Episodes
With Edinson Cavani set to join Man United, we ask if it's the right move, especially given their defensive issues. And sticking with that theme, the panel discuss the worst ever transfer-day signings.
Plus, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin nets again and is named in Gareth Southgate's England squad, who should be looking over their shoulder and upping their game? Kane? Abraham? Rashford?
And we again dive into Saturday's shockers and standouts.
Joining Nick Bright this week are Hunter Godson,...
Published 10/04/20
With Covid preventing the return of fans, we ask whether the lack of supporters is actually a benefit. Are players performing better without the pressure of a crowd? And could an artificial intelligence programme, which allows you to create a personalised avatar, be the answer to getting the matchday experience we are all missing?
We also ask whether the criticism of Kepa is justified, or whether he is being used as a scapegoat to mask deeper problems at Chelsea.
Plus we preview Liverpool...
Published 09/27/20
Up for discussion this week - has Aubameyang secured his Arsenal legend status or is he just coining it in? Is Ancelotti turning Everton into a top 4 side? And will Gareth Bale prove to be the missing piece in Jose Mourinho’s jigsaw puzzle?
Plus we debate the best and worst new kits with our own top model and take inspiration from Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney and pick our own fantasy dinner party.
Joining Nick Bright are Will Brazier, Kyle Walker and Harry Symeou.
Published 09/20/20
On this week are Jack Collins from BR Football Ranks, The Kick-Off's Rory Jennings and making his debut, Alfie Kemp from Leeds podcast, LS11.
We make predictions for the season to come, discuss how the new kids on the block will get on and pick up some tips from Fantasy Football expert Statman Dave.
Plus, we debate who has done the best business in the transfer market - and who still has work to do.
Published 09/13/20
Joel Beya, Rory Jennings and Vaishali Bhardwaj join Nick Bright for the Squad.
The panel discuss the key battles on the pitch for the final as well as which team is under more pressure to win the trophy.
And what has happened to the FA Cup final song? The Squad are joined by indie artist Frank Hamilton who has written and produced an FA Cup final themed tune.
Published 07/30/20
This week Nick Bright is joined by Will Brazier, Jermaine Agyako and Kyle Walker. They discuss Arsenal upsetting holders Manchester City to reach the FA Cup final and the custom boots worn by referee Jon Moss. Leeds fan Ryan Wilson joins the pod to talk about their promotion to the Premier League and give us the lowdown on Marcelo Bielsa. The panel also discuss new kits and Jermaine reads his open letter to Marcus Rashford, which is not to be missed!
Published 07/19/20
Norwich City have become the first team to be relegated from the Premier League, which team is next to face the boot?
With Sheffield United getting a great result against Chelsea on Saturday - where does that leave the fight for top 4?
And is Jose Mourinho the right man to be leading Spurs?
Nick Bright is joined by Vaishali Bhardwaj, Aaron Paul and Johnny Cochrane on the Squad.
Published 07/12/20
The Squad chat about whether the race for fourth and fifth spots in the Premier League will come down to the final day?
They also debate, whether Mason Greenwood is the best two footed player in the Premier League, is Jamie Vardy on his way to becoming a Premier League legend and is Harry Maguire the right man to be Manchester United’s captain?
Nick Bright is joined on the Squad by Youtuber Rants n Bants, BBC Radio Manchester’s Talking Balls Kyle Walker and Will Brazier from Sporf....
Published 07/05/20
Nick Bright is joined by Liverpool fans - Singer song writer and MOTDx presenter Chelcee Grimes, Premier League presenter Rambo and Chris Pajak from Redmen TV.
The Squad celebrate Liverpool's title win and talk about what's next for the team.
They also chat about Manchester United's win against Norwich, which has taken them through to the FA Cup Semi final.
Published 06/28/20
The Squad chat about Arsenal's shocker against Brighton. Was Roy Keane fair in what he said about Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea? The Squad also chat about Leroy Sane’s future, fantasy football and are you crowd noise on or off?
Nick Bright is joined by Rambo, Jack Collins and Akeem Ojuko.
Published 06/21/20
Nick Bright is joined by Statman Dave, Will Brazier from Sporf and Paul Machin from Redmen TV for The Squad.
They chat about what it's like to be a Liverpool fan right now and how fans might celebrate if the title is won this week.
Also, the Euros were due to start on Friday, The Squad discuss what they would have been doing to watch all the games as well as revealing what their England starting XI would have looked like.
Published 06/14/20
Nick Bright, Statman Dave, Cheeky Sport's Joel Beya and Premier League presenter Rambo discuss Timo Werner's prospective move to Chelsea and whether Frank Lampard's side are becoming strong enough to challenge Liverpool and Man City in the Premier League. With TV companies giving viewers the option to add crowd noise over matches, the team discuss if this is a good idea. And after a week of sports stars joining anti-racism protests, the panel discuss the importance of leading sport figures...
Published 06/07/20
Nick Bright is back and joining The Squad this week are Emma Saunders, Ben Haines and Statman Dave.
A date has been set, but what can we expect from the return of the Premier League?
And The Squad remember their favourite Champions League finals and club signings that didn't quite pan out as they'd like.
Published 05/31/20
On what should have been FA Cup final weekend, Nick Bright, Statman Dave, Cheeky Sports' Akeem Ojuko and Kyle Walker of BBC Sport give their favourite FA Cup moments. The team also look at who the best Premier League defender in history is, after Vincent Kompany said he thinks it is Virgil Van Dijk. And we find out which clubs the panel would like to see promoted to the Premier League.
Published 05/24/20
Nick Bright is joined by Will Brazier from Sporf, Premier League Productions' Vaishali Bhardwaj and Statman Dave to look back on the return of the Bundesliga. They hear from Borussia Dortmund fan Lars Pollman from the Yellow Wall podcast on his team playing behind closed doors and the rise of Erling Braut Haaland. On what would have been the last day of the Premier League season, the team give their classic final day moments. And Nick has a controversial opinion on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Published 05/17/20
Nick Bright is joined by Emma Saunders, Aaron Paul and Statman Dave to examine possible rule changes once football resumes, including increasing the number of substitutions. Nick has finally got a football fix, after watching the return of South Korea's K-League. Hashtag United CEO and YouTube personality Spencer Owen joins the panel to discuss representing West Ham in the latest ePremier League Invitational. And the panelists assess whether Odion Ighalo is a long-term option for Manchester...
Published 05/10/20
Nick Bright is joined by 90Min's Ben Haines, Jermaine Agyako of Cheeky Sport and Statman Dave to discuss the plan to potentially restart the Premier League using neutral venues. On the weekend of David Beckham's 45th birthday, the team pay tribute to the former England captain. And the panel look at Mauricio Pochettino being linked to Newcastle United.
Published 05/03/20
Nick Bright is joined by Cheeky Sports' Joel Beya, Squad debutant Emma Saunders and Statman Dave. They look back on the ePL Invitational tournament, won by Wolves' Diogo Jota and share their own video games stories. The panel also look at the strangest moments in Premier League history and reveal which players' shirt they'd love to own.
Published 04/26/20
It would have been the FA Cup Semi-finals this weekend; the Squad predict the outcomes of the quarters, semis and the final and do their own live draw!
Wilfried Zaha chats about playing Fifa against fans, and the Squad talk about their favourite retro games.
And what is your most iconic football kit?
Nick Bright is joined by Statman Dave, Will Brazier and Aaron Paul.
Published 04/19/20
The Squad this week talk about whether or not Harry Kane is worth £200 million after reports that he could be sold in the summer. Tekkers Guru joins the Squad to talk about how he can perfect your football skills in lockdown he also tells us what it’s like to show Neymar how to do skills when working with big players on ad campaigns. Has football manager ever made you fall in love with a random team and who have been the best people to follow on social media during the lockdown?
Nick Bright...
Published 04/12/20
The Squad this week talk about what they’ve been up to since being in lockdown – including learning Spanish, beating the world’s best at Animal crossing, perfecting 5 at the back on Fifa and writing a hit single for Dua Lipa.
BBC Football reporter Simon Stone makes an appearance to talk about player's wages and how some football clubs will furlough their non-playing staff. And with Match of THEIR day launching – the Squad chat about their ultimate classic game.
Nick Bright is joined by...
Published 04/05/20
The Squad this week are joined by Wycombe Wanderers legend – Adebayo Akinfenwa aka the Beast!
He chats about life at home with the family – beating his kids at computer games, home gyms, group Whatsapp's and cartoon theme tunes!
Nick Bright is joined by Jermaine from CheekySport and Will Brazier from Sporf.
Published 03/29/20
The Squad this week reflect on the impact of Coronavirus and discuss how the Premier League and EFL will finish their seasons.
They also chat about their success on Football Manager and which football matches and tournaments they would watch on repeat.
Nick Bright is joined by Akeem from CheekySport, Reece Parkinson from MOTDX and BBC Radio 1Xtra, Vaishali Bhardwaj from Premier League Productions and Will Brazier from Sporf.
Published 03/22/20
The Squad chat about the Manchester derby **DISCLAIMER - this pod was recorded before kick-off so some predictions might not be true** - should Phil Foden be making more appearances for Manchester City, where does David De Gea rank amongst other goalkeepers and should Manchester United cash in and sell Paul Pogba?
Liverpool are just three wins away from winning the Premier League, where does Mo Salah compare amongst the top strikers in history? And which footballers don't look like...
Published 03/08/20