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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Haaland the hero, parity for Potter in first Chelsea game and this weekend's FPL conundrum
15/09/2022 Duration: 53minErling Haaland scored against his old club late on to secure Man City a Champions League win over Dortmund. Chelsea were held 1-1 by Salzburg in Graham Potter's first Blues game, plus we look ahead to tonight's European matches involving Man Utd and West Ham. Tom from the FPL show Who Got The Assist? also joins us to try and tackle those burning questions ahead of this gameweek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Another game off and Todd Boehly's bonkers ideas
14/09/2022 Duration: 07minArsenal v Man City is another Premier League game postponed, whilst new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been speaking to the press in an interview which has had mixed reviews... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Liverpool late show, Spurs stung by Sporting, Potter's Chelsea bow and Premier League North v South?!
14/09/2022 Duration: 01h03minWe round up last night's Champions League results as Liverpool needed a late winner to beat Ajax, whilst Spurs were on the receiving end of some late goals as they lost to Sporting. Graham Potter gets his first crack as manager of Chelsea tonight, whilst Man City host Dortmund. Plus, we answer your questions including whether Todd Boehly's Premier League North v South idea is any good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Fixture frustration and Harry Kane speculation
13/09/2022 Duration: 09minFixtures have been postponed recently due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. But how much frustration has this caused for fans and which clubs have benefitted from the break in the schedule? We hear from Manchester United fan channel Stretford Paddock, as well as Tottenham podcast The Fighting Cock about Harry Kane being linked with a move to Bayern Munich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will Liverpool respond, Diego Costa returns to the Premier League and more games off
13/09/2022 Duration: 48minLiverpool will want a response from their defeat to Napoli last week. Can they get one in tonight's Champions League game with Ajax? Spurs are also in action, but Man Utd, Leeds, Liverpool, Brighton, Chelsea and Crystal Palace all won't play in the Premier League as more games have been postponed. Plus we look at the return to the Premier League of Diego Costa and Loris Karius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Further Premier League postponements likely and Diego Costa joins Wolves
12/09/2022 Duration: 05minPolicing problems following the death of Queen Elizabeth II are likely to result in more matches being postponed in the coming days. Plus, Wolves have signed free agent and former Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Football postponed and Thomas Tuchel releases statement after Chelsea sacking
12/09/2022 Duration: 50minFootball was postponed this weekend following the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. In hindsight, was this the correct choice? Plus, we discuss Thomas Tuchel's statement after his Chelsea departure and Graham Potter's subsequent open letter to Brighton fans following taking up the Stamford Bridge role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Dugout - Chelsea twist on Tuchel and Liverpool look leggy
10/09/2022 Duration: 31minFormer Premier League players Steve Thompson and Francis Benali are on this week's show, discussing Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel and Liverpool's lacklustre start to the season. NB: This week's episode of the podcast was recorded before we learned of the news of the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Premier League fixtures postponed out of respect for HRH Queen Elizabeth II
09/09/2022 Duration: 02minAll Premier League fixtures this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect and to honour the life of HRH's Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Arsenal and West Ham win in Europe whilst Manchester United beaten
09/09/2022 Duration: 36minOn today's podcast, we reflect on last night's European football involving Premier League sides. We also extend our deepest sympathies to those who mourn the loss of HRH, Queen Elizabeth II after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Chelsea sack Tuchel with Potter preferred, lacklustre Liverpool and Richarlison's tears
08/09/2022 Duration: 47minThomas Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea, with Brighton's Graham Potter on the way in. A crazy decision? Or one that makes sense? Plus, Liverpool were awful in the UCL v Napoli. Have they ran out of steam? And Spurs' Richarlison got emotional with his first European goals last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Chelsea SACK Thomas Tuchel with Brighton's Potter preferred replacement
07/09/2022 Duration: 09minHe won Chelsea the Champions League, Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup. But now new Chelsea chief Todd Boehly has sacked Thomas Tuchel. Is there method behind the madness? Is this simply because the Blues lost poorly to a minnow in the Champions League? We find out, as Graham Potter is the early favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trouble for Tuchel, simple for City, and why haven't England won a major trophy in so long?
07/09/2022 Duration: 52minThomas Tuchel's side lost 1-0 in the Champions League, but it was easy for Pep's Man City. Can Liverpool and Tottenham start their European campaign with wins? Plus, we answer your questions including one on England's international success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Champions League returns tonight for Man City and Diego Costa back in the Premier League?
06/09/2022 Duration: 48minBoth Manchester City and Chelsea are in Champions League action tonight as European football returns for this season's group stages. Will a Premier League side rule Europe again this term? Plus, Diego Costa could be set for a surprise return to English football as Wolves pursue a move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Moyes fumes at VAR and Reece James signs bumper Chelsea deal
05/09/2022 Duration: 05minDavid Moyes blew his top after West Ham were hard done by with a shocking VAR call against Chelsea. Meanwhile, the Blues have added to the positivity of 3 points by handing Reece James a new 6-year deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League weekend overshadowed by VAR shambles and is Kane set for all-time record?
05/09/2022 Duration: 52minThis weekend's Premier League games have been dominated by VAR. Why do they keep getting these decisions wrong? Plus, we discuss whether Harry Kane will stay in the top flight or make a switch elsewhere in future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Antony ends Arsenal's winning run, Man City slip at Villa, derby misery for Liverpool and Ivan Toney for England
04/09/2022 Duration: 01h02minFeargal Brennan, Jay Motty and Ant McGinley on Premier League weekend review duty!! Antony nets on his Manchester United debut as Erik ten Hag ends Arsenal winning start to the 2022/23 season with a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford. Liverpool held at Everton as Steven Gerrard snatches an Aston Villa point against Manchester City. Bournemouth bounce back at Notts Forest, VAR chaos reigns, Brendan Rodgers edges towards Leicester City exit and Ivan Toney for England at the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: VAR dominates Premier League action, Liverpool draw at Everton, King Toney and Man City slip at Villa
04/09/2022 Duration: 09minFeargal Brennan wraps up the all the latest action from Saturday's Premier League action. VAR was the major talking point of the weekend with disallowed goals and offsides across the board! Liverpool held at Everton, Ivan Toney boosts his World Cup chances, fury for David Moyes and Jesse Marsch as Aston Villa grab a draw against Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shots: Disaster for Dieng on deadline day as Leeds deal collapses!
03/09/2022 Duration: 06minThere is always drama on transfer deadline day, as Leeds United found out when Bamba Dieng's move to the club fell through - only for him to fail a medical somewhere else! Today's Football Social Daily: Shots rounds up some of the done deals in the Premier League from yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Dugout - Professionalism, double gameweeks and is there too much player power in the Premier League?
02/09/2022 Duration: 48minFormer Premier League players Francis Benali and Matty Fryatt are on The Dugout this week as professionalism and player power are the hot topics. Is there too much control available to players these days? Could Scott Parker have been less open with the media about his ambitions at Bournemouth? Plus, we look ahead to the Merseyside Derby and other fixtures this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices