Brought to you by the lads at The Fighting Cock, The Lab is a Football podcast that encourages in depth conversation on subject matter that ranges from tactics, to transfer deals, how injuries are treated, to an agent's role, to content creators, to coaches, and much more. Essentially The Lab is a podcast that talks about everything around the pitch, not just just what happens on it.
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Football Between The Lines. Another podcast about the beautiful game. Brought to you by Dan Cook of the infamous HLTCO twitter account, and Flav Batemen of The Fighting Cock podcast and James and Flav for Now... Football Between The Lines is a twice weekly podcast, blending well-rounded football opinion with emotional and somewhat reactionary punchiness. The well rounded balanced opinion versus the emotional somewhat reactionary opinion. You don’t need another football podcast in your life, ...
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Ricky & Flav, two inseparable best mates who partied their way through the last twenty years, suddenly find themselves in their forties. With their unbreakable bond, intertwined experiences and a quest to understand the world today, they welcome you to pull up a pew and join their safe space where they share their trials, tribulations and midlife crises. They’ll answer your anonymous dilemmas and invite you to share ‘Something Only You Know’ to get off your chest. It’s your safe space, welco ...
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Rice Celebration Meltdown, Ange In Big Trouble & United Turned Corner?
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56:02Today’s FBTL sees Dan & Flav give Liverpool the title, alongside talk of Mikel Arteta losing his cool and Declan Rice getting stick for little to no reason. There’s a question over whether or not Manchester United have turned a corner, more marvelling at Forest and Flav in bullish mood ahead of Thursday’s all or nothing Europa League second leg aga…
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#72 | Hills To Die On | Our UNBELIEVABLE Hills To Die On
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1:16:42Going to the doctors and dentist, cock colours and of course, the hill you’re willing to die from. Something Only You Know: No Cock And No Coke Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Favourite British sayings and where they come from “fill your boots” and “day light robbery” “Let’s have a …
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The Charmed Life Of Liverpool & 200 Club For Arteta
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50:42Today’s FBTL sees Dan & Flav give the results to their recent question regarding the “most annoying” online fan-bases. There’s also talk of Alisson’s heroics in Paris, Arsenal smashing PSV for 7, Arteta reaching 200 games in charge and a Puskas contender in the women’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! You lot are mad for 'idols' chat. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:[email protected] Is there 'Something Only You Know' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: mailto:[email protected] (all submissions will remain anonymous - no face, n…
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Mayhem At Palace, The Nothingness of Man United & The New Rule For Next Season
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56:03Flav & Dan tackle the chaos that unfolded at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime when Palace took on Millwall before getting onto Manchester United’s continued woes, Anthony Gordon’s moment of madness and a proposed rule change for keepers holding the ball in their hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#70 | Prenuptials | You NEED To Understand These Things!
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1:13:15Corner shop sandwiches, beans on toast, WhatsApp cliff hangers, and of course, prenuptials. Dilemma He can't keep getting away with this! Something Only You Know: Was that meant for me? Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: 'The smallest hill you would die on' - what's yours? What opinion…
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S2E30 | Why Qatari Investors Have Tottenham In Their Sights
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52:25Is Tottenham Hotspur on the verge of a Qatari takeover? Reports suggest that Qatari investors are eyeing a stake in the club, raising big questions about what this could mean for Spurs' future. But why Tottenham? What makes the club an attractive investment compared to other Premier League teams? And how does this potential deal fit into Qatar’s wi…
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Two Summer Transfer Windows? Palmer Bubble Burst? Mateta Better Than Solanke?
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50:43Today’s Football Between The Lines sees Flav & Dan compile the much requested “Combined Tottenham/Palace XI”. There’s also talk about Chelsea players’ choice of car, the shambles of a split transfer window as a consequence of the Club World Cup and the upcoming FA Cup 5th round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! I can not BELIEVE I didn't mention what number episode this pod was! If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:[email protected] Is there 'Something Only You Know' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: mailto:[email protected] (all submissions…
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Why Are Chelsea Fans Angry & What Do They Want?
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54:47In a special episode of Football Between The Lines, Dan & Flav are joined by Chelsea expert Daniel Childs in a bid to further understand the reasons behind the growing sense of discontent across the Blues’ fan-base when it comes to Clearlake Capital, the decision making processes and the direction of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Unlucky Arsenal, The Inevitable Collapse Of Chelsea, That Boy Djed Spence
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54:57Today sees Dan & Flav ask whether or not Arsenal have been unlucky in their efforts to challenge for the title and wonder what the hell is going on at Chelsea? There’s also talk of the cost cutting measures at United, some high praise for Djed Spence and some talk about Palace’s attempts not to be pillaged by bigger fish across the summer window. L…
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#68 | Idols | Now THIS Is A Person To Look Up To
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1:21:49Rebecca Goodwin, Laughing, parenting update, the British weather, and of course, idols. Dilemma She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. Something Only You Know: 11th Time Is Not A Charm. Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Pre-nuptials (a written and signed agreement that enables people legal …
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S2E29 | How Does A Qatari Takeover Change Tottenham?
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48:32What does a Qatari owned Tottenham look like? Do they buy the debt owed by the club? Does Daniel Levy remain at the at Spurs? How much money will be available for transfers? We discuss all with Ben White - a financial consultant who regularly takes a deep dive into the club's books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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Qatari Take Over At Spurs? Is Pep Done? Are Referees Farkeing Stupid?
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48:04Today, Dan rants about managers getting touchline bans for dating to be happy and we debate whether or not Pep has the fire in his belly to climb back to the summit of the game. There’s also a look ahead to the weekend, with David Moyes looking to provide more misery for Ruben Amorim and Liverpool going through their first wobble ahead of a trip to…
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The Standard's chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. In this episode we look back at the protests from the weekend, ponder their impact, guess Levy's next move, and look forward to a more settled Tottenham Hotspur squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Levy Out Protests, Why Chelsea Are Poor & The State Of Football
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56:00Dan & Flav go straight into today’s podcast with a rant/dissection of the state of the game for modern fans, wondering if match-going supporters of Premier League clubs are destined to feel permanently short-changed. There’s also talk of Chelsea and where it’s all going wrong, the most “overrated” club in the top flight according to listeners and a…
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Elon Musk’s son, tricky parenting, misbehaving at school and work, and space. Dilemma How do I take it up another gear? Something Only You Know: A visit from the Honey Monster Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Who are your idols and why? Who did you look up to as a kid? What about now?…
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On this episode of The Lab we welcome some of the people behind Change For Tottenham - a movement aimed to promote a change in the running of the Club going forward. What does that mean in reality, and how are they going to achieve it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Mayhem On Merseyside, Paqueta's Future & And Co-commentators Taking Over
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59:05Flav & Dan react joyfully to the chaos that unfolded on Merseyside last night following the last ever Goodison Park derby; there’s also a question on whether or not the title remains alive for Arsenal, discussion of a Brazilian legal issue for Lucas Paqueta and a rant about co-commentators taking over the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Ricky is in a jovial mood with all things considered! If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:[email protected] Is there 'Something Only You Know' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: mailto:[email protected] (all submissions will remain an…
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S2E26 | Mason Melia - Tottenham's Bright Young Thing
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35:45Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of highly-rated Irish youngster Mason Melia, one of the brightest talents to emerge from the League of Ireland. At just 16, the St Patrick’s Athletic forward has already made history as the club’s youngest-ever senior goal scorer, attracting attention from top European clubs before Spurs won the race for h…
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Isak Better Than Arsenal, United Behind Closed Doors, And What If Tottenham Signed Steve Parish?
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52:56Today’s FBTL sees Flav & Dan look back at Plymouth’s historic win over Liverpool in the FA Cup, attempt to pick apart Jadon Sancho’s Instagram message to Marcus Rashford, debate what it would take for Arsenal to land Isak and float the idea for a weekly football book club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#65 | Money | Do You Openly Discuss Your Salary Like This?
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1:18:04Health fears, Patreon announcement, stolen valour and of course, money! Dilemma Sleeping With A Loaded Gun Something Only You Know: The Final Boss Of Brassing Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Who are your idols and why? Who did you look up to as a kid? What about now? What type of peo…
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Your stories, your news - it's your podcast! And Ricky drops some big news in this pod! If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:[email protected] Is there 'Something Only You Know' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: mailto:[email protected] (all submissions will remain anonymous - …
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S2E25 | Everything You Need To Know About Mathys Tel
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35:25We sit down with Finlay from @Counterpressers to discuss everything good about Mathys Tel, as well as some of the stuff he needs to work on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Fighting Cock
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Humble Lewis-Skelly, Can Rashford Shine At Villa & Can Forest Do A Leicester?
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1:00:31Arsenal humble in victory over City, Spurs bid for Marc Guéhi, Brighton slapped by Forest, Villa sign Rashford, and lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Cook, Gareth Flavell
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#63 | Are Fart Selfies Really A Crime?
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1:16:19Sending fart selfies, living underwater, canal life, Guinness world records and hot curries. Dilemma Forbidden Love Part II Something Only You Know: Who Do You Think You Are? Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: A Taboo subject, Money - what money does to families, inheritance for houses,…
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S2E24 | Tottenham - A View From A Neutral Fan
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39:35We sit down with Dan Cook, owner of @HLTCO and a Crystal Palace fan, to see what Tottenham Hotspur looks like from the outside in. Are we in as big a mess as we think we are? Is Daniel Levy actually doing a decent job? And should we have sacked Ange Postecoglou months ago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Arsenal Take The Piss, Duran Off To Saudi & QPR Announce Yang!
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53:50Today sees Flav & Dan revel in the glory of 18 simultaneous Champions League games with goals flying in everywhere across two full hours on Wednesday night. There’s also talk about a bid from Arsenal for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, Jhon Duran heading to Saudi and whether QPR’s latest transfer announcement video was racist. Learn more about your ad…
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#62 | Quicky With Ricky | Bad Injuries | Your Stories
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39:28Your stories, your injuries - it's your podcast! Send in the news stories you want us to discuss - weird, whacky, interesting, something that stirs something in you. Send us a DM or email [email protected] (Recording Saturday 1st February). If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail…
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Abusing Referees, David Coote Story Rumbles On & The Match Day Going Fan
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50:38Today sees Flav & Dan discuss the red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly, the subsequent backlash towards Michael Oliver and the recent interview David Coote gave in which he discussed his anxiety and drug use. There’s also talk about the general shift in match-going supporter behaviour, the commercialisation of the game and whether or not the tribalism w…
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#61 | What was Elon Musk’s salute really about?
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1:27:41Elon Musk’s salute, Storm Eowyn, gig tickets, social media abuse and grafting. Dilemma The Affair Something Only You Know: That Wasn't Jizz Please tag us or send suggestions for an episode's next topic TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: General news! Have you seen any weird, whacky, interesting or startling news stories? Send us an email or tag us on social @lad…
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#60 | Quicky With Ricky | Bullying | Your Stories
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48:42After illness, Ricky returns with a quicky and reads out your stories on bullying. We have 3 voice notes in this episode, let's go! Send in the news stories you want us to discuss - weird, whacky, interesting, something that stirs something in you. Send us a DM or email [email protected] (Recording Saturday 25th January). If you have any Dilemm…
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The Complete Collapse Of The Football Index
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43:41After Dan mentioned his experiences with Football Index in passing on a previous episode, we’ve decided to record a special midweek chat on the platform, how it worked, why it initially felt so alluring and ultimately, where it all went so wrong, with the company entering administration, leaving thousands out of pocket in the process. Learn more ab…
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Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. We discuss behind closed doors activity at Tottenham, Scott Munn's role, what helping Postecoglou means, recruiting a medical team via LinkedIn, and why we need to hear more from the hierarchy at Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Spurs In Hell, The Mess Of Man United & Poaching Season Soon Coming!
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50:51Dan & Flav look at the utter mess Spurs have got themselves into following a defeat at Everton, with Dan already worried that Ange is going to get his marching orders and pave the way for Oliver Glasner to move from south to north. There’s also talk about Bournemouth’s sublime form under Andoni Iraola, the continued struggles of Ruben Amorim at Man…
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#59 | Bad Injuries | Can you believe they managed to sew it back on?
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1:17:40Radiohead, being a Tory, self-grooming, and of course, bad injuries. Dilemma The Next Step Something Only You Know: One Last Dance Please tag us or send suggestions for an episode's next topic TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: General news! Have you seen any weird, whacky, interesting or startling news stories? Send us an email or tag us on social @ladsanonpod …
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Spurs Relegation Battle, Sol Campbell & Haaland's 9 Year Deal
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51:14Today’s Football Between The Lines sees Flav pick a bone with Dan over the sharing of Sol Campbell’s Google Pixel advert and all that came with it, a discussion about whether or not Spurs might go down and pushback to the anger over the new MOTD presenters. We also read out your comments from the last episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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United Grit Teeth, Newcastle's Isak Conundrum & Limbs at Plymouth
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51:53Today’s Football Between The Lines features reaction to all of the thrills and spills from an FA Cup 3rd Round weekend; with Tottenham needing extra time to knock out Tamworth, Arsenal crashing out on penalties to 10 man Manchester United, Plymouth getting their first away win in any competition since April to knock out Premier League Brentford and…
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#58 | Bullying | Understanding The Consequences Of Your Actions
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1:15:57Elon Musk needs to chill out, New Year Resolutions update, and of course, bullying. Dilemma What’s love got to do with it? Something Only You Know: An almighty tug Please tag us or send suggestions for an episode's topic TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Bad injuries: What’s the worst injury you’ve had? Where were you? How did it happen? What’s the strangest in…
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Dan & Flav open today’s Football Between The Lines with reacting to the news that Lopetegui & Dyche have been given their marching orders by West Ham & Everton, whilst pondering whether or not Potter & Moyes can have greater success. They also give their takes on the storm in a teacup created by Darren Ferguson refusing to bring on Ashley Young’s s…
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S2E22 | Why Are Tottenham So Injury Prone?
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51:46We sit down with Michael Green, Specialist rehabilitation physiotherapist for @p3rformhq, to discuss injuries in professional footballers, the political nature of player recovery, and why Tottenham Hotspur players are so injury prone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#57 | Quicky With Ricky | Festive Medley | Your Stories
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41:53We took some time off over the festive period with Quicky With Ricky, but we're back with a festive medley featuring your stories - it's your podcast! TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Bullying - Were you ever bullied at school? At work? A previous relationship? Or, have you had time to reflect on life and realised you were the bully? Have you had any fights wi…
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The Standard Chief Football Correspondent, Dan Kilpatrick, joins us once again to talk through the latest goings on at the Lane. In this episode we discuss the Club backing Ange 100%, his handling of the press after Newcastle, the signing of Antonin Kinsky, further January business, and why the next six weeks are crucial for Tottenham Hotspur. Lear…
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Salah Liverpool Ransom, Drama At Anfield & Ipswich Staying Up
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52:49Dan & Flav look back on a weekend packed with drama as Manchester United battled to an unlikely point at Anfield and Spurs losing again with Flav at pains to point out the depth of their injury crisis. There’s also plenty of discussion on both Ipswich and Everton, with Dan increasingly confident that McKenna’s men are going to stay up and the Toffe…
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#56 | New Year's Resolutions | FOLLOW these steps for an amazing 2025
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1:05:23Recommending and drawing p0rn, celebrating New Year, and of course, New Year’s Resolutions. Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support, from the bottom of our hearts, we can't thank you enough! x Ask yourself these questions: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEFlxX0J5kH/?img_index=2 (Ricky mentioned Mel Robbin's IG post). Dilemma None of my business…
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Trent To Madrid? Arsenal To Catch Liverpool? United To Go Down?
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53:53Today’s Football Between The Lines sess Flav & Dan discuss Arsenal’s victory over Brentford, delve deeper into the potential ramifications of a Manchester United relegation and pick apart the stories linking Trent with a move to Real Madrid. They also put forward their 2025 predictions for the top 7 places of the Premier League and the 3 teams who’…
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In this episode of The Lab we sit down with @LilywhiteLab to discuss how we use the January transfer window to fix immediate problems, and identify the players that could provide solutions in the short and mid term. We also ask the question: will our transfer targets change depending on whether Ange Postecoglou remains in the job? Learn more about …
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Ange Out, Forest For The League & The Madness of Joao Pedro
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51:13Today’s FBTL sees Dan & Flav delve into Ange’s growing problems at Spurs, heap praise onto Nuno and Nottingham Forest, ask whether Manchester United going down would be a bigger shock than Leicester winning the league and ask for the book to be launched headfirst at Joao Pedro after his elbow against Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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#55 | Auditors | Self-Policing And Citizen Journalists Will Be The End Of Us
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1:21:36Azerbaijan Airlines, TV recommendations, Christmas booze, and of course, auditors. Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support, from the bottom of our hearts, we can't thank you enough! x Dilemma Is There Another Way? Something Only You Know: You're Taking The Piss. Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! TOPIC FOR NEXT WE…
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