The Overlap

This episode of My Best Coach with Andy Robertson is produced in partnership with Gillette.In this exclusive interview on The Overlap, Ian Wright sits down with Andy Robertson and former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, one of the most influential figures in Robertson’s career.Having handed Robertson his Scotland debut, Strachan reflects on Andy’s early years and the determination that drove him from early rejection to becoming a two-time Premier League champion and Champions League winner with Liverpool.Robertson also opens up to Wrighty about his nine-year journey at Anfield, discussing Liverpool’s difficult season, how close he came to joining Spurs, and the relentless demands of playing under former manager Jürgen Klopp.The conversation also turns to the heartbreaking loss of close friend and teammate Diogo Jota.We explore Robertson’s rise to the top and how every setback helped shape the player and leader he is today.Finally, Andy discusses the pride of captaining Scotland, what it would mean to lead his country out at the 2026 World Cup, and his ambitions for the tournament ahead.00:00 Intro08:55 Liverpool this season and Diogo Jota Passing15:59 Gordon Strachan 30:15 Dundee United Breakthrough31:14 Hull Move and Scotland Debut39:12 Liverpool Interest and Klopp Call48:19 Trent Departure50:07 Chasing City01:02:45 Scotland World Cup Dream01:07:14 AR26 and Giving Back

In this episode of The Overlap Breakdown, Harrison sits down with one of football’s most exciting young coaches, Will Still. From his unconventional journey into coaching - to becoming the youngest manager in Europe’s top five leagues, Will shares the reality behind his rapid rise. He talks about the famous fines at Stade de Reims and responds to his “video game manager” label. Will reflects on his time at Southampton, opening up on the challenges of English football, what didn’t go to plan and whether he was given enough time. The conversation also explores life at the top level, including preparing to face PSG’s front three of Messi, Mbappé and Neymar, and working with young talents like Abdukodir Khusanov and Hugo Ekitike. 

Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down to discuss everything from the Sky Bet EFL season so far.We start off with Wayne Rooney discussing his experience in the Sky Bet Championship and challenges he faced.Frank Lampard's incredible season with Coventry resulted in a return to the Premier League, but will he stay?Kieran McKenna will be hoping for a better Premier League campaign with Ipswich after they secured promotion. It's remains to be seen whether they have learnt their lesson.There's a deeper dive into the look at how Lincoln City is ran after smashing the 100-point barrier. Bromley's rise up the Sky Bet EFL also continues.Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday's nightmare seasons have finally come to an end, but where do they both go from here?05:50 Rooney playing & coaching in Sky Bet Championship11:30 Coventry City & Frank Lampard19:54 Kieran McKenna gets Ipswich back to Premier League23:18 Lincoln City 100 points27:58 Cardiff City bounce back36:10 The story of Bromley39:30 Impact of set-pieces56:30 Relegation talk01:00:00 Sheffield Wednesday situation01:02:23 Leicester City's relegation

Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.This episode is all on the EFL season ahead of another round of the playoffs. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down with fans across the Championship, League One and League Two to look back at the season so far, and what is to come for those with it all still to play for.We start off with Millwall, who narrowly missed out on automatic promotion by one point! Is it a chance missed or are they optimistic heading into a semi final clash with Hull City?On the other side of the playoffs, Southampton had a brilliant end to the season under young manager Tonda Eckert, finishing 4th and looking ahead to a tie against Middlesbrough. How great has the rise of The Saints been following a disappointing start under Will Still and can they march on to the Premier League?We also catch up with Wrexham who have had yet again another fantastic season, as well as looking down the leagues with fans of Bolton, Salford and more!Who claims the third promotion spot in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode!0:00 - Intro07:35 - Millwall in playoffs13:15 - Southampton's midseason turnaround24:17 - Middlesbrough play-off hopes - can they do it?28:40 - Wrexham narrowly miss out on play-offs36:50 - The new promotion structure in the Championship43:35 - League one review54:16 - League two review

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.In this special episode, Paul Scholes welcomes Tottenham fan Flav to the sofa, as the fans quiz the former Manchester United midfielder on all things from his playing career to the game today.We touch on his favourite teammates and toughest opponents, to why England’s golden generation failed.Then with today’s game, is there a current player worthy of making a Premier League all-time XI? And is Bruno Fernandes on the same level as Kevin De Bruyne?Who are you taking? Bruno or De Bruyne? Let us know in the comments and dont forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode!00:00 - Intro03:10 - Copilot Quiz09:07 - Bruno Vs De Bruyne17:25 - England Golden Generation22:29 - Moyes’ Everton Verdict26:21 - All Time XI Debate31:27 - Too Many Games?34:17 - Are United Still A Top Club35:01 - Tottenham Manager What If…

Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.Gary Neville returns to the sofa alongside former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes as they sit down with some of the biggest fan channels in the game.We start with the title race between Arsenal and Man City, which is going right down to the wire. With a tense end to the season approaching, how are Matt and Luke feeling, who do the fans want to win, and is this Mikel Arteta’s last chance to deliver silverware at the Emirates?Attention then turns to Manchester United and Spurs, who find themselves on very different paths. United are pushing for Champions League football under Michael Carrick, who has put himself firmly in the frame for the permanent job, while Spurs are dragged into a relegation battle.Chelsea are also facing uncertainty following Liam Rosenior’s departure. Who comes next at Stamford Bridge, and could former Blue Cesc Fabregas be in the running?We also hear from Liverpool, Everton and Nottingham Forest, who still have everything to play for as the Premier League season reaches its climax.Would you back Michael Carrick to take the United job permanently, or should the club look elsewhere? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!00:00- Intro09:12- How Arsenal Can Still Win21:00 Arteta Pressure and UCL Distraction26:05 Microsoft Copilot Time Added On Quiz29:03 Chelsea and Liam Rosenior51:50 Tottenham Relegation Run In01:04:45 Forest survival And Europa Focus01:17:18 Will Carrick get the job full time?01:28:18 Liverpool and slot’s future01:40:09 VAR Ruining Celebrations

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown with special guest Steve McClaren, assistant manager under Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester United’s historic treble-winning season in 1999. In this episode, we dive deep into the tactical brilliance behind that iconic campaign, offering unique insight into how Ferguson’s methods delivered one of the greatest achievements in football history.McClaren also opens up about the immense pressures of managing the England national team, reflecting on the highs and challenges of leading on the international stage. We hear about Middlesbrough’s incredible run to the UEFA Cup final, McClaren's title-winning success with FC Twente, and his evolution as a coach across Europe.The episode also brings things up to date with McClaren’s recent return to Manchester United, working under Erik ten Hag. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Carabao Cup triumph over Newcastle United and breaks down standout tactical performances, including the FA Cup victory against Manchester City in 2024.Get an exclusive, in-depth look at elite coaching, leadership under pressure, and the tactical insights that have shaped decades of football at the highest level.

Welcome back to another episode of Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! This week, we’ve got the fans, as always, alongside Jamie Carragher and we’re joined by a goalkeeping legend, Shay Given!Shay answers fan questions on everything between the sticks. We dive into modern goalkeeping: can outfield pundits really judge a goalkeeper’s craft? Who’s the best keeper right now? And we even break down Arsenal’s set-piece tactics how do you defend them as a keeper?Strap in for an episode full of insight, banter, and top-tier football chat!00:00- Intro02:47- Playing Out Pressure05:37- Risk Reward And Midfield Pass10:24- Penalties Prep And Rooney12:05- Positioning And Keeper Styles14:25- Rafa Benitez Philosophy25:50- Keeper Psychology And Blame30:24- Organising The Defense31:46- Near Post Myth Busting33:34- Commentary Without Replays35:07- Respecting Keeper Difficulty36:38- Set Piece Dark Arts38:27- Arsenal Corner Chaos Debate42:40- Copilot Quiz47:49- Keepers As Captains51:12- Punching And Timing01:02:31- Best Keeper Right Now