Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott.Following Gary’s exclusive interview with Anthony Gordon where the Newcastle winger revealed his love of meditation and visualisation, the team talk about how they prepared for their own matchdays.  With VAR at the heart of controversy surrounding Nottingham Forest’s loss at Everton last weekend, the panel discuss whether Forest were right to criticise the officials decisions on social media.And drama is never far from Manchester United, with our guests reacting to their FA Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out victory over Coventry after surrendering a 3-0 goal lead.We also see the return of our Super 6 predictions – has Roy managed to claw some ground back on Gary? Finally, we end with Community Questions where we discuss who should take over the manager vacancy at Liverpool from Jurgen Klopp this summer, is it correct to ban FA Cup replays and who is the greatest English player to play abroad? If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms.01:21:20 Best English player to play abroad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Overlap we spoke to Bastian Schweinsteiger! We chatted about signing for Man United, football under Van Gaal, being kicked out the dressing room, being managed by Mourinho, his reams of retiring at Old Trafford and Bayern Munich Success!Listen to the full episode here; https://shows.acast.com/d2a98018-244b-4999-9a83-9c2b9d43a1e3/661f9898a0cf9a00173d98c2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A preview of our latest Exclusive Interview, brought to you by Sky Bet with Liverpool right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold.We spoke about playing under Jurgen Klopp, what’s next for Liverpool, the 23/24 Premier League title race and more!Listen to the full episode here: https://shows.acast.com/d2a98018-244b-4999-9a83-9c2b9d43a1e3/661d47a47b8b610017222191We'll be back with more Stick to Football very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special guest episode we are delighted to be joined by American Football legend and Burnley co-owner JJ Watt.Watt announced his involvement with Burnley in 2023 and reveals his special connection with the town and football club, relationship with manager Vincent Kompany and his aims for the future at Turf Moor.Despite a struggling Premier League season following promotion from the Championship, the 6ft5 Wisconsin man reiterates his long-term ambitions and talks about the rise of American footballers investing in English football clubs.Regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, a competition he and siblings Derek and TJ have made a lasting impact in, Watt offers a unique insight into the difference behind the scenes and structures between America’s and UK’s national sports.The 3x Defensive Player of the Year, who spent the majority of his career at Houston Texans before retiring at Arizona Cardinals, was the first player to make multiple 20+ sacks in multiple NFL seasons speaks and he explains how he used to eat up to 7500 calories a day as well as telling us who he thinks which footballers could make it in the American sport.Finally he talks about how his last NFL game coincided with his new-born son Koa’s first game and life after retirement which has seen him enter football club ownership. If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, and today our full-fit squad of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by Premier League legend Rio Ferdinand. Ahead of Manchester United v Liverpool on Sunday, the former Red Devils defender and club team-mates of Gary and Roy joins the show to talk about the rivalry and importance of the fixture, as well as current on-field issues at Old Trafford. Rio also recalls his special time at the club which seen him win 6 Premier League titles and a Champions League, including his breakthrough, national career, relationships with players past and present as well what life at Manchester United was like with Sir Alex Ferguson and after his retirement.  The team also talk about why they went in to punditry, giving unique insight into the industry and the changing world and influence of social media within the game. Lastly we return with our Super 6 predictions - find out whether Gary has gone further ahead in the standings or whether Roy has managed to claw back ground. If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A preview of the latest episode of 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.Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sir-alex-or-pep-carragher-or-neville-pl-or-ucl-fans/id1568471572?i=1000651142309Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gLhX8kiuYMlSG4Vsam1Le?si=3a04a08c2dbe4e1dYouTube - https://youtu.be/_e7vOIiWY08Stick to Football returns this week so turn on notifications so you never miss and upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode we are delighted to be joined by Premier League legend Les Ferdinand.Joined by former England team-mates Gary Neville and Ian Wright alongside Jill Scott and Roy Keane, ‘Sir Les’ kicks off the show talking about the competition for a starting spot in England’s stacked frontline in the 1990’s.Despite being called up to Euro 96 and the World Cup in 1998, Les didn’t play a single minute and reveals which one incident meant he never made an appearance at a major tournament.A legend for QPR, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in his playing days with 149 Premier League goals, Les talks about his time as Spurs coach where he worked with record England goal scorer Harry Kane.The former QPR man also talks about his role as Sporting Director at the R’s and why he left the club after eight years in June 2023.Lastly Gary doesn’t let Les away without discussing the 1995/96 seasonthat seen Manchester United pip Newcastle United to the Premier League title.If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott. With Jamie Carragher away we kick things off with Manchester United’s 4-3 win over Liverpool in a dramatic FA Cup quarter-finals. It’s the international break and the panel discuss Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and his first-ever call-up for the England senior squad. Will Gareth Southgate replace Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford dugout and do the international friendlies distract teams in the final stage of the domestic season? Finally, we end with Community Questions, will Nottingham Forest avoid the drop after their points deduction and what is the best sports documentary that hasn’t been made yet?Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Stick to Football taking a break this week, here is a preview of the latest Fan Debate episode, sponsored by Sky Bet, featuring Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.With The Traitors star Harry Clark on board, we debate who the Premier League's biggest traitors are.Joined by Premier League fans from up and down the country, our team decides who ranks as the number one traitor as a player and manager in Premier League history, as well as discussing the best and worst-run clubs in the top flight.This is a preview of the latest episode hosted on The Overlap podcast channel, and you can tune in using the links below.Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fans-clash-on-man-city-charges-football-traitors/id1568471572?i=1000649006798Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rj0hQisEdYXRU7kY8l2CP?si=80b4ec7970b94ec9YouTube - https://youtu.be/obc8aYVqiqo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fan Debate is back, brought to you by Sky Bet, featuring Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside The Traitors star Harry Clark and some of the biggest fan channels in England.This is a preview of the latest episode hosted on The Overlap podcast channel, and you can tune in using the links below.Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HItQqiKieWAtqL1FNtfCG?si=d466b0bbe3b6413bApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-business-end-of-the-season-fan-debate-2024/id1568471572?i=1000648439670YouTube - https://youtu.be/Dw7gf2ZWfo4Stick to Football will be back very soon, so make sure to check out all the other episodes if you haven't already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode we are delighted to be joined by former Manchester United player and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Joined by former team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane alongside Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott, the hosts start the show tucking into a special Norwegian stew dish, and it doesn’t take long for Roy to remind Ole of his miss against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2002 Champions League semi-finals.Having last spent time as a manager at Manchester United, Ole reveals what really went on at the club during his tenure, including how he nearly signed Declan Rice, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham and what it was like working with Cristiano Ronaldo.The man who made the 1999 Treble win possible also talks about what his winning goal against Bayern Munich and gives insight into the dressing room, telling never told before stories of what hobby Gary took up as a player and which guest Ole nearly had a fight with in the tunnel.Finally, we end on a min-quiz between Ole and Roy centred around the infamous Champions League semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen; who will have bragging rights between the former United duo? Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright– the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.The team kick-off the show by reacting to Erling Haaland’s five goals that helped Manchester City to a 6-2 win at Luton Town in the FA Cup. Jamie reacts to Erik ten Hag’s press conference following his criticism of Manchester United’s tactics while Gary explains why he labelled Chelsea’s League Cup losing team as ‘Billion Pound Bottle Jobs’. After correctly predicting Salford’s 3-1 win over Wrexham, we welcome Martin from Fermanagh to the Super 6 show. Has Roy managed to close the gap on Gary? And your Community Questions are back – who would be the best non-sporting Stick to Football guest, what does Everton’s reduced point deduction mean, should there be a managerial transfer window and which actors would play our panels in a movie? Hit subscribe to never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode we are delighted to be joined by Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney. Alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jill Scott, Rooney opens the show revealing that he wants to remain in football management despite an approach to enter the boxing ring. The all-time Manchester United top goal scorer talks about his managerial career so far, most recently at Birmingham City, and what he’s learnt from his spells in the dugout across England and America. With five Premier League titles, a Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup and countless individual awards to his name, Rooney enjoyed a glorious career at Old Trafford where he established himself as one of the all-time great footballers.  The 38-year-old chats about his success, the infamous transfer request and how his time faired at the club after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement where he was reunited with his former Everton boss David Moyes before Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho took over. Finally, Rooney delves into his childhood and gives his thoughts on the current Manchester United team. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Jill Scott – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. With Ian away in St Lucia and Jill back in the studio, the panel kick off the show with the reaction to the first round of the Champions League knock-out stages, where holders Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen whilst Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich lose to Lazio.Gary, Jamie, Roy and Jill discuss whether any team can anyone stop Pep’s City, whether the Champions League has gone stale or not and how next season’s rule change could be beneficial to Europe’s elite competition.As Manchester United have approached Newcastle United’s director of football Dan Ashworth, the team talk about what changes he could bring to Old Trafford if he decides to move and how important the off-the-field staff have on a modern football club.Lastly we end on our Super 6 segment, has Gary pulled further ahead of Roy and who will they predict in the latest round of fixtures?We’re approaching one million subscribers, so please don’t forget to hit subscribe to never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.This week we are dedicating the episode to Club European Football and your Community Questions.Gary tells who he thinks has the best atmosphere in Europe, Jamie recalls the night that kept Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, Ian talks about Arsenal’s UEFA Cup Winners Cup success and Roy is reminded of his famous performance against Juventus in Turin in 1999.Also who do the lads think will win the Champions League this season and what was the single biggest factor in becoming a professional footballer?Finally, Roy reveals the latest on his managerial stance after links with a vacant role.Subscribe now so you never miss an upload! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. Premier League action returned with a full midweek set of fixtures and the guests kick off the show reacting to Arsenal’s 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest as well as the after-match argument between Gunners team-mates Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ben White. Gary, Jamie, Ian and Roy also offer their thoughts on Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford following his internal disciplinary. And with Jurgen Klopp entering remaining few months as Liverpool manager after announcing he would leave the club at the end of the seasons, our guests talk through the impact his decision will have as well as who should be expected to takeover the Anfield hotseat. Super 6 returns with Ben to provide the latest scores… and Gary springs a surprise twist with an additional fixture up for grabs as he looks to move further into the lead from Roy’s. Lastly we end with your Community Questions: Who is the best-ever January signing, would Gary be a modern-day cenrte-back rather than a fullback and what is the worst piece of man management the panel has seen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode, we are delighted to be joined by Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard.Alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jill Scott, the team talk about the Stamford Bridge heroes' glorious career as well as the pleasures and pressures that have followed in management.The three-time Premier League winner speaks about his playing and managerial career at Chelsea as well as their current state having last managed the Blues towards the end of the 2022/23 season.As a former Everton manager, Frank goes into full length about his time at Goodison Park as well as the current financial state at the club, the FFP restrictions and the impact it had on his former team.It would be impossible to have Frank around the table without talking about England’s golden generation and the panel also go into full discussion of the mid-2000 rivalry between their respected clubs.Finally, we end with your Community Questions: How much success was down to work rate compared to natural talent and which player has Frank coached that reminds him of himself the most?Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick To Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. We kick things off with the aftermath of Tottenham’s draw at Manchester United and how Gary caused a stir by arguing Spurs could finish above Liverpool by the end of the season whilst Roy remains unconvinced with the praise on Ange Postecoglou’s side. The halfway point passed in the Premier League season, so we discuss who has been the best player as Jamie singles out Kevin de Bruyne as one of the best midfielders the competition has seen after his heroic return from injury when Manchester City overcame Newcastle. Earlier this week Ian and Jill attended the FIFA The Best Awards and discussed whether Lionel Messi deserved his award of Men’s Player of the Year. We also relive Roy’s 2000 PFA Award ceremony and whether his teammates turned up and the politics behind voting procedures. We discuss the latest on the Premier League charges on Everton and Nottingham Forest and what it will mean to both clubs and the impending hearing on Manchester City. Super 6 also returns with Ben… has Roy managed to reduce the deficit or has Gary pulled further ahead? And we end with your Community Question: Why has Erik Ten Hag not implemented a style of play at Manchester United yet? Subscribe now so you never miss an upload!VOTE NOW for Stick to Football to WIN Best Football Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, and we are delighted to bring you a transfers special with our full-fit panel of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright.The January transfer window is open so we kick off the show with a huge debate: who should sign players at a football club?Jamie and Gary never left their respected teams whereas Jill, Roy and Ian all eventually moved away from their clubs where they became legends; find out how life altered for the trio with their departures.Gary also remembers how Sir Alex Ferguson dealt with signing players as well as the time he tried to convince Steven Gerrard to join Manchester United whilst on international duty.Roy talks about his transfer stories as Sunderland manager and opens up on his sudden departure at Manchester United whilst Ian reveals the French revolution Arsene Wenger brought about at Arsenal alongside David Dean and the current business plan at the Emirates under Edu and Mikel Arteta.Jamie recalls how Rafa Benitez changed recruitment at Liverpool and why despite being one of the top teams in Europe it always felt like an internal battle at Anfield.Finally, Jill chats about the transfer procedure and differences in the women’s game and her own ambitions of wanting to become a manager.Subscribe now so you never miss an upload!VOTE NOW for Stick to Football to WIN Best Football Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VOTE NOW for Stick to Football to WIN Best Football Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/#On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Irish golfer Rory McIlroy.There’s only one subject to start on: Roy Keane snubbing a young Rory McIlroy asking for an autograph whilst the former footballer was on international duty.The Northern Irish golfer gives a full lowdown on LIV Golf and his stance on the breakaway league as well as his views on the latest big-name to join the organisation in Jon Rahm.Rory also chats about supporting his boyhood team Manchester United and the prospect of buying shares into the club as well as his relationship with Tiger Woods and the formation of their TGL – a venture formed by the pair which is due to launch in 2025.Our panel also discuss Rory’s incredible 2023 Ryder Cup and high-pressure moments in sport, as well as the prospect of completing a major should he win the elusive Masters at Augusta.We ask your Community Questions, with Rory revealing who his best friend in the sport is, which former professional footballer he reckons would be the best golfer and who was his footballing hero.Finally, Rory, Ian, Jamie, Roy and Gary relive Rory’s 9-year-old appearance on the Gerry Kelly Show by taking on a golf chipping into the washing machine challenge.Will one of the best golfers on the planet show them how it’s done or will one of our former professional footballers cause a shock?Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.