The NearlyMen

John JCC and Ollie Thomas discuss 10 players who must finish the 2025/26 season strongly - with the World Cup also on the line. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

Ollie and John are back to discuss the Premier League title race, build their most improved XI of the season, and answer your questions. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

As promised last week, John and Ollie go head to head to settle who’s the better manager - with tactical expert and Everton fan Cai Jones delivering the final verdict. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

John and Ollie debate whether Arsenal’s current side are the most boring in Premier League history, and whether this season has been as dull as some fans are making out. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

John and Ollie are back to run through the top 10 players who need saving in 2026 - the talent being wasted, the clubs holding them back, and the moves that could change everything. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

Fresh back from Australia, John links up with Ollie to discuss the teams that nearly got over the line in 2025 and how they can go one step further in 2026. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

Ollie sits down with Manchester United fan Lyés Bouzidi from the SDS Podcast to break down Amorim’s sacking, United’s identity crisis, and whether Ole Gunnar Solskjær is the answer. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

Today, we are virtual! Ollie (talkcpfc) links up with Ben Bowman and SebOnFootball from the Only Tottenham Podcast to decide who deserves the title of the biggest Nearlyman of 2025. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

It's CHRISTMASSSSSS! John & Ollie are joined by Seb & Ciarán for the annual Nearlymen Christmas quiz. Expect laughs, chaos, and some of the craziest ball knowledge you have ever seen! Have a great Christmas all x Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

With Ollie away, John is joined by another John - BigJohnGK ! Fresh off winning a KSI football video, they break down the week’s Premier League action and hand out The Nearlymen 2025 Awards . Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

This week, John and Ollie are joined by Niran (TheOfficialFNG) for a deep dive into Liverpool’s recent history: Mo Salah’s legacy, Arne Slot’s current struggles, and the Klopp era that turned the Reds into a winning force. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

John and Ollie are back - and this episode’s a big one. The lads dive into the truth behind being a content creator, answer your burning questions, and give a first look inside our brand new studio. Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

A quick update about the Podcast & what is upcoming in the next few weeks. The Nearlymen will be back on the 04/12/2025 - so keep your eyes peeled!

No Ollie this week - but YouTube legend Ellis Platten steps in! From Bielsa’s Leeds revolution to chatting with David Beckham, the lads dive deep into Ellis’s ' Away Days' journey and the world of football content. You do not want to miss this! Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

This week, Ollie and John dive into one of English football’s biggest debates - did England really have a Golden Generation , or was it all just media hype? From Beckham to Gerrard, Lampard to Rooney, they look back at the tournaments, the expectations, and ask the big question: did that team actually fail, or were they just unlucky? Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNear...

In 2019, Ajax took European football by storm. They beat Real Madrid and Juventus and were minutes away from the UCL Final, before disaster struck. John and Ollie discuss one of Europe's greatest ever underdogs, golf clubs vs golf clubs and the secret ingredient to a perfect Bolognese.... Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

This week we’re joined by Luca, who watched his team, Juventus, dominate Italy in the 2010s while repeatedly falling short in Europe. He explained how Real Madrid, Michael Oliver and a dressing room bust up caused the Old Lady to lose two UCL finals in 3 years… Follow for Weekly Episodes Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

John & Ollie welcome Marva Kreel to discuss Everton’s rise as one of the Premier League’s ultimate Nearlymen, and relive some of their most memorable moments from recent years! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

This week, Ollie finally gets his wish as he explains to John how Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy - plus, they pick their starting XIs for England at the World Cup! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

With John away, Ollie is joined by Dougie Critchley to chat Granit Xhaka, Sunderland Till I Die and the best Premier League XI outside the big six! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

Today, there is no Ollie! So John (JCC) has replaced him with Ciarán Carlin, as they go through & rank the greatest ever last minute goals, some of the best nearlymen in football, plus so much more! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

This week, the lads are ranking the greatest footballers, to miss out on the Ballon d'Or, within the Messi x Ronaldo era! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

This week, the lads are both creating a starting 11 of Former Footballers, who didn't quite achieve what we all thought they would! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

This week, Canada and Hull City Soccer Star - Liam Millar - shares his journey in football: joining the Premier League with Liverpool, overcoming an ACL injury, playing at a World Cup, facing Lionel Messi - plus so much more! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen

Today, the lads are joined by Zac Djellab, from Nothing But Football, to discuss Gareth Southgate's England team, and decide whether they were a failure or an overall success! Follow for Weekly Episodes! Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen