This is the Season 109 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:
Football Transfer Discussion Updates
Trevor and Emmy discussed recent football transfers, including Morgan Rogers potentially joining Chelsea and Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea from Liverpool. They also mentioned that Chelsea recently won a pre-season game against a Sydney club with a 6-4 score. The conversation touched on transfer values, with Emmy noting that Morgan Rogers' transfer would be the fifth-highest valued at approximately 137 million euros, following notable transfers like Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
Football Player Market Value Analysis
Trevor and Emmy discussed the fluctuating market value of football players, comparing it to the volatile petrol prices. They analyzed the current market value of players like Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal, and Mario Fox, noting increases in their valuations. Trevor expressed doubt about Morgan Rogers' value in comparison to elite players, while Emmy commented on the rising trajectory of player wages.
Football Wealth Concentration Discussion
Trevor discussed how the concentration of wealth in football leads to a small number of clubs dominating leagues worldwide, including in Scotland and England's Premier League. He questioned whether this dominance is beneficial for football overall, noting that while the Premier League is considered the most competitive league, it's not a level playing field due to the high transfer prices that only a handful of clubs can afford. The conversation concluded with Trevor reflecting on how life is unfair but emphasizing that many people in developed countries are fortunate compared to those born in poverty or dire circumstances.
Fairness in Football Transfers
Trevor and Emmy discussed the nature of fairness in life and football, with Trevor explaining that while life is inherently unfair, people should focus on being grateful for what they have. They then shifted to discussing Marcus Rashford's situation at Manchester United, where Barcelona had turned down a 51 million transfer offer for the player. Trevor expressed skepticism about the high offer price, suggesting Rashford might prefer to move elsewhere rather than return to Manchester United, particularly given his previous strained relationship with the club.
Rashford and Henderson Transfer
Trevor and Emmy discussed the potential transfer of Manchester United's Rashford to Barcelona, with Emmy expressing doubt about fan support for Rashford's return and suggesting he might accept a reduced offer to prove himself elsewhere. They also discussed Chelsea's interest in signing Jordan Henderson for free, with Trevor explaining Henderson's career path including his brief stint in Saudi Arabia and his return to European football, noting that at his age Henderson would likely be used sparingly by Chelsea.
Premier League Rule Changes
Emmy and Trevor discussed recent rule changes in the Premier League, including increased recovery time for injured players from 30 seconds to one minute, and new VAR powers to prevent second yellow cards. They analyzed the effectiveness of VAR during the World Cup, noting its limited use and perceived bias against certain teams, particularly Argentina. The conversation also touched on player reactions to controversial tactics used during the tournament, with Trevor expressing disappointment in Messi's behavior and questioning whether Argentina's physical play went unpunished.
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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:
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 / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports,
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Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear