The Overlap Breakdown is a weekly football tactics show that brings expert analysis and insights directly to the fans.
Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into the weekend’s biggest results, preview the upcoming fixtures, and interview key figures from the football world - ranging from pundits and academy scouts to first-team managers.
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Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into the weekend’s biggest results, preview the upcoming fixtures, and interview key figures from the football world - ranging from pundits and academy scouts to first-team managers.
Get ready for the definitive, in-depth exploration of the beautiful game. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!
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Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. Today, we’re diving into this week’s Champions League semi-finals, where the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Our expert analysts HTO and Umir go deep on how Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are preparing to navigate the chaos and control of Luis Enrique’s PSG. On the other side of the bracket, we examine how Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan are evolving into Europe’s most complete side — and whether Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have the sharpness in attack to put them away.
From Arsenal’s pressing patterns to Barcelona’s possession puzzles, we break down the key tactical trends shaping both ties, the standout players to watch, and what each manager needs to get right to book their ticket to the final. This is your essential preview for two of the most fascinating semi-finals in years.
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Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown - where we're joined by Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent.
We delve into the significant developments at Old Trafford. We'll explore Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence on the club’s direction, the tactical approach of Ruben Amorim as the team’s manager, and the potential signing of a new striker in Liam Delap.
We’ll also discuss the latest on Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford's loan situations, and dive into the club’s transfer plans for the upcoming summer window.
Join us as we break down the key stories surrounding Manchester United, offering insight into the club's present and future under new ownership and management.
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This episode, our host and analyst, Harrison, sits down with Patrick Montgomery, the former Lead Recruitment Analyst for Liverpool, who played a pivotal role in scouting and signing top talents for both Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot.
Patrick shares exclusive insights into how he helped identify and recruit world-class players like Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Virgil van Dijk, and more, shaping one of the most dominant teams in modern football.
He also breaks down Liverpool’s evolving recruitment strategies, the challenges of scouting elite talent, and what it takes to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level.
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This week, Harrison and Umir take on the challenge of nominating one perfect signing for every Premier League club this transfer window!
From title contenders to relegation battlers, we’ll explore the ideal player each team should target to address their biggest needs and elevate their squad.
Join us as we break down how these potential signings could transform their new clubs, whether it’s solving tactical weaknesses, adding depth, or bringing a creative spark.
From rising stars to seasoned pros, we’ll highlight why these players fit the bill and how they could make an instant impact this season.
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Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. This week, Harrison sits down with special guest Temisan Williams, a former Arsenal and Spurs academy coach with a wealth of experience in youth development.
In this episode, they dive into Bukayo Saka’s incredible breakthrough at Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri’s rapid rise through the ranks, and what makes "The Arsenal Way" so unique.
Temisan also shares insights on the role of biomechanics in modern coaching and how it’s revolutionising player performance. Get an exclusive look into the philosophies and techniques behind nurturing the next generation of football stars.
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It's time for our Premier League mid-season awards on The Overlap Breakdown!
For our last show of 2024 - we're looking back on the first half of the season, dishing out awards for the best goal, best signings, most improved and more.
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This week, Harrison sits down with special guest Tom Reynolds, first-team scout for Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. Tom's also had extensive experience working under Ralf Rangnick.
In this episode, they explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence in football scouting and recruitment, the revolutionary role of data in modern player analysis, and Tom's insights from his time at both Frankfurt & Lokomotiv Moscow.
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of football.
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Welcome to Episode 6 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast!
Can Maresca’s revolution bring long-term success to Chelsea - and what’s going on with INEOS at Manchester United?
Plus, Arsenal and City stumble in the title race.
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Join Harrison and Umir as they unpack another action-packed weekend of football.
Is Pep Guardiola facing a real crisis at Manchester City after another poor performance? How good were Spurs and does Ange deserve more credit?
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United era kicks off—what can fans expect after his debut game against Ipswich Town?
Plus, we discuss Steve Cooper’s sacking and debate the best player outside the ‘Big Six.’
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Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Harrison sits down with special guest René Meulensteen, former first-team coach under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United from 2007-2013. In this episode, they discuss winning the Champions League in 2008, René's role in developing Cristiano Ronaldo into one of the greatest players of all time, and the innovative coaching methods that defined the best years of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Get an exclusive look into what made Manchester United’s golden years so special, straight from one of the masterminds behind the success.
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Welcome to Episode 5 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast!
Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join hosts Harrison and Umir, along with special guest Neil Harris, a veteran academy coach with 21 years of experience at Manchester United, as they dive into youth development, the evolution of academy tactics across the country, and the top players Neil has coached along the way.
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Welcome to Episode 4 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into another thrilling Premier League weekend. Have Liverpool thrown themselves into the title race? Why does Chelsea's Enzo Maresca deserve praise despite the loss? Are Arsenal’s discipline issues becoming a real concern? Plus, Manchester City beat Wolves narrowly in the last minute despite their onslaught.
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Welcome to the third episode of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. Join Harrison and professional football analyst and scout Umir as they preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures and debate who should be England’s next manager. Liverpool vs. Chelsea is shaping up to be the game of the weekend, with Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca meeting for the first time. Can Spurs capitalise on their strong underlying stats against West Ham? And who will take charge of England for the next major international tournament?
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