Best From Manchester with Phil Podcasts (2024)

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Nima Tavallaey (Inter Milan) 36:39

4h ago36:39

36:39

Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Nima Tavallaey. We chat to Nima live from Gothenburg all about his beloved Inter Milan. As a pre-eminent Italian football expert, the co-host of the Italian Football Podcast and founder of SempreInter, Nima is one of the most insightful …

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Bravo Bruno – podcast #356 15:09

1d ago15:09

15:09

Man Utd 4 v Sheffield United 2. Ten Hag : “It was for the crowd a good game. Four goals and many chances we created, it was a very dynamic game. “I think we played quite well, also creating many more chances. Many positives but also some negatives. Conceding two goals from give-aways which is unacceptable. We have to get it out of our game.” “We wa…

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Weekly United Podcast with Muppetiers 1:05:05

4d ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Phil and James are back with their weekly Utd podcast

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Scraped it is an understatement!!! – Podcast #355 19:48

4d ago19:48

19:48

Coventry City 3-3 Man Utd (2-4 on penalties). Ten Hag : “Two times in two years, that’s a good performance, with all the setbacks we’ve had this season. Mixed feelings is clear. But it’s a huge achievement to be twice in a FA Cup final in two years. “But of course when you’re so in control and 3-0 up we should bring it over the fence. The way we di…

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Bellingham for Ballon d'Or | Forest's classless tweet: 'I hope they go down!' | Bridgey fills a teammate's car with fish guts! 57:30

4d ago57:30

57:30

We are back for another ripper episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, and this week Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides have Michael Bridges along for the ride! The lads discuss: Why Bridgey filled a teammate's car with fish guts that he rang in as a favour! The 'classless' tweet from Nottingham Forest and why one of our panel think on that …

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Interview with Nooruddean Choudry 1:19:59

7d ago1:19:59

1:19:59

In this episode I am delighted to be joined with the brilliant Nooruddean Choudry as we discuss his fantastic book Inshallah United.

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Weekly United Podcast with Muppetiers 1:09:01

12d ago1:09:01

1:09:01

In this week's pod, we take a look at the game v Bournemouth, we talk about the constant speculation surrounding Ten Hag. We discuss Antony, Garnacho, Malacia and more

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Werner 'technically one of the worst players!' | Is the Premier League title over? | Leverkusen > City treble blow-up! | 'No way' Ten Hag keeps his job | Huge El Clasico preview 1:06:19

11d ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Well, as if firing up Antoine Griezmann wasn't enough last time he opened the mic on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Jay Bothroyd is back to join Mark Schwarzer and (rile up!) Phil Kitromilides, as the guys tackle plenty and of course, ruffle a few feathers along the way: After two unexpected results for Liverpool and Arsenal, has City (AGAIN!) h…

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Defensively dumb – podcast #354 14:21

13d ago14:21

14:21

Bournemouth 2 v Manchester United 2. Ten Hag : “We lost balls in places you should not lose balls and we were not organised, especially on the right side. “There were clear jobs to do there and they were not always being done. The first goal was a very good setup for our side but then we lost control of the ball – it should not happen. “We have pla…

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Marcus O'Malley (United States) 35:15

16d ago35:15

35:15

Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Marcus O'Malley. We got Marcus on the line from Louisville, Kentucky to talk about all things the United States Men's National Team. As a writer for Chasing A Cup and USMNT expert, Marcus is more than ready to provide a tonne of insight.…

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Weekly Utd Podcast with Muppetiers EP 16 59:23

19d ago59:23

59:23

Phil and James are back as they discuss the weekends 2-2 draw v Liverpool as well as all the other major news surrounding the club

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'Emotion of the title race overwhelmed Liverpool' | The manager who cried Wolves | Are points deductions fair for anyone? 44:31

18d ago44:31

44:31

The Premier League title race has taken another twist; so Mark, Phil and Thomas Sorensen are here to assess it all. We also take a chance to look at the other end of the table, with seven teams in a battle against relegation. The guys also decide to isolate every Australian Wolves fan by all claiming their goal SHOULD have been disallowed at the we…

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Error after error of abysmal defensive team errors – podcast #352 25:42

22d ago25:42

25:42

Chelsea 4 vs Manchester United 3. Ten Hag : “What most frustrates me is that we started the game poor, with individual errors. But I had a feeling we were dominating. “We brought ourselves back into the game with sometimes brilliant football. Then it was stop and start. We didn’t manage it. “I don’t know the reason. I know you have to do your jobs.…

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Truly outstanding in their lack of effort – podcast #351 20:57

24d ago20:57

20:57

Brentford 1 vs Manchester United 1. Ten Hag : “If you are winning you shouldn’t give it away. We are a strong side and strong in certain situations and we have to get it over the line. That bit is disappointing “We made certain mistakes. We should act differently in a different occasion. The equaliser was absolutely unnecessary. Maybe we didn’t des…

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Weekly Utd Podcast with Puppeteer EP 15 Brentford Disaster 47:27

26d ago47:27

47:27

Phil and James discuss the nightmare at Brentford as well as the imminent appointment of Jason Wilcox, the latest on Ashworth and Utd's heavy interest in the South American market

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Haaland 'a League Two player' in title-decider fizzer! | Is De Zerbi off to Liverpool? | Ange & Spurs to miss Top 4! | Xavi to remain at Barca? 58:58

25d ago58:58

58:58

WE didn't say that about Erling Haaland... promise! But you bet we debated it, and there was plenty more hearty discussion this week as Mark Schwarzer was joined by journalist Phil Kitromilides and former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges who dropped his moving boxes to put a rule across the weekend of football, including: An alleged 'title-deci…

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Dan Coombs (Manchester United) 25:31

29d ago25:31

25:31

Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Dan Coombs, the Head of Global Sport Content at GRV Media, author at United in Focus and huge Manchester United fan! Dan talks his origins as a Man United fan, the Glazer years, the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and much, much more. We h…

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Antoine Griezmann slander put to bed - or is it? | Should Mbappe be captain of France? | Our EURO Playoff predictions! | Manchester City v Arsenal preview 1:05:18

1M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Well, well, well. After the social media firestorm that broke out after last week's episode, Jay Bothroyd left Mark Schwarzer to pick up the pieces on this week's show. With him were Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens as they held Mark to account for his comments that had the France and Atletico Madrid star hurling pizza emojis his way! As well, …

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Griezmann a 'luxury player'? | The greatest FA Cup match? | Spurs take a big top four hit | EURO playoffs this week! | We make our EURO predictions! 56:19

1M ago56:19

56:19

The gang is all together in London this week and as such, are pumped to chew the fat over everything in the football world...to the point that Phil almost missed his flight home! Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Phil Kitromilides, Julien Laurens and Jay Bothroyd discuss it all, including: A LIVELY debate about the talents and input of Antoine Griez…

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Weekly Utd Podcast with Muppetiers EP 14 57:08

1M ago57:08

57:08

Phil and James are back as they revel in Utd's fantastic win over Liverpool. They also have a heavy focus on Utd's recruitment and what targets they're pursuing

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A mad winner – podcast #350 21:49

1M ago21:49

21:49

Manchester United 4 v Liverpool 3. AET. Ten Hag : “The first 35 minutes I think was the best minutes from our season,” “We were really there, acting as a team. But then gaps in between the lines and you can’t allow this against Liverpool. Then they outplay you. “And also after half-time, it continues. “We had to change. We went into the risk, we we…

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Jim Daly (Crystal Palace) 40:33

1M ago40:33

40:33

Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Jim Daly, founder of Crystal Palace podcast and formerly fanzine, FYP. On top of that, Jim is a professional standup comedian and broadcaster. Jim founded the three-time Football Supporters Association awards nominated FYP back in 2008. …

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Weekly Manchester United podcast with Muppetiers ep 13 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Phil and James look back at last weekend's win v Everton and discuss the talking points. They talk about the negative coverage Utd receive, the new stadium, Amad Diallo, the Barcelona meeting and what signing Utd really want to make this summer

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Liverpool v City: best 1-1 draw? | Where was Haaland? | Are Ange’s Spurs still a shot at the title?! | McGinn’s strength also his weakness 49:57

2M ago49:57

49:57

While Mark Schwarzer is granted a hall pass for the week, Phil Kitromilides takes the driver’s wheel and is joined by Michael Bridges and Julien Laurens as they rip apart the title chases in the Premier League and LALIGA: Liverpool v Manchester City: is it one of the great 1-1 draws? We were exhausted! Disagreement over whose title it is going be! …

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We have more very good penalty takers – podcast #349 21:11

2M ago21:11

21:11

Manchester United 2 v Everton 0. Ten Hag : “I was very pleased with the pressing and also the defending of the box. The only thing that could be better is keeping more of the ball, be more calm on the ball, playing more give-and-gos. “When you have a high press, you can’t go all the time with long balls because you stretch the pitch and we don’t ac…

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BONUS Episode: Micky van de Ven x Mark Schwarzer | The incredible effect of Ange Postecoglou | Being the most blistering fast player the Premier League has ever seen 19:26

2M ago19:26

19:26

In this very special one-on-one between Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven and former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, the Spurs lightning bolt details: Why Ange Postecoglou is the one he has learned the most from in his short career The difference he has found between the German and English leagues How he became the fastest player in…

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Weekly Utd Podcast EP 12 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Phil and James are back as they discuss the weekends result v Man City, they talk about what the future holds for Erik Ten Hag as well as looking at all the other United related news

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Erik ten Hag 'on borrowed time' at Manchester United | Liverpool v Man City: the new Clasico? | Would a stop-clock have helped Real Madrid? 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Schwarzie and Phil are joined this week by Thomas Sorensen after the Manchester derby went exactly how everyone expected it to, and react to Paul Scholes claiming Erik Ten Hag is set to be replaced in the summer. Meanwhile the guys delve into the refereeing controversies of the weekend: should Liverpool have been given the chance to score their lat…

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No hiding place today – podcast #348 24:46

2M ago24:46

24:46

Manchester City 3 v Manchester United 1. Ten Hag : “The players gave everything. We had two players on the pitch that were not 100 per cent – Jonny Evans and Marcus Rashford. As a team they gave everything. The performance is very good. Of course we are disappointed with the score.” “They fought in togetherness, but also the performance is good. On…

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EXCLUSIVE: Ian Darke 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined football and boxing commentary royalty on this episode. Ian Darke has been a major fixture in sports broadcasting, especially football, in the UK and US for more than three decades. He has provided the soundtrack to some of the biggest mome…

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We were consistent, we are consistent – podcast #347 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

Nottingham Forest 0 v Manchester United 1. Ten Hag : “It’s the best time to score at the end. On Saturday, we felt a defeat in stoppage time. “We scored in the right moment. In the second half after five or six minutes, we found the game. Then we were continually in their half and took control of the game. Before that, we had to make some changes. …

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Weekly United podcast with Muppetiers EP 11 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

Phil and James discuss the horrendous performance at the weekend and what it might mean for Erik Ten Hag. They cover in detail all the Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments and take a look at other Utd news

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Antony 'humiliated' by Ten Hag | Is Foden keeping De Bruyne out of the Man City team!? | Why the Olympics may stop Mbappe to Real Madrid! 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

Mark and Phil are joined this week by Julien Laurens, who is in Schwarzie's bad books for celebrating the Socceroos' Asian Cup loss... Manchester United are struggling...again. The Premier League title race is wide open...again. And could Mbappe to Real Madrid not happen...again!? Is it also time for the old guard to step aside? Foden is impressing…

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Shocking, absolutely shocking – podcast #346 23:18

2M ago23:18

23:18

Manchester United 1 v Fulham 2. Ten Hag : “We showed big character by fighting back and then we had opportunities to win the game. “We let them escape because one player takes the wrong position. Don’t let them escape from a throw-in in the corner. “Fulham are a good team but we could have pressed better. After we found out how to manage that I thi…

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36 seconds for Hojlund to make history – podcast #345 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

Luton Town 1 v Manchester United 2. Ten Hag : “We recruited him as he’s a strong character. Although he’s 21 he can really perform under stress. That’s what you need as a Manchester United striker.” “He doesn’t get nervous or lose confidence when he’s not scoring. Once you are in a run, you see it, now he’s scoring and he’s in. That’s how he is now…

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Weekly Utd Podcast with Muppetiers 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Phil and James discuss the win over Luton, they take a look at the Dan Ashworth pursuit and give their views on Utd's summer transfer budget

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BONUS Episode: J-League 2024 Season Preview 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Schwarzie is joined by Jay Bothroyd who spent six seasons playing in Japan to look ahead to the new season of the J-League which is live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'Remarkable' Roy Hodgson leaves Crystal Palace | Who is winning the Premier League title? | Why YOU should watch the J-League this season! 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Schwarzie and Phil are joined for the first time on the pod by former England, Wolves and Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd. After spending a while revelling in how Jay has an England cap and Bridgey doesn't, the guys chat about Roy Hodgson stepping down as Crystal Palace manager and assess the Premier League title race. Jay also tells us why we sh…

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Phil Ham (Ipswich Town) 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Phil Ham, the Editor of TWTD, an Ipswich Town fan site and message board. Phil has been at the helm at TWTD since 1995. As a lifelong fan of Ipswich, Phil has also contributed both in print and audio to several prominent news outlets and…

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BONUS EP: Katrina Gorry x Mark Schwarzer | West Ham's amazing 'family club' status | Matildas' World Cup legacy | 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

On a very special episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Mark Schwarzer is joined by Matildas and West Ham United star Katrina Gorry, one of the unsung heroes of the Aussies' World Cup charge, discussing: Motherhood, expected motherhood and the unprecedented support from the West Ham club Her national teammates and their bright futures The in…

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It was like a tennis match – podcast #344 19:37

2M ago19:37

19:37

Aston Villa 1 v Manchester United 2. Ten Hag after the game : “It’s a massive win for us,” “We get closer and that’s the aim for today, that was absolutely our target and we did it. The way we did it, I liked it. “I liked especially the first 20 minutes, after that we were dropping too much. We had our moments in the counter attacks, but at 1-1 we …

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Weekly United Podcast with Muppetiers EP 6 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Phil and James are back as they discuss the underrated Scott McTominay, Diogo Dalot, the brilliance of Hojlund, Mainoo etc. They discuss the INEOS announcement, the direction they're going in with a DOF, a potential new stadium etc as well as looking ahead to the upcoming fixtures

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Is the LALIGA title race over? | 'Outstanding' Arsenal are genuine title contenders | Bridgey's love letter to Rasmus Hojlund 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

Mark and Phil are joined by Bridgey who manages to stay awake for the duration of the podcast, despite his battles with jet lag. The guys ask whether Real Madrid's demolition of Girona means the LALIGA title race is over, whilst the future looks 'really, really grim' for Barcelona. It was also a busy weekend of action in the Premier League as Arsen…

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Weekly United Podcast with Muppetiers EP 5 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Phil and James are back as they take a look back to the weekends action v West Ham. They talk about the brilliance if Mainoo, Hojlund and Garnacho. The guys also discuss the imminent ratification of the INEOS deal

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Always remembered – podcast #343 21:37

3M ago21:37

21:37

Manchester United 3 v West Ham United 0. Ten Hag after the game : “a personal disaster” “I can’t say but it doesn’t look good,” “There is a bad concern. We have to wait for a few days for the diagnosis. “We do everything to get the right diagnosis and see what is the damage. He is very sad, very disappointed. We all feel really with him. First of a…

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'Socceroos lacked ruthlessness' | Schwarzie's view on Van Dijk & Alisson mix-up | Mbappe will elevate Madrid to unreachable heights 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

This week Schwarzie and Phil were joined by former Socceroo Tommy Oar to discuss the disappointing end to the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, Arsenal turning over Liverpool at the Emirates and ask the question of why Ange's Spurs keep throwing away so many late goals. There was also a big shock in the Women's Super League as West Ham's Matildas defe…

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Munich Air Disaster - John Ludden 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Phil is joined by the excellent author John Ludden as they take a look at some of the incredible stories from John' anthology 'Munich and the Flowers of Manchester"

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Nick Bell (Malaga) 36:07

3M ago36:07

36:07

Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with the second episode of the new Sporticos 'Football Stories' era! Craig is joined by one of the hosts of Malaga fan podcast and channel Guiricast, to discuss the rise and fall of one of Spain's great clubs. Nick shares his fondest memories of following the club, the torrid time Malaga have been through in recent years…

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Via Mainoo # podcast 342 21:08

3M ago21:08

21:08

Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 v Manchester United 4. Ten Hag after the game : “To be honest, I have mixed feelings,” “For the neutral, for the spectator, it is great to see. But as a manager, when you have dominated for an hour and should be three or four up, the way we concede the goals, we should manage it better, it cannot happen.” “He is m aking in…

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We had to win it twice – podcast #341 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

Newport County 2 v Manchester United 4. Ten Hag after the game : “First 35 minutes it was very comfortable. It should have been 3-0 or 4-0. They created no chance and then out of nothing – I think also it was a foul – they score. “Then straight after half-time, a mistake, ours, defensive transition not great. Then you have to start again to win thi…

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