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This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

  1. PSG- So You Thought Liverpool Had a Chance? 😭🔥

    -1 ДН.

    PSG- So You Thought Liverpool Had a Chance? 😭🔥

    This week’s Five Aside is pure chaos—in the best way. From PSG absolutely cooking Liverpool (with tiki-taka on steroids) to Bayern vs Madrid delivering a tactical slugfest, the boys break it all down with zero chill. There’s love for Olise’s baller aura, debates over Mbappé’s Madrid impact, and a full-on Saka vs Foden civil war 💀. Plus, Barcelona’s high line gets cooked again and Arsenal grind out a “we’ll take it” win. Football heritage, hot takes, and pure banter—tap in. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back — and goodbye to Hawaii 04:45 AK's Nike event recap 09:35 PSG 2–0 Liverpool — the full breakdown 27:00 Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid — red card, controversy & Lamine Yamal 38:00 Bayern 2–1 Real Madrid — best performance of the week? 51:00 Is Mbappé good or bad for Real Madrid? 1:05:20 Arsenal 1–0 Sporting — ugly but effective 1:13:00 Saka vs Foden vs Palmer — who actually deserves the praise? 1:31:10 Predictions: who goes through in the quarter-finals? 1:34:40 Question of the week: which player would you swap identities with?

    1 ч. 42 мин.
  2. Saints and Sinners, Arsenal Gets Baptised, Chelsea Feast and Haaland Haunts Liverpool

    -4 ДН.

    Saints and Sinners, Arsenal Gets Baptised, Chelsea Feast and Haaland Haunts Liverpool

    Happy Easter, but nobody was safe on this episode. The lads dig into Chelsea’s ruthless 7-0 FA Cup win, the Enzo drama and what it says about the Blues’ long-term project, before turning to Man City’s demolition of Liverpool as Haaland reminded everyone he is still football’s final boss. Then it is time for Arsenal therapy after a painful cup exit to Southampton, with big questions over form, squad depth and whether the title charge is wobbling. They wrap with Champions League predictions, Spurs chaos and one very unserious babysitting question. Timestamps 00:00 Happy Easter intro and opening banter 02:17 Chelsea 7-0 in the FA Cup: flat-track bullying or proper response? 04:16 Enzo suspended, smiling in the stands, and the Madrid flirtation 08:01 What Enzo’s situation says about Chelsea’s project and ambition 12:31 Was Enzo a failed transfer or just not value for money? 14:54 Man City 4-0 Liverpool: Haaland hat-trick and total domination 17:27 Salah, standards, and the Premier League all-time greats debate 20:14 Liverpool’s bigger problem: form, squad building and stale legs 22:59 Arsenal 1-2 Southampton: cup exit, frustration and fading sharpness 26:40 Arsenal’s attack under the microscope: where are the killer wingers? 33:32 Has Arsenal’s title race become shakier after back-to-back losses? 40:30 Quick question: which footballer would you never trust to babysit your kids? 42:27 Champions League previews: PSG vs Liverpool, Barca vs Atleti, Madrid vs Bayern, Sporting vs Arsenal 49:37 Spurs, De Zerbi and whether relegation is already written 54:13 Outro

    55 мин.
  3. Keppain It Real… Or Not? 🤦‍♂️ | Carabao Chaos & Chelsea’s Blue(s)

    24 МАР.

    Keppain It Real… Or Not? 🤦‍♂️ | Carabao Chaos & Chelsea’s Blue(s)

    This episode of Five Aside kicks off with Liverpool catching strays after a Brighton loss, before the boys dive into a heated breakdown of Arsenal vs Man City in the Carabao Cup final—where Kepa becomes public enemy number one. From Bruno Fernandes’ PFA shouts to Bournemouth’s underrated brilliance, the pod debates whether stats equal greatness. The Chelsea segment? Pure therapy session—“Blue Coat House” is officially open as the lads cook the board, the manager, and the entire system. To wrap things up, the Neymar vs Henry debate sparks chaos, with strong takes on legacy, eras, and football heritage. Emotions high, takes hotter—this one is classic Five Aside. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & vibes with AK 00:45 – Liverpool loss reaction (Brighton 2-1) 02:45 – Worst defending champions debate 04:00 – Welbeck World Cup shout 👀 08:35 – Bournemouth vs Man United (2-2 breakdown) 09:25 – Bruno PFA debate 🔥 14:00 – Bournemouth praise & Alex Scott hype 17:40 – Maguire red card madness 😂 19:00 – Carrick at United: keep or sack? 23:30 – Chelsea meltdown begins 💀 28:00 – “Blue Coat House” rant (Chelsea board cooked) 33:00 – Owners vs managers debate 46:00 – Carabao Cup Final: Arsenal vs City 51:00 – Kepa disasterclass analysis 😬 56:30 – Arteta vs Pep tactical debate 01:04:00 – Arsenal mentality & title talk 01:10:00 – Will Arsenal bottle the league? 👀 01:22:00 – Neymar vs Rooney vs Henry debate 01:31:00 – Jerseys & outro vibes

    1 ч. 34 мин.
  4. EPL Lashing : When Europe Said ‘Sit Down’ to the Prem

    19 МАР.

    EPL Lashing : When Europe Said ‘Sit Down’ to the Prem

    Chaos, lashing, and ego checks 😭 This episode dives into one of the craziest Champions League weeks ever — Barcelona’s demolition job, Bayern doing Bayern things, and the Premier League getting humbled on the biggest stage. The boys break down key matches, debate PSG vs Liverpool, and argue over who’s actually built for Europe. Plus, Chelsea catch serious stray bullets 😅 ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & AK’s jersey excuse 😂 00:33 – “Craziest UCL week ever” 01:02 – Premier League gets humbled 02:48 – Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle breakdown 05:08 – La Masia vs “money league” debate 13:51 – Bayern dominance & Kane praise 16:57 – Spurs vs Atletico analysis 22:31 – Liverpool destroy Galatasaray 28:52 – Arsenal professional win 32:04 – Madrid knock out City 38:55 – Chelsea vs PSG meltdown 50:53 – Bodo fairytale ends 53:36 – UCL predictions (HEATED 🔥) 01:11:17 – AFCON controversy debate 01:32:15 – Carabao Cup predictions 01:44:42 – Hot takes & outro

    1 ч. 45 мин.
  5. Slot Machine: Broken, City Fading, and Chelsea on Life Support

    16 МАР.

    Slot Machine: Broken, City Fading, and Chelsea on Life Support

    The Five Aside crew — Dalu, AK, Ini, and Nnamdi — break down a big weekend of Premier League action and preview the Champions League second legs. They debate whether Carrick deserves the permanent Man United job, why Slot is losing the plot at Liverpool, and how Arsenal are grinding their way to the title. AK delivers an impassioned rant about Liam Rosenior's half-baked tactics at Chelsea, while the gang marvels at the joy of young stars Ngumoha, Dowman and Yamal — before debating which of the 3-0 down sides can pull off a UCL miracle. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & AK's mystery illness 00:32 Chelsea vs Newcastle — Liam Rosenior debate kicks off 01:38 Man United 3-1 win — should Carrick get the permanent job? 05:10 Bruno Fernandes record assists season breakdown 09:00 Interim manager philosophy — Carrick vs ideology-driven coaches 17:40 The Pep effect — ideology coaches and why it's failing 19:20 Liverpool's collapse — is Slot the problem? 31:52 Drop Salah? The bold take that divides the pod 38:35 Young stars — Ngumoha, Dowman, Yamal & the joy of uncoached football 46:37 Arsenal's title march — Calafiori scorpion kick & Dowman's goal 48:57 Declan Rice — most important Arsenal player debate 01:04:37 Man City fading — is Pep hitting the Mourinho curve? 01:11:04 Chelsea vs Newcastle breakdown — Rosenior tactics rant (AK special) 01:20:30 Caicedo's lost dog mentality — where did it go? 01:33:27 Champions League preview — who can overturn a 3-0 deficit? 01:42:35 Bodo Glimt dark horse warning + Arsenal UCL outlook 01:44:07 Outro

    1 ч. 45 мин.
  6. “He Can’t Even Save a Microsoft Word File” 😂 | Keeper Chaos & UCL Reactions

    12 МАР.

    “He Can’t Even Save a Microsoft Word File” 😂 | Keeper Chaos & UCL Reactions

    Champions League chaos and the Five Aside boys are back with another heated football debate. Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation explodes after a disastrous performance against PSG — leading to one of the funniest lines of the pod: “He can’t even save a Microsoft Word file.” We break down the keeper blunders, tactical decisions, and whether Chelsea’s issues go deeper than just the man in goal. We also dive into: • Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Valverde masterclass and Pep’s tactics under scrutiny • Chelsea vs PSG – goalkeeping chaos and tactical debates • Arsenal vs Leverkusen – was the draw fair? • Liverpool’s chaotic performance and game management problems • Igor Tudor and Spurs’ crisis – should Tottenham sack him and go survival mode? • Bayern’s dominance and Michael Olise’s rise • Yamal vs Olise debate – who’s actually been better this season? Unfiltered football debates, hilarious moments, and honest opinions from the Five Aside crew. Subscribe for weekly football discussions, Champions League reactions, and Premier League debates. ⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters) 00:00 Intro 00:42 Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Valverde masterclass 03:20 Is Pep Guardiola’s system getting exposed? 07:20 Courtois save & playing out from the back debate 12:00 Chelsea vs PSG – wild Champions League game 13:10 Chelsea goalkeeper disaster begins 17:00 Playing out from the back vs long ball debate 19:00 Chelsea ownership and recruitment problems 23:50 “He can’t even save a Microsoft Word file” moment 😂 28:00 Is Chelsea’s board the real problem? 32:00 Arsenal vs Leverkusen breakdown 40:00 Did Arsenal deserve the draw? 48:00 Bayern dominance & Michael Olise discussion 52:00 Yamal vs Olise debate begins 1:00:00 Ballon d'Or debate 1:13:20 Barcelona vs Newcastle preview 1:15:20 Tottenham crisis discussion 1:20:00 Should Spurs sack Igor Tudor? 1:31:00 Liverpool vs Galatasaray reaction 1:34:00 Victor Osimhen performance 1:37:40 Closing thoughts

    1 ч. 39 мин.
  7. Aura First 11: Madrid Cabals, Xabi Alonso’s Aura Crash & Football’s Coldest XI

    8 МАР.

    Aura First 11: Madrid Cabals, Xabi Alonso’s Aura Crash & Football’s Coldest XI

    This episode starts as a Madrid therapy session and somehow turns into a full-blown aura tribunal. The boys debate why Xabi Alonso’s Madrid move was basically “system coach meets superstar cabal,” argue over player power, dressing-room politics, and whether Madrid need vibes or structure, then finish by building an all-time Aura First 11 full of football royalty, menace, elegance, and pure presence. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and opening banter 00:04 Real Madrid, pressure, Slot and early season talk 02:22 Why Xabi Alonso did not really change Madrid 04:46 Was Madrid the wrong job for Alonso? 07:10 Madrid need man-management, not just tactics 10:51 Board backing, player power and modern football 13:15 Why superstar power may not be sustainable 15:36 Alonso, respect and earning stripes at Madrid 20:26 Mbappe, Vinicius and Madrid’s aura politics 24:59 AVB comparison and why big dressing rooms can swallow coaches 27:17 Cabals in football and how smart managers survive them 35:03 Where Alonso goes next and whether his aura dropped 37:28 What aura in football actually means 44:40 Pirlo, Beckham, Balotelli and other aura monsters 48:00 Building the all-time Aura First 11 01:01:39 Outro

    1 ч. 3 мин.
  8. Haram Ball & Hot Takes: Chelsea Cooking, Arsenal Bus Parking

    5 МАР.

    Haram Ball & Hot Takes: Chelsea Cooking, Arsenal Bus Parking

    The lads return with chaos on the menu. Chelsea fans declare João Pedro the best striker alive (calm down lads), Arsenal allegedly discover the art of haram ball, and Manchester United spark a heated Carrick debate. Meanwhile Spurs might actually be flirting with relegation and nobody can decide if that’s tragic or hilarious. From wild tactical takes to pure Premier League banter, this episode is football therapy… with extra smoke. Timestamps 0:00 Intro & Pod Kickoff 0:30 Chelsea vs Aston Villa Reaction 1:35 What’s Going Wrong With Aston Villa? 3:20 Chelsea Tactical Changes (James in Midfield, Benchings) 5:15 João Pedro “Best Striker in the League?” Debate 6:30 Chelsea Top 5 Chances Discussion 8:20 Villa’s Season Falling Apart 10:00 Chelsea vs Manchester City Preview 11:00 Manchester City vs Forest Reaction 12:45 Haaland Form & City’s Attack 13:30 Arsenal Transfer Debate (Semenyo, Madueke, Eze) 15:00 Arsenal Squad Depth & Recruitment Discussion 18:00 Arsenal Transfer Strategy Debate Continues 20:00 Manchester City Penalty Controversy 21:10 Manchester United vs Newcastle Reaction 23:30 Is Carrick Actually Good Enough? 25:00 United Tactical Problems Discussion 27:30 Should Man United Give Carrick the Job? 31:00 Carrick vs Other Manager Options 33:00 United Long-Term Direction Debate 35:00 Interim Managers vs Permanent Managers 38:20 Brighton Manager Comments on Arsenal 39:30 Arsenal’s “Haram Ball” vs Brighton Debate 42:00 Mourinho Bus Parking vs Arteta Debate 45:00 Arsenal Title Race Discussion 47:00 Arsenal vs Brighton Tactical Breakdown 50:00 Arsenal Defensive Performance Praise 51:40 Liverpool vs Wolves Reaction 54:00 Wolves Survival Fight & Relegation Battle 56:00 Spurs Relegation Talk Begins 58:00 Tottenham Manager Criticism 1:01:00 Spurs Squad Confidence Issues 1:04:00 Relegation Pressure & Financial Consequences 1:07:00 Should Spurs Fans Want Relegation? 😂 1:10:00 Best Relegation Managers Debate 1:12:00 Who Are The Modern Big Sam’s? 1:15:00 Scott Parker & Other Survival Specialists 1:17:00 Future of Elite Managers Discussion 1:19:00 Eddie Howe Debate 1:21:00 Next Generation Managers 1:24:00 Football Media & Manager Expectations 1:27:00 Final Premier League Thoughts 1:39:30 Final Takes & Wrap Up

    1 ч. 42 мин.
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This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

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