From The Spot

From The Spot - Episode 20 - May 24, 2007

Thu, 24 May 2007 13:39:00 GMT

The lads stop by a Winnipeg pub for the Champions' League Final on this season-finale edition of From the Spot. A comprehensive half-time show and complete post-match re-cap are presented; the quality of the officiating is questioned; and Filipo Inzaghi is both hailed for a brilliant match-winner and criticized for a poor spell of acting in the final minutes. The guys also break down Stuttgart's title-winning season and evaluate the run-in in La Liga. All this and more is just a click away on From the Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 19 - May 16, 2007

Thu, 17 May 2007 01:59:00 GMT

The Premiership season has come to a close. Manchester United are champions; but the West Ham controversy received the most scrutiny on this edition of From the Spot. The boys also discuss the managerial shake-ups at a handfull of English clubs and get a good chuckle out of the arrests of Joey Barton and Jose Mourinho. Real Madrid and Stuttgart took the leads in La Liga and Bundesliga over the weekend. The lads weigh-in with their assessments and set-up a full slate of action for Saturday and Sunday.

From The Spot - Episode 18 - Apr. 19, 2007

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:16:00 GMT

On this weekâs program, Jerrad and Trev dive into the latest transfer gossip. It was an exciting weekend of domestic fixtures despite six 0-0 draws in Ligue-1 â and the guys are all over it. They also discuss the infamous hug between Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho and mull the possibility of Jurgen Klinsmann taking the reigns at Chelsea in the off-season. Saturday and Sundayâs big matches are previewed â including Arsenal-Spurs, Stuttgart-Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid Valencia. The lads also toss Poland and Ukraineâs winning EURO 2012 bid into the mixer. This and more is just a click away on From the Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 17 - Apr. 11, 2007

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:27:00 GMT

On this edition of From the Spot, the guys tackle Champions' League results like Roma Ultras tackle senior citizens. The title races in England, Germany, and Spain are discussed and the FA Cup quarter-finals are previewed. The lads break-down the sacking of Chris Coleman and toss the state of Italian football Into the Mixer. There's also a new guest on the knock-list. All this and much more is just ahead on From the Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 16 - Mar. 27, 2007

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:49:00 GMT

On this week's program, the guys look back at last weekend's EURO 2008 qualifiers, look ahead too a full slate of important domestic fixtures, and toss quota systems Into the Mixer. England's using every excuse in the book to explain their pitiful form -- Jerrad asks Trev to reveal his favorite. Will it be lack of space, wrong formations, Gerrard and Lampard? Find out on this edition of From the Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 15 - Mar. 14, 2007

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:33:00 GMT

This week the lads discuss the Weekend's FA Cup clashes, all the big matches around Europe, and get you all set up for another great weekend of football.

From The Spot - Episode 14 - Mar. 8, 2007

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 06:27:00 GMT

Jerrad's just arrived at the studio from watching Manchester United-Lille and is hoping that Trev's got a MacEwans popped and waiting. The guys sum-up the midweek fixtures in the Champions' League and look ahead to the competition going forward. A mouthwatering array of matches are previewed: the Milan derby, the Spanish Classico, and Chelsea-Spurs are all on the weekend docket. This and more on the latest edition of From the Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 13 - Feb. 21, 2007

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:29:00 GMT

This week the boys discuss the FA Cup, some juicy fixtures in all competitions, and get you ready for the 2018 World Cup. The future looks bright here on From The Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 12 - Feb. 14, 2007

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:41:00 GMT

Every football fan will agree -- the knock-out phase of the Champions' League is the most exciting time on the football calendar. From the Spot is on top of all eight Round-of-16 ties -- breaking-down the matchups, discussing potential difference-makers, and forecasting the results. It's a one-hour Champions' League Special and feature correspondent Brad Gillies has dropped-by for the occasion. Eto's revealed a war at Barcelona and Odemwingie's waving a red cape at a bull. This and more on the Valentine's Day edition of From the Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 9 - Jan. 17, 2007

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:32:00 GMT

The guys are all over the unfolding crisis-of-comedy at Chelsea on this version of From the Spot. The imminent takeover of Liverpool and Paul Le Guen's re-surfacing are also worthy of lip-service and David Beckham's future is tossed Into the Mixer. Trev's peeved that Marseille turned the corner at Rennes and Jerrad's lamenting over Deisler's gump knee. A pair or Premiership crackers are previewed and leadership battles in the Serie-A and La Liga are addressed in the 5-minute Road-Trip.

From The Spot - Episode 8 - Jan. 10, 2007

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:30:00 GMT

It's a new year, and the boys are ready to kick it off in style! We review the Premiership news of the holiday season, and give you the heads up on the League Leaders of Europe's big players. Trevor will tell you what's going to happen in 2007, and Jerrad's preaching to the big boys of Europe.

From The Spot - Episode 7 - Dec. 12, 2006

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:29:00 GMT

In this episode the lads gloat about all their predictions gone right, the sacking of Alan Pardew, and even Trevor's cat Barney gets in on the action! It's a Merry Christmas from From The Spot!

From the Spot Knock-list

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 00:24:00 GMT

This is the From the Spot Knock-list. Be warned - its inhabitants will be repeatedly knocked.

Knocklist

Portugal
Portsmouth fans
Paris St. Germain

From The Spot - Episode 6 - Dec. 5, 2006

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:04:00 GMT

The lads have been let-down by Spurs again; but positive performances from Werder Bremen, Roma, and Lille are more than enough to make for a good mood on this, December's second edition of From the Spot. Upcoming derby matches are also on the mind, as Manchester City visit Old Trafford, Arsenal journey to Stamford Bridge, and Lazio tangle with Roma at the Stadio Olympico. Champions' League matches are tossed Into the Mixer and the guys add PSG to the Knock-list. It's a wackload of winter brilliance on the sixth attempt at From the Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 5 - Nov. 28, 2006

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:27:00 GMT

This week on From The Spot the lads discuss Champions League drama, including Man U vs. Celtic, Chelsea Vs. Werder Bremen, and Madrid vs. Lyon. Premiership takes a front seat as well with the big Man U - Chelsea match being analysed. We throw transfer rumours Into the Mixer, and Trevor takes a swipe at Carlos Tevez in his Parting Shot. All this and more on this week's From The Spot.

From The Spot - Episode 4 - Nov. 21, 2006

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:07:00 GMT

From The Spot presents an abbreviated version of our show. The lads welcome the surprisingly girlish Brad Gillies into the studio for a special round table edition.

From The Spot - Episode 3 - Nov. 14, 2006

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:40:00 GMT

Internationals are on the lads' minds this week on From the Spot. England's match with Holland and Canada's trip to Budapest will be subject to discussion and five other marquee fixtures will be thrown Into the Mixer. Jerrad's miffed at having wasted two hours to watch the MLS Cup and Trevor will introduce the football world to the newest French powerhouse, Lille. Liverpool's dud at the Emirates will be reviewed as will AC Milan's stinker at home to AS Roma. The guys will delve into Dutch football to break down Sunday's tilt between arch-rivals Ajax and PSV Eindhoven and they'll explain why European trophies may soon begin to gravitate to the Bundesliga giants. Read Jerrad's blog at http://rodblog.tripod.com for headlines and analysis from all the leagues and check out Trevor's blog at http://championnat.blogspot.com for a detailed run-down of the week in French football.

From The Spot - Episode 2 - Nov. 7, 2006

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 15:31:00 GMT

It was a busy week in European competition as both the Champions' League and UEFA Cup progressed into the latter rounds of their respective Group Phases. Jerrad and Trevor will discuss Liverpool's decisive win over Bordeaux as well as Manchester United's lacklustre showing in Denmark and Kaka's hat-trick for Milan against RSC Anderlecht. That little matter of Barcelona-Chelsea might also slip into the dialogue. Chelsea's "tour of hate" continued at the weekend with a visit to White Hart Lane for a derby match with Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs' convincing continental performances have been in stark contrast to their domestic displays and the lads will explain why they, along with Newcastle, Blackburn, and Rangers, are enhancing their reputations in the UEFA Cup while lingering at mid-table at home. Trevor will break down Lyon's visit to Rennes and a top-of-the-table tilt in der Bundesliga between Schalke and Bayern Munich will also figure in last weekend's re-caps. The guys will set up the marquee fixtures of the upcoming weekend including Liverpool's first appointment at the sparkling, new Emirates Stadium. Lille's contest with up-and-down Marseille will get some lip-service as will AS Roma's engagement at the San Siro with AC Milan and Real Zaragoza's date with Barcelona at the Nou Camp. Read Jerrad's blog at http://rodblog.tripod.com for headlines and analysis from all the leagues and check out Trevor's blog at http://championnat.blogspot.com for a detailed run-down of the week in French football.

From The Spot - Episode 1 - Nov. 1, 2006

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:12:00 GMT

On the program this week, the lads discuss Chelsea's visit to the Nou Camp for the latter half of a home-and-away with Barcelona. They'll set up Sunday's North London derby between Chelsea and Spurs at White Hart Lane and preview the weekend's other notable fixtures, including Schalke-Bayern and Rennes-Lyon. Trevor will explain why Rennes are the top feeder-club in France and the guys will recap the Milan derby, Liverpool's impressive win against Aston Villa, Sheringham's Superman impersonation for West Ham, and the trouble at Hearts.