Will We Ever Win Again?!?!?

Summary

In this episode of the Mecca of Banter podcast, the hosts discuss the recent performances of St. Louis City in the MLS. They analyze the team's loss to Colorado and draw against Atlanta, highlighting the defensive issues and lack of goal-scoring opportunities. The hosts also praise the performances of Jay Reed and Michael Wentzel from the City 2 team, who impressed in their first-team appearances. They express frustration with the refereeing decisions and discuss the potential need for new signings to improve the team's performance. The hosts also touch on the speculation surrounding head coach Carnell's future with the team. The conversation in this part focuses on the performance of different teams in the Euro 2024 tournament, specifically Spain, Germany, and England. The hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team and share their opinions on key players. They highlight the exciting and attacking style of play from Spain and Germany, while expressing disappointment in England's performance. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of young players like Musiala and Cole Palmer. Overall, the hosts are optimistic about Spain and Germany's chances in the tournament. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss Gareth Southgate's coaching decisions for the England national team in the Euro 2024 tournament. They criticize Southgate for blaming the loss on Kalvin Phillips and question his lack of courage and discipline. They also analyze the team's playing style and tactics, highlighting the underutilization of certain players. The hosts express their doubts about England's chances of winning the tournament and predict that Southgate will be replaced as coach.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Manchester United Update
06:34 St. Louis City's Loss to Colorado
14:54 Impressive Performances from Jay Reed and Michael Wentzalas
15:22 Frustration with Refereeing Decisions
31:55 Spain and Germany: Top Contenders
40:51 Disappointing Performance from England
42:31 The Potential Impact of Young Players
43:09 Criticism of Gareth Southgate's Coaching Decisions
46:32 Questioning the Playing Style and Tactics
49:07 Doubts About England's Chances of Winning
55:39 Prediction: Southgate Will Be Replaced as Coach