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Everton travel to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday for one of the most significant matches of their season, knowing that a win against Brentford would send a clear statement of intent in the race for European football with the Merseyside derby next on the horizon. Both sides go into this separated only by goal […] The post Brentford vs Everton preview: Branthwaite returns for a match that could define Everton’s European ambitions first appeared on Premier League News Now.

In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC’s 2–0 win over Phoenix Rising FC at home. Another clean sheet for Danny Vitiello, a first career goal for Blake Willey, and a second straight goal for Dominik Wanner highlight the performance. We also include post-match press conference comments from Neill Collins, Dominik Wanner, and Blake Willey, preview the upcoming match against Las Vegas Lights FC (featuring former Republic goalkeeper Jared Mazzola), and look ahead to the U.S. Open Cup matchup vs Minnesota United FC. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Sacramento Republic FC coverage! Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Image: Sac Republic FC

Burton Albion 1-1 Barnsley League One - Friday 3rd April David McGoldrick came to Barnsley’s rescue again as his late equaliser earned the Reds a 1-1 draw at Burton Albion just when it looked like another frustrating afternoon was about to end in defeat. Trailing to Charlie Webster’s goal on the hour mark, Barnsley were staring at another limp loss in a run that is becoming worryingly familiar. Instead, McGoldrick popped up in the 90th minute to salvage a point and spare the Reds a fourth defeat in five matches. It keeps the scoreboard ticking over, but it does little to hide the nagging truth. Barnsley are finding ways not to lose, but not many ways to win either. Early Promise, Familiar Pattern There was at least a bit of intent about Barnsley early on. Conor Hourihane made four changes from the side beaten by Doncaster, with Kieren Flavell handed his first league start of the season, Mael de Gevigney returning in defence, Vimal Yoganathan coming into the side, and Tom Bradshaw leading the line. The Reds started brightly enough too. Inside the opening couple of minutes, Bradshaw nearly gave them the perfect start when he got on the end of a low McGoldrick effort, only for former Barnsley keeper Brad Collins to recover and keep it out. It was the sort of opening that hinted Barnsley might finally deliver something a bit more convincing. Instead, the game gradually settled into a shape we have seen too many times this season. There was an early disruption when Eoghan O’Connell had to come off after an aerial collision with Jake Beesley, forcing Jonathan Bland into the action far sooner than expected. Even so, Barnsley still had moments. McGoldrick fired over after good work from Luca Connell, while Burton carried their own threat, with Beesley causing problems in the air and Flavell needing to deal with a Jack Armer effort as the hosts began to grow into it. Just before the break, Barnsley had two decent opportunities to make their pressure count. A quick move ended with McGoldrick picking out Bradshaw, whose header drifted off target, and de Gevigney then met a Connell free-kick without being able to beat Collins. There were enough openings there to suggest Barnsley could take control. The problem, once again, was making that control matter. Burton’s Moment of Quality The longer the game went on, the more it began to drift in Burton’s favour. Barnsley had seen plenty of the ball in spells, but too often it felt like possession without purpose. Burton, meanwhile, looked more direct, more willing to turn pressure into something meaningful, and eventually that told just after the hour. A loose bounce broke kindly for Kyran Lofthouse, who surged into the box and squared for Charlie Webster to finish. From Barnsley’s point of view, it was a poor goal to concede. From Burton’s, it was simple, sharp and effective. That was the frustration of it. Burton did not exactly tear Barnsley apart all afternoon, but when the opening came, they attacked it with conviction. Barnsley, for all their neat enough moments, too often looked like a side waiting for something to happen rather than forcing it. Hourihane responded by making changes, sending on Reyes Cleary and Adam Phillips for Scott Banks and Patrick Kelly, before de Gevigney, bloodied and unable to continue, was replaced by Marc Roberts. Leo Farrell also came on for Tennai Watson as Barnsley threw bodies and hope at the final stages. Last-Gasp Salvation For long periods, it felt like one of those afternoons where the final whistle would bring another round of frustration, another post-match inquest, and another reminder that Barnsley’s season has drifted into a pattern of nearly moments and missed opportunities. Then, right at the death, they found a way through. A free-kick into the box caused panic, Roberts headed the ball back into the danger area, and McGoldrick did what McGoldrick has done so often this season by being in the right place at the right time. His finish in the 90th minute rescued a point that had looked beyond Barnsley only moments earlier. It was a lifeline, and in isolation it was a fine moment. But it also said plenty about where Barnsley are right now. Too much of the burden still falls on one player, too many games follow the same script, and too often the Reds need a late intervention simply to paper over another underwhelming display. A point at Burton is better than none, and there was at least some character in the way Barnsley kept going. But nobody will be pretending this was a performance that answered many questions. It was another afternoon of flashes rather than authority, of effort without enough cutting edge, and of a team still searching for the consistency that never seems to arrive. Team Line-ups: Burton Albion (3 - 4 - 1 - 2): B. Collins, A. Hartridge, J. Moon, U. Godwin-Malife, J. Armer, D. Williams, S. Krubally, K. Lofthouse, A. Cannon, T. Shade, J. Beesley Subs: K. Adom, K. Dudek, J. Larsson, J. McKiernan, T. Sibbick, T. Vancooten, C. Webster Goals: C. Webster (60') Yellow Cards: A. Hartridge (76') Barnsley (4 - 2 - 3 - 1): K. Flavell, J. Shepherd, E. O'Connell, M. de Gevigney, T. Watson, V. Yoganathan, L. Connell, S. Banks, D. McGoldrick, P. Kelly, T. Bradshaw Subs: J. Bland, R. Cleary, L. Farrell, S. Flinders, C. Lennon, A. Phillips, M. Roberts Goals: D. McGoldrick (90') Yellow Cards: L. Connell (11'), L. Farrell (86'), M. Roberts (90+5') Match Stats: Statistic Burton Albion Barnsley Possession 52.9% 47.1% Shots 11 11 Shots on target 5 2 Goalkeeper saves 2 4 Aerial duels won 26 29 Fouls committed 10 12 Corners 9 0 Final Whistle This was not a disaster, but neither was it much of a step forward. Barnsley had enough of the ball and enough moments to get something from the game, but once again they lacked the authority and attacking sharpness to really take hold of it. Burton looked the more dangerous side when it mattered, and without McGoldrick’s late intervention the Reds would have been trudging home with very little argument. That is the concern now. Barnsley are still in matches, still having spells, still showing bits and pieces. But football is not won on bits and pieces. It is won by turning decent moments into control, pressure into goals, and possession into something that actually hurts the opposition. McGoldrick spared them this time. He cannot be expected to keep doing it forever.

There are some massive names not going to the 2026 World Cup from Robert Lewnadowski to Gianluigi Donnarumma. And we challenged Darren Bent to name his best XI of players that won’t be headin…

Rob Jones is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Julien Laurens and John Cross to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We kick things off with the battle for places in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. Harry Maguire may be fifth-choice at centre-back, but do his recent form and tournament pedigree put him back in contention this summer? Julien argues the case for a fully fit John Stones to anchor the defence, while John considers the case for Ben White’s inclusion after his impressive goalscoring cameo against Uruguay. Next, we turn to the news of Tiger Woods’ arrest following a crash in Florida. Julien reflects on the reality that it barely came as a surprise—and argues it may finally be time for golf to move on. Next, we look at Cole Palmer and the chances he could leave Chelsea FC this summer. We explore his future and the clubs that might be interested in snapping him up. We then turn to the England cricket team, where Ben Stokes’ return is on hold after a cheek injury. Cricket broadcaster Adam Collins joins us to discuss Stokes’ absence and his prospects of returning to County cricket with Durham in early May. And finally, we dive into Arsenal, sparked by George Graham’s comments. While the pushing, shoving, grappling, and set-piece scoring might not be pretty, Graham points out that everyone does it—and Arsenal do it best. John argues the team has been unfairly criticised but must find a way to get over the line by any means necessary. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–1 draw against Monterey Bay FC, including a clutch late penalty save by Danny Vitiello against Nick Ross to preserve the result. We also include post-match press conference reactions from Neill Collins, Danny Crisostomo, and Arturo Rodríguez, along with discussion on the latest stadium developments, a preview of the U.S. Open Cup match vs Valley 559 FC, and a look ahead to the league game against El Paso Locomotive FC. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Sacramento Republic FC coverage!

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Irish camp, plus a look back at yesterday's action in the EFL Cup final and the Premier League. Republic of Ireland report a full squad fitness ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Czechia in Prague. Assistant coach John O'Shea provides a positive update as preparations ramp up. Key players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Nathan Collins and Seamus Coleman have all arrived in camp. Extensive Off The Ball coverage planned, with live commentary and fan content from Prague. Drogheda United remove Joanna Byrne as co-chair following a breakdown in trust with owners Trivela Group. Benjamin Boycott steps in as sole chairperson while the club searches for replacements. Manchester City win their 9th EFL Cup with a 2–0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley. Nico O'Reilly scores both goals in a standout performance. Manager Pep Guardiola hails the club’s strength after another trophy win. Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use the defeat as motivation for remaining competitions. Tottenham Hotspur slide closer to relegation after a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Forest boost survival hopes and continue strong form under Vitor Pereira. Sunderland complete a dramatic league double over Newcastle United with a last-minute derby win. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe calls the defeat worse than their heavy loss to FC Barcelona. Harvey Barnes set for an England recall after strong form, rejecting interest from Scotland. Racism incident mars the derby, with Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida receiving support after alleged abuse. Aston Villa beat West Ham United to move into the top four. Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped by Real Madrid for lateness, while missing out on England selection. Celtic fall to defeat against Dundee United, leaving them off the title pace. Pop star Chappell Roan apologises after an incident involving Jorginho’s daughter and her security team. Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins. They discuss his journey into football coming from a footballing family and moving to England at the age of 15 to join Stoke City's academy. He talks about being the first in his family to play for Republic of Ireland and their chances of making the World Cup this summer. He also speaks about life at Brentford under Keith Andrews. 0’30 - First memories of playing football and always being around football 1’30 - Could he have ended up in Gaelic football and first football team 2’40 - His first big break and coming over to England at 15 3’53 - What game would he relive? 5’00 - Has he allowed himself to think about making the play off with Ireland? 5’30 - Keith Andrews coming in and his relationship with him 6’45 - What was he like as a youngster and family 8’36 - How he spends his spare time 9’40 - What do people get wrong about him? 10’49 - What would he be if he wasn’t a footballer? 11’00 - Post football 12’00 - Proudest moment and what else he wants to achieve

Head Coach Neill Collins joins the podcast to talk about wrapping up preseason and the upcoming 2026 season ---- We're social! Connect with us: Website: http://www.sacrepublicfc.com Mailing List: http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/contact/... Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SacRepublicFC Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SacRepublicFC Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SacRepublicFC YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sacrepublicfc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sacrepublicfc Indomitable City. Indomitable Club.

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, the trio chat about Nathan Collins' form with Brentford, and who could be in with a shout of getting into the defensive positions in March's squad for Czechia. Is Andrew Omobamidele's new found form at Strasbourg going to catapult him into the picture, or what about James Abankwah's strong displays for Watford in the English Championship? With the game coming ever closer, who is going to partner Troy Parrott up top, will it be Chiedozie Ogbene? And what is the latest on Evan Ferguson's injury woe at Roma? There is a healthy discussion around Jack Moylan and whether he could be in a squad, and also is there room for a Sinclair Armstrong? Matthew regales the excellence of fan favourite David 'Didzy' McGoldrick and what could have been. After Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan's comments after the Louth derby, the lads get into why Irish football fan culture is so important and why it is changing. And there is an update as to why the violence in Mexico is something worth keeping an eye on ahead of this summer's World Cup. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk football, travel & language. John reflects on his trip to Baku in Azerbaijan. There’s a railway reunion of sorts and ‘sleepgate’ continues. The guys look ahead to the Premier League weekend, including Tottenham-Arsenal. Plus unintended pub and film names, Clash of the Commentators and the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected] 01:10 John back from Baku! 07:10 John overcomes a bad cold! 10:45 A railway reunion… 13:00 Update from the sleeping listeners… 14:50 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 16:55 Tottenham-Arsenal preview, 23:00 Bodø in strong position to progress, 24:50 Music in commentary… 26:20 Unintended pub names, 33:55 Clash of the Commentators, 43:00 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Aston Villa v Leeds with Ian & Leon Osman (starts on Sports Extra), Sat 1500 Chelsea v Burnley on Sports Extra 2 with Mike Minay & Rachel Corsie, Sat 1730 West Ham v Bournemouth with Conor McNamara & Rob Green, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool with Vicki Sparks & Pat Nevin, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 2 with Lee Blakeman & Danny Collins, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Wolves on Sports Extra 3 with Chris Coles & Matt Jarvis, Sun 1630 Tottenham v Arsenal with John Murray & Clinton Morrison. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Bosman, Bullet header, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO 2-0 can be a dangerous score, Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn’t sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Good leave, Good touch for a big man, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In the hat, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Leather a shot, Middle of the park, Needed no second invitation, Nice headache to have, Nutmeg, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That’s great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands. UNSORTED After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers’ Union, Goalmouth scramble, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, Ben continues his push to have all Irish players playing in Europe, whilst Matthew keeps us up-to-date with all the Irish going on in the EFL. Coleman vs Doherty: We debate who should start at right wing-back against Czechia and ask if Ireland suddenly have a problem in that position. Alan Browne’s role: Can Browne’s energy and versatility still make him a key piece of this Ireland side? Life without Cullen: Matthew gives an update on centre-midfield options and who can realistically step in. Nathan Collins watch: Should we be concerned that Brentford have looked solid without him for the last two games? Injury doubts: We unpack the reported knock that kept Collins out against Aston Villa. Parrott’s momentum: Troy Parrott’s weekend drama—goal controversially ruled out against Ajax, plus an assist. Ferguson fitness fears: Evan Ferguson’s latest ankle setback and why the recurring sprains are becoming a real worry. Gasperini speaks: We react to Roma’s boss detailing Ferguson’s physical and psychological struggles. Can they play together?: Heimir Halgrimsson on his reasoning behind why Ferguson and Parrott could work as a front two. Selection headaches: Who starts at RWB, who anchors midfield, and who leads the line right now? Fixtures & fresh faces: A potential Canada friendly and Jacob Devaney's stardom at St. Mirren. Around the leagues: Irish moves abroad (Furlong, Reghba, Okoflex), chaos at Wigan, and Ireland’s first World Cup song with Kaeyan – “Troy Parrott.” And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jacqui Oatley, Riath Al-Samarrai and Martin Samuel to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We open with Arsenal’s 4–0 win at Elland Road, stretching their lead at the top to seven points as Arteta’s side punished Leeds united with ruthless set-piece execution. We then head to a chaotic night at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea were booed off at half-time with West Ham two goals to the good. Liam Rosenior’s side mounted an impressive second-half comeback to win 3–2, but Riath asks: do you applaud a man for cleaning up his own mess? Next, we’re joined by Adam Collins to unpack the news that England cricketer Harry Brook lied about his altercation with a bouncer in a Wellington nightclub last year, now admitting he claimed to be alone in order to protect teammates. Finally, we break down Liverpool’s 4–1 Anfield win over Newcastle, as Florian Wirtz impressed and Hugo Ekitike haunted his long-term admirers with a ruthless first-half double. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

On this episode of The Breakaway, assistant coaches Martín Vásquez and Bradley Johnson discuss the upcoming 2026 season, give insight into working with Neill Collins, and how the new players fit in Republic's squad.

We talked about what the World Cup will mean for the sport in America, how kids are introduced to and grow up in the game in Scotland, the heartbreaking end of Sacramento's USL-C season, some coaching talk, some Kenny McLean talk, and lots more. Good chat.

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jonathan Liew, Charlie Eccleshare and Charlie Wyett to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Luke Littler’s emphatic victory over Gian van Veen at Alexandra Palace, securing back-to-back World Darts Championship titles. Are we still underestimating just how good Littler is — and could he one day surpass Phil Taylor’s record of 14 world titles? Attention then turns to the Premier League, as Arsenal edge Bournemouth 3–2. A dominant Declan Rice performance, including a brace, helped extend their lead at the top to six points in a fixture that saw them stumble last season following William Saliba’s red card. Have Arsenal learned the lessons from last year’s title run-in? Next, we turn our attention to the Ashes as England close Day One of the fifth Test. We cross live to Sydney to speak with Adam Collins, who highlights the key partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root. The discussion also covers Usman Khawaja’s retirement, with the Australian speaking about continuing to challenge racial stereotypes within the game. We then discuss Aston Villa’s impressive form, which has kept them within six points of Arsenal. While Charlie isn’t convinced they’re in the title race, he’s impressed by their performances following the modest work done in the summer. Finally, we’re joined by Gary Cotterill, who reports on Strasbourg’s 1-1 draw at Nice, before bringing the latest as Chelsea close in on Liam Rosenior. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Check out Zone 14 Coaching below: https://zone14coaching.com/ Use code:ModernSoccer5 for $5 OFF Is the art of defending dead? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with former Premier League and MLS center backs Danny Collins and Ike Opara to break down how the center back position has changed — and what might be getting lost along the way. The conversation explores the evolution from defender-first to build-up quarterback, the influence of possession-based football, and the tension between philosophy and making the best decision in the moment. Danny and Ike share firsthand experiences from elite environments, discussing duels, mentality, physicality, decision-making under pressure, and why clean sheets still matter. This episode dives into: • How the role of the center back has evolved over the last 10–15 years • The impact of building out from the back at youth and professional levels • Whether defensive craft and mentality are being deprioritized • Philosophy vs results in modern coaching • What still defines an elite defender today • Where defending might be heading next If you coach defenders, work in player development, or want a deeper understanding of how modern football is reshaping defensive roles, this is a must-listen conversation. Subscribe to Modern Soccer Coach for more long-form conversations, breakdowns, and insights from the game’s leading coaches and players. #soccer #football #soccertraining #soccercoaching #soccerdrills #defending #podcast #coaching #footy #garycurneen #dannycollins #ikeopara #podcastshow #soccerpodcast #youtubepodcast #youthsoccer #modernsoccercoach

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Martin Samuel, Dominic King and Julien Laurens to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start with The Ashes, as Australia defeat England in the third Test in Adelaide to seal the series. Martin labels it a “crushing disappointment” for England, while Julien points out this wasn’t even Australia at full strength. Adam Collins joins the show to praise a dominant Australian performance and predicts a 5–0 whitewash. We then move to Liverpool’s dramatic 2–1 win over nine-man Spurs. Dominic questions Isak’s underwhelming spell after another injury, while Julien points to lingering defensive problems. Next, we ask where Spurs are heading, as Julien argues it’s hard to see what Thomas Frank is trying to do. Also, Manchester United’s chaos continues after a 4–4 draw with Bournemouth, prompting debate over whether Amorim has got it wrong on Kobbie Mainoo and his role in the team. Finally, we turn to the title race: is the pressure mounting on Arsenal? Top of the league but unconvincing, and with Gyökeres’ form in doubt, we ask who should lead the line when fully fit? And after a 3–0 win over West Ham, Man City look dominant in the title chase. Dom says, in a head-to-head, you’d pick Guardiola over Arteta every time. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Head Coach Neil Collins joins the podcast to discuss new player signings and preparing for the new season. ---- We're social! Connect with us: Website: http://www.sacrepublicfc.com Mailing List: http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/contact/... Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SacRepublicFC Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SacRepublicFC Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SacRepublicFC YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sacrepublicfc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sacrepublicfc Indomitable City. Indomitable Club.

Jimbo assembles Benji Lanyado, Jay Harris and Duncan Alexander for a feast of footballing chatter ahead of an enticing MD17 in the Premier League. We begin with events in the three midweek League Cup quarter-final ties - which saw Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle progress to the semi's, soon to be joined by either Arsenal or Crystal Palace. There was Cherki's outrageous strike, Garnacho showing his class - and more injury woes for Eddie Howe to navigate. Then it's full steam ahead with the weekend's PL action. How will Manchester United fare at form side Aston Villa after their bonkers 4-4 draw with Bournemouth on Monday night? Can the Gunners arrest their poor away form when they make the trip to take on Everton on Saturday evening? And will Tottenham v Liverpool live up to its chaotic and free-scoring reputation?! We get ourselves tied in xG knots, discover shocking connections to supermodels - and rank elite bazaars. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. Take part in the Totally survey and share your thoughts! Get tickets to the Totally Live at Leicester Square Theatre! Get yourself a copy of 'The Soccer 100' - the perfect Christmas present RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Hellos, top tier Christmas presents - and a big Peter Odemwingie shirt update (00.45) • PART 1b: League Cup QFs round up (07.15) • PART 2a: Premier League MD17 fixtures rundown (19.10) • PART 2b: Aston Villa v Manchester United preview (20.30) • PART 3a: Manchester City v West Ham preview (31.00) • PART 3b: Everton v Arsenal preview (33.10) • PART 4a: PSG win the Intercontinental Cup, UWCL knockouts await & Celtic's plight (36.40) • PART 4b: Tottenham v Liverpool preview (40.05) • PART 4c: Brighton v Sunderland preview (48.15) • PART 5a: The battle down at the bottom (51.15) • PART 5b: Looking forward to AFCON (59.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Breakaway, head coach Neill Collins joins Connor to recap last season, look ahead to 2026, and discuss all the roster movements.

Will Perry is joined by Jacqui Oatley, Sam Dean and Jack Pitt-Brooke to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Mo Salah, asking whether his twenty-minute appearance against Brighton marked a Liverpool farewell before his departure for AFCON. Next, we turn to Arsenal’s late home win over Wolves, with Jack asking whether their recent habit of conceding late goals reveals a vulnerability we didn’t see earlier in the season. We then move to the Ashes, with Adam Collins joining us to discuss how England’s performances have been perceived in Australia. Adam considers the tough conditions in the Adelaide heat for the third Test, and we ask whether England will make changes to the team. Finally, we look at Enzo Maresca’s dramatic comments after the win over Everton, describing it as his worst 48 hours since joining Chelsea. Jack felt the remarks came out of the blue and were notably vague, and while they didn’t appear to be aimed at the fans, we ask whether they reflected a deeper discontent with the club itself. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jacqui Oatley, Miguel Delaney and Carl Anka to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Man City’s win over Leeds. Pep’s side left it late with a last-minute Foden winner, but are they truly convincing? Carl finds their style this season fun to watch, yet a bit too chaotic to win the title. Next, we turn to Spurs’ defeat to Fulham — their third loss of the week — and the boos told the story, as fans watched a side that has won only once at home all season. We then look at Liverpool, who have lost nine of their last twelve, and ask how realistic it is that the club makes a change with Arne Slot? Next, we move to The Ashes. With the second Test starting on Thursday, we speak to Adam Collins about how the Australian press views England’s inconsistency — and what they must do to avoid falling 2–0 behind. Finally, we turn to the Premier League title race with Chelsea vs Arsenal. Miguel is impressed by how suffocating and controlling Arsenal have been in the second halves of games. But while Chelsea aren’t as polished as Arteta’s side, can they genuinely challenge for the title? Carl believes it’s Arsenal’s time. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Mark Ogden, Jason Burt and debutant Charlie Eccleshare to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with crisis-hit Liverpool. Their defeat to Forest at Anfield marked a sixth loss in seven matches, but is it too harsh for Mark to suggest that Arne Slot’s side is on track to become the worst defending champions in Premier League history? Attention then shifts to the Ashes, where we’re joined by Martin Samuel, reporting on an extraordinary opening two days in Perth. Following a chaotic and crushing defeat for England in the first Test — driven by a blistering century from Travis Head — Martin raises serious questions about England’s preparation and their batting order. We then turn to Manchester City, who suffered a 2–1 defeat at Newcastle, undone by a Harvey Barnes double. With a fourth league loss already this season, is Pep Guardiola’s side showing signs of vulnerability? And to what extent has Rodri’s absence contributed to their struggles? Next, we turn to F1 news, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where both McLaren cars were disqualified, costing Lando Norris his second-place finish and the 18 points that came with it. With only two events remaining, how will this reshape the picture? We then turn to Chelsea, who moved into second place with a 2–0 win at Burnley’s Turf Moor. Mark is surprised to see them so high in the table — but is he right to argue that they still don’t look like genuine title contenders? Finally, Adam Collins returns — in good spirits — to analyse England’s predictability in the Ashes first Test and their total collapse in the second innings. Will the challenge only intensify in ten days’ time as we head to Brisbane for a pink-ball Test? Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Rob Jones is joined by Jacqui Oatley, Martin Samuel and Julien Laurens to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin by looking at England’s unbeaten World Cup qualification. But is Jacqui right to think that, while praise is due, Tuchel’s real test will be winning the tournament itself? Attention then turns to Scotland. After their 3–2 loss to Greece, everything now comes down to Tuesday night at Hampden, where they host Denmark and hope to top the group with a win. We move on to Wales, who beat Liechtenstein to draw level on points with second-placed North Macedonia and now look to reach the play-offs by beating them on Tuesday. Next, we turn to England’s impressive win against the All Blacks. Martin highlights George Ford’s two drop goals in a 33–19 performance that indicates Steve Borthwick’s approach is bearing fruit. We’re then joined by Adam Collins to preview the Ashes. With just five days to go, Australia are without both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and Adam believes the key will be how quickly England hit the ground running. And finally, we’re joined by Rob Dorsett, who discusses all things England with John Cross and Jason Burt in Tirana ahead of Albania v England. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Craig Hope and Jonathan Liew to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with league leaders Arsenal, who were held to an entertaining 2–2 draw at the Stadium of Light after a dramatic last-minute equaliser from Brian Brobbey. Was this a chink in the armour for Arteta’s side? Jonathan believes Arsenal earned a valuable point given their injury problems in attack. Attention then turns to Chelsea’s commanding win over Wolves at Stamford Bridge. Booed off at half-time but second in the table at full-time, Jonathan admits he’s still not sure what to make of Chelsea this season — and with only two points this season, are Wolves already staring down the barrel of Championship football next year? We move on to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Manchester United salvaged a late equaliser in a frantic 2–2 draw. Is Craig harsh to suggest it felt like a game where both teams lost? Next up, with just twelve days until The Ashes, we’re joined by cricket broadcaster Adam Collins to preview the series. While much of the focus is on the prolific form of Australia’s Steve Smith, we ask whether England are well placed to take the first Test. And Jonathan Liew finds himself compared to a certain England cricketer… And finally, a huge Super Sunday fixture between Manchester City and Liverpool may be key to Premier League title hopes. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin tonight. Heimir Hallgrimsson wants intensity, but intensity within a structure. Nathan Collins hates losing, and wants the run to stop. Dion Fanning on the lack of a sports psychologist. Northern Ireland suffer a World Cup blow. Pico Lopes is on his way to the World Cup. And Megan Campbell calls time on an historic career. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin. Heimir Hallgrimsson can take a bad performance as long as there is three points at the end of it. Nathan Collins on a different type of challenge they faced against Portugal. David Meyler on the development of Irish footballers. Scotland on the precipice of qualification. Pico Lopes has history at his feet. And a huge night in store for Michael O'Neill and Northern Ireland. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Eintracht Frankfurt won their opening Champions League matchday with a 5-1 victory over Galatasaray Istanbul. After about ten minutes, Frankfurt were trailing 0-1, but thanks in part to adjusted pressing, they were able to turn the game around. What follows is an aspect analysis of Frankfurt’s attacking press against the Istanbul side’s build-up play. Frankfurt […]

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the fallout from last night's horror show for the Republic of Ireland in Yerevan. We hear from James McClean, Glenn Whelan, plus manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins after a damaging defeat to Armenia. Last night was a good one for two Shamrock Rovers players, however, with one set to grace next summer's World Cup finals. And last night's CAF qualifiers have come at a cost to Manchester City ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad.

On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor is joined by club broadcasters Rob McAllister and Adam Moffat to recap the latest USL Jagermeister Cup win, the new stadium news, and the club's form under Neill Collins

It's been a summer of change for Brentford with their manager Thomas Frank, talisman Bryan Mbeumo and captain Christian Norgaard all leaving the club, and now striker Yoane Wissa also wants out. Is Brentford fan Tom Medd concerned? Of course not! Find out which three assets from The Bees are currently in his FPL Team. There's discussion on the new additions, what else is required, the prospects for new captain Nathan Collins and possible OOP Keane Lewis-Potter who have been priced at 5.0, discussion on the 4.5s, and there's analysis of whether real consideration should be given to Kevin Schade (7.0) and Igor Thiago (6.0) Follow Tom on Twitter/x: https://x.com/FPLDummyTom Next on Correspondent Week: ep.9 with Chris Stone on West Ham Tomorrow on Correspondent Week: Chris Stone on West Ham, Alex Trembath on Manchester United, Simon Bibby on Newcastle and Gary Mantle on Chelsea Tonight on Patreon: The Debrief with Suj on today's four Podcasts (IT+) and After The Podcast with today's Correspondents (AT) Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #FantasyPremierLeague #FPL #Brentford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Breakaway, midfielder Blake Willey recaps his recent trip with the US Youth National Team, his journey with the club, and becoming a starter in Neill Collins' lineup

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to the Republic of Ireland's drab scoreless draw away to Luxembourg. We hear from Jack Taylor, Max O'Leary and captain Nathan Collins. We hear from new Manchester City signing Tijani Reijnders as Kevin de Bruyne heads to the Italian champions. The 'here we go' for Florian Wirtz appears premature. Brazil, Ecuador and Australia book their World Cup places, but Palestine are robbed of a playoff.

The Europa League semi-finals kicked off, and both Manchester United and Spurs won their first legs against Athletic Club and Bodø/Glimt. Plus, Chelsea win in the Conference League, Brentford beat Forest, and we preview the weekend’s football. And finally, there’s a moment of appreciation for Harry Maguire. SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICK OFF HERE https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/men-in-blazers-early-kick-off/id1704738560 This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A slighty different Clash of the Correspondents this week as the Podcast is split in to two halves. Firsty James is joined by Nottingham Forest Correspondent Mark Sutherns to discuss Forest's FA Cup Semi Final defeat, their challenge for a top 5 place, concerns that they may be overperforming against the data we can see and there's discussion on the likes of Nikola Milenkovic, Anthony Elanga and Chris Wood. Then Tom Medd joins James to chat Brentford's own possible late push for a European place, their excellent final fixtures, the prospects for the likes of Nathan Collins, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, plus the future of Thomas Frank. Follow Mark on Twitter/x: https://x.com/FFScout_Mark Follow Tom on Twitter/x: https://x.com/FPLDummyTom For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-127630237 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠ #NFFC #BFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Egyptian king Mo Salah signs a two-year contract at Liverpool. Plus, rounding up Manchester United’s and Spurs’ Europa League games, previewing the weekend’s football, and a new film studio from Cristiano Ronaldo. SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICK OFF HERE This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: Sammy James and George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chelsea beat Spurs 1-0, and Postecoglou has his biggest meltdown yet. Plus, USA to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, previewing this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, and the Everton fan winding up Curtis Jones. SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICK OFF HERE Subscribe to The Raven newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1 This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: Sammy James and Mikey Watson Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor is joined by new defender Freddy Kleemann. Kleemann talks playing for coach Neill Collins in Tampa Bay, his new teammates, and adjusting to Sacramento.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a change in management at Liverpool. We get reaction to all of last night's Premier League action, with OTB's Nathan Murphy catching up with both Jake O'Brien and Nathan Collins. Ruben Amorim vows to speak to Alejandro Garnacho about his petulance. And a Bayern Munich star is set to leave the Bavarian giants on a free this summer.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICKOFF HERE On today’s episode: The USWNT beat Colombia 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup, with goals from Cat Macario and Ally Sentnor; in the Europa League playoffs, AS Roma and Bodø/Glimt progress, as do Ajax and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe; the dream is over for Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers in the Europa Conference League; we preview this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including a tasty clash between Manchester City and Liverpool; and James Tarkowski talks us through his last-minute equalizer in the Merseyside Derby. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Breakaway, new signing Ryan Spaulding talks coach Neill Collins, his first few weeks in Sacramento, and his career from France to Tampa.

On this episode of The Breakaway Podcast, Connor is joined by homegrown star Chibi Ukaegbu to talk new coach Neill Collins, new additions to the team, and team chemistry

In a special episode of Men in Blazers Early Kick Off, presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, we bring you all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today’s episode: Tottenham and Manchester United serve up a seven goal thriller in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, and Spurs win 4-3; in the Europa Conference League, Chelsea beat Shamrock Rovers 5-1; Everton's takeover by the Friedkin Group has been completed; Southampton have agreed a deal to appoint Ivan Jurić as their new manager; we preview the Premier League fixtures this weekend; and Jamie Vardy is set to get the Netflix treatment. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. Men in Blazers Early Kick Off is available at 6 a.m. ET five days a week. SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/men-in-blazers-early-kick-off/id1704738560 This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today marks the 65th birthday of one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers - one Paul McGrath. Back in October, he sat down for a lengthy chat with Eoin Sheahan to discuss the current state of Irish football, the similarities between himself and Nathan Collins and lots lots more. You can hear the full podcast by becoming an Off The Ball member now and digging into our limitless archive. In this segment, Paul discusses his love of music and his permanent ties to St. Patrick's Athletic. Happy birthday Paul!

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with the latest football news. We hear from Heimir Hallgrimsson on his task of replacing Chiedozie Ogbene, and Nathan Collins on why he makes a good captain ahead of tonight's clash of the Republic of Ireland and Finland. There's reaction as a second video allegedly featuring David Coote comes to light. Clubs line up for compensation should Manchester City be found guilty of their 115 charges. Bohemians have moved to rectify this season's goal shortage. And there's reaction to last night's Women's Champions League action, as ten-woman Celtic run Chelsea close.

On a Wednesday Football Daily EXTRA, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and captain Nathan Collins ahead of tomorrow night's Nations League clash with England. Hallgrimsson addresses Robbie Keane's controversial cap presentation to the squad, the latest fitness updates on Dara O'Shea and Festy Ebosele, and Andrew Moran's potential for a second cap this week. We also hear from new England call-up Taylor Harwood-Bellis on the influence upon his career of one Roy Keane. And the ex-Limerick hurler that's joined Liverpool.

Vinny Perth joins Nathan Murphy to look back on Newcastle's 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur as well as looking ahead to Ireland's Nations League clash against England next weekend. Off the Ball Football with William Hill

The Blue Moon Podcast is back for the 2024-25 season. Joining David Mooney is, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter, and Manchester City fan Ally Fogg to preview the new season.We start with a look back over the pre-season tour of the USA and its standout performers. Could Oscar Bobb, James McAtee or Nico O'Reilly have an impact in the first team in these opening weeks? We also look at the shape of the squad, as Julian Alvarez departs for Atletico Madrid.We speak to Howard Cohen, chair of the Disabled Supporters Association, after blue badge holders were told unexpectedly that it would now cost them per game to park at the Etihad this season.Pre-season might not be your bag, but in years gone by it used to be the only way to watch City against foreign opposition. Supporter Keith Hancock tells us about one extraordinary time in Denmark when he ended up on the bench alongside the players.And with the Olympics in Paris still going on, we hear about the only City player ever to win an Olympic medal in a sport that wasn't football. Mick Collins, who wrote a biography of the player, talks to us about Max Woosnam.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices