Episodes
On this week’s episode on the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold. We join Trent as he returns from injury in the closing stages of the 23/24 season that has already seen Liverpool win the League Cup and in contention to win the Premier League and Europa League in Jurgen Klopp’s final season. The boyhood Liverpool star reveals what the dressing room was like when Klopp announced his departure, the influence the German boss has...
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
On this week’s episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined Eric Dier – currently on loan at Bayern Munich from his home club, Tottenham. In this conversation, Eric gives us an insider's view of life at his new club in Munich, delving into the challenges they face against Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen and the upcoming Champions League clash against Arsenal. Reflecting on his time at Tottenham and his transition to Bayern Munich, Eric opens up about his journey, including...
Published 04/08/24
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside some of the biggest fan channels from across the country. This time it's the fans' turn to ask the questions, and we have a new voting system using our Fan Debate paddles. 00:46 Fans ask the questions! 00:15 Toney or Watkins for England? 03:15 Do Luton deserve to stay up? 05:15 Would the PL be fairer if the Super League teams left? 11:18 Do Arsenal over-celebrate late winners? 15:08...
Published 04/02/24
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside some of the biggest fan channels in England. This week we begin with the fallout from the international break as Gareth Southgate England side prepare for Euro 2024. The title race hots up at the weekend with champions Manchester City hosting leaders Arsenal at the Etihad in one of the biggest games of the season. Can Mikel Arteta get one over his mentor Pep Guardiola? And can Jurgen...
Published 03/28/24
To celebrate reaching one million subscribers on YouTube, we wanted to take a moment to look back at some of the greatest moments in Overlap history! If you're an avid listener and want to visualise some of our favourite Overlap moments you watch via the links below! 👇 00:58 Harry Kane – Recorded: May 2021 Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q23uQWvmmZo&t=1069s 06:33 Tyson Fury Recorded: September 2021 Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMUH9N3S9PY 09:40 Oleksandr...
Published 03/22/24
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, sponsored by Sky Bet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. With The Traitors star Harry Clark on board, we debate who are the Premier League’s biggest traitors. Joined by Premier League fans from up and down the country, our team decide who ranks number one traitor as a player and manager in Premier League history. From Sol Campbell, Peter Schmeichel and Carlos Tevez joining local enemies to Emmanuel Adebayor, Robin van Persie and Jose Mourinho switching to...
Published 03/13/24
The Fan Debate is back, brought to you by Sky Bet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside The Traitors star Harry Clark and some of the biggest fan channels in England. As the Premier League season comes into its final stretch the only place to start is the title race as league leaders Liverpool host treble-winners Manchester City on Sunday. Is it pivotal for the title race and could free-scoring Arsenal potentially capitalise on Saturday evening? 4th and 5th place are still up for...
Published 03/08/24
On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by former Wales captain and Premier League footballer turned coach Craig Bellamy. Craig takes on Gary at the Cube in Manchester before a fascinating sit-down interview. Having clocked up over 500 professional appearances and represented nine clubs over a career that spanned almost 20 years, Bellamy does not lack in stories to tell. Find out how much of a big influence legendary boss Bobby Robson was at Newcastle...
Published 10/25/23
On The Overlap this week, brought to you by Sky Bet, we have an exclusive interview with former England, Arsenal, Everton and Southampton forward Theo Walcott who has announced his retirement from professional football. During the episode we talk about Walcott’s shock inclusion as a 17-year-old into England’s 2006 World Cup squad and how much of a psychological effect this had on him and his family. We also chat about his England career as a whole and about the weight of expectation of his...
Published 08/22/23
The Fan Debate season preview is here brought to you by Sky Bet. Gary Neville is joined by Josh Denzel, Jamie Carragher, Tom Skinner, and some of the biggest fan channels across England ahead of what’s billed up to be an incredible 2023/24 Premier League season. From Treble winners Manchester City, their title contenders, and top four hopefuls to relegation battles and everything in between, we talk through the biggest debates from the best league in the world. Can Manchester City become the...
Published 08/08/23
On The Overlap this week, we have an exclusive interview with England and Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, brought to you by Sky Bet. We caught up with Rashford during a pre-season training camp in Portugal as he gears up for his ninth season as a first-team player and his second under Erik ten Hag. Following his 30-goal haul last campaign – his most prolific yet – Rashford reveals how much his personal psychologist and strength & conditioning coaches have helped him recover from...
Published 08/03/23
Trigger warning: Sexual abuse, addiction and mental health. In this powerful episode of The Overlap, Gary Neville sits down to have a heartfelt conversation with Dele, as he courageously speaks about his recent circumstances on and off the pitch and the profound challenges he endured throughout his childhood and long-lasting effects of trauma it has caused him.   Dele opens up about his recent battle with addiction and his remarkable journey of rehabilitation as well his unwavering aspiration...
Published 07/16/23
This week on The Overlap brought to you by Sky Bet, I'm with Burnley manager Vincent Kompany for an exclusive interview at the Barnfield Training Centre in Lancashire to discuss his incredible football journey and his future in football management. From his upbringing shaped by his parents, to his time at Manchester City, we cover it all. We start with Vincent's early days at Manchester City. Initially he played in midfield under Mark Hughes, but it was under Roberto Mancini and later Manuel...
Published 06/23/23
In this episode of The Overlap I visited Crystal Palace going behind-the-scenes as we gain exclusive access to the club. We begin with a tour of Crystal Palace's state-of-the-art academy, where I'm joined by the club's charismatic chairman, Steve Parish. In a candid conversation, Steve provides valuable insights into the demanding role of a Premier League team chairman. We delve into the challenges faced by a club operating without a lavish budget and discover how the pursuit of survival each...
Published 05/18/23
On this episode of The Overlap, I sit down with legendary football manager Roy Hodgson, where we reflect on his incredible 47-year career in the game. From managing huge names like Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos at Inter Milan, to his short time managing Liverpool and his tenure as the head coach of the England national team, Hodgson has been at the forefront of football for decades. In this interview, Roy shares his experiences managing some of the biggest names in football at Inter Milan, and...
Published 05/12/23
Welcome to the final part of our Fan Debate, with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher & the fans. Who will be the next manager at Tottenham? The fans debate the candidates from Nagelsmann to Kompany. Then the attention turns to their London rivals Chelsea as the fans discuss if Pochettino will be a good fit. Gary and Jamie breakdown the ownership situation at Manchester United and Liverpool. Then focus turns to the relegation battle. Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and the fans take a look at...
Published 04/29/23
We are back with The Overlap Fan Debate part 2! We are getting stuck into the debate with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and the fans! “The title decider” between Manchester City & Arsenal ended with Man City taking a major step forward in the title race. Robbie and Pippa (AFTV) & Steven McInerney (Esteemed Kompany) and Buvey (The Club) have their say on how the title race will go for the front runners, as well as takes from the fans of all the other Premier League teams. We’ve got...
Published 04/28/23
In this episode of The Overlap, I sit down with Jill Scott, one of England's most accomplished and loved female footballers. Filmed in her very own coffee shop in Manchester Boxx2Boxx, Jill opens up about her journey to becoming a footballer, from her childhood experiences to the challenges she faced along the way. As a trailblazer in women's football, Jill also shares her thoughts on the current state of the sport and the strides that have been made in recent years. Of course, we couldn't...
Published 04/25/23
I'm thrilled to share this incredible interview with the one and only Ruud van Nistelrooy brought to you by SkyBet. We’re in Holland at the home of PSV Eindhoven, where he now manages the first team. In this exclusive interview, Ruud opens up about his early career and how he first got into football. He also reveals how he nearly didn't sign for Manchester United due to a serious knee injury that threatened to derail his career. Ruud talks about his relationship with his former teammates and...
Published 03/30/23
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin joins Gary Neville on the latest episode of The Overlap. Aleksander speaks on his childhood & growing up in Slovenia, before becoming a defence lawyer. They then discuss Liverpool's Champions League final, and Aleksander issues an apology to the club. Finally the UEFA President talks about the European Super League and the following fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/15/23
Finally on this edition of In Focus, we discuss the potential sale of Manchester United. Gary is joined by Jamie, Shay Given, Carl Anka & Laurie Whitewell from The Athletic and fans from Manchester United & Newcastle United. With potential buyers on the table, the group discusses who could take over at Manchester United, and the ramifications of the purchase. What would state ownership mean for the club? How much would the club sell for? Our Newcastle United fans & Shay Given...
Published 03/03/23
The second part of In Focus is here, all about the title race. We’re joined by Gary, Jamie, James McNicholas from The Athletic & fans from Arsenal & Manchester City. Our Arsenal fans are as confident as ever, but Gary is still sceptical on Arsenal’s title challenge, doubting their experience. But is this a different Manchester City team to their previous title winning sides? Did Manchester City make a mistake selling Zinchenko & Jesus to Arsenal? And will allowing Joao Cancelo...
Published 03/01/23
We’re back with a brand new strand, in focus. With voices from the fans & respected journalists, we dive into the biggest topics in football. Up first is the aftermath from the Carabao Cup Final. Gary is joined by Jamie Carragher, Carl Anka & Laurie Whitwell from the Athletic and fans from Manchester United & Newcastle. We discuss Manchester United’s rise and what this means for the club going forwards. Are Manchester United in the title race? Will Harry Kane join in the summer?...
Published 02/28/23
In the third and final part of our Fan Debate, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher & the fans tackle the title race. Can Arsenal keep Man City at bay? Gary has his doubts with City for the first time this season. Then the attention turns to the top four. Can Newcastle make the top 4? Will Manchester United & Spurs be able to claim a Champions League place? And could the likes of Brighton, Fulham & Brentford sneak into Europe? Finally, we discuss the problems at Liverpool & what is...
Published 02/10/23