The Rated Rookies Pod

In this episode myself and Locky review the best bits from the group stages including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s Georgia who have made history. As we look ahead to knockouts and who we see as the favourites. Check out Locky’s blog soccerstickersfc.net

We take a look back at the Euro 2020 team of the tournament and how their form has been since the summer of 2021. Locky reveals our first rookie of the week while I discuss the flop of the week. You can read Locky’s full sticker album review of Euro 2020 at https://soccerstickersfc.net/

We discuss the evolution of sticker / card collecting from first memories of collecting as kids. Previewing the tournament and rookies to look out for discussed by myself GSCOLLECTS and Locky creator of https://soccerstickersfc.net/

Scotland home and away supporter Michael Douglas joins me on the pod to discuss Scotlands heroic qualification for next summers Euros in Germany where they face the hosts, Hungary and the Swiss! We relive past tournament experiences and whether or not Steve Clarkes tartan army can get out of the group!

In this weeks episode I am joined by Ahmed Shah a Pakistani football coach who also works as a football analyst and scout! We discuss his journey so far that has taken him to Barcelona and Turkey’s capital

I am joined by Newcastle supporter Marc and Man United season ticket holder Aaron as we discuss all of our teams seasons so far and what lies ahead rest of the season!

S2 Ep 10 Josh reflects on his weekend in Germany at the Bayer arena Leverkusen v Freiburg their chances of winning a trophy this season. We discuss Sunderland’s start to the season and Spurs best start since 1961!

Aaron joins the pod to pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton! We also discuss Jude Bellingham in the frame for ballon dor! The form of Spurs and Aston Villa and problems at Man United and Ajax!

This episode Marc Jamison - Newcastle supporter joins the pod to discuss that statement victory in the UCL over PSG but also discuss the low points under Mike Ashley and how much pride he now has watching Newcastle under Eddie Howe.

This week Josh is back to review the weekends premier league games and also tell us about his trip to England last weekend where he watched Man City v Forest, Man Utd v Burnley and Sunderland V Cardiff! He also discussed Arsenal v Liverpool in the opening game of the WSL!

I am joined by Manchester United season ticket holder Aaron who gives his opinions on the poor start to the season, the problems Ten Haag faces and the failed takeover of the club.

This week we review Josh’s weekend in Germany where he took in a Bundesliga 2 game in Düsseldorf and also Borussia Dortmund game as we discuss fan culture in Germany! Josh also gives his final words on the woman’s World Cup final!

Josh reflects on England woman’s semi final win over Australia at the World Cup! We review the opening weekends fixtures in the Premier League as Newcastle impress and Spurs look more attacking under Ange! Finally we discuss Neymar’s time at PSG coming to an end

Josh takes us up to date with the last 16 and the first 2 quarter finals at the woman’s World Cup! We discuss the opening weekend of the championship and both give our predictions as well as an in depth preview of the Premier League

Josh and I discuss two of the biggest upsets so far at the woman’s World Cup! We find out who has made it into the knock outs so far and who is likely to join them in the last 16! Marco Silva turns down the Saudi Pro league but they aren’t stopping there in their quest to become a huge player in world football!

Josh gives us his predictions for the woman’s World Cup that started this week! We also discuss a viral penalty in the Europa conference league and discuss De Gea’s legacy at Manchester United

We discuss the emergence of the Saudi Professional league and draw comparisons to other periods in football history where leagues attracted big name players to their leagues and conclude whether the EPL should be worried?

In this weeks episode we discuss the 15 managerial changes in the EPL and conclude who got it right or wrong in what was an unforgettable season for one club who decided to stick rather than twist!

In this episode we review the play off finals where Josh attended 2 of the 3 Play off finals at the end of May and also reflect on the rise of Luton Town! Josh also attended the woman’s UCL final Barcelona V Wolfsburg! Finally we reflect on some managerial changes in England and Northern Ireland

This week we discuss Matty Clarke and some of his career highs and lows his thoughts on Rangers his boyhood club and Linfield’s penalty agony in conference league qualifiers

This episode we discuss Sheffield Wednesday’s historic comeback in the play offs and find out what games Josh attended at the weekend - sweeping aside my trip to London to see Spurs final home game of the season that ended in defeat!

We discuss the emergence of Brighton this season - disrupting the “big 6” and also discuss why the Old Firm need to resolve their differences with no sway fans in the derbies

Josh and I review the final day of the Championship and also discuss the change in fortunes at Coventry City. Whilst reviewing the climaxes in league 1 and the National league. We build up the “podcast derby” between Coleraine and Cliftonville on Wednesday

I am joined by freelance sports Journalist Josh Bunting to discuss the three football games he attended over the weekend - starting with the woman’s UCL fixture between Arsenal and Wolfsburg, followed by Sunderland v Watford and Newcastle v Southampton! Also discussions about local football in Northern Ireland will myself Gareth Steen