Sweet Silver Song is a podcast that tells you the stories of Liverpool Football Club, one of the world’s greatest teams, six times European champions and followed by over 770 million people worldwide. My name is Mark Kerr, a lifelong Liverpool supporter, who has been watching my team since 1965. I will be talking to people who know this club, who work there and have played for it. Week by week, we will fill you in on the amazing stories that make our club the worldwide institution it is toda ...
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Featuring guests from all over the world, The FOARcast is unique amongst LFC podcasts in that it gives voice to the International LFC fan. Covering a wide range of topics from match reviews, tactical analysis, transfer targets to plain old mythbusting, the FOARcast is an extension of foarsite.com and it's vibrant community of LFC supporters. It's not a podcast...it's the FOARcast!
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You'll Never Walk Alone with Stephen Done Myths & Truths
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Stephen Done returns, he was the club’s archivist and museum curator until he retired in July 2024. We discussed more Anfield myths and legends, including: You'll Never Walk Alone - when and why did we start to sing it, did Celtic or Man U sing it first? What is the best version of YNWA. The back room boys, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, Reuben Bennett, R…
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The birth of our club, why did Everton leave Anfield, beer, myths about a return to Stanley Park, the club crest & the Shankly Gates, our Scottish roots and Alec Raisbeck our first superstar player. Shankly myths - the dressing rooms, the proposed triple decker Anfield Road Stand, the original Liverpool Football Club (not us). This Is Anfield – who…
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Once Bill Shankly arrived at Anfield, things changed rapidly. Host Mark Kerr, and fellow Anfield tour guides John Coburn and Bob Williams talk about how Liverpool gained promotion and established themselves among England's football elite. This episode includes all of the following: The 3-2 comeback derby match of 1970, Golden Goal, John Toshack, Ch…
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Life at Liverpool FC has not always been 6 times European champions. There was a time before the Reds had won any European trophy or even the FA Cup. Host Mark Kerr, and guests John Coburn and Bob Williams discuss the dark days at Anfield followed by the golden dawn of Bill Shankly. This episode includes all of the following: humiliating defeats at…
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Back by popular demand, George Scott, The Lost Shankly Boy, was described by Bill Shankly as the twelfth best player in the world. George Scott was one of five Scottish schoolboys signed by Shankly in January 1960. Alongside local lads Chris Lawler and Tommy Smith, George and his pals Bobby Graham and Gordon Wallace were known as the Shankly Boys. …
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Described by Bill Shankly as the twelfth best player in the world, George Scott was one of five Scottish schoolboys signed by Shankly in January 1960. Alongisde local lads Chris Lawler and Tommy Smith, George and his pals Bobby Graham and Gordon Wallace were known as the Shankly Boys. We cover our first FA Cup final win, our first FA Youth Cup fina…
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Liverpool 5 Nottingham Forest 0, April 1988
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The legendary Tom Finney said it was one of the finest team performances he had ever witnessed, this extraordinary league match saw Kenny Dalglish's revamped Reds run riot at Anfield. This was the season after Ian Rush had joined Juventus and in came John Aldridge, John Barnes and Peter Beardsley. There were some fine performances from lesser light…
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Was this the greatest night in the club's history? It was certainly the most memorable Champions League final ever. How did AC Milan dominate so completely and how did Liverpool manage to turn the tide and pull back a three goal deficit? Why did we field a side that had never played before? What happened at half time in the stadium, back home and h…
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Sweet Silver Song is a podcast that tells you the stories of Liverpool Football Club, one of the world’s greatest teams, six times European champions and followed by over 770 million people worldwide. My name is Mark Kerr, a lifelong Liverpool supporter, who has been watching my team since 1965. I will be talking to people who know this club, who w…
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Kings Of Europe E22 - Discussion With James Rowe About Everything Dutch Football
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Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by James Rowe (@JamesRoweNL) as they discuss anything and everything Dutch football. The rise, fall, and rise again of the Dutch National Team, the re-emergence of the Eredivisie and what the future may hold for "The Orange" both internationally as well as domestically.…
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Kings Of Europe E21 - The Liverpool Show: Catching Up with Klopp and the Lads From Anfield Road
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In this week’s episode we focus on Liverpool FC and their Champions League draw, Premier League start, and what we can expect from Jurgen Klopp’s lads once the schedule heats up in the coming weeks. Critty Smith (@CrittySmith) is joined by his old friend Joe from the FOARaw (@FOARsite) podcast to discuss what lies ahead for LFC.…
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Kings Of Europe E20 - The 2018 UEFA Champions League Draw - Breaking Down EVERY Group
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We are back to our roots tonight. The UEFA Champions League is back and the Kings of Europe podcast lives up to its namesake as we break down each group and determine who will be the 16 Kings of Europe still standing come February. With Critty Smith (@crittysmith) on tonight’s show are the Loud Americans Discussing Soccer aka... “The LADS” (Kevin a…
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Kings Of Europe E19 - La Liga Season Preview with Young Leg, aka Anthony Shopa!
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Episode 19 takes us to Spain, finally! @crittysmith is joined by @shopaaj as they discuss all things Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia and more! Anthony talk about the Modric controversy with Inter, Ronaldo departing the Bernabeu, if Messi will ever slow down, and whether anyone besides the "Big Two" can challenge in Spain!…
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Ever wonder what it's like to start up an Official Liverpool Supporters Club? Or be a member? Or what the atmosphere is like at one of their gatherings? Well, our guest Johnathan Ace from @LFC_SC joins host @CrittySmith and tells us all about the founding of the official Liverpool Supporters Club of South Carolina. How it came to be, how it continu…
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Kings Of Europe E18 - The DEFINITIVE Bundesliga 2018-19 Season Preview!
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The Kings Of Europe Epidsode 18: The COMPLETE Bundesliga 2018-19 season preview with host @CrittySmith and guests @R_Kharman and @JMMangan of the @s04_podcast. The lads discuss whether Bayern can defend their turf, BVB can make a title push, Schalke can add to last season's success, Leverkusen will get over the hump, 'Gladbach can make it into Euro…
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FOARcast - S03E06 - Previewing Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Unchanged Plans?
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Joined by Ahmad Kamil Razali, a new guest based in Perth, Western Australia, we looked ahead to our first away game of the season to Crystal Palace and ask the question if Naby Keita is the 8 we always needed.By FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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FOARaw - S03E05 - Hammering of Things to Come
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I'm joined by John a Red from the US as we dissect Liverpool's opening day devastation of West Ham United. Is this a sign of more hammerings to come?By FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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FOARcast - S03E04 - 2018 2019 PL Top Six Predictions
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This is it! We comprehensively Preview the Top Six contenders for the PL Season in 2018/2019... 1. Ins-Outs 2. Who bought well, who didn't 3. Predicted clubs and positions in the top six order 4. Reflections on the close of the Transfer Window *note this podcast was recorded a couple of hours before the close of the transfer window so doesn't accou…
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Kings Of Europe E17 - 2018/19 SERIE A Preview! Ronaldo, Icardi, Higuain, Spalletti, Gattuso & more!
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Kings Of Europe 17: Critty Smith is joined by Richard Kharman of the Serie A Sitdown podcast and they discuss everything to get your Serie A season underway!!! -Mercato -Ronaldo -Icardi -Higuain Ancelotti!By FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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FOARaw - S03E03 - Preseason Game Review - Liverpool 3-1 Torino
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Review of our final preseason game against Torino at Anfield which Liverpool won 3-1. How ready are we for the 2018/2019 season and an assault for the PL title?By FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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Kings Of Europe E16 - Bundesliga Summer Business and Jürgen Klopp's Banana Bread!
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In this episode myself (Critty) and our friend and recurring guest Jack Mangan @JMMangan of the FC Schalke Podcast discuss all of the happenings around the Bundesliga! - Major Bundesliga Transfers - What these mean for the clubs - Who will still move and who won't - How will the Bundesliga clubs perform in the UCL? - Is Bayern vulnarable, or is a 7…
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FOARaw - S03E02 - The LFC Girlfriend Experience
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On this second episode of Season 3, we discuss: 1. Studge and the LFC Girlfriend Experience 2. If the LFC USA Tour has benefited US Soccer 3. Pre-season and everyone that's caught our eye 4. What missing gaps remain in the squad to challenge for the titleBy FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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FOAR S03 E01 - We're Back Baby! Summer Recap, Transfers, and Listener Questions!
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@crittysmith recaps Liverpool's offseason! -Transfers -Preseason friendlies -Not OFFICIAL, but somewhat of a season preview (at least the first few fixtures)! - YOUR Listener questions!By FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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Kings Of Europe E15 - Cristiano Ronaldo ARRIVES at Juve! and WC Final PREVIEW!!!
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Kings Of Europe E15: @crittysmith is joined by the co-hosts of the @s04_Podcast Richard Kharman (also host of @SerieASitdown) and Jack Mangan as they discuss: - #CR7 arrival at #Juventus - #WorldCup2018 Final - #FCSchalke summer transfers!By FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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Kings Of Europe E14 - World Cup R16 Recap & Quarter-finals Preview + Ronaldo Rumors!
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KoE E14 - Host @CrittySmith is joined by @JMMangan as they recap the World Cup Round of 16, preview the quarter-finals, reveal their biggest surprises / disappointments of the Round of 16, and they pick who they think will advance to the semi-finals! Also, they touch on the latest Cristiano Ronaldo rumors!…
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Kings Of Europe E13 - The Collapse of #DieMannschaft and World Cup Round of 16 Preview!
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Kings of Europe Episode 13!: Critty Smith is joined by Alex Miller and Jack Mangan of the FC Schalke Podcast as they enjoy a little Ballast Point, Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Malbec, and discuss: -The fall of the German National Team -The ridiculous Fair Play rule that sent Senegal home -Full World Cup Round of 16 preview!…
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Kings Of Europe E12 - World Cup Week 1 Review & Week 2 Preview!
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@crittysmith is joined by @chickenlip7 as they discuss all things World Cup Russia 2018 - All of the Week 1 Action - The Upsets (Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Spain) - The anti- England bias - Can Germany overcome their setback and will Löw make adjustments? - Is Cristiano Ronaldo proving once and for all that he is the GOAT? - and much much more!…
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Kings Of Europe E11 - The GERMANY Episode Part 1: The Troubles of the Bundesliga
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Host Critty Smith @crittysmith is joined by Jon Berger @rugbybeastie In part 1, they discuss all of the challenges facing the Bundesliga. -Why no one can challenge Bayern Munich -Where the league went wrong ten years ago -What can be done to make the league more competitive -How the Bundesliga can retain it's homegrown stars and much much more!…
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Kings Of Europe - E10 - Our HUGE World Cup Preview PLUS AC Milan Recap!
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Host Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by Richard Kharman of Serie A Sitdown (@R_Kharman) and George Bennett of "The Goalmouth Scramble" (@gbarticles) Critty and Richard discuss the season that was for AC Milan - the spending, the inconsistent results, the failure to qualify for the UCL, and where the club goes from here. George joins Critty an…
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FOARaw - S02E60 - The James Pearce Singapore Interview
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STOP THE PRESS! Interview with James Pearce, erstwhile intrepid LFC reporter of the Liverpool Echo but secretly masquerading as a debonair Yachtsman and fruit shake enthusiast! On vacation in Singapore with his lovely family, a relaxed James and I discussed: 1. Post-Kiev euphoria and deflation and depression 2. 2017/2018 LFC Season Review 3. The Su…
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Kings of Europe - E09 - Arsenal Review - Plus - Talking Atlanta United & MLS
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Kings of Europe Ep. 9 Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by the multi-talented Kelly Frances (@thekellyfrances) to discuss briefly - her thoughts on the UCL final, as well as a review of Arsenal's chaotic season. The main discussion revolves around he passion and knowledge of the hottest franchise in Major League Soccer, Atlanta United FC! We ch…
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Kings of Europe - E08 - The MASSIVE Champions League Final Review!
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Kings of Europe - Ep. 8 Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by Stan Whyte (@realwhytedudefc) and Alex Miller (@chickenlip7) as well as a cameo by "newly-adopted" LFC supporter Russ as they discuss anything and everything 2018 UEFA Champions League Final! - Klopp and Zidane's tactics - Where did the match turn? - Was the Ramos injury to Salah inte…
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Kings of Europe - E07 - Allez PSG and UCL Final Preview!
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Kings of Europe - Episode 7! Host Critty Smith (@crittysmith) welcomes special guest Marc Damon (@MarcDamon1) to discuss all things Paris St-Germain!!! Season Recap and glimpse into the future Also, Stan Whyte (@realwhytedudefc) and Alex Miller (chickenlip7) drop in to preview the massive UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool FC and Rea Mad…
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Kings Of Europe - EP06 - Crowning The Champions Of Europe
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Kings of Europe Episode 6! @crittysmith is joined by @realwhytedudefc and @ReginaldDCole to discuss the awesome season of the Premier League Champions Manchester City! They also discuss successful Bundesliga-title-winning campaign of Bayern Munich and Juventus' 7th consecutive Scudetto Triumph! Also, we bid farewell to the legend that is Gigi Buffo…
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Kings of Europe - E05 - Merci Arsène!
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Kings of Europe Episode 5!!! - Host Critty Smith @crittysmith is joined by Jon Berger @rugbybeastie and Stan Whyte @realwhytedudeFC to discuss the European managerial career of the great Arsene Wenger! They also recap the UEL fixtures Salzburg-Marseille and Atletico Madrid-Arsenal, as well as quick recap of El Clasico! Jon takes us in depth into th…
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Kings of Europe - E04 - Real Madrid v Liverpool CL Final!
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Critty Smith is joined by Richard Kharman (@R_Kharman and George Bennett (@gbarticles) and Alex Miller to discuss: * The chaotic finish to the Roma-Liverpool fixture as The Reds advance to their first UCL final since 2007! * They also discuss two-time defending champions Real Madrid as they defeated Bayern Munich to advance to their third consecuti…
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Kings of Europe - E03 - Klopp's Finest Hour & the Heat of Serie A
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@crittysmith is joined by Alex, Aidan @ARDataAnalysis and Stan @realwhytedudeFC as they discuss in depth: 1. The monster UCL fixtures - Liverpool vs Roma and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich 2. Give their predictions on the second leg and reveal their picks for who will play in Kiev! 3. Take a glance at the exciting title race in Serie A 4. Preview the…
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FOARaw - S02E59 - LIV 5-2 ROM - Half-way to the Final
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Discussed: - Suicide Blonde: Di Francesco's formation and attacking choice - Dissecting the goals conceded - Substitution and in-game management: Let us down again? - Hooligan Roma fans: Escalated to unfortunate heights?By FOAR - The World's #1 International LFC Podcast
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Kings of Europe - E02 - The Final Stops On The Road To Kiev
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Critty Smith (@crittysmith) is joined by one half of the FC Schalke Podcast, Jack Mangan (@JMMangan) and Stan Whyte (@stanwhyte87) as they discuss in depth the UCL semifinals, Bayern’s dominance over the Bundesliga, the race for the Scudetto and Which four teams qualify for the Champions League from Serie A, and with Manchester City clinching the E…
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FOARaw - S02E58 - LIV 3-0 BOU - Three For the Fallen
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On the 29th Anniversary of Hillsborough, the lads (and lass!) had a good ole chat post-Bournemouth... 1. Van Dijk says 3 goals, 3 points & clean sheet - Anything more to say? 2. MOTM - How'd it become so hard to call? 3. Young Trent - Can he become the new England Right back? 4. Mo Salah - Welcome Ballon d'Or? 5. Top 4 - The juggernaut to continue …
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Kings of Europe - E01 - Analysis of the UCL 2018 Semifinal Matchups
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The first episode of Kings of Europe, the premier podcast examining the hottest topics in the top European Super Leagues! I am joined by Aidan Reagh as we: 1. Recap the UCL fixtures this week 2. Talk about what semifinal matchups we would like to see 3. Debate whether Mo Salah deserves Balon d’Or consideration 4. Discuss the top matches this weeken…
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FOARaw - S02E57 - The Phoenix Landing - Liverpool into the UCL Semis!
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OMG! The feelings, emotions and sheer exhilaration which can come only from being a Liverpool supporter came flooding back like a tidal wave as we made the UCL Semis for the first time in 10 years! We composed ourselves to discuss: 1. Pep's implosion and how he increased Emptihad's attendance by 10%! 2. What went wrong in that first half and how we…
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FOARcast - S02E56 - Does the Derby After the City Blitz Matter?
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As hoarse shouts of the now anthemic 'Allez Allez Allez' rang across Anfield and filtered right into Asia, the India based crew of FOAR discussed: 1. 3-0 in 30 mins: Easier done than actually said? 2. The tactical battles: TAA targeted on purpose, Milner-Hendo and the midfield masterclass, and Sterling's benching - weak mentality or strategy? 3. Ga…
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FOARaw - S02E55 - Plastic City Now Chasing Prestige & Glory
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The stage is set for the biggest football night in Europe this week. Liverpool vs Manchester City. It certainly won't be an Emptihad as the Anfield Effect promises to derail the calmest of minds and shoot to pyro pieces any sign of frayed nerves. What we discussed: 1. Overarching narratives in Liverpool vs City - Passion vs Plastics - Klopp vs Pep …
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FOARcast - S02E54 - Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Preview - Mama Said Knock You Out!
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Holy Boredom Week Batman! After what seemed an eternity of an International break, Critty Smith, Alex Miller and Joe were just relieved to get back to business as usual with the Preview show! We covered: 1. Interesting bits and bobs over the week including: - Goals scored by Liverpool players - Captain armbands worn by Liverpool players - muscles p…
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FOARaw - S02E53 - LIV 5-0 WAT - The Record Breaker
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Rapidly running out of superlatives to use to describe Mo Salah, we were left in heady anticipation of more wonders to behold from our Egyptian King! But we did get around to discussing: 1. The Mo-Messi comparisons 2. If Mo could actually give KdB a run for the PFA gong 3. The balance Joe Gomez brings to the Fullback partnership with Robbo 4. Race …
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FOARaw - S02E52 - MUN 2 - 1 LIV - Pride Goes Before the Long Ball
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Oh boy! That hurts doesn't it? Two goals scored by a young Mancunian in the face of a young Scouser. We sorted through the pieces of our shattered emotions as we discussed: 1. Bad day at the wrong office - deconstructing Doh! 2. Should Dejan Lovren be banned from interviews...or just banned? Permanently? 3. Dont cry for me Alex Arnold...but is ther…
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FOARcast - S02E51 - United vs Liverpool Preview Part 2 - Screw the Form Book!
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In Part 2 of the Manchester United vs Liverpool preview, the lads discussed: 1. The Porto Game: Lacking energy, amazing Porto fans but QF here we come 2. CL Quarterfinals: Who dareth face our attack and do Spurs need a good hammering 3. The Big match: Throw the form book out the window 4. United: A tale of buses, injuries and poor personnel for the…
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FOARcast - S02E50 - United vs Liverpool Preview Part 1 - Shoot to Thrill?
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Probably the biggest game of the season for both clubs as the titans of the Premier League (and World Football) aim to land the knockout punch to each others 2nd place finish aspirations. On this show, we analysed! 1. The importance of this game to the respective managers 2. Is this game more United vs Liverpool or Jose vs Jurgen? 3. Looking back a…
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FOARaw - S02E49 - LIV 2 - 0 NEW - Reds Ruin Rafa Return
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On a not so triumphal return of Rafa to Anfield, Liverpool totally bossed the game as a certain Egyptian King continued his hot-streak! We discussed: 1. Rafa - right gameplan, right team, wrong time 2. The incredible machine known as Salah - how is he doing it? Mindset? new tactical role?? weed before games??? 3. Tactical breakdown of the game 4. I…
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