The 40 Yard Switch

The lads are back to in the wake of the group stage draw for the World Cup 2026 across the USA, Canada and Mexico. More teams that ever before and plenty of World Cup debut nations, but is that a good thing? Also there has been plenty of press around the build up to the tournament, and not all of it has been positive. Wilbur and Jasper react to some of the qualms that been raised by the media and fans.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Salah's outburst to the media after being left on the bench for the third straight game against Leeds has whipped the football media into a frenzy. Will it have serious implications or is it all being blown out of proportion?

The OG duo are back this week and are keen to chat about some teams in troubling form after what has been a wild first 9 rounds of the Premier League.

Liverpool are seemingly in a nose dive down the league table at the moment, seemingly for a multitude of reasons, and manager Arne Slot so far doesn't seem to have any answers.

The optimism around the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo has quickly evaporated after some poor performances in must win matches. Are they facing a relegation scrap?

Finally, after a disastrous start to life at the helm at the City Ground, Ange Postecoglu was sacked and Nottingham Forest are now on their third manager of the season with the appointment of Sean Dyche. Will it work out, or are Forest's decisions at the top going to cost them?

This week Wilbur is away so Jasper is joined by spurs fan Tom Chalmers for a return appearance on the show.

The two sit down for a chat solely focussed around the seemingly increased scrutiny on managerial styles and systems. 

Why is so much importance placed on a managers style in today's game, and why are some managers so stubbon in refusing to deviate away from their system even when results are not forthcoming?

The Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award, has been decided for another year. The lads return to break down what did and didn't shock them about the results. 

Also since last episode the UEFA Champions League has returned and Ange Postecoglou has taken the reigns at Nottingham Forest After Nuno Espirito-Santo was relieved of his duties. 

There is some discussion about how Pep Guardiola seems to be having another evolution in his system as Manchester City showed a new side to their game at Arsenal on the Sunday. 

Finally, the lads reflect on what has been a fairly positive start to life in the Premier League for all three promoted clubs. Can they sustain it?

The lads return to break down a wild end to what was a truly chaotic summer transfer window, filled with constant drama and record breaking deals.

Then, as it's time for the first international break of the season, they take stock of the first three game weeks of the Premier League and give their thoughts on who has impressed and which teams have underwhelmed to start the season.

The Premier League is about to return and on the eve of season 25/26 Jasper and Wilbur are back to give you their predictions for what is about to unfold over the next nine months, while also giving their top picks from all the summer transfer window business as well.

After a brief euro summer hiatus, the show returns to the airwaves. Wilbur is still enjoying his European travels so in step Thomas Chalmers to provide some insight from the point of view from a Spurs fan for the first time in 40 Yard Switch history. 

Before beginning to talk all things Tottenham, however, they address the very serious topic of the charges against former Arsenal player Thomas Partey and how Arsenal handled the situation. 

Later in the show, Jasper and Tom reflect on Ange Postecoglu's sacking and his time at Tottenham, before looking ahead to what new manager Thomas Frank can look to build during his tenure at the helm of the Lilywhites. 

The fellas discuss the Championship playoff final and Sunderland's chances for survival next season, before reflecting on one of the most one sided Champions League finals in recent memory.

Then it's time for Jasper and Wilbur to each present their annual Premier League team of the season! Some of their choices might raise an eyebrow or two...

2:37 - Championship Play-off Final
11:10 - Champions League Final
15:18 - Premier League Team of the Season

Wilbur and Woody return to talk all things cup finals this week. 

The lads discuss the immediate aftermath of the Europa League Final, and what it means for both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United moving forward.

They reflect on Crystal Palace's first every major trophy in the club's history and how Manchester City have been left trophy-less for the first season since Pep Guardiola's first in charge. 

Finally, theres a brief look ahead and a prediction for next week's men's Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG.

Jasper is joined once again by returning guest host and Aston Villa fan Liam Hall, to talk Champions League quarter-finals, as Villa bowed out in dramatic fashion while Woody's Arsenal marched on. 

The two discuss the performances from both their sides before looking ahead to the semi-finals.

The focus then switches to the final six games of the Premier League season, as Champions League spots look to be hotly contested right down to the final day. 

Each team from third to seventh in the table has differing strength of fixtures, and how could that all play out as the season winds to a dramatic finish.