Gary Neville makes a brutally honest admission about his career at Manchester United šš„ Neville reflects on playing alongside world-class teammates and explains why he considered himself the least naturally talented in the squad.
"This is Gary Neville as youāve never seen him before - sitting with Rio in his Airbnb and opening up about some hugely personal topics including the loss of his father, the abuse he suffered when out on the street with his family and why he should never have pursued a coaching or managerial career. Despite Rioās best efforts, Neville is typically self-deprecating about his own playing ability and instead focuses on the greatness around him - both in terms of mentality as well as the players who were technically brilliant. He gives insight into how the England setup changed from his time as a player to when he coached the national team under Roy Hodgson - and thereās huge praise for Harry Kaneās attitude and āseriousnessā about the way he approaches football at the highest level. This episode is the very first time that Rio and Neville have discussed the time that Gary brought the England players together and threatened to strike because of the way Rio was treated by the FA which leads to a brutal and honest reflection on Neville's actions as the teamās union rep. Plus thereās detailed analysis on fellow Right-Back Trent Alexander-Arnoldās lack of International career - are England mishandling a generational talent? Or does he need to improve parts of his game to be considered for selection. 00:00 Harry Kane's Legacy & Introduction 00:16 Rio Meets Gary Neville in Manchester 01:00 Why Gary Neville Always Underrates Himself 02:16 His Greatest Achievement at Manchester United 03:40 From Midfielder to Right Back: Career-Changing Advice 05:36 Life After Football & Building Businesses 07:00 Work Ethic, Inspiration & Never Slowing Down 08:17 Playing for England & The Golden Generation 09:30 Why Neville Didn't Sing the National Anthem 12:49 Rio Ferdinand's Drug Test Ban & The Strike Threat 17:44 Leadership Lessons from Tony Adams & Sir Alex Ferguson 19:44 Manchester United's Legendary Team Spirit & Christmas Parties 21:29 Sir Alex vs England: Club vs Country 24:49 Coaching England, Valencia & Learning to Say No 26:15 Harry Kane: England's Ultimate Professional 28:19 Manchester United Recruitment & "Gold" Signings 29:29 Harry Kane's Leadership & Future Records 31:22 Did Gary See Harry Kane Becoming World-Class? 32:07 The Harry Kane Corner-Kick Debate Explained 34:08 Trent Alexander-Arnold: Genius or Defensive Liability? 39:39 How England Should Use Trent Alexander-Arnold 43:21 Family Life During Major Tournaments 44:37 Losing Parents & Coping with Grief 50:00 Neville Neville's Influence on Gary's Life 52:00 Family, Legacy & Lessons from Loss 56:00 Retirement, Identity & Life After Football 59:30 Being Recognized Everywhere in England 01:03:00 The Pressure of Fame & Public Perception 01:07:00 Modern Football, Punditry & Social Media 01:11:00 Advice for Young Players 01:15:00 Final Reflections & Goodbye Brought to you in partnership with Airbnb #ad. #worldcup2026 #GaryNeville #RioFerdinand #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #PremierLeague #ThreeLions #EnglandFootball #TrentAlexanderArnold #HarryKane #FootballPodcast #FootballInterview #BehindTheScenes Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WE Rio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.com Rio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresents Rio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/RioMeets Rio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresents Rio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresents Rio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresents Rio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5 Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5 Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficial Rio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5 Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. In this episode Jurgen Klinsmann joins Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright to discuss his incredible career, from signing for Tottenham on Alan Sugarās yacht to facing Diego Maradona and winning the World Cup with Germany. Klinsmann opens up on his famous rivalry with Lothar Matthaus, explains why Germany always seemed to find a way to beat England in major tournaments, and reveals the lesson that changed his life while playing in Italy. The former Spurs striker also shares the story behind his iconic dive celebration, reflects on working under ArsĆØne Wenger and Franz Beckenbauer, and gives his verdict on Englandās chances at the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Klinsmann discusses Maradonaās genius, Harry Kaneās move away from Spurs, and the one thing England still need to become world champions. Who has the better chance heading into this World Cup, England or Germany? Let us know in the comments and donāt forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode! This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to FootballĀ team know - when your dayās full-on, you need fuel thatās fast andĀ actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. š Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! š Claim Your Offer NowĀ ā and see why millions have madeĀ the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode isĀ sponsored byĀ Heineken.Ā Get match day ready with limited edition Heineken ice bucketĀ crates, exclusively live inĀ TescoĀ from 9-15 June. Crates subject to availability.EnjoyĀ HeinekenĀ responsibly.HeinekenĀ contains 5% ABV.Ā HeinekenĀ 0.0 contains no more than 0.05% ABV.For the facts about alcohol, visit https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.ukĀ This episode is sponsoredĀ by Microsoft Copilot as part ofĀ theirĀ partnership with the Premier League. Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.comĀ 00:00 - Intro 03:45 - Jonathan Klinsmannās recovery 16:00 - Growing up in a bakery 28:30 - Learning life lessons in Italy 39:00 - Why Germany beat England 51:00 - The reality of playing against Maradona 55:00 - ArsĆØne Wenger the educator 01:04:00 - Signing for Spurs on Alan Sugarās yacht 01:09:00 - The iconic dive celebration 01:14:00 - Teddy Sheringham partnership 01:34:00 - Rebuilding Germany 01:41:00 - World Cup favourites SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN THE OVERLAP WHATSAPP CHANNEL HERE https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbC3WQvAYlUCoCqZgA45 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO IT WAS WHAT IT WAS PATREON Join here ā”ļø www.patreon.com/itwas SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby SUBSCRIBE TO THE STICK TO CRICKET CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL šš Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 https://bsky.app/profile/wearetheoverlap.bsky.social ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, we review the dramatic end to the Premier League season, with major storylines at both ends of the table. Arsenal ended the campaign as Premier League champions but lost the Champions League final to PSG. How does Arsenal fan Matt view the season, and is this the start of a new era as Pep Guardiola leaves English football? Liverpool will have a new manager next season after Arne Slotās departure. Carra shares his concerns as Andoni Iraola is in talks for the role, following Liverpoolās miss on Xabi Alonso, who will manage Chelsea. We also discuss Manchester Unitedās turbulent season with Adam and debate the biggest question in football: who had the greater Premier League reign, Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola? Aston Villa and Crystal Palace celebrate European success, while West Ham face relegation for the first time since 2011. Who had the greater Premier League legacy: Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola? Let us know in the comments and donāt forget to like and subscribe! 00:00 - Intro 03:23 - Arsenal Final Heartbreak 19:43 - Liverpool Sacking Slot 34:22 - Iraola Style Concerns 37:41 - Pep Leaves City 48:02 - Pep Vs Fergie 01:00:43 - Man United Midfield Rebuild 01:03:49 - Villa Europa League Glory 01:15:49 - Palace and Replacing Glasner 01:21:45 - West Ham Relegation SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN THE OVERLAP WHATSAPP CHANNEL HERE https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbC3WQvAYlUCoCqZgA45 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO IT WAS WHAT IT WAS PATREON Join here ā”ļø www.patreon.com/itwas SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby SUBSCRIBE TO THE STICK TO CRICKET CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL šš Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 https://bsky.app/profile/wearetheoverlap.bsky.social ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Welcome to our first Overlap Champions Special, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, Gary Neville and Ian Wright visit the Sobha Realty Training Centre, home of the newly crowned Premier League champions, Arsenal. Mikel Arteta joins the show alongside the Premier League trophy to reflect on his rebuild of Arsenal, taking the club from the infamous ābanter eraā to the top of English football. With a Champions League final still to come, can Arsenal complete a truly historic season? Co-Chair Josh Kroenke and CEO Richard Garlick also sit down with Gary and Wrighty to discuss the clubās rise, reveal the importance of signing Declan Rice and even surprise the pair with a gift of their own. Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis-Skelly then join the show to reflect on the highs and lows of the campaign, as well as sharing a few secrets from Arsenalās title celebrations. Can Arsenal complete the double by winning the Champions League? Let us know your score predictions in the comments and donāt forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! 00:00 - Intro 01:37- Ā Arteta Reflects on Winning 07:27 -Ā Declan Rice Statement Signing 10:19 -Ā Raya or Ramsdale Decision Explained 11:52 -Josh Kroenke 21:09 -Richard Garlick 31:05 -Ā Mikel Merino 36:58 -Ā Champions League Final 39:47 -Ā Myles Lewis-Skelly SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN THE OVERLAP WHATSAPP CHANNEL HERE https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbC3WQvAYlUCoCqZgA45 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO IT WAS WHAT IT WAS PATREON Join here ā”ļø www.patreon.com/itwas SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby SUBSCRIBE TO THE STICK TO CRICKET CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL šš Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 https://bsky.app/profile/wearetheoverlap.bsky.social ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gary Neville explains how Cristiano Ronaldo reached Ballon dāOr level during his time at Manchester United š³š„ Neville breaks down the mentality, performances, and evolution that made Ronaldo the best in the world.
Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Arne. As we approach the end of the season, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright get stuck into all the biggest talking points from the week. After Manchester Unitedās win against Forest, another controversial handball decision once again put VAR firmly in the spotlight. Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record, leading to a debate about the importance of assists in the modern game. Roy had some strong opinions on whether that should really have been the main focus. Jamie Carragher joins the show by phone to give his take on Mo Salahās recent comments. Has Slot lost the dressing room? Xabi Alonso is set to take over as Chelsea boss this summer, but are the West London club lucky to land a manager of his calibre? The FA Cup final also took place, with Manchester City beating Chelsea 1-0. The team discuss the timing of the game and how the competition has been prioritised this season. Is the FA Cup losing its magic? Finally, the panel react to the controversial end to the Scottish Premiership season, with Hearts missing out on the title to Celtic. Whatās your view? This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your dayās full-on, you need fuel thatās fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. š Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! š Claim Your Offer Now ā and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Microsoft Copilot as part of their partnership with the Premier League. This episode is sponsored by Heineken. Enjoy Heineken responsibly. Heineken contains 5% ABV. Heineken 0.0 contains no more than 0.05% ABV. For the facts about alcohol, visit https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Sky Betās Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com 0:00 Intro 12:13 Handball in Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest 22:29 Bruno's assist record 41:13 Jamie Carragher on Mo Salah's comments 58:30 Xabi Alonso to Chelsea 01:03:35 FA Cup losing it's magic 01:10:33 SPL drama as Celtic win the league SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN THE OVERLAP WHATSAPP CHANNEL HERE https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbC3WQvAYlUCoCqZgA45 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO IT WAS WHAT IT WAS PATREON Join here ā”ļø www.patreon.com/itwas SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby SUBSCRIBE TO THE STICK TO CRICKET CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapCricket?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW STICK TO CRICKET ON SOCIAL šš Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sticktocricket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577370443364 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sticktocricket X - https://x.com/StickToCricket LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 https://bsky.app/profile/wearetheoverlap.bsky.social ------------------------------------------------------------------------