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Manchester United have been busy these past few days, sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday and swiftly moving to appoint Sporting Lisbon’s manager Ruben Amorim the next day. Today, Ikenna is joined by fellow Red Devils, James and Jamil, to give a tactical breakdown of what the Portuguese coach can bring to this United side. --- Support this podcast: http…
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Ballon d'Or 2024: Man City POV (with Koseku)
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We spoke with our Man City regular, Koseku, about Rodrigo's Ballon d'Or victory. From her vibe it seems City fans feel good and composed as ever. We asked if Rodri was really the best in the world but she really spun it on us with a very important question. Sadly we saw the Golden Ball winner receive his award on crutches, seems like the Citizens a…
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A big game weekend! Arsenal and Liverpool played to a 2-2 draw, with Magnus not fully satisfied with that result at the Emirates. Juve and Inter delivered an absolute Italian classic with an eight-goal thriller. Could be the game of the season . Out in France, PSG showed Marseille who’s boss in a dominant 3-0 win at the Velodrome, and Ikenna was ho…
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Arne slot continues to convince Magnus that Liverpool has what it takes for a potential title charge. Ikenna was impressed with United’s resolve to get a crucial comeback win against Brentford. Things have not gone according to plan for West Ham and Ikenna sees shades of their 17/18 campaign. Spurs on the other hand are cooking something this seaso…
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Thomas Tuchel has been announced as the next England boss and Magnus gives us a tactical breakdown of what English supporters can expect from the German manager. In other news, a few players have risen from the dead this season and Ikenna gives us his list of the most exciting ones so far. Ikenna and Magnus share an FPL pick of the week for the fir…
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Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspurs undid the Red Devils on Sunday evening in a fashion that’s becoming increasingly familiar. Man United fan, Jamil, offers his analysis of Erik ten Hag’s setup, and calls for something to be done before it’s too late. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support…
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UEFA Champions League Recap - League Phase Match Day 1
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The first ever League Phase in the UEFA Champions League is underway, and we wrapped up all the action for you just like Leverkusen did Feyenoord in the first half. Taking you from Tuesday in Turin, all the way to Madrid on Thurdsay. Catch up on ALL the midweek action in our latest episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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A new segment on the show tackling all matters United. Ikenna is joined by fellow Red Devil and old friend Chiggy to discuss Manchester United’s season so far, their dealings in the transfer window and how the club can get back to competing for the biggest trophies in this new era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9…
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We bring you the usual weekend recap. Hot and fresh. We're trying to find out how to stop that Norwegian Viking. He's doing way too much. Magnus finally lets his thoughts out after Hudson-Odoi sealed Nuno Espirito Santo's gameplan. United scored three without reply at St Mary's but Ikenna ain't moved just yet. Yamal has started punishing grown men …
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Int’l Break Recap/North London Derby Preview ft. Gbenga
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We sat with our boy Gbenga to discuss a few events that transpired over the international break. With the North London derby in a few hours, find out what our in-house Arsenal fan had to say. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support
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We're back with another game-week review, but first, we bear some news from back home. The Super Eagles just announced their new boss and Magnus and Ikenna are sizing him up for the gargantuan task at hand. Over In Europe, maybe Noni Madueke might be the guy he thinks he is, but he's definitely public enemy #1 in Wolverhampton right now. Three goal…
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Our old friend Ehis joins Magnus on this bonus episode where they table some Blue matters. Chelsea's new boss, Enzo Maresca, singled out Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell in the past week's press conferences, then brutally addressed the whispers about his squad's size. Ehis reacts to Maresca's pressers and how Chelsea are handling player outgoings i…
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Club football come back with a bang, and we bring you our first weekly review. Poch got appointed as the USMNT manager and we’re wishing Angel Gomes a speedy recovery. Ikenna and Magnus both happy with their teams’ wins, but Ikenna still has some issues with his Blancos, while Barcelona had to sneak three points from the Mestalla. We were so disapp…
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Fan Diaries - 2024/25 Preview
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Our first edition of Fan Diaries sees us interview fans of the big six Premier League clubs, right before the season gets rolling. Manchester City fan Koseku is chilling going into the season, still on a high from the 2023 UCL win but ready as ever to do the usual normal. Jamil joins Ikenna in the Manchester United corner as they break down Erik te…
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Club football is back this week, and we’re ready to kick off the new season in style. Teams have been busy rebuilding their squads over the summer, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. Some clubs are looking to shift the narrative and make a bold statement this season. With the race for the title heating up across Europe’s top five leagues…
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Last season left some clubs stumbling far from their usual standards. With the 2024/25 season on the horizon, they’re gearing up for a comeback and we’re here to guide them back to glory. In this episode, we’re diving into the teams that need a serious turnaround, uncovering their biggest challenges, and handpicking the perfect players to spark the…
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It’s “Run it Back” season on 97, and we’re bringing back an old classic. With the summer tournaments wrapped up, it’s time to dive back into the transfer window. This summer, a few standout players caught our eyes with their incredible performances for their nations. We’ve scouted the best landing spots for these stars as clubs aim to strengthen th…
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Spain and Argentina conquered their continents last week, and we're making a final diary entry from the summer tournaments. We reviewed the action from the Euro2024 and Copa America finals and a bit of the semi's. Our group stage teams of the tournament were called back as we made the final cuts. And you know we don't miss out on the records and th…
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We’re down to the last four teams in both tournaments happening across the Atlantic. The Euro2024 and Copa America semifinals are set and we’re in for a treat. We’ve already seen some big ballers step up. Can they replicate those moments on an even bigger stage? We’ll walk you through knockout action and a whole lot more. --- Support this podcast: …
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Go Big or Go Home ft. Michael Nwoye
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Our first guest of 2024 joins us this week as we come with a very packed recap of the ongoing European Championship and Copa America. We're getting to the business end of the tournaments and some teams either Go Big or Go Home. Tune in to find out our Team of the Tournament so far, and a whole lot more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…
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This summer hasn't failed to bring the heat as the Euros continue to gift us amazing moments and the Copa America officially kicks off. Join us as we take you through group-stage action in these tournaments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support
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The European championship is well and truly underway and the Copa America is not too far off. Join us as we recap a thrilling start to this Euros campaign and countdown to the Copa America which kicks off on Friday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support
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The summer tournaments are fast approaching and there are some big calls to be made. We’re one of the few people bold enough to make them. Join us as we try to predict the outcome of the upcoming European Championship which starts this Friday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support…
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Season's End, Summer's Promise
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The season is officially over and what a season it was gifting us so many great moments and stories. The story isn’t over yet as the summer tournaments are upon us. Join us as we recap a crazy season and discuss the upcoming Euros and Copa America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support…
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Over 5,000 combined FM hours racked up. Today we put them to the test. The big Premier League teams need 97’s services and we are here to deliver. We've done the scouting. It only takes one piece sometimes to complete a team, some need two. So we came with backups. We brought 3 situations each and looked at who could fit in the most. If you like ou…
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Here we go! Another season underway. We love this game. The slate is still fresh. Things are still unfolding. Many questions unanswered. Today we're going to predict our winners for the end of the season. Taking you across the top domestic European Leagues, UEFA club tournaments, and the Premier League. Hold us accountable in May. Aston Villa could…
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This summer, football has gifted us the Euros, and we’ve loved it so far. We’re taking you through all the groups in the tournament, and you’ll get to know how we think this (the group stages) is going to end. We’ve also brought you our best players from each of the groups so far. Coming to an agreement might not have been easy but we hope you enjo…
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This is our first Quiz Day show on 97! Daye and Magnus go head to head for 5 questions of their own, to see who will come out on top in the first edition. But it must have been a very good weekend for Arsenal fans seeing their team win the North London Derby for the first time since December 2018. Maybe not so good for Daye, but does he think the p…
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Our first episode of 2021 features our boy Ikenna. Man City have been absolutely dominant even before the turn of the year. They’ve taken every one - obviously us - by storm with their fluid attacking football now coupled with what might be their best defensive side yet. But do we think they can finally conquer Europe this year? The Premier League …
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Man United & Barcelona, Chelsea’s woes and Sir Alex Ferguson’s genius ft Charles & Josh
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Joined again by Josh, Charles joins us to rant about Man United and Frank Lampard. We also briefly go over Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele, Jadon Sancho and Spurs.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support
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Arsenal, Wenger's Legacy & The Unpredictable Game ft Josh
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Me and one of my very good friend Josh (in the absence of Magnus) tackle Arsenal and Wenger's tenure at the helm, while also discussing what makes our beautiful game what it is--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/97football/support
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The new season's already kicked off, and for some, it's looking like one of the most exciting seasons yet. There's absolute loads to speak on so in this episode, we've gone in on the top teams and how we think they're going to be shaping up this season. How will each signing impact each team and what do other teams need to do to catch up? Where wil…
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So the football world seems to be on the wheels again, and of course, it's always giving us something to talk about. The Premier League's restart gave us a controversial goal decision (as annoyingly usual), and Arsenal struggling more and more at the hands of City. Plus, we've got our 2nd ever guest on the show in Idam, and he takes on Magnus in a …
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With only a few more days till the big restart, football's the only thing we can think of right now. From the looks of things, there's a whole lot of games coming at us fast, so we've highlighted the games we think you should look out for the rest of this action-packed month. And of course, our take on the story of the transfer window so far, and o…
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It has almost been two weeks since the big return of football in Germany, which has seen over 25 games played already. Other leagues seem to be getting ready to get going and are working towards finishing the season, but might it be too early for a restart? Get to know our thoughts on that along with who we'd like to see do better after the break, …
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In this comeback episode, Daye and Magnus get talking about the hottest names in the transfer market and try to predict where the player eventually ends up. With the transfer window about to open up once more, contracts are expiring and rumors are flying. There's a lot of reasoning behind predicting a transfer, and we're here to give you ours! If y…
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FA Cup, Euros and Transfers ft. Koseku
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We would love to take this opportunity to pay our respects to the family and loved ones of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, who died earlier in a helicopter crash by observing a moment of for him and everyone who suffered from the fatal incident on the show (4:01). May all souls lost Rest in Peace. We're really excited for our very first guest on the show, …
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