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John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein for the first Euro Leagues of 2025.They discuss the match they are most looking forward and highlight players you should keep an eye on in 2025. From Omar Marmousch at Eintracht Frankfurt to the young Argentine flourishing at Como, they pick out players who could be set for a big move, those on the cusp of great things and a couple of youngsters making big strides.They also pick out something that they are looking forward to in football this year – and end the show with some predictions.
TIMECODES0 mins: Introduction and New Year’s Resolutions1 min: Fixtures to look forward to in 2025. 7 mins: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmousch.12 mins: Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.15 mins: Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller.20 mins: Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.25 mins: Como’s Nico Paz.29 mins: Heidenheim’s Paul Wanner (on loan from Bayern Munich).33 mins: Real Madrid’s Joan Martinez.35 mins: The team discuss something that they are looking forward to seeing in football in 2025.
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Aaron Paul is joined by Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson, Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith and former Wycombe full back Joe Jacobson to dissect New Year’s Day’s EFL action.
We discuss the top of the Championship after leaders Leeds dropped points at home to Blackburn, Mark Robins' appointment at Stoke City and whether Derby need to be looking over their shoulder after a 4-2 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday leaves them just four points above the drop zone.
Wycombe scored late to beat Exeter and move to the summit of League One, we look at that, Birmingham’s draw with Stockport and how the playoff picture is shaping up after Wrexham dropped points at Barnsley.
And are Walsall already champions-elect, after they came from behind to beat Notts County and maintain their 12-point cushion at the top of League two?
TIMECODES:02:19 – Championship playoff positions05:11 – Mark Robin’s appointment at Stoke09:23 – Three wins in a row for Gary Rowett at Oxford United17:57 – Wycombe move top of League One25:33 – Walsall maintain their 12-point lead in League Two29:50 – Port Vale’s winless run
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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines host a New Year’s eve special and are joined by England and Washington Spirit’s Esme Morgan. The team chat how Esme has got on in America playing in the NWSL including making it to the championship final, losing out to Orlando Pride.
Plus England under 17’s head coach Natalie Henderson talks getting to the World Cup semi-finals and ambitions for the next generation of England players. Natalie also shares her journey in coaching including working with the Newcastle academy.
Demi Stokes joins the pod to talk about her big move to newly promoted Championship side Newcastle United and how she has found the move. Plus Demi chats motherhood and her passion for cooking!
Timecodes:00:20 Intro & Esme Morgan returns!02:00 Natalie Henderson15:00 Esme & why the NWSL22:20 Jen & Esme on playing in US26:30 Demi Stokes34:30 Esme on Euros draw40:30 2025 hopes for women’s football!
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Kelly Cates is joined by Marc Albrighton, Izzy Christiansen, Paul Robinson and Mike Minay as Ipswich win for the first time at home this season beating Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League.
Liam Delap scored and assisted Omari Hutchinson to secure a huge victory while its back-to-back defeats for Chelsea. Hear from Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna and striker Liam Delap.
Newcastle moved up to fifth with a comfortable win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. United suffered their third straight home loss in all competitions for the first time in more than 60 years. Elsewhere Aston Villa were held 2-2 by Brighton which extended Fabian Hurzeler’s side to a seven-match winless run.
Timecodes:00:10 Intro00:50 Kieran McKenna03:50 Ipswich beat Chelsea11:40 Liam Delap15:30 Enzo Maresca17:20 Manchester United Newcastle20:30 Ruben Amorim28:00 Villa Brighton30:20 Gareth Southgate Knighthood
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Liverpool go eight points clear and Nottingham Forest win five in a row. Rick Edwards is joined by Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Virgil van Dijk after Liverpool’s 5-0 win at West Ham, catch up with Chris Wood after Forest’s 2-0 win at Everton, and listen to Erling Haaland after scoring in Man City’s 2-0 win at Leicester. Plus, Neal Maupay’s been on the wind up.
03:40 Liverpool & Forest on top05:45 Liverpool eight points clear12:10 Virgil van Dijk INTERVIEW17:35 West Ham19:25 Chris Wood INTERVIEW with Forest up to second!25:20 Everton’s Calvert-Lewin not clicking26:25 Maupay on the wind up29:50 Haaland INTERVIEW as Man City win37:30 Wolves snatch draw at Tottenham41:30 Another point for Bournemouth at Fulham43:45 Southampton going down?44:50 Luke’s exclusive on Alexander Isak
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A preview of a special Desert Island Discs from Radio 4 as Lauren Laverne catches-up with Gareth Southgate.
In the full episode, the former England manager shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island with Lauren Laverne.
Listen here - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00268sg
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Aaron Paul talks through the seasonal Premier League stories. He’s joined by Michael Brown and Nigel Reo-Coker. Also hear from Arne Slot with Liverpool top of the tree. Was Chelsea’s defeat to Fulham a reality check for them? What about Forest’s European charge. And there’s misery on both sides of Manchester. Catch up with the latest from Ruben Amorim.
03:55 Liverpool sitting pretty08:25 Arne Slot: ‘It’s too early to celebrate’17:45 Reality check for Chelsea?23:15 Four straight wins for Forest30:35 Fulham unbeaten in six40:15 Michael and Nigel’s ‘big fives’43:15 Man Utd misery – give Amorim time?53:55 Man City’s De Bruyne quandry
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Sun 29 Dec, 1500: Everton v Nottingham ForestSun 29 Dec, 1715: West Ham v LiverpoolMon 30 Dec, 1945: Ipswich v ChelseaWed 1 Jan, 1730: Brentford v Arsenal
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Ali Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis present a selection box of stories from life as 5 Live commentators. From getting a wasp in the mouth mid-commentary, to getting in trouble with Kenny Dalglish and Tony Pulis, they tell the tales you don't normally get to hear.
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The definitive Sir Alex Ferguson story, from his working class roots in Glasgow to the top of European football, told by the people who know him best.
First-hand accounts from a host of former players and adversaries including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Gordon Strachan and Sir Kenny Dalglish reveal what it was like to play for Sir Alex's all-conquering Manchester United and Aberdeen teams, while exploring the Scot's origins and where his legendary will to win came from.
Presenter Kelly Cates and Ferguson expert Jonathan Northcroft explore what made him so successful and how he was able to constantly reinvent himself and his teams to remain at the very top for decades.
Could there ever be another manager like Sir Alex?
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You’re Better Than That is back for another fun and festive Christmas treat!
Alistair Bruce-Ball is the quizmaster as Chris Sutton partners up with Karen Pickering to take on Julien Laurens and Izzy Christiansen – who will come out on top?
Featuring the famous Sutton Death, conundrums and filling in the commentary blanks from some of the biggest sporting moments of 2024 who will win 2024’s edition of the annual festive quiz?
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Neil Warnock joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff for a festive Christmas treat and to look back on some of his favourite memories in football.
From bowling and chiropody, to Chris Morgan and Adel Taarabt, Neil Warnock lifts the lid on some of his funniest and memorable stories.
He talks about what Christmas is like in the Warnock household and looks back at almost 60 years in football.
Plus, find out if Yorkshire puddings are on Neil Warnock’s Christmas dinner!
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Kelly Cates presents the Monday Night Club alongside Rory Smith, Clinton Morrison and Chris Sutton.
The team chat Liverpool and whether the title is theirs to lose. Is there a better team than Spurs to support at the moment from an entertainment point of view?
Jeff Hayward from the ‘Back of the Net' podcast joins the panel to talk Bournemouth’s success and dreams of Europe. And would you rather be Ruben Amorim or Pep Guardiola at the moment heading into Christmas?
Timecodes:00:20 Intro02:50 Liverpool’s title to lose?10:40 Ange & Spurs23:14 Bournemouth dreaming of Europe?30:30 Miserable Christmas in Manchester 42:00 Footballers' Christmas
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Liverpool put six past Spurs & Bournemouth dream of Europe. Rick Edwards is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and David James to run through the Premier League with the table now locked over Christmas. Also hear from Arne Slot, Ange Postecoglou, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, and Ruben Amorim. And Shay Given from Match of the Day 2 drops in to talk goalkeepers.
02:20 Are you not entertained?06:25 Slot making it look easy at Liverpool09:15 Arne Slot INTERVIEW12:15 Ange Postecoglou INTERVIEW16:35 Shay Given joins the pod24:30 Chelsea surprising a few in second?26:45 Arsenal have themselves a striker!28:00 Forest and Bournemouth are up there29:35 Antoine Semenyo INTERVIEW32:05 Ruben Amorim INTERVIEW39:30 Aston Villa beat Man City44:10 Relegation contenders
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Jonathan Sutherland travels to Naples to speak to two Scots who are starring in Serie A.
Napoli's Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour chat to Jonathan about adapting to life in Italy, their relationship with Antonio Conte and following in the footsteps of Diego Maradona.
McTominay also opens up on his decision to leave Manchester United, while Gilmour discusses swapping Brighton for Naples.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:Sat 21 Dec, 1500: West Ham v Brighton on 5 LiveSat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports ExtraSun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live
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John Murray returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as a commentator. From being pulled over by police in Moscow to talking tailoring with Thomas Tuchel, they reveal the stories they don’t normally get to hear. Plus, Steve Bunce drops in from Riyadh ahead of #UsykFury2 to talk boxing commentary. And Clash of the Commentators takes on an Asian feel.
01:20 Interviewing Thomas Tuchel02:55 27-hour journey back from Moscow08:10 Don’t speak to Pep on the golf course11:10 How are commentary games chosen?13:55 Commentating with Clinton Morrison18:10 Steve Bunce talks boxing commentary28:25 Best goal scored by a European player this year?33:30 Clash of the Commentators goes Asian38:05 Looking ahead to the weekend’s fixtures42:00 The Great Glossary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:Sat 21 Dec, 1500: West Ham v Brighton on 5 LiveSat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 LiveSun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports ExtraSun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport websiteSun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live
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Tottenham beat Manchester United 4-3 in a chaotic thriller to make the League Cup semi-finals. Hear how they did it as Eleanor Oldroyd, correspondent John Murray and ex-Spurs midfielder Michael Brown dissect the result.
And on the day Everton's takeover by the Friedkin Group was confirmed, former player Aaron Lennon and BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould examine what the deal could mean for Everton boss Sean Dyche.
TIMECODES00:20 Analysis of Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United11:00 Journalist James Young on Man Utd's inconsistencies17:10 Semi-final draw19:00 Everton's takeover
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Are Barca blowing it? Is it Atleti’s season? Or Real Madrid to triumph?John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein for the final Euro Leagues of 2024.They discuss what is shaping up to be a brilliant tussle for the title in Spain. The also debate whether it will become increasingly interesting in Germany after Bayern Munich’s first defeat of the season.What went wrong for Pep Ljinders at RB Salzburg and how it all went so well for Brest are also discussed. The team also discuss whether Marcus Rashford will end up in Paris.Plus – with the year almost at an end – what was their favourite moment? And who was their favourite player?
Timecodes….0 mins: Intro3.35: Do fans in Germany and Spain wish there was no winter break?5.32: The title race in Spain – starting with the problems at Barcelona.12.31: Could this be Atletico Madrid’s season?17.27: Or will Real Madrid succeed with an increasingly in-form Kylian Mbappe?21.27: Why it seems to be getting more interesting at the top in the Bundesliga. 25.20: The sacking of Pep Ljinders at RB Salzburg and his prospects of getting another job.29.27: Why 2024 has been such a great year for Brest.31.33: Julien Laurens explains why PSG will not be signing Marcus Rashford.32.40: The team select their moment of the year.36.49: The panel then select their play of the year.
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Steve Crossman presents as Arsenal, Newcastle United and Liverpool all see themselves progress into the semi-finals of the League Cup.
Hear from hat-trick hero Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace, as well as from Palace boss Oliver Glasner.Eddie Howe and Thomas Frank both speak on the pod after Newcastle sailed through as 3-1 winners over Brentford.And Arne Slot also weighs in on Liverpool's win against Southampton.
Then we hear from Ruben Amorim, addressing Marcus Rashford's comments about wanting a "new challenge".And Steve, Chris Waddle and Ian Dennis all reflect on what could be next for Rashford.
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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Kidderminster Harriers manager Phil Brown to look at the week’s biggest stories in the EFL. They talk to Oxford United podcaster Connor Penfold from The Manor Podcast about the reaction from the fans to the sacking of manager Des Buckingham, and how the club will respond in their bid to avoid relegation. Plus, after Matt Taylor’s sacking at Bristol Rovers, will new set piece coach and interim manager Lee Cattermole get the job full time? And with Walsall flying high in League 2, they look at what has been behind their success so far this season.
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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the Euro 2025 draw held in Switzerland. Commentator Vicki Sparks also joins the team to reflect on the groups and how Sarina could set up her team. England have been drawn in the 'group of death' alongside the Netherlands, France and fellow home nation, Wales.
Ellen gives an insight into what it was like in the run-up to 2022 and how qualification makes it different this time around. Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod to discuss the group and how she will approach Wales' first major tournament and facing the Lionesses!
Swiss journalist Seraina Degen drops by to share insight into what Switzerland will be like as hosts and the country's ambitions for the tournament.
The team also chat about what could be a significant weekend in the WSL with Chelsea dropping points for the first time this season.
Timecodes:00:20 Intro02:00 Draw reaction05:10 Sarina Wiegman11:40 Where do we find England?19:30 Wales & Rhian Wilkinson27:00 WSL29:30 Switzerland
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Carabao Cup commentaries this week:Wed 18 Dec, 1945: Newcastle v BrentfordWed 18 Dec, 2000: Southampton v Liverpool – 5 Sports ExtraThu 19 Dec, 2000: Tottenham v Man Utd
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