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Anthony Gordon: Newcastle Ambition, Leaving Everton & England Hopes
On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Newcastle United and England winger Anthony Gordon. Gary Neville meets Gordon along Whitley Bay beach and start off with the first part of quick-fire questions, where the Liverpudlian opens up about the importance of psychology and meditation has had on his game. Gordon made a huge decision to move to Newcastle from Everton in January 2022 and talks about life at St James Park under Eddie Howe, his own ambitions and the clubs goals as he enjoys his most prolific spell in professional football to date. With the upcoming Euros and having made his senior England debut in March’s international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, the 23-year-old will be looking to replicate last summers achievements that seen him named player of the tournament as England lifted the under-21 European trophy. Lastly Quick-Fire Questions resume where Gordon reveals his best goal, who he’d want to take a last-minute penalty to save his life and which former-team mate Gordon reminds Gary of in terms of self-confidence. If you enjoyed the interview please hit subscribe to never miss an upload. Chaptering 00:00 Promo 01:25 Quickfire Questions part 1 01:42 Best clothing item 01:54 How many pairs of sneakers do you have? 02:15 One thing you can’t live without? 03:04 Favourite meal? 03:24 Favourite book? 07:04 Psychology chat 09:25 Meditation 14:36 Gordon’s post-match assessment 20:35 Boxing chat 26:10 Changing ways of playing 29:31 Senior England debut 33:11 Moving to Newcastle United 37:35 Quickfire Questions part 2 37:41 Favourite sports outside football? 38:16 Football hero growing up? 39:53 If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? 40:12 Best friend in football? 40:46 Winner in a cup final for club or score for England in a major tournament? 41:29 Best goal? 41:44 Biggest phobia? SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schweinsteiger On United & Mourinho: "They Kicked Me Out.”
On this week’s episode on the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Bayern Munich legend and German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger. We join Schweinsteiger in Munich, where he won eight Bundesliga’s, to reminisce on his impressive playing career, including his move to Manchester United where he was reunited with former coach Louis Van Gaal and how things took a turn for the worse under Jose Mourinho. The German international reveals what piece was missing in the puzzle of that 2016/17 Manchester United team, and which rivals they could have learnt from. Plus, would a move away from Old Trafford be best for former teammate Marcus Rashford? Schweinsteiger has played under some of the greatest managers, as he tells us about winning the treble under Jupp Heynckes in 2013 and trying to adapt to Pep Guardiola’s style of play at Bayern Munich when German football was number one in the world. Bastian also speaks about the impressiveness at Bayern Munich, Frank Ribery and Arjen Robben’s competitiveness and changing tactics. If you enjoyed the interview please hit subscribe to never miss an upload. 00:00-02:10: Introduction / Promo 02:10-09:21: Schweinsteiger’s move to Manchester United 09:21-21:33: Jose Mourinho as manager 21:33-24:38: How Manchester United could have succeeded 24:38-27:30: Should Marcus Rashford stay at Manchester United? 27:30-36:21: Schweinsteiger on legendary managers 36:21:47:23 Bayern Munich success SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trent Alexander-Arnold: "I Owe Everything To Klopp."
On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold. We join Trent as he returns from injury in the closing stages of the 23/24 season that has already seen Liverpool win the League Cup and in contention to win the Premier League and Europa League in Jurgen Klopp’s final season. The boyhood Liverpool star reveals what the dressing room was like when Klopp announced his departure, the influence the German boss has had on his career and how much a title would mean to him, the club and city. At just 25 years-old Trent has established himself as one of the world’s best players and has won every major trophy he’s competed in and following a disappointing 22/23 season he tells how his mindset changed over the summer. Trent also takes on Gary at darts whilst answering quick-fire questions before finally talking about his After Academy, a charity he set up to help academy footballers who didn’t make it to the professional game. If you enjoyed the interview please hit subscribe to never miss an upload. 00:00-02:27: Intro 02:27-09:55: The Klopp Era: Shaping and Farewells 09:55-11:30: 23/24 PL Title Race 11:30-25:48: Quickfire Questions with Darts 25:48-35:20: Right-Back or Midfield 35:20-38:40: The City of Liverpool and Trent’s After Academy 38:40-43:58: Trent's Questions for Gary 43:58-43:58: What Part Of The Game Does Trent Love Most SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------
JJ Watt: NFL Superstar to Premier League Club Owner | Stick to Football EP 26
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special guest episode we are delighted to be joined by American Football legend and Burnley co-owner JJ Watt. Watt announced his involvement with Burnley in 2023 and reveals his special connection with the town and football club, relationship with manager Vincent Kompany and his aims for the future at Turf Moor. Despite a struggling Premier League season following promotion from the Championship, the 6ft5 Wisconsin man reiterates his long-term ambitions and talks about the rise of American footballers investing in English football clubs. Regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, a competition he and siblings Derek and TJ have made a lasting impact in, Watt offers a unique insight into the difference behind the scenes and structures between America’s and UK’s national sports. The 3x Defensive Player of the Year, who spent the majority of his career at Houston Texans before retiring at Arizona Cardinals, was the first player to make multiple 20+ sacks in multiple NFL seasons speaks and he explains how he used to eat up to 7500 calories a day as well as telling us who he thinks which footballers could make it in the American sport. Finally he talks about how his last NFL game coincided with his new-born son Koa’s first game and life after retirement which has seen him enter football club ownership. If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. 00:00 Promo 01:00 Behind the Scenes 08:18 Why Burnley? 12:36 J.J. Watt’s journey into American football 16:01 Rise of American football viewership in UK 18:54 J.J. Watt’s sacks clips 24:18 Differences between football v American football 29:09 J.J.’s brothers Derek and TJ 34:30 Leading younger professionals 40:30 Being a football club owner 54:00 Which footballers could make it in the NFL? 57:39 Is J.J. good at football? 58:59 Can Burnley stay in the Premier League? SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rio: Rashford Worry, Sir Alex & Liverpool Rivalry | Stick to Football Episode 25
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, and today our full-fit squad of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by Premier League legend Rio Ferdinand. Ahead of Manchester United v Liverpool on Sunday, the former Red Devils defender and club team-mates of Gary and Roy joins the show to talk about the rivalry and importance of the fixture, as well as current on-field issues at Old Trafford. Rio also recalls his special time at the club which seen him win 6 Premier League titles and a Champions League, including his breakthrough, national career, relationships with players past and present as well what life at Manchester United was like with Sir Alex Ferguson and after his retirement. The team also talk about why they went in to punditry, giving unique insight into the industry and the changing world and influence of social media within the game. Lastly we return with our Super 6 predictions - find out whether Gary has gone further ahead in the standings or whether Roy has managed to claw back ground. If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. 00:00 Behind the Scenes 8:40 Liverpool v Manchester United preview 15:47 What to do with Marcus Rashford? 25:22 Manchester United post Sir Alex Ferguson 48:25 Rio’s early career then moving to Manchester United 56:08 Relationship with Nemanja Vidic 01:03:00 Playing for England 01:09:10 Why punditry? 01:20:04 England’s Golden Generation 01:26:48 Super 6 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sir Alex or Pep? Carragher or Neville? PL or UCL? | Fans Ask Questions
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside some of the biggest fan channels from across the country. This time it's the fans' turn to ask the questions, and we have a new voting system using our Fan Debate paddles. Play along at home and let us know your opinions in the comments below! 👇 00:46 Fans ask the questions! 00:15 Toney or Watkins for England? 03:15 Do Luton deserve to stay up? 05:15 Would the PL be fairer if the Super League teams left? 11:18 Do Arsenal over-celebrate late winners? 15:08 What does success/failure look like for Man City? 17:37 Should West Ham stick with David Moyes? 18:32 If United and Liverpool could have one player from each squad who would you pick? 22:52 Can Postecoglou win a big trophy playing his way? 24:09 What would be success for England at EURO 2024? 26:09 What would be a success for Klopp in his final season? 28:17 Quick fire questions with paddles 28:38 If Arsenal don't win a trophy will it still be a successful season? 28:51 City & Liverpool is a better rivalry than United & Arsenal? 30:51 Harry Kane should have stayed at Spurs? 31:01 Would Carra would get into the current Liverpool squad? 31:30 Would Gary make the current United XI? 32:04 Would you scrap VAR completely? 32:19 When Pep leaves City will he be classed as the GOAT? 34:32 Is winning the UCL bigger than the PL? 37:55 Who is the better pundit Gary or Jamie? SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arsenal Need To Beat Man City | Fan Debate 2024
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside some of the biggest fan channels in England. This week we begin with the fallout from the international break as Gareth Southgate England side prepare for Euro 2024. The title race hots up at the weekend with champions Manchester City hosting leaders Arsenal at the Etihad in one of the biggest games of the season. Can Mikel Arteta get one over his mentor Pep Guardiola? And can Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool take advantage to potentially go top of the table? Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are all in the hunt for Champions League football, and we’re joined by fans from each club as they make their case for who will secure European’s top footballing competition spot. David Moyes’ West Ham still see themselves in the Europa League and currently sit in the final European spot, so is the criticism he has faced as manager justified? Finally, Nottingham Forest have just appealed their four-point deduction which has seen them drop into the relegation spots with Everton and Luton Town above them. How big of an impact will the financial regulators have in the final stages of the season? We’ll be back next week where Gary and Jamie answer the panels questions. CHAPTERING 00:00 Promo 00:37 Introduction 01:00 International break chat 02:20 The Anfield Wrap’s Abigail Rudkin 05:30 Arsenal Vision Podcast’s Clive 11:02 Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock 14:58 Oliver Lowe from City Xtra 17:29 Man City vs Arsenal 36:25 Tottenham Fighting Cock’s Alex 45:55 Luke Robinson from UTV Podcast 55:09 Liv Elliott from Blowing Bubbles Fanzine 1:02:25 Greg from Forza Garibaldi 01:22:59 Finley from Oak Road Hatter SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Les Ferdinand: The Demise of English Strikers & Sacking Managers | Stick to Football EP 24
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode we are delighted to be joined by Premier League legend Les Ferdinand. Joined by former England team-mates Gary Neville and Ian Wright alongside Jill Scott and Roy Keane, ‘Sir Les’ kicks off the show talking about the competition for a starting spot in England’s stacked frontline in the 1990’s. Despite being called up to Euro 96 and the World Cup in 1998, Les didn’t play a single minute and reveals which one incident meant he never made an appearance at a major tournament. A legend for QPR, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in his playing days with 149 Premier League goals, Les talks about his time as Spurs coach where he worked with record England goal scorer Harry Kane. The former QPR man also talks about his role as Sporting Director at the R’s and why he left the club after eight years in June 2023. Lastly Gary doesn’t let Les away without discussing the 1995/96 season that seen Manchester United pip Newcastle United to the Premier League title. If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. Chaptering 00:00 Promo 00:45 Behind the Scenes 05:50 Introduction 06:14 1990’s England strikers 19:24 England caps quiz 28:39 Harry Kane 41:32 Role of a sporting director 56:52 Why Les left QPR 01:20:39 Post match scenes SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------