The Dugout Podcast

Manchester City have escaped a two year Champions League ban after they were exonerated of all charges yesterday at the CAS. Daniel, Henry & i debate why FFP is around, the entire story around City escaping their champions league ban and where City go from here.

The North London Derby is finally here - The game that Arsenal and Tottenham fans look forward to most for bragging rights of one league campaign. The rivalry goes back so many years and this game never seems to underwhelm. Goals, drama and two managers going head to head for the first time means we're in for a cracker. Bryce and Daniel sit with me and we chat about whats going to happen tomorrow.

Daniel Skilton and i chat briefly about where Arsenal are at the moment. The conversation delved into what Mikhel Arteta is doing right, Matteo Guendouzi's attitude, Cedric Soares and funny enough, we even questioned the footballing ability of Hector Bellerin. Dan also gives me his prediction for the Arsenal vs Leicester game tonight at the Emirates.

Chelsea did Liverpool a big favor last night by beating Manchester City 2-1 to leave Liverpool as Premier League Champions. Jurgen Klopp's men have won the league with 7 games still to play; the biggest margin that any team has won the league by. Liverpool are 23 points ahead of City and after 30 years of pain, i give Liverpool fans some very special advice.

Brighton hadnt won all 2020 until Arsenal came trotting into the Amex. Arsenal's latest abject performance is the newest low for Arsenal supporters. I provide some context on the clubs expectations and where Arsenal go from here. Mikel Arteta could not have asked for a worse group but his decision making has come into question.

Oh Premier League football, how we have missed you. A 3 month hiatus has left fans starved, deprived and rashioned of the rough & tumble of the Premier League as it finally returns today. Sit back and relax as i talk about the games we have on our hands today with a special build-up of Manchester City vs Arsenal.

In probably the most controversial episode, Bryce makes his case for why Spurs are the biggest club in London. Bryce questions Chelsea's spending during the Corona virus pandemic and even goes as far as to compare Arsenal to the South African football minnows "Moroka Swallows FC". Please comment below what you guys think of this episode and dont forget to subscribe for more Premier League football content.

Timo Werner is close to signing for Chelsea and its a great deal for them. They have swooped under LFC's nose and probably made the deal of the summer. Find out how Antonio Rudiger had a part to play in this deal.

In this episode, I try to uncover and counter argue the conversation that big clubs are more prepared for project restart because of their bigger squads than the clubs with smaller squads are. As controversial as this topic may be, I also give some insight on Arsenal, Burnley, Newcastle, Southampton and Manchester United in this combined news and conversation episode. A great new way for me to produce the podcast going forward as i want to make all football clubs feel included.

Philippe Coutinho has been offered to Arsenal and some Arsenal fans are disillusioned by the news. Jayy Jabbs and Khetha as the Arsenal fans here chat to me about why they think their club has enough to get by without Coutinho. Josh makes his debut on my show where he helps curb the unreal expectations of the Arsenal fanbase while introducing what Coutinho could bring to the Arsenal squad. These boys arent representative of the entire fanbase but they are a small sample of fans that we want to hypothesis test.

Liverpool have been linked with Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and most recently Adama Traore. Henry and i sit down and discuss quite early in the morning who we think Liverpool should sign to be the best fit for Jurgen Klopp's team

In an already controversial debate, the lads and i attempt to contribute to the body of knowledge of this interesting conversation. Henry, Victor, Bryce, Yazhar & I sit down and chat about who exactly is the biggest club in London. This episode is filled with Comedy, drama and controversy. Let us know in the comments who you think are the kings of London.

Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer has assured United fans that they will play together. Is this a defensive liability or an offensive mastestroke by the United boss?. I provide a tactical analysis on how these two play together. Find out here. 

The UK government gave the go ahead for the Premier League to continue after June 1st as long as they adhere to the strict regulations that have been set in place. The lads and I sit and discuss whether this is the right thing for the league and there is a surprise at the end.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the prices of football players around the world and i attempt to discuss this phenomonon that is impacting football and the world at large. How does the current situation impact Premier League clubs and what happens next sumer?. 

Find out here. Happy listening. 

The Premier League top 20 clubs are struggling to agree whether to play in neutral grounds or not. Relegation has been the cowardice excuse for the bottom clubs to not agree to complete the league at all. What have the other clubs done?. Find out here.

Willian could FINALLY make that transfer to Spurs after its being reported that Jose Mourinho has finally got his man. Spurs will be a familiar place for Willian as he had his medical there a few years ago before dramatically signing for Chelsea on deadline day. 

A possible takeover that is soon to be completed, Newcaslte United would be the richest club in England. Figure out what i think will happen when Newcastle are taken over and where they could go from here.

In one of the most controversial transfers of 2020, Philippe Coutinho could possibly move to Chelsea. Is this transfer possible?. Could it actually happen?. Why would he want to move to Chelsea?. 

Find out the reasons why this transfer is possible and why i can believe the reports around Europe. 

The feud between Graeme Souness and Paul Pogba continues as Graeme snapped back by telling Pogba to "Put your medals on the table". Jamie Carragher weighed in by saying that Paul Pogba's "i dont know who you are" retort to Graeme is below the belt. Why does Graeme Souness constantly target Paul Pogba?. Here is what i find wrong with this whole debacle. 

The Coronavirus outbreak has shaken our world. It has caused mayhem with sporting events and mass gatherings being cancelled for the foreseeable future. The Premier League, the FA & UEFA all have a decision to make: Do they continue or discontinue domestic leagues?. What do you think?. Tell me on Twitter @rwleafgreen & on Instagram @thedugoutpodcast.

Where have you been?. Where has your podcast been?. I listen to you everyday, whats going on?. 

Let me explain. 

Elliot from Liverpool, UK, made his debut on my podcast and we had a chat about LFC's progress as a football club. From dark times to title winners, Elliot and i capture the sentiment of Liverpool fans all over the world as we speak on perspectives from Liverpool fans in South Africa and the fans in Liverpool. Catch me on Twitter @rwleafgreen and on Instagram @thedugoutpodcast. Happy listening!.

Deadline day was not straight forward for Manchester United as they scrambled for a striker. Eventually, Odion Ighalo signed for Manchester United in the January window on deadline day. His signing has been met with a very underwhelming response according to Manchester United fans. Fans see his 6 month loan deal as a panic buy but irrespective of all that, find out how he has impressed me since his arrival on deadline day. 

The Premier League is devising an OTT like Netflix for us to be able to watch football on demand. It could be incredible for clubs and fans alike as it could disrupt the entire industry and the conventional way we consume football content. How do clubs and consumers benefit?. Find out here!. 

Some good results and encouraging words from their manager has put a smile back on Evertonians faces. Carlo Ancelotti has had just over his month with his players and its too early to make bold predictions. One thing is for certain, there is a transformation happening at Everton. 

In a 50 minute inquest after their 2-0 loss to Tottenham, Pep Guardiola locked his players in the dressing room to discuss the inconsistency in their performances. A thrilling face-to-face encounter, Pep's players vented their frustration at his chopping and changing. The lack of continuity has reached boiling point with some of the players and find out what I think about this. There is a great funny clip of Robbie Savage interviewing Statman Gaz live on BBC and its comedy gold.  

In all honesty - Pep Guardiola has done some good for modern football by changing the way its played. He's also spent lots of money over his managerial career to do what his done in modern football and Henry & i discuss whether we think Pep Guardiola is a genius or a fraud. 

Wolves, Chelsea, Watford, Everton, City, Tottenham & Sheffield United are whats in store for United. These are pivotal games for United and it does not look as if they will take many points from the possible 21 points. Henry Kalaba and i sit down and have a chat about how many points we feel United can take from these seven games. We discuss whether this could be the end for Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer. 

Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer made a stunning admission yesterday that Alexis Sanchez will be back next summer and he'll be proving everybody wrong. It sparked some debate on social media and fans were divided on bringing him back or not. Listen to my newest addition of traffic talk to hear me weigh in on the debate. 

I had a conversation with my mates last weekend and a familiar topic arose: Is Jordan Henderson good enough?. Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson & Jurgen Klopp have come out and praised Jordan Henderson in the last few weeks. I am not too sure how rival fans (especially some Liverpool fans) have an opinion on the Liverpool captain when they barely watch the Premier League week in week out. I am not too sure how their judgement is somewhat better than Jurgen Klopp's either so i would love an explanation. The man is a leader of men and on this rant; i dig deep into the subconcious bias that football fans have towards Jordan Henderson. 

Dr.Mandy Laing makes her debut on the podcast. We chat all things about chiropractics, medicine and the prevention of injury for athletes and normal active people. Mandy provided some great insight on how we can prevent injuries, the modern stigma of chiropractics and how sports institutions need to evolve for these professionals to impact the modern game. We had a great chat at Next Chapter, a restaurant in Florida road. Mandy answered questions from our guests as well which provided a twist to my normal content. Enjoy. 

In the first few episodes of my podcast, i was very pessimistic about the appointment of Steve Bruce. Newcastle currently sit in 12th place and 7 points above the dropzone. They've taken points off of Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham. They've really punched above their weight in certain games and despite my negativity towards Steve Bruce, he has changed my perception on what he's capable of. Geordie fans surely would love to stay up and with Steve Bruce is managing them, they look well in course to beat the drop. 

Tensions are high at Tottenham. This is something that the club does not need right now. Vertonghen and Eriksen's contract situation and now this. Danny Rose chose to publicly challenge Jose Mourinho in the warm down session on Sunday. It left a lot of the players disappointed in Danny and Jose Mourinho was quick to throw water over the fire. Listen how. 

Darren Bent's comments on Talksport yesterday have sparked the controversial Kane vs Aguero debate. Fans are divided in their opinion once again and I chose to weigh in on the debate. It took a small conversation on Talksport to set alight this debate once again and i hope people understand my opinion on this. Harry Kane & Sergio Aguero are two extremely talented finishers in their own right and we are blessed to have such talent in the Premier League. Find out who i believe is the better centre forward!. Come chat to me on Twitter @rwleafgreen & on Instagram @thedugoutpodcast. 

Happy 2020 to you all. A new year and plenty to discuss already as we enter the latter stage of the Premier League season. After my break from work and life in general, i've started off with the first traffic talk for 2020 to chat about whether Tottenham have improved under Jose Mourinho. I missed this and i hope you all enjoy this episode. Hit me up on Twitter @rwleafgreen & on Instagram @thedugoutpodcast with your thoughts. 

Mikel Arteta is highly regarded as being the next Arsenal manager. Arsenal's MD VinaI Venkatesham visited Arteta's home in Manchester to discuss the possibilty of him taking over at Arsenal. I bold move from Mikel Arteta, but he has been touted to become a manager for a long time. His first job in football could very well be the Arsenal job and i chat about the possibility of it being Arsenal's masterstroke / big mistake. 

Everton have agreed a deal in principle to make Carlo Ancelotti their next manager. An ambitious move by Everton that underlines Everton's shareholder Farhad Moshiri's desire to fire his club to the Champions League. On this episode, i discuss whether i think Ancelotti is the right man to make Moshiri's & Everton's Champions League dream a reality. 

Manchester is Red. Six points from two games gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer breathing space as he starts to build momentum. An impressive win for Manchester United as they showed the league how to defeat Manchester City. Pep Guardiola will have more questions than answers as he goes away to try and stop their defensive crisis.