From “back in my day” logic to shameless club bias, former footballers dominate football coverage — but should they? In this episode, James takes Dan back to school to question whether playing experience alone still qualifies ex-pros to analyse today’s game. As tactics evolve and the context changes, the lads unpack why so much analysis feels outdated, biased, or just plain wrong. Perhaps the game has moved on without them, alright?!

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