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Matchday Saturday Morning Preview - Surely a win for Newcastle?
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The team preview the upcoming Premier League game against Wolves. Looking at potential lineups, danger men and scorers.
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Transcript
Introduction and Banter
00:00:13
Iain
Out
00:00:15
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Welcome to a daily Newcastle podcast. and Michael's still getting used to soccer, but that intro definitely takes Ian back to his younger days, doesn't it?
00:00:22
Michael
ah
00:00:23
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The rave in the background. I can imagine Ian in a club now in Poland, just going absolutely mental.
00:00:25
Iain
and of it.
00:00:29
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ah
00:00:30
Michael
Oof.
00:00:30
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You can tell
Why 'Soccer' and London Parties?
00:00:31
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I'm joined by Michael and Ian, because I've mentioned them straight away.
00:00:31
Iain
well
00:00:33
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So I'm going to go to Ian first. Ian, were you raving in the clubs in Poland to music it like that back in the day?
00:00:37
Michael
Fuck.
00:00:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
That's a big question in this episode.
00:00:41
Iain
Well, it wasn't that long ago I was in Poland, but I was definitely i was definitely at the first raves, the warehouse parties in the late 80s in London.
00:00:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
Whoa.
00:00:49
Iain
I was there.
00:00:49
Michael
ah
00:00:50
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In London? What are you not in a tune for? Like, what's going on there?
00:00:53
Iain
I used i used to live in that there, London, through the eighty s man.
00:00:53
Global Sports Podcast Network
And...
00:00:58
Global Sports Podcast Network
And my other guest, Michael, obviously absolutely he loves rave music, but he still can't get used to soccer. Are you going to get used to that?
00:01:03
Michael
No.
00:01:04
Global Sports Podcast Network
The World Cups in America, Michael, you've got to get used to soccer.
00:01:07
Michael
I'm not sure I can.
00:01:07
Iain
So
00:01:08
Michael
I'm going to need...
00:01:09
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ooh.
00:01:09
Michael
You know what? If our American listeners, if they double, and
Newcastle vs. Wolves Preview
00:01:15
Michael
if people can tell me why it's soccer rather than football, just maybe I'll start calling it soccer.
00:01:15
Global Sports Podcast Network
you
00:01:20
Michael
But that's a challenge to the Americans out there listening.
00:01:22
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I can ah can answer that question, but I don't know if I should.
00:01:24
Iain
so can i
00:01:24
Michael
Well, I don't want you to.
00:01:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
Right, okay.
00:01:27
Michael
want the Americans to.
00:01:28
Global Sports Podcast Network
Okay, well, let the Americans answer it. And if you don't get it by the end of the episode, and Ian's going to have to tell you because it's it's on my tip I can't stop myself. Anyway, we're two minutes in and we've talked about absolutely nothing other than ourselves.
00:01:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
So let's start talking about football there.
00:01:40
Michael
Don't do that.
00:01:41
Global Sports Podcast Network
You cast the United Wolves Wolverhampton Wanderers preview. I think this is quite a big game. and We're going to look at some lineups in terms of what we expect or what we would play.
00:01:52
Global Sports Podcast Network
and We're going to talk about Wolves Danger Men. We're going to go through some predictions and we're going to talk about availability. Got some big new signings who might not be available for this game and that
Is the Newcastle Game a Must-Win?
00:02:02
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upsets Ian a lot.
00:02:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
So we're going to go there last.
00:02:03
Iain
just
00:02:04
Global Sports Podcast Network
So big game or not then lads. Is it is it literally must win for Newcastle or is it too early for a must win? I'm going to go straight to Michael because he he looks confident answer this one.
00:02:16
Global Sports Podcast Network
So is it too early for a must win, Michael? Or is this literally, you know, this is it already. Shoot, he can't be.
00:02:23
Michael
Yeah, i think I think it is a must win, really. I think it's one of those where when you consider the next game is Bournemouth away, where we typically play terribly, and then also after that you've got Arsenal.
00:02:34
Michael
You don't want to be playing Arsenal in the bottom three. And I think if we've got only three points by the end of next week, we could be, after five, well, after six games, still only have three points. So for me, this is a must win. Leeds, realistically, was a you should win.
00:02:52
Michael
But if you get the three points here, it should be all right. But yeah, must win for the lads.
00:02:57
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh, non-negotiable Ian, do you agree? Like non-negotiable have to win this?
00:03:03
Iain
anyway anyway I kind of quite like I think a draw at Leeds will look quite good later in the season Leeds haven't lost for more than year at home Wolves away, however. Wolves are bottom of the league. I know it's only three games. We've got to beat the bottom of the league team.
00:03:18
Iain
We've, what is it, won five and drawn two the last seven games against Wolves. This has got to be a comfortable home win for me. Got to be.
00:03:27
Global Sports Podcast Network
Comfortable.
Lineup Changes and Strategy
00:03:29
Global Sports Podcast Network
Comfortable home.
00:03:29
Iain
And I think from what Michael said, if if we struggle against Wolves, we're going to really come unstuck away at Bournemouth, at home to Arsenal, at home to Forest.
00:03:29
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and
00:03:39
Iain
It's going to look that, I mean, you know, Quite a bit wolves, otherwise we're in relegation form, mate.
00:03:45
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Barcelona's chucked in as well and I hope, I really hope some of the players aren't looking at that Barcelona game thinking I do not want to miss this game.
00:03:45
Michael
Agreed.
00:03:48
Michael
Yeah.
00:03:53
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I don't think we will. Normally attitude spot on when Newcastle United, especially in Eddie Howe, but
00:03:57
Michael
ah
00:03:58
Global Sports Podcast Network
We'll wait and see.
00:03:59
Michael
But would it not be the most Newcastle thing in the world to lose 1-0 Wolves at the weekend and then go and beat Barcelona?
00:04:04
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smash Barca. ah Yeah, we're sat like in the relegation zone, but we just smashed Barca 4-0 at home, which obviously, that would be very Newcastle United-esque.
00:04:11
Michael
Yeah.
00:04:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Right, let's delve into it, Ben. So, I mean, we've got to start with a home... Well, but not we are the home team, yeah. for It's been a hell of a day.
00:04:20
Michael
Yeah, yeah.
00:04:21
Global Sports Podcast Network
We've got to start with a home team, but I was going to say we've got to start with Newcastle, because we're dating Newcastle. and Lineups, I think this is really interesting personally because obviously Gordon is still suspended. Johan Wiese misses a game, which for Brentford is a rarity, but he's missing one for Newcastle.
00:04:32
Iain
I'm
00:04:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
Thanks, Congo.
00:04:36
Iain
sorry.
00:04:38
Michael
Bye.
00:04:38
Global Sports Podcast Network
um And we've also got, we don't know what's happening with Jacob Ramsey.
00:04:40
Iain
I'm sorry.
00:04:42
Global Sports Podcast Network
Literally, I thought he was out for six weeks. And then Michael, before we came on this episode, shared a TikTok from Keith Downey and Ramsey saying he's raring to go this weekend.
00:04:47
Iain
I'm sorry.
00:04:51
Global Sports Podcast Network
So, Let's delve into that then. How do we expect to line up? i mean, personally, I don't know how you guys feel. I think the defence of back five probably isn't going to change. Would you agree with that?
00:05:01
Michael
ah Yeah, I'd probably agree. I think Trippier's done enough to keep his place.
00:05:04
Iain
Thank you.
00:05:06
Global Sports Podcast Network
not anymore.
00:05:06
Michael
I think the only thing you could potentially consider would be moving Tino out to the right, which is supposed to be his natural position. um I'm not sure it is.
00:05:15
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It's not anymore.
00:05:15
Michael
ah And then putting Lewis Hall in at left-back just as a bit more of an attacking option. um But I think Trippier, Tino, Bern... Yeah, Bern... No. Oh, Botman and Shaw, maybe?
00:05:28
Michael
That's the question, actually.
00:05:29
Global Sports Podcast Network
It'll be burn and shot.
00:05:29
Michael
Is it Bern or Botman?
00:05:31
Global Sports Podcast Network
Burn and shot.
00:05:31
Michael
Yeah.
00:05:31
Global Sports Podcast Network
I know we played five at the back of ah in the last game, but I think he'll go back to four. I think it'll be burn and shot. I think Bottman will have to go back on the bench, personally. But he bought you played well against Leeds in the first half.
00:05:41
Michael
Yeah.
00:05:42
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ian, what what do you think about that buck but back line?
00:05:43
Michael
just
00:05:45
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How do you think it will line up, men? I'll let Michael or finish it off before we move to the midfield.
00:05:50
Iain
ah ah I think we'll go back 4-3-3.
00:05:55
Michael
yeah
00:05:58
Iain
It's further up the pitch that I think he's got the headache. He's got an array of riches with his defence. I personally would move ah Libermento to the right and bring Lewis Hall in because I think Lewis Hall is our ace in the hole at left wing.
00:06:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
oh
00:06:13
Michael
Yeah.
00:06:15
Iain
Particularly Gordon missing.
Midfield and Forward Decisions
00:06:17
Iain
I think we need Lewis Hall attacking down the left. But um totally I'm totally expecting to be disappointed and watch Lewis Hall come on for another lovely cameo with half an hour to go.
00:06:29
Michael
ah
00:06:30
Iain
um
00:06:30
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ian's not very chubby with the episode.
00:06:30
Iain
So yeah, I'm happy. I'm happy.
00:06:33
Global Sports Podcast Network
He's not happy about something we're going to find out later in the episode.
00:06:33
Michael
but
00:06:34
Iain
happy happy no I'm happy with Trippier and Livermento at left-back and then Schaar and Byrne probably, but it's a shame. Bottman was very good against Leeds.
00:06:48
Iain
I don't think he got injured.
00:06:48
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh, is
00:06:49
Iain
It was just because he's coming back from that long injury, wasn't it? So maybe maybe maybe we will there we'll see Bottman start and Byrne will get a rest because he'll be the one they'll want to play against Barcelona.
00:06:52
Michael
Yeah.
00:07:00
Iain
I don't know. he's kind He's got a choice. He's got a big choice. Chow looks fabulous as well. um I don't know if Chow might get a full debut against because it's wolves.
00:07:11
Iain
Who knows?
00:07:12
Michael
and So was the chance.
00:07:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
it John Smigel?
00:07:15
Michael
Yeah, I think for me, it comes down to who starts up front for Wolves. So if it was Strand-Larsen who's injured for the game, I would have definitely had Dan Burn up as that left centre-back.
00:07:21
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, is.
00:07:25
Michael
But I think when you're up against, I believe it'll be Munezzi, who is a little bit of a smaller, pace-ier kind of player, For me, I'd be putting Bottman there, but we know Eddie Howe likes his favourites, and Bottman, he does though, doesn't he?
00:07:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
Mm.
00:07:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ooh, harsh.
00:07:41
Iain
Thank
00:07:42
Michael
And so I'll be honest, sometimes those favourites work out perfectly, ah like Dan Byrne has.
00:07:42
Global Sports Podcast Network
Mm.
00:07:48
Michael
And I think he might save Bottman for Barcelona, where we'll probably go five at the back again. So I do think it'll end up being Burninshaw.
00:07:55
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, good shout. Good shout. I think I'm just going to go back to one thing before we move to the midfield. and I know what you're saying, Ian, with Hall being great on the left, especially with Gordon Minal, but I think Tino, when he goes forward on the left, is unbelievable.
00:08:11
Global Sports Podcast Network
He's so, so good.
00:08:12
Iain
I love
00:08:12
Global Sports Podcast Network
Like, when he plays right back, I don't see him go on these long, mazy runs. and But I think it's because on his right, he can cut inside, he can go down the line. I think Tino going forward on the left is, Almost and better, not a replacement for Gordon, of course not, but it's I think Tino on the left is better when Gordon's out because he can just hug that touchline and and that'll allow whoever is playing left wing, we'll come to that in a little bit, to kind of do what they want.
00:08:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
So I quite like the idea of Tino left back, but hey, it's exciting.
00:08:39
Iain
i love Tino.
00:08:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
and the It's nice having the options.
00:08:41
Iain
I love Tino, but I love Hall as well. And, you know, we can't possibly have them as an either or for the team.
00:08:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
Hmm.
00:08:49
Iain
However well Trippi has played, you know, I mean, i think Trippi is important and his leadership will be fantastic. you eke If he's fully fit and a cool head starting against Barcelona, for example, then save him, save him tomorrow.
00:09:04
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and
00:09:05
Iain
Let's have the two young lads on.
00:09:06
Global Sports Podcast Network
again I think it depends how we line up Michael mentioned Munetti but Hwang actually was kind of in the middle for a period against Everton and then he went out wide and Munetti went through the middle so they're quite adaptable but they're both quite small nippy fast players
00:09:14
Michael
Yeah.
00:09:22
Global Sports Podcast Network
So I'm hoping um hope and we can kind of cope with that.
00:09:22
Michael
Yeah.
00:09:25
Global Sports Podcast Network
Again, if you play Tino on the left, he's coming inside to defend on his right, which would be nice for someone like a Hwang or a Minetti. But we'll see.
00:09:31
Iain
Thank
00:09:31
Global Sports Podcast Network
We'll see. Big decisions. It's nice having these options, isn't it? I think it's going to be a bit of a longer one today because we're enjoying all being together again.
00:09:35
Michael
Makes a change.
00:09:38
Global Sports Podcast Network
So I'm not going to go up the advert just yet. We're going to move to the midfield. and I think Joel Hinton's back. He's been training. He's okay. There's no issue there.
00:09:47
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ramsey, we have no idea what on earth's happening. and Eddie Howe said he's off for seven weeks and Keith Downey's saying he's ready. So, but good luck trying to predict the prime's anywhere near it. Again, I think the midfield three will do the wingers and the forwarder after the advert, but I think the midfield three's got to be Jordan Tonani and Bruno, right?
00:09:47
Michael
Yeah.
00:10:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
I think, yeah, that's a nice easy one.
00:10:04
Michael
Agreed.
00:10:06
Global Sports Podcast Network
Shooty, do you agree, Ian?
00:10:09
Iain
Of course, I would love that. However, ah just going on what I've been told, waiting for Barcelona coming up, and this is Wolves at home.
00:10:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
Thinking of Barca.
00:10:20
Michael
Must win.
00:10:20
Iain
Bruno doesn't miss.
00:10:21
Global Sports Podcast Network
We keep saying it's world as well, but you know we're going to beat now.
00:10:21
Iain
bruno doesn't miss
00:10:25
Iain
bru know Bruno doesn't miss many games. However, I think, practically, this might be one that he doesn't start. um Because apparently it's much more different when you've played at altitude to recover from that.
00:10:40
Iain
And he was the only player that the the only player who played both 90 minutes for Brazil through the week.
00:10:42
Michael
Olivia.
00:10:47
Global Sports Podcast Network
Good shout.
00:10:47
Iain
He's only just laed it only just landed, so he's jet-lagged a bit still. He wanted to train with the boys and he's playing at altitude. So I would not be surprised to see Bruno start on the bench.
00:11:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
Who comes in to replace him?
00:11:03
Iain
ah have And I think you've got Joe Linton, Tonali and personally Miley. But Willick apparently is raring to go. So ah it's a Miley or a Willick to start alongside our two boys.
00:11:16
Iain
oh That's my i think prediction.
00:11:16
Global Sports Podcast Network
I'm waiting for Mike to respond to the willy. Oh,
00:11:18
Michael
um Hamstring injury five minutes in if Willick starts.
00:11:21
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I'm a person.
00:11:22
Michael
I can't lie. But I have heard the same thing, Ian, I will say. ah Apparently he's where to go. But I agree. Miley, if if brut it's a great point about Bruno.
00:11:30
Iain
Yeah.
00:11:32
Michael
Maresca made the same point about Gael Pedro. And they don't have a striker. So we have options. They don't.
00:11:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:11:39
Michael
You're completely right, Ian. We might actually just take that option with Barcelona in midweek.
00:11:43
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so what we're saying is we could actually see finally now we've bought in six plays we can finally use a squad during the Champions League campaign this this could be an exciting lineup now thought this would be easiest part of the episode but it turns out it's the it's the best part so far it's not the best part keep listening to the end and subscribe everywhere if you're watching on
00:11:51
Michael
Mental.
00:11:53
Iain
yeah
00:11:53
Michael
ah
00:11:58
Michael
ah
00:12:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
YouTube. However, after a break, we're going to talk about our front three and we're going to look at wolves a little bit as well. and Just to see, just to see how wolves are going to hurt us. Let's hope they don't.
00:12:12
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Anyway, straight back after this.
00:12:14
Iain
Yeah.
00:12:53
Global Sports Podcast Network
Beautiful stuff. I tell what, I like that little background music as well. I feel very zen now.
00:12:58
Michael
was going to say, very good for the soul.
00:12:58
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Bionic sales are going through the roof after that.
00:13:00
Michael
Hmm.
00:13:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
Well done, well done. So, our front three.
00:13:05
Iain
Goodness me.
00:13:07
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I think this is this is the this is for me the really interesting interesting part. and I'm to go first this time because I've always been coming to you. I'm not going to hide behind any of you. I'm going to say what I would like to see.
00:13:19
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and And then we'll discuss what we think we we'll see. Personally, don't think Barnes has done enough to kind of justify getting another start. I would go a longer left.
00:13:29
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I would go Murphy right and I would go Volta Marder through the middle. I think Murphy on the right with his right foot crossing the ball in for someone like Volta Marder.
00:13:35
Michael
Yeah.
00:13:38
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Don't get me wrong. Berber Crouch isn't your typical target man who's wanting to get him in the cross. He's a very technical player. But... Someone like Murphy on that right-hand side can mix up with a Lange as well with an electric pace on the left on the counter. right I'm excited about that potential front and three.
00:13:55
Global Sports Podcast Network
um i think Barnes might come in, but I'm interested to see what you guys think, actually, because I think this is the hardest one to call.
00:13:55
Michael
yeah
00:14:01
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I think Eddie may chuck might chuck a surprise in there. I'm not sure. Obviously, we know Wiesa's not fit, unfortunately, like we said earlier.
00:14:05
Michael
Ooh.
00:14:06
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But, Ian, what are you expecting front three-wise?
00:14:10
Iain
I
00:14:12
Global Sports Podcast Network
We got some Star Wars sound effects every time I go to Ian.
00:14:14
Iain
i think Alanga I'd Alanga I'd love Alanga but you' got to play he would play down the right I don't think it think Barnes is going to get he's one of I know he can play on the left but I know Alanga can play on the left but I don't think Barnes has done so badly that with Gordon not available Eddie would let him sit it out I think it will be Barnes
00:14:16
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It's brilliant.
00:14:23
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He can play on my left. Alanga can play on my left. He scored for my left for Sweden.
00:14:40
Iain
Volta Marder, and on the right, it's probably already said, either Murphy or Olanga do the first half, and we can swap at half-time if we need to.
00:14:51
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thinking of Barcelona again Ian's mind is fully on Thursday night
00:14:51
Iain
It'll be be interesting to see, it'll be interesting to see um who
00:14:56
Michael
Thank you.
Fan Expectations and Wolves Threats
00:14:59
Iain
clicked with Big Nick first in training, because that'll be the thing that determines it.
00:15:05
Iain
if this ah If there's a little bit of chemistry already sort of showing itself in a way that Murphy and Isaac clicked straight away, apparently, then that'll be who will get to play on the right.
00:15:18
Iain
But, I mean, you know, I might actually play, I might actually play Volta Mata in midfield.
00:15:19
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh good show
00:15:26
Michael
Will you?
00:15:29
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Ian's going to play. Ian's through the middle instead of Big Nick. It
00:15:31
Iain
see No, no, come on. It is Wolves, though. ah I probably only get a brace against Wolves.
00:15:36
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is false.
00:15:38
Iain
What about playing Valtemara in one of the midfield roles? Put Joe Linton wide on the left and and have Barnes or Ilanga playing centre-forward. Because I think Ilanga could be quite dangerous as centre-forward. We've never tried it yet.
00:15:54
Iain
And you'd get Valtemara sitting back there.
00:15:54
Global Sports Podcast Network
You could play a scorer you're in the middle.
00:15:56
Iain
So we're playing with a double pivot and a number 10.
00:15:59
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah Big Nick is a 10.
00:15:59
Iain
What do you think of that, Michael? Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
00:16:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:16:04
Iain
but I think that's what Valtemara is.
00:16:04
Michael
I don't know what you have been smoking, but we ain't doing that.
00:16:09
Iain
Walter Marder's not. I mean, I watched Walter Marder in two German games where they played him centre-forward, the big target man up front, and the poor fella looked like a fish out of water.
00:16:18
Global Sports Podcast Network
That's because Germany were hopeless though.
00:16:18
Iain
He doesn't want to be leading the line like that. Germany were hopeless and and very greedy and selfish, and I don't think we would be like that. But I think Walter Marder can't help himself but come short for the ball.
00:16:28
Global Sports Podcast Network
It's joke.
00:16:29
Iain
And I think he come short and turn and have Alanga and Murphy and Joe Linton to do the running.
00:16:29
Global Sports Podcast Network
It's joke, man.
00:16:31
Michael
Hmm.
00:16:37
Iain
i think that might be... I think that's interesting. don't think it'll happen. Valtemar will be the centre forward. We'll be wondering why he hasn't scored after 90 minutes. You know. I think we've got to think outside the box here. We've got a lot of holes to plug.
00:16:52
Iain
Let's see these guys against, you know, it's the bottom of the league. We've got to be able to experiment against this team.
00:16:59
Global Sports Podcast Network
It's only been three games. I mean, my mind will not be that bad. Michael, I'm just trying to balance out the karma because Ian keeps saying it's just Wolves and I'm trying to big them Wolves are brilliant team, massive team, excellent team.
00:17:12
Michael
Hey, where are the long foot?
00:17:13
Iain
you
00:17:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
So how can we combat the brilliance of Wolves in our front three, Michael?
00:17:18
Michael
Well, we are only two points above them, so you know the quality might be quite similar. um But i think that front three, for me, nobody has impressed. Murphy hasn't when he's come on. Alanga was against Leeds absolutely dreadful.
00:17:32
Michael
Looked decent in the two starts that he had, but nothing better than decent. And Barnes has... I forgot Barnes actually started some of the games he was that poor. So it's one of those where if Wissart and Vultimard were fit...
00:17:45
Michael
I probably would have been tempted to start them both and have that pivot, sort of like what Ian was saying.
00:17:48
Iain
yeah
00:17:50
Iain
yeah
00:17:50
Michael
But I think the way it is at the minute, I'd maybe be tempted to go Barnes, Vltimara and Murphy because as much as I don't mind Alanga, I think he's going to be a frustrating one.
00:18:03
Michael
But I think it's one of those where you're starting with a new striker who's not really too familiar with the team. You do need players next to him who are very so ah familiar with the system.
00:18:14
Michael
I think you see quite a lot with teams throwing too many new players in. Newcastle are never guilty of that. um But I do think having Barnes and Murphy, both knowing the system to a fault and executing it well, hopefully, next to Volta Marder gives them such a better chance of hitting the ground running.
00:18:31
Global Sports Podcast Network
Tell you makes us brilliant. That's three very different opinions. Three very good opinions. And with all three of them options, we win the game, don't we, Ian? Because it's only Wolves, so we're all right, I think.
00:18:44
Iain
I'm trying not to, I mean, come on. I'm not doing Wolves down. We're at home. This is a, you know, we didn't play very well against them last year and beat them 3-0.
00:18:50
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, I know.
00:18:53
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, good point.
00:18:54
Michael
you
00:18:55
Global Sports Podcast Network
Good point. I think think what's what's really interesting about this game is
00:18:58
Iain
Thank you.
00:19:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
For, I mean, almost the first time, I think, Leeds, we understood it was going to be difficult because it was away, a newly promoted club who hadn't lost at home for so long, so they were in the habit. Liverpool at home, I mean, very hard.
00:19:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
Don't get much harder other than City, Liverpool and Arsenal away. um And then you we we obviously had the first game a season against Villa away, which is a very tough game. I think this is the first game...
00:19:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
where there's going to be a big expectation from the crowd. And I think it's going to be that. I hope the crowd stick with them, but I hope after 10, 15, 20 minutes, and it's not quite clicking, I hope they stay with the team.
00:19:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
I hope they don't just get a little bit bored and a little bit, this isn't good enough type thing.
00:19:36
Michael
yeah
00:19:40
Global Sports Podcast Network
So I think that's a really interesting thing to look at. And we'll we'll kind of have a chat about that in the final part. But before then, we've got a Liverpool fan about to say or something on the show, I think.
00:19:51
Global Sports Podcast Network
um
00:19:52
Global Sports Podcast Network
However, amazingly, he,
00:19:52
Michael
What a rat.
00:19:53
Michael
it's not Isaac.
00:19:55
Global Sports Podcast Network
Amazingly, he's not on strike, right? He's not on strike. He's actually, I mean, he's not here in person.
00:19:58
Iain
Thank you.
00:20:00
Global Sports Podcast Network
He doesn't care that much to be in person, but he's not on strike, at least. And we can we can use this advert from our Liverpool colleague, Jesse.
00:20:34
Iain
Thank you.
00:20:40
Global Sports Podcast Network
Thanks, Jesse. and Enjoy, Isaac. Moving on. Third part, Wolverhampton Wanderers. um it's I don't know about Wolves. I know I've had a dreadful start of the season. Strand Larson's not fit, which is fantastic news for us.
00:20:55
Global Sports Podcast Network
I think he's a very good player. We were linked with him heavily. and Who do we expect to do well for Wolves? Who do we expect to cause some damage? Michael's already kind of mentioned one player. I've mentioned another. So we will come back to Michael, but I'm going to start with you, Ian.
00:21:08
Global Sports Podcast Network
Who do we need to look out for with Wolves?
00:21:10
Iain
I've no idea. That's the point. All their good players have gone.
00:21:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
It's only wolves.
00:21:16
Iain
No, they've gone. Look, Bastia, their top scorer, top scorer was Cunha. He's gone. Stam Larsson was the man for the goals. I don't know if they've actually announced that he's not fit for the game. I know he's limped home from the um from the international break.
00:21:33
Iain
But even then, third top goal was Ike Nuri at four last year, and he plays for Manchester City now. So, Kev, I should have done my research, shouldn't i But I would ah look a long, long time.
00:21:45
Global Sports Podcast Network
but it's only wolves. Why would you do research? It's just wolves.
00:21:47
Iain
i would i would look a long time to find some Wolves players that I could sit and worry about. I'd look a long time before I found Wolves players I've actually heard of.
00:21:58
Iain
Is that terrible?
00:21:59
Michael
ah
00:21:59
Iain
No. That's why the bottom of the league.
00:22:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
Right.
00:22:01
Iain
The rubbish. We're going to hammer them.
00:22:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
but Right. I know where.
00:22:05
Michael
Wanda the Wolves coming.
00:22:05
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yep. Yep. yeahp We're going to, we're going to do an episode Saturday, a post-match reaction. Oh my God. I'm so sorry. We've lost the wolves. Um,
00:22:13
Iain
I'm there. We're there, aren't we, Michael? We're there, straight after the game.
00:22:15
Michael
We are. Yeah.
00:22:17
Global Sports Podcast Network
after a post-match review. um ah will say that we've got, for me, we've got two very good players who I think will be starting. and It'll be Andre... and Gomez, I think, in midfield.
00:22:29
Michael
yeah
00:22:29
Global Sports Podcast Network
both very good players. And I think that's what worries me a little bit about potentially Bruno not starting. I think these could be the next two. and Like Ian said, Wolves are a lot of the good players. We've seen lots and lots and lots of players from Neto, Cunha, Neves, Moutinho, all come to Wolves, all be brilliant in the Premier League, by the way, and then just be sold for a massive profit. Again, it's ah what a lot of clubs are doing now. I think these two will be the next two and
00:22:55
Michael
Yeah.
00:22:56
Global Sports Podcast Network
who will be on the transfer, well, not be on the transfer model, but will be making Wolves a lot of money, I think, Gomez and Andre. I'm a
Tactical Predictions and Counter Strategies
00:23:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
little bit worried about them two, but if we play a fully strength midfield, we should be able to cope with them two.
00:23:07
Global Sports Podcast Network
and
00:23:07
Iain
but i I've been a bit facetious there, Kevin. I know I have, but because that's because I'm being bullish and and positive.
00:23:12
Michael
yeah
00:23:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
I like it.
00:23:13
Iain
Because I thought you thought i was ah thought you thought I was being a little bit negative at the start, and I'm not.
00:23:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
i like the aggression.
00:23:18
Iain
I think we'll win comfortably. Both Gomez and Andre are very, very good players and very good together as well. They're a really good partnership. but But it's a defensive pivot that you're talking about. That might make it a little bit harder for us to score against. And that's why it'll be single figures that we get to.
00:23:34
Iain
but They're not a threat going forward, are they?
00:23:38
Global Sports Podcast Network
Michael who should we be worried about?
00:23:38
Michael
Neither were Leeds.
00:23:38
Iain
Really?
00:23:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
This is where Michael tells us Munizzi and Juan are the greatest partnership in Madrid. Come on Michael.
00:23:46
Iain
come on.
00:23:46
Michael
I think, let's be honest, Wangi Chan only scores against Newcastle United.
00:23:47
Iain
Wang.
00:23:51
Global Sports Podcast Network
He does. He scores against us every season.
00:23:51
Michael
um So that's okay. okay Yeah, he scored four against us. um I don't know how that's happened because he's dog against everyone else. um But the player that I actually quite like...
00:23:59
Iain
you
00:24:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
I could went wrong.
00:24:02
Michael
um ah The player I actually quite like is the new attacking midfielder, John Arias, signed from Fluminense.
00:24:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
and
00:24:12
Michael
saw him at the Club World Cup. um And I don'ting ah don't think he was great against Chelsea um when they actually got knocked out. But the games in the group stages, I thought he was fantastic. Yeah.
00:24:24
Michael
He hasn't really hit the ground running for Wolves, but if there's ever a game he's going to do it, you kind of feel like it'll end up being us the way the season has started.
00:24:30
Global Sports Podcast Network
Always new customers.
00:24:32
Michael
So it's one of those where if anyone is going to do anything for Wolves this season, if they're going to stay it's going to be because of him. But at the same time, he's done nothing so far.
00:24:42
Michael
So fingers crossed. That continues.
00:24:45
Global Sports Podcast Network
We are thinking this so bad.
00:24:45
Michael
Touch wood.
00:24:48
Global Sports Podcast Network
Right. So what we're what we're seeing as a whole is, i mean, I'm trying to be really polite about Wolves because like the two defensive midfielders who offer nothing in attack.
00:24:52
Iain
I'm sorry. sorry. I'm sorry. sorry. I'm sorry. sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
00:24:56
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:24:56
Iain
I'm sorry.
00:24:56
Michael
I like them as well.
00:24:57
Global Sports Podcast Network
and Ian thinks we've got nothing to hurt us, which I agree with. And Michael also agrees that the one guy who could potentially hurt us hasn't started well yet.
00:25:05
Iain
bishop
00:25:07
Global Sports Podcast Network
And there's only one yeah in their team who scores against us every season, and but is awful against everybody else.
00:25:11
Michael
it
00:25:11
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so This has got to be...
00:25:12
Michael
And his dog.
00:25:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
Predictions are going to be exciting, lads.
00:25:14
Iain
See, I'm just being honest, you see.
00:25:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, I'm expecting five and six.
00:25:15
Michael
ah
00:25:16
Iain
I'm just being honest.
00:25:16
Global Sports Podcast Network
I'm
00:25:17
Iain
yeah as You're trying to dress things up to make it some sort of jeopardy. Come on.
00:25:21
Global Sports Podcast Network
just... I'm just...
Match Predictions and Season Strategy
00:25:22
Iain
They should save their fuel and not even bother coming up on the bus.
00:25:27
Michael
my god
00:25:28
Global Sports Podcast Network
That's brilliant. Right. Let's look let's look at very briefly just our thoughts on, I mean, our bench could look really interesting, I think, because Ramsey, we don't know, like we said, Wiese's not there.
00:25:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
Are we expecting big changes if we are? I mean, look, let let's be honest, right? We're all expecting a win. i think we're all going to predict a win.
00:25:46
Iain
right.
00:25:46
Global Sports Podcast Network
If we are three or four and it up, Ian's been talking about this the whole episode. He's well ahead of the game. Thinking about Barcelona, not starting Bruno. I like it. Swapping it half-timer for Langrid Murphy.
00:25:55
Michael
Okay.
00:25:56
Global Sports Podcast Network
I love these ideas. Do we think if we were 60 minutes, 65 minutes and we're three, four up, is he going to ring the changes? Or is he just going to make sure the job's done? What do we think?
00:26:07
Michael
If it's 3-4-0, he'll be writing to Santa for his next miracle or he'll be putting the lottery on because we haven't looked like scoring three or four in three in three games.
00:26:15
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ooh, like it, I like it.
00:26:18
Michael
But it's it's one of those where ah we haven't really, let's be honest.
00:26:19
Iain
Gosh.
00:26:22
Michael
We had one chance against Aston Villa.
00:26:22
Iain
It's good.
00:26:24
Michael
They had 10 men. We didn't have it really have much of a chance against Leeds. The one from Osula, maybe, and the two from Liverpool.
00:26:30
Iain
That was a terrible day, that, though. That was a terrible day, Michael. a ah The wind, the rain, Leeds, with Elland Road.
00:26:38
Michael
Jesus.
00:26:39
Iain
I mean, I was ah we just set up to be a really, really awful dog game, and that dragged us down to Leeds' level.
00:26:45
Michael
I haven't heard this many excuses since Sunderland were in League One.
00:26:45
Iain
But don't think we're going to do that at home.
00:26:50
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ooh.
00:26:51
Michael
Ow, eh!
00:26:52
Global Sports Podcast Network
Whoa. Get that one.
00:26:53
Iain
just
00:26:54
Iain
I just think that the the crowd will be so up that we will be will will start like a bloody whirlwind and we'll get to it very quickly. And I do think that after about 60, 65 minutes, that's when Lewis Hall will come on. I mean, look at the quality we've got to come on, even the ones that aren't going to start.
00:26:54
Global Sports Podcast Network
I tell you what, it's getting spicy.
00:27:13
Iain
Lewis Hall will come on. Bruno might come on for the last 20 minutes just to make sure that he's got a little bit of air in his lungs, ready for Wednesday. i think it's comfortable.
00:27:23
Global Sports Podcast Network
Thursday.
00:27:23
Iain
I'm, know, I'm uncomfortable.
00:27:24
Michael
yeah
00:27:25
Iain
I'd like to see, I'd like to see maybe a park or, um, what do you call him?
00:27:25
Global Sports Podcast Network
You've...
00:27:31
Iain
Oh God, Blimey.
00:27:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh, shoot, shoot, shoot.
00:27:33
Iain
Or someone like Alfie Harrison or somebody being sitting on the bench and let's get, let's get some Premier League experience into the legs of these young lads who are threatening.
00:27:40
Michael
What's 17th?
00:27:42
Global Sports Podcast Network
We're treating wolves. We're treating wolves like it's... Like it's Gait's Head.
00:27:47
Iain
Yeah. You've been watching the games against Villa. How, went how, how far, I mean, I know we didn't score, right? I get that. how far ahead of Villa were we? And to be honest, how, how much of we boss Liverpool with 10 men for the last hour?
00:28:02
Iain
We're a great team. We are a great team.
00:28:04
Michael
were
00:28:05
Iain
Wolves should be brushed aside.
00:28:06
Michael
We're a good team when the back's against the wall.
00:28:08
Iain
Now, Michael, we had a look at the, we had a look at these seven games coming up before the next international break last night.
00:28:09
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ooh. with
00:28:15
Iain
And what we have five wins. I had six wins in the draw. You said we're going to lose to Barcelona.
00:28:21
Michael
Yeah.
00:28:22
Iain
but then you had us to win five and draw another one.
00:28:23
Michael
And Bournemouth.
00:28:26
Michael
I had us to lose to Bournemouth as well.
00:28:26
Iain
but so well That's still five wins out seven, isn't it?
00:28:31
Michael
I'm predicting 2-1, though, not fucking 4-0.
00:28:31
Iain
That doesn't start by struggling to get past Wolves in ah in a red-hot cauldron atmosphere with a big centre-forward making his debut.
00:28:46
Iain
And lots of
Wrap Up and Future Matches
00:28:47
Iain
players knowing, I better play well if I want to play against against Barcelona. Because Anthony Gordon's up for ah coming on against Barcelona. Bruno's going to be fully fit.
00:28:58
Iain
They're playing for their place against Barcelona on Thursday.
00:29:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
I tell you what's crazy.
00:29:02
Iain
All of them.
00:29:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
I tell you what's really, really crazy. We've had a full 29 minutes and a little bit more here and we've been so good at our jobs, right? Well, these aren't our jobs. I mean, if you keep subscribing and liking following us, then it will become our job.
00:29:15
Iain
Might be.
00:29:17
Michael
We'll be a yeah. Ha ha
00:29:18
Global Sports Podcast Network
Um,
00:29:18
Michael
Ha ha
00:29:19
Global Sports Podcast Network
in about a year's time.
00:29:19
Michael
ha
00:29:20
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah However, we haven't even spoke about big Fernando Berber crouch.
00:29:21
Michael
Ha ha. Ha ha ha. Ha
00:29:25
Global Sports Podcast Network
We've mentioned him briefly starting, but I'm well excited to see him.
00:29:25
Michael
Ha ha ha. ha ha Ha Ha ha Ha ha ha ha.
00:29:28
Global Sports Podcast Network
He's going to come in, he's going to score Hatrick, he's going to revolve a Messi, a two-metre Messi, Fernando Berber crouch.
00:29:29
Michael
ha ha.
00:29:29
Iain
I am
00:29:31
Michael
Ha ha ha. Ha ha ha. Ha ha ha Ha ha ha.
00:29:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
I can't wait to see this fella.
00:29:35
Michael
Ha ha ha.
00:29:37
Global Sports Podcast Network
Please don't flop.
00:29:37
Iain
and know he's he's my he's my most most exciting signing of the Premier League transfer window if you remember I think he's going to be great I think he's wonderful
00:29:38
Global Sports Podcast Network
Please, please, please don't flop.
00:29:38
Michael
Ha Ha ha ha. ha Ha ha ha. Ha ha ha
00:29:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
I can't wait. i can't wait. I'm very excited. Right. we ah we We don't have a lot of time. We're to have to do a another full episode um about Nick Valtemar when he bangs goals in against Barca as well. Anyway, prediction time.
00:30:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
Bang on the 30-minute mark. I'm going to go Michael first because feel it's going to be the most sensible. Then I'm going to give mine we're going to end up on a massive positive. Another Sheffield 8-0 win.
00:30:11
Michael
but like
00:30:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Michael, Michael, what were we thinking?
00:30:15
Iain
No.
00:30:17
Global Sports Podcast Network
What's your prediction here?
00:30:18
Michael
ah So I'm going to go for a a steady 2-1. I do think Nick Voldemar will score. I think Will can cede probably towards the half-time whistle, something like that.
00:30:28
Iain
It's link the platform. It's link to the platform. It's link the platform. a to the platform.
00:30:32
Michael
I don't think Wolves will get off on much of a threat at all, but...
00:30:33
Iain
It's link to platform. It's platform. It's link the platform.
00:30:36
Michael
I think it'll be one of those. i can't really expect to keep three clean sheets in four. can't remember the last time we did that. um But a little fun fact there, a 1-0 win for Wolves is 16-1, which is the same as Newcastle to win So maybe Ian has a point.
00:30:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
Wow. Maybe. Ian's bang on here. My prediction is going to be, think it's going to be 3-0, but I think we'll score three in the first half. I genuinely think we'll blow them away. And then I think it'll be chop and change, get ready for Barca, give people kind of rest. So I think we'll start really well. I think the first goal will be in the first 15 minutes.
00:31:12
Global Sports Podcast Network
I think we'll be three and up at halftime. That'll be it. It'll just be pass the ball around, training session in the second half. That's my prediction. Ian,
00:31:19
Michael
Jesus.
00:31:20
Global Sports Podcast Network
Here we go.
00:31:20
Iain
Yeah, I see it.
00:31:20
Global Sports Podcast Network
this is what This is what the people are waiting for.
00:31:22
Iain
No, I have already done the research for my illegal stream so I can watch it on Saturday afternoon.
00:31:28
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh, Christ.
00:31:28
Michael
Come
00:31:30
Global Sports Podcast Network
I didn't want to do any editing.
00:31:30
Iain
I've only...
00:31:32
Michael
on.
00:31:32
Iain
i've only researchched I've only researched it and I haven't got anywhere with it.
00:31:32
Michael
Nice.
00:31:35
Iain
I just don't understand how anything like that works.
00:31:37
Global Sports Podcast Network
Good.
00:31:37
Iain
However, um I think it's another Crystal Palace game which looks like we were sitting there going last year and we were four up at half-time.
00:31:37
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yep.
00:31:38
Michael
Nice.
00:31:47
Iain
And we only added one in the second half. But I can see that. I'm going to go 4-0. And can I just point out that my prediction for the Leeds game was a draw, if you go back and listen.
00:31:59
Iain
It was a two-all draw, mind, but there wasn't that many shots in the game. But it was a draw.
00:32:02
Michael
but
00:32:02
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you.
00:32:02
Iain
that i'm not i'm not such a I'm not such a happy clapper that I just predict us to win every game by tonnes.
00:32:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
but ten dollars people worth you never sure of
00:32:10
Iain
I do try and make a sensible decision. And I think we're going to stuff Wolves and 4-0. 4-0 will be with so many bars hit and posts hit and penalties missed as well.
00:32:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
penalties missed as well not by big Fernando Burba crouch what a way to end it that is by the way fantastic I've genuinely genuinely enjoyed this episode so thank you very much Michael and Ian it's been a pleasure and you've got to make sure and now you listen to this I was about round off so well go on Ian
00:32:30
Michael
Jesus.
00:32:39
Iain
but Could I just point out, by the way, Kev, the last time I predicted us to win, it's not.
00:32:42
Michael
It was was a pleasure.
00:32:46
Iain
This is just to sort of put a little bit of a temper my enthusiasm, because the last time I predicted us to win 4-0 was at home against West Ham last year. And you know how that ended up.
00:32:56
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh, well, well. All the way to end it. I was just about end it so well, so positive. We're going smash the ball. We're going to miss penalties. Last time I played the race, we got smashed off.
00:33:03
Iain
We are. We are. We're going to smash it. We are going to smash it.
00:33:07
Global Sports Podcast Network
It was like one of Julian Lopategui's only wins. Remember him? Jeez. Anyway, thank you very much for listening.
00:33:14
Iain
Yeah.
00:33:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Thank you for joining and me, Ian and Michael. Again, like I said before, I've loved this episode and I haven't even published it yet. If you listen to this Saturday morning, make sure you are tuning in for another episode after the game from Michael and Ian.
00:33:28
Global Sports Podcast Network
Thank you very much. Hopefully, next time we speak, we've just smashed Wolves Adios.
00:33:47
Iain
Thank you.