S125E9: I Think Carrick's Doing A Great Job Against Some Difficult Circumstances - Trevor Gear

This is the Season 125 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD, In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: This was an episode of "The Football Referee" podcast where Emmy Hickens and Trevor Gere discussed various football topics including the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony in London where Harry Kane is expected to win, the performance of Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sarge under pressure, and the recent El Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona . They analyzed Palace's poor start to the season with only 7 points from 8 games and debated whether Sarge's job is at risk, comparing his situation to other managers like Michael Carrick at Manchester United. The conversation also covered the complex nature of modern football management, the impact of player transfers on team performance, and the role of VAR officials in high-profile matches like the El Clasico which featured a system of nine officials to monitor the referee's performance. Summary Football Podcast Planning Discussion Emmy and Trevor discussed their upcoming podcast episode of "The Football Referee," which will be recorded live due to scheduling changes. They planned to cover several topics including the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, where stars like Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham are expected to attend, though the winner will be kept secret this year. The podcast will also address Michael Carrick's job security and discuss Pierre Sarge's position at Crystal Palace, along with the recent El Clasico match between Barcelona and Madrid. Crystal Palace Performance Analysis Trevor discussed Crystal Palace's current performance under manager Patrick Vieira, noting they have won two Premier League games, drawn one, and lost five, with seven points and sitting just above the relegation zone. He explained that while some fans are calling for Vieira's removal, it seems premature given the early stage of the season. Trevor also analyzed Palace's upcoming match against Fulham in the Carabao Cup, mentioning their strong historical record at Craven Cottage, and discussed the team's defensive struggles since losing several key players including Mark Guehi, Joachim Andersen, and Daniel Muoz. Crystal Palace Manager Discussion Trevor discussed the potential future of Crystal Palace's manager Piers Sargeant, suggesting that if the team remains in the bottom three after upcoming matches, ownership might consider a change. He compared the current situation to when Oliver Glasner was manager, explaining that while Glasner's European success brought trophies, it also affected league performance. Trevor noted that Palace's recent dip in form could be attributed to the demanding schedule of European competition, and he questioned whether winning the Europa League would be worth risking relegation from the Premier League. Football Management and Sackings Discussion Trevor and Emmy discussed football management, focusing on recent sackings and the performance of managers at Crystal Palace and Manchester United. They analyzed the competitive nature of different leagues, with Trevor highlighting Sarge's achievements in the French League and comparing it to the Premier League's reputation as the most watched sports league globally. The conversation explored whether managers like Glasner at their club would be at risk of being sacked if relegation threats continued. Premier League Transition Discussion Trevor and Emmy discussed the challenges of