S02E37 - Free Agents, Relegation Raids & the Football State of Mind!

In this episode, we dig into the soul of the modern game: is football still a working‑class sport, or has the pathway shifted beyond recognition? We question whether academies are being run the wrong way. Should clubs be nurturing their best youth instead of cashing in early? We look at whether international friendlies actually translate into World Cup form and whether France has a brewing defensive problem. Closer to home, we break down United’s decision to hold a training camp in Ireland, debate whether they’d have gone to Dubai if not for the war and ask if the club is still too marketing‑driven in its planning. We give our verdict on United’s Player of the Month, pick our strongest XI when everyone’s fit and map out the priority positions that need strengthening. To round things off, we explore which free agents are worth a punt and which players from potential relegation sides could be smart signings. A packed episode full of big questions, bold takes, and a few surprises along the way.