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A preview of a special Desert Island Discs from Radio 4 as Lauren Laverne catches-up with Gareth Southgate. In the full episode, the former England manager shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island with Lauren Laverne. Listen here - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00268sg
Aaron Paul talks through the seasonal Premier League stories. He’s joined by Michael Brown and Nigel Reo-Coker. Also hear from Arne Slot with Liverpool top of the tree. Was Chelsea’s defeat to Fulham a reality check for them? What about Forest’s European charge. And there’s misery on both sides of Manchester. Catch up with the latest from Ruben Amorim. 03:55 Liverpool sitting pretty 08:25 Arne Slot: ‘It’s too early to celebrate’ 17:45 Reality check for Chelsea? 23:15 Four straight wins for Fores...
Ali Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis present a selection box of stories from life as 5 Live commentators. From getting a wasp in the mouth mid-commentary, to getting in trouble with Kenny Dalglish and Tony Pulis, they tell the tales you don't normally get to hear.
FULL 7 PART-SERIES AVAILABLE ON BBC SOUNDS - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0h6lf4d The definitive Sir Alex Ferguson story, from his working class roots in Glasgow to the top of European football, told by the people who know him best. First-hand accounts from a host of former players and adversaries including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Gordon Strachan and Sir Kenny Dalglish reveal what it was like to play for Sir Alex's all-conquering Manchester United and Aberdeen teams, while exploring the Scot...
You’re Better Than That is back for another fun and festive Christmas treat! Alistair Bruce-Ball is the quizmaster as Chris Sutton partners up with Karen Pickering to take on Julien Laurens and Izzy Christiansen – who will come out on top? Featuring the famous Sutton Death, conundrums and filling in the commentary blanks from some of the biggest sporting moments of 2024 who will win 2024’s edition of the annual festive quiz?
Neil Warnock joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff for a festive Christmas treat and to look back on some of his favourite memories in football. From bowling and chiropody, to Chris Morgan and Adel Taarabt, Neil Warnock lifts the lid on some of his funniest and memorable stories. He talks about what Christmas is like in the Warnock household and looks back at almost 60 years in football. Plus, find out if Yorkshire puddings are on Neil Warnock’s Christmas dinner!
Kelly Cates presents the Monday Night Club alongside Rory Smith, Clinton Morrison and Chris Sutton. The team chat Liverpool and whether the title is theirs to lose. Is there a better team than Spurs to support at the moment from an entertainment point of view? Jeff Hayward from the ‘Back of the Net' podcast joins the panel to talk Bournemouth’s success and dreams of Europe. And would you rather be Ruben Amorim or Pep Guardiola at the moment heading into Christmas? Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 02:50 Li...
Liverpool put six past Spurs & Bournemouth dream of Europe. Rick Edwards is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and David James to run through the Premier League with the table now locked over Christmas. Also hear from Arne Slot, Ange Postecoglou, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, and Ruben Amorim. And Shay Given from Match of the Day 2 drops in to talk goalkeepers. 02:20 Are you not entertained? 06:25 Slot making it look easy at Liverpool 09:15 Arne Slot INTERVIEW 12:15 Ange Postecoglou INTERVIEW 16:35 ...
Jonathan Sutherland travels to Naples to speak to two Scots who are starring in Serie A. Napoli's Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour chat to Jonathan about adapting to life in Italy, their relationship with Antonio Conte and following in the footsteps of Diego Maradona. McTominay also opens up on his decision to leave Manchester United, while Gilmour discusses swapping Brighton for Naples. BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 21 Dec, 1500: West Ham v Brighton on 5 Liv...
John Murray returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as a commentator. From being pulled over by police in Moscow to talking tailoring with Thomas Tuchel, they reveal the stories they don’t normally get to hear. Plus, Steve Bunce drops in from Riyadh ahead of #UsykFury2 to talk boxing commentary. And Clash of the Commentators takes on an Asian feel. 01:20 Interviewing Thomas Tuchel 02:55 27-hour journey back from Moscow 08:10 Don’t speak to Pep on the golf course 11:10 ...
Tottenham beat Manchester United 4-3 in a chaotic thriller to make the League Cup semi-finals. Hear how they did it as Eleanor Oldroyd, correspondent John Murray and ex-Spurs midfielder Michael Brown dissect the result. And on the day Everton's takeover by the Friedkin Group was confirmed, former player Aaron Lennon and BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould examine what the deal could mean for Everton boss Sean Dyche. TIMECODES 00:20 Analysis of Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United 11:00 Journalist Jam...
Are Barca blowing it? Is it Atleti’s season? Or Real Madrid to triumph? John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein for the final Euro Leagues of 2024. They discuss what is shaping up to be a brilliant tussle for the title in Spain. The also debate whether it will become increasingly interesting in Germany after Bayern Munich’s first defeat of the season. What went wrong for Pep Ljinders at RB Salzburg and how it all went so well for Brest are also discussed. Th...
Steve Crossman presents as Arsenal, Newcastle United and Liverpool all see themselves progress into the semi-finals of the League Cup. Hear from hat-trick hero Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace, as well as from Palace boss Oliver Glasner. Eddie Howe and Thomas Frank both speak on the pod after Newcastle sailed through as 3-1 winners over Brentford. And Arne Slot also weighs in on Liverpool's win against Southampton. Then we hear from Ruben Amorim, addressing Marcus Rashfo...
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Kidderminster Harriers manager Phil Brown to look at the week’s biggest stories in the EFL. They talk to Oxford United podcaster Connor Penfold from The Manor Podcast about the reaction from the fans to the sacking of manager Des Buckingham, and how the club will respond in their bid to avoid relegation. Plus, after Matt Taylor’s sacking at Bristol Rovers, will new set piece coach and interim manager Lee Cattermole get the job full time? And with Walsall...
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the Euro 2025 draw held in Switzerland. Commentator Vicki Sparks also joins the team to reflect on the groups and how Sarina could set up her team. England have been drawn in the 'group of death' alongside the Netherlands, France and fellow home nation, Wales. Ellen gives an insight into what it was like in the run-up to 2022 and how qualification makes it different this time around. Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod to discuss the group...
We discuss what's next for Southampton and Wolves after parting ways with their managers over the weekend. Mark Chapman is joined by Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Stephen Warnock to discuss whether sacking a manager increases a club's chances of survival. South American football expert Tim Vickery gives us the lowdown on Vitor Pereira, who looks set to replace Gary O’Neil at Wolves, while sports psychologist Michael Caulfield joins us to talk about the stresses of management and working alongside...
Man Utd beat Man City and Wolves sack Gary O’Neil. Hear from Phil Foden, Pep Guardiola, and Ruben Amorim as Rick Edwards is joined by Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. 02:10 Man Utd beat Man City 05:25 Phil Foden INTERVIEW 12:50 Pep Guardiola INTERVIEW 19:35 Amorim getting there with United? 23:00 Ruben Amorim INTERVIEW 24:20 Where does Rashford’s future lie? 27:20 Half-time teaser 29:40 Wolves sack Gary O’Neil 38:20 Clinton’s favourite PL striker 41:40 Emi Martinez’ save at For...
In this special episode of the Football Daily, Mark Clemmit catches up with Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Sheffield United’s successful season so far, Wilder’s return to the club and the relationship he has with the famous Yorkshire club are all discussed in this fascinating interview. Wilder also discusses his time away from Bramall Lane and how he has lost none of his feistiness. They also find time to discuss Christmas decorations and the plan for buying presents.
Conor McNamara joins Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball to reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From Conor taking a printer to games, to using the facilities on the Anfield roof! They tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And ‘Clash of the Commentators’ is back! 02:05 Upsetting football fans 06:00 Conor’s portable printer 09:20 Using Championship Manager to help prep 11:20 Getting the overnight sleeper train 15:00 What do commentators do at half-time? 18:05 The Anfield com...
Juventus and Real Madrid win but big praise for Atalanta and Club Brugge. John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and Kristof Terreur to unpick another dramatic week in the Champions League. They discuss a much-needed victory for Juventus over the increasingly beleaguered Manchester City before analysing a sensational match between Atalanta and Real Madrid. There is discussion around why Alessandro Del Piero is so important for the development of Kenan Yildiz and why it did not wo...
What next for Millwall? Is Mike Phelan the answer to Wayne Rooney and Plymouth’s problems? Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff to discuss Neil Harris leaving Millwall and what will come next for the club and who they'll appoint next? Plus, they discuss the managerial merry-go-round as Ruben Selles joins Hull with Noel Hunt taking over at Reading, while former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan joins Wayne Rooney at Plymouth.
Kelly Cates is joined by John Murray, Pat Nevin and Gary Cahill as Manchester City lose two-nil to Juventus to deal a big blow to their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stage. Hear from boss Pep Guardiola on the defeat that means Manchester City have won just one of their last 10 games in all competitions, with this being their seventh loss during that run. Elsewhere Conor McNamara joins the pod as Arsenal see off Monaco in a comfortable three-nil victory with Saka getting a doubl...
It's been confirmed the FIFA World Cup will be returning to the Middle East in 10 years' time after FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the hosting rights to the 2034 tournament. Securing football’s most high-profile tournament is just the latest example of the Kingdom’s growing influence on global sport, which its critics say is in an effort to 'sportswash' the regime's reputation. Katie Smith is joined by BBC sports editor Dan Roan and Tariq Panja, global sports correspondent for The New York Times, to ...
Mark Chapman has reaction to wins for Aston Villa and Liverpool. He’s joined by Paul Robinson, Mark Albrighton and Ali Bruce-Ball. Hear from Unai Emery, Arne Slot, Virgil van Dijk and Brendan Rodgers after Celtic’s stalemate at Dinamo Zagreb. Mina Rzouki joins the pod to talk Atalanta and Juventus. And hear from Pep Guardiola ahead of Man City’s trip to Turin. 00:35 Duran helps Aston Villa beat Leipzig 09:50 Unai Emery: ‘Our target is now higher’ 11:30 Arne Slot: ‘Alisson showed why he’s the bes...
Ellen White, Nedum Onuoha and Ben Haines talk return of the WSL after the international break and the brilliant form of Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw. Nedum and Ellen look at why Bunny Shaw is so good beyond scoring goals and Chelsea extending their unbeaten run. BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders joins the pod to talk Manchester United’s Sporting Director Dan Ashworth leaving the club and what it means for the women’s squad. The panel discuss where United find themselves and how they can become a cl...
Are Chelsea truly back, can Ange turn things around at struggling Spurs & why are Brentford so good at home & not away? Those are the all-important questions that Chappers, Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Andros Townsend try to answer on the MNC pod. Chelsea are up to second in the Premier League table with the youngest team in the league – so are some of the guys eating their words now? (They take a little trip with Rory down memory lane...) Focus then turns to Tottenham and why Ange Poste...
Chelsea close in on Liverpool at the top as Tottenham collapse. Hear from Enzo Maresca and Ange Postecoglou. Darren Fletcher is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and Kevin Nolan. Ashley Williams from Match of the Day 2 drops in as well. And the panel discuss Arsenal’s set-piece prowess and the latest developments at Manchester United. 02:30 Best wishes to Michail Antonio 05:35 Chelsea beat Tottenham to close in on Liverpool 08:35 Are Chelsea genuine title contenders? 12:55 Enzo Maresca: ‘We’re ahead of ...
In this special episode of the Football Daily Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to have a typical Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham to discuss his many career highlights, relationship with Jose Mourinho and how life abroad has changed him as a player and person. Tammy chats to Nedum about the importance of embracing Milan and how he has found settling in to a new environment, including the fashion!
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From commentating in the pouring rain with colleagues in their underwear, to a big medical drama, they tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And the ‘Wheel of Spiel’ makes a return! 01:35 John gets a surprise 03:30 Ian has an apology to make 04:20 Commentating in the rain 09:20 Ian nearly ends his career 14:30 ‘Wheel of Spiel’ goes deep 19:00 Favourite commentary positions 22:55 Tottenham-...
We have the latest on Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove who is out of intensive care following his cardiac arrest on the pitch at the weekend. Fan anger at perceived ineffectual ownership is the key theme at the bottom of La Liga with Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo (the Brazilian one) facing calls to step down whilst there’s a very real threat of only a second relegation in Valencia’s history. In France, Roberto De Zerbi is becoming one of the faces of Ligue Un and just ahead of the FIFA Club Wo...
