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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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Recent Episodes
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
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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