Ultimate XI

My guest this time round is the comedic content creator Jonny Sharples, loved by football fans from all over for his hilarious takes on the beautiful game. As a Football Manager icon, Jonny effortlessly eases into the hot seat to take charge of his Newcastle United Ultimate XI. A classic formation gives birth to an absolutely dazzling squad including a marauding centre-back, club legends new and old, and a surprise strike partnership that hopes to bring about redemption for one figure of Magpie folklore. In an unprecedented turn of events, Jonny also makes the case for the inclusion of a player that hasn't ever made an appearance for Newcastle United - listen now to see if Ultimate XI history gets made as I toy with letting an outsider make it on to the hallowed St James' Park turf.

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An aptly timed episode of Ultimate XI this, as I spoke with comedian and musical performer Jamie D'Souza who was still riding the high of Arsenal's brilliant defeat of their north London rivals at the weekend. Surprisingly only one player from that side makes it in to his Ultimate XI, however the remaining selections make up a unique and nostalgic team that provides an insight into the mind of a younger, more hopeful Arsenal fan. A late arrival to football, Jamie started supporting Arsenal just after their 'Invincibles' heyday. His choices delve deep into the pantheon of Emirates-era Arsenal players that were responsible for lots of good football but barely any trophies, and it was a pleasure to reminisce about some of those characters and how they defined an indefinable period in Arsenal's history, both on and off the pitch.

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Website: ultimatexipodcast.com

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Show twitter: @Ultimate_XI.

Host twitter @Beng_Miller.

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After almost two years, the Ultimate XI podcast is back - and with a bang. First up from the new slate of episodes is the word-perfect Theo Delaney. Best known as the host of the Life Goals podcast (also a superb listen), Theo is a content creator and adland legend, Spurs season ticket holder and self-confessed "football geek". Join us as he goes on a decade-spanning tour of his favourite Tottenham players with the same poise and panache that you'd see from a mazy run by one of the dazzling midfielders he has selected. Including a veritable feast of honourable mentions, a discussion on the psychotic tendencies of left-backs, and a bold claim regarding the greatest football kit ever made - sit back and enjoy Theo Delaney's expertly crafted Tottenham Hotspur Ultimate XI.

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Website: ultimatexipodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Show twitter: @Ultimate_XI.

Host twitter @Beng_Miller.

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This time on Ultimate XI, the well-travelled actual real life football manager Paul Watson gives us his all-time favourite Bristol City players. An international football veteran known for championing the football fortunes of the world's smallest nations, Paul takes the reins much closer to home as he walks us through some of the cult hero worthy, underrated and allegedly violent names he's picking for his Ultimate XI from the south-west.

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Joining me this time to pick his Ultimate XI is the comedian, actor and writer Tom Parry. Best known as one part of hilarious sketch comedy trio Pappy's, Tom finds himself singularly in charge for a change as we give him the top job and ask who makes his all-time Wolves XI. Legendary players delivering memorable moments make up an expertly put together side, and you can listen as Tom gives the "too-hot-for-the-matchday-programme" version of his ideal team and provides the justification for his choices, including a podcast first as the manager of the Wolves Ultimate XI deems it sensible to select a player who has physically threatened him outside a nightclub. Come for the rumours of transgressions allegedly committed by big names in football, but stay for wonderful journey through the ages to find out who makes Tom Parry's Ultimate Wolves XI.

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Show twitter: @Ultimate_XI.

Host twitter @Beng_Miller.

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In this episode of Ultimate XI, I was delighted to welcome no nonsense centre back and superstar comedian Nish Kumar to take over the hot seat at Manchester United and select his Ultimate XI. In the first ever video episode of the podcast, Nish had the chance to tell us about his adopted son and try to convince me that Nemanja Vidic was good on the ball, and you can also watch as we both share our stories of overcoming Football Manager addictions and discuss which current Man Utd player would be capable of kung-fu kicking a Crystal Palace fan.  

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Email: [email protected].

Show twitter: @Ultimate_XI.

Host twitter @Beng_Miller.

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In the next instalment of the Ultimate XI phenomenon, England cricketing hero and singer-songwriter Mark Butcher takes control of Crystal Palace to select his all-time favourite Eagles players. From being coached by a CPFC legend at school through to playing golf with some of the club's icons, Mark talks us through his history of supporting the South London side and picks a team that spans decades and facial hair fads, but oozes almost as much style and flair as one of Butch's coveted cover drives.

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Email: [email protected].

Show twitter: @Ultimate_XI.

Host twitter @Beng_Miller.

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In the second Ultimate XI episode of the series, comedian and Irish Londoner Carl Donnelly takes us through his all-time favourite Spurs eleven. From stoic Norwegian goalkeepers through to sexy attacking midfielders and finishing on lazy centre forwards, we discuss Spurs being 'Spursy', vegan chicken kievs and everyone's favourite football-hating footballer. Plus, find out why Carl is refusing to watch the 'All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur' documentary on Amazon.

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Email: [email protected].

Show twitter: @Ultimate_XI.

Host twitter @Beng_Miller.

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Welcome to Ultimate XI, a podcast that gets special guest football fans to pick their favourite players for the team they support. First up is comic and Arsenal Fan, Darius Davies. 

Like funny cat videos and pornography, passionate rants from disgruntled Arsenal fans make up an overwhelming majority of content on the internet, and this episode with the charismatic cockney comedian is another beauty to add to the oeuvre. As well as talking us through his powerful and poised Ultimate Arsenal XI, including some of the greatest Premier League players of all time from the halcyon Highbury days where success seemed eternal, Darius vents engagingly on his antipathy towards the current Arsenal team and football in general. Less an entertainment podcast and more a therapy session with little to no breakthroughs, give it a listen and find out which Arsenal idol Darius blames for "15 years of mediocrity".

Get in touch with the podcast -

Email: [email protected].

Show twitter: @Ultimate_XI.

Host twitter @Beng_Miller.

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