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We welcome Walsall U18s Head Coach Ryan Simmonds back onto the podcast as we discuss his managerial career so far and what experiences have led him to where he is today.

Izaak is joined by special guest Sam Cumiskey, for a discussion on how transgender people can participate in football and what hurdles they have to overcome just to get on the pitch.

Highlighting key instances that have brought the topic to light in the last year to last week.

We look into how young players may or may not cope with the fame and fortune of becoming a professional footballer and aspects like the media that can cause added pressures.

We take a look at where the game has led the 'Old Guard' of managers and what could be next for the freshers of the game, but also the long term greats.

We look into how the prices of all things football are affecting supporters, but also participation at grassroots level.

We look into the demise of Reading Football Club under Dai Yongge and the rise from the ashes of phoenix club Macclesfield FC.

We look into the international break and delve into Thomas Tuchel's first team selection as England Manager. We also look into the future stars that pack out the England u21's

This we week we put our lab coats and goggles on as we delve into the scientific side of the game. Seeing how it has developed over the last 30-40 years, and debate as to whether it's almost gone too far and could be harming the players, rather than keeping them fit and healthy.

We delve into the English football pyramid and how it's just about surviving down at amateur levels and grass roots, and what the top bodies do to support this and what could be done to stop lower leagues and clubs getting left behind.

We look at what is happening to the beautiful game now and what this could mean for the future of the sport, whether that lies with the powers that be or the players themselves.

We discuss each Premier league clubs movements in the January transfer market and decide who had the best and worst winter window's.

We take a look back at the ups and downs and some of the many shocks that the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League have given us in the new format League Phase.

We look into how one of the biggest clubs in the world is looking at a lengthy spell on the touchlines of greatness as business both behind the scenes and on the pitch seem to be worsening for the once immense Manchester United

This week we look into why English managers are rarely seen abroad at the elite level and what factors could come into play whether it be European clubs or the managers themselves!

We take a look at how British players have fared after moving abroad and how it's changed from a quick last pay before retiring to younger players moving to make their trade away from the Premier League.

Join us as we chat about the financial turmoil going on at Catalan giants

In this episode we discuss a squad of players we have put together who have left a club where their career had stalled and flourished elsewhere, some becoming club legends along the way!

We announce our mid season award winners voted by you and take a look at the astounding progress of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

We look at how the season has gone so far and nominate awards to players, managers and clubs on how their season has gone so far

We delve into the sad side of the game when players have had to battle with heart issues, either forcing them to retire or leading to sad scenes on the pitch and have a look at why this is could be.

Steve Cooper sacked by Leicester, Who is going to replace him?

The highs of Ranieri's reign and the current lows at Hull City after Liam Rosenior's exit are a few managerial decisions we discuss this week.

We have an in depth chat with former Aston Villa and Brighton player, now Walsall U18s coach, Ryan Simmonds about his career and how it has led him to to where he is now.

Join us as we take a look at how players and clubs can go from the heights of the Premier League to the low's of lower league football in the blink of an eye.

We look into the most controversial, comedic and comedically controversial moments in football, whilst also going on many a tangents.

We delve into the dramas of the Ballon D'or, Amorim replacing Ten Hag and the return of The FA Cup...Oh and you are treated to another Jason rant! Enjoy!!

We look at a list of players and managers who have signed for more clubs than we've had hot dinners.

Izaak and Jason discuss the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England manager. They also have a quick update on how their league predictions are fairing 7 games into the season.

A quick look over the england squad leads us on to discuss players deemed future stars and whether they lived up to the hype or not.

As Jason returns we delve into the world of ownership, looking at what it takes to be an owner, their day to day lives and also some owners that have led clubs into the ground.

With Jason Williams MIA, Izaak takes to the mic on his own and runs through the recent headlines in the footballing world.

Izaak discusses whilst Jason rants about the absurd fixture list players are having to endure from this season onwards.

Izaak and Jason disclose their unpopular opinions and argue their cases why!!

We take a look at the summer transfer window and rank the Premier League teams windows from 1-20

Izaak and Jason look at the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League draws and discuss the new format, how we think teams will do and guess where some of the teams are even from.

Izaak and Jason get into the nitty gritty world of financial fair play and money spending in football.

Izaak and Jason delve into the opening weekend of the Premier League and share their thoughts on new signings and managers. Whilst also discussing the latest sagas coming from the best league in the world.

In the first episode Izaak and Jason blind rank their predictions for the upcoming Premier League season and we have a look back on the opening weekend of the EFL.