I know Gary was talking about getting guests on but bloody hell i was not expecting VVD. Also this is the quietist Micah has ever been in a podcast, must be admiration from one defender to another 😎. Great show lads.

@parapluie000

Ай бұрын

seems like Micah was told to behave

@chrisknight2631

Ай бұрын

Personally, I think that’s one of Micah’s biggest strengths as a pundit. When he’s with Alan and Gary, because he knows them so well, he goes all-in trying to entertain. I think he does, and he does it well. However, when there’s a guest on, whether he’s a fan of that person or not (definitely is in this case, obviously), he consciously tones himself down. I don’t mean that in a negative way like he doesn’t want to look stupid, or he’s been told to behave himself, I believe it’s purely out of respect for the guest. The guest is, effectively, the star of the show. He instinctively knows that whoever that guest may be, they need the breathing room to talk freely. He still manages to have a laugh, which I would imagine is great for a guest who might be slightly nervous or tense, but he does it just the perfect amount. To me, he’s why this podcast is so popular. Don’t get me wrong, I love Linekar, I think he’s a great presenter, and Alan Shearer is brilliant despite his only attempt ls at humour being swearing and telling Gary he has big ears, but Micah is the one who elevates it. You know, if he’s asked a question and his answer starts with “basically…” you know there’s going to be a great story. This and the Overlap are the only football podcasts I can listen to (or watch) now, because the rest are just drivel. I watched the Rio Ferdinand one once, but only last ten minutes as the other guys on it are obnoxious and frankly a bit dumb. They’re just not good enough. Others from the Goal Hanger stable like The Rest is Entertainment are also excellent. The one I’ve just mentioned being my favourite alongside this (probably moreso). Anyway…

@crow1989

Ай бұрын

That was a long read! 😭 However I think you're spot on! Micah! What a guy!!

@chrisknight2631

Ай бұрын

@@crow1989 Haha sorry, I tend to go on a bit. Kind of a stream-of-consciousness thing! 🤣

@user-sz2ut4od6s

Ай бұрын

@@chrisknight2631 I’m afraid The Overlap gets the nod for me. I quite like Micah, he seems a decent, likable bloke, however I can only take him in small doses. But I’m sure that’s my fault. Gary I find a little bland, and Shearer I think could do with a dose of humility. There’s a smugness there that rubs me the wrong way. The Overlap I find to be the perfect blend of unmatched footy knowledge, banter, raucous humor, camaraderie and laddish vulgarity.

Micah smiling non-stop this whole episode. Not one hysterical laugh or joke. In the presence of greatness. VVD top class.

@Nikapd

Ай бұрын

Big Meeks looked like Mini Meeks tbh...in a good way though...like you say the respect he has was obvious. Really enjoyable.

@bornin1948

27 күн бұрын

VVD is also the best looking player in the PL.

Get you a partner who looks at you the way Micah looks at Virgil 😍😂

Virgil’s love for Matip is real people, brothers. 😊

@TheRealPingu

Ай бұрын

very good partnership

@ajw9533

Ай бұрын

If he had not been injured so often, Matip would have been recognised as one of the great Premier League defenders. He has been very unlucky.

@bmg_darby

Ай бұрын

Kind of makes sense in some way, they both come from mixed backgrounds and Gelsenkirchen isn’t far from the Netherlands and the areas they grew up in were both fairly rough. They must be able to relate to one another on a more personal level outside football.

@olavjorvik94

29 күн бұрын

Played in the return leg of the Barca game, and in the final. Started 1 of the 3 CL finals and that’s the one we won. Speaks enough volume to me, anyways. Matip is great. My favourite player and character in the team. Not the best, but my favourite.

The impact he and Ali had is crazy. Literally the foundations our success is built upon. It’s been a joy to live through this era as a supporter. My kids know no different!

@SD-nq6kg

Ай бұрын

Spot on mate...your kids have been spoilt lol

@Nunyabusiness40

Ай бұрын

And Salah. Those 3 have been the spine of the team

@aarong5115

Ай бұрын

Thank klopp and fsg for correct transfer decisions , they signed so well . There is always a chance players don't fit in , take time to settle , vvd and Ali unreal signings , not to mention Salah , Jota , Andy rob , Diaz , the list goes on incredible work on that front , and this is coming from a United fan .

@Rafaay

Ай бұрын

I adore him repeatedly wanting to celebrate with the fans. Needed players like him at Arsenal for so long

@pgc99

Ай бұрын

Imagine if your kids knew what it was like to win more than one league every 30 years 😂. No,no they are 'spoiled' though 😂😂😂😂

Calm as u like, it's Virgil Van Dijk

@bramharms72

Ай бұрын

I like how he says "obviously I'm very aggressive, I'm very vocal" in such a calm way at (39:19).

What a surprise this was, Gary is just so articulate and just a gentleman every time on the Pod and then there's Micah who is chaotic and just a ray of sunshine while being brilliant! Virgil was just class as usual, loved it!

@comegetsome8669

Ай бұрын

People might discredit him a lot, but he's definitely the greatest defender in the modern premier league

@mezzala1014

Ай бұрын

@@comegetsome8669if by modern you mean last 10 yrs then yeah I think he is the best in the last 10 yrs. Kompany was great but rarely played. So it’s VVD clearly. But talks of him being the best ever in the PL is outrageous for me.

@iJaxy10

Ай бұрын

@@mezzala1014not really outrageous really. You might not have him as your no1, which is completely fair enough, there has been a lot of great cbs. But it’s certainly not outrageous to put him up there

@AriesAdams-rb5lh

Ай бұрын

Nice cus they don’t slate other players off .. they have respect for all players

@laylaabo

Ай бұрын

​outrageous for you,not for everyone else

It’s nice to have you all in the same room for a change! 👍

Him mentioning Bobby as one of the best he has played with gave me proper goosebumps. I'm a massive fan of Bobby and truly so he was very pivotal in Liverpool s recent success .

Man-fanning is real 😂😂😂😂Gary/Micah like schoolkids seeing their idol!! Great episode ❤❤❤

@TonyHavenMusic

Ай бұрын

They know the money will pour in haha

@thefacelessquestion3333

Ай бұрын

It's the angle of their seats...

@samprizeman4509

Ай бұрын

Or just respectfully listening to a guest on their show, allowing him to answer their questions, rather than butting in and asking another question about the first half of the answer. Just a thought

@calmer435

29 күн бұрын

Isn't it fan-manning...as fan-girling

Micha never been so quiet! hahaha defo star struck and playing it cool

@sighfly2928

Ай бұрын

Micah’s been working with his all time favourite footballer and you think he’s star struck over a guy with 1 UCL lol

@xzander6870

Ай бұрын

@@sighfly2928 chill out… not the only one that’s said it if you want to comment on all the other posts

@ernestkhalimov748

Ай бұрын

​@@sighfly2928name a better defender than van dijk

@alexharriott1159

Ай бұрын

He see Henry on a regular bases, he's not going to be starstruck if he sees him all the time is he. Thought that was quite easy to work out bud.

@xzander6870

Ай бұрын

@@alexharriott1159 doesn’t see VVD on a daily basis though, I’m sure he was starstuck the first time he met Henry as most would be

Micha is in love, the way hes staring at VVD 😍 😍🤣🤣

@thefacelessquestion3333

Ай бұрын

Titi getting jealous 😂😂

I know someone else has said this however how QUIET is Micah, can only be Micah's admiration for VVD! His smile is like a star struck teeneager!!!

Easy to forget he was 27 when he joined liverpool and became officially world class. Its never too late

@sjaakbral83

Ай бұрын

He was already world class. Nobody is paying 75 million for a 27 year old mediocre defender

@Sh23-hv7sn

Ай бұрын

@@sjaakbral83 I said officially world class. Pepe joined for similar money and he wasn't. There's still uncertainty with any transfer

@sjaakbral83

Ай бұрын

@@Sh23-hv7sn he wasn't 27 and also not a defender.

@denzel1989

Ай бұрын

He was world class for two seasons at Southampton

@Sh23-hv7sn

Ай бұрын

@@denzel1989 no ones saying he was t class for Southampton jfc

Nobody : Micah : 😁😁

Absolutely class act..he speaks so soothing..I could listen to him for hoursssssss..

Nice to hear Bobby Firminho get mentioned as the best player he's played with, he was really loved at Liverpool, Barcelona got the wrong Brazilian.lol

@sqrwndwtv2

Ай бұрын

I miss Bobby and his song 😭

Great rolemodel, great leader, consummate professional.

Great player, the difference between Liverpool and the rest in the premier league is Klopp, but the quality and class of these awesome players in their squad shows fruition. As a Luton fan, I admire and respect these high end players; maybe one day Luton will have players of this quality.

Aww, bless Micah's heart, i think he a bit star struck 😂

@tyronevaldez-kruger5313

Ай бұрын

He betrayed Titi

Massive respect to a giant of the game. I'm an Arsenal fan, but I am a football fan first and I will always have massive respect for people who represent our game like Virgil does. One of the best players the league and the world will ever see.

I'm a Rangers fan and was at that match. Rangers were in a bad place at the time but the big man hardly broke a sweat. Could see right away just how good he was...

@richardprocter8012

Ай бұрын

Was that no the game where ya beat us on pens?

@ciarancrainey7217

Ай бұрын

Naw, 2-0 game griff n commons

@Bears84

Ай бұрын

@@richardprocter8012 Sorry? No, it was the semi final at Hampden, think it was 2-1. I was in the family stand behind the goal at the Rangers end. Were you there?

The way Micah was looking at Virgil is like Wow, I am sitting close to Vigil.

@howwwwwyyyyy

Ай бұрын

They were talking about being impressed by the size and presence of him in another program

VIRG IS THE GOAT

@sqrwndwtv2

Ай бұрын

Robbed of the Ballon d'Or by Messi that one year.

@triplemillionseller7454

25 күн бұрын

Virgin van maguire 😂😂😂

What a great interview, VVD is very humble and calm persona, love his energy. I also enjoyed the humour he had at the end 'Goodbye from me!'. Let's go YNWA!

The BIG MAN himself! The best CB in the world.

That was a special treat. Thank you to Virgil for showing pure class throughout his career. Well done Gary and Micah.Not hard to see when Gary said we are massive fans. Loved it.

The best type of player, humble, quick, strong & smart. Role model CB

I enjoyed this program so much! Nobody was hysterical, no shouting matches, very calm, nobody interrupted each other. What a refreshing video! I wish there is more programs like this.

Virgil is so focused even in a casual interview on what he wants and where he’s going! What a leader and to hear him talk of his early experiences and wanting to be in the Premier League is inspiring. Love Watching the clips of his influence in his community with Liverpool. Thx for having this conversation 🙌🏻👏🏻♥️

Funny watching richards😂way he looks at van djik like a little kid seeing his idol

What a guy. So proud he's captain of my club

Speaks absolute volumes that when asked about best players he played with, Bobby Firmino is the player he chose to name. What a player, still can't believe that era/team is over I remember just thinking it would last forever! ❤ Great podcast guys well done and good luck for the Euros Virgil. ⚽

He speaks very good English...greetings from Holland (Netherlands)😊

@user-sz2ut4od6s

Ай бұрын

I’ve always thought the Dutch all speak excellent English.

@howwwwwyyyyy

Ай бұрын

Scandinavian people speak better English than a lot of English people!

@molybdomancer195

Ай бұрын

@@howwwwwyyyyythe Netherlands are not Scandinavian

@lotuseater7247

29 күн бұрын

obviously

@Vanessa1900.

13 күн бұрын

@@howwwwwyyyyyScandinavian?? We aren’t part of it. Haha

Micah looks star struck 🙄

@onzialuka8188

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@thefacelessquestion3333

Ай бұрын

He's thinking how to get that McDonald's money for himself...lol😂😂

@tyronevaldez-kruger5313

Ай бұрын

​@@thefacelessquestion3333 because Micah burst off the scene too soon without enough money

@user-sz2ut4od6s

Ай бұрын

⁠And you know he’s ‘all about the Benjamins , baby’.

@robertmccoy9601

Ай бұрын

I thought he looked in awe of big virg

Micah looks smitten this whole interview. Like a dude who’s on his first date with the girl he always fancied at school.

Virgil should be player of the year. People take him for granted because he's set his standards so high.

@StephenCarrIsBald

Ай бұрын

Foden all day… and stop liking your own comments

@barrymacdonald3439

Ай бұрын

​@@StephenCarrIsBaldyeah I was skeptical of Foden but his performances this season has eliminated that. Hopefully he develops as a 10 cause he is unreal in that position.

@joncoish

Ай бұрын

I think player of the year will come from whichever team wins. If Liverpool wins it’s likely VVD will get it.

Virgil is the greatest defender of all time. Liverpool are incredibly lucky to have him at the club. He should be given another improved contract. He will win the league again and the champions league, and he will be remembered as the greatest Liverpool defender of all time. Virgil should finish his career at Anfield.

@garciapedro7668

Ай бұрын

hahahahaah.... do not overrrate him

@Carl-nj1op

Ай бұрын

@@garciapedro7668 He didn't.

Couldn't be a Virgil interview if he didn't big up Joel Matip

HE'S OUR CENTRE HALF HE'S OUR NUMBER FOUR WATCH HIM DEFEND AND WE WATCH HIM SCORE HE'LL PASS THE BALL CALM AS YOU LIKE HE'S VIRGIL VAN DIJK HE'S VIRGIL VAN DIJK

That ending 🤣

Micah is in love with VVD, he was sitting there like a little kid listening

Excellent interview, class personified from Big Virg as always!

There’s never be gonna be another Virgil no another Allison No another Salah just lucky to witness this era….Thank you all now we getting back to our banter era

Find someone that looks at you like Micah looks at Virgil ❤❤❤ 😂.

VVD leader of men, gentleman, devoted father and husband. What a role model for young footballers.

@tomc2403

25 күн бұрын

yeah, happy meals for all the kids!

Goto love a bit of Virg class act as allways

its so nice to see micah being so reserved and normal without the over the top shouting and fake massive laughs, more of this please micah!

Class interview and great banter between you all

Whilst on other podcasts we get the same Alex Ferguson stories 15 different ways and Marcus Rashford thrown in to most conversations, it's nice to see you guys, giving new information and getting interesting guests on. Yes, the overlap.

@Badonicus

Ай бұрын

Exactly.....Sky narrative

I remember watching van Dijk at Celtic and thinking "this guy is the real deal". It was difficult to know how he would adapt to the very top level, but somehow I knew he could, and would

Love this!! Not often a centre back is knocking on my all time favourite players on and off the pitch. Such integrity, humbleness, thought, leadership. An icon in the sport, see how it commands the setting and Micah matches his energy levels and not his own. Influential!

Micah looks like he's in love 😆

Just watched this episode, brilliant well spoken and the respect from your fellow peers speaks volumes when Micah is so quiet in a show! YNWA

Classy player and guy!

Absolutely brilliant interview. Don't get me wrong it's not a cross examination but some great insight from, and appreciation of, a wonderful player. The best defender I've ever seen in the flesh. Hope he never leaves us. UTFR, YNWA

My skipper. 😍😍

I listen to this as a podcast usually. Honestly one of the best football pods, a little short but otherwise great!

One of the greatest, what a class player, aerial ability, speed, strength and what sets him apart is his long range passing

Your a stand up guy Virgil 💯 All the best for you n your family mate 🤜🤛

The GOAT

How lucky we are to have him as our captain, understanding what the club means to our fans

When you think of the energy Klopp put into his three clubs as manager and father of each town and city . First Mainz were he battled for promotion missing out on the last day twice or 3 times im not sure and then rebuilding Dortmund and fighting Bayern for 7 years and then to Liverpool and doing what he has done its got to catch up with any man . To be humble enough and honest enough to admit he hasnt got that 100pcent energy that the team and fans and club deserve and need to compete that takes a real man to say and nobody wants to see a 99 p cent Klopp just going through the motions at the detriment of the club and his own legacy . He was almost unsackable so its got to be the right choice. YNWA

Thank you Virgil for everything. Hears to many more years with LFC. ❤

The greatest defender I've ever seen (in a liverpool shirt) vvd turned us from a top 4 team to the world's best team.

Virgil is one of the big examples of someone who has made his mark on English culture. As a none national that is always going to be even more of a challenge but the small things like the language he uses just shows what a great role model this man is not only to Liverpool fans but I would honestly say to football fans in general

Rest is football growing bigger!!! As someone who has seen every episode since inception, it feels like I know Alan, Gary and Micah now😅. Bringing VVD in for this interview is awesome. Dude is as calm as he is on the pitch.... Keep going guys, big ups

Micah Richards is a genuinely *Sweet Spirit,* he's like a child in his admiration of Virg, no airs. Gary's always the epitome of Decency. Virg: Pure Class! Great interview, ❤

Legend. Class act on and off the pitch.

What an interview. I am amazed of how articulate Gary was 😂 and the flow was organic. Surprised that big meeks kept it polite and quite today 😂😂

Of course Matip. I want to be loved like VVD loves Matip

@user-sz2ut4od6s

Ай бұрын

Micah looks like he wishes he could crash that party.

If he wants, hes got a great future in management!!

That was so incredibly classy. Great listen.

One of the greats

The only way I could love VVD more is if he played for my team. Absolute class. Great interview.

This podcast just keeps growing and growing unbelievable from Gary Alan and micah great to get brilliant insight into footballers especially vvd well done to everyone involved please keep it up👏👏👏

Thank you Gary Thank you Michael

Love the podcast 👍

Wow. Seriously, how ace is Virgil Van Dijk. What a quality bloke. This is from an Everton fan btw. Love him.

The best centre back in the history of the Premier League.

@MH-vp7lf

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 it's only 10am but that'll be the silliest thing I'll read today

@user-sz2ut4od6s

Ай бұрын

He’s very good, but have your first cuppa and calm down.

@dickdiver9614

Ай бұрын

​@@MH-vp7lfFastest and strongest, tells us better?

You can tell this dude understands the important of family love ...he just cant stop talking about them...wife, kids etc. Hes a solid dude. Big ups topman

He's our centre half, He's our number 4 Watch him defend, And we watch him score .. He'll pass the ball,calm as you like , He's Virgil Van Dyk, He's Virgil Van Dyk

Great pod, should definitely have more guest I loved this. Big virg absolutely love him I remember when Liverpool signed him I just knew, we all knew he would be great for us.

What a legend!

Wow... Awesome having VVD 1st podcast! Great to see Micah in Awe of Greatness What a Leader Vvd is! Ps well done Lineker Legend

Legend!

What a great human being!!!

Our captain, leader and legend

Classy player,classy guy,at his best the best defender I have seen.continued success to him 🙌🏻

Micah felt VVD's serious vibe and said "I'ma put clowning to the side for this one" 😂😂

I wish they asked about the Argentina game. That was one of the greatest games ever besides the final against France.

Really great interview. Surprised he didn't talk a lot about S'oton though.

BRILLIANT😎

Class👌🏼

Great studio! More of these please

@hills863

Ай бұрын

I think they're at Anfield

Good job Virg...stay humble. Great stuff guys 🥰

Great interview, what a guest,what a player.Love the podcast. Greetings fron athens.keep going.

"Who's the best player you've played with" "Let me tell you about his lanky German who dribbles as gracefully as Messi"

@bharatanish9905

21 күн бұрын

Who that?

i am not a Liverpool fan but you have to admire VVD absolute class act on and off the pitch.. Great role model for the younger generation.

32:56 I love that statement from Virgil. A lot to learn from that for young People listening. ‘You can only play high, if there’s pressure on the ball’