THIS IS THE SEASON
Welcome to THIS IS THE SEASON – the football podcast where rivalry meets reality.Join lifelong Manchester United fan Joel Ross and die-hard Manchester City supporter Nigel Clucas as they go head-to-head on the biggest stories in football.Every week, expect honest opinions, lively debate, transfer news, breaking stories, predictions, quizzes, laughs, and plenty of Manchester rivalry. From Old Trafford to the Etihad, the Premier League to Europe, no topic is off limits.Whether you’re red, blue or simply football mad, THIS IS THE SEASON is your home for passionate discussion, expert insight and entertainment.New episodes every week. Subscribe now...
Man United in crisis and Man City slip up
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Joel and Nige are back
It is all going on at United !!! what a mess
and City lose their perfect streak
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Carrick sacked ? Bruno the grass & City win again
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Joel and Nige are back with a Manchester United v Manchester City debate
It was all going wrong for City off the pitch but flying on the grass
Now it is ALL going wrong for Manchester United both on and off the field
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Carrick safe now ? Injuries for Maresca
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United draw with Leeds
Squeaky bum time at City v Ipswich
All about Manchester City and Manchester United fans
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Martinez hero ? City v PSG match of the season ?
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🔴🔵 THIS IS THE SEASON PODCAST – WITH JOEL & NIGE!
The international break is over, and the Premier League is back! There’s plenty to discuss as Joel and Nige return for another episode packed with football opinions, big debates and a healthy dose of Manchester rivalry.
🏆 LISANDRO MARTINEZ – A UNITED HERO?
Martinez has been speaking out, and Joel absolutely loves it! Could the Manchester United defender deserve a statue outside Old Trafford? Joel certainly thinks so! But will Nige agree, or is Joel getting carried away ag...
City perfect on the pitch and United worst start in 40 years
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Joel and Nige are back with all things Manchester City and Manchester United.
Joel lets rip on his own team
Nige is on Cloud nine..........for now !!!!
We all know what is coming
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Manchester City - What happens next ?
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Joel and Nige are back to discuss all things Manchester City and Manchester United
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ROAST - The Man City fan who denies GUILTY verdict
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Joel (Manchester United and Nige (Manchester City) have been friends for over 25 years. One a red, one a blue.
This week it is like bitter hate !!!
Banter is banter.......but seriously ???
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ROAST - Man City fan Nige won't accept the leaked guilty charges
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We all knew it was coming but you would not expect what City fan Nige has to say.
Joel is having a ball with the big GUILTY verdict
This really is Manchester United v Manchester City
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Man City perfect 6 and Man United clown show continues
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Joel and NIge are back talking all things Manchester United and Manchester City ahead of the international break.
Plus - a RYAN themed quiz
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Man United clown show and Man City perfect start
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Manchester City v Manchester United fanboys
It is all going wrong at United and City are perfect....or are they ?
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Manchester derby - What a shambles !!
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Joel (Manchester United) and Nige (Manchester City) are back to talk the derby !!
What a shambles !!! Best league in the World they say
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THE BIG ONE - The Manchester derby preview
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The gloves are off
Manchester United v Manchester City
Joel are Nige are back to fight it out !!!!
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Manchester derby this weekend and fantasy football uodate
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Its the big one this weekend.
Plus fantasy football update.
Join - 61a556 is the code (WIN PRIZES)
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City win first 3, United drop points & derby weekend
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Joel (Manchester United) and Nige (Manchester City) are back to look back at the weekends action.
This weekend - It is THE BIG ONE !!!!
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This is the season….where the banter goes too far
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Joel, Manchester United fan and Nige, Manchester City fan get in to it.
It starts quite nice and friendly and then takes a few nasty turns with the Manchester derby not far away
Deadline day fallout
Weekend predictions and Joel gets roasted by Nige
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Fantasy football - You will never guess who is in our league
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2 weeks in
Nige is already making excuses for dropped points
Joel (and every other Man United fan captained Bruno)
Who is out ? Who is in ? and who is on a last chance ?
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Transfer deadline day and weekend review
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Joel and Nige are back with all things Manchester United and Manchester City
It is deadline day
and wins for both clubs at the weekend
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Quiz - Every Manchester United manager since Fergie
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Joel challenges Nige to get every Manchester United manager since Fergie in 2 minutes
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Who have Joel (MU) and Nige (MC) picked in FF ? join our league 61a566
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Fantasy football week one
Who was Manchester United fan picked
What about Nige for Manchester City
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United mauled by Tigers and what next for City ?
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The Premier League is back… and what an opening weekend
Manchester United’s season couldn’t have started much worse as Michael Carrick’s side were beaten 2–0 by newly promoted Hull City. The Tigers stunned United with two first-half goals and left the travelling Reds wondering exactly what they’d just witnessed.
So, are United already in crisis after just one game? Is Carrick under pressure? And where did it all go wrong?
Meanwhile, over at the Etihad, there’s a brand-new era.
Pep...
60 second quiz
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Nige couldn’t do it all last season
Can he name every PL club in 60 seconds got the 26/27 season ?
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Bonus 60 second quiz
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It’s hard
Including Eddie Howe can you name the last 10 Newcastle managers in 1 minute ?
There’s one you may not remember (unless you are a Toon fan)
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We’re Back! Season 2 Begins | Man United, Man City & PL predictions
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🎙️ This Is The Season returns for Season 2!
We’re back for another season of football debate, big opinions, laughs and plenty of rivalry as lifelong Manchester United fan Joel and die-hard Manchester City supporter Nige kick off the new campaign.
In this episode we look ahead to the new Premier League season, discuss the biggest transfer stories, debate the biggest talking points from both Manchester clubs, and make some early predictions for what promises to be another unforgettable year.
Whether you’re red, b...
How to get rid of a semi
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You have a semi and you want to lose it - how do you do it ?
Did we all think it may just been coming home ?
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We got us a semi
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England in the last 4
Argentina next !!
Mad but true - Messi has NEVER played against England
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Best England match ever ?
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It’s coming………DO NOT JINX IT
Joel and Nige are back after a couple of hours kip.
Now that was worth staying up for. Had everything including a yellow card and a broken arm/wrist for Jordan Henderson and he didn’t even play
Bring on the Vikings next !!!
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Do Do Do…..come on and do the Congo
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What did you think then ?
England win 2-1
Mexico next !!
And are Spurs winning the league next season ? Yes SPURS
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Emergency- call Dr. Congo
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England finish top of the group
Is it still coming home ?
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England draw. Scotland get Brazilians
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England draw
Ronaldo breaks a new WC record and Portugal smash Uzbekistan
First big match of the tournament Scotland v Brazil
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Impressed ?? Easy this game
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Joel and Nige are back to look back at England match against Croatia
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BONUS - 5 min Croatia PL quiz …..GO !
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Ahead of the England game - listen to Nige explode with frustration
PLAY ALONG !!
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Scotland win WC & Quality Cape Verde Keeper
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Scotland have done it - they have won the World Cup !!
Cape Verde 40 year old keeper - Sign him now !!
Joel and Nige are back in business
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Are you ready ?
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Joel and Nige are back - few games in
Are we WC mad yet ? Or does it really all start when the big hitters turn up
We cover Brazil, go down a Jo hole
Our love for the Scottish fans
Catch up with Nige’s mate in Mexico
and more of the usual
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Who wins the World Cup ?
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The PL season is over.
NEXT - The big one !!
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It’s nearly all over for another season
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Joel and Nige drop another ep
Arsenal win the league
Joel won 500 quid on Arsenal
The Pep saga continues
And Nige has a bash at his Ultimate X1 for the season but makes it 12
As always, thanks for listening
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Bye bye Pep and Hello Carrick
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Joel and Nige get in to it
Pep is off
Carrick is in
It gets heated and emotional as the season draws to a close
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What’s it like to be in City’s academy ?
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Joel (Manchester United) and Nige (Manchester City) review the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. Nige's 9 year old daughter Lyla came out with Silva as a mascot’.
Then we bring in a special guest. Lewis Barker ( @coach.barks ) and discuss what it was like to be an academy kid at Manchester City and getting released in his teens. He is also a United fan and is now coaching the future stars of the game
It’s an ace listen.
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Has the PL run out of title twists ?
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Was it a goal ? Was it not a goal ? How lucky were Arsenal ?
Joel (Manchester United) and Nige (Manchester City) get involved
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United CL confirmation and Pep’s arse going
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United did what they had to do and got CL football next season
City had to beat Everton - but only drew
Joel and Nige discuss all things Manchester United and Manchester City
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Squeaky bum time ?
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Joel and Nige get together once again to discuss all things Manchester City and Manchester United
Is the domestic treble on for City ? How many players are leaving at the end of the season ?
United just need 2 more points to guarantee CL next season
Transfer news too
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