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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Liverpool smash in 7 as Man Utd mauled at Anfield, Leicester lose to struggling Southampton and Fernandes frustrations
06/03/2023 Duration: 59minAnother mad Premier League weekend saw Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield! Where did that result come from?! We attempt to pick it apart, as well as look at the actions of Bruno Fernandes in the monumental defeat. Plus, Leicester's week went from bad to worse after defeat on the road at Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Can Newcastle deliver title twist, can Chelsea end their strife and are Man United favourites at Anfield?
03/03/2023 Duration: 24minSome big games in the Premier League this weekend, including Liverpool v Man Utd at Anfield. Are United favourites on enemy turf? Plus, Graham Potter looks to end his barren spell as Chelsea manager against Leeds, whilst Man City welcome wounded Newcastle to the Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tottenham fire another trophy blank, Grimsby stun Southampton, Arsenal march on and should Brentford's Toney be banned?
02/03/2023 Duration: 43minThe FA Cup 5th Round has been happening this week, with Southampton, Leicester and Spurs all being knocked out by lower-league opposition. Yet another season without domestic silverware for Tottenham, but Arsenal continued their fight for the Premier League title. Plus, will Ivan Toney be banned for Brentford following betting breaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"I could've signed for Portsmouth, how fundraising put me in hospital and I shaved my moustache because of Souness!" - FSD interviews Francis Benali
01/03/2023 Duration: 01h36sWhen you think of Southampton FC, few players spring to mind sooner than Francis Benali. Born-and-bred Saints, Franny played over 300 times for his boyhood club. Benali spoke to FSD on his journey through the game, why he ditched his famous facial hair and how attempting 7 consecutive Iron Man triathlons for charity put him in hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will Javi Gracia keep Leeds United in the Premier League?
28/02/2023 Duration: 19minAfter Jesse Marsch was sacked, Leeds appointed Javi Gracia as their new manager. After a big win in his first game in charge, will he be able to keep the Elland Road club in the Premier League? Leeds fan Ian Brannan joins us to share the view of the supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Heartache for Newcastle as ten Hag wins first Man Utd trophy, Leeds secure vital win and is the League Cup underappreciated?
27/02/2023 Duration: 01h01minNewcastle were beaten by Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final yesterday. Newcastle will be back, but has Erik ten Hag started to build something special at Old Trafford? Plus, we look at the Premier League action from the weekend including more problems for Potter at Chelsea and a huge win for Leeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Leeds United v Southampton in HUGE 6-pointer, the Carabao Cup final, and a must win for Moyes?
24/02/2023 Duration: 26minSome massive games this weekend in the Premier League, particularly at the bottom, where Leeds play Southampton in a clash of the two bottom sides. Both have new managers, but it's an experienced one in David Moyes at West Ham who is under significant pressure right now as his Hammers host Nottingham Forest. Plus, who will win the Carabao Cup final between man Utd and Newcastle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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New independent Premier League body confirmed, Liverpool problems worsen and huge Man United v Barcelona clash
23/02/2023 Duration: 51minThe UK Government has confirmed that a new independent football regulator will be created to help English football move forward. But what will it help improve? We discuss that, as well as Premier League sides' in Europe this week, where Liverpool suffered at Anfield at the hands of one Spanish giant whilst Manchester United host another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Cult heroes, club legends, Champions League winers and kung-fu kicks...
22/02/2023 Duration: 40minSo far in 2023, FSD has spoken to cult heroes, club legends and Champions League winners. We have heard tales on playing with Ronaldo and Maradona. We've even learned some of the dodgy goings on in French football! In this episode, we look back at some of the chats we've had this year so far with the likes of Wes Brown, Brian McClair, Trevor Steven and Matt Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester United v Newcastle United - who needs to win the Carabao Cup more?
21/02/2023 Duration: 28minManchester United take on Newcastle United in the League Cup final at Wembley this weekend. But who will come out victorious, and which club needs the silverware most? FSD's resident Toon fan Marley and Man United fan Michael from A Pod of Two Halves give their thoughts on Sunday's showpiece as we preview the Carabao Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gutsy Arsenal regain ground, West Ham wobble again and more problems for Potter at Chelsea
20/02/2023 Duration: 55minAnother intriguing weekend in the Premier League has seen Arsenal re-establish a cushion at the top as Man City falter, whilst Man United continue their march. At the bottom, Everton are out of the bottom 3 whilst West Ham slide in, and who knows where Chelsea will end up as it's more blues for Graham Potter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Arsenal must respond, Spurs and Hammers contest London derby and a bottom three battle
17/02/2023 Duration: 26minThis weekend in the Premier League will see Arsenal look to respond from defeat to Man City when they play Aston Villa, Everton and Leeds in a relegation clash and Spurs and West Ham fight out a London Derby. We round up the weekend's biggest fixtures in rapid time on Friday's edition of FSD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Man City reclaim Premier League top spot after Arsenal win, Jesse Marsch rejects Southampton, and Man Utd battle Barcelona
16/02/2023 Duration: 54minManchester City moved top of the Premier League with a 1-3 win at Arsenal. But can the Gunners still win the title? Plus, after Jesse Marsch rejects Southampton, where do the South Coast club turn to next? And European football is back this week, with Manchester United facing Barcelona in the Camp Nou. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why are referees making so many mistakes? Ex-Premier League official explains why "everybody has lost confidence"
14/02/2023 Duration: 23minAfter a weekend of some shocking decisions, referees and VAR are yet again in the spotlight. But why is it that so many mistakes are being made? Former Premier League official Mark Halsey tells us his view, and why 'VAR is here to stay'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What is the point of VAR, Klopp v Dyche in the Merseyside Derby and Nathan Jones fired by Southampton
13/02/2023 Duration: 51minAfter a weekend of some awful refereeing decisions, we get stuck in to VAR and the standard of officiating in the Premier League. We also look ahead to tonight's game between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield, as well as picking apart Nathan Jones' torrid tenure at struggling Southampton. Also, check out FSD's EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fsd. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! It's Nord's 11th Birthday, so you may be in line for a little extra... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Can Arsenal bounce back, how will Man City react and is it last chance saloon for Nathan Jones?
10/02/2023 Duration: 29minThis weekend there are some tantalising Premier League games, but we've picked out 3 for special attention. Can Arsenal respond from defeat to Everton when they take on a Brentford side who hammered Liverpool last weekend, will Man City be galvanised by this week's negative news, and is it already win or bust for Nathan Jones at Southampton? This is your quick fire Premier League preview from FSD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Leeds look for Marsch replacement after Man Utd draw and which nation has the best Premier League players?
09/02/2023 Duration: 54minLeeds United are on the hunt for the successor to sacked Jesse Marsch. Who will fill the vacancy at Elland Road after last night's draw with Manchester United? Plus, we tackle your questions including which nation has produced the best Premier League players. Also, don't forget to check out our EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fsd. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! As it's Nord's 11th Birthday, you may be in line for a special gift... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"I shined Cantona's boots, gave Ronaldo lifts to training, and they weren't our pizzas!" - FSD interviews Wes Brown
08/02/2023 Duration: 47minWes Brown's trophy cabinet is adorned with 5 Premier League winners' medals, and 2 Champions League titles - assisting Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2008 final against Chelsea. FSD spoke with Wes about his career in the game, from humble beginnings in Longsight to being hit with a cricket bat by Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United legend has plenty of stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What exactly have the Premier League accused Manchester City of? Football Finance Expert explains
06/02/2023 Duration: 15minOn Monday, Manchester City were accused by the Premier League of multiple breaches of the financial rules. But what exactly does this mean, and how could it potentially affect City? Kieran Maguire from The Price of Football joins us to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sean Dyche masterclass, bizarre Nathan Jones and Premier League accuse Man City of financial breaches
06/02/2023 Duration: 52minWhat a weekend in the Premier League. So much has happened, with Sean Dyche winning his first game as Everton manager against Arsenal whilst Southampton boss Nathan Jones came out with a bizarre press conference. Plus, we react live to the news that the Premier League have accused Manchester City of breaching their financial regulations. Also, check out our EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fsd.Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices