The Overlap

The Overlap

Welcome to The Overlap. The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories with me, Gary Neville, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities. Plus we’ll have Overlap Live where I'll answers your questions & Overlap Reacts, where I'll react to the biggest incidents in sport. Follow to never miss an episode. Brought to you exclusively by Sky Bet YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheOverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

May 30, 2025 72 mins

In the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by our fans to reflect on the 2024/25 season.

 

The episode opens with Liverpool fan Gareth, looking back on the club’s parade and the tragic incident that unfolded later that day in the city centre.

 

The Europa League final is next on the agenda, with Spurs fan Flav facing Jamie for the first time since making hi...

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Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and the returning Gary Neville are back with another unmissable episode of The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.


We are joined by passionate fans from across the country, plus financial expert Kieran Maguire and George Elek from the Not Top Twenty Podcast. We dive into the biggest talking points in football finance right now including financial distribution and sustainability in the ga...

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Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes and the returning Gary Neville are back with another unmissable episode of The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.

 

We kick things off with Liverpool fan Gareth who gives us his take on the reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's appearance ahead of his rumoured move to Real Madrid. Were there boos from the home crowd? Is the fanbase divided over Trent’s decision?

 

We then shift focus t...

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Welcome to Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.

In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country to talk all things strikers past and present!

Wayne looks back on the toughest defenders he faced during his career, including legends like John Terry and Paolo Maldini. Meanwhile, Jamie reflects on his own battles with top forwards, including what it was like to face Didie...

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In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country.


With the Premier League title potentially in Liverpool’s hands this weekend, we explore how significant the achievement would be for the Reds - and what signings they might need to stay at the top in the coming seasons. The excitement continues with two major FA Cup semi-finals on the horizon. Nottingham Forest fan Gre...

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Welcome to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! In this episode, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes reflect on their journeys into punditry.


Scholes discusses his unexpected entry into the industry, while Carragher explains why he prefers the high-pressure environment of co-commentary over studio analysis. The duo also talks about the criticisms they've faced along the way, and reveal their on-air regrets!


The pair also ...

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In this episode of The Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire. We get an update on the ongoing case surrounding Manchester City. If the club is found guilty, what could the future of the Premier League look like? The team debates what a fair punishment would be and how it could reshape the league’s landscape.


The conversation then shifts to Live...

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In this episode of the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by former Premier League (and current Gladiators!) referee Mark Clattenburg.

The show kicks off with Mark opening up about his role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest, including the backlash that came with that.


We'll hear about player conflicts - including Craig Bellamy and Adam Lallana - as well as his heated relat...

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In this episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes headline a lively, action-packed show - starting with Liverpool’s shocker in the Carabao Cup final and Newcastle’s historic first trophy in 70 years. But do Eddie Howe and Dan Burn now deserve statues?


We also break down Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent media appearances, including his exclusive chat with Gary Neville on The Overlap, and ask...

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Get set for our huge interview with Sir Jim Ratcliffe on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.


Gary Neville is joined by Sir Jim for an uncompromising discussion about new manager Ruben Amorim, big decisions, the club’s finances, and what’s next for United.


Ratcliffe reflects on his first year at United, including replacing Erik ten Hag with Amorim, despite an FA Cup triumph. The pair also get into the club’s financial stru...

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We’re back with another Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This time, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by former Manchester United senior physio Russ Hayes.

They take a deep dive into the world of football fitness, exploring injury prevention, recovery, and the vital role of physios and sports scientists. Scholsey and Carra share their own experiences, including the worst injuries they suffered and what players reall...

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Welcome back to The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet - as Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes discuss all the latest football with fans from up and down the country. 

 

Liverpool go 11 points clear, is the title already theirs? And is Mo Salah the best ever to play in the Premier League? 


We delve into Manchester City’s exit from the Champions League and Arsenal’s shock defeat at the weekend. Plus, who...

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Join Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and fans for the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.


In this episode - we're joined by a top sports lawyer to find out how top clubs structure player deals, navigate salary caps, and stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Salary Rules (PSR).


The discussion also covers tapping up in football - including the time Wayne Rooney was approached by Paul S...

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Join us for the latest Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, where Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher discuss all latest football news with fans from up and down the country.


The episode kicks off with Tottenham's ongoing issues under Postecoglou and the impact of player injuries. What are Liverpool's priorities this season after their recent FA Cup exit?


Arsenal's need for attacking talent and potential summer targets are deba...

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We've got an extra treat for you this week: Gary Neville joins our football history podcast, It Was What It Was


The former Manchester United captain looks back on one of the most momentous and tragic events in football history: The Munich air disaster of 1958.


Neville discusses the lasting significance of the tragedy - and how Sir Matt Busby rebuilt the club, leading them to European Cup glory just a decade after its d...

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Join us for the latest Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet where Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher and the fans delve into the most pressing football topics.


Special guests include tactical expert and host analysts HTO from The Overlap Breakdown channel, who sheds light on current trends in the Premier League.


The panel look at how tactics have evolved - from Sir Alex Ferguson's era to the influence of managers like Pep Guard...

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The Six Nations is here - and we're launching a brand new show for everything rugby: Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender.


This first-ever episode kicks off with a legendary guest: England's World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson joins regular hosts Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Katy Daley-McLean, and Tom Shanklin to discuss Grand Slams, Lions Tours and the red carpet controversy in Ireland!


This is your front-ro...

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Join us for the latest Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet as Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher sit down with fans from across the country to tackle all the biggest football topics. We're also joined by David Ornstein, who shares his expert insight into the January transfer window and the latest rumours.


We dive into Arsenal’s title ambitions and whether they need a centre-forward to secure the league. For Manchester Uni...

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Welcome to an exclusive episode of the Overlap in collaboration with the WSL! Gary Neville is joined by Jill Scott as he attends his first ever game in the WSL with the pair going head- to- head for the Manchester Derby. Watch them react to United rescuing Gary’s weekend by beating their local rivals 4-2!

The pair talk all things WSL, the evolution of the women’s game and Gary’s hilarious ball boy story! You also do not want to mis...

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Can't wait for the Six Nations to start? Get your rugby fix with our band new channel: The Overlap Rugby! 🏉


We’re launching a brand-new channel with Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender. Join rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Tom Shanklin, and Katy Daley-McLean as they share real stories, fresh perspectives, and dive into everything you love about the game.


We'll have legendary guests from ex-pros, to ce...

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