Should managers ever publicly criticise players? Has Evan Ferguson got a bit of Erling Haaland about him? And is it possible that Spurs could become a better all-round team without Harry Kane?

Gary also explains how the Match of the Day running order is chosen and why your team isn’t always last on!

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On Deadline Day the transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano explains what goes on behind-the-scenes of this mysterious part of the football world.

How exactly does he find out about deals? Why do players contact him directly? And how did Bruno Fernandes change his life?

Gary, Alan and Micah also find out which transfer scoop was Fabrizio’s favourite and which team he actually supports.

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Micah Richards describes the goal that lost him a million pounds and names the player who made his life hell at Manchester City. Alan Shearer reveals the truth about his stolen trainers and Gary Lineker describes the utter devastation of losing the World Cup semi-final to West Germany and recounts the sing-song that brought the squad back together.

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Drama and controversy again in the Premier League as Gary, Alan and Micah debate red cards, red comebacks and penalty misses.

Was the Virgil van Dijk challenge a red card? Is this Darwin Nunez’s break out season?

The usually faultless Erling Haaland’s penalty miss reminds Alan and Gary of their own spot kick embarrassments.

Plus the lads discuss the latest brilliant Barca teenage phenomenon.

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In a week of stark contrasts, Gary, Alan and Micah discuss the ongoing crisis at Manchester United as the Mason Greenwood situation continues to unravel.

They also reflect on the career of the great Lionel Messi after he adds yet another trophy to his collection. Plus Jude Bellingham’s remarkable impact in La Liga, how has his career risen so smoothly?

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Should the captain be the only player allowed to speak to the referee? What if your captain is the biggest moaner of the lot?

Which referees had the best banter and weren’t afraid to give you stick back? Which two teammates would the lads pick to go to Amsterdam on holiday with?

Gary, Alan and Micah answer these and more of your listener questions.

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Manchester United baffled Micah in their first two games of the season, so what’s wrong with ten Hag’s men? And where exactly should Marcus Rashford play?

Plus league leaders Brighton won comfortably at Wolves with a Mitoma wonder goal, as Everton sank into early season gloom.

We’re also joined by Karen Carney to reflect on the Lionesses performance at the Women’s World Cup and the future of the women’s game in the UK.

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Will the fans ever get to hear what’s going on with VAR decisions? Should ex-players be helping referees? And is there really a ‘big club’ bias?

The boys are joined by Howard Webb to discuss all matters referees and VAR. Howard also finally apologises to Alan for his decision that helped relegate Newcastle back in 2009.

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How did Gary Lineker get Paul Gascoigne into hot water and which current Premier League player reminds Alan Shearer of himself? Gary, Alan and Micah Richards answer listener questions.

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Gary, Micah and Alan reflect on the first weekend of the Premier League season. They ask why strikers go off at the deep end and how a defensive midfielder can really be worth £115m. Plus, after some decent debuts, the boys look back on their own first games at the top level.

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