On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by SkyBet, we are joined by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana.

As our first goalkeeper on the show we kick things off with a discussion on the evolution of the position along with the differences the Premier League has brought to the Cameroonian keeper.

Onana talks about his childhood, family and youth career that seen him reject a contract at Barcelona after coming through their youth system and the relationship he has United boss Erik ten Hag, who he played under at Ajax before a move to Inter Milan.

We also chat about the Andre Onana Foundation, a foundation that provides free medical care and surgeries to underprivileged communities helping individuals in need regain their health and hope.

Finally we preview this weekend’s FA Cup final between Manchester United v Manchester City and Onana has a special message for the Red Devils fans.

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On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe.

Gary Neville meets Eddie in his office at the Newcastle United training ground where the boss gives a fascinating insight into his tactics and playing-style which has brought so much success to his career.

Regarded as one of the finest English managers of the past decade, Howe achieved the near impossible at AFC Bournemouth, taking the club from the bottom end of League 2 to the Premier League in the space of 8 years over two spells in charge.

The former Cherries man talks about how he established his former side as a top-tier outfit before the toll of relegation, plus the lessons he has learnt along the way.

Finally, after a stand-out first full season at St James’ Park where he guided the Magpies back to the Champions League and reached a cup final, Howe talks about the current campaign and his plan to establish Newcastle back in and amongst the elite English clubs.

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00:00-01:21: Introduction

01:21-11:17: Tactics and playing style

11:17-20:28: Howe’s Newcastle United

20:28-27:45: Day-to-day schedule and building coaching career

27:45-36:52: Managing AFC Bournemouth from League 2 to the Premier League

36:52-50:03 Next step at St James Park

50:03-51:27 Post interview scenes

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Welcome to The Overlap's historical football podcast, It Was What It Was.

Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world today.

The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. providing details from behind the scenes and offering vital historical context.

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On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Newcastle United and England winger Anthony Gordon.

Gary Neville meets Gordon along Whitley Bay beach. He starts with the first part of quick-fire questions, where the Liverpudlian opens up about the importance of psychology and meditation on his game.

Gordon made a huge decision to move to Newcastle from Everton in January 2022 and talks about life at St James Park under Eddie Howe, his ambitions and the club's goals as he enjoys his most prolific spell in professional football to date.

With the upcoming Euros and having made his senior England debut in March’s international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, the 23-year-old will be looking to replicate last summer's achievements that saw him named player of the tournament as England lifted the under-21 European trophy.

Lastly, Quick-Fire Questions resume where Gordon reveals his best goal, who he’d want to take a last-minute penalty to save his life and which former-teammate Gordon reminds Gary of in terms of self-confidence.

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On this week’s episode on the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Bayern Munich legend and German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger.

We join Schweinsteiger in Munich, where he won eight Bundesliga’s, to reminisce on his impressive playing career, including his move to Manchester United where he was reunited with former coach Louis Van Gaal and how things took a turn for the worse under Jose Mourinho.

The German international reveals what piece was missing in the puzzle of that 2016/17 Manchester United team, and which rivals they could have learnt from. Plus, would a move away from Old Trafford be best for former teammate Marcus Rashford?

Schweinsteiger has played under some of the greatest managers, as he tells us about winning the treble under Jupp Heynckes in 2013 and trying to adapt to Pep Guardiola’s style of play at Bayern Munich when German football was number one in the world.

Bastian also speaks about the impressiveness at Bayern Munich, Frank Ribery and Arjen Robben’s competitiveness and changing tactics.

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On this week’s episode on the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold.

We join Trent as he returns from injury in the closing stages of the 23/24 season that has already seen Liverpool win the League Cup and in contention to win the Premier League and Europa League in Jurgen Klopp’s final season.

The boyhood Liverpool star reveals what the dressing room was like when Klopp announced his departure, the influence the German boss has had on his career and how much a title would mean to him, the club and city.

At just 25 years-old Trent has established himself as one of the world’s best players and has won every major trophy he’s competed in and following a disappointing 22/23 season he tells how his mindset changed over the summer through the help of a psychologist.

Trent also takes on Gary at darts whilst answering quick-fire questions before finally talking about his After Academy, a charity he set up to help academy footballers who didn’t make it to the professional game.

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On this week’s episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined Eric Dier – currently on loan at Bayern Munich from his home club, Tottenham.

In this conversation, Eric gives us an insider's view of life at his new club in Munich, delving into the challenges they face against Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen and the upcoming Champions League clash against Arsenal.

Reflecting on his time at Tottenham and his transition to Bayern Munich, Eric opens up about his journey, including thoughts on the recent interview with old teammate and friend, Dele.

Closing the episode, Eric and Gary dive into international football, discussing England and Eric's aspirations of securing a spot in the squad for the Euros in Germany this summer.

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00:00-02:00 Intro

02:00-05:02 Dortmund, Leverkusen & Bayern

05:02-09:29 Arsenal

09:29-10:51 Signing for Bayern Munich

10:51-22:52 Tottenham

22:52-25:25 Dele

25:25-28:55 Youth Support in Football

28:55-34:04 England

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Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside some of the biggest fan channels from across the country.

This time it's the fans' turn to ask the questions, and we have a new voting system using our Fan Debate paddles.

00:46 Fans ask the questions!

00:15 Toney or Watkins for England?

03:15 Do Luton deserve to stay up?

05:15 Would the PL be fairer if the Super League teams left?

11:18 Do Arsenal over-celebrate late winners?

15:08 What does success/failure look like for Man City?

17:37 Should West Ham stick with David Moyes?

18:32 If United and Liverpool could have one player from each squad who would you pick?

22:52 Can Postecoglou win a big trophy playing his way?

24:09 What would be success for England at EURO 2024?

26:09 What would be a success for Klopp in his final season?

28:17 Quick fire questions with paddles

28:38 If Arsenal don't win a trophy will it still be a successful season?

28:51 City & Liverpool is a better rivalry than United & Arsenal?

30:51 Harry Kane should have stayed at Spurs?

31:01 Would Carra would get into the current Liverpool squad?

31:30 Would Gary make the current United XI?

32:04 Would you scrap VAR completely?

32:19 When Pep leaves City will he be classed as the GOAT?

34:32 Is winning the UCL bigger than the PL?

37:55 Who is the better pundit Gary or Jamie?

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