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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Manchester United Special: Club In Crisis!
09/10/2019 Duration: 01h12minIn a very special episode of Football Social Daily we teamed up with Manchester United YouTube channel Full Time Devils to find out what Manchester United fans REALLY think about the situation at Old Trafford right now.Jim Salveson is in the driving seat whilst die-hard reds Jay Mottershead, Adam McKolla and Joe McGrath take calls from other fans around the world picking over the bones of the current situation... is it too early to call is a Crisis?The Glazier ownership, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's stewardship and Ed Woodward's involvement are all under the spotlight in this one hour special show.Follow us on twitter via @TheSportSocial and get the team on:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobJay Mottershead @RFFHAdam McKolla @AdamMcKolaJoe 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 - Could Benteke still play for Liverpool, Spurs goalkeeping conundrum and are Arsenal better than we say they are?
08/10/2019 Duration: 30minChristian Benteke feels he could still play for Liverpool, despite the Crystal Palace man scoring just 4 times in his last 57 appearances... is he right?Wilf Zaha has admitted his head was 'all over the place' this summer, and Roy Hodgson feels Palace need a new striker. If Zaha comes good again, and Palace sign well in January, how high could the Eagles finish?Hugo Lloris will be out until 2020 with injury. Is Gazzaniga good enough to replace him, and is a new goalkeeper another item on Daniel Levy's shopping list?Also, are Arsenal better than we give them credit for?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial 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 Solskjaer's the problem at Manchester United, can Liverpool be caught and why Wolves will beat the big guns
07/10/2019 Duration: 32minSolskjaer is certainly under pressure at Manchester United, but is he the problem?Liverpool now have an 8 point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table heading in to the international break. Will City catch them?Wolves got a great result by beating the champions - Jim has a theory as to why they'll surprise more of the top 6 this season.Subscribe to the podcast now, and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial or find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @niallpfcPhil Hudson @lovetheturret 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 - More Manchester United misery, are Liverpool lucky, Spurs have serious struggles and huge win for Wolves
06/10/2019 Duration: 01h29minThis is the Football Social Daily Premier League Review, looking back at another weekend's action in the top flight.This week, Niall McCaughan is joined by Jay Motty and Julian Dowe to pick the bones out of Manchester United's loss to Newcastle at the hands of a debut goal from Matty Longstaff, Manchester City coming unstuck against Wolves, Liverpool seeing off Leicester late, and Spurs slumping to defeat at Brighton.We pick the bones out of all those games and more - subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJay Motty @RFFHJulian Dowe @itsyourgame 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 - What next for Mauricio Pochettino, Manchester United old boys do battle at St. James' Park and West Ham for the Cha
05/10/2019 Duration: 01h01minAnt McGinley is joined by Pete Hall, Jack Gaughan and Feargal Brennan to preview a BUMPER weekend of Premier League action.The guys talk about what is going wrong at Tottenham and the ‘Crisis Derby’ between Newcastle United and Manchester United – with our own Jim Salveson adding his two pence on poor old Steve Bruce.Sam Leveridge from Total Football Analysis tells where the game will be won an lost as Leicester City go to Anfield.And we also take a look at the rest of weekend’s action, including Arsenal’s clash with Bournemouth, Manchester City’s trip to Wolves and struggling Everton going to Burnley.Make sure you hit subscribe to our daily show so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter: @TheSportSocial. Today's line up:Ant McGinley @antmanlovesyouPete Hall @PeteHall86Jack Gaughan @jack_GaughanFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenJim 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 Update - More misery for Manchester United and Arsenal do it with the kids (again).
04/10/2019 Duration: 39minOle Gunnar Solskjaer just can't catch a break! A 0-0 draw in the Europa league has heaped the pressure on the Manchester United manager and we take a look at what happens next for the club legend. Meanwhile it was better news for fellow Premier League clubs Arsenal and Wolves in Europe who picked up important wins - we pick over the bones of those victories. Plus, we'll get some BIG Fantasy Football tips ahead of the weekend with our resident expert.Get involved in the football chat via our Twitter @TheSportSocial and follow the team on the accounts below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenCiaran Howley @CiaranHowley 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 - Wins for Chelsea and Liverpool in the Champions League & Happy Birthday Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
03/10/2019 Duration: 32minIt's a double bubble week for Premier League teams as many face European opposition in the Champions and Europe Leagues. We look ahead to Manchester United, Wolves and Arsenal's European games whilst pick over wins for Chelsea and Liverpool (who we're involved in a 7 game THRILLER of a match). Plus, we celebrate the 37th birthday of footballing titan Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Subscribe to the show for FREE now so you never miss an episode... there is one out every day of the season... and follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial to get involved in the football debate.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 - Spurs battered by Bayern, Bernardo Silva charged over tweet and will Liverpool sacrifice the Champions League?
02/10/2019 Duration: 38minSpurs were badly beaten in the Champions League by Bayern Munich, losing 2-7. But what needs to change at Tottenham? The manager? The players? We discuss how they move forwardBernardo Silva has been charged by the FA after a Tweet aimed at Manchester City teammate Benjamin Mendy. Ex-professional footballer Julian Dowe joins us to discuss his views on the situationAnd Liverpool are in Champions League action tonight - but do they sacrifice the competition they adore so much to focus on a long-overdue Premier League title?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @The SportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcSteve McNorton @McNortonStephenJulian Dow @football4football 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 - Man United against Arsenal was boring, Champions League preview and should Liverpool be kicked out of the League Cup
01/10/2019 Duration: 34minManchester United v arsenal used to be one of the Premier League's big games, now it's simply lacklustre. We discuss why the recent affair was lacking in quality and passionSpurs welcome Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday night while Manchester City host Dinamo Zagreb - David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast joins us to talk City's love/hate relationship with the competitionLiverpool broke the rules in their recent League Cup game. Should they be kicked out of the tournament?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 @lovetheturretAdam Brown @AdsBrownDavid Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast @DavidMooney 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 v Arsenal preview, Steve Bruce is a cabbage, and the future of Football
30/09/2019 Duration: 29minManchester United and Arsenal go toe to toe tonight in the Premier League, but the rivalry isn't what it once was. Feargal Brennan and Jay Motty join us to preview a game no longer top billing in the top flight.Who is your hero and villain from this weekend's action? Marley's villain is Steve Bruce, who he labels a cabbage...The Sport Social team visited a secret location in Manchester last week to try out Rezzil, an amazing VR football experience which is helping Premier League players recover from injury and improve their game. 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 - Goalkeeping gaffe gifts Liverpool win, top 4 is wide open, and Manchester United v Arsenal is like a U2 album you do
29/09/2019 Duration: 01h26minNiall McCaughan, Ant McGinley and Jay Motty dissect the weekend's Premier League action, and there is plenty on the agenda.Newcastle were hammered 5-0 by Leicester - how long does Steve Bruce last at St James' Park, and how likely is it that Leicester will make a tilt for the top 4?Liverpool were gifted 3 points after a mistake by Sheffield United keeper Dean Henderson - but will the European Champions slip up soon?And why does Ant think that Manchester United v Arsenal isn't what it used to be?All that and more on the Premier League Review show from Sport Social - subscribe now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcAnt McGinley @antmcginleyJay 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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Premier League Preview - Liverpool 'The Invincibles', Wolves v Watford - Battle at the bottom and Frank Lampard's fake Chelsea
28/09/2019 Duration: 54minWil Brazier is joined by Sam Lee, Mark Critchley and Feargal Brennan to discuss the weekend ahead in the Premier League. The gang talk about Liverpool's chances of an 'Invincibles' season, Wolves and Watford's early season relegation scrap, Manchester City's trip to Everton and what is really going on at Frank Lampard's Chelsea.Jim Salveson also provides his own unique take on football and world events, with a look at Jurgen Klopp and climate change.Make sure you hit subscribe to our daily show so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter: @TheSportSocial.Today's line up:Will Brazier @willbrazierSam Lee @SamLeeMark Critchley @mjcritchleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenJim 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 Update - Kane admits to trouble at Tottenham and is Mike Ashley finally selling Newcastle United?
27/09/2019 Duration: 33minWe're wrapping up the week with a final Premier League Daily FULL of the good stuff. On todays podcast... Harry Kane has admitted that there are problems at Tottenham and pointed the finger squarely at "want away" players, Newcastle United have yet another rumours flying around that there could be a potential takeover in the offing at St James Park and if you are one of the millions of Fantasy Football managers we'll have another top tip to bring you success ahead of the weekend.Follow us on Twitter, find extra content and get your questions into the team via: @TheSportSocial.and you can find todays team on Twitter too...Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyCiaran Howely @CiaranHowely 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 - Hammers hammered by Oxford, Manchester United given a scare by Rochdale and should the League Cup be scrapped?
26/09/2019 Duration: 32minManchester United scraped past League One Rochdale on penalties in the Carabao Cup. How concerning is the situation at Manchester United, and amidst rumours Arsene Wenger may fancy a crack at the manager's job at Old Trafford, would he be a good fit?West Ham united were humiliated 4-0 by Oxford United despite playing a strong squad. Full credit to Oxford, but why do players not take the League Cup seriously these days?The French Football Federation have scrapped their version of the League Cup. Should the FA follow suit and do the same?All that and more on the only 7 day a week Premier League podcast - subscribe now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and follow our personal handles:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcPhil Hudson @lovetheturretAdam 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 - Pochettino hints at Tottenham Trouble and Manchester United vs Rochdale is pick of Carabao Cup ties.
25/09/2019 Duration: 30minThe pressure is on Mauricio Pochettino after Tottenham were embarrassed by Colchester in the EFL Carabao Cup. Premier League Daily looks at the mounting pressure on the Spurs boss and his post-match comments that suggest that all is not well in the Spurs dressing room.We also take a look at the Premier League teams involved in tonights Carabao Cup games and try and spot an upset and go deep on the pick of the round Rochdale taking the short trip down the road to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Can they add to Ole Gunnar Solskjær's troubles? Rochdale CEO David Bottomley gives his views on a potential giant killing.Get the latest sports news via Twitter follow: @TheSportSocial.Plus, follow the boys from todays show...Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyPhil Hudson @LoveTheTurretDom Dietrick @DomJDietRich 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 City SNUBBED at the FIFA "Best" Awards and is there a Carabou Cup upset on the cards?
24/09/2019 Duration: 37minJim Salveson, Steve McNorton, Marley Anderson and Ant McGinley take a look at the line up of the FIFPRO team of the year and question why some missed out and how some managed to get it. Plus did the Manager of the year award go to the right person?And with the League Cup Third round on the way this evening, is there going to be more than one upset, and could it come in a very surprising place?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss another show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSportSocialAnd the team...Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobSteve McNorton: @McNortonSteveMarley Anderson: @91MarleyAnt 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 Update - Marco Silva feeling the pressure and it's miserable at Manchester United
23/09/2019 Duration: 34minNiall McCaughan, Jim Salveson and Joe McGrath take a look at Manchester United's loss to West Ham, and whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's role as United boss is under threat. With Rochdale next up for Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, can Solskjaer afford to lose another game?Another manager feeling the pressure is Marco Silva. Everton's strong home run was ended by Sheffield United at the weekend, and there are some disgruntled fans at Goodison Park. We catch up with Mike from the Everton podcast The Unholy Trinity, who gives us his views on Silva's position.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss another show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJoe McGrath @Radio_JoeMJim Salveson @Mr_JimbobThe Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast @UHTPodcast 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 - Liverpool maintain 100% start, classy Kevin De Bruyne and is Marco Silva next to go?
22/09/2019 Duration: 01h18minNiall McCaughan, Sam Lee, Adam Keyworth and Alex Boardman discuss the weekend's Premier League action.Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win at Chelsea. How will Liverpool cope with a tough run of fixtures ahead, and what does Frank Lampard do next with a Chelsea side that seem lacking in any clear gameplan...Manchester City smashed 8 past a despondent Watford - just how influential is Kevin De Bruyne, and how at risk are Watford of going down this season?Marco Silva's strong Goodison Park record came crashing to an end as newly-promoted Sheffield United beat the Toffees 2-0. Are fans beginning to turn on the Everton boss, and will he be next to face the sack?All that and more on the Premier League Review here on Football Social Daily, the only daily Premier League podcast you can find. Subscribe now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcAlex Boardman @alxboardmanAdam k
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Premier League Preview - Can Chelsea upset Liverpool's title challenge, what next for Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham and a wounded Manchest
21/09/2019 Duration: 01h13minAnt McGinley is joined by Jay Mottershead, Pete Hall and Feargal Brennan to look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League action. The guys take a look at Liverpool's crunch trip to Stamford Bridge, an inconsistent start to the season from Tottenham and Manchester City preparing to take their frustrations out on Watford.Our very own Jim Salveson looks at parental planning ahead of Euro 2020, and the gang tells us about the WORST things they have done to make it to a football match.Make sure you hit subscribe to our daily show so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter: @TheSportSocial.Today's line up: Ant McGinley @antmanlovesyouPete Hall @PeteHall86Jay Mottershead @RFFHFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenJim 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 Update - Worry for Wolves in Europe, (not) The South Coast Derby and Fantasy Football Titbits!
20/09/2019 Duration: 30minIt was a mixed bag for the English teams in the Europa League and the team look back at wins for Arsenal & Manchester United thanks to some star performances from the kids in the team. Plus, Wolves take their poor Premier League form into the Europa with their first defeat in the competition. We also preview tonights South Coast Derby as Southampton take on Bournemouth... but is it a South Coast derby at all. There are also some tip fantasy football tips from our resident expert.Get involved in the conversation on Twitter: @TheSportSocial.You can find the guys here...Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBremCiaran Howley @CiaranHowley (Aka. Mr Fantasy Football) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices