The 40 Yard Switch

Newcastle saw an end to a 70 year trophy drought when they defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the League Cup Final at Wembley. Wilbur and Woody reflect on the historic day for the Toon. 

They then turn their attentions to the the Premier League as the race for the top five spots and Champions League football is looking as it if it will come down to the wire. 

Speaking of the Champions League, with the draw for the quarter-finals all set, the boys go through each tie and give their predictions for how they might unfold. 

Wilbur returns to host along side Jasper once more and to talk all things Everton. His beloved Toffees have enjoyed a welcome resurgence since replacing Sean Dyche with Goodison Park icon David Moyes. 

Is it just new manager bounce or has the return of the figure that oversaw so many good years on Merseyside just what the doctor ordered for Evertonians?

Looking ahead to next season, is there hope for a return to the top half of the table as the new era in the Bramley Moore Dock stadium begins?

Milad Shariat's guest appearance last episode was so good he's earned himself a second start in as many weeks, while Liam Hall also returns to show to provide some third man runs.

Jasper and the boys begin the show by reacting to the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League group stage in its first season under the new format. They reflect on whether or not the new look UCL passed the vibe check, and on the surprising finishing places in the table of some big names in European football. 

The crux of the show shifts the focus back to the Premier League as, from first-placed Liverpool down to bottom-of-the-table Southampton, the lads discuss who the most crucial name on the team sheet is for each of the 20 top flight clubs. Some of the answers may shock you...

0:59 Champions League reactions

18:00 Premier League team's most important players

Joining the show this week is one of the more eloquent and level headed Manchester United fans, Milad Shariat.

He jumps in for a chat about yet another incredibly tough season for the Red Devils and the task the Ruben Amorim has ahead of him as he looks to build the squad in his image. 

There is also some brief discussion about Arsenal's struggles of late, before Woody and Milad finish by questioning the current implementation of the handball rule, after some head scratching decisions in recent weeks have left fans confused again by the seemingly ever changing stipulations of ball to hand/arm contact. 

It's 2025 and here at The 40 Yard Switch our New Years Resolution is to get back to posting weekly content for the fans, and it starts with this episode. 

The boys are back to discuss the breaking news of Julen Lopetegui's sacking by West Ham United, and the club's subsequent appointment of Graham Potter as its new manager. 

They also take a look at the other new managers that have been appointed so far this season for Leicester, Southampton and Wolves before moving on to Newcastle, who are enjoying a mid-season resurgence after a slow start.

Finally the conversation finishes with the fairytale story of this campaign so far, Nuno Espirito-Santo's third-placed Nottingham Forrest. Just how far can they go?

The lads are back for an international break catch up to discuss some of the biggest talking points in the Premier League of late. 

Ruben Amorim has finally started his tenure at Manchester United, and what do Jasper and Wilbur think will become of the Portuguese manager? Will he finally light the spark that ignites this United side, or will he go the same way as many of his recent predecessors?

Premier League referee David Coote has been stood down after some controversial footage came to light, which has once again raised questions about the PGMOL and the standard of refereeing in the top flight. As an Arsenal fan, Jasper is a bit quicker to criticise and speculate than WIlbur is. 

Finally, Manchester City's form continues to slide, as their Balon d'Or-winning talisman Rodri watches from the stands. Is this the season that finally ends the historic run for Pep Guardiola's side?

Two months have elapsed in the new Premier League season and the boys are back to assess the situation and give their thoughts on who's hot, who's not and who's just kinda... meh. We've also had a few game weeks to have a look at the new Champions League format, which may not be as bad as Wilbur and Woodson initially feared....

Fate would have it that the boys couldn't quite align their schedules to get together before the season started for 2024/25, but nevertheless we are back to give the 40 Yard Switch predictions for how it will all unfold. From where all the teams will end up on the table to which players and coaches to look out for, we've got you covered.

The OG duo is back! For the first time in many months, WIlbur and Woody and back together for a post-Euros recap. We discuss Spain's deserved win, England's second straight Euro Final loss and all the other teams that impressed or disappointed us. To round out the show, we talk about Gareth Southgate's departure from the England Manager role, and what is next for the Three Lions. 

On the eve of the 2024 UEFA European Championships, Woody is joined sports market expert and Aston Villa fan Liam Hall to discuss how the tournament is going to unfold from start to finish. Who's going to win? Which teams will make a surprise run? Which players are being backed to shine this summer? All of that and more as we prepare to kick off a month of international football action.