The Michael Anthony Show

 Episode 65 of The Michael Anthony Show sees former Manchester United coach and Fulham manager, Rene Meulensteen, sit down for a conversation with Michael Anthony. The man often credited with changing the way in which underage football is thought about not just at Manchester United but in England as a whole, provides a fascinating insight into his time at the the global sporting giant as well as his principles regarding developing underage footballers.

 The Dutch man also details his time as first team coach at the club, in which he helped players like Rooney, Ronaldo, Scholes and Ferdinand claim numerous league titles as well as European success. Not many people have had the honour of sharing a bench with the greatest football manager of all time, but for the best part of a decade, Meulensteen did just that. But when the great man stepped down in 2013, why did his trusted team not take the reigns?

 Working under Sir Alex Ferguson, the avoidable decline of Manchester United, the current squad and manager, the clubs future as well as Rene's unique viewpoint on the modern game are all discussed. A must listen for fans of the beautiful game.

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Episode 64 of The Michael Anthony Show sees the host sit down with renowned author Rachel Moran and English activist Fiona Broadfoot (real name). With over a combined fifteen years of having their bodies used in the name "prostitution", the duo are keen to let the world know that this apparent sex "industry" is not what is commonly thought.

We delve into their dark and fascinating pasts whilst examining a variety of societal flaws and issues. Tense, fiery, raw and sombre, this open conversation does not lack honesty as these two brave women demand nothing but change.

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Episode 63 of The Michael Anthony Show discusses the Irish Government, Monarchy, the media and football amongst a variety of other things.

The upcoming Super Bowl LIV is also previewed.

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The meaning of human emotion, MDMA, manners, charity boxing events and the effect of McGregor's return is all discussed in Episode 62 of The Michael Anthony Show.

The hosts also wax lyrical about Mason Greenwood as romance, hospices and more are delved into. We also see the debut of a new segment in which co-host Pat Martin gives his sporting selection of the week.

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The Michael Anthony Show returns to discuss a variety of topics including hopes for the new decade, problems with the 10's, weight gain, racism in the armed forces as well as a variety of social observations.

Vinyl competition also discussed.

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Episode 60 of The Michael Anthony Show sees the host chat with professional gambler and author Harry Findlay. Findlay's unique life has seen him go from prison to the front rows of nearly every major sporting event of the past four decades, and the former Gold Cup winning owner does not hold back in an open discussion, highlighting the ups and downs of a life centered around constant risk.

Having lost upwards of two million pounds on single tournaments such as the 2007 Rugby World Cup, the now more matured and financially modest Findlay discusses his relationship with his ever loyal wife, his hopes for the future as well some unimaginable anecdotes involving his obsession with supporting his predictions with cash.

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The duo discuss sex, culture, Manchester United and more in Episode 59. 

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 Listen to Episode 58 of The Michael Anthony Show in which a philosophical episode discusses sport, the benefits of recession, recreational cocaine use and artificial intelligence. 

 A love triangle involving the hosts is also discussed as is the day Sir Alex Ferguson announced he would retire.

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Broadcaster and lead trans figure in the UK media, India Willoughby, joins Episode 57 of The Michael Anthony Show to discuss in detail the much talked about world of transgender.

Often viewed as an outlier and controversial figure in the trans world, Willoughby does not hold back during this discussion in which she and the host discuss drag, LGBT culture, the concept of gender neutrality, trans in sport and the relationship between sexuality and gender.

Although exists an element of disagreement and debate throughout, Willoughby's viewpoint is fascinating and her knowledge and experience regarding gender identity is undoubted. The newsreaders fearlessness to speak her mind is also to be admired in a modern world in which we don't always see such honesty.

Never one to take things too seriously, the show with Willoughby also contains many lighter moments as this informal discussion gives way to some intriguing anecdotes.

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The shortcomings of the English football team is a mystery that has brought pain to the home of the beautiful game, whilst providing unlimited comedic pleasure to those benefiting from the export, for over half of a century. The most lucrative league in the world, a noughties team that looked more like a World XI on paper than a national team and even some of the world's biggest names in management have failed to answer the ongoing question. Why do England always fall short?

Following the heartbreaking exit in Italia 90 which was followed by a disastrous 1994 campaign in which England failed to achieve World Cup qualification, pained England lover and comedian Rob Sprackling had had enough. Over the next seven years, together with writing partner John Smith, Sprackling assessed the reasons as to why the Three Lions were forever destined to mediocrity.

The iconic character Mike Bassett is a personification of their findings. A film that deals with more than the game of football itself, Bassett satirically portrays the the role of English society in their inability to repeat their famous feat of 1966. A patriot who refuses to change his ways, the cornered Bassett bites off much more than he can chew and his time as England boss did not just ring true in 2001, but proved prophetic to anything related to English football in the pre-Southgate era. 

As creator of one of UK comedies most quotable film characters of modern times, Rob Sprackling offers fascinating insight into not only Bassett, but also the film industry as a whole. Episode 56 sees the screenwriter sit down with The Michael Anthony Show to discuss his career, life and future. A true man of comedy, Sprackling's views make for great listening.

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