Men In Blazers

The Basque alchemist sits down with Rog to discuss his high-intensity football ethos, what it will take for Bournemouth to reach Europe and… similarities to Bill Belichick.

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The breakout striker takes Rog inside Bournemouth’s brand new $48 million training facility to discuss the club’s ambitions, why Bournemouth is so appealing to elite European talent and the secret to an ice cold penalty.

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Arsenal: a title chase failure or on the precipice of European glory? Rog and Rory ask the question after this weekend's 1 - 1 draw with Brentford. Liverpool go one step closer to the Premier League title thanks to a last-gasp winner over West Ham from Big Virg. Manchester City batter Crystal Palace as they try and avoid a Top Four gap year. Things get even worse for Manchester United keepers. And David Moyes does it again, as Everton beat European hopefuls Nottingham Forest 1-nil.

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The Egyptian king Mo Salah signs a two-year contract at Liverpool. Plus, rounding up Manchester United’s and Spurs’ Europa League games, previewing the weekend’s football, and a new film studio from Cristiano Ronaldo.

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This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

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Host: Betty Glover 

Producer: Sammy James and George Cooper

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

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Herc sat down with a friend of the pod, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, to discuss the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals. They delved into Lionel Messi's outstanding performance with Inter Miami against LAFC, the surprising upset of Cruz Azul over Club America, the growing rivalry between Messi and Mexican fans, and the controversies surrounding Club León and its exclusion from the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

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Rog sits down with Ollie Rathbone and reflects on the importance of mental toughness, the influence of senior players, and the unique experience of playing for Wrexham. Plus, Ollie shares memories of his early influences, the transition from Manchester United Academy to professional football, and the significance of fan support as the team approaches the season's final stretch. This Week in Wrexham is presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal face off against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals but they'll be without one of their best defenders. Rog and Rory discuss whether the Gunners have enough fire power to upset the European specialists who are a little shaky at the back. Also, what is Borussia Dortmund's identity and should they stick with coach Niko Kovac? Can Spurs get through Eintracht Frankfurt and save Ange Postecoglu's job in North London? All of this and more on the latest European Nights...

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After a 3 - 2 loss to Fulham, Rog and Rory break down why Liverpool look a little sluggish coming down the stretch, and whether the title is still on (spoiler: of course it is). How did the once mighty Manchester Derby turn into a flaccid sleep-inducing affair. Villa knocks down Forest in their fight for a place in the Champions League next season. And is Mikel Arteta Everton or Arsenal?

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Chelsea beat Spurs 1-0, and Postecoglou has his biggest meltdown yet. Plus, USA to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, previewing this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, and the Everton fan winding up Curtis Jones.

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This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

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Host: Betty Glover 

Producer: Sammy James and Mikey Watson 

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

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Herc sat down with LAFC's left-back, Ryan Hollingshead. He shared his journey from growing up in Northern California to making his debut in MLS, talked about the unique atmosphere at LAFC games, and delved into the possibility of playing in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

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