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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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Season 3 of Stick to Football has been our biggest and best yet. From unforgettable debates and hilarious stories to Show & Tell, Room 101, quizzes, bold opinions and plenty of chaos, here are the...
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This episode of The Overlap features Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane discussing Premier League title races, particularly Arsenal's chances, along with personal stories about contracts, ticket drama, and the treatment of star players like Mo Salah and Jude Bellingham. The panel shares nostalgic moments with old memorabilia and debates whether managers like Michael Carrick can succeed at Manchester United.
- Arsenal's Title Challenge and Pressure
- Manchester United's Managerial Situation
It's time to continue our series on England’s 1966 World Cup win. In part two, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson discuss press criticism, surprise call-ups, and the group stage injury to Jimmy Greaves ...
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This is part two of a four-part series examining England's 1966 World Cup victory. The episode covers the crucial months before the tournament and the group stage matches, detailing how manager Alf Ramsey developed his revolutionary 'wingless wonders' formation while facing criticism from press and public. Despite skepticism about England's chances and the Jimmy Greaves selection dilemma, Ramsey strategically prepared his team for World Cup glory.
- Pre-Tournament Struggles and Tactical Doubts
- The Birth of the Wingless Wonders
Football's Coming Home: How England Won The 1966 World Cup | Part One | It Was What It Was
Jun 15, 2026This week on The Overlap, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson begin a four-part series revisiting England’s 1966 World Cup win. Part one focuses on Sir Alf Ramsey’s background - and the conservative Eng...
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Benching Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel & England Argentina Rivalry! | The Overlap Fan Debate
Jun 08, 2026Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this special episode we are talking all things World Cup. Will Scotland finally get out of the group and what do our English fans make o...
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A World Cup special episode featuring discussions about the 2026 tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The panel includes journalists, authors, England and Scotland supporters, and members of Scottish band Scary Vo. Topics cover FIFA's controversial ticket pricing and allocation, squad selections for England and Scotland, Thomas Tuchel's tactical approach, the challenges of playing in American heat and humidity, and predictions for the tournament.
- The State of FIFA and Tournament Commercialization
- The Fan Experience Crisis and Changing Tournament Culture
Arsenal’s UCL Heartbreak, City’s Post-Pep Era & Carrick’s Big Summer | The Overlap Fan Debate
Jun 02, 2026Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, we review the dramatic end to the Premier League season, with major storylines at both ends of the table. Arsenal ended ...
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This podcast episode brings together rival football fans to discuss a dramatic Premier League season that saw Arsenal finally end their 22-year title drought, while also covering major managerial changes across the league, Champions League finals, relegation battles, and the futures of elite clubs. The discussion touches on Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City, Liverpool's managerial uncertainty, and passionate debates about the greatest Premier League manager of all time.
- Arsenal's Premier League Triumph and Champions League Heartbreak
- Tactical Debate: Arsenal's Defensive Approach in the Champions League Final
Inside Arsenal’s Title Celebrations, UCL Final & Set Piece Secrets | The Overlap Champions Special
May 27, 2026Welcome to our first Overlap Champions Special, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, Gary Neville and Ian Wright visit the Sobha Realty Training Centre, home of the newly crowned Premier Leag...
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Andy Robertson: Losing Diogo Jota, Klopp’s Impact & World Cup Dream | My Best Coach EP 2
May 21, 2026This episode of My Best Coach with Andy Robertson is produced in partnership with Gillette. In this exclusive interview on The Overlap, Ian Wright sits down with Andy Robertson and former Scotland m...
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Will Still: Southampton Regret, 'Video Game Manager' & Messi’s PSG | The Overlap Breakdown
May 18, 2026In this episode of The Overlap Breakdown, Harrison sits down with one of football’s most exciting young coaches, Will Still. From his unconventional journey into coaching - to becoming the youngest...
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Lampard To Stay Or Leave? Leicester Downfall & Rooney EFL Experience | Fan Debate EFL Special Part 2
May 12, 2026Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down to discuss everything from the Sky Bet EFL ...
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All You Need To Know About The Play-Offs With Rooney, Coady & Mullin | Fan Debate EFL Special Part 1
May 08, 2026Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This episode is all on the EFL season ahead of another round of the playoffs. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Pa...
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This EFL playoff special episode brings together football legends Wayne Rooney, Connor Cody, and Paul Mullin alongside passionate fans to discuss the drama and excitement of the Championship, League One, and League Two playoffs. The conversation covers the playoff format, team prospects, personal management experiences, and memorable playoff moments, with particular focus on the upcoming semifinal matchups including Millwall vs Hull, Southampton vs Middlesbrough, and various League One and Two contests.
- The Championship Playoff Picture and Season Review
- Millwall's Journey and The Hull City Challenge
Bruno or De Bruyne, Kane for Ballon d’Or & Scholes’ Favourite Teammates | The Overlap Fan Debate
May 05, 2026Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this special episode, Paul Scholes welcomes Tottenham fan Flav to the sofa, as the fans quiz the former Manchester United midfielder on ...
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Paul Scholes and Gary Neville join The Overlap Fan Debate to discuss the Premier League title race, Manchester United's struggles, England's past failures, and various fan questions. The episode features quiz segments, community questions, and candid discussions about player comparisons, managerial standards, and the challenges facing top clubs. Scholes offers frank assessments of his England career while both legends debate everything from Bruno Fernandes vs De Bruyne to whether standards at Manchester United have dropped since their playing days.
- Title Race and Arsenal vs Manchester City
- Quiz Segment: Everton History
This episode of My Best Coach with Harry Maguire is produced in partnership with Gillette. Ian Wright sits down with Harry Maguire and his dad, Alan, who played an instrumental role in his career. ...
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Harry Maguire sits down with Ian Wright to discuss his journey from Sheffield United to becoming Manchester United captain, the challenges of dealing with intense scrutiny and criticism, and the crucial role his father Alan played in his development. The conversation covers resilience, mental strength, handling pressure at the highest level, and England's prospects heading into the World Cup.
- Early Career Development and Family Foundation
- The £80 Million Transfer to Manchester United
Carrick Favourite To Stay At United? Arsenal’s Title Nerves & Chelsea’s Big Problem | The Overlap Fan Debate
Apr 29, 2026Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Gary Neville returns to the sofa alongside former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes as they sit down with some of ...
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Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown with special guest Steve McClaren, assistant manager under Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester United’s historic treble-winning season in 1999. In this episode, we ...
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Welcome back to another episode of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! This week, we’ve got the fans, as always, alongside Jamie Carragher and we’re joined by a goalkeeping legend, Shay Given! Sh...
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Shay Given joins Jamie Carragher for an in-depth discussion on modern goalkeeping, covering everything from the evolution of playing out from the back to penalty psychology, set-piece management, and analyzing today's elite keepers. The legendary goalkeeper shares candid insights about the challenges, frustrations, and psychology of the position, while debating whether shot-stopping or ball-playing skills matter more in today's game.
- The Evolution of Modern Goalkeeping and Playing Out From the Back
- The Psychology and Challenges of Penalty Kicks
Can De Zerbi Save Spurs? Saka Disrespected & Salah All-Time Debate | The Overlap Fan Debate
Apr 03, 2026Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode, former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given joins Jamie Carragher on the sofa alongside some of th...
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Conor Benn: Zuffa Boxing, Chris Eubank Rivalry & Eddie Hearn Fallout | The Overlap Exclusive
Mar 31, 2026Boxer Conor Benn sits down with Gary Neville for an exclusive interview, brought to you by Sky Bet. Conor opens up on life outside the ring, including his relationship with his father Nigel Benn, an...
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In this revealing interview, Connor Benn discusses his boxing career, the intense rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr., and his controversial move from Matchroom Boxing to Zufa. He opens up about his dark period battling depression during his legal case, his disciplined upbringing in Spain, the complex relationship with his father Nigel Benn, and the extreme physical and mental preparation required for elite boxing. Benn explains his decision to leave Matchroom for financial reasons and shares insights into the business of boxing and his future plans.
- Spanish Upbringing and Disciplinarian Father
- Fractured Relationship with Nigel Turns Around
Kyle Walker: Man City Career, Pep Guardiola’s Genius & Arsenal’s Corners | The Overlap Exclusive
Mar 17, 2026Kyle Walker sits down with Gary Neville for an exclusive interview, brought to you by Sky Bet. The conversation begins with Kyle’s journey in football, starting at Sheffield United before earning a ...
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Kyle Walker sits down for an in-depth conversation about his legendary career, from his early days at Sheffield United through his time at Tottenham and his trophy-laden years at Manchester City. He discusses his defensive evolution, working under Pep Guardiola, dealing with media scrutiny, and reflects on being considered one of England's greatest ever full-backs. Walker also opens up about the mental side of football, social media pressure on young players, and what the future holds beyond his playing career.
- Greatest English Full-Back Debate
- The Journey from Tottenham to Manchester City
Kyle Walker Retires from International Football & Talks EURO's Regrets With Gary Neville
Mar 10, 2026In this special exclusive interview brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down with Kyle Walker as he brings the curtain down on his international career with England. With an incredible 96 c...
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Kyle Walker announces his retirement from international football at 96 caps, just four short of the historic 100-cap milestone. In an emotional conversation, he discusses his England career spanning 14 years, the near-misses at major tournaments, regrets about penalty decisions, and why he's choosing to step away now despite conversations with new manager Thomas Tuchel.
- The Retirement Decision and the 100 Cap Dream
- Competition for the Right-Back Position
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