Chaz Kicks Off!

Has European football lost its magic?Charlie Austin is on fire in this week's Chaz Kicks Off as he and Peter Redding question whether European club football has become too predictable, too crowded and a shadow of the competitions we once loved.With 36 teams in each of UEFA's three major club competitions, have we sacrificed quality for quantity? Are the early rounds little more than glorified pre-season friendlies? And does the real competition only begin when the knockout stages arrive?Charlie doesn't hold back, delivering a particularly savage assessment of Celtic's European struggles and questioning the gulf between Europe's biggest clubs and the rest.Elsewhere, Charlie defends Manchester United's Lisandro Martínez for speaking his mind, questions Liverpool's £116 million investment in Florian Wirtz, discusses Alexander Isak's fitness and offers his thoughts on Eddie Howe and Newcastle United.Plus, could European football become a problem for Sunderland domestically?We also preview the weekend's Premier League and EFL action, with plenty of predictions, dressing-room insight and the usual laughs.Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding, powered by PlayNimbus – Fantasy Football Reimagined.

Manchester United are in trouble, and Charlie Austin is not holding back!Following another hugely disappointing performance against Tottenham, Charlie questions the commitment, fitness and professionalism of United's players, arguing that Michael Carrick has been badly let down by his squad.Are the players simply not good enough? Has Carrick been fooled by previous performances? And with a daunting run of fixtures ahead, Charlie predicts United could win just ONE of their next six games.Elsewhere on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie and Pete discuss Manchester City's impressive victory over Liverpool and the ongoing controversy surrounding City's charges, Newcastle's heavy defeat at Coventry, Arsenal's growing strength in depth and the latest from QPR.This epiosde

Is Jude Bellingham on course to become England’s greatest midfielder? Charlie Austin sees elements of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard in the Real Madrid star — and believes he could ultimately surpass all three. We debate Bellingham’s extraordinary trajectory, whether he should be England’s next captain, and where he already sits alongside the greats. live-with-restream,-october-06-…Plus, Charlie makes the case for Harry Kane as the greatest England player of his generation, we look at the damage caused by the international break, and preview the Premier League’s return — including Manchester United v Tottenham and a huge Liverpool v Manchester City showdown. live-with-restream,-october-06-…Chaz Kicks Off — with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding, powered by PlayNimbus.

Charlie Austin and Peter Redding are back — and Chaz has a strong message over the treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41, has one of football’s all-time greats earned the right to decide when his international career ends? Charlie believes the respect Ronaldo has earned throughout his career means you simply can’t treat him like any other player.There’s also a brilliant debate over the greatest players ever to grace the EFL. Adel Taarabt, Paul Merson, Peter Whittingham, Lee Trundle, Jamie Vardy and plenty more enter the conversation as Charlie explains why the EFL remains the heartbeat of English football.Plus, the Manchester City story continues to rumble on. With whistleblower Rui Pinto claiming there could be more revelations to come involving clubs, players and football authorities, Charlie asks what continued off-field controversy is doing to the game.And with PlayNimbus Friday upon us, Charlie and Pete tackle Italy v France, the players to watch and the big selection decisions ahead of the latest Chaz Kicks Off challenge.

Join the Chaz Kicks Off League only with https://playnimbus.app/Manchester City's case dominates the football conversation — but if the allegations are upheld, what punishment would actually be appropriate?Charlie Austin and Peter Redding tackle the potential consequences for City and the wider game, including the impact on rival clubs, finances, jobs and whether stripping historic titles could ever really put things right.Then Charlie asks another uncomfortable question: are England actually as good as we think they are? He weighs in on Thomas Tuchel, Trent Alexander-Arnold, England's defence and the difference he sees in Zidane's France.Plus, Charlie reveals the grounds he loved visiting as a player, the clubs he couldn't stop scoring against and why parents need to let young footballers compete.

Join The Chaz Kicks Off League with https://playnimbus.app/Should football fans be allowed to drink alcohol in their seats during matches?Not if Charlie Austin has anything to do with it.Chaz gives his unfiltered verdict on proposals to allow drinking in the stands — from the atmosphere and families at games to the rather obvious problem of trying to enforce a two-pint limit.There’s plenty of football too. Charlie delivers his early-season report on Liverpool, explains why he’s keeping the faith with Florian Wirtz but has serious doubts elsewhere in the side, and looks at a Chelsea team he believes could provide goals galore — at both ends.We also look ahead to England against Spain with PlayNimbus, Charlie reveals a spectacularly bad penalty from his return to vets football, and we finish with a brilliant story about Newcastle United legends getting involved in walking football and the importance of football in bringing people together.Straight talking. No scripts. No sitting on the fence.Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin & Peter Redding — powered by PlayNimbus.

Charlie Austin is in top form this week — and Manchester United are firmly in his sights.Chaz questions whether Michael Carrick should ever have been handed the job permanently, says the squad is “bang average” and asks a brutally simple question: outside Bruno Fernandes, who in this team is genuinely Manchester United standard?There’s plenty more.Spurs are bottom and Charlie wonders when the pressure turns towards the manager. Chelsea’s defence gets pulled apart, Brighton earn huge praise after running all over Arsenal, Liverpool get the job done, Newcastle rediscover some intensity and Man City score five while somehow still looking vulnerable.Then there’s Gary Neville, Martin O’Neill’s nightmare week at Celtic — and Charlie sitting proudly TOP of the PlayNimbus league after a 32-point haul.It’s lively. It’s opinionated. And Chaz is very much off the leash.Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin & Peter Redding — powered by PlayNimbus. Join Today at https://playnimbus.app/

Join The CHAZ KICKS OFF League: https://playnimbus.app/Charlie Austin is in absolutely no mood to sit on the fence.After another huge weekend of football, Chaz delivers a brutal assessment of Russell Martin — questioning his excuses, his football and his record — before Peter and Charlie get stuck into the biggest talking points across the Premier League and EFL.Manchester United are under the microscope after another unconvincing display, with Charlie asking the simplest question of all: what is their actual style of play? And if Bruno Fernandes doesn’t perform, do United perform?The boys also ask where have all the proper No.9s gone?, debate the growing inconsistency surrounding Premier League refereeing, assess Arsenal and Chelsea after a throwback Super Sunday clash, and look at the renewed excitement around Newcastle United.Plus: Spurs are told to forget Europe and accept they’re rebuilding, Manchester City’s transition, QPR frustration, Charlie’s own story of being dropped after scoring twice — and Peter has finally got one over on Chaz in the PlayNimbus league!🔥 Russell Martin gets BOTH barrels⚽ Where have all the No.9s gone?🔴 What exactly are Manchester United trying to be?⚖️ Referees, VAR and the consistency problem🏆 Arsenal show another side to the champions⚫ Newcastle's excitement is back⚪ Charlie's warning to Spurs🎯 Peter vs Chaz on PlayNimbus