# Andy Cole & Sam Thompson: beating the Spice Boys & scoring in Soccer Aid | Could It Be Magic

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Published: 2026-05-14T16:00:00+00:00
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Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with another episode as Joe Cole welcomes Manchester United legend Andy Cole and Reality TV star Sam Thompson into the studio. Andy backs Michael Carrick for the Man Utd job, expresses his dismay at Kobbie Mainoo’s exile under Ruben Amorim, and reminisces about his glory days as part of the iconic strike partnership with Dwight Yorke. We’re also joined by Chelsea fan and reality TV stalwart Sam Thompson as he gets some finishing tips from Andy ahead of Soccer Aid. Sam also gives us his verdict on what went wrong under Liam Rosenior and who he’d like to see get the permanent job at Stamford Bridge this summer. Could It Be Magic? is brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup. 18+ - please drink responsibly. Be match ready with @CarlingUK, the beer of football #pleasedrinkresponsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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