No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

Former Reading head of football operations Mark Bowen is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Mark Bowen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the HUGE Europa League final to how close Manchester City were to signing Lionel Messi?Mark and Sam talk about the recent FA Cup final, Dean Henderson's impressive performance, why it wasn't a shock that Crystal Palace won and the brilliance of their recent recruitment.The two then discuss why most teams should be chasing Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, how good can Michael Olise be and why Manchester United have a massive rebuild on their hands.They then both chat about the pressure on Mikel Arteta to win silverware next season, what does the future hold for Kevin De Bruyne and just how close did Manchester City actually come to signing Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon?The duo then discuss the upcoming Europa League final, who they think will lift the trophy as well as give us their combined Manchester United and Tottenham XI.Finally they end the podcast with quick fire questions including their favourite memories of Goodison Park, working with Craig Bellamy and will Charlie Savage be better than his dad Robbie?

Natalie and Sam sit down and discuss all things football from the upcoming FA Cup final to Big Sam's Big Awards in this latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Natalie and Sam talk about Nottingham Forest's owner entering the pitch to confront Nuno Espirito Santo and why they're having a fantastic season regardless of their recent dip in form.The two then discuss the race for the Champions League places with Arsenal & Newcastle all but confirmed for next season with the final two places up for grabs between Chelsea, Aston Villa & Nottingham Forest.They then both chat in depth about the upcoming FA Cup final between Manchester City & Crystal Palace, Big Sam reacts to the Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander Arnold and why the Europa League final between Manchester United & Tottenham is so big.Finally they end the podcast with Big Sam's Big Awards where they discuss categories such as Player Of The Season, Underwhelming Player Of The Season, Over & Underachievers as well as their Stand Out Moment Of The Season!

Former Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Preston, Sunderland, Bradford, Fleetwood, Bengaluru and Lalitpur City manager Simon Grayson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Simon Grayson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Leeds' incredible title winning season to his time manager out in Napal.Simon and Sam talk about his recent experience managing in both India and Nepal and what challenges he had to face with regards to signing players, the fan culture and playing surfaces.The two then discuss Leeds United's incredible Championship season, which players they need to keep hold of in the summer, the plans to redevelop Elland Road and what is a realistic plan for the next 5 years for the club?They then both chat in depth about some of Simon's old clubs including Preston North End and they're worrying end to the season, whether Leicester City will replace Ruud van Nistelrooy and does Ollie Watkins' future lie away from Aston Villa?The duo then discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold announcing his departure from Liverpool, the job Arne Slot has done at the club and why Jamie Carragher is harsh to criticise the Liverpool right back.Finally they end the podcast with quick fire questions including who wins the Championship play-offs, which newly relegated team will perform the best next season and who needs to win the Europa League more?

Neil Warnock sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI!How would Neil's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?

Current Blackburn Rovers head of football operations Rudy Gestede is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Rudy Gestede sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things Blackburn from his appointment as head of football operations to what are the future aims for the club.Rudy and Sam talk about the reason why John Eustace shocked everyone with his decision to swap a play-off based Blackburn Rovers for relegation fighting Derby County and did Rudy's relationship with John play a factor?The two then discuss the recent appointment of Valerien Ismael, his adaptability as a head coach and if there was any truth in the rumours linking Wayne Rooney with the club.They then both chat in depth about Venky's tenure as owners of Blackburn Rovers, Rudy's relationship with the owners and if they have given any indication on their future at all.The duo then discuss where the money from player sales has gone and why only a small amount has been reinvested back into the playing squad, as well as the situation surrounding a number of Blackburn players out of contract in the summer and what the Summer transfer window is going to look like.Finally they end the podcast with what the long term aims are for the football club as well as the immediate aims for next season.

Former Bolton, Liverpool, Southampton, England, Crystal Palace, Everton & West Brom coach Sammy Lee is our next returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Sammy Lee sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his relationship as Sam's right hand man to why Mo Salah is one of the greatest players in the history of Liverpool.Sammy and Sam talk about why jury duty prevented Sammy from joining Sam at Leeds United, the importance of having trust between manager and assistant manager as well as who was good cop and who was bad cop.The two then discuss Newcastle United's season, Manchester United's ongoing goalkeeper issues and why the red devils have struggled with consistency this season.They then both chat in depth about Liverpool resigning Mo Salah and soon to be Virgil van Dijk, why it's disappointing that Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving on a free transfer as well as where Mo Salah ranks in the greatest ever Liverpool players.The duo then give their thoughts on the latest round of Champions League action including an incredible Arsenal performance, why PSG look like a serious team now they've ditched their galacticos model and if Aston Villa stand any chance of overturning their first leg defeat.Finally they end the podcast answering listener questions including will Ange leave Tottenham if they exist the Europa League and will we ever see Sam & Sammy back in the dugout together?

George Boateng sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days in the Premier League to making those first steps towards becoming a manager.George and Sam talk about getting into football management, football styles of play and why you need to be able to adapt to stay in the game long term.The two then discuss the Manchester Derby, Kevin De Bruyne announcing he's leaving Manchester City at the end of the season and they both give their reaction to the news that Southampton manager Ivan Juric has left the club following their relegation.They then both chat in depth about George's love for Aston Villa, Why Simon Jordan is wrong about Aston Villa being able to sign Marcus Rashford & their thoughts on Morgan Rogers ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with PSG.George then answers some questions from our listeners including how good can Coventry's Hadji Wright actually be, what infamous prank he played on Arsenal legend Ray Parlour and who he would support if Coventry met Middlesbrough in the Championship play-offs.Finally they end the podcast discussing THAT Phil Brown team talk on the pitch whilst at Hull City and what the players actually thought of it.

Former Motherwell, Preston, Derby & Nottingham Forest manager...Billy Davies is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Billy Davies sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time managing Derby & Nottingham Forest to why Leeds are starting to slip at bit in the Championship.Billy and Sam talk about their early days in football when their paths crossed as managers as well as what has Billy been up to since he left Nottingham Forest in 2014.The two then discuss in detail Billy's time at Derby County and why his immediate success at the club ultimately cost him his job.They then both chat in depth about Billy's decision to cross the divide and move to Derby's big rivals Nottingham Forest, Why their owner wanted Champions League football despite being in the Championship & THAT play-off defeat to Blackpool.Billy & Sam give their thoughts on if Leeds United should drop goalkeeper Illan Meslier after another error at the weekend as well as if the pressure is building on Ange at Tottenham.Finally they end the podcast answering 'Is it true?' questions from our listeners including could Sam & Billy team up in the dug out in the near future?

Bryan Robson sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Manchester United Ultimate XI!How would Bryan's prime Ultimate XI perform against the current Manchester United team and do you agree with his selection?

Charlie Adam sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI!How would Charlie's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?

Big Sam & Natalie sit down for a different kind of episode as they take walk down memory lane thanks to our friends at Classic Football Shirts.Sam and Natalie react to various shirts from Sam's playing career including his 1978 second division title with Bolton Wanderers as well as from his time in America with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.We then move on to Sam's career in management as Natalie shows kits from his early days including his first full time position as Blackpool manager.They then both chat in depth about his most successful time as a manager of Bolton Wanderers by looking at shirts from the legendary Jay Jay Okocha before Sam claims the former Bolton midfielder would be worth well in excess of £100m today.Sam and Natalie then look back on shirts from his time at Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland before talking about his time in charge of England and why Wayne Rooney is the best he's ever worked with.Sam then looks back at his most recent job in football with Leeds United and what he would've done differently to try and keep them in the Premier League.Finally they end the podcast by looking at one of Sam's biggest signings in the icon Fernando Hierro whilst in charge of Bolton Wanderers.

Former Southampton, Norwich, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, West Brom and Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Andy Townsend sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from being a voice on the iconic FIFA video games to living with Paul Gascoigne at Middlesbrough.Andy and Sam talk about their early days together, learning from the great Terry Venables and how Andy became a voice on the iconic FIFA video game franchise and what that process was like to record.The two then discuss in detail Chelsea's season, if Enzo Maresca is wasting Cole Palmer and why Chelsea are lacking crucial players in key areas on the pitch.They then both chat in depth about Aston Villa's season, the amount of quality they have in depth with the likes of Marcus Rashford & Marco Asensio and if we could ever see Jack Grealish back in a Villa shirt.Andy & Sam give their thoughts on if Mo Salah will win the Ballon d'Or this year or if pressure from Real Madrid will be sway the votes.Andy then talks about his time at Middlesbrough and his hilarious stories of living with Paul Gascoigne. Including accidentally smashing one of Gazza's mugs.Finally they end the podcast with questions from our listeners including meeting the Pope and which of Andy's TalkSport colleagues would he start, bench and sell!

Former Blackburn & Manchester United defender Phil Jones is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Phil Jones sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from making his debut under Sam at Blackburn to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United.Phil and Sam talk about their time together at Blackburn, making his Premier League debut against Chelsea, advice from El Hadji Diouf and why it would be a dream to manage his boyhood club one day.The two then discuss his prominent rise which had all of the top teams in England after his signature, however it was a phone call from Sir Alex that sealed the deal.They then both chat in depth about Phil's time at Manchester United, the pressure of wearing the Manchester United shirt and learning from the greats such as Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs.Phil & Sam give their thoughts on the current Manchester United team, how good their current academy players are and why Manchester United fans are the best in the world.Phil then talks open and honestly about his struggles with his mental health whilst going through difficult spells with injuries and why he had to rediscover his self respect and take back control of things.Finally they end the podcast with questions from our listeners including Phil's toughest opponents, is Sam really done with management and what advice would Phil give to his younger self?

Former Soccer Saturday pundit & Liverpool Phil ‘Thommo' Thompson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Phil Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from why anyone can win the FA Cup to those Soccer Saturday glory days.Phil and Sam talk about his time working with Sky and on Soccer Saturday including the infamous on-air fire drill, Why Jeff Stelling is the best & being dropped on a zoom call.The two then react to the weekend's FA Cup results including Liverpool's shock exit at the hands of Plymouth and why this is now a great chance for one of the smaller teams to win a trophy.They then both chat in depth about Liverpool's season, why Virgil van Dijk and Alan Hansen are similar plus they preview the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.Thommo & Sam give their thoughts on the pressure that is currently on Ange Postecoglu, where his future lies and why you need to be able to adapt in football.The duo then discuss what's happening at Blackburn Rovers, why the Venky's need to sell the club for the good of the fans and the town as well as John Eustace's imminent departure.Finally they end the podcast with questions from our listeners including what really happened with Thommo's infamous feud with Robbie Fowler.

Former Ayr United, Celtic, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich & Kilmarnock forward, Alan McInally is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Alan McInally sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Aston Villa's super season to why Celtic fans are the best in the world.Alan and Sam talk about his time working with Sky and on Soccer Saturday including playing head tennis 10 minutes before kick-off with Sam during his time at Bolton.The two then share their thoughts on the recent Arsenal vs Manchester City game, Why are City so inconsistent and what they both think of Myles Lewis-Skelly imitating Erling Haaland.They then both chat in depth about Aston Villa's season, why Emery can get the best out of Marcus Rashford, Champions League aims and where does Unai Emery rank in the world's best managers?Alan & Sam finally end the pod by talking about Celtic and why their fans can give them the edge in big games including the upcoming Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich.

Former Chelsea, Rangers, Sunderland, Leeds & Norway forward, Tore Andre Flo is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Tore Andre Flo sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Chelsea to the rise of Erling Haaland.Tore and Sam talk about his time at Chelsea as cover for Gianluca Vialli & Gianfranco Zola, Where Chelsea need to improve & the lack of physically in modern forwards.The two then discuss in detail Tore's big move to Rangers, the pressure of playing with a record transfer fee & the best players he played with in Scotland.They then both chat about Manchester United's recent struggles, Amorim's recent rashford quotes & if Hojlund & Zirkzee are good enough to play up front for United.Tore & Sam give their thoughts on Tottenham & Ange's future, high flying Bournemouth & the controversial sending off of Myles Lewis-Skelly.We finally end the pod with subscriber questions including who makes Tore's top 5 Norwegians to play in the Premier League, How he got the 'Flonaldo' nickname & the pride of playing for Leeds United.

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's tactics to would Sam return to Bolton?Rene and Sam talk about the current state of Bolton Wanderers, would Sam be interested in returning in some capacity & who are the front runners for the job.The two then discuss in great detail about how Manchester United continue to struggle with adapting to Amorim's style of play, what the future holds for Marcus Rashford & Alejandro Garnacho before Rene breaks down Manchester United's tactics.They then both chat about Ange Postecoglu's future, is he the right man to turn around Tottenham's issues and why man management is crucial in football.Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester City troubles are then discussed by the duo before giving their thoughts on potential transfer moves including Matheus Cunha to Nottingham Forest & Jhon Duran to West Ham!We finally end the pod with subscriber questions including who almost signed for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson & an incredible story about Johan Cruyff's pre-match superstition.

Salford City manager Karl Robinson is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Karl Robinson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Salford's recent FA Cup tie against Manchester City to why Scouting is an art form.Karl and Sam talk in great depth about preparing for big FA Cup games, Conversations with Pep Guardiola & the surprise in Manchester City's team.The two then discuss in great detail about how crucial having a good scout system is and the importance of watching players live before they reveal which players the two almost signed whilst together at Blackburn Rovers!They then both chat about Kyle Walker's future, Is he the best right back in Premier League history & how good can former Leeds man Archie Gray really be?We finally end the pod with conversations about Salford's aims for the current season, Arsenal vs Manchester United in the FA Cup & would Sam ever return to Bolton?

Former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke, Reading & Dundee midfielder Charlie Adam is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Charlie Adam sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time in the Premier League to his most recent role as Fleetwood Town manager.Charlie and Sam talk in great depth about being a manager, bouncing back from that first sacking as well as learning from Vincent Kompany during his time at Burnley.The two then discuss West Ham's handling of Julen Lopetegui and their appointment of Graham Potter before talking about Nottingham Forest's incredible season and are they in the title race?They then both chat about Liverpool's contract situation with Trent, Salah & van Dijk, why Trent WILL move to Real Madrid in the summer & Mikel Arteta's Carabao Cup excuse.We finally end the pod with some subscriber questions including what it was like playing for both two Scottish icons in Walter Smith and Sir Kenny Dalglish.

Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to look back on our pre-season predictions as well as give updated thoughts on the current Premier League season.Chris and Sam talk in great depth about the current Premier League relegation battle, the race for Europe and can anyone stop Liverpool?What are your predictions for the current Premier League season?

Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days against Sam to his legendary career in television.Chris and Sam talk in great depth about his media work including the recent news that Chris is returning to TV following his recent health issues before the two reminisce about the SoccerAM and SoccerSaturday days. The two then discuss how Jose Mourinho's iconic appearance on Goals On Sunday came to fruition following a phone call with Kammy after the Chelsea vs Burnley game.They then both chat about recent football stories including the recent managerial departures, what does the future hold for Marcus Rashford and how the Premier League title race will play out.We finally end the pod by discussing what's included in the perfect Christmas dinner, Kammy's chart topping Christmas album and Kammy tells the story of how he poked fun at Roy Keane whilst in a hotel lift.

James Allcott sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from stopping Arsenal's corners to life as a QPR fan.James and Sam talk about the recent on & off the field issues with both Manchester Clubs including INEOS' decision to sack Dan Ashworth, increase children's tickets and continue making staff redundancies.Meanwhile the blue side of Manchester face an increased 130 charges, Pep confirms he won't manage another club team & how do Manchester City stop their bad form?The two then chat about Chelsea's involvement in the Premier League title race, the pressure on Wolves manager Gary O'Neil as well as what is happening at Tottenham?They then both discuss detail and take an in depth look at how to stop Arsenal's set pieces in our tactics breakdown part of the episode.Finally James & Sam then talk supporting QPR, Which up and coming EFL star will be the next to make the move to the Premier League and has Cole Palmer been the best Premier League player over the last 18 months?

Former Derby, Middlesbrough, England, Newcastle, Everton, Manchester United & Arsenal assistant coach Steve Round is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Steve Round sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from working with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal to learning from the legendary Terry Venables.Steve and Sam talk in great depth about his time at Arsenal as Mikel Arteta's assistant, Why Arsenal fell short in the title race & what was the reason behind his decision to leave Arsenal.The two then discuss Jamie Carragher's comments about van Dijk being the best Premier League CB of all time, if Steve wants to step into management & his time at Manchester United with David Moyes.They then both chat about Haaland's current form, How big of an achievement it is if Slot wins the Premier League, Do City & Arsenal need to strengthen in January & what does the future hold for Jack Grealish?We finally end the pod by discussing the upcoming Arsenal vs United & Merseyside Derby games before talking about Leicester's decision to appoint van Nistelrooy and could David Moyes return to Everton?

Former Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester & Exeter forward Clinton Morrison is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Clinton Morrison sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from working on Soccer Saturday with Paul Merson to fall outs with Neil Warnock.Clinton and Sam talk in great depth about England during the international break, the job that Lee Carsley has done and the recent news of Pep Guardiola reportedly signing a new contract at Manchester City.The two then discuss Frank Lampard's managerial career amid the rumours of him landing the Coventry City job, Liverpool's impressive start to the season & high flying Nottingham Forest.They then both chat about the Premier League title race, Why Kevin De Bruyne's legs might be going & How Amorim's first five Manchester United games will go.We finally end the pod by answering subscriber questions such as what really happened with Roy Keane and THAT Ireland dance off!

Former Portsmouth, Stoke, Chelsea, Bournemouth, AC Milan, QPR & Current Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Asmir Begovic sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from winning the Premier League to returning to Everton to support Jordan Pickford.Asmir and Sam talk in great depth about their thoughts on the role of a number 2 goalkeeper, working with different goalkeeper coaches and the brilliance of Jordan Pickford.The two then discuss Edu's decision to swap Arsenal for Nottingham Forest, Chris Wood banging in the goals & Why Jarrad Branthwaite could potentially be a future England captain.They then both chat about Everton's aim's for the season, Sean Dyche's punishment wheel before moving on to Chelsea's goalkeeping situation and the rise of Dominic Solanke.Asmir then tells the story of how at AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a youth player return his flashy sports car and wasn't allowed to drive one until he had earnt the right to do so on the pitch and finally Asmir plays a game of manager word association with Sam & Natalie.

Former Manchester United, Sunderland & Blackburn Rovers defender Wes Brown is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Wes Brown sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football Erik ten Hag's sacking to the soon to be announced replacement of Ruben Amorim.Wes and Sam talk about their thoughts on Erik ten Hag's sacking, the lack of style of play and what went wrong for the former Manchester United manager.The two then discuss in detail the managers linked with the Manchester United job as well as the imminent appointment for Sporting manager Ruben Amorim.They then both chat about Rodri winning the Ballon d'Or, Real Madrid refusing to attend the award ceremony & is Cole Palmer one of the best players in the world on current form?Finally Wes & Sam then take an in depth look at Ruben Amorim's tactics & style of play, breaking down the strengths & weaknesses of a 5 back formation as well as discussing which players are likely to thrive and also potentially struggle in the new system.

Former Manchester City, Sunderland, QPR & Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Sam is away for his 70th birthday so Nedum Onuoha sits down alongside Natalie Pike to discuss all things football Thomas Tuchel's England appointment to predicting who is going to win every competition this season.Nedum and Natalie talk about their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's England appointment, the quality of English managers and are they given a fair chance at the highest level?The two then discuss in detail Pep's future, Whether Arsenal have a discipline issue or not and also the teams struggling down at the bottom of the Premier League table.They then both chat about Chris Samba's comments on the QPR dressing room, the rise of Jamie Vardy and also Nedum's battled in the MLS with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Finally they give their predictions on who will be the winners of this year's major competitions including the Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup, Championship as well as the three European competitions before ranking every Premier League team's transfer business and how well they have settled in at their new clubs.

Former Barnet, Brentford, Leicester & Notts County manager 'Mad Dog' Martin Allen is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Martin Allen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his record breaking 5 times in charge of Barnet to his 'unusual' training methods.Martin and Sam talk about how the 'Mad Dog' nickname came to be, how Big Sam was an innovator in football as well as the importance of learning from George Graham.The two then discuss in detail West Ham's early season struggles under Julen Lopetegui, why David Moyes wasn't the biggest fan of Martin Allen and how Martin almost got arrest whilst playing Preston away!They then both chat about the difficult ownership situation at Reading, what are the most important things when saving a team from relegation & how Martin drastically improved the standards at Brentford.Finally they both break down Manchester United's tactics from the Tottenham game and how they can improve in the different areas on the pitch.

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time working with the Australian national team to his 12 years with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.Rene and Sam talk about their thoughts on the recent Manchester United vs Tottenham game, pressure on both managers and how incredible Micky Van De Ven is.The two then discuss in great detail Rene's time at Manchester United, How he improved players on the training ground and also what has actually gone wrong at Manchester United since Sir Alex retired.They then both chat about the recent media speculation surrounding Erik ten Hag's future, Why Ruud van Nistelrooy left PSV too early & Are there any world class players at the club.Finally they both break down Manchester United's tactics from the Tottenham game and how they can improve in the different areas on the pitch.

Former Blackburn, Aston Villa & QPR defender, Chris Samba is our special guest today on No Tippy Tappy Football.Chris Samba sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time sleeping on park benches as a child to his rise to the Premier League and almost joining Arsenal!Chris and Sam talk about their time at Blackburn together, how he ended up playing as a striker for Blackburn, his honest thoughts on The Venky's and Steve Kean as well as how close they were to signing Ronaldinho AND David Beckham!The two then discuss Ten Hag's decision to drop Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa's Champions League adventure and Rodri's big injury.They then both break down Arsenal and Manchester City's tactics from the weekend and what is the best way to break down a team sat back with 10 men.Finally, Chris speaks openly about what went wrong at QPR and why their reckless wage structure was the start of their downfall.

Former Sunderland, Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United, Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday player, Micky Gray is our special guest today on No Tippy Tappy Football.Micky Gray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Sunderland to THAT night with Wayne Rooney.Micky and Sam also chat about their time at Sunderland and what it will take to get back to the Premier League. They then talk in depth about the legal case at Manchester City and what it might mean for the Premier League moving forward.Finally Micky talks about playing with Tougai, his battles with Ronaldo and what really happened with Wayne Rooney.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Our very own Big Sam is in the hot seat this week on No Tippy Tappy Football for a Q&A special and North London Derby preview, as always alongside Natalie Pike.The pair talk through a range of listener/viewer questions, including Sam's meditation routine, whether a return to Bolton one day is on the cards and which transfers Sam rated as the best from the summer transfer window.Sam gives his honest view on Lee Carsley not signing the national anthem, and whether he is the right man to take the England job on a permanent basis after a successful start to the Nations League campaign.We also tackle the latest trend of Premier League Barclaysmen, with a fairly bias outcome as expected...Ahead of the huge Spurs vs Arsenal game this weekend, the tactics board returns as Sam and Natalie discuss where the game could be won and lost, including a score prediction from each.

Former Aston Villa, Wigan, Leicester and West Brom midfielder Marc Albrighton is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Marc is alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things football from living the dream of playing for his boyhood club to reaching the pinnacle of English football and lifting the Premier League with Leicester City.Marc and Sam start off the podcast with a touching tribute to the former Leicester assistant manager, Craig Shakespeare as well as former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.The former Aston Villa midfielder talks about his love for the club, living the dream of wearing the famous claret and blue shirt as well as the heartbreaking moment he knew his time was up at the club.They then talk in great depth about Marc's time at Leicester City and how he almost joined Sunderland under Gus Poyet, making history by winning the Premier League, playing against Lionel Messi and why away fans shouldn't wind up Jamie Vardy...Marc then discusses his time working under the new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, his repetitive training methods, players forcing transfers and Dewsbury-Hall's move to Chelsea.Finally, in our new segment 'True Or False' we ask, 'Is Carlos Corberan a Premier League level manager' and 'Will Lee Carsley get the England job permanently?'

Former Preston, Everton, Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Sunderland & West Ham manager David Moyes is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.David Moyes sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things football including his most recent spell as West Ham United manager.David and Sam discuss their early links to Preston North End which involved Sam scouting a young David Moyes whilst playing up in Scotland.The former West Ham manager talks in great depth about West Ham fans, European nights, lifting the Conference League trophy, the rise of Jarrod Bowen, losing Declan Rice and why he decided to leave West Ham.They then talk in depth about David's time at Everton, the job Sean Dyche is doing, whether there is unfinished business at Everton and the TRUTH behind Wayne Rooney pranking him whilst on the toilet.David then discusses his time as Manchester United manager, how close he came to signing Fabregas and Bale as well as if Arne Slot will struggle at Liverpool following in Klopp's footsteps.Finally, in our new segment 'True Or False' we ask, 'Upton Park or the London Stadium?' and 'Is winning more important than playing well?'

Former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham player Kevin Nolan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Kevin Nolan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things Premier League ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season!Kevin and Sam discuss their time together at West Ham and Bolton as they reminisce about pre-season trips, How tough the fitness activities are and whether they miss doing pre-season.The former West Ham player and coach talks about how he thinks the Hammers will do under new manager Julen Lopetegui, Their current transfer market activity and how well the new signings will settle in at the club.They then talk in depth about the upcoming Premier League Season as they split the table into five categories, Champions, Playing in Europe, Mid Table, Bottom Half, Relegated.Finally, in our new segment 'True Or False' we ask, 'Did Kevin ever come close to signing for Manchester United?' and 'Will Sam Allardyce manage again this season?'Let us know your Premier League predictions in the comments below.Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops.Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast!

Sam Allardyce sits down alongside Natalie Pike to talk everything Euro2024 including England's semi-final victory and which team will be victorious in the upcoming final?The former England manager talks about how England have become a tough team to play against and even tougher team to defeat as well as the confidence that comes from scoring last minute goals.Sam and Natalie then discuss Ollie Watkins brilliant winner against the Netherlands and also the controversy surrounding England's penalty.Sam then talks about the difficult decision Southgate has to make if he chooses Shaw or Trippier to start at left back, will Gareth be knighted if England win and why Harry Kane looks so tired.Finally, Sam and Natalie chat about the new era for both the Spanish and English national teams before giving us their prediction for the Euro 2024 Final!What are your England vs Spain predictions?All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

This week we have a returning guest as Tubes is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Tubes sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from the upcoming Euro 2024 quarter finals to what tactics and formation he'd play against Switzerland.The former Soccer AM star talks about the standard of the Euros so far, How the pitches look in awful condition and Why someone needs to tell Ronaldo to stop shooting from free kicks.Tubes and Sam then discuss England's performance vs Slovakia, Why Southgate has to make his subs quicker and is Jude Bellingham's goal the greatest scored by an England player?They then talk in depth and debate their starting XI and tactics for the upcoming Switzerland quarter final clash and how football is a simple game and doesn't need to be over complicated.Finally, Tubes and Sam give us their predictions for England vs Switzerland and the rest of the quarter final fixtures before they discuss their go to biscuit of choice!Who would you start in England's crucial game against Slovenia?

Sam Allardyce sits down alongside Natalie Pike to talk everything Euro2024 including Scotland's performances and which team will be the surprise exit in the next round!The former England manager talks about England's poor performance against Slovenia, being on the favourable side of the draw (again) and should they play Saka at left back?Sam and Natalie then discuss Scotland's Euro performances, Who should partner Declan Rice in midfield and do some of the England players look tired?Sam then gives an in depth look about the tactics England could play against Slovakia, the importance of on the field rotation and why Ivan Toney could be the perfect back up plan.Finally, Sam and Natalie give their predictions for the last 16 fixtures, including a SHOCK exit and which team has impressed the most so farWho would you start in England's crucial game against Slovenia?All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham player Kevin Nolan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Kevin Nolan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from his time with Sam at Bolton & West Ham to how well England will do in the Euros.The former West Ham coach talks about Jarrod Bowen's impact off the bench for England, Southgate's Kalvin Phillips comment and why James McClean is wrong about Declan Rice.Kevin and Sam then discuss their time together at West Ham and Bolton, The experience of coaching at West Ham with David Moyes, Trent's midfield experiment and if it was a mistake not taking Jack Grealish to the Euros.They then talk in depth about Sam's starting XI for the upcoming Slovenia game as well as why Harry Kane needs players running off him and Southgate has made England too predictable.Finally, Kevin and Sam give us their predictions for England vs Slovenia and Scotland vs Hungary before Kevin tells us about the time Sam pinned him up against a wall after training at Bolton.Who would you start in England's crucial game against Slovenia?All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Scotland manager and player Gordon Strachan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Gordon Strachan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from Scotland's opening nightmare against Germany to which teams are the ones to watch.The former Scotland manager talks about Jarrod Bowen's positive impact off the bench, Where Trent's best position is and England's crucial clean sheet.Gordon and Sam then discuss Sam's starting XI for the England vs Denmark game, Why Harry Kane needs more help from his midfielders and is Phil Foden wasted out on the left?They then talk in depth about Scotland's tactics at the EUROs as Gordon takes us through what they need to be doing better, Will Scotland still qualify from the group and why Billy Gilmour needs to be starting for Scotland.Finally, Gordon and Sam give us their predictions for England vs Denmark and Scotland vs Switzerland before Gordan answers some quick fire questions including what Thomas Gravesen was like at Celtic.Who would you start in England's opening game against Serbia?All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Liverpool, Blackburn, Aston Villa, Leeds, Derby County, Wigan & England left back Stephen Warnock is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Stephen Warnock sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things England ahead of their EURO 2024 opener against Serbia.The former England defender talks about what it was like being a part of the 2010 South Africa World Cup squad under Fabio Capello, the importance of having a great man manager and dealing with player fatigue in tournaments.Stephen and Sam then discuss the various potential issues England face ahead of EURO 2024 including their left back problems, who partners Declan Rice in midfield and should Foden play on the right instead of Saka?They then talk in depth about England's potential starting XI for the Serbia game, if Gareth should risk Luke Shaw and who will be England's unlikely hero in the tournament before giving their reaction to the Iceland defeat and highlighting how many clinical goal scorers England have.Finally, Stephen and Sam chat about their England vs Serbia & Scotland vs Germany predictions ahead of this weekend's opening fixtures.Let us know in the comments who you would start in the opening game against Serbia.

Former England coach and Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach Chris Powell is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Chris Powell sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to everything from Sheffield Wednesday to all things England in this Euro 2024 special episode of the podcast.The Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach talks about how the club saved his life, the impact of the Sheffield Wednesday fans, Danny Rohl's brilliance and how they pulled off the miracle and survived in the Championship this season.Chris and Sam then discuss the upcoming Euros, how does Gareth Southgate actually pick his 33 and 26 man squad, as well as which players were unfortunate to miss out on the call up.They then talk in depth about England's incredible goalscoring options, how a midfield of Foden, Bellingham & Rice is the strongest in the world, which players are wildcard options and finally how to solve England's left back issues.Finally, Chris and Sam then talk us through their combined England starting XI for the upcoming Euro fixtures.

Former Arsenal, Man City, Leicester, Blackburn, Leeds, Oldham & Scotland player Paul Dickov is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Paul Dickov sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Manchester City to how well he thinks Scotland will perform at Euro 2024.The former Manchester City forward talks about how his play-off final goal in 1999 saved the club from potential administration & how honoured he was to present the Premier League trophy last weekend.Paul and Sam also chat about the upcoming Euros, the incredible job Steve Clarke has done and also whether they agree with Marcus Rashford's absence from the England squad.They then talk in depth about this weekend's FA Cup final and whether Ten Hag could be come the latest to join the managerial merry-go-round.Finally Paul mentions how he is now enjoy life away from the dug out before the pair discuss who will win the Championship play-off final.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Watford, Sunderland, Southampton, Aston Villa, West Brom, Birmingham, Blackpool, Crystal Palace & Leicester City player Kevin Phillips is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Kevin Phillips sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his incredible goalscoring ability as a player to his early life as in football management.The former England forward talks about how his recent sacking at Hartlepool came as a huge shock and that he's eager to get back into management should the right opportunity arise.Kevin and Sam also chat about Sunderland, the fans and how the two of them would make a great combination to fill in the vacant managerial position.They then talk in depth about winning the European Golden Shoe award and how Kevin was incredibly unlucky to have only been capped 8 times for England.Finally Kevin mentions his cult hero status at Crystal Palace and also what it was like playing in Soccer Aid alongside some of the biggest Hollywood A-listers.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Colchester, Bristol City, Peterborough and current Blackburn Rovers player, Sammie Szmodics is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Sammie Szmodics sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his phenomenal season to what the future holds for the Championship golden boot winner.The Blackburn bagsman talks about how he's taken on the main man role at the club, the devastation he felt when Jon Dahl Tomasson left the club as well how John Eustace changed the mentality this season.Sammie and Sam also chat about growing up as a West Ham fan, the job David Moyes has done at the club and how Sammie still finds time in his busy schedule to watch the hammers up and down the country.They then talk in depth about what the future holds for the Irish international and why people shouldn't begrudge him for potentially chasing a dream move to the Premier League.Finally Sammie mentions how good ‘generational talent' Adam Wharton really is, his joy of winding up opposition fans and how underrated the Blackburn vs Burnley East Lancashire Derby is.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, QPR, Leeds, Cardiff, Middlesbrough, Huddersfield & most recently Aberdeen manager, Neil Warnock is our returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Neil Warnock sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary football career from his first manager job at Gainsborough Trinity to his final role at Aberdeen.The former QPR manager talks about how he got the best out of Adel Taarabt, his fond memories of the club & what it takes to win promotion from the Championship.Neil and Sam also chat about playing out from the back and how his former Huddersfield player Michal Helik took his advice of clearing the ball a bit too literally.They then talk in depth about the importance of having great staff, mind games in football, almost signing Virgil van Dijk & giving his decorator minutes in pre-season.Finally Neil announces that he's officially retired from football having started his career at Chesterfield as a player in 1967 before going on to manage 1,626 professional games, over 300 non-league games and having won promotion 8 times.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Carlisle, Southampton, Leicester, Hull, Derby, Watford & Bristol City manager, Nigel Pearson is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Nigel Pearson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his fantastic football career as both a player and a manager from the early days at Sheffield Wednesday to most recently at Bristol City.The former Bristol City manager opens up on his time at the club, the huge potential his former players Alex Scott & Antoine Semenyo have and also why his Bristol City exit was so out of the blue.Nigel and Sam also chat about confidentiality clauses in football, the recent VAR controversy and why it's an incredible shame if the FA remove Cup replays.They then talk in depth about why the Championship is the most underrated league in the world, which teams will beat the drop & why Jamie Vardy is a breath of fresh air for staying true to who he is.Finally Nigel openly talks about his life threatening encounter in Romania when he was savagely attacked by a pack of dogs whilst out on a hike in the wilderness.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Manchester United, Sunderland & Reading player and recent interim Ireland manager, John O'Shea is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.John O'Shea sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his incredible football career from his 13 years at Manchester United to his recent spell as the interim manager of Republic of Ireland.The former Manchester United defender discusses what it takes to win the Premier League as we approach the business end of the season as well as why it's crucial for Erik ten Hag to win the FA Cup.John also chats about coaching career, why it went wrong for himself & Wayne Rooney at Birmingham before talking about whether he'd be interested in either the Ireland or Sunderland job.They then talk in depth about Cole Palmer and why he has every chance of winning the Premier League Player Of The Year this season and also why his former club, Reading's survival in League One this season is a massive achievement.Finally John talks about THAT nutmeg on Luis Figo and also reveals which former teammate he wouldn't want to be stuck in a lift with.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, West Ham & Manchester City player Stuart Pearce is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Stuart Pearce sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary football career from his playing days to his time as a manager & coach!The former West Ham player discusses why the hammers fans need to be careful what they wish for with David Moyes and how the Scot has managed to build something special at the club.Stuart also chats about his early career from playing alongside our very own Sam Allardyce at Coventry to then moving to Nottingham Forest and having to fix Brian Clough's Wife's Iron.They then talk in depth about modern day football captains, The Premier League title race & relegation battle as well as convincing Gareth Southgate to do THAT Pizza Hut advert.Finally Stuart & Sam discuss their early love of hedge diving through people's gardens & playing knock-a-door run.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Former Cambridge, Manchester United, Coventry, Aston Villa, Leicester, Celtic & Norwich player Dion Dublin is our returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Dion Dublin sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his excellent football career, his love of music and presenting Homes Under The Hammer for almost 10 years!The former Aston Villa front man discusses Ollie Watkins and why it's unfair to compare him with Ivan Toney, as well as Unai Emery and the rumours linking him with a possible move to Bayern Munich in the future.Sam Allardyce's passionate rant about football academies, the government and why funding is crucial to continue developing British footballers.Dion also chats about Arsenal's approach against Manchester City and why it wasn't as bad as it appeared and why Roy Keane was wrong to call Erling Haaland a League Two player...They then talk in depth about how underrated Mark Robins is, how Coventry can surprise Manchester United in the FA Cup and how another one of his former teams, Leicester need to fix their form having thrown away a 17 point advantage.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Manchester United, Middlesbrough, West Brom & England legend Bryan Robson is this weeks special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Bryan Robson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary career in football from his playing days at Manchester United where he won 9 honours to completing the great escape as West Brom manager.The former Manchester United player talks about his time at the club, why Bruno Fernandes isn't a great captain and Manchester United's managerial recruitment over the years.Bryan also chats about his time in management and how he was convinced to do THAT Middlesbrough player/manager photoshoot as well as why keeping West Brom up is one of his greatest ever achievements.They then talk in depth about England, The expectations ahead of this summer's Euros, Kobbie Mainoo's chances & will Gareth Southgate become a future Manchester United manager.All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.