
Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off
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Ep 11002/09/24: Blue cards, La Liga title clash, PL Super Bowl predictions
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: the football world reacts to the introduction of blue cards, this weekend's European football action, PSG’s potential stadium move, and the Premier League’s Super Bowl predictions. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 109VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Miles Robinson 02/08/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA
"If you look at the US pool right now (...) it's one of the strongest teams ever been in a long time. Guys that are hungry to win, guys that are hungry to show themselves, to prove themselves to the world... Some real dogs".Herc had a candid conversation with Miles Robinson, one of the best center-backs for the USMNT who recently signed with FC Cincinnati. During their talk, Miles shared about the strong mindset that helped him overcome his Achilles injury in 2022. He also explained that all roads do not lead to Europe, sharing the reasons behind his decision to sign with FC Cincinnati for the upcoming MLS season, and expressed his thoughts on the challenges that the US might face in the Copa America next Summer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 10802/08/24: AFCON semi-final madness, Chelsea shock Villa, world’s worst away day
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Chelsea secure a much-needed win against Villa to ease the pressure on boss Pochettino, complete chaos in the Africa Cup of Nations semi finals as Nigeria and Ivory Coast make Sunday’s final, Alex Morgan out of the USWNT squad for Gold Cup, and hear about the fan who travelled 8000 miles to see 9 minutes of football.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 10702/07/24: Matty Turner's honest interview, Jordan shock South Korea, Mainoo’s touching message
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Jordan shock South Korea in the Asia Cup, FA Cup action, Matty Turner reflects on a difficult season for Forest, WCL draw, and Kobbie Mainoo reminds us what football is really all about… Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 106Men in Blazers PSV USA: Sergiño Dest
AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THE NETHERLANDSMen in Blazers is proud to present an exclusive look behind the curtain of one of Europe's most prestigious clubs, Dutch giant and 24x Eredivisie winner PSV Eindhoven, in our latest series: PSV USA. Deep dive into the inner workings of a club that has produced legends like Romario, Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Arjen Robben, as well as current Liverpool and Chelsea up-and-comers Cody Gakpo and Noni Madueke, and learn how American talent has become vital to PSV's success...In the third episode, Rog sits down with USMNT and PSV full-back Sergiño Dest to talk about his development as a football player, from his early days playing street football in the Netherlands to the essential conversation with Earnie Stewart that convinced him to play for PSV and refound the spark that gives us all so much joy to witness. This human highlight reel explained who's behind his social media content production, how it feels to score a goal for the US in a World Cup, and why Vin Diesel is his favorite actor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 10502/06/24: Phil Foden hat-trick, FA Cup sin-bins, over-35s World Cup
EThis is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Phil Foden's hat-trick seals three points for Manchester City against Brentford, sin-bins set to be trialled in the FA Cup, Emma Hayes speaks about the upcoming Olympics with the USWNT, two Premier League managers under pressure, Victor Osimhen a doubt for the Super Eagles, and this summer's over-35 world cup. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 10402/05/24: New Jersey's World Cup final, Arsenal beat Liverpool, Arise King Vidal
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium announced as hosts of the 2026 World Cup Final, Arsenal beat Liverpool at The Emirates to reignite their title dreams, all of the weekend’s footballing action, South Africa make their first AFCON semi-final since 2000, Honk Kong soccer fans furious as Messi left on bench, and Arturo Vidal returns to his boyhood club - to much fanfare. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 10302/02/24: Mainoo saves United, deadline day roundup, strange soccer superstitions
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Kobbie Mainoo’s 97th minute winner wins a thriller between Wolves and Manchester United; Kalvin Phillips has a nightmare debut for West Ham; Real Madrid stay top of La Liga; Al-Nassr annihilate Inter Miami 6-0; Deadline day moves for some USMNT stars; your weekend preview; and some of football’s strangest superstitions. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host & Producer: Sammy James Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 102VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guests, Taylor and Zach Booth 02/01/24, Presented by Bud Light
"We've spoken about how cool it would be to play in the next Olympics for the USMNT. I'm one of the older players who hopefully will be on that roster and Zach would probably be one of the youngest players... But, I think that we have qualities that can help the team. So, fingers crossed that it happens."In this episode, Herc sat down with Taylor and Zach Booth. These American brothers will play against each other on Sunday in the Dutch Eredivisie. They talked about their experiences growing up playing soccer in the basement of their house in Eden, Utah. Taylor and Zach shared all about their journey of playing European football and their dreams of playing in the USMNT Olympic Team next summer. Taylor talked about playing in Bayern Munich with Malik Tillman and Joshua Kimmich, while Zach shared his experience at the Leicester City Academy. Plus, Herc delved into Gio Reyna's recent signing for Nottingham Forest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 10102/01/24: Liverpool blitz Chelsea, Gio Reyna joins Forest, football’s most expensive napkin
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Liverpool smash Chelsea 4-1 to stay five points clear at the top of the Premier League; Tottenham and Brentford play out a fiery clash with plenty of goals and drama; City beat Burnley to strand them further; the Women's Champions League quarter-finals are set; Barcelona and Atletico Madrid win in Spain; Gio Reyna completes his move to Nottingham Forest, but USMNT striker Duncan McGuire’s Championship switch falls through; a Thursday footy preview; and why a football-related napkin is selling for nearly $400,000. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host & Producer: Sammy James Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 10001/31/24: Arsenal go second, Van Dijk clears rumours, pop star club takeover
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Arsenal win at Nottingham Forest to push themselves up to second in the Premier League table; Newcastle smash Aston Villa’s unbeaten home record; Luton Town climb out of the relegation zone thanks to a hat-trick from Elijah Adebayo; South Africa knock out the favourites Morocco at AFCON; there's late drama in the Women's Champions League; PSG are interested in Marcus Rashford; Virgil van Dijk clears up his comments; and Robbie Williams fronts a bid for his beloved Port Vale - to make a documentary like Welcome to Wrexham!Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty Glover Producer: Sammy James Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9901/30/24: Holders exit AFCON, Arteta staying at Arsenal, weird cup elimination
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Wrexham crash out of the FA Cup after a battering at Blackburn; Hosts Ivory Coast stun holders Senegal at AFCON; Suarez and Messi score but Inter Miami fall to Al-Hilal courtesy of another former Barcelona man; USMNT star Tim Weah rejects Premier League move; Mikel Arteta lashes out at ‘fake news’ suggesting he’ll leave Arsenal; all the action as the Premier League returns tonight; and the incredible tale of why Manchester United’s women’s team have been eliminated from the Conti Cup because an opponent fielded an ineligible player! Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty Glover Producer: Sammy James Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9801/29/24: Rashford's 'internal matter', Xavi leaving Barcelona, first VAR replay announced
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: There was a host of brilliant FA Cup action this weekend, including Manchester United beating Newport County, a game overshadowed by the 'internal matter' of Marcus Rashford, and non-league Maidstone United pulling off the shock of the round; plus Xavi announces he will be stepping down as Barcelona manager at the end of the season after a brutal loss to Villarreal; Inter rise back to the top of the Serie A table; Nigeria knock Cameroon out of AFCON with a Lookman brace; there’s a preview of today’s football; and a wild tale of the first game that will be forced to be replayed because of an incorrect decision from a VAR official. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host & Producer: Sammy James Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9701/26/24: Klopp leaves Liverpool, Calum Wilson rumours, FA Cup preview
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Jurgen Klopp announces he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after 9 years with the club; the start of the FA Cup Fourth Round action where Bournemouth battered Swansea; the Copa del Rey semi-finals are set as Atleti beat Sevilla; transfer news as Callum Wilson linked with a move from Newcastle to Premier League rivals; and after Eric Dier’s interview, we look at some interesting times that English speakers have tried to speak their native language with a foreign accent.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty Glover Producer: Sammy James Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 96VAMOS with Herc Gomez and guest, Eric Gomez 25/01/24, Presented by Bud Light
"Chicharito can play 17 years in teams like PSV, Real Betis, or Deportivo La Coruña. But, I don’t think Andrés Guardado can play any time at Manchester United, Real Madrid, or be the best foreign player in the Bundesliga."In this podcast episode, Herc and Eric Gomez from ESPN Deportes, who is one of the best insiders of Mexican football and a friend of the pod, discuss the latest signings from Liga MX (Cade Cowell & Brandon Vazquez) coming from the MLS. They also delve into Chicharito Hernandez's return to Chivas and recent Andres Guardado's move to Club Leon, as they return from their stints in the top European leagues to Liga MX.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9501/25/24: Liverpool edge Fulham, Barca’s Copa nightmare, Hazard’s ballboy reunion
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Liverpool draw 1-1 at Craven Cottage to beat Fulham on aggregate and advance to the Carabao Cup final; Barcelona are dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Club’s Iñaki Williams, who had been at AFCON just hours earlier; Chelsea progress in the UWCL after beating Real Madrid; some transfer news including a move for the USMNT’s Nicolas Gioacchini who heads to an Italian promotion battle with Como; and Eden Hazard reunites with the ballboy he famously kicked 11 years ago, and who has gone on to be quite the success story!Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host & Producer: Sammy James Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9401/24/24: Chelsea in cup final, Gio Reyna to Forest, Robbie Williams' FIFA ultimatum
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Chelsea humiliate Middlesborough 6-1 at Stamford Bridge to make the final of the Carabao Cup where they will face either Liverpool or Fulham, more AFCON action, transfer news including the latest on Kieran Trippier and Gio Reyna, and find out what ultimatum Robbie Williams gave FIFA when recording the soundtrack back in the early 00s.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9301/23/24: West Ham want Kalvin Phillips, AFCON madness, Brighton marriage proposal
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Brighton and Wolves play out a 0-0 draw, another day of chaos at AFCON, Inter Milan win Italy's first silverware of the season, all the latest transfer gossip, Tuesday night football preview and a proposal in the tunnel at the Amex.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperExec producer: Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9201/22/24: Liverpool go clear, Manchester United's new CEO, Joe Scally to England?
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Liverpool go five points clear at the top of the Premier League, crazy drama in added time of West Ham's draw at Sheffield United, Real Madrid leave it very late to beat La Liga's bottom side, the USMNT lose to Slovenia, Manchester United appoint a new CEO, Joe Scally could be on his way to England and we celebrate Sam Mewis joining the MiB media network. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 9101/19/24: Atlético beat Real, Henderson to Ajax complete, Prem’s most-handsome manager
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: an absolute cracker of a Madrid derby, Karim Benzema could be off to England, transfer latest, AFCON action, weekend’s football preview, and the internet has discovered the Premier League’s best looking manager. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 90VAMOS Special with Herc Gomez and guest, Tony Meola 01/18/24, Presented by Bud Light
"We were the promoters of the game. We did funky things... I went on to Conan O'Brien when he was kind of coming up, and I had to play soccer on stage with a bunch of pit bulls. These are the things that you had to do to promote the World Cup back in '94. Now it's different."Herc sat down with Tony Meola, goalkeeping legend of the USMNT. Tony was a true pioneer in soccer and shared his experiences from the three World Cups he participated in, anecdotes from his best year in MLS with the Kansas City Wizards, discussed the changes in the soccer landscape in America over the past 30 years, and shared a special memory about the presentation of iconic denim kits from the World Cup USA 94'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8901/18/24: Henderson to Ajax, Mourinho's sensational Barca link, Everton's FA Cup win
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Everton and Nottingham Forest progress in the FA Cup, Luca De La Torre scores a sensational goal in the Copa Del Rey, Jordan Henderson's move to Ajax is "99% sealed", Jose Mourinho is linked with a sensational return to Barcelona, a preview of Thursday's football and find out why a Wolves fan got the "once in a lifetime opportunity" to be a fourth official during their match this week against BrentfordFootball don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Producer: Sammy James Exec Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8801/17/24: Gio Reyna transfer, Mourinho's Roma replacement, André Onana’s AFCON nightmare
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Gio Reyna could be leaving Dortmund, West Ham dumped out of the FA Cup by Bristol City, all the latest transfer news, AFCON round-up, Dusan Vlahovic screamer, Daniele De Rossi to replace José at Roma, and find out why Manchester United keeper André Onana was a bit angry after arriving at AFCON. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8701/16/24: Everton and Nottingham Forest PSR charges, Mourinho sacked by Roma, Sven’s dream job
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Everton and Nottingham Forest charged with breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, Jesse Lingard potentially on the move to MLS, all the latest January transfer news, AFCON round-up, José Mourinho sacked by Roma, and could Sven-Göran Eriksson’s dream of managing Liverpool be set to come true? Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8601/15/24: Serhou Guirassy transfer, Kevin De Bruyne returns, AFCON action
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Kevin De Bruyne lights up the Premier League on his return, a host of massive clubs are looking to buy Serhou Guirassy at a cut-deal price, Sancho shines on Dortmund return, latest transfer gossip, AFCON action, and we’ll tell you about the Leicester player who probably regrets not going to the African Cup of Nations.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8501/12/24: Bayern Munich sign Eric Dier, Premier League returns, bad luck of the Irish
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Barcelona book themselves a place in the Spanish super-cup final, two English stars have sealed moves to Germany, the Premier League returns, all the latest transfer gossip, and hear about how an Irish footballer suffered a very unusual injury. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducers: Sammy James and George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8401/11/24: Liverpool's Carabao comeback, another Spurs signing, PSG's relocation
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Liverpool come from behind to beat Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in a crazy Spanish super cup match, there's bad blood between Lazio and Roma in the Derby Della Capitale, Spurs are set to make their second major signing of the January transfer window, Sven-Göran Eriksson reveals he has terminal cancer and we make some suggestions of potential new cities for PSG to move to if they have to leave Paris.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8301/10/24: Boro shock Chelsea, Alphonso Davies interest, Wolves beaten by 7 year olds
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, Alphonso Davies could be on the move to Real Madrid this summer, Trent Alexander-Arnold is out for three weeks with an injury and hear about the lovely surprise that Wolverhampton Wanderers had for their under 8s team.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8201/09/24: Everton star to Real Madrid? FA Cup draw, Spanish cup magic
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Manchester United cruise past Wigan in the FA Cup third round, Real Madrid eye Everton youngster Jarrad Branthwaite, the football word mourns the loss of German icon Franz Beckenbauer, latest January transfer gossip, Ivan Toney's betting ban comes to an end, and Spanish minnows Unionistas de Salamanca shock La Liga's Villareal in the cup before drawing Barcelona in the next round.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8101/08/24: Timo Werner to Spurs, Liverpool beat Arsenal, 8600-mile away day
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Liverpool beat Arsenal in the FA Cup 3rd round, the magic of the FA Cup, Timo Werner set to join Spurs from RB Leipzig, Sam Kerr injury blow, and find out why a team travelled 8600 miles for a cup match this weekend.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 8001/05/24: $130M Toney, DCL VAR red, Big Ange's big comeback
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Dominic Calvert-Lewin shown a controversial VAR-assisted red card in Everton's FA Cup 3rd round draw against Crystal Palace, USMNT star Tim Weah opens his Juventus account with an absolute rocket, all the latest transfer rumours, weekend preview, and why you should never rattle Big Ange. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperExec Producer: Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7901/04/24: Girona beat Atlético, January transfer gossip, Hammers heckler
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Girona defeat Atlético in dramatic fashion, Real Madrid maintain their place at the top of La Liga, André Onana strikes a bizarre deal with Cameroon and Manchester United after deciding to go to AFCON, daily January transfer round-up, FA Cup 3rd round preview, and the best way to knock a comedian off their stride...Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7801/03/24: West Ham hold Brighton, Forest's point deduction threat, Manchester United’s 2024 calendar mishap
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: West Ham hold Brighton to a scoreless draw at the London Stadium, Getafe get a hat-trick of red cards against Rayo Vallecano, 10-man Real Sociedad score dramatic last minute equaliser against Alaves, Jadon Sancho could return to Borussia Dortmund, Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon suggests goals should be made bigger, and find out which unlikely player has been made Mr. January for the Manchester United official 2024 calendar. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7701/02/24: Liverpool v Newcastle thriller, Josh Sargent returns, Wayne Rooney sacked
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-2 at Anfield in a thrilling game on New Year’s Day, Leicester City are almost certainly heading back to the Premier League, Josh Sargent is back amongst the goals after returning from injury, Wayne Rooney is sacked as Birmingham City head coach, Donny van de Beek leaves Manchester United, a preview of Tuesday’s football and hear how Lionel Messi increased somebody else’s house price by $25 million.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Producer: Sammy JamesExec Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7601/01/24: Fulham beat Arsenal, Paul Mullin new contract, goalkeeper scores a belter
EThis is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Fulham beat Arsenal to massively dent their title hopes, Noni Madueke shares Cole Palmer's nickname in the dressing room, Christian Pulisic scores a winner for AC Milan against Sassuolo, Wrexham announce two new contracts to go into the new year, Hugo Lloris joins LA FC, a preview of Liverpool v Newcastle and learn about the Scottish goalkeeper who played as a striker and scored a 25 yard volley.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Editor: Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7512/29/23: Hammers shock Gunners, Seagulls thrash Spurs, funniest football moments of 2023
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Arsenal defeated by West Ham at the Emirates, Brighton thrash Tottenham 4-2 in North London, Andre Onana’s AFCON call-up, Steve Cooper rumoured to be lined up to take over from Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace, weekend preview and best of ‘and finally’ 2023. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Editor: George CooperExec Producer: Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7412/28/23: Johnny Cardoso joins Real Betis, Chelsea clinch derby, Final Score is coming to town
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Manchester City mount an impressive comeback at Everton, Chelsea clinch it against Palace, Brentford in trouble, USMNT star Johnny Cardoso joins Real Betis, Bernd Leno gets away with lightly pushing a ball boy and the best score update announcement you're ever likely to hear.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Editor: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7312/27/23: Forest shock Newcastle, Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover, Højlund meme explained
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Manchester United complete an epic comeback against Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest shock Newcastle at St. James' Park, the remaining Premier League Boxing Day action, Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees deal to purchase 25% of Manchester United, and we explain the Rasmus Højlund meme.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7212/24/23: Arsenal top at Christmas, Suarez joins Inter Miami, festive ode to V.A.R.
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Arsenal will be top at Christmas after drawing 1-1 against Liverpool at Anfield, Manchester United lose for the 13th time this season, Inter maintain their lead in Serie A, Luis Suarez joins Inter Miami, Harry Kane bids his VERY expensive hotel goodbye and we have a festive ode to V.A.R.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Editor: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7112/22/23: Super League 2.0, festive footy preview, cockney parrot
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: the Super League rears its ugly head once again, Crystal Palace and Brighton play out yet another 1-1 draw, Girona miss out on Christmas number one, Real Madrid leave it late, festive football preview and the cockney parrot who has gone viral on TikTok. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Researcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 7012/21/23: Rampant Liverpool, Super League legal fallout, Klopp slams Kop
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Liverpool smash West Ham 5-1 in the Carabao cup and will face Fulham in the semi-finals, a European football round-up, Harry Kane scores again, the European Court of Justice rule FIFA and UEFA’s actions sanctioning clubs that attempted to form the ‘Super League’ as “unlawful”, Neymar to miss the Copa America, Sancho’s contract termination and Jurgen Klopp lays into his own fans.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6912/20/23: Carabao Cup penalty drama, Steve Cooper sacked, Turkish Super League mayhem
EThis is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: a round-up of Tuesday's Carabao Cup drama in England, as Chelsea and Fulham go through to the semi finals via penalty shootouts, Steve Cooper is sacked as manager of Nottingham Forest, there's more mayhem in the Turkish Super League, Mary Earps wins Sports Personality of the Year and our favourite unofficial commentary from the Carabao Cup. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducers: George Cooper & Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6812/19/23: Girona back on top! Europa League draw, All-you-can-drink derby
EThis is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: a round-up of Monday’s action as Girona fire themselves back to the top of La Liga, fallout from the Europa and Conference League draws, Steve Cooper on the brink at Nottingham Forest, and find out which fierce English rivals are staging an all-you-can-drink fan zone… what could possibly go wrong?Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 67Men in Blazers 12/18/23: John Oliver Pod Special
Rog is joined by "Last Week Tonight" host and massive Liverpool fan John Oliver for a holiday tradition unlike any other. A review of Liverpool's season thus far and a joyous celebration of why the sport we love means even more when the rest of the world his going to crap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6612/18/23: Stalemate at Anfield, Champions League last 16 draw, US Open Cup snub
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: a round-up of the weekend's Premier League action, as Liverpool and Manchester United draw 0-0 at Anfield and Arsneal go back to the top of the league, Inter move four points clear at the top of Serie A, the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League has been made, the MLS pulls out of the US Open Cup in 2024 and FIFA announces that the revamped Club World Cup will be launched in the United States of America in 2025.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Editor: Sammy JamesExec Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6512/15/23: Europa League chaos, Prem's first female ref, Dean Smith's novelty contract
EThis is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Europa League chaos as the group stages reach their conclusion, the Premier League announce it will have its first ever female ref, FIFA's "The Best" shortlists for the player of the year and the Puskas award are announced, Premier League preview and Daen Smith's novelty contract. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6412/14/23: Newcastle heartbreak, Champions League round-up, Dyche's curry
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Newcastle dumped out of Europe by AC Milan, Barca shocked at home by Royal Antwerp, Raphael Varane could leave Manchester United a year early, Europa League preview and we get to know the Premier League's managers a little better... Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6312/13/23: Manchester United out of Europe, Chiellini retires, Kane to the NFL?
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Manchester United crash out of Europe following defeat at Old Trafford to Bayern Munich, Italian legend of the game Giorgio Chiellini retires from the game, Tuesday's Champions League round-up, latest instalment of 'Match Officials Mic'd Up', and Harry Kane talks again about wanting to play the other type of football.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverEditors: Sammy James and George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6212/12/23: Turkish referee assaulted, US Soccer POTY nominees, French cup draw joy
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Turkish football has been suspended after a leading referee was punched by a Superlig club owner, the nominees for US Soccer player of the year have been announced, Greek fans have been banned from stadia for two months, Victor Osimhen wins men’s African player of the year, a preview of Tuesday’s Champions League matches and hear the moment that a tiny French football team were drawn against one of the biggest teams in the world in the Coupe de France.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverEditor: Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 6112/11/23: Girona top La Liga, Columbus Crew’s MLS Cup win, Alex Scott’s powerful message
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today's episode: Girona beat their Catalan cousins Barcelona to move top of La Liga, Manchester City win at Luton Town, Everton move further away from the relegation zone, Columbus Crew's MLS Cup victory, Aston Villa officially enter the Premier League title race, the USA and Mexico launch a joint bid to host the 2027 women’s World Cup and broadcaster Alex Scott sends a powerful message to women working in football.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was produced in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Editor: Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.