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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Premier League derby day in Manchester, Liverpool lacking home comforts as Fulham visit and Baggies battle Newcastle
06/03/2021 Duration: 01h07minNiall McCaughan is joined by Manchester City fan Adam Keyworth and the Independent's Northern Football Correspondent Mark Critchley to look ahead to the weekend's top flight action. Can Manchester United stop firing blanks and end Manchester City's incredible winning run, will West Brom or Newcastle come out on top at the Hawthorns and can Fulham take advantage of Liverpool's abject Anfield record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Liverpool make unwanted history with Chelsea defeat, Fulham unfortunate against Spurs and Everton continue top 4 chase
05/03/2021 Duration: 54minLiverpool lost their 5th consecutive Premier League home game for the first time in their history last night when they were beaten 0-1 by Chelsea. How does Jurgen Klopp solve things at Anfield? (Part 2, 22:34) Fulham may feel hard done by against Spurs with a controversial handball call in their 1-0 loss. (Part 3, 36:14) West Brom continue to struggle to survive as Everton got closer to the top 4 with victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester United draw another blank, Steve Bruce loses it in Newcastle bust-up and Chelsea face Liverpool
04/03/2021 Duration: 55minManchester United once again could only manage a goalless draw last night, this time against Crystal Palace. Why is a side with such attacking talent struggling in front of goal? We also look at Burnley 1-1 Leicester and Sheffield United avoiding matching Derby's unwanted Premier League record with victory over a dire Aston Villa. (Part 2, 27:42) A report in the Daily Mail claims that Newcastle boss Steve Bruce and player Matt Ritchie had an altercation at training. What happens next for the Toon? (Part 3, 39:34) We take a look at tonight's top flight fixtures including Liverpool v Chelsea, West Brom v Everton and Fulham v Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Man City march on, Premier League previews and how do we improve top flight referees?
03/03/2021 Duration: 01h02minManchester City beat Wolves 4-1 to extend their winning run to 21 games in a row. Surely the title is already theirs? (Part 2, 28:07) We preview tonight's Premier League fixtures with Man Utd's away record and Palace's contract problems on the agenda, as well as Burnley v Leicester and Sheffield United v Aston Villa under the microscope. (Part 3, 42:28) We answer the questions you have sent in to us, including how refereeing can improve in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Everton end poor home form as Southampton struggle, are England weak at CB and can Wolves do anything to stop Manchester City?
02/03/2021 Duration: 38minEverton put a stop to their worst home league run since the 1950's when they beat Southampton 1-0 at Goodison Park in the Premier League last night. Does Richarlison need to score more this season, is Sigurdsson redeeming himself at Everton, and is Michael Keane one of Gareth Southgate's choices for the Euros with England? (Part 2, 23:26) Manchester City welcome Wolves in the top flight tonight. Can Wanderers do anything to stop an imperious City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Liverpool stop the rot, Premier League players fume at referees in post match interviews and Everton take on Southampton
01/03/2021 Duration: 01h39sLiverpool ended their worst top flight run for 18 years on Sunday evening when they beat bottom club Sheffield United 0-2 at Bramall Lane. Now the Reds have stopped the rot, do they have enough to crack the top 4? (Part 2, 24:02) We choose our heroes and villains from the weekend's Premier League action, with a particular focus on the anger at referees from some players this weekend... (Part 3, 46:11) Everton take on Southampton in tonight's Premier League game. Can Everton make Europe and will Southampton continue to struggle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Chelsea and Manchester United bore draw, 'tired' Leicester City slip up against Arsenal and the battle to dodge the drop
28/02/2021 Duration: 01h08minFeargal Brennan is joined by Jay Motty and Ant McGinley to look back at the weekend that was in the Premier League.Chelsea and Manchester United played out their second boring 0-0 of the season at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal dented Leicester City's Champions League push at the King Power and plenty of movement in the Premier League relegation zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hammers hoping to halt Man City momentum, Tuchel’s tough test against Man United, pressure building for Fulham and Newcastle
27/02/2021 Duration: 01h04minNiall McCaughan is joined by Football Journalist Pete Hall and Comedian Alex Boardman to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action. Can the high-flying Hammers end Man City's remarkable run? Will Thomas Tuchel come through his toughest Premier League test against Man United with all 3 points for Chelsea? And just how close is it between Fulham and Newcastle? All the weekend's games previewed on this edition of Football Social Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Leicester crash out of Europa League, Arsenal scrape through and how much is Declan Rice worth to West Ham?
26/02/2021 Duration: 47minArsenal left it late to see off Benfica but ultimately did enough to get through in the Europa League. Are we seeing them rediscover their attacking flair? (Part 2, 15:28) Leicester City were knocked out by Slavia Prague, to the surprise of many. Was Brendan Rodgers right to only target the Premier League, or have the Foxes missed a great opportunity? Can they hang on to the top 4? (Part 3, 27:00) The latest paper talk including rumours regarding Man Utd's Dean Henderson and the fee it will take to lure Declan Rice away from West Ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Man City, Man Utd and Spurs comfortable in Europe, Arsenal and Leicester with work to do and the latest FPL tips!
25/02/2021 Duration: 55minMan City won 0-2 last night in the Champions League. Despite it being the halfway point against Monchengladbach, surely Pep's side are through to the quarter finals? Plus we discuss Bale and Alli as Spurs confirm safe passage through in the Europa League. (Part 2, 23:50) Can Arsenal and Leicester go through in their ties, and will Solskjaer bleed in some Man Utd youngsters? (Part 3, 39:53) Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast joins us to chat the latest FPL tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Leeds back to winning ways as Southampton suffer again, Olivier Giroud genius and is the Premier League overrated?
24/02/2021 Duration: 56minLeeds comfortably saw off Southampton to go 10th, meanwhile Saints are now winless in 9 Premier League games. What has happened to them? Do they need a change? (Part 2, 19:31) Chelsea secured a vital away win in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid with Giroud's wonder strike sealing it. Can they hold on in the second leg? Plus, Man City play Monchengladbach in their last 16 game tonight. (Part 3, 37:10) We answer your questions, including if we think the Premier League is overrated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Government pinpoint return of fans, Crystal Palace pinch the points courtesy of Christian Benteke and will Bielsa stick it out at Leeds?
23/02/2021 Duration: 39minThe UK Government has revealed it's 'roadmap' out of coronavirus lockdown and a return of fans to stadia has been earmarked in time for the final day of the Premier League season. But would this be fair? (Part 2, 11:28) Christian Benteke's 90th minute volley secured a dramatic win for Crystal Palace over rivals Brighton. The Seagulls dominated but couldn't get the job done... (Part 3, 29:19) Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is biding his time over contract talks once again. Should the Whites be concerned or is it just Bielsa being Bielsa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is Martial the man for Man United, are Newcastle going down, can Palace cope without Zaha and does Thiago fit at Liverpool?
22/02/2021 Duration: 55minNewcastle lost 3-1 to Manchester United last night. We discuss whether Anthony Martial is deserving of his recent critics and whether the Toon are in danger of the drop. (Part 2, 25:50) Crystal Palace look lost without Zaha. Should they be looking over their shoulders? How will they fare in tonight's game with rivals Brighton? (Part 3, 36:49) We choose our heroes and villains from the weekend, with a particular focus on the Merseyside Derby... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Party like it's 1999 as Everton win at Anfield, Fulham push Sheffield United's relegation button and it's 18 straight Manchester City wins
21/02/2021 Duration: 01h04minFeargal Brennan, Rob Blanchette and Adam Keyworth look back at historical weekend for the blue half of Merseyside.Carlo Ancelotti's side won at Anfield for the first time since 1999, as the Reds record their worst run of form for a century.Fulham look to have put the final nail in Sheffield United's Premier League coffin and Manchester City made it 18 wins in a row with a stroll at Arsenal.PLUS plenty of 1999 trivia!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Merseyside derby, London derby, relegation 6 pointer and top 4 clash all in store this Premier League weekend
20/02/2021 Duration: 59minNiall McCaughan is joined by the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and Manchester City presenter Natalie Pike to take a look at the weekend's Premier League action. Can Everton win their first Merseyside derby at Anfield this century? Can West Ham get one over on Tottenham in a London derby? Will Fulham win a 6 pointer with Sheffield United? All the weekend's fixtures previewed on Football Social Daily! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester United and Spurs comfortable in Europa League, Arsenal still have work to do and Wolves play Leeds in the Premier League tonight
19/02/2021 Duration: 57minManchester United picked up a big win in the Europa League Round of 32 last night. With 4 away goals against Real Sociedad, they are in pole position to progress. (Part 2, 15:57) Arsenal and Tottenham also had European matches last night with differing results. Arsenal still have work to do against Benfica whilst Spurs already have a foot in the next round. (Part 3, 41:15) The Premier League weekend kicks off tonight as Wolves play Leeds at Molineux. We preview the action, discussing form, Pedro Neto, Patrick Bamford and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester City open up 10 point gap, Fulham draw yet again and Europa League action returns for Spurs, Leicester and Manchester United
18/02/2021 Duration: 01h01minManchester City continued their remarkable winning run with a 1-3 victory at Everton last night. Can anyone catch City now they've opened up a 10 point gap at the top, and can the Toffees finish in the top 4 after wobbly home form recently? (Part 2, 18:17) Burnley and Fulham drew 1-1 at Turf Moor in their game - have Fulham left themselves too much to do to stay up with the amount of draws they've had? (Part 3, 27:56) Europa League action is back tonight. Where does the competition lie in Man Utd's list of priorities, can Leicester go all the way and will Spurs get back on track after poor form? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Liverpool end losing streak and what is going on at Barcelona!?
17/02/2021 Duration: 54minBoth Premier League and Champions League chat on the Football Social Daily today. We talk Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp and co pulled the monkey off their back by ending their recent run of 3 defeats with a win over RB Leipzig. We also stray outside of our usual lane by talking Barcelona after their 4-1 loss to PSG... how can a team with Lionel Messi in it be so bad?Plus there is plenty of Premier League action to get our teeth into as Burnely take on Fulham and Everton welcome Champions elect (??) Manchester City to Goodison Park.Hit subscribe now so you get our daily episodes as soon as they are ready and find more GEAT sport at www.sport-social.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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West Ham comfortably beat Blades, another Chelsea win for 'tinkerman' Tuchel and Liverpool return to Champions League action
16/02/2021 Duration: 49minWest Ham won 3-0 against Sheffield United last night to lift themselves closer to the top 4. We discuss Declan Rice's performance and David Moyes' ability to get results without a striker in the side. (Part 2, 20:18) Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-0 on Monday but Thomas Tuchel again tinkered with the team. Does he know his best side? Or is there more at play? (Part 3, 36:21) Champions League action returns as Liverpool play RB Leipzig in a neutral venue in Budapest. Should away goals still count when neither side will be playing at home in this tie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Can Maja inspire Fulham to safety, will West Ham blow European chances without a striker, will Chelsea be less boring and does Salah dive?
15/02/2021 Duration: 01h07sJosh Maja scored twice on debut as Fulham beat Everton at Goodison Park for the first time ever in the Premier League. Have Fulham - and Maja - shown enough to suggest they can pull off a great escape? (Part 2, 19:18) Can Chelsea and West Ham keep their respective European hopes on track tonight? They take on Newcastle and Sheffield United respectively. (Part 3, 44:35) We discuss some heroes and villains from the weekend, including a debate over whether Mo Salah is a diver... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices