The Overlap

Join Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and fans for the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.In this episode - we're joined by a top sports lawyer to find out how top clubs structure player deals, navigate salary caps, and stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Salary Rules (PSR).The discussion also covers tapping up in football - including the time Wayne Rooney was approached by Paul Scholes!We also explore Neymar’s infamous “party clause”! Just how common are these unusual perks, and what do players negotiate behind closed doors?If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!Chapters:00:00 - Promo01:04 - Arsenal Quiz with Alex04:07 - Lawyer, Author, Speaker - Daniel Geey04:50 - Understanding PSR and FFP09:21 - Liverpool Contract Renewals22:55 - Tapping Up in Football25:29 - The Haaland Deal: Long-Term Contracts30:43 - Arteta's Arsenal and PSR33:30 - Declan Rice and His Transfer to Arsenal34:31 - Agents, Salaries, and Club Strategies47:16 - Champions League and Celtic50:55 - Ludicrous Clauses and Transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, where Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher discuss all latest football news with fans from up and down the country.The episode kicks off with Tottenham's ongoing issues under Postecoglou and the impact of player injuries. What are Liverpool's priorities this season after their recent FA Cup exit?Arsenal's need for attacking talent and potential summer targets are debated. The conversation then shifts to Manchester United's struggles and tactical decisions under Rúben Amorim. Finally, the focus turns to West Ham's fresh start under Graham Potter and the improved team dynamics following Lopetegui's departure. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro00:39 West Ham Quiz Challenge03:09 FA Cup Reactions and Tottenham's Performance19:58 Liverpool's Priorities and FA Cup Exit27:42 Manchester City's Confidence Amidst Charges31:32 Man City vs Real Madrid32:19 Celtic's Champions League Journey37:15 Arsenal's Struggles and Future Prospects49:10 Manchester United's Managerial Concerns57:34 West Ham's Season and Managerial Changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an extra treat for you this week: Gary Neville joins our football history podcast, It Was What It Was. The former Manchester United captain looks back on one of the most momentous and tragic events in football history: The Munich air disaster of 1958.Neville discusses the lasting significance of the tragedy - and how Sir Matt Busby rebuilt the club, leading them to European Cup glory just a decade after its darkest day.If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university.Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the next part of the Busby Babes story, it's on the It Was What It Was feed.Please subscribe to It Was What It Was and become a student of the game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet where Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher and the fans delve into the most pressing football topics. Special guests include tactical expert and host analysts HTO from The Overlap Breakdown channel, who sheds light on current trends in the Premier League. The panel look at how tactics have evolved - from Sir Alex Ferguson's era to the influence of managers like Pep Guardiola. They explore the shifts in today's game, analyse how different clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal approach strategy, and debate the impact of managerial philosophies on team performance. If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 Intro01:20 Leicester City Quiz04:07 Tactical Trends in Football10:09 Analysing Modern Football Tactics21:07 Liverpool's Tactical Evolution28:08 Arteta's Tactical Approach28:40 Martinelli's Evolution29:22 Odegaard's Struggles30:18 Arsenal's Striker Dilemma32:19 The Role of Creativity in Modern Football35:11 Everton's Football Philosophy39:39 Club Philosophies and Managerial Changes45:20 Tottenham's Style Under Postecoglou48:20 Nottingham Forest's Counter-Attacking Play53:09 Premier League's Competitive Mid-Table53:54 Conclusion and Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Six Nations is here - and we're launching a brand new show for everything rugby: Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender.This first-ever episode kicks off with a legendary guest: England's World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson joins regular hosts Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Katy Daley-McLean, and Tom Shanklin to discuss Grand Slams, Lions Tours and the red carpet controversy in Ireland!This is your front-row seat to everything rugby - from unforgettable moments to untold stories. We'll have brilliant guests from ex-pros to celebrity fans - and you'll get a new insight into the sport, from those who've seen it all!Please subscribe to Stick to Rugby to never miss an episode, and please consider leaving a five star review to help others find the show. Stick to Rugby is available now wherever you get your podcasts and on  @TheOverlapRugby  YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the latest Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet as Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher sit down with fans from across the country to tackle all the biggest football topics. We're also joined by David Ornstein, who shares his expert insight into the January transfer window and the latest rumours.We dive into Arsenal’s title ambitions and whether they need a centre-forward to secure the league. For Manchester United, we assess Rúben Amorim’s start and discuss the situation surrounding Marcus Rashford—has he let the club and his teammates down, and where could he end up?Chelsea’s season is under the spotlight as we question if they can still secure a Champions League spot, and we analyse Manchester City’s new signings—was Pep Guardiola unfair to start 20-year-old Khusanov at the weekend?The debate also takes us to Leicester, as we ask if they can stay up, and to Spurs, where we explore whether it’s time for a managerial change.It’s passionate, unfiltered, and packed with insight—don’t miss it and let us know your thoughts in the comments.00:00 Intro01:48 Quiz Time: Manchester City Trivia04:45 Transfer Talk with David Ornstein06:06 January Transfer Window Insights08:21 Manchester United's January Transfer Strategy10:30 Liverpool's Transfer Dilemma14:48 Arsenal's Centre-Forward Search21:02 Referee Decisions and VAR Controversies23:50 Manchester United's Squad and Rashford's Future34:15 Amorim's Vision for Man United37:26 Man City's Struggles and Transfer Decisions41:14 Chelsea's Decline and Managerial Critique49:24 Tottenham's Managerial Dilemma58:03 Everton's New Hope Under Moyes01:04:43 Leicester's Gamble with Ruud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an exclusive episode of the Overlap in collaboration with the WSL! Gary Neville is joined by Jill Scott as he attends his first ever game in the WSL with the pair going head- to- head for the Manchester Derby. Watch them react to United rescuing Gary’s weekend by beating their local rivals 4-2! The pair talk all things WSL, the evolution of the women’s game and Gary’s hilarious ball boy story! You also do not want to miss Jill picking her combined Man City XI, which Gary insists includes players from the red half of Manchester. They both also catch up with Manchester City's Alex Greenwood and Jill’s former teammate Steph Houghton as well hat-rick hero Ella Toone as they discussed England and what it was like to play together. Stay tuned to see where Gary and Jill should visit next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can't wait for the Six Nations to start? Get your rugby fix with our band new channel: The Overlap Rugby! 🏉We’re launching a brand-new channel with Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender. Join rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Tom Shanklin, and Katy Daley-McLean as they share real stories, fresh perspectives, and dive into everything you love about the game.We'll have legendary guests from ex-pros, to celebrity fans. This is your front-row seat for every kind of rugby fan - from unforgettable moments to untold stories.📅 First episode launches January 29📍 Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on  @TheOverlapRugby  YouTube channelFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL-----------------------------------------------------------------------Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572587631576Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sticktorugby/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktorugby------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The discussion dives into the perfect signing for every Premier League club, targeting specific player needs. Arsenal's potential acquisition of versatile midfielder Alex Bainia could boost their creativity. They analyze Brighton's center-back target and Manchester United's Dwight McNeil for versatility. Newcastle is on the lookout for right wingers, considering talents like Eden Zagrova. Southampton and Spurs are also highlighted for their tactical needs, along with West Ham's interest in promising Evan Ferguson.

Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and special guest and Financial Expert Kieran Maguire, as well as some of the biggest fan channels across the country. This week’s episode is all about the Price of Football! We kick things off with Kieran Maguire giving us a run down on the financial situation at Premier League clubs, including clubs trying to make money out of fans by raising ticket prices. We'll get views on Manchester United under INEOS, American ownership, plus, is the disconnection between fans and clubs in the Premier League at its worst?Finally, Kieran Maguire answers club questions, including what will happen with the Manchester City charges?If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and please leave us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!00:00 - Promo 00:44 - Introduction01:05 - Kieran Maguire on the financial situation at Premier League clubs05:00 - Paul Scholes on ticket prices at Salford 06:21 - Liverpool Fan Gareth Roberts on the exploitation of football fans 13:50 - Adam McKola on INEOS at Manchester United 20:15 - Everton fan Baz on Everton’s new stadium and ticket prices 25:14 - Crystal Palace fan Dan Cook (HLTCO) on Palace not upping ticket prices 26:22 - Nieve Petruzziello (StuntPegg) on the disconnection from fans and their clubs30:53 - Manchester City v Salford in the FA Cup38:10 - Kieran Maguire on the finances of the FA Cup and where the money goes 40:30 - Debate on the FA Cup replays being scrapped50:04 - Kieran Maguire answers club questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.