Episodes

  • Ange Should Leave Despite Winning. Amorim Should Stay Despite Losing.

    Ange Should Leave Despite Winning. Amorim Should Stay Despite Losing.
    May 22 2025
    Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' Mail Sport's Chief Football Reporter, Craig Hope, joins Ian today. Only one story around today, and that's Tottenham's recent victory in the Europa League final against Manchester United, marking a significant moment for the club and manager Ange Postecoglou. They delve into the implications of this win for Tottenham's future, the challenges facing Postecoglou, and the ongoing crisis at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Craig Hope Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Will Manchester City’s Senior Players take Exception to Bernardo Silva Jibe?

    Will Manchester City’s Senior Players take Exception to Bernardo Silva Jibe?
    May 19 2025
    Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ Ian and Chris delve into the recent FA Cup final, reflecting on the emotional highs and lows as Crystal Palace made history. The conversation also touches on what this could mean for the future of Oliver Glasner They explore Arsenal's promises for the next season, questioning whether it’s just more spin from the club after Mikel Arteta claimed the trophies were on their way. And they debate where next for Jamie Vardy, after the Leicester City icon bowed out at the King Power Stadium. 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
  • Will Cole Palmer be Looking to Leave Chelsea in the Near Future?

    Will Cole Palmer be Looking to Leave Chelsea in the Near Future?
    May 15 2025
    Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ In this episode, Ian and Chris start by discussing Jordan Henderson's struggles at Ajax, as his Ajax side have seen their convincing position atop the Eredevisie evaporate in recent weeks./ They delve into the pressures faced by managers like Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim, before reflecting on Cole Palmer's career choices, and whether Chelsea’s star man will be looking to quit Stamford Bridge if they fail - again - to secure Champions League football. The lads also continue with their teams of the season… this week, all eyes are on the forwards. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Why Marinakis Was RIGHT to Confront Nuno at the City Ground

    Why Marinakis Was RIGHT to Confront Nuno at the City Ground
    May 12 2025
    Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ In the latest episode, Chris and Ian start off by discussing the incredible scenes at Anfield, which saw some sections of the Liverpool crowd boo one of their own, Trent Alexander-Arnold. What do you reckon? Were they right or wrong to feel such outrage at his decision to leave for Madrid? There’s chat about Evangelos Marinakis’ decision to confront Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, as his side dropped yet more points in the race for Champions League football. AND, they reignite the Europa League/Champions League qualification debate before discussing Ruben Dias’ quite staggering excuse following a 0-0 draw with Southampton. 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
  • Are Arsenal Even Close to Achieving Big Things?

    Are Arsenal Even Close to Achieving Big Things?
    May 8 2025
    Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ Where else to start than Arsenal’s defeat to PSG in the Champions League. While Mikel Arteta’s side showed glimpses of quality, the lads make the point that poor recruitment ultimately cost them. Tune in for a debate on their campaign as a whole, and chat about whether they’re still an improving side. We get into the nitty gritty of the frustration from some sides of the Liverpool fanbase at Trent’s decision to go and discuss whether Arne Slot should play him versus Arsenal on Sunday. Ian and Chris continue naming their teams of the season, this week, it’s the back four. And, once again, Ian has a quite extraordinary shout. AND they reflect on Claude Makelele’s claim that John Terry was never supposed to step up for his fateful penalty versus Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • ‘Anyone who doesn’t wish Trent well at Madrid hasn’t got a warm bone in their body’

    ‘Anyone who doesn’t wish Trent well at Madrid hasn’t got a warm bone in their body’
    May 5 2025
    Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ Nathan Salt joins Ian today, with Chris unable to make the show. The lads reflect on Harry Kane’s debut trophy, after the England captain secured the Bundesliga title at the second time of asking… but will he be content with his decision to go to Germany? Or does his future lay away from Bayern Munich in the hunt for European glory? There’s chat about the lack of jeopardy in the bottom half of the Premier League, Cole Palmer’s form since the turn of the year and the legacy Trent Alexander-Arnold will have at Liverpool, after he announced he’s leaving (while we were recording) Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Nathan Salt Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • ‘I wasted a year of my life!’ Chris Sutton on Life as a Manager

    ‘I wasted a year of my life!’ Chris Sutton on Life as a Manager
    May 1 2025
    Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ In today’s episode, Chris Sutton opens up on his time as a manager, detailing the extent to which it took over his life for a year. There’s chat about the crazy state of the Championship and the relegation and promotion permutations. PLUS, Ian rants about ‘Guards of Honour’ and whether they’re still welcome in the modern game. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Are Liverpool Now England’s Premier Club?

    Are Liverpool Now England’s Premier Club?
    Apr 28 2025
    Welcome back to ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ After a not so nail biting title race, Liverpool have been crowned Champions of England for the 20th time. Ian and Chris delve into what made Arne Slot’s side so effective, and look ahead to how they can kick on. Have they taken Manchester United’s title as the country’s most elite side? We also chat about Graham Potter’s struggles at West Ham, after the ex-Chelsea boss appeared to be feeling the pressure after a bitter loss to, another one of his former clubs, Brighton. Is this a man who can’t handle the heat? And we break down the age old issue of Wembley semis. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
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