Strategy behind Bielsa's big Leeds call, Spurs-Ajax fall-out, 'lost' de Gea




The GegenPod, presented by Optus Sport show

Summary: Craig Moore, Thomas Sorensen, Luke Wilkshire and Michael Bridges - on the line from London - join David Weiner for this week's episode. The crew review Ajax's 1-0 win at Tottenham and look ahead at the key talking points still to unfold in the Champions League and Europa League this week. What happened to Spurs at home? Can Ajax go all the way? How was Jan Vertonghen allowed to even try to play on after his nasty head knock? What does Mauricio Pochettino do now to mount a comeback at Ajax? Bridgey tells us about the atmosphere at Spurs' new stadium and explains what it was like to be at Elland Road on the weekend during the extraordinary flashpoint between Leeds United and Aston Villa, with Marcelo Bielsa instructing his side to hand a goal back after controversy. Bridgey explains why Bielsa decided to make the decision that was the talk of the sporting world. Elsewhere, we look at Norwich and Sheffield United's promotion; Thomas Sorensen explains what David de Gea is experiencing at Manchester United; Neymar's behaviour and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Major League Soccer brouhaha with Nedum Onuoha. Will anyone step up and take charge of the top four race? We look ahead to the Premier League climax and whether double agents Rodgers and Benitez will play a role with Leicester and Newcastle in providing a late twist in the title race. Plus, what's the strangest pause the crew had to endure in a game? This week's 'Here's A Good Yarn' segment brought back memories of Iran, in 1997, for Craig Moore.