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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 16min

Frank Lampard: Management, Chelsea Career & Golden Generation Myth

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode, we are delighted to be joined by Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard.Alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jill Scott, the team talk about the Stamford Bridge heroes' glorious career as well as the pleasures and pressures that have followed in management.The three-time Premier League winner speaks about his playing and managerial career at Chelsea as well as their current state having last managed the Blues towards the end of the 2022/23 season.As a former Everton manager, Frank goes into full length about his time at Goodison Park as well as the current financial state at the club, the FFP restrictions and the impact it had on his former team.It would be impossible to have Frank around the table without talking about England’s golden generation and the panel also go into full discussion of the mid-2000 rivalry between their respected clubs.Finally, we end with your Community Questions: How much success was down to work rate compared to natural talent and which player has Frank coached that reminds him of himself the most?Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 18min

Messi vs Haaland, Bruno's Freedom, FFP & De Bruyne Returns

Welcome back to Stick To Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. We kick things off with the aftermath of Tottenham’s draw at Manchester United and how Gary caused a stir by arguing Spurs could finish above Liverpool by the end of the season whilst Roy remains unconvinced with the praise on Ange Postecoglou’s side. The halfway point passed in the Premier League season, so we discuss who has been the best player as Jamie singles out Kevin de Bruyne as one of the best midfielders the competition has seen after his heroic return from injury when Manchester City overcame Newcastle. Earlier this week Ian and Jill attended the FIFA The Best Awards and discussed whether Lionel Messi deserved his award of Men’s Player of the Year. We also relive Roy’s 2000 PFA Award ceremony and whether his teammates turned up and the politics behind voting procedures. We discuss the latest on the Premier League charges on Everton and Nottingham Forest and what it will mean to both clubs and the impending hearing on Manchester City. Super 6 also returns with Ben… has Roy managed to reduce the deficit or has Gary pulled further ahead? And we end with your Community Question: Why has Erik Ten Hag not implemented a style of play at Manchester United yet? Subscribe now so you never miss an upload!VOTE NOW for Stick to Football to WIN Best Football Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 9min

Roy Forced Out & Tapping Up Gerrard | Transfer Special

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, and we are delighted to bring you a transfers special with our full-fit panel of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright.The January transfer window is open so we kick off the show with a huge debate: who should sign players at a football club?Jamie and Gary never left their respected teams whereas Jill, Roy and Ian all eventually moved away from their clubs where they became legends; find out how life altered for the trio with their departures.Gary also remembers how Sir Alex Ferguson dealt with signing players as well as the time he tried to convince Steven Gerrard to join Manchester United whilst on international duty.Roy talks about his transfer stories as Sunderland manager and opens up on his sudden departure at Manchester United whilst Ian reveals the French revolution Arsene Wenger brought about at Arsenal alongside David Dean and the current business plan at the Emirates under Edu and Mikel Arteta.Jamie recalls how Rafa Benitez changed recruitment at Liverpool and why despite being one of the top teams in Europe it always felt like an internal battle at Anfield.Finally, Jill chats about the transfer procedure and differences in the women’s game and her own ambitions of wanting to become a manager.Subscribe now so you never miss an upload!VOTE NOW for Stick to Football to WIN Best Football Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 59min

Rory McIlroy Opens Up On LIV Golf & Being A United Fan

VOTE NOW for Stick to Football to WIN Best Football Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/#On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Irish golfer Rory McIlroy.There’s only one subject to start on: Roy Keane snubbing a young Rory McIlroy asking for an autograph whilst the former footballer was on international duty.The Northern Irish golfer gives a full lowdown on LIV Golf and his stance on the breakaway league as well as his views on the latest big-name to join the organisation in Jon Rahm.Rory also chats about supporting his boyhood team Manchester United and the prospect of buying shares into the club as well as his relationship with Tiger Woods and the formation of their TGL – a venture formed by the pair which is due to launch in 2025.Our panel also discuss Rory’s incredible 2023 Ryder Cup and high-pressure moments in sport, as well as the prospect of completing a major should he win the elusive Masters at Augusta.We ask your Community Questions, with Rory revealing who his best friend in the sport is, which former professional footballer he reckons would be the best golfer and who was his footballing hero.Finally, Rory, Ian, Jamie, Roy and Gary relive Rory’s 9-year-old appearance on the Gerry Kelly Show by taking on a golf chipping into the washing machine challenge.Will one of the best golfers on the planet show them how it’s done or will one of our former professional footballers cause a shock?Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 58min

Stick to Football Quiz Hosted By Paddy McGuinness

VOTE NOW for Stick to Football to WIN Best Football Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards here - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/#Welcome to our first ever Stick To Football Quiz episode.On this very special episode Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher face Roy Keane and Ian Wright in a three-round quiz, hosted by Paddy McGuinness.For the first two rounds each answer is worth one point. In our final round the teams go head-to-head where the team earns five points when their opponents answer incorrectly and they follow up with a correct answer in a game of quiz-tennis.Can you beat our panel? Grab your pen and paper and let us know how you did…Who will win the inaugural Stick To Football trophy?Relax and enjoy our episode, where it’s fair to say our guests have not lost their competitive edge….Subscribe now so you never miss an upload!Chaptering00:00 Opening Scene00:48 Behind the Scenes08:04 Introduction11:54 Round 1 – Knowing me, knowing you…32:53 Round 2 – Football general knowledge50:40 Round 3 – Head-to-head56:00 Our first Stick To Football winner is…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 5min

Secret Santa, Parties & Football At Christmas!

Welcome back to Stick To Football for our Christmas Special episode.We are back with a full-fit squad with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott who kick-off the show with their hilarious Secret Santa gifts.The panel catch up on their week before delving into what life is like as a football over the Christmas period.From parties, preparations and disruptions as a player to a manager, Gary, Jamie, Roy, Ian and Jill relive hilarious anecdotes from their careers in our festive special hour whilst tucking into a traditional Christmas Dinner.Super 6 is also back and Ben is in festive spirits sporting an elf outfit as Gary and Roy go head-to-head. Gary has built a strong lead over Roy and there’s a £1m jackpot up for grabs on the Super 6 app.Finally we end the show with your Community questions. Will Nuno Espirito Santo be a success at Nottingham Forest? Are Premier League managers getting out of hand? And should we scrap extra-time after 90-minutes when a match ends as a draw and go straight to penalties instead?We have plenty more special podcasts to be released over the festive period, so subscribe now so you never miss an upload.We hope you all have a brilliant Christmas and a Happy New Year! Chaptering00:00 Behind The Scenes01:25 Introduction01:40 Secret Santa gifts08:47 Christmas Crackers13:04 Ian being in a film "The Kitchen"18:23 Jill watching Mary Earps pick up the SPOTY Award20:00 Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United reaction27:55 Christmas Dinner arrives29:04 Christmas as footballers39:20 Super 648:20 Community Questions & Christmas Pudding49:15 Should Nottingham Forest have sacked Steve Cooper?56:26 Have managers overstepped their mark?01:03:44 Should extra-time be scrapped? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 1h

Jaap Stam on Leaving United, Losing In Istanbul & Ten Hag

On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by footballing legend Jaap Stam.Gary and Roy’s former Manchester United team-mate talks about how the move to Old Trafford came about after establishing himself in the Netherlands.Once the world’s most expensive defender, Stam chats about the highs of winning the Treble with the Red Devils and reveals all on his infamous exit.The former Dutch international also talks about AC Milan’s Champions League final defeat to Jamie Carragher’s Liverpool, telling us what really happened in Carlo Ancelotti’s dressing room at half-time as they were 3-0 up.Stam also talks about the life of a football coach and gives his opinions on current Manchester United manager and compatriot Erik ten Hag.Finally, we end the show with a massive question around the table: Who is the dream Premier League centre-back partnership?Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 29min

It's Now Or Never For England! | Euro 2024 Special

Welcome to a special Euro’s 2024 preview episode on Stick To Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by EA Sports FC 24 on PlayStation 5.Following the Euro draw the panel talk through the best of the group stages which kick-off in June 2024 in Germany. Gary, Jamie, Ian and Roy all chat about England’s chances after losing the last Euro’s tournament on penalties and who should start for Gareth Southgate’s team. Stick to Football discuss Scotland’s hopes as they kick-off the tournament against hosts Germany and whether Wales can qualify through their play-off games.  Roy also talks about how the Republic of Ireland have failed to qualify for another Euro’s tournament. Finally, we have your Community Questions; find out which German City ranks as number one for our team and who they reckon will lift the Euro trophy in July 2024. Subscribe now so you never miss an upload!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 6min

United’s Press Leaks, Pep Lashes Out & Being Late!

Welcome back to Stick To Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.The panel kick-off the show with a Secret Santa draw. With Jill Scott already making her pick and absent from the episode, the five will return in a special Christmas episode with their secret gifts. Gary and Jamie respond to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s press conference quotes following Gary’s suggestion that City have become complacent and talk about how Arsenal are hitting the right form as they head into the festive fixtures. Stick to Football also reacts to the latest off-field issues at Manchester United after former player Nemanja Matic revealed who and why team-mates were fined. Listen to how Gary, Ian, Jamie and Roy all dealt with club punishments during their professional career. Super 6 is back with Ben; has Gary kept up his sizeable lead or has Roy managed to claw some ground back? And we have your Community Questions. Find out the biggest sacrifice Gary had to make as a teenager who had just left school and which player made Ian’s introduction to football incredibly difficult. Subscribe now so you never miss an upload! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 50min

Ronnie O'Sullivan On World Titles, Personal Struggles & New Doc

On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by the greatest snooker player of all time Ronnie O’Sullivan. With his documentary The Edge of Everything out on Amazon Prime, Ronnie chats about his life that has seen him become the face of snooker whilst battling addictions and substance abuse.A Seven-time World Champion, the Rocket reveals how he dealt with stage fright on the table and doesn’t hold back on the ongoing issues in the sport.Widely regarded as one of Britain’s best-ever sportsmen, Ronnie talks about his biggest influences and how Ray Reardon’s coaching helped him become the player her is today.Ronnie also talks about fancying a record-breaking eighth world title in 2024 as he recently returned to the table following taking time out to look after his mental health.Finally, Ronnie and Jamie Carragher take on Ian Wright and Roy Keane at the pool table… will the legendary snooker player put the former footballers in their place or is there a shock in store? Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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