Episodes
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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!
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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 Intro02:50 Liverpool’s title to lose?10:40 Ange & Spurs23:14 Bournemouth dreaming of Europe?30:30 Miserable Christmas in Manchester 42:00 Footballers' Christmas
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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 Liverpool09:15 Arne Slot INTERVIEW12:15 Ange Postecoglou INTERVIEW16:35 Shay Given joins the pod24:30 Chelsea surprising a few in second?26:45 Arsenal have themselves a striker!28:00 Forest and Bournemouth are up there29:35 Antoine Semenyo INTERVIEW32:05 Ruben Amorim INTERVIEW39:30 Aston Villa beat Man City44:10 Relegation contenders
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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 LiveSat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports ExtraSun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live
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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 Tuchel02:55 27-hour journey back from Moscow08:10 Don’t speak to Pep on the golf course11:10 How are commentary games chosen?13:55 Commentating with Clinton Morrison18:10 Steve Bunce talks boxing commentary28:25 Best goal scored by a European player this year?33:30 Clash of the Commentators goes Asian38:05 Looking ahead to the weekend’s fixtures42:00 The Great Glossary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:Sat 21 Dec, 1500: West Ham v Brighton on 5 LiveSat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports ExtraSun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live
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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.
TIMECODES00:20 Analysis of Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United11:00 Journalist James Young on Man Utd's inconsistencies17:10 Semi-final draw19:00 Everton's takeover
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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. The team also discuss whether Marcus Rashford will end up in Paris.Plus – with the year almost at an end – what was their favourite moment? And who was their favourite player?
Timecodes….0 mins: Intro3.35: Do fans in Germany and Spain wish there was no winter break?5.32: The title race in Spain – starting with the problems at Barcelona.12.31: Could this be Atletico Madrid’s season?17.27: Or will Real Madrid succeed with an increasingly in-form Kylian Mbappe?21.27: Why it seems to be getting more interesting at the top in the Bundesliga. 25.20: The sacking of Pep Ljinders at RB Salzburg and his prospects of getting another job.29.27: Why 2024 has been such a great year for Brest.31.33: Julien Laurens explains why PSG will not be signing Marcus Rashford.32.40: The team select their moment of the year.36.49: The panel then select their play of the year.
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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 Rashford's comments about wanting a "new challenge".And Steve, Chris Waddle and Ian Dennis all reflect on what could be next for Rashford.
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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 flying high in League 2, they look at what has been behind their success so far this season.
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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 and how she will approach Wales' first major tournament and facing the Lionesses!
Swiss journalist Seraina Degen drops by to share insight into what Switzerland will be like as hosts and the country's ambitions for the tournament.
The team also chat about what could be a significant weekend in the WSL with Chelsea dropping points for the first time this season.
Timecodes:00:20 Intro02:00 Draw reaction05:10 Sarina Wiegman11:40 Where do we find England?19:30 Wales & Rhian Wilkinson27:00 WSL29:30 Switzerland
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Carabao Cup commentaries this week:Wed 18 Dec, 1945: Newcastle v BrentfordWed 18 Dec, 2000: Southampton v Liverpool – 5 Sports ExtraThu 19 Dec, 2000: Tottenham v Man Utd
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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 Thomas Frank at Brentford.
And we discover who the Monday Night Club's sexiest pundit is.
Topics:00:25 - Monday Night Club's sexiest pundit04:12 - Russell Martin and Southampton22:11 - Vitor Pereira and Wolves35:47 - Stresses of management
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Carabao Cup commentaries this week:Wed 18 Dec, 1945: Newcastle v BrentfordWed 18 Dec, 2000: Southampton v Liverpool - 5 Sports ExtraThu 19 Dec, 2000: Tottenham v Man Utd
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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 City05:25 Phil Foden INTERVIEW12:50 Pep Guardiola INTERVIEW19:35 Amorim getting there with United?23:00 Ruben Amorim INTERVIEW24:20 Where does Rashford’s future lie?27:20 Half-time teaser29:40 Wolves sack Gary O’Neil38:20 Clinton’s favourite PL striker41:40 Emi Martinez’ save at Forest43:50 Liverpool & Arsenal drop points
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Carabao Cup commentaries this week:Wed 18 Dec, 1945: Newcastle v BrentfordWed 18 Dec, 2000: Southampton v Liverpool – 5 Sports ExtraThu 19 Dec, 2000: Tottenham v Man Utd
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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.
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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 fans06:00 Conor’s portable printer09:20 Using Championship Manager to help prep11:20 Getting the overnight sleeper train15:00 What do commentators do at half-time?18:05 The Anfield commode22:30 Best derby to commentate on?28:20 Commentating at late notice/without notes!31:40 Most difficult pronunciations35:45 Clash of the Commentators41:50 Great Dictionary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League / Women’s Super League commentaries this weekend:Sat 14 Dec, 15:00 – Liverpool v Fulham – 5 LiveSat 14 Dec, 17:30 – Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa – 5 LiveSun 15 Dec, 14:00 – Brighton v Crystal Palace – 5 LiveSun 15 Dec, 14:30 – Liverpool Women v Arsenal Women – 5 Sports ExtraSun 15 Dec, 16:30 – Man City v Man Utd – 5 Live
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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 work out for Charles De Ketelaere at AC Milan but has turned around for him at Atalanta.Is Thibaut Courtois back to his best? And how good has David de Gea been at Fiorentina this season?Plus – what’s the secret behind Club Brugge’s great form in the Champions League?
Timecodes….0 mins: Intro – with Guillem's tips on the attractions of Girona.2.24: What the team make of the Champions League table.4.51: The team discuss a big win for Juve – and explain why Alessandro Del Piero is so important for the development of Kenan Yildiz.11.22: Guillem gives his takes on some of the issues at Man City.17.35: Have Real Madrid turned a corner?20.50: The form of Thibaut Courtois.22.14: Why it is working out for Ademola Lookman at Atalanta – and whether there is a big move for him on the horizon.24.24: Why it did not work out for Charles De Ketelaere at AC Milan but has turned around for him at Atalanta30.29: David de Gea’s impressive stats at Fiorentina.34.20: Club Brugge – and the sensational story of their rise under Nicky Hayen.
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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.
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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 double and assist. Manager Mikel Arteta gives his thoughts on the win and the role of 18-year-old Myles Lewis–Skelly making his second start.
Timecodes:00:20 Intro 03:00 What’s happened to City? 06:40 Lack of cutting edge12:40 What do City need to do?22:30 Pep Guardiola26:10 Arsenal 28:30 Arteta
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Thu 12 Dec, 2000: Rangers v TottenhamSat 14 Dec, 1500: Liverpool v FulhamSat 14 Dec, 1730: Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa Sun 15 Dec, 1400: Brighton v PalaceSun 15 Dec, 1630: Man City v Man Utd Sun 14 Dec, 1430: Liverpool v Arsenal WSL, 5 Sports Extra
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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 provide the background to Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid.
We hear from the president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al Misehal, and from Amanda Staveley, who was part of the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, on why the tournament will be a great success, while BBC sports news correspondent Laura Scott speaks to Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness about Norway's decision to abstain from the voting process for the 2030 and 2034 tournaments.
Stephen Cockburn, Amnesty International’s head of housing, workers rights, and sport, and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder David Wheeler, the PFA’s sustainability champion, also join the podcast to discuss their concerns over human and the environment.
And we ask what all this means for Saudi Arabia’s huge investments in domestic football, particularly at Newcastle United.
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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 Leipzig09:50 Unai Emery: ‘Our target is now higher’11:30 Arne Slot: ‘Alisson showed why he’s the best’12:15 Virgil van Dijk: ‘Happy Alisson is back’17:10 Brendan Rodgers: Celtic ‘gaining confidence’18:50 Real Madrid beat Atalanta20:30 Juventus v Man City preview22:55 Pep Guardiola: ‘I love my players’
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Wed 11 Dec, 2000: Juventus v Man CityThu 12 Dec, 2000: Rangers v Tottenham
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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 club really challenging for titles.
Plus Champions League is back this week and is this Chelsea’s best chance to win it?
Timecodes:00:20 Intro 03:00 WSL returns + Bunny Shaw 06:40 Why is Bunny Shaw so good?12:40 United & Ashworth departure with Emma Sanders16:30 What does it mean for the women’s side?26:30 Arsenal & Slegers future30:00 Champions League
BBC Sounds / 5 Live European commentaries this week:Tue 10 Dec, 1745: Girona v LiverpoolTue 10 Dec, 1745: Dinamo Zagreb v Celtic – 5 Sports ExtraTue 10 Dec, 2000: RB Leipzig v Aston VillaWed 11 Dec, 2000: Juventus v Man CityThu 12 Dec, 2000: Rangers v Tottenham
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