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
-
Man City CHARGED by Premier League, Alvarez leaves for record fee, and why Chelsea fans should be worried!
07/08/2024 Duration: 48minIt's a packed one today full of transfer drama, a record sale for Manchester City, a defensive problem for Enzo Maresca, and a charge from the Premier League for Guardiola's team! Sign up to our Fantasy Football FSD League here: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/xg0l4m Password: xg0l4m Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Newcastle target £70M defender, and where would your team finish if Pep Guardiola was manager?
05/08/2024 Duration: 35minJust when it seemed as thought Newcastle United's summer window was to be hampered by grey clouds, a rogue heatwave has begun as they begin attempts to price away one of Crystal Palace's crown jewels - Marc Guehi. After an impressive EURO campaign, the England defender's stock as risen dramatically, but is spending that amount on a defender the smartest way for Eddie Howe to be using the funds available? And we go through the SkyBet FanView survey asking the question; If Pep Guardiola managed your team this season, where would they finish? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Man United facing MAJOR injury concerns, Newcastle's summer frustration, and Conor Gallagher to LEAVE Chelsea!
02/08/2024 Duration: 39minJust when Manchester United fans thought they could breathe a sigh of relief when their club's player would get a summer of relaxation and recovery, the injury concerns continue on into the new season. Manchester United's new £52m signing will now be out for three months, along with their leading striker, but could this now have a knock-on effect to Erik ten Hag's future? Marley also quizzes Newcastle United's slow summer window and if the team is ready for the new season, plus Conor Gallagher is close to packing his bags for sunny Spain as Atletico Madrid close in on the Chelsea midfielder. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Chelsea close to signing Serie A star striker, and should Man City fans be worried for next season?
01/08/2024 Duration: 33minChelsea are in full flow during the summer transfer window and in case anyone forgot, Romelu Lukaku is still a Blues player, though this time he may be finally leaving for good. A certain striker from Napoli holds the keys to the move, and we'll tell you all the details. And is it a season to be nervy of if you're a Manchester City fan? With talk of De Bruyne, Ederson, and now Julian Alvarez rumoured to be wanting out of the club, do the Champions face a turbulent season ahead? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Manchester United to MOVE out of Old Trafford, and Arsenal to sign former Newcastle United midfielder!
30/07/2024 Duration: 40minThe Manchester United stadium dilemma continues to rumble on - is it out with the Old Trafford and in with the New Trafford, that is the question. The Taskforce set up by INEOS have given initial recommendations to the club which are to move OUT of the historic ground, but is it the right choice, and would it go down well with supporters? And we'll tell you the latest transfer dealings involving Manchester United and a former player of Erik Ten Hag, plus Arsenal targeting a EURO2024 winner and former Newcastle United midfielder! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Chelsea boss RESPONDS to Enzo Fernandez issue, and could Guardiola's two key players leave this summer?
25/07/2024 Duration: 37minIt's a situation which has been swirling around Chelsea in the last two weeks, and it's an issue new Blues boss Enzo Maresca now needs to address following Enzo Fernandez's discriminatory chanting towards French players following Argentina's Copa America victory. Has the new manager dealt with it the right way? And there's plenty of transfer rumours circling, and two big names at Manchester City could be leaving the Etihad Stadium soon, we'll tell you exactly what's going on. And finally, despite being brought back from the abyss, Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho may in fact, be on his way OUT of the club. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Could Premier League games be played in America?
22/07/2024 Duration: 35minCould we see a time when a Premier League match is being played in a country that isn't the UK? Is America or Saudi Arabia soon set to stage an English top flight game? We dive in to the discussion on today's Football Social Daily, the award-winning podcast. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Manchester United sign highly rated teen and West Ham target World Cup winner
19/07/2024 Duration: 34minTwo incomings in a week for Erik ten Hag as Manchester United have signed teenage defender Leny Yoro. How real is the hype around the £52m youngster? We also take a look at Man City's acquisition of Savinho, whilst West Ham could bring a World Cup winning midfielder back to the Premier League. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Southgate QUITS England and Chelsea take disciplinary action against Enzo Fernandez
17/07/2024 Duration: 42minAfter another heartbreaking major final defeat, Gareth Southgate has decided to resign as the England manager. We ask if the time was right for him to depart, and if Eddie Howe could be next in line to replace him. Plus, the unsavoury scenes involving Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez have been condemned, and Manchester United have signed a brand new striker. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
England LOSE the EURO 2024 final to Spain - what’s next for Southgate?
15/07/2024 Duration: 35minDown. Deflated. Demoralised. That’s how the majority of England will be waking up feeling, and that’s not just from the hangover. Football yet again didn’t come home, and England have yet again been beaten in back-to-back EURO finals, this time to a superior Spanish side thanks to a late winner. We give you all the reaction on the game, and whether Gareth Southgate is still the right man to finally lead England to glory. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
'IT'S COMING HOME!' - Ollie Watkins sends England to EURO 2024 Final!
11/07/2024 Duration: 36minIt was a night to remember for Ollie Watkins and Three Lions fans alike, as his last minute winner sent England to the brink of major tournament glory. From non-league football ten years ago to now being one game away from history, Watkins has soared. But how much credit does a much-criticised Gareth Southgate deserve for his substitutions yesterday? There was also a big VAR decision which went in favour of England, but was it actually a penalty? And finally, the Spanish await the Three Lions in Berlin - a team that has won every game at the tournament. So, is football coming home?! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Can England make history as Spain await in EURO 2024 final
10/07/2024 Duration: 33minNow is the time for Southgate to cement his legacy. But will England's luck and steel run out against the Netherlands tonight? We discuss that massive EURO 2024 semi-final on today's show as the winner faces an impressive Spain in Sunday's showpiece in Berlin. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
England game to have Referee charged with MATCH FIXING, and is boring football, sexy?
10/07/2024 Duration: 35minIt's time, the semi-final stage of the European Championships is upon us with just one more win separating two teams from a final, but we've found ourselves with two very boring teams in not-so-boring territory... England and France have been pelted by the national media and fans alike for their style of play and yet they find their sides at the depths of the competition to we ask - is boring football actually sexy? And a strange talking point to contend with ahead of England's showdown with The Netherlands tomorrow which is that a referee previously charged with match fixing is to officiate the semi-final, and he isn't in Jude Bellingham's Christmas card list for a reason. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Arsenal CLOSE to first summer signing, England into EUROs semi-final, and our Van Nistelrooy conspiracy theory....
08/07/2024 Duration: 46minEngland have booked a place in the European Championships semi-final which would make it Gareth Southgate's third in a major tournament. He also has a 100% penalty shoot-out win record, so why all the criticism? We also discuss whether goalkeepers should be banned from writing the penalty taker researcher on their bottles which as caused a stir - is it cheating or a wise advantage? And finally, it's transfer mania (finally!) with Arsenal close to ordering an Italian, and Manchester United close to converting the club to Dutch nationality. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Dutch star AGREES to join Manchester United, Erik ten Hag signs new contract, and Newcastle United reveal new Director
05/07/2024 Duration: 42minThere's plenty of movement going on around Old Trafford both upstairs and downstairs, but this time it's the breaking news that Erik ten Hag has signed a new two-year contract with the club. This is despite Jim Ratcliffe pulling up his super yacht at the Monaco marina, lowering the draw-bridge to a besotted Thomas Tuchel... all for him to be send packing with no complementary goody bag. Is the contract the right choice or simply a way to appease the fans? We also reveal the Dutch defender who is close to joining Manchester United, and rejoining his former boss at the club while Newcastle United have a Manchester man of their own leading their direction from next season. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
EURO 2024 becomes Ronaldo show and Dan Ashworth finally completes Man United switch
03/07/2024 Duration: 37minCristiano Ronaldo is used to being the star of the show. But is his apparent need to be the centre of attention damaging Portugal's hopes at EURO 2024? We discuss on today's FSD, along with the latest Premier League news including Dan Ashworth finally swapping Newcastle for Man Utd, Douglas Luiz departing Aston Villa and Spurs paying a whopping £40m for a Championship teenager. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
'Southgate MUST go after the EUROS!' - England crawl to victory against Slovakia
02/07/2024 Duration: 36minJude Bellingham scored an overhead kick to save Southgate's skin, and save England's EUROs. A special 95th minute equaliser from the Real Madrid midfielder was followed up by a Harry Kane goal to see the Three Lions progress to the quarter-finals by beating Slovakia, but my word it was another woeful display. Are England clinging on, or it just all falling in their favour? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
England to face Slovakia at the EUROs and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo problem
27/06/2024 Duration: 26minEngland have discovered that Slovakia will be their Round of 16 opponents at EURO 2024. But will Phil Foden be involved, and will the Three Lions underestimate their opponents? Plus we look at whether Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has a conundrum on his hands with Cristiano... Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
England WIN the group but is the criticism going too far? And Tottenham identify their first summer signing!
26/06/2024 Duration: 41minThe group stages are over for England, but the tournament is just getting started as the Three Lions topped their group despite a drab draw against Slovenia. The last 16 awaits and it could result in a showdown with The Netherlands, and even a quarter-final rematch with Italy. Despite all of that, the criticism doesn't seem to be going away, so is it justified or do the team deserve a hammering? And we take a look at Tottenham potential first summer signing, which may come from Leicester City again... Don't forget to subscribe and follow the podcast so the latest episode drops right into your feed! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-
Scotland STINK OUT the EUROs as England look for a reaction
25/06/2024 Duration: 35minScotland have been knocked out of EURO 2024, but did they really deserve to go through anyway? Steve Clarke's side were beaten by a late, late Hungary goal, but in all honesty England haven't exactly played much better. Despite the Three Lions progressing to the Last 16, they need a good performance against Slovenia tonight to avoid further criticism. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices