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Connie McLaughlin is joined by former Scotland internationals, Charlie Adam, James McFadden and Gary Caldwell to look ahead to the upcoming Scottish Premiership season including Scott Brown’s move to Aberdeen, St Johnstone’s hopes and a deeper look at some of the best fixtures on the way.

The panel are also joined by former Celtic Manager Neil Lennon as they look into the club’s shock exit from the Champions League at the hands of FC Midtjylland, new manager Ange Postecoglou and their prospects this coming campaign.

Topics:

0:35-07:13 Celtic’s exit from Champions League

07:13-12:52 Neil Lennon on Ange Postecoglou

12:52-15:37 Neil Lennon Celtic’s succession plan and structure

15:37- 16:31 Neil Lennon on HIS future

16:34-19:48 Celtic’s change of fortunes after years of dominance

19:48-25:30 Goalkeeper debate, Fraser, Hart, Barkas

25:30-28:31 Rangers prospects this season

28:31-32:24 Scotland at the Euros legacy

32:24-36:56 Scott Brown

36:56- 42:16 St Johnstone 3 trophies in 7 years

42:16-44:28 Derby Matches (Dundee derby)

44:28- 46:50 Season predictions

In this episode of the Football Daily pod, Steve Crossman is back and gets a chance to catch up with all the big stories in the world of football – and this week he is joined by the familiar dulcet tones of pod favourites; Clinton Morrison, Leon Osman and Don Hutchison.

They get into Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane - who looks to be on his way to Manchester United. Steve asks the age old question, will Paul Pogba stay or leave Manchester United? Not only that, Euro Leagues regular, James Horncastle pops up to give the guys the lowdown on Spurs’ new director of football, and Leon and Don give their insights into what has already been a busy summer at Everton, as the club rebuilds ahead of the season…with Rafa Benitez at the helm.

Topics:

2’00 – Raphael Verane section with the panel impressed with the deal.
8’30 - Leon Osman says with the Verane and Sancho deals, Manchester United could be real title contenders.
12’15 – The age old Paul Pogba question, will he stay, will he go?
13’17 - Clinton Morrison on keeping Pogba at Manchester United this season.
15’20 - Don Hutchison on Manchester United should be buying Declan Rice from West Ham.
15’40 – European football expert James Horncastle joins the pod.
17’30 - James Horncastle on being surprised if Pogba extended his contract.
19’50 - The lowdown on Tottenham’s new managing director of football, Fabio Paratici.
22’55 – James Horncastle on Paratici being confident that Harry Kane will stay at Spurs.
27’40 – Everton’s busy summer, starting with Rafa Benitez joining the club.
29’32 - Don Hutchison on Benitez appointment at Everton saying it will “end in tears” (but wants to be proved wrong.)
39’00 - Breakdown of Everton’s signings so far.

Ben Haines is joined by former Brighton striker, Glenn Murray, and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards to chat about the latest transfer news and talking points ahead of the new domestic season getting underway.

Manchester United fan, Angelina Kelly, joins the pod to talk about Jadon Sancho’s £73mil move to the club and Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s contract extension.

They discuss the rumours that Jordan Henderson’s contract may not be extended and the guys talk about where it has all gone wrong for Phil Neville at Inter Miami.

Topics:

4’07 - Jadon Sancho’s first interview with Manchester United

4’52 - Angelina Kelly from One Football on Sancho

12’30 - Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s contract extension

18’03 - Should Liverpool offer Jordan Henderson a new contract?

31’10 - Phil Neville post-match press conference after Inter Miami were beaten 5-0

32’08 - What’s gone wrong for Phil Neville?

39’56 - Team GB Tokyo 2020 update

Pep Guardiola as you have never heard him before.

The Manchester City boss selects several of his favourite songs that reference key moments in his life, as he takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings to the very top of the football world. Speaking to Guillem Balague back in 2018 he talks at length about his upbringing, family life, Barcelona, New York, politics and his special relationship with the people of Manchester.

Guardiola also opens up about the night his wife and two daughters were caught up in the Manchester Arena Attack.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk opens up on his love of Disneyland and Game of Thrones, honing his skills on Cruyff courts and how he switches off from football in an exclusive and wide-ranging interview with Guillem Balague

Darren Fletcher with a quick message as we build-up to the domestic season restarting