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Episode 68 - Real Madrid Dismantle Man City + Atalanta's Lookman DRAMA
On this episode, Hayden and Patrick discuss Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid dismantling Manchester City, 3-1. What caused City’s defense to collapse, could this be a good thing for City, and have things finally clicked for Real Madrid? Next, Atalanta was shocked by Club Brugge in both legs and their manager had harsh comments for their star player after the game. Is Ademola Lookman’s time at Atalanta done after this season? Then, Italian teams struggled in the Champions League while Dutch clubs had great success. What caused this sudden deviation from expectations? And finally, the title race in La Liga is heating up with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid separated by just one point. Who is in the best position to win the title? Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:59 - Real Madrid Defeat Manchester City 3-102:28 - Mbappe was a mismatch03:18 - Was it coaching or the players making mistakes?05:09 - How Madrid got their goals06:01 - Man City get a break now and Madrid REALLY needed this07:47 - Have things clicked for Madrid?09:36 - Atalanta lose to Club Brugge in both legs11:53 - Tolio’s red card12:22 - Lookman penalty situation + Gasperini’s response14:33 - Lookman’s response and reactions15:49 - Will Lookman leave in the summer?17:35 - Potential landing spots for Lookman19:58 - Italian clubs suffered while Dutch teams excelled21:32 - PSV have been excellent for 18 months22:54 - Why can’t Serie A clubs perform in the UCL + Juventus continue to be BORING25:26 - Has Peter Bosz improved as a manager?26:56 - PSV have let Ajax back into the Eredivisie title race28:12 - Feyenoord will be a tough environment for visiting teams next round29:46 - The La Liga title race30:40 - Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico are in a stalemate31:33 - Are Barcelona in the best position to win La Liga and will Real Madrid focus on the Champions League?33:06 - Unsung heroes performing for Barca/Real Madrid33:47 - Does signing players from the top end of the market mean they are able to solve problems better?34:58 - Jude Bellingham’s ability to be better than the opponent when needed36:32 - Messi is another problem solver37:20 - Players Hayden worked with that surprised him with what they saw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Chelsea's woeful form and their 3-0 loss to Brighton this weekend. Then, the conversation switches to Manchester City and their revived attack. Is Ederson's long ball ability to Haaland and Marmoush the key to saving their season? Next, Arsenal seem to have found their Kai Havertz replacement, but it's not one you would expect. Is Mikel Merino the man for the job going forward? The episode ends with a woeful Tottenham vs. Manchester United game, an apology to Everton fans, and questioning if Liverpool fans should start to get a bit nervous after their last 2 games. Stay tuned to find out about a new venture that Ted and Patrick are planning to launch! Enjoy!Kim's INEOS roundup: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/tottenham-and-man-united-meet-in-the-disaster-bowlThe singles party Ted Mentions: https://zalevska.webflow.io/korporatyv-eng?fbclid=PAY2xjawIgUyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpt1fCOH1LFRprRYsrkjme9YNvHf3jEzhHhjK6K_1gUJkMpCKrSINKTr7Qw_aem_rBiF6cicDe8OwUAqTsAoGgSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:48 - New host hires00:01:39 - A damaging for months for Chelsea00:03:08 - Sanchez finally out of goal00:03:58 - Chalaba and Colwill00:05:17 - Ederson vs Raya vs Sanchez distribution00:07:08 - Is it a coaching issue? + Cucurella struggles00:08:03 - Very high PPDA for Chelsea00:09:51 - How Arsenal play out of possession + Wenger anecdote00:12:47 - Nicolas Jackson out 6-8 weeks00:13:28 - Marmoush, Haaland, and Ederson00:15:27 - Haaland takes so much attention00:17:33 - Newcastle vs. United00:19:17 - Spurs games are FUN for neutrals00:20:16 - United completed 2 dribbles and Zirkzee playing like Felliani00:21:17 - Amorim has dealt with injuries, but United are BAD00:22:35 - Ted’s preseason prediction00:24:23 - Kim’s INEOS writeup00:24:58 - Arsenal’s new number 9 + Raheem sterling seems DONE00:27:32 - Mikel Merino slotting in as your center forward00:28:42 - Merino = Land shark00:30:18 - An apology tour for our Everton takes00:30:46 - Same level of play, different results00:32:36 - Will this run continue?00:35:14 - Should Liverpool fans be concerned?00:36:34 - Salah is playing great, but he will need some rest00:37:36 - A tough run of games coming up00:38:35 - Liverpool’s FA cup loss could help them rest00:39:36 - Share your topic suggestions with us!00:40:24 - Ted and Patrick’s new podcast00:41:33 - Patrick’s thoughts on Another Round00:43:45 - Ted’s TikTok inspired adventure00:47:45 - Ted’s history00:49:18 - No history of dating with smartphones or on apps00:50:52 - Experimenting to optimize Ted’s profile00:52:08 - Why Patrick is qualified to speak on this topic00:54:25 - What the podcast will be about00:55:22 - Pilates and Yoga are a great way for men to meet people00:56:29 - Ted gets vulnerable and talks about himself01:00:36 - Breaking up with someone, but breaking your own heart01:03:28 - Doubling down to vulnerability after being avoidant01:05:29 - Men love sports because they get to feel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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STOP chasing the action! Pro Gambler's picks for EPL Matchday 25 - Variance Betting episode 11
Ted Knutson, a former professional gambler, shares his picks for every Premier League match this weekend and explains why you shouldn’t chase the action on weeks where the total bet number is small. He then goes over some of the reads he shared on social media earlier this week. Enjoy!Get better prices on Bet105: https://btone.servclick1move.com/?mid=248446_1462437&utm_source=www.thetransferflow.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=variance-betting-17-jan-2025&_bhlid=379169a1e683fa1a289c2ed91425b14a56c4246cJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:16 - Bet10502:28 - Brighton v Chelsea04:04 - The best players are only worth so much to lines, even Messi and Ronaldo04:43 - Leicester v Arsenal06:24 - Fulham v Forest06:55 - Southampton v Bournemouth07:45 - Aston Villa v Ipswich08:33 - Man City v Newcastle11:08 - West Ham v Brentford12:07 - Crystal Palace v Everton13:14 - DON’T chase the action14:23 - Liverpool v Wolves15:00 - Tottenham v United16:57 - Running totals and new bet size17:56 - Ted’s recent reads on Plymouth and AC Milan21:11 - More about The Transfer Flow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 66 - Arsenal's Kai Havertz PROBLEM + Real Madrid STUN Man City
On today's episode, Patrick is joined by Neel Shelat to discuss all things Champions League from Tuesday's slate of games. They start with the big one, Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Manchester City. Where were the new transfers, what went wrong for both teams, and can City bounce back in the 2nd leg? After discussing the other games from Tuesday, the conversation switches to the Saudi Pro league and the market opportunities for smart teams. Should more European clubs be trying to get players BACK from Saudi? The episode ends with Kai Havertz' season ending injury. Should Arsenal have made a move in January? Enjoy!Neel's article on Man City's huge January window: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester-city-spent-180m-planning-for-the-futureSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:04 - Neel’s Manchester City transfer article03:17 - Marmoush is the biggest impact for this season04:35 - These transfers were meant to rejuvenate an aging squad05:16 - The transfers did not play early05:53 - The start of the game + Real Madrid’s initial plan07:29 - City should have taken more advantage of Madrid’s poor start07:49 - City have forgotten how to close out games09:48 - The pressing in this game was staggeringly incompetent 10:35 - Bellingham grew as the game went on11:18 - Their 2020 matchup and the similarities between the games12:42 - City’s intensity dropped in the second half14:49 - The threat of Vinicius vs. De Bruyne15:42 - Will City become more of a transition side with Marmoush?17:28 - City must score early in the 2nd leg18:28 - Quick roundup of Tuesday’s UCL games18:55 - Juventus vs. PSV21:33 - Dortmund vs Sporting + the transition to Kovac24:42 - Opportunities for teams in the Saudi Pro League25:46 - How many foreign players in the Saudi Pro League?26:58 - Teams are maxed out - No more huge market movement27:48 - Fofana example + the opportunity to get players to improve European teams28:49 - Teams have to be careful with wages31:08 - Players now have to be careful about getting replaced in a few years time32:29 - The difference between Saudi and the Chinese Super League35:16 - Kai Havertz out for the season for Arsenal36:04 - The timing of moves matters37:31 - Rotating players to avoid injuries during long seasons39:06 - Arsenal have ran their stars into the ground39:45 - Options to replace Havertz + players returning from injury for Arsenal40:42 - Arteta needs to think about his 13/14 key player rotation + Using Arsenal’s great academy42:16 - The amount of games are not going to go down ($$$$$$)42:55 - Where to find Neel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 65 - Predicting EVERY Champions League Knockout matchup
On today’s episode, Ted and Patrick breakdown every match in the Knockout phase of the Champions League. They start with the biggest match of the round, Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. Both teams have clear weaknesses, but who will be able to take advantage of them the most? Then they get into Ousmane Dembele, is he the best player in the world right now? Stay tuned to see the hosts live reaction to Feyenoord sacking Brian Priske, underrated matches to watch this round, and some stories from Ted. The episode ends with predictions for EVERY matchup and some behind the scenes footage. Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Nicolas Cage is a Coppola?00:54 - Champions League Playoffs01:31 - Real Madrid v Man City02:25 - City are a coin flip and Pep vs Ancelotti 04:57 - How both teams will approach this game05:53 - Ederson is the best long-ball goalkeeper in the world07:38 - Madrid can’t press, but their ability to play out from pressure is elite08:28 - Madrid Derby reactions09:45 - Dani Ceballos is Madrid’s best player at the moment11:25 - Patrick vs Rodri, who wins right now?12:04 - Real Madrid have the worst defensive record in the UCL, why did they make no moves?15:36 - But surely Real Madrid could have done SOMETHING?17:10 - Football nepotism = Genepotism18:24 - Brest vs PSG + Dembele is the form player in the world right now19:26 - Dembele’s positional change20:40 - How his ability to use both feet impacts defenders21:22 - The drastic xG difference24:55 - Juventus vs PSV26:16 - Sporting v Dortmund27:21 - One to watch for potential summer transfers28:56 - Brugge v Atalanta29:46 - Atalanta play a very unique style30:34 - How is Gasperini doing this?31:36 - The oddities of Italian coaches + a story from Ted32:52 - Celtic v Bayern Munich35:21 - Do Celtic have it in them?36:11 - Feyenoord v AC Milan37:42 - Milan’s season is becoming more and more unhinged38:50 - Zlatan not being a bit, he’s just weird40:01 - Should be a fun contest between managers?41:27 - Breaking news - Priske sacked mid recording + Reactions43:32 - Monaco v Benfica is sneaky fun44:41 - Can Benfica replicate their form?46:41 - A ton of young, exciting players in this game49:22 - Predictions for EVERY matchup51:53 - Behind the scenes - Andre 3000, Australians, and a cliffhanger from Ted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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