Weekend Review, Thierry Henry’s Beastly Gym Sessions & How Players Fix Bad Form | EP 93 & 94

[@therestisfootball]

With 10 games to go, who's winning the Premier League this season? 🤔 🐘 Arsenal 🔴 Liverpool 🔵 Man City

[@CatLikeSleep]

the cheats will ^^

[@syc2543]

Arsenal. We just have to beat City away, Villa, UTD away, Chelsea at home and Spurs away. No pressure. Easy work 😢😂😂😂

[@pfeynman3827]

LFC, after this game against City!

[@kali1hunna1993]

Hoping arsenal, (as a utd fan 🤦‍♂️)

[@mk22vids37]

Citeh 100%

[@Redhotington]

If Diaz could finish like jota , he’d be mane

[@iso460]

this revisionism of Mane is so strange. Before 2nd half of quadruple charge season, Liverpool fans were DESPERATE for Mane to finish a tap in

[@MrMichaellee5353]

Diaz needs to work on his finishing in training - it was woeful, but otherwise he was outstanding

[@iso460]

@@MrMichaellee5353 he needs to calm himself. He can finish but makes stupid mistakes but overthinks the finish in crucial moments

[@willtapping3097]

And if Jota could run like Diaz he’d be mane

[@S0L12D3]

I wouldn’t say that. Mane was much better on the ball and finding space

[@NoFrictionZone]

That Macca/Endo partnership is massive. They were everywhere!!!

[@mr.steinhaus6014]

Harvey is a perfect foil for that duo. He does the running and covering like we used to get with Hendo. If he were only a bit bigger! Sky is still the limit with this group. LETS GO!

[@tdtm82]

Endo/Rice though..imagine that....

[@LeosGoals]

Love what Micah had to say about Harvey Elliott giving him his flowers ❤👏

[@yoditan]

If you actually look at the video slowed down the ball touches MacAllister before it touches Doku. For the VAR refs not to call Michael Oliver to the screen is crazy and I also don't understand how he didn't ask the VAR refs about the situation more considering it happened right infront of him.

[@tomwilko7841]

I thought that because the touch u mention is with macs arm the var may have taken it as handball...it was by his side but he definitely attempted to control it with his arm....it's the only reason I can think of to not send the ref to the screen

[@yoditan]

@@tomwilko7841 The reasoning for it not being given is that Doku touched the ball first and MacAllister goes in. But there are so many things wrong with that. MacAllister has every right to challenge for the ball, Dokus high foot is dangerous play and he commits a foul by hitting him in the chest. It should have been a Pen even the dodgy ref on Sky said it should’ve been.

[@lewishagan9319]

@@tomwilko7841sleeeve and above isn’t handball. Besides the commentators confirmed the car team said it was a “normal coming together” suggesting it’s fine to kick people in the chest

[@VGoodJoe]

The versatility of Gomez in tournament football makes him invaluable at this point

[@slovell23]

hed be great for england its just too bad his position is where england is strongest. Got walker, trent, trippier, and even ben white all ahead of him for rb and shaw/chilwell for lb. if he was playing cb week in week out it would be a dif story tho.

[@ryannightingale3022]

Even as a united fan I think Gomez is brilliant, but he won’t go because Gareth is a massive pleb

[@KhanCarnivore]

​@slovell23 on the topic of versatility though, Gomez has been brilliant all across the back line when needed. Even LB. England are incredibly week at left back.

[@davidsaville5239]

@KhanCarnivore only due to injuries as Chilwell and Shaw are very good options if fully fit, but both currently have injuries!!

[@KhanCarnivore]

@davidsaville5239 100%. I'd argue it'd our weakest position tho even if both of them are fit (which they rarely are)

[@steverowe3]

How can anybody debate that penalty 🤦it's Amazing..anywhere else on the pitch it's a foul and yellow

[@andrewwright4195]

Problem is they look at what team it is and see if they can get away with it

[@ushmush4074]

It is questionable. At full speed it just doesn't look a foul. Slowed down, it does. When half the pundits and ex-pros think it's a pen and the other half think it isn't, VAR definitely shouldn't be getting involved. It probably is a foul, but it isn't a shocker. Try being a Forest fan, they seem to be getting done over every week!

[@tdtm82]

Same as Trossard getting a neck challenge in the box and nothing given...I don't know what the rules are when they make them up every week!

[@steverowe3]

@@ushmush4074 it looked like a foul what ever speed l seen it in🤷🤣

[@steverowe3]

@@tdtm82 agreed the trossard one was a pen as well

[@callumpedley5292]

Loving the longer episodes guys! Can’t express how much joy I get from watching these. Keep up the good work 💙

[@gladiatorscoops4907]

Got a funny story about Gary Lineker - I was working at Tesco many years ago and 3 drunk middle aged guys were buying more beer ( mid afternoon, obviously having it large ) when Gary Lineker walks around the corner with his missis. The guy's faces lit up, they run up to Gary ask to shake his hand and Gary was so polite and nice to them. They pretty much then followed him around Tesco for the rest of his shop asking to shake his hand again too, but Gary stayed so polite with them. Anyway the memory of Gary trying to do his Tesco shop while being followed by 3 drunk guys will forever make me laugh.

[@laureanoalfaro9351]

Macca has been having an incredible season and has that winner and intelligence edge that few have, he deserves so much praise than he receives

[@javiermeza1544]

If he had a British passport he would be praise as the second coming of Stevie Gerrard

[@AlexYoung1995]

​@@javiermeza1544 More like if you made Mascherano a CAM

[@The-RedOpinion]

Wataru Endo … What a player !

[@saptarshibhattacharya9442]

Got to put more respect on his name !

[@tomantrobus1901]

I'm glad to hear some honest coverage of our referees' ineptitude. VAR was brought in to make correct decisions. Not to be used when the officials see fit. VAR assistants need to be brave enough to make the right call. Not support their mates, and sky and Mike Dean in particular need to call out bad decisions, stop with all this on field decision can't be overturned nonsense cos VAR is scared of making the ref look bad!

[@davidsaville5239]

The people in the VAR booth should have no affiliation with the refs and, therefore, will not consistently back the refs' decision when the referee has made an error!!

[@DJYunkHank]

Joe Gomez is only 26, people seem to forget this. he's a better centre back than Maguire and a better left back than any other English left back. he can actually step up and handle attackers rather than giving them space to make a decision.

[@andrewt836]

He’s no way better at LB than a fully fit Luke Shaw

[@AlexYoung1995]

@@andrewt836 when is that mystical player ever available? He's never fit and when he is he's not sharp enough which results in his getting injured again

[@VillaBoys123]

What a good few months can do for you. He's been shit for 3 year.

[@DJYunkHank]

@@VillaBoys123 he hasn't been shit for 3 years, he had a really bad injury and took some time to recover from it. He's 26 ,in his prime. he's always been our solid backup option for every position in the back line and considering the quality of Liverpools starting back line that makes him good enough to start for every other team in the prem.

[@STST]

Leif Davis is the best Left Back England have. The most assists since the start of 2023 in all European leagues. Even more than De Bruyne.

[@Footballlad731]

Joe Gomez never put a foot prior to injury all that came from him coming back into the team from a massive injury with games an consistent he’s showing he’s a top player

[@brandishh2527]

yh before the injury he was the regular cb with vvd and was a massive part of the team that won the premier league

[@thomasthomas6645]

Liverpool FC really needs to address the biased treatment from the Football Association. They've been unfairly disadvantaged three times this season in crucial matches that could decide the title. Similar injustices occurred in previous seasons, like the Rodri handball incident and the non-penalty call against Leicester City involving Kaita. This level of corruption is unprecedented. The owners, FSG, should take action, (maybe they won't because it might not make business sense for them) I'm contemplating canceling my TV subscription and boycotting the English Premier League entirely due to the blatant corruption. Liverpool should demand a replay of the Tottenham game as it's stipulated in the football regulations. Btw I Honestly think Klopp decided to walk away from Liverpool FC because of the rampant corruption in the EPL. The man has given his all, and if that's not enough due to the league's shady dealings, then what more can he do?

[@rankobarensic]

We take Kane, Bellingham, Foden and Saka for Van Dijk...greetings from The Netherlands 😊😊😊

[@NoFrictionZone]

😂😂😂

[@Vertigo_MR]

😂

[@alidaniels2487]

Sorry you can have Maguire or Henderson. Actually you already have Hendo don't you 🤣

[@Ze_Pequeno.067]

Kane en Foden zijn must haves voor ons. Middenveld is misschien niet van wereldklasse maar goed genoeg voor een toernooi. Onze aanval is gwn kaka

[@daveyfunk]

with Van Dijk and Van De Ven Holland have one hell of a potential CB partnership

[@chrisoddy8744]

Has to be one of the most impressive defensive pairings going around, surely?

[@SpencerioQ]

Don’t forget de Ligt with Bayern as well, and Timber when he comes back.

[@tez9394]

also botman

[@Chigz10]

Van De Ven is not the 2nd best Dutch CB

[@MArif-go4qk]

@@Chigz10..but he has twice the Vans

[@moze2324]

Ref not going over to the screen just shows they're so disgraceful, it was a clear pen absolutely but macca was amazing, Kelleher, VVD, Quansah, Gomez, Endo even diaz were all excellent

[@blazzz13]

Diaz was wearing Nunez's boots hence the miss

[@davebrummage6632]

I love this podcast, but i find it criminal that they hardly discussed the liverpool penalty. How can kicking a player in the chest, a 50/50

[@jonnywalkeradventure]

They are being paid to talk positive about the league. Sport is dying.

[@twenty-two8651]

@@jonnywalkeradventureLineker owns the podcast company and is constantly critiquing the league, UEFA and FIFA. He does it in this video. Agree it’s a pen but don’t be so blind

[@martztoon_tv]

Im glad Liverpool extended Anfield and not built a new one. Such an iconic place

[@IAM_SALEM]

I think the Liverpool crowd lives the game. When City score you feel the heartbreak, the collapse, then you feel that resurgence in your heart of…actually, we need to pick our heads up and the crowd gets going again. And then you feel okay, we’ve got them against the ropes and the roar comes with. They ebb and flow with the team.

[@samprizeman4509]

You mean, Like most football fans when they watch their team play 😂😂

[@danielfazakerley709]

​@samprizeman4509 Why do City struggle so much at Anfield then if it's only the same as any other ground?

[@drdassler]

The atmosphere was embarrassing. Liverpool fans were silent for the first hour. They woke up at the end to celebrate another draw.

[@KhanCarnivore]

​@@drdasslerI'll listen to professional commentators who have played around the world when determining how good a crowd is👍

[@mystic7005]

@@drdasslerI was there, this is pure cap

[@Jimmy-es8bc]

My dad once got my Liverpool cap singed by Alan Shearer on an escalator in London. Fair play. Bet he thought wtf am I signing a Liverpool cap for?

[@picklerick7872]

Naming multiple 6ft plus players for being amazing at headers when Tim Cahill was a monster in the air for a legit small guy

[@rorrt]

I think to add to the point Gary made about, it being important that Man City and Liverpool have won the title recently, but Arsenal haven't is important when it comes to. What I would call "the transition". During the first part of the season, winning by 4 or 5 goals is great. And is a real confidence booster.. But, grinding out a sneaky one-nil. On a cold Tuesday night in Stoke is more important.. That's where Ancelotti during his Chelsea title winning season was a master.. Towards the end of the season, scoring and shutting up shop.. Arsenal became unstuck last season. Because people may point to "well they won, THESE games from losing positions". But going one nil down, twice in the same season, in the first minute of the game. Isn't fantastic..

[@syc2543]

Which is one of the better improvements this season. Teams aren't targeting the first minutes like Bournemouth last season, and a few teams. Then the control. First half of the season, you could see the slow start was deliberate to keep the games contained and controlled. Now the handbrake is slightly released but we aren't conceding much. Hell aside from Willock's goal everything else could be chalked up to errors from Arsenal which can be wiped out. Teams are creating next to nothing. The Porto and City games will define how we handle Villa, UTD and Spurs away. If we win the first 2, the confidence boost for the next 3 will be immense. Chelsea will be at home so am quietly confident of that one. Fingers crossed we win it. Usher in the new era (No ETH jinx😂)

[@brinkksmusic]

I'm not even upset when refs make a wrong decision, it's at a point where most of us expect them to F'up. It's the norm.

[@CimbomFanFiction]

As a kid growing up in USA IN 90s.. everyone played soccer. And unless u had a crazy/different coach EVERYONE played in a 4-3-3. The most complex thing we did was have a defender play deep as a sweeper. Or play more forward as a stopper. In high school there was a Trailer who was behind the center forward. So 3 defenders.. 3 midfielders.. and 3 forwards. And a sweeper or stopper. We had zero idea what a wingback, holding midfielder, false 9, etc etc was

[@tvgcmma9215]

Regarding why so many injuries also players having to chase when clearly offside but linesman not putting flag up / vdv had one sprint back that was offside and then just before he went off injured he tackles Bailey who was offside but linesman hasn’t out flag up - think been a lot due to that stupid rule

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

I'm curious, if it was offside and I clatter a player(me being a defender) before the flag goes up, should I be given a card?!?

[@stuartchadwick5940]

Micah absolutely battered Gary in that Buy, Bench, Sell question... Next question Gary deliberately left out a dig at Micah... Better man than me!

[@jaytee444444]

There is a method to my madness... Buy = Lineker Sell = Shearer Bench = Micah Buy Lineker as he's proven goal scorer. Also never booked so won't give opportunities away or cost the club fines. Sell Shearer as he's the Prem's top goal scorer and would be worth an astronomical amount today. Bench Big Meeks as he was always bloody injured so he's already quite comfortable sat in the dug out.

[@kriissyy09ify]

Easy to say City should've done better because we were missing players, but this completely undervalues the quality of their replacements. Kelleher should not be back up, he's just incredibly unlucky with who is in front of him. Bradley has arguably been only second to White since coming into the team. He's going to be a great player. Quansah just seems to have no problem playing senior football. Best compliment you can give him is I don't sigh when I see him starting. Gomez has been better than Robertson this season. After going through a tough patch, he's back to looking like a quality player. Endo, we need to talk about this guy. One of the best value for money signings we've made in years. He's absolutely incredible, I love the guy so much. All of them could start the remaining games I still feel confident we would win the majority of them.

[@davidnosworthy656]

When the ball hit Radu in the nuts even the commentator said 50 thousand men just went ohh 😳😂😂😂😂

[@rorykeating5973]

It's a disgrace that no one mentions robbo and Jones missing as well

[@TheMajesticBaesx]

Who ?

[@Youafool500]

Robbo was on the bench, tactical decisions for him not to start, against a left footed player at left back a right footed player works to shut them down, Gomez does it well

[@jimmybloxham3434]

And Jota

[@MrMichaellee5353]

Or Jota?

[@catfinger]

Also Bajcetic, Thiago, Matip and Doak - it's like they don't even play for us any more

[@djsanti4446]

Gary can't believe that noise Inspires people. has he ever heard of music? lol

[@johnsmithda4th]

My issue with the penalty claim is that if that was an attacking player with a high foot against a goalkeeper and made contact, that would be a foul in favour of the keeper. So with that same logic how is that not a foul in favour of Mac?

[@makumbakatete2163]

It's games like that, when Sadio Mane would step up for us. We need someone to step up and be that big game player for us.

[@jzwadlo]

@11:00 it is interesting hearing a different point of view though from guys are have been actual referees and the way THEY interpret things as people who got paid to do it and also who AREN'T ex-players like all of the pundits are... So I don't mind hearing the decisions from a different angle! Great stuff as always guys! :)

[@brandishh2527]

{Allison trent konate robinson} that's 4 of the back 5 not fit also salah jota ....that's most of the first team starters not fit.

[@whodiss4473]

And Flopp, a manager that has lost 8 out of the 9 premier league seasons he's been in charge. He's certainly not fit to be a premier league manager.

[@lotuseater7247]

Shearer makes good comparisons with the crowd; 'force' and 'energy'.

[@dj44640]

In my humble view the ref not even going to the screen to check this is proof of guilt.. discracefull refs once more

[@kriissyy09ify]

I don't get VAR's defence of it. They say Doku got the ball but Mac Allister touches it first and I don't see how getting the ball is relevant when you've just dug your studs into someone's chest. Even my City mate admitted it was a stonewaller.

[@timmy5876]

they realised the ref had to blow the whistle soon and a part of me think if people did come out and say it was a pen they could say they didn’t have time before the game ended

[@AriesAdams-rb5lh]

Exactly they know what they’re doing they know they changing the games .. for quite a few teams.. corrupt as xxxx

[@notpoliticallycorrect1303]

Even Stevie Wonder could see Mac Alister purposely ran into the foot of Doku.

[@gmccauley72]

Funnily, Curtis Jones "got the ball first" but was still sent off in the Spurs game.

[@leewestbrook9122]

The three draws at home against City, Arsenal and Man Utd will potentially be the difference between winning the league or not. Arguably should have won all 3 but haven't so 6 crucial points dropped. 10 games to go, still believe Jurgen can go out with a bang!

[@davebaker8681]

Yes Messi and Barcelona can tell you about Anfield

[@VarunMSrinivasa]

I'm sure the pitches and the increased physical output from players are factors in increased injuries for sure like Micah and Gary are saying, but also you have to speak of the scheduling as well. The last three years have been bad because of COVID, the postponed Euros, the missed international breaks and the mid season World Cup, but in general I think over the last decade the length of the players' end-season breaks have got shorter, which is bound to have an effect on the players' physical condition as well. I've only been following football since 2011 so I can't speak for the situation before, but the work load of some of these players seems ridiculous - we've seen players clock 4000-5000 minutes in a season for club and country which is a lot.

[@asiam9788]

Why is it that Liverpool have got so many key decisions against them in the big matches Spurs/Arsenal/MC…it could well cost them the league! Amazing team/amazing manager, with all the adversity with these decisions, add to that big injuries to numerous key players all at the same time…and this team just keep delivering!

[@Tom-j2x]

I agree partially which what you’re saying and I’m a Liverpool fan but the week before we got the winner in the 99th which shouldn’t have happened so personally with ever team what goes around comes around

[@asiam9788]

Can’t compare a trivial minor drop ball decision albeit error in your own box to real goal scoring opportunities like a penalty…sorry don’t see the resemblance.

[@daynos]

@@Tom-j2xshould have been a free kick for a high foot anyway. What about the drop ball they got that should have been ours just outside their box. That could have led to a goal. What we do know is that there was almost two minutes of game time after we got that ball. Who’s also to say that should they have gotten it we would not have won possession and scored.

[@SirMonkeySuit]

Missing easy chances will cost Liverpool the league.

[@Tom-j2x]

@@asiam9788both wrong decisions is my broader point

[@tdtm82]

Van Dijk and Saliba are the best centre-backs in the world and they play in the EPL. It's great. Luton deserve to stay up for bringing on an epic fight and their spirit is just something to embrace. It's what we need in the EPL. Ian Wright's story from Monday is now on You Tube on Sky Sports btw. I wonder how Le Tissier would have adapter to the modern game. The pace is astounding. It's a different beast now.

[@thomasbergstrom1693]

The rules state that a high kick that hits a player is an offense. If it is considered dangerous it is a card. End of. Nothing else matters. Was it high? Yes. Did he hit someone? Yes. Penalty!

[@nicita27]

Was it a penalty? Yes it was a clear penalty. And that people that actually played on high level don't agree on it is just sad. We saw some of the worst ref decisions in football in the prem this season and thats with VAR. Hope no englisch ref gets a match on international level this season especially with the Euros on the way.

[@thomasbergstrom1693]

And this is AFTER they have been boasting that if anyone should know the rules it is them. Rich.

[@thedrip4921]

Nope.

[@toxic_badasss9656]

Omg the Micah eye sight banter had me in fucking bits 😂😂😂😂🦊⚽️💙😊

[@greenhorngolfers]

I played American football in the UK, and needed to wear glasses but couldn't put contact lenses in. I played WR and it was exactly as Micah described. I'd only see the ball clearly once it got fairly close to my hands so I'd be tracking a blur up to that point

[@sriramkasyap6590]

Micah saying “I’m a Ferrari fan now!”, and Gary responding “Aren’t we all?” I couldn’t love this trio more.

[@ethantodd4400]

Definitely a penalty but VAR would rather "Match Fix" than be honest... This "high bar" always drops after an embarrassing officiating Liverpool match, strange that hey...

[@stephenmorris8947]

Loved the unexpected Q&A episode towards the last 30 Mins. The Play, Bench, Sell with Micah made me piss…. Love this Pod gents.

[@milans2477]

Just about the two-footed question. Micah makes a great point about Messi and Maradona, but I do think the asker was emphasising training both from a very young age, rather when you're already an adult, given that it's much easier to learn when you are very young, like with languages. It is a very good question to ponder over. On the one hand you give players that extra versatility and unpredictability against their opponent, but on the other, players like Messi adapted to their one-footedness so brilliantly that changing their whole style of play to become two-footed could ruin their development/undermine their potential because that one-footedness just feels so natural for them that you'll be forcing them into something that for some or other reason doesn't suit their game as well.

[@samallardyce2522]

i don't think its a penalty but if it happened anywhere else its a foul. - darren bent

[@JAY1892]

I heard that earlier on Talksport. You can’t take him seriously when his all time favourite movie is The Avengers. 😂

[@tudorrocket1628]

It seems Micach hurt Garys feeling during the Buy, Bench or Sell question 😂 😂 . he became unusually quiet for the rest of the Pod 😂 . Love ya guys 💯

[@MarkloopRAF]

Other fans take the p1ss, saying Anfield isn't that special. It is nice to hear proper pro's saying what it really is like. Us Reds talk about the "12th Man" and it really is. It's weird, as you shouldn't need an atmosphere like Anfield to be inspired to play, but it does really make a difference.

[@NECinho]

You'd have to be blind and deaf not to recognise the atmosphere at anfield at its best, is probably the best in England if not Europe. But it can also be quiet on occasions too. Plus it does get hyped a lot rightly so at times, so people get bored of hearing it. Personally I think it has clearly played its part in big matches, multiple recent games be City and in the European Cup, Barcelona for example. It's just a bad place to go as a city fan, so I'm delighted with a point.

[@Chip_in]

You don't really hear about any other stadiums in the premier league as much as Anfield but the best fans in Europe are the Polish ultra's they are staying hardcore ⛳

[@MarkloopRAF]

@@NECinho Couldn't agree more. Anfield on European nights is like nothing else. The big games are the same. Even Klopp had a dig at the atmosphere for the games that weren't "as big". With the team we put out, I was glad to get a point as well, although after the game would have liked a couple more 🙂 Should be a cracking run in.

[@rasmuslampposselt3564]

Premier League referees 'earning £2,500 for overseas matches' on top of Prem salaries (per match). I wonder who pays for their plane ticket, or hotel suite? But we should just "trust" that it doesn't affect their "performance" in the PL?

[@garvinm.]

Some hold the view that Virgil Van Dyke is arrogant. He is not. Virgil Van dyke is Indomitable!

[@teenmommy1234]

Best podcast yet loving it

[@frozencombat]

As much as I love the knowledge in this podcast, my favourite parts are always when Gary swears. xD

[@NorthEastDivide]

Great discussion on St James' Park 🙋🏻

[@simonmcpartlin6547]

Defintely the noise and crowd that inspire Liverpool. During the crowd free Covid season they lost an unbelievable 6 games in a row at home. Outside of that I can only think of Leeds last season. So with a crowd there one league defeat in about 110 plus games. Talk about 12th man.

[@vamoswpd]

Hi guys, love the pod I’ve been a regular FIFA player, now FC24, and have often used icon cards, which are retired players. For example, Pele, Eusebio, Bobby More and the Premier League top goal scorer Alan Shearer, World Cup Golden Boot winner Gary Lineker, but for some reason, no Micah Richards? Have you ever seen clips of celebrations from within the game when players have scored. And also, Micah, how come you don’t even have a Hero card within the game? Much love guys ❤️

[@tudorrocket1628]

Best Football Podcast, I love it 💯

[@absmir10]

6:23 - Van Dijk almost cost Liverpool a goal as he went to sleep and saw Haaland steal the ball from him casually. First time I've ever seen him get dispossessed like that - had Haaland scored, would have been a different story.

[@Daffy0208]

Gary: "I know the laws of the game, we don't need referees as pundits as well" 2 mins later Alan: Well? Was that a penalty? Gary: I don't really know, maybe.

[@Mugairyuiai]

Well, that image shown of Anfield was stunning, it really captured the atmosphere 😂

[@jimmybloxham3434]

@therestisfootball how are you debating the penalty? He’s kicked him in the chest, anywhere else on the pitch it’s a red. The ref crapped himself since it was last minute because he didn’t want a bunch of city players barking at him again (like countless other matches) and so he chose the wrong decision.

[@duran9664]

KDB looked so frustrated from Endo’s continuous bullying of him🤭It was priceless🥰 Pep surly did good for taking KDB out to spare him more humiliation 🤭🤭

[@alaskanmalamute101]

12:23 any other time or position on the pitch that would be a red card just because it was in the last min of the game VAR bottled it out of possible backlash One of our players got a red card for a high foot like that and he didn't even catch him like doku did..

[@MultimediaIreland]

The FA has had a massive influence this season, it's about time their contribution to corrupti...., erm um, ah, their consistent officiating is finally acknowledged. The champs couldn't do it without them. 👏👏👏

[@RankinMsP]

Brilliant. Thanks lads.

[@graemelawrence82]

Micah sounding like he was doing the voice over for a M&S advert with that buy, bench and sell question 😂

[@esscco]

Macca is a good shout for signing of the season. Can’t think of who he’d be up against but it wouldn’t be outrageous, if he won it.

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

He'd be up against Declan Rice

[@arir1081]

Just realised that Roy Keane is staring at me somewhat, each time Micah speaks.

[@adnancamdzic8754]

That miss by Diaz hurts so much as a Liverpool fan. Draw is better than a loss. Tactically thing taking off nunes was the mistake.

[@gavomorg762]

Im still.in shock on how Sturridge got a job as a pundits. I have a feeling why but its probbaly gonna upset a few people on here .I remember gis 1st one and Roy Keanea face was a picture as to say "Wtf is sky doing"

[@steveberkery6128]

Joel is a Swiss army knife… The perfect player for tournament football… The last month? Centre back, left back, right back, number six? How many human beings could pull that off?

[@joemanock1414]

Love to see big meeks on the snus at 42:00 👏👏

[@Lifewithgoldbridge121]

As much as I think VVD is the best cf in the world, I can't compare him to any great defender in the past. As great a finisher Haaland is, can you imagine if that was R9 running at VVD? The body faints the step overs, would've put him on his ass. But VVD is class

[@chrisknight2631]

When judging players from different eras, if you don’t look at it relatively, the current player will always be the best. The world and football is constantly moving - the game is different. Rio couldn’t have handled the pace of today’s game. He couldn’t. Terry, Vidic, Campbell, et al, none of them could so van Dijk could be considered the best based on that. However, it’s nobody’s fault when they were born. If van Dijk was BORN 20 years earlier, he wouldn’t have developed into the player he is in today’s game. So, you have to judge players relatively against their own era. In that respect, players like Ferdinand and Terry made more of a sustained impact on the game. They were better players for their era than van Dijk is for his era, so i would go with them. That said, we’ll never be able to see the older players, including much older players, player against the current era, so it might be better to say that the best of that era are just as good (not worse, not better) than the current era and just leave it at that. Christ, I think Alan Hansen is up there with the best ever and nobody ever even mentions him!

[@JAY1892]

23:48 I think Gary means Ron Greenwood.

[@Lionfish-Hunting]

Why the hell didn't Micah get Lasik. I got both my eyes Lasiked at 42 and it changed my life! The morning after I looked out the window and over the road I could see all the leaves clearly on the tree! Lasik is amazing!!!!

[@SHRWM]

11:33 it’s almost like they know there’s going to be bad decisions

[@Sannamosity]

Hey fellas, fantastic pod innit!! how about a little piece on Pompey soon...? a great story there if you take the time to look. PUP

[@itsmekraleb]

I literally stood up and send “well that’s a penalty and now Liverpool win the league” and then Michael Oliver waved to play on…I’m not an expert but that was shocking

[@AriesAdams-rb5lh]

Oliver attwell and coote … all shyte and all in attendance on that game.. knew before it started they’d be errors with those weezles

[@andrewwright4195]

​@@AriesAdams-rb5lhwas they on var ? I didn't know who was on var

[@harryhill-es5jk]

If Harry Maguire get in the England squad over joe Gomes Southgate days are number

[@MrBuzzcuts]

11:30 Micah getting roasted 😂 how doesn’t he know the rules - not like he was a pro for years 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Nikapd]

Football died the day VAR was born. Next season, we will have adverts for Nike etc while the checks are ongoing. Surely you can all see this?

[@CatLikeSleep]

if Southgate doesnt pick Mainoo, Eze, Gomez, Trent and takes Henderson, Phillips and Sterling he should be done for treason

[@janvanveelen]

Sterling????? Oh my god, you did not see him play against Newcastle.

[@CatLikeSleep]

Palmers got his spot 😂@@janvanveelen

[@clarehaywood8666]

In fairness vdv done his hamstring when he sprinted to try to get to the ball when it was offside. But they don't flag anymore

[@pronational02]

Pundits absolutely do not know all the current Laws of the game. Because the Laws do change from year to year even referees that do not keep them selves up to date will quickly fall behind. If this lot only understood the Laws from when they last played they would be surprised just how many changes and modifications have occurred. Just as important as knowing the current Laws is knowing and understanding the considerations for determining the severity of a foul. Many pundits only rely on their gut feeling and their experience playing and watching the game. And those are paramount as to reaching an opinion but it is better to be able to use the language of the Laws and the list of considerations to support your ultimate opinion. Gary makes of a perfect example here when he states "I think it was just about maybe a foul." Crikey, what conviction. He is correct though in that if we all take a vote with top level referees in one group, top level players in another, top level coaches and the decisions will be across the board from absolutely yes, absolutely now to everything between. And all of those may be able to be justified. The Laws of the Game often state, "in the opinion of the referee". The referee on the field has a second(s) to anticipate a challenge, obtain the best angle to view, determine the mode of contact and with all the considerations of what is a foul and/or misconduct apply judgment. VAR is now a safety net in only Critical Match decisions and as Gary alludes, VAR in many incidents can justify the decision on the field, or not definitively suggest to the referee to look and reverse it. Gary's own statement is fine enough but an excellent pundit and referee for that matter needs the skills to understand, identify and apply the considerations (those minute details) Gary speaks of. Knowing the Laws in its self is simply not enough. Gary mentions the Laws can often be vague. Well the Laws are actually quite Black and White however, there is often situations that make the decision making much more Grey. When this occurs the considerations allow us to move toward either side of the black or white shade wheel. What makes the game even more subjective and quite often more beautiful is applying the Spirit of the Game. Where a situation may occur and applying the Laws solely as they are written in black and white we can miss the plot all together. The Laws of the Game actually even state the importance of the Spirit of the Law. Excellent referees should not break the Laws or ignore them all together but there are times where the laws may be bent. The simplest of example is the free kick shall be taken at the spot where the offense occurred. That is the Law, however the Spirit is if the defender places it 5-6 meters away from the spot and puts into play to a teammate nearby well there is no harm or advantage gained so why would you want to enforce the Law exactly as it is writ?

[@billybudd3426]

I find it weird that we have all the mentions of Liverpool showing how to play against City (they did particularly well), but nobody mentions Villa Park where City got completely outclassed all game and actually lost

[@rysie-fire]

The reason people always mention Rio, Terry etc is because of the quality of attacks they faced being far superior

[@spud95128]

The only other team that's made city look that vulnerable this year was Villa in December. Went at them from the off and they couldn't handle it. Villa actually won though

[@willtallis5275]

I’m not a Liverpool fan or city fan but my god that was a penalty anywhere on the pitch that’s a foul and you can’t for 1 second tell me if that was a Liverpool player kicking haaland like that in the box it would be a pen every single day that would be a pen for them but becuase they need to keep city in the title race they didn’t give it pathetic stuff I said straight away to the people around me var would not give that becuase it’s Man City and they didn’t give it absolutely no balls whatsoever in var, refs and the leading people at the premier league pathetic

[@andrewwright4195]

100% David Coote on there and Stuart too

[@godfreymwenelupembe2602]

That little moment where Virgil Van Dijk got his flowers 🌺 made my night, he is incredible the best defender i have ever seen with my own eyes (to me)

[@Wooldrog]

You can't have watched a whole lot of football then 😅

[@godfreymwenelupembe2602]

@@Wooldrog you'd be surprised my boi, but u obviously feel differently & its a subjective call .. thus that lil "to me" in brackets at the end of my statement there

[@alexsolomon8820]

Listening from Ottawa, Canada. Great show! Absolutely love putting on the podcast on my way to school.

[@yttommy76]

When Gary says let’s do a break he comes back tearing his nose apart. Charlie Chalk.

[@SriHariKalyanB]

Endo is the player I expected Casemiro to be

[@janvanveelen]

Casemiro was, but is well past it now.

[@Rastamouse619]

Micah's books always in the same order! It's almost as if they're just for decoration...

[@aslankastanetz3680]

He doesn’t come across to me that he’s well read

[@reggiega7989]

He could already have read those on the shelf, why doesn't he come across as well read?

[@Chigz10]

I’d say that probably applies to most people’s book shelves, books that I’m reading are not kept on my shelf