On the seventh episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by ITV’s Gary Andrews and Guardian blogger and Manchester United fan Rob Smyth to discuss the latest from the European Champions League and also the FA Cup semi-finals coming up on the weekend.

The show will also touch on Ashley Cole and that first-leg suspension, the leading candidates for the Chelsea manager’s job and whether David Moyes has the credentials to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Among the points of discussion raised with Gary Andrews and Rob Smyth were:

• Gerrard’s absence from Tuesday’s thriller
• Everton’s chances of FA Cup glory
• The importance of the home leg in the Champions League semi-finals
• Arsenal and their terrific record of late
• Where Manchester United could improve in the summer
• Plus more on top of that!

Show Details
Date: Friday 17th April 2009
Host: Stephen Darwin
Co-Host 1: Gary Andrews
Co-Host 2: Rob Smyth

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