Stick to Football Season 1

We kick off the series with plenty of discussion and debate from the football world, including the latest on Jadon Sancho at Manchester United, whether Arsenal have a leadership problem and why have Chelsea faulted under Mauricio Pochettino so far.

With Netflix’s four-part Beckham documentary released, David relives his glittering career with former Manchester United team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane alongside compatriots Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott. An England captain for six years, Beckham won a Champions League, six Premier League titles and two FA Cup’s with his boyhood side Manchester United before he moved to Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan then retired at PSG. Now a co-owner of Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, find out how Beckham managed to pen a deal to sign World Cup winner Lionel Messi, hear untold stories of his time at Old Trafford including run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson and the mental challenges faced as he became a global icon off the pitch. Lastly, we are joined by David’s father Ted as the Beckham’s talk about the importance of their family life.

Join us as we chat about what Arsenal’s win over Champions Manchester City means to the title race and what Roy, Gary and Jamie have to say about Manchester United’s goalkeeping situation. Find out what one thing Jill hates the most in football and why Ian does not see himself going into football management.

Chairman of Matchroom Sport, a sporting promotion company founded by his father Barry, Eddie has a renowned status around the globe having played a major role behind some of boxing’s biggest success stories. Listen to incredible anecdotes from past promotions, what boxing is like as a business and how Eddie wants to see boxing develop and grow into the community. Eddie also chats about how he nearly signed Tyson Fury, a prospected fight between Fury and his star-fighter Anthony Joshua and why Katie Taylor completely changed his outlook on women’s boxing. Eddie delves into the recent rise of YouTube boxing and what it means to the professional world and ends on how his family continues to play a major role in his career.

With the absence of Jamie Carragher due to Champions League commitments, former professional referee Mark Halsey makes an appearance to chat about the latest refereeing and VAR controversies. Listen to Roy reliving his red card career record and why Wrighty kicked a referee’s door down. Jill and the team also chat about the impact that Chelsea Women’s manager Emma Hayes has had as she announced that she would leave the club at the end of the season, with the boss expecting to take the US Women’s National team job.

Listen to Roy’s tales of the Republic of Ireland squad at the 1994 World Cup and the build-up to the infamous fall out at the 2002 World Cup. Wrighty reveals how playing for England was the best feeling he ever had, but not playing in an international tournament meant he never fulfilled his destiny. Gary chats about the England camp that seen a pianist sell a story of a social squad gathering to the press as well the brutal reaction from Paul Gascoigne for his 1998 World Cup omission. And with 161 England caps to her name as well as being the only person around the table to boast a major international trophy, Jill chats about England’s Women’s Euro 2021 success.

With Jill Scott away on A League of Their Own duty, sports journalist David Ornstein joins the show to explain how Everton breached the Profit and Sustainability rules and why the independent commission came to the decision to dock them the most ever Premier League points. The panel also chat about the wider implications of the financial fair play rules and what it could mean to the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea, who currently have charges impending against them. Also hear about the latest on the Premier League vote, where clubs decided against a temporary ban on January transfer loan deals between associated clubs.

With his documentary The Edge of Everything out on Amazon Prime, Ronnie chats about his life that has seen him become the face of snooker whilst battling addictions and substance abuse. A Seven-time World Champion, the Rocket reveals how he dealt with stage fright on the table and doesn’t hold back on the ongoing issues in the sport. Widely regarded as one of Britain’s best-ever sportsmen, Ronnie talks about his biggest influences and how Ray Reardon’s coaching helped him become the player he is today. Ronnie also talks about fancying a record-breaking eighth world title in 2024 as he recently returned to the table following taking time out to look after his mental health. Finally, Ronnie and Jamie Carragher take on Ian Wright and Roy Keane at the pool table… will the legendary snooker player put the former footballers in their place or is there a shock in store?

The panel kick-off the show with a Secret Santa draw. With Jill Scott already making her pick and absent from the episode, the five will return in a special Christmas episode with their secret gifts. Gary and Jamie respond to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s press conference quotes following Gary’s suggestion that City have become complacent and talk about how Arsenal are hitting the right form as they head into the festive fixtures. Stick to Football also reacts to the latest off-field issues at Manchester United after former player Nemanja Matic revealed who and why team-mates were fined. Listen to how Gary, Ian, Jamie and Roy all dealt with club punishments during their professional career. Super 6 is back with Ben; has Gary kept up his sizeable lead or has Roy managed to claw some ground back?

Gary and Roy’s former Manchester United team-mate talks about how the move to Old Trafford came about after establishing himself in the Netherlands. Once the world’s most expensive defender, Stam chats about the highs of winning the Treble with the Red Devils and reveals all on his infamous exit. The former Dutch international also talks about AC Milan’s Champions League final defeat to Jamie Carragher’s Liverpool, telling us what really happened in Carlo Ancelotti’s dressing room at half-time as they were 3-0 up. Stam also talks about the life of a football coach and gives his opinions on current Manchester United manager and compatriot Erik ten Hag.

The panel catch up on their week before delving into what life is like as a football over the Christmas period. From parties, preparations and disruptions as a player to a manager, Gary, Jamie, Roy, Ian and Jill relive hilarious anecdotes from their careers in our festive special hour whilst tucking into a traditional Christmas Dinner. Super 6 is also back and Ben is in festive spirits sporting an elf outfit as Gary and Roy go head-to-head. Gary has built a strong lead over Roy and there’s a £1m jackpot up for grabs on the Super 6 app. Finally we end the show with your Community questions. Will Nuno Espirito Santo be a success at Nottingham Forest? Are Premier League managers getting out of hand? And should we scrap extra-time after 90-minutes when a match ends as a draw and go straight to penalties instead?

On this very special episode Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher face Roy Keane and Ian Wright in a three-round quiz, hosted by Paddy McGuinness. For the first two rounds each answer is worth one point. In our final round the teams go head-to-head where the team earns five points when their opponents answer incorrectly and they follow up with a correct answer in a game of quiz-tennis. Can you beat our panel? Grab your pen and paper and let us know how you did… Who will win the inaugural Stick To Football trophy?

On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Irish golfer Rory McIlroy. There’s only one subject to start on: Roy Keane snubbing a young Rory McIlroy asking for an autograph whilst the former footballer was on international duty. The Northern Irish golfer gives a full lowdown on LIV Golf and his stance on the breakaway league as well as his views on the latest big-name to join the organisation in Jon Rahm. Rory also chats about supporting his boyhood team Manchester United and the prospect of buying shares into the club as well as his relationship with Tiger Woods and the formation of their TGL – a venture formed by the pair which is due to launch in 2025.

The January transfer window is open so we kick off the show with a huge debate: who should sign players at a football club? Jamie and Gary never left their respected teams whereas Jill, Roy and Ian all eventually moved away from their clubs where they became legends; find out how life altered for the trio with their departures. Gary also remembers how Sir Alex Ferguson dealt with signing players as well as the time he tried to convince Steven Gerrard to join Manchester United whilst on international duty. Roy talks about his transfer stories as Sunderland manager and opens up on his sudden departure at Manchester United whilst Ian reveals the French revolution Arsene Wenger brought about at Arsenal alongside David Dean and the current business plan at the Emirates under Edu and Mikel Arteta. Jamie recalls how Rafa Benitez changed recruitment at Liverpool and why despite being one of the top teams in Europe it always felt like an internal battle at Anfield.

We kick things off with the aftermath of Tottenham’s draw at Manchester United and how Gary caused a stir by arguing Spurs could finish above Liverpool by the end of the season whilst Roy remains unconvinced with the praise on Ange Postecoglou’s side. The halfway point passed in the Premier League season, so we discuss who has been the best player as Jamie singles out Kevin de Bruyne as one of the best midfielders the competition has seen after his heroic return from injury when Manchester City overcame Newcastle. Earlier this week Ian and Jill attended the FIFA The Best Awards and discussed whether Lionel Messi deserved his award of Men’s Player of the Year. We also relive Roy’s 2000 PFA Award ceremony and whether his teammates turned up and the politics behind voting procedures.

Alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jill Scott, the team talk about the Stamford Bridge heroes' glorious career as well as the pleasures and pressures that have followed in management. The three-time Premier League winner speaks about his playing and managerial career at Chelsea as well as their current state having last managed the Blues towards the end of the 2022/23 season. As a former Everton manager, Frank goes into full length about his time at Goodison Park as well as the current financial state at the club, the FFP restrictions and the impact it had on his former team.

Premier League action returned with a full midweek set of fixtures and the guests kick off the show reacting to Arsenal’s 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest as well as the after-match argument between Gunners team-mates Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ben White. Gary, Jamie, Ian and Roy also offer their thoughts on Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford following his internal disciplinary. And with Jurgen Klopp entering remaining few months as Liverpool manager after announcing he would leave the club at the end of the seasons, our guests talk through the impact his decision will have as well as who should be expected to takeover the Anfield hotseat.

This week we are dedicating the episode to Club European Football and your Community Questions. Gary tells who he thinks has the best atmosphere in Europe, Jamie recalls the night that kept Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, Ian talks about Arsenal’s UEFA Cup Winners Cup success and Roy is reminded of his famous performance against Juventus in Turin in 1999. Also who do the lads think will win the Champions League this season and what was the single biggest factor in becoming a professional footballer?

With Ian away in St Lucia and Jill back in the studio, the panel kick off the show with the reaction to the first round of the Champions League knock-out stages, where holders Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen whilst Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich lose to Lazio. Gary, Jamie, Roy and Jill discuss whether any team can anyone stop Pep’s City, whether the Champions League has gone stale or not and how next season’s rule change could be beneficial to Europe’s elite competition. As Manchester United have approached Newcastle United’s director of football Dan Ashworth, the team talk about what changes he could bring to Old Trafford if he decides to move and how important the off-the-field staff have on a modern football club.

Alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jill Scott, Rooney opens the show revealing that he wants to remain in football management despite an approach to enter the boxing ring. The all-time Manchester United top goal scorer talks about his managerial career so far, most recently at Birmingham City, and what he’s learnt from his spells in the dugout across England and America. With five Premier League titles, a Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup and countless individual awards to his name, Rooney enjoyed a glorious career at Old Trafford where he established himself as one of the all-time great footballers. The 38-year-old chats about his success, the infamous transfer request and how his time faired at the club after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement where he was reunited with his former Everton boss David Moyes before Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho took over. Finally, Rooney delves into his childhood and gives his thoughts on the current Manchester United team.

The team kick-off the show reacting to Erling Haaland’s five goals that helped Manchester City to a 6-2 win at Luton Town in the FA Cup. Jamie reacts to Erik ten Hag’s press conference following his criticism of Manchester United’s tactics while Gary explains why he labelled Chelsea’s League Cup losing team as ‘Billion Pound Bottle Jobs’. After correctly predicting Salford’s 3-1 win over Wrexham, we welcome Martin from Fermanagh to the Super 6 show. Has Roy managed to close the gap on Gary? And your Community Questions are back – who would the best non-sporting Stick to Football guest, what does Everton’s reduced point deduction mean, should there be a managerial transfer window and which actors would play our panels in a movie?

Joined by former team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane alongside Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott, the hosts start the show tucking into a special Norwegian stew dish, and it doesn’t take long for Roy to remind Ole of his miss against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2002 Champions League semi-finals. Having last spent time as a manager at Manchester United, Ole reveals what really went on at the club during his tenure, including how he nearly signed Declan Rice, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham and what it was like working with Cristiano Ronaldo. The man who made the 1999 Treble win possible also talks about what his winning goal against Bayern Munich and gives insight into the dressing room, telling never told before stories of what hobby Gary took up as a player and which guest Ole nearly had a fight with in the tunnel.

With Jamie Carragher away we kick things off with Manchester United’s 4-3 win over Liverpool in a dramatic FA Cup quarter-finals. It’s the international break and the panel discuss Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and his first ever call-up for the England senior squad. Will Gareth Southgate replace Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford dugout and do the international friendlies distract teams in the final stage of the domestic season? Finally, we end with Community Questions, will Nottingham Forest avoid the drop after their points deduction and what is the best sports documentary that hasn’t been made yet?

Joined by former England team-mates Gary Neville and Ian Wright alongside Jill Scott and Roy Keane, ‘Sir Les’ kicks off the show talking about the competition for a starting spot in England’s stacked frontline in the 1990’s. Despite being called up to Euro 96 and the World Cup in 1998, Les didn’t play a single minute and reveals which one incident meant he never made an appearance at a major tournament. A legend for QPR, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in his playing days with 149 Premier League goals, Les talks about his time as Spurs coach where he worked with record England goal scorer Harry Kane. The former QPR man also talks about his role as Sporting Director at the R’s and why he left the club after eight years in June 2023. Lastly Gary doesn’t let Les away without discussing the 1995/96 season that seen Manchester United pip Newcastle United to the Premier League title.

Ahead of Manchester United v Liverpool on Sunday, the former Red Devils defender and club team-mates of Gary and Roy joins the show to talk about the rivalry and importance of the fixture, as well as current on-field issues at Old Trafford. Rio also recalls his special time at the club which seen him win 6 Premier League titles and a Champions League, including his breakthrough, national career, relationships with players past and present as well what life at Manchester United was like with Sir Alex Ferguson and after his retirement. The team also talk about why they went in to punditry, giving unique insight into the industry and the changing world and influence of social media within the game.

Despite a struggling Premier League season following promotion from the Championship, the 6ft5 Wisconsin man reiterates his long-term ambitions and talks about the rise of American footballers investing in English football clubs. Regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, a competition he and siblings Derek and TJ have made a lasting impact in, Watt offers a unique insight into the difference behind the scenes and structures between America’s and UK’s national sports. The 3x Defensive Player of the Year, who spent the majority of his career at Houston Texans before retiring at Arizona Cardinals, was the first player to make multiple 20+ sacks in multiple NFL seasons speaks and he explains how he used to eat up to 7500 calories a day as well as telling us who he thinks which footballers could make it in the American sport.

Following Gary’s exclusive interview with Anthony Gordon where the Newcastle winger revealed his love of meditation and visualisation, the team talk about how they prepared for their own matchdays. With VAR at the heart of controversy surrounding Nottingham Forest’s loss at Everton last weekend, the panel discuss whether Forest were right to criticise the officials decisions on social media. And drama is never far from Manchester United, with our guests reacting to their FA Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out victory over Coventry after surrendering a 3-0 goal lead. We also see the return of our Super 6 predictions – has Roy managed to claw some ground back on Gary? Finally, we end with Community Questions where we discuss who should take over the manager vacancy at Liverpool from Jurgen Klopp this summer, is it correct to ban FA Cup replays and who is the greatest English player to play abroad?

Ian Wright steps in as host alongside Gary’s former club team-mate Roy Keane, fellow England international Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott to chat about the former Manchester United captain’s career. With 8 Premier League titles, two Champions League, three FA Cup’s, a Club World Cup and 85 England caps on his honours list, the panel talk about his early days in the Old Trafford dressing room and establishing himself as one of the all-time Premier League greats. Gary also reveals his close relationship and admiration of his sporting star siblings Tracey and Phil. He also talks honestly about post-football career that has seen him become a regular football analysist, England’s assistant coach and an infamous spell as Valencia manager. Having previously revealed on Stick to Football that he won the 1999 treble with his boyhood club before he could even do a pull-up, we end the show with a pull-up challenge for Gary and the guests.

Welcome back to Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott. On today’s episode we start by bringing in Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer with a special message. Super 6 returns before the panel talk through the Women’s Super League title race between Manchester City and Chelsea as well as the dramatic Champions League semi-finals over the past week, including Real Madrid’s remarkable comeback against Bayern Munich. After a delay in travels Jamie finally joins the show to weigh in on Manchester United’s midfield woes. And we end with your community questions; what’s the most special thing about having a cat or dog and what do players say to each other when they cover their mouths as they walk off the pitch?

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On today’s episode we are joined by Premier League legend Andy Cole. Wayne Rooney also makes his first host appearance alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott as the panel welcome the treble winner Cole. With 187 Premier League goals to his name, Cole is regarded as one of the finest strikers to grace England’s top-flight, where he won five Premier League titles, two FA Cup’s, a Champions League and League Cup. Cole talks about learning his trade at Bristol City before cementing himself as a regular goalscorer at Newcastle followed by his move to Old Trafford. The Treble winner also opens up about his kidney transplant and how his nephew saved his life. Finally we welcome Andy’s son and Barnsley striker Devante Cole, who finished the season as the third top goal scorer in SkyBet League One and chats about the influence that his father had on him.

Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane bring a close to the season with a review of the campaign before ranking the top five managers in Premier League history after Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool departure. The panel discuss how can Arsenal win the league next season after coming runners up for the second time running then talk about the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United at the weekend. Ben reveals our Super 6 winner; has Roy managed to overtake Gary on the final double points game week? And the show was recording news broke of England leaving out Jordan Henderson, so Gary gives journalist and former guest David Ornstein a ring for all the latest reaction. Finally we end with your Community Questions including which player would make the best pundit, who has been the best guest on STF and what new sweets should be on offer after a season of croissants?

Today we have a special MythBusters episode where Gary Neville, Wayne Rooney, Roy Keane and Ian Wright reveal the truths about the multiple stories surrounding their name. Was Roy really banned from a pub in Nottingham? Who did Wayne pour a bucket of water over in a cubicle? Did Gary bring his own bowl, cereal and spoon on away days? Who did Ian rollerblade past at Arsenal? Find out all the answers and many more hilarious stories on MythBusters.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special guest episode we have France World Cup winner and Arsenal Invincible captain Patrick Vieira. Joined by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, we kick things off with Vieira’s managerial career as he talks about his current job at Strasbourg as well as revealing his tenure at Crystal Palace. The 3x Premier League-winning midfielder looks back on his Arsenal career that saw him link-up with Ian Wright and the former Gunners talk about the immediate impact Vieira brought to Highbury where he would establish himself as a club legend. And it would be impossible not to mention Vieira’s rivalry with Roy Keane as the pair give a unique insight into their on-field battles; including a hatchback on their famous tunnel bust-up and the incidents leading up to the moment. Finally, we end on a quiz about the careers of Patrick and Roy.

This week we have a special guest episode featuring our very own Roy Keane in the hot seat. His former teammate Gary Neville and fellow pundits Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Jamie Carragher are joining him. The former Manchester United and Ireland captain starts the episode by discussing his youth career, sharing how his time at Rockmount and Cobh Ramblers set the stage for his move to England. Roy dives into his relationship with Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest and reveals the inside story behind his move to Manchester United, including the dramatic twist that nearly saw him join Kenny Dalglish’s Blackburn Rovers. The seven-time Premier League winner reflects on his illustrious career at Manchester United, shedding light on his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and his departure from the club in 2005 before revealing which European giant he could have joined before moving to Celtic.

This episode was recorded last week before the Euro 2024 Final and features Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Roy Keane as they reflect on the tournament, answering questions like: Player of the Tournament, Disappointment of the Tournament, and Surprise Package. The quartet even build their ultimate Euro 2024 player.

Join Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Roy Keane for another episode of Stick to Football brought to you by Sky Bet, as they take on a quiz and reveal the rest of their Room 101’s. We’re still out in Berlin following the 2024 Euros and in this episode Gary finally decides what his ‘Room 101’ items are, and he doesn’t hold back. In goes BBQ’s, WhatsApp and so much more… We also have the return of the Stick to Football quiz where Roy and Wrighty go head to head against Gary and Jill.

Join Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott and Roy Keane for another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, as they answer your community questions and discuss the worst trait a footballer can have. In the final outing in Berlin following Euro 2024, the group try a new flavour of Mini-Rolls, Gary exposes Wrighty’s scoring record against him and they discuss life on two wheels.

Join Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Wayne Rooney for a special pre-season edition of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet. The gang spill the beans on their respective pre-season tours before the end under bosses like Sir Alex, Arsene Wenger and David Moyes - including bleep tests. vodka jellies and Bryan Adams tribute acts. We’ll hear how Roy injured half his team before the season began, and his secret paragliding trip behind Sir Alex’s back in Brazil. Wayne explains his tips to get back in shape after a summer off - including napping! Plus, Gary’s boot deal, Ian's becoming mates with Sir Mick Jagger, and Jill’s been smashing up one of GB’s Olympic boats.