The NearlyMen
The NearlyMen
The NearlyMen

The NearlyMen

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Football's not all about winning... as John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) know better than anyone! Join them every week as they explore the *real* meaning of football and the Premier League, chatting to some familiar faces about what the sport means beyond winning the biggest trophies.


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33. Building our England 'Nearlymen' XI
31 March 2026

33. Building our England 'Nearlymen' XI

John and Ollie are talking England this week, discussing the best XI players who will miss out on this year’s World Cup squad.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
32. Behzinga predicts West Ham’s survival chances
24 March 2026

32. Behzinga predicts West Ham’s survival chances

John is back, and alongside Ollie, is joined by Ethan (Behzinga) from The Sidemen to discuss his all-time best XI, West Ham’s relegation struggles, and the current state of football.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
31. Will Tottenham get relegated this season?
18 March 2026

31. Will Tottenham get relegated this season?

With JCC missing again, Ollie returns alongside two familiar faces - Ben Bowman and Seb Martin from the Only Tottenham Podcast and Back Post Podcast - to discuss whether Spurs can stay in the Premier League!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
30. What is the WORST Premier League season ever?
10 March 2026

30. What is the WORST Premier League season ever?

Ollie Thomas is joined by Dougie Critchley to rank the past 10 Premier League seasons and decide which were the best - and which were the worst.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
29. What should your team prioritise this season?
03 March 2026

29. What should your team prioritise this season?

John (JCC) and Ollie Thomas sit down to discuss which competition every Premier League club should prioritise for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
28. How to Survive in the Premier League...
24 February 2026

28. How to Survive in the Premier League...

John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) sit down to discuss what Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest need to change if they’re to avoid relegation from the Premier League.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
27. Players who must prove themselves this season!
17 February 2026

27. Players who must prove themselves this season!

John JCC and Ollie Thomas discuss 10 players who must finish the 2025/26 season strongly - with the World Cup also on the line.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
26. Creating our Most Improved Premier League XI
10 February 2026

26. Creating our Most Improved Premier League XI

Ollie and John are back to discuss the Premier League title race, build their most improved XI of the season, and answer your questions.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
25. Football SCOUT critiques our tactical skills
05 February 2026

25. Football SCOUT critiques our tactical skills

As promised last week, John and Ollie go head to head to settle who’s the better manager - with tactical expert and Everton fan Cai Jones delivering the final verdict.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
24. Would Arsenal be the most Boring Champions EVER?
29 January 2026

24. Would Arsenal be the most Boring Champions EVER?

John and Ollie debate whether Arsenal’s current side are the most boring in Premier League history, and whether this season has been as dull as some fans are making out.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen