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The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories with me, Gary Neville, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities.
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Have Pep’s Tactic’s Expired & Slot’s Style Shift at Liverpool | Fan Debate Tactics Special
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02/04/25 • 56 min
Join us for the latest Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet where Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher and the fans delve into the most pressing football topics.
Special guests include tactical expert and host analysts HTO from The Overlap Breakdown channel, who sheds light on current trends in the Premier League.
The panel look at how tactics have evolved - from Sir Alex Ferguson's era to the influence of managers like Pep Guardiola.
They explore the shifts in today's game, analyse how different clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal approach strategy, and debate the impact of managerial philosophies on team performance.
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00:00 Intro
01:20 Leicester City Quiz
04:07 Tactical Trends in Football
10:09 Analysing Modern Football Tactics
21:07 Liverpool's Tactical Evolution
28:08 Arteta's Tactical Approach
28:40 Martinelli's Evolution
29:22 Odegaard's Struggles
30:18 Arsenal's Striker Dilemma
32:19 The Role of Creativity in Modern Football
35:11 Everton's Football Philosophy
39:39 Club Philosophies and Managerial Changes
45:20 Tottenham's Style Under Postecoglou
48:20 Nottingham Forest's Counter-Attacking Play
53:09 Premier League's Competitive Mid-Table
53:54 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
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10/30/24 • 62 min
Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by Manchester United correspondent for The Athletic, Laurie Whitwell.
We kick things off by looking at the big news from the week - Manchester United sacking Erik ten Hag. Would Emery go to United? Is Amorim the right man for the job?
Plus, will Pep stay at Manchester City? Can Arsenal win the league with the set up they have? Will Aston Villa win a trophy this year? Who should have the Chelsea captaincy?
Finally, was Rodri the right player to win the Ballon d'Or?
00:00 - Promo
00:41 - Introduction
01:01 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United and Erik ten Hag being sacked
03:04 - Laurie Whitwell on Manchester United’s situation
06:51 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola
12:03 - Liverpool fan Gareth Roberts
13:57 - Would Emery go to United?
14:58 - Manchester City fan Steven Mcinerney
22:44 - Super 6 winner Lee Andrews
24:41 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith
40:41 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings
48:26 - Tottenham fan Flav
52:12 - Aston Villa fan Luke Robinson
54:16 - Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or
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02/25/25 • 74 min
Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet - as Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes discuss all the latest football with fans from up and down the country.
Liverpool go 11 points clear, is the title already theirs? And is Mo Salah the best ever to play in the Premier League?
We delve into Manchester City’s exit from the Champions League and Arsenal’s shock defeat at the weekend. Plus, who will win the race for Europe - and are things starting to turn around for Tottenham?
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00:00 - Promo
01:38 - Greg Nottingham Forest Quiz
04:31 - Gareth Liverpool Fan & have they won the league?
09:35 - Who is the best Premier League player of all time?
19:34 - James Arsenal Fan & are they out of the title race?
24:55 - Luke Manchester City Fan & will they challenge next season?
33:59 - McKola Manchester United fan on their struggles
49:51 - Rory Chelsea Fan on their decline in form
1:01:08 - Flav Tottenham Hotspur Fan on their recent win
1:04:30 - Sarah Fulham Fan & their positive season
1:07:06 - Lee Newcastle Fan & their weekend’s result
1:11:23 - Greg Nottingham Forest Fan on whether they will make Europe
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Liverpool’s Contract Secrets, Tapping Up Rooney & Neymar’s Party Clause! | The Overlap Fan Debate
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02/18/25 • 55 min
Join Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and fans for the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
In this episode - we're joined by a top sports lawyer to find out how top clubs structure player deals, navigate salary caps, and stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Salary Rules (PSR).
The discussion also covers tapping up in football - including the time Wayne Rooney was approached by Paul Scholes!
We also explore Neymar’s infamous “party clause”! Just how common are these unusual perks, and what do players negotiate behind closed doors?
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Chapters:
00:00 - Promo
01:04 - Arsenal Quiz with Alex
04:07 - Lawyer, Author, Speaker - Daniel Geey
04:50 - Understanding PSR and FFP
09:21 - Liverpool Contract Renewals
22:55 - Tapping Up in Football
25:29 - The Haaland Deal: Long-Term Contracts
30:43 - Arteta's Arsenal and PSR
33:30 - Declan Rice and His Transfer to Arsenal
34:31 - Agents, Salaries, and Club Strategies
47:16 - Champions League and Celtic
50:55 - Ludicrous Clauses and Transfers
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11/22/24 • 69 min
We've got an extra treat for you this week: Rafa Benitez guest stars in our football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university.
In this episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by the legendary Rafa Benitez to discuss the stories, challenges, and philosophy that shaped his journey.
Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the second part of Rafa's coaching story, it's on the It Was What It Was feed.
Please subscribe to It Was What It Was and become a student of the game!
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09/25/24 • 66 min
Welcome back to the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.
Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by journalist Martyn Ziegler who brings us the latest news on Manchester City’s 115 charges.
We kick things off by looking at the weekend’s results, including Manchester City v Arsenal’s dramatic draw, Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten start to the season and Manchester United’s striker situation.
Plus, we delve into Liverpool’s contract situation, Everton’s potential takeover, fixture congestion in the Premier League and are Chelsea finally finding their feet?
We’ll be back next week where the fans will bring their hot takes to the panel.
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12/30/24 • 31 min
It's time for our Premier League mid-season awards on The Overlap Breakdown!
For our last show of 2024 - we're looking back on the first half of the season, dishing out awards for the best goal, best signings, most improved and more.
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08/26/24 • 33 min
The Overlap has teamed up with Sky Mobile to bring you Part 2 of the Transfer Window Special featuring Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher.
In this episode, the trio dive into the most impactful signings for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, discussing how these transfers shaped the fortunes of these legendary clubs.
The conversation then shifts to the crucial role of agents in the football world, revealing the behind-the-scenes negotiations that can make or break a player’s career.
Gary, Wrighty, and Carra also explore some of the toughest player sales they’ve encountered, highlighting the loyalty of one-club players and the emotional toll of big-money moves. The discussion heats up as they talk about the rise of superstars Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, and what their careers might hold.
The episode wraps up with a quickfire Q&A session, where the guys share candid thoughts on various football topics, offering fresh insights and surprising opinions.
Transfer Window Special is brought to you by Sky Mobile, the network that easily lets you make your data plan bigger and smaller to suit you. For more information, visit sky.com/shop/mobile.
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Liverpool Favourites? Amorim Era Begins & Can Spurs Win A Trophy | The Overlap Fan Debate
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11/19/24 • 72 min
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Presenter Betty Glover and journalist Mark Critchley are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England.
In this week’s episode, we kick things off with our quiz, Time Added On, as Adam McKola is the next to tackle as many questions as he can in 90 seconds. Will he beat Rory Jennings’ score?
We also hear the fans give their current season review - Are Manchester City in a crisis? Will Liverpool win the Premier League? Was it the right decision for Ruud van Nistelrooy to leave Manchester United?
Plus, have Arsenal fallen too far behind? Are Sean Dyche and Ange Postecoglou the right men for Everton and Spurs?And can Nottingham Forest stay in the top 5?
Let us know what you think in the comments below. You can also listen to the show if you’re on the move: Find us on The Overlap Network wherever you get your podcasts.
Chaptering:
00:00 - Promo
00:50 - Intro
01:10 - Journalist Mark Critchley
02:52 - Adam McKola Manchester United quiz
07:21 - Mark Critchley on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim
11:26 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola
17:15 - Ruud Van Nistlreooy leaving Manchester United
18:46 - Manchester City fan Luke Stanley
25:24 - Liverpool Fan Gareth Roberts
34:27 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith
41:41 - Everton fan Ryan Hall
47:12 - Wolves fan Dave Azzopardi
51:51 - Newcastle Fan Lee Lawler
57:27 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings
1:01:14 - Tottenham fan Flav
1:06:20 - Nottingham Forest fan Greg Mitchell
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08/08/24 • 71 min
Welcome back to the fan debate season preview brought to you by SkyBet.
Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England ahead of what is billed up to be an interesting 2024/25 Premier League season.
Can anyone stop Manchester City taking a 5th Premier League title in a row? Who will make the top 4? Will the promoted sides manage to stay up? Which manager will be first to go? We talk through some of the biggest debates from the best league in the world.
We have a lot to get through in this blockbuster episode and we would love to hear your thoughts and predictions ahead of another incredible campaign.
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How many episodes does The Overlap have?
The Overlap currently has 106 episodes available.
What topics does The Overlap cover?
The podcast is about Premier League, News, Man City, Manchester City, Football, Manchester United, Podcasts, Sports, Soccer, Arsenal and Liverpool.
What is the most popular episode on The Overlap?
The episode title 'Fixing Football, Fry-Ups and Roy’s Ice Bath Rant! | Sky Mobile: The Overlap On Tour' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Overlap?
The average episode length on The Overlap is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Overlap released?
Episodes of The Overlap are typically released every 6 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of The Overlap?
The first episode of The Overlap was released on May 20, 2021.
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