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On today's FSD, Niall and Marley discuss the mess that is the ongoing dispute between Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and UEFA around next season's Europa League place. Palace won the right to play in the competition through their FA Cup triumph, but part-owner John Textor's involvement with French side Lyon caused a breach of the rules regarding ownership, and Forest have been bumped into the E...

If the title of today's podcast sounds like a novel, then you've probably also been wrapped up in the big transfer narratives this summer. Nottingham Forest owner 'Mr Marinakis' has secure Morgan Gibbs-White to a new record deal amidst suggestions of a Spurs switch, but something was jarring about how it all unfolded. At least his future is sorted, though, something which can't be said for Alexand...

With plenty of transfer activity already happening across the Premier League this summer, why have Tottenham - who have made just one signing in West Ham's Mohammed Kudus - not brought in more players to support new boss Thomas Frank? For Aston Villa, just any players will do at this stage as Emery battles with PSR permutations. We try our best to answer those conundrums on today's podcast... Keep...

Marcus Rashford is joining Barcelona on loan, bringing to an end his turbulent time at Manchester United lately. But with an option to buy for just £30m, have United once again undercooked themselves? Plus, Mikel Arteta has been saying that despite a £130m outlay so far this summer, the Gunners require more fresh faces. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPo...

24 hours is a long time in football, especially during the transfer window! Just a day on from describing the push-pull situation between Newcastle and Liverpool over Isak and Ekitike, the goalposts have moved - and Brentford's Yoane Wissa has become part of the conversation. We dissect a fascinating transfer tussle on today's show... Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://tw...

The Premier League transfer window is heating up as Spurs are being threatened with legal action by Nottingham Forest for an alleged illegal activation of the England midfielder's £60m release clause. How will this saga end, and who is in the wrong? Plus, Newcastle and Liverpool remain in a tug-of-war over Alexander Isak, whose future remains in doubt this summer. Keep up to date with us on our so...

Congratulations to Chelsea, who can now officially call themselves Champions of the World after they blew away PSG with a scintillating performance in the USA. However, all the attention is on the US President Donald Trump and his awkward lingering, Michael Buffer turning up to the wrong sport, half-time interview nonsense and Robbie Williams confusing a largely American crowd. A year out from a N...

Premier League football and politics are linked together, even if we sometimes like to pretend that they aren't. The British Government have voted in favour of establishing an Independent Football Regulator in the top 5 men's divisions of English football. But what does this mean? What powers will they have? How will the game change? Niall and Marley attempt to tackle those questions on the latest...

Which bargain deals can be had by Premier League teams this summer? We take a look at the free agent list and ask if the likes of Christian Eriksen, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Callum Wilson can do a job at a new club. We also look at Kyle Walker's switch to Burnley from Man City, and ask whether the newly promoted sides should look to use free agents to add experience in their quest for top flight...

As pre season looms, the transfer window appears to be heating up as clubs look to strengthen ahead of the new season. Arsenal are closing in on Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi after signing Brentford captain Christian Norgaard, and could be set to sign Europe’s most in form striker with Victor Gyokeres rumoured to be in talks with a move to north London. Elsewhere, Chelsea are wheeling...

Niall and Marley pay tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota - who along with his brother, Andre - tragically passed away in a car accident in the early hours of Thursday morning. A recently crowned Premier League champion, and a player adored by supporters at both Anfield and former club Wolves, the football world is in shock over the loss of the 28-year-old. Our thoughts and condolences are with...

Transfer talk is the topic of today's FSD, with news emerging this week that Liverpool have rebuffed an approach from FC Bayern over the availability of Colombia winger Luis Diaz. Liverpool have said Diaz isn't for sale, so will the Germans turn their attention to someone who is; Manchester United's Marcus Rashford? Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTik...

With less than 12 months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, has this summer's Club World Cup in the States reflected badly on the US? A year out from what has been billed as the biggest sporting event on Earth, we've seen half-full stadiums, concerns with temperatures and mid-game stoppages, leading to questions ahead of an American based World Cup. Keep up to date with us on ou...

It's been a while, but 'any questions answered' is back on Football Social Daily! For the first time in ages, you pick the agenda of the podcast, and there are some belting questions. Will Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland go straight back down from the Premier League next season? Does Ebere Eze leave Crystal Palace this summer? And what odds can you get on Manchester United to be RELEGATED?! Join Nia...

Ruben Amorim has another problem to deal with at Old Trafford after two of his players took to social media this week to further push themselves towards the exit door. Alejandro Garnacho posted a picture to his instagram account of him wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford’s name on the back, leading to further speculation that he wants to leave the club in the coming months. Meanwhile...

Arne Slot has made his second summer signing as Liverpool confirmed the signing of German star Florian Wirtz over the weekend. The Premier League champions have paid a British record fee for the Bayer Leverkusen man, who follows Jeremie Frimpong from Germany to Merseyside. How will he fit in at Anfield and does this mean the end of Darwin Nunez? Elsewhere, Crystal Palace look to have found their w...

Chelsea paid more than £80m for Mykhailo Mudryk in 2023, but just 2 years in to an 8-year contract, the Ukrainian could be banned for up to 4 years for a breach of the FA's anti-doping programme. It's still yet to be determined if the adverse sample was an honest mistake or not, but regardless, is this is the end of his career as a Premier League footballer, and where does he rank in the list of C...

The fixtures for the 25/26 Premier League season have been released. But who has the hardest start? Niall and Marley analyse the first few games of the campaign with Arsenal and Manchester United both having tricky beginnings. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial...

Now Thomas Frank has been confirmed as new Spurs manager, where does that leave Brentford, and how will they cope without the man who has cemented them as Premier League regulars? We ask where the Bees no next, and if Frank will be a success at Tottenham. Plus, Trent Alexander-Arnold ruffled a few more Scouse feathers after speaking Spanish at his Real Madrid unveiling. Keep up to date with us on...

It's time for to choose our 11 players for a team of the season. But there is one key rule - you can only choose one player per club! So will it be Salah or van Dijk? Saliba or Saka? Niall and Marley take on the challenge with different levels of success! Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group...

What's better than one Rayan? That's right, two! Manchester City have secured both Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves and Rayan Cherki from Lyon, two highly skilful players who Pep Guardiola hopes can make a difference. Are they making a point this transfer window of their desire to reclaim the Premier League title next season? Plus, Thomas Tuchel's England were beaten in a friendly by Senegal, but among...

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is the frontrunner to replace the sacked Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur. But was firing Big Ange the right decision from Spurs chairman Daniel Levy? After winning Tottenham silverware for the first time in nearly 2 decades - and a Champions League place on top - has the Aussie been hard done by, or was his pathetic Premier League season too much to recover from?...

Jack Grealish cost Manchester City £100m in 2021, but now the former Aston Villa man isn't even making a 35-man City squad. Are his days numbered at the Etihad, and did Pep Guardiola make a mistake bringing him in? Niall and Marley are on hand to discuss Grealish's future, as well as Crystal Palace's - because reports are suggesting the Eagles may be booted out of Europe if they don't act fast to...

Manchester United have made a swift start to their summer transfer business with the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves. The Brazilian looks set to improve Ruben Amorim's side immediately, but it's clear the Red Devils need more if they're to get back towards the top of the Premier League. Brentford's Brian Mbeumo is another name linked with a switch to Old Trafford, but does the French winger f...

PSG finally achieved their dream of winning the Champions League last weekend as they stormed past Inter Milan in Munich. Are the Parisians a genuine global force to be reckoned with after lifting club football's greatest prize? Niall and Marley discuss what's next for PSG in terms of the football landscape after such an impressive display in the final and debate whether this provides a platform f...