On this episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Paul Scholes get stuck into a load of cracking questions from the fans.

The gang debate the best player-managers ever, pick their favourite sports outside of football and share some brilliant stories from their playing days.

There's chat about whether midfielders are actually smarter than defenders, what the toughest part of football really is and which TV shows don't get enough love (brace yourself for Gary's choice!).

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00:00 Intro

00:32 Greatest Combined Player-Manager Debate

07:20 Ranking Popular Sports

13:03 Must-Watch Films and Albums

18:41 Underrated TV Shows

19:42 Nostalgic TV Shows and Memories

20:16 Favorite TV Shows and Characters

22:23 Top Five Goals Discussion

26:33 Worst Refereeing Decisions

28:32 Intelligence in Football Positions

32:44 Training Ground Bust-Ups

37:43 Lighthearted Questions and Reflections

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In today’s episode, Nottingham Forest legend Mark Crossley joins the panel to share some incredible stories about his time under the management of Brian Clough.

Mark dives into what it was like to work with a legendary manager, recounts his experiences playing alongside Roy Keane and Ian Wright during their spells at Nottingham Forest, and reflects on plenty of unforgettable moments in his career.

This episode is packed with football nostalgia and hilarious tales you won’t want to miss.

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01:48 Nottingham Forest

05:01 Playing Under Brian Clough

16:35 Clough Stories

19:43 Tough Love and Mind Games

23:13 Memorable Stories

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In this episode of Stick to Football brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary, Roy, Jill, Ian, and Jamie sit down with football legend Thierry Henry.

Henry shares candid insights on his illustrious career, from his early days to his legendary time at Arsenal and Barcelona. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs, including his thoughts on playing different positions and his experiences with managers like Arsène Wenger and Pep Guardiola.

Henry also delves into his coaching journey, touching on his roles with Belgium and the strategic insights he has gathered over the years. He also opens up about his personal growth and what the future holds for him - plus his views on the current state of Arsenal.

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Please note: This episode was recorded on 20th May 2025. Events and developments after this date may not be reflected in the discussion.

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00:00 Intro

02:18 Tattoo Stories and Meanings

04:47 Football Memories and Rivalries

10:14 Coaching and Player Development

24:17 Premier League Physicality and Training

26:40 Dennis Bergkamp

28:32 Arsenal vs. Previous Clubs: Evolution and Growth

29:49 Challenges at Juventus: From Wingback to Leaving the Club

32:28 Proving People Wrong: The Drive to Succeed

48:02 Barcelona: Adapting to a New Club and Style

56:40 Analysing Barcelona's Pressing Strategy

01:02:24 Pep Guardiola's Tactical Innovations

01:06:03 The Legacy of Ashley Cole

01:08:47 Coaching Philosophies and Influences

01:22:01 Challenges and Aspirations in Coaching

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