Kick From The Spot

Episode #58 Champions League Review : The final week of the first leg of the Round of 16 in Champions League is discussed by Memo and Jay. Chelsea was beat down by Bayern. Napoli drew at home, but was it enough going back to Barcelona? Lyon surprised Memo with a home result against the Juventus Ronaldos. Jay nailed the Manchester City match as they take two away goals and a lead in aggregate back to England. The second week of Champions League play was better than the first week. The guys are here to break it all down. Matchday 28 Review : More VAR controversy even has the guys split. Who was the loser in the Everton Man U draw? Liverpool finally lose, and Memo may have lost the most. Is Leicester in danger of losing the third and fourth position in the EPL Table? Wolves struck down the Tottenham Mourinhos, can they reach 5th or even 4th place? The EPL table is on fire as only three teams out of 20 don't have much to play for. Thank you for finding us and listen...

Episode #56 News : Manchester City has been banned for two years from European competition.  Huge news, but is it true?  What are deeper layers to this story, and what are the real impacts of this UEFA ruling?  Memo and Jay look into the ruling, the arbitration body that will make the final decision, the sovereign money and tactics behind the crack down, and the implications to the EPL beyond Man City. Matchday 26 Review : Did VAR ruin the match for Wolverhampton, and wreck an exciting weekend of EPL featurettes?  Within the vision of the Man City ban, how is the remainder of the table affected by a new Champions League position opening up?  Arsenal, Tottenham, and Sheffield United gain three crucial points while Chelsea see a desperate Man United club come visit on Monday Links : The Man Who Exposed Man City Timeline of Man City Financial Fair Play Sanctions Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community to...

Episode #53 Matchday 24 Review : Wolverhampton vs Liverpool - Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore shine, but can't match Big Ball Bobby and the Liverpool depth. Will Salah selfishness bite Liverpool in UCL? Chelsea vs Arsenal - London derby has it all with a red card, exciting play, and late goals. Memo dishes on where the two clubs are at, and where they are headed. Man U vs Burnley - We dismiss the hyperbolic week-to-week reaction to give the forest view of the Manchester United club. News : The coronavirus has hit EPL strikers as the injury bug creates needs. It's transfer window time, who will land the important piece to finish the season. Chelsea, Man U, and Tottenham all have striker needs. Arsenal make a signing that has Memo singing about a culture shift. 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. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt ...

Episode #49 Two Matchdays in one week!  There were plenty of winners and losers during the heavy Christmas EPL schedule.  Memo and Jay are here to sort it all out.  One thing is clear, Liverpool will be EPL Champions, but the story lines and battles below them have only just begun. Will Wolverhampton barge their way into the top six EPL high class society dinner parties?  The club looks every bit the part.  Will Arteta and Arsenal find their way back to the top, or will they even lose grasp on Europa League table positions?  Manchester United and Everton made big moves this week, but was it a matter of competition or fortitude? 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. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js ...

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...