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May 28, 2024 • 49min

Fergie’s Man United: the scandalous, erotic and surreal inside story

For 26 seasons, Sir Alex Ferguson was the ruddy cheeked, acid-tounged genius who ruled English football.But behind the trophies and the bollockings, the United gaffer presided over a relentless torrent of sex, drugs and mindless violence…25 years on from Fergie’s famous treble, this is the story the history books won’t tell…Videos from the pod:Cantona karate kick in France: https://twitter.com/UpshotTowers/status/1616050468597239810 Rhodri Giggs Paddy Power advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBlkxsbtlgw Get the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 23, 2024 • 39min

Scott Carson’s 4am scrap and Brazil star marries his own niece

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.Plus: this week's managerial bloodbath, Klopp compared to Martin Luther King Jr., Scott Carson’s kicked out of Man City’s party, Brazilian stars knobbing each other’s girlfriends and the latest scoops from Mr Pants. Links from the pod:Rob Draper on the It Was What It Was podcast:https://x.com/WeAreTheOverlap/status/1792812704010289230?t=VP27EMivkrySeEc-LPG2IQ&s=08Dutch ref:https://x.com/dannykorporaal/status/1789688408341619148 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 21, 2024 • 56min

Jose Mourinho: one day someone will punch you

Jose Mourinho is so charismatic that John Terry said "I'd leave the pitch in a coffin for him".But he's also a ruthless bastard who threatens ball boys, fights staff and spits poison at his enemies.This is the story of Jose Mourinho v The World…Videos from the pod:Old Trafford touchline sprint: https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1236932988606148609 Celebrating at the Nou Camp as Inter manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7Rxy0G4U8 Poking Tito Villanova in the eye: https://twitter.com/UpshotTowers/status/1655898058758946817 Roma fan proposes in front of him: https://twitter.com/UpshotTowers/status/1660947761443774467 Get the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 16, 2024 • 39min

Alan Shearer’s sordid surprise and Mbappe’s dressing room bust-up

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.On the pod: Chinese spies recruiting horny England fans, Arsenal fans turn on Gunnersaurus and John Fury is still absolutely mentalUse code UPSHOT at https://uk.manscaped.com/ to get 20% off plus free shipping.Videos from the pod:John Fury head-butts Usyk’s pal: https://youtu.be/FrV-iXiqTG0?si=3HGfkpFN0OhF0Kdg&t=30Arsenal Fan TV turn on Gunnersaurus: https://twitter.com/CEtchingham77/status/1788846305483083927Sign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 14, 2024 • 53min

Tyson Fury: ya big dosser

Tyson Fury eats hedgehogs, masturbates 7 times a day and warns opponents about his tiny dick.And those are the least weird things about him.As he bids to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, meet the Gypsy King…Videos from the pod:This Klit is getting licked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrqjNnc0Ma8 Sauna story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMWXZJQ6Rg&feature=youtu.beThreatening journalist: https://youtu.be/MHAZYz-xcPo?si=DcFW3fCW43Dd9oUk&t=399 Trash talk with Deontay Wilder: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=406053490892065John Fury trash talking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DavF0eLCNwc Get the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 9, 2024 • 34min

Davor Suker caught stealing antiques and snooker champion battered by police

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.On the pod: Emmanuel Frimpong is the housemate from hell, Jamie Vardy’s sweary daughter, and footballers with gangster dads.Links from the pod:Dennis Rodman face tattoo: https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/69/c69e01c7-134e-50e9-8bd7-a2d2aa3d9088/64aae357acb59.image.jpgVardy’s daughter saying fuck off: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6nz77-MRyh/?igsh=cWZ1NXJ0YXJvenYz&img_index=1Jack Butland arguing with fans: https://twitter.com/jaymurray67/status/1787741946045243415Mark Goldbridge defending himself: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6pGNk_qDRb/?igsh=cHdlbjAxd3JnbTNpSign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7, 2024 • 58min

Dennis Rodman: she put pasta up my butt

Dennis Rodman is a one of a kind, certified, gold-plated, Grade A, unadulterated nutter.He headbutted refs, went on benders with Kim Jong Un and flew 5,000 miles to shag Madonna. For cash.From pasta up the bum to 9 day marriages, buckle in for his utterly insane story…How he broke his dick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3zDKkoNMcgFighting alongside Hulk Hogan at Bash on the Beach Wrestling: https://youtu.be/EYSyHdeG5wY?si=F_1tnhyo_IpXiF6d&t=201Calls radio phone in while getting blowjob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igbDAybNcfoGet the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 2, 2024 • 33min

England star tasered in Majorca and a thirsty sheikh’s seedy bash

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.Plus: Monty Panesar in the corridors of power, a Sheffield United star’s crime spree and Rodrigo Muniz meets Princess Diana…Links from the pod:Billy Vunipola getting tasered: https://twitter.com/MailOnline/status/1785230252253302802/video/1Monty Panesar on Mastermind: https://twitter.com/AndyHa_/status/1083832017979142144 Rodrigo Muniz Madame Tussauds video: https://twitter.com/BBCMOTD/status/1776188030333964396Rodrigo Muniz Birmingham safari park video:https://twitter.com/BBCMOTD/status/1776135178441597306 Sign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 56min

Neymar: red knobs and broomsticks

Surprise stabbings. Crazed stalkers. Broomsticks up bums.Neymar's life is like a Netflix drama.From punching Parisians to bankrolling his dad's orgies, welcome to ludicrous life of Sao Paolo’s most salacious son…Ultras chanting “Neymar fuck off” outside his house: https://twitter.com/UpshotTowers/status/1678729050381058049 Get the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 40min

David Haye hunting for hotties and Arda Turan’s secret sex swing

Join Zach and George for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.On the pod: Boxers marrying porn stars, gun-wielding gangsters stalk New Zealand’s rugby league, and is Mark Clattenburg being held hostage?Links from the pod:Wine drinking marathon runner: https://twitter.com/NikHunt_/status/1782861259873849675 Sign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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