The NearlyMen

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The NearlyMen

Football's not all about winning... as John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) know better than anyone! Join them every week as they explore the *real* meaning of football and the Premier League, chatting to some familiar faces about what the sport means beyond winning the biggest trophies.If you would like to get in touch - email us at [email protected]

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    37. Who should we support in the UCL semi finals?

    John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) are back for a catch-up, as they predict who will win the Champions League this season!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: [email protected]

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    36. Predicting the Premier League title race!

    John and Ollie break down all the latest football action, react to the biggest Premier League games, and reveal who they think will win this year’s title.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    BONUS EPISODE: Manchester City vs Arsenal Match Preview

    John and Ollie are back for a special bonus episode, previewing Manchester City vs Arsenal, the title deciding match, and asking the big question - will Arsenal bottle the Premier League?Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    35. Are Arsenal about to BOTTLE the Premier League? ft. JFTVLuca

    John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) are joined by JFTVLuca to break down the term “bottle” and debate whether Arsenal are about to deliver the biggest one ever.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    34. Is Winning Overrated in Football? ft. Rory Jennings

    John (JCC) is joined by Rory Jennings (ChelseaRory) to discuss Behzinga’s wild take, why football is about more than trophies, and the story behind Rory’s appearance in a famous music video.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    33. Building our England XI to MISS the World Cup!

    John and Ollie are talking England this week, discussing the best XI players who will miss out on this year’s World Cup squad.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    32. Behzinga predicts West Ham’s survival chances

    John is back, and alongside Ollie, is joined by Ethan (Behzinga) from The Sidemen to discuss his all-time best XI, West Ham’s relegation struggles, and the current state of football.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    31. Will Tottenham get relegated this season?

    With JCC missing again, Ollie returns alongside two familiar faces - Ben Bowman and Seb Martin from the Only Tottenham Podcast and Back Post Podcast - to discuss whether Spurs can stay in the Premier League!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    30. What is the WORST Premier League season ever?

    Ollie Thomas is joined by Dougie Critchley to rank the past 10 Premier League seasons and decide which were the best - and which were the worst.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    29. What should your team prioritise this season?

    John (JCC) and Ollie Thomas sit down to discuss which competition every Premier League club should prioritise for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    28. How to Survive in the Premier League...

    John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) sit down to discuss what Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest need to change if they’re to avoid relegation from the Premier League.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    27. Players who must prove themselves this season!

    John JCC and Ollie Thomas discuss 10 players who must finish the 2025/26 season strongly - with the World Cup also on the line.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    26. Creating our Most Improved Premier League XI

    Ollie and John are back to discuss the Premier League title race, build their most improved XI of the season, and answer your questions.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    25. Football SCOUT critiques our tactical skills

    As promised last week, John and Ollie go head to head to settle who’s the better manager - with tactical expert and Everton fan Cai Jones delivering the final verdict.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    24. Would Arsenal be the most Boring Champions EVER?

    John and Ollie debate whether Arsenal’s current side are the most boring in Premier League history, and whether this season has been as dull as some fans are making out.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    23. Players who Need Saving in 2026!

    John and Ollie are back to run through the top 10 players who need saving in 2026 - the talent being wasted, the clubs holding them back, and the moves that could change everything.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    22. How to FIX your Team!

    Fresh back from Australia, John links up with Ollie to discuss the teams that nearly got over the line in 2025 and how they can go one step further in 2026.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    21. What next for Manchester United? ft. Lyés Bouzidi

    Ollie sits down with Manchester United fan Lyés Bouzidi from the SDS Podcast to break down Amorim’s sacking, United’s identity crisis, and whether Ole Gunnar Solskjær is the answer.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    20. Who was the biggest ‘Nearlyman’ of 2025?

    Today, we are virtual! Ollie (talkcpfc) links up with Ben Bowman and SebOnFootball from the Only Tottenham Podcast to decide who deserves the title of the biggest Nearlyman of 2025.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    19. The Big Nearlymen Quiz of the Year 2025!

    It's CHRISTMASSSSSS! John & Ollie are joined by Seb & Ciarán for the annual Nearlymen Christmas quiz. Expect laughs, chaos, and some of the craziest ball knowledge you have ever seen! Have a great Christmas all xFollow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    18. Who was the Biggest Nearlyman in 2025?

    With Ollie away, John is joined by another John - BigJohnGK! Fresh off winning a KSI football video, they break down the week’s Premier League action and hand out The Nearlymen 2025 Awards.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    17. FNG: Mo Salah’s Legacy, Arne Slot’s Liverpool & Becoming the Prem’s Greatest Team?

    This week, John and Ollie are joined by Niran (TheOfficialFNG) for a deep dive into Liverpool’s recent history: Mo Salah’s legacy, Arne Slot’s current struggles, and the Klopp era that turned the Reds into a winning force.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    16. The TRUTH about being a Content Creator!

    John and Ollie are back - and this episode’s a big one. The lads dive into the truth behind being a content creator, answer your burning questions, and give a first look inside our brand new studio.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    An update about the Podcast...

    A quick update about the Podcast & what is upcoming in the next few weeks. The Nearlymen will be back on the 04/12/2025 - so keep your eyes peeled!

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    15. Ellis Platten: What's it like to meet David Beckham and Lionel Messi?

    No Ollie this week - but YouTube legend Ellis Platten steps in! From Bielsa’s Leeds revolution to chatting with David Beckham, the lads dive deep into Ellis’s 'Away Days' journey and the world of football content. You do not want to miss this!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    14. Was England’s ‘Golden Generation’ a myth?

    This week, Ollie and John dive into one of English football’s biggest debates - did England really have a Golden Generation, or was it all just media hype? From Beckham to Gerrard, Lampard to Rooney, they look back at the tournaments, the expectations, and ask the big question: did that team actually fail, or were they just unlucky?Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    13. How Ajax almost Won the Champions League...

    In 2019, Ajax took European football by storm. They beat Real Madrid and Juventus and were minutes away from the UCL Final, before disaster struck. John and Ollie discuss one of Europe's greatest ever underdogs, golf clubs vs golf clubs and the secret ingredient to a perfect Bolognese....Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    12. Why did Juventus fail to conquer Europe? ft. jftvluca

    This week we’re joined by Luca, who watched his team, Juventus, dominate Italy in the 2010s while repeatedly falling short in Europe. He explained how Real Madrid, Michael Oliver and a dressing room bust up caused the Old Lady to lose two UCL finals in 3 years…Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    11. How Everton became the Premier League's Nearlymen

    John & Ollie welcome Marva Kreel to discuss Everton’s rise as one of the Premier League’s ultimate Nearlymen, and relive some of their most memorable moments from recent years!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    10. How to go from "Nearlymen" to Champions of England...

    This week, Ollie finally gets his wish as he explains to John how Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy - plus, they pick their starting XIs for England at the World Cup!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    9. Creating our Premier League XI outside the Big 6... ft. Dougie Critchley

    With John away, Ollie is joined by Dougie Critchley to chat Granit Xhaka, Sunderland Till I Die and the best Premier League XI outside the big six!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    8. Ranking the greatest last minute goals... w/ Ciarán Carlin

    Today, there is no Ollie! So John (JCC) has replaced him with Ciarán Carlin, as they go through & rank the greatest ever last minute goals, some of the best nearlymen in football, plus so much more!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    7. Ranking the biggest 'Nearlymen' of the Ballon d'Or...

    This week, the lads are ranking the greatest footballers, to miss out on the Ballon d'Or, within the Messi x Ronaldo era!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    6. Creating our biggest "Nearlymen" XI of all time...

    This week, the lads are both creating a starting 11 of Former Footballers, who didn't quite achieve what we all thought they would!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    5. What it's like playing against Lionel Messi!

    This week, Canada and Hull City Soccer Star - Liam Millar - shares his journey in football: joining the Premier League with Liverpool, overcoming an ACL injury, playing at a World Cup, facing Lionel Messi - plus so much more!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    4. Southgate's England: Failure or Success? ft. Zac Djellab

    Today, the lads are joined by Zac Djellab, from Nothing But Football, to discuss Gareth Southgate's England team, and decide whether they were a failure or an overall success!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    3. Pochettino's Spurs: The Ultimate Nearlymen? ft. Ben Bowman & Seb Martin

    Today, the lads are joined by Ben Bowman & SebOnSpurs (Seb On Football), to discuss the Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham Hotspur era, plus some of their best 'Nearly' teams of all time!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    2. Arteta’s Arsenal: The Premier League Nearlymen ft. RoryTalksFootball

    This week, the lads sat down with the legend that is Rory Talks Football, from the Back Post Podcast! He chat's through some of the high's and low's of supporting Arsenal, especially under Mikel Arteta, plus also some of all the time best "Nearly" teams!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

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    1. Welcome to The Nearlymen!

    Welcome to The NEARLYMEN PODCAST!!! In this first episode - John & Ollie talk you through the basics of the show, some of the most Nearly players in football history, their Premier League predictions - plus so much more! Follow for weekly episodes!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Football's not all about winning... as John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) know better than anyone! Join them every week as they explore the *real* meaning of football and the Premier League, chatting to some familiar faces about what the sport means beyond winning the biggest trophies.If you would like to get in touch - email us at [email protected]

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