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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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Manchester United legend and former Ajax goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar takes on Gary Neville’s Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet. From his favourite film to thoughts on former Man United...
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Edwin van der Sar joins Gary Neville for an intimate quick-fire interview in the tunnel at Old Trafford. The legendary Manchester United goalkeeper opens up about facing the toughest strikers, his ultimate Dutch five-a-side team, the evolution of goalkeeping, and his personal life including his wife's health struggles in 2009. Van der Sar shares insights on penalty-saving psychology, discusses his preference for Louis van Gaal over Sir Alex Ferguson, and reveals why the 2008 Champions League remains his career highlight.
- Introduction and Setting Up the Interview
- Toughest Opponents and Goalkeeping Legends
City’s 115 Update, Football Turning on Fans & The Next Club at Risk | The Overlap Fan Debate
Feb 24, 2026Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire returns for another Price of Football special, joining Jamie Carragher, Wayne Rooney and some of the...
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Van der Sar: Man United Career, The Ajax Way & Advice for Lammens | The Overlap Exclusive
Feb 22, 2026On this episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down for an exclusive one-to-one with Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar. Edwin reflects on why Manchester United...
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Rooney Backs Carrick, Man City Hunt Arsenal & Can Tudor Save Spurs? | The Overlap Fan Debate
Feb 17, 2026Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country for another lively debate. We start with VA...
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In this lively episode of the Fan Debate, Wayne Rooney joins passionate fans from Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace to dissect the Premier League's most pressing issues. The discussion covers managerial changes at Spurs and Forest, Arsenal's title race nerves, Manchester United's future under Michael Carrick, and debates about VAR, relegation battles, and whether Erling Haaland has surpassed Didier Drogba's legacy.
- VAR Controversy and the FA Cup Chaos at Villa Park
- Thomas Frank's Failed Tottenham Experiment
Ian Wright puts his former Arsenal teammate to the test with our Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet. From favourite teammates to the biggest derby, will Dennis choose Highbury over the S...
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In this engaging conversation, Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp joins the host for a wide-ranging discussion covering his career highlights, toughest opponents, favorite memories, and personal preferences. The episode features a quick-fire round of questions that reveal Bergkamp's thoughts on everything from his best teammates to his favorite stadium, interspersed with lighthearted banter and nostalgia about their time as roommates during football camp. The Dutch master reflects on his 11 years under Arsene Wenger, the intensity of the North London Derby, and shares candid insights about his playing days.
- Quick-Fire Round: Career Preferences and Favorites
- Greatest Goals and Toughest Opponents
On this exclusive episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, Ian Wright sits down with his former Arsenal teammate Dennis Bergkamp for a special catch up and proper football chat. The two lo...
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Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by Financial Times sports editor and Crystal Palace fan Josh Noble to discuss one of the bigges...
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Scholes vs Martinez, Rice Ballon d’Or Talk & Rory’s Rosenior Rage | The Overlap Fan Debate
Jan 23, 2026Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. We start with the biggest talking point as Paul Scholes is challenged on his criticism of Lisandro Martínez, sparking a heated debate about...
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Paul Scholes returns to The Fan Debate with supporters discussing their clubs' form, managerial situations, and transfer strategies. The episode covers Arsenal's title challenge, Manchester City's struggles, Manchester United's managerial uncertainty with Michael Carrick, Chelsea's controversial appointment of Liam Rosenior, Tottenham's decline under Thomas Frank, Liverpool's inconsistent performances under Arne Slot, and West Ham's relegation battle. Heated debates erupt over Bruno Fernandes' place in United's all-time XI, Declan Rice's Ballon d'Or chances, and whether ex-players should criticize their former clubs.
- Scholes Addresses Martinez Comments and Pundit Responsibilities
- Arsenal's Title Credentials and Declan Rice's Ballon d'Or Claims
Transfer Window Opens! Liverpool's Ex-Head of Scouting Analyses YOUR Club's Targets | The Overlap Breakdown
Jan 01, 2026The Transfer Window is open - so who should your club be signing? We're joined by Patrick Montgomery - Liverpool's former Head of Scouting - to go through some of the biggest deals in the pipeline ...
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This podcast episode features Patrick, a football analyst, breaking down the biggest potential January 2025 transfer window moves. The discussion covers tactical profiles, strengths, weaknesses, and potential club fits for players including Marc Guehi, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kobi Mainoo, Brennan Johnson, Evan Ferguson, and Carlos Baleba. Each analysis explores how these players might adapt to different systems and the strategic considerations clubs face during the condensed January window.
- Marc Guehi to Liverpool - Premier League Proven Defender
- Nico Schlotterbeck - The Left-Footed Quarterback
Get ready for the ultimate crossover as two podcasts collide in our biggest and best Overlap Quiz yet brought to you by Arne! This year, it's the stars of Stick to Football Gary Neville, Roy Keane, ...
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Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Paddy McGuinness, Sean Wright-Phillips, Ella Toone, and Cara Carragher compete in a Christmas pub quiz-style competition. Split into two teams - 'Stick to Football' vs 'The Good, The Bad and The Football' - they battle through rounds testing football knowledge, physical challenges, and observation skills, culminating in a dramatic tiebreaker finish.
- Setting the Scene: Teams Form and Trash Talk Begins
- Round One: Floodlights Fiasco and Football Knowledge
Micky Van de Ven: Spurs’ Season So Far, Ange vs Frank & Toughest Opponents | The Overlap Exclusive
Dec 16, 2025On this Overlap Exclusive, brought to you by Sky Bet, we sit down with Micky van de Ven for an open conversation about his journey in football and life at Tottenham Hotspur. Van de Ven looks back at...
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Mickey van de Ven sits down with Gary Neville to discuss his journey from Dutch second division football to becoming Tottenham's captain and one of the Premier League's most exciting defenders. The conversation covers his unique path through Wolfsburg, his father's background in Dutch Special Forces, the dramatic Europa League triumph under Ange Postecoglou, and his ambitions to become the world's best centre-back while leading Holland to World Cup glory.
- Growing Up with a Special Forces Father
- Unconventional Path from Striker to Centre-Back
Martin Tyler: The Aguero Goal, Fergie’s Phone Call & A Life in Commentary | The Overlap Fan Debate
Dec 09, 2025Welcome back to another episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, legendary commentator Martin Tyler joins Jamie Carragher and some of the biggest fan channels in the country ...
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Arsenal Drop Points, Who’s To Blame At Liverpool & Are United Back? | The Overlap Fan Debate
Dec 02, 2025Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher is joined by some of the biggest fan channels in the country to break down the biggest talking points in...
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A lively Fan Debate episode covering the Premier League's top teams, featuring passionate discussions about Arsenal's title credentials, Chelsea's resurgence under Maresca, Manchester City's struggles, Sunderland's remarkable start to life in the Premier League, and the contrasting fortunes of Liverpool and Manchester United. Special guest Felix White from The Maccabees shares his book about the FA Cup and his Fulham fandom.
- Arsenal's Title Challenge and Declan Rice's Brilliance
- Chelsea's Transformation Under Enzo Maresca
Mike Dean: Refereeing Concerns, Big Manager Battles & That Aguero Goal! | The Overlap Fan Debate
Nov 18, 2025Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, Jamie Carragher and Wayne Rooney are joined by former Premier League referee Mike Dean for an honest look inside the world of of...
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Mike Dean, former Premier League referee and current Tranmere Rovers supporter, joins Wayne Rooney and fans to discuss the challenges of modern refereeing. The conversation covers VAR's impact, managing high-pressure situations, relationships with players and managers, and the evolution of officiating from his debut in the 1980s through retirement in 2022. Dean provides candid insights into controversial decisions, including the famous Aguero moment, while addressing concerns about consistency, referee development, and the loss of enjoyment in the profession.
- Introduction to Mike Dean's Refereeing Career
- The Impact of VAR on Refereeing
Pep In Pursuit of Arsenal, Slot’s Struggles & Man United's Revival | The Overlap Fan Debate
Nov 11, 2025Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country to discuss the biggest storie...
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The Overlap Fan Debate brings together Jamie Carragher, Wayne Rooney, and passionate fans to discuss the Premier League's hottest topics after Manchester City's dominant 3-1 victory over Liverpool. The episode features spirited debates about Liverpool's struggles, Arsenal's title credentials, Manchester United's resurgence under Ruben Amorim, and includes discussion of the viral HMRC of Football social media phenomenon. The panel analyzes Virgil van Dijk's confrontation with Rooney, Trent Alexander-Arnold's imminent departure, and England's World Cup squad selection dilemmas.
- Manchester City's Statement Win Over Liverpool
- Liverpool's Defensive Crisis and Away Form Collapse
Football’s Golden Era: Iconic Sponsors, Classic Adverts & Retro Kits | The Overlap Fan Debate
Oct 21, 2025Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels in the country, along with football mark...
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Paul Scholes and fans are joined by Adam, a sports marketing expert behind Football CCO on TikTok, for an in-depth discussion about the evolution of football sponsorships, commercial deals, and how clubs navigate the complex world of modern sports marketing. The episode explores everything from stadium naming rights to controversial partnerships, with insights into how clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal excel at sponsorship activation while others struggle with authenticity.
- Evolution of Football Sponsorships and the Arms Race
- Revenue Streams and PSR: Why Sponsorship Matters More Than Ticket Prices