The Overlap

Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels in the country, along with football marketing expert Adam, better known on TikTok as @adamthecco, to talk all things sponsorships and adverts in football. From iconic adverts and legendary shirt sponsors to football’s growing commercial side, the panel debate whether the game has lost its soul and if sponsors are starting to take over. What makes a great football advert, and which brands have truly stood the test of time? There are plenty of laughs too, with Scholsey’s best ad stories, Carra’s classic moments, and a brand new game of Shot on Target, where the team go head to head with the fans. What’s your club’s most iconic shirt sponsor 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 03:23 - Evolution of Sports Sponsorship 13:04 - Shot On Target 24:40 - Stadium Naming Rights and Brand Value 26:35 - Commercial Signings and Global Fanbase 29:44 - Marketing Stunts and Fan Reactions 37:36 - Iconic Football Moments and Sponsorships ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Welcome to a special episode of The Overlap, live from Rome at the European Football Clubs (EFC) convention, with a live audience and special guest, former Chelsea, AC Milan and France legend Marcel Desailly. The team kick things off by discussing club ownership, asking what makes a good owner and what are the biggest challenges they face in the modern game. From there, the conversation turns to football’s biggest issues, including fixture congestion, player welfare, and whether Rodri’s recent injury is a sign that players are now being overworked. We then look back on Marcel Desailly’s incredible career, from tough Premier League battles with Duncan Ferguson and Alan Shearer to his move from midfield to defence. The World Cup winner also shares his coaching ambitions, thoughts on Financial Fair Play, and how he has seen the tactical side of football evolve over the years. What is one thing you would change about modern football? Let us know in the comments! 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 06:41 Debate on Player Rotation and Injuries 17:42 The Evolution of Football Tactics 21:58 Adapting to the English Premier League 26:20 The Financial Dynamics of European Football 30:55 The Debate on Salary Caps in Football 42:01 The Impact of Youth Academies on Modern Football 42:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes return for another episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, our fans dive into all the biggest stories across the Premier League, with strong opinions, plenty of disagreement, and a few laughs along the way. The discussion begins with Liverpool’s defensive issues under Arne Slot. Have the Reds taken a step back at the back, and could that open the door for Arsenal and Manchester City to take control of the title race? There’s also debate on whether Pep Guardiola’s side have fully recovered from their early-season wobble. Attention then turns to Chelsea, as Rory and the panel question whether Enzo Maresca’s players are letting him down, and whether the club’s disciplinary record is a sign of deeper problems. Spurs fan Flav discusses life under Thomas Frank, takeover talk, and whether optimism is finally returning to North London. Ellie gives the Nottingham Forest view as Postecoglou’s tough start continues, while Adam McKola and Paul Scholes tackle Manchester United’s struggles under Ruben Amorim, asking whether the manager still has the belief to turn things around. The debate wraps up with Everton’s resurgence under David Moyes, and what Toffees fans make of their progress and new stadium. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across the country to talk all things football, in this episode the fans share their biggest hot takes in the game today! Each hot take brings new talking points and heated debates, with Rory Jennings bringing diving and its morales into the forefront, is diving really cheating or is it now just apart of the game? Adam brings up Manchester United’s recent signings, with one name being labelled as one of their worst! We also touch on the Premier League’s officiating standards and the landscape of football transfers now Fabrizio Romano and other journalists have took over the transfer window! What is your football hot take? Let us know down below and don’t forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode- and please leave a review to help others find us too. Thanks! 02:54 Liverpool's Current Struggles 16:03 Arsenal's Title Hopes  32:36 Ange at Forest 36:06 Chelsea's Recent Performances and Managerial Impact 43:59 Man City style shift and Haaland 50:56 Top Midfielders in the Premier League 01:00:31 Amorim 01:20:13 England Squad Selection Controversies ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, it is our Deadline Day special and with that comes fireworks. Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels in the country to discuss what could be the most chaotic transfer window ever, from huge Deadline Day moves to clubs making panic buys. We also dive into the latest VAR controversy that has fans talking once again. At Liverpool, Alexander Isak finally gets his move. And with Dominik Szoboszlai impressing vs Arsenal, is he shaping up to be the perfect right-back replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold? We also look at Manchester United’s troubled start to the season, and whether Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move to Man City really makes sense in Pep’s system. Elsewhere, Spurs come off the back of a defeat to Bournemouth, but can Thomas Frank’s side still deliver a strong season? And with the window closing, how do West Ham and Brighton see their campaigns shaping up? How do you feel about your side coming out of the transfer window? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! 00:00 Intro 01:17 Debate on VAR and Officiating 06:17 Liverpool vs Arsenal Analysis 29:57 Arsenal's Missed Opportunities 32:15 Manchester United's Struggles 35:43 Manchester City's Challenges and Pep Guardiola's Future 01:01:57 Chelsea's Ambitions and Transfer Market Strategy 01:07:02 Tottenham and Newcastle's Season Expectations 01:18:37 Have West Ham turned a corner? 1:23:10 Brighton's transfer strategy success ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.