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Listeners of Football Daily that love the show mention:The Football Daily podcast is a must-listen for any football fan. Whether you're on your way to work or just looking for some light-hearted banter, this podcast covers all things football with a twist. I always find myself engrossed in the discussions, even if I don't always agree with the hosts. The Monday Night Club show, in particular, is a standout with its fantastic team of Mark, Chris, Rory, and Micah. Their chemistry is undeniable and their banter never fails to make me laugh. Plus, the Sports Report broadcast reintroduced as part of the podcast adds an extra layer of insight. Overall, it's a great football pod that always keeps me entertained.
One of the best aspects of The Football Daily podcast is the wide range of commentators and pundits they feature. They bring in different perspectives and insights into the game that keep things fresh. It's also great to see special guests from around the world of football, adding another layer of expertise to the discussions.
On the downside, there are times when I wish there were more special guests on the podcast. While they do a good job of featuring different voices within football, it would be nice to hear from even more experts and personalities in the sport.
In conclusion, The Football Daily podcast is a top-notch football show that provides entertainment and insights in equal measure. With its diverse range of commentators and pundits, it offers something for every football fan. While there are some minor improvements that could be made, overall it's a fantastic listen that I highly recommend to anyone passionate about the beautiful game.
What is Bruno Fernandes' approach to criticism and the opinions of others? The Manchester United midfielder sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his childhood, his greatest memories and his views on parenting. From trying to nail down a starting place in Serie A, to an attack on players by fans at Sporting Lisbon, he discusses his mentality on and off the pitch and moments that have shaped him as a person.
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on their trip to Serbia and look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Can John strike lucky again in Clash of the Commentators? What will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And there's a brand new feature… Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:00 Ian's journey down the tunnel in Serbia 07:00 ‘Memorable' trip as England perform 10:15 How do Bellingham, Saka & Palmer get back in? 13:25 Scrabble boards at the ready! 16:30 5 Live commentaries as the Premier League returns 19:00 Do Liverpool start Isak over Ekitike? 22:40 Most surprising managerial exits? 29:00 Clash of the Commentators 37:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 46:25 A new feature… but will it catch on?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1500 Everton v Aston Villa, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sat 1730 West Ham v Tottenham, Sun 1400 Burnley v Liverpool, Sun 1630 Man City v Man Utd.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.
Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Ballague and Mina Rzouki to discuss how European sides have fared in World Cup qualifying. Can we consider Norway dark horses after their 11-1 thrashing of Moldova? Are there any weaknesses in European champions, Spain? Will Italy qualify for their first World Cup in three cycles? Steve Cooper is in his first job since being sacked by Leicester City, how will he make his mark on the Danish Superliga? And can Cremense ‘do a Leicester' with new signing Jamie Vardy? The team debate league matches being played abroad as the Spanish FA approve plans for Villareal v Barcelona to be played in Miami, USA. Plus, why are PSG and the French national team in disagreement? Time codes: 2'23 Steve Cooper joins Brondby 4'41 Are Norway World Cup dark horses? 11'25 Are Spain already World Cup favourites? 18'14 What's happening with Camp Nou? 21'20 Should domestic league matches be played abroad? 33'12 Derby d'Italia weekend 35'50 Age is just a number for Modric and Vardy 48'30 PSG/ French national team disagreement
Steve Evans talks about his weight-loss journey and discusses his former clubs. He joins Aaron and Jobi to talk about which defenders make their ultimate EFL team. They discuss one of Steve's former clubs, Peterborough, with the club currently bottom of League 1. They also look at the latest with Cardiff City at the top end of the league. Plus, with 3 teams in a share of the lead in League 2, can Swindon, Gillingham and Walsall stay there?TIME CODES:01:30 – Steve Evans' weight loss journey 03:35 – Ultimate EFL XI 16:00 – Peterborough 27:25 – Top of League 1 36:00 – Top of League 2 45:20 – 72Plus/72Minus
Kelly Cates is joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, ex England defender Phil Jagielka and Senior Football reporter Ian Dennis as England thrash Serbia 5-0 in World Cup qualifying. Can this be classed as a statement victory and is anyone's seat on the plane to the World Cup decided? Hear from the England captain Harry Kane, fellow goalscorer Ezri Konsa as well as Declan Rice and manager Thomas Tuchel. Plus, the panel discuss the managerial change at Nottingham Forest, with Ange Postecoglou coming in to replace the recently sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Head of sport science during Postecoglou's time at Celtic, Anton McElhone, tells us what Forest can expect from Ange's leadership.Forest fan Ellie Molloson also joins the pod to discuss how the fanbase feel around the rapid changes at the club.Time codes: 0'24 Does the Thomas Tuchel era have lift off? 5'02 Phil Jagielka says Thomas Tuchel has a selection ‘headache' 8'00 Who has put themselves in a good position for World Cup selection? 13'50 Harry Kane interview 16'40 Ezri Konsa interview after his first England goal 22'08 Declan Rice interview 28'32 Football correspondent John Murray on Serbian fan behaviour 30'10 Thomas Tuchel interview 32'27 The sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo and the appointment of Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest 32'52 Former colleague of Ange Postecoglou, Anton McElhone 37'10 Forest fan, Ellie Molloson
Kelly Cates is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend to address the headlines from the international break. BBC Manchester United reporter Simon Stone tells us what went wrong for Andre Onana, as we ask who becomes their new number one?BBC Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan joins the pod to suggest how new signing Senne Lammens might fit into the Manchester United team.Hear from Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. Is this Tuchel's biggest test so far as England manager?Plus, who was better at the age of 17- Michael Owen or Wayne Rooney? Time codes: 4'05 Andre Onana leaves Manchester United 7'47 Andros Townsend says Onana has been a "really good" goalkeeper- but his errors have been "comical" 10'16 Umir Irfan on Senne Lammens 18'27 Manchester City and the Premier League reach a settlement over rules that govern commercial deals 25'08 Who was better at the age of 17- Michael Owen or Wayne Rooney? 34'12 Harry Kane interview 45'10 Thomas Tuchel interview 50'02 Football correspondent John Murray ahead of England's World Cup qualifier
Maz Farookhi is joined by Nedum Onuoha to talk England, Scotland and Women's Super League. Pat Nevin joins in the international conversation, while journalist Flo Lloyd-Hughes gets involved in the WSL chat. Also hear from England debutant Elliot Anderson, and after Everton beat Liverpool 4-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, catch up with Everton's Katja Snoeijs & Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor.01:35 Have England regressed under Tuchel? 13:10 Elliot Anderson: “I was really proud making my debut” 18:55 Scotland get ‘excellent' point in Denmark 25:50 Women's Super League returns 26:30 Everton's Katja Snoeijs: “We were happy to play Liverpool first game” 29:20 Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor: “We were so in control” 37:25 Chelsea ‘machine' beats Man City 42:05 Tough start for London City Lionesses 46:00 Will Arsenal be Chelsea's closest challengers?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.
Ian Dennis is joined by former England defenders Matt Upson and Phil Jones after England's 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park. Thomas Tuchel's side stay top of Group K with 12 points and no goals conceded, but it was another flat performance against the world's 174th-ranked side. Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson impressed on his debut, but questions remain about England's lack of creativity and heavy reliance on Harry Kane. Plus, reaction from Thomas Tuchel, Elliot Anderson and Noni Madueke, and a look ahead to Tuesday's tougher test away to Serbia.TIMECODES:0:41 – England's flat display at Villa Park 10:50 – Noni Madueke reflects on the win 13:29 – Elliott Anderson's debut assessed 19:29 – Thomas Tuchel gives his verdict 24:57 – Reaction from Elliott Anderson 27:35 – Closing thoughts from Villa Park
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They hear from Thomas Tuchel and Dan Burn ahead of England v Andorra. Will John's losing run in Clash of the Commentators finally come to an end? And the Great Glossary of Football Commentary returns. Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:50 Parking problems 06:50 Arsenal ‘understandable' approach at Anfield? 11:55 5 Live commentaries this international break 12:45 John Stones withdraws through injury 13:25 Thomas Tuchel on John Stones & Marc Guehi 16:00 Tuchel compares Andorra to chewing gum 17:55 Dan Burn on Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle 19:30 Who did it right? Isak or Guehi? 23:50 Are international commentaries the pinnacle? 27:25 Clash of the Commentators 33:50 Great Glossary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.
James Gregg presents reaction to Daniel Levy stepping down as Spurs chairman. Sami Mokbel, Ian Dennis, and Michael Brown join James to react to the news.Levy was appointed in March 2001 and leaves after Spurs won the Europa League in May to end a 17-year wait for a trophy.Hear from the founder of Daily Hotspur, Jamie Brown, and former Spurs manager, David Pleat.Timecodes: 00:50 Why Levy has stepped down 04:55 Levy's legacy 06:50 What type of chairman was he? 09:45 David Pleat's on Levy 13:55 What next for Spurs? 20:00 Fan's perspective from Jamie BrownBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.
John Bennett is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to discuss ten Hag's sacking at Leverkusen as well as reacting to the end of the transfer window.James also looks ahead with trepidation to Gennaro Gattuso's first match in charge of Italy as their World Cup qualification hangs in the balance...again!Topics: 01:04 - Helen Mirren in Lecce 03:12 - The first top-flight Hamburg derby in 14 years 07:32 - Was Joao Neves' PSG hat-trick the best ever? 12:18 - Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen 28:40 - Samuel Chukwueze (Milan > Fulham) 35:45 - Xavi Simons & Randal Kolo Muani joining Spurs 39:55 - Gennaro Gattuso's first game in charge of ItalyBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk EFL as Ipswich break Championship transfer record. Gaffer Phil puts his foot down when it comes to players for the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI. The guys discuss Marcelino Núñez swapping Norwich for Ipswich. And Jobi gives his best and worst moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. Remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:50 What do managers do in the international break? 02:50 Grimsby Town fined as EFL get whiff of Oduor 05:15 Ultimate All-Time EFL XI is taking shape 10:05 Fresh suggestions for the XI 12:50 Best alternative names in the EFL 15:55 Does Sol Bamba go in? 17:30 Where does Albert Adomah fit in? 20:15 Ipswich break Championship transfer record 23:10 Marcelino Núñez swaps Norwich for Ipswich 25:45 Does being called ‘Marcelino' help you make it? 30:20 Is Sheff Utd's squad now ready? 33:35 Ruben Selles faces up to Sheff Utd away fans 35:25 Late transfers best of the rest 36:45 72PLUS 72MINUSBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.
Kelly Cates and Rory Smith continue our countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Nedum Onuoha joins just under a year away from the start of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.After the chaos of the Club World Cup, the panel discuss the extreme weather in the States, the Americanisation of the sport, player workload, and how politics could shape the tournament.South American Football Journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo joins to give the lowdown on dark horses Ecuador, and CEO of Canada Soccer Kevin Blue has the track on Canada ahead of a home tournament for Jesse Marsch's side.Timecodes: 02:45 Club World Cup reflections 07:20 Extreme weather 11:50 Affordability of the World Cup 13:20 Americanisation of the sport 20:00 Player welfare 23:45 What are we most looking forward to? 26:40 Dark horses Ecuador 28:40 Marcela Mora y Araujo on Ecuador 37:15 Venezuela to qualify? 39:35 Kevin Blue on Canadian soccer5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.
Ben, Ellen and Jen get us up to date on where we find these teams as we head into the new season. Hear from Fran Kirby as she goes into her second season with Brighton and the ambitions of the club.Who are the big transfers that could make the difference, how newly promoted London City Lionesses will fair and what teams might struggle. The team also run us through the manager merry-go-round with lots of change since last season.Jen and Ellen make their predictions for the season with their top three and those teams we could see go into the relegation play-offs!Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome back & brand new feed 03:10Where we find the WSL teams 07:50 Fran Kirby 09:50 Michelle Agyemang under any pressure? 17:30 London City big signings 31:10 Transfers 35:30 Season predictions5 LIVE COMMENTARIES: Chelsea v Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Friday 5th September (7:30pm kick-off) Arsenal v London City Lionesses at the Emirates on Saturday 7th September (1:30pm kick-off) Liverpool v Everton at Anfield on Sunday 8th September (12:00pm kick-off)
All of the reaction to a very busy transfer deadline day with the Monday Night Club team. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel joins Mark Chapman, Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to unpick all of the big deals from the last day of the window. Chris and Joe disagree about how Isak conducted himself during the window, and they look at how he'll fit in at Liverpool. They also give their thoughts on Sunday's top of the table clash between Liverpool and Arsenal – and Mikel Arteta's approach to the match. And after a record spend throughout the summer transfer window, how have clubs' approach to PSR rules changed? Has that affected Aston Villa's approach to the final day of the window? BBC Sport's Nick Mashiter drops by to explain why – and what might happen next for Emi Martinez. Plus – Joe gives his thoughts on Manchester United's new keeper – and the goalkeeper situation at his former club, Manchester City.TIME CODES01:00 – Joe's transfer deadline day move 02:55 – Changing approach to PSR? 15:35 – Where does Alexander Isak fit at Liverpool? 19:40 – Liverpool v Arsenal reaction 23:05 – Has there been an overreaction to Arsenal losing? 34:10 – Life after Isak for Newcastle 47:55 – Aston Villa 59:20 – Manchester City's goalkeepers
Isak & Wissa latest on deadline day and Liverpool beat Arsenal. Rick Edwards is joined by Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph's Luke Edwards. Also hear from Dominik Szoboszlai on his free-kick, Graham Potter hitting back at the critics, Nuno Espírito Santo on his future with the Forest owner and Scott Parker as he's fed up with VAR.03:20 Alexander Isak latest going into deadline day, 05:30 Does Wissa need to move to Newcastle first? 13:00 Drawing definitive conclusions way too early, 16:20 Liverpool winning playing badly? 19:30 David Raya blaming the ball for Szoboszlai goal? 21:10 Is ‘terrible' Mo Salah undroppable? 23:40 Half-time teaser, 27:30 Man City are so NOT back, 32:20 What next for Nuno after Forest's 3-0 defeat? 37:50 Burnley boss Scott Parker not happy about VAR, 42:10 Mateta booked for kicking corner flag!5 Live commentaries: Fri 5 Sep 1930 Chelsea v Man City in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1330 Arsenal v London City Lionesses in the WSL, Sat 6 Sep 1700 England v Andorra in World Cup Qualifying, Sun 7 Sep 1200 Liverpool v Everton in the WSL, Tue 9 Sep 1945 Serbia v England in World Cup Qualifying.
West Ham and England forward Jarrod Bowen in conversation with Kelly Somers. Jarrod talks about his upbringing, the impact of his family, his career so far and starting a family with Dani Dyer. From starting in non-league with Hereford United and an early Hull City move to winning the Europa Conference League with West Ham and representing England.
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They react to Thomas Tuchel's England squad announcement and discuss Ruben Amorim's position at Manchester United. Could another trip to Bodø be on the cards in the Champions League? Plus a tricky Clash of the Commentators AND Producer Clare joins the pod to take us behind the scenes on Saturday's 5 Live Sport! As always, WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:00 Tuchel sorry for Bellingham 'repulsive' remark 06:50 Reacting to the England squad announcement 12:35 Ruben Amorim under pressure at Man Utd 16:45 Other 5 Live commentaries this weekend 17:30 Is another trip to Bodø on the cards in the Champions League? 20:45 John has a rest in Clash of the Commentators 28:25 Producer Clare joins the pod 48:45 A flavour of the Great GlossaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1500 Man Utd v Burnley, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Bournemouth on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Leeds v Newcastle, Sun 1200 Rangers v Celtic, Sun 1400 Brighton v Man City, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v West Ham on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Arsenal.
Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague and Mina Rzouki to reflect on the opening weekend of Serie A, as well as discussing Real Oviedo's long-awaited return to La Liga.Plus, is Trent in trouble at Madrid? And Olivier Giroud might not have ‘broken America', but he's still banging the goals in for Lille.Topics: 02:42 - Guillem's lunch with Getafe manager José Bordalás 05:26 - Champions League draw - Kairat Almaty - the Champions League's most easterly club 10:47 - FK Bodø/Glimt - the Champions League's most northerly club - with Norwegian football expert Mats Arntzen 19:30 - Serie A - Jamie Vardy on his way to Cremonese? 29:45 - La Liga - Trent on the bench at Real Madrid 33:35 - The return of Real Oviedo with fan Diego Crespo 43:08 - Lamine Yamal the new number 10 at Barcelona 46:05 - Olivier Giroud loving life at LilleBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Man Utd v Burnley Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Tottenham v Bournemouth Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Leeds v Newcastle Sun - 1200 - Scottish Premiership - Rangers v Celtic Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Brighton v Man City Sun - 1400 - Nottingham Forest v West Ham Sun - 1630 - Liverpool v Arsenal
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith talk EFL as Danny Ings joins Sheffield United. The gloves come off as they debate players for the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI. Tommy's former clubs Stoke, Middlesbrough and Huddersfield are all flying. Jobi gives his best and worst moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. And remember to send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:40 ‘Snakehips' Jobi at the carnival 03:20 Aaron doing manager interviews in the shower 04:50 Danny Ings joins struggling Sheff Utd 07:45 Gloves off for the Ultimate All-Time EFL XI 16:10 Tommy's former clubs are flying 28:45 Wondergoal in 72PLUS 72MINUS 31:35 Aaron arrives in Fantasy EFL 35:40 Grimsby's Mighty Mariner wins the Mascot DerbyBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 Grimsby Town v Man Utd, Wed 2000 Club Brugge v Rangers on Sports Extra 3, Sat 1500 Man Utd v Burnley, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Bournemouth on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Leeds v Newcastle, Sun 1200 Rangers v Celtic, Sun 1400 Brighton v Man City, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v West Ham on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Arsenal.
Pien Meulensteen presents reaction to Liverpool's dramatic win over Newcastle. Michael Brown, Sami Mokbel and Neil Atkinson join Pien after Liverpool make it two wins from two.Arne Slot's side were seconds from taking just a point away from St. James' Park despite leading 2-0 and having a man advantage after Anthony Gordon's red card. But 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha came off the bench to spare Liverpool's blushes, and become the youngest goalscorer in the club's history.The panel also discuss Alexander Isak's future, and why Kobbie Mainoo could be on his way out of Manchester United.Timecodes: 01:20 Liverpool snatch last gasp win 07:45 Ngumoha makes history 12:50 Liverpool's fragilities exposed? 16:45 Alexander Isak's future still uncertain 20:20 Will Yoane Wissa leave Brentford? 23:40 Kobbie Mainoo open to United exit 26:15 Alejandro Garnacho & Jadon Sancho 27:50 Could the 'bomb squad' outlast Ruben Amorim?BBC Sounds / 5 Live EFL Cup commentaries: Wed 2000 Grimsby Town v Man Utd
Tottenham coming up trumps, Dowman delights at Arsenal & everyone's happy for Grealish. Mark Chapman is joined by The Observer football correspondent Rory Smith, Theo Walcott and Steph Houghton. Rob Green drops in to talk goalkeepers and defend James Trafford after his error. Also hear from Tottenham boss Thomas Frank and catch what former Arsenal academy coach Temisan Williams had to say about Max Dowman.02:10 Positivity at Tottenham! 07:55 Thomas Frank after beating Man City 15:15 Rob Green drops in to defend James Trafford 22:15 Rob Green on goalkeepers at corners 33:00 Max Dowman and his bright future 44:10 Everyone's happy for GrealishBBC Sounds / 5 Live EFL Cup commentaries: Tue 2000 Sheff Wed v Leeds, Wed 2000 Grimsby Town v Man Utd.
Jack Grealish stars at Everton's new stadium & Tottenham beat Man City again. Rick Edwards is joined by former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and The Telegraph's Luke Edwards. Also hear from Grealish and Nuno Espirito Santo after Nottingham Forest's feisty draw at Crystal Palace. Plus the guys chat Arsenal, Man Utd and which manager you would have as your satnav voice.03:25 Alexander Isak update, 06:10 Grealish stars at Everton's new stadium, 13:10 Tottenham beat Manchester City again, 15:55 Feeling sorry for James Trafford, 20:00 Half-time teaser, 23:30 Gyökeres scores as Arsenal beat Leeds, 27:50 Bruno Fernandes misses penalty as Man Utd draw, 32:10 Palace & Forest have feisty draw, 36:10 Which manager would you have as your satnav voice? 40:20 Nigel thinks West Ham will be in a survival battle.5 Live EFL Cup commentaries: Tue 2000 Sheff Wed v Leeds, Wed 2000 Grimsby Town v Man Utd.
Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi in conversation with Kelly Somers. Marc Guehi tells his story of becoming one of the most wanted defenders in English football. He talks about the people that have inspired him in his football journey so far and why he still lives at home with his family. He reveals to Kelly what his ultimate career goal is and delves into what keeps him ticking as an elite level footballer, from reading books to the importance of faith. Plus, he still wants to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a WWE wrestler. Timecodes: 0'10 - What football means to Marc and his first memories of the game 1'50 - How did he become a professional footballer? 2'25 - The turning point in his career 4'00 - Who has had a big impact on him 4'40 - The sacrifices his Dad made for him being a church minister 6'00 - What a day would look like when he was younger 7'00 - Why he still lives at home with his family 8'45 - What he likes to do to escape football 10'00 - DJ Marc Guehi 11'00 - How his best friends would describe him and his favourite book 12'20 - One match that would stand out in his career and what he's most proud of in his career to date 13'40 - How he'd describe himself 14'20 - How he'd love to be a WWE wrestler 15'00 - He'd like to be able to play until he's 40 Football commentaries this weekend: Saturday 23rd August PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Aston Villa 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Burnley v Sunderland 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Leeds United 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. Sunday 24th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Brighton 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Manchester United 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They have their say on Alexander Isak and look ahead to the second weekend of Premier League commentaries. Will John's losing run in Clash of the Commentators ever end? And will the Great Glossary of Football Commentary get its first additions of the season? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369. Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:50 Ian on returning to the Stadium of Light 07:10 Ian makes a ‘horlicks' of the team news 10:15 Premier League commentaries this weekend 12:20 Ali gets dropped to the commentator's bench 13:55 John goes Sesko not Šeško 15:35 Sunderland make kit numbers clearer! 17:30 Fulham selling espresso martinis & margaritas 21:40 Alexander Isak ‘behaving like a spoilt child' 25:25 John vs Ian in a dramatic Clash of the Commentators 33:25 Bundesliga lands on the BBC 37:40 Great Glossary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Brentford v Aston Villa, Sat 1500 Burnley v Sunderland on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Leeds, Sun 1400 Everton v Brighton, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Fulham v Man Utd.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Two good feet, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.
Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Rafa Honigstein for the first Euro Leagues of the season!The panel chat about early season bust-ups and wantaway stars, as well as looking ahead to the start of the new Bundesliga and Serie A seasons.Topics: 02:43 - Argy-bargy at Marseille 09:55 - Roberto De Zerbi's future at Marseille 16:20 - Gianluigi Donnarumma's future at PSG 25:52 - Florian Neuhaus being banished to the youth team at Borussia Mönchengladbach 28:31 - Ademola Lookman looking to leave Atalanta 35:00 - New Bundesliga season - new beginnings at RB Leipzig 37:53 - Can anyone stop Bayern? 40:04 - A continental replacement for Eberechi Eze at Crystal Palace? 40:45 - New Serie A season - Antonio Conte remains at Napoli 42:40 - Who are Napoli's biggest challengers? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries:Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Brentford v Villa Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Burnley v Sunderland Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Arsenal v Leeds Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Everton v Brighton Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Palace v Forest Sun - 1630 - Premier League - Fulham v Man Utd
Pien Meulensteen is joined by former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown and BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel for reaction to the latest football transfer news.What was the mood at the PFA Awards as Alexander Isak took to social media last night? Can the saga rumble on for much longer? How should Newcastle United respond? The team chat about Salah, Rogers and Trafford all picking up PFA awards and how each of their futures look. For the English players, what do they now need to do to make Tuchel's World Cup squad? We get the latest on Wissa and Garnacho's expected transfers before the panel consider what Arsenal need to do now that it looks like Havertz might be out injured for a number of weeks. Football commentaries this week: Saturday 23rd August PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Aston Villa 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Burnley v Sunderland 1500 KO, live on Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Leeds United 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. Sunday 24th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Brighton 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest 1400 KO, live on Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Manchester United 1630 KO, live on 5 Live. Timecodes: 1:31 Isak and Newcastle United's social media statements 3:21 How did it go down at the PFA awards? 13:57 What would Michael do as a Newcastle player in this scenario? 15:45 What does Isak do if he doesn't get the move to Liverpool? 17:54 PFA Award winners 18:53 Mo Salah after winning the PFA award 29:41 Latest on Wissa and Garnacho 34:43 Kai Havertz injury and how that changes Arsenal's transfer window
Aaron Paul is joined by Reading CEO Joe Jacobson and Chelmsford City striker Lyle Taylor for this episode of 72+.The team reflect on all the latest midweek results in League One and Two, and speak to Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane, plus fellow League One manager of Cardiff City, Brian Barry-Murphy. And it's four wins from four for both Crewe manager Lee Bell and Stevenage boss Alex Revell, who both join the pod.Has Pep Guardiola ruined the English football pyramid?! And finally, the guys reflect on the takeover of Morecambe and the appointment of Ashvir Singh Johal as the first Sikh to manage a professional British club.Timecodes: 1:18 – Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane joins the pod 3:40 – Crewe manager Lee Bell chats about 100% win record 8:32 – Brian Barry-Murphy joins 72+ 13:11 – Alex Revell also makes it four wins from four for Stevenage 21:14 – Has Pep Guardiola ruined football? 28:03 – Morecambe saved by sale & appoint Sikh manager
Steve Crossman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Who has made the best first impression? How much of an asset could Cunha be for Manchester United this season? How do Arsenal help Gyokeres to adapt to the Premier League? And did Reijnders have one of the great Premier League debuts? Off the pitch, what can we expect from Pep Lijnders working with Pep Guardiola? BBC Football Tactics correspondent, Umir Irfan gives his analysis of Ekitike's Liverpool debut and how he expects the reigning champions to play this season, given their new signings. Plus, Conor Coady tells us all about life at his new club Wrexham; he says he “can't speak more highly” of what the opportunity is bringing him personally. Time codes: 2:10 Manchester United fans happy despite loss? 3:10 Cunha shines 8:52 Coady says Manchester United need someone who plays “on the edge” 15:31 Is the Gyokeres judgement fair? 18:07 What can Arsenal take away from Sunday's result? 21:47 Bayindir's error 25:00 Rating Reijnders' debut 29:20 Pep Lijnders' role at Manchester City 34:10 Umir Irfan on Ekitike and Liverpool tactics 40:45 Liverpool's defence 45:29 Conor Coady on joining Wrexham
Bayındır error costs Man Utd & Newcastle fans chant about Isak. Rick Edwards is joined by former England goalkeeper David James and The Telegraph's northern football writer Luke Edwards to chew the fat on the opening weekend. Also on the agenda – Sunderland's winning start, Eze playing for Palace despite speculation, and Man City setting the pace… for now.03:50 ‘Impressive' Man Utd lose to Arsenal 06:55 Can you blame Bayındır for the goal? 09:40 Quiet debut for Gyökeres 12:40 Højlund to leave United this summer? 14:00 Half-time teaser causes debate 16:15 Sunderland back with a bang 22:10 Newcastle fans chant about Isak 32:15 David James' 25-minute transfer request 33:30 Eze plays for Palace despite Tottenham links 35:45 Man City set the pace, but can they sustain it?
England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney in conversation with Kelly Somers.Wayne tells his story of becoming one of England's greatest ever footballers. He shares what home life was like growing up and the single biggest turning point for his career, which came aged 14. Wayne goes on to talk about life post-football and the challenges he's faced as a manager, most recently at Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle. And with having four children, will we see another Rooney play in the red of Manchester United?Plus, what's the significance of Sister Act? Or The Dubliners? And what has Wayne spent time educating himself on? Hear how he switches off from the unrelenting world of football and how life might have looked different without a career in the Premier League.Timecodes: 0:23 What does football mean to Wayne? 2:35 Wayne's first experience of football 3:55 The biggest turning point in Wayne's career 6:35 What football match would Rooney re-live? 7:28 Life after football, as a manager and pundit 13:55 Growing up in the Rooney household 14:52 The significance of family 18:04 Speaking on his son, Kai's footballing prospects 21:36 All four Rooney boys 23:07 Favourite sport other than football? 24:31 Wayne's favourite music 25'22 Favourite film? 26'30 Why does Wayne describe himself as ‘soft'? 26:55 What do people get wrong about Wayne? 28'00 What would Wayne be, if not a footballer?Football commentaries this week: Saturday 16th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v West Ham 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Burnley 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Man City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. Sunday 17th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Crystal Palace 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Brentford 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Arsenal 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. It turns out Sunderland being back in the Premier League may pose some problems for commentators. Which new players are the guys most excited to see in action? Surely John can't lose again in Clash of the Commentators, and will any new terms be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369. Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk08:15 5 Live returns with 209 Premier League commentaries 11:50 ‘Challenging' commentary position at the Stadium of Light 15:25 Which players are the guys excited to commentate on? 16:48 Benjamin Šeško or Benjamin Sesko? 18:17 Who will be challenging for the title? 20:00 Any new season resolutions? 22:02 What's in John's pencil case? 24:53 Feeling rusty at the start of the season 31:03 Will John lose again in Clash of the Commentators? 36:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 47:23 Ian's FPL beef with Chris SuttonBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Sunderland v West Ham, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Burnley on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Wolves v Man City, Sun 1400 Chelsea v Crystal Palace, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Brentford on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Two good feet, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.
Kelly Somers and Glenn Murray preview the upcoming Premier League season with just one more sleep to go!Eddie Howe speaks about the difficult summer Newcastle United have had as the Isak saga rumbles on, with Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi also offering an insight into who he is as a person. James Ward-Prowse speaks about Graham Potter's first full pre-season in charge at West Ham, before we hear from Andoni Iraola and Tyrone Mings. And finally, Sunderland's Wilson Isidor says "we will stay up, of course!"Timecodes: 03:18 Eddie Howe 14:40 Marc Guehi 22:20 James Ward-Prowse 30:10 Andoni Iraola 36:14 Tyrone Mings 45:50 Wilson IsidorFootball commentaries this week: Saturday 16th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v West Ham 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Burnley 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Man City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live.Sunday 17th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Crystal Palace 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Brentford 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Arsenal 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.
Steve Crossman is joined by former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, ex-Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson and chief football correspondent John Murray to react to PSG's late comeback over Tottenham Hotspur to win the European Super Cup on penalties.How great of an impact will this loss have on the Spurs players? What positives can they take forward from this game?Hear from Thomas Frank as the panel discuss what his Tottenham side looks like and how it differs from the side led by Ange Postecoglou last season. Has Luis Enrique made the right decision in swapping Gianluigi Donnarumma out for new singing Lucas Chevalier in goal? French football expert Matt Spiro also joins the pod to answer: what is the significance of this trophy for Champions League holders, PSG? Timecodes: 3'29: Live reaction from the Friuli stadium 5'07: PSG unaffected by fatigue? 9'20: What will Spurs take from this loss? 11'05: Thomas Frank audio 13'07: French football expert, Matt Spiro 16'20: What's most impressive about Thomas Frank's Tottenham? Football commentaries this week: Saturday 16th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v West Ham 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Burnley 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Man City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. Sunday 17th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Crystal Palace 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Brentford 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Arsenal 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk EFL as Bromley shock Ipswich. They're joined by Bromley owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves to lift the lid on working with manager Andy Woodman. Who will be added to the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Will Jobi be preying on goalkeepers again in 72PLUS 72MINUS? Send your suggestions and messages to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.02:30 Phil Brown: ‘being out of football really hurts' 02:45 League One mascots ranked as babysitters 05:40 Who will be added to our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? 07:35 Phil gets his Henrik Pedersens confused! 09:55 The EFL is releasing a sticker album! 14:55 Bromley shock Ipswich in EFL Cup 22:05 New season, same goalkeeping howlers 26:30 Sam Allardyce wasn't trusted to play out 27:20 Fantasy EFL shows ‘reality check' for Sheff Utd 31:40 Ipswich sign Akpom & Kone moves to QPRBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Tottenham in UEFA Super Cup, Sat 1500 Sunderland v West Ham on 5 Live, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Burnley on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Wolves v Man City on 5 Live, Sun 1400 Chelsea v Crystal Palace on 5 Live, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Brentford on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal on 5 Live.
Kelly Cates and guests analyse Man City ahead of the start of the new season. Steph Houghton, Guillem Balague and Sam Lee join Kelly to dissect Man City's pre-season expectations.Does Pep Guardiola have the hunger to go again after a difficult 2024/25 campaign? The panel discuss changes at board level that could affect the Spaniard's performance as head coach.Football Finance expert Kieran Maguire joins after news that the wait for the verdict into City's alleged financial breaches could be delayed until October.The panel also discuss City's summer business, the departure of Jack Grealish and rumours around Rodri's future.Timecodes: 01:05 What went wrong last season? 08:10 Does Pep still have the hunger? 16:30 From Txiki Begiristain to Hugo Viana 22:40 Verdict on 115 charges delayed again 29:40 City's summer business 39:00 Grealish departs for Everton 44:15 Can Phil Foden get back to his best? 46:40 Rodri rumours & the goalkeeper situationBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed - 2000 - UEFA Super Cup - PSG v Spurs Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Sunderland v West Ham Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Spurs v Burnley Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Wolves v Man City Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Chelsea v Palace Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Forest v Brentford Sun - 1630 - Premier League - Man Utd v Arsenal
Kelly Cates and guests chat all things Arsenal ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Theo Walcott, Alex Howell and Alex Moneypenny ask if Arsenal are ready to go again.Get the latest on summer arrivals, including Viktor Gyökeres and Martin Zubimendi - can both hit the ground running?The panel debate what a successful season looks like for Mikel Arteta, and former Arsenal academy coach Temisan Williams joins to lift the lid on wonderkid Max Dowman after an impressive pre-season from the 15-year-old.Timecodes: 02:15 Arsenal's business so far 03:30 Gyökeres arrives 06:00 Havertz & Gyökeres 13:20 Praise for Zubimendi 19:55 Noni Madueke's role this season 25:20 Will Ebere Eze sign? 29:00 Is a trophy a must? 36:50 15-year-old Dowman 47:15 Man Utd v Arsenal previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed - 2000 - UEFA Super Cup - PSG v Spurs Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Sunderland v West Ham Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Spurs v Burnley Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Wolves v Man City Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Chelsea v Palace Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Forest v Brentford Sun - 1630 - Premier League - Man Utd v Arsenal
Mark Chapman is joined by Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Izzy Christiansen as the start of the new Premier League season draws ever closer.The panel discuss Crystal Palace losing their appeal against being demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport supported UEFA's assessment that they breached multi-club ownership rules.Plus, will a move to Everton reinvigorate Jack Grealish? And Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler joins the podcast to look ahead to the new season and discuss Brighton's famed recruitment strategy.Topics: 00:19 - Palace's demotion to the Conference League 02:24 - Could Palace's demotion be a blessing is disguise? 09:08 - Are the European elite treated differently? 12:27 - Does this end with Palace winning the Conference League? 13:19 - Will Palace's season be defined by whether or not they keep Guehi and Eze? 22:03 - Is Jack Grealish on a season-long loan to Everton a good move? 30:42 - Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler joins the podcast 35:47 - Brighton's recruitment process 41:40 - Brighton's private pre-season 44:43 - What does success look like for Brighton this season? 45:56 - Is Hürzeler worried about big clubs circling his players? 53:38 - Should Brighton keep hold of their best players to challenge for trophies? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed - 2000 - UEFA Super Cup - PSG v Spurs Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Sunderland v West Ham Sat - 1500 - Premier League - Spurs v Burnley Sat - 1730 - Premier League - Wolves v Man City Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Chelsea v Palace Sun - 1400 - Premier League - Forest v Brentford Sun - 1630 - Premier League - Man Utd v Arsenal
Ben Haines is joined by Luke Edwards and Don Hutchison to break down Crystal Palace's shock Community Shield win over Liverpool. The team discuss what the result means for Oliver Glasner's side ahead of the new Premier League season, the mood around Palace's UEFA appeal, and how Liverpool's summer signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are bedding in. They also explore the latest twist in Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle's Alexander Isak.
Steve Crossman is joined by Charlie Adam, Cameron Jerome, and Mark Clemmit for reaction to the opening Saturday of the Championship season.We hear from Will Still after Southampton came from behind late on beat Wrexham 2-1, Phil Parkinson also has his say on Wrexham being denied an opening win on their return to the second tier. Nathan Jones reflects on a 94th minute winner for Charlton on their return to the Championship. Stoke manager Mark Robins and West Bromwich Albion's Ryan Mason join us to discuss opening wins for their sides. Plus, Dave Challinor joins the pod after Stockport beat Wycombe made it two wins from two in League One.Timecodes: 05:10 - Will Still interview 06:17 - Phil Parkinson interview 09:06 - Mark Robins interview 13:05 - Ryan Mason interview 20:39 - Nathan Jones interview 23:15 - Dave Challinor interview
Maz Farookhi presents a preview of the Community Shield & assesses Liverpool's summer. Don Hutchinson, Glenn Murray & Miguel Delaney join Maz ahead of the Premier League season.The team discuss Newcastle's ongoing transfer woes, Manchester United's business thus far, including their interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba, and the lack of activity at Crystal Palace.Timecodes: 01:30 Best & worst transfer windows 05:00 Liverpool's shrewd business 06:50 Newcastle's transfer woes 18:45 Who could challenge Liverpool for the title? 24:10 Oliver Glasner pre-Community Shield 25:00 Crystal Palace's lack of activity 34:45 Man Utd's interest in Carlos BalebaUpcoming 5 Live Commentaries: Sun 1500 Crystal Palace v Liverpool for the Community Shield, Wed 2000 PSG v Tottenham for the UEFA Super Cup.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff, Tommy Smith and Alex Bruce preview the 2025/26 Championship season, which kicks off this weekend. Are Ipswich Town the best positioned, newly relegated, side to be promoted straight back up? What are Leicester City and Southampton's main concerns? Charlton Athletic manager, Nathan Jones, joins the pod after his side won promotion to the second tier via the League One play-offs. He shares how he thinks his side are progressing. Wrexham have made statement signings this summer, can they go for an unprecedented fourth successive promotion? And what about similarly ambitious recruiters, Birmingham City? BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton brings us up to date with the financial and ownership situation at Sheffield Wednesday. What hope is there for their fans? And for the other half of the city; what next for Sheffield United after their failed play off campaign?Elsewhere in the league, who are the other contenders for having an impressive season? Plus, the panel make their second picks in the 72+ Ultimate All-time EFL XI.TIMECODES: 3:21 The chances of the teams newly relegated from the Premier League 15:39 Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones 21:12 Can Wrexham keep dreaming? 25:21 Are Birmingham City carrying enough momentum to stay up? 26:45 Birmingham City manager, Chris Davies, audio 30:04 What's the latest from Sheffield Wednesday? 39:10 What next for Sheffield United? 40:54 Who are the other contenders for a strong season? 44:06 Ultimate All-time EFL XI