Podcast appearances and mentions of Frank Lampard

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.

Greetings and welcomeHope all is well out there.This week is chapter 5 of Way of the Kip. Chapter belowI was away last week so no podcast. My latest rap EP - More 64s of Boredom is out for stream / download pretty much everywhere. Links belowHave a great weekendPaulBANDCAMPSPOTIFTYAPPLEhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/more-64s-of-boreddom-ep/6772325154QOBUZhttps://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/more-64s-of-boreddom-paul-cree/db5vajegkhjwmAMAZONhttps://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0H2NL275KYOUTUBECHAPTER 5 – Way of the KipNo matter how mellow the alarm sound I selected, it's like the blower had grown go-go-gadget arms during the night; and with every polyphonic note the phone made, it jabbed at my eardrums with brass knuckles.Made a blind grab for the phone, grappling for the off-button; dropping the thing on the floor. Quick inhale then swung my legs out the side of the bed, felt the cold on my shins. Slowly sat up, half opened my eyes and stared at my old red football shorts; covering my thighs. The M was missing from the name. U BRO. Another breath then acknowledged the waking pain of the day. Routine, but this one hit harder. The feeling that I'd only just got to sleep five minutes before was normal; this time it came gift-wrapped with something extra that I couldn't yet identify.The thread had come loose along the right side of my shorts and the red colour had long since faded; reminding me when my first goldfish (Mgoldrik) slowly stopped being gold and faded out like a photograph, till he got the final flush to the hallowed burial grounds of the New Town sewage treatment.I'd had those shorts for a good ten years. Well, ten years, don't know if it was all that good. Ten years back was probably the last time I had a kick-about. I reckoned I could still thread a pass, tho.The phone bleeted again. Picked it up and switched it off. Next to the blower was the tissue. Of course. I heard a chuckle over my left shoulder; my neck slowly turned towards it.October's Frank Lampard was grinning, while making a hand gesture, mimicking the one I would've made probably about three hours before. Underneath him sat that sedate sandalwood candle. Sandalwood, the scent of failure.‘You mug. You think it's that easy? Pull the other one, son.'And there it was. The bow on the present. Frank was right. I'd convinced myself just one simple purchase from Tesco was going to solve all my sleep problems. Mug. Why was it always like this anytime I tried to do something to improve my life?I'd hit sombre season; just didn't see it coming, I should've. The life-cycle of idea, obsession, rushed execution, disappointment, embarrassment, guilt and finally numbness was complete. It was ever thus. Perfected this little routine sometime back in school. A sigh this time. I slowly stood up, closed my eyes, breathed again, opened my eyes; then cracked on to the bathroom.The walk to Streatham Hill station was slow. I tried to rationalise the whole candle caper; it's not like I'd done something super-shameful, yet I felt similar to how I would, had I downed six post-work pints on an empty tummy, said some stupid stuff about society then spewed on the train back and woke up in West Norwood. Like the week before. So why was I feeling so low?Despite the multiple signs and announcements about no bikes in rush-hour, some plank wearing a tool-belt was trying to get on the train with a mountain-bike and arguing with a couple of commuters. It was a packed-platform and the 7:15 was already rammed when it rolled in. I don't think the geezer was English. Probably Polish but then what did I know; I was probably just a bigot, lacking sleep.Bike-man gave up eventually and reluctantly battled his way to the back of the platform, muttering some harsh syllables in a language I didn't understand. A few commuters grumbled then chins went back to sternums, eyes to papers, ears to headphones and no more was said.Standing room only on the train. I was shunted down to that no-mans land between two seat-backs with nothing to hold onto; just the sandwich of two bods to wobble between. Couldn't even get my ipod out. Probably a good thing, I would've almost certainly drawn for the tear-jerkers.Once I'd fallen out the train at Victoria and swiped my ticket; I liven-ed up a bit on the bop down Victoria Street. My mind was preparing potential small-talk scenarios about what I did last night. Needed to deflect any genuine curiosity beyond the basics. Nothing much; just a bit of Sky Sports News; what did you do? That was the best I could come up with.Did the regular eyes-right to Westminster Cathedral and thought of Nan taking me and my sister in there when we were nippers. Much to her disappointment, we'd slipped to the lowest tier of membership in the Catholic club. First Easter got dropped, then even Christmas, now it was attend-mass-only-by-invite; weddings and funerals. The basic package. Still, I always acknowledged its presence on the daily graft-march to purgatory. I liked that it was there. It quietly maintained its magnificence on a suffocatingly dull street full of civil-serving concrete office blocks.Up ahead I saw Pete going through the glass doors into the office, clutching a copy of the Sun and a Greggs paper bag; most likely containing two steak-bakes. From distance, I could tell he was whistling a tune.Quick breath, through the doors then fist-bumped Sammy on security then straight into the lift. Thankfully no one from my floor was in there. Doors open and into the open-plan, strip-lit-sweat-pit. Quick breath then ran the gauntlet, arrowing straight to my desk hoping not to catch any eyes of conversation.‘How was your sleep Reece, did you have sweet dreams?'Shaz caught me off guard. Almost stopped. Out of some politeness, I turned my torso; it hurt.‘Erm, yea, it was alright, you?'‘You know she's taken don't you?'‘Who's taken?'‘Bianca'‘Eh?'When she said Bianca, she lifted the A and N then pushed down on the C and the A, kissed her teeth and turned back to her desk and her bowl of muesli. It was a shame Shaz was fit because I really disliked her. Clearly the feeling was mutual; certainly, on the dis-liking. She also had a boyfriend, Trey, who looked like he could handle himself, like Dan. Hero.The last thing I needed now was an office-rumour about me fancying Bianca. Like Shaz, she was also quite attractive just less acerbic and a lot more dim. Why was she telling Shaz about my sleep problems? That was a liberty.Managed to get through the morning mostly without incident. Priah came and inspected my screen once or twice; but despite being sleep-deprived I was managing to hold my focus and processed a bunch of claims.About 11 o clock, Priah sent an email round saying Monique from Essential Skills was coming in for part two of the bias training. I raised an eyebrow at this, as I wasn't aware there was a part 2 and I was beginning to question wether this was an Essential Skill. I was about to compose a witty response to Diane, making sure it wasn't to Priah this time but then clocked my name wasn't on the list of attendees. Pete wasn't on there either. I'd must've missed the bit where it said Ladies Night? What the flip was this? A day at the races? Either that or some oiled-up alpha was coming in dressed as a fireman to swing it about, while they all screamed and giggled. Maybe it was Dan and Trey. I could only conclude that birds had more bias to flush out than geezers, and if Shaz's snidey little remark was anything to go by, my theory was correct.Came back from lunch and Saw Monique from Essential Skills in the meeting room, setting up the power point. Once the Spice Girls had filed into the glass menagerie I took it as an opportunity and go make a cup of tea.Pete came into the kitchen, whistling. He had another greasy bag from Greggs containing two sausage rolls.‘Surprised you're not in there, mate.' He said.‘What, girls-club?'‘Girls and gays, ‘aint figured which you one you are yet, son'‘Gay? Who's gay in there?‘Pretty sure I saw Keith go in just now.'‘Boring Keith's in the training?!'Sure enough, I stuck my head out, looked across the office floor and in amongst the well-maintained ladies barnets was Boring Keith, with his little glasses, big belly and tiny mouth; holding his pen, tiny little grin on his boat.‘I didn't know Kieth was gay? I didn't think he was capable of human relationships.'‘What's the problem, Reecy? You enquiring?' He chuckled at this, while he got a plate out of the cupboard.‘Couldn't care less if he's gay. He's still a geezer but he's in there and we aint.'‘Dunno why you're getting stroppy about it Reecey-Boy. You think too much, that's your problem.'‘Yea maybe, just think it's a bit of a double standard.'‘Moan about it all you like, mate. I'm taking advantage. Got an appointment in trap-2, gonna take my time on this one; had a big ruby last night. Then, I'm gonna sit and do my fantasy team and knock off early. I cleared a load of work this morning so when Priah gets out, I'll go here look, I was banging-out claims left, right and centre while you lot was in there. That's how you play it, son.'Off he went, whistling again, clutching his Gregs bag and a plate, then stopped and turned back round.‘Oh yea. Friday afters. The George. Be there. Don't be gay.'And off he went again. I envied him; I don't think he was phased by anything. I looked back across to the glass-menagerie. Monique was pointing at a slide, looking very solemn, though I couldn't tell who was sat where, I could see all eyes were on the screen. It was pure Girl Power. And Kieth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

The time has come, the Premier League season has come to its conclusion, Arsenal are champions, West Ham are the final team to be relegated and Sunderland secured European football in their first season back in the top flight. What an awful season!!In all seriousness, as Frank Lampard would say, its been a competitive season with the most consistent team coming out on top.Hull are the final team we'll see in the PL next season, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa win their European competitions and Arsenal will face PSG this weekend, aiming to make it a trio of English teams being European champions. We can only hope that doesn't happen.Only a few weeks until the World Cup starts and the fever is starting to hit, here we go!EnjoySocials;TWITTER; https://www.instagram.com/itsfootballday_INSTAGRAM; https://www.instagram.com/itsfootballday_/FACEBOOK; https://www.facebook.com/ItsFootballDayXI/LINKTREE; https://linktr.ee/ItsFootballDayArtworkPhil HowellInstagram; https://www.instagram.com/everytimeishoot/

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.

Greetings, bonjour, what's happening?The podcast this week has chapter 5 of Way of the Kip. Now that Reece has the mystical sandalewood candle, will it help him sleep? Story below for those on Substack - cree.substack.com for those that aren'tDon't forget, What We Do When We Can't Dance - is on 30th May at the King Alfred theatre in London - tickets are freehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-we-do-when-we-cant-dance-by-dreamarts-rep-company-tickets-1988164832534Also,my rap EP and E-Book - Raw 64s of Boredom - is £2 https://paulcree.co.uk/shop/raw64sofboredomThat's it for this weekPeas and tatersPaulWay of the Kip - Chapter 5 - Is it Practically flew off the 159, almost tumbling down the stairs from the top deck. Ran back to the gaff. Up the few steps to the front door: key in, twist, push, close and then straight into my room. Slapped the shopping on the bed, cracked open one of the tins, which fizzed and spilled down my shirt as the pizza box slid onto the floor. Not sure I cared. I just stared at the sandalwood yankee candle- miraculously sat upright - whilst the rest of the shopping was half-spilling out the bag. GONG sound.Looked at my phone for the time – it was ten past seven. So now what? I had this feeling of excitement, like back in the day, coming home from school with a new computer game. I wanted to rip the cellophane off and plug the candle in and play the thing, right there and then. Figured this feeling of fizziness probably wasn't ideal if I wanted to tap into the supposed powers of the sandalwood and get a decent nights kip.I picked it up and sniffed it. It smelled nice. Nice? Clearly I didn't have a word to describe the smell, I guess the smell was, well, sandalwood. Whatever the hell that was. It certainly smelled decent. Like the occasional whiff you get of a well presented females hair when you're standing in the lift.I drained the beer and thought it might be wise to at least make some sort of plan. Eat, chill-out then aim for bed about half-nine. That'll do. Picked up the shopping, slipped into the kitchen and whacked the oven on – 180% - ten minutes. Oven food temperature and duration was my Mastermind speciality. Pizza? I could sleep-walk that one. Sleep-walk. If only.I was excited to go to bed. It was an odd feeling. It was odd even thinking it. Who gets excited about sleep? Maybe Bianca? But maybe there was more to it than that? Something deeper? Again, no words. I cracked another tin open and stuck Illmatic on. Again. Just that intro track, into NY state of Mind. Could listen to that over and over. Which I had done, over and over. Sat there and listened to the first few tracks.Lying on my bed, head-nodding to Half-Time, half damp work shirt strewn across my floor; my mind was replying events from the day again. The training. The telling-off from Priah. Mugging off Bianca then asking Bianca her for advice. Boring Keith. Being screwed by Shaz. The little buddah statue on Bianca's desk. Her ‘I'm worth it' routine. The bias and the bigotry rearing its head, in my head. I couldn't shake the feeling that all of it was linked to sleep? That feeling, like a little niggle from the deep, that perhaps I'd not noticed before. Like standing on Streatham Hill station in the mornings, waiting for my train, sometimes I'd peer down the track until I could see a little square dot; which might be the train but most of the time it was too out of focus to tell. I didn't know what it was.How do you even work this stuff out? Old hip hop guys from the 80's, like KRS-ONE, would go on about knowledge of self. Pretty sure Nas talked about it too. Was this what they were talking about? But what do you do when you can't understand it? You feel something but you don't know what it is? Where was the manual for all of this? I had no idea. Just sat there with the niggle and the beer in my hand.A thought then popped up in my mind, like a little crisp packet appearing in the sky on a windy day, that maybe getting a decent nights sleep was the missing piece on sorting my life out? The solver of all my problems. I chuckled. As if.I picked up the candle again and wondered if this little red waxy blob was the answer? At the very least, it might help disguise that stale smell that always seemed to be in my room, no matter how much Glade I used.I stopped short at the second can, even though I had another two left in the pack. Standard procedure was to drink whatever was there. It was a reflex. This time I showed restraint. Well done me. I ate my pizza at 7.30, so it would give me enough time to digest before I decided to call it a night.Dinner done and a casual bit of Sky Sports News and I was all set. I found an old lighter from my weed days in a Nike shoe box. I placed the candle on a small shelf just above the fire place and lit the thing. Directly above the candle was that Chelsea calendar from the year before, still stuck on October. It was February. That month's centre-fold was Frank Lampard. With the candle burning below him, and an empty can of Lynch Africa next to it, it looked like a shrine, or I was about to do some Shamanic ritual.To help me unwind, I did a few stretches, turned the volume down on the music and dimmed the lights. All this effort needed to be worth it. I was worth it, apparently, or was it Bianca? I looked at the candle and took a deep breath.Climbed into bed. Nine thirty. On time. Well-done me. The sandlewood aroma started to hit my nose. Here we go. This is it, I thought. Like doing a pill, but the opposite, any minute I'm gonna start coming down. I lied there, excited, waiting for the downness to kick in.Some deep house compilation was playing, one of those I enjoyed but knew none of the names of the songs or the producers or the album. Just some Global Underground thing. I practised some deep breathing, getting good whiffs of that sandlewood, whatever that was, up my nose. In. Hold. Out. In. Hold. Out. Waiting. Waiting for the sleepiness to kick in. Any minute now.I was feeling the music, a decent tune had kicked in. Noticed my head and feet had started nodding, must be the down, the down is coming, here it comes, it's coming, any minute now, surely? Surely? Come on. Change the CD. In. Hold. Out. In. Hold. Out. Thoughts whizzing around my brain like rouge firework displays. Remembered that I needed to pay the council tax. Was Tony Dorrigo still playing football? Any minute now…2am and I was wideawake: laptop screen illuminating my face, hurting my eyes, sound off, tissue at the ready;resorting to the tried and tested. Done what I needed to do. Blew out the candle, climbed back into bed and stared at the ceiling like I did, every night, until I forgot I couldn't sleep and somehow drifted off. Do one Bianca. None of this was worth it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

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

On today's episode of the talkSPORT Daily, Angelina Kelly brings you a chat with the man of the moment: Frank Lampard!Fresh off the back of a historic promotion campaign with Coventry City, the former Chelsea icon joins Jeff Stelling and Gabby Agbonlahor to chat promotion pressure, Reece James and make his World Cup predictions! Instagram: @talkSPORTTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTubeWebsite Produced by: Lucy LaveryPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

It's back in our hands. Amazing really considering where we were after the Birmingham defeat but you can never count out Philip J Parkinson. Andy, Tim and Liam look at the scrappy win at Oxford and see where it leaves us in the play off hunt. We discuss how good Matty James was, why Josh Windass is the match winner (again) at the right time of the season and how Dom Hyam was superb at the back. But do we have problems down the right hand side though with two massive games ahead?We're joined by Coventry fan Laura Hartley to go through Sunday's big match and find out if the Sky Blues will still be partying (and if they'll take up Rob Mac's kind Vegas offer). We look at the key players and what's changed under Frank Lampard, before we give our verdicts on the rest of the season and if we'll make the playoffs. We also pay tribute to a real club legend who has passed away.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzineTo subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

MKT tells us why Chelsea are becoming the very thing they make fun of. Have Newcastle completely botched the Eddie Howe situation? Why is Michael Carrick's success a problem for Man United's top brass? What can other young English managers learn from Frank Lampard's success at Coventry? Tottenham, what more can you say. Is Arteta the biggest problem at Arsenal? Subscribe to The MKT Show on YouTube. Linktree is in the description The MKT Show Linktree · MKT Instagram · The MKT Show website

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:

The Title Race is heating up, there's a huge battle to avoid relegation and Coventry City are officially back! Ben, Tom and Watto are here to review this weekend's Premier League action…  How BIG will Manchester City's win over Arsenal be?! If Pep Guardiola's City beat Burnley on Wednesday, only goal difference would separate them… there was plenty of talk from this game - should Gabriel have been sent-off and Erling Haaland has a “Good Feeling”

Har Arsenal tappat greppet om titelracet – är det nu Manchester Citys liga att förlora? Vi går igenom gårdagens match och analyserar toppstriden.I Spanien blev det dramatik när Real Sociedad säkrade Copa del Rey-titeln efter straffläggning mot Atlético Madrid. Vad innebär förlusten för Atlético inför Champions League-semifinalen? Hur hårt ska Diego Simeone egentligen kritiseras? Hur bra är egentligen Oyarzabal?Dessutom pratar vi om Frank Lampards återkomst till finrummet.Programledare: Fabian NorlundExperter: Siavoush Fallahi & Marcelo FernándezViva Fotboll görs i med Motorola: I sommar är det som bekant dags för Fifa World Cup 2026 i USA, Mexiko och Kanada och du kan få en av dom åtråvärda biljetterna! Motorola lanserar sin nya vikbara smartphone, Razr Fold som är en del av FIFA World Cup 26™️ Collection. Utfälld får du en stor och skarp skärm på 8,1 tum perfekt att kolla sommarens fotboll på! Och det bästa av allt då? Om du köper en Motorola Razr Fold hos Tre ingår en matchbiljett till Fifa World Cup 2026!Länk: https://www.tre.se/handla/mobiltelefoner/motorolaViva Fotboll görs i samarbete med ATG:Gå med i Viva Fotbolls Tillsammanslag på ATG, där vi varje helg skickar in en välkalibrerad Big 9-kupong där vi försöker fälla någon av dom stora favoriterna för att stå där med miljongarantin på ensam vinnare med 9 rätt. Här har ni laget: https://www.atg.se/tillsammans/inbjudan/XKZI-CGTW-319315/tDhBPMy5pbFG8uzq%3AaJrSG_tO82Uf1mO6Zm4Fpw%3A7b2V4nqE-g4m1k4fuwZJ3VAKVv-2dCMKgw?gameId=BIG9_2025-08-23_725344240_2060735806Du hittar alltid dom senaste tripplarna, andelarna, Big 9 och annat från oss på https://www.atg.se/k26/18+ Regler & villkor gäller. Stödlinjen.seI samarbete med TV4 Play:Unikt erbjudande ger dig som lyssnare möjligheten att ta del av ännu en spännande säsong av La Liga och Serie A hos TV4 Play, paketet TV4 Play Sport för enbart 174 kr/mån i 6 månader. Utöver det serier, film, tennis, rally, hästhoppning och mycket annat.Följ länken för att ta del av erbjudandet: https://www.tv4play.se/kampanj/vivaKontakta redaktionen: linus@k26media.seVill ditt företag samarbeta med Viva fotboll? freddie@k26media.seSociala Medier:Instagram - Viva_fotbollTwitter - VivafotbollTikTok - Vivafotboll#vivafotbollTidskoder:00:00 Intro02:20 Manchester City-Arsenal37:55 Tottenham-Brighton40:55 Lampard tar upp Coventry till PL46:15 Copa del Rey-finalen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews the day's stories, including Ireland's striker search, Euro 2028 ambitions, and controversy involving Katie McCabe.The FAI continue efforts to convince Liam Delap to switch allegiance, with assistant coach John O'Shea in contact over a potential senior call-up.Heimir Hallgrímsson looks ahead to building for Euro 2028, including a May training camp in Spain and friendlies against Grenada and another opponent.Selection constraints mean Ireland will rely heavily on Championship and League One players, with prospects like Jack Moylan and Jaden Umeh under consideration.Football writer Dion Fanning highlights growing optimism around Ireland's future and discusses shifting public mood.Former Ireland midfielder Andy Reid outlines plans to support youth development and collaborate with League of Ireland clubs.League of Ireland focus returns as Drogheda United face Bohemians, while discussion continues on the shortage of goal-scoring midfielders in the domestic game.Spain winger Lamine Yamal condemns Islamophobic chanting during a friendly with Egypt, prompting investigation and possible FIFA action.Championship and League One updates include promotion pushes for Frank Lampard's Coventry and Michael Skubala's Lincoln, plus Jermain Defoe aiming to make history as a manager.Women's Champions League controversy as Katie McCabe escapes punishment for a hair-pull incident, drawing anger from Sonia Bompastor, while Renée Slegers defends her player.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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

FROM THE VAULT: In this classic clip, Jamie Carragher and Peter Crouch share hilarious stories from inside the Liverpool dressing room, including the moment Crouchy embarrassed himself by unknowingly fancying Xabi Alonso's partner.The lads also dive into the elite mentality required to succeed at the very top of football. Carragher reflects on the relentless standards at Liverpool and with England, playing alongside legends like Steven Gerrard, John Terry, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney, and why winning games was never enough when the ultimate goal was lifting trophies in May.They relive the pressure of competing for Champions League glory, giving a brilliant insight into the mindset and culture inside one of football's biggest clubs.If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here:https://youtu.be/DnUpqQWob7w?si=GSNN4nc29vag6gG7ChumbawambaFor 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.

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

Episode 100 of The Joy of Football Podcast - and what a way to celebrate. Martin Tyler, Neil Barnett, and the team mark a century of episodes by welcoming Joe Cole - Chelsea icon, England international, and one of the Premier League's most gifted attacking midfielders. A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, watched and supported the journey to this milestone. Your support has helped the show reach football fans around the world. In this amazing century episode, Joe reflects on his remarkable career, from his early days at West Ham United to becoming a title winner and fan favourite at Chelsea FC, and earning 50+ caps for the England national team. He shares behind-the-scenes dressing room stories, the culture shift under José Mourinho, and what it really took for Chelsea to dominate English football. The conversation explores: ⚽ Life inside Chelsea's golden era and winning the Premier League

Een carrière waar je u tegen zegt. Het voerde hem naar Milaan, naar Londen, naar Eindhoven, naar Arnhem en zelfs naar het Portugal waar Vriends met behulp van Heurelho Gomes ook terecht had kunnen komen. Marco van Ginkel pakte prijzen, speelde in topcompetities, maar zal ook altijd herinnerd worden aan zijn vele blessures. In deze aflevering gaan we dieper in op al die blessures, maar ook op de mooie kanten van het voetbal. Hij deelde een kleedkamer met Didier Drogba, met John Terry, met Eden Hazard en met Frank Lampard. Als jonge jongen maakt dat indruk, maar Marco lijkt er makkelijk mee om te kunnen gaan. Nuchter blikt hij terug op zijn prachtige loopbaan, met verhalen over telefoontjes met Terry, yogalessen met Mo Salah en autoritjes met Michael Essien. Geen verkeerd rijtje, toch? Veel luisterplezier! Afsluitende nummerHugel - Jamaican Bam Bam AanradersVan Ginkel: De HBO-serie Knight of the Seven KingdomsVriends: Het kaartspelletje ShitheadFockert: Post Malone & Angus Stone - Big Jet Plane Volg ons op Instagram: @corpotcastVolg onze Spotify-lijst: Cor Potcast Elftal van de MaandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheltenham Town's free-scoring midfielder Issac Hutchinson is actually a Bristol Rovers player. He's on loan at Cheltenham and travels up the M5 for training. But at 25 this is the 7th club he's played for as a professional footballer. In fact, Bristol took recalled him in January only to allow him to return to Cheltenham at the end of the month. Isaac's others clubs thus far: Southend United, Derby County, Forest Green Rovers, Crawley Town and Walsall. Where he's stayed for a while, Hutchinson has done well, but his story is typical of League and League 2 football - constant change and movement. In this conversation we talk about the challenge of a nomadic lifestyle, the lapsed friendships and the commitment required from Isaac's partner who has followed him around the country. We also discuss the skill of gelling quickly with new teammates on and off the pitch.Isaac was a big fan of Chelsea's all-time leading scorer Frank Lampard growing up and we talk about the importance of repetitive practice to hone those runs and finishes from midfield. I enjoyed this. I hope you do too. Being a pro player sounds very glamorous. But I have huge admiration for these guys' abilities to adapt to new environments amid such flux. 

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news of Ireland's squad named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action whilst another Irish youngster is on the move.Carla Ward names her squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, with key selection decisions ahead of two massive fixtures.Champions League playoff drama takes centre stage as Benfica face Real Madrid in Lisbon just weeks after their last European thriller.Team news from Spain sees Madrid without Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, while a series of heavyweight clashes light up European football.Borussia Dortmund host Atalanta, Monaco meet PSG in an all-French showdown, and Galatasaray welcome Juventus to Istanbul in a packed night of action.Troy Parrott's red-hot form at AZ Alkmaar continues, with Kevin Kilbane joining the Football Show to discuss the Irish striker's impressive rise.FA Cup reaction as Keith Andrews' Brentford avoid a giant-killing against Macclesfield, with the fifth-round draw producing several standout ties.Frank Lampard's Coventry City deliver a statement win over Middlesbrough to intensify the Championship promotion race.Ivan Toney insists he is still dreaming of an England World Cup place despite limited opportunities under Thomas Tuchel.Republic of Ireland youngster Vinnie Leonard seals a move to Norwich City, while Michael Obafemi is ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.Plus, League of Ireland analysis, big individual performances, and all the latest football stories from across Europe and beyond.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Noah Markelo speelde niet zo lang geleden nog in de derde divisie van Kroatië, maar maakte deze winter een transfer naar de koploper van het Engelse Championship met de legendarische Frank Lampard als trainer. Verder praat Yordi Yamali je met zijn tafelgasten bij over de nieuwste aanwinsten van N.E.C.: Danilo en Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Clint Leemans die wil vertrekken bij NAC, Dele Thomas gaat naar de Duitse top, Othniël Raterink wil naar de Italiaanse top en voor Jørgen Strand Larsen is inmiddels 100 miljoen euro betaald.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliette has been to Coventry City to chat to Head Coach, Frank Lampard, for this week's ‘One on One'. Lampard discusses their push for promotion to the Premier League and reveals what he thinks could be their secret weapon this season. We also chat about being an English football manager and he relives his West Ham playing debut as a 17-year-old.As well as listening to 'One on One', you can also watch our interviews on Sky Sports News and on our YouTube channels. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Kelly Cates is joined by Alistair Bruce-Ball, former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson, Mike Minay and former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson to review Tuesday's Champions League action,Under-pressure Tottenham boss Thomas Frank led his injury hit side to a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, you can hear from the Spurs manager and the BBC's senior football reporter Sami Mokbel.Manchester City were stunned in the Arctic Circle, losing 3-1 to Bodo/Glimt who secured their first ever win in the competition - Hear from Pep Guardiola and Norwegian football commentator Bjarne Brandal.Mike Minay and Matt Upson reflect on Arsenal's 3-1 win in the San Siro which secured the Gunners a top-two finish in the league phase.You can also hear from Frank Lampard and Kieran McKenna after important Championship wins for Coventry and Ipswich over Millwall and Bristol City respectively.00:30 - Tottenham 2-0 Borussia Dortmund 06:14 - Thomas Frank reaction 11:30 - Sami Mokbel on Thomas Frank's future 17:00 - Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City 18:30 - Pep Guardiola reaction 23:10 - Norwegian football commentator Bjarne Brandal 27:30 - Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal 29:55 - Coventry 2-1 Millwall reaction 31:39 - Ipswich 2-0 Bristol City reaction

Coventry jagar en plats i Premier League och planen är att klubbens svenske målvakt Oliver Dovin ska vara tillbaka i spel under januari. Han skadade korsbandet i början av april och har missat Championship-säsongen efter att ha imponerat fram till skadan. När jag poddintervjuade Oliver Dovin för ett år sedan talade målvakten om livet i Coventry, om den spelmässiga omställningen, om fördelen med det flitiga matchandet, om den tuffa petningen för att han inte hördes tillräckligt på planen, om chocken när managern fick sparken, om att ha Frank Lampard som chef och om hårda tag i straffområdet där motståndare försöker dra av honom handskarna.Dessutom berättade han om vägen till att bli målvakt i Enskede, om varför Hammarby lockade som ung, om den talangfulla 02-årgången i klubben, om betydelsen av att kunna spela i Frej-HTFF, om varför det var givet att förlänga kontraktet så Bajen fick betalt för honom, om drömmen om landslaget och om varför han försöker fokusera mer på nuet än att tänka framåt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 348 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!In the final game before Christmas, Saints were held to a 1–1 draw at St Mary's by league leaders Coventry City — a result that felt both fair and frustrating.Despite playing over 45 minutes against ten men after an early second-half red card, Saints couldn't find a winner. We break down where it went wrong, whether it was a missed opportunity, and what it tells us about this side under Tonda Eckert.We also look ahead to Boxing Day, as Saints travel north to face Oxford United — a struggling side in the bottom three, but one capable of causing problems on their own patch.Martin Starke is joined this week by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo).COVENTRY CITY REVIEW• Another soft goal conceded from a cross — and familiar defensive issues• Coventry reduced to ten men early in the second half• Nathan Wood scores his first Saints goal to level the game• Over 45 minutes against ten men — why couldn't Saints force a winner?• Tactical questions around shape, substitutions, and attacking intent• Gavin Bazunu going up for a late corner… then playing it short• Post-match flashpoints and Frank Lampard losing his cool• Five unbeaten under Eckert — but the first home game not won since his arrivalLIVE PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENTWe're delighted to announce that Total Saints Podcast will be going live at St Mary's Stadium on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, in partnership with the Saints Foundation.It'll be a live audience, special guests (to be revealed), and a genuinely unique night for Saints fans. Capacity will be limited, with Patreon members getting first access to tickets.More details coming soon — but get the date in the diary.OXFORD UNITED PREVIEW• Boxing Day trip to the Kassam Stadium• Oxford winless in four and sitting in the bottom three• Capable at home despite struggles• Team selection questions ahead of a packed festive schedule• Saints need three points to maintain momentumSUPPORT THE PODCASTPatreon: https://patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastMerch: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukWebsite & Prediction League: https://www.totalsaints.co.ukOur next episode is live on Sunday 28th December at 7pm — Oxford review and Birmingham preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach look back on the last round of Championship games before Christmas.Sheffield United thump Birmingham City!QPR get revenge on Marti Cifuentes and Leicester City!Frank Lampard causes carnage after Southampton v Coventry City!Wrexham produce the funniest goalkeeping mistake ever seen.It's the Second Tier.Sign up to our Patreon here for ad-free episodes, bonus content and access to the Discord for $4 a month.You can also join our brand new YouTube Membership here!Watch this episode on YouTube here!Follow us on X, Instagram and email us secondtierpod@gmail.com.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaders Coventry suffered first defeat in sixteen games at Ipswich. Wil the result create doubt in Frank Lampard's squad, or was it just a blip?For Ipswich the result takes them fourth in the table and a season which started falteringly is starting to gain momentum. Southampton and Sheffield Utd had dreadful starts to the season, but after managerial changes both are now looking at the playoffs – with strong squads will they makes late charges?League One remains tight but Cardiff look like they have the resources to stay at the top. Who will join them?And in League Two…Walsall, surely this season is different? Who else looks threatening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Héctor Kriok, Óscar Portugal y Rafa Pastrana para analizar en precioso detalle un nuevo fin de semana de Premier League...Comenzando por el apoteósico triunfo del Aston Villa sobre el Arsenal para apretar de forma surrealista y seguramente insostenible pero apretar al fin y al cabo la lucha por la Premier League entre ellos dos y el Manchester City; un equipo de Guardiola que logró ganar con, esta vez, devastadora facilidad al Sunderland; mientras que de todo menos fácil fue la visita del Liverpool a Leeds para terminar empatando y la situación interna del equipo saltando por los aires tras unas increíbles declaraciones de Mohamed Salah; aunque para increíble la actuación del Chelsea en Bournemouth y en absoluto en el buen sentido; pero peor fue lo que se llevó el Nottingham Forest de su primera visita al nuevo estadio del Everton; mientras que el Brentford lo que hizo fue visitar a su antiguo entrenador para verle efectuar su aparente mejor dirección de la temporada y hacer al Tottenham ganar; como también ganó el Newcastle al Burnley con un gol olímpico de Bruno Guimaraes; pero no el Brighton al West Ham (ni viceversa) y nos preguntamos exactmanete por qué; como también admiramos al Crystal Palace y cómo su nueva victoria, esta vez en Fulham, le vuelve a propulsar hasta los puestos Champions; mientras que en Championship el súper Coventry de Frank Lampard perdió con dureza en Ipswich entre partidos suspendidos y otros resultados a destacar; como tampoco podemos dejar de destacar un nuevo fin de semana en la vida de Neymar ni tampoco un anuncio sobre el futuro de una parte del podcast y mucho, mucho más.Apoya a que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144767658Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPvTony Soprano y Viktor Gyökeres: https://x.com/blayneagard/status/1962217521307689013El vídeo de Jesse Lingard en Corea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlTF3NdvPcISigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Héctor: https://x.com/KriokSigue a Óscar: https://x.com/OscarP107Sigue a Rafa: https://x.com/RafaPastrana7Contacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE.This week the full squad return as Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright dive into the biggest stories in sport.We start with Gary's recent trip to the F1, where he spent time behind the scenes with the Mercedes team. He shares what he learned from the experience and, with the title going down to the final race, who will be crowned champion in Abu Dhabi?Wrighty then reflects on the moment Laura Woods collapsed while the pair were working on punditry duty for the Lionesses. Everyone at The Overlap wishes Laura the very best and we're all relieved to hear she is recovering well.The focus then turns to a chaotic week in football, with several teams battling for consistency. Spurs come under the spotlight as Thomas Frank faces early questions after a tough start to life in north London.The group also debate whether the standard of Premier League managers is dropping year by year, especially after the recent departures of some of the league's biggest names. Super 6 returns too, with predictions ahead of a packed Premier League weekend.We take a look at the Championship as Frank Lampard's Coventry continue their charge towards promotion, and later, Roy and Gary revisit an on-pitch clash they had during their Manchester United days. The team also react to Theo Walcott's comments about players checking their phones at half time.Which team would you most love to see back in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.This episode is sponsored by Huel.Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day's full-on, you need fuel that's fast and actually good for you.Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds.

Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Héctor Kriok, Santi Bauzá y Rafa Pastrana para analizar toda la eléctrica acción de la jornada en la Premier League...Comenzado por el incómodo patinazo del Arsenal en Stamford Bridge contra un Chelsea que, con diez jugadores la mayoría del partido, logró repelerlo todo hasta un cómodo empate; mientras que el Liverpool recuperó algo de comodidad, y Arne Slot posiblemente preservó su trabajo, en campo del West Ham; en campo del Crystal Palace el Manchester United consiguió no sólo marcar un gol, sino remontar uno en contra y ganar al segundo equipo menos derrotado de la temporada; en la cual el Aston Villa está siendo el equipo más absurdo de todos con unas estadísticas avanzadas de equipo casi en descenso y que, tras ganar al desesperado Wolverhampton, logró mantenerse en puestos Champions; en los cuales también sigue bien posicionado el Manchester City tras sobrevivir al correoso Leeds United; a los cuales se acerca el Brighton tras ganar al Nottingham Forest; pero no sólo el Brighton, también el Sunderland tras una épica, histórica remontada contra un Bournemouth de Andoni Iraola comenzando a languidecer en la tabla; en la cual ha encontrado la virtud del punto medio el Brentford tras vapulear al Burnley; una tabla que está volviendo a escalar el Newcastle tras ganar en su visita el Everton; una table por la que, en cambio, el Tottenham está deslizándose tras perder con el Fulham; en Championship, el Coventry de Frank Lampard sigue volando y cada día de manera más deslumbrante; repasamos todo lo que involucró la final de la Copa Libertadores con la victoria de Flamengo y mucho más.Apoya a que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144767658Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovTmPv¡Volvemos el Jueves! (o quizás antes)Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Héctor: https://x.com/KriokSigue a Santi: https://x.com/santi_bauzaSigue a Rafa: https://x.com/RafaPastrana7Sigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a classic episode of Things People Do, where Joe and Tom are joined by Sports Promoter, Eddie Hearn. He talks about what's actually involved in being a promoter, working for your dad and going to school with Frank Lampard. We also ask him what are his favourite memes of himself and find out more about working with Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Steve Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the FAI regarding the possible offering of a new contract to Heimir Hallgrimsson as Republic of Ireland head coach.FAI Director of Football, John Martin praises the work of Heimir Hallgrimsson.Evan Ferguson is exactly where he should be.Chelsea's new Brazilian on the path to stardom.Newcastle beaten by Marseille.Pep's century sees him out first ball.Arsenal and Bayern clash of the titans.Spurs' Thomas Frank says be patient.And is Frank Lampard on the way to the Premier League?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

In the hot seat this week is Martyn Waghorn. Waghorn was a young pro at Sunderland during the time Browny was making waves on and off the pitch. Despite ‘looking after' Waghorn, Browny did forget to tip him for cleaning his boots so there is a score to settle right off the bat here. With a path into the first team blocked Waghorn dropped down to Leicester following a successful loan spell and got his first taste of first team football under Sven Goran Erikkson. When Rangers came knocking it was impossible not to jump at the move even though they were playing in Scottish Championship at the time, witnessing a true juxtaposition of playing at Ibrox to teams who rented out their local pitches after matches. Returning to England Waghorn got to play under footballing legends Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney and encounter a serious array of young footballers coming through including the likes of Viktor Gyökeres, Mason Mount & Fikayo Tomori.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup journey plus there is a look ahead to all tonight's European action, plus reaction to last night biggest games in the Champions League.Ireland take on Panama.Arne Slot heaps praise on Tyrone's Conor Bradley.Trent Alexander-Arnold has a frosty Anfield reunion.Achraf Hakimi suffers a horror injury.Erling Haaland's Borussia Dortmund reunion.Destiny Udogie is threatened by an agent with a gun.Frank Lampard's Coventry City bounce back.And more injury woe for the Republic of Ireland.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach react off the back of Wrexham's 3-2 win over Coventry.A perfect Kieffer Moore hat-trick!Coventry's unbeaten run ended!A statement win for FC Hollywood?What next for Frank Lampard's side?It's the Second Tier.Sign up to our Patreon here for ad-free episodes, bonus content and access to the Discord for $4 a month.You can also join our brand new YouTube Membership here!Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Watch this episode on YouTube here!Follow us on X, Instagram and email us secondtierpod@gmail.com.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Premier League plus a look ahead to a Super Saturday of League of Ireland action.Arne Slot says the squad building isn't at fault.Ruben Amorim's one year anniversary in charge of Manchester United.Eddie Howe loves the big man from Germany.Carla Ward's Ireland take on Hungary in a friendly.Frank Lampard's high-flying Coventry.And is a Champions League final going to take place in Dublin?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk Peterborough appointing Luke Williams. Also Reading swap Noel Hunt for Leam Richardson. Hear from Frank Lampard with Coventry City flying in the Championship. And will Billy Sharp & Michael Brown make our 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Send your suggestions to us on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.03:40 ‘Fergie time' is up at Peterborough United 07:50 Grease up the managerial merry-go-round 10:40 Leam Richardson replaces Noel Hunt at Reading 14:45 FA Cup first round games to watch 18:00 Coventry City flying 29:05 Sheff Wed fans rally around the club 31:20 Stewards get attention in League One 35:30 Jobi's ‘jobsworth' steward 38:45 Billy Sharp & Michael Brown for our Ultimate EFL XI? 41:50 Late winners in 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1945 Liverpool v Crystal Palace in EFL Cup, Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Man Utd, Sat 1500 Burnley v Arsenal on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Tottenham v Chelsea, Sun 1400 West Ham v Newcastle, Sun 1630 Man City v Bournemouth.

Max Rushden, Sanny Rudravajhala, George Elek and Ben Fisher discuss Brendan Rodgers leaving Celtic, Frank Lampard taking Coventry top of the Championship and Sheffield Wednesday entering administration. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the EFL.Coventry City top the Championship and Stevenage top League One…did anyone see that coming?Frank Lampard has his team scoring for fun, and they're not the only surprise in the Championship with Preston, Stoke and QPR all flying high. Does it sign post a change in football style or will the money and ‘progressive' football of Ipswich, Birmingham or Wrexham eventually rise to the top?In League One, two managerial changes as Blackpool and Luton ditch Steve Bruce and Matt Bloomfield. Was it coming and who is likely to fill the vacancies?In League Two Walsall are back on top - can they stay there this time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.