• The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP14: Matchday 14
    Dec 26 2024

    In this episode of The Lockerroom Unplugged, the hosts get real about the state of Manchester United after their match against Nottingham Forest. They talk about Bruno and Rashford’s future roles in the squad, highlight the need for a major rebuild, and debate the coaching difference between Amorim and Ten Hag.

    The conversation spills over into the rest of the league, with talk about Chelsea’s high expectations with their expensive squad, Tottenham’s struggles, and Manchester City’s continued failures.

    The hosts also touch on Mbappe’s career trajectory, Nottingham Forest’s surprising form, and how Liverpool needs to decide on the future of their big 3. It’s all tied together with insights into coaching styles, team dynamics, and the unpredictable drama of the Premier League.


    Chapters
    00:59 Game Analysis: United vs. Forest
    07:09 Team Quality and Player Performance
    12:00 Rebuilding the Squad: Who Stays and Who Goes?
    17:47 Coaching Styles and Team Dynamics
    23:07 Discussion on Other Teams: Chelsea and Spurs
    28:14 Chelsea's Ambitious Goals and Expectations
    29:06 Chelsea's Rising Talents and Team Dynamics
    31:15 Chelsea's Conference League Advantage
    33:20 Tottenham's Struggles
    34:46 Manchester City's Defensive Woes
    36:38 Arsenal's Mental Battle with City
    38:06 Surprising Performances in the League
    40:00 Mbappe's Career Trajectory and Future
    44:17 Arsenal's Tactical Evolution
    48:06 Liverpool's Challenges and Future Prospects
    50:51 Manchester United's Uncertain Future
    53:42 Reflections on English Players' Longevity

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    56 mins
  • The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP13: Matchday 13
    Dec 25 2024

    In this episode of The Lockerroom Unplugged, the crew is back together, diving headfirst into all things Premier League. They chat about Liverpool’s resilience while also pondering Salah’s uncertain future. There’s talk of Manchester United making a comeback with a new coach, even though set pieces are still a very big problem for them, and Arsenal's ongoing issues on the left wing

    We then discuss player performances, the impact of injuries on team dynamics, and Chelsea's surprising title challenge. We then conclude by making predictions for the weekend's game.

    Chapters

    00:00 Reuniting the Crew
    01:57 Premier League Insights
    05:49 Liverpool's Performance Review
    10:00 Manchester United's Revival
    13:47 Arsenal's Challenges
    18:02 Player Performances and Injuries
    21:47 Set Pieces and Tactical Analysis
    25:58 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches
    28:59 Barcelona's Disappointment and League Predictions
    30:51 Arsenal's Revival and Chelsea's Potential
    32:50 Chelsea's Strategy and Player Management
    34:44 Injuries and Player Performance Analysis
    39:21 Champions League Insights and Team Dynamics
    52:29 Current League Standings and Future Predictions

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    58 mins
  • The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP12: Matchday 12
    Dec 25 2024

    In this episode, we kick things off by analyzing the surprising performance of Spurs against Man City, reflecting on Liverpool's position at the top of the premier league table and raising concerns about Salah's future.

    There’s plenty of banter as we toss around predictions for upcoming games, laugh about some wild player performances, and try to make sense of the Champions League chaos. We then round up on transfer rumours and team tactics for the next weekend's games.

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    45 mins
  • The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP11: Matchday 11
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode we examine Arsenal's struggles as their sights shift from a title challenge to a battle for the top four, Spurs' ongoing crisis, and Manchester United's possible revival under Amorim. We also break down Liverpool's title hopes and Manchester City's recent setbacks. Beyond the Premier League, the discussion touches on European football, featuring teams like Inter and Lazio. Wrapping up with a heated debate on Rashford's career so far.

    Chapter
    02:57 Arsenal's Struggles: A Deep Dive
    06:09 The Managerial Dilemma: Arteta's Future
    08:59 Spurs: A Team in Crisis
    11:51 Manchester United: The New Era Begins
    14:49 Player Performances: Who's Shining and Who's Not?
    25:23 Liverpool's Title Challenge and Man City's Struggles
    28:46 Man City's Crisis: Analyzing the Team's Performance
    32:07 The Rise of Young Talents: Yamal and the Future
    37:06 Coaching Changes and Their Impact on Teams
    43:41 The State of European Football: Teams to Watch
    48:50 Rashford's Career: Success or Struggles?

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    51 mins
  • The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP10: Matchday 10
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode, we explore the latest stories in football, from Valencia's struggles and Manchester United's player dynamics to the rise of Nottingham Forest and Chelsea's performances. Our deep dive focuses on Arsenal's pursuit of a top-four Premier League finish, analyzing recent challenges and squad rotation strategies. We discuss Liverpool’s long-term plans for Salah, the adaptability of young players in the Premier League, and how tactical shifts in coaching are shaping team performance.

    Chapter
    03:23 Manchester United's Performance and Player Dynamics
    09:41 Coaching Changes and Tactical Adjustments
    11:06 Chelsea's Surprising Performance
    12:59 The Rise of Nottingham Forest
    14:47 Liverpool's Future and Salah's Contract
    18:47 Midfield Dynamics and Player Evaluations
    22:32 The Adaptability of Young Players in the Premier League
    24:49 Arsenal's Top 4 Battle
    25:17 Understanding Recent Struggles
    27:39 The Need for Squad Rotation
    29:36 Transfer Market Misses
    31:31 Future Squad Restructuring
    34:36 Attacking Options and Player Development
    35:18 Upcoming Matches and Predictions
    50:31 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans


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    51 mins
  • The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP9: Matchday 9
    Nov 7 2024


    In this episode, we discuss the recent sacking of Manchester United’s coach, Erik ten Hag, analyzing the team's struggles under his leadership and the reactions to the coaching change. We talk about the controversies surrounding the Ballon d'Or rankings, including fan debates and the absence of the whole Real Madrid squad from the ceremony.
    We then get into our regular weekend games recap with Manchester United's game against Chelsea, and Arsenal’s injury concerns. We also touch on Barcelona’s dominance in the El Clasico, Real Madrid's tactical missteps, and Mbappé’s decline. The episode wraps up with predictions for upcoming matches.

    Chapter
    00:00 Return and Breaking News: Ten Hag Sacked
    03:06 Manchester United's Performance and Coaching Decisions
    06:00 Fan Reactions and Coaching Accountability
    09:05 Ballon d'Or Controversies and Player Rankings
    18:03 Match Reviews and Referee Decisions
    35:46 VAR Decisions and Offside Controversies
    36:43 Tactical Confusion in Manchester United's Play
    38:57 Garnacho's Development and Team Chemistry
    41:19 Chelsea's Rising Star: Palmer's Impact
    42:36 Crystal Palace's Upset Over Manchester United
    44:54 The State of Premier League Defenses
    46:33 Arsenal's Title Challenge and Injury Concerns
    48:53 El Clasico: Barcelona's Dominance
    50:42 Real Madrid's Tactical Missteps
    53:29 Mbappe's Decline and Future Prospects
    56:45 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics
    01:08:32 Looking Ahead: Future Matches and Predictions



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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP8: Matchday 7
    Oct 11 2024

    In this episode, we break down the latest Premier League action and analyze key tactical shifts among top teams. We start with Tottenham's defensive struggles against Brighton and Chelsea's evolving tactics under their new coach. Manchester United's ongoing issues are highlighted, along with Aston Villa's difficulty in balancing league and cup competitions. The conversation dives deep into Arsenal's rising confidence, tactical mastery of set pieces, and the role of Saka in their recent success. Looking beyond the Premier League, we touch on the challenges facing Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Manchester United's coaching. As the Champions League looms, we predict surprising outcomes and discuss how every match is crucial for title contenders.

    Chapter
    00:09 - Brighton v Tottenham
    03:14 - Chelsea v Forrest
    07:11 - Chelsea’s Coach
    10:25 - Man United v Aston Villa
    19:39 - Man City v Fulham
    21:01 - Arsenal v Southhampton
    23:40 - Arterta’s Play & Arsenal’s Courage
    29:42 - Liverpool v Crystal Palace
    30:48 - Players and too much football
    37:59 - Champions League
    38:42 - Arssenal’s set pieces
    42:19 - Aston Villa v Bayern
    43:57 - Lille v Real Madrid
    47:27 - Hansi Flick
    48:15 - Leipzig v Juventus
    49:01 - Tenhaag Substitutes
    52:10 - international break



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    54 mins
  • The Lockerroom Unplugged S2 EP7: Matchday 6
    Oct 8 2024

    In this episode of Locker Room Unplugged, we talk about the latest Premier League games that happened over the weekend starting with Manchester United’s disappointing defeat to Tottenham. We take a closer look at Ten Hag's coaching decisions, questioning his tactics and what they mean for United’s future. We then go into Liverpool and Arsenal's current form, Chelsea’s growing potential, and how these teams are shaping up for the season. We then provide our predictions for the next champions league and premier league games.

    Chapters
    00:24 - Man United v Tottenham
    07:08 - When will Ten Hag be fired?
    14:57 - Ugarte and Ten Hag’s Midfield Play
    15:55 - Red Card
    19:39 - Liverpool v Wolves
    21:32 - Arsenal v Leicester
    29:11 - Sterling
    31:14 - Chelsea v Brighton
    33:30 - Modric
    36:19 - Palmer
    41:25 - Giroud
    42:37 - Man City v Newcastle
    44:26 - Ipswich
    45:42 - Barcelona v Osasuna
    48:28 - Champ Predictions
    50:42 - Europa Predictions
    50:57 - Premier Predictions


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    57 mins