Episodes

  • FA Cup third round preview: what are the 'Cupsets' to watch out for?

    FA Cup third round preview: what are the 'Cupsets' to watch out for?
    Jan 9 2025
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' - for our Weekend Preview edition. It's FA Cup third round weekend across the country, with David vs Goliath clashes aplenty, and Ian is joined by guest co-host Nathan Salt to preview the best of the action. Accrington Stanley head to Anfield, Salford travel to Manchester City, Morecambe head to Chelsea, and Bromley go to Newcastle in some of the standout mismatches - but which is most likely to result in an upset? While in most ties the giants are at home, one exception is as Spurs head to Tamworth. Will the National League team's artificial pitch prove a problem for the Lilywhites? Meanwhile in the most high profile fixture, Manchester United face Arsenal at the Emirates. They do so under the cloud of potentially having to sell Kobbie Mainoo to satisfy PSR - Nathan gives his take on whether it would really come to that? Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Nathan Salt Producer: John Rogers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • New day or false dawn as Man United scare Liverpool at Anfield?

    New day or false dawn as Man United scare Liverpool at Anfield?
    Jan 6 2025
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' In this episode, Ian and Chris discuss Manchester United's impressive showing against Liverpool - but the looming question remains: how can play so well away against your biggest rival, but lose calamitously to the likes of Bournemouth, Newcastle and Wolves. Is this a new beginning or another false dawn? They also take a trip around the weekends other talking points. A controversial penalty in Brighton-Arsenal, an Ange meltdown as his side lose to Newcastle, and as Man City pick up another win Pep Guardiola hangs Jack Grealish out to dry. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: John Rogers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Can relegation-threatened Manchester United pull off an Anfield miracle?

    Can relegation-threatened Manchester United pull off an Anfield miracle?
    Jan 2 2025
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' - for our Weekend Preview edition. In this engaging conversation, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton reflect on their New Year's celebrations, discuss the impressive attendance at EFL matches, and delve into the dynamics of football management, focusing on how managers like Ange Postecoglou and Eddie Howe construct their backroom staff. They analyse Manchester United's current struggles, Liverpool's dominance, and the rising trend of Iberian coaches in the Premier League. All before the chat culminates in a debate about Gareth Southgate's contributions to English football and the appropriateness of knighthoods in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • 'Trent, just tell us where your future lies rather than performing cryptic celebrations'

    'Trent, just tell us where your future lies rather than performing cryptic celebrations'
    Dec 30 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' Ian and Chris kick us off by discussing the nostalgic significance of May 1979, the current dominance of Liverpool under Arne Slot and the resurgence of Nottingham Forest. They also touch on Trent Alexander-Arnold's celebration versus West Ham, and offer some advice for the right back, with his future up in the air heading into January. They also touch on the struggles of Rangers, and share their moments of the weekend. We end the final show of 2024 by offering some New Year's resolutions. Thank you for listening this year, we'll be back in 2025 (Thursday... as always) Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • 'Enzo Maresca should lock Pedro Neto in a room and feed him nothing but water and dog biscuits!'

    'Enzo Maresca should lock Pedro Neto in a room and feed him nothing but water and dog biscuits!'
    Dec 27 2024
    Welcome to part two of the 'It's All Kicking Off!' Christmas special! Ian and Chris kick us off by focusing on Manchester United's struggles under Ruben Amorim, analysing the lack of progress they've made, whereas Wolves continued their resurgence under Vitor Perreira. The pair look at Erling Haaland's form, Manchester City's areas of concern and the lack of leaders Pep Guardiola has at his disposal. They also touch on Everton's resilience, Liverpool's dominance, and Chelsea's disappointing performance against Fulham (Pedro Neto, if you're listening, you may want to skip the section where Ian suggests what your play-acting punishment should be) The discussion also highlights the surprising success of Nottingham Forest after another great City Ground win. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Ange's attacking tactics gift Liverpool an early Christmas present

    Ange's attacking tactics gift Liverpool an early Christmas present
    Dec 23 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' In this festive episode, Ian and Chris discuss the latest happenings in the Premier League, including Liverpool's impressive victory over Tottenham, the decline of Manchester City, and the impact of youth development in football. They're also joined by Producer Henry, for 'Producer Henry's Christmas Quiz of the Year' - let us know in the comments if you got all 12. Presenters: Ian Ladyman, Chris Sutton and Henry Williams Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Why Tottenham Managers are Treated Differently to Other Managers

    Why Tottenham Managers are Treated Differently to Other Managers
    Dec 19 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' - for your Weekend Preview edition. In this episode, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton discuss various topics surrounding the Premier League, including Aston Villa's current season, Manchester City's struggles, Leicester City's management changes, and the impact of coaching changes at Wolves. They also delve into the state of English managers in the league, the pressure Ange claims managers face, and Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Why Pep Might Not End the Season as Manchester City Manager

    Why Pep Might Not End the Season as Manchester City Manager
    Dec 16 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' This week, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton begin by chatting about the managerial merry-go-round, as this weekend saw two more lose their jobs, with the lads explaining why they have more sympathy for Russell Martin than Gary O’Neil… There's praise for Ruben Amorim for dropping two of his star attackers for the Manchester Derby, as Chris questions whether any big club would actually want to sign Marcus Rashford. Ian suggests why a despondent Pep Guardiola may not be the Manchester City manager come the end of the season. Plus, Chris explains how he used to influence the ref on the pitch, Ian labels Arsenal the most boring team in the league, and Celtic triumph again in Scotland. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins