This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

On today's episode: Chelsea beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, Olympiakos shock Villa in the Europa Conference League, Bayer Leverkusen keep up their unbeaten run with a hugely important win in Rome, Premier League preview, and Kelley O’Hara’s brilliant retirement announcement.  

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Football don't sleep, and neither do we. 

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… 

Host: Sammy James 

Producer: George Cooper

Researcher: Jack Collins

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05/03/24: Big Ange’s wrath, Villa shocked by Olympiakos, Kelley O’Hara retires

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This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. 

On today's episode: Leeds thump Norwich 4-0 at Elland Road to book a place at Wembley for the Championship playoff final, Premier League final day preview, Bayern Munich attempt to convince Thomas Tuchel to stay, Premier League clubs vote to keep VAR, epic final day for the WSL ahead, and we bid farewell to the legend that is Jürgen Klopp.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we. 

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…  

Host: Sammy James

Producers: George Cooper

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05/17/24: Leeds going to Wembley, Premier League climax, Farewell Jürgen Klopp

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. 

On today's episode: Manchester United win 3-2 thriller with Newcastle, whilst Chelsea pip Brighton 2-1 as the race for 6th place (the last guaranteed European spot) heats up, Emma Hayes' Chelsea beat Tottenham to set up a dramatic last day of the WSL, Premier League clubs to vote on the future of VAR, USMNT stars shine as Juventus lift the Coppa Italia, Championship play off semi-final second leg preview, and racoons on the loose in MLS. 

Football don't sleep, and neither do we. 

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…  

Host: Sammy James

Producers: George Cooper

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05/16/24: Potential Premier League VAR ban, race for 6th, raccoons on the loose

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. 

On today's episode: Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to inch closer to their fourth title in a row, Spurs legend Son misses a one-on-one that could have gifted Arsenal the title in what was arguably _the_ defining moment of the season, Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League, Olivier Giroud joins LAFC, Ten Hag hits back at Wayne Rooney's claim that Manchester United players are faking injuries, Arsenal Women set to play home fixtures at the Emirates next year, and the hilarious Spurs fans phoning in on talkSPORT. 

Football don't sleep, and neither do we. 

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…  

Host: Sammy James

Producers: George Cooper

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05/15/24: The Paradoxical Son, Villa make Champions League, hilarious Spurs fan call-in

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

On today's episode: Liverpool and Aston Villa play out a 3-3 thriller at Villa Park in front of Tom Hanks, Jesse Marsch to manage Canada, Bournemouth announce Andoni Iraola has committed his future to the club, Vivianne Miedema has announced she’s leaving Arsenal this summer, Bayern Munich make Oliver Glasner approach, Tottenham v Manchester City preview, and the bizarre story of the footballing twin-swap. 

Football don't sleep, and neither do we. 

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…  

Host: Betty Glover

Producers: Sammy James and George Cooper

Researcher: Jack Collins

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05/14/24: Tom Hanks watches Villa thriller, Jesse Marsch to Canada, Romanian football's 'Parent Trap'

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

On today's episode: Burnley relegated, City make mincemeat of Fulham to close in on the title, Arsenal keep pressure on title race with a win at Manchester United, Manchester United win the Women's FA Cup, Celtic win Old Firm derby, Monday night football preview, and Arsenal legend Paul Merson's risky Tottenham tattoo bet.  

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…  

Host: Betty Glover 

Producers: Sammy James and George Cooper 

Researcher: Jack Collins

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05/03/24: Big Ange’s wrath, Villa shocked by Olympiakos, Kelley O’Hara retires

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