MatchDayReview Podcast

On this episode of the MatchDay Review Project Re-Build series we tackle the big one! The re-build of the biggest club in England, arguably the world, Manchester United. It's so big we've had to split into into two podcasts. 

In part one we analyse the fall of the Premier League's most successful dynasty and the current situation that the club finds itself in. Starting way before the retirement of the great Sir Alex Ferguson, with the enforced takeover of the club by the Glazer Family. Discussing; the damaging effects of the Glazer ownership, the mistakes made pre-retirement, the poor recruitment, the removal of funds from the club and much more. 

Furthermore, we talk about the ill-fated tenure of David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal's Reign, his classless dismissal after the FA Cup Final victory and the Jose Mourinho era at Old Trafford. Also, Ed Woodward's role in the current problems at United, pandering to agents and the lack of a cohesive football structure that has left the club far behind it's rivals. 

All this and much more on the 4th episode of Project Re-Build.

In part two, which will be released on March 3rd 2020, we take an in-depth look at the current Manchester United Squad. Analysing; their season so far, Ole's impact, the effect of the Summer signings, the current first team squad, and possible outgoings in the summer and incoming summer transfers. Plus, a whole lot more. 

European Football is back! This week saw the return of the Champions League with the first four Last-16 games. We discuss, analyse and review the first legs of Atletico Madrid v Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund v PSG, Tottenham v Red Bull Leipzig (Not Salzburg!) and Atalanta v Valencia. Including, have Atleti provided the blueprint to beat Liverpool, is it the same old story with PSG, is Jose losing the plot, and are Atalanta the dark-horse in the competition? Plus, Players aren't cup-tied and do Atalanta prove that you can grow a club organically without mega-wealthy owners?

Also; who exactly are Sky sources, Barcelona are exploiting loopholes to buy random former Middlesbrough strikers, a review of the British teams in the Europa League, who are the favourites and is the Europa League important?

We add two new legends to the Premier League Hall of Fame. 

All this and more on the latest edition of the MatchDay Review Podcast!

On this episode of the MatchDay Review Project Re-Build series with take an in-depth look at Chelsea. Analysing; their season so far, Frank Lampard's impact, the effect of the Summer Transfer Ban the current first team squad, and possible outgoings in the summer and incoming summer transfers.

It has been an up and down 2019/20 season so far for Chelsea, despite sitting in 4th place in the Premier League. With the bedding in of young english talent and and inexperienced club legend as manager, Frank Lampard. As a result, change and inconsistency has been the norm in West London. Particularly in front of goal. 

We discuss Chelsea's league form so far, their upcoming daunting UCL round of 16 tie against the Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich, Lampard's tactics, his performance since arriving as manager, and how he will rebuild this youthful Chelsea team to be a more dynamic force. Plus, we assess the squad deficiencies, possible transfer targets in the summer window and who they should sign to return Chelsea to the pinnacle of the Premier League. 

All this and more on the 3rd episode of Project Re-Build.

THE CHAMPIOOOONS! The Champions League makes its long awaited return this week, with the knockout stages taking centre stage. For Manchester City it could be their last European campaign for a little while, as we discuss the impact and implications of their recent 2 year ban for breaking Financial Fair Play. There's a repeat of the 2012 final as Chelsea take on Bayern Munich, are Atletico sacrificing the style of play that made them such a force in Europe over recent seasons, and how will Dortmund get on without goal scoring extraordinaire Erling Haaland against Paris Saint Germain. All this and more as we struggle to say Atalanta, are their too many Dembele's in world football, and in what minute till Real Madrid get their penalty against City? 

On this episode of the MatchDay Review Project Re-Build series with take an in-depth look at Tottenham Hotspur. Analysing their season so far, the current first team squad, possible outgoings in the summer and incoming summer transfers.

It has been an up and down 2019/20 season so far for Spurs with the sacking of manager Mauricio Pochettino, despite reaching the UEFA Champions League Final in the previous campaign, and the hiring of the Special One, Jose Mourinho. As a result, change and an influx of new signings is inevitable in North London. 

We discuss Spurs' league form so far, their upcoming UCL round of 16 tie against Red Bull Leipzig, Jose's impact since arriving, and how he will rebuild this Tottenham team to suit his style of play. Plus, we assess the possible transfers in the summer window and who they should sign to make Tottenham Hotspur a force in the Premier League. 

All this and more on the 2nd episode of Project Re-Build.

With the Premier League on its first ever winter break, we took the opportunity to sit down and discuss something slightly different.  Starting with Manchester City we've broken down teams from across England and Europe, analysing their season so far, their hopes for the remainder, and where they can go, going forward. 
With City, we discuss their indifferent league form, Liverpool's dominance this season. Are they suffering from burnout, and is the manager suffering from burnout as well? Will Pep Guardiola be around to over a see a rebuilding of this Manchester City team, and if not, what other managers could get a tune out of that current set of players, and of course the players we believe that could help Man City close the gap to the top of the league next season. All this and more in the first episode of Project Re-Build.

Is Premier League defending getting worse? On the evidence of this weekends games at the London Stadium and Vicarage Road it definitely is. The Lost Art of Defending as we've called it, we discuss the calamitous scenes in the defences of West Ham and Watford during MatchDay 25 of the Premier League. On the flip side, Liverpool and Sheffield United are exceptional at defending. Has the ability to defend helped Liverpool runaway with the league? 

Plus; Alan "Sharika" Shearer at the Superbowl, the impact of the Winter Break on English football, the effects of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on football, how to improve football scheduling and should there be two Winter Breaks in the Premier League?

Also VAR is farcical, as proven by the mess caused at White Hart Lane during the Tottenham vs Man City game. We discuss its negative impact on the Premier League, how to improve refereeing and should VAR be scraped. 

We analyse all this and more on episode 14 of the MatchDayReview Podcast. 

The January transfer window has slammed shut, with a smattering of deals completed on deadline day by Premier League clubs. On this edition of the MatchDayReview Podcast we discuss and analyse the major transfers of deadline week, including;
Odion Ighalo to Manchester United
Jarred Bowen to West Ham
Mari and Cedric to Arsenal
Bruno Fernandes Finally signing for Manchester United
Sander Berge to Sheffield United

We also talk about Jose Mourinho's first window as Tottenham manager, Wolves new signings and Chelsea's lack of activity in the window. Plus, an overview of the complete 2020 January transfer window.

Plus, as it is SuperBowl 54 weekend in Miami, we discuss creating a Premier League Hall of Fame, similar to the Pro Football Hall of Fame used by the NFL, and we induct the first 6 players into it. 

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West Ham United are in a world of trouble being perilously close to the relegation zone in the Premier League with a tough run of upcoming fixtures, and after elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of West Bromwich Albion. We talk in-depth about the increasing turmoil at the Hammers, the ill-fated move to the London Stadium, and the clubs loss of identity.

Also, we analyse the events from the FA Cup 4th Round including; emphatic wins for both Manchester United and City, a proper FA Cup pitch at Prenton Park, Shrewsbury Towns' impressive comeback against Liverpool, Virgil Van Dijk, and Frank Lampard's Chelsea. Plus, is Jurgen Klopp disrespecting the Traditions of English Football?

We discuss the worsening crisis at Old Trafford, as Manchester United lost again this week 0-2 at home against Burnley. Ramping up the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ed Woodward and the Glazers. #GlazersOut. Plus; managerial sackings in the Premier League, the positive impact Mikel Arteta has had on Arsenal, David Luiz and the lost art of defending well, Chelsea's fragility, England's Euro 2020 striking options, and Bournemouth's return to winning ways. Also, are Norwich heading for relegation? Is Mike Ashley going to sell Newcastle United? And, the inevitable Transfer Talk.