3 Points Podcast

We are back ladies and gentleman as we finally find the time to discuss the most important topics of all, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaers masterclass in tactics, Steve Bruce's impending beheading at Newcastle and how the second best Egyptian player right now (after Elneny), Mo Salah has stepped up his game to a whole new level.

Another international break has passed, and while we only picked up 2 out of a possible 9 points, there is a sense of optimism in the air as Kenny's side put up a spirited performance to salvage a draw with Serbia, following an unbelievable performance in Faro, where they were denied by a superhero. The week saw impressive performances from youngsters such as Gavin Bazunu, Adam Idah and Andrew Omobamidele, giving fans plenty of hope for the future.

WE'RE BACK after a long summer break, refreshed and ready for the upcoming season. We have our Premier League preview (1-20), this summers BIGGEST transfers, including those of Jack Grealish and Lionel Messi to PSG. We also talk about the progress of the Irish teams in the new European Conference, with Bohs, Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk (and that wonder goal from Patrick McEleney), and what the FAI can do next to help.

ITS COMING ROMMMEEEEE. The Euros have ended and the Azzurri have beaten England on penalties to save us all from 55 years of hurt and give the English fans 55 more years of it. We have our reactions and celebrations in this episode, along with us touching on the goat Lionel Messi finally winning his trophy with Argentina.

We are quarter final bound as the round of 16 has been wrapped up. The tournament came to life as Spain and Croatia put on a goal fest, while World Champions France were stunned by Switzerland. Reigning champions Portugal also went out at the hands of Belgium, as did other high profile names such as Germany (at the hands of the enemy) and the Netherlands also crashed out in Budapest.

Week 2 of Euro 2020 has concluded and we have our weekly round-up here for you yet again. Italy once again look dominant, England crumble at home to Scotland and France jump ahead in the group of death.

All the way from South Africa Camron Calder joins us for a very special episode. We look back on Chelsea becoming the Champions League Champs, our shock Euro 2020 predictions and Camron answers your HILARIOUS questions. 

Manchester United have lost on pens vs Villarreal in Gdansk and we have the lads immediate reaction to the game, along with the inevitable Ole in vs Ole out argument. We also look forward to this Saturday's All-English Champions League Final between Chelsea and Manchester City.

The Harry Kane transfer saga has hit full flight, with the Spurs star man reportedly wanting out. We discuss what the future holds for him, and where it would leave the clubs involved. We also look back on a brilliant FA Cup final, with Hoyner's main man Youri Tielemans scoring an absolute thunderbolt to win it.

Our team of the season is here, and Cobb joins us to discuss it as Hoyner pulled out due to a serious injury. We discuss the two European finals, along with the Liverpool vs United game, before giving our Team of the Season, and the individual awards out as well. 

PEP Guardiola and Manchester City have finally reached their first Champions League final together and we have our immediate reaction to the game, along with a (then preview) of Chelsea vs Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. We also follow up on our overrated XI from the other week with our underrated XI.

The penultimate round of the Champions League is upon us, and we have our reaction to Chelsea's 1-1 draw away in Madrid, plus our (pre-match) preview of Man City vs PSG in Paris. We also answer your Drop Bench Starts (DBS) that you put forward to us on our instagram, over @3pointspodcast_

PSG knock out Barca, Man United and West Ham claim huge scalps over Spurs and Leicester and we choose our most Overrated XI in the Prem

Domestic football is back finally, and the Champions League returns with it, from the quarter final stage. We have our reaction to Real Madrid's dominating 3-1 win over Liverpool at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium, along with our reaction to City scraping dubiously by Borussia Dortmund 3-1. We also answer your questions about the best young talent in the Premier League

Well. We've only gone and lost to Luxembourg. We know, it still doesn't feel real to us either, like one of those dreams that Fr. Douglas used to have in Father Ted. But the show goes on, and we have to discuss it and try to take points. We recap that game, alongside the 1-1 friendly vs Qatar, and also discuss is Stephen Kenny the right man to continue forward.

An absolute cruel blow to Ireland's World Cup campaign, a narrow 3-2 loss away to Belgrade. We're joined by fellow season ticket holder Whelo to talk about the game, and look forward to Saturday's game at home to Luxembourg

International football is back, and it is a huge week for Ireland as we travel to Belgrade to kick off the campaign before returning to the Aviva to play Luxembourg. We discuss who we'd be bringing on the plane, and starting in the first game vs Serbia (Before the official squad has been announced). We also give our thoughts on the gaffer and what the future has in store.

TIME STAMPS:

Preview: 00:00

Ireland Squad: 01:26

Our team(s) to play Serbia: 36:19

Stephen Kenny: 57:27

European football is back (thank god), after what felt like an extremely long week, and what a way to welcome it back with an absolute cracker of a match with Porto knocking out Juventus in extra time. We discuss the climactic game and what we think of legends becoming managers, like Pirlo. We go through each Premier League team to pick apart their best and worst player. Finally we continue on with our Euros series, with us becoming Joachim Lowe for the end of the episode. 

TIME STAMPS:

HUGE NEWS: 00:00

Ronaldo crashes out: 01:13

Club Legends becoming managers: 09:01

Erling Haalands madness: 15:45

United end City's run: 20:41

QUESTION: Each teams best and worst player in the Prem?: 33:04

OUR Germany squad for Euro 2020: 01:06:13

OUR Germany starting XI: 01:12:12

Another week of many football matches, the lads look back on another 0-0 draw for Man United against a top team, and where their current problem lies. We also look at the ever-hotting up race for European football in England, and who will get top 4. While football is at a transitional stage out of the Messi/Ronaldo era we chat our top 3 current players in the world right now. Finally we wrap up this weeks episode with our Netherlands squad for Euro 2020.

TIME STAMPS:

4/4 for City: 01:30

Race for European Football: 11:32

YOUR QUESTIONS:

Are Manchester United better off playing for 0-0 vs top teams or going for a counter attack win?: 25:32

Who are your top 3 players in the world right now?(ft. Jack Grealish argument):: 34:26

OUR Netherlands squad for Euro 2020: 54:34

OUR Netherlands starting XI: 58:56

Manchester Derby Predictions: 01:10:24

Another week of European football is upon us, albeit not as entertaining as the last. The lads look at just how far the competition's current top scorer can go, in Erling Haaland. We also look at the style of football Atletico Madrid have played under Diego Simeone's reign, and the overall decline of the quality of La Liga, as they lose out 1-0 to Chelsea in Bucharest. We also look back at the weekends action in the Premier League, as Everton win their first Merseyside Derby at Anfield this CENTURY (!!) and West Ham getting into the Top 4 after beating Spurs in the London derby along with all the other action. Finally, we wrap up this weeks episode with our latest instalment of Euro's squads, with us choosing the defending champions Portugal. 

TIME STAMPS:

Erling Haaland and Olé's plans: 00:35

Premier Leagues European Hopes: 15:01

Atletico Madrid and the decline of La Liga football: 20:00

Toffee's Trump: 37:09

Our thoughts on new 'dome' stadiums: 42:57

Sunday's Prem action (including West Ham vs Spurs): 50:16

OUR Portuguese Euro 2020 squad

Another hectic week of football for the lads, where we look at Mo Salah's 'greediness', a conflicting week of results for Manchester United and Lingard's instant impact at West Ham. We also look into where it's gone wrong for Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur and look forward to Sunday's big one of Liverpool vs Manchester City.

TIME STAMPS:

Mixed week for Man United: 00:46

QUESTIONS: 

1. Is Jose the right man for Spurs?: 08:20

2. What do you lads make of Souness calling Salah 'greedy'?: 16:27

3. Will Ole be successful at Manchester United?: 25:33

Pep Guardiola: 38:49

Arsenal See Red: 46:30

Jlingzzzzzz: 56:20

Liverpool lose... again: 01:07:00

Tuchel's Army: 01:10:41

Liverpool vs Manchester City Preview: 01:15:15

The lads look at yet another hectic week of football, where Liverpool lost their 68 game unbeaten home streak to Sean Dyche's Burnley, the FA Cup came, and went, quite quickly. We also answer your questions that you had for us this week, and wrap this weeks episode up with a combined Arsenal and Manchester United XI with two special guests. 

TIME STAMPS:

F.A. Cup: 0:54

Your Questions:

1. Were Chelsea right to sack Lampard? Should the players have taken more of the blame, and is Tuchel the right man to bring them forward?: 13:53
2. Is Matt Ryan the best backup keeper in the league?: 29:52
3. Is Thiago really influencing Liverpool?: 30:16

Ashley Barnes to the rescue: 43:29

Newcastle...again..: 51:50

Moyes' Masterclass: 54:58

Arsenal's Revenge: 56:00

Baggies Behaving Badly: 59:04

Spurs vs Liverpool: 01:01:30

Arsenal and Manchester United combined XI - w/ Culla and Griff: 01:02:30

The lads recap a busy and entertaining week of football in the Premier League, with Man City extending their winning run and Frank Lampard being put under even more pressure. We also recap on the week gone from an Irish footballing perspective. 

Time Stamps:

Irish Contingent: 01:06

Return of 'Spursy': 20:02

Dominant Manchester City: 24:43

Arsenal Unbeaten Streak Continues: 27:50

Wolves' Worrying Woes: 37:00

Marcelo Bielsa: 45:51

West Ham's Winning Run: 52:07

Frank's in Trouble: 55:45

United vs Liverpool: 1:02:52

In a week where Manchester United go top of the table, the lads discuss United's chances of going all the way, especially looking forward to their top-of-the-table clash vs Liverpool this Sunday. We also look back on the weekends 3rd round F.A. Cup action, look forward to this weeks Premier League games, and we controversially decide who makes our team of the season at the halfway stage of the league.

Time Stamps:

F.A. Cup - 00:53

United Title Hopes: 15:33

Gameweek 19 Preview: 39:40

Team of The Season So Far: 48:10

Welcome to the 3 Points Podcast! We're 3 lads who are gonna be talking their controversial and (probably bias) viewpoints as fans of the game.