Gary, Alan, and Micah discuss scrapping VAR in football due to recent controversies and explore ways to improve it. They also touch on toxic dressing rooms, Ollie Watkins as England's second-best striker, and analyze Aston Villa's performance and the impact of Diabi. The podcast concludes with praise for heroic defense and a playful comment about fashion choices.
The podcast discusses the possibility of scrapping VAR in football due to its numerous failures and explores potential ways to improve it.
The podcast also delves into the topic of toxic dressing rooms and examines the impact they can have on a team's performance.
Deep dives
Wolves stun Manchester City with late winner
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a surprising victory over Manchester City with a late winner. Despite City's dominance in possession, they struggled to create clear chances. The absence of Rodri in midfield left a gap in City's structure, and their lack of composure in the final third proved costly. It was a fantastic result for Wolves, who executed their counter-attacking game plan brilliantly.
Celtic secure dramatic last-minute win
Celtic's match against Motherwell was a rollercoaster of a game. Celtic scored in the 87th minute, but Motherwell equalized in the 95th minute. However, Celtic managed to snatch a late winner in the 97th minute. This win keeps them at the top of the league. It was a thrilling display of late drama that highlighted the excitement of the game.
Roy Hodgson's unbeaten record at Old Trafford
Roy Hodgson's record at Old Trafford continues to impress as he remained unbeaten in his last five visits with Crystal Palace and Watford. Despite not remembering all the details of each match, Hodgson's game plan and enthusiasm shine through. His interview after the recent match showcased his intelligence and his measured approach to the game.
Aston Villa thump Brighton with a solid performance
Aston Villa put on a terrific display in their victory over Brighton. Their game plan, executed with the help of new signing Diaby, caused numerous problems for Brighton. Their dominance in midfield and effectiveness at set pieces secured the win. The victory marks a strong start to the season for Villa and their manager, Dean Smith.
After another horrendous weekend for VAR, Gary, Alan and Micah wonder if the time has come to scrap football’s video refereeing experiment. And if it does stay, how can it be improved?
Plus, what’s it like in a toxic dressing room? And is Ollie Watkins England’s second best striker?