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The long running saga over the sale of Manchester United looks like it could run on even longer, but what does this mean for the fans and players? Meanwhile, England seek revenge against Italy in their opening game of Euro 24 qualification in Naples, and former Gunner Mezut Ozil announces his retirement from football. Plus with Roy Hodgson returning to Crystal Palace, we discuss which of our former managers we'd like to see back at our clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The situation at Tottenham Hotspurs is going from bad to worse. Despite competing for the Champions League spots in this season's Premier League table the poor football on the pitch and the disharmony off it has caused many questions to be asked about the future of Antonio Conte at THFC. Following a post-match outburst after the clubs 3-3 draw with Southampton FC this weekend the exit of the Italian now seems closer than ever with a return for Mauricio Pochettino seemingly on the cards. To discuss the potential comings and goings at Spurs, Jim Salveson is joined by Ricky Sacks from the Last Word on Spurs podcast to give his expert view on events. You can listen to Last Word on Spurs via the Sport Social Podcast Network: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/last-word-on-spurs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Antonio Conte didn't hold back in his post-match press conference as Tottenham shelled a 2-goal lead at bottom-of-the-table Southampton. Is he angling for the sack or does he have a point? Plus, Fulham's Mitrovic was sent off for pushing a referee as Fulham self-destructed in the FA Cup against Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crystal Palace have decided to sack manager Patrick Vieira after 3 months without a win in the Premier League. Despite no league victory in 2023, the Eagles have only dropped one place in the standings, but are now embroiled in a relegation fight and have league leaders Arsenal up next. Palace fan Jack Pierce from The Five Year Plan podcast joins us to share his thoughts, as we also look ahead to some of the other Premier League fixtures across the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A feat of football to filter through on today's FSD, with two Premier League games last night. Palace and Southampton were both beaten in the relegation shake up, Liverpool limped out of the Champions League to prompt more Klopp queries, and would Arsenal happily sacrifice Thursday night football for a first Premier League title in nearly 20 years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Premier League games tonight, both with implications in the relegation fight as rivals Brighton and Crystal Palace face off whilst Southampton host Brentford. Haaland smashed in 5 goals for Man City last night in the Champions League, with Liverpool looking to reverse their 5-2 deficit to Real Madrid tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The signing of Casemiro has revolutionised Erik ten Hag's Manchester United midfield, and in just a few months the Brazilian has already become a fan favourite at Old Trafford. Man Utd analyst @StatManCam joins us discuss the big impact Casemiro has had, and wether recent disciplinary issues are cause for concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's FSD we look back at a Premier League weekend which was dominated by the news that the BBC had scaled back their football coverage after an impartiality row with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker. Meanwhile on the pitch, there were some big incidents and moments - particularly at the bottom of the table where the fight to stay up looks closer than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lots of questions are ready to be answered this weekend in the Premier League. On FSD today we pick out 3 games which stick out, as Bournemouth look to stave off the drop, Arsenal look to stay at the top, and Brighton look to shock by being in Champions League contention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It'll be yet another season without silverware for Spurs after a limp 0-0 draw against Milan saw them crash out of the Champions League last night. Conte is out-of-contract in the summer, but could he leave Tottenham sooner? Has his tenure been a failure? Meanwhile Manchester United look to set straight Sunday's humbling 7-0 loss to Liverpool when they face Real Betis in the Europa League at Old Trafford tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pascal Chimbonda had an amazing first season in the Premier League with Wigan, earning him a World Cup 2006 call-up for France. He spoke to FSD about training with Zidane and the infamous headbutt on Materazzi, his pride at winning a trophy with Tottenham and how experiencing racist abuse made him leave France for the Premier League. Oh, and we find out why Pascal always wore gloves when playing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been an awful 7 days for Leicester City, being dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Blackburn, before losing at the weekend to relegation threatened Southampton in the Premier League. Is Brendan Rodgers standing with the Foxes faithful at an all time low? Mark from Leicester podcast It's Eleven, It's Heaven For Jamie Vardy joins us to discuss the feeling on Filbert Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another mad Premier League weekend saw Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield! Where did that result come from?! We attempt to pick it apart, as well as look at the actions of Bruno Fernandes in the monumental defeat. Plus, Leicester's week went from bad to worse after defeat on the road at Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some big games in the Premier League this weekend, including Liverpool v Man Utd at Anfield. Are United favourites on enemy turf? Plus, Graham Potter looks to end his barren spell as Chelsea manager against Leeds, whilst Man City welcome wounded Newcastle to the Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FA Cup 5th Round has been happening this week, with Southampton, Leicester and Spurs all being knocked out by lower-league opposition. Yet another season without domestic silverware for Tottenham, but Arsenal continued their fight for the Premier League title. Plus, will Ivan Toney be banned for Brentford following betting breaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you think of Southampton FC, few players spring to mind sooner than Francis Benali. Born-and-bred Saints, Franny played over 300 times for his boyhood club. Benali spoke to FSD on his journey through the game, why he ditched his famous facial hair and how attempting 7 consecutive Iron Man triathlons for charity put him in hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Jesse Marsch was sacked, Leeds appointed Javi Gracia as their new manager. After a big win in his first game in charge, will he be able to keep the Elland Road club in the Premier League? Leeds fan Ian Brannan joins us to share the view of the supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle were beaten by Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final yesterday. Newcastle will be back, but has Erik ten Hag started to build something special at Old Trafford? Plus, we look at the Premier League action from the weekend including more problems for Potter at Chelsea and a huge win for Leeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some massive games this weekend in the Premier League, particularly at the bottom, where Leeds play Southampton in a clash of the two bottom sides. Both have new managers, but it's an experienced one in David Moyes at West Ham who is under significant pressure right now as his Hammers host Nottingham Forest. Plus, who will win the Carabao Cup final between man Utd and Newcastle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UK Government has confirmed that a new independent football regulator will be created to help English football move forward. But what will it help improve? We discuss that, as well as Premier League sides' in Europe this week, where Liverpool suffered at Anfield at the hands of one Spanish giant whilst Manchester United host another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices