Episodes
Nottingham Forest have been docked 4 points for breaching the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules. The deduction leaves Forest in the relegation zone, a point behind Luton Town. But why was Forest's punishment less than Everton's? Why have they even been punished at all, and will they appeal? We go through it all on today's Football Social Daily. Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 03/19/24
It was two FA Cup quarter-finals to remember, as both Manchester United and Coventry City came from behind to set up a meeting in April's Wembley semi-final! Erik ten Hag’s side left it late as they came from behind twice in what was a pendulum swinger of seven-goal affair, culminating in complete euphoria at Old Trafford after Amad scored a dramatic winner. And it was mirrored by Coventry City who scored two goals in four minutes at Wolves to sneak their way into a Wembley match-up with the...
Published 03/18/24
There’s a lot happening this week in the football world, but it all kicked off last night as Luton Town threw away a 0-3 lead at half time to ultimately lose 4-3 to Bournemouth!We also look ahead to the England squad announcement and why Jordan Henderson is already packing his bags as we speak. Plus, we look ahead to the FA Cup quarter final weekend which sees some tasty match-ups, with all teams just one victory away from a Wembley trip. Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 03/14/24
Arsenal are through in the Champions League after beating Porto on penalties. It's been ages since they were last in the quarter-finals, so can they go further this season? Plus we look at Liverpool's executive reshuffle as former sporting director Michael Edwards returns to Anfield. 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
Published 03/13/24
Everton and Forest fans have become unexpected financial experts in recent times as both clubs fell foul of the controversial profit and sustainability rules. But could the Premier League be set to move the goalposts with fresh rules for next season? We discuss that on today's FSD as well as Eddie Howe's future at Newcastle following last night's loss to Chelsea. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram...
Published 03/12/24
We’re Football Social Daily, we like to moan on a monday! And this week it’s surrounding Darwin Nunez following in the footsteps of Filippo Inzaghi, but not for the right reasons. And we discuss the controversies in the title race match-up between Liverpool and Manchester City - was it a penalty for Klopp’s side, and did Van Dijk get the better of Haaland? Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 03/11/24
Wolves are allegedly keen on handing manager Gary O'Neil a new contract in the summer after the great job he's done at Molineux this season. We also preview Sunday's mammoth clash in the title race between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield, whilst the boys test their knowledge of some of the best footballer autobiography quotes. "Are you taking the p*ss?!" Keep up to date with us...
Published 03/07/24
We get our heads around the qualification criteria for next season's UEFA Champions League. With the competition changing to a new 'Swiss-style' format, could 5th spot in the Premier League be enough to secure a UCL spot? Plus, the lads test their knowledge on the season so far with a Premier League quiz. How did you get on? Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram...
Published 03/06/24
Sheffield United are having a miserable season. Have they reached Derby 2007/08 levels of poor? We discuss their tonking at the hands of Arsenal who are scoring goals for fun. Are they low key Premier League title favourites? Plus, Marley returns to the podcast for the first time since becoming a father! Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your...
Published 03/05/24
Manchester City eventually eased to victory against their neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, despite a stunning striker from local boy Marcus Rashford against the run of play. Was it a deserved victory for Guardiola's side or were Erik ten Hag's side closer than we think? And we have another refereeing blunder to go through as Liverpool took advantage of a dubious drop-ball decision which eventually led to their 90+9min winner against Nottingham Forest Keep up to date with...
Published 03/04/24
Everton's 10 point deduction has been reduced to 6 points on appeal. But is this cause for celebration at Goodison Park? Or is at a warning siren for the likes of Nottingham Forest? We tackle the pandemonium of PSR on today's 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
Published 02/27/24
Chelsea's "billion pound blue bottlejobs" were beaten by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Mauricio Pochettino remains trophyless in English football but departing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says this is the most special silverware of his career. We reflect on a final with some classic commentary quotes, kids running the show and a tale of a team who have lost their fortitude... Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 02/26/24
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has a chance to win his first piece of silverware in the English game on Sunday when his side take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, but they face a Liverpool side looking to say goodbye to Klopp with trophies of their own. Plus, we dissect Sir Jim Ratcliffe's first interviews as part-owner of Manchester United, including what to do with Old Trafford. Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 02/23/24
Lots to talk about on FSD today. Chris Wilder has been fined a whopping £11.5k for his sandwich comments, there was a 'Moyes out' banner in the West Ham away end at the weekend, Arsenal are back in Champions League action tonight and Liverpool and Man City both have midweek Premier League games. We go through it all on today's show. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram...
Published 02/21/24
It wasn't the most entertaining Premier League game on Monday night, but Crystal Palace got a point at Everton as new manager Oliver Glasner watched on. From a Toffees perspective though, is Dyche-ball starting to grate? Plus, we discuss Nottingham Forest's bizarre decision to appoint former match official Mark Clattenburg as an advisor. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram...
Published 02/20/24
We’re Football Social Daily, and of course we have a Monday Moan! And this week it surrounds VAR actually working for its purpose, players defending their teammates over horror tackles, and Luton Town’s manager giving an outspoken post-match conference after their defeat to Manchester United. And it’s United involved in the headlines again as they look to pinch Newcastle United’s director of sport - Dan Ashworth, though it is being reported that a £20m fee will be demanded! Keep up to date...
Published 02/19/24
As we have been discussing all week on FSD, Roy Hodgson's time at Crystal Palace could soon be over. Now it looks like the Eagles are about to replace the veteran manager with former Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner. 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
Published 02/15/24
Manchester United have had INEOS owner Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club rubber-stamped today. Is this a new dawn at Old Trafford, and will Ratcliffe's first move be to pinch Newcastle Sporting Director Dan Ashworth? 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
Published 02/14/24
It’s Pancake Day here in the UK and Chelsea certainly earned a sweet victory at Crystal Palace, are they were tossed closer towards the relegation zone which leaves major questions of if Roy Hodgson will remain as head chef at the Eagles. And it seemed to be a given that Harry Kane would go to Bayern and walk out with medals hanging around his neck, though it hasn’t be so straightforward so far. Could the England striker go without a trophy this season? Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 02/13/24
West Ham were destroyed 0-6 at home by Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. On a day of touchdowns and sackings, is Moyes the latest 'chief' to be shown the top flight exit door? 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
Published 02/12/24
Just when we think we’d had enough headaches with VAR being the main talking point, we’ve now been hit with a possible new rule on the horizon - the blue card. Blue cards would mean a 10 minute ‘sin bin’ for a player following dissent towards the referee, or a tackle which doesn’t quite warrant a red, but is too cynical to be a yellow. So, do you give the blue card the red card, or welcome it into the game? Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 02/09/24
Mauricio Pochettino has now managed as many games as his predecessor, Graham Potter, and eerily… their records are almost identical. But what isn’t identical is their fate after those 31 games, with Potter sacked shortly after. So, why hasn’t Pochettino received the same treatment and is he given the benefit of doubt due to his relative success as a manager? ‘Wembley of the North’ was the phrase written by the media, as it’s reported that Jim Ratcliffe wants Old - or new - Trafford to become...
Published 02/07/24
Phil Foden scored a hattrick as Manchester City continued to apply the pressure to Arsenal and Liverpool by coming from behind to beat Brentford 1-3. We discuss the Englishman's potential as well as looking at Jesse Lingard's next career move - FC Seoul. 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...
Published 02/06/24
We get our Monday Moans off our chest which involve a certain Gareth Southgate, Pochettino and Chris Wilder… but not for what you’d expect! Arsenal convincingly defeated Liverpool to move just two points behind the league leaders, though Manchester City looked to be the biggest victors as they have two games in hand. So, is it advantage Arsenal, or now time for City to take charge? Keep up to date with us on our socials...
Published 02/05/24
It's transfer deadline day today, but things are quiet. Although, Forest have signed USA wonderkid Gio Reyna on loan. Will his previous 'attitude issues' affect him in the Premier League? Plus, with Chelsea hammered by Liverpool, is the blueprint at Stamford Bridge working? 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...
Published 02/01/24