In short
A reverse Premier League review, debating match incidents and refereeing (handballs, shoulder-to-shoulder penalties, VAR/50-50 calls), then discussing form and title/relegation trajectories across multiple clubs.
Guests
Reeve, Thea Baker, and Tom Garrett (co-hosts). No other guests are clearly identified in the transcript.
Key claims
- Newcastle’s 2-2 felt fair; they should’ve scored more in the first half and collapse after conceding.
- Chelsea benefited from several VAR/decision swings; most calls were “50-50,” with handball and a Gordon incident most disputed.
- Bournemouth will be fine despite Semenyo’s injury/January exit rumors; they’re well-coached and not fully reliant on him.
- Man City look “horny” and will likely push Arsenal for the title; midfield depth concerns are raised due to Rodri’s injury.
- West Ham are in trouble and Nuno’s questioned; Villa’s late-game management is criticized.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin is framed as in-form and Leeds’ system suits him; Leeds at Elland Road is described as hard to beat.
Notable examples
Voltemar’s missed open goal; Rhys James free kick; Isaac’s broken leg vs Van der Ven; Romero red-card debate; Wolves’ poor survival outlook; Richarlison celebration controversy; Leeds set pieces and Calvert-Lewin’s positioning.
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Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOThank You to Listeners
0:45 to 1:34
The hosts express gratitude for listener support and celebrate their podcast's success.
“I think we all want to say a big thank you for the support this year.”
Thank You to Listeners
1:37 to 2:21
The hosts express gratitude for listener support and celebrate their podcast's success.
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Football Discussion Begins
2:21 to 2:37
Transitioning into a football match review now that the ad is done.
“Anyways, guys, football, football, football.”
Match Analysis: First Half Highlights
2:37 to 4:04
Detailed discussion on first-half performances and missed opportunities in the match.
“It sort of sums us up a little bit, isn't it?”
Controversial Decisions and Handballs
4:04 to 6:35
Hosts debate key controversial decisions, including handball incidents.
“He plays the man I'll tell you what I'm on about He puts his foot across the garden but just pushes him over.”
In-Depth on Penalty Decisions
6:35 to 10:46
Extended discussion on specific penalty calls, including the Gordon incident.
“But I remember saying, yeah, I think that's not a penalty.”
Referee Performance and Game Dynamics
10:46 to 12:20
Discussion on the referee's performance and how it affected the game.
“Okay, then if we can start giving fouls for that, we will never actually play football.”
Reviewing Bournemouth vs Burnley
12:20 to 13:19
Overview of the Bournemouth vs Burnley match and player performances.
“Anyways, moving swiftly on to Bournemouth Burnley.”
Transfer Rumors and Player Movements
13:19 to 14:00
Discussion on potential player transfers and market movements in football.
“I've seen the same terrible news Semen's no Semen's no well even worse Tom why didn't they just do Semenya I don't know what they were thinking apparently he's agreed personal terms with Liverpool.”
Arsenal's Transfer Strategy Discussion
14:00 to 15:00
The hosts debate Arsenal's recent transfer decisions and their implications.
“We might big dick him and go like, come on now.”
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Bournemouth's Future Without Semenya
15:00 to 16:00
Discussion on Bournemouth's potential struggles without key player Semenya.
“Is he like the Ronaldo at Juventus for Bournemouth?”
Bournemouth's Strong Team Structure
16:00 to 17:00
Exploring Bournemouth's coaching and team structure despite player losses.
“I feel like Semenyo can drop out and I think they'll be fine.”
Man City vs. West Ham Analysis
17:00 to 18:00
Analysis of Man City's performance against West Ham and their current form.
“Moving on to Brighton Sunderland and then moving back on to Man City West Ham.”
Concerns Over Man City's Midfield
18:00 to 19:00
The hosts express concerns regarding Man City's midfield strength.
“I may put him in one of my transfers later off.”
West Ham's Struggles and Fan Reactions
19:00 to 20:00
Discussion on West Ham's current struggles and fan sentiments.
“Surely anyone that watches football knows that that's the position to strengthen.”
West Ham's Managerial Decisions
20:00 to 21:00
Analyzing West Ham's managerial choices and their impacts on performance.
“One rang up and mentioned what a stupid thing to eat on a pod.”
Jared Bowen's Future at West Ham
21:00 to 22:00
Speculation on Jared Bowen's future and potential moves away from West Ham.
“Do you remember what I said to you last week about if West Ham and Leeds had a game tomorrow?”
Bowen's Potential Transfers
22:00 to 23:00
Discussing potential clubs for Jared Bowen if he leaves West Ham.
“Maybe I'm thinking like the top, top teams.”
Bowen's Skills and Team Compatibility
23:00 to 24:00
Debating Bowen's skill level and compatibility with top Premier League clubs.
“Jared Bowen cannot be the Mohamed Salah.”
Wolves' Disastrous Season
24:00 to 25:00
Discussion on Wolves' current form and predictions for their season.
“Obviously, Embroen was there now, but even Man United, like, Bowen's on the same level as Bowen and Wembley.”
Wolves' Performance Decline
25:00 to 26:00
Analyzing the decline in Wolves' performances and potential consequences.
“It's like talking to a mentally ill patient.”
Prediction of Wolves' Points
26:00 to 27:00
Hosts predict how many points Wolves will end the season with amidst struggles.
“And I think he'll get into the Liverpool side for sure.”
Discussion on Wolves' Fan Sentiment
27:00 to 28:00
Considering how Wolves fans feel about their team's performances this season.
Debate on Wolves Fans' Misery
28:00 to 28:30
Hosts discuss the feelings surrounding Wolves fans and their team's struggles.
“Not for you No it's not Why is it sad Sad for Wolves fans Why?”
Spurs vs Liverpool Excitement
28:30 to 29:20
Analysis of the thrilling finish of the Spurs vs Liverpool match.
“By the way Richarlison Fucking stop giving it The big in When you score because you still lose.”
Richarlison's Controversial Celebration
29:20 to 30:20
Discussion on Richarlison’s behavior during the match and its implications.
“By the way, the amount of times they get given, they get given nine times out of ten.”
Frimpong's Embarrassing Moment
30:20 to 31:10
The hosts comment on Frimpong's reaction to a minor injury during a game.
“I'd rather him play and continue being won.”
Debate on a Potential Foul
31:10 to 31:50
Discussion on whether a specific incident in the game was a foul.
“there was another tackle where someone left one on him and he was fine.”
Inconsistencies in Refereeing Standards
31:50 to 32:50
Hosts discuss the inconsistency of refereeing decisions regarding fouls.
“But if that was a pass in the middle of the pitch and someone did that, they'd be looked at for a red.”
Game Quality Comparisons
32:50 to 33:30
Comparative analysis of two recent football matches and their qualities.
“It's like, surely that's just a penalty?”
Penalty Controversy in Recent Match
33:30 to 34:40
Discussion on a controversial penalty incident and VAR implications.
“I think their game is the best game of the season so far.”
Striker Dynamics and Penalty Decisions
34:40 to 35:40
Exploration of how striker interactions influence penalty calls.
“I think because Barry it was Barry wasn't it?”
Romero's Red Card Debate
35:40 to 36:30
Host discuss Romero's recent performance and the implications of his actions.
“Because I think with things like that is, again, you are allowed contact.”
Leeds United's Recent Performance
36:30 to 37:20
Discussion on Leeds United's performance and their potential going forward.
“But if you swing someone's leg at someone's face, for example, that's a red card.”
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's Impact
37:20 to 38:00
Hosts analyze Calvert-Lewin’s recent form and its effect on his team.
“which is his movement and bullying defenders, he can't...”
Transfer Market Discussions
38:00 to 39:40
The hosts talk about potential transfers and squad adjustments for teams.
“We said if he learns how to finish, he'll score.”
Crystal Palace's Recent Struggles
39:40 to 41:30
Analysis of Crystal Palace's performance and challenges in recent games.
“I feel like a lot of them, they were trying to supply Cavalier and him behind, except certainly most of the chances, which is where he missed all of his shots from.”
Player Performances and Future Prospects
41:30 to 42:00
Discussion on individual player performances and their potential impact.
“And Padua getting his first ever Premier League goal.”
Debating Striker Performances
42:00 to 44:33
Discussion about the performance of various strikers, including Calvert-Lewin and Bellingham.
“It's almost like I called he was better than Ben.”
Foden's Role in the England Team
44:33 to 46:10
A heated debate on Phil Foden's suitability for the England national team and his recent performances.
“Doesn't mean he's got a start, but like having Phil Foden in the fucking set-up.”
Analysis of Manchester United's Performance
46:10 to 47:54
Evaluating Manchester United's recent games and player performances amid injuries.
“We can't be doing the Foden England gimmick in 2026.”
Villa's Surprising Success
47:54 to 50:21
Discussion about Aston Villa's unexpected performance in the league and player contributions.
“He made a really good block towards the end, wasn't it?”
Highlights from Fulham vs. Forest
50:21 to 51:32
A recap of the thrilling match between Fulham and Nottingham Forest, focusing on key moments.
“You don't want Cunha leading the line or Mbwemo or...”
Transcript
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2:1818 plus, gamblerware.org, full terms and conditions in description below. Anyways, guys, football, football, football. What is this? Welcome to the Premier League review show, where we talk about the Premier League in review. In reverse. Um, yeah. You were right first half, weren't you? We were really good first half, I thought. We should have fucking scored three. Came back in the second half, though. Should have been more. It sort of sums us up a little bit, isn't it? We're really good, and then we become really shit as soon as we concede. Voltemar had an opportunity to get a hat trick, missed an open goal.
2:48Yeah, but honestly, his finish on the second one. And by the way, Gordon had an unbelievable game. That goal was just fucking fit. I heard on the radio, well, I watched it on the radio, actually. They were talking about, does Voltemar's two goals make up for the own goal? No. No. no I don't hold an own goal against someone he didn't mean to do it did he that's going to be etched in history forever how do you know he didn't mean it not really I've already forgotten about it we've lost it's over you reckon more people are going to remember the Newcastle 2-2 as opposed to the time where Derby I don't really I don't really if we deserved to win that game that would have hurt a lot more but we deserved to lose anyways no it's actually whoever plays at home is first oh is it yeah what was your thoughts on the handball in the first half what was your thoughts on the handball in the first half I've seen mixed opinions on it so I'm curious to see where you fly I could have I wouldn't have been annoyed either way yeah because the argument is it's too close I don't know what the rule is though like is there a proximity rule because I don't know I think there's a fact that he backheeled it that it's unexpected I feel like if that goal if it was nil-nil at that point in the game he would have given us it if you're close to a defender you can't just boot it out of their hand can you but even though he wasn't looking at it so it's like I feel like if it was nil-nil they'd give us it if I'm honest I think because it's 2-0 they're like oh we can probably get away with him I think they give it as a free kick out of the box I think with handball there has to be some sort of intent or knowing I agree but it's not normally in history recent history that's not been the rule they haven't done that that's what I have an issue with the one the Everton one I can completely obviously he's got his hands like that that is a ridiculous place to have your hands that's completely fair but when you're just defending it and your arm's slightly out I just think it's so stupid if a ball's hit what are you meant to do half the time I don't really you can't anticipate a guy backheeling it either yeah and you can't always run about with your hands behind your back because you don't have fucking balance you'll fall over yeah because the argument is oh your hand's in an unnatural position but I say that's an unnatural position doing that yeah that's not natural your body is quite normal exactly unless you chop them off what about the Rhys James pull erm well are we going straight to the second half I mean that from well the Gordon one we're not going to go for the whole game are we I thought we would highlight how good Gordon was We've got to go through all the games, Lewis Well, Rhys James Pult it was at an annoying time I feel like the more controversial one before that I'm the only one who thinks it was a penalty on Gordon I don't think he'd play the ball at all In modern football that's a foul That is a foul in modern football It's a shoulder ball It's shoulder to shoulder He's not looking at the ball at all What are you on about?
5:26He plays the man I'll tell you what I'm on about He puts his foot across the garden but just pushes him over. He doesn't push him over? He doesn't push him over? You've changed your tune since the weekend. I've had a lot more. At the point, I was a bit mad but we only had a few replays. I went and seen it back and I was like, it's a penalty. All you've done is come to the conclusion based off other people's comments. Oh no, I'm able to watch it live and went, ah, that's not a pen. That's fine. Yeah, and then you watch the same replays again. I don't believe I said those words either. By the way, we were on stream so we just get it back.
5:54You usually get it back and see what you said. all I know is I went on Twitter and I could see more replays. If I'm going to be able to watch it back, I'm going to be able to format a proper opinion. We all saw the same thing four times and all said, it's a shoulder charge. So we have to keep the same opinion we have on stream forever. If I watch it back, I'm like, actually, that is bullshit. The point is, we did watch it back and then you've gone away, seen other people's opinions and then said it's a pen. I'm pretty sure, I don't think I was saying, yeah, that's not a pen at all. You did? You did.
6:23I disagree. Well, hey, show us the clip then. Oh, yeah, sorry. We've got it ready to show you. What are you talking about? We'll have a look. But I'm usually saying I said something. Now I'm saying I disagree. So we'll go and have a look afterwards. Put it in the edit. Put it in the edit in it. We'll see. But I remember saying, yeah, I think that's not a penalty. Well, we will put it in the edit. We did all come to the university. I feel like you're hearing what you said. Okay, then. You never said that's a penalty. I can't remember what I said. You didn't. I can remember you never said that's a penalty.
6:50You have a bad history in this. You never said that's a penalty. You have a bad history of remembering what people said. I thought you said you can't remember yourself. I know I didn't say that's not a pen. I know I said that. I didn't say that's not a pen. I didn't commit to that side of it. Who cares what we said on the stream? I'm saying my actual opinion is that's a pen. I feel like either way... You know, your actual opinion is now based on the fact that you've gone onto Twitter and been influenced by other people's opinions. I mean, we can sit and argue about what my opinion is or we can talk about the football match.
7:18I don't know what... I feel like... That's about your opinion? What are you on about? But we're arguing whether I believe my opinion rather than the actual opinion of the penalty, which is quite boring. No, no, I want to know why shoulder to shoulder. Just because it's forceful and just because he knocks him over. I'm curious. Why is it a foul? Do you think that's given a free... Do you think that's given... I agree. I don't think, right, this is my opinion. I don't think in football that should be a foul. But I think in the modern game, that is a foul. That gets given across all... Yeah, no, but we've just been talking about how it's inconsistent.
7:47But if you look about any else on the pitch, that's going to be a free kick. I don't think that's true. I really disagree. I really, I think he's not playing the ball. I think everyone who's crying about that is a fanny. If you think that, he's a foul in football. Seriously, you're a fanny. Like, go and watch netball. Go and watch a non-contact sport. You're allowed. Just because he's a lot stronger and a lot heavier than Gordon, so he whacks him over. It's allowed. You are allowed to go shoulder. It's not in his back. It's not in his chest. It's shoulder to shoulder. The ball was there to be challenged and won.
8:19I don't disagree with what he's saying, but I'm saying that's not how it's trepped. Do you remember the Haaland goal against Brighton, where it was either Adam West or Van Hecker? Or Collins, wasn't it Collins? No, oh, sorry. He did it against Brentford, didn't he? Well, last season it was against Brighton, wasn't it? Do you remember when he completely bullies him? Yeah. I can't remember. He gets the goal anyway. It's a contact sport with men, grown, strong men. If Chalabon led with his arm, or actually pushed him, the weird thing is they put it down as shielding. and for me, shielding is, you're in possession and you're shielding it out.
8:50He wasn't actually... Gordon was in possession there. No, he wasn't. He ran the ball out. Gordon was in possession there of the football. He was. He ran the ball? What are you on about? That was Gordon in possession. He definitely was. He was running over. Neither of them were. The ball was there to be won. Gordon was in possession. If he was shielding it, wouldn't the defender not be able to go shoulder to shoulder and push him in the back, wouldn't he? Yeah, but that's what I'm saying. They give it for he shielded the ball. So he clearly wasn't shielding if he's went shoulder to shoulder. I'm so confused Either way We agree to disagree There was probably Like four decisions there Which we Never got the best side of Harvey Barnes Friend of the show Diving Twice I don't remember Which one you're on by What What do you mean You don't remember which one The one in the bar On the left side Oh yeah That was No there was There was a couple others Where like It was 50-50 sort of decisions And we didn't get The better side of it But I will say I thought the ref Had a good game I thought it was a good game Because he let things go And he's paid it hard What I'm saying is like the handball 50-50.
9:44Use my disagree with that one, but I'd say that's up for debate. The one where Volkma's go through and get sandwiched by two and they all went to Chelsea's side. But I will say, we have benefited so much from VAR decisions in the past few weeks. We've been getting some weak penalties and decisions, so we were due to not get some. I'm a little bit confused here. Are you saying the referee was biased towards Chelsea during that game? No, it's a 50-50. You can go either way, but I'm saying there's like three or four. I don't think they were. I don't think all of them were. 50-50s all went towards Chelsea.
10:14Yeah. Well, do you agree the handball is maybe 50-50? That's given or not given? We just said that. Yeah, I wouldn't have been amazed if they give it, but I personally don't think that's a penalty. Volta Mata running through, got sandwiched by a couple. You could argue that. I think that was the correct decision, but there's an argument there. There's the pullback, which we didn't get a good thing. There's that one on Gordon there. But these aren't 50-50s apart from the handball. we're getting stuck on a bit pedantic it could go either way like you don't have okay let's get the exact percentage it doesn't really matter what what Theo's saying is they're not tight calls other than maybe the handball and possibly the Gordon one because obviously that's split a lot of opinions I personally think that's never a penalty one of them that's not even a thing the Vortemar one's never won Barnes died when he was outside the box no even that what's hilarious about that is he was in the box Rhys James gets Like a small piece of his shirt And he falls forward Well the problem is The problem is Work that one out The problem is They're never going to go back And retrospectively give a red for that They should have given a free kick In the moment Because I don't think There was enough for them To retrospectively give a red Yeah because he's not a foul I think they pull him back a bit I think they pull him back You've just I think No you've just explained Why it's not a foul Not enough in it You are allowed You are allowed contact in football I know but that's a pull back And it's thrown him off balance It wasn't a pull It was a pull back It really was.
11:40It really was. Okay, then if we can start giving fouls for that, we will never actually play football. It should be fouls all game. By the way, all I'm saying is my opinion. I've literally just said we've benefited a lot from decisions going our way in previous games. That's why I'm not that annoyed about them going against us, in my opinion, here. Because we've been benefiting for like three, four weeks with, I think, very lucky decisions. Do you think 2-2 was a fair result at the end of the game? I feel like we should have... They could have nicked it from you. We should have sunk it in the first half.
12:07I said before, like, we needed three for Newcastle to win a game these days. Because as soon as they get in within one goal, arses fall out. And we start that second half shit. Soft underbelly, really, isn't it? Reece James' free kick. Good free kick, that, by the way. Unreal. He's so good. Bloody good free kick. He's a horny boy, man. Oh, you said it again. Anyways, moving swiftly on to Bournemouth Burnley. Jeez, you guys watched the highlights on this one. I actually think... Bro's is shit and this doesn't change anything. I want to make that clear right now. He's fucking due 20 goals. The only way I'm admitting he's not shit is if he goes on some Dominic Carver-Lewin run.
12:46Sorry, excuse me. He's currently the most informed striker in the league based on the weekend. Carver-Lewin. Well, no. Harland played at the weekend. Carver-Lewin. Yeah, but he's top three then. Well, no. Vol, no. Vol, no. Top four. He's top four. Jocker-Eyes would also be in there. He's fucking shit and I'm not having it. I was saying you're not seriously we will get on to that fucking sack of shit that's so unfair Semenya seems to be hitting another run of form as well yeah I mean he's just good he's just really good he's going to be going in January though it's pretty much confirmed yeah I've seen some very terrible news about Semenya though I wouldn't believe Semen's no I've seen the same terrible news Semen's no Semen's no well even worse Tom why didn't they just do Semenya I don't know what they were thinking apparently he's agreed personal terms with Liverpool.
13:31Who do you think needs a mark? What are you saying, Matt? Do you know what's funny? Do you know what's funny? Tottenham thinking they were in the race as well. I've seen the headlines like Semenuel politely declines Tottenham. It's like, oh man. Wait, it's between City and Liverpool. I'd love him on the left side at Arsenal. Agreed. You've just signed me. It doesn't matter now though because obviously he's going to go. Yous aren't even linked with him from what I've seen. He's an Arsenal fan. He's an City, Tottenham and Liverpool, isn't he? Oh yeah. They're all Arsenal fans. Every single player than Arsenal fans.
13:58Like Tony, yes. He's an Arsenal fan. He still might go Arsenal. We might big dick him and go like, come on now. I don't think you have the balls to go tour to tour. How can you big dick Liverpool when they're a big club and then you've got one winning? I think there's a reason you didn't go for... Because we might say fuck it to win the league. Oh my God, fuck it guys. I think there's a reason that Arsenal went for the striker that none of those big teams wanted in the transfer window. There's a reason you didn't rival for the big boys. Also, you've got Martin L. I'm saying, I don't think, if Arsenal go head to head with a Liverpool man City, I don't think Arsenal's ever in the equation.
14:29That's not true because they got Declan Rice. Yeah. Except for Declan Rice. A couple of other big... No, but he wants to stay in London. He wants to stay in London. He literally bid for Declan Rice and Arsenal got him. I'd say the favourite Liverpool... Yeah, no, but Arsenal's in London. He wants to stay with the family. What? You didn't know Liverpool's not in London? Yeah, that's why he didn't go. He raised bold enough. What? That's why Declan Rice was in West Ham. So he moved to Arsenal because they're in London. Right. Right Yeah What the fuck You wanna have Yeah okay That makes a lot of sense really I mean that's Trying to sound cliche Obviously Rumours are That Semenya's probably Gonna go in January What Well Just following up from Following up from that Does that Mean that Bournemouth are gonna Really struggle Or will they just They'll find someone They'll just replace them That's what I mean They'll be absolutely fine Oh I know they're a person Don't worry We're gonna touch on that Later in the show Quite talismanic right But I feel like they'll fill it in With someone else It also sounds weird.
15:25I also don't think... They're like Brentford, mate. They're a club. Is he like the Ronaldo at Juventus for Bournemouth? You know what I mean? Where it's like, he might be getting all the goals and assists, but like... But he's not... I was just about to say, they actually don't completely rely on him. No, yeah. Bournemouth are just a really well coach... Up until this, you know, dry patch he went through recently, Bournemouth. He comes to snap. Wasn't he like, we were disgusted on the show. Yeah, he had the most... 70%, 75%. He relies on a bit. I would argue the same. No, he's obviously their best player, but they have other players.
15:57They're like a cog. They remind me of Brentford. That's what I just said. They're so... Did you? Yeah. They're so well coached. I feel like Semenyo can drop out and I think they'll be fine. Tyler Adams is out for like two, three months now. That's not beast mode. They need to fucking play Krupy Jr. more because Evan Hilsson's dog. Krupy Jr. He's pretty good like, isn't he? He's kind of horny. Well, yes. For Bournemouth this season, Semenya's got eight goals Kruppi's on five in second And Tavenier on four Yeah and Kruppi doesn't even start Most of those are off the bench as well Yeah Do you know who they join Also you might find players like Well look at Clive Hurt's run last year He hasn't been that good this year I feel like Do you know their top assister Apart from Semenya They're both on three Say that again Scott Semenya and who is the top assister For Ed Bournemouth Christy Sanessi Oh is it Yeah Nice Basically to answer your question I think as much as he's he's talismanic for them I think I think they'll be okay they'll be absolutely fine and 60 million plus for that club is a good bit of business even more money after the summer how much should they sign them for?
17:02they're going from Bristol City for about fucking hell they weren't a lot but Bristol I think Bristol have a big buy on sell on clothes oh so they'll be fucking going I think they probably I think they've got like 20 % on it wow EPR got a fair amount for the EZ transfer didn't they yeah about 3 billion dollars. Moving on to Brighton Sunderland and then moving back on to Man City West Ham. Man City West Ham. Yeah, they're just freaking... West Ham. He's either robot. He alluded to it, didn't he? Right, right. Even Ryan is starting to get back on the score sheet again. Crouchy's fuming. Crouchy's fuming.
17:40Mate, Shirky's horny, isn't he? Shirky is a sexy footballer, like. I think, um... Yeah, I mean, they didn't even miss Docu again, did they? No. They've got Philip Foden Erling Haaland Cherky Donnarumma Erling Brauthaaland Erling Brauthaaland And Pep Guardiola They are Sniffing down your underpants At the moment Like they're starting to look Fucking horny as fuck As Tom would say I just I just I worry about their midfield I do City Interesting In what way I don't I just don't think it's good enough Interesting To be like challenging Still have Calvin Phillips I don't know Where is Calvin Phillips at?
18:19I may put him in one of my transfers later off. I don't think he is. You don't think they're mid... What makes you think that, Tom? Because that's very interesting. I'm not having that. I thought they alludes to a future segment as well. I mean, look, Banana Silver's amazing, but I think he's definitely past his best. I'm not having this Nico Gonzalez. Oh, he said it. I just think he's so... So what? So what? Just... Bang average? Yeah. Yeah. I think I just... Every time I watch him, obviously I only saw highlights of this again, but I don't know. what do you think of him I just think he's so I mean it's tough to replace the best six yeah yeah yeah Calvin Phillips no I understand that but where is Rodri he's out isn't he how long again fucking hell new year he is out till he's a recurring one from previous ACL early January yeah but so well would they not go strengthen there possibly I actually think they will oh interesting I think they will as well how so do I I can't And they're going to go and sign Alex Mullen.
19:20Surely anyone that watches football knows that that's the position to strengthen. Interesting. Well, the signings are trying to get some money on. And they can't put Nunes back there because he's now the best right back in the world. That's a big problem for them. Unless he's not a right back. But then also at the same time, it's City are just fucking City. They just keep rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling. I'm loving it to be fair. I think they're going to really, really make you a bit concerned. They're obviously going to push Arsenal. Yeah, it's quite obvious that. More than. I think you's going to push them.
19:46They might even go top of the league at some point. yeah oh they will on their country they shouldn't really with your run of fixtures at the minute haven't you got Brighton at home next yeah but they might have man sitting I'm just glad that it's not going to be given to you I'm glad like if you do win it it's not going to be just a shit season it'll be a good battle which is although you were I mean we'll get on to you in a minute you were fucking stinky again the weekend there is a gap now forming there is a bit of a gap forming for the bottom three and West Ham are sadly in the bottom three they are down down down down I was listening to TalkSport on after the three o 'clock on Saturday and they're not happy.
20:19The Amas are not happy. I think they've... One rang up and mentioned what a stupid thing to eat on a pod. You saw... The whole word was... Crunching away. Have I got the books he'd do? I think they're really starting to question Nuno by the sounds. I mean, obviously, callers on the radio station aren't exactly the founding of knowledge, but I think they're a few men... Shit. They're a few men because I think the other day against... They play at home and lost. I'll tell you Tom what? but the thing is Villa Villa yeah Villa at 3-2 down he took an attacker off and brought like a defensive mid on them they were like what the fuck's going on they haven't won since Burnley I will say what you kind of expect because they are pretty like the team is shit we talked about this before how old an athlete they are and also they have no money so it's coming into January they've spent quite a bit though on that Fernandes in midfield he looks okay I know Jude's gone but Somerville and Bowen are keeping them alive at the moment yeah but they're bad man West Ham The thing with West Ham is right.
21:19Do you remember what I said to you last week about if West Ham and Leeds had a game tomorrow? You'd favour Leeds to win it. Especially right now. No, not just against each other. If I had to put my life... If you're a last man standing. Yeah, I'd trust Leeds more. Not even because Leeds have better players, but I think teams look at West Ham and think... Three points, mate. Three points. But Leeds, you think, fucking LL and Rowe. If you're Jared Bowen, what are you doing? leaving at the end of the season surely if they go down do you know what even if they don't go down I know like his ties to the club but can you blame him like he has he can go and actually do something with his final years in his like prime and I feel like surely West Ham can look at it objectively like we are too shit for you mate yeah but the thing is he's playing for a team 10 places below I think he's done well to stick with them this long yeah but West Ham in theory should be like a mid-table Premier League team It's a longer Rebuild job That is about Boeing's level But the thing is I think the rebuild I think it is Do you think Boeing Would start for like A top six club Maybe Spurs But The thing I'd say for Boeing Is it's like It's a rebuild job To get back there Maybe It's like he's going to have to Give one or two years To get back into that position With West Ham And by then I hear what you're saying I just think Where would he go I'd take him In a fucking heartbeat We'll give him a longer Actually, yeah, he'd be good for you.
22:46I've wanted him for ages. Yeah. Yeah, maybe I'm being harsh. Maybe I'm thinking like the top, top teams. I think Tottenham would be a great move. Newcastle would be a great move. Tottenham, Newcastle, Villa, yeah. Even though I get Everton or something, go to Everton. He's a runner. He's a track star. He's just not that. On that right-hand side. Oh, no, look. I know we love Bowen. He could be the Salah replacement. No, he can't. But they wouldn't accept him as that. He can't. Even on his skill, I think he could. They wouldn't accept him as that. Jared Bowen cannot be the Mohamed Salah. He just can't.
23:13That's not what I'm saying. No one can replace Salah. No, but he's not that level. If Salah left in the season, he could do a job of that right wing. Do it, but Liverpool are meant to be the best team in the league. He could be, obviously I'm not saying he could be Salah's level at all, but who's going to be Salah's level? It's so hard to replicate that. No, no, but... But he'll do a bloody good job, sir. I think he'd probably be a bit part player, wouldn't he? I think if you look at the Aston Villa's, Everton's Newcastle start for the best team in the league. Yeah, but he can get into, he can play European football.
23:45Like, that's it. And that's him, but I would love him. And Everton would love Newcastle, Tottenham. Anyone around that region. Sunderland. Why are you laughing? They're above you, mate. I just had a cough, mate. But no, I feel like... And a tear in my eye. I hope he does, because I'd like to see him in Newcastle. Obviously, Embroen was there now, but even Man United, like, Bowen's on the same level as Bowen and Wembley. That's a great point to contrary Tom's belief. Do you reckon? Yeah. Yeah, but I agree. The teams just below the top teams he could play for. But you looked at Mbwemo at Brentford, like Bowen's on that level at West Ham.
24:19Yeah, but Man United are on the level I'm on about. No, but that's still one of the big clubs though, isn't it? I'm not on about the size of the club. I'm on about the level of the club, the level of the team. Jared Bowen should be nowhere near him. The pressure of the club should come into it as well though, shouldn't it? But that's not, that isn't what I'm saying. You're going the complete opposite way of my point. You're talking about top Champions League side. I get what you're saying. Yeah, which isn't Man United. They're not even in Europe. No, but I mean, for all we know, it could be very soon.
24:46But they could be. They could be back. And then before you know it, Bermuda's playing a top-level Champions League side. I don't know why you're talking about Bermuda. I'm talking about Jared Bowen. Wolves-Brentford. I'm just trying to back the boy Bowen, man. It's like talking to a mentally ill patient. I'm not on about Bowen. Not being good enough to play for Arsenal, Liverpool, City. Chelsea. He's not that level. I mean, I think there's only two or three that he doesn't really get into. Everywhere else he's good enough to play in the Premier League. I think he'll do it. I think there won't be much talk about it until the end of the season.
25:20Did you look at Pedro Neto again? Yeah, I think he gets in over there. He gets in that. I don't think they'd go for him. Better than fucking Garnacho. Yeah, but they'd go for the Garnachos and that sort of... They are pacey wingers, don't they? They wouldn't get for a ball, and he'd only be great for them. Boeing's not that type of profile, is he? He's just not, unfortunately, he's just not a sexy enough player. I'd take him. He's sexy to me. No, for Newcastle, yes. The top clubs don't buy players like that. They just don't. I'm sure he couldn't fit into an Arsenal or City. You seriously think he'd start for Arsenal?
25:52No, I'm not saying that. I'm saying that's what you're saying. It's basically Arsenal sitting. And Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Liverpool and Chelsea. I don't think he's good enough to play. He's definitely good enough for Chelsea. And I think he'll get into the Liverpool side for sure. I think he's a very smart side for those teams trying to push those bigger teams. because his level is here but they won't be gone for him so it's an accessible step up Newcastle's the show you've never really seen him in a team of that level anyway so maybe he could elevate his game he's so perfect for us I want to spend everything on him Wolves Brentford once again Wolves lost he lives with a little brace they're so so bad they missed the plan as well get out of our class does anyone want to predict how many points they're actually going to end the entire season They might never win again.
26:37I think they'll finish on five points. I reckon eight. No way. Two more wins in the entire season. No, I think they never will score again. They haven't won. Sorry, two wins, yeah. I've given up, like, even, they get worse. That should be a winnable game, that. If they're going to survive, that's a game that you have to go out and win. You lose two nil and miss a pen. What the fuck were you doing? Do you remember, like, two months ago when we saw Wolves' pictures and we come into the Christmas period and looking at how they could potentially pick up points, we all said, Brentford they'll probably get a win there they'll be battered again do you know the thing is I think it's going to be I was speaking to my mates about it yesterday when they were saying or I said that after the Villa performance and the second half against Arsenal you thought do you know what obviously not stay up but they could cause a few problems I think they went into this game with expectations so they just absolutely fell apart and crumbled I think Wolves can put up a bit of a fight when they're not expected to Villa away Can't win that Arsenal away Can't win that Brentford at home Suddenly Three points But the issue is You talk about Those performances They still end up losing And there's a reason They're on two points Because they are Just fucking crap Yeah they're Don't beat around the bush here Lads They ain't getting More than five points Even though I can't see them It's sad Not for you No it's not Why is it sad Sad for Wolves fans Why?
28:04It has to be someone Fuck them They were laughing When we nearly went Fucking bust A few years ago So fuck them They were all crying at home You said that to Will I don't know I feel sad for them They've had a good run Elon getting run in the pre I don't know I feel sad for any of them Have you been to Wolverhampton? Yeah Yeah exactly Do you feel sorry for them? Actually yeah You've been to Wolverhampton Yeah you feel sorry for them Shit hole Spurs Liverpool That's a bit of a Wild finish to the game What a game That was such a good end By the way Richarlison Fucking stop giving it The big in When you score because you still lose.
28:35He didn't. He just grabbed the ball. No, no, no. He pushed him down and then started giving it the big in two. He went after the most of it. Yeah. You're losing. No, no, no. Who was on the floor who he pushed? Canard, who was he? I can't remember. Someone, I don't know. That's because he was giving him the ball. So then when he got the ball, we pushed him, got the ball and Subozai said something to him and that's why he stopped. Yeah, come on. I know, but like... He didn't go and celebrate in front of Subozai. I know, but it's... Leave the chicken boy alone. Mate, the amount of goals
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29:04One thing I want to say, though, Frimpong, my God, that was some of the most embarrassing shit I've seen in my life. He got a little bloody lip and he was sat crying on the floor. But my minute, crying for the ref. And even Gary Neville's on there. He's like, well, it's a cut lip, man. It's embarrassing me. Like, fucking get up. Good assist for the Ekitike goal. It was. Can I just show? That might be a foul. Yeah. That's a foul. Yeah, I think it is a foul. Is it not a foul? It is a foul. By the way, the amount of times they get given, they get given nine times out of ten. You know what I couldn't believe?
29:34watching it is Neville went, no, no, it's great. First of all, fair enough. It's Neville's opinion. He goes, oh, it's great centre-forward play. And they were like, oh, I thought it was going to be like, it's going to be checked. Yeah. They just kicked off. I went. We were two hands in the back. Two hands on his neck. Always a foul. Like, don't get me wrong. It is good centre-forward play and he does get up early, but he pushes him. Of course it is. Yeah. Yeah, I couldn't believe that didn't get overturned, but Liverpool were shit again, by the way. But as soon as that Javi Simmons red card happened I was like So silly And they got fucking better Nathan Jones is laughing at home Mate I was right all along Fuck Then they went down to nine Also Talk to me about Level-headed Romero What?
30:20You all used to try to tell me Don't put things in my mouth He doesn't get sent off anymore He hasn't got sent off for ages His red card record Has been very good since That was stupid for me He was asking for a red card They were all bloody games Stupid Honestly if you're Frank Again and you're looking at it it's like Owen lads my fucking hell that's always a heated fixture anyway really and then obviously the Luis Diaz derby yeah yeah good process good finish from Izak but apparently he's broken his leg yeah yeah that's a few months in this that's not even his like recurring injury that's just a brand new one yeah he'll be out for the season yeah you mean his broken leg recurring injury he's broken his leg broke his leg how do you feel about it everyone's staring at me like I'm supposed to I mean I'd rather him play and be really shit I wouldn't wish for someone to get injured.
31:03I'd rather him play and continue being won. It's a very democratic answer. Not what you said off camera. No, no. What I enjoyed was like before that there was another tackle where someone left one on him and he was fine. He got back up but he had like a bit of blood on him. I love that. I don't want to see him breaking his leg. I feel like whatever. I don't want to hit him that much. That's not what you said to him off camera. Oh, yeah. Or in the chat. Stop saving chat. I will say one thing though. I saw a really good treat earlier which like Like, basically, I don't think... The van der Ven on him...
31:36I don't think it's that bad. No, it is, though. It's pretty late. And also, my point is, why is it... The tweet was, why is it when a player gets a shot off, you're given, like, free reign to just smash him or do anything to him? That is very true. But if that was a pass in the middle of the pitch and someone did that, they'd be looked at for a red. I'm not even joking. But it feels like... So often, strikers go through, get the shot off get nailed because they shot it's fine why is that not a penalty? yeah I think I need to watch it back should we go and a penalty? oh it's fucking he scissors his leg it's not a nice challenge watching it live don't get me wrong there's no intent there but it's not a good challenge I think a part of it is just like obviously it's context of it being last pitch isn't it?
32:22I know yeah it's like you have no choice but have to try and make it there it'd be like me in the middle of the pitch passing a ball to someone and Reeve just coming over and punching me in the face You can't do that. You can't. I mean, yeah, but in context, that's a little different. No, no, no. Sorry, I'm not on about the van der Venren. Smash in the face after a five-yard pass. I'm not on about the van der Venren. I'm on about, in general, when strikers get through, get a shot and then get fucking nailed. It's like, surely that's just a penalty? Give me a penalty. It should be, but I mean, he scored.
32:55He scored. You can't really do both. No, I'm not on about that one. He was just using that as an example of a wider point of, it happens all the time. By the way, could he do? Sometimes that doesn't care. I can't remember the last one I saw that was given. Genuinely, in that situation, right, so Isaac scored, but then van der Venn's fouled him. He got a penalty as well. It should be a penalty. If he gets a red card, it has to be a penalty. Goal penalty, red card. What happens? You can't give him a red card because it's like, you didn't make it a penalty. And a yellow card for the next game. And then what?
33:24You know what next. Right. But no, I really enjoyed that game. I thought it was one of the best games of the... I think their game is the best game of the season so far. No way. Bournemouth Man Utd. Oh, Bournemouth United. No, I think that was bad. I was really... What? I watched it, yeah. What? There was more in the Chelsea. There was more decisions. There was more quality. Bournemouth Man Utd was mental. There was no defenders on the pitch. Yeah, but in terms of quality and decisions and Gungho like top quality football. Chelsea, Newcastle was far better than Bournemouth. I'll give you a second.
33:58Right. Everton, Arsenal. Still one Still one Yep Agreed Could have been 2-0 With Trossardus You should have had A penalty against you This ain't sustainable Don't know what you're talking about It actually might be though Do you think that was a penalty I have zero reference We could have scored more though Well let's have a serious conversation with Reeve Do you think that was a penalty I don't know what you're talking about Which one sorry Oh he doesn't know either Tom I don't think Where are you going No I'm talking You're not talking about The bar penalty No yours was definitely a penalty Yeah I haven't seen The Salubra incident Yeah she has no idea What he's talking about Sorry I was at a gig Oh for fuck's sake Tom It was definitely a penalty Yeah it was definitely a penalty What and it just Did it go to VAR We've actually seen them No didn't even Did it go VAR I can't remember We've actually seen them Given this season Yeah We've actually seen them given I must admit I do think Similar to what he said I don't think it's a penalty But it should be given By the letter of the law yeah Does that make sense Yes I agree Okay I completely agree What the hell's happening?
35:02I think because Barry it was Barry wasn't it? I'm sure it was Barry I've seen it happen It was either Barry or Beto Yeah something's happened One of the shit strikers I've got But what's hilarious is he gets I think the reason they didn't get the penalty is because he kicks him and then after about two seconds he goes down he then Delayed reaction So the kick doesn't take him down does it? No He's been kicked and then gone oh fuck I can get a penalty here Yeah yeah Which I think is actually a good decision But it's also it's also one of them ones where so when you get a foul, if you don't go down, it's not a foul.
35:33Do you know what I mean? That does happen. I do think they should think for a while. The striker tries to stay on his feet and then tumbles later on. Yeah, true. But it's obviously a foul. That's happened multiple times. Yeah, exactly. Because I think with things like that is, again, you are allowed contact. So if I do that to Reeve, he goes over. They have both tries to play the ball as well. Yeah, if I just do that to him and he goes over, that's obviously not a foul. If I two-hand push him, there has to be a level of what is enough threshold. But if it was given, I'd be like, okay, I get it.
36:00Yeah I think by the letter of the law It should have been given But I think In general I'm glad they didn't Because that's soft I even think Going back to the Romero thing I don't even think That's a fucking ready But he can't It doesn't kick him hard It's the intent of him I know what you mean It's like me trying to hit you And I do that But he's tried to He's tried He's maliciousness So it's I think there is a case Of like You know what I say Romero's definitely a red guard He's tried to fucking Hunt me You can't build power there You can get carded and red carded for only just making slight contact.
36:34But if you swing someone's leg at someone's face, for example, that's a red card. Yeah, that's fine. If I kick you softly, I should be all right. Lewis, if I come in and studs up and just like miss you. Yeah, exactly. I've come in like waist tight. That's not what Romero did though. No, but that's the intent we're discussing. Yeah, but he didn't intend to studs up. He just gave him a little like, oh, you dickhead. Okay, that's fine. I think football's shit. Yeah, so I was talking about shit. Yikoros. Jesus. He's bad, isn't he? He is bad. It's almost like we were right all along. We give him time to adjust.
37:07We give him time to play. Thing is, that game... I know he got... That game, he actually weren't that bad. Theo, Theo. The ball bounces off him. He can't hold it up. Even the things he's meant to be good at, which is his movement and bullying defenders, he can't... He got taken off after, what, 60 minutes again? Yeah. He's not going to hold it. That's embarrassing. He just doesn't have that ability. We said ability. It doesn't have instinct. Yeah, we said that. But this is the one thing he was supposed to have. He's a really basic footballer, really basic. But can you not see the thing? Because the one thing he was supposed to have was that striker instinct, and that's what we were sold on.
37:47Because he's not technical, and he doesn't even have that. Yeah. It's almost like when you fucking stat pad a load in Portugal, it doesn't translate to England. I mean, it went in. There's always a good Penning figures in I'm not sure There's a level of You could get away With the rest of the season Just relying on both of them At different periods And then you've got Havertz To come back as well I think you bet I think if Havertz Gabriel Jesus Start Jesus And sub on Havertz And then Well there's a January Transfer window Come and just sell him And get someone else in I know who they should go Don't worry Everton are Alright though They've got a bit of a Well they've got Dewsbury Hall out They did alright Evan played alright the weekend yeah AFCON but it's fine it's playing against obviously Alteta's Haramble I think they did okay moving swiftly on to could he could he be on the by the way Charles Sard should have scored yeah he should have scored yeah could he be on the plane get him on the plane with Danny Welbeck wait you want four number nine we knew you could do it Dominic are you willing to concede that are you willing to concede that it's going to extend beyond the purple patch and he's actually the most He is the best striker in the world.
38:59We said if he learns how to finish, he'll score. We did call it. He's got all the attributes to be a good striker. Are you telling me he's going to score two goals every game for the rest of the game? Yes. He switched it on. He's genuinely ridiculous in the air as well. Mate, this guy's crazy. His instinct is unbelievable. His instinct. He's always there, isn't he? Mate, honestly. Get him on the fucking plane. I've said it for so long. He has all the attributes for a striker other than the finishing. Just learn how to kick it in the goal. Just do that in the goal. that's all that they did with them just kicking goal also the way that Leeds play especially with their the way that they perform their set pieces it suits Cavaloon so fucking much because he's only ever two yards by the how long of them throws every team in the league must be kicking Everton must be kicking themselves why have you let him go have you got Barry and Beto Cavaloon scoring all these goals for the league but we weren't saying this a month ago oh it was about Barry and Beto not about Cavaloon the way that Cavaloon played for Everton that is different for this Leeds team.
39:57I feel like a lot of them, they were trying to supply Cavalier and him behind, except certainly most of the chances, which is where he missed all of his shots from. True. Whereas this Leeds side, he's actually just already in the six-yard box anyway, so that's all he's got to do. Mate, he brings such a good option on the plane, man. Daniel Fark's done brilliantly the last few weeks. Leeds fans need to apologise to him. He's created a gap. It's incredible. Leeds look really good. When they have momentum and the fans are confident, and then the players are confident. Ellen Road's rocking, baby. They're so hard to beat at Ellen Road.
40:25What's that? No one beats Palace 4-1. Palace, I was... But they are leggy and they're lacking a bit of a few players. I'd seen Oli talking about it the other day. He was saying that Palace have a... To him, I can't remember exactly what he tweeted, but he was saying Palace have like a terrible record in like hostile grounds. So Everton, Leeds... You're saying they're scaredy cats? You're saying they're scaredy cats? Don't shoot the messenger guys. They're Eagles. But the Eagles... Wrong show. I don't know if it's just the mentality thing. I don't know because they've got, like, Munoz is out, Saar's gone, Mateta's not looking as sharp as he was.
41:06Yep. They are looking leggy. They're struggling with Europe, aren't they? Yeah. Midweek football. They haven't got the depth, have they? Also, I think, Mateta's Mateta, though, he just goes through patches. Yeah. He's very patchy. But they rely on him. He's like a cow. What? No. It's patchy. But some cows are not patchy. Yeah, they are. they're all patchy. That back three has also had to play like 90 minutes three days apart for like the last two months. And Padua getting his first ever Premier League goal. Was it? Yeah. Friendless show. Is he? I don't know. No he's not. Why would you say someone's a friend of the show?
41:39I thought he was. Is he? Might have been. Nice free kicker at the end by Stack. He's been a really good signing for them. Yeah, yes. He really epitomises leads I think he does. He's just Hard work. Yeah, but he's also got quality. I like him a lot. And a set piece provider. I like him a lot. and he's called Anton but where's he from? I don't know is he German? he's German yeah ah yeah good tag Morgan Rogers another round of applause I think Albion legend he can't he can't keep getting away with this he can't he might be the best player in the world behind Carver Lewin have you seen have you seen his like I know it's typical of me to bring it up but have you seen each goal XG wise that he scored is that 0.01 or something?
42:23yeah for like four weeks in a row. He's an alien. He's horny. It's almost like I called he was better than Ben. Every time someone's like Cavalier I called it four years ago. Called it. I think he should take back his celebration didn't he? What are you on about? He said I called it all day one Cavalier's best striker in the league. I said that was a bit of a joke. We were saying he's the best in the world in finishing. It's kind of a key component of being a striker. I reckon he starts doing a celebration again and takes the back because fucking Palmer's not scoring. We did it. Yeah he does it every time.
42:52I mean that's kind of part and parcel of the celebration yeah it's his celebration I know it's his celebration but like it didn't part of the trade market or some shit he didn't trade market he just stole it yeah he's done it seven times this season he's already got seven goals he's fucking beast mode do you think I was right what that he's better than Bellingham I want to hear you say would you blame him in the tent I don't watch Bellingham enough to be able to make a fair I wasn't asking him I was asking him okay I think that's an unfair question why the leading question it's not I think because they've Okay Wait alright then Who do you think's better?
43:24Right now I don't watch enough Of Bellingham in Real Madrid But right now I'll give him the answer I'll probably start Morgan Rodgers Okay Is he Is he number one On the list of tens At the moment? Do you know who I think he is? His profile Yeah Because of his running ability Yeah With Kane Yeah He'll run past Kane Yeah Palmer won't do that Yeah Plus I'm not even sure if Palmer's best position is the 10 he's nah he is mate Chelsea fans want him back on the right like he's look obviously he's been injured Palmer was poor the weekend again he can't we can't be saying Palmer should start for England at the minute I don't think we are he needs to get match fit as well and I think Bellingham's too in my opinion just a bit too clunky to be England's 10 I think Rodgers is more neat I think if Bellingham's going to play he'll play in midfield but I actually don't think Bellingham will play same well that midfield's changed a lot from what like we would have said a season ago where we played like yeah do you know a lot of new names do you know one of the players who hasn't changed in that team is Rodgers he loves him but what do you do Tuchel loves Rodgers even when he was playing poorly at the start of the season he was still playing for England can he play two tens of Foden and Rodgers no we can't do that we can't go down this thing are we really going to bench Foden yeah probably I think too if any manager's going to do it sorry we're not still doing this Foden thing it'll be for England Foden is he'd score in the final what?
44:56against Spain who? oh it's Parma now I feel if anyone's going to drop it I was there that don't look like Foden Thucil doesn't have a problem with leaving our big names which is nice to see so I think he wouldn't have a problem leaving Foden out I just hope he doesn't it's not a terrible option to have on the bench yeah is it what's best for the team Foden can't be anywhere near the England team He can't be Even in this form Even after This form is in the league Oh yeah Like he was When he won player of the year And then stunk it up For the whole summer He can't play for England He never has You wouldn't take Phil Foden To the World Cup I didn't say that I said he shouldn't be Anywhere near the team Maybe in the squad Cool I don't care But he shouldn't be Playing for England In proximity That's quite near the team Quite close In the squad The argument is to take The best England players there But surely Off the back of an incredible year You have to take Phil Foden You don't ignore You don't base of his performance.
45:50How many years are we going to do this? He never performs for England, ever. Doesn't mean he's got a start, but like having Phil Foden in the fucking set-up. You just said that you don't think he's anywhere near the team. If Rodgers gets injured towards the end of the season, Phil Foden's going to be a starting 10, isn't he? No. Why not? Bellingham, Palmer will be ahead of him. Not if Palmer plays the way he is and Foden's playing the way he is. Foden, honestly. We can't be doing the Foden England gimmick in 2026. You can't. It's not a gimmick. He's good, man. Don't worry about it You can't You can Nah I think that's unfair Ford he's going to grow He's going to mature He's improved He's been so bad for England His whole career He's going to improve From the experience Don't worry So bad for England His whole career You don't write him off For England forever though When he's that high quality Of a player So how long do we keep going This is last chance Fair enough I'll give you that Don't say right Philip This is it right Do it now I just Yeah sorry I just I can't I can't I can't Bruno Fernandes Off very rare injury Yeah I couldn't believe the sub he made but he actually played well Martin in the holding role yeah he did I thought United would be the better team Man United looking a little bit stretched how did Kunja miss that header yeah but United and they had a fucking bet on 2-2 and Kunja to get that goal it was fucking fuming but they've got a few injuries players have gone to AFCOM who's that United I thought they played alright yeah and he started Bruno Fernandes now that's the issue isn't it how definitely do they play without apparently he's like he's pulled his hamstring or something he's like quite bad yeah like a month he said he'll take it a few weeks Amram said it was a soft tissue issue so it's not like him to get injured is it I mean it's try to run it off it's handy for us try to run off a pulled hamstring yeah he's like soft tissue that is soft tissue is it yeah oh thank you physio handy for us misses yeah that actually is you know we'll still go away with another one we're still gonna we're still gonna lose yeah if Martinez plays like the way he did in midfield it'll be alright yeah we're gonna lose Don't worry.
47:45Villa can't keep getting away with this. They can, Tom. Miss 10 wins in a row. Yeah. What the fuck? They aren't going to win the league. Compare them to the team that were at the start of the season. It's mental. They're going to win the league. Do you know, they're actually shit. You watch them. They're shit. They win. Oh, no. They score well. They cannot keep getting... They're shit. They score well. They give away so many fucking chances. Oh, you're not, honestly. They might win the league. Do you know who I was impressed with? Heaven. Heaven. Yeah. He made a really good block towards the end, wasn't it?
48:15First half. Oh, it was the first half, yeah. It was that... I don't know when I just saw it. I don't know when I saw it. First save and then he just like jumped in in front of the ball. He had a really good game. I thought, yeah... I wouldn't be too worried if I was United. I thought that was quite... What's the word? Encouraging. But they've had encouraging performances over and over and over again. That's why Gary Neville said that he wasn't worried about the first half for Bournemouth. The Bournemouth game. It's quite encouraging. Sesko's a bit poo, isn't he? I will say, you know that you're not at discourse at the moment.
48:42and it's like, oh, we're enjoying the football because it's exciting. It's all well and good playing exciting football. Yeah, but they're sick. No, I know. They're still in a good position, mate. I think United fans have every reason to be quite encouraged. No, no, I appreciate it. But if they keep playing exciting football, say I'm talking about the future now, which I mean, they might start picking up more points. But if they keep playing exciting football and not picking up the points that they should be getting, that is still a concern. It's a huge improvement from their previous seasons. They were like 15.
49:13One point for the last two. They're seven. Do you see what I'm saying? They're a win-off. What, because in two games they've lost one and drawn one? They're actually just a win-off fourth place. I think this table's going to change a lot by end season anyways. I think some teams will fall off and big teams will kick on. It's going to... Because it's so tight as well they literally can swap about to fuck. Yeah, I think United will be fine. I think they're just a decent team. They give away a lot of chances but they're going to score a lot of goals. Junior has the opportunity to be talismanic now as well.
49:42He does. No Bruno, no Bruno. Cesc, Jesus. It's really, really not, like, nothing exciting. The chance he missed first half, he's so, like, it's not an easy chance, to be fair. I actually thought it was a good save. It's just, but, he hasn't shown anything. He's straight at him. He hasn't shown anything. Oh, no, but he wasn't even close, really. He hit him on the outside if he's like... Have you seen anything from him? Just chip in? In any of his performances, that gives you a bit of confidence that it's like, okay, there's a bit magic. I think he's like stale. I think they like him. Like stale bread.
50:13I think the reason he likes him and it also kind of suits... He's got no choice. He's just a bit of an handful, isn't he? And then like Bruno, Cunha, they can feed off the scraps. You don't want Cunha leading the line or Mbwemo or... But even Xerxes isn't necessarily that kind of... And Xerxes, yeah. How many has he scored this season? Has he just got one? Sesko. He's got two, didn't he? Two or three. Sesko this season. Three or two goals. He's still young. I personally expect him to be so much better this year I can't wait for the end of the season when he's in my team of the year he does jump really high which is good he jumps really really high yeah he can dunk what are you laughing at?
50:50just like that's what we've resorted to you can dunk as well can't you? you can jump really high remember when you used to play for England basketball I was two levels below what do you guys think of obviously Fulham Forest great game yeah amazing game I can't believe Wilson got another hat trick I can't believe it was 2-1 to Fulham and he got a hat trick mate it's mental I'm going when he took his trousers down.
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