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In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country to talk all things strikers past and present!

Wayne looks back on the toughest defenders he faced during his career, including legends like John Terry and Paolo Maldini. Meanwhile, Jamie reflects on his own battles with top forwards, including what it was like to face Didier Drogba.

The debate turns to the Premier League’s greatest ever striker. Spurs fan Flav argues that Harry Kane deserves more recognition, sparking a lively discussion among the panel.

Wayne also shares how the role of the striker has changed over the years, from his early days at Everton to leading the line for Manchester United. He also offers insight into how he now helps strikers develop as a manager, and what he looks for when signing new forwards.

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In this episode, Jamie Carragher is joined by Wayne Rooney and some of the biggest fan channels in the country.

With the Premier League title potentially in Liverpool’s hands this weekend, we explore how significant the achievement would be for the Reds - and what signings they might need to stay at the top in the coming seasons. The excitement continues with two major FA Cup semi-finals on the horizon. Nottingham Forest fan Greg shares his thoughts on how important the FA Cup is for their season, despite the club being in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League. Wayne Rooney weighs in, arguing that the FA Cup holds just as much importance as the Premier League and Champions League.

Manchester United remain in the hunt for silverware. Can they go all the way, or will Tottenham stand in their path - and set-up an all-English final? With Wolves striker Matheus Cunha heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, could a Europa League win help bring the Brazilian to Manchester?

As the season draws to a close, Everton prepare to bid farewell to Goodison Park. Everton fan Baz joins Wayne and Jamie to reflect on their favourite memories at the ground.

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00:00 Intro

00:49 Wayne Rooney Intro

01:39 Liverpool's Title Hopes and Celebrations

11:40 Tottenham's Europa League Journey

22:36 Trainline Mystery Footballer Game

29:26 Kevin De Bruyne's Legacy

34:48 Debating the Best Midfield Lineup

35:32 FA Cup vs. Champions League: Which is More Important?

36:56 The Significance of Winning the FA Cup

44:19 Wolves' Managerial Success and Future Prospects

01:00:18 Everton's Future and Stadium Sentiments

01:10:01 Most Annoying Fans: A Heated Discussion!

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Welcome to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! In this episode, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes reflect on their journeys into punditry.

Scholes discusses his unexpected entry into the industry, while Carragher explains why he prefers the high-pressure environment of co-commentary over studio analysis. The duo also talks about the criticisms they've faced along the way, and reveal their on-air regrets!

The pair also touch on the impact of social media and how they deal with online backlash. Plus, find out why Jamie never went into coaching - despite giving it a try towards the end of his playing career.

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00:00 Promo

00:56 Transition From Player to Pundit

05:50 Is there a bias when Co-Commentating your team?

10:12 Player Reactions and Backlash

17:30 Do Jamie and Paul Have Any Regrets?

22:26 Advice for Retiring Players

27:47 How Have Things Changed Since Jamie and Paul Played?

29:28 Challenges for Female Commentators

30:59 Handling Criticism in Punditry

32:20 Insight into Dressing Room Reactions

35:00 The Importance of Detailed Analysis

38:31 Preparation for Monday Night Football

41:42 Why Jamie Didn't Pursue Coaching

43:23 Dealing with Media Misrepresentation

50:43 Balancing Tough Interviews

52:09 Favourite Snacks During Punditry

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