Get set for our huge interview with Sir Jim Ratcliffe on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. Gary Neville is joined by Sir Jim for an uncompromising discussion about new manager Ruben Amorim, big decisions, the club’s finances, and what’s next for United. Ratcliffe reflects on his first year at United, including replacing Erik ten Hag with Amorim, despite an FA Cup triumph. The pair also get into the club’s financial struggles, including a bloated wage bill, and the steps being taken to try ...
Mar 10, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re back with another Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This time, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by former Manchester United senior physio Russ Hayes. They take a deep dive into the world of football fitness, exploring injury prevention, recovery, and the vital role of physios and sports scientists. Scholsey and Carra share their own experiences, including the worst injuries they suffered and what players really think of medical staff. How hard is it to keep an injury-prone ...
Mar 04, 2025•43 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet - as Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes discuss all the latest football with fans from up and down the country. Liverpool go 11 points clear, is the title already theirs? And is Mo Salah the best ever to play in the Premier League? We delve into Manchester City’s exit from the Champions League and Arsenal’s shock defeat at the weekend. Plus, who will win the race for Europe - and are things starting to turn ar...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and fans for the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode - we're joined by a top sports lawyer to find out how top clubs structure player deals, navigate salary caps, and stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Salary Rules (PSR). The discussion also covers tapping up in football - including the time Wayne Rooney was approached by Paul Scholes! We also explore Neymar’s infamous “party clause”! Just how comm...
Feb 18, 2025•55 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the latest Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, where Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher discuss all latest football news with fans from up and down the country. The episode kicks off with Tottenham's ongoing issues under Postecoglou and the impact of player injuries. What are Liverpool's priorities this season after their recent FA Cup exit? Arsenal's need for attacking talent and potential summer targets are debated. The conversation then shifts to Manchester United's struggles and ...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast We've got an extra treat for you this week: Gary Neville joins our football history podcast, It Was What It Was . The former Manchester United captain looks back on one of the most momentous and tragic events in football history: The Munich air disaster of 1958. Neville discusses the lasting significance of the tragedy - and how Sir Matt Busby rebuilt the club, leading them to European Cup glory just a decade after its darkest day. If you want to know more about the game’s greatest charact...
Feb 07, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the latest Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet where Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher and the fans delve into the most pressing football topics. Special guests include tactical expert and host analysts HTO from The Overlap Breakdown channel, who sheds light on current trends in the Premier League. The panel look at how tactics have evolved - from Sir Alex Ferguson's era to the influence of managers like Pep Guardiola. They explore the shifts in today's game, analyse how different club...
Feb 04, 2025•56 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast The Six Nations is here - and we're launching a brand new show for everything rugby: Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender. This first-ever episode kicks off with a legendary guest: England's World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson joins regular hosts Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Katy Daley-McLean, and Tom Shanklin to discuss Grand Slams, Lions Tours and the red carpet controversy in Ireland! This is your front-row seat to everything rugby - from unforgettable moments to untold stori...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for the latest Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet as Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher sit down with fans from across the country to tackle all the biggest football topics. We're also joined by David Ornstein, who shares his expert insight into the January transfer window and the latest rumours. We dive into Arsenal’s title ambitions and whether they need a centre-forward to secure the league. For Manchester United, we assess Rúben Amorim’s start and discuss the situation surrou...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to an exclusive episode of the Overlap in collaboration with the WSL! Gary Neville is joined by Jill Scott as he attends his first ever game in the WSL with the pair going head- to- head for the Manchester Derby. Watch them react to United rescuing Gary’s weekend by beating their local rivals 4-2! The pair talk all things WSL, the evolution of the women’s game and Gary’s hilarious ball boy story! You also do not want to miss Jill picking her combined Man City XI, which Gary insists inclu...
Jan 24, 2025•33 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Can't wait for the Six Nations to start? Get your rugby fix with our band new channel: The Overlap Rugby! 🏉 We’re launching a brand-new channel with Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender. Join rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Tom Shanklin, and Katy Daley-McLean as they share real stories, fresh perspectives, and dive into everything you love about the game. We'll have legendary guests from ex-pros, to celebrity fans. This is your front-row seat for every kind of rugby fan -...
Jan 22, 2025•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we've got an episode from The Overlap Breakdown - nominating one perfect signing for every Premier League club this transfer window. From title contenders to relegation battlers, we’ll explore the ideal player each team should target to address their biggest needs and elevate their squad. Whether it’s solving tactical weaknesses, adding depth, or bringing a creative spark - we’ll highlight why these players fit the bill and how they could make an instant impact this season. S...
Jan 15, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and special guest and Financial Expert Kieran Maguire, as well as some of the biggest fan channels across the country. This week’s episode is all about the Price of Football! We kick things off with Kieran Maguire giving us a run down on the financial situation at Premier League clubs, including clubs trying to make money out of fans by raising ticket prices. We'll get views on Manchester...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for our Premier League mid-season awards on The Overlap Breakdown ! For our last show of 2024 - we're looking back on the first half of the season, dishing out awards for the best goal, best signings, most improved and more. Subscribe to The Overlap Breakdown channel now and never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 30, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Overlap - get ready for a very special festive episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet and featuring the brilliant Michael McIntyre! It's Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt vs Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott - as they face-off in the ultimate football quiz, hosted by our guest Michael McIntyre. From Premier League history, iconic sponsors and legendary players, get ready for a fierce showdown! The excitement continues with a high-stakes darts challen...
Dec 27, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England to dive into all the biggest talking points in football. We kick things off with the fallout from the Manchester Derby, where Manchester United pulled off a smash-and-grab against a crisis-hit Manchester City. With City looking out of sorts, how does Pep Guardiola turn things around? From there, we ask the key question: what’s on every clu...
Dec 18, 2024•51 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Join Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, and Ian Wright as they sit down with Roma legend Daniele De Rossi in this unheard episode of The Overlap On Tour, brought to you by Sky Mobile. De Rossi opens up about the pressure of playing in Rome, his journey from Roma's youth teams to the senior squad, and the memorable moments of his illustrious career. Discover his near-move to Manchester United, his World Cup experiences, including the unforgettable 2006 final, and his love for Boca Juniors....
Dec 16, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we're giving you a look at our brilliant new football tactics podcast: The Overlap Breakdown . Our panel dive into the weekend’s biggest results, preview the upcoming fixtures, and interview key figures from the football world - ranging from pundits and academy scouts to first-team managers. In this episode, we're talking Maresca's Chelsea revolution and we're going behind the scenes to find out what's going on with INEOS at Manchester United after Dan Ashworth's shock exit. It's the d...
Dec 11, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen-in to the best unseen and unheard moments from the Overlap on Tour, brought to you by Sky Mobile! Join Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, and Ian Wright in Turin as they sit down with Giorgio Chiellini for an exclusive dinner discussion. This episode of The Overlap on Tour, brought to you by Sky Mobile, dives into Chiellini's illustrious career, his thoughts on managing football pressure, the essence of Italian defence, and his near moves to English clubs. Enjoy a mix of heartfelt ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. It's Spurs fan Flav v Chelsea fan Rory in a heated debate about Tottenham's chances of winning the Premier League in the next five years. Then Man City fan Luke squares-up to United fan Adam to decide who is the best manager the Premier League has ever seen: Pep Guardiola or Sir Alex Ferguson? Presenters Betty Glover and Nieve Petruzziello (Youtuber 'Stunt Pegg') hold the fort for the fans' Hot Takes, including: Will Arsenal w...
Nov 26, 2024•57 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast We've got an extra treat for you this week: Rafa Benitez guest stars in our football history podcast, It Was What It Was . If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university. In this episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by the legenda...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Presenter Betty Glover and journalist Mark Critchley are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England. In this week’s episode, we kick things off with our quiz, Time Added On, as Adam McKola is the next to tackle as many questions as he can in 90 seconds. Will he beat Rory Jennings’ score? We also hear the fans give their current season review - Are Manchester City in a crisis? Will Liverp...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England. This week, with the return of the Champions, Europa and Conference Leagues, it's a European Fan Debate special! Are English clubs arrogant in Europe? Can an English club win the Champions League this season? Will this be Pep Guardiola’s last season at Man City? Plus, Paul names the 5 best players he faced in the Champions League...
Nov 05, 2024•43 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by Manchester United correspondent for The Athletic, Laurie Whitwell. We kick things off by looking at the big news from the week - Manchester United sacking Erik ten Hag. Would Emery go to United? Is Amorim the right man for the job? Plus, will Pep stay at Manchester City? Can Arsen...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The Overlap and Gillette Labs are back with a special Movember edition: "Wrighty and Carra’s Football Heroes." Join Gillette Ambassador Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher as they sit down with Premier League stars Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aaron Lennon to discuss the realities of life as a footballer. They open up about their role models, the mental health challenges they faced during their careers, and how they found strength on and off the pitch. Special guests Cory Walkington and Ryan Wilson also...
Oct 28, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the latest episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes hear the fans Hot Takes, from Erling Haaland being the deadliest striker in the Premier League to Anfield’s atmosphere being a myth. Do Villa have the best strike force combination in the Premier League? Is Paul Scholes the best English midfielder in the last 30 years? Will Erik Ten Hag be Manchester United manager next season? Plus Paul Sch...
Oct 01, 2024•48 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Listen-in to the best behind-the-scenes moments from the Overlap on Tour! Join Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright as they discuss everything from how to fix football, what makes the perfect fry-up and their meditation techniques. Plus Roy questions his friendship with the rest of the team! Get ready for plenty of laughs and warm-up for the new series of The Overlap On Tour coming October 29th on Sky Max & NOW. Sky Mobile is the network that easily lets you make your dat...
Sep 30, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by journalist Martyn Ziegler who brings us the latest news on Manchester City’s 115 charges. We kick things off by looking at the weekend’s results, including Manchester City v Arsenal’s dramatic draw, Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten start to the season and Manchester United’s striker situation. Pl...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet. This week we hear all about David Ornstein’s journey to becoming the man who breaks the big transfer news. Manchester United legend Paul Scholes talks us through his role as the Director of Recruitment at Salford City and how transfers work in the lower leagues. We are also joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England as they give their club’s best and worst transfers, from Cantona joining Manchester U...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast The Overlap has teamed up with Sky Mobile to bring you Part 2 of the Transfer Window Special featuring Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher. In this episode, the trio dive into the most impactful signings for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, discussing how these transfers shaped the fortunes of these legendary clubs. The conversation then shifts to the crucial role of agents in the football world, revealing the behind-the-scenes negotiations that can make or break a pla...
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