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The Overlap

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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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Episodes

  1. The Manchester Derby Debate Gets HEATED! United v City Predictions | Big Game Preview with Gary Neville

    Big Game Preview is here, and it’s a Manchester derby special! Gary Neville is joined by Manchester United fans Adam McKola and Harrison from The Overlap Breakdown, alongside Manchester City fans Luke Stanley and Steven McInerney, for the first episode of our brand-new show, brought to you by Sky...

  2. Arsenal Aim For The Treble, Haaland To Leave City & The End Of The Big Six?! | Fan Debate

    Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! The Premier League is back, and this week we’re putting predictions to one side and going all in on our biggest hot takes for the season ahead. Could Arsenal win the treble? Will Erling Haaland leave Manchester City? Could Unai Emery walk...

  3. Bruno Wins Player of the Year, Rice Robbed? & Palmer Back on Fire! | Fan Debate

    Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! The Premier League season is well and truly underway, and after an opening weekend full of shocks, drama and plenty of talking points, it’s great to be back. We start with Arsenal, who have picked up exactly where they left off. The...

  4. Introducing: Stick to United with Wayne Rooney and Mark Goldbridge

    Have you heard? Mark Goldbridge and Wayne Rooney have started a podcast… Every single week they’re joining forces for Stick to United, brought to you by Disney+. Tune in for instant reaction, heated debate, and Wayne and Mark’s unique perspectives on everything happening at Old Trafford. And…

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  5. Man United Ready to Challenge? Spurs Spend Big & Man City After Pep | Fan Debate Part 2

    Welcome back to Part Two of our new season Fan Debate special, brought to you by Sky Bet. Manchester City and Chelsea enter new eras, while Manchester United and Tottenham look ahead to promising seasons. Can Aston Villa continue to prove the doubters wrong, and could 17-year-old Brian Madjo be…

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  6. Arsenal’s Title Defence, Carra’s Liverpool Fears & Newcastle’s Nightmare | New Season Fan Debate Part 1

    Welcome back to a brand new season of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. In Part One of our new season special, we look ahead to another huge year of football. Can Arsenal defend their Premier League title, and why is Carra worried about Liverpool heading into the new campaign? We also…

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  7. Kane vs Shearer, Bruno's United Legacy & Our Best Community Questions | Stick to Football

    We're looking back at some of the very best Community Questions from Stick to Football. Is Harry Kane better than Alan Shearer? Would Bruno Fernandes make Manchester United's all-time XI? And what other questions have got Gary, Carra, Jill, Roy, and Wrighty talking? From big football debates to...

  8. Title Race Rows, Heated Debates & Controversial Takes | Best of Fan Debate

    Welcome to the best of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. We've picked out some of the biggest debates, best discussions, and most memorable moments from the season. Whether it was the title race, relegation, transfers or managerial decisions, here's a look back at everything that got us...

  9. Bale's United Move, Gerrard's Liverpool Return & Best Guest Moments | Stick to Football

    Some of the biggest names in football joined us on Stick to Football this season, and now it's time to relive the very best of them. From unforgettable stories and hilarious moments to honest opinions and fascinating football insight, here are our favourite moments from an incredible lineup of...

  10. The Very Best of Season 3 on Stick to Football! | The Overlap

    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 moments that defined an incredible season of Stick to Football. A huge thank you to everyone who...

  11. 2: Football's Coming Home: How England Won The 1966 World Cup | Part Two

    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 that had such a huge impact on England's eventual triumph... If you want more, subscribe to It Was...

  12. 1: Football's Coming Home: How England Won The 1966 World Cup | Part One | It Was What It Was

    This 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 England setup he inherited, including the FA selection committee and a poor early World Cup record.…

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  13. Benching Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel & England Argentina Rivalry! | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 of Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection? Shay Given and Jamie Carragher are also joined by Jonathan…

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  14. Arsenal’s UCL Heartbreak, City’s Post-Pep Era & Carrick’s Big Summer | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 the campaign as Premier League champions but lost the Champions League final to PSG. How does Arsenal...

  15. Inside Arsenal’s Title Celebrations, UCL Final & Set Piece Secrets | The Overlap Champions Special

    Welcome 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 League champions, Arsenal. Mikel Arteta joins the show alongside the Premier League trophy to reflect…

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  16. Andy Robertson: Losing Diogo Jota, Klopp’s Impact & World Cup Dream | My Best Coach EP 2

    This 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 manager Gordon Strachan, one of the most influential figures in Robertson’s career. Having handed...

  17. Will Still: Southampton Regret, 'Video Game Manager' & Messi’s PSG | The Overlap Breakdown

    In 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 manager in Europe’s top five leagues, Will shares the reality behind his rapid rise. He talks about...

  18. Lampard To Stay Or Leave? Leicester Downfall & Rooney EFL Experience | Fan Debate EFL Special Part 2

    Welcome 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 season so far. We start off with Wayne Rooney discussing his experience in the Sky Bet Championship...

  19. All You Need To Know About The Play-Offs With Rooney, Coady & Mullin | Fan Debate EFL Special Part 1

    Welcome 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, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down with fans across the Championship, League One and League Two to...

  20. Bruno or De Bruyne, Kane for Ballon d’Or & Scholes’ Favourite Teammates | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 all things from his playing career to the game today. We touch on his favourite teammates and...

  21. Harry Maguire: £80m Man Utd Move, Online Hate & World Cup Dream | My Best Coach

    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. The Manchester United centre-back reveals what Michael Carrick is really like in the dressing room…

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  22. Carrick Favourite To Stay At United? Arsenal’s Title Nerves & Chelsea’s Big Problem | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 the biggest fan channels in the game. We start with the title race between Arsenal and Man City,...

  23. Steve McClaren on Man Utd ’99 Tactics, Managing England & More | The Overlap Breakdown

    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 dive deep into the tactical brilliance behind that iconic campaign, offering unique insight into how...

  24. Who is the Best Goalkeeper Right Now & Arsenal Corners Analysed | Fan Debate

    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! Shay answers fan questions on everything between the sticks. We dive into modern goalkeeping: can...

  25. Can De Zerbi Save Spurs? Saka Disrespected & Salah All-Time Debate | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 the biggest fan channels in the country to talk all things football. We begin with the title race,...

  26. Conor Benn: Zuffa Boxing, Chris Eubank Rivalry & Eddie Hearn Fallout | The Overlap Exclusive

    Boxer 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, and speaks candidly about the challenges he has faced, from dealing with controversy to the impact on...

  27. Kyle Walker: Man City Career, Pep Guardiola’s Genius & Arsenal’s Corners | The Overlap Exclusive

    Kyle 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 move to Tottenham Hotspur, where he established himself as one of the Premier League’s top...

  28. Kyle Walker Retires from International Football & Talks EURO's Regrets With Gary Neville

    In 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 caps for the Three Lions, Walker reflects on the highs and lows of his England journey, from…

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  29. Edwin van der Sar’s 19 Quickfire questions with Gary neville | The Overlap

    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 teammates and today’s top goalkeepers, Edwin gives us his honest takes. Zidane or Scholes, who are...

  30. City’s 115 Update, Football Turning on Fans & The Next Club at Risk | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 biggest fan channels in the country to break down one of the most controversial areas of the…

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  31. Van der Sar: Man United Career, The Ajax Way & Advice for Lammens | The Overlap Exclusive

    On 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 still feels like home and reveals the approach he received from the club after retiring about a...

  32. Rooney Backs Carrick, Man City Hunt Arsenal & Can Tudor Save Spurs? | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 VAR and refereeing standards after Wayne labels a recent FA Cup call between Aston Villa and Newcastle…

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  33. Dennis Bergkamp’s Quickfire Questions with Ian Wright | The Overlap

    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 San Siro, and does the North London Derby sit above the rest? Let us know your answers in the…

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  34. Bergkamp: Arsenal’s Golden Era, Wenger Influence & Title Hopes | The Overlap Exclusive

    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 look back on their time at Arsenal, sharing memories from one of the club’s greatest eras and what…

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  35. Football's Multi-Club Model & What Does It Mean For Fans? | The Overlap Fan Debate

    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 biggest talking points in modern football, multi club ownership. The panel break down how it has grown...

  36. Scholes vs Martinez, Rice Ballon d’Or Talk & Rory’s Rosenior Rage | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome back to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. We start with the biggest talking point as Paul Scholes is challenged on his criticism of Lisandro Martínez, sparking a heated debate about pundit responsibility and whether players are judged too harshly. The focus then shifts to the…

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  37. Transfer Window Opens! Liverpool's Ex-Head of Scouting Analyses YOUR Club's Targets | The Overlap Breakdown

    The Transfer Window is open - so who should your club be signing? We're joined by Patrick Montgomery - Liverpool's former Head of Scouting - to go through some of the biggest deals in the pipeline in January. Don't forget you can watch the best tactical discussion and transfer talk every week on...

  38. The Overlap Quiz | Stick to Football v The Good, The Bad & The Football

    Get ready for the ultimate crossover as two podcasts collide in our biggest and best Overlap Quiz yet brought to you by Arne! This year, it's the stars of Stick to Football Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Jamie Carragher facing off against The Good, The Bad, and The Football...

  39. Micky Van de Ven: Spurs’ Season So Far, Ange vs Frank & Toughest Opponents | The Overlap Exclusive

    On this Overlap Exclusive, brought to you by Sky Bet, we sit down with Micky van de Ven for an open conversation about his journey in football and life at Tottenham Hotspur. Van de Ven looks back at where it all began, breaking into the game before earning a move to Wolfsburg, where his...

  40. Martin Tyler: The Aguero Goal, Fergie’s Phone Call & A Life in Commentary | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 to look back on a career unlike any other, filled with unforgettable stories and iconic football...

  41. Arsenal Drop Points, Who’s To Blame At Liverpool & Are United Back? | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 the Premier League right now. We start with the 1–1 draw between Chelsea and Arsenal. What does it...

  42. Mike Dean: Refereeing Concerns, Big Manager Battles & That Aguero Goal! | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 officiating. Mike lifts the lid on what referees really deal with, from managers who were the hardest...

  43. Pep In Pursuit of Arsenal, Slot’s Struggles & Man United's Revival | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 stories in football right now. After Manchester City’s win over Liverpool, Pep’s side close in on…

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  44. Football’s Golden Era: Iconic Sponsors, Classic Adverts & Retro Kits | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome 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 marketing expert Adam, better known on TikTok as @adamthecco, to talk all things sponsorships and…

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  45. The Overlap Live from Rome with Marcel Desailly!

    Welcome to a special episode of The Overlap, live from Rome at the European Football Clubs (EFC) convention, with a live audience and special guest, former Chelsea, AC Milan and France legend Marcel Desailly. The team kick things off by discussing club ownership, asking what makes a good owner…

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  46. Liverpool’s Slip-Up, Arsenal Go Top & Amorim Ready To Go? | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes return for another episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, our fans dive into all the biggest stories across the Premier League, with strong opinions, plenty of disagreement, and a few laughs along the way. The discussion begins with...

  47. Man Utd’s Worst Signing, Diving Debate & Transfer Magic Gone | The Overlap Fan Debate

    Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across the country to talk all things football, in this episode the fans share their biggest hot takes in the game today! Each hot take...

  48. Isak to Liverpool Confirmed, VAR Controversy & Arteta’s Big Problem | Deadline Day Fan Debate

    Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, it is our Deadline Day special and with that comes fireworks. Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels in the country to discuss what could be the most chaotic transfer window ever, from huge…

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  49. Daniel Levy: Ange, Thomas Frank & The Future of Tottenham | The Overlap Exclusive

    On this episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by Daniel Levy ahead of his 25th year as club chairman. He takes us on an in-depth tour, showcasing the stadium’s unique features while discussing the club’s key decisions, commitment to...

  50. Sesko to United, Man City Charges & Son’s Legacy Bigger Than Kane? | Fan Debate Part 2

    The Premier League is almost here and Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are back with Part 2 of our Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet and this one gets lively. We kick things off with Manchester City as fans discuss Pep Guardiola’s trophyless season and the latest on the 115 charges hanging…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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

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