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 Preview - Everton take on Palace and City face West Ham!
07/02/2020 Duration: 55minThe Premier League may be taking a winter break but we are not!!! Feargal Brennan is joined in the studio by Sam Lee, Jack Gaughan and Jonathan Smith to preview a fairly compact weekend of top flight action.The guys chat about Everton's return to the Europa League conversation ahead of their game with Crystal Palace, Manchester City looking to reduce Liverpool's lead at the top of the table as they face West Ham and its a relegation Battle Royale at the AMEX Stadium between Brighton and Watford. The gang also test their knowledge of pointless relegation trivia………..because why not!?!Click subscribe now so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial. The team today:Feargal Brennan @FeargalBrenSam Lee @SamLeeJack Gaughan @Jack_GaughanJonathan Smith @jonnysmiffy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Is Messi coming to Manchester and David Gold puts his foot in a PR pie!
07/02/2020 Duration: 41minOi Oi! We're almost at the weekend but before we get stuck into the weekend Premier League preview we need to tackle the breaking news from the English top flight. On todays podcast FSD tackles those Lionel Messi rumours - will the magical Argentine be joining up with old manager Pep Guardiola at Manchester City - we'll get the inside scoop from The Athletic's Sam Lee. We'll also talk about the coming changes to the EPL Transfer Window and David Golds (ill advised) interview in the press about abuse from fans! Click subscribe now so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial.The team today:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenThe Guru @CiarenHowley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Tottenham win ugly under Jose!
06/02/2020 Duration: 35minLets get ready to Football! Today on Football Social Daily we take a look back at last nights all Premier League tie in the FA Cup as Spurs got one over the Saints to proceed to the next round courtesy of a dodgy penalty call. We also talk about departing Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen's comment about his treatment at the club and the fact he was the "Black Sheep" of North London.Find more via our Twitter @TheSportSocial.Todays team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleySteve McNorton @McNortonStephen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Should summer transfer deadline change, Newcastle's tactical issues and Jurgen Klopp is direspectful
05/02/2020 Duration: 39minNiall McCaughan is with Marley Anderson and Lee Whitehouse, with discussion points including whether to revert the summer transfer deadline back to what it was before, Newcastle's issues tactically, and the FA Cup 4th Round replays.Subscribe now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcMarley Anderson @91Marley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Could Ighalo be like Cantona, are Burnley underrated and evidence VAR is rubbish!
04/02/2020 Duration: 39minNiall McCaughan, Jim Salveson and Adam Brown are in the Sport Social studio for Tuesday's edition of Football Social Daily.One former Manchester United has said new boy Odion Ighalo could be like Eric Cantona. We aren't so convinced!Burnley are grinding out results again - are they an underrated side?Plus, a poll has come to light revealing what Premier League fans REALLY think of VAR...Subscribe now and never miss a show. Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJim Salveson @Mr_JimbobAdam Brown @AdsBrown See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Heroes and villains, Kompany's fixture solution, and Pep Guardiola's comments on Liverpool
03/02/2020 Duration: 41minJim, Marley and Steve run through their heroes and villains of the Premier League weekend, discuss Vincent Kompany's idea to solve fixture congestion, as well as chat about Pep Guardiola's comments on Liverpool's title procession.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleySteve McNorton @mcnortonstephen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Review - Madness between Spurs and Man City, battles at the bottom and Liverpool on the brink
02/02/2020 Duration: 01h08minNiall McCaughan, Joe McGrath, Pete Hall and Ant McGinley pick the bones out of the latest Premier League action.Manchester City and Tottenham played out a drama filled affair in London - was Mourinho lucky or was it a masterclass?Plenty of points picked up by teams at the bottom this weekend - but who took advantage?Liverpool are on the charge - and surely there's no stopping them. But what's the best case scenario for Manchester United fans with their rivals winning the title?Subscribe now and never miss a show, and follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial.Find our personal Twitter handles here:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJoe McGrath @RadioJoeMPete Hall @PeteHall86Ant Mcginley @AntMcGinley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Preview - Leicester City host Chelsea in Champions League showdown, Pep v Jose in North London and Bruno Fernandes to FINALLY
01/02/2020 Duration: 01h10minAdam Brown is joined by Jay Motty, Mark Critchley and Feargal Brennan to look ahead to a fascinating weekend of Premier League action.The gang preview the Champions League battle between Leicester City and Chelsea, and the always interesting Mourinho v Guardiola meetings.Portuguese football experts Proxima Jornada give some insight on Manchester United’s new boy Bruno Fernandes, ahead of his expected debut against Wolves, as well as plenty of chat on all the other Premier League games this weekend.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and Subscribe to our daily Premier League podcast!! The Squad:Adam Brown @AdsBrownJay Motty @RFFHMark Critchley @mjcritchleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Transfer Deadline Day!
31/01/2020 Duration: 37minIts Transfer Deadline Day for the Premier League and so the FSD team are digging through the latest gossip, news and rumours where it comes to incomings and outgoings in the top flight this window. Who's bagged the deal of the window? Who's going to add to Manchester United's firepower and have West Ham ACTUALLY pulled off a decent deal? Plus, we'll be getting the regular Friday dose of Fantasy Football advice from THE GURU!Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial.The Squad:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenThe Guru @CiarenHowley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - United win Manchester derby but City through to Wembley, Liverpool march on and activity in the transfer window!
30/01/2020 Duration: 37minManchester United beat Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg last night, but not by enough, as it was City who progressed to the final at Wembley. Did United show more bite than usual, and are there issues for Pep Guardiola?Liverpool are breaking records in their charge to the title - they beat West Ham; but where do the issues lie for the Hammers?Plus, after a relatively quiet transfer window, things burst in to life yesterday.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles here:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcAdam Brown @AdsBrownJoe McGrath @RadioJoeM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Aston Villa through to Wembley, Manchester derby build-up and West Ham welcome Liverpool
29/01/2020 Duration: 40minInjury analyst Ben Dinnery from Premier Injuries joins us to discuss whether the injury pile-up is due to fixture congestion, settling a debate between Niall and JimAston Villa are through to the Carabao Cup final. We chat about their star man Jack Grealish and his England hopesManchester City take on Manchester United at the Etihad tonight for the other spot at Wembley in the Carabao Cup - we preview the actionPlus, West Ham welcome Liverpool to the London Stadium in the Premier League. We give the Hammers no chance, but they desperately need the points...Subscribe now and never miss a show. Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and find personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @niallpfcSteve McNorton @mcnortonstephenBen Dinnery @BenDinnery | @PremierInjuries See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - QUIET January Transfer Window, FA Cup concerns and Aston Villa v Leicester preview
28/01/2020 Duration: 40minThere hasn't been much moving and shaking among Premier League clubs this month. Why has the January Transfer window been so quiet?The FA Cup 5th Round draw was announced last night - but is the competition losing its pedigree even with those teams in the Championship? We discussPlus, we preview the Carabao Cup semi final second leg between Aston Villa and Leicester as both sides look to reach Wembley.Subscribe now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJim Salveson @Mr_Jimbobp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Fresh Newcastle takeover talks and is Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp disrespectful?
27/01/2020 Duration: 40minNewcastle are involved in new takeover talks, but are these legitimate? We discuss whether the Mike Ashley era could be coming to a closeJurgen Klopp made some interesting comments following Liverpool's FA Cup game - was he disrespectful to opponents Shrewsbury?Plus the latest transfer gossip from the Premier League.Subscribe now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleySteve McNorton @mcnortonstephen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FA Cup Review - Shrewsbury star against Liverpool, goal fest for the Manchester clubs and further drama at West Ham
26/01/2020 Duration: 01h04minNiall McCaughan is joined on the podcast by Jay Motty, Jonathan Smith and Jonny Sharples.Shrewsbury secured a dream replay with Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 2-2 draw. Are Liverpool targeting the treble this season, and if not, should they be?Manchester City and Manchester United feasted on goals as they swept aside lower-league opposition in their respective ties. Is a big United win papering over the cracks, and is Champions League the aim for City this season?Trouble deepens at West Ham as they got dumped out - with their run of fixtures to come, are the Hammers doomed to a miserable campaign?Subscribe to the podcast and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJonathan Smith @jonnysmiffyJonny Sharples @JonnyGabrielJay Motty @RFFH See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FA CUP FOURTH ROUND SPECIAL - Manchester United head to the Prenton Park swamp to face Tranmere, League One Shrewsbury Town host Liverpool a
25/01/2020 Duration: 59minAnt McGinley is joined by Sam Lee, Tyrone Marshall and Feargal Brennan for a Football Social Daily FA Cup Special!!The guys preview a BIG weekend of FA Cup Fourth Round action, with plenty of Premier League clubs at risk of a giant killing. The team focus on Manchester United’s tricky trip to Tranmere and the Prenton Park swamp, whilst Liverpool go to Shrewsbury to keep their treble hopes alive and Tottenham face off with Southampton.There is also a preview of all the rest of the Premier League sides in FA Cup action, and Ant McGinley's Famous Chinese New Year Quiz..........Subscribe now and never miss a show.Find more from us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and follow todays team: AntMcGinley @antmcginleySam Lee @SamLeeTyrone Marshall @TyMarshall_MENFeargal Brennan @FeargalBren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Is Jordan Henderson criminally underrated and the pick of FA Cup Action.
24/01/2020 Duration: 32minWelcome to the end of the week and another dose of Premier League action from the Sport Social team. On todays podcast we talk Jordan Henderson after the Liverpool captain helped his team to a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and extend their unbeaten streak to 40 games... is he THE most underrated player in the Premier League right now? We also take a look over some of the choice picks in terms of FA Cup action this weekend and cast an eye over the latest transfer news including comings and goings at Manchester United and Arsenal.Find more from us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and follow todays team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleySteve McNorton @SteveMcNortonFeargal Brennan @FeargalBren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Manchester United AND West Ham fans FUMING at defeats, plus latest Premier League transfer news
23/01/2020 Duration: 39minManchester United and West Ham both suffered defeats in the Premier League midweek.Reds and Hammers fans are very unhappy - what are the key issues at the respective clubs?Also, we discuss the latest transfer gossip.Subscribe now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles below.Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJoe McGrath @RadioJoeMJim Salveson @Mr_Jimbob See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Review - Honours even in London Derby and Aguero rescues City at Sheffield United.
22/01/2020 Duration: 54minIts midweek fixture madness in the Premier League and Football Social Daily has got your back! Marley and the team take a look back at a 2-2 draw for Chelsea as they welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge, a dramatic comeback for Newcastle who pulled it out the bag against Everton and a late winner for Manchester City who had to call on the services of Sergio Aguero to nick them a win across the Pennines in Sheffield. We'll also take a look ahead to tonights games: Leicester City vs West Ham United, Tottenham vs Norwich City and Manchester United vs Burnley!Follow us on Twitter via @TheSportSocial and you fan find todays team...Marley Anderson @91MarleyAdam Brown @AdsBrownLee Whitehouse (He's free from the constraints of social media so just shout loudly instead if you want him). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Preview - Two Derbies and a relegation 6-pointer!
21/01/2020 Duration: 54minIts a special mid-week Premier League preview show as we look ahead to tonights EPL fixtures (in order)... Chelsea vs Arsenal, Sheffield United vs Manchester City, Aston Villa vs Watford, AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton, Everton vs Newcastle and Crystal Palace vs Southampton.We'll also fill you in on the latest in terms of transfer gossip including that much hyped move for Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United. Enjoy.Get us on Twitter @TheSportSocial.Todays Team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyMatt Pidd @MattPidd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Premier League Update - Have Liverpool sewn up the title already, heroes and villains of the weekend and the latest transfer gossip
20/01/2020 Duration: 43minLiverpool are 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Have they wrapped up the title already?We pick our heroes and villains of the weekend's action, as well as taking a look at the latest transfer gossip.Subscribe now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @niallpfcSteve McNorton @mcnortonstephen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices