• Amorim for Ten Hag & Who Deserved The Ballon d’Or? | Fan Debate
    Oct 30 2024

    Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

    Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes alongside some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by Manchester United correspondent for The Athletic, Laurie Whitwell.

    We kick things off by looking at the big news from the week - Manchester United sacking Erik ten Hag. Would Emery go to United? Is Amorim the right man for the job?

    Plus, will Pep stay at Manchester City? Can Arsenal win the league with the set up they have? Will Aston Villa win a trophy this year? Who should have the Chelsea captaincy?

    Finally, was Rodri the right player to win the Ballon d'Or?

    00:00 - Promo

    00:41 - Introduction

    01:01 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United and Erik ten Hag being sacked

    03:04 - Laurie Whitwell on Manchester United’s situation

    06:51 - Manchester United fan Adam McKola

    12:03 - Liverpool fan Gareth Roberts

    13:57 - Would Emery go to United?

    14:58 - Manchester City fan Steven Mcinerney

    22:44 - Super 6 winner Lee Andrews

    24:41 - Arsenal fan Charlene Smith

    40:41 - Chelsea fan Rory Jennings

    48:26 - Tottenham fan Flav

    52:12 - Aston Villa fan Luke Robinson

    54:16 - Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Aaron Lennon Opens Up & Ian Wright Teaches Shaun to Shave | Gillette Labs: Movember Special
    Oct 28 2024

    The Overlap and Gillette Labs are back with a special Movember edition: "Wrighty and Carra’s Football Heroes."


    Join Gillette Ambassador Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher as they sit down with Premier League stars Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aaron Lennon to discuss the realities of life as a footballer. They open up about their role models, the mental health challenges they faced during their careers, and how they found strength on and off the pitch.


    Special guests Cory Walkington and Ryan Wilson also join Wrighty and Carra to shavedown for their Movember challenge while sharing their incredible goal to increase the £30,000 they have already raised for Movember, supporting men’s mental health and suicide prevention.


    👉 Hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe for more exclusive content from The Overlap!


    For more information, to support Cory and Ryan or to get involved with Movember yourself, visit movember.com/Gillette.


    ⚠️ This episode includes discussions on mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, visit movember.com/getsupport for resources. For urgent mental health assistance, contact NHS 111 online or call Samaritans at 116 123.


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    44 mins
  • Ten Hag's Future & Anfield's Atmosphere Myth! | Fan Debate Hot Takes
    Oct 1 2024

    Welcome back to the latest episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

    This week Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes hear the fans Hot Takes, from Erling Haaland being the deadliest striker in the Premier League to Anfield’s atmosphere being a myth.

    Do Villa have the best strike force combination in the Premier League? Is Paul Scholes the best English midfielder in the last 30 years? Will Erik Ten Hag be Manchester United manager next season?

    Plus Paul Scholes talks about the one time he refused to play for Sir Alex Ferguson.

    What are your Hot Takes? Let us know in the comments


    00:00 - Promo

    00:59 - Manchester City fan Buvey’s Hot Take

    11:04 - Arsenal fan Clive’s Hot Take

    13:43 - Liverpool fan Chloe’s Hot Take

    16:37 - Manchester United fan Adam’s Hot Take

    18:58 - Aston Villa fan Luke’s Hot Take

    20:34 - Chelsea fan Rory’s Hot Take

    24:55 - Nottingham Forest fan Greg’s Hot Take

    31:01 - Everton fan Baz’s Hot Take

    36:49 - Paul Scholes on the one time he refused to play for Alex Ferguson

    39:44 - Brighton fan Maz’s Hot Take

    This episode was recorded on 24 September.


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    48 mins
  • Fixing Football, Fry-Ups and Roy’s Ice Bath Rant! | Sky Mobile: The Overlap On Tour
    Sep 30 2024

    Listen-in to the best behind-the-scenes moments from the Overlap on Tour!


    Join Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright as they discuss everything from how to fix football, what makes the perfect fry-up and their meditation techniques.


    Plus Roy questions his friendship with the rest of the team!


    Get ready for plenty of laughs and warm-up for the new series of The Overlap On Tour coming October 29th on Sky Max & NOW.


    Sky Mobile is the network that easily lets you make your data plan bigger and smaller to suit you. For more information, visit sky.com/shop/mobile


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    47 mins
  • 115 Charges & Arsenal’s Dark Arts | Heated Fan Debate!
    Sep 25 2024

    Welcome back to the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.

    Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England. We are also joined by journalist Martyn Ziegler who brings us the latest news on Manchester City’s 115 charges.

    We kick things off by looking at the weekend’s results, including Manchester City v Arsenal’s dramatic draw, Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten start to the season and Manchester United’s striker situation.

    Plus, we delve into Liverpool’s contract situation, Everton’s potential takeover, fixture congestion in the Premier League and are Chelsea finally finding their feet?


    We’ll be back next week where the fans will bring their hot takes to the panel.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Scholes, Carragher & Ornstein Discuss Best & Worst Transfers | Fan Debate
    Sep 2 2024

    Welcome back to The Overlap’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet.

    This week we hear all about David Ornstein’s journey to becoming the man who breaks the big transfer news.


    Manchester United legend Paul Scholes talks us through his role as the Director of Recruitment at Salford City and how transfers work in the lower leagues.

    We are also joined by some of the biggest fan channels across England as they give their club’s best and worst transfers, from Cantona joining Manchester United, to Balotelli signing for Liverpool.


    Plus Paul Scholes, David Ornstein and Jamie Carragher give us their best and worst Premier League transfers.

    Let us know your team’s best and worst transfers in the comments below.

    00:00 - Promo

    00:54 - Intro

    01:05 - Paul Scholes on transfers at Salford City

    03:18 - David Ornstein’s origin story!

    11:52 - Fan questions to Paul Scholes and David Ornstein

    23:21 - Paul Scholes on Manchester United’s best and worst transfers

    24:27 - Adam on Manchester United’s best and worst transfers

    26:43 - Big Steve on Manchester City’s best and worst transfers

    28:48 - Chloe on Liverpool’s best and worst transfers

    30:00 - Baz on Everton’s best and worst transfers

    33:58 - Dan on Crystal Palace’s best and worst transfers

    35:24 - Shaun on Chelsea’s best and worst transfers

    40:57 - Greg on Nottingham Forest's best and worst transfers

    42:41 - Ben on Tottenham Hotspur's best and worst transfers

    52:18 - Alex on Arsenal's best and worst transfers

    57:17 - David Ornstein on his Premier League best and worst transfers

    59:09 - Jamie Carragher on his Premier League best and worst transfers

    1:00:37 - Outtakes


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Who Would Gary Sign For & The Role of Agents! | Sky Mobile: Transfer Window Special
    Aug 26 2024

    The Overlap has teamed up with Sky Mobile to bring you Part 2 of the Transfer Window Special featuring Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher.

    In this episode, the trio dive into the most impactful signings for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, discussing how these transfers shaped the fortunes of these legendary clubs.


    The conversation then shifts to the crucial role of agents in the football world, revealing the behind-the-scenes negotiations that can make or break a player’s career.

    Gary, Wrighty, and Carra also explore some of the toughest player sales they’ve encountered, highlighting the loyalty of one-club players and the emotional toll of big-money moves. The discussion heats up as they talk about the rise of superstars Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, and what their careers might hold.

    The episode wraps up with a quickfire Q&A session, where the guys share candid thoughts on various football topics, offering fresh insights and surprising opinions.

    Transfer Window Special is brought to you by Sky Mobile, the network that easily lets you make your data plan bigger and smaller to suit you. For more information, visit sky.com/shop/mobile.


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    33 mins
  • “Same Old United!” David Ornstein Joins Scholes and Carra | Fan Debate
    Aug 22 2024

    The Fan Debate is back, brought to you by Sky Bet.


    Jamie Carragher is joined by Paul Scholes and some of the biggest fan channels across England as the Premier League season gets underway.


    From Manchester City’s win to Chelsea’s ever-growing squad and Liverpool’s first game under Arne Slot, we chat through the biggest conversations from the weekend’s opening games.


    We are also joined by the man known for breaking the big Premier League transfer news, David Ornstein. We take a look at this summer’s transfers, potential signings, and which clubs still need to fill key positions.


    We would love to hear your thoughts and predictions for the new season and what you think of this summer’s transfer window. So drop a comment below, if you like!


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    1 hr and 17 mins