Kick From The Spot

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #77 - EPL Matchday Week - 18 Matches in 6 Days Jay takes the reigns of the show to congratulate the host on winning another EPL title.  It's not too early!  Big game Bobby Firmino is back, and so is Liverpool at title holders.  The guys take some time to go through the top of the table to analyze the coming and going of so many clubs.  Will Manchester City ever wake up?  Have the paper tigers at Man U become the lions on the pitch?  Is Everton back and here to stay?  Is this only the beginning of the slide for Tottenham?   The table talk ends with a chat about relegation.  Can you bury Sheffield United yet?  Is Arsenal capable of mid table magic or are they close to a relegation battle? The Champions League knockout stage draw is complete, and the universe (or some guiding hand) provided excellent match-ups.  7 of the 8 draws will be competitive, and ...

It's finally here! The EPL is back. The best produced and richest soccer league on the planet is starting on 08/10/18. John and Jay share their thoughts on what teams to watch for the top spots. Europa League, Champions League, and even relegation predictions are featured. We have the matches to watch including a preview of week 1 in league play. The summer transfer window is almost closed. Updates on transfer activity and analysis is given in the news segment. Overall, we are happy to be back for our second season covering the English Premier League, Champions League, and yes Europa League (the greatest most prestigious league). Unai Emery, Maurizio Sarri, and Jose Mourinho all get together and listen to the Kick from the Spot podcast. Thanks guys! Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick fro...

Swansea City, West Brom, and Stoke City succumb to the bitter breeze of relegation. John and Jay discuss the relegation battle that was, and the opportunity for three new clubs to find strength in promotion into the EPL. With the end of the EPL season come and gone, the guys go through some highlights and low-lights that others might have missed. What a season it was in England, but it's time to put it to bed. Arsene Wenger is no longer the manager of Arsenal Football Club, but who is next. Jay has a short list to discuss. The Europa League Final and the FA Cup Final are this week. The guys take time to break down the match-ups and preview the events. No pocket gophers were injured during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickf...

The guys are in the new Smokin Js recording studio. The first 41 minutes of the pod are dedicated to Champions League and Europa League semifinal review. VAR (Video Assistant Referee) could have created a completely different outcome in both semifinal competitions. (41:15) NEWS! Is Mohamed Salah the future of Liverpool Football Club or the foundation of the future Spanish empire? What's more important, a domestic league title or Champions League title. Iniesta Says it's the league title that matters. John gives the low-down on the Championship clubs with the possibility of promotion to the EPL. (57:22) Relegation is here and now! Must watch match of the week pits Swansea City vs Southampton. John and Jay give all the relegation scenarios, including long shot possibilities for West Brom and Huddersfield Town. Jay must apologize to John once again for mistreatment of Chelsea Football Club, who have an opportunity to jump Tottenham and Liverpool for a Champions League...

Can Roma pull off another incredible comeback? Will the Bayern machine come to a grinding halt? The first leg of the semi finals is discussed and predictions on the second leg are exposed. Fox Sports gets their act together, the best match of Europa League leg 2 semifinals will be televised! Does Red Bull have a chance? Will Arsenal pay for squandering a man advantage in the first leg. First leg review and 2nd leg preview of the Europa League semifinals is discussed. RELEGATION !!! John's favorite topic finally gets a spot light on the Kick from the Spot podcast. The guys take the final 20 minutes of the show to lay out the relegation battle headed into the final three weeks of the EPL season. Jay's heterosexual status was not threatened during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick ...

It was a week of come-backs in the Champions League and Europa League quarter finals. John and Jay take a moment to graciously acknowledge their own correct predictions and review the matches. Things might get a little weird discussing Renaldo's abs. Congratulations to the Wolverhampton Wanderers on their new Premier League aspirations. John's favorite topic relegation is featured in the news segment. The Champions League and Europa League draws are discussed, and the guys give you the matches you must watch this week. Despite Jay's objections, Chelsea FC is featured twice, and a huge clash between Manchester United and Tottenham in the FA Cup semifinal. This is the best time of the year to be a soccer fan. Share the Kick from the Spot podcast with a friend and let's all enjoy the magic together. Carnac the Magnificent was not injured during this broadcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with yo...