The Overlap

The Overlap
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Welcome to The Overlap. The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities. Plus we’ll have The Fan Debate - with your club's biggest podcasters meeting rival fans to discuss the biggest stories in football. Follow to never miss an episode. YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheOverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Man Utd’s Worst Signing, Diving Debate & Transfer Magic Gone | The Overlap Fan Debate

    4 DAYS AGO

    Man Utd’s Worst Signing, Diving Debate & Transfer Magic Gone | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across the country to talk all things football, in this episode the fans share their biggest hot takes in the game today! Each hot take brings new talking points and heated debates, with Rory Jennings bringing diving and its morales into the forefront, is diving really cheating or is it now just apart of the game? Adam brings up Manchester United’s recent signings, with one name being labelled as one of their worst! We also touch on the Premier League’s officiating standards and the landscape of football transfers now Fabrizio Romano and other journalists have took over the transfer window! What is your football hot take? Let us know down below and don’t forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode- and please leave a review to help others find us too. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  2. Isak to Liverpool Confirmed, VAR Controversy & Arteta’s Big Problem | Deadline Day Fan Debate

    2 SEPT

    Isak to Liverpool Confirmed, VAR Controversy & Arteta’s Big Problem | Deadline Day Fan Debate

    Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, it is our Deadline Day special and with that comes fireworks. Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels in the country to discuss what could be the most chaotic transfer window ever, from huge Deadline Day moves to clubs making panic buys. We also dive into the latest VAR controversy that has fans talking once again. At Liverpool, Alexander Isak finally gets his move. And with Dominik Szoboszlai impressing vs Arsenal, is he shaping up to be the perfect right-back replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold? We also look at Manchester United’s troubled start to the season, and whether Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move to Man City really makes sense in Pep’s system. Elsewhere, Spurs come off the back of a defeat to Bournemouth, but can Thomas Frank’s side still deliver a strong season? And with the window closing, how do West Ham and Brighton see their campaigns shaping up? How do you feel about your side coming out of the transfer window? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! 00:00 Intro 01:17 Debate on VAR and Officiating 06:17 Liverpool vs Arsenal Analysis 29:57 Arsenal's Missed Opportunities 32:15 Manchester United's Struggles 35:43 Manchester City's Challenges and Pep Guardiola's Future 01:01:57 Chelsea's Ambitions and Transfer Market Strategy 01:07:02 Tottenham and Newcastle's Season Expectations 01:18:37 Have West Ham turned a corner? 1:23:10 Brighton's transfer strategy success Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m
  3. Daniel Levy: Ange, Thomas Frank & The Future of Tottenham | The Overlap Exclusive

    18 AUG

    Daniel Levy: Ange, Thomas Frank & The Future of Tottenham | The Overlap Exclusive

    On this episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by Daniel Levy ahead of his 25th year as club chairman. He takes us on an in-depth tour, showcasing the stadium’s unique features while discussing the club’s key decisions, commitment to financial, and future footballing ambitions. Levy opens up about the challenges of running a Premier League club, the impact of recent regulatory changes, and his perspective on the current state and future of football. With recent managerial changes at Spurs, he explains why the club parted ways with Ange Postecoglou and chose to appoint Thomas Frank. From a Europa League triumph to the club’s meticulous long-term planning, Levy shares his vision after 25 years at the helm. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And please leave a review to help others find us too, thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  4. Sesko to United, Man City Charges & Son’s Legacy Bigger Than Kane? | Fan Debate Part 2

    8 AUG

    Sesko to United, Man City Charges & Son’s Legacy Bigger Than Kane? | Fan Debate Part 2

    The Premier League is almost here and Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are back with Part 2 of our Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet and this one gets lively.   We kick things off with Manchester City as fans discuss Pep Guardiola’s trophyless season and the latest on the 115 charges hanging over the club. Over at Manchester United, can Ruben Amorim start to kick on at Old Trafford? And with striker Benjamin Sesko on the way, United fans are asking the big question: are we back?   Then it’s on to Tottenham Hotspur who have replaced Ange Postecoglou with Thomas Frank while club legend Son Heung-min heads to MLS, where does Son rank amongst the Spurs greats, and is his legacy greater of Harry Kane’s?   We also check in with Leeds, Everton and Brentford from Everton’s move to their new stadium to Brentford’s squad being raided to Leeds’ hopes of surviving their Premier League return.   Finally we head to the North East for the return of the Tyne-Wear Derby as Newcastle face uncertainty over Alexander Isak’s future and Sunderland enjoy their first top-flight season in eight years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
  5. Isak to Liverpool? Gyokeres' Arsenal Impact & Can Chelsea Challenge?

    6 AUG

    Isak to Liverpool? Gyokeres' Arsenal Impact & Can Chelsea Challenge?

    Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes return alongside our Premier League fans to kick off the 2025/26 season preview, brought to you by Sky Bet. If your club isn’t featured, don’t worry, part two of our season preview drops later this week. We open with a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva, led by Liverpool fan Gareth and Jamie Carragher. Then we look at Liverpool’s £300m summer signings, Arsenal’s big-money striker Viktor Gyokeres, and whether Chelsea can go all the way under Maresca, all with the help of journalist Martin Ziegler, who joins us in the studio. We then look at Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest and the Europa League controversy around the ongoing appeal. Are West Ham fan “the worst run in the Premier League,” and Aston Villa and Burnley supporters reveal their hopes for the season ahead. As always, drop a comment and let us know your season predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  6. The Worst Fanbase In Football & The Next Big Rule Change! | The Overlap

    24 JUL

    The Worst Fanbase In Football & The Next Big Rule Change! | The Overlap

    The Fan Debate has delivered everything we love about football: passionate opinions, proper arguments, brilliant guests and a fair bit of chaos along the way. From heated debates and hilarious moments to some wild takes on the modern game, nothing has been off the table. We’ve talked ticket prices, rule changes and the future of football, and had a few viral moments too! Here are the best bits so far. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fan Debate last season. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We’ll see you again at the start of August! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  7. Roy’s Toughest Opponent and Messi vs Ronaldo! | The Overlap

    17 JUL

    Roy’s Toughest Opponent and Messi vs Ronaldo! | The Overlap

    From David Beckham to Tyson Fury, some huge names have taken on Gary Neville’s Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet. We’ve had big laughs, honest answers and some brilliant moments, from Roy’s favourite away ground to Beckham’s favourite haircut, and of course, the classic Messi vs Ronaldo debate. Here are the best bits from Quickfire Questions so far! Featured Interviews include: Roy Keane David Beckham Tyson Fury Ruud van Nistelrooy Wayne Rooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  8. Vidic: Man Utd, Playing with Ronaldo & Nearly Joining Liverpool | The Overlap Exclusive

    10 JUL

    Vidic: Man Utd, Playing with Ronaldo & Nearly Joining Liverpool | The Overlap Exclusive

    Exclusive Interviews are back! In this episode, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down with Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidić to reflect on the highs, lows, and turning points of his incredible career. Vidić opens up about the early stages of his journey, including near-moves to Liverpool and Aston Villa, before a call from Sir Alex Ferguson changed everything. He shares how he overcame a tough start at Old Trafford to become one of the club’s greatest ever defenders. The chat also covers playing alongside some of the greats, lifting the Champions League in 2008, and where David Moyes went wrong during his time in Manchester. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a show! 00:00 Introduction and Soccer Aid 03:41 Vidic life after football 15:01 Joining Manchester United 21:54 Struggles and Self-Doubt 23:14 Settling into the Team 23:26 Premier League Challenges 23:48 Early Impressions of United 24:59 Reflecting on the 2006-07 Season 25:41 Building a Partnership with Rio 30:46 Champions League Finals 36:45 Transition to David Moyes 40:51 Post-Ferguson Era 43:56 Vidic’s PFA awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
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Welcome to The Overlap. The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities. Plus we’ll have The Fan Debate - with your club's biggest podcasters meeting rival fans to discuss the biggest stories in football. Follow to never miss an episode. YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheOverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Overlap
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
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