On the 31st anniversary of the opening day of the first World Cup in America, Ray Stubbs takes us back to an extraordinary tournament. Even though England didn’t qualify, there were plenty of headlines on and off the field with the many familiar faces from the Premier League representing a plucky Republic of Ireland side. The tournament is remembered for record attendances, games being played in scorching hot temperatures and the best player in the world at the time - Roberto Baggio - missing th...
Jun 17, 2025•51 min
We head back to 2010 with Hawksbee & Jacobs and The Clips of The Week with plenty of Mike Parry & Alan Brazil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2025•5 min
In 2015 former Metropolitan Police Officer James Bannon visited talkSPORT and recalled going undercover in the 1980s with the infamous ‘Bushwhackers.’ The cult film I.D. (1995) is partly based on his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2025•13 min
Darren Bent scores his third international goal for England against Wales in a crucial win in a qualifier for Euro 2012. Scott Parker has a blinder and Wayne Rooney may have plans for a longer ‘summer holiday.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2025•10 min
After England crashed out of the World Cup at the group stages in Brazil in 2014, the England Correspondent Ian Danter defended Roy Hodgson’s men which led to a feisty clash with Mike Graham & Mike ‘Porky’ Parry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2025•16 min
In 2019 Liverpool beat Tottenham in the Champions League Final in Madrid but it wasn’t without controversy. Jim Proudfoot & Stuart Pearce were on commentary duty and Adam Catterall & Jason Cundy were hosting the Sports Bar phone-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2025•24 min
In 2013 Chelsea won the Europa League against Benfica meaning they became the first team to hold both European trophies at the same time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2025•10 min
In May 2010 Spurs went to Manchester City and won thanks to a dramatic late header from Peter Crouch to reach the Champions League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2025•12 min
Back in May 2017 Manchester United beat Ajax in Stockholm to win the Europa League under Jose Mourinho and qualified for the Champions League. Jim Proudfoot & Danny Higginbotham are the commentary team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2025•20 min
On this day in 2016 Spurs got battered at Newcastle on the final day of the Premier League season handing second-place to bitter rivals Arsenal. Stan Collymore is the host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2025•8 min
Sunderland travelled to Arsenal in May 2015 and gained a draw at The Emirates with Dick Advocaat at the helm to secure another season in the Premier League. Arsenal had 75% possession but couldn’t get the victory but still qualified for the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2025•17 min
In 2023 Sheffield Wednesday came back from 4-0 down to beat Peterborough on penalties in the League 1 Play-off semis to reach Wembley. talkSPORT presenter and Posh fan Adrian Durham was at the game at Hillsborough and still appeared on the Sports Bar! Adam Bridge & Adrian Clarke are the commentary team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2025•19 min
On this day in 2019, Liverpool overturned a 3-0 deficit against Lionel Messi’s Barcelona to reach the Champions League Final in the most remarkable comeback at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 07, 2025•23 min
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard scored a late equaliser against rivals Spurs in the ‘Battle at Stamford Bridge’ to hand Leicester City the title in 2016 at odds of 5000-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 05, 2025•12 min
The greatest snooker player of all time, Ronnie O’Sullivan, joins Andy Goldstein & Jason Cundy on the Sports Bar in the studio back in 2015 on the eve of the World Championships at The Crucible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2025•13 min
On the eve of Tottenham’s Europa League semi-final clash with Bodo/Glimt we go back to the famous Champions League injury-time win against Ajax in 2019. Against all odds, Spurs came back from 3-0 down on aggregate to make it to an all-English Final in Madrid against Liverpool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2025•13 min
Legendary boxer Steve Collins joined the Sports Bar a decade ago and recalled his famous win in 1995 against Chris Eubank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2025•11 min
With three days to go until Connor Benn vs Chris Eubank Junior, we head back to 2021 when their fathers were guests together on talkSPORT Breakfast. Eubank Senior and Nigel Benn joined Laura Woods, Darren Bent & Trevor Sinclair…And Connor Benn even made a brief appearance as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2025•13 min
20 years ago this month former Newcastle players Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer look back at the astonishing moment when they were sent off for fighting each other in a game against Aston Villa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2025•9 min
Simon Jordan comes face to face in the studio with impressionist Adam Diggle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2025•6 min
The former Coventry defender Dave Busst recalls his testimonial which featured Paul Gascoigne; George Best made an appearance and he also owns the last Manchester United shirt Eric Cantona ever wore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 09, 2025•15 min
The former Coventry defender Dave Busst joined Andy Goldstein and Bobby Gould, his former manager, and reflected on a horrific career ending injury he sustained against Manchester United on this day in 1996. Busst recalled the United players visiting him in hospital and also revealed some of the unique team bonding exercises he went through at Highfield Road! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2025•22 min
This is a tribute to the legendary former Manchester United, Chelsea, AC Milan & England midfielder. Voiced by Ray's son Ross, his daughter Jade and those within the game that knew him best. The full documentary is available in the talkSPORT Daily feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2025•10 min
On April Fool's Day in 2020 Laura Woods tricks Ally McCoist into thinking Zlatan Ibrahimovic is going to the Scottish Premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2025•10 min
Ricky Gervais look-alike & impressionist Tim Oliver joins Andy Goldstein & Darren Bent in the studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2025•13 min
Back in 2010 Mike Graham & Mike 'Porky' Parry interviewed Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell ahead of the release of The Other Guys.... But things don't quite go to plan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2025•11 min
Back in October 2013 England required a win against Poland at Wembley to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. Cue a brilliant performance from 'captain fantastic' Steven Gerrard leaving the Three Lions fans jubilant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2025•13 min
In 2016 England were dumped out of the Euros by Iceland in Roy Hodgson’s final game in charge as Three Lions manager! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2025•12 min
On this day in 2011, Long Run won the Cheltenham Gold Cup beating three previous winners in an epic encounter at Prestbury Park. Rupert Bell was calling the action for talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2025•5 min
Galopin Des Champs wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups in 2024, Alan Brazil gets sacked for not making the Breakfast show and Mike Parry advocates wing mirrors for Race Horses at the Cheltenham Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2025•19 min
