Best Ranks FC Podcasts (2024)

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#246: Trent, Salah and Van Dijk - Ranking Liverpool's contract priorities 29:56

1h ago29:56

29:56

David Comerford is joined by Liam Togher to debate which of the three out-of-contract superstars should be the priority for Liverpool. Plus, they offer their reaction to Joel Matip's retirement from football. Today's panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Liam Togher - https://twitter.com/liamtogher88 Email us - redsunre…

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The Truth: Can Paul Pogba Resurrect His Career? 32:43

1h ago32:43

32:43

It's time for The Truth! Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley take a look into the career of Paul Pogba, the reasons he ended up in a four-year-ban from the game, and what the future holds for him now that the ban has been reduced to 18 months - meaning he can return to football in March 2025. We look at the traits that made Pogba such a joyful experienc…

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Chelsea Player Rankings Revisited, Cole Palmer Dominates, CFCW Beat Real Madrid & Does Enzo Fernandez Fit Into This Chelsea Team? #CFC 1:03:04

2h ago1:03:04

1:03:04

In this episode, we're revisiting the Chelsea Player Rankings, we'll be re-evaluating Chelsea's players based on their current impact on the squad, reflecting on how their roles have evolved since our first check-in this season. Who has climbed the charts? Who has dropped out? And who will be the hot take inclusions? The team also discuss if Enzo F…

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Raiders, Aces, and UNLV: Losing in Las Vegas | The Franchise Podcast - S5E22 | #lasvegassports 53:56

11h ago53:56

53:56

It was a rough week for Las Vegas sports. The Raiders and UNLV football lost what should have been winnable games. The Las Vegas Aces ended their quest for a 3-peat with a loss to the New York Liberty, and TQ, who went to the game as a spectator instead of a cameraman for the first time, has a theory on why. The Lakers and VGK are set to begin thei…

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Sacking or Saving Europe's Under-Fire Managers (v4) 1:10:57

5h ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Hello Rank Squad! It's tough out there as a manager. You can be winning trophies and be the designated Chosen One one minute, and then on the verge of losing your job the next. It's brutal, but it's the way football works, so we wanted to revisit an old staple and take a look at some of the managers under the cosh this season, and what the future h…

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#245: Reflections on Palace and a look at Liverpool's brutal fixtures 37:21

5d ago37:21

37:21

David Comerford and Chris Coughlin offer the final word on Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace before looking ahead to one of the most challenging runs in the club's recent history. Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chris Coughlin - https://twitter.com/_ChrisCoughlin Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gm…

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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest, Robert Sanchez Saves The Day, Cucurella And Fofana Suspended & Is It Time To Drop Enzo Fernandez? #CFC 1:00:37

1d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The team also and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 06:20 News: There Is No News 07:35 Winners & Losers: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 52:36 Quaresma's …

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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 4-2 Gent, Renato Veiga Masterclass, Enzo Maresca's Team Identity & Should We Be Worried About Our Discipline Problem? ft Laurenz Vescoli #CFC 55:18

5d ago55:18

55:18

In this episode the team are joined by Laurenz Vescoli to discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 4-2 win over Gent the Conference League. The team also discuss if Chelsea have a discipline problem and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 03:52 News: Chelsea's Discipline Problem & …

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The Truth: Can Promoted Teams Survive in the Premier League? 49:16

5d ago49:16

49:16

It's time for The Truth! Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley dive into a topic that opens up some uncomfortable questions about the way that the English league system operates - is it becoming impossible in the modern game for newly-promoted sides to survive in the Premier League? In 2022/23, Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town were promoted from t…

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Champions League Takeaway: Victorious Villa Repeat History, BVB Go Nuclear, Arsenal Swat Aside PSG & All This Week's Action 1:05:17

6d ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Hello Rank Squad! It's time for Champions League Takeaway, your midnight feast of Champions League content after the main meal was served up on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights by the new 36-team competition. We start with Tueday's games, opening on Aston Villa's already-famous win over Bayern Munich, where Unai Emery hurt Bayern again, and we saw…

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#244: Live from Anfield! Liverpool 2-0 Bologna reaction 17:47

7d ago17:47

17:47

Join David Comerford outside Anfield for instant analysis of Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win over Bologna. David Comerford - https://x.com/Dave_Comerford Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcastsBy Big Heads Media

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Ranking the Most Important Player for Europe's Elite Clubs 1:08:21

7d ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Hello Rank Squad! In the wake of the injury to Rodri that looks set to keep him out for the majority of the season, it got us thinking about a topic that's been a bit of a Ranks staple down the years - who is the most important player for a variety of teams across Europe? We start in the Premier League, examining options for Manchester City, Arsena…

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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 4-2 Brighton, Is Cole Palmer The Best Player In The Premier League?, Sanchez Howlers & CFCW Put 7 Past Crystal Palace #CFC 1:06:10

9d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton the Premier League. The team also head to Kingsmeadow Corner to review Chelsea Women's 7-0 win over Crystal Palace and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 05:15 Kingsmeadow Corner: Crysta…

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#243: 'Error-strewn satisfaction!' - Wolves 1-2 Liverpool reaction 28:06

10d ago28:06

28:06

David Comerford and Liam Togher discuss Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League. David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Liam Togher - https://twitter.com/liamtogher88 Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Son of a Rocket" Kevin MacLeo…

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The Truth: How Good Was Zlatan? 33:52

15d ago33:52

33:52

It's time for The Truth! Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley take a look back through the annals of history to analyse the career of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and ask the question - was he a world class striker in the pantheons of the all-time greats, or just an excellent player in his day? Zlatan has long divided opinion, even in a world before the hyper-sen…

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The Franchise Podcast S5E20 - Raiders Just Lose Baby, Chaos at UNLV & Diddy Goes To Jail 1:01:44

13d ago1:01:44

1:01:44

This week on The Franchise Podcast, the crew digs into what's wrong with the Raiders. After an upset road win against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, The Raiders lay an egg in their home opener against the lowly Carolina Panthers with Andy Dalton at the helm. Also, UNLV Athletics is having a hell of a week. The 3-0 Rebels just lost their quarterback …

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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 5-0 Barrow , Christopher Nkunku Hat Trick, Qatar Airways Sponsorship & Were We Wrong About Robert Sanchez? #CFC 53:59

13d ago53:59

53:59

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 5-0 win over Barrow in the League Cup. The team also discuss the latest surrounding a front of shirt sponsr and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 03:33 News - How close is a deal for Qatar Airways to become …

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#242: Live from Anfield! - Liverpool 5-1 West Ham reaction 14:12

17d ago14:12

14:12

David Comerford gives his instant reaction from Anfield as Liverpool thrash West Ham 5-1 in the Carabao Cup. David Comerford - https://x.com/Dave_Comerford Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcastsBy Big Heads Media

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Where would Dortmund win rank in club's greatest-ever victories? | Has the ship sailed for Luis Palam and Maik Nawrocki? | Could Scott Brown be a future Hoops boss? 28:01

16d ago28:01

28:01

Daniel Caw, Michael Gannon and Craig Swan chew over the latest news and rumours from Parkhead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Ranking Era-Defining Premier League Rivalries 1:18:03

14d ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Hello Rank Squad! We're going on a bit of a trip down memory lane in today's episode, but one grounded in a very recent occasion - the game between Manchester City and Arsenal at the weekend, which had many of the hallmarks of the beginning of a new rivalry reaching its simmering point at the top of the division. With that in mind, we take a look a…

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Winners & Losers: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea, Why Is Nicolas Jackson Still Underrated? & Hannah Hampton Earns CFCW All 3 Points! #CFC 50:36

16d ago50:36

50:36

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham United the Premier League. The team also head to Kingsmeadow Corner to review Chelsea Women's 1-0 win over Aston Villa and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 03:53 Kingsmeadow Corner: Ch…

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#241: Diaz on fire! - Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth reaction 34:16

22d ago34:16

34:16

David Comerford is joined by Mark Baker for the match reaction as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 3-0 in the Premier League. Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://x.com/Dave_Comerford Mark Baker - https://x.com/cm10markbaker Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Son of a …

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The Truth: Has Pep Guardiola Ruined Football? 47:31

22d ago47:31

47:31

It's time for The Truth! Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley sit down to discuss a topic that's been circulating across social media, broadcast radio and YouTube for quite some time - the idea that Pep Guardiola has somehow ruined the game that we love, in the process of changing it amidst his dominance of Europe. We explore the ideas that are often use…

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Champions League Takeaway: City & Arsenal Held, Barca Beaten, Atleti's Late Show, Five Star Celtic, Jamie Gittens Arrives & Leverkusen are Back! 1:00:40

23d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Hello Rank Squad! You heard the music, and we're back in Champions League mode as the newest era of the competition gets underway with the new Swiss League stage replacing the old group stages. This is Part Two of your Takeaways from this week, looking back at the action from Wednesday and Thursday night. We start with Arsenal's trip to Bergamo, wh…

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Drafting The Ultimate Dark Arts XI, Chelsea Women 2024/25 WSL Season Preview & What Does The Future Look Like For Reece James? #CFC 58:10

20d ago58:10

58:10

In this episode, we dive into the world of football's most notorious masters of the dark arts—players who perfected the fine art of winding up opponents, time-wasting, and bending the rules. It’s time for our Dark Arts XI draft (with a cleaner name, of course!). We join forces to draft our ultimate XI, one pick at a time, choosing from the best (or…

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Champions League Takeaway: A New Era Begins 57:26

21d ago57:26

57:26

Hello Rank Squad! You heard the music, and we're back in Champions League mode as the newest era of the competition gets underway with the new Swiss League stage replacing the old group stages. The first day brought us plenty of goals, and plenty of talking points, and Jack and Dean are here to discuss all of them with you after the first six games…

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#240: 'Defenders turned attackers!' - Milan 1-3 Liverpool reaction 29:36

25d ago29:36

29:36

David Comerford and Mark Baker break down Liverpool 3-1's victory over Milan in the Champions League. Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://x.com/Dave_Comerford Mark Baker - https://x.com/cm10markbaker Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Son of a Rocket" Kevin MacL…

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Winners & Losers: Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea, Jadon Sancho's Dream Debut, Sanchez Shines & Reece James Suffers Injury Setback #CFC 45:27

23d ago45:27

45:27

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 1-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League. The team also discuss the news surrounding Reece James who looks to be out yet again for the long term and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 04:02 News - The R…

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#239: 'Massive reality check!' - Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest reaction 30:41

29d ago30:41

30:41

David Comerford is joined by James Martin to reflect on what went wrong in Liverpool's 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford James Martin - https://x.com/JamesMartin013 Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpo…

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The Truth: Is Ten Hag's Sacking Inevitable? 37:55

26d ago37:55

37:55

It's time for The Truth! Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley sit down to discuss one of the burning questions of the international break - whether Erik ten Hag is the man who can guide Manchester United back to where they want to be, challenging for league titles and competing consistently in the Champions League. United's summer was a chaotic one, star…

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What's More Likely? ft Mudryk, Enzo, Felix And FA Cup Wins, Earl's Court vs Stamford Bridge & Chelsea's Proper Barclaysmen Players #CFC 50:56

27d ago50:56

50:56

In this episode, the team tackles the ultimate question: what’s more likely? Each of us brings two wild, bold, or downright unpredictable scenarios to the table, and we debate which one is more likely to happen. From on-pitch predictions to behind-the-scenes drama, we break down the odds, weigh the evidence, and try to figure out which potential fu…

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#238: Salah's assists and Diaz's finishing - The Liverpool Stats Show 31:56

1M ago31:56

31:56

David Comerford is joined by Liam Togher to dig deep into the data behind Liverpool's strong start to the season. David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Liam Togher - https://twitter.com/liamtogher88 Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Son of a Rocke…

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5x5: Predicting the Top Five in Europe's Top Five Leagues 57:04

1M ago57:04

57:04

Hello Rank Squad! The window is shut, there's been a few games to see how teams look, and it's time to finalise our long-term predictions for this season, which can only mean one thing here on Ranks - it's time for 5x5! And, as has become tradition for this episode, the Rank God Sam Tighe is back in the building to share the microphone with Dean an…

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Things That Could Swallow Up Chelsea's 24/25 Season, & Todd Boehly vs Behdad Eghbali: The Battle for Chelsea FC #CFC 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

In this episode, the team are taking a deep dive into the lurking dangers that could swallow up Chelsea's 2024/25 season. From injury crises and transfer flops to leadership vacuums and striker struggles, we’re breaking down the real threats waiting to squeeze the life out of our campaign. Will we navigate these hazards or end up swallowed whole? T…

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The Truth: Chelsea's Transfer Strategy 44:12

1M ago44:12

44:12

It's time for The Truth! Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley sit down to discuss the hottest topic in the world of football right now - whether Chelsea's transfer strategy is a 4D Chess plan that will leave others in the dust, or a chaotic playground of excess that's destined to struggle for some time. Chelsea's additions of João Felix, Jadon Sancho, Pe…

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Chelsea Player Rankings, Cole Palmer Omitted From Squad, Reece James Injury Update & Our Transfer Plan: Wild Spending Spree or Wise Strategy? #CFC 57:58

1M ago57:58

57:58

In this episode the team are ranking for the first time this season Chelsea's players based on how pivotal they are in their own minds to the squad at this moment in the season, this time it is a new format as they have limited themselves to just a top 10. Who will be the shocking omissions and who will be the hot take inclusions? The team also go …

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Football is Back! USC vs LSU, UNLV & Raiders: The Franchise Podcast | FSMLV.com - #LasVegasSports 1:01:44

1M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

This week, we're talking live football on every level! From High School to the pros, football is back, and it's the best time of year around Franchise Sports Media. TQ shot an epic USC vs LSU battle at Allegiant Stadium, while Kyla caught UNLV's first win of the season in Houston. This weekend, we'll have a whole team at UNLV's home opener, and Tri…

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The Truth: Introducing a New Podcast on Ranks FC 5:07

1M ago5:07

5:07

Hello Rank Squad! There's a new show starting on the Channel from this Friday, and it heralds the return of Rank God Sam Tighe to Ranks FC. Sam's new podcast, which he's co-hosting with the brilliant Dougie Critchley, who you might know from Sky Sports and Football Daily - as well as being on Ranks a few times in the past! The podcast is called The…

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Ranking the 24/25 Serie A Season 1:09:19

1M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Hello Rank Squad! It's time for us to take our previewing over to Italy, where we've seen an intriguing first couple of weeks in Serie A - where 14 of the 20 clubs changed managers this summer. We start by analysing those we think will be challenging for the title - starting with reigning Scudetto Champions Inter, moving on to Juventus and their ne…

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#237: 'Theatre of dreams!' - Man Utd 0-3 Liverpool reaction 34:01

1M ago34:01

34:01

Chris Coughlin and Adam Beattie bask in Liverpool's 3-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League. Our panel: Chris Coughlin [host] - https://twitter.com/_ChrisCoughlin Adam Beattie - https://twitter.com/beatts94 Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Son of a Rocket…

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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace, Nicolas Jackson Signs New Deal, The Osimhen Saga & The 2024 Transfer Window Reviewed #CFC 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The team also go through the fallout from Transfer Deadline Day, a day which saw Osimhen choose Naples over London, Sancho choose London over Manchester & Sterling choosing to move just down the road and as always also a…

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Winners & Losers: Servette 2-1 Chelsea, Victor Osimhen, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling & Conference League Away Days In Germany, Kazakhstan and Greece #CFC 1:10:55

1M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Servette in the UEFA Conference League. The team also discuss everything that has happened on Transfer Deadline Day so far and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 04:55 News - Transfer Deadline D…

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Fantasy Football with Adam Rank | The Franchise Podcast - S5E18 | FSMLV.com - #LasVegasSports 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

Fantasy Football has brought millions of new fans to the NFL, and Joe and special guest host Griffin Kemp sit down with Adam Rank, one of the foremost experts. Adam is an analyst on Good Morning Football Weekend, NFL Fantasy Live, and TNF First Look on the NFL Network. He also pens the popular weekly column, Unpopular Opinions, for NFL.com. The guy…

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Deadline Day Drama: Ranking Potential PL Moves 1:16:21

1M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Hello Rank Squad! We're back (and icing our league previews series for a week) to take a look at the big storylines dominating the Premier League transfer landscape ahead of the transfer window closing on Friday. Dean walks us through the headlines for each of the Premier League's top eight from last year - Arsenal's search for a forward, Mancheste…

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#236: Liverpool move for Mamardashvili and hold Chiesa talks! 40:31

2M ago40:31

40:31

David Comerford and Dan Clubbe react to Liverpool's deal for Giorgi Mamardashvili and approach for Federico Chiesa. Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Son …

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Winners & Losers: Wolves 2-6 Chelsea, Noni Madueke's Hat Trick!, The Jadon Sancho Swap Deal & What Is The Future For Mykhailo Mudryk? #CFC 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 6-2 win over Wolves in the Premier League. The team also discuss the news that Chelsea are open to trading Raheem Sterling for Jadon Sancho and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 03:57 News - Jadon Sancho for…

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#235: 'Easy Sunday afternoon!' - Liverpool 2-0 Brentford reaction 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

David Comerford and Liam Togher pore over Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League victory over Brentford. David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Liam Togher - https://twitter.com/liamtogher88 Email us - redsunrestrictedpodcast@gmail.com Big Heads Media - https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Son of a Rocket" Kevin MacLeod …

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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 2-0 Servette, Enzo Maresca's Squad Management, Sterling Will Be Sold & Romelu Lukaku To Napoli HERE WE GO!! #CFC 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

In this episode the team are discussing their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 2-0 win over Servette in the UEFA Conference League. The team also discuss Chelsea's bloated squad & how Enzo Maresca is managing this and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 04:46 News - Enzo Maresca's Squad …

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The Raiders Episode: The Franchise Podcast - S5E17 | FSMLV.com 56:38

2M ago56:38

56:38

The Las Vegas Raiders: This week on The Franchise Podcast, TQ, Joe, and Ny are all about the Raiders. After witnessing training camp in L.A. and two preseason games, the crew gives their takes on the state of the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the final preseason game against the 49ers. Joe is a bit more optimistic for some reason, but TQ has some thin…

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Ranking the 24/25 La Liga Season 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Hello Rank Squad! It's time for us to take our previewing over to Spain, where La Liga kicked off again this weekend just gone, with some fascinating results and performances. We start by analysing the Big Three, examining where Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid are ahead of what is shaping up to be a three way title race. In Part Two, we…

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