Two Footed Takes

Ep 15 – Marathon #10, Receipts Cashed & City Run Riot at Anfield – 10/112/26

Ryan W — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:09:17 GMT

Wozza’s back from Chicago with marathon medal number ten, and the Premier League’s return didn’t disappoint. United throw away a lead against ten-man Spurs as the Carrick sack watch heats up, Villa let Brentford back in late, and City win 3-0 at Anfield to make it six from six. Ryan and Wozza debate whether the title race is now a farce, launch a new segment to settle Friday’s predictions (Ryan finally gets some right), and preview United’s Champions League trip to Atlético Madrid.

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(0:00) Intro & Wozza’s 10th Chicago Marathon
(2:00) Corrections & Callbacks
(3:32) Revive Sports Promo
(4:13) United 1-1 Spurs
(6:11) Sack Watch: Where Does Carrick Stand?
(8:14) Should Intent Be Punished? Shaw vs. Bentancur
(9:52) Villa 2-2 Brentford
(13:41) New Segment: Cashing the Receipts
(15:42) Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth & Around the League
(18:18) How Long Can Brighton Keep Hürzeler?
(20:17) Liverpool 0-3 City
(21:18) Is the Title Race a Farce?
(27:30) Champions League Preview: United at Atlético
(29:23) Sign Off

#PremierLeague #ManUtd #AstonVilla #ManCity #ChampionsLeague #FPL #EPL #FootballPodcast

Ep 14 – The Prem Is Back: Weekend Preview & Predictions – 10/09/26

Ryan W — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:04 GMT

The Premier League is back after three weeks, and so are the bad predictions. Ryan and Wozza clear up Wednesday’s mistakes in Corrections & Callbacks, ask whether Brighton, Brentford and Leeds can stay in the top five, and preview the big three: Villa v Brentford, a must-win United v Spurs for Carrick, and Liverpool v City at Anfield in City’s first game since the verdict. Every pick goes on the tracker, and we’ll find out Monday who got it right. Plus, Wozza’s countdown to his tenth Chicago Marathon.

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(0:00) Intro & Wozza’s Marathon Countdown
(2:04) Corrections & Callbacks
(3:51) Revive Sports Promo
(4:32) The Weekend Slate & Wozza’s Sleeper Pick
(6:25) Can Brighton, Brentford & Leeds Stay in the Top 5?
(9:14) Villa v Brentford Preview
(15:08) United v Spurs Preview
(17:28) What United Need: Urgency (and Carrick’s Philosophy)
(22:15) United v Spurs Predictions
(26:10) Game of the Week: Liverpool v City
(27:48) Liverpool v City Predictions
(31:28) Sign Off

#PremierLeague #ManUtd #AstonVilla #LFC #ManCity

Ep 13 – Fan Mail, Messi’s Farewell & FPL Is Back – 10/07/26

Ryan W — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:15:23 GMT

The international break is over and FPL is back. Ryan and Wozza run Monday through Corrections & Callbacks, then take on listener B Stark’s plan to send Man City to League Two. They debate Harry Kane’s “country before club” comments, wrap up England’s 3-0 win over Czechia and the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Canada, and say gracias to Leo Messi on his international retirement. Then it’s FPL: Fix My Team, Buy/Hold/Sell, captaincy picks, and two differentials under 10% ownership.

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(0:00) Intro & Wozza’s Marathon Plans
(2:00) Corrections & Callbacks
(3:55) Revive Sports Promo
(4:35) Fan Mail: Should City Be Sent to League Two?
(11:16) Two-Footed Take: City’s Punishment
(12:32) Kane: Country Before Club?
(15:50) England 3-0 Czechia: Whose Stock Went Up?
(19:06) USA 1-0 Canada
(20:12) Gracias, Leo: Messi Retires from Argentina
(21:48) FPL Is Back: Our Ranks (and Excuses)
(23:05) Fix My FPL Team
(27:44) Buy, Hold, Sell
(30:27) Captaincy Picks
(32:00) Differentials Under 10% & the Listener League
(34:26) Captain vs. Captain: Rogers or Bruno?
(36:44) Sign Off

#FPL #PremierLeague #ManCity #England #Messi

Ep 12 – England Hit Seven, USA Beat Mexico & the Prem Returns – 10/05/26

Ryan W — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:53:01 GMT

New theme song, same questionable opinions. Ryan and Wozza run last week's predictions through Corrections & Callbacks, then break down England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia and whether they can win the Euros, plus the USMNT's 3-0 win over Mexico and the teenagers rewriting the record books. They also preview the Premier League's return, including Villa v Brentford, United v Spurs, and Liverpool v City in City's first game since the verdict.

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(0:00) Intro, New Theme Song & Where in the World is Wozza
(2:17) Corrections & Callbacks
(3:39) Revive Sports Promo
(4:35) England 7-0 Croatia Recap
(6:46) Can England Go All the Way?
(9:32) USA 3-0 Mexico Recap
(10:32) Hall, Sullivan & the USMNT's Next Generation
(14:10) Which Result Told Us More?
(16:21) Young USA vs. an Ageing England
(19:33) The Premier League is Back
(22:06) Sign Off

#England #USMNT #NationsLeague #FPL #PremierLeague

Ep 11 – Corrections, United vs Villa, and City's Appeal – 10/02/26

Ryan W — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:55:32 GMT

Wozza's back in Nashville, a week away from his tenth Chicago Marathon, and the guys launch a new segment, Corrections & Callbacks, to put last episode's mistakes on VAR. Then: which club is better placed for the next five years, Manchester United or Aston Villa? Plus predictions for England v Croatia and USA v Mexico, whether Carrick's job is safe, and Manchester City's appeal against their guilty verdict on 114 of 115 charges, including what happens next and what their punishment should be.

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(0:00) Introduction and Show Overview
(1:44) New Segment: Corrections & Callbacks
(3:49) Revive Sports Promo
(5:19) United vs. Villa: Who's Better Placed?
(14:04) England vs. Croatia: Preview & Predictions
(16:47) USA vs. Mexico: Preview & Predictions
(19:56) Is Carrick's Job Safe?
(24:51) City Appeal: What Happens Next?
(26:45) How the Verdict Hits City's Season
(30:04) What Should City's Punishment Be?
(41:50) Sign Off

#PremierLeague #ManUtd #AstonVilla #ManCity #NationsLeague

Ep 10 – Fan Mail, England & USA Wins, and City Found Guilty – 09/30/26

Ryan W — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:13:09 GMT

Wozza calls in from the road home from the Gulf Coast as the guys take on Superfan Doug's question: why can't England produce top managers? Then it's England's 2-0 win in Czechia, the USMNT's youth movement in a 4-2 win over Chile, and the biggest story in football: Manchester City found guilty on all charges, what the punishment should be, and whether anything can stop it happening again. Plus, 10 episodes in and somehow still going.

🎽 This episode is sponsored by Revive Sports. Shop authentic and retro football shirts, sell the ones sitting in your wardrobe, get professional name and number printing, and check whether a bargain is genuine with their free AI shirt checker (or have a human review it). Get 15% off with code 2FootedTakes at checkout (can't be stacked with other promos). Shop at revivesports.co.uk. (paid partnership)

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(0:00) Intro & Where in the World is Wozza
(1:26) Revive Sports Promo
(2:35) Fan Mail: Why Can't England Produce Top Managers?
(8:09) England 2-0 Czechia Recap
(10:02) England's New Faces
(12:13) USA 4-2 Chile & Youth Movement
(16:08) Man City Found Guilty: The Latest
(17:50) What Should City's Punishment Be?
(22:24) Setting a Punishment Precedent
(27:59) 10 Episodes & Sign Off

#PremierLeague #ManCity #England #USMNT #NationsLeague

Ep 9 – England Fall to Spain, USMNT's Youth Movement & the City Verdict – 09/28/26

Ryan W — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:59:31 GMT

Wozza calls in from a Mississippi beach as the guys break down England's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain, from Kane's missed penalty to how he and Bellingham fit together, and the USMNT's 4-1 win over Peru with Pochettino giving the kids a run. Then it's the talk of football: reports that Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges, what sanctions could look like, and what it means for the fans and the game.

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(0:00) Introduction and episode overview
(1:37) Revive Sports sponsorship and kit services
(2:56) Spain vs England match recap and key moments
(3:54) Analysis of England's performance and player insights
(8:50) US men's national team recent performance and prospects
(13:56) Discussion on youth development and player burnout
(19:42) Manchester City financial scandal timeline
(21:37) Impact on the fans and the wider game
(23:59) Potential sanctions for Manchester City
(25:43) What happens to City next
(29:24) Closing remarks and upcoming episodes

#PremierLeague #ManCity #NationsLeague #England #USMNT

Ep 8 - xG, Nations League & FPL - 09/25/26

Ryan W — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:26:33 GMT

International break rolls on: Ryan and Wozza preview England's and the USMNT's Nations League fixtures, dig into the Cole Palmer call-up drama and whether Tuchel's losing the dressing room, then close with a full explainer on Expected Goals and Expected Assists — what they are, where they mislead, and how to use them to find FPL value picks.

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(0:00) Introduction & Sponsor Read
(3:30) England's Nations League Preview
(5:33) England Call Up Drama
(7:37) USMNT Friendly Previews
(9:00) Wozza's Math Background
(10:09) xG & xA Explained
(16:15) Real World xG Examples with Gameweek 5 Data
(23:46) Using xG with the Eye Test
(25:46) Using xG to Improve Your FPL Team
(29:34) Monday Preview & Sign Off

#PremierLeague #ManUtd #AstonVilla #FPL #EPL

Ep 7 – Fan Mail & the PSR/SCR Deep Dive – 09/23/26

Ryan W — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:53:46 GMT

It's a fan mail special: Ryan and Wozza answer listener questions on favorite playing positions, Wozza's roots back in Birmingham, and a shoutout to Accrington Stanley. Then a listener question on financial fair play kicks off a full deep dive into PSR, the new SCR and SSR rules replacing it, and how Aston Villa rebuilt their squad to stay compliant while chasing Europe again. Plus, the show's first sponsor.

🎽 This episode is sponsored by Revive Sports — vintage and throwback football kits, with an AI authenticity checker to verify a jersey before you buy. Get 15% off your next order with code 2FOOTEDTAKES at checkout (can't be stacked with other promos). Shop at revivesports.co.uk. (paid partnership)

Got a question or a hot take? Email us: 2footedtakes@gmail.com — send it in and we might read it (and answer it) on the show.

(0:00) Intro & housekeeping

(1:33) Fan mail: favorite positions & other teams to support

(5:20) Fan mail: Wozza's roots & an Accrington Stanley shoutout

(7:38) Fan mail: Doug's PSR question kicks things off

(8:55) What is PSR and why it exists

(11:23) Six ways clubs work the PSR system

(21:04) Clubs that have breached PSR (Everton, Forest, Leicester)

(26:43) The new rules: SCR and SSR explained

(33:05) Case study: Aston Villa's PSR rebuild

(36:05) Sponsor: Revive Sports

(38:38) Friday preview & sign-off

#PremierLeague #ManUtd #AstonVilla #FPL #EPL

Ep 6 – Villa's Statement Win & United's Frustrating Draw – 09/21/26

Ryan W — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:08:48 GMT

Aston Villa pick up a big 3-2 win over Tottenham with goals from Manzambi, Jackson, and Buendía, while Manchester United's struggles continue in a 1-1 draw at Fulham that leaves fans questioning the manager's seat. Ryan and Wozza break down both results, dig into United's brutal upcoming fixture run, and rank the Premier League's next manager most likely to be sacked. Plus the rest of Gameweek 5, including Brighton's stunning 3-0 win over Arsenal.

Got a question or a hot take? Email us: 2footedtakes@gmail.com — send it in and we might read it (and answer it) on the show.

(0:00) Intro & housekeeping

(2:24) Aston Villa 3-2 Tottenham recap

(7:07) Manchester United 1-1 Fulham recap

(19:53) United's brutal run-in & manager hot takes

(26:44) Rest of Matchweek 5 results

(36:11) What's coming this international break

Ep 5 – United's Cup Capitulation & Villa's Statement Win – 09/18/26

Ryan W — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:03:52 GMT

Manchester United crash out of the Carabao Cup to Brighton after blowing a 2-0 lead — their first such collapse in 50 years — and Ryan goes deep on a stats-backed rant about the club's trophy drought since 2000. Meanwhile Aston Villa cruise past Coventry 3-1. Ryan and Wozza preview the full weekend Premier League slate and lock in predictions for Villa-Spurs and Fulham-United heading into the international break.

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Ep 4 – Preseason Predictions Revisited – 09/16/26

Ryan W — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:13:54 GMT

No midweek Champions League this time, so Ryan and Wozza circle back to the preseason predictions they never got to record — Champions League top 5, the Europa spots, Golden Boot, signing of the season, and one seriously spicy take on where Liverpool finish. Then it's a deep dive into both of their Fantasy Premier League squads, mistakes and all.

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EP 3 – Forest Heartbreak & Derby Day VAR Drama – 09/14/26

Ryan W — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:32:28 GMT

Villa finally end their goal drought but still fall 1–2 at Nottingham Forest, and United's derby day unravels in bizarre fashion as City play 70 minutes with ten men and still leave Old Trafford with all three points. Ryan and Wozza break down Unai Emery's (still zero-out-of-ten concerned) outlook, dissect the VAR chaos around Haaland's winner and Foden's red card, and run through the rest of Gameweek 4 as the table starts to take shape.

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EP 2 - 09/11/26

Ryan W — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:15:45 GMT

Two Footed Takes: Champions League recap, United derby preview, and Fantasy Premier League chaos

Ryan and Wayne break down a packed week of Champions League action, from Aston Villa and Manchester United to standout results across Europe. They also preview the weekend Premier League slate, with a heavy focus on the Manchester derby, Villa's search for goals, and a wild Fantasy Premier League wildcard decision from Wayne.

This is a two-host football conversation with Ryan and Wayne contributing throughout. Ryan leads on Manchester United, Aston Villa, and the derby outlook, while Wayne brings the Villa perspective, reacts to the Champions League results, and closes with fantasy football misery and optimism.

EP 1 - 09/08/26

Ryan W — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:05:43 GMT

Ryan and Wayne launch the show by breaking down a brutal start to the season for both their clubs — Aston Villa winless and scoreless through three matches, Manchester United lurching through a loss, a rout, and a stoppage-time collapse. They also run through the rest of Matchweek 3 around the league and preview Villa's Champions League opener against Club Brugge, kicking off tonight.