Episodes
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Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the England squad announcement ahead of friendlies against the USA and Switzerland. Hear from Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman on her selections, injury issues including Lauren Hemp and on the excitement around facing Emma Hayes at Wembley.
In the WSL Ellen and Jen chat Chelsea’s dominance with a record unbeaten run and what didn’t work out for Manchester City on the day.
Plus the team discuss how VAR could be used in the WSL at the main stadiums following a controversial penalty being awarded to Everton against Liverpool.
Also Ben, Ellen and Jen congratulate Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr on their pregnancy announcement and join Chelsea in condemning the abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis on social media.
Timecodes:00:20 Intro 02:30 England team announcement 04:40 Sarina Wiegman08:50 Ellen on external pressure16:30 Chelsea’s run continues!19:46 Where did it go wrong for City?21:45 VAR in WSL? 28:10 Kristie Mewis & Sam Kerr pregnancy news34:00 How does Jen’s hair stay up playing?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
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Alistair Bruce-Ball is with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. They look at what shape England are in as Carsley passes on the reins to Thomas Tuchel. Chris says there’s only one nailed-on starter, and it’s not Harry Kane! How much of a Rúben Amorim team will we see as Man Utd go to Ipswich on Sunday? And why is American ownership on the rise in the EFL? Hear from a football investment expert, and former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig.
00:35 Rory’s first day!03:00 Kane’s pass & first goals06:25 What shape are England in post-Carsley?11:20 Should Tuchel start Kane?20:30 Will Man Utd get full Amorim straight away?30:45 American ownership on the rise in the EFL41:50 Former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig tells his story
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 NovemberArsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 NovemberArsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 NovemberMan City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 NovemberSouthampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 NovemberIpswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
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Hear from Lee Carsley, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Anthony Gordon after England thrashed Republic of Ireland to return to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Steve Crossman is joined by Matt Upson, Clinton Morrison and senior football reporter Ian Dennis. Correspondent John Murray speaks to the big names in the tunnel at Wembley.
00:40 What does England’s win mean?02:00 Scales red card tips the balance06:30 Carsley goes out with a bang10:35 Taylor Harwood-Bellis INTERVIEW13:35 Anthony Gordon INTERVIEW17:15 FA CEO statement on Lee Carsley18:00 Lewis Hall impresses at left-back22:35 Handing over to Thomas Tuchel25:50 What next for Lee Carsley?29:45 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 NovemberArsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 NovemberArsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 NovemberMan City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 NovemberSouthampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 NovemberIpswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
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Hear from Harry Kane and Lee Carsley ahead of England vs Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Also catch the thoughts of Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson as correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis preview the match. They also get the Irish perspective from Off The Ball presenter Nathan Murphy.
03:55 Harry Kane INTERVIEW16:40 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW21:45 Heimir Hallgrímsson’s thoughts
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports ExtraEngland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 NovemberWales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 NovemberArsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November
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The former Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris talks to Steve Crossman about life in his new home of Los Angeles, the highs and lows of his time at Tottenham, and the first time he saw Kylian Mbappe play for France.
Lloris also talks about the impact moving from White Hart Lane may have had on Tottenham's trophy ambitions and how Pete Sampras influenced his sporting career.
TIMECODES00:50 Life in Los Angeles04:10 His love of tennis and Pete Sampras12:50 His Tottenham career27:30 France, Mbappe and winning the World Cup37:50 What next for Hugo Lloris
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League:13:45 – Saturday 16 NovemberChelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League: 17:30 – Saturday 16 November (5 Sports Extra)Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League: 14:00 – Sunday 17 November (5 Sports Extra)England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League: 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
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Hear from Lee Carsley, Conor Gallagher and Jordan Pickford as England beat Greece in the UEFA Nations League. Mark Chapman is joined by Leon Osman, Izzy Christiansen and correspondent John Murray. Also catch a preview of Friday’s 5 Live commentary – Scotland vs Croatia.
01:00 Carsley gives out more debuts05:10 ‘We need bravery from Tuchel’08:55 Ugly scenes outside10:25 Bellingham: ‘The lads who showed up were amazing’15:25 Conor Gallagher INTERVIEW17:55 What does the win mean for Carsley?19:50 Jordan Pickford INTERVIEW22:35 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW27:15 Scotland v Croatia preview
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 NovemberTottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 NovemberChelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League - 17:30 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports ExtraAston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports ExtraEngland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
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BBC Radio 5 Live Football Correspondent John Murray is joined by former England and Everton midfielder Leon Osman and BBC Sport's Senior Football News Reporter Alex Howell.
They discuss England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, hearing from interim boss Lee Carsley, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.
The panel respond to comments by England captain Harry Kane, who has expressed his unhappiness at the number of withdrawals from the latest squad.
Timecodes:
02:15 - Harry Kane's comments04:45 - Lee Carsley11:10 - Anthony Gordon20:20 - Curtis Jones
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 NovemberScotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 NovemberTottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 NovemberEngland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 NovemberWales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November
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Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur ahead of the international break.
They discuss why France captain Kylian Mbappe was left out of the latest squad despite being fit and playing for Real Madrid.
The podcast also covers the mounting problems for Belgium boss Domenico Tedesco, before the first part of a special interview with former Croatia manager Slaven Bilic.
There is also time to reflect on how footballers and managers have helped following catastrophic floods in Spain.
Timecodes:
03:07 - Kylian Mbappe13:00 - Slaven Bilic29:20 - Domenico Tedesco32:50 - Floods in Spain
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 NovemberScotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 NovemberTottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 NovemberEngland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 NovemberWales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November
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Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are joined by Women's football writer for The Guardian Tom Garry to take a look at the bottom of the WSL table. The team discuss who is looking the most vulnerable and where the relegation battle could be decided.
Crystal Palace and Wales defender Lily Woodham joins the pod and talks how she has found coming from Seattle Reign to Palace and how the newly promoted team is coping in the top flight.
Plus Jen and Tom give their thoughts on the game of the weekend, Chelsea against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Timecodes:00:20 Intro 01:00 Jen on the play-offs 02:40 Bottom of WSL table 05:30 West Ham first win 12:46 Lily Woodham & Palace 26:45 Chelsea v Manchester City 33:10 North London derby
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
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Middlesbrough full back and former Huddersfield captain Tommy Smith joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff.
In a special international break episode of 72+, Aaron and Jobi chat to Middlesbrough full back Tommy Smith about his career.
He chats about coming through the Manchester City academy before a move to Huddersfield which eventually saw him lead the club to the Premier League as captain. They discuss the highs of play-off final celebrations and competing in the English top flight, and the lows of relegation back to the Championship.
He also looks back on his time at Stoke and his experiences playing under Nathan Jones and Michael O'Neill.
Time Codes:
02:10 – Injury04:20 – Youth career07:50 – Joining Huddersfield20:00 – Premier League with Huddersfield27:45 – Stoke34:30 – Middlesbrough
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 NovemberScotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 NovemberTottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 NovemberEngland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
Plus, Tommy talks about the circumstances which led to joining Chris Wilder at Middlesbrough and subsequent experience of playing under Michael Carrick, as well as his recovery from long-term injury.
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Liverpool go five points clear at the top of the Premier League – are they title-bound? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady. Referee David Coote gets suspended after a video spreads on social media, but is the post to be believed? Four defeats in a row for Man City – are they in crisis? Do they need to spend big in January? And could uncertainty over Pep Guardiola’s future be affecting the players? And now every team has at least one win, the panel discuss the battle for survival, with an honourable mention for a Wolves midfielder.
03:20 Liverpool hit a landmark – title-bound?07:00 Is Arne Slot’s calm influence helping?13:15 ‘Who goes to Holland on holiday?’15:50 Supercomputer makes Liverpool title favourites18:25 Referee David Coote suspended21:30 Are Man City in crisis?27:00 Do Man City need to spend in January?30:00 Could Pep’s uncertain future be affecting the squad?36:30 Can anyone call who will be relegated?45:20 Wolves’ Mario Lemina going under the radar?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 NovemberScotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 NovemberTottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 NovemberTurkey v Wales – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports ExtraAston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports ExtraEngland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
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Liverpool go five points clear at the top ahead of Man City. Hear from Arne Slot after the win over Aston Villa, and catch Pep Guardiola following defeat at Brighton. Get the thoughts of Ange Postecoglou as he takes the blame for defeat to Ipswich Town - Kieran McKenna is delighted. Also what about Arsenal’s draw at Chelsea, van Nistelrooy signing off in style and Wolves getting their first win?
02:35 Man City drop more points in title race07:15 Pep Guardiola: ‘I’m there for the challenge’14:35 Glenn Murray on Brighton & Baleba16:40 Arne Slot as Liverpool go five points clear23:25 Nigel on Aston Villa’s losing streak24:40 Chelsea and Arsenal share draw26:40 Kieran McKenna on Ipswich’s first win30:25 Tottenham back to old habits33:00 van Nistelrooy signs off in style35:50 Wolves get first win
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 NovemberScotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 NovemberTottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 NovemberEngland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November
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Morgan Rogers joins Liam MacDevitt to talk about his career so far and aspirations for the future. He recalls the decision to join Aston Villa from Middlesbrough and opens up about life & playing in the Midlands.
They discuss that feeling when he first heard the Champions League anthem, and what it’s like to play under Unai Emery.
Plus, with so many of his international teammates from youth level gaining senior call-ups for England, he shares his aspirations of a call-up from new manager Thomas Tuchel.
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Michael Brown, Fara Williams and Kevin Nolan join Darren Fletcher to look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.
They discuss the recent run of results for last season’s top 2, Arsenal and Manchester City, and whether this is the weekend that both can turn their fortunes around.
They look at what that means for the title race, and whether Liverpool can take advantage as they face Aston Villa on Saturday.
Plus, it’s a big weekend for the bottom of the table - can Wolves shake off their tough start against second-bottom Southampton?
Time Codes:
01:48 – Manchester City13:10 – Arsenal31:25 – Liverpool36:25 – Wolves
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Saturday 9 November Premier League - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO. Premier League - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO.
Sunday 10 November Premier League - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO. Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO. Premier League - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO. Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
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PSG and Luis Enrique, Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe – solving problems.
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki after another busy week in the Champions League.
They discuss why PSG find themselves 25th in the Champions League table. They also get stuck into the multitude of problems currently facing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti – including the question of how to get the best out of Kylian Mbappe.
They also discuss what life at Sporting will look like after the departure of Ruben Amorim and the future of in-form striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Plus – the feel-good story at Brest, the team’s assessment of the new Champions League format at the half-way stage and Guillem gives his theory about the bizarre Tyrone Mings’ handball.
Timecodes:0 – The team discuss tattoos and the life of a trader.3.55 – The problems at PSG.13.06 – The poor form at Real Madrid and what needs to change.25.55 - Viktor Gyokeres and life at Sporting after the departure or Ruben Amorim.35.10 – The super story of French side Brest.38.45 – The team’s assessment of the Champions League so far.41.44 – Why Guillem thinks Tyrone Mings handled the ball playing for Aston Villa on Wednesday.
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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk Coventry City after they sack Mark Robins. They’re joined by Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan, and Katie Stafford from the Sky Blues Fancast. Hear some of Robins’ final interview. Also catch up with match-winner Harrison Burrows after Sheffield United go second in the Championship. What about Millwall up to fifth, Wycombe top of League One, and Shrewsbury sacking Paul Hurst? And there’s a lot of wow-ing in 72PLUS 72MINUS.
00:35 Jobi enjoys a Caribbean feast02:30 Coventry sack Mark Robins08:30 Mark Robins’ final interview15:35 Sheffield United up into second18:00 Harrison Burrows INTERVIEW22:05 Millwall up to fifth!24:50 Wycombe go top of League One27:30 Shrewsbury sack Paul Hurst29:40 Port Vale top of League Two32:25 72PLUS 72MINUS
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Thursday 7 NovemberEuropa League - Manchester United v PAOK 2000 KO.
Saturday 9 NovemberPremier League - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO.Premier League - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO.
Sunday 10 NovemberPremier League - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO.Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO.Premier League - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO.Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
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Steve Crossman is joined by Marc Albrighton, Matt Upson and John Murray to react to defeats for Arsenal and Aston Villa in the Champions League.
We hear from Mikel Arteta after a controversial penalty decision gifted Inter Milan the chance to secure a 1-0 win at the San Siro.
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton discuss the bizarre penalty that cost Villa their first Champions League defeat of the season, away to Club Brugge.
Plus, John Bennett joins the pod to wrap up Wednesday’s other Champions League results.
01:34 – Reaction to Inter 1-0 Arsenal 06:14 – Would Simone Inzaghi be a fit for the Premier League?08:49 – San Siro penalty decisions19:34 – Mikel Arteta reaction20:16 – MIDPOINT20:24 – Champions League format25:56 – Wednesday Night’s other results29:14 – Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa31:33 – Unai Emery reaction
Commentaries on 5 Live and Sports Extra this week:
Thursday 7 NovemberEuropa League - Manchester United v PAOK 2000 KO.
Saturday 9 NovemberPremier League - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO.Premier League - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO.
Sunday 10 NovemberPremier League - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO.Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO.Premier League - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO.Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
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How concerned should Manchester City be after Sporting Lisbon inflicted a third straight defeat on Pep Guardiola's side? And what does this result do for current Sporting boss Ruben Amorim as he prepares to take over at Manchester United?
Kelly Cates is joined by senior football reporter Ian Dennis and ex-England internationals Stephen Warnock and Andros Townsend to reflect on a bad night for the Premier League champions. There's also reaction to significant wins for Liverpool and Celtic.
TIMECODES
02:10 Sporting 4-1 Man City10:15 Man City supporter Rachel Herdson on where it's gone wrong for Man City in the past week.16:40 How excited will Manchester United fans be about Amorim's victory?21:00 Liverpool and Celtic's wins
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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines take a look at Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea and the impressive start she has had at the club. Who are her biggest selection headaches and how has she put her stamp on Emma Hayes’ legacy?
Who could be the next Arsenal boss and has Renee Slegers done enough to get the job full-time? Ellen and Jen give their thoughts on what kind of manager is needed at the club and give an insight into Nick Cushing who is one possible candidate to replace Jonas Eidevall.
Plus Jen talks NWSL play-offs with Bay FC and winning the 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award for her work off the pitch.
And we want to hear from you! Email [email protected].
Timecodes:00:20 Intro 02:40 Sonia’s Chelsea07:40 Selection headaches15:30 Who could be the new Arsenal manager?28:60 NWSL play offs31:12 Jen’s award34:10 Listener questions!
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Tuesday 5 November
Club Brugge v Aston Villa – UEFA Champions League – 17:45 – Wednesday 6 November – Sports Extra Inter Milan v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 6 November
Wolves v Southampton – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 9 NovemberBrighton v Man City – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 9 November
Manchester United v Leicester – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 NovemberNottingham Forest v Newcastle – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 November – Sports ExtraSpurs v Ipswich – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 November - OnlineChelsea v Arsenal – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 10 November
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Could Nottingham Forest get to Europe & as Edu leaves Arsenal what’s next for Mikel Arteta? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given as they focus on Forest, who are third in the Premier League table - their highest league position since the early stages of the 98/99 season. They ask where it is going right for the club – especially after the news that Edu has resigned from his Sporting Director role at Arsenal, with multiple reports saying he is to join the network of clubs spearheaded by Evangelos Marinakis, the Nottingham Forest owner.
Attention then turns to Mikel Arteta and what the departure of Edu would mean for him at the club. And the guys look at Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s side lost to Bournemouth on the weekend – and try and dissect where the issues might be.
And if that wasn’t enough Shay gives the guys an insight into the League of Ireland title race – which was decided on Friday night with Shelbourne winning the league for the first time in 18 years, giving Damien Duff the first trophy of his managerial career… and also how Duff’s side is going from strength to strength even after one of their key players left to go on Love Island!
Commentaries on 5 Live and Sports Extra this week:
Tuesday 5 NovemberCHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen 2000 KO.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Celtic v RB Leipzig 2000 KO.
Wednesday 6 NovemberCHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Inter Milan v Arsenal 2000 KO.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Club Brugge v Aston Villa 1845 KO.
Saturday 9 NovemberPREMIER LEAGUE - Wolves v Southampton 1500 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Brighton v Man City 1730 KO. Sunday 10 NovemberPREMIER LEAGUE - Manchester United v Leicester 1400 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1400 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Spurs v Ipswich 1400 KO.PREMIER LEAGUE - Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO.
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