Both JHON (Duran) & JONATHAN (David) made starring turns in big victories for their clubs over the elite. Join Tosin & Deen for a mad dash through this week’s Champions League action.

Join Coach for a brief, yet deep dive into an interesting battle between two of Europe’s premier tacticians.

A depleted Arsenal strolled over to the Toilet Bowl & calmly collected a routine three points. Join Coach, Gabby & Mitch for an equally calm review of the Spuds’ flaws, standouts from the performance & some predictions on an upcoming busy week for the Gunners.

Oof. Maybe Aston Villa with Unai Emery at home before a Champions League semi against Bayern Munich is the TRUE definition of a 'trap game'. Whatever this game was, it wasn't good for the Arsenal, as the lads failed to take advantage of one title race contender's slip by slipping to a 0-2 defeat at The Emirates. Join Gabby & Deen for a not at all cathartic ramble about an extremely damaging result. Tap in!

Tosin and Tomi are back and so are Man Utd’s hijinks. They discussed the 2-2 draw, the FA CUP semifinal and what went wrong (again). Erik ten Hag might not have much longer to go? There’s also praise for Andoni Iraola, Dom Solanke and Justin Kluivert finishing like his father.

Mitch and Matheus round up another weekend of MLS but not before spending time on USWNT’s latest exploits in the She Believes Cup. Tap In!

It’s the SPS Weekend Review with Tosin back in the driver’s seat! Join the OG team for our true return, new beginnings (shoutout Bleav), a trip all over Europe on a derby filled weekend, and hearty helpings of Congolese gabagool. Tap in!

Tosin is joined by Tomi (@CallmeTamilore) to talk about Man Utd’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Some players disappointed, some shined, but the Erik ten Hag experience continued. We discussed the future again with a focus on roles and positions that should be addressed in the summer. Chin up, Man Utd fans. The season is almost over.

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Tosin & Tomi are back with their thoughts on yet another frustrating loss for Man Utd away to Chelsea. They also seek some outside perspective on the myriad issues the club is facing from one of SPS’s resident Arsenal trolls: Deen. As leaky as that midfield is, the lads suggest that ‘optimism’ should be Man Utd fan’s choice for the rest of a forgettable season. Tap in!

It's a good time to be a Gooner, ain't it? Coach certainly thinks so. Join Gabby, Coach & Deen for a freewheeling chat about Arsenal's season, the team's trajectory, & the title race. Oh, and we talked a bit about the extremely professional dispatching of Luton Town, with an emphasis on ESR's performance. Tap in!

As you know by now Tosin is back, so he brought Coach along to dissect the mess that was the 1-1 draw with Brentford. Lots of chatter on how INEOS may view Ten Haag's future and if he survives till next season. Tap In!

…and for our 400th episode, a magic trick: TOSIN IS BACK! Join the crew for a fun trip through the top 5 (+1) European leagues, including a special visit to Villa Park. Tap in!

Join Tosin and Tomi as they discuss Man Utd's dominant 3-0 win over Southampton. Is it the turn of the tide? Joshua Zirzkee, Amad, Ugarte & Rashford headline the episode, and the lads preview Man Utd Women’s season. Tap in!

Coach & Deen rejoice as Arsenal finally show the maturity required to avoid the customary loss at The Etihad. Controlled suffering can be a beautiful thing. Tap in.

The USMNT racked up a third consecutive CONCACAF Nations League in commanding fashion, so Mitch, Matheus & Emily went long on the celebrations. Then it was on to the best of NWSL and MLS, with spots of orthopedic suggestions for new Miami residents and Rapids denialism. Tap in!

Join Deen and Coach as they run down all the latest happenings during the first week of the international break, including talk of the PSR affected clubs, the insistence on international football this far into the season. 

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The terrific trio is back with a wide-ranging discussion on everything going on in American soccer lately. The NWSL Challenge Cup and beginning of the season. Crappy refs and dictatorial sports organizations. The USMNT and Copa America plans. Canceled dates. Weird weather influenced MLS goals. The banter was delightfully endless, so you know the drill...

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The Champions League quarterfinals are all set, and for the first time in 14 years, Arsenal’s involved! 

Naturally, Coach and Deen had to run the roost on each of the 4 glamour ties that’ll lead to the final at Wembley. 

Join for the excitement, but stay for the history lessons and fake gambling tips. 

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The NWSL is back! (Already we know) so the team had a blast previewing the upcoming season in great depth. 

We also managed to even talk some MLS. 

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Ramadan Kareem!

The final (for now?) installment of the Pep v Klopp rivalry happened last weekend, so Coach was forced to pod through injury to offer thoughts on the preeminent coaching "rivalry" of the last decade of European football. As always, we cover all the big happenings elsewhere in Europe, and show a copious amount of love to the one and only Eden Hazard (Carrier of the Flame). It's a great one.

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The classic trap game played out like one thanks to an error from Arsenal’s backup goalkeeper, but redemption arrived regardless. 

Join Gabby, Mitch & Deen for their thoughts a hard fought win against Brentford that reminded all Gooners of how hard winning actually is.

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Join Mitch and Matheus for their early observations on the MLS season, with a sprinkling of weather banter, conspiracy chatter, and strong opinions on men's hair. The USWNT also get their deserved kudos.

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The mighty Arsenal went to yet another away ground and emptied it out before halftime. Not quite winning the league at White Hart Lane, but Sheffield United offered nothing worth yammering about. Regardless, join Gabby, Mitch & Deen for ruminations on Arsenal's dominant performance at Bramall Lane, as well as cryptic thoughts on Dubai and team bonding.

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Yup, you read that right: it’s the SPS Weekend PREVIEW, in which Tosin & Deen review the best of the midweek international games & preview the best upcoming fixtures from the top 5 European leagues. Things got a bit ranty but no pets were harmed during the recording of this episode.

Coach & Deen lament Valencia’s new reputation while covering all the worthy action in Europe’s top 5 leagues, during the least Arsenal friendly weekend of 2024.

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Coach is joined by Tomi once again to really have a deep dive into the goings on in the red side of Manchester after another predictable derby day defeat. Its a much longer pod than usual and for good reason; tactics, players, ETH and the sizeable gap between the two clubs are discussed at length. Tap In!

Join Mitch, Matheus, and for the first time this season, Emily, for the most stylish episode of the show yet. The crew discusses the new NWSL kits, USWNT's adventures, and the latest MLS action.

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Coach & Deen are back with the SPS Weekend Review, highlighted by Liverpool’s (anonymous) kids beating Chelsea’s (expensive) kids to the Carabao Cup trophy.

As always, we covered all the best bits of league action from the continent as well, so…

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Gooners! Join Coach, Gabby, Deen, and friend of the pod, Elliot (@elliot__ross), for a gleeful chat about Arsenal’s spiteful thrashing of Newcastle.

In other words, fuck Jason Tindall. 

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Coach hs finally lost his rag and goes on a long rant on what he witnessed as Utd went down 2-1 at home to Fulham. Confused with why he still talking about issues that were prevalent at the start of the season he tries to make sense of it by reading out some concerns Utd fans sent in. Strap in it's an angry one.

MLS is back and so is the SPS Soccer Edition. Join Mitch and Matheus for a preview of the upcoming season ranging from scab refs and US Open Cup drama, to kit rankings and superlatives... but more importantly, the guys answer YOUR questions!

Somehow, Thomas Tuchel still has a job. We're mystified too. Join Coach and Deen as they investigate this mystery, round up the happenings all around Europe, and preview the midweek Champions League ties.

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Coach tries to make sense of a chaotic but fruitful visit to Kenilworth Road for Ten Haag's men while answering listener questions. Tap In!

SPS Arsenal Edition - Confidence - Episode 381

Gooners! Join Gabby, Coach & Deen for a weirdly *stressful review of Arsenal’s confident 5-0 stroll at Burnley. 

(*We weren’t stressed about Arsenal. We recorded during a title race rival’s game!)

International breaks are all a matter of perspective and SPS happens to be enjoying this one, thanks to all the newness we’re getting. Join Tosin, Coach & Deen for banter from the AFCON & CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, along with stops in the US, Asia & the UEFA Nations League. Ademola Lookman & Lee Carsley are changing lives over here!

And just like that its all over. The Côte d'Ivoire are crowned Kings of Africa for the 3rd time in their history at the expense of a Nigeria side expected to disappoint pre tournament. Join Coach as he opines on the final and the future of AFCON with Zayn and Alasdair from our buddies at On The Whistle.  Tap In!

You know the deal - it's the SPS Weekend Review. Mitch hops off the bench to talk the top 5 leagues (and some 2 Bundesliga and MLS like some sorta dweeb) alongside Coach and Deen.

Yes, we're all extremely impressed by Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen. Almost as impressed as Bayern Munich were.

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Coach is joined by long time listener Tomiwa to have a good 'ol moan about Man Utd's performance despite an important win. The fellas covered line ups, subs. Bruno (of course!)  and if they can catch Villa. Tap In!

Gooners! So much for all that open play goals chatter, eh? 

Join Mitch & Deen for a breezy dissection of a DOMINANT Arsenal performance away at The London Stadium.

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We made it, its finally here. Nigeria take on the hosts in what is one of the biggest fixtures in recent African Football history for the title of Kings of Africa. Coach is tagging along with OTW crew as they all give their thoughts on what may transpire. Tap In!

So we are almost there, Coach and Alasdair are joined by Courtney again to run through all the happenings between the Semi-Finalists. This is of course sandwiched between the banter of the  obvious elephant in the room (Coach's Nigerian descent and Courtney's South African descent).  Tap In!

SPS Weekend Review - Goal-Boy - Episode 374

This week, Coach shows love to arguably the most underrated striker in Europe, Lois Openda, while Deen screams about kidneys & Eduardo Camavinga. Join us for our usual jaunt around the continent on a big derby weekend. 

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The entire SPS Arsenal crew joins forces to hand Herr Klopp a massive L on his final visit to the place Arsene built. Join Coach, Gabi, Deen, and a returning Mitch for a thorough discussion of a thorough asskicking.

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We are back after a short hiatus and Man Utd have started clicking, Coach brings Imani back to discuss the win over West Ham along with other pressing matters such as Mainoo's ascension. Tap In!

Coach and Alasdair talk through all the Quarter Final Fixtures at the AFCON doing their best to make educated guesses on what the outcomes may be. There's also a special focus on just how important the Côte d'Ivoire vs Mali match is outside of football. Tap In!

Tosin & Deen are joined by Coach & Coach’s 3rd eye opening Kufi for this weekend review. Thomas Müller gets his flowers for being really German, while Kylian M’Bappe gets off the mark in La Liga, but the Kufi is the star of the show this weekend.

Gooners! The schedule's looking regular-ish again and the boys made easy work of the trip to Nottingham. Join the SPS Arsenal crew for a celebration of Emile Smith-Rowe's return, thoughts on the fan base's attitude towards difficult performances, and our feelings about Mikel Arteta's standing in the game. It's a good one.

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Coach and Alasdair run down all but two of the knockout games so far with a special focus on Côte d'Ivoire's epic win over tournament favourites Senegal. Tap In!

Deen and Coach begrudgingly take a break from the greatest tournament on earth to discuss the inferior European product. A lot of praise and perspective for what Jurgen Klopp has done so far at Liverpool while discussing the rest of happenings in Europe including another major managerial departure. Tap In!