Podcast appearances and mentions of Frank Lampard

On this week's episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are joined by a veteran goalkeeper who has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina, playing for clubs such as Stoke City, Chelsea, and Everton… it's Asmir Begović, and he's here for a proper trip down memory lane.(Also - we'd like to apologise for the scaffolding racket outside during the filming of this episode… this should be the last week of building works)Asmir opens up about his incredible journey from being born in Bosnia during the conflict, fleeing the country with his family and eventually settling in Canada, to making it over to England as a teenager and beginning his professional football career at Portsmouth.Asmir looks back on his time at Pompey, including some brilliant stories from competing with David James, eventually breaking into the first team. He also reveals what it was like working under Tony Pulis at Stoke, the strict rules in that dressing room, the incredible team spirit they developed and how Crouchy's arrival helped change the club.The lads also revisit Asmir's famous long-range Premier League goal, which remains one of the most memorable goals ever scored by a goalkeeper, before getting into his move to Chelsea, his relationship with José Mourinho and what it was like competing with Thibaut Courtois.There's plenty more along the way, from Asmir's experiences of football in Canada and his journey through the English leagues to stories from some of the biggest dressing rooms and managers he encountered throughout his career.Chumbawamba- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 00:00 - Intro, meeting Lamine Yamal, and the lads' weekend05:03 - Man City charges, potential punishment and the impact on football10:29 - Could Man City face a points deduction?15:30 - Asmir Begovic joins and looks back on playing with Crouchy20:02 - Asmir's childhood, moving to Canada and starting again25:39 - How Asmir's route to England began30:09 - Macclesfield, Bournemouth and breaking through at Yeovil35:13 - David James, the goalkeeper battle and Asmir's breakthrough40:08 - Tony Pulis' rules at Stoke and taking passports45:20 - Stoke's low block, stadium wind and the secret to their style50:19 - Asmir's record-breaking Premier League goal55:20 - Chelsea, Mourinho and the pressure inside the dressing room01:00:37 - Mourinho's intense methods and Asmir's move to AC Milan01:05:20 - Everton, Frank Lampard and surviving relegation battles01:10:13 - Asmir's future, coaching ambitions and life after playing01:12:40 - Asmir says goodbye and leaves the podcast01:17:35 - Predictions: Croatia vs England and the international fixtures01:19:39 - France vs Italy — the lads make their predictions01:21:04 - Crouchy reads from A Court of Thorns and Roses01:22:15 - The VERY unexpected fairy book reading01:25:40 - The lads react to the reading and wrap up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThatPeterCrouchPodcastShoutout to @‌rodemic, now powering the audio for the pod! - https://brandstore.rode.com/crouchpodFor more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton ended Arsenal's perfect start with a stunning 3-0 hammering, Tottenham remain winless and Roberto De Zerbi is furious, and Frank Lampard's Coventry City are daring to dream. Plus, four matches still to play on Sunday.Subscribe for Premier League, MLS and Champions League coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.AI gave us an assist in the creation of today's podcast, but the hat trick is our own.

Pien Meulensteen is joined by Jamie Redknapp and former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper to discuss all the biggest talking points from the City Ground which saw Frank Lampard's Coventry City secure their first Premier League win in 25 years after some late VAR controversy.•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

The Soccer Sharps react to a controversial weekend of Premier League football. Manchester is sky blue after Man City took all three points in the derby. Hull City can't be stopped... or can they? The misery continues for Frank Lampard and Roberto Dezerbi. Devin and Jordan unpack it all as they share their overreactions and bold predictions. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Dev's Overreaction 02:02 Manchester Derby Controversy 07:40 Another Useless Statement from Pro Ref 13:30 Jord's Bold Prediction 16:52 Hull City Can't Lose? FIND US ON YOUTUBE JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER EMAIL US  FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS  X: @TheSoccerSharps TikTok: thesoccersharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social  The Soccer Sharps podcast is part of The Hooligan Soccer Network.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sick of hearing about the Big Six and their non-stop media drama? Max Scott and Olly Clink are here with proper, unfiltered football chat for the rest of us.In this week's episode, the boys break down Hull's incredible unbeaten start and ask whether a top-ten finish is genuinely on the cards. They also dissect Aston Villa's ongoing struggles to see if Unai Emery is getting a free pass, before debating just how much time Frank Lampard has left with the Sky Blues stuck at the foot of the table.VoiceNotes & Email: podcasts@talksport.co.ukYouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.comPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday's Football Daily with David Wilson has all the fallout from the Manchester Derby, as Michael Carrick fumes over the “plain and obvious” VAR controversy that allowed Erling Haaland's winner despite United playing against 10 men for over 70 minutes.There's also reaction from Phil Egan and Brian Kerr at Old Trafford, plus Haaland on how City adapted after Phil Foden's red card.Elsewhere, Brighton hammer Coventry 5-0 as Frank Lampard looks for positives, Rangers blow Celtic away in the League Cup, and Stephen Kenny's St Pat's eye top spot in the League of Ireland with a big night at Oriel Park.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Charlie Adam joins Natalie Pike and Kevin Nolan on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.The former Liverpool, Stoke City and Scotland midfielder gives his verdict on the controversial Manchester Derby, including the controversial red card decision which saw Phil Foden walk and City's controversial offside winner, before discussing Liverpool's faltering start and whether their midfield has enough quality to compete with the Premier League's best.Kevin Nolan also responds to Graeme Souness' criticism of Declan Rice, while the panel discuss Frank Lampard's position at Coventry City after their 5-0 hammering off Brighton, the role of half time interviews and the desperate need for more content, and contrasting management styles of modern football after Roberto De Zerbi was criticised for his theatrics at the weekend......Oh, and why Charlie Adam is better than Pele.Chapters:00:00 Intro to Charlie Adam01:30 Manchester Derby reaction: VAR and offside10:21 Boyle Sports Offer10:45 ProRef statement and Michael Carrick's disappointment21:50 Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson's impact at Manchester City27:45 Half time interviews: should they be removed?30:30 Are Liverpool struggling again?34:10 Are Liverpool's midfield three strong enough?37:08 Graeme Souness on Declan Rice42:00 Frank Lampard's Coventry City future: is he under pressure?47:40 Charlie Adam compared to Pele#NoTippyTappyFootball #LFC #StokeCity #Blackpool #Scotland_Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops.

Chelsea's defending against Hull City wasn't just bad — it was schoolboy stuff, the kind you'd bench a nine-year-old for. A 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge that should've been a rout turns into another damning day for Xabi Alonso's back line. Morgan Rogers' early strike had Chelsea cruising, but Jorrel Hato's mistimed header and a helpless Malo Gusto at right-back gifted Mohamed Belloumi two goals inside six minutes. João Pedro's finish off a Cole Palmer assist rescues a point, but the story is Chelsea sitting bottom of the league for shots conceded — and a Reece James proposal that could fix it. Plus: the Frank Lampard-to-Thomas Tuchel parallel, why Jordan Henderson might be the midfield answer, and the corner routine that's biting Chelsea from both ends. — ★ ★ — Chapters 0:00 Final score reaction — "extremely disappointing"1:00 Morgan Rogers opens the scoring2:00 Schoolboy defending — Hato and the first equaliser3:00 Six minutes later — Belloumi's second6:30 Palmer to Pedro — Chelsea level it up9:00 Reece James's legs and the defensive lapses16:00 Chris: Lampard-to-Tuchel and the fix that worked before23:30 The Reece James solution — back to right-back27:00 Why Jordan Henderson could start soon32:00 Set pieces — the corner routine cutting both ways — ★ ★ — Meet the HostsChris Sheen and Joe Kevin are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years.What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — ★ ★ — The 1905 PodcastChelsea FC Founded: 1905European Champions: 19/05

Loris Karius produced an outstanding performance as newly promoted Schalke held Bayern München to a remarkable 0–0 draw. Bayern had 83% possession, 15 shots and an xG of 1.94, but Karius made five saves to secure Schalke's first point of the season and end Bayern's run of scoring in 47 consecutive Bundesliga matches.Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft review all nine matches and discuss the major stories from Bundesliga Matchday 2. Jan also catches us up on his weekend in England, where he interviewed Erling Haaland and spoke with Frank Lampard and Michael Carrick.Elsewhere, Augsburg came from behind to win 4–1 at Eintracht Frankfurt and move to the top of the table. Frankfurt led through Jonathan Burkardt, only for Arijon Ibrahimović and Robin Fellhauer to score within two minutes of the restart before Alexis Claude-Maurice and Fabian Rieder completed the turnaround.Borussia Dortmund also recovered from two goals down to beat Hoffenheim 3–2, while Elversberg continued their extraordinary start by scoring a stoppage-time winner in a 4–3 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.Werder Bremen beat RB Leipzig 3–1 despite having only 29% possession, Stuttgart defeated Köln 4–1 and Bayer Leverkusen responded to their opening-weekend defeat with a 4–0 win over Union Berlin. Freiburg maintained their perfect start at Paderborn, while Mainz put five past Hamburg.Let us know your player and performance of the round in the comments.⬇️ Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe for more English-language news, analysis and interviews from across German football.

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard admits Arsenal and Manchester City away are the two hardest Premier League fixtures, praises Elliot Anderson's performance and more after his side lost 1-0 at the Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

️ BRIT SIX 2026/27 – Ep. 1 El podcast del Big 6 de la Premier League ⚽️ ¡Comenzamos una nueva temporada! La Premier League ya está en marcha y la primera jornada dejó muchísimo para analizar. El Arsenal comenzó su defensa del título con un contundente 3-0 ante el Coventry City de Frank Lampard. El Chelsea de Xabi Alonso debutó con triunfo: 3-2 ante el Fulham, en Craven Cottage. El Manchester City inició su nueva era con remontada frente al Bournemouth. El Liverpool de Andoni Iraola empató 2-2 con el Newcastle en un partido de locos. Y las grandes sorpresas: el Hull City derrotó 2-0 al Manchester United en su regreso a la élite y el Brentford goleó 3-0 al Tottenham. ️ Adrià Jiménez Muñoz, Javi Parra Peña, Víctor Diéguez, José Antonio Barroso, Andrés United & Rubén Calvo. ---- Si quieres tener acceso exclusivo al podcast (y ayudarnos con el proyecto), pueden ingresar aquí: https://www.patreon.com/britmaniaradio

️ BRIT SIX 2026/27 – Ep. 1 El podcast del Big 6 de la Premier League ⚽️ ¡Comenzamos una nueva temporada! La Premier League ya está en marcha y la primera jornada dejó muchísimo para analizar. El Arsenal comenzó su defensa del título con un contundente 3-0 ante el Coventry City de Frank Lampard. El Chelsea de Xabi Alonso debutó con triunfo: 3-2 ante el Fulham, en Craven Cottage. El Manchester City inició su nueva era con remontada frente al Bournemouth. El Liverpool de Andoni Iraola empató 2-2 con el Newcastle en un partido de locos. Y las grandes sorpresas: el Hull City derrotó 2-0 al Manchester United en su regreso a la élite y el Brentford goleó 3-0 al Tottenham. ️ Adrià Jiménez Muñoz, Javi Parra Peña, Víctor Diéguez, José Antonio Barroso, Andrés United & Rubén Calvo. ---- Si quieres tener acceso exclusivo al podcast (y ayudarnos con el proyecto), pueden ingresar aquí: https://www.patreon.com/britmaniaradio

In a special episode of The Football Interview, singer-songwriter and Coventry City fan Tom Grennan sits down with Frank Lampard ahead of the club's first home Premier League match in more than 25 years. They reflect on a memorable season that saw Coventry secure automatic promotion and discuss whether they will need to prove the doubters wrong this season, as well as how they must adapt their game to compete at the highest level.TIMECODES 01'00 - When Frank Lampard took the Coventry job 2'35 - How did automatic promotion feel? 4'52 - Does he have to prove the doubters wrong? 6'10 - How different will Coventry's football adapt in the Premier League? 7'34 - Who out of his former teammates would he put in his Coventry team? 8'20 - What does he deem a success for Coventry?

What does it actually take for a promoted team to survive in the Premier League? Ali Maxwell of the Not the Top 20 podcast joins the show for a special crossover episode looking at the entire English football pyramid, not just the top of it. From the "pepification" of the Championship to why defense wins promotion out of League Two, Ali and HVB trace how teams build themselves up the divisions, then ask what it takes for Coventry, Ipswich and Hull to actually stick around at the top. Check out NTT20 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLi4ccCSo1F7C_9Djbu_aWA Sign up for our Premier League Previews: https://www.thetransferflow.com/season-previews Use code "TTF26" for 26% off your first month of Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – Welcome Ali 01:06 – The "pepification" of the Championship 06:45 – Are Championship playmakers undervalued? 08:14 – Physicality and recruitment trade-offs in the EFL 12:34 – How analytics have trickled down the pyramid 13:40 – Championship vs. League Two: a different sport 16:02 – Why defense wins promotion in League Two 22:16 – The jump from League Two to League One 23:16 – Birmingham, Ipswich and building for League One 24:38 – Cardiff, Lincoln City and League One's ceiling 29:14 – Coventry, Ipswich, Hull: the long road to the Premier League 30:49 – Why every promoted team runs the same transfer playbook 32:15 – Ranking Coventry, Ipswich and Hull's survival chances 37:49 – Frank Lampard's tactical evolution at Coventry 40:21 – Why the existing Premier League teams matter most 42:18 – The financial gap and football's "two jumps" 45:11 – Manager continuity: the blueprint for staying up 48:04 – Closing thoughts #premierleague #epl #efl #eflchampionship #coventry #ipswichtown #pepguardiola #foryou #soccer #football #fyp #footballpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rog and Rory are back to break down week one of another Premier League season! Oh, how we've missed the football...and what a week it was to kick it all off with Arsenal beginning their title defense with an impressive showing over Frank Lampard's Coventry City. Is this Martin Odegaard's year to prove he's one of the best in the world? And are Arsenal destined to repeat as Champions? Then, Liverpool avoids a dreaded start to the season with a draw against Newcastle thanks to the heroics of Dominik Szoboszlai. How much should we read into Andoni Iraola's first game at the helm? Plus, Manchester United get embarrassed by Hull City, Tottenham lose once again, and Erling Haaland's shocking new haircut.Watch the full interview with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: https://mibcourage.co/3S8H1rnLooking for a Premier League club to support this season? Take the quiz: https://mibcourage.co/4qHFmG0Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the very first episode of our spinoff show, AROUND THE CONTINENT, where we will discuss subjects in European football outside our usual Europa & Conference League bubble! To kick things off, we're doing six weeks of league previews, and first up is England's PREMIER LEAGUE. We dig into our table predictions, starting with the likely relegation contenders. Can any of the promoted sides survive the drop? And why are we worried about Fulham and Crystal Palace? Next, we look at the mid table, full of teams either in Europe this season or with strong European ambitions. Can Bournemouth and Brighton manage the extra slate of games? Can new-look Newcastle cope with a first-year coach and a much younger squad? Is Glasner the perfect man to lead Nottingham Forest? And will Brentford's stability lead them to the top of this group? We then discuss Champions League contenders. Arsenal is the heavy favorite to repeat, but how will it shake out behind them in a messy field? Finally, we do some quick hits, including who will get the sack first, golden boot winner, and more. Cheers to Frank Lampard! Chapters: 00:00 – the start 06:35 – relegation contenders 16:49 – mid-table 24:47 – top 7 40:28 – rapid fire

The Crew returns to the tunnel and immediately spends valuable recording time deciding what Europeans call American football, questioning the NFL's overseas ambitions and proposing a 20-round, all-time Detroit City FC fantasy draft destined to end with someone selecting an MPSL backup fullback from 2013. Serious preparation continues to define Channel 4:51.Jam survives Tulsa, oppressive humidity and life as a self-described dehydrated queen. Rhys Williams' family carries the away section, Le Rouge finally beats FC Tulsa and Darren Smith supplies another winning goal.Then Detroit returns home and lays an egg against Loudoun United. The Crew examines the scoreless draw, the crowded Eastern Conference table and DCFC's continuing dependence on Smith. Detroit owns one of the league's best defenses, yet no teammate has scored more than two league goals. Potential loan help receives a cautious welcome following several forgettable attempts from past seasons.First-place Tampa Bay visits Keyworth next, producing predictions ranging from a 2-0 Rowdies victory to a bold 1-0 Detroit win. Haruki Yamazaki continues getting kicked across every USL stadium, Carlos Herrera keeps Detroit alive and everyone searches for a secondary scoring option.Jam also shares details about the NGS Cares clothing drive supporting Sundays in Cass, plus an upcoming Freedom House community cleanup. The shoutouts cover Frank Lampard, Coventry City's mysterious Detroit connection, a 1970 match at Keyworth, the missing Dennis, the women's Black Arrow winner, Garret and Tunnel Talk's growing audience in Burma.It's Tunnel Talk: serious soccer analysis after twelve minutes of pointy-ball discourse and several avoidable detours.

The Premier League is back! What's more, lovely Frank Lampard has also returned to the fold. Marcus, Jim and David look ahead to tonight's opening fixture and wonder if Super Frank is ready to return to the big time as a manager.Elsewhere, there's a classic thigh rubber to start the season between Newcastle and Liverpool. Plus, dog merch has officially hit the shelves in a club shop near you.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ramble FPL HERE. Or use the code: 50ewth.You can see all our predictions on our socials: find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just like that, we've arrived at the start of a fresh Premier League campaign. Title holders Arsenal will take on Championship winners Coventry in the opening game of the season as they look to defend their crown in 2026/27. But how will Frank Lampard's Coventry fare? Will they survive this season? SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this bonus episode, Harry Symeou previews Arsenal vs Coventry City in the Premier League. The Gunners kick off their title defence vs Frank Lampard's newly promoted side. Harry picks an Arsenal XI, shares some insight with regards to what we can expect from the opposition & we react to David Ornstein's update regarding the transfer of Ezri Konsa. Will he be shown off at Emirates Stadium tonight? To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Enter the discount code 'SUMMER' for 50% off your first month! Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #transfers #news

Coventry boss Frank Lampard praises Arsenal and believes they showed why they're champions after their dominant victory over the newly-promoted side at Emirates Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final part of our Premier League season preview, Rog and Rory predict the entire table from 1 to 20. Will Mikel Arteta and Arsenal lift another title with Bruno Guimarães in the fold? Can Xabi Alonso's Chelsea and Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham push into the European places? And can Frank Lampard's Coventry beat the drop? Plus, they make their picks for Premier League Player of the Year. Check out the full Everton live show from Hill Dickinson Stadium with the clubs brightest stars: https://mibcourage.co/3Urmv5PCheck out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a 25-year absence, Coventry City are back in England's top flight. Mark Chapman is joined by Golden Boot-winning former striker Dion Dublin, club legend Steve Ogrizovic, BBC CWR's Rob Gurney, and others to reflect on the club's remarkable story.The Sky Blues have been all the way down to League Two since their last Premier League appearance, had to move out of their own city on two separate occasions, endured a spell in administration and they've had 15 managers!So, how did it happen, and how did they get back here?In the end, Frank Lampard was the man to bring them back up. We'll hear from Lampard, recall the club's rejuvenation under Mark Robins and the fan stories during the darker years.Timecodes: 01:00 What have the last 25 years been like for Coventry fans?! 05:00 What led to their relegation in 2001? 07:45 From Highfield Road to the Ricoh Arena and how it led to an unravelling 14:30 Moz Baker, former Chair of the Sky Blues Trust, explains how the fans split in the 2010s 20:45 Coventry legend Steve Ogrizovic joins the show 23:00 What kind of Coventry did Mark Robins take over and how did he turn it around? 29:00 Former Coventry captain Michael Doyle explains how Robins did it 36:40 Why a new owner sacked the much-loved Robins, and it came off 40:30 How did fans feel when Frank Lampard was appointed 44:30 Interview with Frank Lampard on the season ahead 48:25 Has Lampard changed the whole club's culture, and will his style suit the Premier League? With Katie Stafford, from BBC CWR's Sky Blues fancast 51:00 Coventry's £100m summer – will it pay off?

The new Premier League season is here! Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to the opening weekend of the 26/27 seasonChampions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in the curtain raiser, is this the best possible time for Frank Lampard's side to face their toughest game of the campaogn?Another new promoted side Hull take on Man United, what chance have they got of silencing the many doubters who are backing them to finish rock bottom?Will Spurs newly assembled squad turn up against a Brentford side who have been red hot in pre season?And it's set to be an emotional afternoon at St James Park as both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Kevin Keegan and there's a return for Alexander Isak who will feature there for the first time since forcing his way out of the clubInstagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coventry City captain Matt Grimes joins Ben and Tom after leading the club back to the Premier League. He opens up on why staying up would be an even bigger achievement than promotion, just how relentless the Championship really is, and what it takes to captain a club with huge expectations. Matt also reveals what Frank Lampard is really like behind the scenes, why his arrival was such a statement of intent, leaving Swansea when it was never part of the plan, promotion celebrations, dressing-room responsibilities and plenty more. With Coventry preparing to begin their Premier League season against Arsenal, this is a fascinating look inside the step up from the Championship to the top flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angelina Kelly and talkSPORT Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook are at the Premier League launch to preview the 2026/27 season.They discuss the new refereeing rules with Howard Webb and Arsenal's bid to retain the title. Hear from striker Viktor Gyökeres and manager Mikel Arteta, while CEO Richard Garlick discusses the future of Myles Lewis-Skelly. Coventry City manager Frank Lampard assesses his side's chances of survival and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters explains how the new financial rules can keep the league competitive.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.comPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fascinating press conference with Coventry City boss Frank Lampard, who opens up the brutal truths behind his second spell in charge at Chelsea, Arsenal being the toughest of starts and what Jose Mourinho told him ahead of his Premier League return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been 25 years in the making, but the Sky Blues are back dining at the top table. Dean's joined by Ross Spence and Matt for the biggest pre-season pod in Sky Blues Extra history, as Coventry City prepare for their return to the top flight. We run the rule over a record-breaking summer of transfer business and give our honest verdict on whether we've done enough to survive. We look at how pre-season has shaped Frank Lampard's potential approach, talk through the shape and identity of this Coventry side heading into Arsenal away and look across the division to see how we stack up. Plus, it wouldn't be our pre-season pod without our all important predictions! Buckle up, it's a big one!This podcast is sponsored by the Sky Blue Tavern. Let's all sing together... Don't forget to leave a review, and follow us on all of our social channels, just search 'SBEPod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things are heating up on this week's episode!

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett begin their 2026/27 Premier League season preview, taking an in-depth look at the first ten clubs alphabetically as the new campaign approaches. From champions Arsenal and a reshaped Chelsea, to newly promoted Coventry City, European hopefuls and teams simply looking to survive, Martin and Neil assess the transfers, managers, expectations and biggest questions facing each club. The preview begins with reigning Premier League champions Arsenal, as Martin and Neil discuss Mikel Arteta's attempts to retain the title following a season which also saw the Gunners reach the Champions League Final. New arrivals including Bruno Guimarães are assessed, while the pair discuss Arsenal's unsuccessful pursuit of Vinícius Júnior, whether the Premier League is still attracting the world's biggest individual stars, and whether a long domestic and European campaign followed by the FIFA World Cup could finally catch up with Arteta's squad. Attention then turns to Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton. Unai Emery faces another period of change at Villa Park following the departures of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea and Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, while Martin and Neil assess whether Villa can maintain their place among Europe's elite. They also look at Bournemouth's latest rebuild, Brentford's attempts to build on an impressive season and Brighton's seemingly endless ability to identify new talent while continuing to compete in Europe. In Martin's Letter From The Gantry, Martin returns to the commentary box for Colchester United against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, but the story extends far beyond the result. Following Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoffs and the fallout from their controversial "Spygate" scandal, Martin reflects on a club attempting to rebuild trust, recover from an extraordinary punishment and turn adversity into motivation for another promotion challenge. The Premier League preview then resumes with Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham. Chelsea begin a new era under Xabi Alonso after a dramatic summer of transfer activity, including the British record arrival of Morgan Rogers, while former Chelsea captain and manager Frank Lampard prepares to lead Championship winners Coventry back into the Premier League. Martin and Neil assess what constitutes success for both clubs before turning their attention to Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham. Away from the individual clubs, Martin and Neil attempt to make sense of the Premier League's new financial landscape. With Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) replaced by Squad Cost Ratio rules (SCR), they explain the new spending limits and debate whether football's financial regulations genuinely protect clubs or simply make it harder for ambitious sides such as Newcastle United and Aston Villa to challenge the established elite. Finally, with the Premier League season rapidly approaching, the pair debate one of the biggest consequences of the summer's FIFA World Cup. Players involved in the latter stages of the tournament are only now returning to their clubs, leaving some with just two weeks of pre-season training before the new campaign begins. Is that enough preparation for a Premier League footballer, or are clubs risking injuries and exhaustion before the season has even properly started? Martin and Neil, unsurprisingly, don't quite agree. #PremierLeague #PremierLeaguePreview #PremierLeague2026 #MartinTyler #FootballPodcast #Arsenal #Chelsea #AstonVilla #CoventryCity #CrystalPalace #Everton #Fulham #Brighton #Brentford #Bournemouth #MikelArteta #XabiAlonso #FrankLampard #MorganRogers #BrunoGuimaraes #ViniciusJunior #TransferNews #FIFAWorldCup #PSR #Football #TheJoyOfFootball Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Nick Parmenter Hillary Abbott Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Katie Watson Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red, White & Blues FC | Butterfly Tattoos, a Mid-Episode Signing, and City CirclingChalobah's gone, City want three of ours, Chelsea completed a transfer while we were literally recording, and we made a tattoo pact on air. Normal Thursday.We open the only correct way — laughing at Arsenal, who apparently believed they had a shot at Vinícius Júnior right up until he pointed out he isn't tired of winning Champions Leagues yet. From there it's a rumor-mill episode, because there's exactly one confirmed piece of Chelsea business this week and about fifteen things that might be. Jason delivers a full monologue on why transfer season is the footballing equivalent of being cornered by someone describing their dream. And then, halfway through the Enzo conversation, Fabrizio broke a deal live and we had a new signing before the episode ended.Farewell, Trevoh ChalobahThe one concrete thing: Chalobah is officially a Como player, €30m plus €6m in add-ons. He'd been at the club roughly twenty years and BlueCo never knew what to do with him — treated like an afterthought, shipped out on loan, brought back, never quite trusted. Neither of us pretends he was world class, but that was always fine. He was an excellent role player who could cover injuries, give you cup minutes, and actually loved Chelsea, and you need those in a squad. He was better than Disasi, better than Badiashile, and frequently better than Fofana. Thanks, Trev. Enjoy Italy. BlueCo got their £30m of pure profit.The Rumor Mill: Osimhen, Diogo Costa, and Too Many DefendersTottenham have made an offer for Victor Osimhen, so naturally Chelsea might go back in for Osimhen — because they have a toy and now we want the toy. That's three summers running. It fell apart on wages last time, he's two years older, and nothing about the math has changed. More interesting: Portuguese reports have Chelsea in talks for Diogo Costa and ready to match his €60m release clause, which is the one goalkeeper move we're both fully on board with, even if he'd be inheriting the same shambolic back line. On which — do we need more defenders? Yes, but we still have Disasi, Badiashile, Tosin, Mamadou Sarr, and Aarón Anselmino sitting there, and only the last two have youth as an excuse. Badiashile's linked to Napoli, Tosin reportedly has “lots of interest” per Fabrizio (please, take him), and Crystal Palace have submitted a loan with an obligation to buy for Disasi — take it, take five pounds, just get out of the Disasi business. Move those three and you're left with Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill, Anselmino and Hato covering in, which is enough. Sell this summer, clear the deadwood, buy quality next year once we're back in the Champions League.The Butterfly Tattoo PactThen the bad news: Chelsea are reportedly leaning toward a transfer or loan for Mudryk to Strasbourg. We said on Monday we'd riot, and we meant it — this administration was already dead to Jason, and he's not sure what's past dead. Daniel's position is that if Mudryk leaves, the title dream is gone, Champions League is gone, we're in the Conference League, we might not qualify for Europe at all. His actual vision for the season: Chelsea win the league by three points because Mudryk comes off the bench to score a 90th-minute winner against Arsenal in a 2-1. And so the pact, arrived at independently by both of us, which is what almost thirty years of friendship does to two people: if Mudryk stays and Chelsea win the league, we both get the exact butterfly tattoo. One cheek each. Possibly a wing apiece so we can moon people in formation. The one loan destination we'd actually enjoy is Coventry, purely to watch Frank Lampard coach up Mudryk — and it's genuinely nice to see Lamps is a good manager after all, just one who was handed two impossible situations at Chelsea.City Want Three of Ours, and Has Enzo Peaked?Manchester City have been linked with three Chelsea players in one day: Malo Gusto at £75m, Pedro Neto around £70m, and now Enzo Fernández, with Rodri reportedly off to Barcelona and Maresca wanting Enzo as the replacement. The Gusto number is Chelsea pricing a player so he doesn't sell — City said interested, but absolutely not at 75, which is what anyone with a footballing brain would say. Neto's number, by contrast, is priced to be paid, and the official line that he's “a very important part of the squad but the price would have to be right” translates cleanly as: we'll sell him tomorrow to a big enough sucker. Neither of us will miss Neto, a player who does almost nothing with an enormous amount of talent and whose main skill is spamming crosses without knowing where they're going. The Enzo conversation is the meatiest thing in the episode. Has he peaked? Jason thinks roughly yes — 20 goal contributions a year is his ceiling, and last season's 10 goals and 4 assists are attacking-midfielder numbers, not the Fàbregas-style controller you'd want beside Caicedo. That's exactly why the pivot fails: Caicedo drops to a fifth defender, Enzo pushes forward, and Chelsea simply cede the middle of the pitch, which is what Maresca did to us all season. Lavia is the right profile, if Lavia could ever string together ninety minutes, which in three years he hasn't. We both like Enzo, both think he plays hard for the badge — and both suspect he's a mercenary who'd play just as hard for City's badge the moment they pay him.And Then We Signed Someone Mid-EpisodePep Chavarría to Chelsea, broken by Fabrizio while we were recording: €19m plus €2m in add-ons, flying for a medical, signatures the same night. A 28-year-old left back from Rayo Vallecano who has never been capped by Spain. Daniel's verdict is blunt — this is not a Xabi Alonso signing, this is 100% a BlueCo signing, and the idea that every arrival this window is an Alonso pick is a narrative the club is happy to let run. In fairness, Chelsea genuinely don't have a left back since Cucurella left; Hato can do it but is better at left center back, and Palestra can technically cover. The question is whether we've just bought a starter or a very expensive backup. Elsewhere in the Juventus match: Hato started at left back, Palestra and Quenda linked up well on the right and Quenda had a strong first half, Fofana has publicly announced he wants to prove he can be the player we thought he was before the injuries — which mostly tells you he knows what the rest of us know. The squad is bloated, more players keep arriving, and the thing Chelsea are worst at is the thing they most urgently need to do. As Jason puts it: BlueCo aren't bad at selling players, they're bad at buying them, and then they have to sell the bad players they bought, and nobody wants them because they're bad.Programming NoteThe live Thursday show didn't happen this week and probably won't next week either — most likely we kick it off properly when the season starts. We need a name for it, so drop suggestions in the comments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

Sam Huston and Samuel Graham are back with another season of biased EPL.  We are getting to know the newly promoted teams. This week: Coventry City, the Sky Blues, a club that hasn't sniffed the top flight since 2001 and is finally back in the Prem. Joe joins the show to walk us through 25 years of playoff heartbreak, what Frank Lampard changed to finally get this team promoted, and whether double-digit scorers Wright and Simms can hack it in the Prem. They also get into key departures, incoming signings, and where Coventry still needs work before kickoff. Recorded live from the DU Public House with drinks in hand, because that's the rule.  For this episode, we are drinking Warner's Raspberry Gin.  Season starts soon – Subscribe and share with a friend!  Drunkard United Football show covers every single game.   www.Dufootballshow.com Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow TikTok @DUfootballshow YouTube @DUfootballshow Support the bar tab and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow

Chris Hogg was in the Cobblers dugout at Sixfields for the first time as Coventry came to town. Danny was at the match and gives us his views on the new signings and the game in general. Charles and Danny host. Get 90% OFF your first month when you sign up to our Patreon with the code SHOE1 ----- Get our newsletter, ad free episodes, extra content and our access our community at patreon.com/cobblerstome Get involved and send your thoughts to podcast@cobblerstome.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to this week's Sky Blues Extra Podcast! In this episode, Dean and Ross Cooper round up everything that's happened at the CBS Arena so-far this summer, from Frank Lampard putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal, to the transfer gossip mill in overdrive as City chase their top target between the sticks in Carl Rushworth. We also cover the changes happening behind the scenes at the club, unveil our thoughts on the new home kit, and take a look inside the freshly reopened club shop.Please like, subscribe and leave a review. Our new X account can be found by searching @SBEPod.This podcast is sponsored by the Sky Blue Tavern. Let's all sing together... Don't forget to leave a review, and follow us on all of our social channels, just search 'SBEPod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean & Matt are back for a special edition of the Sky Blues Extra podcast as they react to the release of Coventry City's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures.Which games stand out? Where could the Sky Blues pick up crucial early points? And which periods of the season could prove decisive in the battle for survival? We take a deep dive into the fixture list, discuss the toughest tests and share their thoughts on how Frank Lampard's side can try make a positive start to life back in the Premier League. We also discuss the recently released season tickets, and question whether the club have got the prices right ahead of the new season.(For more information in Severn Trents 'kits for kids' initiative, please visit https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/kits-for-kids/ or search the hashtags #GrassrootsFootball #STCFkitsforkids)This podcast is sponsored by the Sky Blue Tavern. Let's all sing together... Don't forget to follow us on all of our social channels, just search 'SkyBluesExtra'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup has finally started and it was a very lively opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a game with three red cards. Gary, Alan and Micah are joined live in their Times Square studio by Frank Lampard and Joe Cole to look at the game and get the pair's thoughts on who Thomas Tuchel should select for England's game against Croatia There's also a look at the challenge ahead for Lampard as he tries to keep Coventry up next season and the ex-Chelsea duo give us their take on Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dean, Wardy & Matt are with you for this edition of the Sky Blues Extra podcast as they assess the state of Coventry City's squad ahead of life in the Premier League. Who should stay? Who should go? And where do the Sky Blues need to strengthen this summer?The team discuss the big decisions facing Frank Lampard and the recruitment staff as they look to build a squad capable of competing in the top flight and securing Premier League survival.This podcast is sponsored by the Sky Blue Tavern. Let's all sing together... Don't forget to follow us on all of our social channels, just search 'SkyBluesExtra'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game and European football.Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins says players will be supported if they choose to take a stand over Ireland's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.Discussion continues around the FAI's decision to fulfil September and October fixtures against Israel, with protests taking place outside the Dáil this week.Rising Irish talent Jaden Umeh discusses life at Benfica and his dream of making a senior Ireland debut.Ireland prepare for friendlies against Qatar and Canada, with Heimir Hallgrímsson and Seamus Coleman set to face the media ahead of Thursday's match.Assistant coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy are reportedly close to extending their Ireland contracts through to Euro 2028.Former Ireland captain Seamus Coleman may have played his final game for Everton, but his international future remains undecided.Michael O'Neill signs a new four-year extension with Northern Ireland national football team after leading them through a successful rebuilding period.George Hirst describes his first Scotland national football team World Cup call-up as a dream following promotion with Ipswich Town.Craig Bellamy welcomes the return of defender Connor Roberts ahead of Wales friendlies against Ghana and Romania.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains determined to break into England national football team plans after narrowly missing out on this summer's World Cup squad.Lawrence Shankland completes a dream move to boyhood club Rangers on a two-year deal.Crystal Palace chase their first-ever European trophy in tonight's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, while Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard collect major managerial awards.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down to discuss everything from the Sky Bet EFL season so far.We start off with Wayne Rooney discussing his experience in the Sky Bet Championship and challenges he faced.Frank Lampard's incredible season with Coventry resulted in a return to the Premier League, but will he stay?Kieran McKenna will be hoping for a better Premier League campaign with Ipswich after they secured promotion. It's remains to be seen whether they have learnt their lesson.There's a deeper dive into the look at how Lincoln City is ran after smashing the 100-point barrier. Bromley's rise up the Sky Bet EFL also continues.Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday's nightmare seasons have finally come to an end, but where do they both go from here?05:50 Rooney playing & coaching in Sky Bet Championship11:30 Coventry City & Frank Lampard19:54 Kieran McKenna gets Ipswich back to Premier League23:18 Lincoln City 100 points27:58 Cardiff City bounce back36:10 The story of Bromley39:30 Impact of set-pieces56:30 Relegation talk01:00:00 Sheffield Wednesday situation01:02:23 Leicester City's relegation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal's title race took another dramatic turn after Everton F.C. stunned Manchester City F.C. in one of the biggest results of the Premier League season — and The NN Pod reacts to the chaos, the psychology, and what it means heading into the final stretch.The panel opens with a full Whip Around the Grounds from Matchweek 35, including defeats for Chelsea F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Liverpool F.C., the race for Europe, Spurs' win over Aston Villa F.C., and the growing tension at both ends of the table.VARse returns with a breakdown of the weekend's biggest officiating moments, including the Dean Henderson collision against A.F.C. Bournemouth, the delayed handball angle at Old Trafford, and the Michael Oliver controversy during Everton vs Manchester City. The panel debates “rules is rules”, forensic VAR analysis, and whether consistency in officiating is becoming impossible.Attention then turns to the title race after Everton's dramatic comeback against Manchester City. The hosts discuss the emotional swing of the evening, Rodri's absence, Manchester City's defensive vulnerability, Arsenal's mentality heading into the run-in, and why the Emirates atmosphere for the Champions League semi-final felt inevitable after the result at “Dick Hill”.The conversation then shifts to European football, with detailed reaction to Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs FC Bayern Munich and what Arsenal could face in a potential Champions League final. There's discussion around Luis Enrique's tactical discipline, Ousmane Dembélé's threat, Manuel Neuer's decline, PSG's defensive structure, fixture congestion, and the growing gap between Premier League demands and the rest of Europe.Elsewhere, the pod reacts to Coventry City F.C. and Ipswich Town F.C. securing promotion to the Premier League, debates who should join them through the play-offs, reflects on Frank Lampard's managerial recovery, and discusses Jack Wilshere's season with Luton Town F.C..There's also discussion on Unai Emery's team selection decisions, the morality of weakened sides late in the season, and whether football's calendar is reaching breaking point.A huge week in football — and a huge week for Arsenal.

After 25 years in the wilderness, the Sky Blues are back at the top table of English football. In this episode, we break down Coventry City's dominant 2025/26 Championship title win and the tactical masterclass from Frank Lampard that made it possible. We dive deep into the numbers behind their high-energy attacking system, Jack Rudoni's transformation into a midfield powerhouse, and how Haji Wright's clinical edge fired the club back to the big time. From the "stability first" mantra of 2024 to the dramatic scenes against Blackburn, we explore whether this Coventry side has the structure and spirit to not just survive, but thrive in the Premier League.Coventry City promotion, Frank Lampard manager, Premier League return 2026, Jack Rudoni stats, Championship winners

Congratulations to Coventry City, as Frank Lampard's side have been promoted to the Premier League. But which two other Championship clubs will join them in the top flight next season? The second tier campaign concludes this weekend, but who out of Ipswich, Millwall, Middlesbrough, Southampton, Wrexham, Hull or even Derby will join them? SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Fulham, Coventry, Wales & Sunderland manager Chris Coleman to break down all the biggest Premier League talking points.They start the pod by discussing Chris' links to the Leicester job earlier in the season before talking about Chris' former player, Liam Rosenior's time at Chelsea and why you need to be a man manager rather than a head coach when it comes to managing big clubs.The panel also discuss Marco Silva's Fulham future & why that could lead to a summer exodus, Chris then reveals England wanted to call up Harry Wilson and the duo share their delight at Coventry clinching promotion back to the Premier League before they point out that there's no loyalty in football and could that tempt Frank Lampard away?There's also focus on Sunderland's season, the ludicrous rumours around Regis Le Bris' future being in doubt and why getting European football could be big trouble for Sunderland before they turn their attention to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's monday night football comments.Plus, Chris talks about his relationship with Gareth Bale, the rumours suggesting Bale wants to buy a football club and would Chris like to be a manager for his former Wales captain?

Phil Egan previews Monday's Football Daily, highlighting injury news, FA Cup action, and key title races.Xavi Simons ruled out for the rest of the season and the FIFA World Cup with a torn ACL.The injury occurred during Tottenham Hotspur's win over Wolverhampton Wanderers after a collision with Hugo Bueno.Simons joins James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, and Radu Drăgușin in suffering ACL injuries.Chelsea FC beat Leeds United 1-0 to reach the FA Cup Final.Calum McFarlane leads Chelsea to Wembley shortly after Liam Rosenior's dismissal.Enzo Fernández scores the decisive goal for Chelsea.Daniel Farke says the occasion affected his side's performance.Michael Carrick remains focused on results despite uncertainty over his role at Manchester United.Brentford FC target a move into European places but must end a run of draws, says Keith Andrews.Coventry City lift the title after beating Wrexham AFC, with manager Frank Lampard praising the fans.Heart of Midlothian FC move closer to the title after beating Hibernian FC.Rangers FC lose to Motherwell FC, but boss Danny Röhl insists the race is still alive.Arsenal W.F.C. beat Olympique Lyonnais Féminin 2-1, with Renée Slegers praising her team's mentality.Discussion on Ireland's ‘Granny rule' featured on OTB Football, before Phil Egan signs off and teases the next episode.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton take you through the morning's biggest stories, following ANOTHER loss for Liam Rosenior's Chelsea & relegation to League One for Leicester City - a mere decade after lifting the Premier League title…Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

The week in football opens with the Premier League once again asserting its presence across European competition, with multiple English sides progressing deep into the latter stages. The discussion begins with a full Whip Around the Grounds from Matchweek 33, before moving into what this success says about the league's overall strength — and where that strength sits within the football landscape.From there, the conversation shifts into the financial realities underpinning that dominance. Revenue distribution, contrasts with other European leagues, and the implications of those models are explored, alongside a comparison between the Champions League and Europa League in their current formats.Attention then turns to the football calendar, including fixture congestion, end-of-season scheduling, and how European progress could influence Premier League run-ins. This leads into a discussion on atmosphere — comparing the Premier League experience with European competition environments.Chelsea's current trajectory becomes a central focus, with analysis of their recent form, internal dynamics, and broader structural concerns. Financial pressure, recruitment strategy, and dressing room stability are all examined within the context of their position.The episode then moves to the promoted sides, highlighting the improved competitiveness at the bottom of the league. Leeds and Sunderland's campaigns are analysed, alongside the challenges faced by newly promoted teams. The Championship promotion race is also reviewed.Finally, the discussion turns to Liverpool's season, beginning with the expectations set by their summer transfer window and where those expectations have fallen short. Injuries, squad construction, and tactical changes are considered, along with the wider conversation around contracts in modern football.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:39) - Week in Football Setup & Show Overview(00:55) - WATG: Matchweek 33 Roundup(02:31) - Premier League Strength in Europe Debate(04:08) - Financial Distribution & League Structure Analysis(06:33) - Europa League vs Champions League Context(08:41) - European Scheduling & End-of-Season Impact(10:15) - Player Lifestyle & Post-Match Culture Discussion(12:04) - FA Cup Timing, World Cup Impact & Calendar Changes(13:46) - Atmosphere Debate: Premier League vs Europe(15:38) - European Competitions Value & League Phase Critique(16:33) - Chelsea Collapse: Form, Management & Culture(18:06) - Dressing Room Dynamics & Off-Pitch Narrative(19:11) - Financial Pressure & Structural Concerns at Chelsea(24:05) - Promoted Teams: Leeds, Sunderland & Survival Context(24:52) - Premier League Quality Gap & Promotion Challenges(26:00) - Championship Promotion Race & Teams to Watch(26:53) - Sunderland Model & Recruitment Blueprint(29:22) - Coventry, Frank Lampard & Promotion Outlook(30:23) - Liverpool Transfer Window Hype vs Reality(31:00) - Injuries, Squad Build & Tactical Misalignment(33:05) - Loss of Creativity: Trent Alexander-Arnold Impact(33:49) - Squad Strategy, Contracts & Structural Issues(35:06) - Title Defence Collapse & Recruitment Critique(38:00) - Financial Constraints & Squad Rebuild Outlook(41:09) - Liverpool Recruitment, Sales Model & Future Risks(42:27) - Aging Squad & Contract Value Debate(43:59) - Transfer Fees, Expectations & Player Value(45:44) - Big Contracts Debate: Pressure vs Performance(48:43) - Legacy Contracts vs Performance Reality(50:35) - Do Big Contracts Ever Work? Case Studies(52:10) - Liverpool Striker Struggles & Injury Risk

Are Arsenal F.C. doing it again? Another late-season stumble has fans questioning whether this team is truly ready to win the Premier League—or if expectations have gotten ahead of reality. We dive into the growing scrutiny on Mikel Arteta and ask the big question: if Arsenal end the season without silverware, is it time to seriously reconsider the project? Plus, we react to Liverpool F.C.'s massive Merseyside derby win over Everton F.C. and what it means for the European race. Then we're joined by NYCFC cult hero and Brooklyn FC midfielder Tommy McNamara for an unforgettable conversation. He shares stories from the early days of New York City FC, including what it was like learning from Frank Lampard, carpooling to training with Andrea Pirlo, and being part of one of the most unique locker rooms in MLS history. We also dive into his experiences playing under Bruce Arena and why he believes Arena is the greatest coach in MLS history. From veteran leadership to life after soccer, Tommy opens up about what he's learned throughout his career and what the future might hold once his playing days are over.   Timestamps: (13:15) – Is Arteta to blame for Arsenal's continued collapses? (29:00) -  Liverpool strengthen UCL chances with Merseyside Derby win (33:30) – Tommy McNamara joins The Cooligans (42:30) - Tommy's stories of playing with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard (1:01:30) - Becoming a veteran leader on Brooklyn FC Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Coventry City are back. The Phoenix has risen. Jon Gaunt tribute to Sky Blues. #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #FrankLampard #DougKing #CoventryCity #SkyBlues #PUSB #SkyBlueArmy #LiveShow A raw and personal live show celebrating the Sky Blues' return to the Premier League while honouring lost friends and the city's enduring spirit. After 25 long years, the wait is finally over. Coventry City are back in the Premier League! The Phoenix is the symbol of our great city—representing how we rose from the ashes of the Blitz to rebuild—and today, that spirit is alive and well in the Sky Blue Army. This isn't just about football; it's about a community and a city bound together by resilience, through every high and every low. In this special live show, I'm reflecting on what this means to a lifelong fan. Through a bit of a celebratory hangover, I'm looking back at the journey and remembering the mates like Brett and Nick who followed the City through thick and thin but didn't live to see this incredible restoration. Bill Shankly said football is more serious than life and death. Looking at our city today, he was spot on. Join me as we celebrate the return of the Sky Blues to the top flight. Play Up Sky Blues!" Join in the live show. Jon Gaunt, jongauntTV, Frank Lampard, Doug King, Coventry City, Sky Blues, Premier League, Phoenix Rising, Coventry Blitz, Football Community, PUSB, Sky Blue Army, Coventry Promotion, Bill Shankly, Championship Play-Offs #JonGaunt #jongauntTV #FrankLampard #DougKing #CoventryCity #SkyBlues #Premier League #PhoenixRising #Coventry #Football #PUSB #SkyBlueArmy #PremierLeagueReturn #CoventryBlitz #LiveShow This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Was Frank Lampard the greatest goalscoring midfielder in Premier League history? Is he Chelsea's greatest-ever player? And have we ever seen a spine quite like Cech, Terry, Lampard and Drogba? Gary, Alan and Micah revisit the remarkable career of Frank Lampard, from a doubted teenager at West Ham to the driving force behind one of the Premier League's most dominant sides, and ultimately Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Iwobi is one of the Premier League's most creative midfielders, known for his flair, expressiveness and ability to unlock defences. After coming through the Arsenal academy under Arsène Wenger, he has gone on to represent Everton, Fulham and Nigeria at the highest level, becoming one of football's most distinctive personalities both on and off the pitch.In this episode, Alex sits down with Jake and Damian for a candid and revealing conversation about his journey from nearly being released at 16 to becoming an established Premier League player. He opens up about the loneliness of leaving Arsenal, the moment the club sent his medical documents to Everton while he was on holiday without asking him, and how Frank Lampard's trust quite literally resurrected his career.Alex also shares rare insight into the aura of Arsène Wenger and Carlo Ancelotti — the only two managers he's ever seen silence a room just by walking in — and what that taught him about elite leadership. He discusses how being given the freedom to be himself, both on the pitch and through his music, has unlocked the best version of his performance.This episode offers a fascinating look at the mindset, identity and trust required to perform at the highest level in professional football.Alex's new EP More to Life is out on April 9th.Our Partners: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal