Mr Samuj presents the latest World Cup special following the end of the group stages. He’s joined by Drew and J Double Ess for a deep dive to assess stand out talking points and performances from the first phase, as England progress and Scotland go home. There’s also time to look at controversial comments by ex pros about the state of African football, as 9 teams from the continent progress to the last 32.

There’s also news from Liverpool including the latest from Diomande, Iraola’s new coaches and Cody Gakpo’s personal tragedy.

00:00 World Cup Kickoff: Introduction and Expectations

05:08 Group Stage Highlights: Memorable Moments and Performances

09:57 The Great Debate: Messi vs. Maradona

14:58 Format Changes: The Impact of Expanded Teams

19:44 Scotland's Struggles: A National Mentality Problem

24:36 Motivational Challenges in Team Dynamics

27:37 Scotland's Football Mentality and Historical Context

31:08 Underperformance of Notable Teams

34:51 World Cup Bracket Overview and Predictions

42:13 African Teams' Representation and Performance

46:14 Tournament Predictions and Team Performances

49:14 The Underdogs and Their Chances

51:11 Key Matchups and Team Dynamics

53:52 Star Players and Their Impact

56:48 England's Journey and Managerial Decisions

01:12:21 England's World Cup Prospects

01:15:28 The Importance of Team Cohesion

01:16:43 Argentina's Strength Beyond Messi

01:20:18 FIFA Presidency: Proposed Changes for Future Tournaments

01:25:45 Controversial Comments in Football

01:33:10 Wrap-Up and Future Discussions

Mr Samuj hosts a round-up of the first round of games of the 2026 World Cup. He’s joined by Gez and J Double Ess to run the rule over an absorbing first week of action on off the pitch.

Plus there’s discussion on Liverpool’s new Spanish international winger - with a second attacker likely to arrive soon.

And finally the Premier League fixtures are out - which games are the guys looking out for?

Gez hosts an in-depth look back at an underwhelming season for the Reds, culminating in the departure of Arne Slot. We examine the trend of disappointing results and performances, how the board handled the transfer window, the Salah fall out, the bizarre round-table and optimism for the future and more. Oh and there’s a World Cup to look forward to…

Mr Samuj shares his views on the appointment of Andoni Iraola, including what made him the perfect choice for the Liverpool hierarchy. The former Bournemouth man who replaces Arne Slot in the dugout says it’s going to be ‘fun’ taking on the chance to fight for titles with Liverpool.

00:00 Liverpool's New Era: The Appointment of Andoni Iraola

16:06 Player Departures: Konate and Robertson's Transfers

22:09 Celebrating Achievements: Awards and Young Talent

26:43 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Upcoming Content

*Emergency pod!*

Fresh reaction to the news the Arne Slot has been sacked as manager of Liverpool football club today. Drew and Mr Samuj discuss the timing, the reasons, the potential candidates (including Androni Iraola) on a dramatic day of football.

Plus there’s the fall out from Arsenal’s penalty heartache against PSG in the Champions League final that saw the French team achieve an historic back-to-back triumph.

00:00 The Shock of Arne Slot's Sacking

03:24 Reflections on Slot's Tenure and Timing

06:11 The Club's Statement and Its Implications

09:19 The Search for a New Manager

12:09 Evaluating Potential Successors

15:12 The Importance of Style and Player Harmony

18:09 The Pressure of Expectations

21:10 The Future of Liverpool FC

24:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

35:46 The Managerial Dilemma: Evaluating Options

39:45 The Search for the Right Fit: Managerial Profiles

44:56 Legacy and Expectations: Reflecting on Past Managers

51:07 Champions League Final: Arsenal vs PSG

01:01:20 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects for PSG and Arsenal

For the final time this season, Drew and Gez get together for a post-match reaction show, as the Reds’ 1-1 draw at home to Brentford to confirm Champions League qualification. Salah and Robertson received an emotional send off from the fans in their final game - with the returning Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher also feeling the love.

There’s discussion around the biggest final day Premier League stories including Pep’s departure from Man City and Arsenal’s trophy joy ahead of their Champions League final.

And finally, there’s a debate on the recently announced England World Cup squad that saw a number of shock omissions from head coach Thomas Tuchel - including ex-Red Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the pod this season - watch out for our season review on June 9th.

In their penultimate Premier League season Liverpool, received a 4-2 mauling at Villa Park ahead of Unai Emery’s sides Europa League final next week.

Two goals for Virgil Van Dijk weren’t enough to prevent the Red’s 12th league defeat of the season.

Arne Slot’s team still need a maximum of one win at the time of recording to confirm Champions League qualification.

Drew, Mr Samuj, Neo Gez dissect the damage - including what went wrong before giving their views on the Arsenal VAR controversy, the title race - plus thoughts ahead of Liverpool's final game of the season against Brentford at Anfield, next week.

Drew and Gez dive into Liverpool's latest challenges following more dropped points in the league - this time in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. They discuss the role or Rio, the future of the manager and the reaction of a disapproving Anfield crowd.

Next up is Aston Villa away, with Unai Emery's side likely to have their eyes firmly on the Europa League prize.