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Kick Off Pod

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  • A podcast presented by two football-fanatics analysing and discussing everything related to The Premier League, International football, European competitions and The Women's Super League.Twitter: @KickOffPod and @bruquinney

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Episodes
  • Kick Off's World Cup Preview

    Kick Off's World Cup Preview
    Nov 18 2022
    Just days away from the 2022 World Cup, Kick Off brings you its preview.Starting with England, Bruno and Fergus consider whether Southgate's squad has what it takes to win. Expectations will be high, so what makes this England team stand out when compared to the sides of other nations?Bruno and Fergus then preview Wales' first World Cup since 1958, talking Welsh expectations, the key battle in Group B, and Gareth Bale's preparation for the tournament.They then move on to analyse the favourites for the tournament. Will 'winner's syndrome' be the greatest threat to France retaining the crown? Do Brazil have the most complete squad in the tournament? And would Lionel Messi not winning with Argentina be one of football's greatest disappointments?Bruno and Fergus end the show, in customary Kick Off fashion, by predicting their end-of-tournament awards. Listen to hear their picks for the tournament's dark horse, biggest team disappointment, breakout talent, and the most important question of all: who will win the World Cup?

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    51 mins
  • Kick Off Series 4 Episode 4: Institutional Failings

    Kick Off Series 4 Episode 4: Institutional Failings
    Nov 11 2022
    Ahead of the Premier League's final weekend before the World Cup break, Kick Off is back to analyse all the action.Bruno and Fergus begin by discussing Hasenhuttl's Southampton sacking, talking the club's transfer strategy and what Nathan Jones could bring to the Premier League. They also discuss the future of Liverpool's ownership: could ownership uncertainty impact Klopp's team, and how can we assess the FSG model? There is also discussion on the race for the top four, and Arsenal's title charge.Bruno and Fergus then discuss their picks for England's World Cup squad. And, in Fergie Time, they discuss the dangers of Qatar as a host nation for the imminent World Cup and the failings of FIFA and the FA.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Kick Off With Paul McCarthy

    Kick Off With Paul McCarthy
    Oct 17 2022
    This week, Bruno and Fergus sit down with esteemed sports writer Paul McCarthy to discuss his new book 'Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League'.They begin by discussing the conception of the Premier League, including how it has changed over 30 years. Was Manchester United's title win in the inaugural season their most important in the Premier League era? How did Eric Cantona revolutionise English football? And how could the Premier League recognise Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements to a greater extent?Paul then talks about the importance of Arsène Wenger, and how Abramovich's arrival transformed English football. Bruno and Fergus end by asking Paul about the dangers of Premier League ownership models, as Paul gives his view on whether the Premier League should support the football pyramid to a greater extent.Photo credits: Shaun Boterill-Getty Images/Colorsport

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    59 mins
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