The FOARcast

Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by James Rowe (@JamesRoweNL) as they discuss anything and everything Dutch football. The rise, fall, and rise again of the Dutch National Team, the re-emergence of the Eredivisie and what the future may hold for "The Orange" both internationally as well as domestically.

In this week’s episode we focus on Liverpool FC and their Champions League draw, Premier League start, and what we can expect from Jurgen Klopp’s lads once the schedule heats up in the coming weeks. Critty Smith (@CrittySmith) is joined by his old friend Joe from the FOARaw (@FOARsite) podcast to discuss what lies ahead for LFC.

We are back to our roots tonight. The UEFA Champions League is back and the Kings of Europe podcast lives up to its namesake as we break down each group and determine who will be the 16 Kings of Europe still standing come February. With Critty Smith (@crittysmith) on tonight’s show are the Loud Americans Discussing Soccer aka... “The LADS” (Kevin and Martin) from the (@LADS_Podcast). They will break down all the action and tell us who will survive the groups stage of the UCL! And....we go on a slight Manchester United rant!

Episode 19 takes us to Spain, finally! @crittysmith is joined by @shopaaj as they discuss all things Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia and more! Anthony talk about the Modric controversy with Inter, Ronaldo departing the Bernabeu, if Messi will ever slow down, and whether anyone besides the "Big Two" can challenge in Spain! Also, UCL and UEL predictions for all seven Spanish participants!

Ever wonder what it's like to start up an Official Liverpool Supporters Club? Or be a member? Or what the atmosphere is like at one of their gatherings? Well, our guest Johnathan Ace from @LFC_SC joins host @CrittySmith and tells us all about the founding of the official Liverpool Supporters Club of South Carolina. How it came to be, how it continues to grow, and the experiece of being a member!

The Kings Of Europe Epidsode 18: The COMPLETE Bundesliga 2018-19 season preview with host @CrittySmith and guests @R_Kharman and @JMMangan of the @s04_podcast. The lads discuss whether Bayern can defend their turf, BVB can make a title push, Schalke can add to last season's success, Leverkusen will get over the hump, 'Gladbach can make it into Europe and whether RB Leipzig is here to stay!

Joined by Ahmad Kamil Razali, a new guest based in Perth, Western Australia, we looked ahead to our first away game of the season to Crystal Palace and ask the question if Naby Keita is the 8 we always needed.

I'm joined by John a Red from the US as we dissect Liverpool's opening day devastation of West Ham United. Is this a sign of more hammerings to come?

This is it! We comprehensively Preview the Top Six contenders for the PL Season in 2018/2019... 1. Ins-Outs 2. Who bought well, who didn't 3. Predicted clubs and positions in the top six order 4. Reflections on the close of the Transfer Window *note this podcast was recorded a couple of hours before the close of the transfer window so doesn't account for the absolute latest news (e.g. Ings to Saints)

Kings Of Europe 17: Critty Smith is joined by Richard Kharman of the Serie A Sitdown podcast and they discuss everything to get your Serie A season underway!!! -Mercato -Ronaldo -Icardi -Higuain Ancelotti!

Review of our final preseason game against Torino at Anfield which Liverpool won 3-1. How ready are we for the 2018/2019 season and an assault for the PL title?

In this episode myself (Critty) and our friend and recurring guest Jack Mangan @JMMangan of the FC Schalke Podcast discuss all of the happenings around the Bundesliga! - Major Bundesliga Transfers - What these mean for the clubs - Who will still move and who won't - How will the Bundesliga clubs perform in the UCL? - Is Bayern vulnarable, or is a 7th straight league title a mere formality?

On this second episode of Season 3, we discuss: 1. Studge and the LFC Girlfriend Experience 2. If the LFC USA Tour has benefited US Soccer 3. Pre-season and everyone that's caught our eye 4. What missing gaps remain in the squad to challenge for the title

@crittysmith recaps Liverpool's offseason! -Transfers -Preseason friendlies -Not OFFICIAL, but somewhat of a season preview (at least the first few fixtures)! - YOUR Listener questions!

Kings Of Europe E15: @crittysmith is joined by the co-hosts of the @s04_Podcast Richard Kharman (also host of @SerieASitdown) and Jack Mangan as they discuss: - #CR7 arrival at #Juventus - #WorldCup2018 Final - #FCSchalke summer transfers!

KoE E14 - Host @CrittySmith is joined by @JMMangan as they recap the World Cup Round of 16, preview the quarter-finals, reveal their biggest surprises / disappointments of the Round of 16, and they pick who they think will advance to the semi-finals! Also, they touch on the latest Cristiano Ronaldo rumors!

Kings of Europe Episode 13!: Critty Smith is joined by Alex Miller and Jack Mangan of the FC Schalke Podcast as they enjoy a little Ballast Point, Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Malbec, and discuss: -The fall of the German National Team -The ridiculous Fair Play rule that sent Senegal home -Full World Cup Round of 16 preview!

@crittysmith is joined by @chickenlip7 as they discuss all things World Cup Russia 2018 - All of the Week 1 Action - The Upsets (Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Spain) - The anti- England bias - Can Germany overcome their setback and will Löw make adjustments? - Is Cristiano Ronaldo proving once and for all that he is the GOAT? - and much much more!

Host Critty Smith @crittysmith is joined by Jon Berger @rugbybeastie In part 1, they discuss all of the challenges facing the Bundesliga. -Why no one can challenge Bayern Munich -Where the league went wrong ten years ago -What can be done to make the league more competitive -How the Bundesliga can retain it's homegrown stars and much much more!

Host Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by Richard Kharman of Serie A Sitdown (@R_Kharman) and George Bennett of "The Goalmouth Scramble" (@gbarticles) Critty and Richard discuss the season that was for AC Milan - the spending, the inconsistent results, the failure to qualify for the UCL, and where the club goes from here. George joins Critty and Richard as they go through the ENTIRE World Cup tournament, group by group, with each picking their World Champions, Man of the Tournament, and Golden Boot Winner!

STOP THE PRESS! Interview with James Pearce, erstwhile intrepid LFC reporter of the Liverpool Echo but secretly masquerading as a debonair Yachtsman and fruit shake enthusiast! On vacation in Singapore with his lovely family, a relaxed James and I discussed: 1. Post-Kiev euphoria and deflation and depression 2. 2017/2018 LFC Season Review 3. The Summer Transfer Window 4. Pre-season plans 5. His expectations for the new season ...and much more! Don't miss this show!

Kings of Europe Ep. 9 Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by the multi-talented Kelly Frances (@thekellyfrances) to discuss briefly - her thoughts on the UCL final, as well as a review of Arsenal's chaotic season. The main discussion revolves around he passion and knowledge of the hottest franchise in Major League Soccer, Atlanta United FC! We check in on them in year 2 of their MLS journey and talk about how they are different from most MLS teams, and more similar to a typical European club.

Kings of Europe - Ep. 8 Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by Stan Whyte (@realwhytedudefc) and Alex Miller (@chickenlip7) as well as a cameo by "newly-adopted" LFC supporter Russ as they discuss anything and everything 2018 UEFA Champions League Final! - Klopp and Zidane's tactics - Where did the match turn? - Was the Ramos injury to Salah intentional? - How will this Madrid squad be remember? - Was Bale the man of the match? - Is this Ronaldo's last hurrah at the Bernabeu?

Kings of Europe - Episode 7! Host Critty Smith (@crittysmith) welcomes special guest Marc Damon (@MarcDamon1) to discuss all things Paris St-Germain!!! Season Recap and glimpse into the future Also, Stan Whyte (@realwhytedudefc) and Alex Miller (chickenlip7) drop in to preview the massive UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool FC and Rea Madrid this Saturday!

Kings of Europe Episode 6! @crittysmith is joined by @realwhytedudefc and @ReginaldDCole to discuss the awesome season of the Premier League Champions Manchester City! They also discuss successful Bundesliga-title-winning campaign of Bayern Munich and Juventus' 7th consecutive Scudetto Triumph! Also, we bid farewell to the legend that is Gigi Buffon and discuss the Relegation of the Bundesliga "Dino" Hamburger SV Finally, is this the weakest England squad in modern World Cup history? Lets debate!!!

Kings of Europe Episode 5!!! - Host Critty Smith @crittysmith is joined by Jon Berger @rugbybeastie and Stan Whyte @realwhytedudeFC to discuss the European managerial career of the great Arsene Wenger! They also recap the UEL fixtures Salzburg-Marseille and Atletico Madrid-Arsenal, as well as quick recap of El Clasico! Jon takes us in depth into the season that was fro Swansea AFC and what led to their demise, they also preview the LFC-BHA and Chelsea-Newcastle fixtures Lastly, they preview the final weekend of the Bundesliga and the dirty tactics of modern football!

Critty Smith is joined by Richard Kharman (@R_Kharman and George Bennett (@gbarticles) and Alex Miller to discuss: * The chaotic finish to the Roma-Liverpool fixture as The Reds advance to their first UCL final since 2007! * They also discuss two-time defending champions Real Madrid as they defeated Bayern Munich to advance to their third consecutive final. * Also, Serie A recap, Juventus-Inter, Spaletti’s tactics, and why Bayern struggles against Spanish sides.

@crittysmith is joined by Alex, Aidan @ARDataAnalysis and Stan @realwhytedudeFC as they discuss in depth: 1. The monster UCL fixtures - Liverpool vs Roma and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich 2. Give their predictions on the second leg and reveal their picks for who will play in Kiev! 3. Take a glance at the exciting title race in Serie A 4. Preview the Inter-Juve match at the San Siro 5. A quick look at the Europa League semi-final fixtures

Discussed: - Suicide Blonde: Di Francesco's formation and attacking choice - Dissecting the goals conceded - Substitution and in-game management: Let us down again? - Hooligan Roma fans: Escalated to unfortunate heights?

Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by one half of the FC Schalke Podcast, Jack Mangan (@JMMangan) and Stan Whyte (@stanwhyte87) as they discuss in depth the UCL semifinals, Bayern’s dominance over the Bundesliga, the race for the Scudetto and Which four teams qualify for the Champions League from Serie A, and with Manchester City clinching the EPL title, do they have a claim as “best English side ever?”

On the 29th Anniversary of Hillsborough, the lads (and lass!) had a good ole chat post-Bournemouth... 1. Van Dijk says 3 goals, 3 points & clean sheet - Anything more to say? 2. MOTM - How'd it become so hard to call? 3. Young Trent - Can he become the new England Right back? 4. Mo Salah - Welcome Ballon d'Or? 5. Top 4 - The juggernaut to continue vs West Brom and Spurs dropping points? and much more!

The first episode of Kings of Europe, the premier podcast examining the hottest topics in the top European Super Leagues! I am joined by Aidan Reagh as we: 1. Recap the UCL fixtures this week 2. Talk about what semifinal matchups we would like to see 3. Debate whether Mo Salah deserves Balon d’Or consideration 4. Discuss the top matches this weekend 5. Take a quick look at the Europa League

OMG! The feelings, emotions and sheer exhilaration which can come only from being a Liverpool supporter came flooding back like a tidal wave as we made the UCL Semis for the first time in 10 years! We composed ourselves to discuss: 1. Pep's implosion and how he increased Emptihad's attendance by 10%! 2. What went wrong in that first half and how we brilliantly came back 3. They should just rename it the Guinness Book of RecordPool! 4. Your Semi-final choice?

As hoarse shouts of the now anthemic 'Allez Allez Allez' rang across Anfield and filtered right into Asia, the India based crew of FOAR discussed: 1. 3-0 in 30 mins: Easier done than actually said? 2. The tactical battles: TAA targeted on purpose, Milner-Hendo and the midfield masterclass, and Sterling's benching - weak mentality or strategy? 3. Game, Set, Semis?: Have we ended this tie or will city bounce back 4. The Parked bus (Not you Mourinho) and if UEFA is playing fair 5. Everton: Game for top 4, the derby game or both? Angry Klopp: Why'd we move the damn kick-off! Let Klopp Decide: With Injury pileup, faigue, top-4/CL glory on the line, the boys decided to let Klopp do what he does best - be the master tactician

The stage is set for the biggest football night in Europe this week. Liverpool vs Manchester City. It certainly won't be an Emptihad as the Anfield Effect promises to derail the calmest of minds and shoot to pyro pieces any sign of frayed nerves. What we discussed: 1. Overarching narratives in Liverpool vs City - Passion vs Plastics - Klopp vs Pep - Salah vs KdB - Philosophy vs Philosophy 2. What needs to happen on Wednesday night for us? 3. How does Pep overcome the 'Anfield Effect' and stop us?

Holy Boredom Week Batman! After what seemed an eternity of an International break, Critty Smith, Alex Miller and Joe were just relieved to get back to business as usual with the Preview show! We covered: 1. Interesting bits and bobs over the week including: - Goals scored by Liverpool players - Captain armbands worn by Liverpool players - muscles pulled by Liverpool players! :( 2. Oh No Emre - does Emre deserve all the BS speculation over his future and what does it mean for his Liverpool future? 3. Touch me not - on Klopp's new rule that players should not touch the 'This Is Anfield' sign unless they've won a trophy. 4. Previewing Crystal Palace vs Liverpool - Personnel - Tactical - Prediction

Rapidly running out of superlatives to use to describe Mo Salah, we were left in heady anticipation of more wonders to behold from our Egyptian King! But we did get around to discussing: 1. The Mo-Messi comparisons 2. If Mo could actually give KdB a run for the PFA gong 3. The balance Joe Gomez brings to the Fullback partnership with Robbo 4. Race for #2 - helped by Meltdown Manchester, Crocked Kane? 5. The dawn of a new Liverpool Manchester rivalry and much more!

Oh boy! That hurts doesn't it? Two goals scored by a young Mancunian in the face of a young Scouser. We sorted through the pieces of our shattered emotions as we discussed: 1. Bad day at the wrong office - deconstructing Doh! 2. Should Dejan Lovren be banned from interviews...or just banned? Permanently? 3. Dont cry for me Alex Arnold...but is there a way back in for Clyne? 4. Do we really expect subs like Lallana, Gini, Solanke to change a game? 5. How damaging is this loss to us and empowering to United? 6. Taking the L and looking ahead to next fixtures and the CL draw on Friday.

In Part 2 of the Manchester United vs Liverpool preview, the lads discussed: 1. The Porto Game: Lacking energy, amazing Porto fans but QF here we come 2. CL Quarterfinals: Who dareth face our attack and do Spurs need a good hammering 3. The Big match: Throw the form book out the window 4. United: A tale of buses, injuries and poor personnel for the job 5. Karius and the rise of a Phoenix 6. Predictions, Predictions, Predictions

Probably the biggest game of the season for both clubs as the titans of the Premier League (and World Football) aim to land the knockout punch to each others 2nd place finish aspirations. On this show, we analysed! 1. The importance of this game to the respective managers 2. Is this game more United vs Liverpool or Jose vs Jurgen? 3. Looking back at the record so far - head-to-head, team-vs-team, manager-vs-manager 4. Tactical POV - how we expect each side to set out stall 5. If the Old Toilet is the perfect place for Gini to have his diarrhoea. Oops! *Runs*! ...and a helluva lot more!

On a not so triumphal return of Rafa to Anfield, Liverpool totally bossed the game as a certain Egyptian King continued his hot-streak! We discussed: 1. Rafa - right gameplan, right team, wrong time 2. The incredible machine known as Salah - how is he doing it? Mindset? new tactical role?? weed before games??? 3. Tactical breakdown of the game 4. Is Liverpool better off without Coutinho? 5. The last laugh of FSG 6. Is the newly announced Winter Break a good thing?

Kristin Wilkinson - the LFC Red who tattooted her way to Liverpool hearts! On this episode, I talk to Kristin from Canada who is best known for her stunning portraiture works of Liverpool players and managers which she showcases on Twitter and Facebook. Intent to find out more about her creative/artistic process, we discussed: 1. Her preferred canvas - skin or paper 2. How she perceives the world as a creative professional 3. How her passion and experience as an artist translated into her work as a tattoo artist 4. Her encouragement to aspiring yet struggling independent artists and much more! Follow Kristin on her Twitter: @SilentKW1

In yet another blast off show, Team USA covered: 1. Their continued buzz following a scintillating 4-1 victory over West Ham 2. The deal behind Bobby's no look finish 3. Karius as #1 and his continued case for it 4. Who they award the POTY award if the season ended today 5. If Klopp's Liverpool is better than Klopp's BVB 6. The Dogfight for #2 place

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Chat with diehard Liverpool supporter Man Laosathirawong (Manny) from Thailand as I asked him: 1. How long he's been a Red 2. Some of his favourite memories as an International LFC Supporter 3. His experience attending exciting games at Anfield in the 2013/2014 season 4. How he stood up to online xenophobes and bigots calling him a "tourist" telling him to "go support his local team"

We decided to cure ourselves of Football withdrawal symptoms before our next game with this 2017/2018 Midseason Review show, where we discussed... 1. Royal Rumble: 11 for 11 at the bottom 2. The middle: soft and cushy 3. Arsenal : The new old Liverpool? 4. Battle of the 5 armies 5. Man City: Anything more to say?

After Liverpool utterly defeated Porto in the first leg of the 2017/18 Champions League round of 16, FOARcast crew, consisting of Eric (the host), Christian and Ves, are joined by special guest Stan from the American team, to discuss: - What went right this time? - Why Porto proved not to be a match for the Reds? - Goal by goal - Who's next? The music: Status Quo - Rockin' All Over the World (Rockin' All Over the World, 1977) Have a listen and enjoy.

Oh when the Saints go marching in, they said their Hail Mary's as we discussed: 1. How being Sloppy but Sublime isn't always a bad thing! 2. Bobby's lifetime contract situation and his love for LFC 3. Form of Sadio Mane 4. Moreno vs Robbo 5. Creepin up on Manchester United surely but steadily for 2nd spot! 6. LFC X-Files - How VVD ended up in the wrong dressing room! and much much more!

On Bob Marley tribute week, our three US based guests got up and stood up (actually they sat down!) and chatted: 1. The Marca Salah interview - is loyalty dead or are fans just unrealistic? 2. If Isco is better than Coutinho? 3. The "selling club" argument 4. If Diving is gamesmanship or cheating? 5. The boiling frustration of Adam Lallana 6. Look ahead to both Saints and Porto games It's a lot...but it's a whole lot of alright!

In the final show of the January transfer window, the lads - Eric, Jason, Chris and Drewster - discuss the business Liverpool have done this winter and compare it to that of the other top-six clubs. The music: AC/DC - Hard as a Rock (Ballbreaker, 1995). Enjoy.