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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. 1d ago

    Man United: Same Circus, Different Carrick? 🤡 | Arsenal, Chelsea & Liverpool Chaos

    Manchester United are back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, and Haruna has officially HAD ENOUGH. 😂🔥 On this episode of Five Aside, the crew breaks down another chaotic Premier League weekend — from Arsenal's comeback against Leeds to Manchester United's frustrating draw with Tottenham, Chelsea finding their rhythm, and Liverpool's struggles against Manchester City. But the real fireworks start when Haruna takes the floor. 💀 Is Bruno Fernandes part of United's problem? Can Michael Carrick turn things around? Was Ruben Amorim actually onto something? And has Bukayo Saka lost his spark, or does Arsenal's Starboy just need time? We also get into Chelsea's midfield, João Pedro, Florian Wirtz's Liverpool adjustment, and plenty of classic Five Aside banter. ⚽ Real football debates. No agendas spared. Everything Ball Knowledge. 👕 THE FIVE ASIDE JERSEYS ARE OUT NOW! Rep the culture and grab yours. Subscribe, drop your takes in the comments, and tell us: What is Manchester United's biggest problem right now? #FiveAside #ManchesterUnited #PremierLeague #Arsenal #Chelsea #Liverpool Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Five Aside jersey drop 02:50 Arsenal vs Leeds — a comeback with warning signs 08:00 What's happening to Bukayo Saka? 11:50 Saka debate and Arsenal's attacking depth 14:15 Manchester United vs Tottenham — Battle of the Bums 17:00 Are United stuck in a vicious cycle? 22:50 Haruna's Manchester United rant begins 29:00 Bruno Fernandes comes under fire 34:00 United's midfield and defensive problems 37:00 Carrick, Amorim and the manager debate 42:15 Chelsea's resurgence — is Xabi Alonso the answer? 44:30 Caicedo, Palmer and João Pedro 49:00 Chelsea's midfield and attacking confidence 53:00 Morgan Rogers and Chelsea's attack 55:00 Manchester City vs Liverpool 58:00 Liverpool's recruitment under scrutiny 62:00 Why is Florian Wirtz struggling? 67:00 City, Chelsea and Arsenal — who has the best units? 69:00 City's mentality and the title race 70:00 The Jeremie Frimpong debate 71:15 Champions League preview 73:00 Final banter and outro

    Man United: Same Circus, Different Carrick? 🤡 | Arsenal, Chelsea & Liverpool Chaos

  2. 5d ago

    Battle of the Bums! 💀 United vs Spurs, Liverpool vs City & Vini's Missing Twin | Five Aside

    The international break is over, and the chaos is BACK! 😂⚽ This week on Five Aside, we're previewing the biggest Premier League and La Liga clashes, with some absolutely outrageous predictions. 🔥 Liverpool vs Man City — Who survives Anfield? 💀 Man United vs Spurs — Battle of the Bums! 👀 Chelsea vs Bournemouth — Upset loading? 🔴 Arsenal vs Leeds — Can the Gunners bounce back? 😂 Real Madrid vs Villarreal — Has the REAL Vinícius Jr. gone missing? 🔵 Barcelona — Another comfortable win? From Liverpool's struggling stars to Vini's mysterious doppelgänger, we're bringing the predictions, arguments, and football banter. Drop your score predictions below! 👇 Subscribe for more football debates, match previews, and unfiltered takes. #FiveAside #PremierLeague #LaLiga #FootballPodcast Timestamps 00:00 Weekend previews — Premier League + La Liga 00:17 Arsenal vs Leeds — Injuries and expectations 03:17 Chelsea vs Bournemouth — Upset alert 05:35 Man United vs Tottenham — Battle of the Bums 08:30 Liverpool vs Man City — Who wins at Anfield? 09:31 Liverpool's struggling stars and the pressure 12:42 Liverpool vs City — Final predictions 14:28 Barcelona preview — Goals incoming? 17:04 Real Madrid vs Villarreal — No Mbappé 17:27 Has Vinícius Jr. been replaced by a clone? 19:25 Is the gap in world football closing? 20:38 Real Madrid predictions — Shock defeat? 22:23 Final thoughts and sign-off

    Battle of the Bums! 💀 United vs Spurs, Liverpool vs City & Vini's Missing Twin | Five Aside

  3. 6d ago

    Siu You Later? Ronaldo’s Portugal Dilemma, Man City & Olise vs Yamal

    An international break with absolutely no break from the drama. 😂 Should Portugal move on from Cristiano Ronaldo—or give a legend the farewell he deserves? The Five Aside crew debates ego, selection and why Messi can be your GOAT while Ronaldo is the example you’d want your kid to follow. We also debate potential punishments in Manchester City’s financial case, put Michael Olise and Lamine Yamal head-to-head, and unpack Nigeria’s familiar problem: plenty of forwards, but who’s running the midfield? Does Ronaldo still belong in Portugal’s plans? And who are you taking: Olise or Yamal? Drop your verdict below. Subscribe to Five Aside, check out Ball Knowledge, and tell a friend to tell a friend. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & welcome 00:58 International break boredom & Ball Knowledge 02:00 An international break full of drama 03:56 Man City: what punishment would be enough? 07:30 Should City lose their titles? 08:10 Could compensation claims hurt City more? 11:11 Ronaldo’s statement & the warm-up controversy 17:02 Should Portugal stop calling Ronaldo up? 20:27 Portugal’s talent & building around one superstar 22:30 Managing Ronaldo & the Roberto Martínez debate 24:32 Does Ronaldo deserve a proper farewell? 24:59 Messi vs Ronaldo: two different kinds of greatness 27:25 Why you’d want your kid to study Ronaldo 29:19 Natural talent, training & football intelligence 31:45 Messi’s emotional moment & the Enzo story 33:00 “Life After Messi and Ronaldo”—written in 2015! 34:22 International break standouts: the case for Olise 37:16 Lamine Yamal vs Michael Olise 42:17 England reaction & Saka expectations 43:18 Nigeria: frustration, fresh faces & midfield problems 49:53 Unfulfilled potential & youth football 50:38 Final thoughts, Premier League return & Five Aside updates

    Siu You Later? Ronaldo’s Portugal Dilemma, Man City & Olise vs Yamal

  4. Oct 1

    Nigeria Needs Open-Heart Surgery, City in the Dock & Ronaldo Won’t Let Go 😭

    International break was supposed to give us peace. Instead, Nigeria broke hearts again, Manchester City gave football another courtroom saga, and Cristiano Ronaldo reminded everyone that even legends struggle with knowing when it’s time to step aside. The Five Aside crew gets into the state of the Super Eagles — from the NFF and player development to whether Nigerian football genuinely needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. Then the conversation turns to Manchester City: punishment, relegation, title stripping, the psychological effect on the squad, and whether what happens off the pitch can really be separated from what City achieved on it. Then comes Ronaldo. Should Portugal still accommodate one of the greatest players ever, or has CR7 reached the point where his role has to change? And to finish it off: Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, Harry Kane, Rodri — who actually deserves the Ballon d’Or? Plus, the Five Aside jersey makes an appearance. 👀 Everything Ball Knowledge. Sept 30 Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & Five Aside jersey teaser 02:00 — Nigeria have broken our hearts AGAIN 🇳🇬 03:00 — Has supporting the Super Eagles become numb? 05:00 — Nigeria have lost their fear factor 07:00 — “Disband the Super Eagles for five years” 😭 08:00 — Is the real problem the NFF? 10:00 — Pride, cliques & Nigeria’s national-team culture 14:00 — How bad is this generation of Nigerian players? 16:00 — Are we overrating the Super Eagles squad? 18:00 — Nigeria’s missing youth-development pipeline 21:00 — Infrastructure, pitches & the deeper Nigerian football crisis 27:00 — What Nigeria actually needs to rebuild 30:00 — “Nigerian football needs open-heart surgery” 31:00 — Manchester City: the case takes over the show 34:00 — Can City’s success be separated from the allegations? 38:00 — “Accounting Yahoo Yahoo” 😭 42:00 — Should Manchester City lose their titles? 47:00 — Relegation, points deductions & what punishment could mean 49:00 — Will the City situation affect Haaland and the players? 53:00 — Can Manchester City create a siege mentality? 56:00 — Cristiano Ronaldo enters the chat… SIUUU 😭 57:00 — Is Ronaldo becoming a problem for Portugal? 59:00 — “Sometimes you’re the last person to know the game has passed you” 1:00:00 — Is Ronaldo actually being DISRESPECTED? 1:03:00 — Can any manager really drop Ronaldo? 1:05:00 — What Ronaldo’s Portugal role should be now 1:06:00 — “Does Ronaldo respect Portugal?” 1:07:00 — Ballon d’Or debate begins 🏆 1:08:00 — Kane vs Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal 1:10:00 — Does PR influence the Ballon d’Or? 1:12:00 — Why aren’t we talking about Haaland? 1:14:00 — How much should the World Cup matter? 1:16:00 — Rodri vs truly dominant World Cup performances 1:17:00 — Five Aside jersey reveal 👕🔥 1:19:00 — Outro: Everything Ball Knowledge

    Nigeria Needs Open-Heart Surgery, City in the Dock & Ronaldo Won’t Let Go 😭

  5. Sep 26

    115 Problems, But a Point Ain't One? Man City's Day of Reckoning! ⚖️💰

    Manchester City are in the hot seat, and Nnamdi is NOT sweating! 😂 Dalu and Nnamdi go head-to-head over City's reported financial-rule verdict, the prospect of massive points deductions, transfer bans, relegation and even stripped Premier League titles. Could City's lawyers drag this out for years? Is the Premier League really prepared to punish one of its biggest money-makers? Plus, what does it all mean for Pep Guardiola's legacy? Would Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester United ever see those lost titles again? And why does Nnamdi think City could survive even a 50-point deduction? We wrap up with international-break banter, Nigeria and Erling Haaland's pursuit of 1,000 goals. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the hosts' understanding of reported developments and their opinions on possible sanctions. Their statements about a guilty verdict and specific charges have not been independently verified. Timestamps Time Chapter 00:00 Emergency Pod: Man City's 115 Problems 01:01 Nnamdi's Not Worried: City's Appeal Strategy 02:39 Breaking Down the Financial Allegations 05:10 Is Man City Too Valuable to Punish? 07:02 Appeals, Lawyers and the Waiting Game 09:17 Should City Lose Their Premier League Titles? 11:13 Points Deductions, Transfer Bans and Relegation 13:27 Money Talks: Can Rich Clubs Get Away With It? 16:10 Would Arsenal, Liverpool or United Get Their Titles? 17:05 A £150 Million Fine and a 50-Point Deduction? 17:41 Does This Tarnish Pep Guardiola's Legacy? 20:53 International Break: Haaland and Nigeria 21:56 Haaland's 1,000-Goal Ambition 22:16 Five Aside Jerseys and Outro

    115 Problems, But a Point Ain't One? Man City's Day of Reckoning! ⚖️💰

  6. Sep 24

    Ballon d’Or Campaigns 🏆 | Madrid in Crisis, Barça Hype & Premier League Propaganda

    The international break is here, and the agendas are cooking! 🍳⚽ This week on Five Aside, we dive into the Ballon d'Or campaign madness. Is Lamine Yamal's hype justified? Is Harry Kane being disrespected despite his ridiculous numbers? And has football learned absolutely nothing from the Messi vs. Ronaldo era? Then things get heated as we settle into the Premier League vs. La Liga debate. Could Barcelona really dominate England the way they dominate Spain, or would the Premier League humble them? We also examine Real Madrid's growing problems, Xabi Alonso's rebuilding challenge, and whether individual brilliance can still carry Los Blancos. Finally, we get nostalgic about the Premier League legends we'd bring back to fix today's teams. Expect hot takes, shameless agendas, football nostalgia, and plenty of banter. Subscribe to Five Aside and let us know: Who deserves the Ballon d'Or, and which league actually runs football? Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Agenda Season 1:25 — International Break: Too Long? 4:41 — Players Pulling Out of International Duty 7:49 — Ballon d'Or Campaigning: Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal 8:25 — Black Superstars & Media Scrutiny 11:18 — Does Harry Kane Deserve the Ballon d'Or? 15:00 — Messi vs Ronaldo Ballon d'Or Bias 22:30 — La Liga vs Premier League Debate 23:13 — Could Barcelona Survive in the Prem? 27:41 — Real Madrid's Decline & Rebuild 36:24 — Best Right Wingers in the World 39:43 — Legendary Players to Complete Our Team 45:59 — Nigeria & AFCON Qualifiers 47:19 — Outro & Subscribe

    Ballon d’Or Campaigns 🏆 | Madrid in Crisis, Barça Hype & Premier League Propaganda

  7. Sep 21

    United Are STARVING, Arsenal Get Humbled & Spurs Fans Still Believe 😭 | Fan Interviews

    Manchester United drop more points as the Carrick debate heats up, Bruno Fernandes divides opinion, and questions grow over United’s urgency, mentality and recruitment. Meanwhile, Brighton stun Arsenal with a tactical masterclass, raising questions about Saka’s form and Arsenal’s attacking depth. Plus, a Spurs fan explains why £400M and De Zerbi-ball might just need a little patience. Premier League chaos before the international break. Timestamps 00:00 — Man United drop points: win, loss or just frustrating? 01:00 — United’s final-third problems & lack of urgency 02:00 — Is United’s biggest problem actually the personnel? 03:00 — Carrick IN or Carrick OUT? 04:00 — Can Manchester United really finish Top 4? 05:00 — Bruno Fernandes: the problem AND the solution? 06:40 — Arsenal vs Brighton: what went wrong? 08:00 — How Brighton tactically exposed Arsenal 09:00 — Should Arteta have changed the midfield? 10:30 — Arsenal’s attack wastes its big moments 12:00 — Did Arsenal make a mistake selling Martinelli & Trossard? 14:00 — Does Arsenal lack a true 1v1 difference-maker? 16:00 — What’s going on with Bukayo Saka? 17:30 — Does Arsenal need a marquee January signing? 19:00 — Arsenal’s transfer strategy & the “big club aura” debate 20:00 — Spurs’ £400M rebuild: trust the process? 21:00 — How long should Spurs give De Zerbi-ball? 23:00 — What should Spurs realistically achieve this season? 24:00 — Man United vs Spurs: the real test 25:40 — Breaking down United’s own goal vs Fulham 28:00 — Can United keep building around Bruno Fernandes? 29:00 — What United are missing from the Pogba-Bruno era 31:00 — Why United’s attack looks so predictable 32:00 — Spurs or United: who looks better right now? 33:00 — Do Man United players lack hunger? 34:00 — Where did the “fight for the badge” go? 35:00 — How Carrick can fix Manchester United 36:00 — January transfer needs & season expectations

    United Are STARVING, Arsenal Get Humbled & Spurs Fans Still Believe 😭 | Fan Interviews

  8. Sep 18

    Alonso? I’ve Seen Enough.

    Chelsea’s honeymoon is officially looking shaky. After a frustrating defeat to Brentford, Akan unloads on Alonso’s tactics, substitutions and in-game management — questioning whether individual brilliance has been covering up much bigger problems all season. From the Quenda vs Estevão decision to Brentford’s second-half tactical adjustments, the boys break down where Chelsea lost control and why patience with Alonso is already wearing dangerously thin. Timestamps 00:00 — What went wrong for Chelsea? 00:44 — Warning signs in Alonso’s starting XI 01:20 — Brentford change the game after halftime 02:05 — Is Alonso getting exposed? 02:47 — Chelsea’s attack stops clicking 03:39 — Why doesn’t Alonso trust Estevão? 04:07 — “I’ve seen enough” — Akan loses patience 05:00 — Individual brilliance masking tactical problems? 05:50 — Chelsea “escaped” earlier results 06:22 — The Alonso rant goes nuclear 😂 07:00 — Outcoached by Brentford’s manager 08:03 — The Estevão debate continues 08:51 — Worst possible defeat before the international break 09:23 — It’s not losing — it’s how Chelsea lost 10:12 — Breaking down the three-at-the-back problem 11:10 — Alonso’s in-game decisions under fire 11:42 — “You gotta go, bro!” 😭

    Alonso? I’ve Seen Enough.
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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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  • Creator
    Five-aside
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Chukwudalu Fab-Ukozor 2022
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