Jack Grealish is the newest addition to the Manchester City squad and this episode is dedicated to breaking down all the tactical and analytical nuances. The conversation ranges from how his defending compares to City's current midfielders to how he'll exactly fit in Pep Guardiola's defensive scheme. We also touch on what Grealish brings on the offensive side that they team doesn't already have and how a variety of lineups may shape around him. 

Here are some resources used in the planning for this podcast.

Sam Lee article on Grealish's expected position - https://theathletic.com/news/i-can-play-a-number-of-positions-for-manchester-city-jack-grealish/8g7GP1H8Lju1

Jack Grealish's Fbref page - https://fbref.com/en/players/b0b4fd3e/Jack-Grealish

Jack Grealish's Transfermarkt page - https://www.transfermarkt.us/jack-grealish/leistungsdaten/spieler/203460/plus/0?saison=ges

Jack Grealish's Understat page - https://understat.com/player/675

There was some internal research involved in the production of this show so keep on eye out for that here in the show notes (if it's not already uploaded here) or on Twitter.

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Manchester City preseason is upon and with that, it brings the renewed excitement of seeing the team's youth prospects run with the first team. Over the past three games, several academy products have shown flashes of potential and it's a necessity to understand which ones are worth staying up to date on throughout the season. So we broke down more than 20 players to varying degrees to get you ready to stay up to date on City's future, from individuals who never left Academy Stadium to those already out on loan!

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The summer transfer window is far from over but with the season quickly approaching, it seemed appropriate to check in on the latest dealings to assess the roster changes so far for all 20 Premier League teams. We'd like to add in the necessary caveat that there is still plenty of time for squads to fill the holes in their rosters so our goal wasn't to jump to any conclusions on the offseason yet (though it may seem that way times). This discussion features Joe Ricci, Kevin Nelson, and Andrew Dettmer going through every team's biggest moves and what else needs to be done to make this a successful window.

Resources that informed the podcast.

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We are long overdue for an update on the Manchester City women's team so we recruited our old friend Ash to help us go through the end of their season and what roster changes have occurred so far this season. She joined Kevin Nelson to discuss the biggest news yet, the departures of Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle along with the additions of Khadija "Bunny" Shaw and Vicky Losada and what it all means for the team's prospects next season. With the women's tournament at the Tokyo Olympics starting tomorrow as well, we touched on what City players to look for at the competition and gave predictions on how it would all turn out. 

Below are some links to resources mentioned in the podcast.

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Joe and Andrew sit down to catch up on the madness that has ben Euro 2020 so far and look ahead to what we can expect in the remaining matchups. 

Silly season is upon us and our transfer series is back to look at the most appealing while simultaneously realistic targets for Manchester City to look at for void left by Sergio Aguero at center forward. The three options we present vary in notoriety but City should undoubtedly have these guys on their minds this transfer window, with one name clear at the top of the list. 

There are some very obvious names we did not talk about on this show for availability reasons but let us know who you think City should target in your dream/realistic scenario. Reach out to us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble or via email at [email protected]. If you enjoy the show, please leave a positive rating and subscribe, thanks as always for the support!

Manchester City's incredible season came to a disappointing end, losing 1-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League final. We've had a few days to reflect on the defeat and have reluctantly returned to the microphone to diagnose what went wrong for City. There's no definitive conclusion and we discuss a confluence of factors that contributed to the result, ranging from lineup decisions to tactics and simply, Chelsea being a really good team.

We mentioned quite a bit of additional reading material/content on this podcast so if you're interested in further information, here are links for those references.

Michael Cox - Long balls, targeting the left and a back five – how Chelsea won the Champions League final

Ahmed Walid - Pressing and overthinking

Umir - A brief look at City's Champions League loss

Daniel Katona - Overload and isolate?

 

This marks our final episode of the season and we want to thank all of you for the support throughout. If any of you are new to the show and would like to get in touch with us, feel free to reach out on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble or email at [email protected]. If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing and giving a positive rating to help the podcast grow. Thanks again and enjoy the episode (if that's possible when discussing a loss like this)!

The biggest game in Manchester City's history is quickly approaching and we felt the urge to preview the Champions League final against Chelsea from every angle. We touch on tactics, lineup selections, substitutions, penalty takers, and so much more!

Sergio Aguero may has played his final Premier League minutes in a Manchester City shirt and did so as his vintage self, scoring two goals in the final match of the season against Everton. Jon Ashley, Kevin Nelson, and Andrew Dettmer gather to discuss his final performance briefly and whether it's put him back in contention for a substitution in the Champions League final. A larger appreciation of Aguero is certainly due after the season but the discussion preceding and following his play focuses on the team's performances vs. Brighton and Everton as Pep Guardiola prepares the squad for the biggest game in the club's history this weekend. We analyze Joao Cancelo's red card and if that sending off is the primary thing to pinpoint for the loss at Brighton or if something more sinister is at work before moving on to the wonderful display against Everton that undoubtedly soothed any concerns the prior match could have caused. Finally, we talk about the recent rumors of a Harry Kane transfer to City and how likely that move is to happen. Lots of interesting content throughout this show to get you recapped on the week that was and get you ready for the one that's upcoming!

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Manchester City have clinched the 2020-21 Premier League title and this episode discusses all the factors and moments that have led to this success. Kevin Nelson, Joe Ricci, and Andrew Dettmer evaluate how this title stacks up against the other two Pep Guardiola has one so far and the previous two under Roberto Mancini and Manual Pellegrini. There is an interesting discussion on how Guardiola has changed the league since coming to Manchester and how he's adjusted to the Premier League's response to his influence. We explore a couple of theories on City's substitution habits and whether Pep is using garbage time to perfect his team instead of going through the motions like teams in the past may have done. Finally, there is a review of the victory vs. Newcastle with specific focus on Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.

We mentioned at the end of the show the Zonal Marking podcast's coverage of City's title winning season on their latest show, so we've posted the link below for any interested in checking that out. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-guardiola-made-man-city-champions-again/id1488523269?i=1000521407606

Please reach out to us on your social media platform of choosing to let us know what you think of the show and your thoughts on all things Manchester City. You can find us @MaineRoadRamble on both Twitter and Instagram and you're also welcome to email us at [email protected]. If you're a fan of the show, please subscribe and rate so we can help grow the podcast. Thanks for the support and enjoy the episode!