Lionsbridge FC, Barmy Brentford, Rise of the Number 8, European Finals and a Top Field Transfer

We're finally back in the studio after months and months of zoom calls! We start with Marac's 'Championship team' Brentford, who came from behind in a thriller in West London to beat Bournemouth on Saturday. Red cards, penalties and a great atmosphere meant for a proper play-off game, so plenty to discuss! Freddie finally released his announcement on Thursday (Instagram and Twitter if you missed it), so he reveals everything you need to know about his new role at Lionsbridge FC in Virginia, USA. Marac then explains his plans for HTFC Radio this summer covering Hitchin Town FC pre-season, with some guest commentators lined up to join him in the commentary box. We also touch on the recent transfer news from the club, with left-back Layne Eadie departing for Harlow Town. We then preview the two European finals- surely you'd have to be incredibly brave to bet against Manchester United in the Europa League? And then Porto on Saturday- Tuchel v Pep, Mount v Foden, Werner v... Aguero? It's a massive week of football! It's then time for the second edition of our Premier League randomiser, with a common link developing from this week's 5 club's- the rise of the box-to-box midfielder. Ilkay Gundogan, Thomas Soucek and Youri Tielemans have led the way for number eights this season, so we discuss the reasons behind the re-emergence of this style of player.