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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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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