Christmas crackers and finish of yr awards – The Sport Soccer Podcast

The Christmas spirit is alive and nicely as Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Molly Hudson dial in from all components of the nation to hitch Tom Clarke for an evaluation of the festive fixture listing. 

A tremendous flip round at Outdated Trafford however seasonal struggles for Villa and Newcastle. Nuno has made begin at Forest and Luton have racked up again to again wins. Who’ll be high on Jan 1st, is Alyson Dom Solanke’s fortunate appeal? Lastly, some finish of season awards.

See you within the new yr.

Timeline:

5’ Christmas quiz questions

Man Utd v Villa

7’ Villa gifted it to Utd.

10’ Man Utd appeared good and performed nicely, regardless of going two down. Garnacho very threatening.

11’ return of Eriksen necessary. Vital for Hojlund to attain. All with Ratcliffe watching on.

13’ At west Ham Man Utd had been lifeless. They summoned their reserves for Villa.

14’ large reduction for Ten Hag. Vital end result, however will or not it’s sufficient and is it a turning level.

15’ Jim Ratcliffe announcement odd. Naff to personal solely 25%. Can’t do an excessive amount of due to FFP

Newcastle v Forest

22’ Dangerous run and a few shock outcomes for Newcastle. Is it a actuality verify, a mirrored image of the place they’re or simply accidents and fatigue?

23’ Does Eddie Howe have a goal on his again?

26’ buoyance missing, environment struggling, Eddie Howe seems to be drained.

28’ gamers benefited for a managerial change. Disgrace for Cooper, however Nuno has had two good performances.

30’ Elanga was fabulous and can be necessary sooner or later. Ought to he have stayed at Utd?

32’ Nuno actually happy to take the job, plenty of potential. Clear slate for gamers like Joe Worrel

35’ Niuno’s Wolves group had been good to observe.

Bournemouth

38’ Dom Solanke pulling up tress, Ally is his good luck appeal.

42’ Iraola has proved his value. Subject of the yr appears to be managers with sturdy philosophies.

43’ Dom Solanke now knocking on the door of Harry Kane again up, alongside aspect Tony, Watkins and Wilson.

Luton

46’ Nice group to observe. Concerned in some thrilling matches, performed nicely, even in video games they’ve misplaced.

47’ signings have added high quality. Self-discipline, form and nice work ethic.

Liverpool

49’ high of the league. However accidents mounting and Salah and endo about to depart for worldwide competitors.

50’ Klopp good at integrating fringe gamers. No want for signings.

51’ do Liverpool have deepest squad within the league? Elliot, Quensah, Jones all very a lot a part of first group squad.

Finish of yr awards

Match of the yr, objective of the yr, participant of the yr.

See you in 2024.