Episodes

  • Wes Brown: Rooney Had No Fear, Why Ronaldo Was Different & Why Third Meant Failure

    Wes Brown: Rooney Had No Fear, Why Ronaldo Was Different & Why Third Meant Failure
    Sep 25 2026
    Wes Brown takes us inside the Manchester United dressing room at the height of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. From Wayne Rooney arriving with no fear, to Cristiano Ronaldo changing the level, Paul Scholes’ outrageous ability, Roy Keane setting the standards, and why finishing third felt like failure – this is a proper first-hand account of what made that United side different. Wes also tells us what training was really like, how Ferguson managed huge personalities, and why the culture inside the club was so hard to replicate. If you want to know what peak Manchester United actually felt like from the inside, this is it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • We Need to STOP Calling Players “Wonderkids”

    We Need to STOP Calling Players “Wonderkids”
    Sep 21 2026
    Man United are bottom of the Premier League for high-intensity distance, sprint distance and time spent sprinting… so is there a much bigger problem at the club than just results? 😳 The lads break down United’s worrying start, Michael Carrick, the lack of intensity and the huge pressure now being placed on young players like JJ Gabriel. They also debate whether we need to get rid of the term “wonderkid” altogether. Elsewhere, Jordan Henderson’s confrontation with Emi Martínez sparks a big debate over leadership and responsibility, while Tottenham’s incredible home-defeat record raises plenty of questions. Plus, the lads put their Premier League knowledge to the test with a football quiz at the end of the show. The Football Fill-In is out now. ⚽️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 What is going on with Manchester United? 08:02 Should we stop calling promising young players “Wonderkids” 18:11 Chelsea stung by the bees 24:44 What it’s like dealing with Set Plays 29:46 Brighton beat Arsenal 35:15 That Enzo Fernandez Free Kick 36:16 Sunderland put up a fight against Manchester City 37:30 Are Sunderland like the new Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth 39:40 Tottenham are currently 20th in the Premier League 45:48 Aston Villa get their first win this PL season 46:43 Andros Townsend ran over… 47:56 Everton V Ipswich incidences 50:10 Are the referees forgetting to punish diving 51:45 Coventry first Premier League win in 25 years! 53:19 Quiz 1:03:11 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Hidden Rules of Being a Football Substitute

    The Hidden Rules of Being a Football Substitute
    Sep 17 2026
    What really happens when you’re left on the bench in professional football? Ben, Tom and Toze reveal the unwritten rules substitutes have to learn - from where you sit and how you warm up, to body language, bench hierarchy and the way managers judge you before you even get on the pitch. They also get into appearance bonuses, contract clauses, players trying to get noticed during warm-ups, and why the wrong attitude on the bench can cost you your chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • The VAR Room PANICKED in the Manchester Derby…

    The VAR Room PANICKED in the Manchester Derby…
    Sep 14 2026
    The lads break down why they think the officials panicked, the Foden/Bruno red-card incident, and whether all the controversy actually let Man United off the hook after being second-best against 10 men. Elsewhere, there’s a big debate around David Raya, Liverpool’s start, Spurs’ problems, and what really separates the top Premier League goalkeepers. The Football Fill-In is out now. ⚽️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Brutal Reality of Being a Free Agent in Football

    The Brutal Reality of Being a Free Agent in Football
    Sep 10 2026
    What happens when the contract ends… and the next club doesn’t come? Jonny Williams has played 400 career games, featured at a Euros semi-final and a World Cup. Will Keane has played across the Championship and League One after coming through at Manchester United. Jamal Blackman has spent years in the professional game as a goalkeeper. And right now, all three are without a club. We joined them at the PFA’s pre-season camp to talk honestly about life as a free agent — waiting for calls, being overlooked for younger players, training without a contract and dealing with the uncertainty of what comes next. Three experienced pros, three very different situations, and a side of professional football fans rarely get to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Are Arsenal The Team To Beat? | Man United Questions, Mainoo & Haaland

    Are Arsenal The Team To Beat? | Man United Questions, Mainoo & Haaland
    Sep 7 2026
    Ben and the boys break down why they look so strong, the big questions still hanging over Man United, and the goalkeeping moments that defined the weekend. Plus Mainoo, Haaland, Emi Martínez and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • What Football Fans HATE About Players...

    What Football Fans HATE About Players...
    Sep 3 2026
    We asked YOU what footballers do that winds you up the most… 👀⚽️ And the answers came flying in 😂 Badge kissing. Ignoring the fans. Fake reactions for the cameras. Rolled-up shorts. Generic “we go again” posts. Being too friendly with the opposition. Even wearing the wrong kit when there’s no clash. Ben, Tom and Watto go through the lot — defending the players when there’s more to it, calling them out when there isn’t, and agreeing with the fans more often than you might expect. What’s your biggest footballer pet hate? 👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Chelsea Look Scary, Villa in Trouble & Liverpool Lose Their Fear Factor

    Chelsea Look Scary, Villa in Trouble & Liverpool Lose Their Fear Factor
    Aug 31 2026
    Two games in and there’s already A LOT to talk about… 👀 Villa have had the heart ripped out of their team, Liverpool have lost their fear factor, and questions are already being asked about Kobbie Mainoo’s next move. Ben and the lads also break down the tiny Cole Palmer detail that leaves goalkeepers stranded, why the Alisson challenge WAS a penalty, and whether João Pedro was right to give it back to the Brighton fans. Plus, can anyone really blame Ollie Watkins for wanting out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins