The Big Man Up Top

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, Joe doesn't want to talk about the League Cup final, with Newcastle's remarkable win over Liverpool ending a 70-year domestic trophy drought. They explore the reasons behind Newcastle's success and Liverpool's struggles.

The discussion shifts to Manchester City's disappointing draw against Brighton and Nottingham Forest's dominant performance against Ipswich. There's also a follow up chat about Manchester United after the announcement of their new stadium and the financial intricacies involved.

The episode then transitions to Thomas Tuchel's first England squad announcement, discussing notable inclusions and exclusions, and reflects on the value of experience versus youth in football and life, backed by biblical references on the wisdom of age.

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In this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' podcast, Ed and Joe dive into a lively discussion about the business side of football, focusing on recent cost-cutting measures and redundancies at Manchester United. They also review this week's Premier League matches, including Nottingham Forest's surprising(?) win over Manchester City, and a dramatic Spurs vs. Bournemouth clash. The podcast also touches on Manchester United's performance against Arsenal and Liverpool's under par performance. Additionally, there's an interview with businessman and Man United fan Stephen Illingworth from Widdop & Co., who shares his insights on running a business as a Christian. Find out more about Widdop & Co by visiting www.Widdop.co.uk

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It's latest episode of The Big Man Up Top podcast! Hosts Joe and Ed review the FA Cup fifth-round action and discuss everything from classic penalties to the controversial red cards, especially Matheus Cunha and Liam Roberts's dramatic send-offs.

The episode also features a special interview with former rugby league player Allen Langham, who shares his journey from anger and violence to redemption through faith.

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Ed's back from his holiday and joins Joe for a jam-packed football discussion. They kick off with the latest Premier League action, including Arsenal's defeat and Liverpool's resurgence, as well as a thrilling 4-3 Newcastle vs. Forest game. They also delve into some key championship and league matches, with Burnley's impressive form and some odd sponsorship. Later in the episode, they explore the topic of leadership, comparing football managers and the Biblical leaders.

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Ed is off on holiday this week, but UCB 1's Joel Brown has subbed in to join Joe for all this week's action. Manchester City's new hero, David Moyes' revitalisation of Everton, Chelsea's challenges, and the rest of the action is up for debate.

Also on the show is an interview with Martin Bateman from the ministry Ambassadors Football, as he shares how football can act as a positive force within communities and hear inspiring stories of outreach.

You can find out more about Ambassadors Football at https://gb.ambassadorsfootball.org/

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In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, Ed and Joe discuss Liverpool's unexpected exit from the FA Cup, analyzing the team performance and discussing the broader trend of bigger teams undervaluing the FA Cup. The big discussion this week is about the controversies surrounding football celebrations, including recent examples featuring Gabriel and Erling Haaland. Joining the chat is vicar Pat Allerton, who shares insights on humility and pride, both in football and in broader cultural contexts. Don't miss out on the fun and banter!

Join Ed and Joe for another exciting episode of the Big Man Up Top Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the latest Premier League surprises, including Nottingham Forest's and Arsenal's big wins and the unexpected successes of Everton and Wolves. We also discuss transfer window rumors and completed moves, such as John Duran's controversial move to Al Nassr and Marcus Rashford's potential transfer to Aston Villa. Additionally, the hosts reflect on the impact of transfer speculations on players and explore a biblical perspective on rumors and uncertainty.

Welcome to another episode of 'Big Man Up Top!' Join Ed and Joe as they discuss Spurs' latest struggles, Arsenal's gritty win at Wolves, Bournemouth's surprising victory over Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City's recent form. There's also a candid conversation about alcohol's impact on football with special guest Derek Jefferson, who played for Ipswich and Wolves in the 60's and 70's and has a powerful story of overcoming personal demons and finding faith.

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top Podcast, Ed and Joe dive into the exciting last-minute heroics of Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, discuss the sad passings of Manchester United legend Dennis Law and a fan at Portsmouth, and review some crucial Premier League and EFL matches. They also share insights on sharing your faith, featuring an inspiring interview with Graham Daniels from Christians In Sport and thoughts about how players are leading the way with evangelism.

Find out more about the fantastic work of Christians In Sport at christiansinsport.org.uk

Joe and Ed discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round in this week's episode, touching on the Mighty Tamworth F.C. and their long throw specialist. They talk about their precious FA Cup memories and ponder, what exactly is "the magic of the cup"?

This leads on to a meaningful discussion about the idea of Tradition. Is it good to remember the past as "the good ol' days"? Or can nostalgia be unhelpful?

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The Big Man Up Top is a UCB podcast.