Exclusive Interviews are back! In this episode, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down with Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidić to reflect on the highs, lows, and turning points of his incredible career.

Vidić opens up about the early stages of his journey, including near-moves to Liverpool and Aston Villa, before a call from Sir Alex Ferguson changed everything. He shares how he overcame a tough start at Old Trafford to become one of the club’s greatest ever defenders.

The chat also covers playing alongside some of the greats, lifting the Champions League in 2008, and where David Moyes went wrong during his time in Manchester.

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00:00 Introduction and Soccer Aid

03:41 Vidic life after football

15:01 Joining Manchester United

21:54 Struggles and Self-Doubt

23:14 Settling into the Team

23:26 Premier League Challenges

23:48 Early Impressions of United

24:59 Reflecting on the 2006-07 Season

25:41 Building a Partnership with Rio

30:46 Champions League Finals

36:45 Transition to David Moyes

40:51 Post-Ferguson Era

43:56 Vidic’s PFA awards

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It’s time for Man Utd legend Nemanja Vidić to take on Gary’s Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet.

We ask Nemanja about his incredible career at Manchester United, from playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney to stepping up in some of football’s biggest derby matches. Plus, we'll get his TV box set tips, and how far he thinks his son Luka could go in the game.

The full interview drops next week, so hit subscribe and you won’t miss it!

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We've got a special treat for you this week: Cricket legend Freddie Flintoff joins Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Phil Tufnell for an unforgettable episode of our new show Stick to Cricket! 🏏🔥

Freddie opens up about his emotional journey through the game - from fighting just to play cricket as a kid to nearly joining the WWE after retirement.

He reflects on life after cricket, including his love for coaching, stepping into the boxing ring, and finding enjoyment beyond the pitch.

Plus: hear why he still misses cricket, what motivates him today, and the hilarious story behind how close he really came to becoming a wrestling superstar!

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In this episode of The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by football fans from across the country, including Simon Rix, Leeds United supporter and bassist of the Kaiser Chiefs.

We kick off by looking ahead to the Club World Cup and the early transfer window. The conversation then turns to what each club needs for the season ahead.

How will Ruben Amorim handle his first transfer window, and how big a task does he face? What’s missing at Liverpool, and who should they target in the market? Will Aston Villa be able to keep hold of Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins this summer? And how will Champions League money shape Tottenham’s plans?

The fans also weigh in on which players they would love to see back at their clubs, while Georgia and Greg put Jamie and Paul on the spot with their pre-season questions.

Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who’s joined us for the Fan Debate over the past 10 months. We’ll see you again ahead of the 2025/26 season. Let us know who you’d like to see join us on the show.

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In the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by our fans to reflect on the 2024/25 season.

The episode opens with Liverpool fan Gareth, looking back on the club’s parade and the tragic incident that unfolded later that day in the city centre.

The Europa League final is next on the agenda, with Spurs fan Flav facing Jamie for the first time since making his bold prediction. Chelsea supporter Rory Jennings weighs in on his online clash with James Maddison and celebrates Chelsea’s Europa Conference League triumph.

Adam McKola joins Paul Scholes to unpack what many describe as Manchester United’s worst Premier League season. Plus, could Bruno Fernandes be on his way out?

The panel also discuss Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest - and how missing out on Champions League football could affect them both.

Man City fan Luke shared his view on where the team fell short and what changes are needed in the transfer window.

Arsenal fan Georgia gives her thoughts on the club’s current transfer plans and the next steps for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Finally both Paul and Jamie have their say on the upcoming Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG and who they think will come out on the top.

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00:00 - Intro

00:51 - Liverpool

09:07 - Europa League Final Reaction

33:43 - Manchester United & Bruno Fernandez

39:36 - Chelsea's European Success

40:36 - Managerial Performance and Team Resilience

50:48 - Aston Villa's European Journey

58:28 - Manchester City's Season and Future

01:05:31 - Arsenal's Season Review

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Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and the returning Gary Neville are back with another unmissable episode of The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.

We are joined by passionate fans from across the country, plus financial expert Kieran Maguire and George Elek from the Not Top Twenty Podcast. We dive into the biggest talking points in football finance right now including financial distribution and sustainability in the game as well as the issue of ticket pricing.

We look at the new Premier League TV deal and its impact on clubs’ revenues, as well as football community concerns, including the commercialisation of football and its effect on loyal supporters.

Finally, we get an insider view on the ownership and management changes at Salford City, discussing the challenges and ambitions of making the club financially sustainable.

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Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes and the returning Gary Neville are back with another unmissable episode of The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.

We kick things off with Liverpool fan Gareth who gives us his take on the reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's appearance ahead of his rumoured move to Real Madrid. Were there boos from the home crowd? Is the fanbase divided over Trent’s decision?

We then shift focus to Wembley and the upcoming FA Cup Final. Palace fan Dan (HLTCO) and City fan Luke join the debate as we ask whether Crystal Palace should be confident heading into the showdown or if Pep Guardiola’s City side will once again dominate under the arch.

Finally we tackle the Europa League Final between Manchester United and Spurs. Who needs this more? Gary has some strong words about Rúben Amorim United’s direction and what’s at stake if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

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00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Liverpool

18:09 - On The Winning Track with Trainline

24:50 - Arsenal

36:56 - Palace vs Man City FA Cup Final

45:33 - Manchester United's Season

48:56 - Spurs vs United Europa League Final

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Welcome to Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country to talk all things strikers past and present!

Wayne looks back on the toughest defenders he faced during his career, including legends like John Terry and Paolo Maldini. Meanwhile, Jamie reflects on his own battles with top forwards, including what it was like to face Didier Drogba.

The debate turns to the Premier League’s greatest ever striker. Spurs fan Flav argues that Harry Kane deserves more recognition, sparking a lively discussion among the panel.

Wayne also shares how the role of the striker has changed over the years, from his early days at Everton to leading the line for Manchester United. He also offers insight into how he now helps strikers develop as a manager, and what he looks for when signing new forwards.

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