Dissecting the Pitch

Gareth, Edwin and Miller are back for their best episode yet! They begin the show by discussing whether Barcelona releasing their 2021/2022 kits this early is a good or bad idea considering their turbulent situation (1:35). Reaction to Liverpool winning their season opener over newly-promoted Leeds United in a very entertaining match on opening weekend (4:34). A preview of Chelsea and Liverpool this upcoming weekend and how Chelsea's new-look squad compares to Liverpool's relatively unchanged squad (8:51). Reaction to Tottenham losing to Everton 1-0 and Mourinho calling his players "lazy" after the game. (13:15) Why do Mourinho and Dele Alli not like each other? (18:38) How did Werner and Havertz look in their Chelsea debuts? (21:20) Miller reacts to why Liverpool signing midfielder Thiago Alcantara is a great signing and how he might fit in Jurgen Klopp's starting lineup (24:34). With Gareth Bale and Tottenham closing in on a deal, how will he fit and how will he best be remembered at Real Madrid? (31:43) Edwin details the sticky situation Barcelona is in and how new manager Ronald Koeman might work his way out of it with a new formation (39:14). What would be considered a successful season for Barcelona? (42:28) Is it repeat or bust for Real Madrid? (50:20) Miller lays out games he suggests you bet on for this weekend in our new "Miller Time" segment (58:34). Lastly, Edwin quizzes Gareth and Miller on his Premier League jersey collection in the latest Edwin Segment. (1:04:09)

After a short hiatus, the boys return for an exclusive Premier League preview episode! They first discuss the latest Chelsea signings of Havertz, Thiago Silva, and Chilwell and give their opinions on Chelsea's overall summer shopping spree (3:46). Miller reacts to Manchester United's signing of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax (10:10). Edwin gives his reasoning about why he thinks James Rodriguez will thrive in Everton (12:36). Gareth gives his take on the Fabio Silva signing (15:11). Which teams will finish in the top four at the end of the season? (18:24) Which three teams will be relegated this season? (26:32) Who will win the Golden Boot? (30:06) Who will win the PFA Player of the Year? (32:40) Who will win the Manager of the Season? (35:59) Which games should you be watching this weekend? (44:05) Miller gives his advice for those looking to bet on games this weekend (47:14). Lastly, Edwin quizzes Miller and Gareth on the newly promoted teams in this week's Edwin Segment (49:23). 

The original trio returns for a special episode as they reunite as Gareth returns from his summer internship and hiatus.  They give their reaction to the "MLS is Back" Tournament and discuss the unpredictable turn of events so far (5:18). Who will win the final? (10:40) Plus, a preview of the Champions League Round of 16/Quarterfinal action scheduled for this weekend and next week (15:24). Edwin, Miller, and Gareth then give their final predictions for these upcoming Champions League games (23:59). How will Manchester United approach the rest of their Europa League schedule? (45:22). Is this the make or break stretch for Wolves in Europa League? (47:24) Final predictions for the quarterfinals of Europa League (50:00). Reaction to the latest transfer news of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres heading to Manchester City (54:44).  

Edwin and Miller return after a short hiatus and bring in good friend and co-host from "Heat Check," Griffin Peters, as a special guest (1:10). They give their reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup dates scheduled for the winter in Qatar (3:30). What do you make of FIFA announcing that the 5-man substitute rule will stay in place for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season? (7:15) Was Watford sacking manager Nigel Pearson two games before the season ending a questionable move? (12:45) Did Jude Bellingham deserve to get his number retired by Birmingham City after just 40 games? (18:20) Real Madrid and Barcelona are under fire for their scouting woes. Is that worrying for these clubs? (22:30) What do you make of Juventus's recent struggles and how it might play out with Champions League returning soon? (28:40) PSG and Atalanta have been scoring lots of goals as of late–will it be a goal fest come Champions League return? (34:30) Is not awarding a Ballon D'Or winner due to the pandemic this year the right or wrong move? (39:35) Reaction to Atlanta United sacking their manager Frank de Boer during the "MLS is Back" Tournament (44:35). Unai Emery is hired to be the next Villarreal CF manager; good or bad move? (48:00). Griffin gives his take on how his team, Manchester City, performed this season (52:00). FA Cup semifinals reaction and picks for the FA Cup final between Arsenal vs Chelsea (59:00). What will be the best games of Championship Sunday? (1:03:00) Which transfer window rumors are the most intriguing amongst Koulibaly, Skriniar, Ake, Henderson, Costa, Torres, Oblak, Coman and Osimihen? (1:08:00)

Edwin and Miller are back and same with the MLS! They both talk about the importance of the pregame rituals that the MLS is doing in light of the current events taking place recently (3:00). Plus, reaction to the overall "MLS is Back" tournament and reaction to some of the first games (6:15). How will the tournament and teams be affected after Nashville FC, FC Dallas and Carlos Vela all pulled out? (12:30) Edwin and Miller give their reactions to the Champions League quarterfinal/semifinal draw (17:55). Who are the winners and losers from the draw? (24:40) Who will make the Champions League final? (33:00) Who are the wonderkids of the Premier League? (42:20) What will the top four and bottom four of the Premier League look like in the coming weeks? (1:02:30) Will Real Madrid secure the La Liga title and not drop any more points? (1:15:09) With Juventus eight points clear and close to securing another title, will Juventus keep dominating for years to come? (1:17:02)

Episode was recorded on Sunday, July 12. All table updates and standings are reflected by the date the podcast was recorded. 

Edwin and Miller return for another jam-packed episode as European soccer continues to be back in action. They first give an update on the Serie A table and debate who will win the league (2:50). Hakimi has officially transferred to Inter Milan; how much of an impact will he make? (5:50) Is it concerning for Ronaldo that Immobile is the top goalscorer in Serie A right now? (14:30) How much did West Ham's 3-2 win over Chelsea impact the rest of the Premier League table? (17:30) Where does West Ham need to improve to become a better Premier League team? (24:25) What issues are on this Chelsea team and can they win the league next year with transfers coming in? (31:30) Who will finish in the top 4 in Champions League and who will get the Europa League spot in the Prem? (41:30) Plus, reactions to the FA Cup semifinal draw and who really needs the trophy (44:00). How much will the transfer of Marc Jurado to Manchester United help their future? (49:30) Real Madrid are four points clear of Barcelona, how confident should they be? (52:40) Is it time for Barcelona to sell Griezmann? (55:00) Edwin rants that Quique Setien should be fired (1:00:08). Is it time for Pep Guardiola to go back to Barcelona? (1:04:00) Are you buying the rumors that Messi wants to leave Barcelona? (1:12:00) Also, reaction to completed transfers and transfer rumors (1:17:00). Lastly, who is on the Ballon D'or finalists list as of now? (1:31:30)

Edwin and Miller react to Liverpool winning the Premier League title at long last (3:17). Also, who will end up in the top six of the Premier League? (7:50). Miller goes into depth about Manchester United's form and what he thinks about the latest transfer rumors (15:25). Plus, who is the favorite to win the FA Cup? (24:30) Will Real Madrid or Barcelona win the La Liga title? (30:30) Is Sergio Ramos a worthy Ballon d'Or candidate this season? (35:20) Edwin and Miller give their reaction to the rumored swap of Pjanic for Arthur (43:00). Edwin gives his rant about Barcelona's lack of attention to its development academy, La Masia (50:30). Lastly, it's the Edwin segment with another game of "Would you rather?" (55:30).

Edwin, Miller and Gareth return as they talk about the Aston Villa and Sheffield United opening match of the restart and the immediate VAR controversy (7:00). Also, what happened to Arsenal and with David Luiz after its 3-0 loss to Manchester City? (15:53) Now that Chelsea has officially signed Timo Werner, is manager Frank Lampard now "on the clock"? (28:35) Which teams benefit from a single-leg Champions League format that has now been officially approved? (32:20) Was Napoli's Coppa Italia title win a result of Napoli being better or Juventus being worse? (37:53) Does La Liga have the most intriguing race right now? (46:18) Edwin and Gareth make a friendly bet on the Celta Vigo vs Barcelona game next Saturday (50:52) Is Bayern Munich's eighth straight Bundesliga title signify how good of a team they are or how weak the competition is in the league? (54:28)

The boys are joined with Edwin's childhood friend, Alex de la Maza, to talk about the upcoming "MLS is Back" Tournament and who is the favorite to win (3:56). Also, what do the boys think of the rumored UEFA Champions League revised format to finish out the tournament with single-leg matches? (15:20) Is Chelsea a contender now that they have a deal in principle with Timo Werner? (23:00) What's your initial reaction to the La Liga returning? (38:30) Does Barcelona or Real Madrid benefit more from having the break? (46:40) Lastly, Alex and Edwin discuss the upcoming Liga MX return and which teams are contenders to win (58:20).

The boys return on-air for the first time since March and give their reaction to the Bundesliga returning and the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga all scheduled to return in mid-June. (3:09) Also, should Ligue 1 return despite already having cancelled the rest of the season? (9:55) Which team would Timo Werner fit best if he gets transferred? (23:57) Plus, Miller and Edwin give their reaction to Der Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund (29:05). What do you make of Troy Deeney's comments that this season will be remembered for the pandemic spoiling it and not for Liverpool's dominant run? (44:00) If the Premier League season were to have been cancelled, should the title have gone to Liverpool? (48:10) Lastly, Miller and Gareth are once again featured in "The Edwin Segment" and play a game of "Would you rather?" (58:00)