Newcastle and West Ham had great weekends in the prem, with Callum scoring (and missing) a sitter for the Magpies, while Michail was dropped to the bench for his side’s win.

Where else can we start our new ‘Striker’s Union’ than a discussion about the in form man in world football: Erling Haaland. His ridiculous start to the season makes him a shoe-in for the boys’ club, but what do Callum and Michail make of a wonder strike from England’s 9th tier? Want to join the Striker’s Union? Apply by sending in your football stories, voice notes or videos to [email protected].

Jesse Marsch accused Aston Villa of boring his fans at the weekend, so Michail and Callum discuss whether teams have a duty to entertain fans. Or is it all about results?

Footballers Unfiltered: The boys are asked what their honest opinions were of Newcastle and West Ham when they were watching the game as youngsters. Again, you can ask the boys your questions by emailing us at [email protected].

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Michail’s away on international duty, so Callum and Rickie spend some quality time on England’s recent wobble, why playing abroad has become popular and music video appearances.

West Ham are finding things tough, while Newcastle are the leagues draw specialists. After an interrupted Premier League schedule, Michail Antonio and Callum Wilson discuss how to use the up-coming international break to their advantage. The boys offer their thoughts on the managerial merry-go-round, which has seen Graham Potter arrive at Chelsea. And they reveal how ego’s in the dressing room could be the toughest barrier to success.

A Premier League record was broken when Ethan Nwaneri made his debut at just 15 years of age. Callum and Michail wish him all the best, but also offer up a warning – that the hardest part of being a Premier League player is becoming established.

As England prepare for the World Cup with their next round of fixtures the players give their opinions on the latest squad. And Callum reveals he stills holds out hope of ousting Ivan Toney and the other selections and staking his claim for a seat on the plane. Meanwhile Michail is looking forward to a match up against Lionel Messi’s Argentina… but can he get his hands on the legends shirt?

In footballers unfiltered we hear the boys revealing their favourite away grounds, discuss their skills on virtual football, and whether it’s ever OK to talk back to a coach and show your displeasure at a training session.

Have you got something you want to ask Michail, Callum or Rickie? Email us at [email protected].

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VAR hogged the weekends back pages again last weekend, with both Newcastle and West Ham on the wrong end of controversial decisions. With the Premier League admitting mistakes were made, the boys debate whether VAR adds to or takes away from the game.

In happier news, Michail got a goal on the board and Rickie welcomed a new kid to the FFP family. The boys discuss the effect of a new family and late night nappy changes on their playing careers.

There was a lot of talk last week about time wasting in the Liverpool v Newcastle game. Was it really time wasting? Are the fans getting value for money? Callum has some strong views on the topic. Plus the boys discuss goal line misses in light of Che Adams howler.

Michail and Callum are asked how important shirt numbers are in the weekly segment, ‘Footballers Unfiltered’. Did the boys insist on getting no.9 and what if they moved to a club where it was taken?

Have something you want to ask Michail, Callum or Rickie? Email us at [email protected].

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West Ham finally got some points on the board at the weekend, with a win at Villa. Whilst Callum had to sit out Newcastle's draw away to Wolves, with an injury. He updates Michail and Rickie on his situation and the outlook for the weeks to come.

Callum’s old club had an even tougher weekend than him. The boys discuss Liverpool’s frankly ludicrous 9-0 drubbing of Bournemouth and what to do when you find yourself in that position.

Willy Boly caused a storm this week as he failed to turn up to his side’s game against Newcastle, apparently in a push to move away from the club. Michail and Callum talk about the laughable things fellow teammates have done to get their desired move. And what have the boys done themselves?

With the transfer deadline looming, the boys talk about what it’s like from inside their clubs at the moment and what the window does to team dynamics.

Plus, Michail and Callum are asked to pick their combined Newcastle-West Ham 5-a-side team in the weekly segment, ‘Footballers Unfiltered’.

Newcastle and West Ham had contrasting weekends: Callum took a healthy lead in the goalscoring bet with a commanding performance against City, while Michail was left frustrated at home to Brighton.

With the Hammers yet to register a point on the board, the boys discuss how to get going after a slow start.

And with Callum making an impressive goalscoring start to the season, Michail gives him some celebration advice.

Football statistics are seemingly playing an increasingly important role in coverage of the game, so Michail and Callum talk about what stats mean from the players perspective.

And the boys are asked about any career regrets and which England strikers should make the England squad for the World Cup in our regular ‘Footballers Unfiltered’ section.

Have something you want to ask Michail, Callum or Rickie? Email us at [email protected]

Both Callum and Michail were left frustrated by disallowed goals at the weekend. So who better to come and assess their grievances than former Premier League and FIFA referee, Mark Clattenburg.

And it wasn’t just West Ham and Newcastle that had refereeing controversies. The boys, along with Mark, discuss the hectic Chelsea v Tottenham game, which is being dubbed the ‘Battle of the Bridge 2.0’.

Mark, who refereed the original ‘Battle of the Bridge’, offers his thoughts on VAR, where he sees it going in the future and Cristian Romero's now infamous hair pull.

It wouldn’t be a complete episode without a discussion about Man United’s ongoing woes. And the boys talk about what reality tv show they’d like to appear on after their playing careers come to an end.

Have something you want to ask Michail, Callum or Rickie? Email us at [email protected].

The first game of the season provided mixed fortunes for the boys. Michail came up against a top drawer Man City, whilst Callum Wilson scored his first goal of the campaign with a deft touch. How good, really, is Erling Haaland?

Michail gives his thoughts on a performance that everybody seems to be talking about. Is 40 goals in his first season achievable? Callum takes an early advantage in the goalscoring bet, but was his goal lucky, or did he mean it?

The boys give their thoughts on the hotly debated topic of taking the knee and a few new additions to the premier league, including half time interviews, raise eyebrows.

With Cristiano Ronaldo’s future up in the air, Callum and Michail reflect on what it’s like to have players in the dressing room who are trying to push for a move. And the boys answer your questions in ‘Footballers Unfiltered’.

Have something you want to ask? Email us at [email protected].

HIGHLIGHTS

Michail and Callum are back from their summer holidays and grafting away in preseason training. They’re joined for the start of the season by a new co host, Radio DJ and super fan Rickie Haywood-Williams.

The boys make their season predictions, with a few surprise tips to challenge Man City for the title. How do they see Newcastle and West Ham competing this year? And with Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are back in the Prem, the boys discuss their old teams joining them for the new season.

Liverpool super fan Rickie assesses his team’s summer business, with Sadio Mané leaving and Mo Salah staying. Callum and Michail get competitive, setting the terms for a new goal scoring competition.

The summer transfer window remains open for another few weeks, so the boys discuss their own views on incoming players. Plus Michail looks forward to a tough first game against Man City.

In this new series, Michail Antonio and Callum Wilson are joined by broadcaster and Liverpool fan Rickie Haywood-Williams as they return for a brand new premier league season. Each week the trio will discuss the game's main talking points offering a unique player's perspective on the beautiful game.

Expect strong opinions, surprising stories and lots of banter as, each week, they dissect their own performances, their form, injuries and goals. And they unpack the most controversial talking points from the football world and the highs and lows of being an elite player in the greatest league in the world.

This is the only place where you can hear from premier league stars, unfiltered, and ready to talk about anything and everything.

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