Manchester Football Social

We're creeping towards the new year just as Liverpool are creeping towards the Premier League title but how much have they been helped by the introduction of VAR? We take a look at the facts, figures and conspiracy theories surrounding the Reds march to league glory. At the other end of the table, West Ham have called time on the reign of manager Manual Pellegrini and replaced him with David Moyes (who wasn't considered good enough just 18 months ago) have they made the right call is sacking the Chilean? Plus Manchester City picked up a win against Sheffield United but it was yet another lacklustre display from the Blues... another sign that Pep Guardiola is leaving this summer? All that and more on todays podcast!Follow us on Twitter for more football goodness @TheSportSocial.Todays team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleySteve McNorton @McNortonStephenDominic Dietrich @DomJDietrich  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Alex Hylton, Jay Motty and Tyrone Marshall to look back at another busy round of festive fixtures in the Premier LeagueThe guys discuss Arsenal's meltdown against Chelsea, Manchester United picking up back to back Premier League wins at Burnley, Tottenham battling to a DRAW against Norwich City and Liverpool showing no signs of slowing down.As well as the rest of the Premier League action from a busy few days, the gang give their Premier League New Year resolutions and declare their secret love for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Phil BardsleyFollow is on Twitter for more top footy stuff @TheSportSocial.Todays Team:Feargal Brennan @FeargalBrenAlex Hylton @AlexParisHyltonJay Motty @RFFHTyrone Marshall @TyMarshall_MEN  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by Steven McInerney, Pete Hall and Feargal Brennan to look ahead to ANOTHER round of festive games this weekend.Fresh from a bumper Boxing Day of football, the guys dive into this weekend's action with a look at the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, improving Watford hosting Aston VIlla in a relegation face off and Ancelotti's Everton heading north to St. James' Park.The gang also look ahead to all the other Premier League action this weekend, and pick which Premier League names they would like to surprise with a late Christmas present.Follow is on Twitter for more top footy stuff @TheSportSocial.Todays Team:Ant McGinley @AntMcGinleySteven McInerney @StevenMcinerneyPete Hall @PeteHall86Feargal Brennan @FeargalBren  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As it's almost the end of the year we're going to take a look aback at the last 12 months of Premier League football and give the good, the bad and the ugly the gongs they deserve. Who has been the hero? Who has been the villain and who deserves to be on the end of a two footed tackle from Roy Keane! Grab your popcorn and take your seats for the Football Social Daily 2019 Awards!!!Let us know what you think of the award winners via @TheSportSocial on Twitter.Follow the team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobAnt McGinley @AntMcGinleySteve McNorton @McNortonStephenJoe McGrath @RadioJoeMMusic credit:'Adventure' was written by Rafael Krux and published by freepd.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ho Ho How is it almost Christmas? The last Premier League update before the visit of Mr Claus means we have a full list of Boxing Day action to get our teeth into. Plus, the team take a look at the first press conference from new Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti who is promising Champions League football for the Toffee's in the near future. We also run rule over the teams at the bottom of the table and wonder if Watford can avoid the dreaded drop despite the curse of being "bottom at Christmas". There is also some festive Fantasy Football advice from The Guru!Follow is on Twitter for more top footy stuff @TheSportSocial.Todays Team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobAnt McGinley @AntMcGinleyThe Guru @CiaranHowley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new week and another Premier League round up from The Sport Social. On todays show we talk about our Hero's and Villains from the weekends action which includes Sky Sports, Miguel Almirón and Arsenal Fan TV. Plus we talk about David De Gea's future at Manchester United: is it time to off-load the error prone keeper. We also talk the festive fixture pile-up as Pep Guardiola writes to the Premier League about Manchester City's congested schedule!Follow Sport Social on Twitter for even more footy content via @theSportSocial and check out todays squad here:Tiny Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobS-Ant-a McGinley @AntMcGinleyMarley Anderson @91Marley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by Jay Motty, Adam Keyworth and Feargal Brennan to review the weekend that was in the Premier League.The guys discuss the growing issue of racism in Premier League football following Chelsea's win away at Tottenham, Manchester United's struggles against Watford and Manchester City reminding everyone that the title race is not over just yet.Plus all the other Premier League reaction, as Aston Villa slide deeper into relegation trouble and Sheffield United march into the European spots. Follow us on Twitter for more great football and sports stuff @TheSportSocial.Follow todays team:Ant McGinley @antmcginleyJay Motty @RFFHAdam Keyworth @adamkeyworthFeargal Brennan @FergalBren  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Brown is joined by Sam Lee, Jack Gaughan and Feargal Brennan to preview a MASSIVE weekend of Premier League action ahead of the festive period.The guys discuss Mikel Arteta eventual appointment at Arsenal, with the view from both Arsenal and Manchester City, and the size of the task ahead at the Emirates Stadium.There is also a preview of 3rd v 2nd in Premier League table, as Manchester City host Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Liverpool away on Club World Cup duty.And a detailed look on Jose Mourinho's first game against former side Chelsea, since taking over at Tottenham, as he faces his former star player Frank Lampard.All of this, and previews of the rest of the Premier League games this weekend, in a jam packed show!Follow us on Twitter for more great football and sports stuff @TheSportSocial.Follow todays team:Adam Brown @AdsBrownSam Lee @SamLeeJack Gaughan @Jack_GaughanFeargal Brennan @FergalBren  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choice

On todays romp through the latest Premier League news we talk Erling Haaland, Europe's hottest footballing prospect, who looks like he could be on his way to Old Trafford. We get the inside scoop on how he'll fit into the Manchester United set up. We also talk outgoings with more reports suggesting that the Paul Pogba could be leaving the club in January. There is also a fair bit of Manager chat with Arsenal and Everton set to appoint new bosses in the next 24 hours and Ole Gunnar Solskjær making a year in charge at Manchester United.Follow us on Twitter for more great football and sports stuff @TheSportSocial.Follow todays team:JIm Salveson @Mr_JimbobPhil Hudson @LoveTheTurretFeargal Brennan @FergalBren  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are going to be a load of new faces in the Premier League very soon. Not only have Liverpool confirmed that Japanese international Takumi Minamino will join the club on January 1st (we'll be speaking to John from The Anfield Wrap about that) but also Everton and Arsenal look set to announce brand new bosses over the next 24 hours with Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta set to take control - but are they the right calls for both clubs?Plus, we'll look at the Quarter, and Semi Finals of the Carabou Cup with TWO derbies on the horizon.Get involved on our Twitter via @TheSportSocial.Today's team...Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @NiallPFC  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Liverpool have forfeited the Carabao Cup this season? We discuss after the Reds' youthful side were dismantled by Aston VillaLeague Cup quarter finals take place tonight - we take a look at what's in storeLeicester have Manchester City and Liverpool in consecutive games over Christmas. Can they keep up their form?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles belowNiall McCaughan @niallpfcMarley Anderson @91Marley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlo Ancelotti is close to taking on the vacant managers job at Goodison Park - we speak to Greg O'Keeffe from The Athletic to give us the low down.Mikel Arteta is favourite for the Arsenal job - will he work out at the Emirates?And after the M23 Derby between Palace and Brighton, we ask where Wilf Zaha may end up this January.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91Marley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moise Kean was treated harshly by Everton caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson at the weekend. What is his future looking like?Freddie Ljungberg has called for Arsenal to make a swift decision about their managerial position. How bleak are things at the Emirates? Premier League sides have discovered who they face in the Last 16 of the Champions League.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow our Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall Mccaughan @niallpfcMarley Anderson @91Marley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan and Ant McGinley discuss the weekend's action in the Premier League.Man City beat Arsenal - Arsenal fan Matt joins us to give his views and talk about his new Gunners book.Spurs grabbed a late win at Wolves - Mike (@schpling), who supports Tottenham, gives an interesting take on Christian Eriksen...Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcAnt McGinley @AntMcGinley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Mark Critchley, Jay Motty and Sam Lee to preview a BIG weekend of Premier League action at both ends of the table.The guys look at Liverpool clash with Watford, ahead of a busy run of games for Jurgen Klopp's side, Everton looking to keep their new manager bounce going at Manchester United and Freddie Ljungberg auditioning for the Arsenal job, at home to the wounded animal Manchester City.The team also cover all of the weekend's action, including some interesting battles in the shake up for the relegation places ahead of the festive period.Follow us on Twitter for more great football stuff @TheSportSocial.Todays team:Feargal Brennan @FeargalBrenMark Critchley @mjcritchleySam Lee @SamLeeJay Motty @RFFH  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking news as we recorded the podcast today with Jurgen Klopp announcing that he has signed a new contract with Liverpool FC until 2024. What does this mean for the rest of the Premier League. The news comes as yet more rumours surface suggesting that Pep Guardiola could be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season... is the writing on the wall at the Etihad. We also look back at Wolves, Manchester United and Arsenal's Europa League exploits and get our weekend dose of Fantasy Football advice from our very own FPL Guru.Follow us on Twitter for more great football stuff @TheSportSocial.Todays team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenThe Guru @CiaranHowley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabriel Jesus scored a Manchester City hattrick in the Champions League on Wednesday. Can he fill the boots of Aguero when he leaves the Etihad?Erling Håland is a hot European prospect, could we see him in the Premier League soon?Watford fans have been given the chance to meet Nigel Pearson, their new manager. We discuss what they might ask him...Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcMarley Anderson @91MarleyAdam Brown @AdsBrown  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle have offered a free half-season ticket to supporters to help fill St James' Park. How do supporters feel about the initiative? We find outEnglish clubs have dominated Europe over the last two seasons. We discuss why that may beCarlo Ancelotti to Everton is on the cards too as the Toffees look for a new boss.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcPhil Hudson @lovetheturretMarley Anderson @91Marley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal beat West Ham United on Monday night, piling the pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini. Should he go?Ljungberg finally got a tune out of the Gunners - is he the right man for the job?Pep Guardiola is struggling lately. Jim has an interesting theory about why...Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJim Salveson @Mr_Jimbob  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pep Guardiola has suggested Manchester City can't compete with the best teams in Europe. Mind games or honesty from Pep?Arsenal and West Ham are both in disarray. Who comes out on top tonight?Reports claim Unai Emery has been approached for the Everton job. Good or bad move?Subscribe to the podcast now, and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow our 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