Episodes
Chelsea are the Champions of Europe - but did Thomas Tuchel outsmart Pep Guardiola once again or did the Manchester City boss overthink and throw away their chance? After Manchester United's heartbreak in Europe, we ask if the club needs an overhaul and whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the man the fans want to take them forward? Plus we dish out some end-of-season awards and make some predictions about what's come. And with the Euros giving us all our football fix over the Summer, we...
Published 05/30/21
In the penultimate show of the season, Nick Bright and the team look at where Harry Kane's future lies beyond this season. They also look at the three managerial departures in the Premier League, including assessing who Wolves appoint next after Nuno Espirito Santo. And on the final day of the season, the panel pick their standout and shocking moments of the campaign. Nick is joined by Ranks FC podcaster Jack Collins, Sam Obaseki of Football Daily and Kop TV's Alex Gildea-Trott.
Published 05/23/21
As Leicester City win the FA Cup for the first time in their history, they also brought back the magic of the competition. The Squad look back on a day that had everything - romance, drama, VAR and a stunning winning goal. Reports suggest Sergio Aguero is set for Barcelona, but are Manchester City letting go of him a season too soon? Also on his way out is David Luiz - are some more big names going to follow in his footsteps and leave Arsenal? And with the title confirmed and the...
Published 05/16/21
Sergio Aguero might have had nightmares about his missed Panenka penalty, but it's been a worse week for Arsenal. Out of the Europa League - is it time for a new manager, a new owner or a new squad? Who takes the blame? It's saying something when your best player is currently at Newcastle. We look at the impact of Joe Willock. Manchester City's title win has been delayed thanks to Chelsea. After two big wins for Thomas Tuchel over Pep Guardiola's side, we ask if Chelsea are the favourites...
Published 05/09/21
It's been an almost perfect week for Riyad Mahrez - man of the match in the League Cup final and scoring the winner against PSG in the first leg of Manchester City's Champions League semi-final. Are we starting to the see the form that propelled him to dizzy heights at Leicester City? Jurgen Klopp is in desperate need of points as Liverpool push for top four. What would it mean if they didn't get Champions League football next season? Plus, how crucial is Edinson Cavani to Manchester...
Published 05/02/21
It has been an extraordinary few days in European football. The biggest clubs on the continent quit the Champions League, then returned, humiliated and apologetic in fewer than 48 hours. But what damage has the European Super League caused for the Premier League 'Big 6' and is sorry enough? Can the fans just forgive and forget? In the midst of all that, Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham. Was it the right decision at the right time, with the Carabao Cup Final less than a week away? So...
Published 04/25/21
In the week that saw four English teams make European semi-finals, we look at the good, the bad and the ugly of the last seven days. We reflect on Jude Bellingham making Champions League history, as he became the youngest English goalscorer in the competition's history. Chelsea ended Manchester City's quadruple dreams, but was it a Thomas Tuchel masterclass or did Pep Guardiola get his tactics wrong? Next up for Man City is the EFL Cup Final with Tottenham, who may have to do it without...
Published 04/18/21
As interest builds in Sergio Aguero, we debate where he might end up once he leaves Manchester City. Could he be off to Leeds to work with Marcelo Bielsa? Across the city - we ask whether David de Gea is now second choice behind Dean Henderson at Manchester United? And are Aston Villa now out of the chase for European football, after Jack Grealish is ruled out for a further two weeks? Plus we look at Norwich and Watford who already have one foot in the Premier League for next season and...
Published 04/11/21
This week Nick Bright is joined by broadcaster Anita Abayomi, The Kop TV's Alex Gildea-Trott and Hunter Godson from 90-min to discuss the latest news and results from the Premier League. The panel look ahead to the North London derby and debate a combined XI between the sides. They also discuss Chelsea's form after Thomas Tuchel mastered clean sheets, what does he need to do in order to get his team scoring? Chris Wilder's departure and Liverpool's Champions League sanctuary are also on the...
Published 03/14/21
It's the Manchester derby - can City continue on their unbeaten run or will United spoil the party? Are nerves playing a part for Solskjaer's side and have Guardiola's goal scorers stepped up at the perfect time? We answer all the big questions ahead of weekend's big game at the top. Speaking of the top of the table – it is wide open. But who has the staying power to still be up there at the end of this Premier League season? Plus, we discuss what has gone wrong at Southampton to see them...
Published 03/07/21
The wait is over as Everton finally beat Liverpool at Anfield. Where were we all 22 years ago when it last happened? Has that result ended Liverpool's chances of a top-four finish and has it strengthened Everton's charge for a Champions League spot? As Fulham cut a 10-point gap to just three points inside a week - we ask if they can catch Newcastle and make the great escape from the relegation places. Given the loss of Callum Wilson for Newcastle, now might be the time for Scott Parker's...
Published 02/21/21
We all thought Kepa had played his last match for Chelsea, but could he make a comeback under new boss Thomas Tuchel? What's going on with Gareth Bale? Are he and Mourinho just not the right match? As the fairy-tale return looks to be turning sour, we ask if Bale will still be a Tottenham player next season? Is it too soon to talk about Manchester City's quadruple chances? Plus who need's a bit more love? The panel debates who are the Premier League's most underrated players? We also get...
Published 02/14/21
It's not been a great few weeks for Jurgen Klopp, so maybe not the best time to take on Manchester City? We ask if Liverpool are out of the title race if they don't get all three points. Can Klopp and his side turn it back on? Jose Mourinho has also had a difficult run of results, breaking records he definitely doesn't want to in the process. Can Kane return to save the day and just what is going on with Gareth Bale and his lack of game time? We also ask if Graham Potter is the ultimate...
Published 02/07/21
After Marcus Rashford was subjected to racial abuse on social media, The Squad discuss their own experiences with abuse online. We look back on Saturday's Premier League action as Villa beat Southampton, Manchester City earnt their 12th straight win and Newcastle win for the first time in 12 games. It's surprisingly nearly the end of the January transfer window, so we look at some of the biggest transfers this year as well as some of the best January transfers of all time. Joining Nick...
Published 01/31/21
It’s Liverpool v Man United, a rivalry reignited. Do Man United fans think they can genuinely challenge for the title? And are Liverpool fans threatened? We ask where this one will be won and lost. It’s been a big week for Harry Kane – he joined Robbie Fowler and Andy Cole in the Premier League history books. But how’s he done it? As Manchester City look back to their best, we ask whether that’s all down to Ruben Dias? Could he be the new Virgil van Dijk? We look at back on Wayne Rooney’s...
Published 01/17/21
With the January transfer window opening, we ask who needs to buy and sell. Can anything save Sheffield United from the Championship next season, and who will Sam Allardyce target to try keep West Brom in the Premier League? For Arsenal, it's all about offloading players after three back-to-back wins, and finally turning a corner after their troubling start to the season. After Paul Pogba seemed to signal to Luke Shaw to go down under pressure from Aston Villa's Matt Cash - we ask whether...
Published 01/03/21
It's our Christmas special - so we are obviously going hard on the player/manager festive puns. Not everyone is impressed. In this episode we look at whether Sam Allardyce is the right man to save West Brom and ask if there is any saving Mikel Arteta from the sack at Arsenal? Plus have Man City finally replaced Vincent Kompany, as their defence looks as solid as it's been in years. We preview Man United v Leeds - a rivalry we've been waiting 16 years to see again in the league. And as...
Published 12/20/20
We get all the reaction from what was a dire Manchester derby. Will the points save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or is his Man United future under real threat? Are Man City a shadow of their former selves, and what's to blame? Plus can you argue that Bruno Fernandes is better than Kevin de Bruyne and is Paul Pogba is the real problem at United? Also in this episode, we reflect on the end of Chelsea's unbeaten run, ask if Jose Mourinho should fear Wilfried Zaha and Crystal Palace and could the return...
Published 12/13/20
After Millwall fans booed players taking a knee at the start of their match with Derby County, we ask if the incident has overshadowed a time to celebrate the return of spectators to football grounds. Nick has his say about what happened at the Den. We look at Neil Lennon and his future as Celtic manager. Is his legacy at risk? How will Wolves cope with Raul Jimenez? And is Olivier Giroud now too valuable to Chelsea to possibly become his replacement at Molineux? Plus we preview the...
Published 12/06/20
In the week we lost arguably the greatest footballer to ever play the game, we pay tribute to Diego Maradona and ask if we will ever see a modern-day player of the same stature. We look ahead to Chelsea v Tottenham and ask if Jose Mourinho has got his mojo back. Has 'The Special One' returned? And could he lead Spurs to the Premier League title? We take a look at the men pulling the strings in Manchester. Is it time Manchester City got serious about replacing Sergio Aguero and is Bruno...
Published 11/29/20
We're back after a week away on international duty - so what have we learned? Is Jack Grealish the man to add the X Factor to England and has Phil Foden redeemed himself? Away from the positives, we also ask if the recent internationals have left Premier League managers with a big problem? Add injuries to positive COVID tests and you've got a massive strain on your squad. But which side has been hit hardest? With Pep Guardiola extending his Manchester City contract, we ask if that makes...
Published 11/22/20
We're two months into the 2020/21 Premier League season, but what have we learned so far? Nick Bright guides you through a MOT of all the issues each club face. Can Liverpool retain their position as champions despite key injuries in defence? Are Chelsea and Tottenham a good outside bet for the title? Will the good starts for Everton, Southampton, Wolves and Aston Villa continue? And can Manchester City and Manchester United overcome their inconsistent form and climb up the table? We also...
Published 11/08/20
Up for debate this week - is the quality of football suffering because of the lack of fans in stadiums? Are we seeing more play-acting for penalties and disjointed performances? We discuss an amazing week for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. Not only is he helping to feed hungry children across the country but he scored a hat-trick and there was a birthday thrown in too. Plus we look at the standouts and shockers, which includes a Paul Pogba impression, José Mourinho's Instagram posts...
Published 11/01/20
As the Champions League returns, The Squad asks what lessons the English sides have learnt. Do Man City look a little lost and has Pep Guardiola lost his mojo? Is it fair to say Chelsea are looking inconsistent in both Europe and the Premier League. And is Kepa now third choice behind Petr Cech? Also up for discussion - the standouts and shockers of the weekend, which includes Gary Lineker’s glasses and a beautiful hat-trick from Patrick Bamford? Plus, what do the panel make of the...
Published 10/25/20
The Squad is back from an international break to answer the big questions of the week. Does Gareth Southgate need to cut Jack Grealish some slack and start him in the England team? Can Gareth Bale make Spurs the deadliest forward line in the Premier League and which footballer would make the best James Bond? Zlatan? Virgil van Dijke? Or maybe a suited and booted Scott Parker? Plus who from this week’s Premier League arrivals should we be transferring into our Fantasy teams? Joining Nick...
Published 10/18/20