*HEATED* Arsenal & Newcastle BOTTLE It, Our England World Cup Squads And The Top 10 Foreign PL Players EVER

24 Mar 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 40 chapters

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In short

Heated football debate focused on Arsenal vs Man City (Wembley League Cup final), Newcastle’s derby loss to Sunderland, and broader claims about England World Cup squads and the “top 10 foreign PL players ever.” The hosts argue Arsenal bottled momentum by not starting their preferred goalkeeper (Raya) and by lacking an outlet under City’s relentless press; they also discuss how Newcastle’s “bottle” shows up as panic in their own half.

Guests

The transcript is a panel of multiple regulars (named only in passing as Tom, Theo, Roy, and “Ewan Reeve”), plus a Newcastle fan voice. No guest bios are provided in the text.

Key claims

  1. Arteta’s starting XI/goalkeeper choice is criticized as tactically wrong for a cup final; Kepa is blamed for errors and poor sweeping.
  2. City’s second-half 4-2-4 pressing is said to force Arsenal long balls and shut down Saka and the build-up.
  3. Newcastle are accused of repeated failure from winning positions and “panic” ball-loss patterns; Sunderland “wanted it more.”

Notable examples

  • Arsenal’s limited second-half chances after substitutions; Calafiori is credited with immediate impact.
  • City pressure described as “relentless,” with a goal “coming” due to Arsenal being trapped.
  • Newcastle/Sunderland: Newcastle’s collapse narrative, plus references to specific players (e.g., Harland vs Dan Burn battles; Bobby/“Bobby” praised; Volta Marder used in midfield criticized).

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Reviewing Arsenal's Cup Performance

1:13 to 2:55

A heated debate about Arsenal's recent performance and managerial decisions.

“There's actually no football over the weekend.”

Tactical Analysis of the Match

2:56 to 4:28

Discussion on tactics used by Arsenal and Manchester City during the match.

“I thought as well, as soon as Incappier got on a yellow card, he should have took him off.”

Assessing Player Performances

4:29 to 6:29

Insightful commentary on individual player performances and their impacts.

“on that, can I just say, it's absolutely embarrassing for a manager of this team that was on for the quad, on for the treble.”

Fan Reactions and Expectations

6:30 to 7:56

Discussion on fans' feelings regarding the match outcome and future expectations.

“I think we, on top of that as well, I think we really lacked an outlet going forward.”

Debating Trophy Significance

7:57 to 10:00

A lively debate on the value of different football trophies and their importance.

“it can't be as bad as what you're going through right now.”

Reflections on the Season Ahead

10:01 to 14:01

Hosts reflect on the implications of recent matches for the remainder of the season.

“Give me some shit hours really like that.”

Analyzing Barcelona's Strengths

14:01 to 15:03

A discussion on Barcelona's performance against other teams and Arsenal's chances in upcoming matches.

“I think the way Barca have shown themselves away from home against teams like Newcastle, then...”

Arsenal's Recent Performance

15:04 to 16:54

Critique of Arsenal's recent matches, focusing on key players and their fight in games.

“That's not what you were saying like 10 seconds ago.”

Manchester City's Dominance

16:55 to 19:15

Discussion about Manchester City's lead in the league and their potential performance against Arsenal.

“But yesterday he was more left back than he has been recently.”

Social Media Regrets

19:16 to 21:19

Hosts share stories about their social media activity after a drunken night out and the repercussions.

“And one person only last week Do you ever think When there's another Do you ever think Why do I go for you?”
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Betting on Arsenal's Season

21:20 to 23:43

Debate over Arsenal's chances of winning trophies this season and a friendly wager between hosts.

“Did you see I replied with the screenshot of that chat?”

Post-Match Reactions

23:44 to 28:00

Analysis of the recent match, focusing on player performances and managerial decisions.

“I honestly think that game there, that game there, can I say my logic?”

Midfield Concerns and Player Choices

28:00 to 28:29

Discussion on player performance and selection in recent matches.

“You cannot play someone that immobile, in my opinion, in midfield, in that type of game.”

Analyzing the Match and Team Dynamics

28:30 to 29:26

Examining the team's performance against Sunderland and their creative struggles.

“Instagram photo of him with the man in the match it can't it can't be real surely it's either an accident or can't be real but it's like fucking hell lad You can't be that stupid, surely.”

Panic and Bottle: Newcastle's Performance

29:27 to 30:15

Talk about the team's mindset during matches and their tendency to panic.

Injuries and Transfer Rumors

30:16 to 31:25

Updates on player injuries, specifically Bruno Guimarães and transfer rumors.

“Apparently, the thing is, obviously we listened to it on mute and I'm not watching the highlights back, but apparently the crowd was class all day yesterday.”

Managerial Critique: Eddie Howe's Approaches

31:26 to 32:54

Discussions on Eddie Howe's management style and the fans' sentiments.

“This lad's laughing at a kid with mumps.”

Season Outlook and Champions League Aspirations

32:55 to 34:54

Analyzing the likelihood of achieving Champions League qualification this season.

“The fixtures we have coming up, the lack of games that we have, people coming back from injuries eventually, hopefully.”

The Case for Changing Managers

34:55 to 36:38

Debate on the potential need for a managerial change at Newcastle.

“You think they're going to get a Champions League spot?”

Evaluating Player Signings and Performance

36:39 to 37:22

Discussion on recent player signings and their impact on the team's performance.

“It's too little, too late to fix before the end of the year.”

Chelsea's Struggles: A Broader Context

37:23 to 38:49

Examination of Chelsea's recent poor form and managerial issues.

“who's been better recently but he started poorly.”

Jordan Pickford's Impact and Goalkeeping Debate

38:50 to 40:51

Discussion on Jordan Pickford's contributions and the state of goalkeeping in England.

“Yeah, but they had a little bit of a bounce when he come in and they were winning games because they've just got good players.”

Transfer Bands and League Implications

40:52 to 42:00

Debate on transfer bans and their effects on Chelsea and other clubs.

“It wasn't for the same thing, I don't think.”

Arsenal's Trophies and Premier League Squads

42:00 to 46:00

A discussion on Arsenal's past trophies and opinions on player selections for the England squad.

“Yeah, that would be the most Arsenal thing.”

Debate on Managerial Changes

46:00 to 51:20

The hosts discuss whether to keep or sack managers amidst team struggles, focusing on Spurs and West Ham.

“No, because if they're just going to get Alonzo, you may as well get rid of him now.”

World Cup Squad Selections

51:20 to 56:00

The conversation shifts to picking World Cup squads, starting with Burnley's selections and discussing current players.

“So that means, do you think Spurs beat Sunderland away?”

Premier League Discourse

56:00 to 56:28

Discussion on recent performances in the Premier League.

“They've still been an absolute disgrace.”

World Cup Squad Selection

56:28 to 57:29

The hosts begin selecting their World Cup squad, starting with goalkeepers.

“Right, guys, the next segment, we're going to pick our World Cup squad.”

Building the England Squad

57:29 to 1:01:06

Continuing the discussion on who should be included in the England squad for the World Cup.

“He accidentally put Benson and Edges in his England team because he does his team on a Benson and Edges packet.”

Debating Positions and Players

1:01:06 to 1:08:28

A heated debate over player selections for the England squad.

“that aren't in there, for example, Rhys James, who we will...”

Finalizing the Starting XI

1:08:28 to 1:10:00

The hosts finalize their ideal starting eleven for the England team.

“I think maybe, if you don't want to take Rio as the wild card, maybe take him out and bring Tony.”

England World Cup Squad Discussion

1:10:00 to 1:14:10

The hosts debate their choices for the England World Cup squad, comparing players and discussing their strengths.

“That number 10 is good because a fully fit Bellingham.”

International Friendlies Overview

1:14:10 to 1:14:50

They discuss upcoming international friendlies for England, expressing their disinterest in these matches.

“I'd be awake at lunch I genuinely never watch them Aren't we playing Japan?”

Debate on Neymar's Legacy

1:14:50 to 1:16:30

A heated discussion ensues regarding Neymar's status in football and comparisons with other players like Mohamed Salah.

“He cared more about money, that's why he moved to PSG.”

Top 10 Foreign Premier League Players

1:16:30 to 1:24:01

They begin ranking the top 10 foreign players in Premier League history, sharing their opinions and debating each choice.

“if he'd have come to the Prem, in my opinion.”

Debating the Top 10 Premier League Players

1:24:01 to 1:25:11

The hosts discuss their rankings of the top Premier League players, comparing opinions and preferences.

“that's definitely personal preference and bias.”

Player Comparisons: Vieira vs. Keane

1:25:11 to 1:25:50

A heated discussion arises comparing Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane, including their impacts and contributions.

Fringe Players and Missed Names

1:25:50 to 1:26:27

The hosts explore players they overlooked in their top ten list, such as Kante and Yaya Toure.

Goalkeepers in the Discussion

1:26:27 to 1:27:19

The hosts engage in a lighthearted argument about the inclusion of goalkeepers in their top ten list.

“No, having Alisson's the biggest stinker.”

Looking Ahead: Future Stars

1:27:19 to 1:28:25

The conversation shifts to potential future stars in the Premier League and who might make it to the top.

“You didn't even put a check in and you're a better state.”
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0:50Lewis Bowden:Oh, it's a great day. Oh, no, we can't. You should have decided alone Without a dream in my own It's like me, T.O. Hang a bit, Tom. Why are you holding a Sunderland flag? Huh? I've already done that bit. That's old. Who gives up? That's old news. Old news, man.

1:13Reev:The quad is off. There's actually no football over the weekend. That was really weird. But do you know what is on? The treble! No, no, no. Can we actually talk about this? A week ago He was saying I'd I think we got the quote I'd take a treble I'd take a treble You're not going to take You're not going to get anything Mate a week ago You were talking about The fucking domestic double You're going to win Every fucking competition in Europe No one cares about Newcastle today Sorry I hate it I hate it You abandoned your club No one cares about Newcastle today

1:42Lewis Bowden:Do you remember how you kept Digging at me for the last week So you're going Well you said You said we're beatable But we've only lost four games Do you see what I mean Backboarding

1:50Reev:Actually now we've lost four games You were shocking yesterday Yeah, there's a number of reasons we're talking about your thumb. That's the fourth league. We actually got also, we got... Yonkeres, thoughts? Is that tactical inept? Habit thoughts? Zaka thoughts? Do you want me to discuss it? Do you want me to discuss it? No, I want you to say Arteta's tactically inept. I want you to say Arteta is tactically inept for his decisions. I cost you a trophy. I will say Pep's completely out of tactic. Yes. And there was a few key reasons to that, I think. They pinned you in so well. You know what? You know what?

2:19Reev:It was kind of horny for your Manchester City fair. Yeah. You know how Arsenal in the past, well, this season, being sort of like really cool for playing too deep, playing like defensively. Yes, because you're a testing goal. This game in particular, we had, it was like impossible to play out from the back because City had fucking four attackers just there. Yeah, they played like a 4-2 forward. It was mental. It was absolutely mental. And then every time it got forward, we'd start to go long ball. We had fucking Jokras up front. Can't hold the ball up. Not very good at football. He had a poor game.

2:48Reev:I thought Havertz had a poor game. He's meant he had a poor game.

2:50Lewis Bowden:Yeah, but he's got to stick, Theo. You've spent£60 million on a strike and the ball can't even stick to him.

2:55Reev:We got completely out of tactic. I thought as well, as soon as Incappier got on a yellow card, he should have took him off. And you notice when Calafiore came on, there was an instant impact. Like our only two shots in the second half

3:07Lewis Bowden:came from Calafiore. He had a really good game. I do agree. It was mainly down to Pep. But I think it's because Pep doesn't respect your front line.

3:17Reev:And I don't think as well. I don't think he plays that way against the Real Madrid

3:21Lewis Bowden:or

3:21Reev:I don't think he plays that way if Raya's in goal exactly probably because it forced Kempo to play out

3:28Theo:when you watch certain moments in the game neither of their strikers are pressing our centre backs which means they can sit deeper in a bank of basically six whereas if Raya has the ball there there's definitely more danger within like the channels of where Raya will pass it but even if Raya was in goal

3:45Lewis Bowden:he still had no outlet no but I think because you weren't like Jokic wasn't stretching the pitch. Saka was non-existent.

3:51Reev:At least there's only one issue, not two issues. But I think even we kept his yellow card, that doesn't happen with Raya. That doesn't increase the pressure on Arsenal. So why start? What I thought was mad,

4:01Lewis Bowden:what I thought was really impressive from City, you could see the goal coming. I know it's a fucking mistake, but they just wouldn't allow you to get out. They actually kept their foot on your neck, like non-stop, and it was relentless pressure. You just couldn't get out. The first half was quite even.

4:16Reev:No one really created chances. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But that second, mate, the way City came out that second half, we were like, oh, fuck.

4:22Lewis Bowden:What's your thoughts on Arteta's starting, Roy? I think your biggest game is... That is the worst managerial decision this season. Can I just say, on that, on that, can I just say, it's absolutely embarrassing for a manager of this team that was on for the quad, on for the treble. Oh, it's going to be on for two and then it'll be on for just one. It's the shit Premier League this year because everyone's won.

4:39Theo:It's because he's played the full competition, isn't it? Yeah, but bollocks to that, mate. You've not won anything. I agree.

4:44Lewis Bowden:I think... Oh, he's just said it And I just said that No, you go all this time Feeding the little bottle jobs The little underachievers The little cooks And Pep Guardiola's Came over Put his little fucking foot On your toenail And said Oi, little bitch boy We're fucking taking yous Why are you so angry? Why did he not Why didn't he go for A fucking cup? I think it's all well and good

5:08Reev:In saying this in hindsight You understand why he played But he doesn't owe Kepa anything to start him Everyone said it in foresight He should have started right In a final But He doesn't owe anyone anything. That's not about owing people. This isn't even hindsight. We were saying before the game, you have to start Raya. Like Pep started Trafford. Yeah, but Trafford's better than Kepa. You see what I mean? But I think he should have started Raya. I really do, because it's a cup final.

5:31Lewis Bowden:But also the drop-off from Donnarumma to Trafford, he's nowhere near as much as the drop-off from Raya, arguably the best goalkeeper in the world, to Kepa. Kepa is fucking pants. Most expensive keeper in the world. And by the way, I will defend Arteta here. I don't think he expects him not to be able to just catch a fucking ball. That is one of the worst. What's he doing? He actually was going all the way off the back. There was a number three. It was the easiest. If he left that, it was flying. It wasn't just that, though.

6:02Reev:It was the way Kepa got his yellow card. Raya is so good at coming out and just sweeping up like that. Yeah, because Kepa's shit.

6:07Lewis Bowden:Kepa is shit. But I'll tell you, I should know that. He's shit. And it's not. I understand. All right. You're my cup goalie. Cool. Right. I get it. Team morale and all harmony. People have done it for years. Yeah, cool. But when it actually matters, Arsenal, it's like your biggest game in what, six years? You haven't won a trophy for so long. Just play your best team. Yeah, I agree. Literally just play your best team. It's really not that hard. And I really don't think what the fuck's Kepa going to say or do if he kicks off? Get rid of him in the summer. He doesn't matter to Arsenal, does he?

6:35Reev:I think we, on top of that as well, I think we really lacked an outlet going forward. You know how we were talking about... I know, but in terms of like, we clearly were missing... Might only should have been brought on earlier, I think as well. way sooner. That's one of the reasons I really, really agree with that.

6:50Lewis Bowden:Yeah, I do agree. I do half agree with that. But the players you had on should have been good enough to at least hold the ball up or get you out. You're right. Jokeres is fucking rubbish. I'm sorry, he just is. He's not good enough for this level. He's not good enough for this level.

7:05Reev:In the moment, it was a really sad day. Oh, we had a great time. That perked me, right? Did you have a great day? Oh, I had an unbelievable day. It was a day of two halves. He had an unbelievable day yesterday, guys. Great Newcastle fan. We were in an Arsenal pool. Yeah, I got fucking bladded and watched you. The Newcastle fan got beat by their local rivals, so they did a great day. A day of two halves. You haven't stopped smiling today. I actually, I'd say for me,

7:32Lewis Bowden:I'm a little snog. They need to have it out because they've been going at each other on social media. They've been going at each other in the group chat. I think this has been a one-way thing here. I'd like to say one thing. I think you need to calm down. As a Newcastle fan, like genuinely, it can't get any worse. so it's like I just feel dead inside. I just feel dead inside. But you haven't stopped smiling since coming in today. And that's just, to me, there's no point even trying to twist the knife in because for me, you just mustn't care that much.

7:56Reev:No, it's because I know as bad as yesterday was, it can't be as bad as what you're going through right now. You're sat in top position. Again, I think you just... Why don't you actually answer the question? Why don't you actually answer the question? Do you actually care that you lost the League Cup? Because you really smiled a lot. I just said as bad as yesterday was for me, it can't get any worse for you. No, you're not answering the question. You're putting on me. We'll get on to Newcastle some later on. Do you actually care? Do you know how many times I said today I felt sad yesterday? Is that not...

8:24Lewis Bowden:How sad are you?

8:25Reev:I don't get what you're trying to do here. It's like you're not listening. How sad are you? Oh, you're choosing not to listen. Okay, I get it. It's not that big of a deal in the long term because I still think we will get over the line with the Premier League. Yeah, yeah. However, this is not the confidence we want to give Man City going into the last eight games. Do you know what I mean?

8:46Lewis Bowden:There is a buffer. You'll do well to throw this Premier League away. You'll do really well to throw that away.

8:53Reev:It's not just like City having a game of hand and we play City. It's more the other games around it. I can still see City dropping points against other teams. Yes. And I just...

9:04Lewis Bowden:My whole thing was what I was trying to get at last week on the pod about I think you look beatable in one-off games. One-off games. And that just emphasises, not only to me, to other teams. Teams will look at you now and go, wait, fucking hell, they are pretty beatable. And without much fight.

9:22Theo:But do you think other teams would be able to play the four like that, 4-2-4?

9:29Lewis Bowden:I think so. The likes of Bayern Munich definitely could do that, couldn't they? But your problem is you've now shown your hand. You've got no outlet. You cannot. You find it really hard. if you can't beat that initial press you really struggle to get up the pitch because you don't have enough quality up front you have a severe lack of quality it was a little bit

9:48Reev:too late as well when Martinelli and Jay-Z came on but as soon as they came on we actually started creating chances Jay-Z hit the cross I know there were minimal chances but compared to the

9:57Lewis Bowden:City kind of let you have the ball that is true

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9:59Reev:that's why I was saying it's too little too late I just think

10:01Lewis Bowden:this is one of the worst City sides we've seen since Pep's been in charge and I will say it's a genuine catastrophe how easily they beat it's a catastrophe there were some very bright sparks

10:11Reev:on the city side yesterday though Turkey was unreal Turkey was no jarring good did you see how

10:16Theo:did you see how annoyed

10:17Reev:Pep was at his keepyuppies yeah who was he yeah it was like it's fucking clear I'll write that well because he was what 65 minutes in

10:23Theo:when he was doing the keepyuppies after he turned along yeah but I hate that I hate that

10:27Reev:I think there should be more of that in football what keepyuppies

10:30Theo:Ben White got the yellow after he did it but there should be more there's so many people

10:35Reev:trying to nerf football and nerf skill.

10:37Theo:Get it back in the game.

10:38Reev:Give me some shit hours really like that. I know it's against me and I want to fucking kill it.

10:42Lewis Bowden:Oh dear. You're angry. But I respect it. I was really angry. Were you in the concourse banging it like I was taking my sausage roll

10:49Reev:just shoving it in Jamie's face.

10:51Lewis Bowden:Did you do a TikTok on what you ate at Wembley? I only had a sausage roll. That's a lie. Went to go get chicken. Is that true? Is that the only thing Theo ate yesterday?

11:00Reev:He only had a sausage roll. How often did he talk about food? He spoke about you spoke about the chicken. Well, you wanted chicken. He went to the chicken shop. Turns out they only had sausage rolls left.

11:10Theo:How does that even work? Exactly.

11:12Reev:And I said, have you got a Twix? He went, no. I said, it says a Twix up there on the board. She said, no, I don't have any.

11:18Lewis Bowden:Did you have any food in Wembley? In the stadium? Yeah. Only in the sausage roll? Sausage roll, yeah. Oh, I thought you went like a chicken shop outside the stadium. No, no, no. Genuine question about if Arsenal only end with the Premier League title, is that still... I know you might think we're... But is that not still kind of a bottle in terms of you should have left this? I'm sorry, because you can't move. The one thing Arsenal fans can't do now is start moving the goalposts. You used to say it's a quad treble season. So what happens when you end with one? What happens when you end with just one?

11:52If we win the Prem, it's a bottle. You've bottled the potential. Because realistically, you have no challenge to the Premier League this year. The only other challenge you have, the only challenge... You make yourself look stupid here. Come on, mate. Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me. You're like, excuse me, sir. The only challenge, which challenge do they actually have in the Prem? No one, it's been given to you. And then if you go on.

12:14Lewis Bowden:And if World War 3 is... Yeah, who cares? And if you go in every single, if you go in every other single tournament and then just bottle all them, you're just taking the little fucking Andy down. There's actually a question. Would you rather, would you rather win the Premier League and the FA Cup or just the Champions League? Premier League and FA Cup. Yeah. 100 % I agree I think there's only two How about this Would you rather have Would you rather have Won yesterday And win the FA Cup

12:39Reev:No because that's A Mickey Mouse trophy What is Oh my god

12:44Theo:I would rather win The FA Cup's bigger The only fans Both of them Yeah but No no no I win any wins guys I don't represent

12:55Reev:Our fan base I don't have

12:56Theo:All of those trophies The one that I would be Mate you nearly

12:59Lewis Bowden:Jizzed yourself When you were going To the game Yeah sure You've got a fucking Mickey Mouse trophy. Anyway, no, no, no, no.

13:04Reev:But wait, out of all the trophies, if we had to lose one, it would be that one. Yeah, of course. You didn't have to lose that. You're going to win the quad. That wasn't the question I was going to ask.

13:12Lewis Bowden:I was going to say, would you have rather won yesterday and win the FA Cup? Or the Prem. Or just the Prem? Prem. Just the Prem. Yeah, just the Prem.

13:21Reev:Is the Premier League the one that's going across the season you need to get over the Premier League? I will.

13:25Lewis Bowden:As much as I thought yesterday was quite damning, actually, I thought, because genuinely, the last week or two, I've been thinking you have got a genuine really good chance of minimum three trophies you could like if you'd have got that over the line yesterday the Premier League's already done in my opinion I'm not even just saying that as a joke that's two then the FA Cup if you'd have won yesterday your biggest threat you've already beaten the final because in the FA Cup because the FA Cup there's no good teams left really there's no good teams in general at the minute and then the Champions League you've got such an easy run to the final like there's you semi-final They bottomed the quad.

14:01Lewis Bowden:Do you think Barcelona's an easy run? I think the way Barca have shown themselves away from home against teams like Newcastle, then... And you're only meeting them in the semis as well.

14:10Reev:Semifinals are too late. I think you're a better team than Barcelona.

14:13Lewis Bowden:Thank you. At the minute. Possibly. Actually, I don't know, because I think going forward, you're shit. I think that's why, actually, in fairness, Barcelona aren't actually that good. That's why he has to rely on set pieces so much, because you're so bad going forward. It's like Saka. I don't know what's up with Saka. He's fucking... He's been rubbish, Andy, for months. You're shit.

14:31Reev:They moved him into the 10. Zubimendi was crap. He's dropped off since the new year.

14:36Lewis Bowden:I just think... I was really disappointed with your lack of fight yesterday, if I'm honest. If I was an Arsenal fan, towards the end, I know Ben White did it to Cherky. I'd have got sent off.

14:49Lewis Bowden:If he was doing that to me, I'd have got myself sent off. Ben White is what... I really respect Ben White. You should have kicked him in the nuts.

14:56Reev:Over the last few years, he's always been the one who has got a bit of fire about it. Yeah, I like him.

14:59Lewis Bowden:He's always got a bit of fight about him and he's a great friend of the show now as well. He's a fucking fake tanning twat. That's not what you were saying like 10 seconds ago. Yeah, he's still a fairy though, isn't he? No, he's not. He's got a fight about him. I don't even know where he's... I'm very on go of it, guys. Can I ask a question?

15:16Theo:Yes.

15:17Lewis Bowden:Yes, you can support Leicester.

15:21Theo:Now that Pep's got silverware, do you reckon that's it? What do you mean that's it? I think he's looking at the crown. No, I think he stays.

15:27Lewis Bowden:I reckon he stays rebuilding. I think he goes To where?

15:30Reev:I think because he's won something I think he would have gone anyway Just retired Do you reckon? Just chills out on the beach But even more of a reason Did you know Pep's won He's won the most now Five He's been 20 Got 22 finals in his career 18-1 18-1 Yeah He's the most winning Most winning league cup

15:48Theo:Final manager of all time Obviously But people say Fergie Fuck Fergie The purple nose twat Okay Okay You're definitely hungover How many points clear Arsenal?

15:58Lewis Bowden:Nine with City got a game in hand and they've got to play them. Yeah. So it's a three-point game. So you're telling me there's a chance. Genuinely. Do you realise the most anti... Do you realise what we're going to witness at the Etihad? Oh, man. Do you actually understand the levels of fucking haramble that fucking Spanish waiter is going to pull out at the Etihad? When do you just play City? When do you just play City? Middle of April. Oh my god I tell you what If they win the game And then win against them

16:31Reev:It's going to be the best Ending to the season Ever when you throw it Don't give a fuck What if you throw it If we As long as we win or draw I don't care I don't care how we win the game Obviously we know that I don't think This is also This is also Taking into account

16:44Theo:Oh look at that animation The champion This is also taking into account That neither team Drop points going into that Which

16:50Lewis Bowden:Yeah Which isn't gonna I can't see City Not dropping points Oh but like

16:54Theo:This might give them the boost That they need

16:56Lewis Bowden:Now they're out of the Champions League

16:57Theo:Genuinely they've got Chelsea next game away they'll beat them Chelsea's shit fuck Chelsea that's potentially some point shot

17:04Reev:to be a bit neutral as well though I mean how good is O 'Reilly yeah really he was not just his goals though he was brilliant all game long the way he travelled through the lines as well was just phenomenal and he was playing at left back it was left back yeah he wasn't really

17:19Lewis Bowden:a left back though was he but yes they know

17:21Reev:he was you know how recently he's been playing in midfield not left back filling in not coming in he kind of took

17:26Lewis Bowden:because he was like a 10 at times. But yesterday he was more left back than he has been recently. Pavard's fucked that chance at the staff. He stood too long on it. He's just waited too long on it. I thought he was offside originally.

17:40Theo:Well, because it happened so quick and he just seemed like so much space.

17:42Lewis Bowden:It was a good save though. That's the only chance I can remember he was actually creating.

17:48Reev:You were too busy talking to make a TikTok.

17:50Theo:Do you even remember the game? Not really, not. Jadis hit the bar. Did he? Yeah, Califuri hit the post. It was towards the end though

17:55Lewis Bowden:when he was like they were doing kick-ups weren't they that's class all the Arsenal fans in the pub kept clapping every time you wanted to throw in oh shit we were being proper dickheads weren't we you were you were

18:05Reev:any regrets on any TikToks last night nah I meant every single one why did you delete them then one of them I don't actually remember deleting

18:13Lewis Bowden:it actually you were wankered I was proper I had to delete a tweet I made about Alan Pardew I don't know what I read that

18:19Reev:I read that

18:22Lewis Bowden:why are you tweeting about Alan Pardew because he was moaning about the turkey thing and I was like mate Alan Pardew tweeted about the turkey pickups no he's gone Choclet moaning about it Mr. Choclet himself fuck off Pardew wait were you listening to Choclet I don't know I read it this morning it was just a paragraph of Pardew oh I see the same Pardew who allowed a fucking group of senior players to steal a taxi get pissed during a relegation battle then get sacked who the fuck are you to talk I actually know where he lives what the fuck why didn't you respond to any of my tweets I was checking on you Your tweet Checking on you I was checking on you You were very quiet In the group chat yesterday as well You were really quiet In the group chat And you replied to my story I knew you were drunk That's right And you replied to my story About him not having a go and rave Yeah Well talk to him then Come on let's hash it out

19:11Reev:I didn't want to add fuel to the fire I knew you were drunk And I needed to regret it out I think you need to hash it out

19:14Lewis Bowden:Regret what?

19:15Reev:You were targeting one person And one person only last week Do you ever think When there's another Do you ever think Why do I go for you? Maybe, maybe. Do you think these two sit in silence every time Sunderland score? Well, he doesn't care about Arsenal losing. So I'm not going to go at him. You're telling me these two didn't care or celebrate. Oh, I can go at him right now. Yeah, we know that. The person who is more unbearable on this panel, Ewan Reeve, when Newcastle are doing bad is by far a million times you. Yeah, you did. One trillion. You put a Sunderland top on the head. We sat there waving it.

19:50Mr. I'll never wear Sunderland kit in my life. In the other Barca game, he was standing there trying to get a clip farm there going like this. You are the most unbearable person in the world. I've never been more excited in my life to shove something in someone's face than last night.

20:05Theo:We're going to walk away from a trophy though. Do you know what the amazing thing is? After looking at the league table, you actually might not. That is going to be unbelievable.

20:14Lewis Bowden:He was really upset with you putting a Sunderland shirt on his head. Yeah. Because you never wear Sunderland shirt in your life. It went all in his group chats. Yeah. The group chat. No, the group chat. It wasn't even the fact that they did that. No, it was like they could see that my head was gone. I actually think you did well not to get rattled. Yeah, that was assault. He didn't get rattled. That was assault. He was internally rattled. I just put yours on mute. Then it all came out. Do you know when you hear noise underwater and it's all muffled? That's all it was. All the hatred came out after a few minutes.

20:45Lewis Bowden:Oh, yeah. Oh, it was a myth. The Brighton fan.

20:48Reev:He's kept fat shaming me. What the fuck He just kept calling me fat

20:56Theo:You're not fat You're doing a high rock Aren't you doing the second half This pod topless anyway You're an athlete

21:02Reev:You did bang a tweet About me rating food At the fight The pitch side chat Wasn't even that bad By the way I was defending you Tom stop it Tom stop it right now Theo's a really loyal fan And he will not appreciate this See Did you see Sundland Reply to our tweet Yeah Yeah

21:19Lewis Bowden:It's Tim Potter's fuck Did you see I replied with the screenshot of that chat? You're calling the admin a version. He replied to my tweet replying to that as well. It's tin pot as fuck, actually. It's fucking tweet-ception. I'm sure... I'll smash. I can't remember. I'll talk about your game. Was this tweeted necessary? Was this tweeted necessary? Shall we just quickly finish our arse and say... I'm fucking banged. After yesterday... and obviously the disappointment and the embarrassment you suffered at Wembley. Apologize? You have to apologize.

22:00Theo:Wrong thing there, man.

22:02Lewis Bowden:How many trophies? You've been screaming treble and quadruple for months now. Yeah, I will say. How many trophies do you think you end on and what trophies do you win? Okay, honestly, honestly. I think they win one.

22:12Reev:You know when I say like quadruple and treble, as a fan, I half hope and I think.

22:16Lewis Bowden:Don't backtrack.

22:17Reev:It is a little bit like. Don't backtrack. Only two teams in the history of the trip You literally said you were going to win the travel No, they were saying it The thing is They're actually saying it so casually They're like talking about quarters I'll take the treble I'll take the treble You haven't won anything I think we win the Premier League No? Disgusting I think we win the Premier League and the FA Cup And the Champions League So the three remaining Seriously, what do you think you win? Premier League and FA Cup You think you bought all the Champions League?

22:50Theo:Wait, we did a whole segment on who... You said you were going to win the Champions League.

22:56Lewis Bowden:What do you think you're going to win? Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. Is that your final answer? Shall we go round? Everyone's saying the amount of trophies

23:03Reev:I think that in terms of percentage chance of winning. No, I'm not asking for your fucking odds. Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League. I just want to know what you think you're going to win

23:12Lewis Bowden:by the end of the season. The one I don't think you're going to win. Fast forward. He's not listening. He's just talking. Barcelona scare me You're like a fucking politician Barcelona scare me They did it last week When we did our predictions

23:24Reev:Yeah we did say that Yeah then they beat them 7-2 Oh that's what Fucking Newcastle Fucking Boy and Wobby Can I say it genuinely No no no no Answer the call What do you think You're going to win I think we'll win The Premier League FA Cup and Champions League

23:40Lewis Bowden:That is it You're on the final answer

23:41Reev:Yes Definitely I genuinely think They'll end with no trophies What

23:46Lewis Bowden:What? I think they do. I'll take that back. I honestly think that game there, that game there, can I say my logic? That would be terrible odds for me.

23:54Reev:You said you genuinely think that. That game there is going to reinvigorate Man City and think, fucking hell, we've got less games, we're going to go for it, like you said. They can close it to three points. We know what happens when yous are closed to three points in previous seasons. FA Cup, you're going to go out in a random fixture. Champions League, Barca will beat you. I think this, honestly, as much as a plot for it. If you genuinely think that, let's place a bet on that. No, but can I say, as much as I poke fun about Arsenal and that, the reason yesterday is so catastrophic is, you literally might end with no trophies.

24:23It's not that catastrophic in the grand scheme. It really is. If you end with no trophies, you've carried on this narrative where you still might lose everything. That could have been dogs. Today, it could have been over.

24:36Lewis Bowden:Yeah. And then the pressure's off. Yeah. The pressure has never been more on Arsenal than in previous seasons than right now. Copium is crazy. The position you're in in all competitions such a strong position where I think most people accept or agree you are the best team in the country as soon as they start whittling away if you do do that if you then go out and take a cup What's the next trophy to go? The pressure on the Premier League

25:01Reev:and the Champions League is going to be humongous But I did say this before that's what we were talking about before this final So maybe just play Royer Apologise But it's true but I think the fact that you just said it we are the best team that's why I just think the Premier League is just ours Do you know what I mean though?

25:14Lewis Bowden:No, because of what I saw yesterday.

25:16Reev:Yet again. But we're not playing Man City every week in the Prem. Yeah, I know, but yet again. That's the thing.

25:20Lewis Bowden:Yeah, but I watched you get battered by Brentford. Everton matched you. You are beat. Still won, though. Yeah, but you are beat. You didn't know Brentford. Did against Everton. Yeah, but you are beatable. I think you are beatable. Well, we are beatable. You're showing. You've lost a lot of respect from teams here now. Yesterday, I think that's a massive turning point. I still think you'll win the Premier League. I don't think they'll win shit. But I'm not sure about it. I genuinely...

25:43Reev:I can just I don't know when you can see crazy shit on him If you genuinely believe us put 50 quid on him I'm saying that I may as well do it with the bookies I'll get way better odds than from you I'll give you like 10 to 1 Yeah 10 to 1 Take that That Arsenal win one trophy this season Yeah 10 to 1 Yeah Deal 20 quid

25:58Theo:No 50 quid

25:59Reev:20 quid I'm not that rich So you're going to give him 500 pounds

26:02Theo:if they don't Yeah Well no 200 pound

26:03Reev:20 quid He said 20 quid And then you shook on 50 Yeah but what have you shook on 50 or 20 I'll do 50 50 quid 50 quid 50 quid that Arsenal don't win a trophy.

26:13Theo:Arsenal win one trophy. So, right, so if Arsenal win the Premier League, you get 50. If they win nothing, he gets£500. Yeah. Great. Oh, it's terrible for you.

26:21Reev:Why don't you take that bet as well? You only win 50 quid. He's a Leicester fan. I mean, I don't, if I'm honest, I don't want to stake more than 50. I'm not that rich. Arsenal win a trophy?

26:33Lewis Bowden:10 to 1. 10 to 1? No, because giving him£500

26:36Theo:is very much different. Because he... You guaranteed to win 50 quid? Oh. Oh, you were way too confident. Yeah. You're way too confident. Good boy. Good bet.

26:46Reev:He's straight in his notes, guys.

26:49Lewis Bowden:Can we talk about

26:50Reev:Boy and Bobby? Boy and Bobby. It's not 10 to my job. Oh, yeah.

26:53Lewis Bowden:Keep it on.

26:54Reev:I'll keep it off of Boy.

26:55Lewis Bowden:On a scale of 1 to 10, how good is that? Good are you that you didn't just report your local team? Oh, I just feel dead inside. I thought he's a Borough fan.

27:02Theo:No, he's half of a between. I mean, oh, your local Premier League side.

27:04Reev:Oh, Sunderland Borough. I feel dead inside. I wanted Eddie Howe to come out. I want Eddie Howe to come out and call him a fucking prick. What did he say? He was refreshing his phone. I want to see what he had to say for himself.

27:15Lewis Bowden:You fucking better come out and slay them.

27:17Reev:No, I have to defend the players because none of you will want to defend the players. You own idiot. He did. Well, he basically, what else can he say? He basically said, we can't make excuses. It's all on me. And I'm like, it's not on you. Blame them as well. So you were advocating targeting the players? Yes. Do you know what? Because I'm starting to think protecting the players is a load of shit because it's not helped us all this season. He's protecting them all the way through the season.

27:39Theo:they keep being shit. But what was the reason for why it was so bad then?

27:42Lewis Bowden:Well, just shit in football. They broke your press. No, genuinely.

27:47Reev:Sunderland wanted it more as well. Genuinely, the reason. I hate that argument. We actually played Volta Marder in a 10 for the first time, despite me saying, he always plays it. We actually played him in a 10 and then every time they beat Al Press, Volta Marder can't track back because he moves up one mile an hour.

28:01Lewis Bowden:You cannot play someone that immobile, in my opinion, in midfield, in that type of game. Joel Willick's been playing well as well, so I don't know why he's sat on the bench. It's just not the type of profile in a derby like Voltemar he's a slug you know what's you know what's rough when Azul is coming on ahead of the 55 million pound Wisser who's who went and liked

28:22Reev:liking all the Sunderland is that true I don't know if that's true but if it is fucking hell sell him wait what there was a thing I don't know if he accidentally liked it

28:30Lewis Bowden:Instagram photo of him with the man in the match it can't it can't be real surely it's either an accident or can't be real but it's like fucking hell lad You can't be that stupid, surely. Even though Bobby was amazing. Bobby was brilliant.

28:44Reev:First off, it's kind of even. Second half, suddenly just by heart of a better team. Eddie Howe's renowned for his team talks, guys. He ruins it every time. I don't know why, but every single time the team come out in the second half and we're fucking shit. We nearly went ahead with Malik Cow.

28:57Lewis Bowden:Your lack of creativity is really worrying, isn't it? And at this point, it's like we do have some creative... It's like we don't have world-class creative players, but we have by far a better team than what Sunderland played yesterday like they had a weakened side as well that was a shit Sunderland side 0-9 started he barely started at centre back as well they gave you a goal they didn't have their goal they're Jacka so I don't have sympathy where it's like oh we need that creative no we're better than Sunderland and we have better creative players so it's like stop being shit lads also what I've really really rated and respected is they went for it at 1-1 Sunderland they did they could have easily played for a draw there away from home they knew they know what we're like we've dropped the most I think we dropped 22 points this season from winning positions no genuinely that's true yeah that's we're the worst for it do you know what I've really noticed about Newcastle we would have won the league is how often how often you give the ball away in your own half it's panic stations all the time I tell you everyone in like the chat who was at the game and watching it as well was saying like you could see as soon as in like 10 minutes into the half you could see it and I was saying to you he was like you can see when we lose our bottle and you know we're going to lose It's like, all of a sudden it's panic.

30:07Lewis Bowden:Everyone's running out of position. Everyone's diving in. I'm like, what the fuck are you doing? I know we couldn't hear it, but I think the crowd play into that as well because I think they hear the murmurs and it's, oh, the groans. And I think it does. Apparently, the thing is, obviously we listened to it on mute and I'm not watching the highlights back, but apparently the crowd was class all day yesterday. So it's like, they can't even use that as a bloom. I'm not watching highlights for this. Fuck that. Put myself through that shit.

30:30Theo:Is it not just a bit of voodoo now because that's been 15 years? I don't even think that stuff comes into it. I think we're just shit. Hiring the table.

30:38Reev:Do you know what? Actually, the midfield argument doesn't even work because we had all our midfielders for the first game and we fucking bottled that as well. You've seen Bruno G's got the mumps. What? What? Yeah. Has he? He put it on his story. What's the mumps?

30:50Theo:I don't know, but it's bad. What, men enjoy it? Yeah. No, what is mumps? There's an outbreak of that in Kent, but I don't know what he was doing. Yeah, no, what's the mumps? He put it on the lockdown. Yeah,

30:57Reev:I saw that. What is the mumps? He put it on his story, so that's why he weren't at the game. Yeah, well, there's loads of transfer rumours in it, so he's clarified. He's taking viral infection.

31:06Theo:But isn't that a children's? I thought it was a children's. Well, he has kids, so maybe... Yeah. Oh, he never had it when he was a child. I've never had mums. Yeah, so he wasn't at the game because of it.

31:15Lewis Bowden:So, obviously, we've kind of covered the game, but suddenly I'm a brilliant. I thought Xhaka and Brobby was fucking amazing. He's getting doubled up on as well. And do you know what? Dan Burns normally... You've seen him have his battles. You've seen him have his battles with Harland, and there's fucking hell, Jamie. Why are they giggling? What are they laughing at? This lad's laughing at a kid with mumps. That's Theo after a donut. After his 12th donut. I'm not full, mum. So Dan Byrne against Harlan was such a good battle and he held it on there. And Jeremy was doubling up and he was still winning the battle.

31:46Lewis Bowden:But like, Bobby just fucking dragged him. Why and Bobby? I thought, yeah. No, no, considering after the mistake because I thought he was excellent. That mistake was so hard.

31:55Reev:He just slipped. Yeah, he slipped. You know what I mean? Sunderland now Point above you And a place above you And done the double And done the double Yes they are Who finishes higher Sunderland and Newcastle

32:03Lewis Bowden:Newcastle Oh well Lewis was telling me They're going to go on a run now

32:07Theo:The only team that Sunderland have done A double over this season Is Newcastle Yeah Cheers to TNT For tweeting that out But now you're out of everything

32:14Reev:You can just concentrate on the league I would like So new Was that tweeting necessary? Can I

32:19Lewis Bowden:What was it tweeted necessary? I was drunk You were fucking I was so drunk And also Lewis Lewis' brother is now Howl. Is he? No. A lot of the fans are Howl. And Lewis got called a parasite. I got called a parasite for saying I'm not Howl. He's in the family. Yeah. He ended up being joking when he said this, but he's like, sure, fuck it, I'd take Big Ang. I'm like, you take. Mate, imagine Big Ang at Newcastle. That'd be unreal. No, but what I can say, every single, on that, every single season, right, Howl has a win streak. Like, we go on a crazy one. We've had it every single season that's come in.

32:56The fixtures we have coming up, the lack of games that we have, people coming back from injuries eventually, hopefully. I don't think that necessarily goes on one.

33:05Lewis Bowden:But what have you seen from the way you play to go on this win streak? You'll so easily get... You can't maintain possession. You can be caught that easily at the back. We have shown signs. We've shown signs. What signs? Manion Iod. I've seen signs. Barcelona. Chelsea. Sunderland. Barcelona at home and the first half of Barcelona

33:28Theo:the whole point of the games you're talking about are they're like they were big games where you'd have to get up for you've just said the rest of your season's fiction are not massive teams you're coming up against that's where you fail well guys if we don't have hope what do I have I think we're going to finish 6th nah honestly

33:48Lewis Bowden:on the how out thing and I think you're even slightly turning towards to maybe a new manager. So this, for me now, like you said to me, the issue is who, yeah, so everyone's shouting, everyone's shouting how out, right? So the question is, number one, even if you are how out, you wait till the end of the year when World Cup's over. So like, that's stupid to, because who are you going to get in now? And I was asking, I put a tweet out and everyone was just responding why we should have how out without actually, you put a tweet in. Without actually saying who we should replace him with. Was that tweeted necessary?

34:20Lewis Bowden:Tweeted wasn't necessary. But no, I'm not how out. I still think, look, Look, he's over Chief for like four years. But I do think the end of this season, now there's no extra games. There's no excuses. You have the time in the training pitch. And if we still keep playing shit, I'd like for the rest of the season, then I'm like, well... Can I play devil's advocate? I don't personally think he should be sacked necessarily. Because like you say, I don't know what the answer is. Because I think if you are going to get rid of Howe, it needs to be a next level of manager. Exactly. Because there's no point going to get, I don't know, Frank or Big Andrew, or someone like that.

34:54Lewis Bowden:So I mean, I think there is this season with the way Liverpool are playing, the way Villa, I know Villa won yesterday, but the way they've been playing, the way Chelsea are playing, there is still an opportunity to get into that Champions League spot, which at the minute, under him, you have no chance of doing the way you're playing. Is, could you argue?

35:12Reev:You think they're going to get a Champions League spot? There's seven points off it.

35:14Lewis Bowden:No, but I said, with the way those teams are playing, it's not, it's not. And the fixtures that we have. Our fixtures are really good. There's a half a chance. But, no, I'm saying, if, mate, I'm not saying of the how I don't think they will but if if they were to get rid of how and replace him with someone new manager balance new ideas because he's been there a long time now how new ideas with the players fresh ideas and they do go on this run

35:34Reev:for a double devil advocate here double devil like even you're talking about the likes of Chelsea Liverpool Villa but then you've also got the likes of Brentford Everton and Fulham who have a bigger chance of getting Champions League over Newcastle

35:44Lewis Bowden:I'm not saying Newcastle will I'm saying the owners could see there's an opportunity there if we do change the manager and it does impact us positively. Newcastle are better than Fulham and Everton and Brentford, aren't they? They are. They've got better players. They might not be playing better, but I do think they may look at it as a missed opportunity if they keep how and they finish 10th. The thing is, I feel I disagree where you're saying, like, we had actually improved prior this week. This has been an awful week, so it's easy just to forget, but we had improved in the fixtures coming into this week, like, massively.

36:16Yeah, but the Chelsea, they were going to get Champions League.

36:19Lewis Bowden:We need Liverpool to win the Champions League. If Villa win the Europa League you can finish in the top five, it would be sixth as well.

36:24Theo:Really? I need Liverpool to win the Champions League. Yeah, I don't think there's any, I think you have to give him a chance still. Like, look, it's a shit season. It's been an absolute train wreck, but like the transfer window was an absolute train wreck. It's too little, too late to fix before the end of the year. I just don't, I think there's a reason why like Chelsea, like I've been fucking, Chelsea have loved replacing managers and they've spent more and they still shit. So it's like, it's not as easy as just, I think there's a reason that like fans are running the clubs because you'd be sacking people every fucking other week

36:58Lewis Bowden:I put a lot of value on some of the it's not like when we were shit under Steve Bruce where it's like we're scraping results luckily we actually play well in segments and then we're really really shit so there is for me I feel like we just need a reset I know you have I understand the whole sporting director thing and he didn't get his top targets this and that but the players he has brought in have been poor. They've been shit? Yeah. Other than Ramsey who's been better recently but he started poorly. But the thing is like this is what annoys me it's like that shouldn't have been on him at all.

37:30Like he had his targets and literally all our signs were like plan D. I get that movie. He's playing Volta Marder

37:35Lewis Bowden:in midfield in a derby. Yeah he's there's no excuse in that. He's clearly never wanted fucking Volta Marder did he? He's not the type of profile he looks for. That's why he wanted Sesko. You can see Sesko's an Eddie Howe player.

37:45Reev:Eddie Howe would have the power of Newcastle to sort of overlook their transfers along the spot. No, no, he controlled these transfers. Yeah, we were absolutely desperate. We've paid 55 million for Wisser. He bought him as a striker, though.

37:55Lewis Bowden:Yeah. Yeah, but he's a 10. That's what I mean. I think there's no excuse in playing Volta Marder in midfield.

37:59Reev:Was he not just out and out nine when he was that thingy? I think he's a 10. I don't know. He had people playing often more, where we played with wide wingers. No, and the thing was Volta Marder. That was probably an educated sign where it's like, look, it probably won't work out, but he has sell-on value. He's young. he's in the national team so like that's what that was probably the logic in panic buying him we've got to move on we briefly mentioned there Tom you thought Chelsea will will not get Champions League football there did I?

38:27Theo:you said Chelsea might

38:28Reev:probably get you said Chelsea will probably be playing Champions League football that's the difference

38:33Lewis Bowden:yeah they will be

38:34Reev:but we look at the table they're sat in what fifth position right now sixth position you look at the teams around them as well Brentford, Everton, Fulham they're all playing each other the next couple of weeks Chelsea against City next

38:47Lewis Bowden:I'm basing this on, I think they'll sack him. Oh, really? After the City game or over the Easter?

38:52Theo:What, this period now?

38:53Lewis Bowden:I think... Have they been that bad, though? Actually, I don't think they will. Or is it just a bad run? No, there's one thing that he did. They had a good start under him. Yeah, but they had a little bit of a bounce when he come in and they were winning games because they've just got good players. They are so disjointed, Chelsea. I mean, if you took... You conceded twice to better. By the way, as soon as that clip came out of him jumping off the bench to manage the team once he knew he was on camera. As soon as I've seen that, sack him. It doesn't get played

39:23Reev:on the fucking big screens that he's on camera. It does. Everyone say, all the replies and even Everton was the bollocks. They don't get played.

39:29Lewis Bowden:He won't be the sky camera. Yeah, he won't know.

39:31Reev:He won't know he's on camera.

39:32Lewis Bowden:He saw a camera. He's not. Even things like that, it's getting, the whole thing now is becoming a farce. The whole huddling around the ball. The whole man edge and all that. It's all, it's becoming cringe which I think a club like Chelsea that can't run man that stuff only works when you're winning I cannot I really really struggle to envision them players respecting him I just can't you'd find him cringe wouldn't you Chelsea had never really been a band he's handing out notes to go on that show in the 8-2 down in the Champions League what the fuck are you doing you'd be trying to avoid him you'd be busy for the sake of being busy there the game's done accept it I think that's for sure against like a cat it's all very performative and for show instead of actually getting it right on the pitch tactically I feel like they don't respect him there's no respect I'm going to miss him

40:26Reev:though I don't want him to leave Everton were just so far the better side they were just so far and also Jordan Pickford is just phenomenal he's absolutely phenomenal England's best ever goalie fact I think he might be right Rob Green he just needs a trophy now he needs an international trophy the World Cup baby

40:42Theo:don't even necessarily You'd need one to be He's also got us

40:46Reev:To two finals A couple semi-finals That save against Enzo Fernandes Is just

40:50Lewis Bowden:Yeah he's amazing It's a joke I love how he celebrates His saves And I'm lucky to go And shout out to Vamos As he should Enzo Fernandes might be leaving As well mightn't he Is he They do Yeah some rumours I think you'll see a lot leave A lot leave If they don't get Champions League What's going on with the Chelsea

41:04Reev:Transfer band Is it suspended

41:05Lewis Bowden:Apparently it's Yeah it's I don't really know I think it's only

41:09Reev:It was two years

41:10Lewis Bowden:Yeah but it's

41:11Reev:And like you can't sign

41:12Lewis Bowden:Newspaper It's academy and stuff I don't really know. I don't understand it.

41:15Theo:Is that in and out? Can I say it? It's actually quite... Isn't it bullshit? You should be able to sell. Didn't Everton get a points reduction?

41:23Lewis Bowden:And Chelsea's got just what? It wasn't for the same thing, I don't think. I'm not sure.

41:27Reev:I don't really understand. I don't really see you out there with 112 or whatever it is. Too much. Yeah.

41:31Lewis Bowden:It's bullshit. People need to stop bringing... It is different. It's going to take away... They've got 115 charges, which, by the way, they're denying all of them. Everton... Every single charge. By the way, that's crazy. We did absolutely nothing. Everton pleaded guilty. So they just went, okay, pleaded guilty. Here's your charge. I think Chelsea have done the same. I'm not too sure. I'm probably speaking out of turn. But when it comes... But City are fighting this tooth and nails. So obviously it's going to take a while. Imagine they get a heady in the league at the end and then they just get a points deduction.

41:59Reev:20 points gone. All their trophies get abolished. It does help they have the best... I know, but that doesn't even... It's like Morocco get given the trophy.

42:07Lewis Bowden:Yeah, that would be the most Arsenal thing. We get given three Premier League... Would you celebrate if that happened? That's an interesting one Because like

42:14Theo:Morocco have kind of Yeah would you I feel like

42:16Reev:Morocco won't feel like They're not the champions I'd put on a Trophy parade For the three

42:22Lewis Bowden:Premier Leagues we've won You'd put on a Trophy parade I would I actually think Arsenal would You'd get a double decker

42:28Reev:Free donuts for everyone Yeah we need to talk About Bournemouth Man United Great Friday game That was also just Mental from the ref Yeah

42:35Lewis Bowden:I agree I think if you're Going to give one You've got to give the other I agree I was impressed with Bournemouth actually Friday they've changed my mind I think they were all

42:43Reev:pens maybe not the Maguire one he's so soft softer than the Diallo one

42:48Lewis Bowden:I always think is that enough to knock over a grown man probably not that's speed I mean when it happened

42:55Theo:when it happened in real time to begin with I was like oh my god that's such a penalty because he goes down like he's in a fucking shock

43:00Lewis Bowden:but then when you see it on the other angle it's like Bruno again just he did actually play that well to be honest but he just always does it though doesn't he did he get an assist I thought Cunha was good No because it was a known goal It was an FPL assist I thought Cunha was good Cunha was really good Every time he gets the ball I love him man But And Buemo's been a bit off it Petrovic was quality though He made some really good saves Chelsea need him back mate Yeah Do you know what I mean Literally

43:28Reev:Bruno is the fastest Of any Man United player That has reached A hundred chances created Yeah Since records began He didn't get the assist though

43:38Lewis Bowden:Is he still going to break it

43:39Reev:So he's on 17 now isn't he He's on 16 No he got one last week Make it 17 No no he needs 5 to break it still

43:46Theo:He got an FPL assist Because it was an own goal I don't think he does it

43:50Lewis Bowden:What's their fixtures though We've been through this

43:54Reev:Who's next Leeds next He could get 5 in one game Leeds-Brenford

43:59Lewis Bowden:Brian-Liverpool Danny Welbeck Get him on the plate

44:02Reev:What did I tell you about Welbs Why is he not in the squad Because he's not going to play

44:07Theo:Yeah, also What's the fucking point? He's better play

44:11Reev:Is he? Yes

44:12Theo:But DCL's just I mean he's more robust Doesn't he?

44:16Reev:No he's not He is DCL's not more robust I don't think anyone's Ever called him

44:21Theo:Robust as a person I'm talking about In this season No, of course he does Danny Welbick's been out For a period of time

44:26Reev:Mate, that guy Welbz Is fit Strong

44:30Lewis Bowden:He's only recently Come back and been Starting Welb But he doesn't normally Get injuries Do you know what I mean?

44:34Theo:He still is He's a well-cut Yeah You're telling me

44:36Reev:DCL's more robust than Danny Welbeck. This season, I'm talking about this season specifically. He's got two goals

44:41Lewis Bowden:in the last 12 matches, DCL. But Calvert-Lewin is a different option. Welbeck isn't. What does Welbeck offer you? Aerial threat. No, he didn't. Strength. More than Calvert-Lewin. Yeah, mate, come on.

44:52Reev:They both scored. He scored header at the weekend, Randy Welbeck.

44:55Lewis Bowden:Who's Ronnie Welbeck? Ronnie Welbeck. The one in Welbeck. I think it's just like he's doing great and he's had a great career. He's more in form than Solanke. But he's not better than Solanke, is he? Spurs actually played OK.

45:08Reev:Oh, Spurs fan. Of course he says it. Solanke's better than Welbeck nowadays.

45:13Lewis Bowden:He just is. What's your proof?

45:14Reev:What's your proof this season? My eyes. Oh, the classic eye test. Oh, the eye test. The blue eye test. You've looked at the two players this season and your outcome of that is that Solanke is better.

45:24Lewis Bowden:I think Welbeck's had a better season than Solanke.

45:26Reev:Yeah, so the eye test was suggested right now that that guy is better.

45:29Lewis Bowden:But I think Solanke's a better player than Welbeck. No, I completely agree with him. I'm just trying to instigate. You're not sleeping on Danny Welbeck.

45:34Reev:He'll win us the World Cup. He's got to go, in my opinion. He's got to go.

45:38Lewis Bowden:I think it's gone too far. And I think the fans have turned. And I think they're so boring to watch. They've got a go.

45:44Theo:It doesn't help that Eketiki injured himself pretty much in the last four minutes.

45:47Reev:Dead leg, isn't it? He's like Spock and Owlny. Good goal from Kirkus, though. He's been all right recently. He was a good finish. He's been all right.

45:52Theo:Good air cut as well.

45:53Lewis Bowden:Would you get rid of Slott?

45:56Theo:I'd see it out. I'd see it out of the season. I mean, I think he stays until the end of the year. Didn't ask that. Would I get rid of him? No, because if they're just going to get Alonzo,

46:04Lewis Bowden:you may as well get rid of him now. I'd get rid of him now. I think if your target's Alonzo, you may as well be like, let's fucking... I think when the Liverpool fans have turned, there's no coming back.

46:14Reev:Once they turn, they don't go back.

46:16Lewis Bowden:What do you think?

46:17Reev:What?

46:19Lewis Bowden:Slot out now, yes.

46:21Reev:As in now out or... Would you sack him now? Yeah, fuck it. Why not? Go. See ya. You? Hello, Jackie. Yeah, I'd get Alonzo. Yeah. I think he's going to be the long-term choice. so you may as well just do it over this break

46:35Theo:and then two weeks later and I feel like with Liverpool there's enough obvious issues there that they can fix it similar to Man United there's obvious fixes where you could have a quick turn they're too slow

46:46Lewis Bowden:and predictable what's the obvious fix there yeah but how do you increase the tempo it's like what Pep Guardiola said they were taught not to receive the ball in the half turn you see because that slows down players you have to either let it run or you have to ping it. Yeah, well the ball moves faster than you, doesn't it? Yeah, that's what they said in goal. Yeah, they do. They did say that. No, but genuinely. Have more showers

47:09Reev:up against the wall like that. Guys, you just click the drop down, increase tempo, and then aggressively shout at the players.

47:15Lewis Bowden:Full and one. Burnley were... I feel sorry for Burnley, man. They weren't even bad. I actually watched that game because Levert Captain Wilson since she had it on. Yeah, he scored. Burnley were all right, man. They played up. Fleming's decent, you know. He holds the ball up really well. I like him as a nine. His aerial ability

47:33Theo:is crazy good.

47:34Lewis Bowden:Playing in that team as a nine is such a tough role. I think he does it really well. I think you spoke his name wrong though. I think he's only one of them. Do you think out of that Burnley team which players if any get a move and stay in the perim? Fleming, maybe Jadon Anthony, I think Estev, Walker. Stop pulling up this guy. Oh it is. But unfortunately Fulham just had a bit too much quality didn't they? Do you think Walker will stay on in the championship? He wants to get to Sheffield United doesn't he? wants to end his career at Sheffield United yeah which that makes sense

48:06Theo:little mix up with the red card though wasn't there everyone thought the Bravco was getting sent off little mix glad he didn't

48:11Lewis Bowden:glad he didn't I think from their team I think maybe Jadon Anthony I think Fleming maybe Foster I think Esteve hasn't been great this year but he's really good oh I know he's going to do it Ward-Prowse in there fucking Brawse your will somehow oh my god is Ward-Prowse on loan or he's signed he's on loan then he's from West Ham is he? yeah he's on loan If anyone signs Brogier Honestly I'm fucking fuming Maybe you might sign him Oh I actually wouldn't mind that So you can just Boo him

48:36Reev:Boo One of the most boring games though Leeds-Brentford Actually was the third lowest recorded XG Across both teams Which I actually thought This was going to be a goal

48:45Lewis Bowden:Leeds aren't out of this by the way You think they're still in the relegation fight

48:49Reev:100 %

48:50Theo:100 % They're on 33 points One win switches everyone Leeds on 33

48:54Reev:Forrest on 32 Spurs on 30 West Ham on 29 I wish imagine West Ham got a result against Villa Spurs have been in relegation zone

49:01Lewis Bowden:yeah well they didn't because they're shit like I told you

49:03Reev:well look speaking of Spurs 3-0 against Forest they're relegation rivals to lose 3-0 yeah but it was it's glamorised isn't it

49:12Lewis Bowden:it's fucking it was embarrassing but they actually played well first of all they genuinely did play well they should have scored at least 4-3 as a Spurs fan obviously all the stuff they did before the game yesterday and like I said as a not I'm a Spurs fan you did say as a Spurs fan you said as a Spurs fan I meant as a Spurs fan you'd be fuming or just think you wouldn't even know what to think you do all that you get all jeered up they play well they lose 3-0 genuinely as a fan there is nothing more they could have physically done that turnout was unbelievable I actually don't think it's like I love making fun of fans doing stuff I think that's class they should get behind them and that was a huge game but a last chance thing I'd be all over it what do you mean If any team Bought Arsenal Yeah but Arsenal Wouldn't do that They'd make it cringe They'd have fucking Paintings See this is exactly What I'm all about You've got a singer Proving there's an agenda You've got a singer on You've got a singer Proving there's an agenda Come on Arsenal Let's all lie on the street

50:13Reev:Come on lie on the street They did a fucking Relegation parade They'd have dancers And lost three That's great dancers

50:18Lewis Bowden:And like they'd all be Popping and locking And going Come on guys Get to the stadium And let's get three points But the reason That's so bad now You'd be like Come on guys Let's go get a corner now. And then we'd win the game. But the thing is, now the fans have went all out as much as they could and they got smashed 3-0. It's like the game after that, it's like, well,

50:37Theo:should I even get up for this? Even worse that Morgan Gibbs-White is basically the one to like... Honestly, they're defending. It's so bad.

50:44Lewis Bowden:Why has Gibbs-White got the hole of the pitch? Like, he's got no one near him. I tell you what,

50:49Reev:I thought the one-year-goals class, the ball into him was amazing. Yeah, the Williams, yeah. He's good, the one-year-old. I like him. He was always good. He just had a bad injury, didn't he? The saving grace for Spurs is West Ham.

51:00Lewis Bowden:Yes. But I can see West Ham picking up more points. They're going to. They're going to get points. West Ham play Leeds next. Are you willing to change your relegation prediction yet? West Ham got Wolves next to the front. He's going to apologize. Unless they sack Tudor, I think they'll go down now. Do you want to apologize to me and Theo? How many managers were there this season? Yeah, I'm sorry. How many managers were there? That's okay.

51:22Reev:So West Ham beat Wolves.

51:23Lewis Bowden:Do you think West Ham beat Wolves?

51:24Reev:Do you think West Ham beat Wolves? Yes. So that means, do you think Spurs beat Sunderland away? No. So that means Spurs are in a relegation zone? After that game, yeah. That's how it would work. Oh my God. West Ham play Leeds on the final day. I don't think we've quite come to terms with the fact that Spurs... If you just win the league, the C-0. I think they have.

51:41Lewis Bowden:And I think yesterday was a sign of that. That to me, yesterday, was that Spurs fans' last chance saloon of the... That's why we do... And then they... The fact that it wasn't even close. Then that happens. Yeah. Three. Then that happens. As a Spurs fan, you will be going. What the fuck? What else can we do?

52:01Reev:But if Spurs go down, this is one of the biggest things to happen in the Premier League ever.

52:04Lewis Bowden:Yeah? Yeah, yeah. Let me tell you about the little team. The Leicester City. It's actually probably second. Leicester City. It's probably second to that. Yeah, it's second to that, yeah. Like, what the fuck? I don't know. Guys, guys. In the championship. No, guys, seriously, what the fuck? You know what I mean, though? I actually, again, I don't mind Spurs at all, but I just want you to go down I just want to see what happens. It's quite interesting. Sometimes you want some frisk. I don't want them to get down because it'll ruin the championship. It already takes by one spot. Imagine they don't get back up first.

52:33Lewis Bowden:Of course they will. They'll piss the league.

52:37Theo:How many points are you reckoning it? Genuinely. They piss the league. I think they go invincible. I don't think you realise how shit the championship is. They go invincible. By the way, you'd have a great time.

52:46Lewis Bowden:They could play the under-21s and they'd win the championship. Do you think they still set out stadium every home game? Yes. They'd have a good... No, honestly, once the burn... Once the sting and burn has gone, They're actually going to have a good season. They're going to love it. Is that great for the fans of the championship, though? No. And being there. No, because it takes away a promotion spot straight away.

53:02Reev:But do you think Maddison will stay? No. Players like this, they're going to lose a lot of core players.

53:06Lewis Bowden:Yeah, but then they'll just... On the face of it, it's absolutely catastrophic and embarrassing and unheard of. But all they'll do is just win the league, come back up, and then they'll be...

53:18Reev:Maybe you cast on Villa all right in the long term. Honestly, the championship is actually... If you know you're going to come back up straight away, which to the fair, we weren't as good as that, but when you realise, oh, we'll definitely come back up, you can just enjoy it.

53:31Lewis Bowden:The fans will have a fun year because they'll just win every week. It's going to be unbelievable. I've no way, guys. You'll score some goals, guys. I just can't see how they're going to win games if they play like that and still can't score. By the way, which team from League One are getting promoted?

53:50Theo:You mean for the rest of the season? Lincoln going over to

53:53Lewis Bowden:fucking Tottenham should be Lincoln and Cardiff and then not sure on the third one you'll be buzzing if you're in the championship

54:00Reev:as a player fucking hell Reading since when did they get to 8th oh yeah

54:05Lewis Bowden:have you been keeping up with the league no I swear

54:06Reev:Reading was like

54:08Lewis Bowden:that would have been alright yeah wow fair play they're still shit

54:10Theo:I was going to say they're doing alright I just appreciate so do you think they're going down you think Spurs are going down on West Ham you do think that they're going down unless they sack Tudor

54:18Lewis Bowden:if they sack Tudor I think they'll stay up but then who He's going to give him up. I'm going to get Rednapper. Oh, God. Back from South Africa. Don't get Cal Freezy. Chairman's done now. Jukebox man lost. Get him back. We already said friend of the show, Tim Sherwood. Fucking hell. Stop playing golf. He's a Charlotte.

54:34Reev:Yeah, he tried to kill me. We touched on West Ham briefly. Aston Villa won 2-0. Pila! Pila!

54:41Lewis Bowden:James Sancho was good, wasn't he? I only saw the gold in this.

54:44Reev:He can't beat his man. Watkins letting Tuchel know he's here. What, with a tap in? To stay.

54:52Theo:I mean if he has a good rest of the season obviously he's putting his name forward I think that was

54:56Lewis Bowden:maybe a chance miss for West Ham

54:59Theo:100 % how bad would it have been

55:00Lewis Bowden:yeah but John McGinn John McGinn makes such a difference that team he does he does I really it's annoying why because you think they'll get top 5 now

55:09Theo:maybe then what they're 5 points ahead of because Liverpool and Chelsea are fucking shit what are you giving 5 points ahead of 5th now

55:15Lewis Bowden:aren't they honestly yeah fuck me off man everyone's shit yeah literally See, the whole league's shit. Even Arsenal is shit. It is the shit season. We should write the season off. England is shit. Everyone's shit.

55:27Theo:Fuck it off. We might not even make it to May, mate. May, mate. May, mate.

55:33Lewis Bowden:When's the cricket start? When you know this game's gone. Fucking shit, man. Will's probably there. They're all shit. They're like, yeah, you fucking boring set-piece wankers. How did West Brom get on the seat? We won. We were fucking flying, mate. We're back. We're back. They're the team talk work. Honestly, Tom's team talk changed everything. They're on a playoff charge. They're still a disgrace. And by the way, the Albany fans are defending them now. Like, I don't give a fuck if Mr. Blobby was in charge for the season. They've still been an absolute disgrace. Not Blobby. Blobby. Just because we've won two games in a row, we're still in a relegation battle, which is fucking embarrassing.

56:13Lewis Bowden:Mate, you're on a fucking charge. They're a disgrace. The players are a disgrace. You've got Ryan Reynolds next.

56:16Reev:They're a disgrace. You're going to go to that game, Ryan Reynolds? Disgrace. I'm going to be a Wrexham man Blackburn. Are you going to say hi to Ryan? No, I'm going to... Oh, yeah. Probably for you. Right, that was the Premier League review, guys.

56:29Lewis Bowden:Right, guys, the next segment, we're going to pick our World Cup squad. Oh, yeah. For every team. Starting off with Kate Burnie. Who have you got in goal, Theo?

56:40Reev:Igor. Igor. The guy? Yeah. The guy?

56:45Lewis Bowden:The goalie.

56:46Reev:I got the goalie in goal.

56:47Lewis Bowden:No. Well guys There's only 26 people I got the right back There's only 26 people Who can go to the USA guys Well Well Do you know The actual current

56:57Reev:England squad there There was a few names missing Maybe a few injuries Harvey Barnes has been added So he's officially

57:01Theo:Not Scottish Oh he's officially been added now He's officially not Scottish Anymore We're all going to do our 26 though So how are we doing this Like keepers and then Yeah

57:09Lewis Bowden:You might have 26 people You know my thoughts on goalie You might have different numbers

57:14Reev:In each position Yeah different like Matting defenders And midfielders attackers I've only picked two goalies because I think it's a disgrace taking three you need like the banner nope

57:20Theo:are we doing a full 26 each then is that how we're doing

57:24Reev:why don't we do a collective why don't we build the England squad why don't we be the manager someone that didn't do someone didn't pray I've actually only got it's not like it's your job I've actually had a big brain move I've only had 25 people in my squad in order to show that you have to earn your place we're not just handing them out to fill the numbers

57:42Theo:you said you were going to give the 26th position to yourself

57:44Lewis Bowden:I like that a lot it's good Are you going to do like Mike Bassett and put Benson and Edges in? Yeah. You know what that is, yeah? No. Right.

57:51Reev:Like, fish, cigarettes? Salt and pepper.

57:53Lewis Bowden:He accidentally put Benson and Edges in his England team because he does his team on a Benson and Edges packet. I watched Mike Bassett, though. Mike Bassett, England manager. Yeah, it's good. You got it. Good film, Mike. We're 2-0 down to the fucking Mexicans. That's class on the bus scene. England lose 4-0. Right, on the first, because I actually know what I'm doing. I've actually prepped because I care about this show and the fans and the viewers.

58:14Theo:Everyone has blue eyes. I should have really made him go first in that case.

58:18Lewis Bowden:Yeah, let's make him go first. Let's do your 26. Go on. Okay. He's just going to read that.

58:23Theo:No, I don't agree with him.

58:25Reev:I'd make some changes to the current English squad, actually. I'm fucking adamant about it. In goal, Danny. The three goalies I take. Pickford, Henderson, Trafford.

58:32Lewis Bowden:Yes. I'll go for Pickford. Yeah. Nice. Correct? Yes. Depends if you've taken three goals. Ben, you're not going to take David James?

58:39Reev:Oh, my gosh. That one on camera. Landed on himself. Luckily, that one on camera. You're right, mate. You could call up Michael Owen if you wanted. He hasn't internationally retired.

58:52Theo:Well, we're not the manager. What happens if you just actually call them up? They can say no. It's not fucking war.

59:00Lewis Bowden:Do you think you turn up?

59:01Reev:All right, Lewis Hall, O 'Reilly. I'd take Gahey, Leverimento, Maguire. I would take Stones for experience. Yeah, just what are you looking at? I'd take Trent. and I take and I take Rhys James okay how many is that? no no you have to keep going midfield I take Elliot Anderson Bellingham I can't count now Rice Rodgers Maynou and this is I take I take Garner I take Garner I take Garner this is pointless

59:38Lewis Bowden:I take Garner

59:38Reev:what are you fucking doing?

59:39Lewis Bowden:I'm doing my game you're just you're going to get You're going to forget players? No, I'm not going to forget players.

59:44Theo:I'd take Ghana over Wharton at the moment. Yeah, well, you've just forgot Parma.

59:47Reev:No, I didn't. I said Parma.

59:48Theo:No, you didn't.

59:48Reev:Yes, I did. Called Parma.

59:50Theo:I don't think you did. Yes, I did. You said Ghana.

59:52Reev:I said Parma as well, next to Rice. I think I've forgotten Parma. You haven't forgotten Parma. I think I've forgotten called Parma. Well, no, I called myself up, so I'll bet. Out of interest, who do you think actually does start in the 10th England? Rodgers. Do you think first game?

1:00:04Theo:Based on how much he likes him, yeah.

1:00:06Lewis Bowden:And you think in these friendlies he will as well? I don't know about the friendlies I think Tuchel will actually change it up in the friendlies but Spring series I think he'll want to have a look at people but I think he knows his team for the World Cup and I think that's Rodgers personally Fair enough

1:00:18Reev:My forward line would be Kane I'd take Saka Rashford Eze Foden and Gordon and Daniel Obeck You've got so many people I've already said Saka Rashford I said Rashford He was like one of the first

1:00:34Lewis Bowden:How many are you taking? That's about 30 players No it's not That was not... That was not...

1:00:39Theo:It's going to be on screen anyway. You, by the way, you do have so many players there.

1:00:44Lewis Bowden:There's 35 men in that squad. Yeah, I've replaced a few. Yeah, but that's still more than 26. That's more than 26. You've said way more than 26 there. Well done, Neil. He's why you should prep it.

1:00:56Reev:Okay, I did think we were going for the England team, guys, and like doing the thing and like picking and choosing out of it. Yeah, but there's people that are... I thought we were doing it as like a... No, I know that bit,

1:01:05Theo:but there's people on there like that aren't in there, for example, Rhys James, who we will... I put Rhys James in my team. No, I know, but I'm saying if we were doing it like that,

1:01:12Reev:there would be people Yeah, I obviously got confused. We've all had issues in the past where we've got confused, haven't we?

1:01:17Lewis Bowden:Now we're getting... I've never done that. You don't need to embarrass me

1:01:19Reev:like that after the weekend I've had.

1:01:20Lewis Bowden:Now we're getting ghastly. It's crazy.

1:01:23Reev:Right, I'll do mine. I am sorry. I think I've forgotten many players. I could just quickly do the England team. Nope. It's all right, but you've already let them down. I did think In goal I have Pickford Trafford And Henderson Yeah In defence We have Dan Byrne Geahey Stones Maguire Livermanto Hall O 'Reilly Tarkowski And James Getting Tarkowski In that Problem

1:01:45Theo:Would you not think Taking another Pullback is better Or not

1:01:49Lewis Bowden:You're taking

1:01:50Theo:Tarkowski

1:01:51Lewis Bowden:Over Consa Yeah That's mental It's not mental It is I feel like Tarkowski Tarkowski Is underappreciated He's a kicking head merchant Yeah That's what Maguire is And he's been unbelievable For England Maguire's really good on the ball

1:02:04Reev:Are you taking Maguire?

1:02:05Lewis Bowden:Yeah That's a lot of centre-backs mate Maguire's really good on the ball Gonna play three at the ball

1:02:09Reev:Wait no Trent You're gonna play three at the back Wait where's Trent? No You're not taking Trent? You're gonna play three at the back Yeah I forgot about Trent Why are you taking Trent? I was really hungover this morning Oh mate See I included Trent in my thing

1:02:19Lewis Bowden:I've actually prepped I put him in midfield I'm sorry everyone I've actually prepped mine I've come from you They don't care about you In midfield we have Bellingham Anderson Palmer I do have Palmer. Rice, Rodgers, Gordon, Miley, Foden, Maynou, Boyd.

1:02:33Reev:He's been out most of the season. He's been great when he's here. He'll be coming back. He's been out most of the season. Maynou's not played most of the season. Same thing. He's playing now. He's coming into form. Miley's better than him. But they're both in there. Bit of youth, bit of experience for future World Cups. That's what it's about, boys. So who have you admitted from midfield then?

1:02:48Theo:How many people is in your squad? He said 25 because he's got a space. And then up front, we got Kane, Tony, Watkins, DCL. Tony? Yeah, we're drafting Tony. For the penalty shoot? We have no strikers, so we may as... He is our second best striker. I don't mind it

1:03:02Reev:for the penalty shoot. You may as well. How's he been doing in Saudi? I know I have a clue, but I know he's better than anyone else. But I mean, if you're... He's not going to get to it.

1:03:09Theo:No, I know, but if you're asking for somebody different... I don't have Tony, but if you're asking for somebody different, then he actually does offer something. I think... Surely he'd go for the guy

1:03:15Reev:scoring the most goals in the Premier League right now for an Englishman.

1:03:18Theo:No, but Tony's a better footballer. Tony's surely like fitter and younger than Danny Welbeck is and he's better than him yeah if Harry Kane happened to get injured I'd feel okay with Tony leading us yeah like he is that statue of player he might not have sharpness

1:03:32Reev:I don't like Watkins at the moment he's lucky to be there Saudi compared to the World Cup what

1:03:39Lewis Bowden:have you seen some of the teams at the World Cup they're fucking poo poo poo oh sorry Haiti are there Haiti oh apologies Cape Verde are there they're good yeah no one player John yeah

1:03:53Theo:your team Pickford Henderson Trafford might be right same keepers Pickford Henderson Trafford Gahey Hall Concer Liveramento Maguire O 'Reilly Trent Stones if he's fit of course and then Rhys James as my defenders that's more than that No Tamori no I think if we're taking centre backs it's going to be Concer Maguire Gahey and Stone

1:04:15Reev:where do you think our weakest position is in the side is it centre half If I'm at the level Yeah Probably Centre half right Yeah Midfielders I've got

1:04:24Theo:Anderson, Bellingham, Maynou Palmer, Rice, Rogers And Eze Call Palmer

1:04:28Reev:No Foden Including Eze in the midfield No Foden

1:04:31Theo:Not taking Foden What? I don't think so

1:04:33Reev:What? You're not even at all You're including Eze in the midfield Rather than the attack You're not taking Fodog No sadly not Why?

1:04:43Theo:England reputation mate I know but let him be a cup for it Yeah but will he play? if he's going to say let him make up for it, he's going to be third or fourth middle to any position.

1:04:52Reev:Still a top quality trainer though as well. You know what I mean? You've even seen this season. I know at the moment he may be not in favour, but, you know, we went through like a three, four week period and we'd be like, oh my God, he's back. He's amazing. He's back. When he's on it. Do you think he'll leave City? Like if he's just not playing all the time. Do you think he'll just leave? Who?

1:05:10Lewis Bowden:Foden. Maybe. Like, he stinks a lot. I see Melander, Ian. What? I don't think they can afford him

1:05:19Theo:He can't afford him He smells of Italy Kane, Rashford, Saka, Gordon, Watkins I'm going out on a little bit of a freaky limb here I'm going to take Madweke and then DCL Why is that a limb? He's literally in the England squad No, I know he is So you're bringing Madweke You're bringing Madweke but leaving Gordon Yeah, because he plays left and right, doesn't he? Ford can play everywhere

1:05:40Lewis Bowden:I think I've gone the roguest then I'm only taking two goalers because I don't believe in it Pickford and Trafford then my defenders are Rhys James, Trent are you sorry you're taking Trafford over Henderson? yes it doesn't matter they're not going to play they might if Pickford gets injured

1:05:56Reev:if once you get injured gets injured yeah

1:06:00Lewis Bowden:Rhys James, Trent Livermento Hall and O 'Reilly and then Gaye, Conce and Maguire Stone I think we've all got the same

1:06:07Reev:isn't it mental how last season we were talking about Lewis Skelly being England starting left back and now he's in the under 21s

1:06:15Lewis Bowden:embarrassing isn't it really you said he was the best left back in the world he was at the time

1:06:19Reev:yeah that's great that's like my you're on Longstaff territory there with my Rodri thing he was at the time well Longstaff was better than Rodri at the time

1:06:26Theo:that's even worse I don't think so I don't think

1:06:29Lewis Bowden:I actually think it's actually closer at least Longstaff was playing men's football

1:06:34Reev:so he's on the bench in the final he's in the under 21s he's playing on the bench

1:06:38Lewis Bowden:in midfield I've gone Anderson Maynard Wharton Rice Garner Jude Palmer Rodgers I haven't gone with Foden either I don't think what's the point what the hell he might he doesn't perform for England you think Ghana

1:06:49Theo:well for you Ghana and Wharton would go

1:06:51Lewis Bowden:I think Ghana's been brilliant

1:06:52Theo:I'd take them yeah

1:06:53Reev:I'd take Ghana

1:06:53Lewis Bowden:this isn't who I think will go it's who I'd take yeah of course and then I've gone with Saka, Rashford, Gordon, Madweki Rio oh really I'd take him in just a little bit of a wild card I think like when we brought Saka I just think he's so he's so direct he's so Saka

1:07:09Reev:when Saka broke through at the Euros no Saka Wolcott to the World Cup in our six no but I'm starting yeah no but when Saka came to his first tournament no when Saka came to his first tournament he wasn't supposed to be the one who started the comparison is Fia Wolcott in the World Cup no I don't want to use that comparison I'm using the Saka comparison yeah but he was

1:07:27Theo:it's not because Saka actually performed well Saka performed well when he came through no one expected him I don't know which Euros it was

1:07:34Lewis Bowden:it was the COVID one no there was arguments that he shouldn't be him starting and then he was like one of the best players Sam Sterling that's what can happen to him you're welcome different. But Saka was a starter for Arsenal. Yeah, but he wasn't that guy yet. Do you know what? Fuck me. Yeah, so I've gone with Saka, Rashford, Gordon, Madweck. I think Madweck is great for England, so I'd take him. And Rio, I think as a wild card. And then just Kane.

1:08:00Reev:The people missing out for your forward line are...

1:08:02Lewis Bowden:And just Kane and Watkins. Not bringing DCL. Bowen, DCL.

1:08:07Reev:He's not on the plane. Solonk. No. Welbeck.

1:08:10Lewis Bowden:I'm only taking Kane and Watkins personally because I think Rashford and Gordon can fill in in the nine and are probably better options than DCL and people like that. I'm taking Watkins because of the experience he's got at major tournaments and done it. Yeah, exactly that. And Kane's going to play every minute if he's fit anyway, so I don't want to waste it on strikers. I think if I bought a third, I'd bring Tony.

1:08:30Theo:Yeah.

1:08:31Lewis Bowden:I think maybe, if you don't want to take Rio as the wild card, maybe take him out and bring Tony. So you respect the Saudi league? I just respect Ivan Tony.

1:08:38Theo:I think he's good for penalties as well. Do you think Rio would be preferentially ahead of Max Dowman? I think he should be. In the conversation.

1:08:44Lewis Bowden:I think he should be with Matt. Because of minutes. Yeah, I think he's more experienced so far. I think Dowman's six. That's so... I know Rio's young, but... He's a year ahead. And also I'm being a bit of a knob because obviously they're going to take three goalies, but this is my team. So who misses out? Foden.

1:09:02Reev:No, no, if you take three goalies, who misses out of your team?

1:09:05Lewis Bowden:Good question. Rio.

1:09:07Reev:Rio. Probably

1:09:09Lewis Bowden:No Trend What? I left him out as well Yeah if I had to drop one of them Or maybe No No maybe Maybe Wharton or Ghana

1:09:22Reev:Alright guys We've done the squad Squad You're starting 11 Everyone's fit Okay I'll go first Pickford in goal

1:09:29Lewis Bowden:Maurice James Obviously Everyone's fit Everyone's fit Fully fit and firing Fully fit and firing Stones and Gae How many pairs does Stones have this season? You said he's fully fit Yeah

1:09:43Reev:I know I know I did say that

1:09:46Lewis Bowden:And firing Yeah I'll go with

1:09:49Reev:He's had

1:09:50Theo:15

1:09:51Reev:7 in the prem

1:09:52Theo:Tough on this side isn't it? I don't know Left back I think based on what we've seen in the big game

1:09:59Lewis Bowden:No I'm going to stick to my guns I'll stick with Hall I'm going to stick to my guns Midfield I'll go Anderson, Rice

1:10:08Reev:You know it's Birmingham

1:10:11Lewis Bowden:No, I'm between Palmer and Rogers

1:10:17I think you've got to go

1:10:18Lewis Bowden:Rogers based on this season But he fit Palmer though Fit and firing Oh yeah, fit Oh Palmer then Yeah, sorry I forgot we said that Anderson, Rice Palmer Saka Kane Rashford Yeah I'm with you apart from

1:10:31Reev:O 'Reilly I'd have O 'Reilly as well I wouldn't even

1:10:34Lewis Bowden:I wouldn't even mind if Rio started a left wing I'd I'd swap Gordon I'd swap Gordon on the left obviously you'd do that I'd swap Stoord for that I'd start Rogers otherwise I'd see him I just think Marcus Raster right has got that wow factor and that scare

1:10:50Reev:and the experience

1:10:51Lewis Bowden:in tournaments as well I don't think as great as Gordon is and I think he is a really good player Marcus Raster can just win you a game like that I don't think Gordon can do that yeah Gordon does like Cutting it on his right and blasting it over. We've got it with Saka. Just a solid, consistent, just good. Yeah. On that left, a bit of a match winner. Yeah, a match winner.

1:11:13Reev:That number 10 is good because a fully fit Bellingham. Number 10, that fully fit Bellingham, when he's finally, he's done it for England in the beginning, he's pulled out bicycle kicks out the bag, a Palmer and a Rodgers. It's so difficult to choose a team of three.

1:11:25Theo:Even if you include Ezra in that conversation, I know it's a slightly bit of a drop-off, but if you're talking about actual match winners, that number 10 spot has like four or five.

1:11:32Lewis Bowden:Yeah, on that, To be fair, I actually take it back. I wouldn't play Palmer because we need runners in behind and Bellingham and Rodgers give you that. Because you know what Kane's going to do? He's going to drop in all the time. That's why I want Rashford because Rashford are running behind. Do you think as well that... We need third man runners like your Bellingham's, like your Rodgers do. Do you think the...

1:11:53Reev:This might sound a bit cringe, but like Bellingham's mindset and just like... He's a winner. His sort of confidence within himself that he is the guy on the pitch would actually help England in a tournament.

1:12:04Lewis Bowden:I'm not so sure. We've seen it happen. My argument with that could be... I mean, I'm not going to... I think that can affect the others, though, because he thinks it's all about him and he thinks he's the main man.

1:12:14Reev:But is that not just the media telling us that? No, he does. You know what I mean? Literally, when he did his all-red kick, he said, who else? I mean, that kind of seems a bit meme-y. No comment.

1:12:24Theo:Yeah, but if that translates to the pitch and he keeps doing that, it doesn't really fucking matter. How many times is he going to score an all-red kick? No, I didn't mean specifically. I'm talking about particular moments, Ray.

1:12:35Lewis Bowden:My thing with that would be, if I was playing with him, I'd be going, who the fuck is it? That's what I mean. You were shit all game. What are you on about? Just because you've popped up now. I don't like that. It just seems like you're looking for a cool picture, isn't it? I know, but that's a time to celebrate your team rather than go, who else? Like, oh, I dickhead. You weren't thinking that when you fucking celebrated, mate. No, I actually stopped mid-celebration. I was like, knob. Yeah.

1:12:55Theo:I thought you did. All right. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Oh, fucking fuck. No, you weren't. You were in the pub going like this. Actually, I was looking for my glasses on the floor. No, you were... They fell off again. That's why they broke, because Elliot stamped on them, and then he didn't pay for them. So they broke for... Yeah, you owe me money, Elliot.

1:13:13Lewis Bowden:You were fucking pom-pom. Yeah? What? I got pom-pom. You were with the gal there? I was with the gal there. Chandler Bing. Behind that. It's all right then, go on then. Who's next?

1:13:23Reev:Did you see Tommy T at the final yesterday as well? Shut up. Yeah, go.

1:13:28Lewis Bowden:Sorry. Sorry. That was really uncalled for. Have we all said Ireland?

1:13:32Reev:Yeah, we've said it.

1:13:32Lewis Bowden:We're all pretty much the same.

1:13:33Reev:Who's your centre-backs again? Mine's exactly the same. Who are we going in the 10? Rogers. That's what I changed. I'll go Rogers as well. I think I'd start Bellingham if push comes to shove. And shove comes to push.

1:13:44Lewis Bowden:I can see why you'd say that. We all like a push and a shove. But I really like Rashford on that left side. Yeah. What would you do to him? Did you come around from a long line? I'd like give him a high five on that. He's fingering his arse on your bed. I'd be like, good Lord. You're very sexual when you're hungover. Don't lick your lips That was even weirder

1:14:00Reev:Okay well look Let's hope England win these friendlies

1:14:02Lewis Bowden:I don't give a fuck Okay yeah fair enough Who are we playing? I have no clue

1:14:06Theo:I won't be watching I can tell you who we're playing I hate international friendlies I'd be awake at lunch I genuinely never watch them

1:14:14Reev:Aren't we playing Japan? Oh is that why? Uruguay, Japan And yeah Uruguay, Japan Is this all at home? Yep

1:14:22Lewis Bowden:Oh they're playing on my birthday Get in there and make it about yourself

1:14:26Reev:Maybe I'll go see England and Japan on my birthday

1:14:28Lewis Bowden:Maybe you won't No I won't And then we've got friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica before the World Cup

1:14:33Reev:The Kiwis G'day Against Chris Woodbank Is that in New Zealand?

1:14:39Theo:No it's in England

1:14:40Reev:Now because it's the international break guys We're going to be discussing Top 10 best foreign players in the Premier League ever However Did you see the disrespect Neymar was getting on Stick to Football I don't even want to address you Gary

1:14:55Lewis Bowden:You're an idiot

1:14:56Reev:Alright first of all Gary We're going to beat you in the five aside rather than New York Alright that's right We called you out Okay Five aside New York See you there Second of all Don't you ever disrespect Neymar like that again

1:15:09Lewis Bowden:Don't you ever put fucking Mohamed Salah's name in the same breath as Neymar It disgusts me Why? It's vile Is it not true?

1:15:20Theo:Oh yeah good mate That's nice I honestly think

1:15:23Lewis Bowden:you you dislike football if you can't recognise Neymar he's one of the greatest players of all time he's got more goals than Pele for Brazil

1:15:30Reev:I know more appearances but he's got more goals than Pele for Brazil

1:15:34Lewis Bowden:he's the greatest nation greatest footballing nation and most successful footballing nation of all time he's their top scorer he's won all the trophies you can win he's got all the goals and assists he's never on the prem you can have he's part of the best football player of all time widely recognised as that and he was the second best player in that

1:15:51Reev:Also, they were like, oh, well, he moved. He cared more about money, that's why he moved to PSG. He's actually missed a lot. Yeah, he might care about money. But he also moved to PSG to get out of Messi's shadow.

1:15:58Lewis Bowden:Yeah, he wanted to be the man. He wanted to be the guy. And also, his best version was at PSG. This one, people obviously just, there's no way you either watch him or you hate football. He is everything you should look about football.

1:16:08Reev:There's no way Gary Neville even played football. If he thinks Neymar rates like that, he's never played football. He is the most expensive player of all time, right? Yeah, Gary Neville's never played football. Gary Neville's never played football. He's never kicked a ball in his life. Never kicked a ball in his life, clearly, because he has a opinion like that.

1:16:20Lewis Bowden:I think that does show how biased, I know we are as well, we're Prem biased, but that really does show how biased you are to the Prem. Neymar would be the greatest Premier League player of all time if he'd have come to the Prem, in my opinion. I agree. Yeah, I agree.

1:16:34Theo:More so than a couple of people on this list. Yeah. I don't think he's that good.

1:16:38Lewis Bowden:Don't spoil the list, guys. He said, yeah. Well. But yeah, anyway, on to this. Yeah, I'm Rick Aubameyang. Ah, yes, obviously.

1:16:46Reev:Who would like to go first on this one? Me, me, me, me And Lewis goes first Oh really? That's all you've got to do Yeah Put your hand up

1:16:52Theo:Usually you go first After someone says I don't want to go first

1:16:55Lewis Bowden:In 10 I struggled a bit with this I'm not going to lie I think this is tough There's so many options There's so many options That I like It depends how you want to do it Have you just done it Just the best players? I have But I've also had to

1:17:06Theo:I've tried to do everything I've had to do A bit of longevity But also like Who I've watched There's a lot of people That's who I like as well 10th I have Alison because goalkeepers count too. That's disgusting. Oh, God. You make me feel real. I can't even back that. Surely you'd have like check over him.

1:17:24Reev:You've got to put Alisson in. We don't have check over Alisson. Alisson was a better keeper.

1:17:27Lewis Bowden:I'd rather have fucking Balotelli.

1:17:29Reev:Or Schmeichel over Alisson. Wait, so you think Alisson is the best goalie of all time in the Premier League? I feel like you must have one keeper in there. Do you think Alisson's the best goalie of all time? Yes. You think he's better than Schmeichel in check? I think you can. Well, again, Schmeichel for me, I didn't see Schmeichel week in, week out. Petr Cech he did

1:17:44Lewis Bowden:he used to live in your mum's basement Petr Cech's got the most

1:17:47Reev:clean sheets in the Premier League yeah more Premier League trophies than Alisson

1:17:51Lewis Bowden:yeah no no it's a different Alisson's a better footballer

1:17:54Reev:there are better players that have won less Cech is better he's not better than Alisson he is

1:17:57Lewis Bowden:he isn't I don't know man Cech was incredible he is I know but Alisson has the footwork man he does fucking step overs Cech can play with his feet carry on next ninth Van Dijk Seeming Lehmann eighth this is the oldest player I have in this list I've thrown in Vieira. What do you mean you've thrown him in? I've just thrown him in. He's lucky. You're welcome. Seventh, David Silva. Sixth, Salah. Fifth, Rodri. Fourth, it's Hazard. Hazard? Second, three initials you all know. K-D-B, bitch. Second, Ronaldo. First, Thierry Henrik and Bamiang.

1:18:39Reev:Lou, there's actually quite a few big names you've missed out on the list. Yeah, a couple of names. Like no Berg camp? Again, I didn't really watch him that much. You think David Silva's better than Patrick Vieira? I love David Silva. Again, I didn't witness Vieira as much, but David Silva for me is so fucking beast. I want to go next. Go on then, Sean. He wants to go next. Rodri. Rodri in there. I fucking despise that. Yeah, I'm not sure. I, yeah.

1:19:03Lewis Bowden:Ballon d 'Or. I don't care. I've kind of, I've done one slightly different in the home. I don't care.

1:19:08Reev:You really got to care.

1:19:08Lewis Bowden:It's yours off preference. No, more impact, I think. Okay. Impact. Tenth on Drogba. Yep. Oh, Jesus. He wasn't getting in mine. I think that's a wild one to put in out the top ten.

1:19:23Reev:I think he's in that sort of ten to... You've got Alisson. Yeah. I think Drogba's in that ten to fifteen sort of ratio.

1:19:28Lewis Bowden:I just think he really redefined the role of... No, no. The Premier League was always two up front. He redefined it.

1:19:37Reev:I think...

1:19:37Lewis Bowden:As soon as Drogba come in, everyone's copying one up front.

1:19:40Reev:There are so many players that could go with that ten to fifteen. Yeah. There are so many. Ninth, Salah. Oh, he clicked his neck. Ninth?

1:19:49Theo:Yeah, do you think that's a bit low, Tommy?

1:19:51Lewis Bowden:It's high. The agenda is so mad. Eighth, Van Dijk. Yep. Seventh, Hazard.

1:19:58Reev:Okay.

1:19:59Lewis Bowden:Sixth, Cantona. I know he's before my time, but he was the turning point for Man United. You watch much of Cantona? You like him, yeah? I mean, I've watched loads of Premier League years, yeah, but he was the turning point to Man United's like domination so I think I just wanted to give him his credence I suppose fifth Aguero yep fourth Roy Keane knew he'd have him third

1:20:21Reev:you know he's he's not British right yeah I know I knew he'd have him third De Bruyne

1:20:25Lewis Bowden:second Ronaldo first Henry um

1:20:27Reev:nice why no Roy Keane

1:20:30Lewis Bowden:me yeah again like I don't have too many strong memories of him and I just went for Vieira he lost as well how many but you put in Vieira

1:20:40Theo:and Vieira and Keane's rivalry is like the same period. Yeah. Well, I didn't really watch either of them. I'm just going off my general impression of them. I feel like if you include Vieira, you kind of have to include Roy Keane.

1:20:51Reev:Well, I didn't. So what are you going to fucking do? Well, it doesn't really make sense to include Vieira and not Roy Keane. I didn't want to put them both in. I felt like that was weird. I could swap Vieira out happily for Roy Keane. It was like between them two. I'm not wasting two spots on them both. So you think Vieira's better than Roy Keane? That's what you think? I think as a football player, yes. but in terms of leadership do you think Vieira is better than Roy Keane as a basketball player yeah as a football player as a tennis player so you think Vieira is better than Roy Keane as a tennis player he's a better tennis player where did he put Vieira in this like if I actually think he's considerably better than Roy Keane no I'm saying I'd put either or in that position I just didn't want to waste two spots on the board I don't get what you're saying that doesn't make sense but they're both really good that's why they had a rival it's not a position thing he built an 11th do you think Roy Keane is better than Alisson I was only willing

1:21:36Lewis Bowden:I nearly had Vieira 10th over Drogba but I won't withdraw. I was only willing to assign one place to one of those players.

1:21:42Reev:Hang on, so you do think Vieira is better than Alisson? Yes, Vieira is above Alisson. Oh shit, you've got Alisson in your list but no Roy Keane. Yeah, he thinks Alisson's better than Roy Keane. I use it all 34. Roy Keane was playing like over here. I'm 23. Vieira is the same. Yeah, no, that's what I mean. I was only willing to put in one of them. That doesn't make any sense. It does because I'm not going to fill my list with people who I'd barely watched play but I felt like I had to put in one of them. because he was like the 90s like he played early 90s as well whereas like Keane and Vieira were like in the noughties yeah which years 03, 04, 05 or 06 I can't really remember them

1:22:15Theo:that period mate my brain doesn't remember them well yeah

1:22:18Reev:but you remember Vieira

1:22:20Theo:that's why I don't understand because if you should if you remember one you should really

1:22:23Lewis Bowden:I don't really like Roy Keane or that Man United team would fucking and did me head in Keane's best years were like the late 90s so we can't say that to him and then all have Keane and know Keane left United in like 04 this is mean I was If you remember

1:22:36Theo:Yeah around 18 You realise

1:22:38Reev:Yous are all older than me He played the FA Cup final Against Arsenal didn't he Was that 04 or 05 That was 05 When we won on pens Left in 05 yeah Four year old Lewis Doesn't really remember Right here

1:22:47Lewis Bowden:He's 34 Like his best years Were like 99 Exactly

1:22:50Theo:You just need to accept that I'll go next Because I feel like Theo's might be a bit different Tenth we've got David Silva Ninth Didier Drogba I mean Tom's right I don't know Drogba should be in the top 10 In terms of like Not for me

1:23:05Lewis Bowden:His impact was crazy man As a striker To be honest That like you say That like 5 to like 15 I wouldn't really argue That much of a lot of these I think there's Bergkamp's a good argument Well I'm surprised No one's got him in

1:23:18Theo:Yeah

1:23:19Lewis Bowden:You watched a lot of him Did you in the 90s Yeah It's the same argument

1:23:23Reev:All his highlights It's all personal He also played up until 06

1:23:26Lewis Bowden:That's not true It's fucking shit

1:23:28Reev:8th I've got Rod Dean What do you mean it's not true No he played in the last season At Highbury which was 2006 I went to his last game

1:23:37Lewis Bowden:not his last game they did like a countdown leave Arsenal no I think he's right I think he's right

1:23:43Reev:I went to the fucking

1:23:44Lewis Bowden:yeah he's right oh why are you coming to me it's him yeah yeah like I said oh my god you got ball knowledge

1:23:53Theo:did you hear who I said your name no okay 8th I got Roy Keane 7th Eden Hazard 6th Sergio Aguero for moments in just ability 5th Patrick Vieira that's definitely personal preference and bias. One person won't like this, but I don't really care. I think he should be top five. Mohamed Salah, number four.

1:24:10Reev:No, I agree.

1:24:11Theo:Third, KDB. Two, Cristiano Ronaldo. And first, the best player above him is Thierry Henry.

1:24:17Reev:We've all got the same front three. I'm surprised Keane is so low down on your guys' lists. I have him fourth.

1:24:23Theo:None of you have Burkham.

1:24:26Reev:He's going to do it.

1:24:27Theo:He's going to put I was going to say, if you have on,

1:24:29Reev:you're going to have Burkham. Carlo Torre in as well. Gilbert, Silva, and Perez. What? In 10 I got Van Dijk In 9 I got Eden Hazard In 8 I got Bergkamp In 7 Aguero Sorry Yeah you said that quite loud as well Sorry Why are you telling him to fuck off over that 7 Aguero 6 Vieira 5 Keane 4 Salah 3 De Bruyne 2 Ronaldo 1 Henry

1:24:54Theo:Wow we have the same top 4 You think Bergkamp's better than Hazard?

1:24:57Reev:Yeah

1:24:58Lewis Bowden:Did you put Keane over Vieira?

1:24:59Reev:I put Keane over Vieira yeah

1:25:01Lewis Bowden:You think Keane's better than Vieira?

1:25:02Reev:I do yeah Wow Wow I think the Premier League title speak for themselves Say sorry What? Say sorry to Viera Patrick You gotta say sorry Big Pat Say it Pat I'm sorry Why do you think Berg's up Spirits than Hazard Just I love him Arsenal fan

1:25:17Theo:Do you actually think Viera's worse player than Kane

1:25:20Reev:I don't think he's That's a harsh way to phrase it

1:25:24Theo:I'm just trying to catch him

1:25:25Reev:I just think the Premier League title speak for themselves Sure The sheer amount that Kane has got I think they were both battling each other there's one place between them yeah I know I'm just curious as to the order that's all

1:25:35Lewis Bowden:yeah I think it's a really good debate King Vieira they were it was a great battle wasn't it it was a great battle between them both yeah I think

1:25:44Reev:it was a real football back then

1:25:46Lewis Bowden:yeah I think both of them

1:25:48Reev:were really underrated technically though yeah Vieira the way he could move with the ball as well like the run with the ball a bit like Declan Rice transitions through the lines he was fantastic at doing

1:25:57Theo:are there any fringe players that we're missing from this yeah I've got a few I've got a few oh my god Kante yeah

1:26:02Lewis Bowden:Yaya too rare Yaya Yaya was close Suarez

1:26:05Theo:Torres Suarez yeah

1:26:06Lewis Bowden:I'd have had Kante and I completely forgot him really yeah I'd have Kante David Silva David Silva was oh my god I can't believe I left that Kante that's a stinker we should all have him in Kante I mean I definitely considered him as yeah

1:26:19Reev:there's a lot of names again like who are on that I'd take out Salah and put Kante in Vardy oh he's English

1:26:37Lewis Bowden:I'll promise you he doesn't do this on purpose oh god it's unreal

1:26:41Reev:who said the biggest thinker I think no inclusion of Roy Keane is pretty bad I didn't watch him I think you thought he was British no I specified at the start putting people in who I can actually remember watching yeah so that is why he's not in you said that Bergkamp's better than Hazard. Yeah, I'm an Arsenal fan. That's the biggest stinker.

1:27:00Lewis Bowden:Yeah, that is a stinker. No, having Alisson's the biggest stinker.

1:27:04Theo:I think you can't... Having a keeper is one of your ten.

1:27:06Lewis Bowden:There's so many options. Also, you didn't include Cech or Schmeichel. Having a keeper

1:27:12Theo:in the ten when number one keeper is debating Yeah, but I'm a goalkeeper so I'm always going to... I'm always going to have one in. You didn't even put a check in and you're a better state.

1:27:21Lewis Bowden:No, he's a fucking fraud. I'm the real one. It's like when he said he had Gabriel as he sent off Because he's a position I aspire to be really good. He's very boring.

1:27:31Reev:I still might make a pro. Are there any names who could be considered maybe, if you look at their career trajectory? Oh, what, right now? Yeah. Harland? I almost had Harland in my list, actually.

1:27:44Lewis Bowden:Probably Malik Chow.

1:27:49Lewis Bowden:Bruno Frenes?

1:27:50Theo:Cherky. Bruno Frenes, yeah.

1:27:52Lewis Bowden:I mean, Odom Wingy nearly got in, but to be consistent didn't know with Gabriel? Fuck off Theo

1:27:58Reev:What if he goes on

1:27:59Theo:to win multiple Premier League You've included Van Dyke Yeah There's levels mate

1:28:03Reev:He goes on to win multiple Premier League Not that fucking bully He's a big bully Yeah he is He's our bully as well Oh

1:28:10Lewis Bowden:Yeah let us know in the comments who had the best list and why Lewis is an idiot Yeah And also don't forget

1:28:15Reev:to like and subscribe because we're trying to hit 400 ,000 subscribers by the end of the year Booyah How much? What? What? Bye everyone What the hell did you just say? How much?

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