Patrick and Neel dig into the January window by skipping the obvious links and focusing on moves that actually make sense for both side. They break down Tottenham’s midfield issues and make the case for Raphael Onyedika and explain why Aston Villa should capitalize on their hot run with a smarter attacking midfielder like Romano Schmid. Then they look at Flamengo and what makes Felipe Luis the perfect heir to Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.

The episode wraps with rapid-fire takes on Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli, Milan’s striker search, and why some January deals are better left undone.

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00:00 – Intro

03:40 – Why we’re skipping the obvious January rumours

04:30 – Tottenham’s midfield problem (again)

05:34 – Defining the profile Spurs actually need

07:00 – Using data tools to find the right fit

07:43 – Why Bryan Heynen doesn’t fit

08:40 – Raphael Onyedika

10:57 – Onyedika’s passing vs defensive trade-offs

13:03 – How he fits with Spurs’ current midfield

17:03 – How much can he really fix?

20:37 – The AFCON complication and January reality

22:26 – Aston Villa fans love Patrick

23:11 – Ollie Watkins variance and Morgan Rogers isn't a 10

24:43 – Romano Schmid as Villa’s solution

25:42 – How Schmid would change Villa’s final-third play

27:00 – Villa NEED someone on the ball

29:48 – Schmid has been consistent over seasons

30:47 – Flamengo’s rise and why they matter

31:43 – Felipe Luís’ rapid coaching ascent

34:55 – Flamengo’s squad age and key players

37:22 – Flamengo’s tactical flexibility

39:10 – Managing egos, minutes, and pressure

43:00– Why Felipe Luís feels like Simeone’s heir

46:23 – Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli: does it make sense?

48:50 – Conte, midfield roles, and Mainoo’s fit

51:33 – Milan’s striker crisis

52:27 – Why Füllkrug makes no sense for Milan

55:10 – Why Vlahovic would work

58:11 – Bad January signings vs doing nothing

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On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down a chaotic Premier League weekend. Manchester United and Bournemouth play one of the games of the season, raising big questions about Amorim’s control and long-term plan. Manchester City’s attack looks like it’s clicking again, but are the defensive issues still lurking beneath the surface? Arsenal remain the benchmark, but will their attacking deficiencies cost them the title? Spurs look lost after another damaging defeat, should they spend big in January or does Thomas Frank just need more time?

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – Manchester United vs Bournemouth: A Game Without Control

02:27 – What’s actually working for Amorim

03:20 – Defensive mistakes or structural flaws?

05:30 – Lack of different styles under Amorim

07:30 – Wing-back issues and game management

08:40 – Bournemouth concerns and long-term sustainability

09:15 – Bielsa influences and burnout risk

10:47 – Where Bournemouth go from here

12:12 – United’s long-term squad dilemma

12:52 – Youth development vs short-term results

15:05 – Turning to Manchester City

15:49 – City’s attack clicking again

16:19 – Gvardiol, depth, and attacking options

17:49 – Defensive fragility and the Rodri question

18:14 – City vs Arsenal in the title race

18:49 – How Arsenal could still slip

19:40 – Arsenal injuries and attacking limits

21:22 – Merino, Gyökeres, and Arsenal’s ceiling

22:56 – Why Arsenal remain favourites

24:41 – What City still need to fix

25:38 – The league tightening behind the top

27:06 – Why this Premier League season is different

28:18 – Spurs collapse against Forest

29:05 – Suspect Defense and no creativity for Spurs

30:14 – Players want to play for Dyche + Forest’s transformation

32:22 – Does Frank need more time?

34:14 – Trying to be more defensive isn’t working

35:40 – How active will Spurs be in January?

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On today’s episode, Patrick and Hayden dive into Real Madrid’s growing crisis as Xabi Alonso hangs onto his job despite another loss. Are Madrid simply uncoachable at this point? And if Alonso goes… who could realistically manage them?

Then we shift to the Champions League, breaking down the race for the top eight, why January’s fixtures will be absolute chaos, and which big clubs might be staring at the playoff round.

Finally, we look at Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old Lille midfielder linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG. What kind of player is he? How high is his ceiling? And which club actually makes the most sense?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:47 Real Madrid’s Alonso dilemma.. is the squad uncoachable?

02:57 Why the dressing room has turned + structural issues at Madrid

05:06 The Mbappé–Vini problem and Madrid’s imbalance

07:41 Are Madrid running out of managers who can coach this squad?

11:08 If not Alonso then who? Zidane, Klopp, or nobody?

15:30 Should Madrid keep Alonso and fix the squad instead?

17:25 Who actually makes the top eight in the Champions League?

20:18 Why the playoff round could be brutal this year

21:42 Inter vs Liverpool

24:03 Who drops out of the top eight?

26:01 Liverpool look better and the Mo Salah drama

30:22 Should Liverpool actually sell Salah in January?

30:52 Transfer Rumour: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi?

33:08 What makes Bouaddi special and what he still lacks

34:27 Which clubs make sense: Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG?

37:21 Why Bayern might be the best fit

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Mo Salah’s explosive post-match interview has rocked Liverpool, and Hayden & Neel break down what he said, why it landed so hard, and how it affects Arne Slot, the dressing room, Salah’s future (Saudi?), and even the Xabi Alonso question lingering in the background.

We then zoom out to a chaotic Premier League race for Europe and focus on what teams can actually do to get there: consistency, tactical flexibility, smarter use of squads, and the coaching tweaks that can swing a season.

Finally, we head to MLS where Messi leads Inter Miami to the title after a dominant season. How did Inter Miami balance their squad to win despite the label of Messi and friends? Plus, what MLS’s calendar and spending changes mean ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro:

00:37 – Salah’s explosive interview

02:22 – Why Salah feels “thrown under the bus”

03:56 – Slot’s perspective: rotation, results & AFCON

06:53 – Wirtz vs Salah

08:31 – Should Liverpool consider selling Salah?

10:06 – Salah’s numbers dropoff

10:45 – Liverpool’s defensive struggles and lack of control

13:20 – Upcoming AFCON + Saudi move in the cards?

14:43 – Could Xabi Alonso become an option?

16:45 – Real Madrid and Liverpool similiarities

19:10 – The tight Premier League race explained through XG

21:05 – What mid-table teams must do to reach Europe this season

21:22 – Consistency, flexibility & the chaos of the league table

24:09 – Tactical flexibility: who has it & who doesn’t

27:29 – Chelsea, Maresca & elite adaptability

28:18 – What Spurs and Man United must fix immediately

32:41 – Messi & Inter Miami: Messi dominates the season

36:49 – Suarez, Messi & balancing the squad

49:04 – Vancouver’s rise & how the final was actually won

41:00 – MLS switching to the European calendar

42:29 – What’s next for MLS: spending rules, youth development & style diversity

44:50– The South American talent pipeline dilemma

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Patrick and Neel open with Barcelona’s win over Atletico Madrid and dig into why Atleti started well, why they collapsed after scoring, and how Raphinha and Pedri change Barça’s ceiling. They also break down what Simeone’s team is missing and whether they can stay competitive with Spain’s top two.

Then it’s onto the Premier League, starting with Sunderland’s brave performance at Anfield and why their approach is working in a season full of chaos. Leeds’ shift in structure, Daniel Farke’s reputation, and their big win over Chelsea come next, followed by a deeper look at Manchester City’s issues out of possession and why their current squad build leaves them stuck between pressing and blocking deep.

The episode closes in Scotland with Celtic’s appointment of Wilfried Nancy. Patrick and Neel walk through his coaching journey, his style of play, and what it might take to implement his system quickly in a tight title race.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Barcelona beat Atleti — what actually happened

01:46 – Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

03:04 – How Atleti break Barça’s high line (secondary runners + curved runs)

04:51 – Why Atleti collapsed after scoring

06:36 – The Rafinha goal and whether Atleti are stuck between two styles

07:41 – Why Atleti aren’t as defensively solid anymore

08:50 – Can Atleti still be Spain’s third-best team?

09:30 – Barça’s ceiling and what Raphinha + Pedri change

11:12 – Is this sustainable and what happens in Europe?

12:55 – Premier League Round Up

13:26 – Sunderland’s positive approach at Anfield

14:21 – Sunderland looked dangerous and brave

15:19 – Sunderland’s attacking plan and transition work

16:32 – How Sunderland saved themselves

18:50 – Promoted teams: stick to your style or change?

21:00 – Leeds’ tactical shift and changes vs Chelsea

23:07 – The Premier League’s wild parity

24:34 – Leeds’ smart changes (midfield profiles, less 4-2-3-1)

26:10 – How Leeds should shape up in upcoming fixtures

27:34 – Leeds’ plan is working

28:29 – Daniel Farke’s reputation vs the reality

29:06 – Leeds’ quality vs the teams around them

30:01 – Man City vs Fulham: chaos game

31:36 – What’s wrong with City’s pressing

33:35 – City’s personnel issues

35:10 – Elite sides have to be good defensively

36:11 – Foden’s role and where he fits best

36:57 – City’s front three dynamics

38:33 – Aston Villa’s best performance of the season

39:15 – Villa haven’t played well this season despite results

40:50 – Moving on: Celtic hire Wilfried Nancy

41:14 – Nancy’s coaching path: France → Canada → MLS

43:31 – Nancy’s playing style and tactical profile

46:26 – How long will it take to implement this at Celtic?

47:33 – Celtic’s squad + whether the attackers can execute this style

48:54 – Why MLS → Celtic is a logical step

50:21 – Celtic’s messy process leading to the hire

51:25 – Why Nancy is still likely to succeed in Scotland

52:28 – Closing chat & where to find Neel

Ted and Neel break down Chelsea vs Arsenal and what the match told us about where both clubs actually stand right now. They get into why these two sides look like the Premier League’s most complete teams, what made the match tactically strange, and how Chelsea have quietly benefitted from continuity this season. Then, a horrible list of names to replace Arne Slot and why Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso could be a name to watch.

Then, Patrick joins to discuss Spurs’ season unraveling as their midfield issues finally catch up to them, and why no coach can solve it without real passers. Then a look at PSG’s wobble, the drop in chance quality, and whether Luis Enrique can time another late-season surge. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:09 – Chelsea–Arsenal: Are Chelsea the 2nd best team in the league?

02:13 – Chelsea’s defensive improvement

03:47 – Are Chelsea actually better?

05:36 – Stability vs everyone else being chaos this season

07:41 – Last season vs this season for Chelsea

09:36 – Set-piece leap and missing a real center-forward

10:48 – Liverpool’s slide and the press pushing manager-out talk

12:34 – The cursed list of replacement coaches

13:26 – Should Liverpool stick with Slot?

14:13 – Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid’s drama

16:25 – Alonso’s on-pitch signs vs off-pitch madness

17:08 – Big-name squad management problems

18:39 – Would Alonso fit Liverpool?

19:00 – Vinicius, discipline, and why only Ancelotti seemed able to handle it

21:09 – Patrick returns: Spurs’ midfield problem remains the whole story

22:20 – Spurs never solved their passing problem

23:44 – What Spurs actually did in the window and why it made things worse

24:31 – They spent money… just not on the problem positions

25:28 – Close losses, thin margins, and low-event football collapsing

26:08 – No catch-up gear

26:40 – Who’s actually running Spurs?

27:50 – Firing Frank doesn’t solve the issue

28:30 – Bad luck with midfield misses

30:51 – Take your medicine season: no fixing this before January

31:14 – PSG aren’t last year’s superteam anymore

31:51 – Injuries, kids playing big minutes, and defensive volatility

32:49 – Attack still good; defense wildly inconsistent

33:27 – Chance quality

34:49 – Enrique’s enlightened approach and long-view management

36:02 – PSG’s seasonal pattern and how Enrique times their peak

37:13 – Shot quality collapse reasons

37:51 – Patreon plug

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On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down the midweek Champions League action, from Chelsea’s statement win over Barcelona to Manchester City’s worrying dependence on Erling Haaland. Are the new league-phase games actually giving us useful information, or are red cards and rotation killing the stakes?

Then we turn to Liverpool, whose defensive issues are starting to pile up. With Van Dijk aging, Konaté out of form and out of contract soon, and fullbacks rotating every week, what should they actually do in January? Patrick and Hayden each bring a centre-back target Liverpool should consider.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:38 How red cards ruin these league-phase games

03:16 What the points cutoffs actually look like

04:02 Marseille’s comeback & Newcastle’s European profile

05:07 Chelsea’s first half performance vs Barcelona

06:12 The red card + Estevao’s brilliant goal

07:51 Cucurella’s evolution

09:38 City vs Leverkusen: the Haaland dependency problem

10:37 What City did and didn’t learn from this loss

12:08 Ajax–Benfica & the Mourinho control template

13:20 Rayane Bounida and Promise David

14:21 Malik Tillman’s development

15:19 City’s possession and pressing questions

16:24 Tillman’s large role for the USMNT

17:55 Phil Foden + City missing KDB

19:04 What Cherki needs to become

19:56 Liverpool’s defensive mess + Guehi links

22:26 Fullback additions

23:02 The expiring contracts problem

24:09 Why Liverpool still need a CB despite signing Leono

24:48 The profile Liverpool should target

26:45 Hayden’s list of options

28:58 Hayden’s pick: Mario Gila

30:27 Liverpool can be flexible on age here

33:00 FBRef comparisons

34:16 Why expiring in 2027 matters

36:05 The challenge Liverpool are facing with squad building

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Patrick and Neel break down a wild weekend. Spurs fall apart at Arsenal, Thomas Frank’s plan makes no sense, and Ezra gives Arsenal a completely different look in attack.

Then they move to Newcastle vs Man City where both teams create a ton but in totally different ways. Newcastle go brave in midfield, City lean even harder on Haaland, and the guys ask what happens if he isn’t there.

Liverpool’s slide continues with more tactical confusion and another bad run of substitutions. They talk about what’s actually wrong and whether Slot can fix it.

They wrap with the Milan derby and where Milan, Inter, and the rest of Serie A really stand. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:32 Spurs’ bizarre setup vs Arsenal

02:46 What exactly was Spurs’ plan?

04:02 Arsenal break the U-shape circulation

05:25 Merino and Eze

06:18 Did Arsenal benefit from not having a traditional 9?

09:10 Spurs’ defending issues and blocked shots problem

11:04 Eze is exactly what Arsenal hoped for

12:33 Spurs’ attacking floor disappears

13:15 What can Frank actually fix?

13:49 Spurs’ in-possession issues and the long-ball alternative

15:04 Spurs need a simpler approach

16:15 Arsenal vs Bayern quick thoughts

16:48 Newcastle’s daring plan against City

17:54 Why Newcastle’s approach exposed City

19:52 City’s insane Haaland dependency

23:01 Why City’s system is unstable

24:07 If Haaland gets injured…

25:00 City’s lack of shot-getting wingers

26:26 Marmoush?

27:25 Doku without Haaland

28:21 Savio, Marmoush and City’s weird squad choices

29:14 Pep doubling down on heliocentric football

31:04 Newcastle deserve credit + City no longer feared

32:04 Liverpool’s collapse continues

33:39 The defensive chaos under Slot

34:40 Slot’s changes making things worse

36:05 Why Gravenberch at the base is a disaster

38:17 Can Slot resolve this?

39:49 Should Liverpool move on?

41:00 The Pep-overthinking comparison

42:22 January options

43:40 Italy roundup

44:13 Milan beat Inter + Pulisic hot run

45:00 Inter’s elite underlying numbers

45:50 Why Allegri’s haram-ball is unsustainable

48:42 Milan vs low blocks

49:30 Modric/Yashari midfield questions

50:40 Milan’s shot profile tells the whole story

51:02 Why nobody in Serie A looks like a title team (except Inter)

52:16 Why Inter should win… but might not

53:02 Inter’s aging squad and repeat issues

55:51 Chivu vs Inzaghi

56:45 A real mid-off

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On this episode, Patrick and Hayden rank the 10 best midfielders in football for the 2025/26 season. They get into why Pedri is the clear number 1, the difficulties in ranking Caicedo, Declan Rice, and Vitinha. Next comes Dominik Szoboszlai and Fede Valverde, whose versatility makes them super valuable. Slots 7-10 differ for the guys, with Tchouaméni, Joao Neves, Bruno Grimaraes, Elliott Anderson, and Gravenberch all getting mentioned.

Then comes Antoine Semenyo, who is rumoured to be available for £65m in January. Where are his landing spots, why have his numbers declined this season, and could a loan to Barcelona be in the cards? Enjoy!

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00:00 - Intro

01:49 - Establishing rules for the rankings

03:16 - Defining 6’s vs 8’s vs 10’s

04:46 - A Clear #1 - Pedri

05:22 - Injuries are his only downside

06:59 - La Masia’s magic

09:30 - The gold standard

10:16 - Declan Rice vs Caicedo

11:50 - Hayden was WRONG about Rice

12:59 - Caicedo over Rice?

14:27 - Rice’s progressive actions + Caicedo is hard to judge

16:58 - Both are super durable

18:28 - Vitinha second for Hayden?

21:50 - Vitinha runs the game like a manager would want

23:33 - Dominik Szoboszlai, but is he a midfielder?

26:07 - Comparison to Fede Valverde’s versatility

28:26 - Valverde as a leader

29:37 - 11 of 1 player as the best team in the world?

30:00 - Hayden’s remaining 7-10 (Tchouaméni, Joao Neves, Bruno Grimaraes)

32:10 - Who is 10th?

32:33 - Patrick’s 7-10 (Tchouaméni, Neves, Gravenberch, Eliott Anderson?)

36:20 - Contenders for the final spot

38:33 - Antoine Semenyo to leave Bournemouth this January?

40:04 - What teams does he make sense for?

41:00 - The price tag makes this difficult + numbers dropping this season?

43:26 - A loan move to Barcelona?

45:20 - Great fit on the current Bournemouth team

46:55 - Less minutes on his legs than his age would suggest

48:33 - Bournemouth’s talent exodus explaining the dropoff?

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On this episode, Ted and Hayden go around Europe and play buy or sell on the biggest storylines outside the Premier League. Villarreal’s push toward Spain’s top three, Roma’s rebuild under Gasperini, and why the Bundesliga race behind Bayern looks completely different this season. They dig into whether anyone can get close to PSG, how Enrique has reshaped the squad, and what the depth in Ligue 1 really looks like this year. Then it shifts to recruitment, the mistakes that matter, what people get wrong about player evaluation, and how clubs actually improve their processes. The episode wraps with the Premier League relegation fight, Forest’s chances of staying up, and the teams that should be worried as the season grinds on.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro and episode overview

02:26 – Villarreal’s rise and whether they can crack Spain’s top three

03:13 – Why their Champions League form muddies the picture

05:48 – Villarreal’s recruitment model and defensive identity

08:30 – Buy or sell on Villarreal finishing third

09:25 – Roma’s rebuild under Gasperini and the Serie A traffic jam

11:27 – Roma’s defensive ceiling and why second place is a reach

13:26 – Inter, Juve, Milan and the top-end parity in Italy

14:04 – Bayern’s insane metrics and the Bundesliga hierarchy

15:40 – Leverkusen’s early meltdown and fast correction

16:06 – Frankfurt’s upside and the challenges of young squads

17:20 – How Leipzig and Dortmund keep shifting week to week

18:10 – The injuries that could flip the Bundesliga race below Bayern

20:33 – PSG’s depth, fatigue and the reality of the title race

22:22 – Similarities to last season for PSG

23:16 – Shot profiles, xG gaps and how Ligue 1’s depth is changing

25:17 – What would it take for PSG to not win Ligue 1?

27:00 – PSG vs Bayern in how well they are run

28:32 – How coaching cycles open windows for challengers

29:45 – What you can see on our Patreon

31:55 – The challenges of player recruitment and the lessons we learn

33:55 – Buy or sell on Nottingham Forest staying up

35:01 – Sean Dyche and squad fit

36:01 – West Ham’s slide and the red flags in their recruitment

36:45 – Who will get relegated?

38:09 – Leeds, Brentford and the margins at the bottom

39:04 – Why West Ham might be the real danger team

43:20 – Wrap-up and Patreon plug