PSG beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final to win the competition for the first time: we recap a man-of-the-match performance from Désiré Doué and pay tribute to an emotional Luis Enrique. Plus, more updates from the transfer merry-go-round, and Postecoglou’s future is set to be decided this week. And finally - and it is finally - thank you for listening. Get in touch here: https://forms.gle/WDmrVDkGBv4BrN3t6 This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented ...
Jun 02, 2025•12 min•Ep. 464
This Saturday, it’s PSG v Inter Milan in the Champions League - who will win: Enrique’s entertainers, or Inzaghi’s savvy tacticians? Also, news from the dizzying transfer cycle: Liam Delap is set to move to Chelsea, and Benjamin Sesko is set to join Arsenal. And finally, Rog sits down with Ryan Reynolds to celebrate back-to-back-to-back promotions for Wrexham. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all you...
May 30, 2025•10 min•Ep. 463
Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 to lift the Conference League trophy. Also, Arsenal close in on signing Martín Zubimendi, USMNT and Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson undergoes minor surgery on his knee, Caoimhin Kelleher could be heading to Brentford, and Manchester United’s season goes from bad to worse. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Eu...
May 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 462
On Wednesday, Chelsea face Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final. Plus, Lamine Yamal signs a contract extension at Barcelona, USMNT starlet Alex Freeman is attracting attention from Europe, and Scott McTominay meets the Pope. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in t...
May 28, 2025•9 min•Ep. 461
Liverpool’s trophy parade is marred by a car ploughing into supporters in the city centre. Plus, Brazil get Carlo Ancelotti, Bayer Leverkusen hire Erik Ten Hag, and the fallout from Aston Villa’s controversial non-goal continues. Also, Cristiano Ronaldo gets cryptic. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minu...
May 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 460
We look back at an incredibly busy weekend of football as Liverpool officially become champions of England for the 20th time, plus we look back at a dramatic set of results in the race for England’s final Champions League places. Also, Napoli win Serie A, Sunderland are back in the top division, Arsenal are the new queens of Europe and Ange Postecoglou has his ‘I told you so’ moment on stage. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the p...
May 26, 2025•13 min•Ep. 459
It’s the final weekend of the Premier League, and the European places are yet to be decided: we preview all the crunch games, including Nottingham Forest v Chelsea. Plus, we preview the Women’s Champions League final and Championship playoff final, the Serie A title race goes to the wire, and Kevin De Bruyne bids farewell to Manchester City. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football s...
May 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 458
Ange promised us that he always wins something in his second season, and he was proven right, as Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. We bring you all the celebrations from Spurs fans around the world, as Tottenham Hotspur lift their first trophy since 2008. Plus, Christian Pulisic is injured and Erik Ten Hag could come back to management. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all ...
May 22, 2025•11 min•Ep. 457
It’s an all-English final in the Europa League on Wednesday, and Spurs face Manchester United. Plus, Manchester City win in Kevin De Bruyne’s last home game, Crystal Palace crown their perfect week, and we predict the Europa League final with an avian theme. Full USWNT roster: Defenders: Kerry Abello, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Tara McKeown, Avery Patterson, Emily Sams, Emily Sonnett Midfielders: Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps, Claire Hutton, Lo’eau LaBonta, Olivia Moultrie, Lily Yohannes ...
May 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 456
Liverpool travel to Brighton and the Seagulls run out 3-2 winners, putting them in the driving seat for eighth place in the Premier League. Plus, Matheus Cunha will move to Manchester United, Christian Pulisic is stalling over signing a new contract at AC Milan, Sheffield United’s X account is hacked, and we bring you a great footballing dynasty. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global footb...
May 20, 2025•10 min•Ep. 455
Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Men’s FA Cup final to win their first ever FA Cup. Plus, there are big wins for Arsenal, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest, Goodison Park hosts its last Premier League game, and Jamie Vardy bids farewell to Leicester. Also, Chelsea complete the domestic treble in the women’s game, and Dean Henderson gets his hands on a karaoke microphone. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Col...
May 19, 2025•13 min•Ep. 454
Crystal Palace face Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Plus, Barcelona are crowned La Liga Champions, it’s the penultimate Premier League weekend, and we bid farewell to Goodison Park. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. Subscribe to the Raven newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1...
May 16, 2025•12 min•Ep. 453
Bologna beat AC Milan 1-0 in the Coppa Italia final to end their 51-year trophy drought. Plus, another nightmare for LA Galaxy, Real Madrid show interest in Dean Huijsen, and the Dutch title race serves up more drama. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Bl...
May 15, 2025•10 min•Ep. 451
There’s late drama in the playoff semi-finals, as Sunderland score a last-minute winner to seal their spot at Wembley. Also, Liverpool close in on Jeremie Frimpong, Goodison Park will host Everton’s women’s team, and we tell you about the club singing the (sky) blues. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 min...
May 14, 2025•13 min•Ep. 450
Xabi Alonso’s move to Real Madrid has been reported for next season. Plus, Sheffield United reach the Championship play-off final at Wembley, Fabregas set to replace Alonso, and Inter Miami dubbed with a new nickname. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Bl...
May 13, 2025•10 min•Ep. 449
In the Premier League, Liverpool v Arsenal ends 2-2 and departing defender Trent Alexander-Arnold gets booed. Plus, Bruno Guimarães scores a wonder goal as Newcastle beat Chelsea and Nottingham Forest drop points against Leicester. In Spain, Barcelona win El Clasico and close in on the title, Salah is voted FWA men’s player of the year, and there are sour grapes at Southampton’s goalless draw with Manchester City. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our ...
May 12, 2025•11 min•Ep. 448
Spurs and Manchester United progress to the final of the Europa League, and the winner will qualify for Champions League football next season. Also, Chelsea breeze past Djurgården to make it to the Conference League final, Richarlison may return to Everton, and Jamie Vardy sits down Rog. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspap...
May 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 447
PSG knock Arsenal out of the Champions League with a 3-1 win on aggregate. Plus, we preview Thursday’s Europa League and Europa Conference League games, and a Bodø/Glimt fan goes to extreme lengths to secure a ticket. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Bl...
May 08, 2025•10 min•Ep. 446
It’s an all-time classic in the Champions League semifinal second leg between Inter and Barca. Also, we preview Arsenal’s trip to PSG, Real Madrid may make an early move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Arsene Wenger winds up Spurs fans… again. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was ma...
May 07, 2025•12 min•Ep. 445
Nottingham Forest draw 1-1 away at Crystal Palace. Also, Trent Alexander-Arnold announces that he’s leaving Liverpool, we preview tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter and Barcelona, and Eze is a chess mastermind. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in...
May 06, 2025•12 min•Ep. 444
Arsenal lose to Bournemouth, Newcastle and Fulham falter, as Brentford and Chelsea register big wins in their hunt for European football. Harry Kane ends his long wait for a trophy, Leeds crowned champions as the Championship reaches its conclusion and Natasha Bedingfield surprises the Burnley faithful. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of ...
May 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 443
The Europa League semi-finals kicked off, and both Manchester United and Spurs won their first legs against Athletic Club and Bodø/Glimt. Plus, Chelsea win in the Conference League, Brentford beat Forest, and we preview the weekend’s football. And finally, there’s a moment of appreciation for Harry Maguire. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages...
May 02, 2025•12 min•Ep. 442
Lamine Yamal breaks a Champions League record as Barcelona and Inter Milan battle it out. Plus, Chelsea win the WSL, we preview other European action, and Brené Brown discusses the raw emotion of the beautiful game. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blaz...
May 01, 2025•12 min•Ep. 441
It doesn’t take PSG long to score at Arsenal in the semi-final of the Champions League - will the Gunners be able to overturn the deficit in Paris next week? Also, Real Madrid have run out of defenders, Chelsea could be moving from Stamford Bridge, and let us reintroduce you to Alexander Isak. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's n...
Apr 30, 2025•10 min•Ep. 440
Arsenal host PSG in the semi-final of the Champions League. Plus, it unravels for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, Leeds close in on winning the Championship, and Vardy doesn’t want to join a Championship club. Also, bad news for Aston Villa - Marcus Rashford is out for the season - and Spurs are humiliated once again. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the...
Apr 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 439
Liverpool beat Spurs 5-1 and win the Premier League! Also, chaos in the Copa Del Rey final, Palace and City secure their spots in the FA Cup final, Ipswich are relegated, and Wrexham make it back-to-back-to-back promotions. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men...
Apr 28, 2025•11 min•Ep. 438
Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester at the end of the season after thirteen years with the club, a Premier League title, and an FA Cup. Plus we preview this weekend’s football: Liverpool could win the title, and it’s the FA Cup semi-finals. And finally, Arne Slot sits down with Rog. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in a...
Apr 25, 2025•12 min•Ep. 437
Arsenal drop points at home to Crystal Palace - now, Liverpool are just one point away from the title. Plus, could Leeds sack their promotion-winning manager, will Trent stay at Liverpool, and the title race everyone should be talking about. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made...
Apr 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 436
Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a key game in the race for Champions League qualification. Plus, Postecoglou’s future at Spurs, where Cunha could go after leaving Wolves, and Serie A could go to a title playoff. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In ...
Apr 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 435
Leeds and Burnley have been promoted - we revel in their celebrations as they enter the promised land of the Premier League once again. Plus, Nottingham Forest beat Spurs, Jamie Vardy’s statement after Leicester’s relegation, Wrexham are on the brink of promotion to the Championship, and the Luton club commentator drops a clanger. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories stra...
Apr 22, 2025•12 min•Ep. 434
