EFL play-off finals preview with Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & new Reading CEO Joe Jacobson. They look ahead to each of the Wembley games in the Championship, League One and League Two. And you can hear from Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens ahead of their showdown with Charlton. Plus, which play-off semi-final moments will feature in 72PLUS 72MINUS? 03:40 Joe lifts the lid on life as Reading CEO 05:05 Play-off finals to kick off a minute late 09:10 Championship – Sheff Utd vs Sunderland 18:20 ...
May 21, 2025•41 min
Is this Ange Postecoglou’s penultimate game in charge of Spurs regardless of what happens? And how would winning change the challenge ahead for Ruben Amorim? Kelly Cates is with Peter Schmeichel, Andros Townsend and Mark Ogden to preview the Europa League Final. Ian Dennis joins us from Bilbao to assess the mood in both clubs’ pre match press conferences, with Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim sharing their thoughts on the eve of the final. Plus, we hear from Mason Mount and discuss Tottenham’s ...
May 20, 2025•51 min
Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are joined by Arsenal captain Kim Little to talk the Champions League final against Barcelona in Lisbon this Saturday. Jen asks Kim what makes her such a special player, how it feels to make the final and where Arsenal can expose Barcelona. It was also the domestic treble for Chelsea as they beat Manchester United 3-0 at Wembley in front of new investor Alexis Ohanian. Hear from manager Sonia Bompastor on how she wants Chelsea to be challenged by the rest of the league...
May 20, 2025•44 min
CEO of WSL Football, Nikki Doucet, speaks exclusively to Ellen White and Ben Haines at the end of the domestic season. After the announcement of a major rebrand for professional women’s football in England, Nikki discusses the reasons behind the new name and new look, plus what this means for the future of the WSL and newly renamed WSL 2. Nikki also talks to Ellen and Ben about the reports of scrapping relegation, increased spending in women’s transfer windows, how the game is going to be grown ...
May 20, 2025•36 min
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given to discuss Saturday's FA Cup final. Crystal Palace captain Joel Ward joins the podcast to reflect on lifting the cup - the first major trophy in the club's 164-year history - in his 13th and final season at Selhurst Park. They also ask why Erling Haaland passed up taking Manchester City's penalty and whether Jack Grealish has a future at the Etihad after being left on the bench on Saturday, as well as paying tribute to Jamie Vardy...
May 19, 2025•52 min
Goodbye to Goodison, Jamie Vardy hits 200 for Leicester & a sit down with Harry Kane. Darren Fletcher is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and Clinton Morrison. Also hear from Everton boss David Moyes, Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Leicester hero Jamie Vardy. And catch a special interview with Bundesliga winner, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane. 01:45 Fletch on being at Goodison Park, 03:40 Crystal Palace FA Cup reflections, 07:15 David Moyes INTERVIEW, 15:...
May 18, 2025•46 min
Mark Chapman is joined by Sean Dyche, Clinton Morrison, Ian Dennis and John Murray as Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 to win the FA Cup. The panel react to the scenes as Palace celebrate the club's first-ever major trophy, and debate whether Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson should have been sent off. We hear from Henderson himself, as well as from Oliver Glasner, Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva. Timecodes 00:34 Reaction from the full-time whistle 08:57 Dean Henderson interview 10:10 Sho...
May 17, 2025•34 min
Remember When is a show that brings together football fans from across the UK to talk about the seismic moments that shaped their club’s history - and had a massive impact on their own lives too. Rather than being about tribal division or comparing between the haves versus the have-nots, it’s about the stories, the memories and the moments that unite us as football fans - whoever we support. This time, Remember When looks back at two of the most memorable FA Cup triumphs in English football hist...
May 17, 2025•42 min
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. What’s it like commentating on an FA Cup Final? Ali reveals more about last week’s Arctic expedition. The guys have their say on Goodison Park dodging the wrecking ball. Is the commentator’s blessing now a thing? Clash of the Commentators does stadia and which terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to [email protected] 01:00 Commentating on the FA ...
May 16, 2025•55 min
Steve Crossman, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle are back with the latest episode of Euro Leagues. The guys reflect on Xabi Alonso's time at Bayer Leverkusen, and what he'll be thinking about before returning to Los Blancos. Xabi's arrival means Carlo Ancelotti's off to the Brazil national team. Could we see a return to the fold for Neymar? South American football expert Tim Vickery joins the pod with all the latest. Bologna win their first trophy in over 50 years, beating...
May 15, 2025•43 min
As Everton prepare for their final senior men's match at Goodison Park after 133 years, Mark Chapman, Giulia Bould and Phil Jagielka reflect on the stadium and what it means to fans, players and managers. We hear from David Moyes, Joe Royle, Wayne Rooney and Seamus Coleman ahead of the final home Premier League game against Southampton. And they're joined by club Graeme Sharp, who recalls the most famous matches at Goodison, including a European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final with Bayern Munich. Ev...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff on this week's 72+ to look back on the Championship Play-off semi-finals after Sheffield United and Sunderland booked their places at Wembley. The panel reflect on Sunderland's last gasp winner, hear from the beaten Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Sunderland captain Dan Neil as well as Blades manager Chris Wilder after his side breezed past Bristol City. There's also a discussion over refereeing in the EFL after some controv...
May 14, 2025•51 min
From Shankly to Paisley, and now from Klopp to Slot – what do Liverpool get so right about their manager transitions? Kelly Cates is joined by football writer and Liverpool fan Tony Evans and Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan. Hear from Arne Slot himself, as well as Cody Gakpo and tactics writer Mark Carey. And catch an interview with sport psychologist Dan Abrahams, who worked with Slot at Feyenoord. 04:00 Liverpool have a healthy history of changing managers 07:50 Arne Slot is ‘li...
May 13, 2025•53 min
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to history made being made by Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea as they became the first the first WSL side to finish a 22-game season unbeaten. Ellen and Jen also talk Chloe Kelly’s recent form as Arsenal sealed second place in the league. We hear from Sarina Wiegman as the Lionesses are handed a big Euros boost with the return of Lauren Hemp, Georgia Stanway and Alex Greenwood for their upcoming Nations League games. Plus, Manchester United duo Maya Le Tis...
May 13, 2025•46 min
Is it acceptable for an owner to enter the pitch? After Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ outburst on the pitch at Nuno Espirito Santo, the Monday Night Club discuss whether the owner should be allowed on to the pitch, or whether they should stay quiet. Theo Walcott joins Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Mark Chapman to discuss the actions of the Nottingham Forest owner. The Anfield Wrap’s John Gibbons drops by to give his views on Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold – why are Li...
May 12, 2025•56 min
Forest owner Marinakis storms onto the pitch & Alexander-Arnold gets booed. Rick Edwards is joined by Michael Brown & The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Nuno Espírito Santo after his City Ground confrontation, and catch up with a frustrated Rúben Dias after Man City were held to a goalless draw by Southampton. Plus the race for Europe continues, as does the poor league form for Man Utd & Tottenham. 02:05 Marinakis confronts Nuno 05:45 Nuno on the confrontation 11:05 Newcast...
May 11, 2025•44 min
Liam MacDevitt catches up with Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy in the North East. Murphy opens up about playing for his boyhood club, the on-field chemistry he has with striker Alexander Isak and dreaming of an England call-up.
May 10, 2025•19 min
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reveals what life is like in the Arctic as he watches Tottenham in Bodø. The panel react to Arsenal crashing out of the Champions League. Will John end his losing run in Clash of the Commentators? And which football commentary terms will be added or removed from the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to [email protected] 00:55 Ali in the Arctic 11:30 Arsenal knocked ...
May 09, 2025•51 min
After underwhelming Premier League seasons for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is the Europa League more important for Ruben Amorim or Ange Postecoglou? Mark Chapman is joined by Ian Dennis, Phil Jones and Izzy Christiansen at Old Trafford, plus Paul Robinson and Ali Bruce-Ball in the Norway to react to the comprehensive semi-final wins that set up an all English Europa League final. Amorim gives his view on Manchester United's 7-1 aggregate win over Athletic Club and what it would mean ...
May 09, 2025•33 min
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki. After another memorable week in the Champions League, the team unpick all the big talking points. Do Barcelona need to tweak their style of play? And with a Classico on Sunday, could their season quickly unravel after the defeat in Milan? The team discuss Yann Sommer and Francesco Acerbi after Inter Milan reached their second final in three years – and cast an early eye ahead to the final after PSG knocked out Arsenal. Ju...
May 08, 2025•39 min
What next for Arsenal after their Champions League exit? And can PSG go all the way in the competition? Mark Chapman, correspondent John Murray and ex-Arsenal defender Matt Upson reflect on Arsenal's defeat in Paris, asking what they need to do to take the next step. We get the French view with journalist Sara Menai who helps identify where things have gone right this season for PSG. And hear from Arsenal's Mikel Arteta who says his team were the better side, despite losing both legs of the tie....
May 07, 2025•29 min
Aaron Paul is joined by Jobi McAnuff and former play-off winning defender with Huddersfield Town, Tommy Smith to look ahead to the conclusion of the EFL season. Hear from Sheffield United forward Tyrese Campbell as they prepare for the Championship play-offs. Who'll join Leeds and Burnley in the Premier League next season and who'll be going up from League One and League Two? Plus, we’ll reflect on Bradford’s stoppage time winner to secure promotion, how Luton suffered back-to-back relegations a...
May 07, 2025•44 min
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines speak to two title winning managers as the domestic league season comes to a close. London City Lionesses manager Jocelyn Precheur joins the pod as they secure promotion to the WSL and become the first ever sole entity club to compete in the women’s top tier. How influential is their owner, Michele Kang? And what are the benefits of being a smaller club? Sonia Bompastor reflects on winning the WSL title in her first year as Chelsea manager as they edge clo...
May 06, 2025•46 min
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Pat Nevin to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool and Harry Kane winning his first major trophy after Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga. And Bristol City manager Liam Manning joins the podcast to talk about leading Bristol City into the Championship playoffs. Topics: 00:34 - Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool 24:43 - Liam Manning discussing leading Bristol City into the Championship playoffs 36:20 - Wider Championship playoff...
May 05, 2025•54 min
What will finally ending his goal drought do for Cole Palmer? And how well-placed are Chelsea to secure Champions League qualification? Aaron Paul, Nigel Reo-Coker and Clinton Morrison look back on another important weekend in the Premier League, as teams look to qualify for next season's European competitions. They also look at whether Arsenal have lost focus in the Premier League, and at how successful Evanlison has been at Bournemouth. And just how big a rebuild is required at West Ham in the...
May 04, 2025•46 min
As Bournemouth continue to push for European football, midfielder Justin Kluivert speaks to Kelly Somers about his season and career. He tells us about playing with the famous Kluivert name, and his footballing brothers. And the Dutchman explains how he’s settled on the South Coast. And we find out why Kluivert thinks he should be in the Guinness Book of Records. 00:10 The appeal of Bournemouth 02:55 Being Patrick Kluivert’s son 08:30 Andoni Iraola's influence 19:00 His hopes for the future BBC ...
May 03, 2025•24 min
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly catch-up to talk about their love of football, travel and language. Ian reflects on his commentary of Liverpool winning the Premier League title. Ali is packing his bags for the Arctic. Will John be packing his bags in Clash of the Commentators? Which football terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And an announcement of sorts… WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to [email protected] 01:15 John enjoys l...
May 02, 2025•52 min
Steve Crossman is joined by Phil Jones & Andros Townsend to reflect on wins for Man Utd & Spurs. Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to put one foot in the Europa League final, and 5 Live’s commentary team of Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson join the pod to reflect on United’s win. It was a night to remember for Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and in particular Harry Maguire. And finally, we hear from Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim. Meanwhile, Spurs beat Bodo Glimt 3-1, with a l...
May 01, 2025•29 min
From PSG’s great win to the thrilling draw at Barca – this week’s Champions League action unpicked. Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle reflect on a brilliant week of action in the Champions League. The team discuss the superb performances from Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and PSG's Gianluigi Donarumma among others – and pick who they think will go through to the final. James also gives some insight into the latest sensation from Argentina football after his trip to Buenos Aires. Pl...
May 01, 2025•41 min
Former Barnsley manager Darrell Clarke joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff on this week’s 72+ to preview the final weekend of the EFL season. Aaron’s been at the EFL Awards – hear from Championship Manager of the Year Scott Parker and Championship Player of the Year Gustavo Hamer. It’s all to play for at the top of the Championship, who will claim the final two play-off spots? And who is in danger at the bottom of the table? Aaron speaks to Birmingham’s Chris Davies after he picked up the League 1...
Apr 30, 2025•51 min
