There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and a Monday edition of 'It's All Kicking Off!' In this episode, Chris fights a raging hangover to respond to Brendan Rodgers' post-Old Firm remarks, where the Celtic manager bit back at those who suggested his side had been going through the motions earlier this season. Ian suggests that Manchester United should move all the way down to Wembley for a couple of seasons, while they tear down Old Trafford and build a brand new stadium on the...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for another Weekend Preview! In the latest episode, Ian and Chris begin by reflecting on Real Madrid's dramatic Champions League semi-final win over Bayern Munich. No trophy for Harry Kane this season - is he cursed? The lads also look ahead to a huge game in the Premier League between Manchester United and Arsenal. The gunners need to win to maintain the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. It feels like this could be the final hurdle of their...

'It's All Kicking Off!' is back for a surprise 'Manchester United Crisis Special' For this edition, Daily Mail's Sports News Correspondent, Mike Keegan, is joined by Manchester United Reporter, Nathan Salt, and Sports Editor, Anthony Hay, as the trio break down exactly what's going on at United, with the side slipping to a mortifying 4-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace. The lads critique the players that have got them to where they are and analyse Erik ten Hag's contribution to a truly...

Welcome to another instalment of 'It's All Kicking Off!' beaming to you this Bank Holiday Monday. In this episode, we start by questioning whether the jury is out on Ange Postecoglou - whose Tottenham side have now lost four consecutive games. Chris defends the former Celtic manager, though, suggesting that Spurs have been a victim of their huge overachievement at the beginning of the season. Plus, we question whether James Maddison will board the plane to Germany having struggled to emulate...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for its Weekend Preview edition! In the latest episode, Ian and Chris begin by dissecting Jude Bellingham's Allianz antics, where he seemingly attempted to put off his England captain, Harry Kane, before the Bayern man took a vital Champions League penalty. What do you reckon? Do you admire this attempt to distract someone to gain advantage for their team... or do you prefer sportsmanship in the biggest moments? Ian questions whether Nottingham Forest will...

'It's All Kicking Off!' (aka your favourite football podcast) returns for its Monday edition. First up, Ian and Chris question whether Pep Guardiola was talking nonsense when claiming that the dryness of the pitch at the City Ground impacted Chris Wood's ability to put the ball in the back of the net, as his Manchester City side survived a few scares vs Nottingham Forest. We then talk all things North London Derby: how Arsenal have learnt from their errors last season, whether Spurs are up...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for its Weekend Preview show.   First on the agenda is Liverpool's trip to West Ham. The Reds have seen their title hopes shatter in recent weeks, losing to both Crystal Palace and - most recently - neighbours, Everton. Chris and Ian reckon Darwin Nunez' performance at Goodison Park summed up his season, letting favourable opportunities pass him by once more. Will Jurgen Klopp's side finish with on a high, with only 4 games left of his iconic tenure.   The...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns with a one-off special episode, featuring Manchester City and England superstar, Phil Foden. In an exclusive interview, conducted by Football Editor and podcast host, Ian Ladyman, Foden opens up on his rise to the game's summit, detailing his route through the academy, to becoming an integral part of the modern game's supreme winning machine. The midfielder reveals: why he wears the number 47 shirt, how he's matured this season, the injury that left him in...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for the Monday instalment of your favourite podcast. This week we start things off by discussing the fairytale that never was, as Manchester United avoided humiliation at the hands of Coventry by the narrowest of margins. The chaps argue that VAR was not to blame for the Sky Blues' 'winner' being ruled out, and condemn Antony for his post-penalty shootout celebrations. Ian and Chris slam Nottingham Forest for the Tweet which (now viewed over 40 million times)...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for its Weekend Preview edition. This week, we start off by reflecting on the key talking points surrounding Manchester City and Chelsea, in the context of their FA Cup showdown at Wembley. Ian questions why it seems to be okay for managers to complain about fatigue, but players can’t, after City crashed out of the Champions League, while Chris voices his outrage at Chelsea's youngsters for squabbling over a somewhat meaningless penalty. The lads look ahead to...

'It's All Kicking Off!' is back once again for its Monday instalment. In this episode, we reflect on defeats for both Arsenal and Liverpool, which have put Manchester City firmly in the driving seat for yet another Premier League title. Is there any way back for the - now - chasing pack, or will Pep Guardiola's side create history by winning four successive titles? The lads discuss a truly mad Championship season where the title-hopefuls continue to trip themselves up with the finish line in...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for its Weekend Preview edition. We start off by discussing Bukayo Saka's alleged dive versus Bayern Munich, questioning whether Arsenal's 'Starboy' will learn from his error and wondering whether fans would accept players from their side bending the rules if it meant they won the game. The Gunners welcome Unai Emery's Aston Villa to the Emirates this Sunday, with the Spaniard making his Premier League return to the stadium he once called home. The lads...

Ian and Chris return to review the weekend of Premier League football and beyond…  First up is that epic Manchester United vs Liverpool draw. With no wins in 3 games against the Red Devils, we ask if Liverpool have a mental block against their struggling rivals.  With Liverpool dropping points, Arsenal move to the top of the league on goal difference, with the Gunners fresh off a 3-0 away win in Brighton. Chris picks out the Gabriel and Saliba centreback partnership for praise - could they go...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for its Weekend Preview show... With Ian Ladyman (once again) on holiday, Merseyside expert, Dominic King, steps into the hot-seat alongside Chris Sutton. First up this week it's Jurgen Klopp's final trip to Old Trafford as Liverpool boss. Dom explains the mindset of the man heading into yet another nail-biting run-in, and recounts a story which includes the Liverpool boss, sharing a pint with Steven Gerrard during a dog walk just days before a crunch fixture....

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' - your one-stop shop for all things football! (Apologies that this instalment is late, IAKO HQ ran into some technical difficulties this bank holiday Monday) In the latest episode we start by discussing the borefest which was Manchester City vs Arsenal as Ian suggests that the Gunners have finally grown up, almost a year to the day since they showed their inexperience in a 4-1 Etihad drubbing. The pair analyse Roy Keane's brutal Erling Haaland analysis,...

On our weekend preview show, a title clash takes top billing, with Arsenal heading to Man City. Will the potential injuries to Walker, Ederson, Stones and Akanji move the needle in Arsenal's favour? Elsewhere Nottingham Forest are newly in the relegation zone after their points deduction. They face Crystal Palace hoping to immediately break clear of it. But off the pitch, Forest assistant manager Steven Reid has been fined for comments made to the referee after their controversial...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for the Monday instalment of your favourite football podcast. This week, Ian and Chris start with a post-mortem of England's 1-0 loss to Brazil. Ian takes the view that it actually might be a good thing - Chris disagrees. Next it's a review of Wales and Scotland's international fortunes. Wales are only one playoff win away from Euro 2024 qualification, but should they even be in with a shout after both a terrible qualifying and Nations League campaign?...

This week on 'It's All Kicking Off!', we're talking all things England, as preparations for Euro 2024 get firmly underway. We take on numerous pressing questions in this week's Weekend Preview edition. Can the Three Lions finally bring some silverware? Is the current crop of stars better than the famed golden-generation? Does Gareth Southgate deserve more respect? The lads question whether the Brazil side at Wembley will be a far-cry from the icons of the past...not least because of their...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for the Monday instalment of your favourite football podcast. This week, Ian and Chris start off by dissecting Manchester United's dramatic last-minute winner against arch rivals Liverpool, suggesting that - while Erik ten Hag's days may be numbered - the United gaffer will always have the memories of this weekend to look back on. Meanwhile, Ian argues that Liverpool lacked the sort of killer instinct Manchester City would have had in a game like this. Next up,...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns for its Weekend Preview edition. Our attention turns to the FA Cup this time around with Manchester United versus Liverpool being the stand-out fixture. Ian suggests Jurgen Klopp's side could become unstuck by United, while Chris suggests that, while a win against Liverpool could paper over the cracks, the damage has already been done for Erik ten Hag. Nothing can save him. From one manager under pressure, to another...the lads discuss Newcastle's trip to the...

'It's All Kicking Off!' is back for its latest instalment.   This week, the lads start by breaking down Liverpool vs Manchester City. They question whether it is an impossible task to replacesomeone of Jurgen Klopp's stature, debate whether the next manager will be eaten alive and marvel at how Anfield revels at the never-say-die team he's created. Ian and Chris also break down whether Liverpool should have been offered a penalty in the dying seconds of the enthralling clash.   Title-rivals,...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns to your ears for its Weekend Preview instalment.   This week, Ian and Chris start by....well, talking about World Book Day. But after that, all eyes are on Liverpool v Manchester City, as two of the title-chasers go head-to-head, with Jurgen Klopp waving goodbye to the rivalry that’s defined his tenure on Merseyside.   Next up on the show is the clash between Arsenal and Brentford. Under the lights, with the chance to go top, the Gunners have the chance to...

Welcome to the latest instalment of 'It's All Kicking Off!' This week...Ian flies out of the traps, asking Chris whether Erik ten Hag is 'deluded' for suggesting that United could have won the Manchester Derby. The pair debate whether Marcus Rashford did enough to silence his critics and suggest that the competitive nature of the clash has gone out the window, with it being likened to an F1 procession. Also on the derby, Chris takes on this week's 5 aside... revealing his list of the top 5...

Q - What connects: mice, pyjamas and daffodils? A - Remarkably, the 'It's All Kicking Off!' Podcast Yes, back once again to tackle all the biggest questions in football (and some of the daftest outside of it) are Ian and Chris for another Weekend Preview show. In the latest episode, the lads begin by discussing the merits of Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, questioning whether the criticism he gets is harsh, before debating whether he's good enough for the Manchester City team...if...