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It was a long wait for Brentford fans - 8 months to be exact - but their main man has returned but was the fanfare surrounding him a little too much? And we get into our moans of the week which include Mo Salah returning to Liverpool and Ivan Toney’s theatrical show which was orchestrated by his club. To finish, we look at why Newcastle United are having to sell quickly despite all the fortunes at their disposal. Head to NordVPN.com/FSD to grab your discounted subscription now plus 4 extra months on top!Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, you read that right. Wigan cult hero Ali Al-Habsi has a genuine shout of making it into our all-time Premier League eleven made up of players from Africa or Asia. With the AFCON and Asia Cup taking place right now, we thought we'd see if we can shoehorn the likes of Drogba, Salah, Son and others into the side. But be warned... someone is going to miss out! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re just over the halfway point of the Premier League season and having seen both Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville be completely dragged through Twitter like two captured Roman Emperors for their submissions, we thought we’d have a crack - but with a slight twist. Instead the typically boring way of just choosing any players for our Teams of the Season, we’ve added a little slice of jeopardy, a sprinkle of trivia and dollop of debate to eventually get to our - very suspect - title contenders. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s now been confirmed that the Premier League have charged both Nottingham Forest and Everton for FFP breaches, which is subject to appeal within 14 days. So, could this spell the end for both teams' stay in the top flight? Plus, Jose Mourinho has now been sacked by AS Roma and so naturally, we have to discuss which team is the perfect place for the Special One to create chaos in! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head to NordVPN.com/FSD to grab your discounted subscription now plus 4 extra months on top! Two teams in the Premier League which are nervously waiting for their fate are Everton and Nottingham Forest, who may be subject to punishment from the Premier League on the 15th January. De Bruyne came back to football with a bang, as just a 20 minute cameo was enough for the Belgian to bring tears to Marley’s eyes, so will this be the turnaround City need this season? And finally, Manchester United faced yet another set back in front of Sir Jim Ratcliffe who watched his (half) new team against Spurs, but was likely to not be impressed with what was unfolding in front of him. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not many African players have had a more decorated career in the game than Cameroon legend Geremi. A 2-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid and a Premier League champion with Chelsea, Geremi tells us his route from Bafoussam to the Bernabeu thanks to John Benjamin Toshack and how he's working with Samuel Eto'o to improve African football. Listen to part 2 of our interview with Geremi here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6p4OLUKH7u3xv48hRVuvHR Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cameroon-football-legend-geremi-tells-tales-of/id1190847157?i=1000606459143 Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea are behind in their Carabao Cup semi-final to Championship club Middlesbrough. Can Pochettino's side avoid embarrassment and reach Wembley? Plus we take an intense Premier League quiz after we reach the 20 game mark of the top flight season. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tottenham seem to be the most active right now when it comes to getting their January transfer business done. After they were linked with Timo Werner at the start of the window, it now looks like Spurs are set to secure further deals both in and out. Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard is still a free agent, but for how much longer? Plus, we discuss Manchester United's FA Cup win over Wigan, but did Bruno Fernandes dupe the referee to win a penalty against the League One side? Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head to NordVPN.com/FSD to grab your discounted subscription now plus 4 extra months on top! It’s the most wonderful time of the year - the FA Cup 3rd round is here! Arsenal had a difficult tie straight for the off as they were beaten at home to Liverpool in what was their fifth defeat in a month, so what’s going wrong at Arsenal? The Saudi dream doesn’t seem to be all that it cracked up to be, with rumours circling that Jordan Henderson is seeking a way out of Saudi Arabia, but is it too little, too late? And of course, we get the weekend’s annoyances off our chest which include why FA Cup replays CANNOT be scrapped and Marley’s very own segment covering Newcastle’s win over Sunderland! While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/Foo

It’s that time of year when teams begin planning ahead for when their players depart for both the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asia Cup, but there’s some teams who will suffer more than others. Plus, we look at the situation involving Andre Onana delaying his departure to the Cameroon national team just 24 hours BEFORE their first group game with Guinea. So, are Onana and Erik ten Hag right or wrong with their decision? While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Head to NordVPN.com/FSD to grab your discounted subscription now plus 4 extra months on top! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Year means one thing and one thing only; the commencement of the January transfer window of course! There’s already been two departures at Manchester United so far, but could there be a third as Jadon Sancho’s future looks to be resolved imminently. And as they exit, one man and his team look to enter shortly as Jim Ratcliffe looks to steer the ship back on course at the club, but what can he bring to Old Trafford? We discuss the rumblings going on around Nottingham Forest as reports suggest they may be under fire from the Premier League due to losses incurred over the previous three years. While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! We’re back in full swing, albeit 10 kilos heavier than pre-Christmas, and Newcastle’s Christmas hangover continues after Liverpool inflicted yet another defeat onto Howe’s side. Klopp’s side start the year at the top of the tree - but can they remain there and who is their biggest threat? Arsenal faltered for the second consecutive game, this time at Fulham so is now the time for questions to be asked about Arteta’s side and their chances this season? It’s t-minus 15 days until Ivan Toney is allowed to return from his ban, and it couldn’t come at a better time for Brentford who are on the back of five consecutive losses. So - should he stay or should he go? While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn

It was back to winning ways for Manchester City has they continue to hunt down the league leaders, though it took some effort after coming from behind against Everton to take all three points. With De Bruyne and Erling Haaland on the bring of returning, what does this mean for the title challengers? And Pochettino was spared yet another poor result after Madueke won and scored a penalty late on to take all three points at Stamford Bridge, but what will it mean for Crystal Palace who are slowly drifting towards those relegation spots? Ivan Toney will be available from mid-January for Brentford and they could do with his goals, but will he be with the Bees come the end of the transfer window? While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.m

Merry Christmas! We’re back, and all five kilos heavier after a little festive break but the football hasn’t stopped! The fixture between Manchester United and high-flying Aston Villa was a Christmas cracker which saw Rasmus Hojlund complete an impressive comeback for his side. So, is it a corner turned for Ten Hag or just a one-off Christmas special? Marley was delivered Wood for Christmas - three of them in fact - which were all supplied by the man himself! Not Santa, but Chris Wood who piled onto Newcastle’s current woes. Do the fans have a right to boo or is it way too soon? And we look into Luton Town who earned another victory and analyse who are the one’s to catch in the bottom half of the table? While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: ht

Nedum Onuoha played 188 Premier League games, the majority for boyhood club Manchester City. In the first instalment of this two-part interview, Nedum tells FSD how he broke through in to the first team, how the club changed following the 2008 Abu Dhabi takeover and why he feels he needs to clear the air with former City boss Roberto Mancini. Keep up to date with us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when we thought we’d escaped the Grinch at Christmas, the Super League came back through the window with a thud bearing gifts and all. A new, 64-team format has been proposed by A22 - the company behind it all - which would see it replace the current European competitions, and would involved relegations and promotions based on merit. So, is the Super League back for good or is it time we saw the back of the it all? We’ll be back on December 27th so until then, have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the festive period! While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a story which Mystic Marley said was brewing under the surface, and it has now erupted. Steve Cooper has been dismissed from his role at Nottingham Forest with former Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo taking his place. Was the writing on the wall for Cooper and will Santo be a disaster or success? Plus we look at a horrific error from Onana - no, not the one you’re thinking of, but Everton’s Amadou Onana who missed his penalty which saw his side leave the Carabao Cup. And it was a night to forget for Kieran Trippier and Newcastle as Chelsea advanced into the semi-finals. Head to NordVPN.com/FSD to grab your discounted subscription now plus 4 extra months on top! While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support!Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn mor

The Premier League title race seems to have a new horse leading the pack each week, and just before we reach the half-way point in the season we answer; who are the favourites to lift the trophy in May? There has been wide coverage of a certain man’s return for Manchester City as they prepare for the Club World Cup, as Kevin de Bruyne returns from his lengthy spell out. We know how influential he is to Guardiola’s side so can he turn their season around? And it’s a year on since that dramatic World Cup final which saw Kylian Mbappe score a hat-trick yet leave the stadium empty handed, but what legacy does the tournament leave behind? While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support!Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

If you watched the full 90 minutes of Liverpool vs Manchester United, we’re sorry to break it to you, but you will never get that time back. It was a drab affair, with all of the main talking points being away from the game itself - and Joel is not happy at all with Virgil van Dijk. Another incident which had eyebrows raised was Michael Oliver’s late flurry of yellow cards which sent Diogo Dalot off the pitch, but was this the right decision from the referee? Our thoughts also go out to Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer and we hope for a his speedy recovery! Head to NordVPN.com/FSD to grab your discounted subscription now plus 4 extra months on top! While you’re here, be sure to leave us a review and rating in your listening platform - It helps us out massively, and we thank you for all your support! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices

It's a fixture which doesn't have great memories for Manchester United fans in recent times - namely a 7-0 capitulation after their last visit to Anfield. So, will it be repeat of revenge for Erik ten Hag's side, and can he afford to lose yet again? And it's time to test your Premier League player knowledge as we put Niall and Marley through a quick-fire quiz! Head to NordVPN.com/FSD to grab your discounted subscription now plus 4 extra months on top! Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices