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S1-E81 : Victory in Europe again!
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On this Thursday edition of the Daily Arsenal podcast, the gents chat about victory at the Emirates against AFC Monaco, as well as discussing the other games this week, and a quick discussion about the 2034 World Cup host nation!
Host : Josh Vince
Guests : Joshua Duncan, Jamie Patterson, Craig Matthews
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Arsenal's Victory over Monaco
00:00:01
Speaker
every club every day the global sports podcast network work hello hello hello and welcome to the daily arsenal podcast brought to you as part of the global sports podcast network it's thursday which normally means we've been doing a crossover episode however we're doing things a little bit differently this week seeing as we're recording right now at 10 o'clock on wednesday evening which means we can only be talking about one thing. And that one thing is Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Monaco in the Champions League.
Panel Introduction
00:00:37
Speaker
I'm your host Josh Vince and I wanted to say that I'm joined by Craig Matthews, Jamie Patterson and Joshua Duncan. Gents, great to see you all again. It's been a while for me since I've been away. Craig, you were saying to me just before we started that was one of the most frustrating first halfs of football you've ever watched.
00:00:53
Speaker
It was, it was like, we could only do four or five of a half time, like literally, but we've got to win in the end. That's the most important thing. So, you know, we move, move forward to the next game. Absolutely. And Jamie, was that frustration felt about you as well? Just a little bit. Yeah.
First Half Frustrations and Player Highlights
00:01:11
Speaker
Yeah. I mean, look, we could have, we could have really been, should have really been up like three, four nil by halftime and really could have put the game to bed. But look, you know,
00:01:23
Speaker
we got the job done certain players really stood out and others didn't we'll kind of look we'll talk more about that later on Josh laughing already yeah yeah yeah and by the way uh cheers for the shout out uh on yesterday's pod as well much appreciated no worries bro no worries at all honestly you couldn't slap the smile off of Jamie's face right now or the laughter out of Josh's mouth like it's incredible um So we started this, ah this was a really interesting game. We started ah in seventh place but look and seven place um Monaco in eighth. So it was always going to be a tight competition.
Thomas Partey's Right-Back Struggles
00:01:59
Speaker
um Craig, one thing that I was noticing in particular in the first half is how much Thomas Partey was struggling. He seemed to be a little bit all over the place. What are your opinions on him as a player? Cause I'm not really spoken to you about this. I feel like him playing on right back is not his position.
00:02:19
Speaker
He can't, he's not the same player when he plays in this floor. I suppose that when he plays right back, he struggles because he hasn't got that. I don't know. I think he's more better than he's certainly nicked than in right back. It doesn't really work out for many players. I think he really struggles. Like even the weekend against Fulham, he kind of struggled a little bit. He'll make a tackle though anyway. He'll make a pass, but it's not his life. He likes to drive with the ball and he likes to drive with the forward pass because I thought that today he kind of, I just ended the struggle of it in the first minute. Second half and first half he did the struggle. So, second half he gave the ball away a couple of times as well. I could have got points in a couple of goals as well. He gave the ball away in dangerous areas as well. So, yeah. Yeah, it was an up and down performance from him,
Odegaard's Form Concerns
00:03:00
Speaker
wasn't he? And before we get to the specifics, Jamie, another thing that I kind of picked on throughout the game, he had a chance to score, which I was up on my feet ready to celebrate, but he couldn't put it away.
00:03:12
Speaker
He's only just come back from injury. Odegard seems quite off the boil at the moment to me. Do you think he's there still or are you sort of like wavering with his form a bit? ah still Part of me sits here and thinks, you know is he still trying to like is he still trying to find his sharpness in front of goal? you know I quite like the fact that I did kind of mention it after the West Ham game. you know The whole, he scored the penalty, they should kind of you know boost his confidence in a way.
00:03:43
Speaker
but um I wouldn't be too worried. I wouldn't be too worried. um if If it were to continue over the over the Christmas period and into January going into February, then I would start maybe having some concerns, but I don't think it would be nothing major to worry about just yet.
00:04:01
Speaker
yeah Well, let's let's let's look at the good things because weirdly we've won three none and we kind of looked at three bad things there. So let's look at the good stuff shall we?
Miles Lewis-Skelly's Impact
00:04:10
Speaker
The first goal. um I'm actually going to stick with you on this one Jamie because I know you love him so much. Miles Lewis Skelly was in the start and line up today and um I messaged it to the group and I was a bit surprised.
00:04:24
Speaker
that he was starting in the Champions League, but I know that you were chuffed. And the ball that he played through to Jay-Zeus to start this goal off, he played the ball just in behind. Jay-Zeus got to the left hand side of the box, cuts it across, and of course, Starboy puts it away. Jamie, that goal, it all comes from him, doesn't it?
00:04:40
Speaker
yeah absolutely i mean just the fact that he just he just looks up and just sees jesus peeling off oh it's just so refreshing to see another another concern that i do have um was also tini i know like we've been really struggling with left backs and and we've been really struggling but what seems to be arteta's problem with tini i i mean commentators were saying tonight that Maybe it's because he can't be versatile and adapt to playing in ah in a more like DM kind of role.
00:05:18
Speaker
you know i mean
00:05:22
Speaker
about I mean, we we use the phrase that we've moved beyond a player a lot. I think TNE is the epitome of a player that we have moved beyond. He's a decent defender, you know? It'd be great for a side that doesn't rely on going inverted, but for us, it just doesn't fit anymore, Jamie, I don't think.
00:05:40
Speaker
it pains me it really does because I actually thought there'd be a way in for Tieni but as soon as I saw the starting 11 tonight I just thought me and me and my mate we were actually sitting there and we were like that's it for Tieni you know ah unfortunately that that's it I just don't see him I could probably see him moving on in January it pains me to kind of stay it but it this point, it seems like he's probably going to move on in January now, but going back to Miles Lewis Skelly, I mean, with obviously no califiori, um, timber, obviously on the bench, because obviously I could understand that we do need to rest him. mean He's been playing left back. You'd be playing right back.
00:06:18
Speaker
Um, but not fully fit as well. No, not fully fit also. So, I mean, look, Everton at home this weekend. I wouldn't, I wouldn't, you know, I'd start him. I'd start him. I don't see, I don't see what you've got to lose. Okay. All right. I mean, I'm not against that. Um, let's move on to the second goal.
Monaco's Errors and Saka's Role
00:06:39
Speaker
Craig. Uh,
00:06:41
Speaker
Monaco in the second half were playing relatively well, relatively controlled, and then there was a moment of madness at the back from a goal kick. Plays it out to the right, the right central centre-back plays it to the left centre-back, who then plays it back to the keeper, Havert's put some pressure on him, spills the ball and Saka just tucks in and finishes it.
00:07:00
Speaker
I've not seen a cacophony of errors like that in quite a while. What did you make of that madness? It's like a pantomime villain. I this i made him a cake. Tis the season. yeah I literally new body you got the chance and he just put it away. I put pressure on the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper should have done better. And then Sako... I think Sako has been like... If Sako doesn't score for us at the moment, he's like...
00:07:28
Speaker
you know he gets us going in every game so we have to really like protect him, ah arrest him if we have to rest in certain games but take him off early give him a rest because we've got a lot of games coming up over Christmas period as well so got to be very you know but I was really happy with the second goal that kind of killed the game off and then you got your third and then we won the game. So yeah. Yeah. so And speaking of the third, Josh.
Kai Havertz's Contributions Questioned
00:07:56
Speaker
Now um I'm not going to ask for, you know, a deep analysis on the player, because I know you you have you have your opinions on him. we Literally we've compared him to Chris Woods now, right?
00:08:06
Speaker
And nobody, no, honestly, no, no side yeah honestly, nobody on this panel today would have Chris Woods, but he is at a moment scoring goals and doing having a bit of season and habits. Yeah. Right. So is this good enough for our store? It's a simple question. Where would we be without him? Where would we be without him? You know what? look Okay. eat said Where would he be without us? That's the rule question.
00:08:39
Speaker
Like he, everyone around him is so good. They make this guy look amazing and he's not. over um I can't argue with that logic. That's fair. That's totally fair. He wouldn't have a career if Michael hadn't reinvented it. I genuinely believe you. Cause he was, he was in such a state at Chelsea, wasn't he? Right. That's, that's the first half. ah When we come back, we're going to have a another look at a couple of aspects of the game and talk about a couple of players in particular. So we'll be back just after this message from Zencaster.
Arsenal's Open Play Success
00:09:08
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00:09:32
Speaker
If you're ready to tell your story, check out the link in the show description to learn more about Zencaster. And welcome back to the Daily Arsenal Podcast. We're reviewing our victory over Monaco. Craig, Cy, I want to bring up with you in this instance. We've been reliant so heavily on set place play goals. In fact, I spoke about it a little bit yesterday in the SiloPod I did. But today, three goals from Open Play. Does that give you some encouragement sort of with us going forwards?
00:10:00
Speaker
I think we can score any type of goal. We can score from set-piece, we can score from open play. It's good that we can change it up a bit. Obviously, we didn't have Big Gabriel at the back today. Obviously, he's like our main set-piece guy. He scores most of the goals from set-pieces. We had to just rely on other players or flair players to get goals today. It's good that we can mix it up from time to time. Sometimes, some games you play, it depends on the team you play against, opposition as well.
00:10:29
Speaker
some games in the Premier League and have to do that against like a low block team who is going to defend for the whole 90 minutes and not attack. i And other games like the Monaco game like tonight, for example, Champions League, where they're not going to really like, you know, I mean, I think European games are different to Premier League games. In European games, you can do your thing more. It's more freedom in the in European games. Premier League is more, you know, more physical, you know, teams teams are going to try and frustrate you for the whole 90 minutes. So I personally feel that. I think our team is more suited for Europe than Premier League, obviously.
00:11:03
Speaker
That's interesting why I'm looking at it. Sorry, just quickly. did Did you guys see how like Monaco were defending our corners and our set pieces? Do you know what, Jamie? It's really interesting. It's almost as if you can see my notes. That's exactly what I was about to ask you. is that So for those of you who might not have seen the whole game, our set pieces have obviously been a huge part of how we play. Monaco were defending that by putting three players up front on the halfway line, dragging three of our players out. Jamie, talk about it, please.
00:11:33
Speaker
Yeah, I mean, very, ah very inventive, you know, something that I would not have expected any team in Europe now to even see. um But yeah, really, really interesting to see three players, three of our players being drawn out by it as well. Because when I looked at when I looked in the box, I thought, where where can we get that kind of creative threat from?
00:11:56
Speaker
you know if Gabrielle was there I'm sure look he he'd probably be sitting on the penalty spot and just waiting for the ball to loop in for him to header but my concern now is now that other Premier League teams have probably watched this game tonight will they also try and adopt this going into future games with Arsenal so look it's going to be interesting and even you know our next Champions League game you know I'm sure whoever's been watching you know tonight's game will sit there and think well actually you know what Wanako kept Arsenal quiet for for tonight from set pieces so you know maybe we need to start adopting it. Does that worry either of the other two of you about that idea of bringing Arsenal players out of the box seeing as we've been so reliant on set pieces?
00:12:45
Speaker
Um, to funny enough, you know, I, I spoke to one of my friends and I was just like, why don't you just push people forward? I think I might have jinxed it because I think I kind of caught it beforehand. Um, you know, push people players and then you don't have to go back because you know, it'll kick it on the counter. Um, does it concern me? No, it doesn't because I think we've got one of the best set piece coaches that you could find, you know, so I'm sure he will find a way to kind of He always finds a way to score or go somewhere, even when it's at half time. He looks at something and he tries something new and, in you know, um my call come up on the second half and they get a goal. So, no, not really.
Martinelli's Yellow Card Escape
00:13:20
Speaker
I'm not really concerned. He's he's great, isn't he? Over. There was actually something I wanted to ask you as well, Josh. Was Martinelli lucky to be on the pitch? Because in the first half, he received a yellow card basically for holding hands with one of the midfielders and dragging him down in a counter-attacking opportunity.
00:13:37
Speaker
but then there was a couple of challenges towards the end of that second half where he could easily have got a second jello yeah he's a lucky boy he's a lucky boy the first one yeah i think i've seen that given i mean if it was given i wouldn't have been like upset about it but like fair enough you know i think right off is i think he made a foul afterwards as well i think that one was a bit more active than i think you've got a yellow for that one i'll be that's a bit harsh but yeah he's a lucky boy he's a very lucky I think the problem with the second one is, because he'd done the first one and then very quickly done the second, it's like he'd thrown caution to the wind almost. Yeah, i don't I don't know what he was doing. i you know I mean, the first one, I did love the first one. That's one of my tactics. That's what I do. One of me, of course, I was handling, I just pulled him, you know, and usually ref doesn't really see it. So I did like the first one and that. A nice technical foul, but yeah, he is a lucky guy. Yeah.
00:14:28
Speaker
For sure. Craig, Monaco, I don't think, threatened that much personally in the game. There's a couple of moments where Embolo had a good chance but dragged it wide after a really awful free-kick routine from Arsenal where we played it backwards. But there was one player who looked brilliant for them. I mean, a me-note. Like, when he came on, he changed the game for them. Because in the first 10, 15 minutes of the second half, we were camped in. I thought it was an excellent performance. It was a very good player. And Liverpool bought it a half a year ago. You know, anywhere I've learnt this half happens.
00:14:57
Speaker
He's always been a good player. This didn't really work out for him in the Premier League. But when he's come to Monaco, he's done quite well at Monaco. You know, he's hungry, wants to run up today. He wants to lead by his samples. So, you know, he was showing the other players in the second half what they were missing in the first half. So, he did give us a few problems here and there. He could have got a penalty as well because he did hug him a little bit when he was running through. it Yeah, so, yeah. Yeah, maybe lucky in that sense. Yeah, yeah.
00:15:28
Speaker
um jamie Jamie, something ah else that I kind of, well, I mean, it's pretty much obviously there. It is it was the state of the affairs after the end of the game. We started seventh versus eighth. Arcela now third. And Jerome Monaco even dropped to 16th. Like that's the speed that things could change in the Champions League. We're third in the Champions League table. Does that?
00:15:55
Speaker
i was I was hopeful for the Champions League, but I had no aspirations. Does it surprise you, us being that high in the league table? Yeah, I mean, i my my priority really was top eight, but I wasn't thinking to be like sitting third behind Barcelona, Liverpool. You know, I thought, oh you know, we finished sixth, seventh, eighth. ah You know, listen, I'm not i'm not one to complain. The one thing that I just didn't want Arsenal to kind of do is to just finish like outside the top eight and then obviously having to then worry about an additional game so you know right now i'm not complaining seeing third and you know with Barcelona's win tonight i mean again that that sounded like an amazing game from what i heard we'll have to go watch the ah highlights of that after this i think won't we yeah for sure
00:16:45
Speaker
um Josh, last thing on this section and then we're going to look at other games from today and yesterday. We've got two games left. We've made we've got 13 points and we've got Deena Moses-Greb and Girona. We're in a pretty decent spot, aren't we?
00:17:01
Speaker
Yeah, I don't, well, unless I also do something stupid and, you know, cock it up. I don't really see how, you know, we should win those two games and comfortably go
Champions League Position Analysis
00:17:11
Speaker
through it. I mean, I don't think it makes a difference if we finish eighth or first, as long as we finish the top eight. I don't really care, to be honest. You know, I don't really like this format because you can literally miss out on goal difference. You know, you all could have like 15 points and then, you know, once he's got two different goals, like two more goals than you, and you could just be out.
00:17:31
Speaker
I mean, that's how it stands at the moment. right it lees It's quite harsh. Leel are eighth, so they get automatic promotion. They got 13 points. Arsenal are third and have got 13 points. Six teams on 13 points and six goal difference between the two of them. You're right. Goal difference could see you not going through in the Champions League or not.
00:17:54
Speaker
Yeah, but I think the way they've done it like that is so I think every game, every moment in the game is is is is vital. literallych is why i think It's too much though, don't you think? I quite like the Jeopardy personally. I don't hate it. Jamie, you're going to say something then. Well, I was actually going to say, so you've mentioned that we've got Zargregg, we've got Girona. My question I wanted to put out to you guys was in terms of the team, do you, do you rest, do you start resting big players for the next two champions league games or do we just go all out here and just, you know, experiment with the youth a bit and maybe put more experienced shoulders. Um, but yeah, I just wanted to get your thoughts on that.
00:18:35
Speaker
I think with the two teams that we have coming up, yeah. I think with Dio Zagreb and Girona, you... Are they both away? They are both the way I think, yes, but I'd still be open to rotating. I think Saka needs a rest. I think you could try and give Sterling one last chance. Josh doesn't know. If you could see JD's reaction, his face says it all. He was like, nah, there's no last dance for Raheem Sterling. That's it. ah Personally, I would rotate, but I mean,
00:19:10
Speaker
They're still important games. So we still need to win them course, but that's like that's our little review of the arsenal game It was a great little review when we come back after this break We're going to talk about some other results in the Champions League which happened yesterday and tonight one of which in particular has made a few of a smile and We're also going to bring up one other news story that I want to just throw to you lads Which we haven't prepared for but ah it's I just want to get your immediate reactions on it. So we'll be back just after this break This podcast is part of the Global Sports Podcast Network, the only network bringing you exclusive daily news and views on your Premier League team, the Premier League, women's football and fantasy football. A unique listening experience that puts fans first, bringing you the very latest breaking news from your team. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and make us your first listen every day.
00:20:09
Speaker
Global Sports Podcast Network, every club, every day. And back to the final part of this daily arsenal review of
Manchester City's Champions League Struggles
00:20:18
Speaker
the Monaco game. We've looked at the game itself. Now we're going to look at some other results. Now, Craig, I don't know if you have the table in front of you currently for the Champions League. I'm hoping you don't, because I want to ask you a little pop quiz question. What team do you think is currently in 22nd position?
00:20:39
Speaker
Man City. Man City is the correct answer. Man have dropped to 22nd after losing to Juventus tonight. 2-0. Goals from I think it was Vlajevic and Weston McKenney sunk City. Another defeat for them, Craig. What is happening there at the moment? Because it seems as though Pep has slightly lost the plot.
00:21:07
Speaker
often that they They're struggling, they really are struggling, that they did during the weekend against Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace were very unfortunate to win that game. I think is often think off the often the real reason why they're really struggling, I think what Holland did to Gabriel of Etihad when he threw the ball at the back of his head and told Arthur to humble himself, is come back to haunt them very badly.
00:21:32
Speaker
So you're saying that City's bad form is bad down to bad juju basically from the instance of Harlan showing off. I like that as analysis, it's good. It's fair, it's fair. Like they've dried right up and they can't, they can't play anymore. They're really struggling to put things together. um Jamie, I know obviously you your second team effectively is Celtic.
00:21:59
Speaker
a draw away as a greb not bad you know nil nil you'd hope maybe for a little bit more but they didn't even use today yeah but i would have liked to have hoped for more i mean i kind of went into yesterday's game thinking you know what just just get the win secure you know that's it you know you wouldn't need to worry about uh dropping out of like the of the Champions League's places and stuff like that. But look, they're in a good place. Celtic are in a good place. I think this is like, I think they are on to make it to the knockouts for the first time in like, what was it? two thousand What was it? I can't remember exactly. Early 2000s, I think it was or something like that. Something like that. So, you know, I think in a way where it's maybe not
00:22:46
Speaker
You know, it's kind of come as a hindrance to certain clubs for Celtic. It's actually come up quite well for them. um I think a lot of the thing is, though, I just there's one game I look at and it's the final match day. And I think it's a way to Villa at Villa Park as well. That is going to be a cracker. Some very Celtic at Villa Park. If something were to even go to Villa Park and get a result, that would be huge. That would be massive for them.
00:23:14
Speaker
um A little bit of fun information as well on Celtic. They're currently level on points with Real Madrid and one one space above Man City. At the start of the season, whoever would have thought that sentence could be uttered out loud. Honestly, um Josh, Liverpool got away with it a bit yesterday, didn't they?
00:23:37
Speaker
Yeah, they did. They did. But with Liverpool, then, you know, they find a way to win matches. And that's, that's what it matters at the moment for them. You know, they keep finding ways. And this is why they're, you know, the top of the the Premier League again and the Champions League. They just find a way, you know, even with the the Southampton game, they state really should have lost that game or they should have for that game. Well, you know, they they found a way and, you know, fair play to them, fair play to them.
00:23:59
Speaker
Yeah, I mean, the thing is, as ah irritating as it is, you can't take it away, can you? Yeah, and you can't. Like how well we're doing. ah Some other big results.
Champions League Standings Update
00:24:07
Speaker
Bayern Munich beat Schachter 5-1. PSG finally got a win. I mean, they have won, but you know, it feels as though they haven't for a while. They beat RB Salzburg 3-0. Villa Leipzig was 3-2. That was a cracking game. I've also heard that Leipzig are the first team to drop out of the Champions League as well. Oh, really?
00:24:26
Speaker
Yeah, Leipzig are out. I think young boys might be out as well with Slovan and yeah, Leipzig. All three of them are on zero points. Yeah, that's crazy. Oh my word, they're all on zero points.
00:24:39
Speaker
Leipzig on zero points that that just that's crazy. That stings that so Leipzig is a bit of a jump in quality though. So Leipzig have zero points and minus seven goal difference. Slow van Bratislava have zero points and minus 16 goal difference. And the young boys have minus 19 goal difference. Wow. Rough ride for them. Um,
00:25:03
Speaker
The last question that I want to ask you all tonight, there was some news that broke today which has a big impact on football in general and we're gonna address it more next Wednesday when we do a Wild Card Wednesday sort of news episode but I just want to get your immediate reactions.
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup Hosting Concerns
00:25:21
Speaker
The 2034 World Cup venue has been announced, the hosts have been announced. Jamie, you're already looking upset. Saudi Arabia have been chosen to host it.
00:25:33
Speaker
Obviously, there were sort of complications around the application because of the 100 year anniversary of the World Cup. Some of it's being held in South America, the World Cup before, and then there'll be in Europe and it will be in America. So it was basically between Asia and Australasia. It could only be those two. Saudi Arabia ended up being the only remaining applicants. It looks as though we're heading for another Winter World Cup.
00:26:02
Speaker
the the The one thing that concerns me is, again, we we had it with Qatar. Don't get me wrong, right? we you know The World Cup in Qatar was good and you know there wasn't many issues. you know The final speaks for itself and everything else in between. But the congestion that it will cause. If this goes ahead in winter, with we then it's just going to be so much headache for the Premier League and for all the for all the other big leagues in Europe. you know we We thrive so much on you know winter football and you know and going into summer spring and summer. but
00:26:43
Speaker
just Saudi Arabia. Look, I don't know, but it just, it was one to me that just didn't sit well. And the first thing that just came to mind was, you know, you can't, you can't have it in the summer. It's just going to be way too hot. And even if you have it in the winter, it's then disrupting the premier league. Cause I've said it before, I said it to one of my mates. Like imagine if Arsenal go on a run and they get halted by the world cup.
00:27:12
Speaker
They come back from the World Cup and that momentum's just gone. That's the only thing that just kind of frustrates me. Yeah, and I'll tell you another thing as well, working in the hospitality trade, December's busy enough yeah with Christmas, having the World Cup at the same time was horrible um josh a lot of people as well have been talking about because the whole saudi arabia football project and things like that um even the leader of saudi arabia has come out and said that they're looking to change their image in the world stage is it just sort of another example of sports washing or you sort of more a bit a bit more open to it after katar
00:27:49
Speaker
um I think it disrupts the season a bit too much. I think it started last season, the last time it was on the winner. And also as well, you know, look, when I watch football, I just want to hear about football. I want to hear punters talk about their political status and all what they think. and Look, if I want to watch that, I'll watch House of Commons or something. i'm not But I don't really care. yeah i then what i don't I don't really, you know what I mean? I don't really care.
00:28:10
Speaker
So it just caused too much controversy. You know, I mean, everyone's going to give their opinions. They shouldn't have it here. They shouldn't have it there. And the fact that we have to move all the way in the winter are just for a world cup to happen. I mean, im I mean, along with the tournament goes well and, you know, also it doesn't really affect our store. I wouldn't be.
00:28:29
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too angry about it, but I know what's going to happen. Probably maybe I might go on a run and then, you know, probably sack or someone's going to get injured. That's why I owe. And you're probably going to start leaving momentum. So that's probably what's going to happen. You know, I think Jamie's already 100%. And so, Craig, I kind of wanted to ask, obviously we all want, we'd all love it to be hosted in England at some point soon because it'd give us a chance to go watch it.
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and it's going to be in the States in 2026, which is kind of manageable as well. I'm definitely going to try and get out there in the States for the World Cup and try and get a game or two in. Is there anywhere else you'd kind of be interested in seeing it play? Like for me, for example, I'd love to see an African nation host it again, because I thought the South African World Cup was such an exciting black prospect. Is there anywhere that you'd like to see the World Cup hosted? Maybe in the Caribbean. Oh, that'd be good.
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oh oh my word like a joint caribbean world cup that would be immense yeah it sound right yeah greg i you not knee sad on that g you know you know You can't leave Slide on it, no. But can you imagine the celebrations after a game? Definitely. I find the revenue as well, the revenue bringing into the countries as well and the country and the tourism as well, bringing a lot of money in and it would help grow the um the climate and be even more. So obviously if there's an opportunity to do that, then it would be great. That's actually a really sound shout.
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I like that, I like that a
Tottenham Shirt in Netflix's 'Black Doves'
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lot. ah The last question I'm gonna ask boys, I promise it's the last one because it is late on a Wednesday night. Have any of you seen the Netflix show Black Doves? No. I ask for a very specific reason. It's like this, it's a spy thriller on Netflix with Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley. Six episodes long, was really, really enjoying it until the last five minutes of the whole show. It's Christmas, a kid is opening a present. What do they get given?
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a son t-shirt. Tottenham Hotspur t-shirt. And I'm not gonna lie to you boys, I'd watched six hours of this show. At that point, I turned it off. I felt like a slap in the face. boy I just had to share that with you boys. Anyway, thank you all so much for listening. um We hope you enjoyed the episode. We'll be back tomorrow with our crossover.
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with the Everton podcast. But for now, it's a big thank you from Craig Matthews, Jamie Patterson, Joshua Duncan and myself, Josh Vince. We'll see you tomorrow and until then, take care and goodbye.
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