Game Sense Football Podcast

We circle back to Old Trafford this week and take a look at what's gone wrong for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United. Is it just a matter of incompatible tactics? Can this be solved by a new striker? Is Antony the answer? And just how old is Kylian Mbappe? All this and more in an episode where we don't mention Nicklas Bendtner at all. Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Inspired by the mention of Diego Forlan last time out, this week we take a look at some players who blossomed after flopping at Man Utd, and other clubs. Which defender didn't get a chance wherever, whenever? Who is the South American maestro that dreamed of playing for United? And which vineyard owner was dumped TWICE but came back both times to prove his doubters wrong? All this and more, this w...

The January transfer window has slammed shut, as they say, and there have been more than a few moves which have moved the needle, so we spend some time to analyze the ones that have jumped out at us. Is it a rash decision for a former England international? Who has taken a walk from Manchester to Milan? Could one deal bookend the worst transfer of all time? And what does Duran Duran have to do wit...

It's time to let your voices be heard once more! This week, we reminisce about versatile Swedes, goal-scoring defenders, and which footballer might win the Royal Rumble. What? Listen in and find out. Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us an email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, we draft our lineups of players who did NOT win the Premier League. How many Champions League Juggernauts make the grade? Why did we Snatch at TWO Aston Villa keepers? And which Gentleman enforcer fills the midfield for Ewen? Will Harry Kane and Gareth Bale finally get selected, or will they yet again be left out of these Two Smoking Lineups? Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

All-conquering Spain and a dismal England come under the spotlight this week as we return to our series on Golden Generations in football. How unstoppable was the Barcelona and Real Madrid partnership, and how bad was the Gerrard-Lampard duo? We go over injury-hit strikers, tactical non-shifts, and as a bonus, what brings together feathers, firings, and phalluses? Join us and find out! Want to lea...

In our first episode of the new year, we look ahead to what could transpire as 2025 rolls along. How and when will Man Utd improve? Which of Liverpool's star trio might leave? What will happen with City's courtroom saga? And is there a transfer merry-go-round in the making with Marcus Rashford, Rafael Leao, and Dani Olmo? Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop u...

A year to remember, but what do you actually remember, really? In our latest quiz, we take on mid-year tournaments, origins of award nominees, and ridiculous football records. Even Erik Ten Hag gets a re-visit! All this and more as Ewen goes head two head with two others in a first ever Triple Threat. Join in and let us know how you fare! Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Forget the Ballon d'Or or FIFA's The Best ceremony, and instead join us this week as we go through our picks of the best (or at least most memorable) players, games, and goals of the year. Which Liverpool winger deserved more recognition? Who is the best Scotsman in Italy? And which not-so-great overhead kick gets the nod for best goal? Olmo, Olimpicos, Olympic Games and more in this special episo...

For Belgium and Portugal, their Golden Generations of the 2010s seemed to be brimming with potential, but was it ever realized? From Eden Hazard to Cristiano Ronaldo, between Kevin De Bruyne and Bruno Fernandes, via Vincent Kompany and Pepe, the real question is... Who is the one man that links it all?? All this and more, in Part 1 of our Golden Generations series. Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠...

We continue our deep dive into niche positions and roles in football by looking at four more types of players. From Italian sweepers to Spanish hooks, by way of False 9s and Falsebacks, how many times will we mention Pep Guardiola this time? We may not have the answers to life, the universe, and everything but we've come pretty close! Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We said that Chelsea would go through three managers this season, and that City would be Champions again. So, we're probably wrong with those claims, but what else did we miss? This week, we revisit our Premier League predictions, and tackle some other issues, with the help of some of our fans. Will there be a fallout at Anfield? Can Jamie Vardy repeat his 2016 heroics? And which wholesome moment...

In the first part of our "In Position" series, we take a look at four of the most popular but least understood niche player roles in the modern game. What's the big deal about a Regista? What exactly does a Mezzala do? How does a Trequartista work? And how do you pronounce Raumdeuter? We can promise that at least three of those questions will be answered. Watch along and let us know what you think...

Does Trent start for England under Thomas Tuchel? Is having less time with the squad actually a bonus? Which English player is the future son-in-law of Man Utd's treble-winning captain? All this and more, in a special England-centric episode of the Game Sense Football Podcast Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us an email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we'd...

Blip or bust? Is it four-gone for Man City and Pep Guardiola? Also, Ruben Amorim is (maybe) finally in the Old Trafford hot seat, but what do we know about him, his methods, and what he will bring to the table? And what (or who) will he discard? We discuss if Lindelof will be a victor in the new system, and if the new manager can get the best out of his forwards. Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We were asked (a long time ago) to put together our pick for an EPL 7-a-side team from the 2010s. At long last, we've done it and have come up with two quite surprising lineups! Which forward provides the most bite? Which former Hammer is bringing the flair? And how many former Southampton defenders will be mentioned today? We guarantee at least a couple of surprises. Want to leave your thoughts?...

Note: We recorded this on Monday, before the official announcement that Man Utd had met Ruben Amorim's release clause. Enjoy! It's perhaps no huge shock that Manchester United have parted ways with Erik Ten Hag, and so once again we examine the situation at Old Trafford, this time dissecting the highs and lows of his tenure at the club. From long-gone goalscorers to continental collapses, shameful...

In our second fan mail bag, we take on iconic celebrations, impending sanctions, influential mavericks, and also turn to Luis Suarez as the answer on multiple occasions. You asked, we answered! Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us an email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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Kylian Mbappe, Julian Alvarez, and Michael Olise have each had different impacts at their new clubs, and so this week the team take a look at All The Stars and how the biggest transfers of the summer have panned out, and The Way that some others can improve. Plus, are any ohers For Sale? What lies in store for Rafa Leao, Florian Wirtz, and Mo Salah? Also, the curious case of Endrick. Want to leave...

Do you understand the Swiss Model that UEFA has adopted for the Champions League this season? Well, whatever the answer is, listen to us pick it apart, and also discuss Bern, chess openings burnt into memory, and Netflix reality shows where things get burned in Korean. This is (finally) not a Man Utd episode! Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us an email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

There was an idea, to bring together a group of Ajax players so they could be more. But after Erik Ten Hag's men were drubbed by Spurs, the Brave New World that United fans had hoped for seems to be Far From Home. If this malaise is Eternal, it's inevitable that he goes, so who comes in? Will it be a Homecoming for some former United personnel, or will Ruud step in with an Iron Fist? Or we will st...

Five league games into the new season for Manchester United and it's been a mixed bag. New signings Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui have each had their own impacts, but will the impending integration of Manuel Ugarte prove to be the key for Erik Ten Hag? Is he being judged too harshly, or should he be getting more out of a squad that finished 8th but won 2 cups in 2 sea...

Why do Chelsea, Man Utd, and Sunderland feature so heavily on this? This week, our team have another "draft" episode, taking a look at some of the absolute stinkers of the transfer deals that have infamously graced the Premier League. Legendary letdowns, fake footballers, and salary scoundrels, we've got them all this week. Want to leave your thoughts? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dro...

No Messi or Ronaldo (or Mo Salah) in the running for this year's Ballon d'Or, but which OTHER players have had seasons to remember, and who deserves to be applauded, recognized, and celebrated? This week, we go head to head and see who can come up with the better XI of players who missed out on being included in the prestigious shortlist. Tune in and see if you can do better! Want to leave...