Recorded on Sunday 3PM GMT (00:32) We start by talking about the NFL and talking about Saturday night NFL Playoff game between the Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns. CJ Stroud continues his hot form and wins hist first playoff game. Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins, we didn’t expect it to be a blow out, extreme weather conditions and not betting against Patrick Mahomes. Bill Belichick leaving the New England Patriots and Mike Vrabel being fired for the Tennessee Titans. Ethan isn’t convinced and thinks Belichick will stay with New England, but work in the background. (08:51) We talk about the 2024 NFL draft order. The Chicago Bears have the number 1 pick again, do the keep Justin Fields and build around him or start fresh and draft a rookie QB? 

(13:02) Premier League results and we start with Burnley vs Luton. Both teams are in the bottom 3, will they stay up? Fulham vs Chelsea, Cole Palmer being Chelsea’s best player this season and Conor Gallagher still being linked with a move away from Chelsea. Ethan still not convinced by Chelsea’s recent wins and thoughts on the manager's handling of the squad. Chelsea’s big money signings having constant injury problems and letting good players leave on loan.

(20:29) Eds goes through the current Arsenal squad and what positions need improving/ new signings and what players he isn’t impressed with. Eds expresses he has no sympathy for Mikel Arteta with the current situation the club are in as he feels the manager brought it upon himself with signings that shouldn’t have been made. We ask the question what is Kai Havertz actually good at? If Arteta doesn’t perform to the level expected this season, could he be in danger of loosing his job?

(31:55) Man City performance vs Newcastle, Kevin De Bruyne’s return and is Rúben Dias as good as people have made him out to be? (34:54) Where do Chelsea need to improve and what players Ethan thinks have been below par.

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Start, Bench, Drop is extra content from the podcast where we present 3 names and you have to decide if you would start, bench or drop and give reasons to why you’ve chosen your order. On this episode of Start, Bench, Drop it's Premier League Edition

Episode starts with Ethan and Eds talking about the situation at Chelsea. Ethan gives his thoughts on what areas need improvement and what players he believes are not Chelsea level players. (11:38) Manchester United’s troubles continue with a 3-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth. Are the players actively trying to get Erik Ten Hag sacked? Should Marcus Rashford’s lack of consistent form be a bigger concern than it is? (18:49) Dominic Solanke finding form in the Premier League, if it continues should he push for a bigger team or is AFC Bournemouth the right club for him? (19:41) Arsenal’s loss to Aston Villa and Eds gives his thoughts on the current squad and where improvements are needed. (25:19) Liverpool playing great football at the right time. Are Liverpool benefiting from not getting much media hype about being title contenders? (28:31) Manchester City not looking as convincing as they did last season? Will all their problems be fixed once Kevin De Bruyne is back in the team? Ending the football segment we discuss a TikTok list of the best players to wear number 17 and ask the question is the talent gap between Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard as big as people make it out to be?

Start, Bench, Drop is extra content from the podcast where we present 3 names and you have to decide if you would start, bench or drop and give reasons to why you’ve chosen your order. On this episode of Start, Bench, Drop it's football edition

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(Recorded 18/11/23) We start with a catch up talking about when barbers cut different to how you requested, Eds cheating on his barber and now getting his haircuts from home instead of going to the shop. Ethan and his girlfriend move closer towards buying their first house together. 

(08:50) NFL Thursday night football the Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincianti Bengals 34-20. The game had season ending injuries for both teams with Joe Burrow having a wrist injury and Mark Andrews with an ankle injury. Lamar Jackson has looked better now he has multiple weapons to play with and ending NFL section with CJ Stroud balling out and proving the doubters wrong. 

(13:09) NBA and we start with Anthony Edwards’s hot start to the season, being the leader of the Minnesota Timberwolves and potentially becoming the face of the NBA. Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green being suspended for 5 games. We haven’t recorded since the James Harden trade, who got the better deal the Sixers or the Clippers? Eds not wanting to the Sixers to trade for Zach Lavine and names players he prefer the team trades for. 

(22:02) Premier League and Ethan gives his thoughts on VAR this season and says he wants it to go back to old decision making of human error. Cole Palmer proving his was worth the big money move, thoughts on Chelsea’s squad and Thiago Silva still performing at a high level in his late 30’s. Should Chelsea get the points reduction for a owner who is no longer associated with the club? Eds has concerns about how Arsenal are playing and urges the team to buy a striker and Liverpool flying under the radar and being a threat to the title this season. How will Tottenham do with injuries to kay players,  would Jadon Sancho to Juventus be a good move, Newcastle injury problems.

(42:13) We need the episode by talking about Madrid at first sight UK 

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Recorded 29/10/23 (00:28) Start with talking about the Manchester derby, with Man City winning 3-0 at Old Trafford. Man City style of play and Manchester United squad doesn’t look good enough. (05:38) Will Erik Ten Hag be sacked this season and the big decisions he’s made so far. When Sancho eventually leaves, will it be for Saudi Arabia, USA or stay in Europe? 

(08:55) Tottenham are currently top of the Premier League, Anthony gives his thought on how they’ve exceeded exceptions without Harry Kane. (10:59) Chelsea team structure. Arsenal 5-0 win over Sheffield United and Eds touches on why he doesn’t feel Eddie Nketiah isn’t top tier and the need for another striker. Anthony wants the squad built around Declan Rice, Thomas Partey injury history with Arsenal and the David Raya Aaron Ramsdale situation. (22:55) If Salah leaves Liverpool in January, who could they replace him with? Sandro Tonali banned for 10 months for betting on football matches, some of which he was involved in. (27:14) We end the episode talking about Jude Bellingham and his outstanding form this season for both Real Madrid and England.

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Recorded 13/8/23 (02:50) Going over the results of games of the opening week of the Premier League, starting with Burnley vs Man City at Turf Moor. Ethan speaks about Mission Burnley documentary and where he thinks they will finish in the table. Kevin De Bryune being injury plagued the last few seasons and should they have waited to play him for a few months? (09:25) Arsenal vs Nottingham Forrest, Eds think Arteta takes too long to make subs and Saka to score 20 goals this season. (14:34) West Ham vs Bournemouth and should Jarrod Bowen be pushing to move to a bigger club? Brighton vs Luton Town 4-1, Brighton’s young players are flourishing and Eds wants them to add a star player to the team. Luton didn’t look up to par and both think they will be relegated next season. (20:29) Newcastle vs Aston Villa reactions, Isak’s insane 2nd goal, the types of signings their making, expectations for them this season and thinking Aston Villa won’t make Europe this season. (25:44) We recorded before Brantford vs Tottenham game. Eds thinks Spurs will finish outside of a European spot without Harry Kane’s goals. Ethan gives a breakdown how Chelsea looked in pre-season. Moise Caicedo’s move from Brighton to Chelsea for £115 million. (34:11) Thoughts on Manchester United’s business in the transfer market. Harry Maguire to West for £30 million and actually feeling sorry for him about his time at Manchester United. Not sure why you’d let De Get leave for free. (40:39) Now Harry Kane has left Tottenham Eds finally admits how much he likes/respects his game and calls him one of the greatest strikers in the world. (44:32) PSG off season troubles seem to be coming to an end? The love we have for Neymar is why we’re disappointed in his career in France. (51:15) AC Milan have had a really good transfer window. What Premier League teams had good transfer windows, Top 4 predictions and Haaland to win Balon d’Or this season. Lastly we touch on the saga that is Lukaku and what team will he play for?

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(Recorded 8/7/23) Ethan recently went to Porto, Portugal so he tells us a bit about his trip then (02:45) we discuss and give our thoughts last week events on Love Island with Cash Amor and the re-coupling. (14:53) Premier League transfer talk and we start by talking about recent Chelsea and is there any hope for their youth players coming through, their need for a striker, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount departures and players leaving for Saudi Arabia. (26:47) We talk about Xhaka leaving Arsenal after 7 years at the club, the ups and downs of his time in North London and did Arsenal ever get the best out of him? The rest of Arsenal departures, Declan Rice being a statement signing for Arsenal and the rest of their business. Should Harry Kane leave Spurs on a free transfer next season, Real Madrid buying all the talented young midfielders and will the Mbappe and Real Madrid love affair finally become reality? PSG not running their club well and what will be the outcome of this face-off between star and club?

(43:47) NBA Free Agency and Damian Lillard finally asks for a trade from the Portland Trailblazers. James Harden likely to return to the 76ers. Going through free agents who signed where and contracts that were signed. How long till Luka Doncic asks for a trade out of Dallas and new look Golden State Warriors. Should the Pelicans have traded Zion Williamson? Lastly we need the episode talking about the new Meta app Threads and is it here to stay. 

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(02:34) We start the football by speaking about Manchester City’s win of the FA Cup over their rivals Manchester United. (04:06) Should Garnacho be a starter for Manchester United next season, and what position would he play? Southampton, Leeds and Leicester were the 3 teams who were relegated, our takes on which of the 3 will bounce back quickly and who may stay in the championship for a few years. Which of the 3 teams promoted will stay in the Premier League? (11:00) Chelsea fan Ethan gives his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino being named Manager of the club next season. Kai Havertz time at Chelsea, Mason Mount to leave Chelsea this summer and where they finish next season? Spurs being linked with the Celtics manager Ange Postecoglou, would it be a good hire? (19:39) Declan Rice being linked with Arsenal for £100 million, is he worth that amount of money? Rumoured transfers meant to be happening this summer, Hazard leaving Real Madrid and Karim Benzema leaving Real Madrid after 14 years at the club winning 25 major trophies. Messi being linked with a move to play in Saudi Arabia, thoughts on his time at PSG. What do PSG need to do to create a culture that can win and remain sustainable? 

(31:52) We transition into NBA and start by talking about the Philadelphia 76ers firing Doc Rivers, hiring Nick Nurse and a big decision on what to do with James Harden in regards to offering him a new contract or leaving in free agency for nothing. What moves do the Phoenix Suns make moving forward? Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have all the pieces to win a championship and go on a run for the next few years and Eds think they’ll win in 5 games, but he wants to say 6 :S Victor Wembanyama likely to be taken with the 1st pick by the San Antonino Spurs. Lakers being sweet by Denver in the Western Conference Finals and LeBron sparks retirement rumours, Ethan thinks he should retire now. Ending this episode with Shannon Shape terminating contract with FS1 and leaving partnership with Skip Bayless, where could he land next as one of the hottest free agents in American sports talking heads? 

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