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Back again with another one. We talk about Klopp taking a stand in the FA Cup replay. Is he right to miss the game entirely? We also discuss the January transfer window and which clubs have a long term plan in place. Phil was also at Dungannon v Institute at the weekend and tells us all about it.

We chat about the ever-growing problems at Manchester United and if Ole is the right man for the job. We also chat about VAR and if the problem is really with the technology or the referees. Is Raul Jimenez a world class striker? And who has a realistic chance at the top four? @thesportsbabble on Twitter and Instagram.

This week Brent, JD and Phil sat down to discuss: - Is Jose stuck in his ways or was it more a case of his hands were tied with injuries Spurs have? - Can Ole stop Klopp's Mentality Monsters again? -Listener questions -Our top 5 all time Premier League Strikers And to finish the show off....WHAT IS THE CRAIC WITH FC BARCELONA?! Message us on Twitter @thesportsbabble

This week we discuss the importance of the FA Cup to clubs and fans in modern times. Is it only a competition for lower league clubs? Or do you still get that nostalgia from FA Cup final day? How do we make it important again? We also chat about the Spanish Super Cup being played in Saudi Arabia, what's that about? Contact us @thesportsbabble on social media.

Happy New Year and Happy New Decade from the Babble. We chat about the festive fixtures and the emergence of another VAR discussion in the Premier League. We also give our Best/Worst Football Moments of the Decade and our Football Person of the Decade. @thesportsbabble on Twitter and Instagram for topics and discussion.

A full Babble compliment tonight as the four lads are together for this week's pod. Are Everton going to bring Carlo Ancelotti to Merseyside? Are Arsenal going to join the trend by hiring aformer player in Arteta? We also discuss the European draws and possible January signings. @thesportsbabble on Twitter and Instagram for questions and topics.

We chat about the final standings in the Champions League group stages as all the English clubs make it through to the Last 16. We also have an in depth discussion about Manchester United and their approach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Do they have a small team mentality? Tell us what you think @thesportsbabble on Twitter and Instagram.

This week we explore the wider problem at Arsenal including a lack of leadership and an absence of identity. We also discuss Messi v VVD and where the next step will be for Poch. We also answer your questions. Keep them coming @thesportsbabble on social media.

The boys are back and the international break is over. There is a lot to discuss. Poch is out and Mourinho has his first win as the new Tottenham manager. Arsenal and United fail to win again. Is the pressure mounting on Emery and Ole? We also discuss the immediate future of Everton and West Ham. Are managerial changes coming in the Premier League? Who will win the sack race? @thesportsbabble on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

The boys are back and what a few days it has been for Tottenham. Poch is out and Jose is in. We discuss all of the fallout from that huge decision and where Tottenham go now with 'The Special One' at the helm. Will Poch take a break or will we see him somewhere else in the Premier League? @thesportsbabble for questions and comments!

This weeks Pods see's the debut of our newest member Andrew 'Lovren' Renshaw. JD has been sent to a hideout but hopefully he can return next week just in time for his beloved Arsenal to wreck things for him again. This week the lads discuss: LFC 3 - 1 Man City and ALL of the fallout. Our Winners, Losers and Surprise Packages so far after a 1/3 of the Premier League season is completed. Plus we get Andrews thoughts on Michael O'Neill moving on from NI and what he has meant to NI. If you like or don't like our show let us know either way via twitter @thesportsbabble but dont be too nasty obvs...

The lads are back again this week with another pod! We address some of the issues brought up by listeners last week. We also chat about Emery and Xhaka/Auba as the new captain. We discuss the chaos in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge and look ahead to the big clash between Liverpool and Man City at the weekend. Send questions to @thesportsbabble on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Johnny is back and yet again talking about Arsenal throwing away a lead! We get deep into the problems at Arsenal and ask who is to blame for the current situation. We talk about the Carabao Cup madness including that 5-5 draw at Anfield and Man United's impressive performance at Stamford Bridge. We also discuss the Xhaka situation and how it can be resolved. Get in touch thesportsbabble@gmail.com

The three lads are back again for another pod. JD is not in the best form as we discuss the recent shortcomings at Arsenal. Is Emery's time up in North London? Phil vents his frustration at Liverpool's performance at Old Trafford. Was it really a masterclass by Ole? We also discuss the make up of the Champions League and how it is structured. Is it unfair on teams from smaller countries? Are we on the way to a Super League? As always, email questions to thesportsbabble@gmail.com

Brent and Phil are back this week as JD had accidentally double booked himself! Don't worry he will be back next week. Part 1: The two lads chatted about our Premier League XI of the last decade. If you have one send them into our twitter page @thesportsbabble. Part 2 (22 mins) We looked at the BIG game this weekend and possibly still the biggest in the Premier League as Liverpool head down the road to play Manchester United. Can Kloppo get his first win at Old Trafford? Will Ole concoct something magical or will this be the end? Part 3 (45 mins) In the final part we looked at this year Golden Boy nominations and who we think should win it As always drop us your questions or opinions at thesportsbabble@gmail.com.

Are Man City starting to struggle with missing Laporte and Stones at the back? Are Liverpool too far ahead now or can City claw it back? Phil and Brendan talk about their heroes transitioning to management and how Lampard and Gerrard have been getting on in their respective roles. We also touch on the International Break and chances for both of the Irish teams to qualify.

Phil and Brent in tonight as JD is on his holidays in Tenerife!! There was only one place to start tonight really and that was Spurs 2 - 7 Bayern. We chat about Poch and Spurs and what went wrong. We also looked at this Bayern side with Coutinho and Lewandowski and wondered just how good they are? Plus Bernardo Silva is facing a 6 game ban is this the right call from the FA? Get us at thesportsbabble@gmail.com or social media @thesportsbabble plus our Patreon @patreon.com/thesportsbabble

Back again with another pod! We discuss Liverpool's important win at Stamford Bridge and how they continue to pick up points even with lesser performances. We also chat about the World XI, James Maddison and unpopular opinions including a myth about Anfield?? Get us at thesportsbabble@gmail.com or social media @thesportsbabble

The lads discuss Liverpool and Chelsea defeats in the first round of Champions League group games and JD talks about Arsenal's disappointing draw with Watford and how things look now for Emery in North London. We also look forward to the weekend's Premier League fixtures including Chelsea v Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Send questions to thesportsbabble@gmail.com or on social media @thesportsbabble

Back again with another pod! The lads talk about the Premier League returning to our screens this weekend. We also chat about club or country allegiance as a fan, flunked players and yes, more unpopular football opinions to cause some debate! Email thesportsbabble@gmail.com or get us on social media @thesportsbabble