Stick to Football

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. In today’s episode, we’re joined by the one and only Ricky Gervais, who takes centre stage with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott for a hilarious and insightful chat about comedy, football, and everything in between. The gang get Ricky’s thoughts on veganism, his stand-up process, cancel culture, the creation of The Office, and his unforgettable collaboration with David Bowie on Extras. Ricky shares hilarious stories about his early days in a band, his time on the radio, and meeting Karl Pilkington, as well as drawing unexpected parallels with Roy Keane. He also opens up about the inspiration behind his hit show Afterlife. Football fans will love hearing about Ricky’s love for the game, while comedy enthusiasts get a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process and his take on the future of sitcoms. And of course, there are plenty of laughs as Ricky pokes fun at Gary’s ad read bloopers and discusses his whiskey ventures.Ricky's new worldwide arena tour 'Mortality' is coming to London in October 2025, with six nights at the London Palladium (9th - 11th, 16th - 18th Oct 25) and a massive show at Wembley's OVO Arena (31st Oct 25). Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 29th November 2024, at livenation.co.uk. For more information about Ricky's Dutch Barn Vodka, visit https://www.dutchbarn.com. Mark your calendars! 🎥 On December 4th, The Overlap is hosting its very first 'Watch Along' as the Stick to Football team dives into the action of Arsenal vs. Manchester United. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to The Overlap YouTube channel! Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe for more amazing guests and football insights every week! Catch Stick to Football on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. 🎤⚽This episode is sponsored by Huel. Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world’s top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition. 👉 Get 30% off the Taster Bundle. Unlock your offer here: https://www.huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Allstate. Check Allstate first. Visit Allstate.com for a quote today! This show is in association with LinkedIn. Visit LinkedIn.com/offer to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.This week, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Paul Scholes dive into all the biggest talking points in football.The team discusses Marcus Rashford and Casemiro’s trip to the USA to watch basketball, and whether it was the right call given Ruben Amorim's debut match against Ipswich.They also explore Pep Guardiola’s new contract at Manchester City and what it means for the club and the broader Premier League.Plus, Super 6 is back, and the team answers your community questions.This episode is sponsored by Huel.Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world’s top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition. 👉 Get 30% off the Taster Bundle. Unlock your offer here: https://www.huel.com/theoverlapThis show is in association with LinkedIn. Visit LinkedIn.com/offer – to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply. 00:00 Behind the scenes - Is Harry Kane’s time at England coming to an end?10:51 Promo11:32 Professional footballers becoming professionals in other sports16:30 Marcus Rashford and Casemiro in America31:22 Pep Guardiola signing one year extension at Manchester City36:49 Paul Scholes turning 5043:38 Super 652:28 Surprise Players of the season59:13 Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet. Please note: This episode was recorded on Tuesday, 12 November 2024. Events and developments after this date may not be reflected in the discussion.Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott and Jamie Carragher dive into the latest hot topics in football.Who’s the favourite in the title race this season—will it come down to the wire?The team also takes a closer look at Garnacho’s decision to not celebrate his goals—does it reflect confidence or something more?The panel address the news surrounding referee David Coote and the implications it could have on the game as it was understood at the time of recording.If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to let us know in the comments. And if you prefer to listen on the go, you can catch Stick To Football on all major podcast platforms.This episode is sponsored by Huel.Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world’s top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition. 👉 Get 30% off the Taster Bundle. Unlock your offer here: https://www.huel.com/theoverlapThis episode is sponsored by Allstate. Check Allstate first. Visit Allstate.com for a quote today. This content is intended for audiences in the U.S. only. Savings vary. Terms apply. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company & affiliates. Northbrook, IL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.Join Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane as they welcome special guest David Moyes—former manager of Everton, Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Sunderland, and West Ham United. What does Edu leaving his role as Arsenal's sporting director mean for the club? Moyes shares his thoughts on how the role of a manager has evolved, and whether modern managerial roles have been diluted. Moyes reflects on his journey from manager to player recruitment, discussing how the role of signing players has transformed over the years. The panel digs into the current recruitment approach at United and the challenges facing newly appointed manager Ruben Amorim as he tries to live up to the legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson. Super 6 returns. How is Roy Keane's team stacking up against Gary Neville's in the predictions? We reveal the latest standings and updates! Finally we have a few community questions for David Moyes, including a hilarious story involving Wayne Rooney that you won’t want to miss!This episode is sponsored by Huel.Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world’s top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition. 👉 Get £25 off the Taster Bundle. Unlock your offer here: https://www.huel.com/theoverlapThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/STF and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.