Player Evolution

As we have a break in between seasons, Martyn sits down with the football writer Chris Evans to chat about his current book, a biography of one of English football's most revered sons. They discuss the extent to which Lineker evolved as a player, how difficult it was to hold onto that England role, how forgotten so much of his playing career is and his next career move onto our screens. Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon is available now here. If you want to support the podcast or want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier then head over to patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a night Man City had no margin for error, Kylian Mbappe took away any hope scoring his first hat-trick at the Bernabeu for Real Madrid. With his treble, the Frenchman became just the fourth player to score a Champions League knockout hat-trick for Madrid following in the footsteps of the likes of Ronaldo Nazario, Karim Benzema and of course Cristiano Ronaldo. So can Mbappe reach Cristano Ronaldo's levels at Real Madrid? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Real Madrid writer Guillermo Rai and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to analyse the win over Man City and how fair Carlo Ancelotti's side can go in this season's Champions League. Plus, French football writer Tom Williams drops by to discuss Mbappe's evolution and his use of speed through his career. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Guillermo Rai, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and Tom Williams Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet! Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at huel.com/theoverlap EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stf Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! In today’s episode, we’re joined by the one of the top flight's greatest full-backs Denis Irwin as he sits down with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott to discuss his remarkable career, distinctive playing style, and iconic moments at Manchester United. The conversation starts with Denis’ memories of his early career at Leeds and Oldham, followed by his transformative years under Sir Alex Ferguson at United. Denis shares his battles with celebrated wingers, the culture within the United dressing room, and the transition to life after football. We'll get Denis's thoughts on the evolution of the fullback role, and his experiences with the Irish national team. You'll also find out what it's really like to room with Roy Keane! As always, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul was joined by Chris, Chloe & Dan on this weeks Redmen Originals Podcast to discuss Mohamed Salah's evolution as a Liverpool player. Salah has registered 2 goals and 4 assists from the opening 5 Premier League matches, he's also created the most big chances (6) in the Premier League this season. They discuss if Salah is now playing as a playmaker rather than a goalscorer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Currency's Dion Fanning and French football expert Philippe Auclair joined Joe Molloy to look back on an epic World Cup final and the tournament as a whole. (02:00) Best World Cup final in history? (09:00) The ebb and flow of the best final ever. (13:00) The zombies found life. (17:00) The evolution of Messi's tournament. (22:00) The effects of the virus in the French camp. (26:00) Should Cristian Romero have been red carded? (31:00) Magnificent Mbappe (39:00) Ruined trophy presentation? (47:00) The legacy of the Qatari World Cup. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Football wouldn’t be the same without some of the more robust players we’ve seen over the years. From Graeme Souness’ full blooded approach to the game, to the modern player’s evolution into a discreet saboteur, we’re on top of it all. Features high tackles, red mist and many chinnings. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.