The NearlyMen is a weekly football podcast hosted by John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) that looks beyond trophies and results to explore what football and the Premier League really mean. The hosts talk with familiar football figures about the sport’s wider significance and the experiences that shape supporters and players. Episodes focus on the human side of the game rather than simply celebrating winners. Listeners can get in touch by email at nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com.
Episodes
66. Are Crystal Palace Getting RELEGATED?
Today, John and Ollie are discussing Crystal Palace’s relegation worries and building a squad of Premier League players that are destined for the Turkish League!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
The Most Niche Football Quiz Ever!
In this bonus episode of The Nearlymen, John and Ollie take on some of the world's most niche football trivia questions! Let us know how many you got right!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
65. Our Updated Premier League Top 4 Predictions!
John and Ollie are back in the Red Bull studio to revisit their Premier League top four predictions!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
Ranking Every Premier League Club 1-20 By Scariest Atmosphere!
The Nearlymen are back to rank every Premier League club based on just how intimidating their home atmosphere really is!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
64. One Dream Manager For Every Premier League Team!
John and Ollie are back for our first ever podcast recorded at a Premier League stadium - Fulham's Craven Cottage! The lads are talking all things managers as they pick their dream appointment for every Premier League club!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
63. Our Updated Relegation Predictions
John and Ollie are back to give their updated Premier League relegation predictions for the 2026/27 season!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
62. Settling football debates no one has ever had!
John and Ollie are back to discuss some of the most random football and Premier League debates you've probably never heard before!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
61. One 'Nearlyman' from every Premier League Club!
John and Ollie are back to discuss one player from every Premier League football club that has something to prove this season!MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW FOR WEEKLY EPISODES!!!
60. Have Man City destroyed the Premier League? ft. JFTVLUCA
John is joined by JFTVLuca to discuss Italy’s national team struggles, Thomas Tuchel’s England troubles, and, of course, the comparisons between Manchester City and Juventus.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
59. The ULTIMATE Football Room 101!
John and Ollie are back to reveal their biggest icks about the beautiful game and decide what deserves a place in Football Room 101!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
58. One thing we've learnt from every Premier League club!
John and Ollie are back to discuss what we’ve learnt from every Premier League team so far in the 2026/27 season!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
57. Joachim Andersen: South vs West London, Michael Olise and playing under the world’s best?
John and Ollie are joined by Fulham and Crystal Palace legend Joachim Andersen to discuss the big game, his love of fashion, and which part of London is BEST!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
56. Miniminter Predicts the Premier League!
John and Ollie are joined by Simon (Miniminter) from The Sidemen as he predicts the 2026/27 Premier League table!Follow for Weekly EpisodesEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
55. One player we want to succeed from every club!
John and Ollie are back to discuss one player from every Premier League team they want to see have a successful season!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
54. Our Final Premier League 2026/27 Predictions!
John and Ollie sit down to predict the full Premier League table for the 2026/27 season, with some seriously hot takes along the way!Our FPL Code: 9v05tdFollow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
53. Our HOT TAKES for the 26/27 Premier League season!
DOWNLOAD LEBOM HERE: https://www.lebom.app/Ollie and John rank their takes from coldest to hottest ahead of the upcoming Premier League season!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
52. One thing every Premier League team needs before the start of the season!
John and Ollie are back to discuss the one thing every Premier League club needs before the start of the season, predict the first manager to be sacked, and, of course, superheroes!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
51. The transfer window is about to EXPLODE!
John and Ollie are back to discuss Fabrizio Romano’s Twitter beef, Pep Guardiola’s office auction, and round up the latest transfer window stories.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
50. Our Alternative World Cup Awards 2026!
Ollie (TalkCPFC) is joined by Amy (AmyRoseFinley) to hand out their 2026 World Cup awards - including the most embarrassing moment, best aesthetic, and of course, funniest meme of the tournament!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
49. England World Cup Review!
Ollie is back alongside John as the lads catch up on his time away in the USA, England’s win over Norway, and their upcoming World Cup semi-final against Argentina.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
48. Players who STILL have a point to prove at this World Cup…
John (JCC) is joined by Jamie Boyce (Jamie Talks) to break down England’s win over Mexico and create their list of players who still need to prove themselves at this year’s World Cup.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
BONUS EPISODE: Reacting to England winning against DR Congo
John and Ollie discuss England’s Round of 32 win over DR Congo and preview their upcoming World Cup clash with Mexico.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
47. Predicting the World Cup Knockout Games! w/ Zac Djellab
John is joined by Zac Djellab to react to Scotland’s World Cup exit, question Algeria’s suspicious draw with Austria, and predict every Round of 32 tie!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
46. Which Player is the Biggest World Cup 'Nearlyman'?
With Ollie away, John is joined by James Allcott and Joe Thomlinson to discuss vlogging at football matches, England's upcoming clash with Ghana, and the biggest Nearlymen of the World Cup so far!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
45. What did we learn from England beating Croatia?
John and Ollie sit down to discuss England's win over Croatia, round up the opening World Cup group-stage fixtures, and chat whether it's finally coming home.Follow for Weekly EpisodesEmail us: Nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
44. Will England Win the World Cup?
John and Ollie sit down to discuss the opening weekend of the World Cup, discuss England's group stage chances, and of course... power washing!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
43. Predicting who will WIN the World Cup!
John and Ollie are back to predict the 2026 World Cup, discuss England's chances in the tournament, and reminisce about tournaments gone by!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
42. ChrisMD predicts the World Cup!
John and Ollie are joined by ChrisMD to discuss Arsenal's recent Champions League final defeat, KSI leaving the Sidemen, and England's chances at the 2026 World Cup!FIND MYSTERY FOOTBALL SHIRTS HERE: https://mysteryshirtinabox.com/Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
BONUS EPISODE: Can Arsenal Win the Champions League?
John and Ollie sit down for a special Champions League Final preview as Arsenal take on Paris Saint-Germain!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
BONUS EPISODE: Can Crystal Palace WIN the Europa Conference League? | MATCH PREVIEW
John and Ollie sit down for a special Europa Conference League Final preview as Crystal Palace take on Rayo Vallecano.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
41. Our 2025/26 Premier League Awards!
John and Ollie are joined by Rory Talks Football and Ben Bowman to run through their 2026 Premier League awards!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
40. Drafting our Premier League Team of the Season!
John and Ollie are joined by Joe Thomlinson as they build their ultimate Premier League Team of the Season for 2025/26.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
39. Reacting To Our Premier League Predictions!
John JCC and Ollie Thomas are back to see how their Premier League predictions for the 2025/26 season have aged!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
38. The BEST teams to shake the ‘Nearlymen’ tag
The lads sit down to discuss the greatest football teams who managed to break out of being “Nearlymen” and ultimately become champions.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
37. Who should we support in the UCL semi finals?
John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) are back for a catch-up, as they predict who will win the Champions League this season!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymenEmail us: nearlymen_enquiries@outlook.com
36. Predicting the Premier League title race!
John and Ollie break down all the latest football action, react to the biggest Premier League games, and reveal who they think will win this year’s title.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
BONUS EPISODE: Manchester City vs Arsenal Match Preview
John and Ollie are back for a special bonus episode, previewing Manchester City vs Arsenal, the title deciding match, and asking the big question - will Arsenal bottle the Premier League?Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
35. Are Arsenal about to BOTTLE the Premier League? ft. JFTVLuca
John (JCC) and Ollie (TalkCPFC) are joined by JFTVLuca to break down the term “bottle” and debate whether Arsenal are about to deliver the biggest one ever.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
34. Is Winning Overrated in Football? ft. Rory Jennings
John (JCC) is joined by Rory Jennings (ChelseaRory) to discuss Behzinga’s wild take, why football is about more than trophies, and the story behind Rory’s appearance in a famous music video.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
33. Building our England XI to MISS the World Cup!
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 Builds His DREAM Football XI.
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?
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?
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?
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...
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!
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
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
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?
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
23. Players who Need Saving in 2026!
John and Ollie are back to run through the top 10 players who need saving in 2026 - the talent being wasted, the clubs holding them back, and the moves that could change everything.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
22. How to FIX your Team!
Fresh back from Australia, John links up with Ollie to discuss the teams that nearly got over the line in 2025 and how they can go one step further in 2026.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
21. What next for Manchester United? ft. Lyés Bouzidi
Ollie sits down with Manchester United fan Lyés Bouzidi from the SDS Podcast to break down Amorim’s sacking, United’s identity crisis, and whether Ole Gunnar Solskjær is the answer.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
20. Who was the biggest ‘Nearlyman’ of 2025?
Today, we are virtual! Ollie (talkcpfc) links up with Ben Bowman and SebOnFootball from the Only Tottenham Podcast to decide who deserves the title of the biggest Nearlyman of 2025.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
19. The Big Nearlymen Quiz of the Year 2025!
It's CHRISTMASSSSSS! John & Ollie are joined by Seb & Ciarán for the annual Nearlymen Christmas quiz. Expect laughs, chaos, and some of the craziest ball knowledge you have ever seen! Have a great Christmas all xFollow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
18. Who was the Biggest Nearlyman in 2025?
With Ollie away, John is joined by another John - BigJohnGK! Fresh off winning a KSI football video, they break down the week’s Premier League action and hand out The Nearlymen 2025 Awards.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
17. FNG: Mo Salah’s Legacy, Arne Slot’s Liverpool & Becoming the Prem’s Greatest Team?
This week, John and Ollie are joined by Niran (TheOfficialFNG) for a deep dive into Liverpool’s recent history: Mo Salah’s legacy, Arne Slot’s current struggles, and the Klopp era that turned the Reds into a winning force.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
16. The TRUTH about being a Content Creator!
John and Ollie are back - and this episode’s a big one. The lads dive into the truth behind being a content creator, answer your burning questions, and give a first look inside our brand new studio.Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
An update about the Podcast...
A quick update about the Podcast & what is upcoming in the next few weeks. The Nearlymen will be back on the 04/12/2025 - so keep your eyes peeled!
15. Ellis Platten: What's it like to meet David Beckham and Lionel Messi?
No Ollie this week - but YouTube legend Ellis Platten steps in! From Bielsa’s Leeds revolution to chatting with David Beckham, the lads dive deep into Ellis’s 'Away Days' journey and the world of football content. You do not want to miss this!Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
14. Was England’s ‘Golden Generation’ a myth?
This week, Ollie and John dive into one of English football’s biggest debates - did England really have a Golden Generation, or was it all just media hype? From Beckham to Gerrard, Lampard to Rooney, they look back at the tournaments, the expectations, and ask the big question: did that team actually fail, or were they just unlucky?Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlym
13. How Ajax almost Won the Champions League...
In 2019, Ajax took European football by storm. They beat Real Madrid and Juventus and were minutes away from the UCL Final, before disaster struck. John and Ollie discuss one of Europe's greatest ever underdogs, golf clubs vs golf clubs and the secret ingredient to a perfect Bolognese....Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
12. Why did Juventus fail to conquer Europe? ft. jftvluca
This week we’re joined by Luca, who watched his team, Juventus, dominate Italy in the 2010s while repeatedly falling short in Europe. He explained how Real Madrid, Michael Oliver and a dressing room bust up caused the Old Lady to lose two UCL finals in 3 years…Follow for Weekly EpisodesClick HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
11. How Everton became the Premier League's Nearlymen
John & Ollie welcome Marva Kreel to discuss Everton’s rise as one of the Premier League’s ultimate Nearlymen, and relive some of their most memorable moments from recent years!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
10. How to go from "Nearlymen" to Champions of England...
This week, Ollie finally gets his wish as he explains to John how Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy - plus, they pick their starting XIs for England at the World Cup!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
9. Creating our Premier League XI outside the Big 6... ft. Dougie Critchley
With John away, Ollie is joined by Dougie Critchley to chat Granit Xhaka, Sunderland Till I Die and the best Premier League XI outside the big six!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
8. Ranking the greatest last minute goals... w/ Ciarán Carlin
Today, there is no Ollie! So John (JCC) has replaced him with Ciarán Carlin, as they go through & rank the greatest ever last minute goals, some of the best nearlymen in football, plus so much more!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
7. Ranking the biggest 'Nearlymen' of the Ballon d'Or...
This week, the lads are ranking the greatest footballers, to miss out on the Ballon d'Or, within the Messi x Ronaldo era!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
6. Creating our biggest "Nearlymen" XI of all time...
This week, the lads are both creating a starting 11 of Former Footballers, who didn't quite achieve what we all thought they would!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
5. What it's like playing against Lionel Messi!
This week, Canada and Hull City Soccer Star - Liam Millar - shares his journey in football: joining the Premier League with Liverpool, overcoming an ACL injury, playing at a World Cup, facing Lionel Messi - plus so much more!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
4. Southgate's England: Failure or Success? ft. Zac Djellab
Today, the lads are joined by Zac Djellab, from Nothing But Football, to discuss Gareth Southgate's England team, and decide whether they were a failure or an overall success!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
3. Pochettino's Spurs: The Ultimate Nearlymen? ft. Ben Bowman & Seb Martin
Today, the lads are joined by Ben Bowman & SebOnSpurs (Seb On Football), to discuss the Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham Hotspur era, plus some of their best 'Nearly' teams of all time!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
2. Arteta’s Arsenal: The Premier League Nearlymen ft. RoryTalksFootball
This week, the lads sat down with the legend that is Rory Talks Football, from the Back Post Podcast! He chat's through some of the high's and low's of supporting Arsenal, especially under Mikel Arteta, plus also some of all the time best "Nearly" teams!Follow for Weekly Episodes!Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/TheNearlymen
1. Welcome to The Nearlymen!
Welcome to The NEARLYMEN PODCAST!!! In this first episode - John & Ollie talk you through the basics of the show, some of the most Nearly players in football history, their Premier League predictions - plus so much more! Follow for weekly episodes!
