Share
World Soccer Talk
Jonathan Wilson interview about Bielsa, Klopp, Clough and USA
Ep. 1522
•
Jonathan Wilson joins World Soccer Talk to discuss his new soccer newsletter that’s written specifically for the U.S. audience, the evolution of soccer managers, his thoughts about Marcelo Bielsa and what he can accomplish at Uruguay, how writing for a U.S. audience is different, whether he feels American soccer fans are informed or not about the world’s game, news about an updated edition of his book about Brian Clough, how he would write his Sunderland book differently now in hindsight, why Brian Clough doesn’t have as much of a legacy as other English football managers, comparing Klopp to Guardiola, and how Clough’s upbringing had an impact on his role as a manager.
The newsletter 'Soccer With Jonathan Wilson' is available on The Guardian's website.
Jonathan Wilson writes about football for The Guardian and Observer, including a weekly column for The Observer. He has written 11 books, including Inverting the Pyramid, and is the editor of The Blizzard.
More episodes
View all episodes
1553. Gary Neville interview x It's Called Soccer!
17:31||Ep. 1553Gary Neville is our guest on the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, where we interview the Manchester United and England legend about his new digital series called 'It's Called Soccer!' which also includes Rebecca Lowe and Jamie Carragher.Gary Neville discusses what to expect in the series, as well as his memories of how close he was to becoming a co-commentator for a US television broadcaster, his thoughts on promotion and relegation, and how "It's Called Soccer!' plans to differentiate from the competition.Episode 1 of 'It's Called Soccer!' debuts on September 18, 2024 on the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS
1552. Paramount+ saves the day for Serie A and EFL viewers
01:02:16||Ep. 1552Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States.We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United States.In other discussions, we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag about what's best for the USMNT players wanting to raise their levels, what France's Ligue 1 should do with their US media rights, and how the Canadian national team gets disrespected by a lot of soccer analysts and fans in the United States.Also discussed are the similarities between playing Football Manager and working as an executive at a real soccer club.
1551. The pain of England's loss: Euro 2024 wrap-up
27:42||Ep. 1551Nick ends the Inside Euro 2024 series with his memories of England's journey in major tournaments during his lifetime from World Cup 1966 to Euro 2024. It's a sad tale of depression, defeat, and the Dutch (as well as the Germans).Memories of Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Luke Shaw and Harry Kane, it's a story of heartache and heartbreak.Thanks for joining us on Nick's travelogue around Euro 2024.
1550. Wrapping up Euro 2024 semifinals
13:27||Ep. 1550Nick Webster is back in the United States where he shares his thoughts about the Euro 2024 quarterfinals and semifinals. Watching the games in Los Angeles at a local pub, he adds his thoughts about England's win versus the Netherlands, and what a complete performance it was.
1549. EuroCopa: Chris & Kartik return
01:33:28||Ep. 1549Kartik and Chris return to give you their honest opinions about everything from Euro 2024 vs Copa America to FOX's coverage of both competitions. Chris discusses what he experienced watching soccer while traveling through Europe, while Kartik dives into his new job at a USL club has impacted his viewing experience.Chris and Kartik also share their uncensored analysis about the United States Men's National Team under Gregg Berhalter, as well as Gareth Southgate's England, in addition to the national teams of Brazil and Canada.Last but not least, we discuss how US media created the "golden generation" tag, and why they built up a team only to knock them back down again.
1548. Turkey vs Austria Delight
17:38||Ep. 1548Nick Webster travels to Leipzig for one of the best match atmospheres in Euro 2024 for the Turkey against Austria game, playing us the sounds from the stadium including the national anthem and post-match celebrations.Nick gets ready to head back to the States where he'll record more podcast episodes before wrapping up this series of Inside Euro 2024.
1547. Euro 2024: There's no Crying in Football
13:37||Ep. 1547Nick's travels continue through Germany where he reflects on the France versus Belgium game. Plus he shares what it's like traveling around Frankfurt, Germany, and what the match atmosphere is like inside the stadium there.He also shares his thoughts on Portugal versus Slovenia, and how some segments of the crowd came specifically to watch Cristiano Ronaldo instead of Portugal or Slovenia. Nick includes audio recorded live inside the stadium during the national anthems for both countries.
1546. England's Great Escape at Euro 2024
14:43||Ep. 1546
1545. Switzerland vs Italy: Discovering Berlin
13:02||Ep. 1545Nick Webster takes us on a journey to the Olympic Stadium in Berlin for the Switzerland versus Italy game. He also interviews an Italian soccer journalist about Italy, soccer history and when Italy last won the FIFA World Cup.