Football Daily

• History for Kane but what would England do without him?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर १२ · ३३ मिनेट

  Reaction from Wembley as Harry Kane becomes the most-capped England men's player in history. England beat Croatia 2-1 to confirm their place in the Nations League quarter finals but it was Harry Kane's night as he scored in his 126th appearance. Kelly Somers is joined by former England goalkeepers Paul Robinson and Rob Green, as well as correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis. Morgan Rogers tells us that Cole Palmer wants to be playing for England and that any suggestions otherwise are "nonsense." Plus, hear from the England manager Thomas Tuchel, who looks ahead to Sunday's game against Spain. Timecodes: 2'30 Kane's night 15'38 Harry Kane interview 21'30 Morgan Rogers interview 26'41 Thomas Tuchel interview

• Carrick sacked, but was he treated unfairly?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर १२ · ३६ मिनेट

  BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone, Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock & Tom Allnutt from The Times join Rick & Lloyd for reaction to Michael Carrick’s sacking. Was he treated unfairly? When will Mauricio Pochettino arrive? And will Rick mention the time he saw him by a swimming pool in Qatar? You better believe it. Simon explains how things have unfolded over the past 24 hours and why the news that felt so inevitable took so long to arrive. Jay reflects on how Man Utd fans are feeling for Carrick with everything unfolding so publicly, including talks with Pochettino – which Simon explains took place a while ago. Plus, Tom tells Rick and Lloyd why Pochettino is a throwback manager – and how his way of doing things could suggest that major changes to the hierarchy are on the horizon. Plus, there is reaction to the sacking of Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace. As ever, send us your thoughts on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 5:13 - How Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada and Jim Ratcliffe decided Carrick's fate in Monaco 7:15 - Was Mauricio Pochettino already ready to sign? 11:37 - How do United fans feel about Carrick getting the sack? 13:02 - Does Pochettino change the way United fans are feeling? 16:43 - Can Pochettino handle the scrutiny? 19:38 - Is Pochettino’s stock falling? 21:43 - Has Pochettino been promised anything at Manchester United? 23:46 - Why did Spurs not go for Pochettino in the past? 26:08 - The end of a decade-long courtship 28:46 - What does the immediate future look like? 30:14 - When Rick saw Pochettino by the pool 32:03 - Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage, who’s next?

• Is Pochettino the right man for United?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ११ · ३९ मिनेट

  Manchester United look to be closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - replacing Michael Carrick who looks set to be sacked following a meeting of club executives in Monaco. John Bennett is joined by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague and BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone to discuss the events of the week including the Manchester United board meeting in Monaco, where it is reported Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are to recommend Michael Carrick is replaced as head coach to Jim Ratcliffe. We hear from England captain Harry Kane who has been speaking from the national team camp on his experience working with Pochettino. And former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld joins the podcast to discuss what life was like under Pochettino, the expectations he sets, and what the United players should expect. Mauricio Pochettino is currently the head coach of the US Men's National Team, and only signed a contract extension in August, having guided the United States to the last 16 of the World Cup. So how has the news been received in the USA? Luis Miguel Echegaray is a Fox Sports writer and analyst and joins John Bennett to give the view from across the pond. John is also joined by BBC Sport's football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan to discuss how a Pochettino Manchester United could look. TIME CODES 00:00 United set to sack Carrick 03:01 Pochettino favourite to be appointed 05:41 Harry Kane and Toby Alderweireld on Pochettino 22:09 Developing young players 26:44 View from the US Men's National Team 33:09 How could a Pochettino United look?

• Is Harry Kane England’s GOAT?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ११ · २२ मिनेट

  Harry Kane continues to break records and on Thursday against Croatia in the Nations League he will make history once again, as he’s set to become England men’s all-time record appearance holder, breaking the record held by Peter Shilton since 1989. Football correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis catch up with the England captain in camp and take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about Kane’s first England cap, breaking records and also winning the Ballon d’Or. Not only that, England head coach Thomas Tuchel joins the pod and gives John a squad update, chats about the call up of James Hill and how the team will celebrate Kane’s achievements. Timecodes: 1:50 – Harry Kane interview. 5:00 – Kane on Ballon d’Or win. 7:00 – On breaking the appearance record. 8:30 – First game as captain. 15:46 – Thomas Tuchel interview. 19:00 – Tuchel on available players. Football commentaries this week: Thursday 12th November NATIONS LEAGUE: England v Croatia 1945 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Friday 13th November NATIONS LEAGUE: Scotland v North Macedonia 1945 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Saturday 14th November NATIONS LEAGUE: Norway v Wales 1700 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA NATIONS LEAGUE: Northern Ireland v Ukraine 1945 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sunday 15th November NATIONS LEAGUE: Spain v England 1945 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE WSL: Arsenal v London City Lionesses 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA

• Jana Fernandez, Alexia Putellas & can London City genuinely disrupt the WSL?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर १० · १३ मिनेट

  In this teaser episode of the Women's Football Weekly podcast, Ellen White and Ben Haines take the pod on the road to the home of the ‘WSL disruptors’, London City Lionesses! They’re joined by special guest, Spanish full-back Jana Fernandez, who discusses London City's massive shift in mindset this season. Plus, Ben catches up with Jana's LCL and national teammate Alexia Putellas following her historic third Ballon d’Or win! To listen in full, just search for 'Women's Football Weekly' on BBC Sounds.

• MNC: White on his England exit, will Carrick continue & Frank to Palace?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ९ · १ घण्टा ६ मि

  How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? What did Lammens get wrong in United’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa? And how is fear impacting the players? How did Villa let their lead slip, and should the fans be worried about not getting over the line? Mark Chapman, Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss it all. Plus, they chat about iconic team talks after Forest’s win over Manchester City was inspired by captain Ryan Yates, and we hear from Ben White who opens up about his England camp departure in 2022. Finally, is Sage going to get the sack as Crystal Palace head coach? And is it Thomas Frank who might replace him? Timecodes: 2’00 How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? 24’00 How did Villa let it slip? 31’30 Forest’s win & iconic team talks 39’00 Power Forwards: Delap & Brobbey 50’30 Ben White’s England redemption 55’30 Is Sage getting sacked? And will Frank come in?

• Carrick still in limbo & are Brighton title challengers?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ९ · ४१ मिनेट

  Adam Crafton from The Athletic joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith after another Premier League weekend where Man Utd couldn’t keep themselves out of the headlines. Adam explains whether 4-4 is a good or bad result for Michael Carrick. Elsewhere, we discuss Man City’s downturn in form and whether this leaves Brighton as Arsenal’s closest title rivals. And Adam asks, if you were Fabian Hürzeler and Man Utd came knocking, would you leave Brighton? Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. Plus, Lloyd tells Rick all about his trip to Argentina. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Lloyd is back from Buenos Aires! 7:22 - Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa 10:54 - Is Michael Carrick going to… go? 12:41 - Adam Crafton shares his thoughts on Michael Carrick 18:10 - Nottingham Forest 3-1 Manchester City 24:28 - Nottingham Forest’s effectiveness and Man City’s charges 28:15 - Are Brighton title contenders? 34:19 - Would Fabian Hürzeler go to Manchester United if he was offered the job? 37:09 - FA Cup action! And of course we start with Grimsby

• James Trafford: Can he become England's number one?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ७ · १६ मिनेट

  Can James Trafford become England's number one? What was it like being on the bench at Manchester City last season? And why did he choose to move to Leeds United? He speaks to Kelly Somers in the latest Football Interview about all of that, plus his obsession with Pokémon cards! Timecodes: 4'00 James' mentality, & how he coped with not playing at Man City 6'30 Why he made the decision to leave for Leeds 9'00 Reflecting on the World Cup, & discussing England number one 10'30 What's James like off the pitch, plus his obsession with Pokémon cards & LEGO 12'00 Goalkeeping influences 13'30 What do people get wrong about James? And what are his dreams for this season?

• TCV: A hat-trick of headers and what makes a good summariser?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ६ · ५७ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball return with more stories from the world of commentary. John and Ian are at Wembley following the England squad announcement. Hear from Thomas Tuchel on Jobe Bellingham and Josh King's inclusions, and why it'll be difficult for Cole Palmer to get back into the squad. John also tells us which crucial piece of equipment was missing for his trip to Barcelona. And who will prevail as Ian and Ali face-off in Clash of the Commentators? TIMECODES 01:00 Ali's Champions League presenting gig 04:00 England squad announcement and Thomas Tuchel interview 15:00 John, Barcelona and lens wipes 21:00 What makes a good summariser? 25:40 A term for a hat-trick of headers 31:30 Clash of the Commentators 41:20 Unintended Pub Name of the Week 45:20 Great Glossary of Football COMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC SOUNDS Saturday 7 November 1245 WSL: Chelsea v Everton - SPORTS EXTRA 1500: Arsenal v Hull City - 5 LIVE 1500: Fulham v Newcastle - SPORTS EXTRA 1730: Nottingham Forest v Manchester City - 5 LIVE 1745: Aberdeen v Hibernian - SPORTS EXTRA 3 2000: Peterborough United v Reading - 5 Sports Extra 2000: St Mirren v Rangers - SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sunday 8 November 1200: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby Town - 5 Sports Extra 1400: Crystal Palace v Liverpool- 5 LIVE 1400: Brighton v Brentford - SPORTS EXTRA 2 1400: Sunderland v Chelsea - SPORTS EXTRA 3 1400: Ipswich v Bournemouth - BBC SPORT WEBSITE 1600: Celtic v Kilmarnock - SPORTS EXTRA 3 1630: Manchester United v Aston Villa - 5 LIVE 1800: Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday Sports Extra 3 Monday 9th 1930 Plymouth Parkway v Berkhamsted 5 Sport Extra GREAT GLOSSARY OF FOOTBALL DIVISION ONE 10 men behind the ball 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Buying a penalty, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cross-come-shot Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Header Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, “Make sure you watch Match of the Day tonight” The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Tipped it over the bar Towering header, Trivela, UEFA penalty, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Ronaldo bows out for Portugal & why is the PL getting younger?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ५ · ४७ मिनेट

  Rick Edwards is joined by Charlie Adam & Nedum Onuoha to react to Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football after 234 caps and 146 goals. Is it time to put aside the last couple of years and remember his iconic impact? Elsewhere, with Manchester United's JJ Gabriel looking bound for one of Ronaldo’s former clubs – Real Madrid – Charlie and Nedum discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young players in modern football, reflecting on their own careers and their experiences now as parents with children in the academy system. Surprisingly, ex-pros aren’t that vocal on the touchline watching their kids play. Or so Nedum claims, anyway… And we get an update from Lloyd, who has somehow had his journey home disrupted by the Pope. More to follow. For more stories and insight on Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy, listen to Sporting Giants: Messi v Ronaldo on BBC Sounds. We’d love to hear about wonderkids you’ve seen at your club. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369.

• United's signs of life & can Villa compete with the elite?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर ३ · ३८ मिनेट

  Has Michael Carrick finally got the boost he needed as Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2? Kelly Cates is joined by Kasper Schmeichel, Eilidh Barbour, John Murray and Stephen Warnock to reflect on a crazy night at Old Trafford and what might be the boost Michael Carrick needed to save his job. The panel reflect on reaction from the United boss, as well as midfielder Youri Tielemans and, captain Bruno Fernandes who has a lot to say on the headlines surrounding him in recent weeks. Aston Villa were put to the sword by free scoring Barcelona as Hansi Flick's side ran out 3-0 winners at the Nou Camp. Stephen Warnock and John Murray discuss what was a positive first half for Villa, but in the end Barca's quality was too much. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha once again stole the show for Flick's side as they make it three wins from four in the Champions League. TIME CODES 00:00 United beat Roma 02:00 The comeback 10:12 Michael Carrick 12:22 What's the reaction from the players 20:40 What the win means for United and Carrick 22:44 Youri Tielemans 23:18 Baleba's injury 24:42 Bruno Fernandes 30:44 Barcelona beat Aston Villa 30:52 Unai Emery reacts 32:31 Barcelona's strength across the pitch 34:54 Hansi Flick 36:10 Lamine Yamal and Raphinha

• MNC: Serie A nostalgia & are Villa being kept out of the 'Big Six'?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर २ · १ घण्टा १ मि

  Should Jamie Carragher have apologised for his comments about Aston Villa, what precedent does it set for those in football media and are Villa being kept out of the 'Big Six'? Just how good is Brighton's Bart Verbruggen? We discuss the data behind Sunderland and Nottingham Forest's seasons. And James Richardson joins Mark Chapman, Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Shay Given to discuss Saturday's Milan derby, and how it felt to bring Serie A back to UK terrestrial television. Timecodes: 2:00 Jamie Carragher's Aston Villa apology 16:30 James Richardson on Serie A nostalgia & the Milan derby 34:00 How good is Brighton's Bart Verbruggen? 41:00 Sunderland's tough start to the season 52:30 Forest's underlying numbers

• Are Liverpool too meek?

  २०२६ नोभेम्बर २ · ३८ मिनेट

  Rick Edwards is joined by Luke Kempner, John Gibbons of The Anfield Wrap, and The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield. Should Alexander Isak have shown more ‘passion’ to go down for a penalty when his shirt was tugged by Jurrien Timber? And on a weekend where Man City drop points again, did this show why gnarly Arsenal remain the clear favourites? Laurie explains what’s next for Lisandro Martinez – and Michael Carrick – after another deeply disappointing weekend for Man Utd. We also hear from Lloyd in Argentina, striding confidently into the Superclásico with Rob Beckett. We hope he’s okay. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 5:18 - The Alexander Isak penalty incident 10:24 - Liverpool’s biggest problem? 11:11 - Bradley Barcola’s place in this Liverpool team 12:44 - Why Liverpool aren’t quite there yet 15:07 - Noni Madueke’s ‘headbutting action’ on Alexis Mac Allister 16:38 - Declan Rice’s consistency 20:20 - The broader title-race with Laurie Whitwell 24:28 - Are Brighton ACTUALLY in the title race?! 26:24 - Lisandro Martinez let Manchester United down 28:27 - Will sacking Michael Carrick make a difference? 31:54 - Does Lisandro Martinez start the next game for Manchester United? 34:45 - Lloyd & Rob Beckett at the Superclásico

• Alan Shearer: Will the Premier League goalscoring record ever be broken?

  २०२६ अक्टोबर ३१ · १५ मिनेट

  In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to former Premier League striker and pundit Alan Shearer. They speak about his Premier League goalscoring record, leaving Newcastle for Southampton as a teenager and winning the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. They discuss Alan Shearer the football fan and the feeling when Newcastle won the League Cup in 2025, their first trophy in his lifetime. TIME CODES 00:25: Propensity for timeliness 01:35: Leaving Newcastle for Southampton 02:50: Joining Blackburn Rovers 03:50: Premier League's record goalscorer 04:33: Playing for Newcastle United 07:34: The pressure of becoming Newcastle manager 08:43: Punditry 10:18: Passion for charity work 11:52: The best football matches witnessed 12:50: Being a fan post-playing career

• TCV: Tongue twisters & what is the best goal music?

  २०२६ अक्टोबर ३० · ५४ मिनेट

  John Murray, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Ian Dennis are back after the Carabao Cup quarter finals. Ian still has the Captain Pugwash theme in his ears as he recounts a historic evening for Fleetwood. Which member of the team has the same name as Martin Clunes' dogs? We have lots of suggestions for rhyming slang footballers and an unusual Clash of the Commentators as John takes on Ian. TIMECODES 01:00 Fleetwood + Captain Pugwash 05:00 League Cup reflections 09:45 Weekend fixtures 17:00 Rhyming slang 22:50 Footballing tongue twisters 28:55 Clash of the Commentators 38:55 Unintended Pub Name 41:05 Great Glossary of football 5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries this weekend SAT 1500: Manchester City v Brighton (Premier League) - 5 Live SAT 1500: Coventry City v Sunderland (Premier League) - Sports Extra 2 SAT 1500: Motherwell v St Mirren (Scottish Premiership) - Sports Extra 3 SAT 1730: Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Premier League) - 5 Live SAT 1730: Rangers v Aberdeen (Scottish League Cup) - Sports Extra 3 SUN 1200: London City Lionesses v Manchester City (Women’s Super League) - 5 Live SUN 1300: Falkirk v Celtic (Scottish Premiership) - Sports Extra 2 SUN 1500: Hearts v Hibernian (Scottish League Cup) - Sports Extra 2 SUN 1630: Liverpool v Arsenal (Premier League) - 5 Live Great Glossary of Football DIVISION ONE 10 men behind the ball 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Buying a penalty, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cross-come-shot Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Game’s gone Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Header Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, “Make sure you watch Match of the Day tonight” The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Tipped it over the bar Towering header, Trivela, UEFA penalty, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Lloyd's off to the Superclásico & are Spurs finally good again?

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २९ · ४८ मिनेट

  Rick & Lloyd are joined by Julien Laurens to discuss how Roberto De Zerbi is slowly moulding Spurs into his image – and after a blockbuster summer, Julien explains why he is undoubtedly the league’s most powerful manager. How far will this transformation go? Whisper it: could Spurs be last season’s Manchester United? Elsewhere, Rick takes up the mantle from the Monday Night Club and finds out which player has scored the most ‘luxury’ goals this season and Lloyd is off to see Boca Juniors vs River Plate this weekend – otherwise known as the Superclásico, one of football’s fiercest rivalries. Oracle of South American football Tim Vickery tells him how to survive it. Or not. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 0:00 Rick wrong about Kane & Lloyd 'up close' with the Ballon d’Or 06:01 Tottenham Hotspur have been improving 7:58 Why Roberto De Zerbi has massive power at Spurs 10:41 Looking closer at De Zerbi’s style of play 13:25 Tottenham’s issues at number nine 17:49 Are Spurs… this season’s Man United?! 21:38 De Zerbi’s longer-term future 24:25 Crucial vs Luxury goals in the Premier League 30:04 Lloyd is off to the Superclásico 31:30 Why do Boca & River hate each other so much? 35:17 The brilliant language of the Superclásico 37:15 La Bombonera & local fans 41:56 Lloyd talks about living with hearing loss

• Carrick Stays at United & Kane Wins Ballon d’Or

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २७ · ३१ मिनेट

  Kelly Somers is joined by Andy Reid, Leon Osman & Ian Dennis to discuss Michael Carrick remaining in charge at Manchester United after eight games without a win, despite links to Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Man Utd fan Scott Saunders gives the supporters’ reaction, while Raphael Honigstein discusses the Nagelsmann links. Then, reaction to Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or - the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001. Former England teammate Conor Coady joins, with more from Honigstein on the reaction in Germany and at Bayern. Finally, London City Lionesses CEO Martin Semmens on Alexia Putellas winning the Ballon d’Or Féminin for a third time after her move to the WSL.

• MNC: Should fingers be pointed higher up at Man Utd?

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २६ · १ घण्टा १ मि

  Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and Adam Crafton. With Michael Carrick on the brink, the panel discuss whether sacking him change anything for Manchester United - or was the damage done in the summer? Should fingers be pointed higher up? With Manchester United also the subject of an Amazon documentary, former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson joins the pod to explain what it's like having a camera crew inside a football club. On a more positive note - Aston Villa and Nicolas Jackson are flying after a sticky start, how does Unai Emery keep getting the best out of strikers? 01:49 - The latest Manchester United crisis 10:56 - Who's to blame? 28:19 - Simon Grayson on managing during "Sunderland 'Til I Die" 38:30 - Who should replace Carrick? 43:55 - Nicolas Jackson and Villa finding form

• Can anyone manage Manchester United?

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २६ · ४१ मिनेट

  Rick & Lloyd are joined by Oliver Kay, Senior football writer at The Athletic, Joe Smith from Stretford Paddock and BBC Sport’s Chief football news reporter Simon Stone after a surreal day at Old Trafford. Can anyone pull Manchester United out of this mess? Michael Carrick suffered a tumultuous afternoon, where defeat on the pitch came with support in the stands – but at the expense of his players. Was this one of the strangest atmospheres we've ever seen at Man Utd? And is there someone, anyone, that will want to take this impossible job? If not, could Michael Carrick be safe after all... We try to get to the bottom of all of those questions swirling around Old Trafford. Oh, and would a hug from Lloyd make everything better? Rick thinks probably not. Manchester United fans, drop us a WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. TIMECODES 0:00 - Reaction to Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth 3:04 - Do the fans want Michael Carrick to stay? 6:30 - Was leaving Bruno Fernandes on the bench really a ‘football decision’? 9:33 - It looked easy for Bournemouth 11:02 - What do Manchester United need to do now? 15:00 - Have these players got too much baggage? 17:33 - Does Man Utd's 'right' manager exist? 25:20 - Why we felt sorry for Michael Carrick 27:30 - Simon Stone joins the podcast 28:50 - Will Michael Carrick still be in a job by next week? 31:45 - Man Utd’s next five games and a surprising Carrick replacement 34:15 - The Ballon d’Or in London! 36:05 - Can Harry Kane win it?

• Sean Dyche - The Football Interview

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २४ · १६ मिनेट

  In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to the former Burnley, Everton, and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche. They speak about life after management, being a football dad, reflecting on his time at Nottingham Forest and, his love for cooking. TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 00:50 Starting out on social media 01:40 Leaving Nottingham Forest 05:30 Being a football dad 07:20 The love of music 08:31 Time off from football 09:35 Influence of Brian Clough 11:45 Getting back into management 14:11 Chef Dyche

• TCV: Vikings, traitors, faithfuls & getting the Bilic

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २३ · ५५ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball are back as John and Ali debate Norwegian pronunciations following on-air squabble. We also get the team's view on Man Utd as Ali prepares to commentate on their crunch game with Bournemouth. Which 5 Live Sport broadcasters would make good Traitors and Faithfuls? And who will go top in Clash of the Commentators Saturday 24th October Arsenal v Everton 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Coventry v Fulham 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Chelsea v Spurs 1730 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Rangers v St Johnstone 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sunday 25th October Hibernian v Celtic 1200 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Man Utd v Bournemouth 1400 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Liverpool v Brighton 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Crystal Palace v Newcastle 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Hull City v Brentford 1400 KO - BBC SPORT WEBSITE Sunderland v Leeds 1630 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE TIMECODES 01:00 John in Munich. 04:00 Manchester United's travails continue 09:45 "Viking" or "Veeking" 18:00 Robyn Cowen's illness story 32:00 Offering notes 25:45 What happens if we go off air 30:00 5 Live's Traitors and Faithfuls 34:00 Footballer rhyming slang 37:00 Clash of the Commentators - Norwegian special 43:00 Unintended pub name 47:00 Great Glossary of football GREAT GLOSSARY OF FOOTBALL DIVISION ONE 10 men behind the ball 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Buying a penalty, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Laces through it Let it fly Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, “Make sure you watch Match of the Day tonight” The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Tipped it over the bar Towering header, Trivela, UEFA penalty, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Can Michael Carrick survive as Man Utd boss?

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २२ · ३७ मिनेट

  Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Andy Mitten, the editor of 'United We Stand' and Jay Motty from the Stretford Paddock to reflect on Manchester United's disastrous night in Como after their 4-1 defeat to Cesc Fàbregas' side. How are Man United fans feeling? Was Bruno Fernandes right to speak out in the way he did? Can Michael Carrick survive this? And who do the fanbase feel is the right person to rescue them from this situation... if anyone? Plus, Rick & Lloyd hear some cracking header/headerer stories and - to lighten the mood - Andy Mitten reveals his top five football interviews of all time. Trust us, it is an astonishing list. Send us your messages and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 2:24 - Did Bruno Fernandes throw Carrick under the bus? 7:25 - Michael Carrick's response 9:29 - How do the fans react? 10:48 - How would Alex Ferguson deal with Bruno? 13:00 - Owner vs Player responsibility 14:45 - How much are United missing Casemiro? 16:50 - Man United's recruitment 21:15 - Who’s linked to replace Carrick? 24:30 - Does Carrick make the Bournemouth game? 26:50 - Andy’s best interviews 28:57 - The United Cycle and Aston Villa impress against Viking 32:40 - How is fame treating Lloyd? 34:50 - Listeners send in their heading stories

• Fernandes questions tactics in Man Utd humiliation - 5 Live reaction

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २१ · २५ मिनेट

  Mark Chapman, Kasper Schmeichel, John Murray and Matthew Upson review Manchester United's position after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Bruno Fernandes questioned his team's tactics in the defeat, which left Michael Carrick under mounting pressure. The team ask whether Carrick can survive and how damaging Bruno Fernandes' post-match interview will turn out to be. BBC Sport's Simon Stone joins the podcast from Como, looking at what the defeat could mean for Carrick's position as head coach. We also hear Carrick's apology to fans following the defeat. TIMECODES 01:00 Bruno Fernandes questions Man Utd's tactic 05:00 Where it went wrong tonight 12:45 Man Utd and their recruitment 16:00 Carrick's apology to Man Utd fans 23:00 Man Utd's next game v Bournemouth

• Record breaking night as Liverpool, City & PSG win - 5 Live reaction

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २० · २७ मिनेट

  Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Ashley Young, Tom Allnutt and Statman Dave to react to what was a record breaking night in the Champions League. Andoni Iraola managed to scrape past his former assistant Inigo Perez as Liverpool beat Villarreal 4-3. Manchester City made lightwork of AEK Athens without Erling Haaland as Phil Foden stepped up with a hat-trick as they won 5-1. In the tie all eyes were on, Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in a thriller at the Parc des Princes. TIME CODES: 00:00 Record number of goals in the Champions League 04:33 Liverpool scrape past Villarreal 14:07 Manchester City cruise past AEK Athens 20:56 PSG beat Barcelona in thriller

• MNC: Palace thrashed 5-0, & trouble in the North-East

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १९ · ४३ मिनेट

  Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton on this week's Monday Night Club. The team discuss Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss against rivals Brighton on Sunday with Palace fan Dan Cook. To what extent is Pierre Sage to blame, has he been let down by a lack of signings and who could replace him if he leaves the club? Then, what's behind Nottingham Forest's lack of goals under Oliver Glasner? And it's troubled times in the North East! Matthias Jaissle has come under criticism for bringing Dan Burn on to play up front during Newcastle's 1-0 loss at home to Aston Villa. And can Regis Le Bris turn Sunderland's fortunes around? Timecodes: 01:00 - Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss v Brighton 12:30 - Why can't Forest score? 22:00 - Cause for concern for Newcastle fans? 30:00 - Wiegman's new contract & Ronaldo's fine 34:30 - Can Le Bris turn Sunderland around?

• Free-scoring Brighton & Man United settle for a point

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १८ · २७ मिनेट

  Rick and Lloyd are back! They discuss Brighton's halfway line goal and why it might be the best of the genre. Paul Robinson joins us to give the goalkeeper's perspective and if he did or didn't mean to score his own longe-range belter against Watford back in 2007 (he didn't). Paul also gives his view on the draw between Leeds and Man Utd after commentating at Elland Road and explains why Michael Carrick's changes paid off, even for out of form Bruno Fernandes. And finally, if you've ever headed a ball away in the stands, let Lloyd know... Send your messages and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Lloyd at Brentford vs Liverpool 05:23 - Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace and Diego Gomez’s screamer 09:13 - Paul Robinson talks on his experience of halfway line shots 13:04 - Leeds 1-1 Manchester United & hope for Carrick 17:56 - Lisandro Martínez’s place in the squad 20:34 - Manchester United filming ‘All or Nothing’ 21:53 - Yehor Yarmoliuk's red card after a ‘headbutting action’ on Jeremy Jacquet 23:25 - An update on Lloyd’s header view count

• Kasper and Peter Schmeichel - The Football Interview

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १७ · १३ मिनेट

  Alex Scott sits down with Kasper and Peter Schmeichel on the latest Football Interview on the Football Daily podcast. The father-son duo reflect on their Premier League title wins, and discuss what it was like for Kasper growing up as the son of Peter Schmeichel. And with Kasper having just retired, how do footballers deal with coming to the end of their playing careers? Timecodes: 00:17 Memories of winning Premier League titles 01:47 Was Kasper always destined to be a goalkeeper? 05:18 The father-son dynamic, and Peter giving goalkeeping advice 06:50 The evolution of goalkeeping 08:20 Kasper's retirement and forming a band?!

• TCV: Seafood, pub quizzes & Martin Lewis' phone-a-friend

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १६ · ५८ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are reunited as they discuss the week's football events, including Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the Manchester United hierarchy and Manchester City's Champions League defeat to PSG. Does Luis Enrique now recognise John? How did Ali come close to missing a big commentary last season? And which member of the team was Martin Lewis' phone-a-friend on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Can Ian level up the standings in this week's Clash of the Commentators? And there are more entries to the Great Glossary of Football. TIMECODES 02:30 When illness causes a commentator to withdraw 12:00 Lisandro Martinez's post-match outburst 15:00 John's reflections on covering Manchester City this week 22:45 This weekend's matches 30:00 Have any of the team completed the 92? 34:00 Ian, Frank Lampard and the golf buggy 40:30 Clash of the Commentators 47:30 Unintended Pub Name of the Week 49:40 Great Glossary of Football COMMENTARIES THIS WEEKEND SAT 1230: Arsenal v Birmingham City - Sports Extra (WSL) SAT 1500: Brentford v Liverpool - 5 Live SAT 1500: Manchester City v Ipswich - Sports Extra SAT 1730: Newcastle v Aston Villa - 5 Live SAT 1900: Dundee v Rangers - Sports Extra 3 (Scottish Premiership) SUN 1400: Leeds v Manchester United - 5 Live SUN 1400: Brighton v Crystal Palace - Sports Extra SUN 1400: Bournemouth v Sunderland - Sports Extra 2 SUN 1600: Celtic v Hearts - Sports Extra 2 (Scottish Premiership) SUN 1630: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal - 5 Live GREAT GLOSSARY OF FOOTBALL Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 10 men behind the ball 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Buying a penalty, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, “Make sure you watch Match of the Day tonight” The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, UEFA penalty, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Rick & Lloyd return, & Man City’s PSG reality check

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १५ · ३६ मिनेट

  Rick & Lloyd are back! And by popular(ish) demand. They catch up for the first time since the World Cup and look back on Man City's first defeat since the charges. Plus, Lloyd has a novel suggestion for Man City’s punishment and Adam Crafton explains how PSG’s journey in France has so many similarities – and differences – with Manchester City’s. There’s also time to look at Arsène Wenger’s mooted bid to become FIFA president – rumoured by everyone but the great man himself. Rick and Lloyd also find the perfect analogy for Lisandro Martínez’s controversial post-match interview on Tuesday night. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Rick & Lloyd are back! 4:10 - Wait, Man City have been found guilty? 6:54 - Man City 2-4 PSG 9:30 - Mistakes from Gianluigi Donnarumma 11:00 - Man City players in the wild 13:02 - The geopolitical backdrop behind this game 16:30 - Luis Enrique states his support for Man City 18:30 - The state of club ownership in English football 26:40 - Is Arsène Wenger a realistic option to replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA President? 29:44 - Lisandro Martinez’s fiery comments 31:33 - The answer to how much Man City’s malpractice trophies weigh

• Goals galore as PSG defeat Man City - 5 Live reaction

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १४ · २८ मिनेट

  Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Charlie Adam and football correspondent John Murray on an eventful night in the Champions League. Manchester City went down to a 4-2 defeat against a dominant attacking display from PSG. We hear from Enzo Maresca on how his side will respond to the defeat. Meanwhile there's reaction to Aston Villa's 6-0 thrashing of Fenerbahce and Liverpool's 6-3 win in Austria against LASK, where Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick. TIMECODES 00:20 A PSG masterclass at the Etihad 07:45 Enzo Maresca on how Man City react to the defeat 17:50 Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahce reaction 22:45 LASK 3-6 Liverpool 25:50 Real Madrid's stunning comeback in Rome. Thursday 15th October EUROPA LEAGUE: Benfica v Celtic LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA CONFERENCE LEAGUE: Hearts v Nordsjælland - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Saturday 17th October PREMIER LEAGUE: Brentford v Liverpool - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester City v Ipswich - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Aston Villa - LIVE ON 5 LIVE - WSL: Arsenal v Birmingham City - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Dundee v Rangers - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sunday 18th October PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds United v Manchester United - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Brighton v Crystal Palace - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Sunderland - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal - LIVE ON 5 LIVE

• Martin Odegaard - The Football Interview

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १० · १७ मिनेट

  In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. They speak about last season at Arsenal, his qualities as a captain and reflects on Norway's journey at this summer's World Cup. They look at how Arsenal have already started this season, and whether they feel a different kind of pressure this time around. TIMECODES: 0’22 - Looking back on the last few months 0'50 - Lifting the Premier League trophy 2’35 - His role as captain 4'15 - Difficulties with injuries 9'20 - Reflecting on the World Cup 12’50 - Sharing experience with Max Dowman 13'45 - Narrative changing around Arsenal this season?

• TCV: Man City's return & a prank in Istanbul

  २०२६ अक्टोबर ९ · ५० मिनेट

  Conor McNamara once again joins Ian Dennis and John Murray for the Commentators' View ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League. With Manchester City travelling to Liverpool for the first time since the Premier League charges verdict, John goes through his approach ahead of commentating on the game. The team reflect on the international break, Ian recalls being pranked at Istanbul airport and can John go clear at the top of the table in Clash of the Commentators? TIMECODES 03:30 International break reflections 05:00 Ian's Greek adventures 09:00 How to approach commentating on Liverpool v Man City 22:00 A terrifying prank in Istanbul airport 28:30 Clash of the Commentators 33:30 Unintend Pub Name of the Week 35:30 Great Glossary of Football COMMENTARIES: This weekend SAT 1500 - Chelsea v Bournemouth - 5 Live SAT 1500 - Aston Villa v Brentford - Sports Extra SAT 1730 - Man Utd v Tottenham - 5 Live SUN 1200 - Motherwell v Celtic - Sports Extra 2 SUN 1400 - Hull v Everton - 5 Live SUN 1400 - Crystal Palace v Nottm Forest - Sports Extra and Sports Extra 2 SUN 1630 - Liverpool v Man City - 5 Live

• The Brighton Blueprint: How to Compete with Football's Giants

  २०२६ अक्टोबर ८ · २५ मिनेट

  BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brighton have established themselves in the Premier League and evolved into one of English football's smartest success stories. TIMECODES 0’34 - How much Brighton rely on data to sign players 4’00 - At what point does analytics crossover with normal scouting 8’30 - Brighton’s success with loan-to-buys 11’00 - How important is the manager to the whole process? 15’43 - How important are big player sales to Brighton? 17'17 - How far in advance to they plan for players leaving? 19’29 - Brighton now compared to 15 years ago 20'08 - Working within financial rules

• TCV: Tuchel goes swimming, ‘Bonjaman’ & Man City guilty

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २ · ५७ मिनेट

  John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life. Hear from Jordan Pickford & Thomas Tuchel. Catch archive commentary of Conor doing an England game as well as the guys favourite goals they’ve commentated on. And who will take the point in an England-themed Clash of the Commentators? Glossary suggestions and messages welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 02:00 John is in Croatia! 04:55 Thomas Tuchel sunning himself! 09:20 Jordan Pickford on not being picked… 14:00 Hear Conor’s 2008 England comms! 17:25 Ali on WSL commentary… 19:40 Best goals commentated on? 25:50 Commentating as 11-year-olds… 34:20 What punishment should Man City get? 40:00 Clash of the Commentators, 48:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1700 Croatia v ENGLAND, Sun 1400 Spurs v London City Lionesses in WSL, Sun 1630 Man City v Arsenal in WSL, Tue 1945 ENGLAND v Czech Republic. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Buying a penalty, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Gone to ground, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, UEFA penalty, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Special: Sir Alex Ferguson interview

  २०२६ अक्टोबर २ · १३ मिनेट

  In a very special interview, Sir Alex Ferguson speaks with Nina Warhurst for BBC Breakfast. They talk about his upbringing in Glasgow and making his debut for St Johnstone, the class of '92 and his recovery from a brain haemorrhage in 2018. 1’48 - The impact of his brain haemorrhage & return to Old Trafford in 2018 4’00 - His first cup final aged 13 & upbringing in Glasgow 5’50 - Making his debut for St Johnstone & nearly emigrating to Canada 7’22 - Placing trust in the class of ’92 11’50 - Being presented with his Scotland cap in 2021

• Jack Wilshere - The Football Interview

  २०२६ अक्टोबर १ · २१ मिनेट

  In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to start coaching. Plus his relationship with Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children are on their footballing journey. Timecodes: 02:45 Early years at Arsenal 05:50 Highlights 08:40 Start of coaching career 12:00 Relationship with Mikel Arteta 14:30 Jack's kids on their own football path

• Man City Q&A with Kieran Maguire & Dale Johnson

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर ३० · २२ मिनेट

  Kelly Somers is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson as they answer listener questions following the news that the Premier League confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18. TIMECODES: 3’05 - Could Man City have to repay any prize money? 6’50 - Could HMRC investigate City for fraud or illegality? 7’53 - How would a points deduction work? 9’30 - Is it as simple as just relegating them to League Two? 10’05 - Could Man City Women’s be affected? 10’35 - How long would they be given to comply with EFL financial rules? 11’58 - If relegated to the Championship, could they loan players out for a season? 13’29 - Could there be a resolution before the end of this season? 14’45 - How could Man City overturn the charges? 17’10 - If City were fined, where would the money go? 17’56 - How many clubs will seek compensation? 19’30 - What is the most likely punishment?

• Premier League confirm Man City guilty of all charges - 5 Live Reaction

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर २९ · ३५ मिनेट

  Kelly Somers gets the latest on the huge breaking news story, that the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18. Kelly breaks down a really damning statement from the Premier League and with her to do that is the BBC’s football issues correspondent Dale Johnson, football finance expert Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast, as well as football correspondent John Murray and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson. They also hear from former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein – who said the Premier League statement was “damning beyond belief” and also get a fans perspective. Manchester City also released their own statement today saying the club are “both disappointed and surprised by the opinion of the Premier League Commission” - they have until Friday to appeal.

• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Football Interview

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर २७ · ८ मिनेट

  In a special episode of The Football Interview, Julien Laurens speaks to PSG winger and Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The talk about his upbringing, the impact of his father and moving to Napoli and PSG. Plus, what would it mean to win the Ballon d'Or? You can also watch Julien Laurens' interview with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembélé on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Football YouTube channel. TIMECODES 0’40 - His upbringing and first club 2’00 - The impact of his Father 3’20 - Has he always been a winger? 4’00 - Moving to Napoli & PSG 5’05 - What Luis Enrique has done for his career 5’38 - Becoming a Ballon D’or contender

• Man City guilty of 114 charges - 5 Live Reaction

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर २५ · १ घण्टा २४ मि

  Mark Chapman presents reaction to the news Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. He's joined by journalists Dale Johnson, Rory Smith, David Ornstein & Sam Lee to look at the significance of the news, what comes next and the possible fallout on other Premier League clubs and beyond. Football finance expert Stefan Borson also offers a unique insight into how we got here, and what may come next. Fans of Manchester City give their reaction, while we hear from supporters of Liverpool and Manchester United on what opposition clubs think of the news. And BBC business correspondent Sean Farrington talks through the repercussions of decision on the club and the Premier League. Timecodes: 0:33 What's happened today, and will Manchester City be shocked? 13:18 David Ornstein on breaking the news 34:00 Sam Lee joins to discuss the impact on City themselves 45:45 City fans share their perspective 57:41 How has football gotten into this mess? And could this be a victory for traditionally 'big' clubs? 01:07:04 Liverpool & Man United fans on how they've been impacted 01:19:50 Sean Farrington on the repercussions for the Premier League & its brand

• TCV: Awkward interviews, Anthony Gordon & barn doors

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर २४ · ५८ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly commentator catch-up. Ali gets richly rewarded at Bournemouth, Ian gets recognised as a famous footballer and John goes walkabout in Nottingham. Hear from Anthony Gordon ahead of England vs Spain in the UEFA Nations League. And who will surge ahead in Clash of the Commentators? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 02:30 Meeting the England players, 05:10 Herr Chapman gets tipped off! 10:25 Does Ali get his cake and eat it? 12:50 John Southall goes Basil Fawlty, 18:10 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 19:20 Anthony Gordon ‘surprised’ to be subbed, 30:35 Awkward interviews… 36:00 Clash of the Commentators, 42:10 Unintended pub name of the week, 46:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 1945 Portugal v WALES, Sat 1945 ENGLAND v Spain, Sun 1630 Chelsea v Arsenal in WSL, Tue 1945 Czech Republic v ENGLAND, Thu 1945 WALES v Norway. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Alexander Isak - The Football Interview

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर १९ · ८ मिनेट

  In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Liverpool striker Alexander Isak.They speak about what Andoni Iraola brings to Liverpool, what he needs to score goals and what is deemed as success this season. They look back at his journey into football and what it was like playing for Graham Potter at the World Cup for Sweden. TIMECODES: 0’20 - What Iraola brings to Liverpool and what he asks of him 2’00 - What he needs to score goals and relationship with Cody Gakpo 2’58 - His experience getting into football 3’40 - His aspirations of playing the Premier League & La Liga 4’37 - The World Cup and working with Graham Potter 5’58 - What success looks like for Liverpool this season

• TCV: Tuchel talks Trent, Clinton clasps & Gerónimo!

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर १८ · ५६ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up on life as football commentators. Hear from Thomas Tuchel after his England squad announcement, Ali’s raffle secret is revealed, and Ian’s ankles get exposed! Will Ian finally win a Clash of the Commentators? And which terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 01:00 Will John say Gerónimo Rulli? 05:30 Ali mesmerised by Merino, 08:00 Secrets from the golf raffle… 12:30 Dennis White Sox, 14:25 Thomas Tuchel talks to John, 23:30 The Nations League awaits! 27:15 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 27:50 What’s on the menu at Forest? 30:20 Man Utd misery returns, 36:00 Can we shake hands on the handshake debate? 43:40 Clash of the Commentators, 49:50 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Brighton & Hove v Arsenal, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Hull City on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1730 Nottingham Forest v Coventry, Sun 1400 Bournemouth v Liverpool, Sun 1400 Man City v Sunderland on Sports Extra Sun 1400 Leeds v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra 2 Sun 1630 Fulham v Man Utd. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Taking the match ball home, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Rúben Dias - The Football Interview

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर १२ · १४ मिनेट

  In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Manchester City defender Rúben Dias. They discuss the transition into life under Enzo Maresca, after a decade of success with Pep Guardiola at the helm. They also get into how things have changed with Bernardo Silva and John Stones leaving over the summer. He reflects on the impact on his parents early on in his success to becoming one of the greatest central defenders in the world. Timecodes: 0’20 - What’s it like under Enzo Maresca? 1’25 - The changes in key players and his excitement for the future 4’05 - the best moment under Pep Guardiola 6’10 - Influence of his parents early on & Benfica academy 9’57 - Is he a deep thinker? 10’50 - How he enjoys his own time 11’45 - What can he achieve into his thirties?

• TCV: La Manita, handclasps & the moose head

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर ११ · १ घण्टा २ मि

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. From the handshake/handclasp debate to looking ahead to the Manchester derby. Will Ian’s losing streak in Clash of the Commentators continue? What will be the Unintended Pub Name of the Week, and which terms and phrases will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 01:15 Ian back from Portugal, 04:20 Handshakes or hand clasps? 09:00 Arsenal’s strong start continues, 11:05 How the weekend looks on 5 Live, 16:25 Will Enzo Maresca rotate? 19:45 Craziest local derbies… 26:15 Best terms for 5/6 goals? 32:40 Clash of the Commentators, 44:25 Unintended Pub Name of the Week, 49:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Liverpool v Fulham, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Hull City on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1730 Spurs v Everton, Sun 1400 Coventry v Brighton & Hove, Sun 1630 Man Utd v Man City. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.

• Keith Andrews - The Football Interview

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर ५ · १५ मिनेट

  In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford head coach Keith Andrews. They discuss how it was moving from Ireland to England as a 15-year-old to join Wolves' academy and how he could've potentially been a chef if he didn't make it as a footballer. He also talks about his journey into management, who has helped him and how far he can take Brentford. TIMECODES: 1’29 - What kind of a person is he? 2’20 - Could he have been a Gaelic footballer or a chef? 4’00 - Moving to Wolves aged 15 with Robbie Keane 6’40 - Why football is like snakes and ladders 7’50 - Becoming a coach and managers he’s learned from 10’30 - Getting the Brentford job & who he’s leaned on for help 13’00 - What next for Brentford?

• TCV: On the buses & Enzo lacking respect?

  २०२६ सेप्टेम्बर ४ · ५३ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. From stadium sponsors and the new commentators’ view at Coventry, to their thoughts on deadline day transfers in the Premier League. Who will take top spot in Clash of the Commentators? Will we see a division one entry in the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And there’s a new jingle… Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 01:00 John’s trip to Salford, 02:30 Stadium sponsors, 05:10 Ian’s trip to Coventry, 12:00 Will the Spurs malaise continue? 17:10 Enzo Fernandez lacking respect? 20:35 Are Arsenal now short up front? 21:55 Will Ian get stuck in Porto again? 25:40 Commentators on the buses… 32:30 Clash of the Commentators, 38:45 Unintended pub name of the week, 41:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Spurs, Sat 1500 Man City v Coventry City on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Hull City v Aston Villa, Sun 1400 Everton v Man Utd, Sun 1630 Arsenal v Chelsea. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back stick, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep.

• Frank Lampard x Tom Grennan - The Football Interview

  २०२६ अगस्ट २९ · १३ मिनेट

  In a special episode of The Football Interview, singer-songwriter and Coventry City fan Tom Grennan sits down with Frank Lampard ahead of the club's first home Premier League match in more than 25 years. They reflect on a memorable season that saw Coventry secure automatic promotion and discuss whether they will need to prove the doubters wrong this season, as well as how they must adapt their game to compete at the highest level. TIMECODES 01’00 - When Frank Lampard took the Coventry job 2’35 - How did automatic promotion feel? 4’52 - Does he have to prove the doubters wrong? 6’10 - How different will Coventry’s football adapt in the Premier League? 7’34 - Who out of his former teammates would he put in his Coventry team? 8’20 - What does he deem a success for Coventry?

• TCV: Murray the Menace & scrap the UCL draw?

  २०२६ अगस्ट २८ · ४८ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. How are they coping with VAR in their ears? Are they going for ‘Sávio’ or ‘Savinho’? John’s made it into the Beano. And is it time to scrap the UEFA Champions League draw? All that and round two of Clash of the Commentators, plus will we see a division one entry in the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 02:20 John’s lump in his throat at Newcastle, 08:00 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 13:20 Sávio or Savinho? 15:00 How are they coping with VAR in their ears? 19:00 What’s a ‘Viduka’ and TCV helps you pass! 23:10 John’s in the Beano! 26:00 Bodø/Glimt back in the Champions League! 28:25 Should the UCL draw be scrapped? 31:30 Will Ian power-up in Clash of the Commentators? 40:05 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Coventry v Hull, Sat 1500 Bournemouth v Everton on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1730 Spurs v Newcastle, Sun 1400 Chelsea v Brighton & Hove, Sun 1400 Leeds v Brentford on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 3 Sun 1630 Man Utd v Ipswich. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep.

• Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Danny Webber

  २०२६ अगस्ट २५ · २६ मिनेट

  This week, former Manchester United, Sheffield United and Portsmouth striker Danny Webber submits three stories from his football career. Did Webber really install security cameras and fingerprint entry access to join an exclusive Sheffield United dressing room society? Did former Chelsea manager Avram Grant nickname him "World Wide Webber" after being impressed by his football knowledge? Or did Neil Warnock leave a voicemail pleading with him to ignore his reputation and sign for Sheffield United? Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of suspicion, Karel and Anita investigate every claim before Webber returns to reveal the truth. Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original Theme Music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

• James Maddison - The Football Interview

  २०२६ अगस्ट २२ · १३ मिनेट

  In the first episode of The Football Interview for the 2026/27 Premier League season, Kelly Somers speaks to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison. They discuss how he's dealt with being on the sidelines for the last 12 months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, the impact it's had and how he expects Spurs to push on this season under Roberto De Zerbi. TIMECODES: 0’25 – Reflecting on the last 12 months & how his kids have given him a sense of purpose. 3’30 – The toughest moment of last 12 months. 5’20 – His YouTube channel & documenting his rebab. 7’30 – How he felt missing out when Spurs weren’t playing well. 9’25 – What has changed with De Zerbi? 10’28 – Why will this season be different? 11’50 – What do people get wrong about him?

• TCV: Premier League returns & John’s wrestling mask

  २०२६ अगस्ट २१ · ४९ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are back for series three of The Commentators' View. John and Ian relive their experience of getting into the World Cup final and Chris Sutton's clash with the Spanish commentators. Ali reflects on coming off the back of a week of commentating on athletics for the first time and they look ahead to a new Premier League season. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk . TIMECODES 1’50 - Ali commentating on Athletics for the first time 4’10 - The Open 5’50 - John & Ali’s antics getting into the World Cup Final 9’18 - Chris Sutton’s clash with the Spanish commentators 10’15 - listener correspondence 14’50 - John’s gift from a Mexican Commentator 18’44 - Looking ahead to the first Premier League weekend 21’39 - Tributes to Kevin Keegan 30’22 - Could Man City & Liverpool transition pave the way for Man Utd to finish second? 35’02 - Clash of the Commentators 41’23 - Great glossary 5 Live / BBC Sounds Commentaries: Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Leeds on 5 Live with Ian Dennis and Chris Sutton. Sat 1500 Ipswich Town v Sunderland on Sports Extra 2. Sat 1730 Brentford v Spurs on 5 Live with John Murray and Michael Brown. Sun 1400 Manchester City v Bournemouth on 5 Live. Sun 1400 Brighton v Aston Villa on Sports Extra 2. Sun 1630 Newcastle v Liverpool on 5 Live with John Murray and Pat Nevin.

• Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Nedum Onuoha

  २०२६ अगस्ट १९ · २७ मिनेट

  This week, former Manchester City, QPR and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha submits three stories from his football career. Did Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce really send England goalkeeper David James up front in a desperate attempt to qualify for Europe? Was Onuoha handed a tactical note by his manager that somehow only included ten players? Or did a Championship manager spend every matchday watching soap operas on his iPad instead of focusing on the game ahead? Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of confidence, Karel and Anita dissect every detail before Onuoha returns to reveal the truth. Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original Theme Music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

• Premier League CEO on FIFA Crisis, City's charges & World Cup expansion

  २०२६ अगस्ट १८ · १८ मिनेट

  Premier League chief executive Richard Masters speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan ahead of the 2026/27 season getting underway. They discuss the fall out from Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors, the wait for a ruling on Manchester City's 115 charges, and Chelsea’s fine for financial rule breaches. Plus, is the league heading into a new era with nine managerial changes heading into the new season? 01:26 – a new era for the Premier League? 04:00 – The Fifa crisis fall out 06:47 – Kevin Lamour’s Fifa exit 10:50 – Potential World Cup expansion 12:42 – Manchester City’s charges 13:53 – Chelsea’ fine for financial rule breaches 16:02 – Squad cost ratio spending controls

• Anthony Taylor talks retirement, career & scrutiny

  २०२६ अगस्ट १३ · ३६ मिनेट

  BBC sports editor Dan Roan sits down with former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor to discuss his retirement from refereeing, what made him decide to retire and, what’s next in his career. Taylor also speaks about his new role in developing referees in Turkey, the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being an official at not only the highest level, but also at grassroots level. The World Cup saw new rule changes in which Taylor gives his thoughts and experiences of and, he speaks of his final game between Portugal and Spain. TIME CODES 01:00 Reflecting on career 08:30 New role in Turkey 11:00 Decision to retire 14:50 Pressure & scrutiny 28:400 World Cup law changes & VAR 33:00 Final game

• Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Fraizer Campbell

  २०२६ अगस्ट १२ · ३१ मिनेट

  This week, former Manchester United, Sunderland, Cardiff City and Huddersfield Town striker Fraizer Campbell submits three stories from his career, but only one is true. Was Campbell really caught up in a police helicopter pursuit after taking a wrong turn through the city centre? Did he secretly climb out of a hotel window to collect chicken and chips on the eve of a Championship playoff final? Or did he ignore manager Steve Bruce's instructions and sneak off to Las Vegas for 48 hours with team-mate Titus Bramble during an international break? Armed with photographs, football knowledge and a healthy dose of suspicion, Karel and Anita investigate every claim before Campbell returns to reveal the truth. Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original Theme Music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

• Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Fenners

  २०२६ अगस्ट ५ · २५ मिनेट

  This week, Soccer AM favourite and broadcaster John Fendley (aka Fenners) submits three stories from his career. Did Lionel Messi really storm out of a FIFA match after losing to Fenners, cancelling their interview in the process? Did Fenners score the first ever goal at the new Wembley Stadium during a pre-opening test event? Or did Barcelona legend and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo disappear moments before filming, only to be found relieving himself in a nearby bush? Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of scepticism, Karel and Anita examine every detail before Fenners returns to reveal the truth. Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original theme music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard Commissioning & Digital Support: Jade Burns & Stuart Birch

• Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Asmir Begović

  २०२६ जुलाई २९ · २९ मिनेट

  This week, former Stoke City, Chelsea, Everton and Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begović submits three stories from his career. Did Stoke manager Tony Pulis really invite Begović to date his daughter with the hope that he might one day become his son-in-law? Did Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers secretly call him into an office at Anfield to discuss a transfer immediately after a Premier League match? Or did Rafa Benítez shorten a proposed Everton contract because he was convinced Begović enjoyed too many nights out? Armed with photographs, football knowledge and plenty of confidence, Karel and Anita dissect every detail before Begović returns to reveal the truth. Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Assistant Producer: Jason Kavuma Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original theme music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard Commissioning & Digital Support: Jade Burns & Stuart Birch

• Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Brian McClair

  २०२६ जुलाई २२ · ३० मिनेट

  Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi are the BBC’s resident Lie Detectors, examining unbelievable football stories to uncover the truth. In the first episode, former Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian McClair submits three stories from his playing career. Did Sir Alex Ferguson really deliver a notorious hairdryer over a player attending the birth of his child? Did David Beckham lay out brand-new pyjamas and a framed photo of Victoria before every away game? And did McClair’s famous nickname ‘Choccy’ really originate from a supermarket job? Armed with case files, photographs and their own football knowledge, Karel and Anita interrogate every detail before Brian returns to reveal which story is genuine. It’s football folklore, detective work and plenty of laughs, with one simple question at the heart of every episode: can you spot the lie? Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince & Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Assistant Producer: Jason Kavuma Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original theme music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard Commissioning & Digital Support: Jade Burns & Stuart Birch

• Introducing... Karel Prince: Lie Detector

  २०२६ जुलाई २१ · १ मिनेट

  Karel Prince is the BBC’s new resident fact checker. Alongside Anita Abayomi, they are charged with investigating football stories so unbelievable they simply have to be checked. Every week, a famous figure from the world of football submits three extraordinary tales. Two are lies. One is completely true. The challenge? Can Karel separate fact from fiction before the final whistle? Armed with case files, photographs, voice notes and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game, Karel opens a new investigation each episode. Alongside Anita he interrogates every claim, challenges every timeline and follows every lead in pursuit of the truth. Part detective, part fact-checker and part chaos conductor, Karel brings forensic scrutiny to football’s wildest stories, while Anita ensures no detail escapes examination. Karel Prince’s Lie Detector asks the only question that matters: which story is true? The investigation starts now. Roll the tapes. Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince & Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. Credits Series Producer: Matt Tasker Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley Assistant Producer: Jason Kavuma Executive Producer: Jim Salveson Photography: Tom Barker Artwork: James Mobbs Original theme music: WIZZFX Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard Commissioning & Digital Support: Jade Burns & Stuart Birch

• World Cup: One Last Night

  २०२६ जुलाई २० · ५० मिनेट

  The World Cup is over. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith take you inside football's biggest night after watching the final at MetLife Stadium. They reflect on the atmosphere, what it was like to experience a World Cup final in person and whether the much-talked-about half-time show added to the occasion or distracted from it. Joe Hart joins to analyse Spain's victory and explain why they deserved to lift the trophy, while Kelly Cates gives her verdict on the spectacle surrounding the final. And after six unforgettable weeks together across Los Angeles and New York, Rick and Lloyd sign off from the World Cup one final time.

• World Cup: What's Next For England?

  २०२६ जुलाई १९ · ४२ मिनेट

  England's World Cup is over, but what comes next? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guy Mowbray and Adam Crafton to reflect on England's third-place finish, ask whether more could have been done against Argentina in the semi-finals and discuss what the future looks like without players like Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and John Stones. They also preview Spain v Argentina, discuss MetLife Stadium and New York's embrace of the World Cup, while Rick and Lloyd swap stories from Times Square, the cinema with Guillem Balague and a trip to M&M World with Paul Robinson.

• World Cup: Who Stops Messi?

  २०२६ जुलाई १८ · ३८ मिनेट

  The World Cup final is almost here, and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Chris Sutton to debate the biggest talking points before football's biggest game. Can anyone stop Lionel Messi? Has the refereeing been good enough throughout the tournament? Does a Super Bowl-style half-time show belong at a World Cup final? And why is Chris convinced Americans genuinely mean it when they tell you to "have a good day"? Plus, Rick and Lloyd give their first impressions after arriving in New York ahead of the final.

• World Cup: Should Tuchel Remain England Manager?

  २०२६ जुलाई १६ · ४८ मिनेट

  Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha as they dissect England's semi-final defeat against Argentina. They discuss Tuchel’s tactics and substitutions in the second half, his future as England head coach, and how this could be Harry Kane’s last World Cup in an England shirt. TIMECODES 4’23 - Should Thomas Tuchel remain England Manager? 8’00 - Jules on Tuchel not delivering his promises 14’14 - Should the responsibility be shared between the manager & the players? 15’43 - Should England have sat back when they did? 20’33 - Were the players being told to go for a second goal at 1-0 up? 24’40- Does Tuchel know the players well enough now to succeed? 32’47 - How England were playing like they were down to 10 players 35’50 - Will Tuchel be manager at the Euros? 38’25 - Have we just witnessed Harry Kane’s last World Cup? 44’20 - Can England gain anything from third place play off?

• World Cup: England Out & Tuchel Under Fire

  २०२६ जुलाई १६ · ४७ मिनेट

  England's World Cup dream is over. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react after England's heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on the emotions after the final whistle, the key moments that decided the game and why they're left frustrated by Thomas Tuchel's decisions. ESPN's Mark Ogden joins to assess the substitutions, the criticism facing Tuchel and what comes next for England after falling short of the World Cup final. Plus, CBS' Nico Cantor gives the Argentinian perspective on the victory, as he and Lloyd debate football culture, the so-called 'dark arts' and why Argentina believe doing whatever it takes to win is simply part of the game. And after five unforgettable weeks in Los Angeles, Rick and Lloyd say goodbye to LA before heading to New York for the final stages of the tournament.

• World Cup: Tuchel, Konsa, Guéhi & Stones Ahead Of Argentina

  २०२६ जुलाई १५ · २५ मिनेट

  England manager Thomas Tuchel, along with players Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones, speak to John Murray ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. They discuss how England can exploit Argentina’s weaknesses while also dealing with the threat posed by Lionel Messi. John is joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to assess how England are likely to set up and whether they have what it takes to overcome the reigning world champions. 2’18 - Start of Thomas Tuchel interview 2’38 - Tuchel on player availability & how they’ll get at Argentina 4’30 - Tuchel on Argentina bringing the best out in England 6’03 - How does Tuchel deal with pressure? 8’33 - Ezri Konsa interview 10’28 - Paul Robinson on who will play at right back 12’11 - Marc Guehi interview 13’16 - Guehi on the challenge of Messi & how much Guardiola referenced him 14’50 - John Stones on his journey for England at World Cups 17’40 - Stones on what he can take from winning the last two Euro’s semi-finals 20’08 - Paul Robinson on forward options 21’48 - Will Declan Rice play?

• World Cup: Wayne Rooney On England v Argentina

  २०२६ जुलाई १५ · ४७ मिनेट

  Wayne Rooney joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. He explains why Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are so important to this England side, why he likes seeing Thomas Tuchel and Bellingham challenge each other, reflects on similar moments from his own career and even shares how musicals help him switch off before the biggest occasions. Rooney also shares a brilliant story about pranking Sir Alex Ferguson alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus, Julien Laurens reacts after Spain knocked out France to reach the World Cup final and explains why they now look like the team to beat.

• World Cup: Harry Kane on Tuchel's comments, Bellingham & Argentina

  २०२६ जुलाई १४ · १३ मिनेट

  England captain Harry Kane speaks to BBC Sport ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. He talks about the comments made by manager Thomas Tuchel after the quarter-final win against Norway, Jude Bellingham's response, his partnership with Bellingham and whether England can rewrite history and beat Argentina to reach the World Cup final. 0’25 - How he feels about being one game away from World Cup Final 0’52 - How does he assess England’s tournament so far? 1’45 - How were Tuchel’s comments post Norway received in the dressing room? 2’57 - Jude Bellingham’s response to Tuchel’s comments 5’00 - His partnership with Jude Bellingham 7’13 - What is Bellingham’s best position? 8’00 - Why he’s scored so many goals this season 10’41 - Can England rewrite history?

• World Cup: The Pants Rule & The Semi-Finals

  २०२६ जुलाई १४ · ३९ मिनेट

  Ian Dennis was the very first guest on the podcast before the World Cup began, giving Rick and Lloyd some important advice before six weeks together in Los Angeles. Now he's back to find out how much of it they actually followed. Did they stick to the infamous 'pants rule'? What happened with the bedroom arrangements? And after all those big tournament moments... how is Denno feeling about his upcoming World Cup semi? Ian also looks ahead to all four semi-finalists, with France v Spain and England v Argentina on the horizon, before heading out to cover the biggest games of the tournament. Plus, Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure joins the pod to talk about how Silence Is Talking became the unofficial anthem for England fans.

• World Cup: England Through & Miami Melts Lloyd

  २०२६ जुलाई १२ · ३३ मिनेट

  England are through to the World Cup semi-finals... and now Argentina await. Rick Edwards is joined by John Murray to reflect on England's quarter-final victory over Norway, the performance that booked their place in the semis and why Rick wanted a showdown with Argentina instead of Switzerland. Lloyd Griffith also joins from Miami after experiencing the match as a fan, giving his take on England's performance, the incredible atmosphere inside the stadium, the relentless heat and what one USA supporter shouted at him during the game. Can England take one more step towards the World Cup final?

• World Cup: Thomas Tuchel & Harry Kane Ahead of Norway

  २०२६ जुलाई ११ · १४ मिनेट

  England manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane speak to John Murray ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Tuchel says England still have "another gear" to find, while Kane explains why the squad's experience could be key to reaching the semi-finals. John is also joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to assess England's chances, compare Kane v Haaland, and discuss why England may have the stronger all-round team. 0’43 - Paul Robinson looking ahead to Norway 2’39 - Thomas Tuchel interview 3’16 - How do England make their knockout stage experience count? 3’59 - Tuchel on how England still have another gear and not yet at same level as in qualifying 5’08 - Tuchel on how he can make a difference at this stage of a tournament 6’16 - Paul Robinson on England players with competitive experience at this stage 7’47 - Harry Kane on the high of Mexico win 9’12 - Kane on the experience of being at these tournaments 9’51 - Kane v Haaland 11’48 - Paul Robinson on Harry Kane being a ‘superhero character’

• World Cup: Spain To Face France & Messi's Email

  २०२६ जुलाई ११ · ४० मिनेट

  Spain are through to a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against France. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock after watching Spain's win over Belgium in LA to discuss why Spain keep finding a way to win, whether Lamine Yamal has reached the heights everyone expected and why France now awaits in one of the ties of the tournament. The boys also look ahead to England's quarter-final against Norway, with all eyes on the battle between Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Plus, Guillem casually reveals he has Lionel Messi's email address... and even gives Rick and Lloyd a glimpse.

• World Cup: England's Anthony Barry Ahead Of Norway

  २०२६ जुलाई १० · १२ मिनेट

  England Assistant Manager Anthony Barry speaks with our senior football reporter Ian Dennis ahead of their quarter-final match against Norway. He shares his thoughts on Jarell Quansah's two-match ban for his red card against Mexico and talks about the dynamic between him with Thomas Tuchel, the team spirit and what lies ahead with Norway. 0’11 – Thoughts on Jarrell Quansah suspension 0’46 – 20 years ago on from helping Accrington Stanley win National League 2’20 – The team spirit shown in Mexico and gaining focus for Norway 3’50 – The brotherhood within the England team & preparing to go all the way 6’18 – The dynamic between him and Thomas Tuchel 8’39 – The challenge of Norway that lies ahead and similarities to England 10’06 – Do they dare to dream at this point?

• World Cup: France Look Unstoppable & A Nun's Discount

  २०२६ जुलाई १० · ३३ मिनेट

  France are through to the World Cup semi-finals... but is there anyone left who can stop them? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Alistair Bruce-Ball after commentating on France's win over Morocco to break down another dominant display, Kylian Mbappé's penalty miss and the fascinating debate around stuttering versus non-stuttering run-ups from the penalty spot. Plus, Lloyd takes in some of LA's cathedrals where an unexpected encounter with a nun leaves him baffled, the boys discover the local Mexican food might be a little too spicy for them, and yesterday's Norwegian delicacies make an unexpected return.

• World Cup: The Commentators' View Special 2.0

  २०२६ जुलाई ९ · ४६ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball catch up ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. John reflects on another amazing experience at the Azteca where he witnessed England grind out a 3-2 win over Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. Ian tells us what it was like being at the 'match of the tournament' - Argentina v Cape Verde. And has Ali possibly just eaten the best bowl of pasta in his life? They're also joined by special guest engineer Rob as he lifts the curtain on how things work behind the scenes at stadiums on match day. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk . 2’09 - The best bowl of pasta Ali has ever eaten? 3’25 - John being recognised far and wide 5’20 - England media day sausage rolls & interviewing Dan Burn 6’26 - John's reflections on England v Mexico 8’30 - Behind the scenes at the Azteca 10’13 - Seeing Jordan Henderson on a stretcher and interviewing Kane 12’31 - Ian witnessing Argentina v Cape Verde 16’19 - The performance of African teams at the World Cup 20’46 - Listener correspondence 23’41 - Engineer Rob talking microphones and behind the scenes 28'47 - Uncle Ian's advice to beer flying 30’58 - Unintended pub names 37’57 - John’s case of mistaken identity 39’37 - John’s tribute to Malcolm Wright 42’08 - How is Ian getting on with Chris Sutton?

• World Cup: A Taste Of Norway

  २०२६ जुलाई ९ · २९ मिनेट

  What should England expect from Norway? Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final, Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined in Santa Monica by Norwegian fans Erik Steigen and Henning Gabrielsen, who bring a little bit of home to LA. They explain the Erling Haaland effect, why football has never been bigger in Norway, how confident Norwegians are of beating England and what this team means back home. Plus, Rick and Lloyd put their taste buds to the test with Norwegian chocolate, flatbread topped with caviar paste and mayonnaise, and perhaps the most divisive of the lot... mackerel in tomato sauce.

• World Cup: Did VAR Cost Egypt?

  २०२६ जुलाई ८ · ३७ मिनेट

  Argentina came from 2-0 down with just 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2... but the biggest talking point afterwards was VAR. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by the BBC's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson to dissect the controversial decisions that overshadowed an extraordinary comeback and ask whether Egypt were denied a famous victory. Stephen Warnock is alongside the boys to break down one of the most dramatic matches of the World Cup, reflect on Switzerland's penalty shootout win over Colombia and continue the never-ending search for the perfect football pun. Plus, Stephen turns up with a surprise present for Lloyd... a toy fire engine.

• World Cup: USA Out & Ronaldo's Final World Cup

  २०२६ जुलाई ७ · ४५ मिनेट

  The USA's World Cup is over after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton from the stadium to react to the hosts' dramatic exit, the fallout from Folarin Balogun's controversial red-card suspension and the debate surrounding Donald Trump's call to FIFA over the decision. NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers and part owner of Leeds, Larry Nance Jr, reflects on what this World Cup has meant for football in the United States and whether the tournament has left a lasting legacy. Plus, Guillem Balague looks back on the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career after Portugal's exit, reflecting on his extraordinary legacy and where he ranks among football's all-time greats.

• World Cup: England Survive Mexico Thriller

  २०२६ जुलाई ६ · ३९ मिनेट

  England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after surviving the game of the tournament so far. Goals, red cards, VAR drama and an unforgettable night at the Azteca Stadium had it all as Thomas Tuchel's side edged past Mexico in a last-16 classic. With Lloyd Griffith back from Las Vegas, he joins Rick Edwards and Dion Dublin to relive an extraordinary evening, break down how England overcame one of their toughest tests yet and ask what it means for their World Cup hopes. Plus, friend of the pod Greg James checks in, fresh from Taylor Swift's wedding, with a voice note from Brazil v Norway.

• World Cup: Can England Cope With Mexico?

  २०२६ जुलाई ५ · ३६ मिनेट

  Can England cope with Mexico? With Lloyd Griffith still in Las Vegas, Dion Dublin joins Rick Edwards to preview England's last-16 clash and ask whether they can handle the heat, altitude and atmosphere at the iconic Azteca Stadium. BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel brings the latest from England camp, while Moroccan football journalist Amine El Mari explains why Morocco believe they can upset France and continue their World Cup story. Plus, a voice note arrives from Steve in Gillingham... or does it?

• World Cup: Rick & Lloyd Best Bits

  २०२६ जुलाई ४ · २० मिनेट

  We're now more than half way through the World Cup and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith have quite rightly earned themselves a day off, so here's a chance to listen back to some of their best moments on the podcast so far. TIMECODES: 0'27 - Lloyd's opening question in the BBC's first interview with an England player 4'40 - Rick & Lloyd on a tandem bike 8'37 - Steve Bracknall's appearance England v Croatia 13'42 - Ronaldo Humble Pie

• World Cup: David Villa On Spain, Messi & World Cup Glory

  २०२६ जुलाई ३ · ३९ मिनेट

  World Cup winner and Spain's record goalscorer, David Villa, joins Rick Edwards to reflect on Spain's impressive 2-0 win over Austria and explains why he believes they can go all the way at this World Cup. The former Spain striker also discusses Mikel Oyarzabal's importance to this team, shares memories of playing alongside Lionel Messi and reveals what it takes to win football's biggest prize. With Lloyd Griffith away in Las Vegas, Guillem Balague and Dion Dublin join Rick to analyse Spain's latest statement victory and debate the dramatic finish to Portugal's clash with Croatia after a late equaliser was ruled out by VAR. TIMECODES: 0’00 - Guillem Balague alongside Rick 1’53 - David Villa on Mikel Oyarzabal 4’33 - David Villa on Golden Boot 6’09 - On what it was like to play with Lionel Messi 7’22 - What does he think on this Spain team? 8’50 - A word on England “I believe in them” 9’20 - On the new ball for strikers 17’40 - Dion joins to recap the Spain game & Portugal v Croatia madness

• World Cup: England Through... Now Mexico Awaits

  २०२६ जुलाई २ · ३९ मिनेट

  Harry Kane came to England's rescue to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the World Cup last 16 - but the biggest challenge may be what's waiting next. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray to reflect on England's dramatic win before turning their attention to a mouthwatering last-16 tie against Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium. FOX Sports commentator Rodolfo Landeros gives the view from Mexico: do they fear England, how big is home advantage, and what can England expect from the altitude, the heat and one of football's most famous atmospheres? Plus, Rick and Lloyd relive the moment their neighbour knocked on the door just two minutes after Harry Kane's winner - not to complain, but to borrow some vanilla extract. TIMECODES 2’00 - Rick & Lloyd get interrupted during the football… for some vanilla extract 5’40 - John Murray joins the pod 22’40 - Mexican football commentator Rodolfo Landeros tells us what to expect from Mexico 30’30 - Was Florin Balogun’s red card fair? 35’30 - Lloyd doesn’t like the listeners’ ‘pun’ suggestions

• World Cup: Tim Ream On Leading The USA & His Hair Promise

  २०२६ जुलाई १ · ४० मिनेट

  What does it mean to captain the USA at a home World Cup? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith sit down with Tim Ream to talk about leading the United States, the responsibility of wearing the armband, the legacy this team hopes to leave behind and whether he'll keep his famous blonde hair if the USA win the World Cup. The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell joins to look back on another day in the last 16 as Norway, France and Mexico all book their places in the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé continue their tournaments with more goals. They also look ahead to England's knockout tie with DR Congo. Plus, Rick and Lloyd discuss which celebrity they can replace on the 'star wall' in the pub.

• World Cup: Germany & Netherlands Out On Pens

  २०२६ जुन ३० · ३७ मिनेट

  Germany and the Netherlands are both out of the World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout defeats. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Raphael Honigstein to react to Germany's shock exit to Paraguay, ask where it all went wrong and discuss what comes next. Humphrey Ker also drops by to talk Wrexham, life working across the UK and USA, and how he spotted Switzerland's John Manzambi a few years ago and wanted to sign him. Plus, Brazil and Morocco book their place in the last 16 and Rick and Lloyd reflect on Cody Gakpo's emotional goal celebration for the Netherlands following a difficult week off the pitch. TIMECODES 00’00 - Rick & Lloyd’s emotional reaction to Cody Gakpo’s goal 2’25 - Humphrey Ker joins the pod to talk a bit of Wrexham & USA 11’00 - Raphael Honigstein on Germany going out 25’00 - Netherlands crashing out to Morocco 32’00 - Brazil going out to Japan

• World Cup: César Azpilicueta on Yamal, Deschamps & Tuchel

  २०२६ जुन २९ · ३१ मिनेट

  Former Chelsea and Spain captain César Azpilicueta talks to Steve Crossman about playing with a young Lamine Yamal, his time at Chelsea with Reece James and Thomas Tuchel, and his early years at Marseille working under Didier Deschamps. TIMECODES: 05:21 – Working with Didier Deschamps at Marseille 12:45 – Lamine Yamal 21:08 – Reece James 23:57 – Thomas Tuchel

• World Cup: Steve Clarke Goes & England Get The Job Done

  २०२६ जुन २८ · ४५ मिनेट

  Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following their World Cup exit, with Eilidh Barbour joining Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith to react to the news and assess what went wrong for Scotland. England are through to the last 32 after a 2-0 win over Panama. Paul Robinson joins from the stadium to break down another slightly underwhelming performance, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham again central to the result to get the job done. The Athletic's Adam Crafton looks ahead to England’s knockout tie with DR Congo and runs through the standout fixtures from an exciting last 32 line-up. Plus, Rick and Lloyd discuss the Nigerian goalkeeper who’s taken over everyone’s algorithms despite not being at the World Cup, and Lloyd shares a story from his time working in DR Congo on an old job.

• World Cup: Tony Khan On The USA's World Cup

  २०२६ जुन २७ · ४१ मिनेट

  What could hosting the World Cup mean for football in the United States? Rick Edwards is back from his backgammon adventures to join Lloyd Griffith as Fulham's owner, Tony Khan, shares his perspective on the tournament, discusses the legacy it could leave in the USA and gives an update on Fulham following Marco Silva's departure. Guillem Balague joins to react to one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup as Cape Verde reach the knockout stages and Uruguay crash out. Plus, France impress again, Ousmane Dembélé fires himself into the Golden Boot race with a hat-trick, and Rick and Lloyd relive their morning kickabout where Lloyd finally got on the scoresheet thanks to an assist from Rick.

• World Cup: Ecuador Through & Rick's Playing Backgammon

  २०२६ जुन २६ · ३३ मिनेट

  Ecuador are through to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in 20 years after a 2-1 win over Germany. With Rick Edwards away at a backgammon competition, Betty Glover steps into to co-host alongside Lloyd Griffith to wrap up another dramatic day at the World Cup where calculators are out as Scotland's knockout hopes go down to the wire. Mario Melchiot joins to reflect on Ecuador's historic victory, explain what makes the Azteca Stadium such a special place to play and looks ahead to the Netherlands' tasty last-32 tie with Morocco. Plus, Betty shares her first impressions of World Cup life in Los Angeles.

• NYC Mayor Mamdani on hosting the World Cup, USMNT & Andy Burnham

  २०२६ जुन २५ · १७ मिनेट

  Mark Chapman is joined by the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani. They discuss the USA team's start to the World Cup, the experience for fans and the potential challenges of President Trump attending the World Cup final. They also speak about the impact New York Knicks' Championship win has had on the City. He shares his thoughts on the newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham and whether the skills of being a city mayor are transferrable into leading the country. And who knew the Mayor of New York City would have such a love for English cricket... and chess? 0’30 - His thoughts on how the USA national side have started the World Cup 1’50 - How the Knicks Championship win has changed New York City & how he priorities sport as a politician 6’48 - The honesty in the Knicks speech he gave 8’54 - Is he happy with how the World Cup is going from a fans perspective? 10’06 - His thoughts on transport prices 11’10 - Will New York benefit from having a World Cup? 12’54 - The potential challenges of President Trump attending the World Cup final 13’30 - Well wishes for Andy Burnham & whether the skills of being a city mayor can be transferred nationally 14’43 - His love for chess & English cricket

• World Cup: The Commentators' View Special

  २०२६ जुन २५ · ५१ मिनेट

  John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball get together to chat for the first time at the FIFA World Cup. They reflect on their experiences covering matches at the tournament so far, from John's sausage bun in Boston to Ian going viral for his review of MetLife Stadium. Ali also discusses commentating on Lionel Messi’s record-breaking goal, which saw him become the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 1’52 - marks out of ten for the World Cup so far 2’20 - Ian being in New Jersey for the Knicks winning the Championship 4’04 - John’s experience at the Azteca 9’00 - Difficulty picking out the players in the big stadiums 10’03 - When Denno missed a substitution in the Atlanta stadium & going viral in America 13’00 - the atmosphere in the stadiums 15’24 - John’s sausage bun in Boston 19’20 - Commentating in stormy conditions 23’07 - Thoughts on England so far at the World Cup 26’38 - Who will start against Panama? 29’40 - Ian’s hack on getting to the Metlife stadium & Americanisms 34’25 - The best teams they’ve seen so far & keeping up to date 37’24 - Ali commentating on Messi’s record breaking World Cup goal 40’57 - Listeners correspondence 45’30 - Unintended pub names

• World Cup: Kasper Schmeichel On Scotland's Chances

  २०२६ जुन २५ · ३६ मिनेट

  Scotland's World Cup hopes are looking more unlikely after defeat to Brazil, but is there still a way through? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Kasper Schmeichel to assess Scotland's position and discuss the mindset needed when a tournament doesn't go according to plan. The former Denmark goalkeeper explains how players recover from mistakes on the biggest stage, why the World Cup ball has become such a talking point among goalkeepers and what makes every goalkeeper different. Lloyd also reveals to Kasper that he collects goalkeeper gloves, including several worn by Kasper's father, Peter Schmeichel. Plus, Rick and Lloyd answer your questions on everything from Lloyd's singing and their gym sessions to their favourite game of the World Cup so far.

• World Cup: England, Ronaldo & Humble Pie

  २०२६ जुन २४ · ३३ मिनेट

  England were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana, but is there any reason to panic? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Stephen Warnock to react to England's latest World Cup outing. Why did Thomas Tuchel's side struggle to break Ghana down, and what can they learn from facing a stubborn low block? The team also discuss a difficult night for Harry Kane and what the result means for England's hopes of topping the group. Scotland have a huge clash coming up with Brazil and Eilidh Barbour joined to give the latest from Scotland camp and asks... can Scotland make history? Plus, Rick and Lloyd are forced to eat their humble pie after Cristiano Ronaldo finally found his World Cup scoring touch with two goals for Portugal. And an innocent trip to the toilets takes an awkward turn when Lloyd's attempt at a prank goes badly wrong.

• World Cup: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland & Jamie Foxx

  २०२६ जुन २३ · ३४ मिनेट

  Messi, Mbappé and Haaland all scored twice on a day dominated by the World Cup’s biggest stars. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to another record-breaking night for Lionel Messi, who became the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer, and discuss what it means for his place in football history. Julien Laurens joins to assess a huge day for the superstars, reflect on France’s dramatic win over Iraq and a 130-minute weather delay. Kelly Somers brings the latest from England camp ahead of their meeting with Ghana in Boston. Plus, Rick and Lloyd take on table tennis and Lloyd does a questionable Jamie Foxx impression.

• World Cup: Lamine Yamal Lights Up Spain

  २०२६ जुन २२ · ३६ मिनेट

  Spain produced one of the performances of the World Cup so far as they swept aside Saudi Arabia 4-0, while Cape Verde continued their remarkable tournament with a shock draw against Uruguay. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to another big day at the World Cup and are joined by Elizabeth Conway from Atlanta, where she watched Spain's impressive victory and a standout display from Lamine Yamal. Will this be his tournament? The team also discuss Cape Verde's latest giant-killing result and what it means for one of the World Cup's surprise packages. Plus, Rick and Lloyd went to Belgium's match against Iran in Los Angeles alongside Dion Dublin and Conor McNamara, before comparing notes on how they spent their day off.

• World Cup: Scotland's Fate Still In Their Hands

  २०२६ जुन २० · ४० मिनेट

  Scotland suffered a narrow defeat to Morocco, but their World Cup hopes remain firmly alive. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Pat Nevin, fresh from the stadium, to reflect on an encouraging performance from Steve Clarke's side. What does the result mean for Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages, and what can they take into a huge game against Brazil? South American football journalist Tim Vickery joins the pod to discuss the mood around Brazil after their win over Haiti and assess their chances of ending a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. Plus, the team react to the USA reaching the knockout stages, and Lloyd takes to the pitch for a football match of his own in Los Angeles.

• World Cup: Scotland's Biggest Test Yet

  २०२६ जुन १९ · ४२ मिनेट

  Scotland face their biggest test of the World Cup so far as they prepare to take on Morocco. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by former Scotland international Charlie Adam to preview a huge match for Steve Clarke's side. German football journalist Raphael Honigstein joins Rick & Lloyd in Santa Monica to look back on the opening round of group games and separate the genuine contenders from the early overreactions. Are Spain already out of the running after their draw with Cape Verde? Should Portugal be worried? And will Cristiano Ronaldo ever score a World Cup goal? Raph also praises Thomas Tuchel's man management and reflects on the unique challenge of covering a tournament spread across three countries, before Rick and Lloyd discover that shopping in Beverly Hills can be a humbling experience.

• World Cup: Kane & Bellingham Put On A Show

  २०२६ जुन १८ · ३३ मिनेट

  England's World Cup campaign is up and running after a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react alongside Paul Robinson, who was at the stadium to witness England's opening win. The team discuss Jude Bellingham's standout display after admitting he had a chip on his shoulder heading into the tournament, while Harry Kane once again showed why he's England's talisman on the biggest stage. They are also joined by Royal Oak Sunday League manager Steve Bracknall, who made the trip to watch England at a World Cup for the very first time. Fresh from what he describes as the best day of his life, Steve shares his experiences of following the fans and soaking up the atmosphere around the match... from his bed. Plus, with Kane, Messi and Mbappé all on the scoresheet already, why is Cristiano Ronaldo still waiting for his first World Cup goal?

• World Cup: England's World Cup Begins

  २०२६ जुन १७ · ४४ मिनेट

  England's World Cup campaign is about to begin. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Paul Robinson from Dallas, where Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane have been speaking to the media ahead of England's opening match against Croatia. We hear from both of them and assess England's chances before they get their tournament under way. Before that, the team react to another historic night for Lionel Messi. He became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick as he continues to rewrite the record books. Julien Laurens also joins the pod to react to France's 3-1 win over Senegal and discuss whether the French have what it takes to challenge for the trophy once again. Plus, Rick and Lloyd head out for lunch in LA, where Lloyd's promise to share his nachos doesn't quite go to plan.

• World Cup: Olivier Giroud on Mbappe & winning the World Cup

  २०२६ जुन १६ · ३० मिनेट

  France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud speaks to Mark Chapman about winning the World Cup in 2018, Didier Deschamps and what Kylian Mbappe is like as a person amongst the French squad. On winning the World Cup, he talks about playing a selfless role in the team and not getting on the scoresheet at the tournament. He also reflects on his time at Arsenal and the amount of respect he has for Arsene Wenger, and how he knew Mikel Arteta would go onto become a manager. 0’15 - Is it strange watching the World Cup and not being there? 1’17 - Could he still play international football if he wanted to? 3’00 - How he told his friends he would win the World Cup one day 4’50 - What it was like meeting his heroes from France ’98 and respect for Didier Deschamps 7’30 - How he looks back on 2018 World Cup win and comeback against Argentina 9’50 - His ‘selfless’ role at 2018 World Cup and not scoring 15’15 - Relationship with Mbappe and that famous picture from 2022 against Poland 16’01 - What Mbappe is like as a person & France’s front line at the World Cup 17’40 - Arsene Wenger and Arsenal not winning the title his only career regret 20’39 - Mikel Arteta was a leader and was the link between Wenger and players 22’17 - How honest Arsene Wenger was in his move from Arsenal to Chelsea 25’50 - Does he marvel at current strikers and the amount of goals they score? 26’20 - Will Deschamps get the send off he deserves? 28’26 - Zidane to take over?

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