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Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Stephen Warnock and Rory Smith. The panel discuss an eventful summer transfer window, with some potentially big transfers still to come. Football finance expert Dr Tom Bason talks about how NOT qualifying for Europe could benefit team's financial situation and how teams like Brentford are doing things the right way. The Athletic's David Ornstein has the latest on ongoing deals and says he won't be getting much sleep in the coming days. Plus, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, who will be the next great Argentina number 10? What will be the legacy of the greatest ever player on the international stage?0:20 Is this the most baffling transfer window ever? 03:00 Everton fans fuming over potential Armstrong sale. 06:45 Chris Sutton likes what Ipswich have done! 09:30 Football finance expert Dr Tom Bason. 12:10 Squad cost ratio explainer. 13:50 Praise for Brentford. 18:10 Shearer would be worth £240m now? 20:00 Does higher transfer fees benefit everyone? 22:50 Is qualifying for Europe a bad thing, finances-wise? 26:50 Round-up of other transfer news. 36:10 The Athletic's David Ornstein joins the chat. 38:45 Mudryk to Spurs? 47:25 Messi's international retirement.
Mark Chapman - ChatGPT has adsAre your ads really connecting to engaged couples or just blending in with everyone else? What would happen if you could be the only ad a couple sees while researching their wedding plans on ChatGPT? How do you make sure your ad budget is working smarter, not harder, and actually delivers real results? In this guest episode, I welcome Mark Chapman back to break down the new ChatGPT ads, explore the best ways to target, test, and refine your messaging, and uncover what truly sets your business apart in a crowded digital landscape.Listen to this new episode for actionable strategies to target better, craft standout ads, and make your marketing spend truly count.About MarkMark is the wedding industry's authority on paid advertising. His deep fascination with paid ads started way back in 2010 when he cracked the code of Google Ads for his family's wedding business. After mastering ads for himself he started helping others > and fast forward to now, his team successfully manages $30M per year in paid ads for wedding businesses across the country. When he's not studying advertising data and trends you can find Mark snowboarding, hiking and enjoying everything mother nature has to offer at his home in Mammoth Lakes, CA!Contact MarkEmail: Hello@TheIDoSociety.comText: (760) 647-0403Web: TheIDoSociety.comSocials: @theidosociety If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com View the full transcript on Alan's site: https://alanberg.com/blog/Episode SummaryIn this episode, I sit down with my friend Mark Chapman to dive deep into the brand new world of ChatGPT ads and what these mean for wedding professionals and business owners in our industry. We break down exactly how ChatGPT's advertising works, including the types of accounts that see ads, budget minimums, and how the context hints feature shapes targeting. Mark Chapman explains where ads appear within user conversations, why there's only one ad per conversation, and how this exclusive real estate can be a real advantage compared to more crowded ad platforms.We get practical by discussing the process of creating strong context hints and why keeping them specific to your service or offer is so important, especially since ChatGPT is different from platforms that let you target age or other demographics. Mark Chapman walks through campaign structure, geographic targeting all the way down to zip codes, and how you can set specific ad runs for time-sensitive promotions like trunk shows. We also get into the creative side, including best practices for headlines, descriptions, and images given the tight character limits in ChatGPT ads.We talk cost and ROI, addressing concerns about minimum spend, click pricing, and how to judge if your investment is yielding meaningful inquiries and bookings. Mark Chapman shares early campaign results, conversion tracking, and A/B testing insights, and together we highlight the value of differentiating your offer in a way that truly stands out. Most importantly, we emphasize that success comes from consistent testing, optimization, and embracing the natural delay between advertising and seeing actual sales in the wedding space.By the end of our conversation, you'll have a clear understanding of whether ChatGPT ads are right for your business, how to approach this evolving platform, and why being an early adopter can give you a competitive edge as more couples are using AI tools for their wedding planning journey.Are you going to Wedding MBA? Use the promo code - Alan - to save $20 off your tickets, at www.WeddingMBA.com And don't worry, if you can't use your tickets this year, they're transferrable or you can hold them to use next year. I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks. Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/31C9Mic Pandora: http://bit.ly/wbspandora ©2025 Wedding Business Solutions LLC & AlanBerg.com
Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Prior and Mark Ramprakash. The panel reflect on a Test series win for England against Pakistan, with one match at Edgbaston still to come. There's an in-depth look at how the Lord's pitch played a part in England's win, is there legitimate concerns about the HQ surface? Also, just how good is England's bowling attack? Former Pakistan Test player Ramiz Raja joins the chat to talk about the big changes the team have made going into the third Test. Plus, more on Surrey's County Championship struggles.
Mark Chapman is joined by Jamie Redknapp and Clinton Morrison at Selhurst Park to discuss Man City's 4-1 thrashing over Crystal Palace, including the wonderful performance from Rayan Cherki who scored twice on the night.•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and, Rory Smith. After a difficult summer for Aston Villa, their Premier League season couldn't have gotten off to a worse start with a 4-0 defeat to Brighton. What's the latest with Ollie Watkins? Jacob Tanswell who covers Aston Villa for The Athletic, joins the Monday Night Club to analyse their torrid summer.Are teams starting to do their transfer business later than usual? Steve Walsh is a former director of football at Leicester and Everton joins the Monday Night Club to give an insight on transfer strategy. And could Erling Haaland really have signed for Everton?The opening weekend of the Premier League seemed to catch a few teams cold. Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United and, Sunderland all made stuttering starts. So why are so many managers saying their teams aren't ready for the new season? Anton McElhone, a former Premier League Head of Performance joins the Monday Night Club to analyse what the reason behind the slow starts are.TIME CODES00:00 Intro 03:00 Villa's woes 04:00 Watkins' future 11:10 The Athletic's Aston Villa reporter Jacob Tanswell 18:10 Are transfers happening later than usual? 23:20 Former director of football Steve Walsh 26:20 Smaller Clubs' recruitment process 31:50 Could Erling Haaland have joined Everton? 34:00 Are teams unfit? 44:00 De Zerbi's quotes post Brentford 49:50 Fitness in modern football
Mark Chapman, former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England bowlers Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn discuss the fallout from Brydon Carse's nightclub incident, how England can rectify their off-pitch behaviour problem and, how it all overshadows their dominant Test match win over Pakistan. Brydon Carse has been dropped from the England team ahead of the second Test against Pakistan after being arrested and de-arrested on a night out in Derby. Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior calls for his sacking and for action from the ECB, so what can incoming head coach Stephen Fleming do to cull inappropriate behaviour amongst England cricketers? On the field, England secured a dominant first Test win over Pakistan at Headingley. Whilst England looked impressive, Pakistan put in a poor performance which raises doubts about the state of Test cricket in the country. Aatif Nawaz joins the podcast to look at Pakistan's performance and how they can improve.
On the day where both teams paid tribute to the late Kevin Keegan, Liverpool snatched a dramatic point at St James' Park as Newcastle and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw.Mark Chapman, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge bring you all the reaction and the game's biggest talking points as we hear from last-minute penalty scorer Dominik Szoboszlai, and Reds' manager Andoni Iraola, plus Newcastle's Player of the Match Yoane Wissa and Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle.-•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
After a 25-year absence, Coventry City are back in England's top flight. Mark Chapman is joined by Golden Boot-winning former striker Dion Dublin, club legend Steve Ogrizovic, BBC CWR's Rob Gurney, and others to reflect on the club's remarkable story.The Sky Blues have been all the way down to League Two since their last Premier League appearance, had to move out of their own city on two separate occasions, endured a spell in administration and they've had 15 managers!So, how did it happen, and how did they get back here?In the end, Frank Lampard was the man to bring them back up. We'll hear from Lampard, recall the club's rejuvenation under Mark Robins and the fan stories during the darker years.Timecodes: 01:00 What have the last 25 years been like for Coventry fans?! 05:00 What led to their relegation in 2001? 07:45 From Highfield Road to the Ricoh Arena and how it led to an unravelling 14:30 Moz Baker, former Chair of the Sky Blues Trust, explains how the fans split in the 2010s 20:45 Coventry legend Steve Ogrizovic joins the show 23:00 What kind of Coventry did Mark Robins take over and how did he turn it around? 29:00 Former Coventry captain Michael Doyle explains how Robins did it 36:40 Why a new owner sacked the much-loved Robins, and it came off 40:30 How did fans feel when Frank Lampard was appointed 44:30 Interview with Frank Lampard on the season ahead 48:25 Has Lampard changed the whole club's culture, and will his style suit the Premier League? With Katie Stafford, from BBC CWR's Sky Blues fancast 51:00 Coventry's £100m summer – will it pay off?
Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Adam Crafton are with Mark Chapman to look ahead to the Premier League season, can they cover all 20 clubs in this episode of the Monday Night Club? That depends on whether you count Chris Sutton's predicted Premier League table. They reflect on Manchester City's performance in their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, what it takes to defend a Premier League title, and whether Xabi Alonso can repeat Antonio Conte's feat of taking Chelsea from a club that finished tenth to title winners in the following season. Plus, Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden discusses their preparations for a return to the top flight.01:39 – Takeaways from Manchester City's Community Shield defeat 17:28 – What is so difficult about defending a Premier League title? 21:47 – Can Chelsea challenge for the title? 32:00 – Hull City assistant Dean Holden 38:50 – Coventry and Ipswich's survival hopes 43:03 – Will Aston Villa start the season with two ‘starting' goalkeepers? 45:13 – Which club has the most potential to under deliver this season?
Mark Chapman is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell discussing Bangladesh thrashing Australia, the new 'era' for England as they prepare for their Test Match against Pakistan and reflecting on the winners of The Hundred last weekend...
The England Men's test cricket team are in a hole. After a spectacular collapse at home to New Zealand which saw the end of Stokes, McCullum and the ‘Bazball' era earlier this summer England now face a must win series against Pakistan.But guess what?Their new test coach, who has never coached a test team, is in New Zealand and it's all got Mark Chapman feeling a bit down about his favourite sport. Nedum, Gabby & Mark are joined by Wisden editor Lawrence Booth to discuss an ECB omni shambles and the immediate future, however bleak, of England Men's test cricket team.In happier news the EFL kicks off this weekend and the guys bring you all the big stories which should be on your radar as The Championship, League One & League Two curtain raisers.Elsewhere Stuart Broad's viral solar eclipse commentary at The Hundred and Gabby's incredible impression of a Birmingham accent will delight and offend in equal measure.
The England Men's test cricket team are in a hole. After a spectacular collapse at home to New Zealand which saw the end of Stokes, McCullum and the ‘Bazball' era earlier this summer England now face a must win series against Pakistan.But guess what?Their new test coach, who has never coached a test team, is in New Zealand and it's all got Mark Chapman feeling a bit down about his favourite sport. Nedum, Gabby & Mark are joined by Wisden editor Lawrence Booth to discuss an ECB omni shambles and the immediate future, however bleak, of England Men's test cricket team.In happier news the EFL kicks off this weekend and the guys bring you all the big stories which should be on your radar as The Championship, League One & League Two curtain raisers.Elsewhere Stuart Broad's viral solar eclipse commentary at The Hundred and Gabby's incredible impression of a Birmingham accent will delight and offend in equal measure.
The writing could be on the wall for Gianni Infantino. Just last week the FIFA President looked untouchable but a week is a long time and after sparking global outrage with his latest plan to boost FIFA's bank accounts - Infantino is left clinging on to power.Mark Chapman is joined by The New York Times journalist Tariq Panja and special guest Emily Maitlis from The News Agents to talk about the life and times of Gianni Infantino - the pivotal moments from his past which explain everything about the man, from his pursuit of money to his wooing of the rich and powerful.Infantino's unusually close relationship with US president is under the microscope and as Gianni's recent moves have more than a whiff of Donald J Trump about them, the guys ask: Has acting like Trump has cost Gianni Infantino his job?
As Eddie Howe dramatically quits Newcastle 3 weeks before the start of a new Premier League season, Mark Chapman & guests unpack the financial meltdown which led to Newcastle losing their most successful coach for 70 years.The Athletic's Chris Waugh explains the timing of Eddie Howe's decision and asks if club captain Bruno Guimares' seemingly imminent departure to Arsenal was the final straw?But how did Newcastle, a club with some of the richest owners in world football, find themselves in a situation where they have to sell their best players?Football finance expert Stefan Borson joins Mark in the studio to explain how the financial shackles which UEFA & the Premier League imposed on Newcastle led us to this point.Elsewhere we lift the lid on the new financial rules - a Squad Cost Ratio system (SCR) - which will govern Premier League clubs this season and discover a set of unpublished laws which widen the wealth gap between the big 6 clubs and the rest of the league.
As Eddie Howe dramatically quits Newcastle 3 weeks before the start of a new Premier League season, Mark Chapman & guests unpack the financial meltdown which led to Newcastle losing their most successful coach for 70 years.The Athletic's Chris Waugh explains the timing of Eddie Howe's decision and asks if club captain Bruno Guimares' seemingly imminent departure to Arsenal was the final straw?But how did Newcastle, a club with some of the richest owners in world football, find themselves in a situation where they have to sell their best players?Football finance expert Stefan Borson joins Mark in the studio to explain how the financial shackles which UEFA & the Premier League imposed on Newcastle led us to this point.Elsewhere we lift the lid on the new financial rules - a Squad Cost Ratio system (SCR) - which will govern Premier League clubs this season and discover a set of unpublished laws which widen the wealth gap between the big 6 clubs and the rest of the league.
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has taken over as head coach of Germany and one of the first jobs on his to do list is the small matter of rebuilding the ‘identity' of one of European football's powerhouses.After Italy great Alessandro del Piero claims The Azzurri have lost theirs, Zinedine Zidane is unvieled as the new Fance manager and Thomas Tuchel questions England's football DNA - So, did World Cup winners Spain expose their European rivals or is national footballing 'identity' just an excuse?Elsewhere, after the sad passing last week of one of England's favourite footballing sons, Mark Chapman and Nedum Onuoha share some very personal memories of the great Kevin Keegan - the man who gave Nedum his first team debut for Man City, and also secured him a cheeky appearance bonus in the process.Plus, reaction to the incredible scenes at Croke Park as Mayo broke a priest's 75-year-old curse to become Gaelic football Champions!
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Conor Coady and Rory Smith look ahead to England's World Cup semi-final with Argentina. They discuss: Thomas Tuchel's criticism of the performance against Norway, the rivalry with Argentina and how the Three Lions should set up to stop Messi. Plus Nico O'Reilly joins from England's base. 3:45 Was there anything wrong with Thomas Tuchel's comments after the Norway match? 14:01 Do England need to get better to beat Argentina? 18:34 Nico O'Reilly joins live from the England camp 25:02 The rivalry between England Argentina 30:26 What XI will Tuchel select for the semi-final? 52:52 No England goal scorer that are based in the Premier League
Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5Live at full time as England book a semi-final spot with an extra time win over Norway in sweltering Miami. Mark Chapman is joined by Paul Robinson, Matthew Upson, Alan Shearer, Chris Sutton and John Murray. Hear interviews with Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson. 9:44 INTERVIEW: pitch side with Thomas Tuchel 25:32 England's reliance on Jude Bellingham 28:48 INTERVIEW: Elliott Anderson 30:51 Alan Shearer gives his reaction to England's win 32:06 INTERVIEW: Harry Kane 37:45 INTERVIEW: Jude Bellingham 40:08 INTERVIEW: Thomas Tuchel
Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5Live at full time as England clinch a quarter final place in the World Cup, thanks to a heroic display from Thomas Tuchel's men. Mark Chapman is joined by Paul Robinson, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock and John Murray to discuss a night they'll never forget. Hear from Tuchel, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and a very hoarse Harry Kane in the Azteca Stadium. 15:03 INTERVIEW: Harry Kane 18:39 Concerns over a post-match injury to Jordan Henderson 23:10 How will England set up against Norway in the quarter final? 27:08 INTERVIEW: Thomas Tuchel 30:58 INTERVIEW: Jude Bellingham 33:36 INTERVIEW: Jordan Pickford
Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England beat Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium to finish top of Group L at the FIFA World Cup. Mark Chapman is joined by Alan Shearer, Matthew Upson, Paul Robinson and correspondent John Murray. Also hear from Jude Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel, Marcus Rashford, Ezri Konsa and Harry Kane.INTERVIEWS 09:55 Jude Bellingham, 15:50 Thomas Tuchel, 21:15 Marcus Rashford, 25:35 Ezri Konsa, 31:00 Harry Kane.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sun 2000 South Africa v Canada in Last 32, Mon 1800 Brazil v Japan in Last 32, Mon 2130 Germany v Paraguay in Last 32, Tue 0200 Netherlands v Morocco in Last 32, Tue 1800 Ivory Coast v Norway in Last 32, Tue 2200 France v Sweden in Last 32.
Mark Chapman is joined by the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani. They discuss the USA team's start to the World Cup, the experience for fans and the potential challenges of President Trump attending the World Cup final. They also speak about the impact New York Knicks' Championship win has had on the City.He shares his thoughts on the newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham and whether the skills of being a city mayor are transferrable into leading the country. And who knew the Mayor of New York City would have such a love for English cricket... and chess?0'30 - His thoughts on how the USA national side have started the World Cup 1'50 - How the Knicks Championship win has changed New York City & how he priorities sport as a politician 6'48 - The honesty in the Knicks speech he gave 8'54 - Is he happy with how the World Cup is going from a fans perspective? 10'06 - His thoughts on transport prices 11'10 - Will New York benefit from having a World Cup? 12'54 - The potential challenges of President Trump attending the World Cup final 13'30 - Well wishes for Andy Burnham & whether the skills of being a city mayor can be transferred nationally 14'43 - His love for chess & English cricket
Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England are held to a goalless draw with Ghana in their second Group L match at the World Cup in Boston.Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Paul Robinson, Steph Houghton and Phil Jagielka, as well as correspondent John Murray to break down England's failure to break Ghana down.Hear from England's Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Marc Guehi, Jordan Pickford and manager Thomas Tuchel - and we also hear from Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.Commentary of England's final group game against Panama is live on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Saturday 27th June from 10pm.TIMECODES:00:08 - Full-time whistle and analysis 12:20 - Declan Rice with Kelly Somers 20:28 - England captain Harry Kane with John Murray 23:04 - Marc Guehi with John 31:12 - Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz 37:00 - Jordan Pickford with Kelly 40:48 - England manager Thomas Tuchel with John
France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud speaks to Mark Chapman about winning the World Cup in 2018, Didier Deschamps and what Kylian Mbappe is like as a person amongst the French squad. On winning the World Cup, he talks about playing a selfless role in the team and not getting on the scoresheet at the tournament. He also reflects on his time at Arsenal and the amount of respect he has for Arsene Wenger, and how he knew Mikel Arteta would go onto become a manager.0'15 - Is it strange watching the World Cup and not being there? 1'17 - Could he still play international football if he wanted to? 3'00 - How he told his friends he would win the World Cup one day 4'50 - What it was like meeting his heroes from France '98 and respect for Didier Deschamps 7'30 - How he looks back on 2018 World Cup win and comeback against Argentina 9'50 - His ‘selfless' role at 2018 World Cup and not scoring 15'15 - Relationship with Mbappe and that famous picture from 2022 against Poland 16'01 - What Mbappe is like as a person & France's front line at the World Cup 17'40 - Arsene Wenger and Arsenal not winning the title his only career regret 20'39 - Mikel Arteta was a leader and was the link between Wenger and players 22'17 - How honest Arsene Wenger was in his move from Arsenal to Chelsea 25'50 - Does he marvel at current strikers and the amount of goals they score? 26'20 - Will Deschamps get the send off he deserves? 28'26 - Zidane to take over?
Mark Chapman is joined by former Scotland captain Rachel Corsie, former England captain Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton out in Mexico City to preview the start of the 2026 World Cup.Correspondent John Murray joins the show to discuss FIFA president Gianni Infantino's press conference addressing some of the off-field issues affecting the buildup to the tournament.Scotland assistant coach Steven Naismith talks about how their squad has settled in the USA and former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith explains how he deals with the conditions now he's in charge at Charlotte FC in the MLS.Cesar Azpilicueta gives his opinion on Spain's hopes of backing up their Euro 2024 victory - and talks about working with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.And of course the panel get their crystal ball out - including Chris' much anticipated Austria v Jordan prediction!You can hear coverage of every game during the World Cup on 5 Live and BBC Sounds.Join Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith on Football Daily every morning from the USA, getting you closer to the biggest talking points at the World Cup 2026 — plus there's extra insight, big-name guests and interviews from inside the England and Scotland camps. Just search ‘Football' on BBC Sounds. TIMECODES - 01:07 - John Murray breaks down FIFA president Gianni Infantino's press conference 15:34 - The panel talk Scotland 22:26 - Scotland assistant coach Steven Naismith 28:27 - Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith 42:41 - Cesar Azpilicueta on Spain's chances and Thomas Tuchel 56:20 - Prediction time
Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Adam Crafton as they discuss the changes to the rules at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the BBC's Football Issues Correspondent, Dale Johnson. They delve into how players will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured and how VAR is being implemented at the tournament.Timecodes: 0'20 - Why are changes made so close to the start of World Cup? 1'40 - Substitutes and 60 seconds off the field for an injury 3'58 - FIFA banning goalkeeper tactical timeout and hydration breaks 6'16 - 8 second countdown for a goal kick 8'20 - Are FIFA doing it because they're worried games will overrun? 9'10 - VAR changes and corners 13'50 - Players being treated whilst play continues
Mark Chapman is joined by the Guardian's Jonathan Wilson to look back and reminisce on the magic of Mexico '86. The pair reflect on everything from the size of the goals, to Denmark's iconic kit and how Alex Ferguson led a Scotland side marred by tragedy. Scotland striker Graeme Sharp speaks both about the death of their manager Jock Stein, and how Scotland were drawn into the tournament's first 'Group of Death'. Jono Vernon-Powell, an England fan who witnessed Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' in person, joins the pod to discuss that unforgettable match. Mark speaks to commentator Barry Davies about his commentary of Maradona's iconic 'Goal of the Century' too. And finally, Argentinian football writer Marcela Mora y Araujo joins the pod to discuss the Argentinian perspective of Maradona and their tournament win.Timecodes: 01:35 Mark & Jonathan reflect on goal sizes & shouting "Josimar!" on the school playground 08:14 Scotland's Group of Death & the loss of Jock Stein 22:02 Jono Vernon-Powell speaks about following England in Mexico 30:04 Barry Davies on Maradona & his iconic goals 39:30 Marcela Mora y Araujo on the Argentinian perspective of Mexico '86
Mark Chapman is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens, Conor Coady and Chris Sutton on this week's Monday Night Club. The team ask what the point is in pre-tournament friendlies; are they a waste of time, or are they valuable preparation for the World Cup? Senior Reporter Ian Dennis joins to discuss what Thomas Tuchel will have learned from England's 1-0 win over New Zealand, what role Jude Bellingham could play and whether Morgan Rogers could start ahead of him? Will there be such a thing as a '10' for England, and will it be Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon on the left?Scotland reporter Jane Lewis joins the pod as we hear from John McGinn, speaking less than a week out from Scotland's opener against Haiti. The team discuss Scotland's positive preparations in their warm-up friendlies, as well as what their approach should be in the opening game. Should they go on the aggressive to score as many goals as possible before facing Brazil and Morocco?And finally, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague joins MNC to discuss Florentino Perez being re-elected as Real Madrid President, as well as the fitness of Lamine Yamal ahead of Spain's opening match against Cape Verde.Timecodes: 01:35 How important are pre-tournament friendlies? 10:48 Tuchel's 15 "starters" & will Bellingham be one of the eleven? 26:00 Are England 'over-reliant' on Harry Kane? 32:13 England's leadership group 36:19 McGinn on Scotland's positive World Cup preparations 42:38 Do Scotland have to "go for it" against Haiti? 51:52 Guillem Balague on Perez' presidential victory & Yamal's fitness
Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and, Adam Crafton as they react to Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint Germain. PSG won their second consecutive Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties. The panel dissect Arsenal's setup throughout the game and, whether Arsenal need to change their approach. Why do people get so frustrated watching Arsenal? How will Gabriel missing the deciding penalty impact him? Does Luis Enrique's PSG need to be in the conversation with the great teams such as Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.Is Andoni Iraola the right replacement for Arne Slot at Liverpool? Liverpool have opened talks with the former Bournemouth manager. The panel discuss how hard the step up to manage a ‘Big 6' club is. Slot spent two seasons at Anfield winning a Premier League title in his first season, so where did it all go wrong for the Dutchman?And a number of rule changes have come in ahead of this summer's World Cup. Our Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the Monday Night Club to discuss them all.TIME CODES00:00 Intro 00:30 Chris Sutton and Columbo 02:34 The Champions League final 10:00 Could Arsenal have approached the game better? 12:30 Do Arsenal need more quality? 14:40 Should Arteta change his style of play? 17:30 Gabriel taking the deciding penalty 19:30 PSG retain the Champions League 23:40 Liverpool sack Arne Slot 28:00 Did Mo Salah have an impact on Slot's departure? 30:00 Where it all went wrong for Slot 31:10 Will Andoni Iraola be the right replacement 39:40 The impact of character and personality at Liverpool 43:00 World Cup rule changes 52:00 New VAR checks
Mark Chapman is joined by three men who all played for England, former captain Sir Alastair Cook, former batter Mark Ramprakash and former fast bowler Steven Finn. Not many England coaches survive a thrashing by Australia. But Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes will continue to lead the side starting with that 1st Test against New Zealand on Thursday at Lord's.There'll be at least one man making his debut at Lord's on Thursday - Durham batter Emilio Gay is expected to open after a piling on the runs during the opening block of the County Championship. Ollie Robinson is also back in the squad for the first time since being dropped after the tour of India in 2024.England's Test summer begins where rain and grey skies are forecast. The panel get a look into the opposition and are joined by New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry.On Tuesday, it's England women's last match before the T20 World Cup which starts next week. They face India at Taunton with the series level at one all. All rounder Dani Gibson joins Test Match Special. TIME CODES00:00 Intro 00:50 Brendon McCullum 03:50 McCullum given a second chance 08:30 Mark celebrating Arsenal's Premier League title 09:30 How England should approach the New Zealand test 17:00 Emilio Gay 22:00 The challenges of making your England debut as an opener 26:10 Making debuts 28:12 The recall of Ollie Robinson 29:53 New Zealand bowler Matt Henry joins the pod 37:30 Are New Zealand underestimated? 40:30 England Women's final game before the World Cup 40:50 Dani Gibson joins the pod 48:50 The 15-year-old MVP in the Indian Premier League
Mark Chapman is with a jubilant Clinton Morrison as Crystal Palace win their third trophy in twelve months. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal as The Eagles beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig to win the tournament.Ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson and Alistair Bruce-Ball are in the stadium and describe the moment Dean Henderson lifts the trophy. The panel discuss what's next for Palace, will Oliver Glasner decide to stay? Who will take over as manager?Plus, we hear from Oliver Glasner at his post-match press conference.00:25 The moment Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League 01:29 "Memories made for a lifetime" - ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson 03:51 Discussion on good Palace defensive display 04:18 Palace hero Clinton Morrison's reaction to the win 05:31 "I didn't think I'd see this in my lifetime" - Clinton Morrison 06:05 Analysis of Mateta's goal 08:44 Mateta tucked his shirt in and improved, according to Clinton 10:30 Rayo Vallecano players connect with fans 11:15 Oliver Glasner does 'a Klinsmann' 11:58 Alistair Bruce-Ball describes the trophy lift 14:40 Could Glasner stay at Palace? 16:57 Emma Jones with the fans at Selhurst Park 18:15 What next for Palace? 19:50 Iraola to take over? 23:30 Glasner has changed the mentality at Palace 24:50 'Be careful what you wish for' 26:54 Oliver Glasner speaks at press conference
Mark Chapman is alongside former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and the BBC's cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt as they talk to Josh Tongue about his England career and discuss England's new National Selector.We also hear from England Women's Head Coach Charlotte Edwards in build up to the T20 World Cup and talk to Durham Coach Dani Hazell who won the competition in 2017.Timecodes: 1:30 Reflecting on the Ashes: Does Josh Tongue want to lead England attack? 08:00 England's self inflicted defeats 15:50 Process behind finding new National Selector 30:00 Does the new Selector need to be English? 34:50 Support for Zak Crawley: 37:45 Women's T20 World Cup 38:30 Charlotte Edwards speaking to Henry Moeran: 41:00 Durham Coach Dani Hazell: 45:00 Does success of other England Women's National teams add to T20 Pressure?:
Mark Chapman, Andros Townsend, Joe Hart and Rory Smith look at the fallout from West Ham's relegation in the Premier League, and ask what is behind the club's struggles. Football finance expert Rob Wilson discusses the potential financial impact on the club. The panel also looks at what comes next for Tottenham after successive 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League. 05:30 – West Ham's lack of a strategy 13:00 – The atmosphere at the London Stadium 19:00 – The financial impact of relegation 28:40 – Where next for Tottenham after staying up? 46:00 – Joe Hart gives his reaction to Pep Guardiola's comments about regretting not giving Hart a chance to prove himself. COMMENTARIES This week on 5 Live/BBC Sounds:Wednesday: Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano (Conference League final) 8pm Saturday: Scotland v Curacao (Friendly) 1pm Saturday: Arsenal v PSG (Champions League final) 5pm Sunday: Brighton v Manchester City (Women's FA Cup final) 3pm
Mark Chapman is joined by Ian Dennis in the stadium in Istanbul, along with Marc Albrighton and Ashley Young, as Aston Villa defeat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League final - their first major European trophy since 1982. Unai Emery delivers another European masterclass to bring silverware back to Villa Park after 44 years.Plus, we bring you the latest on the Spygate scandal as Southampton's appeal is rejected and they are officially expelled from the Championship play-off final.Timecodes: 02:44 - Villa players lift Unai Emery in air 05:51 - Reaction from Unai Emery 11:29 - Villa lift the Europa League 25:41 - Latest on Spygate
Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson from the Vitality as Manchester City drop points, crowning Arsenal Premier League champions! On the other side of North London, Spurs' troubles continue as they lose to Chelsea, taking the relegation battle to the final day. Jonathan Pearce and former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson reflect on another loss for Tottenham. And finally, Southampton have been expelled from the EFL playoff final for spying on Middlesbrough. BBC Radio Solent Sports Editor Adam Blackmore reacts to the news.Timecodes: 0:44 On-the-whistle reaction to Arsenal becoming champions 16:13 Pep Guardiola reflects on the result 19:46 Spurs' troubles continue 25:15 Roberto De Zerbi post-match interview 26:47 Southampton expelled from EFL Playoff Final
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend on this week's Monday Night Club.The team start at the Emirates with John Murray and Rob Green, as Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to take a step closer to the Premier League title. Hear from Mikel Arteta on whether he will be watching Man City's trip to Bournemouth on Tuesday and whether goalscorer Kai Havertz was lucky not to be sent off.Meanwhile, reports that Pep Guardiola is set to step down from Manchester City after the final game of the season gather pace. BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel brings the latest.There is reaction to Celtic's dramatic final-day showdown to win the Scottish Premiership - would it have been better for Scottish football is Hearts had won?Plus, should Arne Slot drop Mo Salah for the final game of the season after the strikers' comments and Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden is live ahead of their Championship Play-Off Final. But who does he expect to be facing?Timecodes: 00'29 Full time at Arsenal v Burnley 04'14 Mikel Arteta reflects on their win 06'24 Sami Mokbel on reports that Pep Guardiola is set to step down at Man City 11'14 Celtic win the Scottish Premiership - was that the best thing for the game? 32'00 What should Arne Slot do after Mo Salah's comments? 48'12 Dean Holden live
Mark Chapman is joined by Roy Keane and Micah Richards as the trio look back at West Ham United's costly 3-1 defeat away to Newcastle United, which sees the Hammers two points adrift from safety, with Tottenham Hotspur in 17th also having a game in hand.•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Mark Chapman is joined by Pat Nevin and Alistair Bruce-Ball for reaction as the Scottish title race goes down to the wire.They discuss the aftermath of the contentious VAR decision to award Celtic a late penalty - which Hearts' manager Derek McInnes has branded ‘disgusting', the recent refereeing decisions involving both teams, and how the final day clash is poised for a dramatic conclusion.Plus, former Celtic boss Paul Lambert pays us a visit to share his thoughts on what has been a night full of drama.TIMECODES: 01:00 - Hearts 3-0 Falkirk 02:54 - Motherwell 2-3 Celtic 07:00 - VAR awarded penalty decision 14:02 - Martin O'Neill 21:12 - Paul Lambert thoughts 25:34 - Derek McInnes
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Nedum Onuoha on this week's Monday Night Club.The team start with reaction to Spurs' 1-1 draw v Leeds United which leaves them 2 points clear of West Ham and the relegation zone. Former Arsenal and West Ham defender Matt Upson was at the match, and joins to reflect on the draw as well. Is it a missed opportunity for Tottenham, and could their fight for survival go down to the final day?Then, the panel dissect Arsenal's 1-0 win over West Ham, and the massive call by VAR to disallow West Ham's late equaliser. Was David Raya fouled, should the rules surrounding corners be revamped and has the Premier League become bad to watch? Former assistant referee Darren Cann weighs in on VAR and the state of Premier League set-pieces.And finally, former Hearts Sporting Director Joe Savage joins the pod to discuss the Scottish Premiership title race. How did Hearts recruit some of their top players, what will Champions League football do for the club and could they be caught be Celtic?Timecodes: 00:29 Reaction to Spurs' 1-1 draw v Leeds 04:00 Roberto De Zerbi reflects on Spurs' point 07:25 Was David Raya fouled & did VAR get it right ? 13:15 Jarrod Bowen speaks about the disallowed goal 14:45 Matt Upson & former assistant referee Darren Cann on other fouls in the box 28:13 Is a rule change needed? Has the Premier League become bad to watch? 41:48 Did Arteta's substitutions almost blow it for Arsenal? 46:16 Who does Chris back for the Scottish Premiership? 50:13 Former Hearts Sporting Director Joe Savage joins the pod
Did City throw away the title in England on the day Hearts take a step closer to it in Scotland? Mark Chapman is joined by Charlie Adam, Shay Given and Rory Smith to discuss a dramatic day on both sides of the border. Plus, Arsenal performed like champions against Fulham and have Tottenham come good just in the nick of time? TIME CODES: 0:12 City grab a late point, but is it enough? 04:57 Big win for Arsenal 08:40 Should Arteta have played Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfielder earlier in the season? 11:20 Has Victor Gyokeres been a success? 16:23 Bad weekend for West Ham 24:50 How has De Zerbi inspired Spurs? 39:47 Hearts take a step closer to the title
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, John Murray and Rory Smith to react to Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid – a game raising even more question marks about the consistency of refereeing. The panel also discuss whether getting away from Madrid with a draw a good result for Arsenal? Will they be nervous heading into the second leg?We also hear from a very frustrated Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta who says he is ‘incredibly fuming' that they weren't awarded a penalty for a foul on Eberechi Eze. Gary Birtles also joins the pod to look ahead to Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-finals.Timecodes: 0'28: John Murray's summary of the match 2'06: ‘Shocking decisions went against Arsenal' 6'42: Will Arsenal be happy with a draw? 11'35: Mikel Arteta is ‘incredibly fuming' 13'11: Importance of David Raya 14'40: Should Ademola Lookman have done better with his chances? 17'35: Why don't Arsenal play to Gyokores' strengths?Football commentaries this week:Thursday 30th April EUROPA LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa 2000 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Saturday 2nd May WOMENS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Lyon v Arsenal 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v West Ham 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Brighton 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Fulham 1730 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sunday 3rd May WSL: Man City v Liverpool 1200 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Crystal Palace 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Liverpool 1530 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Monday 4th May PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Nottingham Forest 1500KO – LIVE ON 5 LIVE SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Hearts v Celtic 1730KO – LIVE ON 5 LIVE
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Mark Ogden look at where wins for Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest leave the Premier League relegation battle. They also discuss the impact Tottenham's lengthening injury list could have on their survival chances.They also analyse whether Eddie Howe should remain in charge at Newcastle into next season, and which of the sides fighting for a European spot is in the best shape.And does Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final win mark a late turning point in their season?TIMECODES 2:25 - The relegation battle 11:20 - Tottenham's injury woes 22:10 - What does the summer hold for Eddie Howe and Newcastle? 31:50 - The wide open race for Europe 40:26 - Chelsea reach the FA Cup finalCOMMENTARIES Wednesday: Atletico Madrid v Arsenal (5 Live - 8pm) - Champions League Thursday: Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (5 Live - 8pm) - Europa League Saturday: Brentford v West Ham (5 Live - 3pm) - Premier League Newcastle v Brighton (5 Sports Extra - 3pm) - Premier League Arsenal v Fulham (5 Live - 5:30pm) - Premier League Sunday: Manchester City v Liverpool (5 Live - 12noon) - Women's Super League Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (5 Sports Extra) - Premier League Manchester United v Liverpool (5 Live - 3:30pm) - Premier League
Mark Chapman, Sir Alastair Cook, Jack Leach and, Phil Tufnell discuss the attitude towards spinners in England, how franchise cricket has affected the art of spin and whether England know what they want from their spinner heading into the summer.How do you become a spinner? Is it down to the player or coach? Jack Leach and Phil Tufnell give insight into how they found themselves becoming spinners and, whether a batters' attitude changes as you get older and as they get older.As a spinner, what do you need from your captain? Is it blind faith? Is it protection if you are going for runs? The panel dive into the mind of a spin bowler and how they can adapt their game.TIME CODES: 00:00 Intro and London Marathon 01:50 County Cricket's substitute rule 04:03 The art of spin bowling 05:30 Captains and spinners 15:32 The nuance of spin 17:30 How did it start? 25:05 English attitude towards spin 33:26 When were you at your peak? 35:00 What if you started as a spin now? 38:20 The mental side 41:40 What do England want this summer?
Micah Richards and Izzy Christiansen join Mark Chapman to analyse Man City's 1-0 victory over Burnley a result which sees City leapfrog Arsenal in the Premier League table and relegate Burnley to the Championship.•You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933957/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast-post-match-analysis-from-super-sunday-mnf-and-more•You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".•For all the latest Premier League news, head to www.skysports.com/premier-league•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend on this week's Monday Night Club.The team start with a full breakdown of Manchester City's 2-1 win over Arsenal, and the run-in for the title. Who do the panel tip to win it now? Should Havertz have started over Gyokeres, and do Arsenal lack 'stardust' in their side?Next on MNC, the team discuss Chelsea's ongoing poor run of form and whether it's down to Liam Rosenior, plus the financial implications of missing out on Champions League football.Who is Bournemouth's next head coach Marco Rose? German football expert Rafa Honigstein joins the pod to look at Iraola's successor.And finally with relegation to League One looming for Leicester City, the team reflect on their fall from grace, 10 years on from winning the Premier League.Timecodes: 01:09 First reflections of Man City 2-1 Arsenal 08:24 Can Arsenal fans take hope from the performance? Plus, the psychological impact of losing 14:18 Havertz starting over Gyokeres, & do Arsenal lack 'stardust'? 19:52 Cherki the 'maverick', & is this a typical Guardiola team? 27:37 The remaining fixtures for both teams 31:18 Chelsea's losing streak continues, & is it Rosenior's fault? 44:31 Bournemouth announce Marco Rose as new head coach 50:38 Leicester City on the verge of League One relegation
Mark Chapman, Alex Hartley, Steven Finn and, Matt Prior discuss how England's Test team is shaping up for the summer, the spots up for grabs and, who is best placed to take them. Less than two months to go until England begin their Test summer against New Zealand at Lord's, by that time it will be nearly five months since Ben Stokes' side trudged off the SCG having lost the 5th Ashes Test, losing the series 4-1.Who should remain in the side? What are the main positions up for grabs? And is there someone who has done enough to make the step up?They also discuss the new rules around replacing players in the County Championship which has proved controversial so far.TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 06:15 How does selection work? 12:38 Opening batting partnership 16:35 Time for a new opening partnership? 24:37 James Rew and a positional dilemma 27:08 The cricket structure in England 30:31 Jacob Bethell and the Indian Premier League 34:34 Scores in the league 36:17 Favourites in the IPL 36:42 England's pace bowlers 43:09 Spin bowlers 47:30 County Championship substitutes rule
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Phil Jagielka assess how damaging Arsenal's FA Cup defeat at Southampton could be for the rest of their season. German football writer Rafa Honigstein joins the podcast to look at Tonda Eckert and why Germany is bringing through so many young coaches.With Virgil Van Dijk saying Liverpool "gave up" during their defeat at Man City, the panel discuss whether Arne Slot can turn things around.And assistant coach of Iraq, Rene Meulensteen, tells us about his side's extraordinary qualification for the World Cup.TIMECODES 00:30 Arsenal's disappointing cup exits 17:15 Southampton's excellent display 19:00 Rafa Honigstein on young German coaches 32:18 Did Liverpool "give up" at Manchester City 43:08 Rene Meulensteen on Iraq's World Cup qualifcation
Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Ashley Williams join Mark Chapman to discuss Spurs' potential appointment of former Brighton and Marseilles boss Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager on a long-term contract. The panel are joined by BBC Sport's Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel for details of the negotiations, ESPN's Julien Laurens to talk about De Zerbi's spell in France and the Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to reflect on Spurs' decline in recent seasons.Correspondent John Murray joins the pod to preview England's final friendly before they name their World Cup squad, and we hear from the England boss Thomas Tuchel and midfielder Elliott Anderson. And 78 year old Roy Hodgson is back in management at Bristol City, but why are so many clubs turning to interim managers?TIMECODES 01:21 – Igor Tudor out, will it be De Zerbi in? 05:36 – Sami Mokbel with the latest on the deal 11:13 – Julien Laurens on De Zerbi's Marseilles tenure 16:05 – Jack Pitt-Brooke breaks down Spurs' issues 27:53 – England v Japan preview with John Murray 29:19 - Interview with Thomas Tuchel 37:41 – Elliott Anderson speaking to Ian Dennis 49:35 – Roy Hodgson in at Bristol City5 Live commentaries this week – Tuesday 31st March – 7:45pm – England v Japan Tuesday 31st March – 7:45pm – Ivory Coast v Scotland (Sports Extra) Wednesday 1st April – 8pm – Women's Champions League Quarter-Finals - Chelsea v Arsenal Saturday 4th April – 5:15pm – Men's FA Cup Quarter Finals – Chelsea v Port Vale Saturday 4th April – 8pm – Men's FA Cup Quarter Finals – Southampton v Arsenal Sunday 5th April – 1pm – Women's FA Cup Quarter Finals – Arsenal v Brighton Sunday 5th April – 4:30pm - Men's FA Cup Quarter Finals – West Ham v Leeds
Mark Chapman is joined by Rory Smith, Mani Djazmi from BBC World Service and Nico Cantor from CBS Sports to discuss the impact of USA being at war with Iran as the World Cup approaches. Mani and Nico give an insight on potential contingency plans and how the war could affect the World Cup and its preparations. Nico gives his expertise on the footballing planning in the USA and the issues around fans and ticketing cost. Mexican journalist Marion Reimers joins the pod and tells the team how Mexico is getting ready and the latest situation in the country with the recent unrest. TIMECODES: 01:30 – Rory on issues going into WC 05:10 – Mani Djazmi & Nico Cantor on Iran 10:00 – The questions over Iran at the WC 23:15 – Prepartions in the USA & ticket prices 29:29 – Journalist Marion Reimers on the feeling in host nation Mexico 38:04 – The draw5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:Thu 1945 Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina Fri 1945 England v Uruguay Sat 1200 Everton v Liverpool in the WSL on Sports Extra 2 Sat 1330 Man Utd v Man City in the WSL Sat 1730 Arsenal v Spurs in the WSL on Sports Extra, Sun 1200 Chelsea v Aston Villa in the WSL Sun 1500 Leicester v Brighton & Hove in the WSL on Sports Extra 2
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to review the weekend's key talking points, starting with City's Wembley win over Arsenal. How much will it impact the Premier League title race? Did Pep Guardiola's celebrations suggest he'll be leaving at the end of the season? What could the psychological effect on Arsenal be in the FA Cup and Champions League?The panel also ask whether criticism of Mikel Arteta's decision to start Kepa ahead of regular first-choice goalkeeper David Raya is harsh or justified, before moving onto their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.Spurs fan Jack Hussey and BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel join the MNC to discuss how Spurs can save their season over the upcoming international break. Later, Abigail Rudkin — from The Anfield Wrap and The Redmen TV — explains why Liverpool fans are suffering from their own identity crisis under Arne Slot.Finally, York City boss Stuart Maynard explains the context behind a fascinating National League title race between The Minstermen and Rochdale.TIMECODES 00:20 How important is a trophy win for City's new squad? 04:00 Is Pep going to leave at the end of the season? 07:25 Were Arsenal too lacklustre? 09:45 Was Arteta wrong to start Kepa over David Raya? 12:42 Will this turn Arsenal into the 'nearlymen' in the cups? 18:40 "He didn't put Gunnersaurus in goal!" 24:30 Tottenham's crisis, with Jack Hussey from the 'Rule the Roost' podcast, and Sami Mokbel, BBC Senior Football Correspondent 41:45 Why Liverpool fans are turning on Arne Slot, with Abigail Rudkin from the Anfield Wrap and The Redmen TV 53:40 The National League's incredibly tight title race, with York City manager Stuart Maynard
On another goal-filled Champions League night, the quarter-finalists were set with Liverpool joining Arsenal in the final eight as England's representatives. Newcastle suffered a 7-2 thrashing in Barcelona, while Tottenham Hotspur battled to a first win over Igor Tudor, but it wasn't enough to get past Atletico Madrid on aggregate. So, has Arne Slot settled on a successful shape and system at Liverpool? Or was this just a bad Galatasaray side? Can Igor Tudor's Spurs replicate this kind of performance when the pressure is back on in the Premier League? Did Eddie Howe's brave tactics lead to a humiliating scoreline for Newcastle, or is there a wider problem with English teams playing in Europe? Former players Paul Robinson, Andros Townsend, Stephen Warnock, Andy Reid and Chris Sutton join Mark Chapman, Ian Dennis, Chris Coles and John Murray for all the reaction to the Champions League round of 16, and you'll hear from Liverpool boss Arne Slot. Timecodes: 01:00 Has Arne Slot landed upon the right strategy at Liverpool? 08:35 Reaction from Liverpool boss Arne Slot 09:15 Did Spurs find positives in a first win for Igor Tudor? 15:12 Bigger picture — English teams conceding 22:00 Is Barcelona 8-3 Newcastle a false scoreline? 25:48 Looking ahead to the quarter-finals 27:25 Harry Kane reaches 50 Champions League goals — how long can he go on?