The deal worth millions means it is a case of Gary v Gary, as Neville’s podcast will stream on Disney+ whilst Gary Lineker’s podcast show about the Premier League is streamed over at rival Netflix
Gary Neville is laughing all the way to the bank after his The Overlap firm teamed up with Disney+ for the new season.(Image: Getty Images)
Gary Neville’s Stick To Football podcast has been bought up by Disney+ in a multi-million-pound deal, which will see it go head-to-head with Gary Lineker’s rival show on Netflix.
The streaming giants have confirmed a one-year exclusive agreement with The Overlap as the headline sponsor of Stick To Football, and have announced a brand-new original podcast, “Stick to United with Wayne Rooney,” which they will also screen.
It means Stick To Football, which is led by Neville and includes Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane, will air all season on Disney+, whilst over on Netflix, Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football Podcast has also recently signed a new big-money deal to analyse the Premier League each week on Netflix over 40 episodes this season.
Gary Neville, Co-Host and Co-Chair, The Overlap, said: “We’re immensely proud to be partnering with Disney+. It’s one of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands, and for us this is a unique partnership that feels right for everyone involved. What’s exciting is that we’re not changing who we are.
“Our community will continue to enjoy our content in exactly the way they always have through YouTube, while at the same time Disney+’s incredible global streaming audience will now be able to discover and enjoy it too.
“It’s a partnership that expands our reach without compromising our identity. Football fans around the world can continue to engage with our content wherever and however they choose, while together we’re creating an opportunity to introduce our shows to millions of new viewers globally. We believe that’s a genuinely exciting step forward for both The Overlap and Disney+.”
In a slightly surprising move, Rooney will team up with Manchester United social media star Mark Goldbridge to analyse Manchester United’s latest results and performances.
Rooney, who also works with the BBC during the Premier League season, said: “Having worked with Gary, Roy, Jamie, Wrighty and Jill on both Stick to Football and The Overlap’s Fan Debate show it was a natural next step to co-host a new show from The Overlap that is totally dedicated to everything Manchester United.
“I am delighted to co-host Stick to United with Mark Goldbridge, which will be available to watch on The United Stand in addition to Disney+, where The Real Rooneys featuring me, Coleen and our 4 boys will premiere soon.”
In total there will be 40 episodes of Stick To Football on Disney+ including 20 which are exclusive to the channel for a limited time. Disney+ has also commissioned an additional 6 episodes out of the UK exclusively for the streaming service, featuring a range of special guests.
Stick to United with Wayne Rooney will debut from next week with 50 episodes on Disney+ this season, alongside existing streaming platforms.
Mark Goldbridge said: “I’m massively excited to be working with Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney on Stick to United with Wayne Rooney on The United Stand.
“This is a historic milestone for fan-led media and is exactly why our deal with the Overlap was so compelling. It’s another huge step forward for The United Stand community to join forces with an undisputed legend of the club.”
Disney+ has a growing slate of companion podcasts tied to the most popular series on platform including the recent return of Rivals: The Official Podcast. They also have screen NewlyParents with Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo.
Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA, said: “As we move into a new era of sports entertainment on Disney+, we’re excited to be bringing one of the UK’s most popular and distinctive sports shows to the platform. What Gary and the team at The Overlap have created with Stick to Football – and now Stick to United with Wayne Rooney – is truly unique. I can’t wait for fans to see the special episodes we have in the pipeline. Watch this space.”
* You can stream “Stick to United with Wayne Rooney” weekly from Tuesday 18 August and “Stick to Football” weekly from Thursday 20 August on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.
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