• The Football Deck

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The Football Deck

By: The Deck
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Sports Deck, your go-to destination for insightful discussions and analysis on Sports including Football from the English Football League (EFL) and the Premier League.


    Join us every week for our podcast episodes where we dive deep into the latest matches, player performances, team tactics, transfer news, and everything else you need to know about the world of Sports. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into sports and football, our engaging conversations will keep you informed and entertained.


    Stay ahead of the game by subscribing to our channel and hitting the notification bell so you never miss an episode. And for even more exclusive content, articles, and updates, be sure to visit our website at https://thedeck.news.


    Get ready to elevate your football experience with The Sports Deck. Let's kick things off!


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Episodes
  • The Football Deck Quiz
    May 24 2024

    The hosts introduce the game show format called One Minute Waffle, where the guests have to speak for a minute without hesitating, deviating, or repeating themselves. The topics discussed include football stadiums, La Liga, the Champions League, Gareth Southgate, the Qatar World Cup 2022, and the FA Cup. The conversation in this part revolves around the topics of the FA Cup, footballers' hairstyles, shin pads, and hooliganism. The participants engage in a rapid-fire discussion, with interruptions and claims being made. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter. The conversation covers various topics including football hooliganism, Ballon d'Or winners, winners of the Championship, and current Premier League managers. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts play a word association game where they have to name football-related topics that begin with the same letter. They also try to guess the winners of the FA Cup and the European Championship. The game gets intense and competitive.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Banter

    02:20 One Minute Waffle: Football Stadiums

    08:03 One Minute Waffle: La Liga

    12:57 One Minute Waffle: Champions League

    20:14 One Minute Waffle: Qatar World Cup 2022

    22:53 One Minute Waffle: FA Cup

    24:04 The Drama of the FA Cup

    28:59 The Bold and the Beautiful: Footballers' Hairstyles

    35:16 Protecting the Legs: The Importance of Shin Pads

    41:12 The Dark Side of Football: Hooliganism

    43:36 Football Hooliganism

    47:07 Ballon d'Or Winners

    52:53 Championship Winners

    55:41 Premier League Managers

    01:06:42 Intense Word Association Game

    01:07:12 Guessing the Winners

    01:07:46 Wrapping Up and Thanking Guests


    Keywords


    game show, One Minute Waffle, football stadiums, La Liga, Champions League, Gareth Southgate, Qatar World Cup 2022, FA Cup, FA Cup, footballers' hairstyles, shin pads, hooliganism, banter, football hooliganism, Ballon d'Or winners, Championship winners, Premier League managers, word association, FA Cup winners, European Championship winners, competition, enjoyment



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    1 hr
  • VAR in League Two & Weird Experiences - EFL Unscripted
    May 21 2024

    In this episode of the EFL Unscripted Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics related to the EFL, including the League One and League Two playoffs, financial struggles of clubs like Morecambe, and the need for better ownership regulations. They also play a game of 'Who Am I?' and engage in a debate about introducing VAR in League Two. In this conversation, Bobby and Sam debate the implementation of VAR in lower league football. Bobby argues that VAR will improve the fan experience and result in more accurate decisions, while Sam believes that human error is part of the game and VAR takes away from the raw emotion of football. They also discuss their weirdest experiences at football games.



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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • WSL Finale Special
    May 17 2024

    In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the upcoming WSL finale and the title race between Chelsea and Manchester City. They also talk about Arsenal's decision to play 11 games at the Emirates next season. The hosts share their predictions for the final matches and discuss the possibility of a playoff if the teams have the same goal difference. They also discuss the England squad for the Euro Qualifiers and the tough fixtures they will face. The conversation covers various topics related to women's football, including the performance of the England national team, the need for a plan B in tactics, and the potential impact of young players. The discussion also touches on player transfers and the departure of Vivianne Miedema from Arsenal. The hosts speculate on potential destinations for Miedema and other players, considering factors such as playing style and the need for experienced players in lower-ranked teams. The conversation concludes with a mention of the upcoming Women's Champions League and hopes for an English team to win the title.


    Keywords


    WSL finale, title race, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Emirates, England squad, Euro Qualifiers, women's football, England national team, tactics, young players, player transfers, Vivianne Miedema, potential destinations, Women's Champions League


    Chapters


    00:00 WSL Finale and Title Race

    01:18 Arsenal's Move to the Emirates Stadium

    13:55 England Squad for Euro Qualifiers

    24:28 Qualifying for the Euros

    24:53 The Need for a Plan B

    28:27 The Role of Young Players

    31:26 Player Departures and Team Dynamics

    37:20 The Dominance of Certain Teams in Women's Football

    45:49 Hope for an English Team to Win the Champions League




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    47 mins

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