Maine Road Ramble

S2 Ep28: Talking Aston Villa w/ Gareth Cooper from the Yushu Group

Kevin had the pleasure of being joined by Gareth Cooper to discuss Aston Villa as their matchup with City looms on the midweek. The two cover a variety of topics related to Villa's season, including: Dean Smith's tactical preferences Improvement in central defense Jack Grealish being world class Just how good is Douglas Luiz? What the COVID outbreak means for the club And more! This conversation touches on all aspects Villa and is a good deep dive to prepare you for the match. You can...

S2 Ep27: Like A Rolling Stone(s)

After a well fought match against Brighton and a battering of Crystal Palace, Ger, Joe, and Andrew sat down to discuss John Stones, these matches, and their hopes for the rest of the season. Time stamps below: Manchester City 1 - Brighton 0 Review (2:00) Manchester City 4 - Crystal Palace 0 Review (13:00)

27: Like A Rolling Stone(s)

After a well fought match against Brighton and a battering of Crystal Palace, Ger, Joe, and Andrew sat down to discuss John Stones, these matches, and their hopes for the rest of the season. Time stamps below: Manchester City 1 - Brighton 0 Review (2:00) Manchester City 4 - Crystal Palace 0 Review (13:00)

S2 Ep26: Talking Brighton w/ Albion Analytics

Kevin was joined by Liam from Albion Analytics to take an in-depth look at Brighton Hove & Albion prior to their match with Manchester City this week. The conversation ranges across all aspects of the Seagulls' season, from Graham Potter's tactics to their excessive center back depth to the youngsters who could break out in the second half of the season.  Follow Liam @AlbionAnalytics for all your Brighton information, it's one of the absolute best resources to keep up with that team. You c...

26: Talking Brighton w/ Albion Analytics

Kevin was joined by Liam from Albion Analytics to take an in-depth look at Brighton Hove & Albion prior to their match with Manchester City this week. The conversation ranges across all aspects of the Seagulls' season, from Graham Potter's tactics to their excessive center back depth to the youngsters who could break out in the second half of the season.  Follow Liam @AlbionAnalytics for all your Brighton information, it's one of the absolute best resources to keep up with that team. You c...

25: Vintage Silvaware

With Manchester City bossing United in the Carabao, blasting Birmingham in the FA Cup, and Sheikh Mansour literally buying the FA Cup, Ger, Joe, and Andrew sat down to look back at two stellar City performances. Time Stamps Manchester City's Carabao Cup - City 2 - United 0 (2:00) Manchester City's FA Cup - City 3 - Birmingham 0 (36:30)

25: Vintage Silverware

With Manchester City bossing United in the Carabao, blasting Birmingham in the FA Cup, and Sheikh Mansour literally buying the FA Cup, Ger, Joe, and Andrew sat down to look back at two stellar City performances. Time Stamps Manchester City's Carabao Cup - City 2 - United 0 (2:00) Manchester City's FA Cup - City 3 - Birmingham 0 (36:30)

S2 Ep25: Vintage Silvaware

With Manchester City bossing United in the Carabao, blasting Birmingham in the FA Cup, and Sheikh Mansour literally buying the FA Cup, Ger, Joe, and Andrew sat down to look back at two stellar City performances. Time Stamps Manchester City's Carabao Cup - City 2 - United 0 (2:00) Manchester City's FA Cup - City 3 - Birmingham 0 (36:30)

24: Transfer Show Pt. 2 - What We Need

Joe, Andrew, and Kevin pick up the discussion from part one of our transfer series, in which we evaluated where each player on the current roster fits into the team's future, and look at the types of players that City should look to bring in to fill out the squad. Follow us on @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We hope you enjoy the show!

S2 Ep24: Transfer Show Pt. 2 - What We Need

Joe, Andrew, and Kevin pick up the discussion from part one of our transfer series, in which we evaluated where each player on the current roster fits into the team's future, and look at the types of players that City should look to bring in to fill out the squad. Follow us on @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We hope you enjoy the show!

23: Silky Ilkay and Pinpoint Phil

Ger, Andrew, and Kevin got together to talk about the impressive victory Manchester City had against Chelsea on Sunday in another step closer to the top of the table. Has Mendy run out of road with City fans? (1:30) Man City 3 - Chelsea 1 (12:00) State of the Title Race Moving Forward (40:00) The Manchester Derby, brought to you by Carabao (43:00) No contract? No Worries, KDB (49:00) As always, find us @MaineRoadRamble on Twitter and get in touch with us any time via email at maineroad...

S2 Ep23: Silky Ilkay and Pinpoint Phil

Ger, Andrew, and Kevin got together to talk about the impressive victory Manchester City had against Chelsea on Sunday in another step closer to the top of the table. Has Mendy run out of road with City fans? (1:30) Man City 3 - Chelsea 1 (12:00) State of the Title Race Moving Forward (40:00) The Manchester Derby, brought to you by Carabao (43:00) No contract? No Worries, KDB (49:00) As always, find us @MaineRoadRamble on Twitter and get in touch with us any time via email at maineroad...

S2 Ep22: Transfer Show: What We've Got (Squad Analysis)

Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leo4KxpSmiQ

22: Transfer Show: What We've Got (Squad Analysis)

Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leo4KxpSmiQ

21: Cancelo and Cancelations

We're back to discuss the past two Manchester City matches, victories versus Arsenal in the League Cup and Newcastle in the Premier League. Joe, Andrew, and Kevin broke down all the major topics from those two matches, in addition to what those performances mean for the team going forward.

S2 Ep21: Cancelo and Cancelations

We're back to discuss the past two Manchester City matches, victories versus Arsenal in the League Cup and Newcastle in the Premier League. Joe, Andrew, and Kevin broke down all the major topics from those two matches, in addition to what those performances mean for the team going forward.

20: Surviving Southampton and the Arsenal Antidote

Kevin, Andrew, and Joe discussed a less than inspiring victory against Southampton, a gritty performance that had it's fair share of concerning aspects but with some signs for hope of improvement. Then the discussion shifted to the Arsenal match in the League Cup this week, and there may be no better team to play to get City's attack back on track. 1:30 - Southampton Review 3:30 - Is Rodri Rated Properly? 15:00 - WTF was that backline? 30:45 - Bernardo? Bernardo? Anyone seen Bernardo? 3...

S2 Ep20: Surviving Southampton and the Arsenal Antidote

Kevin, Andrew, and Joe discussed a less than inspiring victory against Southampton, a gritty performance that had it's fair share of concerning aspects but with some signs for hope of improvement. Then the discussion shifted to the Arsenal match in the League Cup this week, and there may be no better team to play to get City's attack back on track. 1:30 - Southampton Review 3:30 - Is Rodri Rated Properly? 15:00 - WTF was that backline? 30:45 - Bernardo? Bernardo? Anyone seen Bernardo? 3...

S2 Ep19: Talking Southampton w/ Steve Grant from the Total Saints Podcast

This episode dives into all things happening at Southampton, as Kevin is joined by Total Saints Podcast' producer and host, Steve Grant. The two discuss a variety of topics, including Southampton's managerial history, Ralph Hassenhuttl tactic's, James Ward-Prowse free kick dominance, and the breakout of Che Adams. But this conversation doesn't strictly focus on Southampton as Steve provides insights on the league as a whole and has several interesting opinions on Manchester City.  Follow St...

19: Talking Southampton w/ Steve Grant from the Total Saints Podcast

This episode dives into all things happening at Southampton, as Kevin is joined by Total Saints Podcast' producer and host, Steve Grant. The two discuss a variety of topics, including Southampton's managerial history, Ralph Hassenhuttl tactic's, James Ward-Prowse free kick dominance, and the breakout of Che Adams. But this conversation doesn't strictly focus on Southampton as Steve provides insights on the league as a whole and has several interesting opinions on Manchester City.  Follow St...

18: The Dross Derby

After an afternoon we would all like to forget, Joe and Andrew hop on the mic for some audio therapy. We address the dross that was City's performance today, as well as turn towards the upcoming Champions League knockout draw. Time Stamps Derby Discussion (1:45)  - Midfield the key to attack/defense this season? (4:30)  - Why does City look better without Mahrez on the pitch? (12:30)  - Why are City playing without any width? (15:15)  - Did Pep play it too safe? (18:45)  - What does t...

S2 Ep18: The Dross Derby

After an afternoon we would all like to forget, Joe and Andrew hop on the mic for some audio therapy. We address the dross that was City's performance today, as well as turn towards the upcoming Champions League knockout draw. Time Stamps Derby Discussion (1:45)  - Midfield the key to attack/defense this season? (4:30)  - Why does City look better without Mahrez on the pitch? (12:30)  - Why are City playing without any width? (15:15)  - Did Pep play it too safe? (18:45)  - What does t...

S2 Ep17: Talking Manchester United w/ Ryan Quinn from The Conventional Playmaker

Kevin was joined by tactics writer and Manchester United fan Ryan Quinn to discuss the major topics surrounding City's crosstown rivals. The conversation covers all aspects of interest regarding United, including the tactical abilities of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, what to make of Paul Pogba, overreliance on Bruno Fernandes, and how the developing goalkeeper battle should play out. You can find Ryan and The Conventional Playmaker on Twitter @quinntactics and @TCPlaymaker, respectively. His websi...

17: Talking Manchester United w/ Ryan Quinn from The Conventional Playmaker

Kevin was joined by tactics writer and Manchester United fan Ryan Quinn to discuss the major topics surrounding City's crosstown rivals. The conversation covers all aspects of interest regarding United, including the tactical abilities of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, what to make of Paul Pogba, overreliance on Bruno Fernandes, and how the developing goalkeeper battle should play out. You can find Ryan and The Conventional Playmaker on Twitter @quinntactics and @TCPlaymaker, respectively. His websi...

16: The Case Why Each Contender Will and Won't Win the Premier League

Joe, Kevin, and Andrew analyzed the top six contenders in the Premier League and discussed their realistic paths to victory in addition to the reasons why they won't win.  Intro - 0:00 Liverpool - 1:30 Tottenham - 16:45 Chelsea - 28:30 Manchester United - 40:30 Leicester City - 46:10 Manchester City - 51:20 Follow us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and enjoy the show!

S2 Ep16: The Case Why Each Contender Will and Won't Win the Premier League

Joe, Kevin, and Andrew analyzed the top six contenders in the Premier League and discussed their realistic paths to victory in addition to the reasons why they won't win.  Intro - 0:00 Liverpool - 1:30 Tottenham - 16:45 Chelsea - 28:30 Manchester United - 40:30 Leicester City - 46:10 Manchester City - 51:20 Follow us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and enjoy the show!

15: Mahrez Sizzles, Stones Rocks

After a rampant Man City turned over Burnley; Jon, Joe, and Andrew took a look at the match as well as the biggest talking points of the weekend. Time stamps of specific segments below.  1:30 Burnley Review 13:50 - Rolling Stones? 20:55- Is our left back position on the Mendy? 30:50 - Au revoir Aguero? 38:45 - Klopp Lost the Plot

S2 Ep15: Mahrez Sizzles, Stones Rocks

After a rampant Man City turned over Burnley; Jon, Joe, and Andrew took a look at the match as well as the biggest talking points of the weekend. Time stamps of specific segments below.  1:30 Burnley Review 13:50 - Rolling Stones? 20:55- Is our left back position on the Mendy? 30:50 - Au revoir Aguero? 38:45 - Klopp Lost the Plot

14: Talking Burnley w/ Dave Roberts from the No Nay Never Podcast

Kevin had the pleasure of having Burnley expert Dave Roberts, one of the producers on the No Nay Never Podcast, on to the show to discuss all things Burnley. The conversation touches on all aspects of the club, including the potential for new owners, Sean Dyche's tactical philosophy, and what the future could like in the short and long term. It's a perfect brief to get yourself up to date on Burnley so be sure to check it out to fill out your Premier League knowledge! You can find Dave the ...

S2 Ep14: Talking Burnley w/ Dave Roberts from the No Nay Never Podcast

Kevin had the pleasure of having Burnley expert Dave Roberts, one of the producers on the No Nay Never Podcast, on to the show to discuss all things Burnley. The conversation touches on all aspects of the club, including the potential for new owners, Sean Dyche's tactical philosophy, and what the future could like in the short and long term. It's a perfect brief to get yourself up to date on Burnley so be sure to check it out to fill out your Premier League knowledge! You can find Dave the ...

S2 Ep13: A Sunday at the Master's

We had our first four man pod in a while as Andrew, Kevin, Joe, and Ger talked in the immediate aftermath of Champions League win against Olympiakos to discuss the last week in City. We touch on the struggles against Tottenham as well and evaluate what Pep Guardiola can improve on overall.  2:00 -  Spurs vs City Review  18:36 -  Do City’s struggles change your opinion on extending Pep? 30:00 - Does the Captain need to be on the pitch? 35:20 -  Olympiakos vs City Review (Barely Beating th...

13: A Sunday at the Master's

We had our first four man pod in a while as Andrew, Kevin, Joe, and Ger talked in the immediate aftermath of Champions League win against Olympiakos to discuss the last week in City. We touch on the struggles against Tottenham as well and evaluate what Pep Guardiola can improve on overall.  2:00 -  Spurs vs City Review  18:36 -  Do City’s struggles change your opinion on extending Pep? 30:00 - Does the Captain need to be on the pitch? 35:20 -  Olympiakos vs City Review (Barely Beating th...

12: The Pep Talk

Andrew, Joe, and Kevin got together to provide their immediate reactions to the news of Pep Guardiola extending his contract with Manchester City for two more years! 

S2 Ep12: The Pep Talk

Andrew, Joe, and Kevin got together to provide their immediate reactions to the news of Pep Guardiola extending his contract with Manchester City for two more years! 

S2 Ep11: Talking Tottenham w/ Luke Griffin of Target Scouting

Kevin Nelson was joined by Luke Griffin, Spurs supporter and co-founder of Target Scouting, to discuss the current state of Tottenham Hotspur. This conversation ranges from transfer activity to depth chart dilemmas and whether Jose Mourinho is changing his tactics at all. It's a great breakdown of where Spurs are at right now as we build up to their matchup against Manchester City this weekend. You can follow Luke on Twitter at @GriffinFtbl and Target Scouting at @TargetScouting_. Make sure ...

11: Talking Tottenham w/ Luke Griffin of Target Scouting

Kevin Nelson was joined by Luke Griffin, Spurs supporter and co-founder of Target Scouting, to discuss the current state of Tottenham Hotspur. This conversation ranges from transfer activity to depth chart dilemmas and whether Jose Mourinho is changing his tactics at all. It's a great breakdown of where Spurs are at right now as we build up to their matchup against Manchester City this weekend. You can follow Luke on Twitter at @GriffinFtbl and Target Scouting at @TargetScouting_. Make sure ...

10: Blunted Blades and Goalless Greeks

Jon and Ger look back on two wins and two clean sheets. Ger just about keeps his agenda against João Cancelo in check, while Jon asks Ger how he normally commutes to City home games from Dublin. Oh yeah, and a Liverpool preview!

S2 Ep10: Blunted Blades and Goalless Greeks

Jon and Ger look back on two wins and two clean sheets. Ger just about keeps his agenda against João Cancelo in check, while Jon asks Ger how he normally commutes to City home games from Dublin. Oh yeah, and a Liverpool preview!

S2 Ep9: Some Marseille That We Have Turned a Corner

Joe, Jon and Andrew review a satisfying Champions League performance (and win) from City in the south of France. Andrew and Joe almost come to as blows (or as close as almost coming to blows as sitting in 2 rooms 1000 miles apart can be) over Eric Garcia vs John Stones, and the boys start the debate over who should start vs Liverpool a week on Sunday. N.B. Jon sounds a little shouty at the beginning due to suspected toddler microphone tampering.

9: Some Marseille That We Have Turned a Corner

Joe, Jon and Andrew review a satisfying Champions League performance (and win) from City in the south of France. Andrew and Joe almost come to as blows (or as close as almost coming to blows as sitting in 2 rooms 1000 miles apart can be) over Eric Garcia vs John Stones, and the boys start the debate over who should start vs Liverpool a week on Sunday. N.B. Jon sounds a little shouty at the beginning due to suspected toddler microphone tampering.

8: Winning Weird and Winning Ugly

Andrew Dettmer and Kevin Nelson sit down in the immediate aftermath of the opening match of Manchester City's Champions League group stage to discuss the victories against Arsenal and Porto. 

S2 Ep8: Winning Weird and Winning Ugly

Andrew Dettmer and Kevin Nelson sit down in the immediate aftermath of the opening match of Manchester City's Champions League group stage to discuss the victories against Arsenal and Porto. 

7: Is it time to give internationals a break?

S2 Ep7: Is it Time to Give Internationals a Break?

Jon and Joe discuss who has impressed and who has disappointed in the opening rounds of this strange Premier League season. There's also some serious speculation about what could be done to reduce player exposure to COVID amid the spike in positive cases during the international break.

7: Is it Time to Give Internationals a Break?

Jon and Joe discuss who has impressed and who has disappointed in the opening rounds of this strange Premier League season. There's also some serious speculation about what could be done to reduce player exposure to COVID amid the spike in positive cases during the international break.

6: Transfer Window Recap Extravaganza

Joe, Andrew, and Kevin sat down to discuss the end of a busy transfer window, though not busy enough for Manchester City unfortunately. We cover every single team in the Premier League in this episode and tell you who were the true winners and losers of the transfer window!

S2 Ep6: Transfer Window Recap Extravaganza

Joe, Andrew, and Kevin sat down to discuss the end of a busy transfer window, though not busy enough for Manchester City unfortunately. We cover every single team in the Premier League in this episode and tell you who were the true winners and losers of the transfer window!

5: Are The Struggles Against Leeds Cause For Panic?

Ger Deegan and Kevin Nelson break down the past week in City, focusing on the League Cup victory against Burnley and the Premier League draw verus Leeds United. We start by discussing what went wrong against Marcelo Bielsa's team and whether it's time to panic after 4 points from the first three matches of the season. Ger and Kevin then transition into the Burnley match, focusing on the performances from City's new players. 

S2 Ep5: Are The Struggles Against Leeds Cause For Panic?

Ger Deegan and Kevin Nelson break down the past week in City, focusing on the League Cup victory against Burnley and the Premier League draw verus Leeds United. We start by discussing what went wrong against Marcelo Bielsa's team and whether it's time to panic after 4 points from the first three matches of the season. Ger and Kevin then transition into the Burnley match, focusing on the performances from City's new players. 

4: Penalized for Fox Hunting

After a week of small highs and little lows, Andrew is joined by Ger to discuss: - City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth - City's 2-5 loss to Leicester - Squad building issues and transfer needs heading into the final week of the window - And a look ahead to Burnley & Leeds