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  • 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 Town striker who's topping the goalscoring charts in Finland's top flight.

    01:00 Thomas Tuchel's early career,15:00 Paul Pogba plans his return to football23:20 AC Oulu's Ashley Coffey on trying to win the Finnish golden boot

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

    Saturday 19th OctoberManchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30

    Sunday 20th OctoberWolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

  • 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 tributes07:53 Championship chat17:44 Josh Maja joins the pod25:54 Johnnie Jackson talks FA Cup32:11 Phil Brown opens up about managerial discipline

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

    Saturday 19th OctoberManchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30

    Sunday 20th OctoberWolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

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  • 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 Alan Shearer.

    TIMECODES02:00 Thomas Tuchel on his appointment10:00 FA chief executive Mark Bullingham on why they chose Tuchel29:00 Rob Green on Tuchel's spell at Chelsea38:00 What does this say about the state of English coaching?

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

    Saturday 19th OctoberManchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30

    Sunday 20th OctoberWolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

  • 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 reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt also joins the pod to talk about Tuchel's time in Germany, and another ex-England international Matt Upson gives his take on the appointment.

    Timecodes:00:30 Dan Roan with the latest on the deal02:27 The panel give their opinion on the appointment10:20 Matt Upson provides his thoughts16:13 Archie Rhind-Tutt talks about Tuchel's time in Germany23:43 What this means for England's current crop of players

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

    Saturday 19th OctoberManchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30

    Sunday 20th OctoberWolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

  • 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 also joins the podcast to share her experiences on and off the pitch.

    Plus reaction to the England squad announcement ahead of the Lionesses friendlies against Germany and South Africa.

    Timecodes:00:20 Intro 01:40 Jonas Eidevall leaving05:00 Title race over? 11:25 Jen Jonas insight 14:00 Fan pressure16:50 Who replaces Jonas?19:32 England squad25:04 Manchester United28:21 Gabby George

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

    Saturday 19th OctoberManchester United v Brentford - Premier League - 5 Live from 15:00Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League- 5 Live from 17:30

    Sunday 20th OctoberWolves v Man City - Premier League - 5 Live from 14:00Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - 5 Live from 16:30

  • Could Pep Guardiola become the next England manager? What would that mean for Manchester City? And can Scotland turn things around? Mark Chapman is joined throughout by former England captain Steph Houghton, former England international Chris Sutton and the New York Times’ chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith. BBC Sport Scotland’s senior reporter Andy Burke also joins the MNC team to talk all things Scotland ahead of their Nations League tie against Portugal on Tuesday.

    Timecodes:00:15 Is Lee Carsley still in contention for the England job?11:10 Is Pep Guardiola the world-class answer?13:28 Rory thinks having a foreign head coach is “cheating”21:24 Steve Clarke and Scotland’s awful run of form32:10 Changes aplenty at Manchester City

    Live football coming up on BBC Sounds:

    Tuesday 15th OctoberScotland v Portugal 7.45pm KO – Nations League on 5 Live

    Saturday 19th OctoberManchester United v Brentford 3pm KO – Premier League on 5 LiveBournemouth v Arsenal 5.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live

    Sunday 20th October Wolves v Man City 2pm KO – Premier League on 5 LiveLiverpool v Chelsea 4.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live

  • England manager Lee Carsley and goal scorers Declan Rice and Jack Grealish react to their 3-1 win against Finland in Helsinki.

    Steve Crossman presents reaction with former England defenders Phil Jagielka and Matt Upson.

    They discuss the result in Helsinki, whether England need clarity over interim manager Lee Carsley’s future and the performance of some of the newer players against Finland.

    Time Codes:05.40 – Lee Carsley12.50 – Declan Rice16.10 – Jack Grealish

    Live football coming up on BBC Sounds:Tuesday 15th October – Scotland v Portugal 7.45pm KO – Nations League on 5 LiveSaturday 19th October – Manchester United v Brentford 3pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live Saturday 19th October – Bournemouth v Arsenal 5.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 LiveSunday 20th October – Wolves v Man City 2pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live Sunday 20th October – Liverpool v Chelsea 4.30pm KO – Premier League on 5 Live

  • Football correspondent John Murray, BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty and BBC Football reporter Alex Howell preview England's upcoming Nations League match away to Finland following Thursday's stoppage time defeat to Greece at Wembley. Also hear from England interim boss Lee Carsley, defender Marc Guehi and Finland manager Markku Kanerva

    Timecodes:1:00 - Lee Carsley press conference reaction3:55 - Lee Carlsey interview with John Murray10:00 - Team selection discussion11:20 - Can Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden play together?15:30 - Marc Guehi interview with John Murray18:00 - Defensive debate19:00 - Finland manager Markku Kanerva20:50 - Defeat 'unthinkable' for England?22:50 - Thomas Tuchel links

  • 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 life was like for a manager during those major tournaments.

    As well as the highs, Page lets us in on the lows of the role – to results at the World Cup not going his way, to others being linked to his managerial job. And ultimately what’s next for him in football.

    Timecodes: 02:47 – Hard watching Wales for first time as losing the role.03:00 – Hard to take being sacked and adjusting to life without the position. 04:00 – Good to have chance to reflect. 05:00 – Know when you get into management that you will get the sack – just don’t know when. 09:00 – Dealing with the big names like Bale in the dressing room. 12:00 – Wales got to the World Cup because how they managed Bale.13:00 – Nervous going into first meeting with Bale.14:00 – There being no egos in Wales changing room.23:00 – Taking Wales to the World Cup and the emotions of that.31:00 – Gary Speed’s legacy. 33:00 – Disappointment at the World Cup.40:00 – How he dealt with rumours of Roy Keane being linked to his job.44:50 – There to help Craig Bellamy if he needs it. 47:00 – Not sure of future plans yet. Open to domestic or international football.

  • England manager Lee Carsley, captain John Stones and striker Dominic Solanke react to their 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley.

    Steve Crossman presents reaction with correspondent John Murray and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

    The Sunday Times’ football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft also joins to reflect on a disappointing night at Wembley, while Greek football journalist Kostas Lianos reacts to an emotional night for Greece.

  • 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.Gibraltar’s veteran international Lee Casciaro also joins the pod ahead of tomorrow’s match against San Marino.

    Timecodes:0 min: Intro and a discussion about the flamboyant fashion in the France squad3 mins: - Jurgen Klopp’s return to Red Bull – why he has done it and how it will go down with German football fans14 mins: - How Kylian Mbappe has created more headaches for France and boss Didier Deschamps19 mins: - Daniel Maldini – the third generation of Maldini’s to make the Italy squad23 mins: - Angel Gomes – why he is so good at Lille and what he can offer England30 mins: - Gibraltar’s Lee Casciaro joins the pod to discuss Thursday’s match with San Marino

    Live football coming up on BBC Sounds….Thursday 10th October – England v Greece 7.45pm ko – John Murray, Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson. Nations League League on 5 LiveSaturday 12th October – Arsenal women v Chelsea women 1.30pm ko – Alistair Bruce-Ball and Faye White. WSL on 5 LiveSunday 13th October – Manchester United women v Tottenham Hotspur women 12.30pm ko – Vicki Sparks and Rachel Brown-Finnis. WSL on 5 LiveSunday 13th October – Finland v England 5pm ko – John Murray and Matt Upson. Nations League on 5 Sports Extra

  • Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff present a special episode with Leeds striker Patrick Bamford. He talks about life at Elland Road after missing out on promotion last season. How does Daniel Farke compare to previous Leeds managers Marcelo Bielsa and Sam Allardyce? Why is Bielsa the 'best manager without a doubt'? And Patrick reveals what it's been like coping with injuries and angry supporters turning up outside his home.

    03:35 Having Britt Assombalonga on BBM05:30 Life at Leeds after missing out on promotion09:45 Daniel Farke’s jokes11:20 ‘Irreplaceable’ Marcelo Bielsa13:10 Bielsa ‘best manager without a doubt’14:45 ‘Murderball’ explained16:40 Bielsa a hard act to follow18:55 Allardyce a ‘breath of fresh air’20:05 Fans turning up outside Bamford’s home25:50 Dealing with injuries & psychology26:35 ‘I hated watching my own team play’29:10 Standout moments in Bamford’s career30:40 THAT goal at Peterborough in the FA Cup34:35 Balancing football with Peppa Pig

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Man City v Barcelona – Women’s Champions League – 20:00 - Wednesday 9th OctoberEngland v Greece – Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 10th OctoberArsenal v Chelsea – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 12th OctoberMan Utd v Tottenham – Women’s Super League – 12:30 – Sunday 13th October

  • Jack Grealish speaks about the disappointment of Euro 2024 & Lee Carsley's England side. Football correspondent John Murray, senior football reporter Ian Dennis and The Telegraph's Mike McGrath preview England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and Finland. Also hear from Dominic Solanke after the Spurs striker's first call-up to the England senior squad in seven years.

    Timecodes:02:25 Jack Grealish on missing out on Euro 202407:00 Trust from Lee Carsley08:15 Playing in the no.10 position10:30 On becoming a father12:50 Grealish's role going forward16:30 Dominic Solanke on his call-up20:30 How will England set up vs Greece?

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:England v Greece – Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 10th OctoberArsenal v Chelsea – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 12th OctoberMan Utd v Tottenham – Women’s Super League – 12:30 – Sunday 13th October

  • Ellen White and Ben Haines are joined by former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward. Carla tells the team what it was like assisting Emma Hayes with the US squad at the Olympics.

    BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders also drops by to take a deep dive into the Championship and take a look at the gap between the top teams and those nearer the bottom. The panel also debate WSL league expansion with promoting more teams from the Championship.

    It’s Champions League week with huge games for Arsenal against Bayern Munich and Manchester City facing Barcelona; Ellen and Carla share their thoughts on how to approach such important matches against some of the biggest clubs.

    00:20 Intro 02:40 Championship with Emma Sanders08:00 Expansion? 17:50 Champions League27:00 Carla & Olympics!29:30 Jordan Nobbs record

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:England v Greece - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 10th OctoberArsenal v Chelsea - Women’s Super League - 13:45 - Saturday 12th OctoberMan Utd v Tottenham - Women’s Super League - 12:30 - Sunday 13th OctoberFinland v England - Nations League - 17:00 - Sunday 13th October

  • 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 after Jordan Pickford thwarted Anthony Gordon on Saturday.

    Topics:02:58 - Are Spurs the ultimate fairweather team?28:47 - What does the verdict in Manchester City's legal case against the Premier League's associated party transaction (APT) rules mean?38:55 - Should goalkeepers celebrate saving penalties?

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Chelsea v Real Madrid - Women’s Champions League - 20:00 - Tuesday 8th OctoberManchester City v Barcelona - Women’s Champions League - 20:00 - Wednesday 9th OctoberEngland v Greece - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 10th OctoberArsenal v Chelsea - Women’s Super League - 13:45 - Saturday 12th OctoberMan Utd v Tottenham - Women’s Super League - 12:30 - Sunday 13th OctoberFinland v England - Nations League - 17:00 - Sunday 13th October

  • Erik ten Hag believes he still has Man Utd backing, and Brighton come from two down to stun Tottenham. Nigel Reo-Coker and David James join Rick to reflect on Man Utd’s goalless draw at Aston Villa. Hear from Erik ten Hag, and also Ange Postecoglou after Spurs’ defeat. The panel also discuss whether there’s a three-horse race for the Premier League title, or whether Liverpool have had an easy ride so far.

    01:30 The referee’s ‘battery boy’03:20 Both Man Utd & Villa dropping points?06:35 Erik ten Hag INTERVIEW12:15 Should United publicly back ten Hag?15:35 Aston Villa showing how it’s done?16:40 Will Duran be happy as super sub?20:30 Ange Postecoglou INTERVIEW24:15 Where are the Tottenham leaders?26:40 Liverpool to face test of title credentials32:00 Kovačić the ‘perfect Rodri replacement’

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Chelsea v Real Madrid – Women’s Champions League – 20:00 - Tuesday 8th OctoberMan City v Barcelona – Women’s Champions League – 20:00 - Wednesday 9th OctoberEngland v Greece – Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 10th OctoberArsenal v Chelsea – Women’s Super League – 13:45 Saturday 12th OctoberMan Utd v Tottenham – Women’s Super League – 12:30 Sunday 13th October

  • 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.

  • 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 best player in the Premier League and whether he might outgrow Chelsea.

    Topics:02:35 - 'Kevin Campbell Happiest Moment of the Week'07:38 - What are Erik ten Hag and Manchester United going to do to turn around their form?14:42 - Is Bruno Fernandes too big of a loose cannon to be Manchester United captain?20:11 - Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Erik ten Hag's future21:31 - Should INEOS have replaced ten Hag in the summer?29:20 - Is Cole Palmer currently the best player in the Premier League?33:27 - Could Cole Palmer outgrow Chelsea?39:38 - Thoughts on the Diarra ruling

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:Manchester City v Fulham - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 5th OctoberEverton v Newcastle - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 5th OctoberAston Villa v Manchester United - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 6th OctoberBrighton v Tottenham - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 6th October

    BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this weekend:Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 6th October

  • 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 and Brest’s brilliant start to life in the Champions League.

    Timecodes:0 min: Introduction.1.25 Julien Laurens discusses meeting Conor McGregor and the Laurens family derby.2.35 Mina Rzouki explains why she was so pleased with Juve’s win over Red Bull Leipzig.4.18 Guillem Balague on Aston Villa’s win over Bayern Munich – including how he got one of the golden coins that were handed out afterwards.7.10 Lille’s superb win over Real Madrid – and the problems at the Spanish club.11.50 Why Antoine Griezmann has retired from playing for France.21.00 Remembering why Andres Iniesta was such a special player.27.12 Why Luis Enrique left out Ousmane Dembele at PSG on Tuesday – and the message that sent.34.10 The swift return of Wojciech Szczesny.39.04 Brest and their brilliant start to life in the Champions League.

    Live football coming up on BBC Sounds….Thursday 3rd October – Porto v Manchester United 8pm ko – Conor McNamara and Paul Robinson. The producer is Rob Schofield. Europa League on 5 LiveSaturday 5th October – Manchester City v Fulham 3pm ko – Ian Dennis and Chris Waddle. The producer is Gary Flintoff. Premier League on 5 LiveSaturday 5th October – Everton v Newcastle 5.30pm – John Murray and Stephen Warnock. The producer is Rob Schofield. Premier League on 5 LiveSunday 6th October – Aston Villa v Manchester United 2pm ko – John Murray and Clinton Morrison. The producer is George Cummins. Premier League on 5 LiveSunday 6th October – Chelsea v Nottingham Forest 2pm ko – Charlie Slater and Stephen Kelly. Premier League on 5 Sports ExtraSunday 6th October – Brighton v Tottenham 4.30pm ko – Chris Wise and Steve Sidwell. Producer is Rob Nothman. Premier League on 5 live

  • Steve Crossman is joined by Chris Sutton, John Murray and Dion Dublin to reflect on a brilliant victory for Aston Villa against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Villa beat Bayern one-nil thanks to Jhon Duran coming off the bench to replace Ollie Watkins and took just nine minutes to make his mark.

    Head of Sport at Sport Bild in Germany Christian Falk drops by to give the Bayern perspective as Vincent Kompany suffers his first defeat in charge of the German giants!

    Plus John Bennett joins the team to give the headlines from the other Champions League results around Europe.

    Timecodes:00:20 Intro 02:10 Villa discipline & Duran goal06:40 Kompany taught a lesson!12:30 Martinez performance 19:47 Unai Emery 26:20 Watkins & Duran playing together?

    Commentaries on 5 Live sport and BBC Sounds this week:Thursday 3rd October – Porto v Manchester United at 8pmSaturday 5th October – Manchester City v Fulham at 3pmSaturday 5th October – Everton v Newcastle at 5.30pmSunday 6th October – Aston Villa v Manchester United at 2pmSunday 6th October – Chelsea v Nottingham Forest at 2pmSunday 6th October – Brighton v Tottenham at 4.30pm