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Kick-Off! Episode 4: Es la Roja tan bueno como los chicos de Samba? – Beckham, Pearce and more …

Posted: July 8, 2012 by The CouchExpert in Kick-Off!, Podcast
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In the fourth edition of Kick-Off!, we are joined by Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan, Niranjan K, Akshay Balachandra and the twins Gautam Rajagpalan and Gaurav Rajagopalan  to discuss on where the current Spanish team stand in comparison to the Brazilian team of the ’70s. Also, the panel assess Team GB’s strength and throw their verdict on whether Stuart Pearce was right in ignoring Beckham for the Olympics. That, and more, on the fourth edition of Kick-Off!

Introduction Music: Composer and singer – Rakesh Salian

Guests: Niranjan K, Akshay Balachandra, Gautam Rajagpalan and Gaurav Rajagopalan

Host: Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan

 

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Kick-Off! Episode 3: Midfield Maestros, and Problem-Child Mario. Who will be King of Kiev?

Posted: July 1, 2012 by The CouchExpert in Kick-Off!, Podcast
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In the third edition of Kick-Off!, we are joined by Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan, Niranjan K, Sairam and Akshay Balachandra to discuss the build up to the Euro 2012 finals at Kiev. The panel discuss the road taken by Spain and Italy to the finals, and assess whether Spain’s possession based football is equipped well enough to out-wit Italy’s mid-field Maestro Andrea Pirlo and problem-child Mario Balotelli. Will Spain have enough in them to become the first team to win three consecutive major trophies?

Introduction Music: Composer and singer – Rakesh Salian

Guests: Niranjan K, Sairam and Akshay Balachandra

Host: Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan

Kick-Off! Episode 2: Germany favourites to lift the cup!

Posted: June 24, 2012 by The CouchExpert in Kick-Off!, Podcast
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In the second edition of Kick-Off!, we are joined by Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan, Niranjan K and the and the star twins Gautam Rajagopalan and Gaurav Rajagopalan and the star mid-fielder Sairam Vijai (who took the Bangalore-leg of Pepsi T20 Football tournament by storm) as they take a look at the Euros that has already seen three semifinal berths taken, with the final QF to be played between England and Italy today. We also hear the sorrows of a Dutch fan, the delights of a German fan, the optimism of an English fan and a Spanish fan who says he fears the Germans! We also hear the panelists’ take on the Quarter Final to be played between the Three Lions and the Rossoneri later today.

Introduction Music: Composer and singer – Rakesh Salian

Guests: Niranjan K, Gautam Rajagopalan, Gaurav Rajagopalan and Sairam Vijai

Host: Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan

Kick-Off! Episode 1: Of Euro 2012, Dutch Disasters, English Enigma and ‘Gunner’ Kaka!

Posted: June 17, 2012 by The CouchExpert in Kick-Off!, Podcast
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In the first edition of Kick-Off!, we are joined by Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan, Niranjan K and the and the star twins Gautam Rajagopalan and Gaurav Rajagopalan  (who took the Bangalore-leg of Pepsi T20 Football tournament by storm) as they touch upon Euro 2012 and the transfer wishlist. The panelists discuss Netherlands’ woes, whether favorites Spain can pull it off again, and England’s rather surprising displays under Roy Hodgson. We also hear their wishlist from the summer transfer window for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United – including a certain Ricardo Kaka.

Introduction Music: Composer and singer – Rakesh Salian

Guests: Niranjan K, Gautam Rajagopalan and Gaurav Rajagopalan

Host: Chandrasekhar Jayaramakrishnan