This is the Season 118 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
England vs Czech Republic Analysis
Trevor and Emmy discussed England's 2-0 win against Czech Republic, with Trevor noting that while the result was fair, the Czech team showed good organization despite being reduced to 10 men in the 23rd minute. Trevor expressed concerns about England's international team selection strategy, arguing that managers should establish a core starting 11 and regular rotation group rather than constantly changing the team, which he felt hindered team cohesion. He praised the Czech Republic's disciplined response to the red card, noting how they maintained their formation and attacking intent rather than immediately panicking and defensive, which he contrasted with England's approach in previous tournaments.
England's Football Match Analysis
Emmy and Trevor discussed England's 3-2 loss to Spain in a football match, focusing on a missed penalty by Harry Kane that would have tied the game at 2-2. Trevor explained that Kane's shot hit the bar and would have been disallowed due to a foul, while Emmy suggested the players' psychological state might have been affected by recent news about Manchester City. They agreed that while England didn't play poorly, the early goal conceded and subsequent defensive errors cost them the match.
Gordon's Ballon d'Or Decision
Trevor and Emmy discussed Anthony Gordon's surprising choice of Lamine Yamal over Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or, with both expressing disappointment in the decision. They then examined a proposed punishment for Manchester City involving a 20-25 point deduction spread over multiple seasons, with Trevor questioning whether this would be sufficient given City's recent performance and expressing concern about Premier League executives making public pronouncements about potential penalties before the legal process is complete.
Football Ticket Pricing and Injuries
Emmy and Trevor discussed the high ticket prices for Barcelona and Real Madrid matches, with prices ranging from €649 to €1,149, and debated whether there should be price controls in football similar to other entertainment venues. They also discussed the challenge of balancing market forces with accessibility, noting how high prices can exclude ordinary fans from attending games. The conversation then shifted to injuries during the international break affecting key players like Kylian Mbappe and Jamal Musiala, with Trevor explaining that clubs generally support national team call-ups despite injury risks. Finally, they shared a surprising fact about Gary Lineker never receiving a yellow or red card in his 650-game career, though Trevor expressed skepticism about this statistic.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Performance and Management
Emmy and Trevor discussed Cristiano Ronaldo's recent performance and potential retirement from international play, with Trevor noting that managers face a difficult decision in managing a legendary player's declining abilities. They also reviewed recent football manager appointments, including Jurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane taking on national team roles, and discussed how personal goals like Ronaldo's pursuit of 1000 career goals might affect team management decisions. The conversation concluded with Trevor and Emmy reflecting on their podcast format and the benefits of broadening their discussion topics.
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Music:
Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI
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Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear
Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi) and Trevor Gear,
Sources and pictures credit:
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Sources and pictures credit:
Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / FootMercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,