Episode 3223: The Anti-McIlroy, Football: Better Than Ever (But Here are Some Suggestions Anyway)
After Rory McIlroy’s open heart captivated the world last night, we identify the anti-McIlroy who has become the symbol of the Premier League 24-25.
We survey the gallant efforts of the sports media to spin gold out of the straw of the past weekend and inspect some of the suggestions that have been put forward to revive football as a spectacle.
When ?@barneyrednews? posted some Sir Alex Ferguson programme notes from 1987 I found them fascinating.
This is a column about them, the way football & its language has changed & whether we should be worried about where football is heading
— Ian Ladyman (@Ian_Ladyman_DM) April 10, 2025
Jonathan Wilson and Nick Ames join us to talk about the weekend’s PL action. What was the buzz at Anfield as Arne Slot’s team closes in on the title? Would Kevin de Bruyne be a good short-term signing for another of the big Premier League clubs? And… you know… what did they make of the golf?
Kevin De Bruyne hasn’t ruled out staying in the Premier League.
And honestly, if he joins another Top 6 side — we can’t blame him.
The club turned their back on him first.
— City Chief (@City_Chief) April 13, 2025
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