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Is Bukayo Saka delivering enough for Arsenal and England? Charlie Austin has his doubts! This week on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie and Pete Redding dive into the debate surrounding Graham Souness's criticism of Saka, with Charlie questioning whether Arsenal's star boy has reached the heights expected of him. There's plenty more on the agenda, including Erik ten Hag's comments about Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool's big-money signings, Arsenal's title ambitions and why Newcastle and Sunderland are both facing uncomfortable questions. The lads also discuss Brighton's remarkable consistency, the pressure on Premier League managers and whether some of England's biggest names have become too comfortable. It's another lively 44 minutes of football opinion, insight and banter. Chaz Kicks Off — the official Charlie Austin podcast, powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has European football lost its magic? Charlie Austin is on fire in this week's Chaz Kicks Off as he and Peter Redding question whether European club football has become too predictable, too crowded and a shadow of the competitions we once loved. With 36 teams in each of UEFA's three major club competitions, have we sacrificed quality for quantity? Are the early rounds little more than glorified pre-season friendlies? And does the real competition only begin when the knockout stages arrive? Charlie doesn't hold back, delivering a particularly savage assessment of Celtic's European struggles and questioning the gulf between Europe's biggest clubs and the rest. Elsewhere, Charlie defends Manchester United's Lisandro Martínez for speaking his mind, questions Liverpool's £116 million investment in Florian Wirtz, discusses Alexander Isak's fitness and offers his thoughts on Eddie Howe and Newcastle United. Plus, could European football become a problem for Sunderland domestically? We also preview the weekend's Premier League and EFL action, with plenty of predictions, dressing-room insight and the usual laughs. Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding, powered by PlayNimbus – Fantasy Football Reimagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United are in trouble, and Charlie Austin is not holding back! Following another hugely disappointing performance against Tottenham, Charlie questions the commitment, fitness and professionalism of United's players, arguing that Michael Carrick has been badly let down by his squad. Are the players simply not good enough? Has Carrick been fooled by previous performances? And with a daunting run of fixtures ahead, Charlie predicts United could win just ONE of their next six games. Elsewhere on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie and Pete discuss Manchester City's impressive victory over Liverpool and the ongoing controversy surrounding City's charges, Newcastle's heavy defeat at Coventry, Arsenal's growing strength in depth and the latest from QPR. This epiosde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Jude Bellingham on course to become England’s greatest midfielder? Charlie Austin sees elements of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard in the Real Madrid star — and believes he could ultimately surpass all three. We debate Bellingham’s extraordinary trajectory, whether he should be England’s next captain, and where he already sits alongside the greats. live-with-restream,-october-06-… Plus, Charlie makes the case for Harry Kane as the greatest England player of his generation, we look at the damage caused by the international break, and preview the Premier League’s return — including Manchester United v Tottenham and a huge Liverpool v Manchester City showdown. live-with-restream,-october-06-… Chaz Kicks Off — with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding, powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Austin and Peter Redding are back — and Chaz has a strong message over the treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41, has one of football’s all-time greats earned the right to decide when his international career ends? Charlie believes the respect Ronaldo has earned throughout his career means you simply can’t treat him like any other player. There’s also a brilliant debate over the greatest players ever to grace the EFL. Adel Taarabt, Paul Merson, Peter Whittingham, Lee Trundle, Jamie Vardy and plenty more enter the conversation as Charlie explains why the EFL remains the heartbeat of English football. Plus, the Manchester City story continues to rumble on. With whistleblower Rui Pinto claiming there could be more revelations to come involving clubs, players and football authorities, Charlie asks what continued off-field controversy is doing to the game. And with PlayNimbus Friday upon us, Charlie and Pete tackle Italy v France, the players to watch and the big selection decisions ahead of the latest Chaz Kicks Off challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Chaz Kicks Off League only with https://playnimbus.app/ Manchester City's case dominates the football conversation — but if the allegations are upheld, what punishment would actually be appropriate? Charlie Austin and Peter Redding tackle the potential consequences for City and the wider game, including the impact on rival clubs, finances, jobs and whether stripping historic titles could ever really put things right. Then Charlie asks another uncomfortable question: are England actually as good as we think they are? He weighs in on Thomas Tuchel, Trent Alexander-Arnold, England's defence and the difference he sees in Zidane's France. Plus, Charlie reveals the grounds he loved visiting as a player, the clubs he couldn't stop scoring against and why parents need to let young footballers compete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Chaz Kicks Off League with https://playnimbus.app/ Should football fans be allowed to drink alcohol in their seats during matches? Not if Charlie Austin has anything to do with it. Chaz gives his unfiltered verdict on proposals to allow drinking in the stands — from the atmosphere and families at games to the rather obvious problem of trying to enforce a two-pint limit. There’s plenty of football too. Charlie delivers his early-season report on Liverpool, explains why he’s keeping the faith with Florian Wirtz but has serious doubts elsewhere in the side, and looks at a Chelsea team he believes could provide goals galore — at both ends. We also look ahead to England against Spain with PlayNimbus, Charlie reveals a spectacularly bad penalty from his return to vets football, and we finish with a brilliant story about Newcastle United legends getting involved in walking football and the importance of football in bringing people together. Straight talking. No scripts. No sitting on the fence. Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin & Peter Redding — powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Austin is in top form this week — and Manchester United are firmly in his sights. Chaz questions whether Michael Carrick should ever have been handed the job permanently, says the squad is “bang average” and asks a brutally simple question: outside Bruno Fernandes, who in this team is genuinely Manchester United standard? There’s plenty more. Spurs are bottom and Charlie wonders when the pressure turns towards the manager. Chelsea’s defence gets pulled apart, Brighton earn huge praise after running all over Arsenal, Liverpool get the job done, Newcastle rediscover some intensity and Man City score five while somehow still looking vulnerable. Then there’s Gary Neville, Martin O’Neill’s nightmare week at Celtic — and Charlie sitting proudly TOP of the PlayNimbus league after a 32-point haul. It’s lively. It’s opinionated. And Chaz is very much off the leash. Chaz Kicks Off with Charlie Austin & Peter Redding — powered by PlayNimbus. Join Today at https://playnimbus.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Chaz Kicks Off only with https://playnimbus.app/ Charlie Austin doesn’t hold back as Manchester United come under fire after another shocking result — and Chaz believes their problems go far deeper than the manager. “Sit tight and strap yourselves in Manchester United… because you ain’t going nowhere.” Plus, we look ahead to a huge weekend of football: Brighton v Arsenal is our PlayNimbus Game of the Weekend, Newcastle desperately need a response, Bournemouth host Liverpool, QPR face Preston, and we’ve got two massive derby battles in Millwall v West Ham and Wolves v West Brom. And then a proper football debate… Who is the greatest No.9 you’ve ever seen LIVE? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The CHAZ KICKS OFF League: https://playnimbus.app/ Charlie Austin is in absolutely no mood to sit on the fence. After another huge weekend of football, Chaz delivers a brutal assessment of Russell Martin — questioning his excuses, his football and his record — before Peter and Charlie get stuck into the biggest talking points across the Premier League and EFL. Manchester United are under the microscope after another unconvincing display, with Charlie asking the simplest question of all: what is their actual style of play? And if Bruno Fernandes doesn’t perform, do United perform? The boys also ask where have all the proper No.9s gone?, debate the growing inconsistency surrounding Premier League refereeing, assess Arsenal and Chelsea after a throwback Super Sunday clash, and look at the renewed excitement around Newcastle United. Plus: Spurs are told to forget Europe and accept they’re rebuilding, Manchester City’s transition, QPR frustration, Charlie’s own story of being dropped after scoring twice — and Peter has finally got one over on Chaz in the PlayNimbus league! 🔥 Russell Martin gets BOTH barrels ⚽ Where have all the No.9s gone? 🔴 What exactly are Manchester United trying to be? ⚖️ Referees, VAR and the consistency problem 🏆 Arsenal show another side to the champions ⚫ Newcastle's excitement is back ⚪ Charlie's warning to Spurs 🎯 Peter vs Chaz on PlayNimbus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Chaz Kicks Off Play Nimbus league https://playnimbus.app/ harlie Austin and Peter Redding are back with the Friday edition of Chaz Kicks Off, looking ahead to a huge weekend of Premier League and EFL action. Charlie goes in on Everton after what he describes as a hugely frustrating transfer window. With the squad looking dangerously short, particularly in attack, can David Moyes somehow galvanise his players — and could they still spring a surprise against Manchester United? On this episode: ⚽ Why Charlie believes Everton simply don't have enough goals in the team 🔴 Liverpool head to Ipswich — and Charlie wants to see their new superstar unleashed 🔥 Everton v Manchester United — our PlayNimbus Game of the Weekend ⭐ Why Bruno Fernandes looks like a PlayNimbus must-pick 🔵 Arsenal v Chelsea — the Premier League's best defence against one of its most exciting attacks ⚫ Newcastle's intriguing start under their new manager 🏆 Middlesbrough v QPR — Charlie backs his old side to get a result 😳 And Charlie does NOT hold back on what he's seeing from another of his former clubs, Burnley Plus Charlie reveals his weekend picks and prepares for another assault on the Chaz Kicks Off PlayNimbus League. Chaz Kicks Off — football opinions from someone who's actually been there and done it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOIN THE CHAZ KICKS OFF LEAGUE - ONLY ON https://playnimbus.app/ Charlie Austin delivers his verdict on another huge Premier League weekend — and Liverpool’s £125m Alexander Isak is firmly under the microscope. Is Isak doing enough? Why does Charlie still see serious problems in Liverpool’s defence? And if he had an open chequebook and could sign ANY player in world football for Liverpool, who would he choose? Charlie also says there’s a “dark cloud” hanging over Tottenham, questions Manchester United’s transfer strategy, explains why he’s loving what he sees from Chelsea and assesses Newcastle’s impressive start. And with the transfer window still open as we record, Charlie gives his Deadline Day verdict on who could still move and which clubs desperately need reinforcements. Plus, Peter discovers that after all his PlayNimbus confidence last week, Charlie has absolutely destroyed him in the Chaz Kicks Off League. Chaz Kicks Off — powered by PlayNimbus, Fantasy Football Reimagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Chaz Kicks Off League Today: https://playnimbus.app/ Fantasy Football Reimagined! Charlie Austin takes aim at the extraordinary money being thrown around in football as another crazy transfer window reaches its conclusion. Are clubs massively overpaying? Have £60m, £80m and £100m deals simply become normal — and what does a former Premier League striker make of the numbers being spent? Charlie and Peter also get into Liverpool and Alexander Isak, Celtic and Rangers’ European struggles, the Champions League draw and the big games coming this weekend. Plus: ⚽ Can Liverpool run riot against Nottingham Forest? 🔥 Is this the weekend Alexander Isak comes good? ⚫⚪ Tottenham v Newcastle — what do Newcastle need? 🏆 Why Charlie wants the Celtic and Rangers Premier League debate put to bed ⚽ QPR, West Ham and the Championship 🎮 And another round of Chaz Kicks Off predictions powered by PlayNimbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Chaz Kicks Off League Only with https://playnimbus.app/ Charlie Austin is taking NO prisoners after the opening weekend of the Premier League. On a brutal Monday edition of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie lets rip at some of the biggest clubs in the country — branding Manchester United’s performance “atrocious”, calling Tottenham a “shambles” and Aston Villa “embarrassing”. He also gives his verdict on Alexander Isak’s difficult return to St James’ Park, explains why Liverpool should be worried, questions whether Unai Emery could WALK away from Aston Villa and warns that this is not the Manchester City of old. Plus: 🔥 Newcastle 2–2 Liverpool — who should really have won it? 🔥 Charlie’s major Alexander Isak warning 🔥 “Manchester United’s back four is atrocious” 🔥 Harry Maguire comes under fire 🔥 £230m spent — and Spurs are still a shambles 🔥 Why Charlie thinks Aston Villa are “bang average” 🔥 Could Unai Emery actually walk away? 🔥 Manchester City: “This ain’t the City of old” 🔥 West Ham are “in a world of hurt” 🔥 QPR, Millwall and the Championship 🔥 And Charlie reveals the challenge he may seriously regret agreeing to… No sitting on the fence. No opening-weekend overreaction filter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is BACK — and Charlie Austin is already predicting fireworks. 🔥⚽ Charlie gives his verdict on the opening weekend, including a huge Newcastle United v Liverpool clash at St James’ Park — and he fears the Reds could blow Newcastle away. 🔥 Could Liverpool put Newcastle to the sword? 🔥 What reception awaits Alexander Isak on his return to St James’? 🔥 Is Manchester United’s new £100m man really worth the money? 🔥 Are Aston Villa in serious trouble despite Unai Emery? 🔥 Why Spurs are finally putting their money where their mouth is 🔥 Arsenal begin their title defence against Coventry 🔥 Can promoted Hull shock Manchester United? 🔥 Charlie backs QPR to keep their flying start going Plus, Peter and Charlie look ahead to the Kevin Keegan tribute at Newcastle v Liverpool, discuss the madness of the transfer market and make their predictions for the Premier League and EFL weekend. And somehow there’s even time for a brilliant old-school football holiday story involving Mick McCarthy… Powered by Play Nimbus. Join the Chaz Kicks Off League https://playnimbus.app/ CODE: 47F6EA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.