In today's episode, the boys welcome back Ricker from his PTO absence ahead of Liverpool's EFL Cup clash with Arsenal (that they won easily). They break down the biggest stories of the week in football, including: Xhaka's gambling controversy, Coutinho's performance vs Manchester United, Vlahovic waving goodbye to the Fiorentina faithful, and of course Tottenham's shock victory vs Leicester.  Then, the boys gets into their Premier League preview for the weekend and dish out some sure-fire betting predictions. Enjoy the epi and do not forget to like, share and subscribe to the thing!

In today's episode, the boys are without Rick as his whereabouts remain unknown in Las Vegas. 

Pat and Mitch cut it up about the recent transfer activity in the EPL including shock moves for Lucas Digne and Chris Wood. The boys then review a few matches including an El Clasico that was played in Saudi Arabia and went in favor of Real Madrid. Also, this was recorded right after a 0-0 EFL Cup stinker between Liverpool and Arsenal so do not miss Mitch's organic take on that.   

After that, Pat gives a great preview of Man City vs Chelsea, a match that the Citizens are heavily favored in. Some other interesting matches are discussed including the NLD, Liverpool vs Brentford & Aston Villa vs Manchester United.  

Mitch gives his Fiorentina Forecast and the pod wraps up with a couple Top Lads and Hairdryers of the week! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe to the thing!

In this week's episode the boys discuss Josh's recent gambling performances, his scarf fiasco and Liverpool's most recent performance vs Chelsea. Pat also gives his stake on the state of EPL officiating after Man City's controVARsial win against Arsenal.   

After, we look at Rick's Picks for the weekend and cover the FA Cup, Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A, providing some stellar bets.   

Finally, in a new segment the boys each take on the role of sporting director at a Premier League club to provide advise for their January transfer window (we do Wolves, Spurs and Watford)  Check it out and do not forget to like, subscribe and share the thing!

In today's episode, the boys break out a new segment, called "Player Stock Market" where we each pick and discuss a player who's stock is trending up and one who's is trending down. Florian Wirtz, Christopher Nkunku and Ter Stegen are just a few names mentioned, but you have to listen to see who is up and who is down!  

We break down Europe's biggest transfer news, including Lorenzo Insigne's shock MLS deal with Toronto FC. Is he the best player in MLS history?   

Finally, the boys discuss the Premier League and Manchester City's title hopes as they enter the new year with a substantial lead on both Chelsea and Liverpool. Josh and Mitch give their preview of Chelsea vs Liverpool this weekend and of course, Rick delivers a handful of winning picks for our audience.  

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In today's episode the boys welcome Pat back into the virtual studio ahead of the Christmas holiday!   

We kick it for an hour to talk about the EPL weekend, Paul Tierney and VAR before previewing the joy and happiness that is Boxing Day in the United Kingdom. We preview five matches in the Premier League (Liverpool v Leeds, Man City vs Leicester, Villa vs Chelsea, Wolves vs Watford and West Ham vs Southampton) and one in the EFL Championship (Hull vs Blackburn)! Rick gives his pick for each of them!  

Mitch briefly covers Fiorentina and we each pick our best Premier League Team of the Season (so far). Tune in! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe to the thing and most importantly, have a great holiday season!

In today's episode, Mitch rejoins the podcast and the boys give their instant reaction to Liverpool 3-1 victory over Newcastle. Trent Alexander-Arnold hit a world and the Liverpool lads think he is the best right back in world football.   

We also discuss the retirement of Sergio Aguero, Barcelona's downfall, the current virus outbreak in the EPL & the shambles that was the UCL Draw.  

Finally, Mitch provides the Fiorentina Forecast while Josh gives four Rick Picks for the weekend.  As always, do not forget to like, subscribe and share the thing!

In today's episode, Rick is by himself as the other member's of The Maine Stand could not make this week's episode. Not to worry, Rick covers all of the big storylines from European soccer this week in a shortened episode!   

First, we talk about the Champions League Group Stage as that wrapped up this past week. Barcelona fell down to the Europa League along with some other big names! Liverpool, of course, won their group easily, finishing on 18 points as Atletico grabbed the second spot in Group B.   

Finally, Rick gives his five best bets of the weekend featuring: Man City vs Wolves, Liverpool vs Aston Villa, Arsenal vs Southampton, Freiburg vs Hoffenheim & Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid. Other big talking points are Mo Salah being better than Bernardo Silva, Stevie G's return to Anfield, and the recent performance of Rayan Aït-Nouri against Liverpool.

In today's episode the boys kick things off by talking about the New England Revolution of the MLS and their emphatic fall out of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Then, we talk about all things Ballon D'or. Did Messi deserve to win? Who got snubbed and who was ranked too high (hint: Jorginho).

Next, we talk a little bit about the Premier League and what has gone on in the past two matchweeks. It is apparent the EPL is a three horse race between Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea and that gulf in quality is becoming more and more apparent every week. Finally, the boys head into their final segments, the Fiorentina Forecast and Rick's Picks.

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In The Maine Stand's first ever mini-sode, Josh and Mitch sit down with Lucas, owner and operator of Stickers and Scarfs (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stickersandscarfs/). Lucas is from the Netherlands and is a West Ham superfan. We talk to him about his experience at a Europa League match in Genk, David Moyes, Declan Rice and everything else West Ham!  

We also talk to him about the Dutch National Team, Virgil van Dijk, Gini Wijnaldum and their chances at the next world cup.   

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On this week's episode, friend of the program Sebastian Pettitt joins the show to talk about everything Chelsea, including their match this weekend against Manchester United, and Reece James' current form.   

The boys review Liverpool's thrashing of Arsenal, some other Premier League matches and of course, the sacking of OGS at Manchester United. We also talk about the MLS Cup Playoffs and the Champions League games in the midweek.  

Finally, we wrap up the show with Mitch's segment, The Fiorentina Forecast, and six of Rick's Picks for the weekend. Stay Tuned, its a doozy! Don't forget to like, subscribe to the thing and share with friends!