Hibs midfielder Marvin Bartley joins Stel, Mike and Double Dee to review the weekend's Premier League results.

We discuss the shambolic defensive display shown by Manchester United, West Ham and Newcastle, while delving into Arsenal's resurgence, the importance of Marcos Alonso for Chelsea, plus Watford's impressive start. 

Health and Safety concerns in La Liga plus a bit of Serie A rounds up the show!

Professional FIFA eGamer Kurt Fenech talks to us about his career in an industry that continues to evolve and is close to becoming as popular as real life football.

We discuss Kurt's FIFA19 review video that had thousands upon thousands of gamers talking about, his opinions on FIFA18, the decision not to have a coach and -- last but not least -- his beloved Internazionale.

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Two time Sports Reporter of the Year Michael Calvin joins us to discuss his latest book  State of Play: Under the Skin of the Modern Game.

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Claudio Perfetto from Di Marzio and SempreMilan joins us to discuss what the future lies for the Rossoneri following the takeover by Elliot Management and restructure that sees Leonardo and Maldini return to the club.

There's a conversation about the rumoured approach for Ivan Gazzidis, Kaka's interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Gattuso's targets for the season and a bit of 90's nostalgia!

Nima Tavallaey (owner of SempreInter.com) joins us to talk about his beloved Internazionale as they embark on their first season back in the Champions League after 6 long years.

On the agenda:

- Spaletti under pressure

- Giuseppe Bergomi's recent article in La Repubblica

- Erik Thohir

- Jose Mourinho

- Andrea Stramaccioni

- Gabigol

Stel, Mike Pieri, Rhodri Giggs and Double D from the D&D Footy Factory show review the weekend's Premier League and European games.

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This episode we’re joined by Brisbane Olympic FC Head Coach Ben Cahn, who tells us about his coaching path that has taken him from Chelsea to Assistant Coach at Central Coast Mariners.

We discuss Ben’s observations and experiences having spent some time at Barcelona and Espanyol’s academies, and delve into the grey area that is youth development in Australia.

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Australian midfielder Jesse Daley took some time out of his busy Seattle Sounders 2 schedule to talk to us about his move to the United States and future ambition.

Jesse tells us about the facilities at S2, his views on youth development in Australia and reason behind supporting Liverpool FC.

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With less than 48 hours until the new Serie A campaign begins, Calcio expert Chloe Beresford joins us in our season preview.

On the agenda:

- Cristiano Ronaldo

- Juve's quest for 8 in a row

- Monchi delivers for Roma

- Dangerous Dzeko

- Cengiz Under's potential

- Inter's statement of intent

- Operational shake up at Milan

- New look Napoli

- Welcome back Parma

Stel and John are joined by Tom "The Deluded Gooner" and Liverpool International Academy Coach Mark Meredith to review the weekend's opening Premier League season results.

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