Tim and Tom discuss the recent announcements of Jurgen Klopp and Xavi Hernandez to retire from their management an senior coaching positions at Liverpool and Barcelona respectively.

What were there reasons? Can we expect to see them again?

How will Klopp be remembered in comparison to see of the other managerial greats to have graced the stage of the premier league?

Tim and Tom discuss yesterday's match at the Estadio Bernabeau where bottom of the league Almería were denied a point by a winning goal by Dani Carvajal in the 9th minute of extra time.

They discuss all the main controversies and whether the accusations of corruption were justified by the performance of the VAR studio.

Tim and Tom discuss yesterday's 0-0 draw at the Power Horse Stadium between league leaders Girona and bottom club Almerí

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They talk through the key moments in the match and the formations, tactics and outstanding individual performances.

Despite not taking away three points, the lads sense some optimism is returning as well as the freedom to play that comes from knowing your team is almost certainly destined for relegation.

Tim and Tom reflect on the recent festive calendar and the clubs and players who enjoyed a merry Christmas as well as those who had the Grich steal their festive cheer.

They discuss the premier league, the league and FA Cup as well as the latest winter transfers and rumours.

Tim and Tom look at three heavy defeats suffered by Manchester United, West Ham and Newcastle United in the premier league at the weekend and they discuss which performance was the worst.

They then sink their teeth into the final group games in the champions league and make some bold predictions about which teams will qualify for the last 16 knockout phase of the tournament.

Tim and Tom discuss the eye-catching moments from last weekend's premier league action.

Stellar performances from Newcastle United and Arsenal. A refereeing moment to forget for Simon Hooper, the official in charge of Man City and Spurs. And some spectacular goals for Liverpool in their 4-3 victory over Fulham.

The lads argue their cases for the players who impressed them the most in defence, producing assists, goals and making the difference to their teams.

Tim and Tom discuss the latest news to affect Premier League ever-present Everton as the club fail to turn a profit, overspend their budget and suffer a 10 point deduction that drops them down to 19th place.

The lads discuss if the punishment is fair?

Is it enough?

Are all the clubs treated fairly given recent financial question marks around Manchester City and Chelsea?

Is there a better way to deal with these kinds of mistakes. Tim has a couple of ideas to offer.

Tim and Tom discuss the league cup fourth round tie between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium.

They talk about the line-ups for each team, Arsenal's superior statistics, the goals, the substitutions and the prospects for West Ham with a tricky away fixture against Liverpool in the next round.

Tom tries not to gloat too much and Tim tries not to sound too bitter in this episode.

Tim and Tom discuss the Champions League victories of Manchester United against Copenhagen, Borussia Dortmund away at Newcastle, PSG against AC Milan, and Arsenal away in Seville.

They also look at the Europa League where Tom spots a little known Greek player who brought 'Fortounis' to his Olympiacos team with a domineering performance.

The lads finish with a preview of the weekend's premier league derbies, between the Manchester clubs, and Arsenal and West Ham.

The lads talk about the weekend's results and the controversies that arose.

Fury and frustration over Kovacic escaping a red card after 3 minutes of madness against Arsenal.

Kieran Trippier's composure, grace and pin-point accuracy was admired.

Brighton conveyor belt of fresh talent continues to produce the goods.

And Tim explains the VAR communication failure during the Spurs v Liverpool match that resulted in Diaz's perfectly good goal being disallowed, and he proposes an interesting rang of ideas in order to solve the ongoing problems.