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The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 39 - "We're Not Going to Forget the Champions League This Time."In hindsight, dedicating an entire episode title to the return of first half shots last week was a mistake. Unfortunately, FanDuel decided we weren't allowed to have fun anymore. Despite that very disappointing news, Sam and Brad hopped online to talk about all the exciting games that happened last week, and to cover the upcoming domestic and European slates. Is the FA Cup still magical, or will we all just be sad that there aren't any Premier League games this weekend? Who will triumph in the first leg of a UCL Madrid derby? Will Bayern vs Leverkusen finally be...2025-02-281h 21The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 38 - "First Half Shots are Back!"Nobody thought it would happen, but somehow, first half shots have returned to FanDuel, so Sam and Brad were pretty excited about the whole thing. The Champions League playoffs are over, and the Premier League title race has taken yet another twist. Can Liverpool bounce back with a win away from home against Man City? Will Arsenal continue their unbeaten run in the league, despite not having any actual strikers available to play? How long will the first half shots market stick around this time, and how can we make lots of money on it in the meantime? All...2025-02-211h 03The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 37 - "I Introduced Liverpool Fans to Objective Reality."Sam and Brad stay up past their bedtimes (slightly before midnight) to record this episode so it can get out on time for Friday morning. You're welcome. Somehow, we're already approaching the second legs of the Champions League knockout playoffs, and the Premier League title race took yet another turn after the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park ended in controversy. Will Liverpool be able to finish strong and win the league? Can Arsenal overcome their desperate injury crisis? And when will things get better, if ever, for Pep and Man City? All of this, and more, will be...2025-02-141h 11The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 36 - "There's No Common Sense Anymore."Now that the construction on Sam's street isn't happening during recording time, Sam and Brad can return in peace with another episode. The Champions League league phase has concluded, so it's time to break down the winners and losers of this new format, and talk about the matchups for the knockout playoffs. A lot of Arsenal Stuff has occurred in the past couple of weeks as well, which means Sam is due for a Big Rant. He even lets Brad talk during this one! What issues are affecting the standard of officiating in England? How will Man City and...2025-02-071h 30The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 35 - "Nuno Mendes' Kneecap."Sam and Brad are back... with a consistent upload schedule for the first time in forever. Everybody is happy. The penultimate round of Champions League league phase matches has concluded, setting up a beautifully chaotic final week next week. Will Man City make their way back into a place in the knockouts? Will Bayern and Madrid find a way into the top 8, or will they take the harder route to a UCL title? And who should teams be buying and selling during the final week of the January transfer window? All of this, and more, will be covered in...2025-01-241h 20The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 34 - "The Boys are Back in Town."That's right, your favorite lads Sam and Brad are finally back from the Christmas hiatus, ready to get to work on the latter half of the season. Fortunately, soccer has never been more exciting, and with Champions League right around the corner once again, it's a perfect time to hop back on the mic and break down the upcoming games. Can Liverpool maintain their lead at the top of the EPL table, or are the cracks finally starting to show? When did Newcastle get good? When did Chelsea get bad? And who knows whether Arsenal are good or bad...2025-01-171h 20The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 33 - "All These Teams Are a Mess Right Now."Sam and Brad are back (yay!) for the last episode of 2024 (boo!). No idea why the Premier League loves cramming fixtures in during the Christmas period, but some things you just gotta live with. Fortunately, before they depart to spend the holidays with their families, the boys got together to discuss the state of the season so far, as well as some upcoming games this weekend. Can Liverpool regain their winning form? Will Arsenal ever score from open play again? And are Chelsea actually dark horses for the league title, or are they being set up to fail by...2024-12-2048 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 32 - "A Year Too Early on Payton Pritchard."After a Thanksgiving absence, the boys are back once again to talk about all the fun action going on this weekend. Are Chelsea in the Premier League title race? How will Liverpool respond to a tough outing against Newcastle in a Merseyside Derby away from home? Can Brentford maintain their impressive unbeaten home record against Newcastle? Will the former Arsenal boys over at Fulham get their revenge? And when do the alarm bells start ringing for Mbappe, Ancelotti, and Real Madrid in general? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of The Final Third...2024-12-061h 00The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 31 - "Back and Bigger than Ever Before!"The international break is finally over and the boys are back in town with a jam-packed episode covering all the latest news in the world of soccer, as well as the domestic league games happening this weekend and the Champions League matchups next week. How will Leicester handle their former manager's Chelsea side? Can Aston Villa finally win a game again? How will Man U's new manager handle his debut match in charge? How will Madrid handle their injury crisis? And what will another round of Champions League bring? All of this, and more, will be covered in the...2024-11-221h 38The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 30 - "No One Wants a Reasonable Arsenal Fan.."Once again, an international break looms on the horizon, so Sam and Brad are here to break down the last weekend of domestic soccer before everybody gets bored for a couple of weeks. Should Madrid fans be concerned with their club's current run of poor form, and can they get back on track against Osasuna? Have Arsenal fallen out of the title race already, or will they bounce back against Chelsea? Can Nottingham Forest continue to defy expectations? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of The Final Third. Hosted by Sam aka FIFA...2024-11-081h 25The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 29 - "Ballon D'oh!"Sam finally has very little to complain about this week, so he's pointing out how much Madrid fans are suffering instead. It's only fair. On the bright side, the Champions League is finally back next week, along with a very nice weekend of domestic league soccer as well, which gives Sam and Brad plenty to break down on this week's episode. How will Man City handle their recent injury crisis against Bournemouth? Can Arsenal get the job done on the road against Newcastle? Will Man U put on another attacking showcase against Chelsea, with their new manager arriving in...2024-11-011h 09The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 28 - "Clear and Obvious Errors."In a surprising turn of events, Sam is complaining about the referees today. Oh, wait, that doesn't surprise anybody at all. In spite of the ranting, Sam and Brad actually managed to talk about all the action that took place over the past week and look ahead to the weekend games as well. Will Madrid or Barca triumph in the most anticipated El Clasico in recent memory? Can Arsenal survive an injury crisis and bounce back from an embarrassing loss to Bournemouth against the mighty Liverpool? And will Marseille be able to cling onto a result against PSG? All...2024-10-2553 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 27 - "The Death of First Half Shots."Not only did we have to suffer through another international break, but we lost the best soccer market as well. Despite that tragedy, Sam and Brad got together to discuss new markets, why first half shots on target are a completely different ballgame, and the otherwise joyous return of domestic soccer. Are we due for another goalfest when Spurs take on West Ham? Will Brentford score yet another early goal when they play Man U at Old Trafford? Are we prepared to sweat the under when Liverpool play Chelsea? And could we be due for an... exciting... weekend of...2024-10-181h 10The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 26 - "Samu Femininomenon."After an absolute banger of a week, Sam and Brad fired up the mics to talk about everything that happened in the soccer world this week and go through the last week of domestic league action before the next international break. Even though poor Sam had a cold this week. Will Palace finally win a game, or will Liverpool continue their dominant run of form? Will Aston Villa be the final nail in Ten Hag's coffin at Man U? Will Madrid bounce back at home against Valencia after a particularly tough week? And will Bayern reassert their domestic dominance...2024-10-041h 17The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 25 - "My Twitter Rage Has Been Unleashed."Arsenal were at the center of another refereeing controversy, so obviously Sam had a lot to say, and sometimes Brad got a chance to speak as well. Somewhere in the middle of all the ranting, there were some interesting games to talk about as well! How will Real Madrid adjust their lineups with Mbappe out injured? Can Crystal Palace finally win a game, against Everton of all teams? Will there be any defense whatsoever between Man U and Spurs? And who will come out victorious in the Bundesliga clash of the titans between Bayern and Leverkusen? All of this...2024-09-271h 17The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 24 - “God I Missed the Champions League.”The pinnacle of European soccer has finally returned, to great appreciation, so Sam and Brad hopped on the mic to talk about how great the Champions League was, and how… normal… the domestic leagues this weekend feel in comparison. Despite that, there was still much to be discussed- will Man City triumph at home against Arsenal, or will Arteta take more points away from them? Who needs a win more, Crystal Palace or Man U? And can we all agree that Spurs are simply not good? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of The...2024-09-201h 00The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 23 - "It is Time for the Proper Football to be Back."The international break is finally over, and the real games are back. Thank goodness. Will Arsenal overcome their recent injury concerns and triumph in the North London Derby against Spurs? Will Eze and Crystal Palace bounce back against Leicester? Can Madrid handle an away game against Real Sociedad? And how will teams fare in the first week of the newly formatted Champions League? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of The Final Third. Hosted by Sam aka FIFA Brit and MrBradThomas2024-09-1346 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 22 - "Who Put an International Break Here?"There may be an international break going on, but that won't stop Sam and Brad from hopping on the mic to chat about all the drama from last week's European action. Did Declan Rice deserve to be sent off? Will Real Madrid be able to manage their lack of depth this season? Do Barca have what it takes to challenge for La Liga again? Have Inter Milan already won the Serie A? And will the new Champions League format be better or worse than the original? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of...2024-09-061h 02The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 21 - "I'm About to Unleash This Massive Ladder."Somehow, the first international break is already around the corner, so Sam and Brad got together to discuss the last weekend of domestic soccer before everybody goes back to play for their countries once again. Will Arsenal continue their great start to the season, or will Brighton prove themselves to be worthy opponents? Can Real Madrid regain their form, or will Barca continue to dominate in the early weeks of La Liga? Is PSG's success without Mbappe sustainable? And can Leverkusen truly maintain their insane unbeaten Bundesliga run? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest...2024-08-3050 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 20 - "That Was a Reach-Around Squeeze."European soccer is back in full force, and Sam is already complaining about VAR, but that isn't gonna stop him and Brad from getting together to recap last week's action and look ahead to the upcoming weekend slate. Will Arsenal finally get a result against Aston Villa, or will Emery triumph over Arteta once again? Will Madrid bounce back in their home opener after a disappointing tie against Mallorca? Will Leverkusen maintain their perfect record in the Bundesliga on their way to back to back titles, or will Bayern reclaim their place at the top of Germany? All of...2024-08-2350 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 19 - "We Knew This Was Going to be a Big One."European soccer is finally back in full force, so Sam and Brad sat down for an extra special bonus-length episode to sufficiently cover their predictions for each league and delve into the games this weekend. Will Arsenal finally beat Man City to a league title? Will Man City's looming court case impact their season? How will clubs like Aston Villa, Bologna, and Stuttgart balance their leagues with UCL? Will the newly promoted teams survive relegation, or will they go straight back down? And how will all of these teams play in their first games this weekend? All of this...2024-08-151h 31The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 18 - "I am a Professional Yapper."As the final week of summer soccer comes to a close, Sam and Brad hop on the mic to talk about the Olympic soccer finals and make it very clear how excited they both are for the major European leagues to return in a week or so. Will the French men triumph at their home Olympics, or will Spain continue their amazing streak of tournament wins? Will the US women regain their status as best in the world, or will the underdog Brazilians pull off another upset? And who will emerge victorious in the Manchester derby in Saturday's Community...2024-08-0948 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 17 - "Why Do You Let Me Talk?"While BettingThePitch remains away on his summer escapades, Sam and Brad fire up the mics to seek a little closure after England's Euros loss and talk about how Olympic soccer is actually quite exciting. Will the US Men defy expectations and make a run in the knockouts? Will the US Women bounce back after last year's world cup disaster and reestablish their greatness? How will the French Men and Women fare in their home Olympics? And will the Spanish Men and Women continue their total dominance on the global stage? All of this, and more, will be covered in...2024-08-021h 11The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 16 - "Drinking Will Continue For One Reason or Another.."Super special bonus episode! While BettingThePitch was unfortunately unable to make this recording session, Sam and Brad got together to discuss the final weekend of the Euros and Copa America. Will Uruguay come out firing on all cylinders after a controversial ending to their loss against Colombia, or does the plucky little Canadian team that could have one final surprise up its sleeve in the 3rd place game? Will Spain continue their dominance at the Euros, or will England finally bring it home? And will Argentina win a third major tournament in a row, a feat no country has...2024-07-1350 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 15 - "I Have a Solid Hour and a Half's Worth of Arguing in Me"After a slightly longer gap between episodes than usual, the boys are back together with a special bonus-sized episode to cover the upcoming Euros and Copa America semi-finals and make some bold predictions about who's going through. Will Spain continue their run of dominance, or will France find a way once again? Will the Netherlands triumph over England, or will Southgate get one step closer to bringing it home? Can Argentina beat Canada for a second time, or will the Canadians pull off a miracle against Messi? And what will happen when the attacking style of Colombia matches up...2024-07-091h 25The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 14 - "Group C is the Group of Death, to the Spectators"With the Euros group stage finally complete, the boys recap the action so far and look ahead to the round of 16 and beyond, all while sweating some action in the Mexico vs. Venezuela game in real time. Will England take advantage of a favorable bracket and finally bring it home, or will Southgateball be their undoing for the last time? Can Germany continue their dominance as the host nation? Will France score a goal that isn't an own goal or a penalty? And what on Earth is going wrong for Brazil right now? All of this, and more, will...2024-06-271h 01The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 13 - "According To City Fans, Foden Can Play Anywhere"With the first round of group stage matches at the Euros under our belts already, the boys look ahead to the second round of fixtures at the Euros and the start of the Copa America. Can Croatia turn it around in the group of death? Will England maintain their position at the top of group C? Can the Netherlands take advantage of Mbappe's rumored absence when they play the French? How will Belgium and Ukraine respond to their first round losses? And who will win the Copa America as the tournament kicks off in the US on Thursday? All...2024-06-191h 19The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 12 - "England Is Literally Just Arsenal But With More Disappointment"With the major European club leagues and tournaments finally wrapped up, the boys look ahead to the first of the major international tournaments this summer: The Euros. Will Germany capitalize on home advantage and make a deep run, or will they crumble and come up short yet again? Who will England actually end up starting? Can Italy survive the group of death against Croatia and Spain? All of this, along with some of our favorite futures for the tournament, and more will be covered in the latest episode of The final Third. Hosted by Sam aka FIFA Brit, MrBradThomas...2024-05-291h 07The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 11 - "Watching Madrid In UCL Alone On The Couch"With the UEFA Champions League and the Europa Conference League finals inching closer, the soccer world gathers to celebrate the culmination of the 2023-2024 soccer season. They say all good things must come to an end. However, Nick finds himself the last one amongst the group still celebrating. With Real Madrid as strong favorites, Nick must contain his excitement and wait for the result on Saturday evening. Find out who Brad and Nick pick to hoist both respective trophies. With a juicy MLS Wednesday night slate, the boys have you absolutely covered in Sam’s absence. All of this, an...2024-05-2934 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 10 - "We Should Have Just Given Sam The Mic"The Premier League season is finally over, Man City have been crowned champions, and Phil Foden has won player of the year. To absolutely nobody's surprise, Sam has quite a lot of thoughts on this. During this half episode, half therapy session, the boys break down the end of the Premier League season and look ahead to the Europa League final and the last weekend of the other major European domestic leagues. Will Leverkusen take their next step towards an unbeaten treble winning season against Atalanta? Can Empoli escape the Serie A relegation zone? All of this, and more...2024-05-221h 04The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 9 - "This Absolutely Crazy Weekend Slate"As the final weekend of the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 approaches, the boys get together to discuss what each team has at stake in their final games of the season. Will City secure a record 4th title in a row? Will Leverkusen complete their undefeated league season? Will Chelsea and Lyon both qualify for Europe despite an absolutely horrific start to their league campaigns? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of The Final Third. Hosted by Sam aka FIFA Brit, MrBradThomas, and BettingThePitch.2024-05-171h 05The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 8 - "They Don't Call Me Sammy Shots For Nothing"After watching Spurs collapse in typical pathetic fashion to Man City to all but settle the title race, the boys reflect on the penultimate weekend of Premier League action and take a look at the mid-week fixtures to set us up nicely for Decision Day this weekend. Is Casemiro washed up, or is Ten Hag to blame? Did Spurs deliberately throw the game against City, or are they just really bad? Who will finish 6th in the EPL and secure the final European spot? All of this, and more, will be covered by your favorite lads in the latest...2024-05-1543 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 7 - "These Dudes Were Flying Kites in Practice"After an action-packed week of European semi finals, the boys get together to recap the absolute madness of the Champions League, make predictions about the European finals, and take a look at the weekend games in the Premier League. Are Madrid simply getting lucky, or are their opponents just choking when the lights get bright? Were Bayern cheated out of a last second equalizer? Can anybody stop City from winning the league title? We have it covered, and more, in the latest episode of The Final Third. Hosted by Sam aka FIFA Brit, MrBradThomas, and BettingThePitch.2024-05-1044 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 6 - "They Told Me Sex Sells"With the second legs of the Champions League semi finals coming up, the boys are back to discuss their favorite angles on the upcoming matches. Will Mbappe take PSG one step closer to a UCL title, or will Dortmund hold onto their lead and secure a spot in the final? Will Madrid get the job done at home against a Bayern side with nothing to lose, or will the Germans put a stop to the most successful team in UCL history? Will Chelsea somehow qualify for Europe? Exactly how bad are Man U right now? Whether you're interested in...2024-05-0757 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 5 - "I Was On The Floor Of The Bar"Sam returns home safely after several days in England for his friend's bachelor party, just in time to recap some champions league semi-final action and get ready for the upcoming Premier League slate. Will Luton triumph over Everton and take one step closer to safety, or will Forest secure points against Sheffield and maintain their hold on survival? Will PSG come back from a 1 goal deficit against Dortmund and take themselves one step closer to an elusive first Champions League win? Will Madrid secure a result at home against a Bayern side with nothing to lose? Tune in for...2024-05-031h 05The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 4 - "I Don't Think The People That Work at Opta Have Eyes"As the EPL heads into a double gameweek, the boys get together to reflect on another profitable weekend and look ahead to the upcoming fixtures as the title race and relegation battle heat up. Will Man City finally drop points in the league? Will Liverpool get back on track in the Merseyside derby against Everton? Will Arsenal triumph over Spurs in the North London derby this weekend? Will the boys sweep their best bets yet again? Will Sam survive his friend's bachelor party and make it home in time for Episode 5? Tune in for all of this, and more...2024-04-241h 04The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 3 - "I'll Be Honest, our Predictions Didn't Go Brilliantly"The UCL quarter-finals are all wrapped up and the semi-final matchups are set. PSG vs Dortmund. Bayern vs Madrid. Who will make it to the final? Will Madrid take home yet another UCL title? Can Arsenal finally win a game in April against Wolves? Are Crystal Palace even good? Who will win the relegation battle of the week between Everton and Forest? And can Liverpool finally score a goal from open play against Fulham? Tune into this jam-packed episode to hear what Sam, Brad, and BTP are looking at betting!2024-04-191h 09The Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 2 - "Start Bench Cut: Saka, Foden, or Palmer?"The big debate goes down between Sam, Brad, and BTP on this episode of The Final Third podcast. Saka, Foden, or Palmer? Who is better? Can Barcelona stop Mbappé? Does Atlético take down Dortmund? Does Bayern advance? Who comes out on top between Manchester City and Real Madrid? Tune in to hear what this trio are betting and have to share!2024-04-1651 minThe Final ThirdThe Final Third - Ep. 1 - “We Will Satisfy Your Every Need”The very first episode of The Final Third has arrived! Our hosts Sam, Brad Thomas, and BTP cover everything you could imagine! The three review the hot title race currently going on in the Premier League. They also make their way over to the Champions League and review the unexpected results there. The three answer some questions asked by fans and jump into this weeks upcoming games. Does Liverpool dominate Palace? Does Mallorca have a chance against Real Madrid? Is Salah the player of the season? Tune in to hear what this trio are betting and have to share!2024-04-121h 00