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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Leicester go top with Burnley win, Man City start season at Wolves, the Blades play Villa and Crystal Palace in focus
21/09/2020 Duration: 58minLeicester beat Burnley to go to the top of the Premier League. But are Leicester already title contenders?! We discuss some of the comments Brendan Rodgers has made... (Part 2, 16:52) Two games in the Premier League on Monday, including Manchester City's season opener at Wolves and Sheffield United's clash with Aston Villa - we preview them both (Part 3, 43:17) Jay from The Eagles Beak Podcast joins us as we put Crystal Palace under Floodlight Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League goal fest as Tottenham batter Southampton, Liverpool edge out 10-man Chelsea and Manchester United slip up against Palace
20/09/2020 Duration: 01h02minFeargal Brennan is joined by Pete Hall and Tyrone Marshall to look back at a goal filled weekend of Premier League action.Harry Kane and Son Heung-min inspire Spurs to a 5-2 win at Southampton, Liverpool beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0 thanks to a Kepa howler and Wilf Zaha blows Manchester United away as Crystal Palace win 3-1 at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League preview: Challengers v Champions as Chelsea play Liverpool and Manchester United kick off their campaign
19/09/2020 Duration: 42minNiall McCaughan is with Jay Motty and Michelle Owen to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action, including a huge clash between a revamped Chelsea and title holders Liverpool, plus Manchester United's opening game of the season. (Part 2, 13:14) Arsenal look to pile more misery on a gloomy West Ham and can Everton keep up their hot start (Part 3, 27:49) plus can Leeds United get their first win on the board against Fulham? Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bale and Thiago arrive in the Premier League, the latest top flight transfer gossip and Chelsea in focus
18/09/2020 Duration: 47minTottenham and Liverpool are close to big captures - Gareth Bale and Thiago Alcantara respectively. How will these players impact their sides? (Part 2, 17:45) We tackle the latest Premier League transfer news including rumours regarding Arsenal and West Ham (Part 3, 34:12) Amy Christophers is our Floodlight Focus guest as we put her beloved Chelsea under the microscope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Are fans closer to attending Premier League games, do Arsenal need more players, Burnley in focus and the latest Fantasy Premier League tips
17/09/2020 Duration: 50minSmall groups of fans will be allowed to attend EFL games this weekend. Will we soon see fans at Premier League stadiums, or is it too soon? Plus, do Arsenal still need reinforcements? (Part 2, 24:55) Burnley are in Floodlight Focus today, with George Poole from the No Nay Never podcast letting us know why Burnley shouldn't be disliked... (Part 3, 35:00) Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast lets us know his thinking regarding Fantasy Premier League picks for this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aubameyang and Grealish sign bumper new deals, Brighton in focus and Liverpool 2019 or Manchester United 2008: Who was better?
16/09/2020 Duration: 52minGreat news for Aston Villa and Arsenal fans as captains Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Jack Grealish sign new deals. But we ask who is the more important player? (Part 2, 20:06) All questions answered - we take on your football queries including which team was better out of Liverpool's 2019 side or Manchester United's 2008 team? (Part 3, 36:04) Brighton and Hove Albion have progressed under Graham Potter. We speak to Seagulls fan Alan of The Albion Roar for a fans' insight in our new Floodlight Focus feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Chelsea back up spending with first win, Wolves win against Blades, West Ham takeover rumours and Aston Villa in focus
15/09/2020 Duration: 55minChelsea backed up their cash splashing this summer with an opening Premier League win over Brighton, and Wolves got their first victory by beating Sheffield United - how did we see those results? (Part 2, 19:35) West Ham fans are annoyed, but could a takeover be on the cards? Plus, Jose Mourinho calls his Spurs players 'lazy'... (Part 3, 42:45) Former footy kit designer and Aston Villa fan Rob Warner is our Floodlight Focus guest, looking at how Villa's season might pan out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Blades v Wolves, who will finish higher? Can Chelsea back up their spending v Brighton, MORE Sancho gossip and Arsenal in focus
14/09/2020 Duration: 58minMonday night in the Premier League sees Sheffield United play Wolves; who is most likely to better last campaign? Chelsea play Brighton - can they back up their big spending with a win? (Part 2, 27:52) Jadon Sancho continues to dominate the Manchester United gossip. But is Solskjaer now looking at Gareth Bale as an alternative? (Part 3, 47:23) Arsenal are the first club in Floodlight Focus, our new feature looking at Premier League sides from a fan's perspective. Trampled Bet's John Walker joins us to discuss all things Gunners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Opening Weekend: Leeds give Liverpool a fright at Anfield, Arsenal sweep Fulham aside and new look Everton win at Tottenham
13/09/2020 Duration: 01h09minFeargal Brennan is joined by Jay Motty and Alex Boardman to look back at a brilliant opening weekend to the 2020-21 Premier League season.Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds almost pulled off a shock win at defending champions Liverpool at Anfield (Part One 1.08)Arsenal hand out a lesson in Premier League reality to new boys Fulham (Part Two 20.22)Carlo Ancelotti fancy new Everton edge out Tottenham, plus all the other opening day action (Part Three 40.03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Premier League is BACK! Liverpool take on Leeds, Spurs play Everton and Arsenal face new boys Fulham
12/09/2020 Duration: 53minThe 2020/21 Premier League season is back this weekend, and as always Football Social Daily is on hand to preview all the action! Niall McCaughan is joined by Adam Keyworth and Rob Blanchette to look ahead to Liverpool v Leeds, West Ham v Newcastle (Part 2, 17:15) and Spurs v Everton as Mourinho takes on Ancelotti. (Part 3, 30:34) Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Who will win the Premier League, who will go down, and who will be sacked first in 2020/21? Plus the latest Fantasy Football tips
11/09/2020 Duration: 55minEveryone is doing their Premier League predictions for the new season, and we are no different! Jim, Marley and Steve discuss who they think is in store for a good campaign by finishing in the top 4, who is likely to face the drop (Part 2, 19:46), plus we catch up with Matt from the Gameweek podcast (Part 3, 39:49) for all the latest Fantasy Premier League tips! Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Premier League is Back for the 20/21 Season (Trailer).
10/09/2020 Duration: 02minThe Premier League is BACK and Football Social Daily is there for every step of the way. Click subscribe so you never miss an episode of our daily football show and follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Foden and Greenwood misbehave on England duty, De Bruyne wins Player of the Year and done deals at Everton, Sheffield United and Aston Villa
09/09/2020 Duration: 57minGareth Southgate has been getting some stick about his team selection. Should Grealish and Ings feel hard done by, and did the Three Lions boss deal with the Foden and Greenwood scenario correctly? Part 2 (23:02) - Kevin De Bruyne wins the PFA Player of the Year award. Richly deserved, but why do fans care so much about individual awards? Plus, Sheffield United and Everton complete treble of transfer business. Part 3 (40:49) - Aston Villa look set to secure Ollie Watkins, but is the price tag too high? Plus, Manchester United aren't giving up on Jadon Sancho just yet... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Should England fans be worried, Noble's West Ham anger and Chelsea, Wolves and Newcastle all make signings
07/09/2020 Duration: 01h47sShould England fans be concerned about the Three Lions performance against Iceland, or is it just classic international football? Was Phil Foden harshly treated, and is James Ward-Prowse right about England needing a nasty streak? Part 2 (18:31) - West Ham are in disarray! Even skipper Mark Noble has had his say on the Grady Diangana transfer. Will the Hammers board listen to the angry fans - and now players? Plus, Chelsea finally secure Kai Havertz. Will he be any good? Part 3 (42:25) - Wolves and Newcastle have been busy in the transfer market over the weekend. How will their respective signings fare next season? Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why are West Ham fans so annoyed, how will Grealish, Greenwood and Phillips fare for England and will Liverpool retain the Premier League?
04/09/2020 Duration: 51minWest Ham United supporters are a bit annoyed of late, particularly with the actions of the board. Do Hammers fans have a right to be angry? Part 2 (21:00) - Will England banish the ghosts of Iceland, will Grealish play and who is the Three Lions star of the future? Part 3 (35:14) - Niall, Jim and Marley answer your questions, including whether Sheffield United can have another great season and if Liverpool can retain the Premier League. Subscribe now and never miss a show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How will the Premier League combat a second Covid-19 spike, Jose Mourinho is still box office and the latest top flight transfer gossip
02/09/2020 Duration: 42minWith more players testing positive for Covid-19 lately, how will the Premier League approach things if the season had to be suspended again? Part 2 (12:51) - Adama Traore has been great for Wolves of late, but can he keep it up - plus, Mourinho is back to his usual entertaining self in the new Tottenham documentary! Part 3 (27:01) - Manchester United are after Ajax's Donny van de Beek. What will he add to the Old Trafford side, and how much will Brighton miss Glenn Murray after his departure to Watford? Niall McCaughan, Marley Anderson and Steve McNorton discuss the lot on the latest Football Social Daily. Subscribe now and never miss a show! Football Social Daily is brought to you in association with KingCasino.com. Grab your royal ransom of 100% (up to £150) plus 50 free spins on site now: https://onlinecasino.kingcasino.com/Redirect.aspx?mid=505&sid=3733&cid=FootballSocialDailyPodcastCampaign&pid=&affid=2783 Over 18’s only, terms and conditions apply. please play responsibly, begambleaware.org Learn more a
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Arsenal play Liverpool in Community Shield, could James Rodriguez go to Everton and Paul Pogba catches Covid-19
28/08/2020 Duration: 50minIs the Community Shield even a real trophy? Nevertheless, Arsenal and Liverpool will both want to win as they square off at Wembley. Niall McCaughan, Marley Anderson and Ant McGinley also discuss the latest transfer news from both clubs. Part 2 (17:43) - Paul Pogba has Covid-19. Does this show that the virus is far from behind us? Plus Gareth Barry retires and we talk Spurs' new documentary. Part 3 (36:58) - James Rodriguez has been linked to Everton, Matt Doherty could be off to Tottenham and is there any value north of the border in Celtic's squad? Subscribe now and never miss an episode of Football Social Daily again! Football Social Daily is brought to you in association with KingCasino.com. Grab your royal ransom of 100% (up to £150) plus 50 free spins on site now: https://onlinecasino.kingcasino.com/Redirect.aspx?mid=505&sid=3733&cid=FootballSocialDailyPodcastCampaign&pid=&affid=2783 Over 18’s only, terms and conditions apply. please play responsibly, begambleaware.org Learn more about your ad choices.
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Maguire GUILTY in Greece, Jack Grealish left out of England squad and will Messi come to the Premier League?!
26/08/2020 Duration: 53minHarry Maguire has been found GUILTY in a Greek court after an incident whilst on holiday in the country. What happens now for the Manchester United skipper after his withdrawal from the England squad? Also, why was Jack Grealish not picked for Three Lions duty after a brilliant campaign? Part 2 (18:23) - Lionel Messi says he wants out of Barcelona... but will he arrive in the Premier League? Part 3 (33:53) - James Maddison signs a new Leicester deal and there is business in the pipeline for Leicester and Spurs. Niall McCaughan, Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson go through it all on Football Social Daily - subscribe now and never miss an episode! Football Social Daily is brought to you in association with KingCasino.com. Grab your royal ransom of 100% (up to £150) plus 50 free spins on site now: https://onlinecasino.kingcasino.com/Redirect.aspx?mid=505&sid=3733&cid=FootballSocialDailyPodcastCampaign&pid=&affid=2783 Over 18’s only, terms and conditions apply. please play responsibly, begambleaware.org Learn more
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Harry Maguire in a spot of bother, Paul Pogba staying at Manchester United and further Chelsea reinforcements
24/08/2020 Duration: 47minHarry Maguire got in some heated holiday handbags in Mykonos. Should the Manchester United captain have known better, is he getting unfair stick and are the media giving ol' slabhead favourable treatment? Plus, Paul Pogba is staying at Old Trafford says his agent, Chelsea eye more top players to bring to Stamford Bridge, and Marley, Jim and Steve discuss the latest top flight transfer gossip.Football Social Daily is brought to you in association with KingCasino.com. Grab your royal ransom of 100% (up to £150) plus 50 free spins on site now: https://onlinecasino.kingcasino.com/Redirect.aspx?mid=505&sid=3733&cid=FootballSocialDailyPodcastCampaign&pid=&affid=2783 Over 18’s only, terms and conditions apply. please play responsibly, begambleaware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Fixtures are out! What are the exciting opening games, Kevin De Bruyne wins POTY and the latest transfer news
21/08/2020 Duration: 48minWith the 2020/21 Premier League fixtures being announced, which games on the opening weekend will take centre stage? Kevin De Bruyne scooped the Player of the Year award - Niall, Jim and Steve discuss as well as the latest transfer gossip on Football Social Daily.Football Social Daily is brought to you in association with KingCasino.com. Grab your royal ransom of 100% (up to £150) plus 50 free spins on site now: https://onlinecasino.kingcasino.com/Redirect.aspx?mid=505&sid=3733&cid=FootballSocialDailyPodcastCampaign&pid=&affid=2783 Over 18’s only, terms and conditions apply. please play responsibly, begambleaware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices