Cristiano Ronaldo

In this episode we're investigating the reason why people are defending Cristiano Ronaldo after his recent news. We're looking at the Ten Hag theory, and examining the reasons people are defending Ronaldo. Do you have your own theory about why people are defending Ronaldo? Share it in the comments below! Even Keane of all people is defending Ronaldo. All around terrible person Piers Morgan is defending Ronaldo... don't you usually want to disagree with Piers Morgan? What is it about this guy that has people falling all over themselves to contradict their entire ethos just to placate Ronaldo's feelings? Thank you to Gully Squad! I hope you all are enjoying all the exclusive content over at: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte Duncker and Joe Molloy look at the two sides of the argument surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and his refusal to come off the bench for Manchester United. Football is in association with Sky

Pat Nevin joins Joe Molloy to review the weekend's Premier League action. Football with Sky Ireland

On this week's pod, the boys discuss Arsenal's depth issues, Newcastle reaching top 4 and an ECF rematch in MLS. Plus, where does Stevie G go from here and why is Roy Keane defending Cristiano Ronaldo? All that and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Essential Football is back with a round-up of all the weekend's Premier League matches, featuring pundit reaction, interviews and reporter analysis from up and down the top-flight. PART ONE | Gary Neville and Roy Keane tussle over Cristiano Ronaldo while Ron Walker and Jack Wilkinson look back on a chess-like encounter between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, Adam Bate reflects on a superb Nottm Forest win over Liverpool, while Ben Grounds is impressed by the team Eddie Howe is building as Newcastle win at Tottenham. PART TWO | After Steven Gerrard was sacked on Thursday, the real Aston Villa return with a bang to thrash Brentford 4-0 at Villa Park - leaving caretaker manager Aaron Danks understandably delighted. A similarly big weekend for Everton, with a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Goodison Park, is another observed by jet-setter Ben Grounds, while Leeds' latest defeat leaves Jesse Marsch defiant about his future. PART THREE | Les Ferdinand and Jamie Redknapp both accentuate the positives despite Arsenal dropping points at Southampton, but there is little positivity at Molineux where Wolves caretaker boss Steve Davis reacts to his side being booed off after a 4-0 hammering by Leicester. Lastly, Man City move two points off the top with a 3-1 win over Brighton at the Etihad. And that's your Premier League Weekend Wrap! Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Robbie Earle & special guest Tim Howard react to Match Round 13 of the 2022-23 Premier League season

The end is seemingly nigh for Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United as he and manager Erik ten Hag retain a different sense of how the Portuguese should best be used in his twilight years. Journalist Gavan Casey and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan joined Joe Molloy on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. If you want to listen back to this discussion in full, look for 'OTB's Sunday Paper Review' wherever you get your podcasts.

Mike Wedderburn and the assistant editor of the Mirror Darren Lewis are joined by The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell. The panel discuss all things Cristiano Ronaldo, whether Aston Villa were right to sack Steven Gerrard and whether Graham Potter will be the real deal at Chelsea. There is also an extended interview with Antonio Conte. 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]

Kelly Cates presents 'Saturday Night Football' from Stamford Bridge alongside Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and they witnessed Manchester United’s Casemiro score a header in injury time to snatch a draw against Chelsea. Keane feels United should be scoring more goals after they squandered several chances against the Blues but are struggling to do so as they lack a goal threat in attack. In the final part, Gary Neville joins the trio in the studio from the gantry with the focus on the ongoing ‘Cristiano Ronaldo saga’. Keane and Neville have an extended heated debate over the Portuguese’s future at the club. Neville feels it would benefit everyone involved for the forward to leave United as soon as possible with Keane disagreeing, saying the legend still has a role to play for the team this season. There is also post-match reaction from Bruno Fernandes as well as both managers, Graham Potter and Erik ten Hag, who admitted the Red Devils missed having the option of Ronaldo after he was dropped from the matchday squad. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Gary Neville joins Martin Tyler to discuss Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge and suggests both mangers approached the game 'negatively' and were responsible for making defensive substitutions. Plus, Gary claims that the best scenario for both United and Cristiano Ronaldo is that he leaves the club in January following the World Cup. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Gary Neville Podcast". Watch every episode of The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube here: The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube For all the latest Premier League news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]