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The Overlap

The Overlap

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Welcome to The Overlap.


The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities.


Plus we’ll have The Fan Debate - with your club's biggest podcasters meeting rival fans to discuss the biggest stories in football.


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  • Harry Maguire: £80m Man Utd Move, Online Hate & World Cup Dream | My Best Coach
    May 1 2026

    This episode of My Best Coach with Harry Maguire is produced in partnership with Gillette.


    Ian Wright sits down with Harry Maguire and his dad, Alan, who played an instrumental role in his career.


    The Manchester United centre-back reveals what Michael Carrick is really like in the dressing room and the impact he has made this season.


    They look back on Harry’s journey from being coached by his dad to an £80 million move to one of the biggest clubs in world football, including whether the pressure of that transfer fee affected him.


    Harry Maguire also opens up on one of the toughest periods of his career, becoming the focus of online abuse that impacted both his dad and his family.


    Together, they discuss what happened behind the scenes and how he came through it.


    The conversation also covers Harry Maguire’s contact from José Mourinho, losing the Manchester United captaincy, signing a new deal, and his 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams.

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    0:00: Intro

    05:28: Harry Maguire x Ian Wright

    10:15: What Michael Carrick is like

    13:17: Maguire's Best Coach

    20:12: Maguire's growth, how he views Yoro and Heaven

    21:34: Maguire vs United in the FA Youth Cup

    34:55: Dealing with relegation

    36:41: Joining Leicester City

    40:00: £80m transfer fee

    41:37: Dealing with online hate

    48:00: Being stripped of captaincy

    52:04: Signing a new deal at United

    53:42: World Cup hopes

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    1 hr
  • Carrick Favourite To Stay At United? Arsenal’s Title Nerves & Chelsea’s Big Problem | The Overlap Fan Debate
    Apr 29 2026

    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- Intro

    09:12- How Arsenal Can Still Win

    21:00 Arteta Pressure and UCL Distraction

    26:05 Microsoft Copilot Time Added On Quiz

    29:03 Chelsea and Liam Rosenior

    51:50 Tottenham Relegation Run In

    01:04:45 Forest survival And Europa Focus

    01:17:18 Will Carrick get the job full time?

    01:28:18 Liverpool and slot’s future

    01:40:09 VAR Ruining Celebrations

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Steve McClaren on Man Utd ’99 Tactics, Managing England & More | The Overlap Breakdown
    Apr 13 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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I love overlap. Gets me closer to the game, and gives insights into what goes on behind the scenes and the real lives of footballers. Really interesting content, great selection of guests. I just wish the episodes were more regular!

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