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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England roar back but throw it away again, is Maguire stick unfair and Chris Wilder back in the Premier League?
27/09/2022 Duration: 57minEngland showed a response against Germany in the Nations League last night, but couldn't get the job done. Maguire was one of the players on display - is the stick he gets unfair? Plus we discuss which Premier League club former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has been linked with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Bright future beckons for Bellingham
26/09/2022 Duration: 09minJude Bellingham is fast becoming one of England's most promising talents. There are calls for him to start for England at the World Cup. But is the hype warranted? Borussia Dortmund writer Brian Straub sheds some light... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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England are boring, players are under pressure and Southgate has run out of ideas
26/09/2022 Duration: 41minToday's episode of Football Social Daily sees the lads dissect England's dismal display against Italy on Friday. Boring, uninspiring and rudderless - and the Three Lions play tonight against Germany as well. Yikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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England's World Cup woes after Italy loss, Man Utd open Rashford talks and Wenger tips Arsenal for Premier League title push
25/09/2022 Duration: 48minFeargal Brennan, Dan Windle and Jack Gaughan on Sunday night international duty! The guys unpack England's UEFA Nations League relegation after defeat in Italy with the Three Lions under pressure ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Gareth Southgate faces some key selections calls in the coming weeks and the guys give their picks on who should be on the plane to Qatar. In Premier League news, Man United open contract extension talks with Marcus Rashford and David de Gea, as former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger tips the Gunners for a unlikely Premier League title challenge in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: England crash out of the UEFA Nations League top tier in Milan as World Cup concerns grow
25/09/2022 Duration: 07minFeargal Brennan reacts to England's UEFA Nations League relegation on the back of a 1-0 loss away in Milan. Gareth Southgate's Three Lions have dropped down into League B with defeat at the San Siro as their post-Euro 2020 run continues to stutter. Another negative result continues England's miserable recent form with Southgate facing renewed pressure ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar ahead of facing Germany in their final pre-tournament game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Dugout - Underrated players, the dark arts, and the greatest manager England never had
24/09/2022 Duration: 49minFormer Premier League players Francis Benali and Trevor Steven discuss the legendary Brian Clough, some of the tactics used during matches to gain an advantage, and the players they feel had underrated top flight careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Southgate quizzed on Qatar and Kane confident
23/09/2022 Duration: 07minEngland engage in their final matches before the World Cup when they play Italy and Germany. But manager Gareth Southgate has been answering questions about off-the-field stuff in his latest press conference, whilst Harry Kane is feeling positive about the Three Lions' chances in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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3 at the back for the Three Lions, is Donny done at Man Utd and our weekly quiz
23/09/2022 Duration: 54minEngland play Italy in the Nations League tonight, but will Gareth Southgate go for 3 at the back? We also take a look at the latest news from the back pages of the papers as there are stories on the futures of Brendan Rodgers, Donny van de Beek and Mauricio Pochettino. Plus, test your knowledge on this week in football with our quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Ten Hag up for prize and are we too harsh on Trent?
22/09/2022 Duration: 07minThe Premier League manager of the month nominees for September have been announced. Is Erik ten Hag the man who'll win it? Plus, there's been a lot of criticism for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, but ex LFC defender Glen Johnson thinks people should back off a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Our current top 5 Premier League midfielders and do you know your kit sponsors?
22/09/2022 Duration: 42minAnti-social fan behaviour is currently at alarming levels and the Premier League have agreed to introduce harsher punishments. Also, test your knowledge with our kit sponsor quiz after Kylian Mbappe and KFC were involved in controversy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Toney shares England joy and Grealish faces media
21/09/2022 Duration: 09minEngland's Ivan Toney and Jack Grealish have been speaking to the press, with the Brentford striker revealing his pride at playing for the Three Lions whilst Man City's £100m man has been answering questions over whether he is unfairly treated... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pulisic 'let down' by Tuchel, is patience running thin with Moyes and who are the Premier League's top centre backs?
21/09/2022 Duration: 49minAn excerpt from Christian Pulisic's upcoming autobiography has revealed the American's relationship with ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, and it makes for interesting reading. Plus, we answer your questions including whether David Moyes is on thin ice at West Ham and who our current top 5 Premier League centre backs are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Benitez bites back over Everton sacking
20/09/2022 Duration: 08minRafa Benitez going to Everton was always going to be controversial given his Everton links. He was sacked after a poor spell at Goodison Park, and now he has had his say on affairs in an interview with Sky Sports. Was he harshly treated or was it the right choice to sack him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ex-England boss Capello rates World Cup chances, can Leicester afford to dismiss Rodgers and Benitez speaks out
20/09/2022 Duration: 53minFabio Capello, former England manager, has been discussing how he thinks the Three Lions will fare in the World Cup in Qatar. Plus, the newspapers today are claiming Leicester will need to shell out £10m to dismiss Brendan Rodgers, whilst Rafa Benitez has had his say on his terrible time at Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Son BACK in business for Spurs, Brendan Rodgers tipped for Leicester exit and teenage kicks at Arsenal
18/09/2022 Duration: 52minFeargal Brennan is joined by Pete Hall and Mark Critchley on Sunday night duty to review seven Premier League clashes ahead of the international break. Son Heung-min ended his dry spell with a spectacular hat trick in Spurs 6-2 win over Leicester City with Brendan Rodgers on the brink for the Foxes. The Manchester City machine rolled on at Wolves, Arsenal set a new Premier League record in their win over Brentford, and Fulham's impressive start continued at Nottingham Forest. Key wins for Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, to tip the pressure onto Ralph Hasenhuttl ad David Moyes with Eddie Howe held on his Bournemouth reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Fulham up to sixth, Grealish opens 2022/23 account at Wolves and Spurs' Prodigal Son is BACK!
18/09/2022 Duration: 08minFeargal Brennan wraps up the Premier League weekend action!! Fulham won the battle of the newly promoted sides at Nottingham Forest as a Royal message helped Aston Villa to victory over Southampton. Erling Haaland's incredible run continues, as Manchester City cruised past Wolves, and battling Bournemouth secured a draw at Newcastle. Son Heung-min returned to form in style, with a superb hat trick, as Spurs thrashed Leicester City 6-2, to leave Brendan Rodgers on the brink at the King Power Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Dugout: David Moyes derby, Ivan Toney handed England chance and fixture pile ups
16/09/2022 Duration: 56minThe Dugout is a podcast featuring former Premier League players, and ex-Forest and Leicester striker is with former Everton man Trevor Steven to look ahead to some of the weekend's biggest top flight games as well as wondering where the postponed games will slide in to the schedule. Plus, England international Trevor gives his take on the latest Three Lions squad and Ivan Toney's inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Bournemouth on the market and Cooper committed to Forest
16/09/2022 Duration: 05minAFC Bournemouth are up for sale as owner Maxim Demin closes in on selling the Cherries to American investors, whilst Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper distances himself from speculation linking him to the vacant Brighton job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League weekend kicks off tonight, Man Utd shoot down Sheriff, and our weekly quiz
16/09/2022 Duration: 45minWe look at the two Premier League games tonight as Aston Villa play Southampton and Fulham travel to Forest whilst Man Utd and West Ham avoided upsets in Europe. Plus, test yourself with our weekly Premier League quiz... can you get them all right?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Toney gets his first England call-up
15/09/2022 Duration: 06minBrentford's Ivan Toney has received his maiden England call-up as Gareth Southgate chooses his squad for the upcoming games with Italy and Germany. Former England man Trevor Steven reveals to us on the show the moment he got his first Three Lions call-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices