Football Yarn

On this episode, we discuss the U17 Flamingos and their journey towards producing the next generation of Super Falcons stars. We also dive into Manchester United’s crisis, Michael Carrick’s future, and Manchester City’s sudden drop in form.

There’s more: Xabi Alonso and Chelsea’s struggles, Victor Osimhen’s injury setback, and the disappointment of seeing Nigerian players miss out on the CAF Best Player shortlist.

THE BIG FOOTBALL YARN DEBATES:

Can the U17 Flamingos produce future Super Falcons stars?

How deep is Manchester United’s crisis, and what next for Carrick?

What is behind Manchester City’s sudden dip in form?

What’s going wrong for Xabi Alonso and Chelsea?

How serious is Osimhen’s injury blow?

Why are Nigerian players missing from the CAF Best Player shortlist?

Another episode of football arguments, hot takes and honest analysis!

Na Football We Dey Always Yarn, We No Dey Knit! 😂⚽

Football Never Sleeps. Neither Do We.

Has football lost its identity? It’s a question that has been bothering football lovers for some time. These days, it feels like almost every team wants to play the same way. But what happened to the days when you could identify a club simply by watching how they played?

Have modern tactics and football trends taken away the uniqueness that once made clubs special? Or is the game simply evolving?

We also discuss a controversial incident involving FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono and CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel. What really happened, and should the Spanish football authorities take further disciplinary action?

And there's more! We react to breaking news surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and his retirement plans. What does this mean for Portugal, and is it a positive development for the national team?

Finally, we turn our attention to Manchester United. Is this the beginning of a genuine resurgence, or was the victory against Roma just a one-off? And despite the recent result, should the club still consider pulling the plug on Michael Carrick?

• Has football lost its identity?

• Why do so many teams seem to play the same way?

• Are modern tactics killing the uniqueness of football clubs?

• Should the Spanish authorities take further action over the Owono and de Miguel incident?

• What does Ronaldo's retirement news mean for Portugal?

• Is Manchester United really resurgent, or was the Roma victory just a one-off?

• Should Michael Carrick still be under pressure at Old Trafford?

As always, we're bringing the opinions, the arguments and the football gbas gbos. Now it's your turn to join the conversation.

Drop your thoughts in the comments. Na Football We Dey Always Yarn, We No Dey Knit! 😂⚽

FOOTBALL YARN — Football Never Sleeps. Neither Do We.

Manchester United have decided to stick with Michael Carrick, but is this a sign of incompetence from the club's board, or are the hierarchy finally showing support for their manager rather than allowing players to dictate the direction of the club?

The big question is: WHY DOES IT FEEL LIKE MAN UNITED KEEP GETTING IT WRONG?

We discuss the board's decision, the power dynamics between managers and players, and whether Manchester United are finally building a project around the manager or repeating the same mistakes that have troubled the club for years.

Should the manager always have the final say? Should players have that much influence behind the scenes? And what does this decision mean for Manchester United's future?

🔥 THE BIG FOOTBALL YARN DEBATES:

Michael Carrick stays: good decision or another boardroom mistake?

Is the Manchester United board backing the manager over the players?

Have players become too powerful at Manchester United?

Should managers be given more control over their dressing rooms?

What needs to change for Manchester United to move forward?
And what better way to have this conversation than on Football Yarn Episode 100! 🎉

100 episodes of football arguments, bold opinions, unforgettable conversations and pure football passion. Thank you for being part of the journey!

Join the debate in the comments. We want to hear your take!

Football Never Sleeps. Neither Do We. ⚽🎙️

It has been over six decades since a goalkeeper last won the Ballon d’Or. Lev Yashin made history in 1963, but why has no goalkeeper managed to achieve that feat since?

We dive into football’s biggest individual award debate. Are goalkeepers being overlooked because goals and assists receive more attention than saves, clean sheets and match-winning performances?

Should a goalkeeper need to win the Champions League or World Cup to stand a chance of claiming the Ballon d’Or? Or should individual brilliance be enough?

We also debate whether the World Cup should influence the award, whether goalkeepers should be judged by the same standards as outfield players, and whether a goalkeeper would need a truly historic season to break the 60-year barrier.

And that's not all! We discuss another big question: **Is Harry Kane the greatest English player ever?** 👀

🔥 **THE BIG FOOTBALL YARN DEBATES:**
- Why haven't goalkeepers won the Ballon d’Or since Lev Yashin?
- Are goals and assists overrated when judging individual greatness?
- Should goalkeepers be judged by the same criteria as outfield players?
- Must a goalkeeper win a major trophy to claim the award?
- Should the World Cup determine the Ballon d’Or winner?
- Is Harry Kane the greatest English player ever?

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Football Never Sleeps. Neither Do We.

🎙️ Football Yarn Podcast | PSG’s Champions League Dream, Man United’s Crisis & Ballon d’Or Debate!

Can Paris Saint-Germain make history by winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles? We compare this current PSG side with the legendary Real Madrid team that conquered Europe three times in a row. Is PSG capable of matching that historic dominance, or is the challenge simply too big?

We also dive into the latest Premier League talking points: Manchester United’s growing questions surrounding Michael Carrick, Tottenham finally securing their first win of the season, and Roberto De Zerbi’s challenge of turning that performance into consistent results.

And to wrap things up, we turn our attention to football’s biggest individual honour: Who is your favourite to win the Ballon d’Or? 🏆 Is your pick leading the race, or could there be a surprise contender?

🔥 Join the conversation! Share your opinions, challenge our takes, and let us know your predictions in the comments.

Welcome to Football Yarn — where football never sleeps, and neither do we! ⚽🎙️

Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all the Premier League’s financial-rule charges, but what should their punishment be? A points deduction, title stripping, or relegation? With City denying wrongdoing and appealing, we debate what justice should look like in the Premier League.

We also discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s clash with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus, his departure from the national team camp, and the 30-day suspension handed to him. Was Ronaldo right to stand his ground, or did he let his country down?

Join Football Yarn for honest opinions, bold arguments, football analysis, and debates that go beyond the pitch. ⚽🔥



Manchester United’s 2–0 defeat to Atlético Madrid has sparked serious questions, with Lisandro Martínez criticising the club’s hierarchy and Amad Diallo expressing his frustration. Have the players lost faith in Michael Carrick, and how can United end the internal crisis?

We also debate whether Martínez should be punished, Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or potential, and our Premier League weekend predictions.

Join Football Yarn for honest opinions, heated debates, and football banter!

The Super Eagles are at another crossroads, and the big question is: what comes next for Nigeria? 🇳🇬🦅

In this episode of Football Yarn, we discuss the expectations surrounding the Super Eagles, the current state of the national team, and what Nigeria needs to do to move forward.

But when the Super Eagles deliver a disastrous performance and the team looks completely disorganised, who should take the blame — the coach or the players?

We break down the responsibilities of the manager, the players, tactics, mentality, preparation, and decision-making to ask where the real problem lies.

In this episode:

⚽ Super Eagles' current situation
🇳🇬 What's next for Nigeria?
🎯 Expectations around the national team
❌ Who should take the blame — coach or players?
🧠 Tactical and managerial responsibility
🔥 Player performance and mentality
🦅 What does Nigeria need to change?

Join us for another episode of Football Yarn filled with honest opinions, football debates, analysis and plenty of Nigerian football banter.

Episode 95 🎙️⚽️ | Football Yarn

Harry Kane has done it again! 💯🇩🇪 The Bayern Munich striker has reached 100 Bundesliga goals, but that’s just one of the big talking points on this episode.

We’re getting into the Madrid Derby and asking whether the referee became the main story, while Raphinha’s Ballon d’Or recognition comes under the microscope. Has the Brazilian officially become Barcelona’s main man?

Manchester City conceded three against Sunderland — is this just another bad day or a sign of something bigger? Liverpool beat Bournemouth 1–0, but was the performance actually convincing?

And there’s plenty more: Should Spurs move on from Roberto De Zerbi? Is Arteta’s love for Kai Havertz costing Arsenal? How much time should Chelsea give Xabi Alonso? And should Manchester United move on from Michael Carrick?

🔥 Hot takes. Football gbas gbos. Plenty arguments.

Na Football We Dey Yarn, We No Dey Knit. 🎙️⚽️

On this episode of Football Yarn, we dive deep into Arsenal’s title ambitions and ask the big question: What can actually stop this Arsenal team from winning the Premier League and the Champions League?

We compare the current Arsenal side with the legendary Invincibles and debate whether Mikel Arteta’s team has what it takes to reach that level.

We also discuss the NFF and Augustine Eguavoen, his temporary appointment as Super Falcons coach for the 2028 Olympic campaign, and whether it is the right decision for Nigerian football.

Finally, we break down the controversial VAR decision in the Manchester derby and ask: Is VAR improving football, or is it doing more harm than good?

Another episode of football debates, hot takes and gbas gbos. 😂🔥

Na Football We Dey Yarn, We No Dey Knit. ⚽🎙️