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  • Episode 116 - Is this teenager the future of Italian football + 5 other talents you need to know

    On this episode, Hayden and Neel look at 6 breakout talents across Europe that you must know this season. he players are Oscar Gloukh (Ajax), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), Javi Guerra (Valencia), Rodrigo Mora (Porto), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal/Minnesota), Francesco Camarda (Lecce/AC Milan). What makes these players special, what clubs could be interested in the future, and what should we expect from them in the upcoming season? Stick around until the end of the episode to hear Neel put Patrick on fraud watch over Tijjani Reijnders. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:17 - Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

    02:51 - What role will he play at Ajax?

    03:41 - Standout Qualities

    05:00 - Similar money move to Jonathan Rowe

    06:10 - Earning a spot in midfield

    07:35 - Excitement over his addition

    08:43 - Javi Guerra (Valencia)

    10:21 - Good defensive coverage with ability to get in the box

    11:27 - Carlos Corberán’s first season in charge

    13:48 - More than meets the eye

    15:07 - Good risks to take

    16:09 - Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)

    17:22 - Champions League minutes

    18:26 - Positional discipline

    19:35 - Ability in tight spaces

    21:17 - Ability out of possession

    23:09 - Eye test passes more than the numbers at the moment

    25:27 - Game vs Real Madrid

    26:25 - Arsenal to sign him? + He’s a Mikel Arteta guy

    28:03 - Other top teams interested - Leverkusen or Frankfurt?

    30:05 - Rodrigo Mora (Porto)

    32:16 - Standout in a free-roam role

    34:33 - In a too pass-heavy system for his traits?

    36:11 - Traits that make him appealling to Farioli

    38:56 - Potential teams interested in the future

    40:05 - Most exciting player to revisit

    41:19 - Strikers are all the rage

    41:49 - Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal/Minnesota United)

    42:51 - Minnesota United are an interesting team

    45:16 - Oluwaseyi is so explosive

    46:34 - Replacing Thierno Barry?

    48:55 - Francesco Camarda (Lecce/AC Milan)

    50:24 - Milan youth talent = future of Italian football?

    52:24 - Intelligence in his movement

    54:38 - Good fit in Lecce’s squad

    56:55 - Fraud Watch.. For PATRICK?


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  • Episode 115 - What we learned from Premier League Matchday 1

    On this episode, Neel and Hayden discuss Premier League Matchday 1! They start with how you should evaluate early season games, then cover the important matchups from the opening weekend. They look at Manchester United vs Arsenal, Liverpool vs. Bournemouth, Wolves v Manchester City, Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, Newcastle vs Aston Villa and preview Leeds vs Everton. What is there to take away from the start of the EPL season? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:23 - How to evaluate early season games

    02:15 - Club World Cup weirdness

    04:04 - What to watch for

    05:37 - Man United vs Arsenal

    06:04 - An uncharacteristic performance from Arteta?

    07:10 - Need more from Gyokeres

    08:15 - Arsenal’s press wasn’t the same

    09:58 - Casemiro and Bruno Fernades showed improvement

    12:13 - Liverpool v Bournemouth

    13:26 - This game highlighted questions at the back for Liverpool

    14:49 - Kerkez the right signing for Liverpool?

    16:25 - Underrated part of Andy Robertson’s game

    16:58 - This was the Ekitike show

    19:35 - Wirtz and Mac Allister combinations

    20:24 - Will Liverpool be able to protect themselves?

    21:16 - Could Gravenberch be a solution?

    22:25 - Liverpool need Van Dijk at his peak

    24:10 - Slot = Better Bosz ball?

    26:44 - How will their other option play out in UCL?

    27:33 - Wolves v Man City + John Stones and Rico Lewis

    28:16 - The scoreline was a little deceiving

    29:22 - 35% possession at times in the 2nd half

    29:50 - Long ball for goal #3

    30:53 - No answers about City’s press

    31:18 - Reijnders looked good, but questions remain

    32:03 - Haaland is looking for guys to link up with him

    33:04 - Nico Gonzalez lacks some of the speed/quickness that’s needed from him

    33:35 - Where do John Stones and Rico Lewis fit in

    34:45 - Stones pushing into midfield?

    36:28 - Still more to learn about Wolves

    36:50 - Rayan Ait-Nouri looked very comfortable

    38:22 - Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

    39:40 - Reece James is underrated for Chelsea

    40:30 - Palace were solid defensively, but do Chelsea’s wingers offer enough?

    41:44 - Missing Jackson to stretch the defense

    42:05 - Cole Palmer looked like himself, despite not having the best game

    44:02 - Disallowed goal may have been allowed in previous years

    44:44 - Palace has a solid front 3 if they can keep them together

    45:26 - Adam Wharton + how long can Palace keep him?

    46:45 - Palace still want to get a few players in

    47:22 - Newcastle vs Aston Villa

    48:17 - Open game at the start, then became quite boring

    49:43 - United and Newcastle lack a box presence

    51:20 - Newcastle’s biggest weakness is against teams that sit back

    52:16 - Newcastle will be busy as the window closes

    53:25 - Leeds vs Everton preview

    53:55 - Big game for the relegation race

    55:30 - Where will Leeds press the Everton team? + Everton fans want them to be aggressive

    57:15 - How will Everton function?

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    59 min
  • Episode 114 - EPL Hot Takes: Overrated, Underrated, and Sack Race

    On this episode, Patrick and Neel take stock of the Premier League before the season starts. Who are the over and underrated teams? Which players should you keep an eye on? Which managers should we be concerned about? We cover Brighton, Brentford, Forest, Manchester City, Manchester United, Everton, and much more. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:56 - Premier League Previews!

    02:21 - Neel’s overrated team: Nottingham Forest

    03:24 - Reasons to be pessimistic

    04:54 - Must deal with Europa League now

    06:02 - Questions about depth?

    07:26 - Overperformance last season?

    09:37 - Quality depth

    12:09 - Patrick’s overrated team: Brighton

    13:35 - Fraud watch for Hürzeler?

    16:09 - More bets on young players?

    17:54 - Little change from last season

    19:47 - Weird transfer decisions

    21:19 - Fan expectation

    23:40 - Neel’s underrated team: Brentford

    24:41 - Unknowns with Keith Andrews

    26:58 - Trusting Brentford

    30:12 - Faith they can replace Wissa

    31:16 - Patrick’s underrated team: Everton

    32:03 - Reasons to be positive

    33:25 - The need for someone to step up at DM

    34:17 - Grealish resurgence?

    36:10 - Neel has Everton 16th

    37:15 - Neel’s player to watch: Yankuba Minteh

    40:00 - Minteh’s ability to adapt

    41:17 - Standout qualities

    42:52 - Where he can improve

    45:05 - Everything is in place for him to take a leap

    47:20 - Patrick’s player to watch: Rayan Cherki

    48:53 - He’s a test for how good City will do this year

    50:58 - Challenges for Pep this season

    52:40 - Donnarumma = City of FRAUD WATCH?

    54:36 - Pep is a control freak + Savio

    56:58 - Don’t bet against Pep, but should we be?

    58:09 - More fraud watch?

    58:35 - Patrick’s concern - Ruben Amorim

    01:00:18 - They NEED midfielders

    01:02:20 - Is Amorim’s position safe?

    01:03:45 - United in the Wenger Zone?

    01:04:22 - Not impressed with last season + Donnarumma

    01:05:23 - Neel’s Concern: Graham Potter

    01:06:19 - Potter’s reputation since the Chelsea job

    01:08:20 - Inability to attack

    01:10:00 - Not being backed in the window

    01:10:56 - Some positivity?

    01:12:30 - Everyone too positive about Leeds?

    01:13:07 - Next hire options for West Ham?


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  • Episode 113 - Rebuilding Newcastle: Replacing Alexander Isak and Improving Midfield

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden take a look at Newcastle's new signings, find new strikers and evaluate players like Samu Omorodion, Nicolas Jackson and Mika Biereth, and discuss how the Magpies can diversify their options in midfield. The episode ends with our predictions for the upcoming season. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:08 - Newcastle's moves this summer

    01:36 - Remaining issues for Newcastle

    02:57 - The dangers of waiting to do your business

    03:33 - Newcastle need another forward

    04:19 - Isak's profile + how to replace him

    05:46 - Prioritizing fit in team vs star qualities?

    06:36 - Nicolas Jackson the best option?

    07:18 - Samu Omorodion?

    08:28 - Sorloth or Artem Dovbyk?

    09:29 - They need 2 forwards now don't they? + Yoane Wissa

    10:16 - Loïs Openda and Mika Biereth?

    11:15 - Finding two options that fit is hard

    12:23 - Getting more of a sure thing?

    13:10 - Taking a risk on Lucas Stassin?

    14:35 - Getting more creativity out of their midfield?

    16:00 - Newcastle's desire to play out of the back

    17:20 - Giving up physicality to get more passing in the side? + Lewis Miley

    18:20 - Murphy and Elanga on the right wing

    19:25 - Worry creating against deeper defenses?

    20:44 - Would Damsgaard make more sense than Wissa?

    22:40 - Availability for players is key for Newcastle's remaining window

    23:26 - Ismaël Bennacer and Angelo Stiller

    24:15 - Tanner Tessmann?

    25:50 - Romano Schmid

    27:00 - Newcastle spend NO time in a mid block

    28:33 - Solving this position with players in different spots?

    29:45 - Newcastle will have a ton more games this season

    31:23 - Newcastle's core is still together, but there are late market options

    33:00 - If Isak was starting this week we'd be quite positive about Newcastle

    33:45 - Most other sides have more turnover than Newcastle

    34:50 - Isak is the biggest difference maker outside of the top 4

    35:40 - How will they do against low blocks without Isak? + Set piece importance

    37:02 - Tino Livramento to Man City? Or cornerstone for the future

    38:07 - Lots of teams could get use out of Jacob Murphy

    38:51 - Having to sell Minteh was painful

    40:01 - Reasons for optimism? or a stressful few weeks?

    40:33 - Pressure on Sven Botman if no new additions?

    41:16 - Newcastle Finish Predictions?

    42:45 - Confidence in how settled the Newcastle squad is

    44:10 - Too hard about the Isak situation?

    45:20 - Premier League previews and our upcoming content!


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    48 min
  • Episode 112 - Serie A is WIDE OPEN this season + Sesko Chooses Manchester United

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Benjamin Sesko choosing Manchester United over Newcastle. How does he fit in at United and have Newcastle fumbled their summer window? Then, we take a look at Serie A teams in what is shaping up to be a fantastic battle at the top of the league. Is Sandro Tonali worth £55m for Juventus, how much is Nkunku worth to Inter Milan (and will Chelsea agree to the price?), Roma are linked to Georges Mikautadze, and are Como quietly cooking this summer? Enjoy!



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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:41 - Premier League previews are LIVE!

    01:09 - Benjamin Sesko chooses Manchester United

    02:30 - Pieces to like and some to worry about

    03:41 - Will United add more Central Midfielders?

    04:36 - Does the Sesko price drive up Nicolas Jackson’s price?

    04:59 - Newcastle are in a challenging spot

    06:18 - Newcastle needed to get more business done early

    07:20 - What separates smart clubs from others?

    08:13 - Do Newcastle gamble on keeping Isak?

    09:50 - Newcastle have minutes that they need people to soak up

    10:38 - Serie A player movement

    11:08 - Juventus linked to Sandro Tonali

    12:06 - What Juventus see in Tonali

    13:14 - Major questions around Juventus

    14:18 - Juve’s midfielders are jack of all trades

    15:38 - Will Tonali translate to another hub?

    16:31 - Newcastle swapping Tonali for Gallagher?

    17:44 - Would the perception of Tonali be different if he was English?

    18:38 - The top of the Serie A table is wide open

    19:02 - Vlahovic to United rumours (pre-Sesko)

    20:43 - Signing strikers vs midfielders for United

    21:36 - Newcastle or Aston Villa for Vlahovic?

    22:30 - Inter Milan squad turnover and Lookman deal stalling

    23:18 - Lookman gamebreaking runs and passes behind

    24:33 - Inter need a guy like Lookman

    25:38 - Nkunku linked to Inter also?

    26:26 - Chelsea fans want too much for Nkunku?

    27:41 - Some players fit Serie A and not other leagues

    28:23 - EPL teams want players to fit cleanly

    29:07 - Morgan Rogers altering his skillset?

    30:03 - Where Chelsea is looking to sell Nkunku

    30:30 - Nkunku led the Bundesliga in scoring in his last full season

    31:51 - If Chelsea want to sell him they must reduce the fee

    32:44 - Buying AC Milan stock this year?

    34:00 - Teams outside the top 4 could challenge for the title/UCL

    34:50 - Roma’s risk on Evan Ferguson and Georges Mikautadze/Fabio Silva

    36:04 - Which player they pick shapes the direction of the team

    37:55 - Why don’t we hear more about Mikautadze?

    39:08 - Playing with Ferguson

    40:08 - Gasparini could just materialize a solution

    40:44 - Serie A could have a LOT of shakeup

    41:17 - Sarri at Lazio + Lots of contenders

    42:00 - No elite talent squad + elite manager and Como could be interesting

    44:17 - Help us out + Premier League Previews!

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    46 min
  • Episode 111 - Isak Replacements Ranked + Chelsea & Manchester United Chase Barca Youngster

    On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss whether RB Leipzig should take a risk on Rasmus Hojlund. Then, Manchester United and Chelsea are battling over Fermin Lopez, but just how good is the Barcelona youngster? The episode finishes with us checking in on Burnley, looking at a possible James Maddison replacement for Spurs, and picking Newcastle's Alexander Isak replacement. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:21 - Subscribe to us + EPL previews!

    02:47 - Rasmus Hojlund leaving Manchester United

    03:40 - Is there still value is Hojlund?

    04:38 - What type of footballer is he?

    05:35 - Worth the risk if cost is low?

    06:30 - Competent but not elite at anything?

    08:17 - Are United linked with the wrong RN Leipzig forward?

    09:15 - Selling at the right time is a skill + the RB group

    09:50 - Usual player progression

    10:40 - Explaining why a negative trend happened

    11:45 - The scarcity of good forward options is overplayed

    12:58 - Players that have quietly moved this window

    13:23 - Fermin Lopez linked to Chelsea and Manchester United

    14:11 - How do we gauge how good he might be?

    15:38 - Central shots disappearing last year, but higher creativity

    16:53 - Can he operate in tighter spaces?

    17:51 - Skills we can be confident about translating

    19:30 - The biggest area between fan analysts and pros?

    20:31 - Evolution of xG

    21:17 - Not all passes are the same also

    22:30 - Differentiating between passing numbers

    24:19 - Manchester United should not sign him

    25:00 - Burnley conversation

    25:34 - Setting up to be a yo-yo team? + Acquisitions

    26:55 - The world's biggest defensive xG overperformance

    27:51 - How is Marcus Edwards 26?

    28:33 - Loum Tchaouna and Armando Broja

    30:27 - Bashir Humphreys

    31:44 - Lucas Stassin

    32:35 - Setting themselves up well if they get relegated + Scott Parker confidence

    34:12 - Managers standing in the rain

    34:42 - Bilal El Khannouss + James Maddison injury

    35:45 - Go on loan to promoted teams, not permanent deals

    36:40 - Where should he go?

    37:43 - Seeing more and more young players move

    38:20 - Spurs have money available

    39:00 - Buonanotte options?

    40:58 - Late in the window for Bundesliga teams?

    43:13 - Enzo Millot choosing Saudi over Atletico Madrid and Spurs

    43:33 - Would YOU move to Saudi for 5x wages?

    45:12 - Coaches face this decision also + Roger Schmidt

    46:28 - Jordan Henderson gave up quite a lot

    47:32 - Newcastle linked with a bunch of Forwards - Rank them

    48:40 - Age, wages and what we expect to happen

    49:30 - Figure out your risks and Nicolas Jackson at 60m vs 90m

    50:09 - Concern with Openda’s trending at Leipzig?

    50:30 - Gonçalo Ramos

    51:03 - Worry about Sesko at the price and productivity from last season

    51:42 - Sesko or Jackson at the same price?

    52:50 - What’s the order then? + Reasoning

    53:42 - There should be more links to Ramos

    54:10 - Sesko might succeed, but it feels risky

    55:13 - What Newcastle fans should think

    56:30 - B-Roll (Premier League previews + Fans getting angry at Ted and Patrick)

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    59 min
  • Episode 110 - Chelsea's transfer strategy is starting to make sense + Finding homes for Man United's castaways

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden start by Jorel Hato to Chelsea. Is Chelsea's business this summer all starting to make sense? Then, Jack Grealish is linked to Everton and West Ham, but does he fit at either club? Next, we try to find a home for Manchester United's castaways. Where should Jadon Sancho, Garnacho, and the rest be looking? The episode ends with discuss of Enzo Millot to Atletico Madrid and transfers we want to happen this summer, including new landings spots for Vinicius Jr. and Endrick. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:01 - Chelsea’s add Jorrel Hato

    02:12 - Hato at Ajax

    03:11 - How Hato fits at Chelsea

    04:12 - A transition back to a position he’s played

    06:38 - Chelsea changing build up structure?

    07:21 - Maresca’s teams are well drilled

    08:23 - How Gittens fits in

    09:16 - Is something changing with how Chelsea are doing business?

    10:46 - Raises are on someone else's dime

    12:08 - Contract length helping amortization

    13:11 - Getting out of bad contracts

    14:55 - Jack Grealish linked with Everton and West Ham

    15:58 - Questions as a playmaking 10

    16:58 - Fit at West Ham?

    18:11 - Grealish gives Potter more control

    18:52 - Questions about Everton

    19:29 - Who is Grealish now?

    20:38 - Similarities to Jadon Sancho and fit in Serie A?

    21:52 - Serie A vs Bundesliga

    23:40 - Should Palace be targeting Man United players?

    25:33 - Garnacho is always linked to the wrong clubs

    26:34 - Would they accept moves to these teams?

    28:28 - Finding a team that can best utilize abilities

    29:04 - Will he want to leave?

    30:01 - Enzo Millot to Atletico Madrid

    30:46 - Uncertainty with Griezmann

    31:54 - Atletico’s moves this summer + A good price for Millot

    33:28 - Setting up for more goals?

    35:27 - Moves we want to see happen

    36:01 - Hayden Hackney to Ipswich Town

    37:00 - Did Sunderland make a mistake?

    37:55 - Evann Guessand to Crystal Palace?

    40:30 - James Ward-Prowse to a bubble team?

    41:45 - His free kick talent

    43:07 - Finding a team for Angelo Stiller

    45:17 - Should Tottenham go for Vinicius?

    45:56 - Son out the door?

    46:50 - What is going on with Endrick?

    47:21 - Brighton??

    49:06 - Come work for us!

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    51 min
  • Episode 109 - Do Manchester United Need Donnarumma? + The Best and Worst Transfers of the Summer

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing why the Alexander Isak saga and Newcastle's lack of moves this summer. Then they discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's new deal and if it saved Spurs from themselves. Next, Gianluigi Donnarumma is trying to leave PSG, but does Man United make sense for him? The episode wraps up with Everton's busy summer window and sharing the best and worst transfers of the Summer window (so far!). Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:45 - Premier League Previews

    01:57 - What is Alexander Isak thinking?

    03:27 - Newcastle have been slow

    04:15 - Players wanting moves without running down contracts

    04:27 - What happens next for Isak?

    05:57 - Does next summer make more sense?

    06:47 - The most likely outcome

    07:20 - Newcastle still want a quality CF + Benjamin Sesko

    08:30 - Newcastle are behind other UCL teams

    09:55 - Aaron Ramsdale + James Trafford to City

    10:55 - Newcastle will have to splash a lot of money

    12:17 - Morgan Gibbs-White new deal

    13:53 - Are we mean to teams?

    14:44 - Nicolas Pepe’s old article

    16:00 - Spurs now have money left to spend

    16:58 - Forest photo ops

    18:04 - Did Forest get Lyon relegated?

    18:58 - Gianluigi Donnarumma to Man United?

    19:33 - Both sides are negotiating through the press

    20:12 - A new era of PSG

    21:08 - Finding places that will pay you big wages

    21:42 - Doing better than Man United

    23:00 - Why do Man United Destroy Goalkeepers?

    24:12 - Everton have been busy this summer

    25:00 - The Moyes move and lots of needs

    26:29 - Cautiously optimistic?

    26:55 - Upgrades to their attack

    27:24 - Fofana and Moyes

    28:20 - Aznou’s numbers

    29:00 - Improving their fullbacks?

    30:18 - Respect for Moyes

    31:08 - Palace are an example to follow

    32:18 - Moves we like and hate this summer

    32:58 - Eli Junior Kroupi to Bournemouth

    34:45 - Tijjani Reijnders to City

    35:33 - Rayan Cherki is the opposite

    36:04 - Thierno Barry

    37:00 - Betting against Pep?

    38:35 - Stiller makes more sense than Reijnders at that price

    40:15 - AC Milan adding Pervis Estupiñán

    41:00 - Matheus Cunha still makes no sense

    42:00 - Napoli adding Noa Lang and Lorenzo Luca

    43:10 - Atalanta adding Odilon Kossounou and Kamaldeen Sulemana

    43:59 - Johnny Cardoso to Atletico

    45:00 - American and British Accents

    46:34 - Our Meetup + Variance Betting

    47:59 - B - Roll (Podcast apps, what kind of freak is Patrick, Ted’s Hinge Story, and Tech)


    #manchesterunited #transfernews #premierleague #newcastle #everton #alexanderisak #psg #tottenham #nottinghamforest

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    59 min
  • Episode 108 - Real Madrid's Vinicius problem + Rafael Leão is worth the risk

    On today's episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss the 3 Spanish football giants. We dive into Atletico Madrid's significant recruitment efforts and potential changes in strategy. For Real Madrid, we examine Vinicius Jr.'s critical season under Xabi Alonso and how their new additions fit into the squad. Additionally, we cover Marcus Rashford's move to Barcelona, potential 2nd year issues under Hansi Flick, and why Rafael Leao is worth the risk for the right club. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:06 - Atletico Madrid's busy summer

    01:57 - Outgoings and Incomings

    03:23 - Midfield changes

    04:33 - A changing style for Atleti? + Johnny Cardoso and Thiago Almada

    06:35 - Splitting up responsibilities

    07:58 - Atletico must add shots

    09:04 - Less defensive workhorses?

    09:51 - Getting a younger squad

    10:45 - Personal accountability at Atleti

    11:47 - Spreading out their resources vs spending on 1-2 guys

    12:38 - Can they retain their defensive stability and improve offensively?

    13:10 - Real Madrid and Barcelona aren't sure things next season

    14:00 - Real Madrid will be one of the most interesting sides in Europe

    14:55 - Can Mbappe and Vini coexist?

    16:01 - Change Rodrygo or Vinicius?

    16:38 - Jude Bellingham dropping deeper? + Güler and Mastantuono

    18:13 - Vinicius must guarantee his long-term future this season

    19:07 - Hard to replace Mbappe due to his output

    19:51 - Xabi Alonso changing Real Madrid's style

    20:57 - Lots of possibilities for this Real Madrid team

    21:56 - Making a big sale and going for a number 9?

    22:29 - Nicolas Jackson?

    23:42 - Carrying all these players might not be feasible

    24:16 - Potential other departures?

    25:14 - Marcus Rashford to Barcelona + Joan Garcia

    26:53 - Barcelona were depleted defensively last season

    27:27 - There is a world in which Rashford works at Barcelona

    28:03 - Improved defending will be mandatory

    28:40 - Rashford holding out for this move worked well

    29:41 - Cautious optimism + World Cup squad inclusion?

    30:36 - How do you get the most out of Rashford?

    32:01 - Rafael Leao is similar to Rashford in this way

    32:43 - He does everything you want except defend

    33:34 - Somebody will take the risk, right?

    34:49 - Balancing issues with a player like Leao

    35:43 - Xavi Simons to Chelsea - why not look at Leao?

    37:01 - Leao is a ceiling raiser

    38:25 - What's enticing to a coach

    38:59 - Workable wages?

    40:02 - If the price reasonable - do it and figure the rest out later

    42:00 - Game breaking players are rare

    42:47 - Our EPL Previews are coming soon! + Why you should care

    44:11 - The season is approaching FAST

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    46 min
  • Episode 107 - Chelsea are making a BIG mistake + Man United won't stop buying forwards

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick look at Newcastle targeting Randal Kolo Muani as their Alexander Isak backup, Manchester United's horrible resource allocation and their striker options, Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga replacement and if Chelsea are selling their next great center back. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:37 - How you can help us + Upcoming content

    02:45 - Our top 5 hits video + a MEETUP!

    03:41 - Newcastle missing out on targets + Randal Kolo Muani

    04:36 - He’s been BAD for 2 seasons?

    05:32 - Bad shot volume at PSG, better at Juve?

    06:59 - Why United and Newcastle + Similarity to Elanga?

    08:20 - Damaged goods?

    08:42 - Liverpool lock up Ekitike for £69m

    09:15 - All of Newcastle’s targets this summer

    10:12 - Mitchell vs Howe and who’s driving the bus now?

    11:09 - It’s impossible to do the transfer work and coaching work

    11:30 - Difficulty getting players to Newcastle

    12:45 - Alexis Sanchez and not wanting to live in Liverpool

    14:00 - United linked to Nicolas Jackson + United’s striker strategy?

    15:15 - Darwin Nunez is the answer?

    16:13 - Amad and Garnacho were fine and not solving other issues

    17:20 - Resource allocation doesn’t make sense

    18:04 - Central midfield is an empty zone

    18:25 - Ted’s offer to Manchester United

    19:42 - United can’t get it wrong forever.. Can they?

    20:45 - United fan groups

    21:33 - Jackson would be super fun + United should go on a diet for 3 years

    22:58 - It’s a solvable problem

    24:34 - Kyle Walker-Peters to West Ham

    25:30 - Is the premier league a league too high?

    27:41 - Atletico Madrid interested in Chelsea's Renato Veiga

    28:48 - His history at Juve and physical ability

    29:48 - Better fit as a CB

    30:12 - Levi Colwill and Chelsea's need at CB

    31:05 - Do Chelsea care?

    32:25 - Atletico Madrid have been BUSY

    33:34 - Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga replacement Dan Ndoye

    35:10 - Necessary, but not exciting?

    36:08 - Can he fill Elanga's role? + What's a good price

    37:14 - Bournemouth and Sunderland in for Bafodé Diakité

    38:03 - How much does height matter?

    38:52 - Awesome short DM's

    40:22 - Is £34m too much?

    41:01 - We're in a bit of a lull

    42:59 - B-roll (Patrick's Viral tweet, the USA, and making your parents play video games

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    51 min

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