Liverpool’s Contract Secrets, Tapping Up Rooney & Neymar’s Party Clause! | The Overlap Fan Debate

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02/18/25 • 55 min

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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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Join Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and fans for the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

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?

If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amorim Under Pressure & Scholes Calls Out Arsenal! | The Overlap Fan Debate

Join us for the latest Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, where Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher discuss all latest football news with fans from up and down the country.

The episode kicks off with Tottenham's ongoing issues under Postecoglou and the impact of player injuries. What are Liverpool's priorities this season after their recent FA Cup exit?

Arsenal's need for attacking talent and potential summer targets are debated. The conversation then shifts to Manchester United's struggles and tactical decisions under Rúben Amorim.

Finally, the focus turns to West Ham's fresh start under Graham Potter and the improved team dynamics following Lopetegui's departure.

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00:00 Intro

00:39 West Ham Quiz Challenge

03:09 FA Cup Reactions and Tottenham's Performance

19:58 Liverpool's Priorities and FA Cup Exit

27:42 Manchester City's Confidence Amidst Charges

31:32 Man City vs Real Madrid

32:19 Celtic's Champions League Journey

37:15 Arsenal's Struggles and Future Prospects

49:10 Manchester United's Managerial Concerns

57:34 West Ham's Season and Managerial Changes

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Man Utd Lack Spirit & Is Salah Better than Ronaldo & Henry? | The Overlap Fan Debate

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