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Sep 12, 2024 • 34min

NLD is a MUST-WIN for both teams and have English clubs underachieved in the UCL? | Three Up Front

The Champions League is back and looking very different this season. But will it be more entertaining?Simon, Graeme and Troy discuss the new format and question whether English teams have been really punching their weight until now.Graeme explains why Arsenal must win the North London derby. Simon asks whether fans are too loyal to homegrown talent that simply isn't good enough for the first team and Troy suggests that Arsenal's left wing slot is up for grabs, and that Raheem Sterling is the man to take it.All this and more on this week’s Three Up Front!Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly
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Sep 5, 2024 • 34min

Ten Hag’s January deadline, Spain next for TAA? & Rangers need cash

What are Man Utd now? Is Trent Alexander-Arnold off to Real Madrid? And how can Rangers catch up with Celtic?Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney clash on these and more questions in the latest Three Up Front.Manchester United's capitulation to Liverpool sees them discuss why they still have no system of play after two years under Erik Ten Hag and how long he may have left at the club. They also debate whether Marcus Rashford still deserves his place in the United XI, how Virgil van Dijk displayed true leadership and if Arne Slot is slowly phasing out Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield...Elsewhere, Troy gives his viewpoint on his old gaffer Sean Dyche's situation at Everton, how he thinks he's dealing with it and why he believes the players need a meeting behind closed doors as they once again prop up the rest of the Premier League. Graeme gives his verdict on his former club's Rangers' defeat to Celtic and they deliberate on whether Lee Carsley can bring something new to the England team and if the job may be his to lose already.Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly
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Aug 29, 2024 • 38min

"Football looks like a burden for Rashford" - YOUR questions answered 🗣️ | Three Up Front

Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney are answering your questions on the latest Three Up Front.Does Marcus Rashford look like football is a burden for him? Is Rodri really the new Graeme Souness? Who is the best player outside the big six in the Premier League?They discuss which Premier League players are the most overhyped, what football might look like in 2044 and Graeme says how he really got on with Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher at Sky.Simon reveals which club he came close to buying after Crystal Palace and why he may have changed his opinion on Liverpool's Mo Salah, Graeme names the England star he thinks is one of the worst culprits for diving and Troy explains which Manchester United and Arsenal players need to prove their worth in 2024/25.Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly
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Aug 22, 2024 • 40min

Sterling’s NONSENSE statement, Toney vs Solanke & a new era in Liverpool | Three Up Front

Was Raheem Sterling out of order? Have Tottenham signed the wrong striker? And how impressive were Arne Slot's Liverpool? Simon, Graeme and Troy give their opinions on the big talking points from the opening weekend of the Premier League.They discuss the soap opera around Chelsea and whose at fault, what it means for Sterling's career and the new manager Enzo Maresca, as well as debating Chelsea's extremely unconventional business model...From one soap opera to another: Ivan Toney’s future. He was left out of Brentford’s win over Palace amid speculation of a move to Saudi Arabia. The trio debate his next move and whether Tottenham should’ve signed him over Dominic Solanke.As Liverpool enter a new era under Arne Slot, Graeme shares his perspective on his former club, while Simon raises some concerns about Slot and Liverpool’s recent transfer activity.All this and more in the first episode of the new Premier League season.Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 8min

Jaap Stam | “We were always fighting at Man Utd - You don’t need to be friends to win”

On today’s episode we are joined by one of the most dominant defenders in Premier League history.Jaap Stam spent three seasons at Manchester United, lifting the Premier League title every year. In 1999 he would add the FA Cup and the Champions League to his trophy cabinet as he helped United to historic treble.His infamous autobiography led to an explosive Ferguson fall out, which saw Jaap leave for Italy. First at Lazio and then onto AC Milan where he would be involved in another iconic Champions League moment, the miracle in Istanbul.Now a manager with experience in England, the Netherlands and the USA, Jaap joins the show to give us the inside scoop on his rocky relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, the controversy around his failed drugs test as well as his thoughts on the Dutchmen currently plying their trade in the Premier League.Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 5min

David Moyes | "I’ve been the manager - I couldn’t tell you what the West Ham Way is”

On today’s episode, we are joined by a respected and constant figure in English football management. David Moyes sits third in the number of games managed in the Premier League, behind only fellow Scotsman Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger. Having begun his managerial career at the age of 34 at Preston North End, Moyes has risen through the football pyramid and become synonymous with stability and success, notably at Everton and West Ham.Moyes sits down with Simon to discuss his longevity in the game and the successes he achieved with Preston, Everton, and more recently, West Ham. He also talks candidly about his challenges, particularly his difficult period at Manchester United. Moyes shares his insights on following in the gargantuan footsteps of Sir Alex Ferguson and the key factors that led to his downfall.Additionally, Moyes discusses how he had to reinvented himself after leaving Old Trafford, reflecting on his time at Sunderland and Real Sociedad whilst addressing the opinions about his “negative” style of play. Join Simon for this insightful conversation with David Moyes.Subscribe for future episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 33min

“Bellingham will be England captain at the next World Cup” | Three Up Front

Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney were captains throughout the majority of their careers and Simon once sat in the ultimate leadership position, as owner of Crystal Palace FC. Societal changes, money and player power have created a very different footballing landscape, one that many people feel produces fewer leaders than ever.In this week’s episode our panel sat down to discuss leadership in modern football, analysing the traits that the best captains and managers exhibit whilst looking at England’s footballing future as we head into the post-Southgate era.Subscribe for future episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 32min

England fall at the last hurdle… Again | Three Up Front

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded just prior to Gareth Southgate stepping down as England manager.On this week’s episode Troy, Simon and Graeme reflect on EURO 2024 and give their thoughts on an England team that fell at the last hurdle once again, losing to Spain in Berlin.The guys review their pre-tournament predictions and each give their thoughts on the reasons behind England’s inability to get their hands on major silverware.Whether it’s Southgate’s negative attitude, Rice’s inability to pass forward or Kane’s lack of fitness, no stone is left unturned as they try to determine where England go from here…Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 53min

Jermain Defoe | "If you play that badly for England you HAVE to accept the criticism!"

On today’s episode, we are joined by one of the most clinical finishers to ever grace the Premier League.Tottenham favourite Jermain Defoe is one of the top 10 goal scorers in Premier League history and has represented England 57 times, featuring and scoring in major tournaments, before crowning his illustrious career by helping Rangers to bring the Scottish title back to Ibrox for the first time in a decade.Jermain sits down with Simon to talk about his England career and give his honest opinion on the current England squad, focusing on their performances at the Euros and the criticism they’ve faced. He also opens up about his special relationship with young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery before discussing his future in the game.Despite his illustrious career and his experience as a coach in the Tottenham academy, Jermain has struggled to enter the world of management, experiencing resistance and rejection along the way. He joins the show to discuss his future prospects and the difficult journey black former players experience when swapping the  pitch for the dugout.Join Simon for this insightful conversation with Jermain Defoe.Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 1min

Theo Walcott | "Arteta locked us in the dressing room, it was like he was the manager”

On today’s episode, we are joined by a former Arsenal favourite who is 1 of only 8 players to score over 100 goals for the club. Theo Walcott shot to fame at 16 when he signed for Arsenal in 2006, and his profile soared further when he was called up for England for the 2006 World Cup six months later. Upon his signing, he was widely tipped for greatness with comparisons to Thierry Henry. To go along with the goals, Theo won multiple FA Cups during his time in North London, whether that number is 2 or 3 is a point of debate in this very conversation.Theo joins Simon in Frankfurt, Germany to discuss his career, from his rapid rise in professional football to his time at Arsenal and England. He shares what it was like to play under Arsene Wenger in a transitional period in the club's history. Theo also provides insights on Mikel Arteta, highlighting the traits he saw in him as a player that have contributed to his success as a manager, while also touching on the current England squad and their chances at EURO 2024.Subscribe for future episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly.

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