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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International Break Special - England Euro 2021 favourites? Will the November internationals go ahead and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replacements
11/10/2020 Duration: 46minFeargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Jonathan Smith to look back at a busy weekend of international action.The team review England's impressive UEFA Nations League win over Belgium and where Gareth Southgate's side are ahead of Euro 2021. Plus what next for the international football calendar due to Covid-19 and who could replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United next summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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£15 to watch a live stream?! Premier League reveal new streaming service, Ozil and Pogba's futures and is Gareth Southgate getting annoying?
10/10/2020 Duration: 49minNiall McCaughan is joined by The Independent's Mark Critchley and Writer and Comedian Alex Boardman on Football Social Daily. The Premier League have announced a new streaming service, but it isn't cheap... are they completely out of touch with football fans right now? Will it cause more problems than it solves? Speaking of problems, how will Mesut Ozil and Paul Pogba's Premier League futures pan out, and is Gareth Southgate becoming annoying? We discuss it all! Subscribe now and never miss a show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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England beat Wales, Pogba puts his foot in it again, the best free transfers available and Wolves in focus
09/10/2020 Duration: 46minEngland comfortably swept aside Wales last night at Wembley. But did the second-string Three Lions side do enough to convince Southgate of a more regular starting place? (Part 2, 14:10) There are some top players available on a free. Mandzukic and Wilshere to name just two! (Part 3, 34:18) Floodlight Focus moves to Molineux where Jordan Russell from Wolves Fancast joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is it the right time for fans to be allowed back in to Premier League stadiums, is England v Wales a rivalry and West Brom in focus
08/10/2020 Duration: 38minPremier League and EFL clubs are putting the pressure on the relevant authorities to allow fans back in to stadiums. But with coronavirus cases rising, is it the right time to open up grounds again? (Part 2, 17:41) Wales defender Ben Davies seems to think that there is a rivalry with England. But do England fans really care? (Part 3, 25:23) West Bromwich Albion are back in the big time but how will they get on? Baggies fan and podcaster Alex Newton joins us to chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tammy Abraham birthday bash causes Covid controversy ahead of England camp, can Everton keep up their hot start and West Ham in focus!
07/10/2020 Duration: 58minTammy Abraham's surprise birthday party breached Covid-19 protocol, meaning the Chelsea striker and his England teammates Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho will miss the Three Lions game with Wales. Has the situation been dealt with fairly by Gareth Southgate after Greenwood and Foden's similar rules breach? (Part 2, 14:12) Your questions answered, including whether we think Everton will keep up their top start and if Manchester City can be excused for spending a billion quid on misfiring defenders. (Part 3, 40:28) West Ham are featured in Floodlight Focus where mysterious ITK and Hammers blogger Ex-WHU Employee joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Deadline Day deals! Manchester United sign Cavani and Arsenal bring the Partey, plus Spurs in focus
06/10/2020 Duration: 53minDeadline Day is done for another transfer window and it was one of the more exciting ones in recent Premier League history. Manchester United's signing of 'El Matador' Edinson Cavani and Arsenal's capture of Thomas Partey were the two big moves. (Part 2, 21:26) Leeds, Everton, Southampton and Fulham all got deals done too as they bolster their respective squads. (Part 3, 38:22) Floodlight Focus switches to Tottenham Hotspur where Spurs fan Sean Singleton from the Unofficial Partner podcast joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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LUNACY as Aston Villa annihilate Liverpool, Transfer Deadline Day gossip and Southampton in focus
05/10/2020 Duration: 51minWhat a crazy weekend in the Premier League! To top it off, Sunday evening's 9-goal affair between Aston Villa and Liverpool has got everyone talking, including us - how did Villa win 7-2?! (Part 2, 18:55) Transfer Deadline Day is here - but who will come in to the Premier League and who will leave? We discuss the latest gossip. (Part 3, 36:18) Floodlight Focus switches to St Mary's where Matt from the Southampton Dellivery podcast chats all about Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Review: Tottenham HAMMER Manchester United, Pep loves Bielsa and Frank Lampard beats old boy Roy
04/10/2020 Duration: 56minFeargal Brennan is joined by Jack Gaughan and Adam Keyworth to look back at goal filled weekend of Premier League action.The gang assess a possible crisis at Manchester United, after they lost 6-1 at home to Tottenham, alongside Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Leeds and Chelsea's return to form with a 4-0 win over Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pep v Bielsa, Jose Mourinho back at Old Trafford and will Lampard square up to old Roy?!
03/10/2020 Duration: 56minJoin Niall McCaughan, Pete Hall and Steve Shanyaski as they preview the weekend's Premier League action, which features some interesting clashes including Leeds hosting Manchester City, Spurs travelling to Manchester United and Chelsea entertaining Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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England drop Greenwood and Foden, Champions League groups, Premier League transfer news and Sheffield United in focus
02/10/2020 Duration: 51minIs it harsh from Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate to leave out Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden after their antics in Iceland? Plus, who has the hardest Champions League group? (Part 2, 18:33) The latest Premier League transfer gossip, including Demarai Gray, Toni Rudiger and Callum Hudson-Odoi (Part 3, 38:15) Sheffield United are in Floodlight Focus as we chat to James Shield from The Star about the Blades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Clinical Calvert-Lewin, how to change handball, FPL tips with Dan from Gameweek and Newcastle United in focus!
01/10/2020 Duration: 53minEverton have been on fire and Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been key. Does he deserve an England call up? Also, handball has been causing debate - but how should it change? (Part 2, 25:52) Newcastle United are our feature team on today's Floodlight Focus and Chris Waugh from The Athletic joins us to chat the season so far. (Part 3, 38:46) Wondering which bargain striker to put in to your FPL team up front? Dan from the Gameweek Podcast has all the answers! Subscribe now and never miss a show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aston Villa sign Ross Barkley on loan, could Graham Potter manage England one day and Manchester City in focus!
30/09/2020 Duration: 50minDele Alli hasn't been making Spurs squads. Is he on the way out of the club? Aston Villa have strengthened by signing Ross Barkley on loan from Chelsea. How will he fare at Villa Park? (Part 2, 16:50) Your questions answered! Including whether Graham Potter would make a good England manager and who the best winger in London is... (Part 3, 35:50) David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast chats to us as we put Manchester City under the Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Liverpool maintain perfect Premier League start, Fulham look in trouble already, the latest transfer gossip and Manchester United in focus
29/09/2020 Duration: 39minLiverpool saw off Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield on Monday - but should goalscorer Sadio Mane have been sent off for an elbow? Plus, Fulham's start to the season went from bad to worse as they lost 0-3 to Aston Villa. (Part 2, 15:11) We discuss the latest Premier League transfer gossip, uncluding talk of Chelsea's Rudiger joining Spurs. (Part 3, 25:07) Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock joins us to put Manchester United under the spotlight in Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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West Ham SMASH Wolves, Monday's Premier League double header previewed plus Liverpool in focus!
28/09/2020 Duration: 53minWest Ham demolished Wolves 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. Who saw that result coming? Can West Ham build on the win, and should Nuno Espirito Santo be seriously concerned? (Part 2, 20:51) Two games in the Premier League on Monday, as Arsenal travel to Liverpool and Fulham host Aston Villa. Can Arsenal keep up their good form against the Champions, and can Fulham stop conceding?! (Part 3, 37:30) Liverpool are the subject of today's Floodlight Focus, and we chat with John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap to discuss the Reds' chances this season. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Leicester City shock Manchester City, Manchester United net 100th minute winner at Brighton and Chelsea draw at West Brom
27/09/2020 Duration: 50minFeargal Brennan is joined by Ste McInerney and Dave Scott to look back at a dramatic weekend of Premier League action.A Jamie Vardy inspired Leicester City shocked Manchester City with a 5-2 win at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester United sealed a dramatic 3-2 win at Brighton and Chelsea survived a first half scare to draw 3-3 at Premier League new boys West Brom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In-form clash as Everton play Palace, Manchester United looking for first Premier League win and will West Ham ever score?
25/09/2020 Duration: 56minNiall McCaughan, Natalie Paweleck and Alex Boardman preview the weekend's Premier League action, including Manchester United hunting for their first 3 points of the season against Brighton, Everton and Crystal Palace doing battle as the in-form sides, and West Ham United facing yet another tough test against Wolves. Subscribe now and never miss a show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Chelsea replace Kepa but will Everton replace Pickford? Keeper conundrums, the latest Premier League transfer gossip and the Foxes in focus
25/09/2020 Duration: 49minChelsea have signed Edouard Mendy to replace Kepa as their new goalkeeper. But what next for the world's most expensive stopper? Plus, will Ancelotti move to replace Jordan Pickford after another set of mistakes? (Part 2, 15:50) The latest transfer gossip from the Premier League, including Upamecano to Manchester United and Jorginho to Arsenal rumours. (Part 3, 33:58) Leicester City are the subject of today's Floodlight Focus, with BT Sport reporter and Foxes fan Andy May joining us! Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hungry Havertz fires first Chelsea goals, Newcastle score 7, Leeds United in focus and the latest FPL tips with the Gameweek podcast
24/09/2020 Duration: 48minCarabao Cup action midweek saw our Premier League sides bang amongst the goals. Kai Havertz scored his first goals for Chelsea, Newcastle destroyed League 2 Morecambe and Jordan Pickford was dodgy for Everton yet again. (Part 2, 21:14) Leeds United are our Floodlight Focus side today, as Gary from the Talking Schutt LUFC podcast runs the rule over the Whites' ambitions this season. (Part 3, 33:16) It's almost time for another FPL Gameweek! Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast answers your questions, including which goalkeepers might be worth looking out for this weekend. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester United exploring Sancho alternatives, Saints after Everton's Davies, YOUR questions answered and Fulham in focus!
23/09/2020 Duration: 01h20sWe cover the latest Premier League transfer news including reports Manchester United have turned to Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele as a Jadon Sancho alternative, and Southampton chasing Everton's Tom Davies. (Part 2, 28:46) Your questions answered! Jim, Niall and Marley respond to the questions you have sent us, including which English club could do well in Europe this season. (Part 3: 48:56) Adam Farquharson from the Fulhamish podcast is our Floodlight Focus guest as we take a look at the Cottagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester City kick off their 2020-21 Premier League season with a win at Wolves and Aston Villa beat 10 man Sheffield United
22/09/2020 Duration: 01h06minFeargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson look back over a busy Monday night of Premier League action, as Aston Villa beat 10-man Sheffield United and Manchester City kicked off their campaign with a 3-1 victory at Wolves.The guys also discuss the UK Government’s latest plans to bring fans back into stadiums, and Jim chats to Michael from the Unholy Trinity Everton FC podcast as part of our Floodlight Focus series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices