Synopsis
Welcome to The XS Manchester Football Social Podcast! Live from the World's Best footballing City every weeknight at 6pm the podcast is your place to catch up with our shows.With regulars Gary Owen and Micky Thomas, we also have 'The Forever Blue Show' every Tuesday with Ian Cheeseman and 'The Full Time Devils Show' each Thursday night for your fix of Red, Blue and everything in-between.Listen live every weeknight at 6pm on 106.1fm in Manchester / online at XSManchester.co.uk / Call 0345 111 7625 / Text 87711 / Tweet @XSManchesterYou can message the show here - http://www.xsmanchester.co.uk/radio/xs-football-social/
Episodes
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Dier situation at Tottenham and is Haaland the world's best or should Bellingham win the Ballon d'Or?
07/09/2023 Duration: 41minWelcome to Football Social Daily! If you haven't already, be sure to give us a follow and a five star rating- it helps us massively! On today's show the boys discuss the nominees for the 2023 Ballon d'Or. Is Haaland the clear favourite, or will Messi secure his 8th award? There's no Ronaldo on the shortlist for the first time in 20 years whilst is Jude Bellingham a dark horse to win it? Plus we look at Spurs being unable to shift Eric Dier or Hugo Lloris this summer - even to Saudi! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FSD Highlights: "I was on the pitch for Maradona's Hand of God!" England and Everton legend Trevor Steven
06/09/2023 Duration: 13minFSD Highlights brings back a clip we loved in one of our previous interviews, and In case you missed our recent interview with ex-England and Everton man Trevor Steven, here's a reminder of the time he told us what it was like to witness the iconic Diego Maradona score the game's most controversial goal (and another of it's most beautiful) at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico City. Hear the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7z1C4U8FhqAVB5E1Dfxtbs Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jordan Henderson has his FIRST interview since his Saudi move, Who is the perfect candidate to replace Gareth Southgate? And will Mo Salah leave Liverpool this week?
05/09/2023 Duration: 42minWelcome to Football Social Daily! If you haven't already, be sure to give us a follow and a five star rating- it helps us massively! Jordan Henderson is feeling the heat today, and it's not from the scorching sun in Saudi Arabia! The former Liverpool captain is under fire following his interview with The Athletic where he claims his move to the Middle East wasn't motivated by money - do you believe him? Plus, we discuss the ideal candidates to replace Gareth Southgate next year if he is to leave after EURO2024, and is Mo Salah going to leave Liverpool this week? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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It gets HEATED on the show as it's Rice and three-zy does it for Arsenal against Man United and Jadon Sancho strikes back at Erik ten Hag with social media swipe
04/09/2023 Duration: 40minWelcome to Football Social Daily! If you haven't already, be sure to give us a follow and a five star rating- it helps us massively! Declan Rice scored for Arsenal as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in a controversial Premier League game at the Emirates. On today's show we'll discuss that result as well as Newcastle and Chelsea's defeats, plus the social media post from Jadon Sancho appearing to hit out at Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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DEADLINE DAY! The latest deals as they happen, A Disaster or Dream draw for Newcastle in the Champions League? And Luton's Kenilworth Road is now OPEN for Premier League action!
01/09/2023 Duration: 47minWelcome to Football Social Daily! If you haven't already, be sure to give us a follow and a five star review - it helps us massively! Niall is back on today's show to help contain the excitement of Newcastle fan Marley, who has seen his side drawn against some European heavyweights in the Champions League. Plus we discuss some of the potential deadline day deals in the Premier League, whilst all eyes will be on the much memed Kenilworth Road as Luton have their first home game of the season tonight. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WHY have Henderson and Maguire been selected by Southgate?! Barcelona star makes a shock move to England, plus Manchester United and Liverpool are on the hunt!
31/08/2023 Duration: 45minWelcome to Football Social Daily! If you haven't already, be sure to give us a follow and a five star review - it helps us massively! In this episode, we discuss the topic which rarely upsets any football fan, and that's the England squad selection. We reveal Gareth Southgate's 25-man squad which will feature against Scotland and Ukraine next week. Plus, we dissect the latest transfer dealings including Barcelona star Ansu Fati, Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch and Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat ahead of the typically hectic transfer deadline day on 1st September - you don't want to miss it! Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is Ange Postecoglou to blame for Spurs cup exit, Why Matheus Nunes is refusing to play for Wolves and will Jesse Lingard return to his former club?
30/08/2023 Duration: 39minIt's only August, and Tottenham are already out of one cup competition. But despite his good work so far, is Big Ange at fault? Plus we look at how Matheus Nunes is refusing to play for Wolves amid interest from Man City, whilst Jesse Lingard is said to be closing in on a return to an old stomping ground... Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Darwin delight as Nunez stings Newcastle, Mike Dean ruffles feathers with controversial VAR comment and will Sean Dyche be sacked soon?
29/08/2023 Duration: 51minOn today's Football Social Daily we roundup the best of the weekend's talking points, including Mike Dean's wild comment about avoiding a VAR decision to protect a friend, Everton's abysmal start to the new season piling the pressure on Dyche and Darwin Nunez being the bane of Newcastle as Liverpool win with 10-men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pat Nevin: THIS is the reason I chose to study and REJECT Chelsea! - FSD Interviews
24/08/2023 Duration: 28minEx-Scotland winger Pat Nevin never really wanted to be a professional footballer. But hundreds of top flight appearances for Chelsea and Everton later, the man nicknamed 'weirdo' by teammates explains what it is about football that he loves so much and why he was in fact 'the normal one'. Pat spoke to us about his alternative pathway through the game and his autobiography, The Accidental Footballer. Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester City's new Wonderkid signing, a Shocking Twist in the Paqueta Deal, and we read out your Controversial Tweets!
23/08/2023 Duration: 37minWelcome back to another episode of Football Social Daily! In this episode we give the full guide of what to expect from Manchester City's new £55m signing, and discuss just who the Cityzens could now target after the bizarre collapse of their £80m move for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta. And finally, we scoured Twitter (or X as it's now known as) to find the most controversial football takes which caused quite a reaction among Joel and Niall! As mentioned in the previous episode, you may have noticed a slight decrease in the frequency of episodes put out. Please do take a listen to it here in case you missed it. We're going through a slight transitionary period, but rest assured, we are going nowhere and have plenty of exciting content coming up! As always, we can't thank you all enough for the support - this is why we do what we do! Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn
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Should Mason Greenwood play in the Premier League again? Mikel Arteta fumes at red card and Ivan Toney diagnosed a gambling addict
22/08/2023 Duration: 45minManchester United have finally reached a decision over the future of Mason Greenwood, with it announced the striker will depart the club by mutual consent. But just how poorly has the situation been handled at Old Trafford? Plus, Mikel Arteta rages about a red card for timewasting for one of his players, and Ivan Toney has revealed all about his betting ban. Keep up to date with us here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Everton struggling already, Chelsea can't click, should Man United fans be worried and can Arsenal keep up 100% start
21/08/2023 Duration: 44minThe weekend's Premier League action confirmed that Sean Dyche has plenty of work to do at Everton. Dispatched by Aston Villa, how deep are the Toffees problems already? Plus, we discuss Chelsea's defeat to West Ham and Man Utd's loss at Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Around the world in Premier League players!
18/08/2023 Duration: 12minJoin Niall, Marley and Joel for a bitesize episode of Football Social Daily, featuring this week's quiz where the boys attempt to name a Premier League player from a randomly selected country... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will Liverpool 'Endo' their midfield issues, Man Utd stall on Greenwood decision and Man City win UEFA Super Cup
17/08/2023 Duration: 36minLiverpool's transfer activity has been the talk of the Premier League this week, and Jurgen Klopp may have turned to the Bundesliga to solve a problem. Plus, Manchester United are yet to make a decision on the future of Mason Greenwood, whilst Man City are UEFA Super Cup winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Maguire move collapses, Liverpool lose out to Chelsea again and who has the best midfield in the Premier League?
16/08/2023 Duration: 49minLots of transfer activity to discuss on Football Social Daily today. Liverpool have once again had Chelsea beat them to the punch, this time for Romeo Lavia. Manchester United and West Ham agreed a fee for Harry Maguire but the move has broken down, whilst we try and figure out which club is the strongest in midfield this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Referees apologising already, Luton learn the hard way and Chelsea v Liverpool transfer turf war!
15/08/2023 Duration: 41minThe Premier League returned for 2023/24 this weekend and there were some big talking points. Howard Webb has already dished out his first apology of the season, Luton were given a chastening start to Premier League life and after the Caicedo drama between Liverpool and Chelsea, is there more to come between those two sides? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How will Newcastle United deal with Champions League football?
12/08/2023 Duration: 17minWe all knew Newcastle United would rise again under new ownership - just not many people expected it this soon! After securing a Champions League place and falling short in the League Cup, what will 23/24 have in store for the Toon, and can they continue to perform in the Premier League? Ed from NUFC Blogcast joins Niall to take a look at the Magpies' chances this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EMERGENCY TRANSFER POD! Kane is going to Bayern, £111m Caicedo deal breaks Premier League transfer record and Gary O'Neil takes charge at Wolves
11/08/2023 Duration: 32minWhat a wild 48 hours in the Premier League - enough to call for an emergency episode of Football Social Daily! Harry Kane waves goodbye to English football as he heads to Germany, Liverpool smash the British transfer record set not a month ago by Declan Rice's Arsenal move with their £111m pursuit of Brighton's Caicedo, and Wolves have replaced Lopetegui with O'Neil. Madness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Arsenal will win the league, Everton are going down and Villa are making the Champions League! Our 23/24 Premier League predictions
10/08/2023 Duration: 54minIt's that time of year again when the Football Social Daily gang make fools of themselves with their pre-season predictions. How will the Premier League unfold in 23/24? Joel reluctantly thinks Arsenal will be champions, Jim boldly predicts Aston Villa to place in the top 4, Marley sees Everton's top flight stay ending whilst Niall is certain Luton will just about survive... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"We could be starting a period of dominance!" - Will Arsenal win the Premier League this season?
09/08/2023 Duration: 21minWith Arsenal tasting Community Shield glory already, can they go one step further this season than last and win a first Premier League title since the famous Invincibles of 20 years ago? Matt Kandela from Arsenal Opinion is certainly hoping so, and he joins Niall for a look at the Gunners' chances this campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices