Football Vision

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil Costa explains what has happened to the podcast, why there hasn't been a new episode in over four months and what the future may look like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Manuel Veth to discuss RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande who has become one of the standout young players, just one year after playing for relegation-battling Leganes in Spain. For part two of the show, Michael Statham joins the show to discuss Feyenoord's flying full back Givairo Read who is already attracting interest from top Europe...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss some of the January window signings and rumours so far. Topics include: Manchester City spending big on Semenyo and Guehi, Ethan Nwaneri leaving Arsenal, Chelsea signing another exciting defensive prospect, Aston Villa balancing (another) trolley dash, Bournemouth signing two gems and more. Hoste...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Kiyan Sobhani (chief editor and columnist at Managing Madrid) to discuss Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso and what their future holds with Alvaro Arbeloa in charge. Topics include: tactical issues that developed, issues in the transfer market, dressing room toxicity and player power leading to problems, why Alonso never had the club'...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery to recount the legend of Carlos Kaiser - the footballer who never kicked a ball. Topics include: how he managed to lie his way through a 13-year career, what methods he used to con various clubs and agents, his obsession with nightlife and holding VIP status, making friends with legendary f...

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Joe Donnohue to discuss Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson who is flavour of the month after his bright start to the season, with a World Cup starting berth beckoning next summer. For part two of the show, Tom Williams joins the show to discuss Rennes' exciting young centre back Jeremy Jacquet who looks set for the top with...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by throw-in coach Thomas Grønnemark to break down why the Premier League has gone long throw crazy and what effect this is having on the game. Topics include his own journey into football, what made him focus on throw-ins, working with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, implementing his unique training drills, admitting that long breaks in pla...

On this episode of the Football Vision podcast, Phil is joined by Mark Atkinson (sports editor at The Scotsman) to discuss Hearts and their shock title charge under recent new ownership. Topics include: A brief history of Hearts, their standing in Scottish football, why Scotland needs to break the Old Firm title duopoly, their experienced manager Derek McInnes, standout players, why Tony Bloom dec...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by French football expert Tom Williams to discuss Strasbourg, Chelsea and the ongoing multi-club ownership concerns with BlueCo. Topics include: The history of RC Strasbourg, Why BlueCo identified Strasbourg to be part of their portfolio, their exciting young team and manager, why transfers are causing frustration, the controversial mo...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Lee Wingate (co-host of the Sweeper Pod) to discuss the four newcomers in this season's Champions League, their journeys and potential prospects to secure progression into the knockout stages. Those sides include Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan), Pafos FC (Cyprus), Union St Gilloise (Belgium) and FK Bodø/Glimt (Norway) who are all looking...

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil goes solo to answer your questions in another mailbag episode. Topics include: why young players are breaking through earlier, building Premier League XIs, why social media is becoming so toxic, whether or not Arsenal should sack Arteta, young players to watch out for and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss all the Deadline Day drama - now that the window has slammed shut. Topics include: Alexander Isak finally getting his Liverpool move, Marc Guehi staying at Crystal Palace, Newcastle finding their new strike partnership, Arsenal and Spurs both strengthening late on, Aston Villa leaving things late...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer news with Deadline Day around the corner. Topics include: Newcastle and Alexander Isak sharing a messy divorce, Liverpool strengthening their attack, whether Rodrygo will leave Real Madrid this month, Galatasaray raiding Manchester City, what's happening with Eberechi Eze and...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Greek football expert Stephen Kountourou to discuss the moment PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis brought a gun onto the pitch after his side were denied a late winner. Topics include: Who is Ivan Savvidis, how he became the owner of PAOK, what happened when he brought the gun onto the pitch, why Greece were nearly banned from international t...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer business with pre-season well underway. Topics include: Liverpool still chasing Alexander Isak despite signing Ekitike, Newcastle having a generationally bad summer, Manchester United chasing Benjamin Sesko, Chelsea signing two Dutch starlets, Morgan Gibbs-White signing a shoc...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer business with major moves starting to happen. Topics include: Liverpool moving for Hugo Ekitike after their failed Alexander Isak pursuit, Newcastle losing another key target, Arsenal securing the future of Ethan Nwaneri, Manchester United hitting a wall in their Bryan Mbeumo...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the latest transfer business as we head into pre-season tours. Topics include: Arsenal deciding on Viktor Gyokeres as their centre forward, Nico Williams deciding to stay at Athletic Club, Spurs finally making some moves in the market, Sunderland going big on youth, Victor Osimhen going to Galata...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Simon Austin (founder of Training Ground Guru) to discuss the story and future of Carlos Cuesta. Topics include: putting out the cones for Atletico Madrid after reaching out on social media, his time at Juventus, speaking six languages, impressing Mikel Arteta, joining the Arsenal coaching staff and being appointed at Parma - as the...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss some more exciting transfer business heading towards July. Topics include: Liverpool signing Milos Kerkez and selling Jarell Quansah, Arsenal rebuilding their midfield, Barcelona and their love of shiny new toys, Paul Pogba joining AS Monaco and some exciting young players to watch out for. Hoste...

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jake Entwistle to discuss Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade who is flavour of the month after finishing the season strongly, before shining for Germany at the U21 EUROS. For part two of the show, Aaron Barton joins the show to discuss Benfica's rampaging left back Alvaro Carreras who looks set to join Xabi Alonso's new project at Real...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jeff Rueter (senior writer at The Athletic) to discuss the US Men's National Team and their recent poor run under Mauricio Pochettino. Topics include: losing four games in a row against beatable opposition, ongoing issues behind the scenes, whether Mauricio Pochettino will last, World Cup concerns, whether Christian Pulisic has fail...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the early transfer window moves (and some speculation). Topics include: Real Madrid rebuilding their defence, paying for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Manchester City going full project youth, Chelsea doing Chelsea things, Leroy Sane earning a fortune in Turkey, Joan Garcia swapping Espanyol for Barcel...

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jonathan Johnson and Francesco Porzio to talk all things PSG and Inter ahead of their Champions League final on Saturday. Starting off with a look-back on the season, conversation moves onto their preferred starting XIs, potential difference makers and any weaknesses that could be exploited by the opposition - there's even room for m...

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Finn (@AcademyScoop) and Marcus Buckland to talk all things Manchester United and Tottenham ahead of their Europa League final on Saturday. Starting off with a look-back on the season, conversation moves onto their preferred starting XIs, potential difference makers and any weaknesses that could be exploited by the opposition - there...

On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil goes solo with his thoughts on Arsenal's 2-1 defeat (3-1 on aggregate) against PSG in the Champions League semi-final. Topics include their early period of dominance, finding Gigi Donnarumma in inspired form, PSG wrestling back control, why their attacking failings were exposed again, what work needs to be done in the transfer market, Mikel Arte...