Don Hutchison, Kevin Nolan & Paul Robinson join Aaron Paul to look ahead to another busy weekend in the Premier League. The team discuss whether Chelsea is Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s first big test and is it win or bust for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag? Plus the panel talk the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England head coach and what that means for the Premier League. Forest Captain Ryan Yates also drops by and gives an insight into what it’s like to be captain and what is clicki...
Oct 18, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Thomas Tuchel is the new England head coach, but how did his early career in Germany influence his coaching style? The Euro Leagues team of Steve Crossman, Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague look at his early days as a coach at Mainz. They also examine how his time as a player for Ulm influenced his coaching career. Julien tells us about his meeting with Paul Pogba, who's looking to restart his playing career following a doping ban. And we hear from Ashley Coffey, the ex-Whitby ...
Oct 17, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk EFL with Jed Wallace & Phil Brown. They pay tribute to former Sheffield United defender George Baldock, Championship joint-top scorer Josh Maja joins his West Brom teammate Jed on the pod, and Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson comes on after his side was drawn away to MK in the FA Cup. Phil’s Kidderminster don’t make it into the hat, and it's goals galore in 72plus 72minus. Timecodes: 02:58 George Baldock tributes 07:53 Championship chat 17:44 Josh Maja joins th...
Oct 17, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why has Thomas Tuchel swapped club football for the England job? Why has he only got an 18-month contract? And why doesn't he start his new job until January? Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray as well as former England internationals Andros Townsend and Rob Green to try and answer some of the key questions surrounding Tuchel's appointment. We also hear from the German as he's formally unveiled at Wembley, and there's further reaction from ex-England strikers Gary Lineker and Al...
Oct 16, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel agrees to become the next England manager. What does this mean for England's current crop of players? How will Tuchel take to international management? And can he be the one to end England's trophy drought? Kelly Cates is joined by former England international Stephen Warnock, European football expert Julien Laurens, and former Chelsea and Scotland winger Pat Nevin to react to the news. BBC Sport Editor Dan Roan provides the latest on the deal, Bundesliga ...
Oct 15, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the resignation of Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall. Eidevall has been under pressure in recent weeks with Arsenal sixth in the WSL and suffering a heavy 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Jen gives an insight into what Jonas was like as a manager and how he dealt with external pressure. Ellen and Jen answer your questions about who could be taking over as manager. To celebrate Black History Month Manchester United’s Gabby George als...
Oct 15, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In an exclusive interview – Chappers speaks to the former Wales manager Rob Page who joins the pod for the very first time after being sacked from his position in the summer. During the episode Page opens up about his emotions after losing his role – and the incredible highs of taking Wales to their first World Cup in over 60 years. We get insight into what it was really like for Page dealing with some of the sports biggest names from Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey to Ashley Williams and details what...
Oct 11, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jurgen Klopp has made a surprise return to football but what impact can he make with the Red Bull football group? And what will the move do to his reputation in Germany? Bild’s Christian Falk joins the pod to help explain it all. John Bennett, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle also discuss why Kylian Mbappe’s latest appearance for Real Madrid has not gone down well in France, the next generation of Maldini to make the Italy squad and the potential impact that Angel Gomes can have for England. ...
Oct 09, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Crossman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given to discuss whether Tottenham are 'the ultimate fairweather team' after blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at Brighton. The BBC's Chief Football News Reporter Simon Stone joins the pod to reflect on the verdict in Manchester City's legal case against the Premier League's associated party transaction (APT) rules and discuss what happens next. And the panel have a feisty debate over whether goalkeepers should celebrate saving penalties...
Oct 07, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Ramsdale chats to Kelly Somers about leaving Arsenal for Southampton, his relationship with David Raya and maturing on and off the pitch. He also discusses his dad’s podcast appearances, fancy dress trips to Wembley and why he chose to be a goalkeeper.
Oct 05, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Darren Fletcher is joined by the former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, former Everton and Liverpool midfielder Fara Williams, and former Tottenham and Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown to dig deep into the current situation at Manchester United, including asking whether Bruno Fernandes is too big a loose cannon to be captain. You’ll hear from under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on ten Hag’s future. Plus we’ll ask if Cole Palmer is the b...
Oct 04, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki. After another busy few days in the Champions League, they pick out their moment of the week, discussing Aston Villa, Lille, Real Madrid and Juventus. They also ask why Antoine Griezmann has decided to hang up his boots for France and reflect upon the career of Andres Iniesta. Other topics include whether Luis Enrique was right to leave Ousmane Dembele out of the squad that lost at Arsenal, the return of Wojciech Szczesny ...
Oct 03, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode of the Football Daily, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart travels to Liverpool to meet Alisson Becker for an exclusive deep dive into life as a goalkeeper - both on and off the pitch. They discuss their love of the sport and the constant challenges of how to improve in the game. Alisson lets us in on his motivations and the inspiration that he has received from his faith and family, and opens up about the passing of his father. Alisson also speaks about how he has adapted...
Sep 29, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur. The panel discuss France, Real Madrid and Manchester United great Raphaël Varane who announced his retirement from football this week. Plus, will players across Europe go on strike? Also, a look ahead to the big game in Germany this weekend: Bayern Munich versus Bayer Leverkusen. BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – ...
Sep 26, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: The Fallout. Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. The panel discuss a classic Premier League encounter between England’s top two teams. Did Arsenal go too far with their ‘housery’? Or is it just part of the game? What did the panel make of Erling Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head? Is City versus Arsenal now a legendary rivalry? Plus, BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show, she has more on the news that Everton ...
Sep 23, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Darren Fletcher is joined by the former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson to reflect on Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal, including hearing from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, City captain Kyle Walker and City manager Pep Guardiola. The panel also discuss Brighton's eventful draw against Nottingham Forest, which consisted of four goals and three red cards. Topics: 02:32 - Initial thoughts on Man City v Arsenal 05:59 - M...
Sep 22, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Beckham, Rory Delap, and Gianfranco Zola. Fans are always on the edge of their seat before a set piece, yet there have only been a select few who've mastered the art of the dead ball. Who is the Premier League's greatest ever set piece specialist? Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for another episode to rank the ten best players who took free kicks, corners, penalties... and throw-ins! [This episode was originally released on 04/04/2022. Find the full Match of the D...
Sep 21, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Paul is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker, Clinton Morrison and Paul Robinson. The panel look ahead to the biggest game of the season so far – Manchester City versus Arsenal which takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Plus, what next for Everton? BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show – she’s been speaking to the club’s director of football Kevin Thelwell. You can listen to that interview on the podcast. 01:10 Is this must-win or must-not-lose for Arsenal? 05:25 Paul Robinson ar...
Sep 20, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eilidh Barbour is joined by James Horncastle, John Murray and Chris Sutton. The panel reflect on an uninspiring draw between Manchester City and Inter Milan and a brilliant win for Celtic. It's the Scottish champions' biggest ever victory in the Champions League as they see off Slovan Bratislava, scoring five goals in the process. We also hear about Connie McLaughlin's close encounter with a pigeon at Celtic Park! Plus, there's a look ahead to Arsenal's game at Atalanta on Thursday night. 00:30 ...
Sep 18, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Mina Rzouki and Ian Dennis. The panel reflect on great wins for Aston Villa and Liverpool as they both do the business away from home on opening night of the new-look Champions League. We hear from Arne Slot and Unai Emery. Plus, England captain Harry Kane scored four goals as Bayern Munich achieved a historic 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb. 00:30 A great night for Liverpool in Milan 02:55 Arne Slot reaction 04:00 Where did it go wrong for Milan? 10:15 Kane ...
Sep 17, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith – the panel discuss Jhon Durán’s stunning strike for Aston Villa against Everton, why don’t we see so many long-range efforts these days? After Nottingham Forest’s historic win at Liverpool can the Tricky Trees start looking up the Premier League table? Plus, how has Julen Lopetegui bedded in at West Ham? Is he too pragmatic for Hammers fans? Also, a look ahead to a busy week of Champions League football with Arsenal, Aston Villa,...
Sep 16, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Darren Fletcher is joined by Michael Brown, Glenn Murray and Don Hutchison to look ahead to Sunday's north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal and discuss whether Liverpool can keep hold of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as they enter the final year of the their contracts at Anfield. Topics: 01:02 - Kevin Campbell 'happiest moments of the week' 04:45 - North London derby preview 22:50 - Can Liverpool keep hold of Salah, van Dijk and Trent? BBC Sounds/5 Live commentar...
Sep 13, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balagué, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle. The panel discuss Kylian Mbappé's poor form for France, Italy's resurgence and Hansi Flick's Barca revolution. There's also a team of unsigned players revealed which includes the likes of Mario Balotelli, Adrien Rabiot and Dele Alli. 01:38 Real Betis’ magnificent reveal video 03:47 Mbappé's poor form 13:10 Are Italy back? 19:26 Hansi Flick is getting things right at Barca 24:12 Unsigned XI BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier...
Sep 12, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The panel discuss Lee Carsley's chances of getting the England manager's job long-term and hear from him ahead of tomorrow's match with Finland at Wembley. Scotland fan James Forrest discusses what's next for Scotland and Steve Clarke after late defeats to Poland and Portugal. And Paul Watson from The Sweeper podcast celebrates San Marino's first ever competitive win after he saw their 1-nil triumph over Liechtenstein. 00:25 Pointless with Chris Sutton 03:25 Can Lee Carsley keep the England job?...
Sep 09, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Manchester City’s Rodri joins Joe Hart to talk Guardiola, trebles & chess. He also speaks about his Spain's side Euros triumph over England and his business degree which he completed while playing for City.
Aug 31, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast A comprehensive look ahead to Manchester United v Liverpool. Plus, with the transfer window shut, what's the state of play in the Premier League? Scott McTominay has sealed his move to Napoli, is PSR forcing home-grown talent to move abroad to advance their careers? Don Hutchison, Kevin Nolan and Michael Brown are on the panel. 5 Live Sport Premier League commentaries this weekend: Leicester City 15:00 Aston Villa (Saturday) West Ham United 17:30 Manchester City (Saturday) = = = = = = = = = = = ...
Aug 30, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Chapman presents a special edition of the Football Daily reflecting on the life of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. Mark is joined by Chris Sutton and The i paper chief football writer Daniel Storey. Former England internationals Joe Hart and Theo Walcott also pay their tributes. 06:15 Joe Hart joins the pod 13:45 Sven speaking on the Monday Night Club 20:45 Theo Walcott joins the pod
Aug 26, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jay-Jay Okocha, Eden Hazard, Cristiano Ronaldo - which Premier League stars balled out? Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join Gary Lineker to talk “reducers”, dressing room bullies and commandeering a bus on a night out. [This episode was originally released on 11/10/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]
Aug 24, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Conor Gallagher/João Félix saga is finally over, who got the better of the deal - Chelsea or Atlético Madrid? Is Kylian Mbappé's move to Real Madrid working out, so far? Antonio Conte's Napoli are chasing Romelu Lukaku and could be prepared to say goodbye to Victor Osimhen. Plus, following his international retirement - the panel discuss if Manuel Neuer is the greatest goalkeeper of all time.
Aug 21, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast A good start for Arsenal and Manchester City, is the Premier League a two-horse race again? Do the Gunners still need a new striker? Kai Havertz had a flying start against Wolves. Plus, Izzy may have the scoop on what makes Erling Haaland so good - the raw milk diet! The panel also discuss Ivan Toney's potential move away from Brentford. Will he end up in Saudi Arabia?
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