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The guys return alongside Seye (@Sheyejinkazama) to discuss City’s amazing run of form, West Ham’s surprising performances and the contrasting fortunes at Chelsea & Man Utd. This episode is full of player debates and a fair bit of transfer/tactical speculation too. Part One: Man City’s & money, West Ham overperformance,  Lingard, & Brighton's xG woes  (00:00 - 30:27) Part Two: Tuchel’s Chelsea, Ole’s ceiling, Fantasy transfers (31:12 - 55:50) Part Three: Debate of the week, Mbappe, Sancho, Halaand, Depay (56:28 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

The venerable Thunderbolt Mama Kemi (@TheKemi_Y) joins the podcast to dissect what Liverpool’s issues in their imploding title defence are, City’s insane run and Jose Mourinho’s next moves. Sam & Peter make peace temporarily while also trying to wish Wilfred Ndidi away from Leicester City, give credit to Barcelona for a decent run of form & discuss Bayern Munich’s dominance in the transfer market. Also: Does Pep Guardiola play the Fantasy Premier League? Part One: Liverpool floundering, Klopp’s dilemma, who would you buy from Leicester City?  (00:00 - 26:06) Part Two: Pep’s zen mode, Super Saiyan Gundogan  & Mourinho’s dipping legacy (26:35 - 49:55) Part Three: Messi & disappearing xG, Barcelona’s debt issues, Upamecano to Munich & other Frenchmen in Germany (50:18 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

The guys are back with more takes on the EPL title race, the regelation battle and Samaila’s claims to be a prophet. Some more London chat takes place with glances at Chelsea & Arsenal while Peter christens Sammie with a shiny new nickname. Part One: Man United’s title “ambitions”, the Chelsea switch from Lampard to Tuchel, more Sam prophecies  (00:00 - 22:06) Part Two: Man City & Liverpool’s changing fortunes, Cancelo’s exploits, Klopp vs injuries (22:40 - 51:16) Part Three: West Brom’s relegation battle & Arsenal (51:48 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

This episode has Sam Allardyce eating a crumb of humble pie with Samaila finding a new profession as a prophet and Batman’s sidekick, Robin. Peter asks for a new co-host as the pod investigates title contenders at the halfway point of the season. Wayne Rooney’s retirement brings out some interesting perspectives on the impact of his career and the top 10 players of the EPL era. Congratulations to our giveaway winners, be on the lookout for other great prizes! Part One: Big Sam and the big escape from relegation,  (00:00 - 12:32) Part Two: Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool & Tottenham Hotspur; whose crown is it? (13:02 - 30:42) Part Three: Goodbye Wayne Rooney? Hello Lucas Piazon!  (31:36 - end) Links: A Brief History of Peanut Butter  -  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/brief-history-peanut-butter-180976525/ Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

Back at it again, your favourite podcast duo welcomed the legendary Ayoola Kelechi (@ayoola_kelechi aka xG Evangelist aka Potbellied Messi aka Zaddy One aka Cafe con Keleche) to dive into what Schalke & Sheffield United have in common, Barcelona’s quiet La Liga renaissance with Messi scoring more frequently and the future of the Catalan club.  There’s some Bundesliga chat with special focus on the deadly duo of Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland and a quick debate around who the most “complete” strikers around are. Samaila’s distraction (as usual) revolves around proving why it’s not okay to drink water from bathroom taps. Part One: Schalke & Sheffield United, Messi scoring again, Barcelona’s future (00:00 - 27:15) Part Two: Bayern losing an actual football game, contrasting fortunes for Dortmund’s young duo (27:40 - 48:10) Part Three: Complete strikers, astounding defence partnerships, plumbing lessons   (49:03 - end) Links: - Benjamin's quick look into complete strikers: https://twitter.com/wxlfpvp/status/1347468233998282755?s=21 - Participate in the Inverted Wingback Podcast giveaway on Twitter and win some cool merch. Submit your entry here: https://twitter.com/theiwbpodcast/status/1344568736783720450?s=24. Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

Happy New Year folks! This first episode in 2021 explores Arsenal’s “resurgence” alongside Manchester United’s alleged title ambitions. We also trade opinions over Marcelo Bielsa, Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho criticisms while making predictions for the quickly intensifying relegation battle. The guys almost clash on Wonder Woman 1984 while Sam tries to mount a defence for Benjamin Mendy’s bizarre behaviour. Part One: Arsenal’s resurgence, Ole’s Reds & their title surge, Transfer speculation (00:00 - 17:25) Part Two: Leeds United’s progress, Jose Mourinho’s squad construction, Harry Kane/Son exploits (17:44 - 26:39) Part Three: EPL relegation candidates   (27:15 - end) Links: Join the @352NG FPL competition sponsored by @QuidaxAfrica & @ConfluxAfrica to stand the chance to win up to $3000 in prize money. Step 1: Use the code: Lhjhqs or the autojoin link: https://t.co/hmClfd46Sr?amp=1 Step 2: Register via  http://Linktr.ee/352ng  (Invitation code: 2fw@zD6s7k) Step 3: Fill out your details at http://bit.ly/352ngDetailForm

This Boxing Day special welcomes our first “international” guest as Gbane (@iamthechoko) joins the guys to trade insights and banter over the festive fixtures. Seye (@sheyejinkazama) popped up with a few Trump references in response to Mikel Arteta & of course, Sam reveals all the boring financial reports he’s been reading right after we rate the EPL clubs based on their wage bills. Also, what’s Christmas without some Lampard/Ole diss tracks? Part One: Arteta and false starts, Lampard and false pedigree, how to take a penalty like a boss (00:00 - 24:46) Part Two: Grealish/Zaha musical chairs, Man United aka Schrödinger’s team, Maguire, PSG/Tuchel/Pochettino politics (25:16 - 57:02) Part Three: Which EPL teams are overperforming/underperforming based on their wage bills?   (57:55 - end) Links: Join the @352NG FPL competition sponsored by @QuidaxAfrica & @ConfluxAfrica to stand the chance to win up to $3000 in prize money. Step 1: Use the code: Lhjhqs or the autojoin link: https://t.co/hmClfd46Sr?amp=1 Step 2: Register via  http://Linktr.ee/352ng  (Invitation code: 2fw@zD6s7k) Step 3: Fill out your details at http://bit.ly/352ngDetailForm Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

This episode has some sadness in it, our guests Henry (@henryoqua) & Maliq (@maliq_dope), support Arsenal & Barcelona respectively. Thus, they join the pod to explain how they feel and to suggest possible fixes for their crumbling clubs while Samaila reveals his secret connection to Shakira. We also look at upcoming Champions League fixtures for potential upsets. Part One: How do you solve a problem like Arsenal’s? Klopp’s heavy metal machine rolls on (00:00 - 40:49) Part Two: Barcelona: How to ruin a world-class club. Who can fix these issues? (41:16 - 57:03) Part Three: Again who can win the Champions League this season? Round of 16 predictions  (57:36 - end) Links: Join the @352NG FPL competition sponsored by @QuidaxAfrica & @ConfluxAfrica to stand the chance to win up to $3000 in prize money. Step 1: Use the code: Lhjhqs or the autojoin link: https://t.co/hmClfd46Sr?amp=1 Step 2: Register via  http://Linktr.ee/352ng  (Invitation code: 2fw@zD6s7k) Step 3: Fill out your details at http://bit.ly/352ngDetailForm Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

In our first episode back after a long break, Sheye (@sheyejinkazama) returns to the pod not to gloat about Chelsea, but to provide some insight on how the title race is going so far. We spend some time reacting to Klopp’s weird post-match presser while also trying our best to bid farewell to the late, great Diego Maradona. In more surprising news, Samaila is reading a lot of things now Part One: Klopp & Liverpool injuries, Man city’s depth, a finished Bundesliga title already? (00:00 - 22:20) Part Two: Tuchel on borrowed time, Hazard’s woes & a tribute to Maradona’s legend (22:50 - 36:10) Part Three: Has Jose Mourinho changed? Can he win the title with Tottenham?  (36:38 - end) Links: Join the @352NG FPL competition sponsored by @QuidaxAfrica & @ConfluxAfrica to stand the chance to win up to $3000 in prize money. Step 1: Use the code: Lhjhqs or the autojoin link: https://t.co/hmClfd46Sr?amp=1 Step 2: Register via  http://Linktr.ee/352ng  (Invitation code: 2fw@zD6s7k) Step 3: Fill out your details at http://bit.ly/352ngDetailForm Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

While we come to terms with pushing the #EndSARS movement forward, the delightful Nty (@Nty_O) joins the guys to break down all the bittersweet Barcelona updates (including dancing on Josep Bartomeu’s grave, sort of), to take shots at both Arsenal and Man United fans, and bond with Sam over a mutual love for Ariana Grande. Peter spends time denying his roots while giving Nty props for being an FPL goddess. Part One: Goodbye Bartomeu, the evil you’ve done is enough, Jota v Firmino, Chelsea clean sheets  (00:00 - 31:30) Part Two: Bayern chatter, Inter/Conte slander, an actual Hazard goal & Benzema the bully? (31:50 - 43:46) Part Three: Ranking Spanish keepers in the Premier League, an impressive record and some Zzzzzzs (43:57 - end) Links: Join the @352NG FPL competition sponsored by @QuidaxAfrica & @ConfluxAfrica to stand the chance of winning up to $3000 in prize money. Step 1: Use the code: Lhjhqs or the autojoin link: https://t.co/hmClfd46Sr?amp=1 Step 2: Register via  http://Linktr.ee/352ng  (Invitation code: 2fw@zD6s7k) Step 3: Fill out your details at http://bit.ly/352ngDetailForm Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

It’s still about #EndSARS as El-Nathan joins the pod to talk about Leo Messi’s fortunes in the new El Clasico era, Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United improvements, defending both Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho as well as a small debate on Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid legacy. This was not a good FPL weekend for the guys at all. Part One: El Clasico, Patrick Bamford, Ole + Lampard again, and mounting Pep issues (00:00 - 42:57) Part Two: Bayern, Juventus, Conte & Dortmund Champions League fortunes, Ajax earth-shattering record and should Atletico fire Simeone? (43:19 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Please email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

On this episode, we're joined by our first-ever guest, the maestro Ernest (@Ernyy_B), who enabled Sam and Peter talk about Morata’s hair, offer some “encouragement” for Frank Lampard while talking about handball rules and some pretty brave EPL predictions. Part One: Lampard, handballs, VAR checks after the final whistle & Sam’s FPL woes (0:00 - 28:28) Part Two: What does Morata bring to teams? Suarez bends the rules again & where are all the African/black goalkeepers? (28:53 - 44:52) Part Three: Where will each team finish in the EPL this season? Standout stat of the Week! (45:28 - end) Links: - Why the Bruno Fernandes goal after the final whistle was allowed to stand - How the SPI football projections work by Jay Boice - Rotten Tomatoes’ Ted Lasso Review and Summary - New Tork Times’ feature on Ted Lasso by Mike Hale - The Abeg App as Nigeria’s  Cash App by Osinimu Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Please email us via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and hate mail!

On the first episode of the show, we hail Marcelo Bielsa (naturally), go over a few transfers, argue about Harry Maguire & David Luiz, and then laugh at Barcelona a little bit while trying to provide a little more context on several football takes. - Part One: Bielsa, Arteta & "Bayernliga" (0:00 - 13:26) - Part Two: Klopp hypocrisy, Barcelona chaos & the worst EPL Top 6 player (13:50 - 42:00) - Part Three: Standout Stat of the Week!  (42:12 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Send us an email via theiwbpodcast@gmail.com  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast.