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David De Gea picked up an injury whilst on international duty with Spain, which is likely to rule him out of the Premier League game with Liverpool. How big a blow is this for Manchester United?Jurgen Klopp is celebrating his 4th anniversary as Liverpool boss this week. Just how good is the German manager? We catch up with Andy Heaton from The Anfield Wrap (@Andy_Heaton) for his take on the Reds gaffer.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Jim_SalvesonNiall McCaughan @niallpfcMarley Anderson @91Marley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England won 6-0 in Bulgaria in Euro 2020 qualifying but the night was marred by racial abuse towards England's players. WHat punishment should UEFA impose, and are they doing enough?Michel Vorm has rejoined Spurs just 4 months after being released. How will the goalkeeper situation affect Tottenham?And we ask what do Sporting Directors do at Football Clubs?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England face Bulgaria in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday night. Is Gareth Southgate getting the most out of these England players? We discussJames Maddison was spotted out and about on Friday night after withdrawing from the England squad due to illness. Is he likely to get a bad reputation in the English tabloids?Also we look at some of the back page transfer gossip this international break.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @niallpfcPhil Hudson @lovetheturret  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England lost their first qualifier for 10 years when they were beaten by the Czech Republic. Has the reaction been a bit over the top? Where can England improve?Southgate's Three Lions side take on Bulgaria next, with worries about racist chanting during the game. What message would it send if the England players walked off should they be racially abused?Also, we play a quiz which Jonny is far too good at.Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJonny Sharples @JonnyGabrielAlex Hylton @AlexParisHylton  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by Mark Critchley, Sam Lee and Feargal Brennan to take a look at the Euro 2020 qualifying action this weekend, and transfer rumours surrounding Mesut Ozil leaving Arsenal and Ruben Dias joining Manchester City.Jim Salevson also gives his two pence on a potential Premier League return for Jose Mourinho - via the On The Left Side podcast - and the gang take a look at some of the bizarre post-football careers of ex footballers.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and get involved in the conversation!Todays team:Sam Lee @SamLeeMark Critchley@mjcritchleyJim Salveson @Mr_JimbobAnt McGinley @antmanlovesyouFeargal Brennan @FergalBrenMake sure you subscribe and review wherever you find your podcasts!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even without any Premier League games this weekend it looks like pressure is mounting on Everton manager Marco Silva who reportedly has 3 games to save his job... and the football social team have an interesting potential replacement. We also preview England's game vs Czech Republic as they try and follow Belgium into Euro2020.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and get involved in the conversation!Todays team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobAdam Brown @AdsBrownFeargal Brennan @FergalBrenMake sure you subscribe and review wherever you find your podcasts!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Maddison was tipped for his first England cap, but unfortunately has withdrawn from the squad due to illness. Will the Leicester man get a chance under Southgate when fit?Gareth Bale is almost nailed on to leave Real Madrid. Where will he end up, Premier League or China?Where have you been if you haven't seen Coleen Rooney v Rebekah Vardy. WAGs are at war and it's all kicking off!Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial and find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @niallpfc  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a very special episode of Football Social Daily we teamed up with Manchester United YouTube channel Full Time Devils to find out what Manchester United fans REALLY think about the situation at Old Trafford right now.Jim Salveson is in the driving seat whilst die-hard reds Jay Mottershead, Adam McKolla and Joe McGrath take calls from other fans around the world picking over the bones of the current situation... is it too early to call is a Crisis?The Glazier ownership, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's stewardship and Ed Woodward's involvement are all under the spotlight in this one hour special show.Follow us on twitter via @TheSportSocial and get the team on:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobJay Mottershead @RFFHAdam McKolla @AdamMcKolaJoe McGrath @RadioJoeM  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Benteke feels he could still play for Liverpool, despite the Crystal Palace man scoring just 4 times in his last 57 appearances... is he right?Wilf Zaha has admitted his head was 'all over the place' this summer, and Roy Hodgson feels Palace need a new striker. If Zaha comes good again, and Palace sign well in January, how high could the Eagles finish?Hugo Lloris will be out until 2020 with injury. Is Gazzaniga good enough to replace him, and is a new goalkeeper another item on Daniel Levy's shopping list?Also, are Arsenal better than we give them credit for?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Solskjaer is certainly under pressure at Manchester United, but is he the problem?Liverpool now have an 8 point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table heading in to the international break. Will City catch them?Wolves got a great result by beating the champions - Jim has a theory as to why they'll surprise more of the top 6 this season.Subscribe to the podcast now, and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial or find our personal handles below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobNiall McCaughan @niallpfcPhil Hudson @lovetheturret  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the Football Social Daily Premier League Review, looking back at another weekend's action in the top flight.This week, Niall McCaughan is joined by Jay Motty and Julian Dowe to pick the bones out of Manchester United's loss to Newcastle at the hands of a debut goal from Matty Longstaff, Manchester City coming unstuck against Wolves, Liverpool seeing off Leicester late, and Spurs slumping to defeat at Brighton.We pick the bones out of all those games and more - subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcJay Motty @RFFHJulian Dowe @itsyourgame  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley is joined by Pete Hall, Jack Gaughan and Feargal Brennan to preview a BUMPER weekend of Premier League action.The guys talk about what is going wrong at Tottenham and the ‘Crisis Derby’ between Newcastle United and Manchester United – with our own Jim Salveson adding his two pence on poor old Steve Bruce.Sam Leveridge from Total Football Analysis tells where the game will be won an lost as Leicester City go to Anfield.And we also take a look at the rest of weekend’s action, including Arsenal’s clash with Bournemouth, Manchester City’s trip to Wolves and struggling Everton going to Burnley.Make sure you hit subscribe to our daily show so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter: @TheSportSocial. Today's line up:Ant McGinley @antmanlovesyouPete Hall @PeteHall86Jack Gaughan @jack_GaughanFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenJim Salveson @Mr_Jimbob  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just can't catch a break! A 0-0 draw in the Europa league has heaped the pressure on the Manchester United manager and we take a look at what happens next for the club legend. Meanwhile it was better news for fellow Premier League clubs Arsenal and Wolves in Europe who picked up important wins - we pick over the bones of those victories. Plus, we'll get some BIG Fantasy Football tips ahead of the weekend with our resident expert.Get involved in the football chat via our Twitter @TheSportSocial and follow the team on the accounts below:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenCiaran Howley @CiaranHowley  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a double bubble week for Premier League teams as many face European opposition in the Champions and Europe Leagues. We look ahead to Manchester United, Wolves and Arsenal's European games whilst pick over wins for Chelsea and Liverpool (who we're involved in a 7 game THRILLER of a match). Plus, we celebrate the 37th birthday of footballing titan Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Subscribe to the show for FREE now so you never miss an episode... there is one out every day of the season... and follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial to get involved in the football debate.Todays team:Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleySteve McNorton @McNortonStephen  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs were badly beaten in the Champions League by Bayern Munich, losing 2-7. But what needs to change at Tottenham? The manager? The players? We discuss how they move forwardBernardo Silva has been charged by the FA after a Tweet aimed at Manchester City teammate Benjamin Mendy. Ex-professional footballer Julian Dowe joins us to discuss his views on the situationAnd Liverpool are in Champions League action tonight - but do they sacrifice the competition they adore so much to focus on a long-overdue Premier League title?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @The SportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcSteve McNorton @McNortonStephenJulian Dow @football4football  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United v arsenal used to be one of the Premier League's big games, now it's simply lacklustre. We discuss why the recent affair was lacking in quality and passionSpurs welcome Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday night while Manchester City host Dinamo Zagreb - David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast joins us to talk City's love/hate relationship with the competitionLiverpool broke the rules in their recent League Cup game. Should they be kicked out of the tournament?Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcPhil Hudson @lovetheturretAdam Brown @AdsBrownDavid Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast @DavidMooney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United and Arsenal go toe to toe tonight in the Premier League, but the rivalry isn't what it once was. Feargal Brennan and Jay Motty join us to preview a game no longer top billing in the top flight.Who is your hero and villain from this weekend's action? Marley's villain is Steve Bruce, who he labels a cabbage...The Sport Social team visited a secret location in Manchester last week to try out Rezzil, an amazing VR football experience which is helping Premier League players recover from injury and improve their game.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan, Ant McGinley and Jay Motty dissect the weekend's Premier League action, and there is plenty on the agenda.Newcastle were hammered 5-0 by Leicester - how long does Steve Bruce last at St James' Park, and how likely is it that Leicester will make a tilt for the top 4?Liverpool were gifted 3 points after a mistake by Sheffield United keeper Dean Henderson - but will the European Champions slip up soon?And why does Ant think that Manchester United v Arsenal isn't what it used to be?All that and more on the Premier League Review show from Sport Social - subscribe now and never miss a show, 7 days a week.Follow us on Twitter, @TheSportSocial, and find our personal handles below:Niall McCaughan @niallpfcAnt McGinley @antmcginleyJay Motty @RFFH  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wil Brazier is joined by Sam Lee, Mark Critchley and Feargal Brennan to discuss the weekend ahead in the Premier League. The gang talk about Liverpool's chances of an 'Invincibles' season, Wolves and Watford's early season relegation scrap, Manchester City's trip to Everton and what is really going on at Frank Lampard's Chelsea.Jim Salveson also provides his own unique take on football and world events, with a look at Jurgen Klopp and climate change.Make sure you hit subscribe to our daily show so you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter: @TheSportSocial.Today's line up:Will Brazier @willbrazierSam Lee @SamLeeMark Critchley @mjcritchleyFeargal Brennan @FeargalBrenJim Salveson @Mr_Jimbob  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're wrapping up the week with a final Premier League Daily FULL of the good stuff. On todays podcast... Harry Kane has admitted that there are problems at Tottenham and pointed the finger squarely at "want away" players, Newcastle United have yet another rumours flying around that there could be a potential takeover in the offing at St James Park and if you are one of the millions of Fantasy Football managers we'll have another top tip to bring you success ahead of the weekend.Follow us on Twitter, find extra content and get your questions into the team via: @TheSportSocial.and you can find todays team on Twitter too...Jim Salveson @Mr_JimbobMarley Anderson @91MarleyCiaran Howely @CiaranHowely  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices