Manchester Football Social

Manchester City and Tottenham kicked off their Champions League campaigns against Shakhtar and Olympiacos respectively. We discuss how they fared and their chances in Europe this seasonManchester United host FK Astana in the Europa League on Thursday with several youth players expected to feature. How big a risk is this for Solskjaer? We also talk Wolves European exploits after a poor start in the Premier LeagueAnd is moving from the Premier League to Real Madrid all it is cracked up to be? We discuss after their abysmal showing against PSG.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 @niallpfcSteve McNorton @McNortonStephenAdam Brown @AdsBrown  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a disappointing night in Europe for Liverpool and Chelsea as they kicked off their Champions League campaign with losses to Napoli and Valencia respectively with BOTH games containing some controversial penalty action! We also take a look at the defensive crisis facing Manchester City after John Stones was ruled out for 5 week and get the inside scoop on the latest European wonder-kid being linked with the Premier League.Get involved in the footballing chat on social media at @TheSportSocial on Twitter and follow the boys on the 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

Aston Villa and West Ham United played out a 0-0 draw in the Premier League on Monday evening, with the most entertaining moment coming when Villa's Tyrone Mings and Anwar El Ghazi appeared to butt heads. Is this a sign of disharmony in the Villa camp or is it just passion from Dean Smith's players?Manchester United have secured David De Gea to a new long-term contract. How important is this for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?Champions League action returns with Liverpool and Chelsea in action on Tuesday evening. We assess their chancesSubscribe 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 @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

After Manchester City's surprise defeat at the hands of Norwich, Pep Guardiola spoke in his press conference about being called 'Fraudiola' in his early days at the club. Why has Pep decided to bring this up in the wake of a first Premier League defeat since January?Liverpool are 5 points clear at the top of the Premier League, winning all of their games so far - the latest a 3-1 win over Newcastle. Jurgen Klopp has a formidable front three, but how important is Roberto Firmino to the Liverpool operation?The final fixture of this gameweek sees West Ham travel to Aston Villa looking to end a terrible record at Villa Park. Villa themselves are looking for back-to-back Premier League home wins for the first time since 2015. Dan Bardell from The Villa View joins us to talk about Aston Villa's chances against the Hammers.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and follow our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @niallpfc  See

Norwich City shocked the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Manchester City. Were Pep Guardiola's side lacklustre or do Norwich deserve all the plaudits?Wolves lost 5-2 at home to Chelsea and still haven't won a Premier League game this season. How concerning is their league form?Everton lost on the road, which means it is now 6 Premier League games without an away win. How does Marco Silva solve their issues on their travels?Also, after a series of defensive mishaps this weekend, we talk about the pros and cons of playing out from the back, and sometimes why it might not be a bad idea sometimes to pump it to row Z!Subscribe to the podcast now, and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @theSportSocial, and follow our personal accounts below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJonny Sharples @JonnyGabrielAlex Hylton @AlexParisHylton  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Brazier is joined by Feargal Brennan, Richard Johnson and Jack Gaughan to look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League action, with big games affecting the top and bottom of the Premier League.The gang discuss the issues at Manchester United, and the prospect of facing an in form Leicester City this weekend, alongside an Aymeric Laporte-less Manchester City going to Norwich City and Tottenham's crunch clash with Crystal Palace.There is also a word from Jim Salveson from the On The Left Side podcast, looking at the growth of racism within Italian football.Will Brazier - @willbrazierFeargal Brennan - @FeargalBrenRichard Johnson - @richjohnnoJack Gaughan - @Jack_GaughanJim Salveson - @Mr_Jimbob  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League is BACK after the international break and we can't bloody wait. On today's show we'll look at who will be top (either Liverpool or Manchester City) and who will be bottom (Could be any number of teams) of the Premier League come the end of the weekend and consider Norwich's chances of avoiding a whipping against the Citizens this weekend. We also get a weekly dose of Fantasy Football tips courtesy of FantasyFootballScout.co.uk and take another swipe at VAR after Refereeing boss Mike Riley admitted that VAR has not FOUR calls wrong already this season.Make sure you hit subscribe to our daily show so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter: @TheSportSocial.Todays line up:Jim Salveson: @Mr_JimbobPhil Hudson: @LoveTheTurretFeargal Brennan: @FeargalBren  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WIth it being the international break, there is plenty of newspaper gossip. We talk a potential swap deal between Spurs and Juventus involving Eriksen and Dybala, Wilfried Zaha supposedly sacking his agent, and Jadon Sancho linked left right and centre.It's been 10 years since Adebayor's famous celebration for Manchester City against former club Arsenal... so we divulge some of our favourite celebrations of all time.Watford are preparing for their first game under returning boss Quique Sanchez Flores after the sacking of Javi Gracia. We catch up with David from the Watford podcast From The Rookery End to gauge the feeling at Vicarage Road.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and follow our 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

It may be the international break but there is still plenty to talk about where the Premier League is concerned. Manchester City's Raheem Sterling was rampant for England against Kosovo last night but exactly how good is the Blues winger? We also look at the rumours connecting West Ham's Declan Rice with a budget busting move to Manchester United and discuss the impact that Giovani Lo Celso's injury will have on Tottenham Hotspurs season.This is the ONLY DAILY Premier League podcast so make sure you've hit subscribe, for free, so you never miss a show.Plus get involved on Twitter with your questions: @TheSportSocialTodays' fans:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobJoe McGrath: @RadioJoeMAdam Brown: @AdsBrown  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United's Daniel James is in fine form for club and country. Is he the bargain of the summer so far?A report has detailed how much Europe's top clubs have spent on their playing squads, with Manchester City topping out at €1bn!Gareth Southgate's England face Kosovo in a Euro 2020 qualifier. Who deserves game time for the Three Lions?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal accounts 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

Danny Drinkwater was allegedly attacked outside of a nightclub a week or two ago in a story which has recently come to light. Drinkwater is on loan at Burnley from Chelsea, but what does his future hold following this incident?Andy Robertson is Scotland captain and certainly wasn't pleased after his side's 2-1 defeat to Russia earlier this week. After his comments post-match were disputed by fellow teammate Charlie Mulgrew, we ask what makes a good skipper in the modern game?August is over and that means it's time to dish out the first Premier League player and manager of the month awards. Who takes the prize?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 @91MarleyJim Salveson @Mr_Jimbob  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watford sacked Javi Gracia after just 4 Premier League games with ex-Hornets boss Quique Sánchez Flores brought back to the club as his replacement. Is this short sighted from Watford, or did Gracia have to go?Harry Kane is now on 25 England goals after netting more than once in England Euro 2020 qualifier with Bulgaria. But despite the 4-0 win, why is it so boring watching the Three Lions at times?Michael Owen and Roy Keane have both hit the headlines this week for their views on managers they worked under - is there more to these ex-pros than meet the eye?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 @niallpfcMark Ogden @MarkOgden_Alex Boardman @alxboardmanAdam keyworth @AdamKeyworth  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get excited about the young Premier League players picked for England but wonder whether the senior players that are resting this international break will have a big impact when domestic football resumes. And after the story emerged of how Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings went from being a cold calling Mortgage Advisor to Premier League Footballer - we look at some of the other fairytale stories of players going from 'Rags to riches'You can follow the show on Twitter @TheSportSocial and find our personal handles below.Ant McGinley - @AntMcGinley Dom Dietrich - @domjdietrich Pete Hall - @PeteHall86Will Brazier - @WillBrazier  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the international break but there is still Plenty to talk about on the ONLY DAILY Premier League Podcast.On this show we take a look at the £50k fine dished out by the FA for Huddersfield Town's Paddy Power stunt and what it means for football sponsorship, talk about Roy Keane's slamming for Sir Alex Ferguson and his Manchester United legacy and look at Sergio Aguero's Premier League status... would he have been as good if he wasn't in one of the league big boys?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Also, follow us on Twitter (and get your questions into the podcast) @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobAdam Brown @AdsBrownMarley Anderson @91Marley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Milner has been asked to play in Vincent Kompany's testimonial, but there are plenty of Manchester City fans who aren't happy about it because of the way he left the club. Do City fans have a right to be annoyed?England official Les Reed says some young England players are at risk of being too cocky. Is this nonsense or does he have a point?Declan Rice is West Ham's next young star, but do West Ham fans truly expect him to stay loyal to the club?Manchester United man Nemanja Matic has made some interesting comments about his manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Are they uncalled for?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Also, follow us on 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

With the international break being a time of the season where more injuries tend to happen, we speak with football injury analyst Ben Dinnery to find out why, as well as the latest on Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte.Michael Owen has a book out, and in his latest excerpt he has been quite ruthless in his opinion of Newcastle fans. Geordie legend Alan Shearer hit back on Twitter - is Owen's reputation damaged by his comments?Imagine if N'Golo Kante turned up to your wedding. Well that's exactly what happened for one Chelsea-supporting couple. So who would be your dream wedding invite, and who would be the nightmare guest?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 @niallpfcAdam Brown @AdsBrownDom Dietrich @domjdietrich  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Sanchez is finally out of Old Trafford, but does he deserve sympathy for his barren run at Manchester United?Tottenham's Premier League form since February isn't that of a top 4 side. Are there underlying issues at Spurs?With players leaving the Premier League this transfer window, we ask if these three players were a flop or not...Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal Twitter handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobSteve McNorton @McNortonStephen  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The European transfer deadline closes on Monday 2nd September. What players are set for a Premier League deadline day switch to Europe?TV pundits always get stick, but do they need to think more about the comments they make?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow our Twitter account, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles belowNiall 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

The North London derby ended a 2-2 draw. Arsenal's Xhaka gave away a needless penalty - does he need to improve his discipline?Spurs let a two-goal lead slip, but how worrying is their Premier League form of late?West Ham were victorious over Norwich. Are things now starting to fall into place for Manuel Pellegrini?Also, we play a game of Play Your Yellow Cards Right...Subscribe now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcSteven McInerney @StevenMcinerneyJonny Sharples @JonnyGabrielAlex Hylton @AlexParisHylton  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Pike is joined by Sam Lee, Mark Critchley and Feargal Brennan to preview a busy weekend of Premier League action.The guys break down the North London derby - with a helping hand from Chris Darwen from Total Football Analysis - as well as discussing Javi Gracia's future at Watford and a 'underrated' Crystal Palace and all the Premier League action in the next few days.Our very our Jim Salveson gives his thoughts on VAR and Robot Referees, and what next for technology in football.Natalie Pike @NataliePaweleckSam 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