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In the latest episode of Football Foes and Fandom Woes, Myself and Phil discuss England's exciting talented teens coming through to play first team football at some our Premier League's biggest clubs. 

We focus in on the immense production line of standout teens aged 15 - 19 who are now spectacularly, playing regularly in the Premier League, including the likes of Max Dowman and Marli Salmon of Arsenal, Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool, Brian Madjo of Aston Villa and Floyd Samba and Ryan McAidoo of Manchester City, to name but a few. 

Furthermore we discuss the recent somewhat controversial comments and actions of young 15 year old J.J Gabriel of Manchester United. 

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In this episode we look at Tuchel's New England squad for the upcoming Nationals League Campaign against Spain, Czechia and Croatia. 

We argue Tuchel's most recent controversial comments, that the semi-final World Cup substitutions and eventual loss were his scars alone and not ours to carry. 

We analyse and evaluate the new additions within the squad and ponder the question, has Tuchel admitted mistakes regarding his selection for the past World Cup squad. With the omission of certain players and the reintroduction of players like Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander, without publicly saying he was wrong, does his latest selection admit that.

We discuss whether Anderson is World Class after his recent England and Man City performances. 

In addition, We are excited to talk about the exciting introduction of Rio Ngumoha within the latest squad and for another call up for Alex Scott. 

Furthermore we discuss the players that have not made the latest England squad and wonder if certain players have come to the end of there road for their England careers. 

Finally we look a the likes of Phil Foden and Adam Warton and speculate their own England futures under Tuchel's reign considering their exclusion from the latest England squad. 

All this and so much more within our latest pod. 

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In this episdoe we discuss all things Arsenal, in preperation for the brand new season. Recorded just after the community shield, we talk about their performance against manchester City and their form throughout pre-season.

Furthermore, we discuss thier most recent signings Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes and the potential incoming transfer of Ezri Konsa to the club, as well as the recent links to Victor Osimhen.  

In addition, we praise Arsenal's academy and Arteta's role in creating a clear pathway for the the young players at Arsenal Academy to play in the first team. 

We also look at Havertz's performance as the false number 9,  the battle at right back between Ben White and Jurrien Timber, Victor Gyokeres struggles and the remergence of Odegaard after his World Cup performances. 

Phil talks about his ambitions and expectations for Arsenal this season, about retaining the Premier League, winning a domestic cup and the Champions League and striving for greatness. 

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In this episode, we disucss one of our biggest local rivals, Chelsea.

We look at their new manager Xavi Alonso, and discuss his identity and philosophy and the immediate impact he has had already on the club in terms of being able to sign player he wants, being the manager and not the head coach and implementing a style he wants to play. 

Furthermore, we discuss the change in direction from the Chelsea heirachy in relation to their transfer plans, buying more experienced Premier League players rather than the untried brilliant young players with potential. 

In addition we discuss the potential sales of Pedro Neto, Nicholas Jackson, Liam Delap and Enzo Fernandez, as well as Chelsea's need to buy an elite level goalkeeper. We also look at the potential loans for many of their excellent young players. 

Finally, we also discuss whether we believe Chelsea can win the Premier league or a domestic trophy and qualify for the Champions League. 

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In this Episode we are discussing all things Tottenham Hotspur in readiness for the start of the new 2026/2027 football season. We will be discussing the impact already made by De Serbi, their new manager, the positive impact of the new signings and the money they have uncharacteristically spent on those new signings.  

We will look at their most recent performances in pre-season and some of the players which they are still in the market of potentially  buying and bringing to the club, such as Cody Gakpo from Liverpool and Savinho. 

Furthermore, we will reflect on Tottenham's two previous managers and the fans toxicity towards the club's heirarchy due to those two appointments.

In addition, we will look at the future of some of the younger players such as Mikey Moore, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Mathys Tel, and whether they will reamain at the club and have a big impact on the team's performance this season. 

We will also discuss the sale of Romero and his potential move to Arsenal, as well as the sales of Djedd Spence and Will Lankshear. Did Spurs sell the next Harry Kane. 

Finally we will also discuss our predictions for Tottenham and where we think they will come  in the league, whether they can qualify for Europe or win a domestic trophy and the players we would still love to see come to the club. 

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In this Episode we discuss Englands Future after the World Cup including:

Tuchel - Should he stay or go

Tuchel - Is there a pathway for redemption by the fans

Guardiola's availability

Should the England manager's position be English

England's best player of the tournament

England's breakout stars

England's biggest World Cup disappointment

Mainoo

England stars last goodbyes

England's forgotten men

England's stars of the future

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We review the England Argentina Semi-Final

We cricitally analyse Tuchel's Performance and the tactical decisions he made within that game

We look at the fallout of his decisions

The analsye the brilliance of Messi

We critique Tuchel's DNA comment about the England game

We anlsye the squad he picked the players he left behind

And wonder should Tuchel Continue as England manger

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In this Episode, we discuss everything concerning England's recent Quarter final victory over Norway and the mouthwatering, forthcoming Semi-Final against Argentina:

England's Oveall Performance against Norway

Jude Bellingham's continued World Class Perfomances

Spidercam Controversy

Penalty Drama and the disallowed goal

Tuchel's Subs

Tuchel and Bellingham's Media Spat

Argentina

Predicted Line Ups

Predicted Scores

We also pre owe the Spain France match as this podcast was recorded on Monday

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In this episode myself and Phil Norman review Englands Majestic Mexico performance and the upcoming game against Haaland's Norway in the Quarter Final of the World Cup. We analyse some of the major talking points from the Mexico game, as well as some of the outstanding performances from the England team.  Furthermore, we discuss Jarell Quansah's red card, the decision to suspend him for two games and the involvement of Trump's input into FIFA's decision making. In addition, we discuss the Haaland effect and the massive challenge of facing Norway in their first ever Quarter final.  Finally we share what we think  England's team selection will be and our own score predictions for this massive World Cup quarter final. 

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In this exciting fourth episode of Football Foes and Fandom Woes we discuss and debate the merits, successes and negatives of the most recent England World Cup performance against DR Congo in the round of 32. Together myself and Phil Norman, two PE teachers debate what went well, what went wrong, who should be playing, who played well, who played poorly and everything else in-between. We also look at how two of our former students were playing gainst each other in a World Cup knockout match, absolutely incredible to witness.  Find out who they are in this podcast and so much more. 

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