No Nonsense

Travel back with us to the glorious early 2000's as we take you through a cult classic and arguably the most popular football film of all time - Bend it Like Beckham.

Which much less beloved Man United legend was the film initially going to be named after?

How did it become such a success?

Why is the football so bad in the football film?

Why is Jonathan Rhys Meyers so creepy as the coach?

All of this and much more!

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Rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo's demise have been greatly exaggerated as he lifted yet another trophy and scored yet another important goal, this time helping Portugal lift the 'coveted' Nations League title against rivals Spain.

Ronaldo just keeps going and just keeps scoring, and it must be becoming a bit of a headache for the Portugal team...or is it?

The starboy once again lit up the game as Lamine Yamal put his money where his mouth is once again by calling his shot and then taking it, this time with fellow Ballon Do'r candidate Dembelé in his sights.

He came, he saw, he conquered Europe. No Nonsense pod Hall of Famer Ange Postecoglu was officially sacked by Spurs after the last episode with his replacement Thomas Frank looking set to join the club. Is Frank doomed before he starts or do we just not know anything about anything?

We unveil the winner of our poll to decide which will be the first football film we review on the next episode.

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You'd be forgiven for thinking a final with 5 goals and incredible performances was a classic Champions League final. But unfortunately for Inter Milan, it was a pummeling for the ages by PSG as they finally get over the European finish line.

As an Mbappé-less PSG win the Champions League, it's easy to forget that they are still the bad guys and this is probably not great for the sport as a whole.

We review our Absolutes and the season as we correctly predict the story of the summer - Spurs win a trophy and Ange is on the way out.

In one of the most doomed press tours of all time, Man United immediately got on the first plane to Asia after the season ended for a few more embarrassment to round off the season.

In contrast to the suffering Man United starboys, Scott McTominay is still out there partying in Napoli as the official Serie A MVP and newest club legend.

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The year of the cup upsets continued as Crystal Palace won their first major trophy in their history beating Man City 1-0 in Wembley.

In a game with two big VAR calls that were both wrong, Dean Henderson was the star of the show both on and off the pitch.

What next for Man City and for Pep Guardiola as the fizzling out continues.

In a social media storm that you haven't heard about, Gary Lineker 'decided it was best' to step down from his role at the BBC after an accidental controversial emoji.
But really, this has been coming for quite some time.

We cast an eye toward one of the weirdest games of all time as Spurs take on Man United for a chance at Europa League glory, Champions League football and the right to say that wasn't one of the worst seasons in their entire history.

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CONGRATULATIONS WILL AND ORNA

That's right, everyone, it's a solo pod, just me and my hangover after one of the best weekends ever.

Arsenal and Liverpool played a friendly game with not an awful lot on the line for either team. The real story was Trent Alexander-Arnold being booed by the Anfield faithful as he was subbed on in the second half. 

Nottingham Forest faces an uphill battle to secure Champo Leagueo next season, having looked nailed on for a top-three place all season. Forrest owner Marinakis decided to let Nuno Espirito Santo know all about how he felt. I discuss the fallout with a special guest.

Elsewhere in Europe, the fourth classic of the season took place with Real Madrid suffering another loss at the hands of Barcelona. Trent Alexander-Arnold will have his work cut out for him next year!

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In a surprise to no one, Liverpool weren't fully at their best after their title celebrations as they lost to Chelsea, in a game where Cole Palmer broke his 'cold' streak.

The biggest news in the Premier League this week was probably the official 'here we go' of Trent Alexander Arnold announcing he'd be leaving Liverpool once his contract is up at the end of the season. Galactico summer anybody?

As Harry Kane watched Bayern concede a last minute equaliser to postpone their inevitable title celebrations, there must have been a part of Harry's mind that thought ' oh no it's happening'.

Antony continues his resurgence in Europe, just as we predicted years ago.

There's also a particularly angry comment corner as we've angered the Rogan fanboys and we detail our plans for this years SUMMER POD.

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Mercifully, Liverpool finally became mathematical Premier League Champions once and for all to all but wrap up the season.

Arne Slot sang Jurgen Klopps name after the game as red (and blue) flare smoke surrounded the stadium. An amazing job from Slot to win in his debut season, but a title that reflects even better on Jurgen Klopp as he seemed to see the vision before anyone else.

You'd be forgiven for thinking Salah was simply aura farming and trying to create a celebration for the ages as he took a 'fans' phone and took a selfie with the crowd, but on closer inspection it seems that this was actually a new form of marketing that has seeped in to the beatiful game.

Just before Spurs rolled over and allowed Liverpool to score their 15th goal against them this season, Ange Postecoglu had some questions about what the big fuss surrounding 5th place was this year.

The Copa Del Ray El Classico final did not disappoint as Real Madrid crashed out at levels never previously seen before, with probably lengthy bans and a lot of transfer movement to follow in the fallout.

We look toward the Cathal derby as PSG take on Arsenal in the first Champions League semi final leg.

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The Premier League grinds to its ever extending halt, as Liverpool are now just one win away from sealing the title. Meanwhile the battle for 5th is actually getting interesting.

As Man City scored a last minute winner against Aston Villa to propel themselves into third and Aston Villa down to 7th, we can't help but feel for Ollie Watkins who must be (and confirmed actually is) asking what the hell is going on and why isn't he playing?

Not one for shying away from the limelight, Trent Alexander Arnold scored a winner against Leicester to all but seal the title for Liverpool. Cue an interesting celebration that could have been an all time coldest moment..if not for other results.

Kevin De Bruyne has been speaking to the media about how he's leaving Man City, and it turns out someone has been keeping track of everything else he's been saying also. Enter our newest segment.

We put it to YOU the listener to send in some questions for us to answer live on air from the No Nonsense towers.

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Cathal is back from his holidays and just in time for all the EXCITING PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION..

On his travels Cathal 'met' a former Premier League footballer and closed one of the longest running cases since the pod began.

Man United lost, Arsenal drew, Liverpool won in dramatic fashion. But honestly what does it all mean and who is still watching when it's sunny out?

Marmoush's impressive goal tally has us recalling some of our other favourite January signings.

The Onana drama had another funny chapter in his ongoing humiliation, this time in a rather confusing instagram story from Matic where he seemed to have the most random selection of Man United jerseys for his son.

A quick check in to see if Ange Postecoglu still manager of Tottenham.

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Cathal is away on his holidays this week which means the dreaded SOLO POD makes its return.

Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final thanks to two Declan Rice free kicks...no really.

It must have felt nice for Arsenal as everything went right including seeing a player on the opposing team suffer a faith they've famously suffered.

It looks like Van Dijk and Salah will be staying at Liverpool as word spreads that their contracts are looking likely to be signed.

Before Man United's Europa League knockout game against Lyon this week, there has been something of a war of words between André Onana and former United midfielder Nemanja Matic.

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