry Kane's natural positioning abilities and the weight of expectations on high-profile transfers. The conversation then shifted to Spain's surprising 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, with Tony and Trevor praising Cape Verde's exceptional goalkeeper performance. The discussion concluded with predictions for England's upcoming match against Croatia, with Tony predicting either a draw or a one-goal victory, Trevor predicting a 2-2 draw, and Emmy confidently predicting a 3-0 England win. World Cup Player Awards Discussion The group discussed player of the match awards for various World Cup games. They agreed that Van Dijk deserved the award for Netherlands' match against Egypt, while Trevor and Tony both selected Messi for Argentina's game. The conversation then shifted to football management, particularly focusing on Leicester City's coaching changes and Pierre Sarge's new appointment as Crystal Palace manager.  The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear