Podcast appearances and mentions of natalie pike

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave talk all things FPL ahead of Gameweek 8. Dave finally gives into Haaland, but should we be giving up on our Liverpool assets already? Is Reijnders overrated? Will Chris ever get the name of the pod right? Will Barry from the AA fix Ali's car in time?H2H Division One leader Natalie Pike joins the pod for a very competitive Sutton Death and a listener takes advantage of a glitch in the FPL app.Make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The all-important code is bbcfpl.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this week –Saturday 19th October – Manchester City v Everton – 3pm Saturday 19th October – Crystal Palace v Bournemouth – 3pm (Sports Extra) Saturday 19th October – Fulham v Arsenal – 5:30pm Sunday 20th October – Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa – 2pm Sunday 20th October – Liverpool v Manchester United – 4:30pm

Your football calls with Natalie Pike and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.

This week Sam & Natalie answer the best questions submitted by our subscribers and followers as well as rank their top 10 Premier League strikers and pound for pound managers!They start the pod by answering questions submitted in by our followers & subscribers including what Big Sam's chippy order is, Has Sam officially retired and would he ever be interested in owning a football club?Sam then answers the best goal he's ever witnessed scored by one of his players, if a player has ever forced a move away & reveals the story of how he sold Dietmar Hamann to Manchester City despite the german never even kicking a ball for Bolton Wanderers.They then both discuss West Ham's appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo, why Arne Slot's adaptability makes him so great and Sunderland's incredible start to the new season.Natalie then asks Sam what his relationship with Arsene Wenger was actually like, how he goes about naming his starting XI and which manager would he most like to go for a drink with. Finally we end the pod with Sam ranking his top 10 Premier League strikers and pound for pound Premier League managers!Bet £10 & get £30 in free bets + a £10 Casino Bonus when you join BoyleSports

Natalie Pike is joined by Ben Mee and Paul Dickov as Man City travel to Brentford in the Premier League! Erling Haaland's ninth minute strike has given City a 1-0 all three points as Pep Guardiola became the quickest manager to achieve 250 Premier League wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your calls with Natalie Pike and Chris Sutton after Chelsea beat Liverpool deep into stoppage time, Arsenal are top and can Spurs challenge at the top?

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by our first hat-trick guest & former Manchester United coach..RENE MEULENSTEEN!Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike for his 3rd appearance on the pod to discuss all things football from his time working with the Iraq national team to how to fix Manchester United's issues.They start the pod by talking about Rene's current position in football working with the Iraq national team before discussing Arsenal's siege mentality and why they don't need to whinge as much.Rene, Sam & Natalie then chat about Ange Postecoglou's slow start to life at Nottingham Forest and why his stubbornness has potentially made him a 'limited' coach. They then both discuss West Ham's appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo, why Arne Slot's adaptability makes him so great and Sunderland's incredible start to the new season.Rene & Sam then talks in depth about Manchester United including how broken the club is both on and off the field, why the culture that Sir Alex Ferguson created has now gone and who could potentially replace Ruben Amorim. Finally we end the pod with Rene & Sam discuss how to fix Manchester United with the help of our tactics board as they break down why the 3-5-2 system doesn't work and what simple steps could be taken to improve results at the club.

EastEnders actor Jake Wood, football presenter Natalie Pike, author and comedian Ian Moore, and comedian Carl Donnelly join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Manchester United, Birmingham, West Brom, Watford and Wrexham goalkeeper...BEN FOSTER!Ben Foster sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his transition into becoming a YouTuber and Podcaster to his elite career in football.They start the pod by talking about how Ben transitioned into his post playing days as a YouTuber, where the idea to vlog match days came from and the issues he faced along the way.Ben, Sam & Natalie then chat about Ben's time at Manchester United, why he had self doubts that he didn't belong at the club, the time he faced a furious Sir Alex Ferguson and why that lead to the end of his time at Manchester United.They then both discuss why the Manchester United goalkeeper position is one of the hardest in the world, their thoughts on the Manchester United vs Chelsea game and what Big Sam & Sir Alex Ferguson chatted about as they were caught on camera in the stands watching.Ben then talks about his time at Wrexham in the National League, THAT game and penalty save against Notts County, Why Phil Parkinson shouldn't be under pressure as well as what those end of season trips to Las Vegas are actually like.The duo then discuss Graham Potter's future at West Ham after a slow start to the season, whether Gianluigi Donnarumma is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League and where do Manchester United finish this season? Finally we end the pod with Ben, Sam & Natalie discussing where Manchester United would finish if they had Edwin van der Sar in goal and where they would finish if they had a prime Ben Foster in goal?Bet £10 & get £30 in free bets + a £10 Casino Bonus when you join BoyleSports Here

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Chelsea, Swansea, Roma, Liverpool, Sunderland, AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Fatih Karagümrük and Sampdoria forward...FABIO BORINI!Fabio Borini sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time in the Premier League with Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland to what life is like as a current free agent.Fabio and Sam start the pod by talking about Fabio's life as a free agent and why at 34 years old he's fitter than ever and not yet ready to call time on his career in the game.Fabio, Sam & Natalie then dissect this weekend's Manchester Derby, why the Manchester United players may be overthinking Ruben Amorim's system, would Manchester United actually sack Ruben Amorim if results don't pick up and how solid Gianluigi Donnarumma looked on his Manchester City debut.They then both discuss their time together at Sunderland as Fabio describes what it's like to play for Big Sam and the feeling of surviving in the Premier League after a tough relegation battle.Fabio then talks in great detail about the differences between Italian and English football, why playing in Italy can be incredibly tough mentally and how well Scott McTominay has settled into life at Napoli.The duo then discuss Liverpool's season, how they're able to continuously score late winners, whether Fabio thinks they will win the Premier League this season before chatting about how his time on Merseyside came to an end.Ahead of the Merseyside Derby this weekend Fabio talks about the best derbies he's played in including Milan derby, Rome derby, Merseyside derby and the Tyne–Wear derby and which one was the best to play in.Sam & Fabio then talk about their time at Sunderland together, why Granit Xhaka is a fantastic signing for the club and if Sunderland have enough to survive this season. Finally we end the pod with Fabio discussing the best managers he's played under and the different traits and qualities they'll all had.

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham, Norwich, Walsall & Woking winger...MATT JARVIS!Matt Jarvis sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at West Ham with Big Sam to why traditional wingers could be making a come back.Matt and Sam start the pod by talking about why Sam decided to bring Matt to West Ham and why his team was built around his wingers abilities to whip a cross in for Andy Carroll.Matt then discusses what it was like to play for Sam at West Ham and what made his team trips to Dubai so incredible that they NEVER lost a game after returning home from one.They then both discuss Matt's one cap for England, why it's the biggest honour of his career and what his reaction was when he first received his call up.Matt then talks about his time at Wolves, his thoughts on their current season after losing Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha & whether they'll have enough to survive this season.The duo then discuss West Ham in great detail and in particular Jarrod Bowen's performances, why he doesn't get more of a chance at England and why the fans aren't happy with the board at the club. Finally we end the pod with Matt, Sam & Natalie discussing whether traditional wingers are making a comeback and who are the ones that Matt enjoy's watching the most in the Premier League.

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We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.This week Sam & Natalie are joined by social media superstar and assistant manager of Royal Oak  FC...STEVE BRACKNALL!!!Steve Bracknall sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his social media rise to stardom to running a tight ship at Royal Oak FC.Steve and Sam start the pod by talking about some of the off pitch issues Steve has to deal with at Royal Oak including players not paying their subs each week, Tommy's weight issues up front and keeping morale high.Steve then discusses how he attracts players to Royal Oak by offering them a free buffet during quiz nights, how he conducts background checks on his players and why there's a big urban myth surrounding Big Sam.They then both discuss Royal Oak's huge kit launch, catching Parksy selling fake shirts from the back of his car & why people are trying to drag him down after his early success.Steve then tells Sam & Natalie about his thoughts on the modern game, his issues with Manchester City and what Royal Oaks aims are for the new season. Finally we end the pod with Steve talking about how Sam is a national treasure, why the duo would make a great team together managing Sheffield Wednesday and would he ever ditch his iconic look for a formal suit if Royal Oak reached a cup final?Bet £10 & get £30 in free bets + a £10 Casino Bonus when you join BoyleSports Here

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former West Brom, Celtic, Middlesbrough, Coventry, Blackburn, Sunderland and Birmingham manager...TONY MOWBRAY!!!Tony Mowbray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Blackburn to why a successful team needs both artists and soldiers.Tony and Sam start the pod by talking about their love of chocolate and Tony's obsession with revels before Tony gives us a fantastic update on his health following his recent struggles.Tony then discusses some of the best players he's managed including a young James Maddison, David Raya & Harvey Elliott before chatting about Sunderland's decision to remove Dan Neil as the club captain.They then both react to the recent football results and news and discuss in detail Ruben Amorim's system and why it might not be suited to their players, Jack Grealish's fresh start at Everton and the pressure surrounding Graham Potter at West Ham.Tony then tells Sam & Natalie about his artists and soldiers philosophy and why every successful team needs a balance of them before mentioning the likes of Adam Wharton, Jack Clarke and Lewis Travis in those roles. Finally Tony & Sam end the pod talking about Tony's time at Blackburn Rovers where he spent over 5 years as manager. The duo discuss how good Bradley Dack could've been if it wasn't for his injuries, what his relationship with Venkys was like and would he ever return to the club in any capacity?Bet £10 & get £30 in free bets + a £10 Casino Bonus when you join BoyleSports Here

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We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Watford, Burnley and Everton manager...SEAN DYCHE!!!Sean Dyche sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Everton to styles of football and advice for young coaches.Sean and Sam start the pod by talking about what Sean has been up to since leaving Everton, his love for all things music and whether he has the bug to get back into management yet.Sean then discusses his time at Everton, why the time was right to move on and his phone calls with David Moyes as well as the advice he game him.They then both chat in depth about styles of football, advice for young managers who want to play a certain way despite not having the players for it and why football fans are getting tired of tippy tappy football now.The duo then react to the opening weekend of the Premier League including the Marc Guehi and Oliver Glasner handshake drama, Manchester United's goalkeeper situation and why the era of big centre forwards may be returning.Sam & Sean then chat about Sean's viral 'Utter Woke Nonsense' meme before they give their verdicts on whether current football trends are utter woke nonsense or not.Finally they end the podcast by discussing our new Fixture In Focus segment as they preview the upcoming Manchester City vs Tottenham game, are Spurs actually City's bogey team, what the final score will be and who is on the scoresheet?Bet £10 & get £30 in free bets + a £10 Casino Bonus when you join BoyleSports Here

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner  @BOYLESports .This week Sam & Natalie are joined by one of our most popular returning guests, former Sheffield Wednesday coach...CHRIS POWELL!!!Chris Powell sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his highs and lows at Sheffield Wednesday to his predictions for the upcoming Premier League season.Chris and Sam talk about his recent spell at Sheffield Wednesday, why the club is in desperate need for a change in ownership and what lead to him ultimate leaving the club.Chris then answers questions sent in by the Sheffield Wednesday fans including if he'd ever return to the club in some capacity under new owners, is he going to follow Danny Rohl to a new club and finally Chris expresses just how much admiration he has for the fans at the club.They then both chat about the recent drama surrounding Alexander Isak and Newcastle United, if modern players have too much power over football clubs and what would Sam do if he was still the manager of Newcastle.The duo then give us their predictions for the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season as we break down the Premier League into Champions, European Finish, Top Half, Bottom Half & Relegated.Sam & Chris then discuss our new Fixture In Focus segment as they both preview the opening day clash between their former clubs Sunderland and West Ham. Why West Ham signing experience is important, can Sunderland break the streak and survive this season and finally what will the end result be?Finally they end the podcast by ranking new summer signings such as Grealish to Everton, Cunha to United and Ait Nouri to Manchester City before they both put Viktor Gyokeres, Joao Pedro & Hugo Ekitike into the follow categories...On Fire, On The Fence, On The Bench!Join BoyleSports Here

Your calls with Natalie Pike and Toni Duggan after England's Women's Euros victory on penalties against Spain.

Your calls with Natalie Pike and Toni Duggan following England's dramatic extra time victory over Italy.

Your football calls on the Women's Euros with Natalie Pike and Toni Duggan. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.

Your football calls on the Women's Euros with Natalie Pike and Toni Duggan. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.

Your football calls on the Women's Euros with Natalie Pike and Toni Duggan. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.

Your football calls on the Women's Euros with Natalie Pike and Toni Duggan. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.

Your football calls with Natalie Pike and Clinton Morrison as Spurs fans react to Thomas Frank's appointment and will you be watching the Club World Cup?

Your calls with Natalie Pike and Rob Green after England limp to a 1-0 win over 173rd ranked Andorra and were Spurs right to sack Ange?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your calls with Robbie Savage and Natalie Pike after Villa, Palace, Preston, Bournemouth and Manchester City reach the quarter-finals.

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

Journalist Luke Moore, football presenter Natalie Pike, former England rugby player Ugo Monye, and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday six group stage fixture between Juventus and Manchester City takes place on Wednesday 11 December at 21:00 CET in Turin at Allianz Stadium.Carlo Garganese is joined by Manchester City FC presenter and co-host of the nomoretippytappyfootball podcast Natalie Pike to preview the game and offer insight on Juventus' opponents.Natalie also talks about her work and love for Man City, her podcast and modelling career, and why City are struggling more this season.Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all.To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT).Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Sports presenter David Alorka, football presenter Natalie Pike, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd and comedian Chloe Petts join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds