Ashley Cole: Arsenal Exit, Chelsea Success & Dealing With Media Criticism | Stick to Football EP 104
Ashley Cole: Arsenal Exit, Chelsea Success & Dealing With Media Criticism | Stick to Football EP 104

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Wayne Rooney, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by one of the Premier League’s greatest ever full backs, Ashley Cole, for a brilliant episode full of big reveals and funny moments. We start by looking back at Ashley’s early days at Arsenal and how he went from a young prospect at Highbury to one of the best full backs we have ever seen. He talks about the ups and downs, the moments that shaped him and how a loan spell at Crystal Palace changed everything. The conversation then turns to coaching. Ashley talks about the work he has already done alongside Wayne and with England, and why he sees himself stepping into management sooner rather than later. We also revisit his incredible playing career, from the Invincibles and working under Arsene Wenger to joining Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea team. Ash speaks openly about leaving Arsenal for Chelsea, one of the most talked about moves English football has ever seen, and the reaction that followed in the media and beyond. To finish, the table look back at England’s golden generation. Why didn’t that group achieve what many expected and was that England’s best chance of winning something major? Where do you see Ashley Cole managing in the future? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. 00:00 - Intro 05:49 - Early Football Memories 08:43 - Transition to Fullback 22:12 - Coaching Ambitions 36:26 - Breaking into the Arsenal Team 44:00 - Influential Figures in the Dressing Room 52:02 - Leaving Arsenal for Chelsea 1:05:46 - Toughest Opponents 1:07:45 - Battling Against Racism and Backlash 1:13:20 - Media Agenda & Criticism 1:17:19 - England 1:21:18 - Tuchel’s Midfield Dilemma This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s 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. 🏆 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 the brand new Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win £250k. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS 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 👇🏏 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------



Sadio Mane: How Salah Made Me Angry & Why I Turned Down Man Utd for Liverpool
Sadio Mane: How Salah Made Me Angry & Why I Turned Down Man Utd for Liverpool

Rio travels to Saudi Arabia for an unmissable Rio Meets with Sadio Mané — a rare, honest and emotional conversation showing a side of the Liverpool legend that fans have never seen before. Mané opens up about his relationship with Mo Salah, how their competitive edge sometimes boiled over, and the truth behind why he almost joined Manchester United before a call from Jürgen Klopp changed everything. From his early life in Senegal to sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, Mané reflects on the mentality, humility and drive that have defined his career. He also credits the influence of Ralf Rangnick on his evolution into a world-class winger, his thoughts on England’s World Cup chances under Thomas Tuchel, and why he’d do something for Bobby Firmino that he wouldn’t for anyone else. This is Sadio Mané as you’ve never seen him before — raw, reflective and real 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 Chapters 00:00 Rio Meets Sadio Mané 03:16 Growing Up in Senegal: First Time I Escaped My Village 06:00 Arrived In France: Adjusting to Winter! 11:32 Self Discipline, Consistency 14:13 RB Salzburg Big Career Step 17:56 Liverpool, Man United or Tottenham? 23:24 Liverpool is a Special Club ️ 27:22 Relationship with Firmino and Salah 31:44 Trent & Robertson Impact 36:18 Leaving Liverpool: The Reason 40:27 Saudi League Project 43:10 Cristiano Ronaldo's Professionalism 45:50 Senegal and AFCON Pressure 49:43 Giving Back Importance 51:00 Sadio Mané's 5-a-side Team



Wrighty’s Message to Jude & Rooney’s United Contract Revealed | Stick to Football EP 103
Wrighty’s Message to Jude & Rooney’s United Contract Revealed | Stick to Football EP 103

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Wayne Rooney are back together, with Wayne stepping in while Jill visits Australia. We start with a huge week in international football. Scotland book their place at the World Cup after a dramatic win over Hungary, while Roy’s Ireland keep their hopes alive with a big moment of their own. Can they go all the way and qualify? Attention then turns to England after an impressive international break. What have we learned from Thomas Tuchel’s side, how crucial is Harry Kane, and where does he rank among England’s greatest-ever players? With so many defensive options, the panel debate England’s strongest back four heading into the World Cup. We also discuss Jude Bellingham and the media scrutiny he faces. Wrighty speaks powerfully about race, the treatment of Black players, and the responsibility the media has when covering young talent, an important conversation backed by the whole table. Super 6 returns ahead of a huge Premier League weekend, including the North London Derby. Who are you backing? Gary digs out his old Manchester United contracts, from sponsorship deals to the seven-year agreement he signed at Old Trafford, with the rest of the team sharing some contract stories of their own. We then switch to boxing after Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. What does this result mean for the sport, and has Paul finally bitten off more than he can chew by stepping into this level of competition? Who makes your England back four for the World Cup? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s 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. 🏆 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 the brand new Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win £250k. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 05:15 - Promo 06:15 - Liverpool’s poor start 11:39 - Scotland & Ireland 18:02 - England’s World Cup Chances 32:37 - Ian Wright on Jude Bellingham 47:45 - Modern Punditry 55:59 - Super 6 1:05:58 - Gary’s United Contracts revealed 1:25:27 - Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS 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 👇🏏 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------



FULL SHOW 🍿 World Cup Qualifying Reaction + Haaland speaks out after Italy match | ESPN FC
FULL SHOW 🍿 World Cup Qualifying Reaction + Haaland speaks out after Italy match | ESPN FC

Today on ESPN FC, the panel discusses… 0:00 World Cup Qualifying Reaction 13:45 Thomas Tuchel & Jude Bellingham 20:36 ...



HIGHLIGHTS - Albania v England | Three Lions round off perfect qualifying campaign | ITV Sport
HIGHLIGHTS - Albania v England | Three Lions round off perfect qualifying campaign | ITV Sport

Highlights from Albania v England as Thomas Tuchel's side complete World Cup qualification in Group K without conceding a single goal. Subscribe to ITV Sport: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVSport Make sure you're following ITV Sport for all the latest! X: https://twitter.com/itvfootball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvfootball TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itvsport #England #ITVSport #Football



Roy Shows No Mercy for Nuno & Problems with Trent & Foden | Stick to Football 93
Roy Shows No Mercy for Nuno & Problems with Trent & Foden | Stick to Football 93

This week on Stick to Football, brought to you by Arne, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are back around the table with another big episode. We dive into the world of player finances, how footballers really manage their money, and whether the Premier League Hall of Fame is about legacy or just for show. The panel also debate England’s latest talking points, from Noni Madueke impressing under Thomas Tuchel, to why Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out, and what’s really going on with Phil Foden. There’s reaction to Nuno’s sacking at Forest and the arrival of Ange Postecoglou, plus the return of Super 6 as we preview the weekend’s fixtures with the Manchester Derby taking centre stage. We finish, as always, with your community questions. Jamie Carragher will be at the grand opening of Arne’s brand-new shop this Friday, make sure to head down and join him. As ever, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s 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. Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get 10 pounds off for new customers with code OVERLAP. Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap 00:00 Intro 12:16 Financial Advice and Pitfalls 23:43 Hall of Fame Inductees 30:04 Michael Owen's Media Journey 34:51 Marc Guehi 53:51 Phil Foden's Joy in Football 57:02 Nottingham Forest's Managerial Turmoil 01:09:30 Super Six 01:18:52 Roy on Irish Football SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS 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 👇🏏 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------



Fanclub "Red Eagles Austria" - FC Bayern | Traumspiel '25
Fanclub "Red Eagles Austria" - FC Bayern | Traumspiel '25

Am Samstag, den 23. August 2025, steigt in Imst das 13. Traumspiel: Die Profis des deutschen Rekordmeisters treffen nur einen Tag nach dem Bundesliga-Auftakt gegen RB Leipzig auf eine Auswahl des Fanclubs Red Eagles Austria. Verfolge das Spiel bei uns live im Stream! ► Du willst mehr von Müller, Davies, Musiala & Co. sehen? Abonniere uns jetzt und aktiviere die Glocke 🔔: https://fc.bayern/YouTubeAbo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FCBayern Twitter: https://twitter.com/fcbayern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fcbayern TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fcbayern Snapchat: https://fc.bayern/FCBayernSnaps Website: https://fcbayern.com FC Bayern.tv: https://fcbayern.com/fcbayerntv FC Bayern.tv live: https://fcbayern.com/fcbayerntv/de/fcbayerntvlive FC Bayern Newsletter: https://fc.bayern/newsletter_youtube



Myles Lewis-Skelly signs new contract ❤️ | Family, friends, coaches & more surprise MLS
Myles Lewis-Skelly signs new contract ❤️ | Family, friends, coaches & more surprise MLS

Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2024/25, becoming the latest graduate from our Hale End academy to cement his position in our first-team squad. Myles joined us as an eight-year-old and went on to play an instrumental role in each of the age groups as he moved through the years. He rose to prominence during the 2022/23 season, when he scored a memorable late winner for our under-18s against Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium, and played every minute in the heart of our midfield during our run to the final. Six months later, Myles signed his first professional contract with the club upon turning 17, but the 2024/25 season saw Myles burst onto the scene as part of our defence, making 39 first-team appearances in all competitions. A senior debut came in our 2-2 draw away to Manchester City in the Premier League in September 2024, with a first start a few days later in our 5-1 home win against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup. Myles became the youngest player to start a Champions League fixture for us since 2011 with an impressive performance in our 3-0 win against Monaco in December. Having made his first Premier League start at home to Everton just a few days after his introduction on the European stage, the season only got better for Myles as he featured in 19 of our 21 remaining Premier League fixtures. That run included his first Arsenal goal in our famous 5-1 win against Manchester City at Emirates Stadium. As well as his impact in the league phase of the Champions League, Myles contributed in the knockout rounds with two assists. The first of those came in our 7-1 away win against PSV Eindhoven, and the second when he set up Mikel Merino to score the third goal in our memorable 3-0 victory at home to Real Madrid in the quarter-final first leg. Having represented England at youth level, Myles was called up to the senior national team in March to represent the Three Lions in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and now has a total of three caps to his name. A debut that charmed the nation, Myles scored after 20 minutes in front of Wembley Stadium, netting the first goal of Thomas Tuchel’s reign as England defeated Albania 2-0. Reflecting after signing his new contract, Myles said: “I’m so proud and happy. I know those words are simple, but I think they sum up how I feel signing for this club. I’m a fan and it’s like a dream come true. “I've embodied the values of Hale End and come through. I've still got a lot of years ahead of me, so if I can keep staying humble and being a good person, that's the most important thing to me. “I know I've taken a lot of experience from the games about the positive moments, the mistakes that I've made. I'm definitely more ready now for the next season. I just want to keep learning and keep improving. “I want a legacy. I want to win everything there is to win in the game. I want to win trophies on the biggest stages whilst being a person that's always learning and stays grounded, which is so important.” Myles’ new contract is subject to the completion of regulatory processes. #arsenal #afc #arsenalfc Enjoy highlights, training, behind the scenes and documentaries to get closer to the likes of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Alessia Russo, Leah Williamson, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Kim Little, Declan Rice, Beth Mead, Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Stina Blackstenius and more. Subscribe to the Official Arsenal YouTube Channel: https://arsn.al/youtube Follow us on Facebook: https://arsn.al/facebook Follow us on X: https://arsn.al/twitter Follow us on Instagram: https://arsn.al/instagram Follow us on TikTok: https://arsn.al/tiktok




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