• Ange's attacking tactics gift Liverpool an early Christmas present
    Dec 23 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' In this festive episode, Ian and Chris discuss the latest happenings in the Premier League, including Liverpool's impressive victory over Tottenham, the decline of Manchester City, and the impact of youth development in football. They're also joined by Producer Henry, for 'Producer Henry's Christmas Quiz of the Year' - let us know in the comments if you got all 12. Presenters: Ian Ladyman, Chris Sutton and Henry Williams Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Why Tottenham Managers are Treated Differently to Other Managers
    Dec 19 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' - for your Weekend Preview edition. In this episode, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton discuss various topics surrounding the Premier League, including Aston Villa's current season, Manchester City's struggles, Leicester City's management changes, and the impact of coaching changes at Wolves. They also delve into the state of English managers in the league, the pressure Ange claims managers face, and Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Why Pep may not end the season as Manchester City manager
    Dec 16 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' This week, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton begin by chatting about the managerial merry-go-round, as this weekend saw two more lose their jobs, with the lads explaining why they have more sympathy for Russell Martin than Gary O’Neil… There's praise for Ruben Amorim for dropping two of his star attackers for the Manchester Derby, as Chris questions whether any big club would actually want to sign Marcus Rashford. Ian suggests why a despondent Pep Guardiola may not be the Manchester City manager come the end of the season. Plus, Chris explains how he used to influence the ref on the pitch, Ian labels Arsenal the most boring team in the league, and Celtic triumph again in Scotland. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Why Has Pep Signed a New Contract if He's so Exhausted?
    Dec 12 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' for our Weekend Preview edition. In this episode, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton begin by discussing the current struggles of Manchester City, who are experiencing their worst run of form since 2006. The lads question why Pep Guardiola signed a new contract, despite claiming his role has made him exhausted. They preview the upcoming Manchester Derby, highlighting the challenges faced by new boss, Ruben Amorim. They also delve into Mark Cucurella's boot controversy and celebrate Jamie Vardy's impressive record as a veteran striker. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Is Ange Postecoglou 'too stubborn' for his own good?
    Dec 9 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!" In this conversation, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton begin by discussung the current state of Chelsea and Tottenham in the Premier League, analysing Chelsea's potential as title contenders and Tottenham's struggles under 'stubborn' Ange Postecoglou. The discussion also touches on Manchester United's chaotic management and ticket pricing issues. They also touch on: diving in football, the importance of competition in youth sports, and the surprising success of Brentford. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Chelsea are in the title race, Arsenal love a corner, and Everton don't supply toilet roll
    Dec 5 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' - for your Weekend Preview edition. Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton begin by focusing on Chelsea's surprising title contention, as Enzo Maresca's much-changed side easily brushed aside a struggling Southampton. Will their immense depth prove the difference in the long run? The lads also break down Arsenal's effective set-piece strategy, another Mo Salah masterclass and Wolves fans jeering their own side. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Can we expect a huge rebuild from Manchester City this January?
    Dec 2 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton begin by discussing the current struggles of Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, analysing his emotional responses, and the impact of injuries on squad performance. We hear from Mail Sport's Manchester City expert, Jack Gaughan, who reveals the position he expects the Champions to fill this January. There's also chat about ticket pricing in modern football, the pressure on Wayne Rooney at Plymouth. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Featuring: Jack Gaughan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • This City team in its current guise is DONE and Pep has been 'sleeping on the job!'
    Nov 28 2024
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' for your Weekend Preview edition. In this episode, Ian Ladyman is joined by Mail Sport's North East Football Correspondent, Craig Hope. The pair begin by delving into the upcoming Premier game between Liverpool and Manchester City, analysing the implications for both teams, with Craig boldly suggesting that Manchester City's current group of players is 'done' and that Pep Guardiola has been sleeping on the job over the last few months. What do you reckon? Do they have what it takes to turn this around? The conversation also touches on Erling Haaland's performance critiques and Jude Bellingham's media perception. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Craig Hope Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins