Footy À Deux

Jared and Zach are back to discuss matchday 3 in the Champions League (mostly) and Europa League. There is a call to the bullpen for Nick's betting bonanza and Zach rants about the fixture list.  Pardon Our French!

This week our focus is the big club that lost to the little club.... City, Man United, AND Spurs all go down in the same weekend? Our thoughts and more along with analysis of the Leicester's near success at Anfield. Pardon Our French!

Zach is joined by not so special guest, Jared, for the second edition of European Nights.  We talk all English clubs involved in Europe, except for Man City and I'm only just realizing that as I type this out.  Oops.  Sorry City fans we'll get you next time.  

Jared gets delusional about the Manchester United v Arsenal fixture, and not just this edition.  The brothers discuss the Monday Night Football fixture in great detail, as well as Liverpool v Sheffield, Leicester's top 4 chances, Steve Bruce's job safety, and Pulisic's inability to get playing time.  Plus, some spontaneous Chinese Football trivia. 

For the first edition of Footy à Deux: European Nights, Zach is joined by brother Nick to talk all things Champions League and Europa League.  Nick's betting bonanza (10-leg parlay he can never win) is also included.  

The brothers have a special guest, new intern Maisy! The adorable pup gets all the mentions plus spends some time breathing heavily into the mic.  If that is a problem, this is not your type of show anyway.  Norwich City got a famous win over the Champions, Chelsea's academy provides 5 more goals, Man United convert from the penalty spot, and Arsenal fall apart at Vicarage Road.  

This week, Jared and Zach discuss in great detail the North London Derby.  Lineups, formations, tactics, managerial decisions, the atmosphere, and the standout performers.  Chelsea lost a 2 goal lead at home and Kante is clearly the missing piece.  Plus, United get yet another goal from new singing Daniel James, but can't hold onto their lead.

Zach and Jared discuss the shocking results of the week where Spurs and Manchester United failed to take points at home against relegation candidates, Liverpool's maybe dominant, maybe not so dominant win over Arsenal, and Chelsea's young crew taking all 3 points at Carrow Road.  Jared was delusional about Jack Grealish's hair on twitter this week so its only fitting that the delusion of the week might be good news for the fans and players alike at Villa Park.  

Footy à Deux: Jared Who? Most of the podcast is a solo show by yours truly, Zach.  I discuss the VAR controversy at the Etihad with Spurs feeling lucky again, Dani Ceballos' brilliant Arsenal performance, Teemu Pukki's hat-trick and name pronunciation, Sheffield's big win, and Pogba's penalty miss. Jared takes a break from building furniture to talk Chelsea v Leicester and Liverpool v Southampton.

Jared is away so brother Nick joins the pod for the first time! This guy might be the most delusional Rayment brother there is.  He and Zach discussed the Old Trafford beatdown that United gave Chelsea, how the Premier League newcomers fared, Liverpool and City's dominance, Harry Kane's importance to the title race, and Arsenal's away clean sheet.  Also, who has the worst hair in football? The title is a massive clue. 

Jared and Zach are back for the new season to discuss the big moves made in the transfer window made by the big six clubs in the Premier League.  Of course we recorded this episode before today's official Harry Maguire announcement from Manchester United.  Hopefully no one else sneaks up on us today.  

We discuss in detail the US win over Spain to set up a knockout classic with the hosts, France.  We also go over the biggest talking points surrounding the Women's World Cup before diving into the Gold Cup.  

We discuss all of our previous delusions from the last season on this special episode.  We also discuss transfer rumors and the US Women's and Men's National Teams.  

Zach tells the story of "Un-Lucky Bar," and Jared gets Ballon D'elusional. The brothers discuss the Champions League Final for the majority of the episode, but also dive into transfer rumors for Christian Eriksen, Eded Hazard, and Maurizio Sarri.  Pardon Our French.  

Jared and Zach discuss the UEFA Europa League Final which saw Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 and previewed the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham. Zach rants on his Arsenal delusions and tells the story of the Barcelona Wine Bar.

Zach's story is title, "Apologies," and is one for all Liverpool fans out there.  Jared's delusion surrounds one of the Europa League final participants.  The brothers discuss City's reign, Liverpool coming up just short, Brighton sacking Chris Hughton, and more.

Rotoworld Fantasy Soccer columnist, Chuck Booth, joins the show to discuss Tottenham's chances in the Champions League semifinal second leg.  Jared tells us "The Curse of Olivier Giroud." Zach's delusion has big (six) implications.  The brothers discuss City's 1-0 win over Leicester, Liverpool's late win at St. James' Park, and how the final day does not have as many storylines as previously expected.  

Jared opens with the story of "The Minimum Wage Derby."  The brothers talk about Spurs and City part 1 and 2. Places 3-6 are up for grabs but it seems like no one really wants it. Chelsea were the only ones to get a point this weekend and they had a disappointing 2-2 draw at home vs Burnley.  Zach's delusional thoughts take at aim at the upcoming Manchester Derby. Could it be the title decider?

Zach tells the story of Four Stars Too Many and Jared has some delusions for Maurizio Sarri. The boys discuss Tottenham's chances in the Champions League and Arsenal's in the Europa League.  In the title race, one team will finish second with 90+ points.  Will we ever see that again?

Jared tells the story of the Delayed Leap and Zach's delusion is all to realistic with Arsenal's poor away form.  The brothers discuss the FA Cup Semifinal, Champions League Quarterfinal, and Phil Jagielka's magical day on Merseyside.