Boot Room Podcast

Boot Room Podcast

By Boot Room PodcastSportsSoccerFootball
Download on the App Store

Boot Room Podcast episodes

  • Villa Embarrass Lacklustre Liverpool, Jose Add's to United's Woe's & Everton for the Title?
    After an weekend of crazy results in the Premier League Jamie, Al & Christy are back with an action packed podcast.
    First up the lads discuss the historic night at Villa park as champions Liverpool were humbled by a brilliant Aston Villa. What were the reason for the defeat for Liverpool? Do Liverpool’s defence & high line have some serious questions to answer and did Villa show the rest of the league the way to beat them?
    On to the next horror show of the weekend, Manchester United losing 6-1 at home to Spurs. Who is to blame for the crisis at United? Are the media and ex players rallying around Ole holding the club back? Is their transfer strategy going to return them to their former glory days?
    The lads discuss whether no fans being allowed in stadiums is the reason behind some of the strange results we have seen this season?
    Finally, what are realistic expectations for current league leaders Everton? Has their ever been a better time to be a blue? Plus, Al lays down a challenge to one of the leagues form players…..
    As always, thanks for listening and supporting the podcast. Do share your feedback and a rating on your podcast provider or message us directly on social media @BootRoomPodcast
    Have a great week. All the best!
    54 min
  • Liverpool vs Arsenal, Handball Horror Show, City Shocker & The Battle For Europe
    After an action packed weekend of football Jamie, Al & Christy had lots to discuss. Particularly as they all support either Liverpool or Arsenal…
    So first up of course, was the review of the Liverpool vs Arsenal game. The lads discussed the tactical approaches from both teams including the effectiveness of Liverpool’s press and Arsenal’s insistence to play out from the back. They debate whether Mane should have saw red early in the game & share their thoughts on Klopp going head to head with Roy Keane.
    Next they look at some of the high profile handball decisions and answer what needs to be done to put an end to the ridiculous decisions?
    After Manchester City’s humiliating defeat to Leicester City the lads discuss what went wrong for City are does Rodri’s post match comments give a insight into the fragile mentality of Pep and his players? Plus, should more questions be asked after Pep buys another defender?
    Finally the lads look at all of the challengers for European places and put their case forward for which teams they feel are best equipped to secure their place including a surprise inclusion for Everton?
    As always, thanks for listening and supporting the podcast. Do share your feedback with us by leaving a rating on your podcast provider or message us directly on social media @BootRoomPodcast
    Have a great week. All the best
    53 min
  • Lampard's Tactical Naivety, United's Woes Pile Up, Jose vs Dele & Is Talent Enough?
    The lads are back to discuss the busy weekend of Premier League football.
    First up was the battle at Stamford Bridge between champions Liverpool and big spending challengers, Chelsea. There are some tough questions asked of Lampard’s tactics and his sensitivity towards the media plus, a strong reaction to some strange comments from football pundit Kenny Cunningham towards Liverpool’s new signings, Thiago.
    Next up the lads give their reaction to Manchester United’s shock home defeat to Crystal Palace. Was this defeat down to lack of fitness or is there much deeper issues at the club namely their managers lack of tactical awareness and lack of playing style of transfer strategy?
    In last week’s podcast Christy predicated that it won’t be long before Jose picks a fight with someone at the club. It looks like Dele Alli is that man….
    Finally, the lads discuss some interesting stats from James Rodriguez this weekend and ask, can you accommodate mavericks in a modern Premier League team?
    Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast. Do share your feedback with us via a rating on your podcast provider or message us directly on social media @BootRoomPodcast
    Have a great week. All the best
    57 min
  • Liverpool edge out fearless Leeds, Everton's New Boys Steal Show, Seasons Expectations & Gutter Press
    We we finally able to get all of the band back together with Christy joining Jamie & Al after a busy few weeks in his new head coach role. 
    This week the lads discuss the start of the new Premier League season. How impressive were Leeds against Champions, Liverpool and how can you tactically prepare when coming up against Bielsa's side? As good as Firmino is, are there questions to be asked about his finishing?
    With a good win for Arsenal, what changes has Arteta made in his short time at the club?
    Everton's new boys steal the show against a disinterested looking Spurs. 
    With all the money spent, what are realistic expectations for Chelsea this season and how long will it be before Lampard's head is on the chopping block?
    Finally, the lads discuss the treatment of Mason Greenwood in the press and whether there is something deeper at play?
    As always, thank you for listening and your support. Please send us a message to let us know what you thought of the show. 
    Have a great week! All the best!
    51 min
  • Does International Football Still Matter? Foden & Greenwood, Toxic Social Media & Transfer Talk

    This week Jamie & Al discuss International football and whether it's still relevant in the modern game?

    With news of Greenwood and Foden breaking COVID rules, the lads ask is enough being done to protect young players from making bad decisions? 

    Social Media has become a big part of the game but it has many downsides. Should social media companies do more to protect players from online abuse?

    Finally, the lads look at all the transfer news including Messi staying at Barcelona, United spending big and Liverpool's owners adopting a cautious approach 

    Thank you all for listening. We really appreciate your support and feedback. Have a great week. All the best. 

     

    55 min
  • UCL Final, Transfer Talk, Harry Maguire & Dressing Room Hierarchies

    Al is back from his holiday to join Jamie to talk about the Champions League final and whether Neymar & Mbappe are world class? They talk transfers and ask do Liverpool really need Thiago? Plus, with the new of Harry Maguire getting into trouble in Greece, the lads talk about how the lack of dressing room hierarchies in the modern games can impact young players. 

    Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast please send us your feedback and leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts. 

    Have a great week! All the best! 

    1 hr 4 min
  • Christy's New Role in Louisville, Champions League & Pep Blows It
    After a busy few weeks Christy joins Jamie to discuss is new role as Head Coach of Racing Louisville. He tells us what attracted him to the club, what was involved in his decision plus, his plans and goals for club. 
    The lads also take a look at the Champions League and Manchester City's shock exit and ask was Pep to blame? Plus, is the competition more exciting without the 2 legged ties?
    Thank you for listening. Please send us your feedback and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    Have a great week! All the best!
    53 min
  • Premier League Review, A Rodgers Bottle Job? United to Spend Big? Plus, What Will Next Season Bring?
    With Al unable to make the podcast, Jamie & Christy hold the fort and review the final weekend of Premier League fixtures. They discuss how big making top 4 could be for Manchester United and does that mean they will now spend big this summer? They look at Leicester's fall from grace and ask should more questions be asked of Brendan Rodgers? They discuss Jordan Henderson winning the football writers player of the season award and ask was he a worthy winner? Plus, they discuss what business they want their beloved Liverpool and Arsenal to do over the summer...
     
    Thanks for listening. As always, please share the podcast with friends and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts
     
    All the best!
    56 min
  • Liverpool Are Champions! Klopp or Guardiola, David Luiz's Masterclass Plus, Hero's & Villains
    Liverpool are finally crowned Champions of the Premier League after a long 30 year wait. The lads give their thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's side, what makes them so successful and whether his Liverpool team can go on to dominate for the next few years. 
    The lads then look at Manchester City and ask has Pep had an easy ride from fans and the media after his team have fell so far behind Liverpool having spent a lot of money?
    Christy gives us his thoughts on David Luiz's latest horror show and tells us just whats wrong with Arsenal.
    Finally, the lads discuss the race for top four & the battle to avoid relegation plus, give us their heroes and villains of the week.
    As always, thank you for listening. If you like what we do, please send the podcast to a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. 
    All the best!
    56 min
  • Premier League Returns, Race for Top 4, Werner & FSG Plus, Bring Back Reserve Team Football
    With the Premier League nearing it's return Jamie, Al & Christy are finally able to preview some games. First up, they talk about the impact no home fans will have and could it be the cause for more upsets? 
    They look at the race for top four and discuss which teams have the biggest pressure on them. Next up they talk about the Timo Werner transfer and whether COVID have an impact on lots of big money signings?
    Plus, after one of our listeners sent in an old programme from a Liverpool vs Tranmere reserve game, the lads discuss the benefits of reserve team football and does it still have a place in today's game?
    As always, thank you all for listening. We all really appreciate your support and love reading your feedback so please send us your thoughts and if possible, leave us a review on iTunes. 
    Have a great week. All the best!
    56 min

About Boot Room Podcast

From the publisher's feed

An unfiltered weekly football podcast with host, former non-league footballer, Jamie Holme, Ex Nottingham Forest & Leicester City defender, Alan Rogers & Non-League Striker Jimmy McCarthy. The…