The 97 Football Show

Manchester United have been busy these past few days, sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday and swiftly moving to appoint Sporting Lisbon’s manager Ruben Amorim the next day. Today, Ikenna is joined by fellow Red Devils, James and Jamil, to give a tactical breakdown of what the Portuguese coach can bring to this United side.

We spoke with our Man City regular, Koseku, about Rodrigo's Ballon d'Or victory. From her vibe it seems City fans feel good and composed as ever. We asked if Rodri was really the best in the world but she really spun it on us with a very important question. Sadly we saw the Golden Ball winner receive his award on crutches, seems like the Citizens aren't moved about that either. We also got to find out Koseku's feelings about Real Madrid's absence at the gala and her favorite Rodri moment. Then we called for some corrections in the final rankings. Lock in to a midweek 97 special with Magnus and KSK.

A big game weekend! Arsenal and Liverpool played to a 2-2 draw, with Magnus not fully satisfied with that result at the Emirates. Juve and Inter  delivered an absolute Italian classic with an eight-goal thriller. Could be the game of the season . Out in France, PSG showed Marseille who’s boss in a dominant 3-0 win at the Velodrome, and Ikenna was hoping we could get through the episode without mentioning El Clasico. A fun weekend capped off with an even more fun episode. Lock in.

Arne slot continues to convince Magnus that Liverpool has what it takes for a potential title charge. Ikenna was impressed with United’s resolve to get a crucial comeback win against Brentford. Things have not gone according to plan for West Ham and Ikenna sees shades of their 17/18 campaign. Spurs on the other hand are cooking something this season and have piqued Magnus’s attention. Ikenna has called a potential three-way race between Villarreal, Bilbao and Mallorca for fourth place in La Liga. Finally, Messi inspires a big win for Inter Miami, scoring a hat-trick off the bench and literally making grown men cry.  Don’t miss out on this exciting coverage of a sort of exciting weekend.

Thomas Tuchel has been announced as the next England boss and Magnus gives us a tactical breakdown of what English supporters can expect from the German manager. In other news, a few players have risen from the dead this season and Ikenna gives us his list of the most exciting ones so far. Ikenna and Magnus share an FPL pick of the week for the first time and Magnus has a new Football Manager database for the Nigerians out there. Don’t miss out on an exciting episode.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspurs undid the Red Devils on Sunday evening in a fashion that’s becoming increasingly familiar. Man United fan, Jamil, offers his analysis of Erik ten Hag’s setup, and calls for something to be done before it’s too late.

The first ever League Phase in the UEFA Champions League is underway, and we wrapped up all the action for you just like Leverkusen did Feyenoord in the first half. Taking you from Tuesday in Turin, all the way to Madrid on Thurdsay. Catch up on ALL the midweek action in our latest episode.

A new segment on the show tackling all matters United. Ikenna is joined by fellow Red Devil and old friend Chiggy to discuss Manchester United’s season so far, their dealings in the transfer window and how the club can get back to competing for the biggest trophies in this new era.

We bring you the usual weekend recap. Hot and fresh. We're trying to find out how to stop that Norwegian Viking. He's doing way too much. Magnus finally lets his thoughts out after Hudson-Odoi sealed Nuno Espirito Santo's gameplan. United scored three without reply at St Mary's but Ikenna ain't moved just yet. Yamal has started punishing grown men at his young age. Imagine JSS1 boy telling SS2 boy to kneel down. Is Alvarez coming to hold bench again? At least Atleti is better than dragging shirt with Haaland. Magnus is loving ball strikers right now with those performances from Victor Boniface and Jhon Duran. FPL..... let's just say none of us two are chilling. Find out the top three in the 97 Fantasy League and our Gameweek 5 picks of the week in our latest episode.

We sat with our boy Gbenga to discuss a few events that transpired over the international break. With the North London derby in a few hours, find out what our in-house Arsenal fan had to say.

We're back with another game-week review, but first, we bear some news from back home. The Super Eagles just announced their new boss and Magnus and Ikenna are sizing him up for the gargantuan task at hand. Over In Europe, maybe Noni Madueke might be the guy he thinks he is, but he's definitely public enemy #1 in Wolverhampton right now. Three goals for Real Madrid against Valladolid and Ikenna still isn't convinced. Girona was on the wrong end of a three-goal defeat though and it's already looking spooky. But not for Celta Vigo, who's looking to steal that European spot. PSG definitely don't look like they have a midfield crisis, and maybe Leverkusen's undoing all their bad karma from 2000 and 2002. Neither Magnus nor Ikenna had Erling Haaland on their fantasy teams, so they weren't too happy with FPL this week. But we're just 2 games in though.

Our old friend Ehis joins Magnus on this bonus episode where they table some Blue matters. Chelsea's new boss, Enzo Maresca, singled out Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell in the past week's press conferences, then brutally addressed the whispers about his squad's size. Ehis reacts to Maresca's pressers and how Chelsea are handling player outgoings in the new regime, while uncovering a trend in the Blues' youth development system that dates beyond the Boehly era. Ehis is tired of seeing the Conference League account in his club's comments, but hey... na turn by turn. Just gotta give it time.

Club football come back with a bang, and we bring you our first weekly review. Poch got appointed as the USMNT manager and we’re wishing Angel Gomes a speedy recovery. Ikenna and Magnus both happy with their teams’ wins, but Ikenna still has some issues with his Blancos, while Barcelona had to sneak three points from the Mestalla. We were so disappointed with Eze’s disallowed goal, though we were quite impressed with Brighton’s Fabian Huerzler. In France, it looks like PSG might have someone coming for their throne. We also looked at our Fantasy Premier League teams. Magnus is chilling at the top of the 97 Fantasy League, but he was furious at a rather underwhelming opening weekend in Italy.

Our first edition of Fan Diaries sees us interview fans of the big six Premier League clubs, right before the season gets rolling. Manchester City fan Koseku is chilling going into the season, still on a high from the 2023 UCL win but ready as ever to do the usual normal. Jamil joins Ikenna in the Manchester United corner as they break down Erik ten Hag's setup and chances going into the season. Chelsea fans may be confused but Al-Ameen still has high expectations for his blues. And Gabby's already seen a lot of their new boss Enzo Maresca, so she can smell what he's cooking. Liverpool fan Emelie still doesn't fully trust the strange face he sees on the dugout just yet, but the new season excitement fully remains. Arsenal fan Gbenga is ready to be hurt again at the chance of Premier League glory, and Kalu wants Arteta to fine-tune some details in the Gunners' attack. A familiar voice returns on this episode, as Daye shares his excitement about his young Tottenham Hotspurs side under Ange Postecoglou. There's something for everyone.

00:26 Manchester City

19:50 Manchester United

33:05 Chelsea

47:51 Liverpool

1:01:30 Arsenal

1:15:06 Spurs

Club football is back this week, and we’re ready to kick off the new season in style. Teams have been busy rebuilding their squads over the summer, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. Some clubs are looking to shift the narrative and make a bold statement this season. With the race for the title heating up across Europe’s top five leagues, last season’s champions will have to fight hard to defend their thrones. The battle for European spots will be just as intense, with no room for error. Join us as we dive into a thrilling preview of the 2024/25 season.

Last season left some clubs stumbling far from their usual standards. With the 2024/25 season on the horizon, they’re gearing up for a comeback and we’re here to guide them back to glory. In this episode, we’re diving into the teams that need a serious turnaround, uncovering their biggest challenges, and handpicking the perfect players to spark their revival. If your club’s in need of a rescue mission, don’t miss out because we’re about to show you how we can save you.

It’s “Run it Back” season on 97, and we’re bringing back an old classic. With the summer tournaments wrapped up, it’s time to dive back into the transfer window. This summer, a few standout players caught our eyes with their incredible performances for their nations. We’ve scouted the best landing spots for these stars as clubs aim to strengthen their squads for the 2024/25 season. Join us as we break down the transfer window so far and answer the question: Where will they go?

Spain and Argentina conquered their continents last week, and we're making a final diary entry from the summer tournaments. We reviewed the action from the Euro2024 and Copa America finals and a bit of the semi's. Our group stage teams of the tournament were called back as we made the final cuts. And you know we don't miss out on the records and the scoop. Catch that and more in this new episode.

We’re down to the last four teams in both tournaments happening across the Atlantic. The Euro2024 and Copa America semifinals are set and we’re in for a treat. We’ve already seen some big ballers step up. Can they replicate those moments on an even bigger stage? We’ll walk you through knockout action and a whole lot more.

Our first guest of 2024 joins us this week as we come with a very packed recap of the ongoing European Championship and Copa America. We're getting to the business end of the tournaments and some teams either Go Big or Go Home. Tune in to find out our Team of the Tournament so far, and a whole lot more.

This summer hasn't failed to bring the heat as the Euros continue to gift us amazing moments and the Copa America officially kicks off. Join us as we take you through group-stage action in these tournaments.

The European championship is well and truly underway and the Copa America is not too far off. Join us as we recap a thrilling start to this Euros campaign and countdown to the Copa America which kicks off on Friday.

The summer tournaments are fast approaching and there are some big calls to be made. We’re one of the few people bold enough to make them. Join us as we try to predict the outcome of the upcoming European Championship which starts this Friday.

The season is officially over and what a season it was gifting us so many great moments and stories. The story isn’t over yet as the summer tournaments are upon us. Join us as we recap a crazy season and discuss the upcoming Euros and Copa America.

Over 5,000 combined FM hours racked up. Today we put them to the test. The big Premier League teams need 97’s services and we are here to deliver. We've done the scouting. It only takes one piece sometimes to complete a team, some need two. So we came with backups. We brought 3 situations each and looked at who could fit in the most. If you like our suggestions and your club is still looking confused in the window, give us a call. We can save you!

Here we go! Another season underway. We love this game. The slate is still fresh. Things are still unfolding. Many questions unanswered. Today we're going to predict our winners for the end of the season. Taking you across the top domestic European Leagues, UEFA club tournaments, and the Premier League. Hold us accountable in May. Aston Villa could be relegated by then. Who knows?

This is our first Quiz Day show on 97! Daye and Magnus go head to head for 5 questions of their own, to see who will come out on top in the first edition. But it must have been a very good weekend for Arsenal fans seeing their team win the North London Derby for the first time since December 2018. Maybe not so good for Daye, but does he think the penalty decision that essentially won the game was correct? Should Martin Ødegaard remain at Arsenal long term? And what will be the fate of Atalanta and Atletico Madrid going into the final round of this Champions League first knockout round? Find all this out and the winner of our Quiz Day in this brand new episode!

***Shoutout to Wizkid & Burna Boy on their first grammy's! Enjoy the tune.

Our first episode of 2021 features our boy Ikenna. Man City have been absolutely dominant even before the turn of the year. They’ve taken every one - obviously us - by storm with their fluid attacking football now coupled with what might be their best defensive side yet. But do we think they can finally conquer Europe this year? The Premier League has seen many sides improve this season, so which has been the best outside the traditional top 6? And the time is coming to get our Player Of The Year votes in, but is the race already over? Should Jamie Vardy be in contention? Find out what we think in this brand new episode!

The new season's already kicked off, and for some, it's looking like one of the most exciting seasons yet. There's absolute loads to speak on so in this episode,  we've gone in on the top teams and how we think they're going to be shaping up this season. How will each signing impact each team and what do other teams need to do to catch up? Where will Chelsea eventually finish after their big window? And can Interreally challenge Juventus this season? Find out what we think in this brand new episode!

So the football world seems to be on the wheels again, and of course, it's always giving us something to talk about. The Premier League's restart gave us a controversial goal decision (as annoyingly usual), and Arsenal struggling more and more at the hands of City. Plus, we've got our 2nd ever guest on the show in Idam, and he takes on Magnus in a short "Man City x Liverpool" style quiz. Find out who wins and more, in this brand new episode.

With only a few more days till the big restart, football's the only thing we can think of right now. From the looks of things, there's a whole lot of games coming at us fast, so we've highlighted the games we think you should look out for the rest of this action-packed month.  And of course, our take on the story of the transfer window so far, and one of the most sought after players in Europe right now. All this and more in our brand new episode.

It has almost been two weeks since the big return of football in Germany, which has seen over 25 games played already. Other leagues seem to be getting ready to get going and are working towards finishing the season, but might it be too early for a restart? Get to know our thoughts on that along with who we'd like to see do better after the break, and even who we'd want to self isolate with! You can catch that and lots more in this brand new episode.

In this comeback episode, Daye and Magnus get talking about the hottest names in the transfer market and try to predict where the player eventually ends up. With the transfer window about to open up once more, contracts are expiring and rumors are flying. There's a lot of reasoning behind predicting a transfer, and we're here to give you ours! If you enjoyed this episode, check out our social media for more!

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