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John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Kristof Terreur. They unpick the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final ties. Guillem explains why Barcelona are finally over the Lionel Messi era and ask whether there is any chance of a sensational comeback by Real Madrid against Arsenal. The team debate why Inter Milan perhaps deserve more credit than they get and explain who could be PSG's answer to Mohamed Salah? And with Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City, Kristof sheds light on the talented youngster at Genk who is drawing comparisons with the Belgium legend. Oh – and with Raphinha tapping home on the goal-line to deny Pau Cubarsi, the team discuss the tricky subject of goal theft. TIMECODES 0 mins – After Raphinha nicked a goal from Pau Cubarsi, the team discuss other examples of tapping home to deny a team-mate a goal. 4 mins – The reaction in Belgium to the news Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Man City – and where he is likely to go next. 8 mins – The brilliance of Barcelona and the importance of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. 16 mins – Do Real Madrid have any chance of going through? And is the writing on the wall for Carlo Ancelotti? 26 mins – Under-appreciated Inter Milan – and their prospects of ending Bayern's dream of a Munich final. 33 mins – The team pick what they liked most about PSG's win over Aston Villa. 37 mins – Konstantinos Karetsas – the new name to watch in Belgium football.Forthcoming commentaries Thursday 10th April EUROPA LEAGUE: Lyon v Manchester United 2000 KO - Conor McNamara and Izzy Christiansen. Saturday 12th April WOMENS FA CUP: Chelsea v Liverpool 1215 KO – LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA - Charlie Slater and Molly Mae Sharpe. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Everton 1500 KO - Ian Dennis and Leon Osman. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Brentford 1730 KO - Conor McNamara and Andy Reid. Sunday 13th April PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v West Ham 1400 KO - John Murray and Paul Robinson. PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Ipswich 1400 KO – LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA - Chris Wise and Curtis Davies PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Spurs 1400 KO – LIVE ON THE BBC SPORT WEBSITE – Lee Blakeman and Stephen Kelly PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Manchester United 1630 KO – Mike Minay and Pat Nevin.
Eleanor Oldroyd presents reaction from Stamford Bridge alongside Gilly Flaherty, Rachel Corsie and Jonathan Pearce as Chelsea overturn a first-leg deficit to beat Manchester City and reach the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League.Hear from Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor and Manchester City interim boss Nick Cushing.Plus a look back on Arsenal's stirring comeback win at the Emirates against Real Madrid on Wednesday, with reaction from striker Alessia Russo who scored twice.And the panel discuss both Chelsea and Arsenal's chances of reaching the final, with European giants Barcelona and Lyon standing in their way.Football commentaries this week:Saturday 29th March FA CUP: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - Conor McNamara and Mark Schwarzer. SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Celtic v Hearts 1500 KO - Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin. FA CUP: Brighton v Nottingham Forest 1715 KO - Chris Wise and Michael Brown.Sunday 30th March FA CUP: Preston North End v Aston Villa 1330 KO - John Murray and Leon Osman. WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE: Chelsea v West Ham 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
Who keeps four turtles in their fridge? And who is the two-metre Messi? John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens, Rafa Honigstein and Mina Rzouki for some interesting chat about European football and so much more. The team discuss a novel approach to match coverage in French broadcasting. Have Germany unearthed a new number nine? Do Italy have an identity under Luciano Spaletti? And have France filled the gap left by the retirement of Antoine Griezmann? Plus – were Juventus right to sack Thiago Motta? And how furious are Bayern Munich after a serious injury suffered by Alphonso Davies playing for Canada. TIMECODES: 0 mins: Intro 1.06: The reaction in Germany to Thomas Tuchel's start as England manager 4.09: Live coverage of the 12th tier of French football 8.33: Germany's search for a number nine – featuring Tim Kleindienst (who keeps turtles) and Nick Woltemade (who is very tall). 16.24: Have the Italian team got an identity? 19.54: Why can Italy no longer produce world-class players? 22.20: Can Michael Olise fill the gap left by the retirement of Antoine Griezmann? 26.39: What role is there for Rayan Cherki in the France squad? 29: How big a blow for Bayern is the injury suffered by Alphonso Davies? 33.55: Were Juventus right to sack Thiago Motta? And what about Igor Tudor?Football commentaries this week: Thursday 27th March WOMENS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Chelsea v Manchester City 2000 KO - Jonathan Pearce and Gilly Flaherty.Saturday 29th March FA CUP: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - Conor McNamara and Mark Schwarzer. SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Celtic v Hearts 1500 KO - Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin. FA CUP: Brighton v Nottingham Forest 1715 KO - Chris Wise. Sunday 30th March FA CUP: Preston North End v Aston Villa 1330 KO - John Murray and Leon Osman. WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE: Chelsea v West Ham 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
Mark Chapman hosts the Football Daily Podcast as England beat Albania 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying match in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge.Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis provides reaction from Wembley alongside former England players Matt Upson and Leon Osman.Football Correspondent John Murray speaks to the new England boss after the match and also interviews goalscoring debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly.TIMECODES:00:25 - Post-match chat 12:55 - Myles-Lewis Skelly interview 19:30 - Thomas Tuchel interviewBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Sat 22 Mar - 19:15 - Wales v Kazakhstan in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers on 5 Sports Extra Sun 23 Mar - 14:30 - Manchester City v Chelsea in the Women's Super League on 5 Live Mon 24 Mar - 19:45 - England v Latvia in the World Cup qualifiers on 5 Live Tue 25 Mar - 19:00 - North Macedonia v Wales in the World Cup qualifiers on 5 Sports Extra Wed 26 Mar - 20:00 - Arsenal v Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on 5 Live Thu 27 Mar - 20:00 - Chelsea v Manchester City in the Women's Champions League on 5 Live
Are Julen Lopetegui's days at West Ham numbered? The club denied reports on Monday he had already been sacked and replaced by Graham Potter, we discuss their struggles after their latest heavy defeat, at the hands of Manchester City. West Ham fan and podcaster Sean Whetstone joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Leon Osman to talk about the rift between Lopetegui and the club's technical director Tim Steidten, and the candidates to replace him at the London Stadium. Everton have failed to score in eight of their last eleven matches, we chat about the pressure that's putting on Sean Dyche. We hear Ange Postecoglou's extraordinary post-match interview after they were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle despite the ball hitting Joelinton's arm in the build-up to their first goal. And after a poor performance against Manchester United at Anfield, we assess Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation at Liverpool. TIMECODES: 00:35 – Lopetegui on borrowed time at West Ham 11:38 – Everton's struggles under Sean Dyche 20:22 – Pressure on Postecoglou 30:00 – Trent transfer toxicity COMMENTARIES: Tuesday 7th January LEAGUE CUP: Arsenal v Newcastle (First Leg) 2000 KOWednesday 8th January LEAGUE CUP: Spurs v Liverpool (First Leg) 2000 KOThursday 9th January FA CUP: Everton v Peterborough United 1945 KO FA CUP: Fulham v Watford 1945 KOFriday 10th January FA CUP: Aston Villa v West Ham United 2000 KOSaturday 11th January FA CUP: Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1200 KO FA CUP: Liverpool v Accrington Stanley 1215 KO FA CUP: Brentford v Plymouth Argyle 1500 KO FA CUP: Leeds United v Harrogate Town 1745 KO FA CUP: Manchester City v Salford City 1745 KOSunday 12th January FA CUP: Tamworth v Spurs 1230 KO FA CUP: Newcastle United v Bromley 1500 KO FA CUP: Crystal Palace v Stockport County 1500 KO
Kelly Cates is with Leon Osman, Andros Townsend, Conor McNamara and senior reporter Ian Dennis. Also hear from Pep Guardiola after Manchester City blow a 3-0 lead to draw with Feyenoord at the Etihad. Catch up with Mikel Arteta as Arsenal thrash Sporting. Arne Slot has his say on Mo Salah's future, and Jude Bellingham reveals his ‘smile is back' ahead of Liverpool v Real Madrid.00:35 Man City surrender 3-0 lead 11:00 Pep Guardiola: ‘So difficult to swallow right now' 12:15 Arsenal thrash Sporting in Lisbon 15:20 Arsenal keep Gyökeres quiet 17:30 Mikel Arteta: ‘It's a statement win' 18:30 PSG in big trouble & a Lewandowski landmark 21:45 Arne Slot on Mo Salah's future 27:50 Jude Bellingham's ‘smile is back' BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: 20:00 Wed 27 Nov: Liverpool v Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League 20:00 Wed 27 Nov: Celtic v Club Brugge – UEFA Champions League – 5 Sports Extra 20:00 Thu 28 Nov: Tottenham v Roma – UEFA Europa League 15:00 Sat 30 Nov: Crystal Palace v Newcastle – Premier League 17:30 Sat 30 Nov: West Ham v Arsenal – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Man Utd v Everton – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Chelsea v Aston Villa – Premier League – 5 Sports Extra 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Tottenham v Fulham – Premier League – BBC Sport website 16:00 Sun 1 Dec: Liverpool v Man City – Premier League
Hear from Lee Carsley, Conor Gallagher and Jordan Pickford as England beat Greece in the UEFA Nations League. Mark Chapman is joined by Leon Osman, Izzy Christiansen and correspondent John Murray. Also catch a preview of Friday's 5 Live commentary – Scotland vs Croatia.01:00 Carsley gives out more debuts 05:10 ‘We need bravery from Tuchel' 08:55 Ugly scenes outside 10:25 Bellingham: ‘The lads who showed up were amazing' 15:25 Conor Gallagher INTERVIEW 17:55 What does the win mean for Carsley? 19:50 Jordan Pickford INTERVIEW 22:35 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW 27:15 Scotland v Croatia previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women's Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November Chelsea v Man City – Women's Super League - 17:30 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women's Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
BBC Radio 5 Live Football Correspondent John Murray is joined by former England and Everton midfielder Leon Osman and BBC Sport's Senior Football News Reporter Alex Howell.They discuss England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, hearing from interim boss Lee Carsley, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.The panel respond to comments by England captain Harry Kane, who has expressed his unhappiness at the number of withdrawals from the latest squad.Timecodes:Harry Kane's comments Lee Carsley Anthony Gordon Curtis JonesBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women's Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November
Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN Senior Writer Mark Ogden to reflect on Manchester United's 5-2 win over Leicester City in the League Cup. Ruud van Nistelrooy's time in charge gets off to a good start, but how close is Ruben Amorim to taking over? After hearing from van Nistelrooy himself, Steve chats to Leon Osman about Spurs' win over Manchester City, and then to Alan Shearer and Ian Dennis about Newcastle United's 2-0 win over Chelsea to progress to the quarter finals. We then hear from Newcastle United boss, Eddie Howe.Timecodes 01'42 Mark Ogden on Manchester United 5-2 Leicester City, and the latest on Amorim 07'12 Ruud van Nistelrooy interview 09'06 Leon Osman on Tottenham 2-1 Manchester City 13'41 Alan Shearer and Ian Dennis on Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea 19'55 Eddie Howe interviewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Brighton - Premier League - 15:00 Liverpool - Saturday 2 November Wolves v Crystal Palace - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 2 November Spurs v Aston Villa - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 3 November Man Utd v Chelsea - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 3 November
It was a big Tuesday night in the Champions League – particularly for Arsenal who beat PSG by two goals to nil. Kelly Cates gets all the reaction from the Emirates with Leon Osman and Ian Dennis who watched all the drama unfold. They hear from manager Mikel Arteta – who wants to prove a point in Europe and pose the question if Arsenal could go all the way…Attention then turns to Manchester City who had a four nil victory over Slovan Bratislava – as Pep Guardiola's players continued to impress. It was a night to forget for Celtic fans after their side experienced a heavy 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund. Scottish football reporter, Gavin Wallace comes on the pod to tell the guys what went wrong for Brendan Rodger's side. And we look ahead to Aston Villa's Champions League match against Bayern Munich and get a fans perspective on expectations, as the two sides meet for the first time in over 40 years - the last time was back in the 1982 European Cup final where Villa came out on top!Timecodes: 01:30 – Arsenal analysis. 07:24 – Mikel Arteta audio. 13:00 – Manchester City reaction. 15:43 – Celtic section. 21:08 – Aston Villa preview. Commentaries on 5 live sport and BBC Sounds this week: Wednesday 2nd October – Aston Villa v Bayern Munich at 8pm Thursday 3rd October – Porto v Manchester United at 8pm Saturday 5th October – Manchester City v Fulham at 3pm Saturday 5th October – Everton v Newcastle at 5.30pm Sunday 6th October – Aston Villa v Manchester United at 2pm Sunday 6th October – Chelsea v Nottingham Forest at 2pm Sunday 6th October – Brighton v Tottenham at 4.30pm
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman.Ahead of gameweek 6, find out which players should be in your wildcard squad as we talk wildcard essentials and differentials.Has Chris Sutton finally found support for wanting to ban Haaland from FPL?Plus, Sutton Death goes back to basics with a classic footballing contest.
Join us for this bumper three-way episode hosted by Eamo, including a debut for Leon Osman´s House of Games!Which England internationals have 3 caps or less? Which FA Cup finals were held in the Millennium Stadium? Which players had their Wikipedia photo taken in a car park?JOIN OUR DISCORD for more niche quizzing:https://discord.gg/kF7VuQrUh4Follow us on instagram and twitter @careerwegopod. Fancy sponsoring an episode? Email: careerwegopod@gmail.com ***Please do leave us a 5 star rating if you enjoy the show! As an independent pod, this is the best way of supporting us and is very much appreciated! *** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following England's defeat to Spain in the final of EURO 2024, Steve Crossman, Nedum Onuoha, Leon Osman and The Athletic's Adam Crafton reflect on what went wrong.They share their initial thoughts on England's performance at the tournament and discuss the future of manager Gareth Southgate. Sports psychologist Michael Caulfield drops in to talk about how Gareth Southgate's England side can respond to the disappointment, plus hear the England manager with correspondent John Murray.Plus, hear from Harry Kane as the panel discuss the captain's impact on the side.Time Codes:02.00 – Initial Thoughts 13.30 – Gareth Southgate 21.00 – Sports psychologist Michael Caulfield 35.44 – Harry Kane
Leon Osman joins Chris Beesley for the latest episode of Goodison Park: My Home. The modern day icon, who is returning to the Grand Old Lady next month to host the Gwladys Street Presents: Cult Heroes event where he will join former team-mates Lee Carsley and Thomas Gravesen plus 90s hero Daniel Amokachi, was one of the Blues' silkiest midfielders of the Premier League era. Despite not making his first start until he was almost 23, Osman went on to make 433 appearances for Everton, making it into the top 10 on the club's all-time list, level with their most-celebrated player Dixie Dean. A stalwart whose career spanned the entire reigns of both David Moyes and Roberto Martinez, 'Ossie' recalls his life and times with the Blues, recalling his spectacular strike against Larissa and other memorable goals plus his thoughts on his varied cast of colleagues. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO's Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday. Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Crossman has day-after reflections of England's penalty shootout win at UEFA Euro 2024. He's joined by Leon Osman, Conor Coady and Izzy Christiansen. Also hear from Bukayo Saka, Gareth Southgate, Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford.02:40 Izzy on getting soaked in beer 03:20 England's penalty prowess 07:30 Saka puts his 2020 miss behind him 15:30 Southgate defends playing style 25:50 Bellingham reminds us how young he is 28:55 Trent Alexander-Arnold delivers 31:05 Jordan Pickford giving Emi Martínez
Steve Crossman has reaction to England's friendly win against Bosnia-Herzegovina at St James' Park. He's joined by former England internationals Jonathan Woodgate and Leon Osman, as well as senior reporter Ian Dennis and correspondent John Murray. Hear interviews with Gareth Southgate, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ebere Eze. Catch Pat Nevin on Scotland's win over Gibraltar and hear from Sarina Wiegman ahead of England's UEFA Women's EURO qualifier against France.03:50 Who are the seven who will drop out? 07:00 Ivan Toney most likely to miss out? 11:45 Who plays with John Stones in defence? 13:40 Trent Alexander-Arnold INTERVIEW 18:05 Gareth Southgate INTERVIEW 21:45 Eze and Wharton do for England what they do for Palace 25:15 Ebere Eze INTERVIEW 28:20 Scotland make hard work of beating Gibraltar 31:15 England women prepare for France again 32:25 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW
After a week away Mark Chapman is back to keep Rory and Chris in check - as Leon Osman joins to discuss this weekend's football and the breaking news that Premier League clubs have agreed to introduce a spending cap. Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast gives his expert opinion on what this could mean.The guys also discuss the importance of set-pieces for Arsenal this season - but do Spurs need to follow suit? They also chat the touchline spat between Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp. While the manager is on his way out, will the striker still be at Liverpool next season?And it's been a very different few weeks for Bournemouth and Brighton. Should Andoni Iraola be in the discussion for manager of the season? Whereas, has Roberto De Zerbi's stock taken a hit if he wanted to look for a job elsewhere?TOPICS:00'15 Chappers is back04'20 Spending caps with Kieran Maguire17'30 The importance of set-pieces33'30 Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp have a sideline spat40'35 The rise of Bournemouth46'00 Has Roberto De Zerbi's managerial stock been damaged?
The latest guest on our Bred a Blue podcast series is former striker Phil Jevons. Jevons joined the Everton Academy as a schoolboy and went on to make nine senior appearances under Walter Smith. He recalls his early days at Netherton and Bellefield when the ‘friendly and challenging environment' helped him develop, playing alongside the likes of Leon Osman, Franny Jeffers, Danny Cadamarteri, Michael Ball, Richard Dunne and Jamie Milligan. Jevons also played against international footballers when he reached the reserve team: “We played Manchester United at Old Trafford and they had Scholes, Jordi Cruyff and Solskjaer.” The Liverpool-born centre-forward helped Everton to win the FA Youth Cup in 1998 and the FA Premier Reserve League in 2001 – and in between he made his senior debut away at Blackburn Rovers. "I'd been top scorer for the reserves for three years on the run, so I felt like I was ready,” Jevons said. He went on to have a hand in the Everton goal in a 2-1 defeat: “I played an early ball to Don Hutchison and he found Bakayoko who scored.” The turn of the century was a challenging time to be a young striker at Everton because the competition was intense. Jevons was battling with Duncan Ferguson, Franny Jeffers, Kevin Campbell, Nick Barmby, Ibrahim Bakayoko and Danny Cadamarteri for a starting role. It was the subsequent arrivals of Joe-Max Moore and Mark Hughes that convinced Jevons that his future lay beyond Goodison Park “Joe-Max Moore was a good player and a great lad but I didn't think he was any better than I was,” he says. “But my squad number went up from 20 to 26 so I had an inkling!” Jevons left Everton with no regrets and during the podcast conversation he reveals the player who had the biggest influence on him during his time with the senior squad. “He was fantastic with me. He was the ultimate professional, fit as a fiddle. He told me how to live my life, how to eat and how to train.” He left Everton in 2001 and joined Grimsby Town, for whom he scored a never-to-be-forgotten League Cup winner at Anfield against Liverpool! “I still get Evertonians coming up to me to talk about that goal!” Jevons went on to have personal and team success with Yeovil Town and Bristol City before winding down his playing career and moving into coaching – starting off at the Everton Academy where he was involved in the development of Kieran Dowell, Nathan Broadhead, Liam Walsh, Tom Davies and Calum Connolly. Jevons left Finch Farm to join Sunderland and he speaks honestly and with clarity about the ruthlessness of senior coaching environments. It's another fascinating football story that has its roots at the Everton Academy.
Steve Crossman and 5 Live Sport's team of reporters take you through the biggest stories from Saturday's football as Manchester City thrash Luton to go top of the Premier League and Manchester United come from behind twice to draw with Bournemouth.Leon Osman give his thoughts on Man City's win – PLUS you'll hear interviews with the likes of Pep Guardiola and Erik ten Hag. And catch reaction from the Stockport and Wrexham camps after they sealed promotion to League One.
The guys are back for a second instalment this week as they look back at that big win v Brentford and ahead to Saturday's game at Everton with former Toffees captain Leon Osman!
Mark Chapman hosts reaction the final FA Cup Third Round plays as the lineup for the Fourth Round is completed.Nottingham Forest survive a Blackpool fight back to win 3-2 at Bloomfield Road, Andre Gomes' free-kick earns Everton progression against Crystal Palace and Norwich come back to win at Bristol Rovers and set up a trip to Anfield.Mark also chats to Charlie Adam and Leon Osman about Jordan Henderson's pending move to Ajax just six months after joining Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq0:25 - Blackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest reaction 4:50 - Neil Critchley interview 5:40 - Nuno Espirito Santo interview 6:45 - Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace reaction 10:50 - Sean Dyche interview 11:30 - Roy Hodgson interview 14:40 - Bristol Rovers 1-3 Norwich City reaction 15:25 - David Wagner interview 18:00 - Jordan Henderson to Ajax discussion
Kelly Cates presents reaction as Bristol City pull off a surprise to knock Premier League West Ham out of the FA Cup. Michael Brown, Leon Osman, Mark Warburton and Jobi McAnuff give their analysis on where it went right for the Championship side. We also hear from goalscorer Tommy Conway and West Ham boss David Moyes.There's also reaction from Newport County's Graham Coughlan, after his side set up a 4th round tie with Manchester United. And Mina Rzouki gives us the latest from Italy, following Jose Mourinho's departure from Roma.TIMECODES 00:39 Bristol City beat West Ham 14:27 Newport set up Manchester United tie 19:29 Paul Robinson on Luton avoiding an upset at Bolton 22:16 Jose Mourinho leaves Roma
Carl Howarth is very much a part of the Everton Senior Men's set-up at Finch Farm. He's a physiotherapist and his story is a fascinating one. Howarth is the latest podcast guest on our Bred a Blue series, having started his professional career at Everton before being released without playing a senior game. As a team-mate of Leon Osman, Tony Hibbert, Francis Jeffers and Kevin McLeod he was part of the squads that reached consecutive FA Youth Cup finals in 1998 and 1999. He recalls being on the pitch when Hibbert actually scored a goal! However, competition for striking berths, even in the reserves, was fierce and Howarth was up against Phil Jevons, Danny Cadamarteri, Nick Chadick and Jeffers. “There were no agents for us then so I would see Colin Harvey every week,” he says. “I'd had a two-year YTS and a one-year pro deal and I was playing in the reserves and it got to the end of April and I was told they still hadn't decided on my future. “We played Newcastle at Widnes and all their back-four had played in the first team, but I scored and we drew 1-1. After the game Taff (Andy Holden) told me that Walter Smith wanted to see me the next day. I was buzzing because I thought I was getting a new contract, but Walter told me they didn't think I was good enough and that I was being released.” It was the first of a series of setbacks. Chester wanted to sign him but after suffering relegation from the Football League they couldn't afford any new players and a subsequent trial with Morecambe was cancelled a matter of hours before it was due to start. Undeterred, Howarth moved into non-league football and studied to become a physiotherapist. He got a break at the Bolton Wanderers Academy and combined it with part-time work for the NHS. Building up his knowledge and experience all the time, he then got a full-time opening at Birmingham City before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The dream was always to return to where it had started and that golden opportunity duly came when Roberto Martinez was the Blues manager. Howarth was back at Everton! His football journey has turned full circle and his story is an inspirational one – a tale of bouncing back time and again.
What a dramatic Tuesday night of football. In the Premier League, an 97th minute winner from Declan Rice gave Arsenal all three points against Luton, and extends their Premier League lead to five points. Former Arsenal defender Matt Upson and forward Theo Walcott join Kelly Cates with reaction from Kenilworth Road. Hear from winning manager Mikel Arteta and a very deflated Rob Edwards. Elsewhere, Conor McNamara and Leon Osman reflect on a win for Wolves. They beat Burnley 1-0 to go up to 12th in the table. Gary O'Neil and Vincent Kompany give their post-match thoughts.And it was heartbreak for the Lionesses - who despite thumping Scotland by six goals in their final Nations League group game, were denied topping the group thanks to an injury-time goal from the Netherlands. It means that Team GBs hopes of playing in the Paris Olympics next year are over. Hear from former Man City goalkeeper and Lioness Karen Bardsley, as well as England manager Sarina Wiegman and goal scorer Beth Mead.TOPICS00'50 Luton 3-4 Arsenal08'26 Mikel Arteta interview10'06 Rob Edwards interview11'40 Wolves 1-0 Burnley with Conor McNamara and Leon Osman14'28 Gary O'Neil interview16'04 Vincent Kompany interview18'16 England miss out on the Nations League semi-finals20'00 Beth Mead interview23'34 Sarina Wiegman interview
Darren Fletcher and guests react to the news that Everton have been deducted 10 points by the Premier League after being found to have breached the Premier League's financial rules. We get the reaction from former Everton players Leon Osman and Conor Coady. BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould and journalist Andy Dunn explain the reasons for the point deduction and its wider context. We also get the thoughts of John Murray and we hear from Everton who say they intend to appeal against the decision. TIMECODES: 01:31 Leon Osman's reaction 03:15 Explanation of the situation 11:29 Everton Interim CEO Colin Chong 13:00 Impact beyond Everton 20:45 Impact on last season with Conor Coady 23:50 John Murray on the impact on the sale of Everton
Darren Fletcher and guests react to England's 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley. Ian Dennis, Conor Coady and Leon Osman discuss what England can learn from another European Championship qualifier win. They ask does Southgate have a plan without Jude Bellingham, and what the performance means for England's prospects at Euro 2024. John Murray speaks to Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate. TIMECODES: 00:40 England's learnings from Malta win 03:55 Playing without Jude Bellingham 10:40 Harry Kane interview 13:20 Did Harry Kane dive? 16.40 Gareth Southgate interview 19:45 Cole Palmer's appearance
Kelly Cates is joined by Steve Bruce, Dion Dublin & John Murray. The panel react to Andre Onana saving a penalty in added time to give Manchester United victory against Copenhagen and Arsenal's victory in Sevilla, as well as Kane and Bellingham scoring again in the Champions League. Plus Phil McNulty & Leon Osman give us their memories of Bill Kenwright who has passed away aged 78 TOPICS: 01:16 – Reaction to Manchester United's win over Copenhagen 11:50 – Ten Hag on Maguire and Onana 13:13 – Arsenal win in Sevilla 17:23 – Kane and Bellingham score again 22:56 – Tribute to Bill Kenwright
Kelly Cates and guests react to Tuesday's EFL Cup and Women's Nations League. Leon Osman and Tom Gayle discuss Manchester United's win over Crystal Palace. Burnley get back to winning ways with a 4-0 victory over Salford City. We hear from Burnley manager Vincent Kompany and Kelly and Leon discuss what impact that will have on their league form with Michael Brown. John Acres reacts to Exeter City's shock win over Luton Town. We look ahead to Wednesday's all-Premier League EFL Cup tie between Newcastle United and Manchester City. And Maz Farookhi joins to reflect on England's one-all draw against the Netherlands in the Women's Nations League. TIMECODES: 0:30 - Reaction to Manchester United's win over Crystal Palace 4:40 - Burnley reaction 8:40 - Vincent Kompany 11.30 – Exeter shock Premier League Luton 16.40 - Preview Newcastle United vs. Manchester City 20.41 – Reaction to Netherlands 2 – 1 England, Women's Nations League
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Everton's 1997/98 FA Youth Cup success. Under the tutelage of the legendary Colin Harvey, the young Blues brushed aside all before them before securing the trophy for the third and most recent time. Leon Osman, who would go on to play more than 400 Senior Men's games for Everton, was an integral part of the successful squad and in this latest Official Everton Podcast he looks back over the games and the players who brought the Youth Cup to Goodison. He tells us about the future defender who, at the time, was a ‘Roy Keane-type midfielder', recalls taking the wrong boots to Watford in the quarter-final on a freezing night, and how he experienced the high of scoring in the first-leg of the final and the low of missing the glorious return game through injury. We also hear from Francis Jeffers, who missed the Watford tie because he'd been rushed to hospital in the middle of the night, and from Danny Cadamarteri who played in the final three days before being a part of Howard Kendall's squad that played the all-important relegation match against Coventry City!
Steve Crossman presents reaction to Manchester United's win over Real Betis in the Europa League last-16 first leg. He is joined by Alistair Bruce-Ball, Leon Osman and former Manchester United first team coach Rene Meulensteen. We discuss the response from the Liverpool result and hear Erik ten Hag's post-match thoughts. TOPICS 1'00 – Discussion on match 11'00 – Ten Hag 12'00 – Have Manchester United learnt from the Liverpool result? 15'30 – Rashford's incredible stats
Kelly Somers and the FPL team assess another Double Gameweek for the top two in the table, with the company of Everton legend Leon Osman
Kelly Somers presents reaction to Saturday's FA Cup ties and looks ahead to Sunday. She's joined by Derby County captain Curtis Davies and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards. Hear from Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray, Fulham's Marco Silva and Grimsby's Harry Clifton. Also catch interviews with Leeds striker Patrick Bamford, Tottenham's Son Heung-min, Southampton's Romain Perraud and Wrexham's Paul Mullin. And get former Everton midfielder Leon Osman's take on Manchester United. TOPICS: 1:05 – Curtis Davies FA Cup memories, 7:25 – Fulham-Sunderland, 13:50 – Luton-Grimsby, 18:30 – Blackburn-Birmingham, 22:50 – Accrington-Leeds, 29:50 – Preston-Tottenham, 32:55 – Southampton-Blackpool, 35:00 – Walsall-Leicester, 36:25 – Man Utd-Reading, 39:50 – other results, 40:15 – Sunday preview.
Kelly Cates has reaction to Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-finals. Hear from former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and ex-Forest midfielder Steve Stone as Manchester United and Newcastle United go through. Also catch interviews with Eddie Howe, Erik ten Hag, Tom Heaton, Brendan Rodgers and Dean Holden. And Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan drops in to discuss Wout Weghorst's potential move to Manchester United. TOPICS: 1:25 – Newcastle-Leicester, 4:50 – Rodgers interview, 10:10 – Howe interview, 16:30 – Man Utd-Charlton, 19:10 – ten Hag interview, 23:00 – Heaton interview, 26:45 – Holden interview, 31:20 – Weghorst to Man Utd?
Juliette Ferrington presents reaction to Wednesday's EFL Cup ties as Manchester United beat Burnley, League One Charlton shock Brighton on penalties and Nottingham Forest cruise past Blackburn. She's joined by Danny Higginbotham and Leon Osman. Also hear from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany and Charlton caretaker manager Anthony Hayes. And catch speeches from Beth Mead and Sarina Wiegman at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. TOPICS: 1:05 – Man Utd, 9:40 – Burnley, 13:30 – Charlton-Brighton, 19:05 – Man City-Liverpool preview, 26:20 – Beth Mead, 27:15 – Sarina Wiegman.
Steve Crossman and guests chew the fat after the dust has settled on England's quarter-final defeat to France. He's joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and former England internationals Rob Green and Leon Osman. Also hear from Gareth Southgate. Plus, the panel look ahead to the semi-finals with Morocco's Adel Taarabt. TOPICS: 0:55 – England, 16:40 – Southgate, 26:15 – Morocco's Adel Taarabt LIVE interview.
Steve Crossman is joined by Karen Bardsley, Leon Osman and Stephen Warnock to look ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals and reflect on the tournament so far. They talk about how England will set up to face France, and hear from Kyle Walker on what it would be like to face in-form Kylian Mbappe, while looking at the other strengths of the team and what problems that may pose Gareth Southgate's England. Meanwhile, Emma Saunders is inside the England camp with Luke Shaw, as he tells all about an experience which may bring some good luck ahead of Saturday's clash! And the team discuss the penalty shootouts of the tournament so far, and lift the lid on their own penalty records! Timecodes: 1.35 – England v France Preview 8.40 – Kyle Walker Audio 20.30 – Jude Bellingham Focus 26.45 – Luke Shaw Audio 31.50 - Penalties
Steve Crossman asks if the England manager Gareth Southgate has made the right calls with his world cup squad after announcing Leicester's James Maddison is in, along with Chelsea's Conor Gallagher and Newcastle's Callum Wilson. He's joined by the Daily Mirror's John Cross, BBC Football Correspondent John Murray, and ex England players Stephen Warnock and Leon Osman. If for no other reason you have to listen to this podcast to hear one of the best slip of the tongues of all time by Leon Osman. Don't forget every game of the World Cup will be live across 5 live and BBC Sounds and the Football Daily will soon become the World Cup daily. Your normal Football Daily, but bigger and better! Timecodes: 8'30 - Gareth Southgate on James Maddison 27'50 - Leon's Swedish moment. 31 mins - Gareth Southgate on Kalvin Phillips
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to preview another week of Fantasy Premier League. Alistair is made to add Southampton players to his side as part of his punishment for not making the listener team changes. Statman Dave names a starting eleven of players that could perform in the last gameweek before the World Cup. Leon Osman joins the pod for a World Cup themed Sutton Death and with just over a week to go until the tournament, the pod start to think about their wildcards. Plus, should team news be released earlier to stop leaks?
Kelly Cates is joined by Ian Dennis and James McFadden to reflect on a busy night in the Champions League. We start in Austria where Vicki Sparks and Leon Osman watched Chelsea book their place in the last 16 by beating RB Salzburg 2-1. We hear from Graham Potter before moving onto Manchester City's 0-0 draw away to Borussia Dortmund and discuss how the teams are looking heading into the knockout stages. Celtic's European campaign is over after a draw with Shakhtar Donetsk and after getting the details on that, Mina Rzouki drops by to explain what's gone wrong at Juventus after they too dropped out. TOPICS: 00:40 – Reflections on RB Salzburg 1-2 Chelsea 06:16 – Graham Potter 13:00 - Reflections on Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Manchester City 19:47 – Pep Guardiola 21:15 – Reflections on Celtic 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk 24:00 – Mina Rzouki on Juventus
Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by ex-Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock, former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and The Athletic's Adam Crafton for the Monday Night Club. Manchester City unveil Haaland, while Liverpool agree a deal for Darwin Núñez, but who is getting the better player? With Darwin the latest on the Benfica production line, European football journalist Colin Millar joins the pod to go through their incredible player profits. BBC Radio Derby's Ed Dawes has the latest as Chris Kirchner withdraws his bid to buy Derby County out of administration. And Ligue 1 presenter Matt Spiro swings by to help assess PSG's summer of change, with a new football advisor at Le Parc des Princes and with manager Mauricio Pochettino looking set to leave. TOPICS: 1:54 – Haaland, 14:40 – Darwin Núñez, 24:56 – Benfica player profits, 33:11 – Derby County, 36:34 – PSG.
A late Harry Kane penalty gave England a 1-1 draw with Germany in the Nations League. Kelly Cates is alongside former England internationals Rob Green and Leon Osman and football correspondent John Murray to react to Harry Kane becoming the second all-time goal scorer with 50 goals. Sport Bild's Christian Falk talks about Germany's performance as they go 11 games unbeaten under new manager Hansi Flick. Plus, hear from England manager Gareth Southgate and goal scorer Harry Kane. 0'43 – Were England lucky? 1'05 – Harry Kane's 50th goal 5'15 – Christian Falk joins the pod 11'30 – Jude Bellingham's performance 16'15 – Gareth Southgate with John Murray 18'25 – Harry Kane's reaction
Leon Osman and Conor McNamara join Steve Crossman as West Ham reach the Europa League semi-finals. West Ham fans Sam Delaney and Dan Woffenden discuss what it means for the club as well as their plans to get to Frankfurt! Plus as Rangers also make it into the final four, could it be an all-British Europa League final?
Hur bra är egentligen Petter på Englands landslag? Från Leon Osman till Conor Coady – och så klart det galna aprilschemat.
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Leon Osman. This week Ali, Chris and Statman Dave discuss whether to ‘Free Hit' for this gameweek as there's only 4 fixtures as well as how to navigate gameweek 30. Plus can Ali take a win for the podcast in a game of Sutton Death against Leon.
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Leon Osman are in Lille as Chelsea prepare for their Champions League last 16 second leg against the French champions. We hear from head coach Thomas Tuchel and midfielder Kai Havertz – who says he would happily pay for his own travel to away matches, amid ongoing restrictions placed on the club. And with Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso available after illness, there's a look at whether pair could come into the side for Wednesday's game.
Steve Crossman is joined by Correspondent John Murray, Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman & Newcastle captain Kieran Trippier. They discuss Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and we hear from head coach Ralf Rangnick on Anthony Elanga's performance. John Acres & Izzy Christiansen join the pod to reflect on Liverpool hitting Leeds for six, as they cuts Manchester City's lead at the top to three points. Plus Vicki Sparks & Karen Carney bring us reaction to England women winning the Arnold Clark Cup after beating Germany on home soil. TIMECODES 01:18 – Chat on Anthony Elanga's influence on the game 2:39 – Ralf Rangnick on Anthony Elanga's performance 13:11 – Trippier talks about Joao Felix 18:40 – Liverpool hit Leeds for six 19.28 – Jurgen Klopp with Juliette Ferrington 23.51 – Trippier talks about the Conte quotes 24.58 – Trippier on Newcastle 32.04 – Vicki Spark & Karen Carney on England's win in the Arnold Clark Cup 37.30 – Sarina Wiegman with Sohail Sahi
Kelly Cates is joined by former Celtic boss Neil Lennon, former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and former West Ham and Wales defender James Collins to look back at a big night of Premier League action. They discuss Newcastle's 3-1 win over Everton, which lifts them out of the bottom three, and whether Frank Lampard's side are being sucked into the relegation battle. They also talk about West Ham's victory over Watford, which moves them into a Champions League place, and bottom side Burnley's 1-1 draw with Manchester United. We also hear from all the managers including West Ham's David Moyes, who explains why he controversially selected Kurt Zouma after a video emerged of the defender kicking his cat across the floor. 1'31 - Newcastle's 3-1 win over Everton 3'25 - Eddie Howe interview 6'38 - Frank Lampard interview 12'11 - David Moyes interview 15'30 - West Ham's 1-0 win over Watford 18'10 - Roy Hodgson interview 19'52 - How was the atmosphere at West Ham due to the Zouma controversy? 21'03 - Burnley's 1-1 draw with Manchester United 26'01 - Sean Dyche interview 28'21 - Ralf Rangnick interview
Jeanette Kwakye is joined by Leon Osman and Miguel Delaney to look at the uncertainty around the managerial situation at Everton. We discuss Vitor Pereira's unconventional TV appearance and ask how well Frank Lampard would be equipped to turn Everton's form around. We're joined by Daniel Wales from “True Faith”, the Newcastle fanzine and podcast, to chat about why it's proving so difficult to get new players in at St James Park. And we reflect on Derby County's administrators being given an extra month to provide proof they can fund the club until the end of the season. TOPICS 01.10 – Leon Osman on Everton's ‘lack of direction' 04.45 – Miguel Delaney on Vitor Pereira's Sky Sports News appearance 08.00 – Leon on why Everton fans are objecting to Vitor Pereira's appointment 10:15 – How well is Lampard is equipped for what Everton are facing? 14:00 – Would relegation give Everton the blank slate they need? 16:00 – Miguel and Leon on Newcastle's quieter than expected transfer window 22:00 – Daniel Wales from Newcastle fanzine and podcast “True Faith”, on the club's transfer window 27:45 – Derby County's administrators extra month to provide proof of funds.
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are back for more fantasy football fun. With Statman Dave ruled out by his own clinic due to illness, Nick from the Who Got The Assist? podcast steps in to give us his FPL expertise and insight ahead of gameweek 13. We hear why Chris should be regarded as one of the founding fathers of FPL and why there may be no Fantasy 606 pod today without him. The guys discuss how to deal with Pep Guardiola's rotation policy at Manchester City and what to do about Michail Antonio. And Jermaine Beckford drops by to reflect on his dramatic win over Leon Osman in the Head to Head league and he takes on Chris in a very competitive game of Sutton Death.
Kelly Cates is joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and senior football reporter Ian Dennis as Manchester United have booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages with a 2-0 win over Villarreal in Michael Carrick's first game in charge as caretaker manager. Manchester United fan Scott Saunders joins the pod to discuss whether there are signs of improvement under Carrick and why Jadon Sancho impressed after scoring his first goal for the club. You'll hear what PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino has to say on being linked with the vacant Manchester United job on a permanent basis and Ernest Macia from Radio Catalunya gives us an insight into former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde – who Manchester United has approached about taking the job on an interim basis. Former Chelsea midfielder Karen Carney and commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball reflect on Chelsea's impressive 4-0 win over Juventus at Stamford Bridge and discuss why their academy may be the secret to their success. Topics: 1'30” – Were there signs of improvement for Manchester United under Michael Carrick? 6'30” – Thoughts on Carrick's starting eleven and substitutes 10'00” – Jadon Sancho gets first Manchester United goal 11'40” – Michael Carrick on his side's victory 14'00” – Manchester United contact former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde about the interim manager's job 19'00” – Mauricio Pochettino on being linked with the Manchester United job on a permanent basis 22'00” – The view from Spain on Valverde being linked with the interim manager's job 25'00” – Reaction to Chelsea's 4-0 win over Juventus 27'00” – The success of Chelsea's academy and the improvement of Reece James 31'17” – Thomas Tuchel on Chelsea's victory 32'50” – Is this performance reflective of where Juventus are as a team? 38'00”- Could Barcelona miss out on making it through to the knockout stages of the Champions League?
Kelly Cates is joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and our football correspondent John Murray for reaction to Manchester United's last-gasp 2-2 draw with Atalanta, as Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue again with a stoppage time equaliser to keep United top of Group F in the Champions League. Statman Dave drops by to give us the numbers behind another eventful performance by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. The guys discuss United's fitness levels, how they're functioning with the 3-5-2 system and what they'll need to improve if they're to win Saturday's Manchester derby. We hear from Solskjaer himself, who compares Ronaldo's impact at United to that of Michael Jordan at Chicago Bulls. Chelsea moved closer to the knockout stages with a 1-0 win over Malmo. Vicki Sparks and Rob Green watched this one in Sweden and join us to reflect on another solid defensive showing from the reigning European champions. John Bennett rounds up the rest of the action in Europe as Barcelona claimed a much-needed win against Dynamo Kiev and Robert Lewandowski scored another hat-trick for Bayern Munich. John also gives us the latest on Sergio Aguero, who has been ruled out for a long period after suffering chest pains in a recent match, and we hear Pep Guardiola's thoughts on his former striker's situation. Tottenham have appointed Antonio Conte as their new head coach on an 18-month contract to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked on Monday. Assistant editor for the Daily Mirror, Darren Lewis, joins us to discuss why he thinks Conte is one of Levy's greatest appointments at Spurs and how Conte can revitalise Harry Kane. Darren also gives us the latest on Villarreal manager Unai Emery, who is the leading candidate to take over as Newcastle manager. And Liverpool will book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap tells us how the team will benefit from qualifying with two games to spare and what he makes of Diego Simeone saying he won't shake hands with Jurgen Klopp again at the end of the match. TOPICS 00:46 – Manchester United reaction with John and Leon 02:35 – Statman Dave and numbers behind United's performance 11:09 – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reaction 12:04 – United fans' frustrations 15:26 – Chelsea's win over Malmo with Vicki and Rob 20:29 – John Bennett rounds up the other Champions League headlines 22:15 – Pep Guardiola on Sergio Aguero 23:21 – Antonio Conte at Spurs with Darren Lewis 29:28 – Liverpool v Atletico Madrid preview with John Gibbons
Correspondent John Murray and former Everton midfielder Leon Osman are in the picturesque Italian city of Bergamo to preview Manchester United's Champions League trip to Atalanta. They ask whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will stick with playing three defenders following their success at Tottenham. And Vicki Sparks joins the podcast from Copenhagen, en route to Chelsea's Champions League trip to Malmo.
Darren Fletcher is joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman on the Friday Football Social. Former Manchester United and Everton striker Louis Saha joins the pod to discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjær's future and find out why Solskjær's drawing inspiration from Tyson Fury. And Ex-Everton and Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell talks about what's going wrong for Everton and Aubameyang's improved form. Topics: 4'32 - Ole Gunnar Solskjær reveals why Tyson Fury inspires him 6'43 - Solskjær on fake news and lies around United 7'43 – Louis Saha joins the pod to talk about what happens next for Manchester United 19'36 – Kevin Campbell talks about Rafa Benitez's current struggles at Everton 30'28 – Are Wolves now settling down under Bruno Lage? 32'47 – Aubameyang's role as a leader for Arsenal 36'37 – What makes a good leader? 39'20 – Aaron Ramsdale's performances
Steve Crossman looks back at a successful night for two of the home nations in the World Cup qualifiers. Our commentary team of Alistair Bruce-Ball, Pat Nevin and Roddy Forsyth react to what was a magical night at Hampden Park, which saw Scotland beat Israel in the 94th minute to go second in Group F. England cruised to a 5-0 victory against Andorra, and John Murray, Ian Dennis and Leon Osman reflect on a straightforward night's work for Gareth Southgate's men. Plus, reaction to the WSL Manchester derby with Vicki Sparks and Siobhan Chamberlain. Topics: 1'35 - Reaction from the full time whistle at Hampden Park 5'25 - Lee McCulloch on Scotland's win 13'29 - Hear from John McGinn 15'04 - Leon Osman, John Murray and Ian Dennis on England's 5-0 win over Andorra 22'29 - John Murray with Gareth Southgate 24'03 - Vicki Sparks & Siobhan Chamberlain from Leigh Sports Village on the Manchester derby
Darren Fletcher is with Dion Dublin to preview a huge weekend in Premier League football. Nedum Onuoha and Charlie Adam join the pod to talk about the top of the table clash that is Liverpool v Manchester City and they delve into what they think the strengths and weaknesses are for both sides. The panel debate whether Romelu Lukaku is underperforming for Chelsea and whether he should be taking more of his chances. Plus, Leon Osman previews Manchester United v Everton. Topics: 0'39 – Are Liverpool being talked about enough this season? 5'50 – The power of Anfield 9'53 – Where will the weaknesses be? 16'50 – How do you deal with an attacking front line like Liverpool's and Manchester City's? 19'30 – Manchester City's left side going forward 21'45 – Is Romelu Lukaku underperforming for Chelsea? 27'00 – Is Lukaku in the top bracket of strikers in Europe? 31'58 – Leon Osman on Manchester United v Everton
Kelly Cates is joined by Leon Osman and Darren Bent as they analyse Aston Villa's 3-0 win over a much-changed Everton side.
Steve Crossman and Nedum Onuoha speak to Everton captain Seamus Coleman and Ben Godfrey on the Football Daily. The defenders talk about their targets ahead of the new Premier League season and how the new manager Rafa Benitez is settling in. Plus Leon Osman joins the podcast to give his assessment on how the team is shaping up. TOPICS: 04:03 - Seamus Coleman interview 17:26 - Ben Godfrey interview 31:37 - Leon Osman joins the podcast to give his thoughts on Everton ahead of the new season.
In this episode of the Football Daily pod, Steve Crossman is back and gets a chance to catch up with all the big stories in the world of football – and this week he is joined by the familiar dulcet tones of pod favourites; Clinton Morrison, Leon Osman and Don Hutchison. They get into Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane - who looks to be on his way to Manchester United. Steve asks the age old question, will Paul Pogba stay or leave Manchester United? Not only that, Euro Leagues regular, James Horncastle pops up to give the guys the lowdown on Spurs' new director of football, and Leon and Don give their insights into what has already been a busy summer at Everton, as the club rebuilds ahead of the season…with Rafa Benitez at the helm. Topics: 2'00 – Raphael Verane section with the panel impressed with the deal. 8'30 - Leon Osman says with the Verane and Sancho deals, Manchester United could be real title contenders. 12'15 – The age old Paul Pogba question, will he stay, will he go? 13'17 - Clinton Morrison on keeping Pogba at Manchester United this season. 15'20 - Don Hutchison on Manchester United should be buying Declan Rice from West Ham. 15'40 – European football expert James Horncastle joins the pod. 17'30 - James Horncastle on being surprised if Pogba extended his contract. 19'50 - The lowdown on Tottenham's new managing director of football, Fabio Paratici. 22'55 – James Horncastle on Paratici being confident that Harry Kane will stay at Spurs. 27'40 – Everton's busy summer, starting with Rafa Benitez joining the club. 29'32 - Don Hutchison on Benitez appointment at Everton saying it will “end in tears” (but wants to be proved wrong.) 39'00 - Breakdown of Everton's signings so far.
“GermLand”The boys are back for more Euro 2020 fun and games after a crazy night of football and curries. Former goalkeeper now Ron Burgundy-style presenter Jason Trinder makes up countries, former Cardiff City Pasty Collector Andy Gorman talks Wales v Denmark (and attempts to fix the next podcast competition!) Meanwhile, Jason Mohammad "The Crown Green King" talks about his surprising love of lawn bowls. The lads talk about the final round of matches, their big night in front of the telly with a curry, look ahead to the last 16, ask questions of England's second-half performances and say goodbye to Steve Clarke's Scotland.This week's special guest is former Everton and England midfielder Leon Osman who talks about the Toffees, Wales' chances of making the last eight and his favourite goal. There's the second winner of our Sock Council competition and the usual laughs and jokes. You may need a map!Supported by iStadia Solutions & Hawkes Bespoke Clothing, CardiffRecording : Greg ProvanMusic & editing: Stuart FoxSupporting: The Motivation & Learning Trust Charity. @MltTrust
So many great topics are up for discussion in this latest episode of the Daily Euros, starting with Wales' incredible win against Turkey in Baku. Mark Chapman is joined by a stellar line up, with some of Wales' biggest names, past and present, dropping by to give their verdict on the 2-0 win. Nathan Blake, James Collins and Hal Robson-Kanu give their views, and they hear from the stars of this Wales team, with Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts popping up for a chat. Then we delve deep into the England camp, and Micah Richards and Emma Saunders are treated to Jack Grealish's best Robbie Williams impression, and from the Scotland camp, John McGinn provides some insight into how he is feeling ahead of THAT game against England on Friday. And not only that, Leon Osman and Alistair Bruce-Ball look ahead to Thursday's biggest fixture, as Denmark prepare to face Belgium – we get the latest from Copenhagen with journalist, Niels Harild, and Kristof Terreur gives the guys an update on Belgium's squad. Topics: 0'50 – Gareth Bale interview 2'00 – Wales analysis with Nathan Blake and James Collins. 8'07 – Connor Roberts interview 16'00 – Aaron Ramsey chat and interview 19'44 – Jack Grealish chats to Emma Saunders and Micah Richards 28'54 – John McGinn on Jack Grealish and Scotland always being the underdogs 30'22 – Latest from the England camp 36'20 – Preview of Denmark against Belgium
Mark Chapman is joined by former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam, former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball to reflect on Liverpool moving into the Premier League’s top four with a 3-0 win at Burnley. The panel debate who is best placed out of Chelsea, Liverpool and Leicester in the battle for the Champions League places as we head into Sunday’s final day. As we were recording this pod, we heard the news that Sam Allardyce is stepping down as manager of West Brom at the end of the season after their 3-1 defeat to West Ham – and we got an interview with the man himself. And we hear about an eventful night at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium as there was a “toxic” atmosphere on the fans’ return and is that the last time they will see Harry Kane in a Spurs shirt at home? TOPICS: 1’00” – Reaction to Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Burnley which moves them up to fourth 6’40” – Look ahead to the top four battle heading into the final day 9’55” – Interview with Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson 11’11” – Race for Europa League 13’30” – West Brom manager Sam Allardyce announces he’s stepping down at the end of the season 18’15” – Interview with Sam Allardyce 21’00” – Interview with Interim Tottenham head coach Ryan Mason 23’00” – Reaction to the “toxic atmosphere” inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the match
David Jones is joined by Jamie Redknapp and Leon Osman to analyse Everton and Tottenham's entertaining 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, the match was marred by an injury to Harry Kane which leaves him a doubt for Tottenham's Carabao Cup final against Man City.
The former Rams striker tells Ed Dawes how his Pride Park loan kick started his career.
Eddie Howe and Leon Osman analyse Crystal Palace's 1-0 win over West Brom and Burnley's impressive 2-1 win against Everton.
Mark Chapman, Leon Osman, Rob Green and Alistair Bruce-Ball have reaction and analysis from Chelsea's impressive 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16. As 17-year-old Jamal Musiala takes the headlines for Bayern Munich, German sportswriter Christian Falk gives the inside track on the teenager and whether he'll pick England or Germany at international level. There's reaction to Leeds' 3-0 win over Southampton. Jose Mourinho was in defiant form ahead of Tottenham's Europa League tie with Wolfsberger. And super agent Mino Raiola tells BBC's sports editor Dan Roan about the future of the game, Erling Braut Haaland and Paul Pogba.
Kelly Cates is joined in the studio by Jamie Redknapp, Gary Neville and Leon Osman to discuss a thrilling 3-3 draw between Man Utd and Everton at Old Trafford and reflect on a controversial end to Fulham's 0-0 draw with West Ham and referee Mike Dean's decision to send off West Ham's Tomas Soucek in the closing minutes of the game.
Big games, big rivalries and Big Sam means there's plenty for our panel to get stuck into ahead of Sunday's Premier League matches. Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and The Daily Telegraph's Luke Edwards join Steve Crossman on the pod. Luke Shaw tells us why he believes Manchester United are title contenders, while Leeds defender Stuart Dallas reveals what it's really like to work with Marcelo Bielsa and Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi explains why his dad didn't want him to play football. Elsewhere, the panel debate whether Jose Mourinho was written off too soon and why they think Sam Allardyce could be the right man for West Brom. Also, which legendary cartoon villain does Leon resemble in his big chair?
Kelly Cates is joined by Micah Richards, Rory Smith and Leon Osman for the Monday Night Club. Arlo White joins the pod with reaction to Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Burnley as Kane and Son link up to give Spurs the win. The Athletic West Bromwich Albion correspondent Steve Madeley joins the pod after Slaven Bilić expressed his unhappiness with the sale of Ahmed Hegazi and the MNC react to West Brom’s 1-1 draw with Brighton. PLUS is this the most unpredictable Premier League season?
As the Everton striker scores another hat-trick we debate what sort of role he could play for Gareth Southgate who names his next England squad this week. Mark Chapman is joined by Steve Sidwell and Leon Osman who discuss whether Manchester United could find more of a role for Juan Mata and Eric Bailly. Alistair Bruce-Ball and John Acres bemoan Everton's injury list which gained a couple of players after their victory and Steve Bruce says he's still worried about his side's lack of goals.
Steve Crossman and the team reflect on major upsets in the EFL Cup and Tottenham close in on signing Gareth Bale back from Real Madrid. Steve is joined by former West Ham and Leeds goalkeeper Rob Green, former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and correspondent John Murray as two Premier League sides, Leeds and Southampton, were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the second round by Hull City and Brentford. You’ll hear from Jose Mourinho on his thoughts on Gareth Bale and the panel assess what he would bring to Spurs if they can get the deal over the line. Also on the pod – was goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s move from Arsenal to Aston Villa a wise one? What next for Macclesfield Town after the club was wound up on Wednesday because of debts? And find out whether Rob Green has ever taken a penalty, rather than trying to save one.
It’s been a big night in the Premier League at both ends of the table as the race for the top four and the battle at the bottom gets even tighter. Jeanette Kwakye is joined by former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie and former Everton midfielder Leon Osman as Villa miss the chance to earn a vital victory – drawing 1-1 with Everton. Former Chelsea and England midfielder Karen Carney and Conor McNamara are at Selhurst Park to analyse the VAR controversy in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Derby defender Curtis Davies joins the pod from the King Power Stadium to assess Leicester’s 2-0 win over Sheffield United – which keeps them in the top four. And with Leeds United just one point away from being promoted back to the Premier League after 16 years away – Curtis tells us how his Derby side are preparing to face them on Sunday. We also hear from Dean Smith, Roy Hodgson, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Chris Wilder.
So Norwich have been relegated, but the battle continues for the remaining clubs still fighting for survival in the Premier League. There was a spectacular win for Bournemouth and also victories for Aston Villa, Watford and West Ham – so Emma Saunders, along with Leon Osman, Stephen Kelly and Ben Haines all discuss a totally bonkers weekend of football on the pitch. Not only that, they focus on the North London derby and just how vital the win was for Spurs and for Jose Mourinho too. The panel also discuss the fact that Liverpool’s English top flight record of 24 consecutive home wins was ended by Burnley – and how Leeds are on the verge of getting promoted out of the Championship after their win against Swansea City. Also Stephen reflects on his memories of Jack Charlton and how he inspired him to play for the Republic of Ireland.
This episode is all about the big stories from Thursday’s fixtures in the Premier League, and some of the biggest names in the sport make an appearance on the pod too, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Eddie Howe. But not only that, Robbie Savage, Steven Reid and Leon Osman pop up with their insights into disallowed goals, VAR, Manchester United's transfer targets and Bournemouth's future. There’s also lots of reaction from United’s dominant win over Aston Villa, as well as a debate as to whether this current Tottenham team is the worst there’s been in a while, after they were held to a goalless draw against Bournemouth - and the guys discuss if Everton’s European football dreams are over after their match against Southampton ended in a one all draw.
Jose Mourinho is very happy with three points against Everton and the on-field altercation between Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min. We hear from the Spurs manager and Lloris on the stand-out incident from an otherwise unforgettable game. Chris Sutton and Leon Osman also give their thoughts on a weekend of dazzling performances from England's brightest young stars, and we hear from Guillem Balague on Lionel Messi's Barcelona future.
Former Everton teammates Sylvain Distin and Leon Osman get together with former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew to share some training ground tales and talk the Blues and boxing.
1. Happy Birthday Arteta - 00:01 2. The Leon Osman interview - 10:203. Cult Heroes with Leon Osman - 25:004. Coronavirus & Everton Response - 35:00
Match Reaction, Silva Out, High press what?, Who is to blame, U23s, Sneiderlin 120k, 4231 fuck off, Leon Osman is boss, Lee Carso is boss, Go spend big on a manager. Alan Pardews still a tit.
Gerry is joined by Paul and James for another epsiode of The Toffee Blues Podcast, this time giving their thoughts on Michael Keane's development, analysing Leon Osman's time at the blues and finishing off with a Starting 11 quiz. Follow Gerry on Twitter: @GerryGibson1 Follow Paul on Twitter: @p_mcallister123 Follow James on Twitter: @JWharton_EFC Edited by Ben from Teeb Media; www.teebmedia.co.uk Subscribe to The Toffee Blues Podcast! Also, please check out/subscribe to The Toffee Blues YouTube Channel!
Gerry is joined by Paul and James for another epsiode of The Toffee Blues Podcast, this time giving their thoughts on Michael Keane's development, analysing Leon Osman's time at the blues and finishing off with a Starting 11 quiz. Follow Gerry on Twitter: @GerryGibson1 Follow Paul on Twitter: @pmcallister123 Follow James on Twitter: @JWhartonEFC Edited by Ben from Teeb Media; www.teebmedia.co.uk Subscribe to The Toffee Blues Podcast! Also, please check out/subscribe to The Toffee Blues YouTube Channel!
The second entry into Phil Kirkbride's pre-season audio tour diary is a cracker as our Everton FC correspondent catches up with ex-Blues favourite Leon Osman for a special podcast in Kenya. Everton will kick off their summer friendlies on Sunday when they take on Kariobangi Sharks at the Kasarani Stadium. But Ossie, along with former Blues team-mate Steven Pienaar, are already out in Nairobi, and after they handed out kit and training wear to dozens of local football teams as part of SportPesa's Kits for Africa campaign, the former sat down with Phil for a chat. On the agenda was the ex-England international's second trip to Kenya in two years, the clash with Kariobangi Sharks, and his thoughts on the job being done by Marco Silva, and the current players he likes watching the most. Ossie also talks about another of his old team-mates, Phil Jagielka, and remembers David Moyes' infamous pre-season training routines. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Everton legend Leon Osman joins us for episode 8 of the Soccer AM Podcast where we discuss being a one club man, Wayne Rooney's amazing youth team goals and his relationship with David Moyes!Plus, we discover the truth behind Roddy Collins' Carlisle United boxing ring, hear about the time Leon drove the team bus back from training and reveal the story behind his infamous performance of Boom! Shake The Room.But that's not all, we also unveil the winner of the Soccer AM show tickets, and let you know how you can WIN a bag of Soccer AM merch AND a retro football shirt!E-mail your stories of crazy managers to soccerampodcast@skysports.com and we'll read the best ones on next week's episode!
Geoff Shreeves is joined by Charlie Nicholas and Leon Osman for a discussion of all the latest talking points from around the Premier League, including what the future holds for Alexis Sanchez and Virgil van Dijk's arrival at Liverpool.
David Prutton is joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman and ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy discuss all the latest news and major talking points from around the top flight.
Leon Osman joins Darren and Snods to celebrate 10 years of Finch Farm.
Former blues midfielder Leon Osman gives his verdict on Ronald Koeman #EFC
Ex-Everton midfielder Leon Osman joins the team to discuss the Toffees struggles, Steve Bates calls for FA chief Greg Clarke to step down and we wonder can Spurs keep Harry Kane long term? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Leon Osman makes a guest appearance at the ECHO. The former Blues midfielder is joined by Head of Sport David Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to discuss the forthcoming Goodison clash with Lyon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
There are 10 questions and we've got 90 minutes - it's the final word on the Premier League season. The former Everton midfielder Leon Osman, former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen and England international striker Sue Smith are alongside Lee James on the BBC World Service. With questions from amongst others Mark Schwarzer, Chris Sutton and John Hartson.
#Everton legend Leon Osman talks Jordan Pickford, the Blues being back in Europe and the new contracts for Dominic Calvert-Lewin & Seamus Coleman #EFC
Leon Osman looks ahead to Everton's trip to Anfield. Will Romelu Lukaku stay at Everton?
Leon Osman, Jamie Carragher and Dean Saunders look back at Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, they assess Arsenal's mentality and examine all the deadline day deals.
Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Leon Osman give us their thoughts and analysis on the Super Sunday matches between Bournemouth and Liverpool and Everton and Manchester United.
The 65th episode of the Lion of Vienna Suite podcast is here, and it's another good 'un. After the doom and gloom that surrounded the last episode, the Whites have endeavoured to turn their form around so we have some nice stuff to talk about. So listen to host Dan as he's joined by Jonny, Tom Wilson and DowntheMannyRD Tom, and they talk about Bolton Wanderers. Since the last podcast Bolton have only gone and won three games. One in the shit cup against Blackpool, and then two clean sheet victories in the league. Away to Swindon Town via the worst goal in history, and then a comfortable 2-0 win against Oldham Athletic. The lads discuss the three games, who played well and who didn't. Before wrapping up the lads discussed not signing Leon Osman, Monday's massive derby game against Bury and Ken Anderson's upcoming QnA with Bolton fans. Hope ya enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 65th episode of the Lion of Vienna Suite podcast is here, and it's another good 'un. After the doom and gloom that surrounded the last episode, the Whites have endeavoured to turn their form around so we have some nice stuff to talk about. So listen to host Dan as he's joined by Jonny, Tom Wilson and DowntheMannyRD Tom, and they talk about Bolton Wanderers. Since the last podcast Bolton have only gone and won three games. One in the shit cup against Blackpool, and then two clean sheet victories in the league. Away to Swindon Town via the worst goal in history, and then a comfortable 2-0 win against Oldham Athletic. The lads discuss the three games, who played well and who didn't. Before wrapping up the lads discussed not signing Leon Osman, Monday's massive derby game against Bury and Ken Anderson's upcoming QnA with Bolton fans. Hope ya enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We caught up with Ian Snodin at the Everton Fabric event at Finch Farm. And Ped got a chance to talk to twitter newbie Leon Osman.