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Eleanor Oldroyd presents reaction from Stamford Bridge alongside Gilly Flaherty, Rachel Corsie and Jonathan Pearce as Chelsea overturn a first leg deficit to beat Manchester City and reach the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League.
Hear from Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor and Manchester City interim boss Nick Cushing.
Plus a look back on Arsenal's stirring comeback win at the Emirates against Real Madrid on Wednesday, with reaction from striker Alessia Russo who scored twice.
And the panel discuss both Chelsea and Arsenal's chances of reaching the final, with European giants Barcelona and Lyon standing in their way.
Football commentaries this week:
Saturday 29th March FA CUP: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - Conor McNamara and Mark Schwarzer. SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Celtic v Hearts 1500 KO - Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin. FA CUP: Brighton v Nottingham Forest 1715 KO - Chris Wise and Michael Brown.
Sunday 30th March FA CUP: Preston North End v Aston Villa 1330 KO - John Murray and Leon Osman. WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE: Chelsea v West Ham 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
Who keeps four turtles in their fridge? And who is the two-metre Messi? John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens, Rafa Honigstein and Mina Rzouki for some interesting chat about European football and so much more. The team discuss a novel approach to match coverage in French broadcasting. Have Germany unearthed a new number nine? Do Italy have an identity under Luciano Spaletti? And have France filled the gap left by the retirement of Antoine Griezmann? Plus – were Juventus right to sack Thiago Motta? And how furious are Bayern Munich after a serious injury suffered by Alphonso Davies playing for Canada.
TIMECODES: 0 mins: Intro 1.06: The reaction in Germany to Thomas Tuchel’s start as England manager 4.09: Live coverage of the 12th tier of French football 8.33: Germany’s search for a number nine – featuring Tim Kleindienst (who keeps turtles) and Nick Woltemade (who is very tall). 16.24: Have the Italian team got an identity? 19.54: Why can Italy no longer produce world-class players? 22.20: Can Michael Olise fill the gap left by the retirement of Antoine Griezmann? 26.39: What role is there for Rayan Cherki in the France squad? 29: How big a blow for Bayern is the injury suffered by Alphonso Davies? 33.55: Were Juventus right to sack Thiago Motta? And what about Igor Tudor?
Football commentaries this week: Thursday 27th March WOMENS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Chelsea v Manchester City 2000 KO - Jonathan Pearce and Gilly Flaherty.
Saturday 29th March FA CUP: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - Conor McNamara and Mark Schwarzer. SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Celtic v Hearts 1500 KO - Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin. FA CUP: Brighton v Nottingham Forest 1715 KO - Chris Wise. Sunday 30th March FA CUP: Preston North End v Aston Villa 1330 KO - John Murray and Leon Osman. WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE: Chelsea v West Ham 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former Shrewsbury & Wycombe defender Joe Jacobson. They react to Gareth Ainsworth leaving Shrewsbury for Gillingham. BBC Radio Shropshire sports editor Nick Southall joins the pod for that. Hear from Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson on the fight for second in League One. What about the crunch takeover deadline at Reading? And with eight games to go in the Championship, it’s the start of the run-in!
02:45 Gareth Ainsworth leaves Shrewsbury for Gillingham 05:35 BBC Radio Shropshire’s Nick Southall joins the pod 15:25 Good move from Gillingham? 21:45 Did John Coleman deserve to go? 23:15 Wrexham or Wycombe for 2nd in League One? 31:20 Crunch deadline for Reading awaits 37:10 Eight games to go in the Championship 40:25 23k watch Bradford-Colchester 42:25 Fantasy EFL & 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live UEFA Women’s Champions League commentaries this week: Wed 26 Mar 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid, Thu 27 Mar 2000 Chelsea v Man City.
Sir Kenny Dalglish, Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer are among the guests as Kelly Cates looks back on Blackburn's famous title win in 1995.
Midfielder Mark Atkins explains how the club was rejuvenated by owner Jack Walker's investment, while Rob Coar, then club chairman, gives the view from the boardroom.
And is it fair to say the club bought the title? Football finance expert Kieran Maguire goes through the figures.
TIMECODES 10:00 Mark Atkins on Blackburn's redevelopment; 15:20 Alan Shearer on his famous partnership with Chris Sutton; 29:00 Sir Kenny Dalglish's reflections as manager; 50:00 Robert Coar's view from the boardroom 01:05:00 Kieran Maguire on Blackburn's finances that season.
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to England manager Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad to face Belgium in their Nations League double header. Fran Kirby returns while Brighton’s Maisie Symonds gets her first senior call-up.
Ellen gives an insight into how you need to take your opportunity when you get the England call and Jen also shares what it’s like when you aren’t playing as much for your country.
The team talk Chelsea and Manchester City as the two sides head into their fourth and final meeting with Chelsea taking a last minute victory at the weekend. The bottom of the table is tightening up with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace battling it out to stay in the WSL. Jen and Ellen give their opinion on who they think will stay up.
00:20 Intro 01:45 England squad & Sarina Wiegman 06:20 Maisie Symonds call up 08:10 Jen & Ellen experiences being dropped 11:11 Nikita Parris 20:30 Champions League 29:25 Relegation
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid in UEFA Women’s Champions League Thu 2000 Chelsea v Man City in UEFA Women’s Champions League PROMO CLIPS
Darren Fletcher has reaction to England’s 3-0 win vs Latvia at Wembley in World Cup qualifying. He’s joined by Rob Green, Izzy Christiansen, senior reporter Ian Dennis and correspondent John Murray. Also hear from England manager Thomas Tuchel, full debutant Morgan Rogers and defender Marc Guehi.
13:10 Marc Guehi INTERVIEW 17:00 Morgan Rogers INTERVIEW 20:00 Thomas Tuchel INTERVIEW
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid in UEFA Women’s Champions League, Thu 2000 Chelsea v Man City in UEFA Women’s Champions League.
John Murray and Ian Dennis look ahead to England’s FIFA World Cup qualifier vs Latvia. They speak to England boss Thomas Tuchel and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. Find out why Tuchel leaves his team announcement until matchday, and hear about Rice’s relationship with the Latvian ‘King Kong’.
05:20 Thomas Tuchel INTERVIEW 12:45 Declan Rice INTERVIEW
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Mon 1945 England v Latvia in World Cup qualifying, Wed 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid in UEFA Women’s Champions League, Thu 2000 Chelsea v Man City in UEFA Women’s Champions League.
After Thomas Tuchel’s first England match, what will he have learned? Mark Chapman is joined by Nedum Onuoha, Glenn Murray and Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis to discuss England’s win against Albania at Wembley on Friday evening. How much can be read into Tuchel’s first match as England manager and how much has changed since he took over? Hear from the new manager who gives his assessment of England’s performance, as well as England’s two debutants, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle’s Dan Burn. The panel discuss the impressive debuts for the pair and they also look ahead to Monday’s match against Latvia. Plus, after Friday’s under-21 match between England and France became the most valuable under-21 international match ever, Julien Laurens pops by to discuss some of the future stars.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:
Sat 22 Mar - 19:15 - Wales v Kazakhstan in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers on 5 Sports Extra Sun 23 Mar - 14:30 - Manchester City v Chelsea in the Women's Super League on 5 Live Mon 24 Mar - 19:45 - England v Latvia in the World Cup qualifiers on 5 Live Tue 25 Mar - 19:00 - North Macedonia v Wales in the World Cup qualifiers on 5 Sports Extra Wed 26 Mar - 20:00 - Arsenal v Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on 5 Live Thu 27 Mar - 20:00 - Chelsea v Manchester City in the Women's Champions League on 5 Live
Mark Chapman hosts the Football Daily Podcast as England beat Albania 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying match in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge.
Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis provides reaction from Wembley alongside former England players Matt Upson and Leon Osman.
Football Correspondent John Murray speaks to the new England boss after the match and also interviews goalscoring debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly.
TIMECODES:
00:25 - Post-match chat 12:55 - Myles-Lewis Skelly interview 19:30 - Thomas Tuchel interview
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:
Sat 22 Mar - 19:15 - Wales v Kazakhstan in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers on 5 Sports Extra Sun 23 Mar - 14:30 - Manchester City v Chelsea in the Women's Super League on 5 Live Mon 24 Mar - 19:45 - England v Latvia in the World Cup qualifiers on 5 Live Tue 25 Mar - 19:00 - North Macedonia v Wales in the World Cup qualifiers on 5 Sports Extra Wed 26 Mar - 20:00 - Arsenal v Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on 5 Live Thu 27 Mar - 20:00 - Chelsea v Manchester City in the Women's Champions League on 5 Live
John Murray & Ian Dennis are joined by former BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips. They discuss his journey following the Wales national team and seeing Gareth Bale’s rise from the youth team. Herr Chapman claims another sticky-handed victim dipping into their sweets on the radio. More football lookalikes, England v Wales in Clash of the Commentators and there’s a high bar to get into the Great Glossary of Football Commentary.
03:00 Rob Phillips’ journey following Wales 09:50 Following Gareth Bale’s rise from the start 19:50 Herr Chapman is at it again… 21:40 John’s Mike Gatting incident 24:05 More football lookalikes & soundalikes 29:10 Play-by-play commentary sharing 36:20 England v Wales in Clash of the Commentators 45:20 What will enter the Great Glossary?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Fri 1945 England v Albania in World Cup qualifier, Sun 1430 Man City v Chelsea in the Women’s Super League, Mon 1945 England v Latvia in World Cup qualifier.
England prepare for the first game under Thomas Tuchel. John Murray & Ian Dennis speak to Tuchel and captain Harry Kane before the World Cup qualifier vs Albania.
The new England manager talks about the players at his disposal, and in which formation he may use them. Also hear from Bayern Munich's Kane, who feels his former manager is the right man to lead England to a first trophy since 1966.
Timecodes: 01:00 Changes in camp 06:15 Thomas Tuchel with John Murray 13:05 Excitement around a new era 15:10 Harry Kane with Ian Dennis 20:00 Kane still at the top of his game 21:15 Albania coming to Wembley
BBC Sounds/ 5 Live commentaries this week: England v Albania - World Cup qualifier - 19:45 - Friday 21st March Man City v Chelsea - Women’s Super League - 19:45 - Sunday 23rd March England v Latvia - World Cup qualifier - 19:45 - Monday 24th March
John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague and Kristof Terreur to discuss Kylian Mbappe and Thibaut Courtois returning from the international wilderness.
We ask whether Virgil van Dijk is heading to PSG and if a strong Barcelona equates to a strong Spain.
And why are Real Madrid threatening to boycott La Liga games?
Topics: 00: 34 - Players reporting for international duty like they're walking the catwalk 05:09 - Kylian Mbappe returns for France after six-month hiatus 15:54 - Desire Doue's first France call-up and PSG's new approach to recruitment 21:02 - Virgil van Dijk's future 24:33 - Thibaut Courtois returns for Belgium after 18-month absence 34:28 - Rudi Garcia as new Belgium head coach 36:43 - Does a strong Barcelona equate to a strong Spain? 42:11 - Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid shouldn't play La Liga games if they're not given 72 hours between matches
BBC Sounds/ 5 Live commentaries this week: Greece v Scotland - Nations League playoff - 19:45 - Thursday 20th March England v Albania - World Cup qualifier - 19:45 - Friday 21st March Man City v Chelsea - Women’s Super League - 19:45 - Sunday 23rd March England v Latvia - World Cup qualifier - 19:45 - Monday 24th March
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Colchester boss Danny Cowley. They discuss their rise from relegation danger to the League Two play-off places. Hear from a bullish Chris Wilder after Sheffield United won the Steel City derby. Catch Neil Harris’ punchy post-match comments after Cambridge United lost the Cambridgeshire derby. And Sheffield Wednesday get their Oxfords mixed up!
01:35 Bluewater respond to Nathan Jones’ shopping ban 05:00 Colchester up into the League Two play-offs 13:50 Is Danny getting in on Jack Payne’s ice baths? 16:50 Danny Cowley responds to ‘disrespect’ accusations 21:10 Chris Wilder INTERVIEW after Steel City derby win 25:45 Will Portsmouth survive? 27:45 Sheffield Wednesday get their Oxfords confused! 30:40 Neil Harris’ explosive post-match interview 34:20 Danny gives Aaron stick in Fantasy EFL 36:20 Hat-tricks and missed chances in 72plus 72minus
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 19 Mar 2000 Man City v Chelsea in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Thu 20 Mar 1945 Greece v Scotland in Nations League play-off, Fri 21 Mar 1945 England v Albania in World Cup qualifier Sun 23 Mar 1430 Man City v Chelsea in the Women’s Super League, Mon 24 Mar 1945 England v Latvia in World Cup qualifier.
NFL legend and Burnley co-owner JJ Watt chats to Mark Chapman. They discuss everything from bench pressing with the Burnley players to the uncertainty of the NFL draft. Watt opens up on why he decided to invest in Burnley – and why once he did so, he was determined to win over the fans, just as he did after moving to Houston as an American footballer. They also discuss goalkeeper James Trafford, the difference between sports that do and do not have relegation and the contrasting schedule between the NFL and the EFL.
TIMECODES 0 mins: JJ’s interest in learning about the business of football 4 mins: The importance of community when you join a club 5 mins: The danger element of investing in a sport that has relegation 8 mins: The insight that JJ can offer the board as a former professional athlete. 12 mins: James Trafford – and the art of goalkeeping 16 mins: The difference in football and NFL schedules 19 mins: JJ’s experiences in the NFL draft 25 mins: The big salaries paid to sportsmen and how they handle them 26 mins: The importance of giving back
5 Live/Sports Extra Commentaries this week:
Wednesday 19th March – Manchester City v Chelsea – Women’s Champions League Quarter Final – 8pm KO on 5 Live Thursday 20th March – Greece v Scotland – Nations League – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live Friday 21st March – England v Albania – World Cup Qualifier – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live
Is the tension between World Cup co-hosts USA, Canada and Mexico a concern? Can Comoros complete the ultimate underdog story? Plus, will Chris Wood and Erling Haaland be firing in the goals for New Zealand and Norway next year?
Kelly Cates and Rory Smith get our countdown to 2026 underway in Destination New Jersey.
JT Batson, CEO & Secretary General of the US Soccer Federation, joins us to discuss their preparations for the tournament. Former New Zealand manager, Ricki Herbert, talks up their chances of making it to next summer’s World Cup 16 years after he guided them to South Africa.
President of the Norwegian Football Association, Lise Klaveness, explains the pressure on them to ensure Erling Haaland and their talented generation can reach the finals.
And we’re joined by former Wolves boss Stefano Cusin as he bids to take Comoros to their first World Cup.
TIMECODES: 02:10 - JT Batson – CEO & Secretary General of US Soccer Federation 17:50 - Stefano Cusin – Comoros manager 26:19 – Ricki Herbert – Former New Zealand manager 39:36 – Lise Klaveness – President of the Norwegian Football Association.
Commentaries on 5 Live/BBC Sounds: Wednesday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Champions League (8pm) Thursday: Greece v Scotland - Men's Nations League play-off (7:45pm) Friday: England v Albania - Men's World Cup 2026 qualifying (7:45pm) Sunday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Super League (2:30pm)
When did Dan Burn find out he was in the running for a place in the England squad? And how did Thomas Tuchel break the ice with Morgan Gibbs-White to call him up having initially left him out of the 26-man squad?
Both Burn and Gibbs-White have been speaking to John Murray, who’s with Ian Dennis at St George’s Park for a first glimpse of Thomas Tuchel’s England.
TIMECODES: 02:08 – Dan Burn Interview 07:10 – Is Tuchel looking for character in his call ups? 07:45 – Which Under 21s trained with the England squad? 08:29 – What’s different at St George’s Park under Tuchel? 12:45 – Morgan Gibbs White interview 18:47 – Just 24 training sessions to the 2026 World Cup?
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie review Chelsea's win in the League Cup final, and assess where this leaves them ahead of their next three matches against Manchester City between now and next Thursday.
There's also an interview with Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor on why results are more important than performances at this stage of the season.
They also look at the complaints about the pitch during Saturday's final at Pride Park, and ask whether the League Cup final should move to Wembley.
And will Birmingham City be promoted to the WSL? Amy Merricks, head coach of the Championship leaders, joins the pod.
TIMECODES 03:00 Chelsea v Man City: Part One 11:55 Interview with Sonia Bompastor 22:30 Crystal Palace and the relegation battle 26:05 Birmingham City's promotion push
Commentaries on 5 Live/BBC Sounds: Wednesday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Champions League (8pm) Thursday: Greece v Scotland - Men's Nations League play-off (7:45pm) Friday: England v Albania - Men's World Cup 2026 qualifying (7:45pm) Sunday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Super League (2:30pm)
Hear from Eddie Howe at Wembley after Newcastle overcame their 70-year trophy drought with a win in the Carabao Cup against Liverpool on Sunday. What is the secret to their success? Is it due to the tactics, planning and preparation of Eddie Howe, and have they finally eased the burden of the last seven decades? Michael Brown, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith join Mark Chapman on this week’s Monday Night Club as they discuss the impact of Dan Burn, and the success of Newcastle despite missing a number of key players. Newcastle fan Kendall Rowan also pops by to give her perspective on an unforgettable day at Wembley. Plus, the panel look at where it went wrong for Liverpool – should more criticism be levelled at Arne Slot? Do they have enough squad depth? And what impact will this have on the rest of their season?
TIME CODES:
03:30 – Eddie Howe 04:55 – Newcastle chat 25:00 – Newcastle fan Kendall Rowan 33:35 – Other clubs hoping for trophies? 39:30 – Liverpool chat
5 Live/Sports Extra Commentaries this week:
Wednesday 19th March – Manchester City v Chelsea – Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final – 8pm KO on 5 Live Thursday 20th March – Greece v Scotland – Nations League – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live Friday 21st March – England v Albania – World Cup Qualifier – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live
In an exclusive interview with BBC Morning Live’s Helen Skelton, Michail opens up about just how badly injured he was, what he remembers of the day, how his children have been shielded from the worst of the news, and why he is so certain he will play at the highest level in the near future.
Reaction from Wembley as Newcastle beat Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup. Steve Crossman, John Murray, Isaac Hayden and Stephen Warnock react to Newcastle winning the Carabao Cup.
Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak meant Newcastle ended their 70-yeard trophy drought, lifting the League Cup despite a late Liverpool goal from Federico Chiesa.
John Murray has on the whistle reaction, and hear from Magpies manager Eddie Howe, Liverpool boss Arne Slot, and Newcastle midfielder Joelinton.
Timecodes: 00:35 On the whistle reaction 07:30 Newcastle's gameplan 10:00 Liverpool receive medals 13:10 Newcastle trophy lift 18:50 Newcastle's journey 25:10 Scenes inside Wembley 26:15 Eddie Howe post-match 29:25 Arne Slot post-match 31:50 Joelinton post-match 33:10 70-year wait finally over
Rick Edwards heads to Brentford’s training ground to speak to head coach Thomas Frank and the club’s psychologist Michael Caulfield.
They sit down in the manager’s office to discuss the evolution of psychology in football, dealing with the extreme highs and lows and unique pressures.
Thomas Frank was appointed Bees boss back in October 2018 making him the second longest serving manager in the Premier League behind Pep Guardiola. As well as Brentford Michael Caulfield has worked with a number of other football clubs and managers including Gareth Southgate and a wide range of other sports from horseracing to darts.
BBC Football Correspondent John Murray, BBC Sport's Alex Howell and The Mirror's Chief Football Writer John Cross react to Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad. Hear from the England manager, and get reaction to call-ups for Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford.
The England manager talks about some of his big exclusions, including tough calls on Morgan Gibbs-White, James Maddison and Conor Gallagher.
There's reaction to Henderson's first England call-up since November 2023, Rashford's recall, and maiden Three Lions camps for Newcastle United's Dan Burn and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Timecodes: 00:20 The squad 01:30 Initial reaction 02:20 Thomas Tuchel with John Murray 10:25 Jordan Henderson recalled 15:45 Road to the World Cup 17:55 Experience & youth 20:00 Marcus Rashford recalled 23:10 Reece James back in the squad 24:05 Myles Lewis-Skelly & Dan Burn 29:40 Notable exclusions 34:10 A new era
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Commentaries this week: Sat 15 Mar 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup Final Sun 16 Mar 1900 Leicester v Man Utd in the Premier League
Conor McNamara returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. On the agenda this week: being late for games, who brings the sweets and what it’s like splitting a commentary between commentators. What will be added/removed when it comes to the Great Glossary? And a new record is set in Clash of the Commentators!
02:00 Conor recounts his first 5 Live commentary 03:25 How did Ali fare with his new glasses? 04:25 Who is Chris Sutton’s lookalike? 05:45 Man Utd turn another corner? 07:15 Sweets during commentary 10:35 Being late for commentaries 17:20 More lookalikes and soundalikes 20:45 Conor goes ‘back to the future’ 25:30 Clash of the Commentators 32:20 Commentators splitting a commentary 40:35 Great Glossary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest, Sat 1730 Bournemouth v Brentford, Sun 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea, Sun 1330 Fulham v Tottenham on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup final, Sun 1900 Leicester v Man Utd.
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Elsewhere, Wilson Odobert scored twice as Spurs overcame a first-leg deficit to beat AZ Alkmaar 3-1.
Elly Oldroyd is joined by Rene Meulensteen, Dion Dublin and Conor McNamara to dissect a frenetic match with three penalties and a red card. Andy Stevenson and Michael Brown join the pod to talk Spurs and whether this team is getting much closer to the team Ange Postecoglou has been promising.
Eilidh Barbour also brings us reaction from the Ibrox as Rangers win in dramatic fashion on penalties against Fenerbahçe. 00:20 Intro 02:50 Bruno Fernandes performance 06:50 Ruben Amorim 11:10 Ange‘s Spurs? 19:30 Solanke quieter? 21:30 Rangers win on penalties!
BC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Sat 15 Mar 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup Final Sun 16 Mar 1900 Leicester v Man Utd in the Premier League
UEFA say they’re considering a law change in the aftermath of the Julian Alvarez double contact penalty incident…..do the Euro Leagues panel think there’s a solution? Even though they went through might it not be the happiest camp at Real Madrid? Guillem, Juls and James also chat megaphones in stadiums, the top scanning players, Marco Asensio facing parent club PSG for Villa, and Simone Inzaghi reaching 200 games in charge at Inter.
Kelly Cates is alongside former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, former Arsenal & West Ham centre back Matthew Upson, and BBC Football Correspondent John Murray for reaction to Aston Villa and Arsenal qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals.
Hear from Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on the prospect of facing PSG, and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta talks about Arsenal getting the job done as the Gunners eye European success.
Plus, Kelly looks ahead to Manchester United’s crucial Europa League round of 16 second leg against Real Sociedad.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League Sat 15 Mar 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup Final Sun 16 Mar 1900 Leicester v Man Utd in the Premier League
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by ex-Huddersfield defender Tommy Smith. They react to the sacking of Michael Duff. Also hear from Charlton boss Nathan Jones as he bans bowling and shopping for the run-in. Catch up with Chris Wilder as Sheffield United concede a late equaliser in the Championship promotion race. Norwich captain Kenny McLean has strong words after his side crumbled at Carrow Road. And Reading first team coach Mikele Leigertwood joins the pod to discuss their charge for the League One play-offs.
01:05 Jobi’s pyjamas 01:45 Tommy Smith on retirement & rehab 02:25 Charlton’s Nathan Jones bans bowling & shopping 07:15 Twists & turns in the race for the Premier League 11:10 Sheff Utd’s Chris Wilder on conceding late leveller 15:15 Are Burnley losing their heads? 16:10 Steel City derby for Sheff Utd on Sunday 18:15 Kenny McLean on Norwich crumbling at Carrow Road 23:10 Huddersfield sack Michael Duff 28:05 Reading join the League One play-off race 42:35 72plus 72minus
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
After an incredible 210 minutes of football, Gianluigi Donnarumma saved penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones to put Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League quarter-finals at Liverpool’s expense. Arne Slot gives his verdict on ‘the best game of football’ he’s been involved in.
Mark Chapman is joined by former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock, Ian Dennis and Statman Dave for reaction to the tie, and French football journalist Julien Laurens joins the Football Daily to discuss how important this win is for Paris Saint-Germain.
John Murray and Andros Townsend are with Mark to look ahead to Aston Villa’s last-16 tie against Club Brugge and test his movie knowledge.
Plus we discuss Manchester United’s new stadium plans with Football Finance Rob Wilson.
Timecodes: 00:38 – Reaction from Anfield 12:45 – Julien Laurens reacts to a milestone win for PSG 17:49 – Arne Slot reaction 20:12 – Aston Villa v Club Brugge Preview 24:10 – Manchester United’s new stadium plans
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines discuss the sacking of Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor days before the League Cup final against Chelsea.
Ellen and Jen share their insight on interim boss Nick Cushing who they have both played under and why he is the right fit. Hear from City’s Vivianne Miedema on the departure of Gareth Taylor heading into crucial run of fixtures.
What happened to Arsenal who were put out of the FA Cup by Liverpool? Plus Ben sat down with Lucy Bronze as she prepares for her first final with Chelsea as Sonia Bompastor’s side go for the quadruple!
00:20 Intro 01:00 Gareth Taylor sacked! 07:50 Vivianne Miedema 11:10 Nick Cushing 20:30 Liverpool cause an upset 30:00 Lucy Bronze on the League Cup final 41:30 Ellen & Jen on Lucy’s mentality
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League
After Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments following his first year as minority owner of Manchester United, the panel react to his claims about the club’s financial situation and his aims for the club’s future.
EFL Chairman Rick Parry also joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith on this week’s Monday Night Club to talk about the disparity between the Premier League and the EFL and how the Football Regulator Bill could help.
They also discuss Bournemouth, and the art of the wall – should referees take Chris’ advice and use a tape measure?
Plus, the birthday celebrations are in full force for Chris!
TIME CODES:
02:15 – Sir Jim Ratcliffe 09:05 – Reaction to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s interview 23:35 – Disparity between the Premier League and EFL 26:40 – EFL Chairman Rick Parry on the Football Regulator Bill
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League, Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down exclusively with BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan. They discuss his ‘challenging’ first year at the club, manager Ruben Amorim, the club’s finances, ticket price rises, his cost-cutting programme, plans for a new stadium and more. Find more on this interview across the BBC Sport website and app and watch the conversation on BBC iPlayer.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League, Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Arsenal slip up at Man Utd as Liverpool go 15 points clear. Darren Fletcher is joined by Clinton Morrison and Nigel Reo-Coker. Hear from Mikel Arteta, Ruben Amorim and Callum Hudson-Odoi after Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City as the race for the Champions League hots up. And with Cole Palmer missing from the spot for Chelsea, will anyone answer the half-time teaser correctly?
03:05 Time for Liverpool to book the open-top bus? 05:20 Mikel Arteta as Arsenal drop points 07:20 Will Arsenal even make Champions League spots? 12:35 Ruben Amorim on ‘step in right direction’ 17:20 Man Utd fans protest against the ownership 23:15 Forest beat Man City to keep hold of third 29:10 Man City lose for ninth time this season 32:10 Half-time teaser 34:45 Brighton win sixth game in a row 42:25 Are the bottom three all down?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League, Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League, Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down. Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.
Dion Dublin visits Coventry City's training ground to speak with manager Frank Lampard.
The Sky Blues find themselves 5th in the Championship, with eight wins in their last nine games, having been 17th in the table when Lampard took charge.
He talks about benefiting from 18 months out of management, his previous jobs, his time at Coventry so far and ambitions for the final 11 games of the season.
Ian Dennis is back with John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From John’s fancy food at PSG to seeing ‘episcopal purple’ in Notre-Dame. It’s Ian vs John in a Liverpool-themed Clash of the Commentators. And what will make it into the Great Glossary of Football Commentary?
04:00 Ali gets glasses & football lookalikes 06:50 Using visual identifiers when players look similar 13:30 ‘Smash and grab’ for the Great Glossary? 18:40 Ian sees eight goals in Eindhoven 25:10 Caviar and runny cheese in Paris! 28:15 Back to the league in Clash of the Commentators 35:50 Great Glossary criteria are tightened up 40:20 Ali and John called into the Commentators’ Dock 52:30 ‘In and around’
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 8 Mar 1500 Liverpool v Southampton, Sat 8 Mar 1730 Brentford v Aston Villa, Sun 9 Mar 1400 Chelsea v Leicester, Sun 9 Mar 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal.
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to discuss the latest from the world of European football.
They dissect the biggest storylines from this week's Champions League action, focusing on the performances of goalkeepers including Alisson Becker, who played a key role in Liverpool's win at Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
The podcast moves on to the derby knockout clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, before considering left-field suggestions for the Ballon d'Or, and discussing how Isco looks inspired and rejuvenated at Real Betis.
One of the most shocking headlines of the week is Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca receiving a nine-month ban, and there is a feelgood story with Joseph Kalulu joining his brothers in professional football, but the panel most enjoy teasing Steve about the "weather in Sociedad".
TIMECODES:
06:02 - Goalkeeping chat on Alisson Becker, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Wojciech Szczesny 21:00 - Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid 26:05 - Inter Milan 28:12 - Raphinha or Julian Alvarez for Ballon d'Or? 31:15 - Isco's rejuvenation at Real Betis 34:55 - Paulo Fonseca's nine-month ban 43:20 - The Kalulu brothers
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:
Wed 5 Mar - 20:00 - Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on 5 Live Thu 6 Mar - 17:30 - Real Sociedad v Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League on 5 Live Sat 8 Mar - 15:00 - Liverpool v Southampton in the Premier League on 5 Live Sat 8 Mar - 17:30 - Brentford v Aston Villa in the Premier League on 5 Live Sun 9 Mar - 14:00 - Chelsea v Leicester City in the Premier League on 5 Live Sun 9 Mar - 16:30 - Manchester United v Arsenal in the Premier League on 5 Live Tues 11 Mar - 20:00 - Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League on 5 Live Wed 12 Mar - 20:00 - Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League on 5 Live
Alisson’s “best performance of his life” helped Liverpool to a stunning 1-0 win at Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League. Where does that leave both sides heading into the second leg at Anfield?
Mark Chapman, commentator John Murray and former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock review the action, and break down Alisson’s outstanding display.
Journalist and broadcaster Archie Rhind-Tutt joins the podcast from the Allianz Arena after Bayern Munich’s thrashing of German rivals Bayer Leverkusen.
And we’re in San Sebastian to hear from Ruben Amorim as Manchester United prepare for their Europa League last-16 clash with Real Sociedad.
TIMECODES 02:00 Alisson’s “best performance of his life” 06:53 Arne Slot’s reaction to Liverpool’s win 09:00 Slot’s tactics and substitutions 20:50 Archie Rhind-Tutt on Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen 26:00 Conor McNamara previews Real Sociedad v Manchester United
COMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC Sounds
Thursday: Real Sociedad v Manchester United (5:30pm) Saturday: Liverpool v Southampton (3pm) Saturday: Brentford v Aston Villa (5:30pm) Sunday: Chelsea v Leicester (2pm) Sunday: Manchester United v Arsenal (4:30pm)
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by West Brom’s Jed Wallace. They discuss Guardiola’s comments on the FA Cup ball and whether pitches are the real problem in the EFL. Jed lifts the lid on life under Tony Mowbray at West Brom and reveals whether ketchup has returned to the canteen. And could League One leaders Birmingham be set for a slide?
01:30 Jed Wallace on the mend 06:10 Guardiola making excuses about the FA Cup ball? 08:40 Are pitches the real problem in the EFL? 12:15 Jed’s West Brom hold Championship leaders Leeds 20:55 Life under Mowbray vs Corberán 28:45 Is ketchup back in the West Brom canteen? 30:55 The Burnley defence has been breached! 34:10 Are Birmingham set for a slide? 36:40 Charlton looking good for play-offs 39:50 Cambridge in for another great escape? 43:45 Bradford pushing Walsall for League Two title
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 5 Mar 2000 PSG v Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, Thu 6 Mar 1730 Real Sociedad v Man Utd in the UEFA Europa League, Sat 8 Mar 1500 Liverpool v Southampton in the Premier League, Sat 8 Mar 1730 Brentford v Aston Villa in the Premier League, Sun 9 Mar 1400 Chelsea v Leicester in the Premier League, Sun 9 Mar 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal in the Premier League.
Arsenal and Aston Villa both achieved great victories away from home in the first legs of their last-16 ties in the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta's side thumped PSV Eindhoven 7-1, while Villa beat Club Brugge 3-1 in Belgium.
Kelly Cates presents reaction to both games, with Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis alongside Chris Sutton at the Philips Stadion.
Former England midfielder Andros Townsend also joins to provide his insight, before the podcast concludes by looking ahead to Wednesday night's 5 Live commentary game between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in the French capital.
TIMECODES:
00:40 - PSV 1-7 Arsenal 15:55 - Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa 20:15 - PSG v Liverpool
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:
Wed 5 Mar - 20:00 - Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on 5 Live Thu 6 Mar - 17:30 - Real Sociedad v Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League on 5 Live Sat 8 Mar - 15:00 - Liverpool v Southampton in the Premier League on 5 Live Sat 8 Mar - 17:30 - Brentford v Aston Villa in the Premier League on 5 Live Sun 9 Mar - 14:00 - Chelsea v Leicester City in the Premier League on 5 Live Sun 9 Mar - 16:30 - Manchester United v Arsenal in the Premier League on 5 Live
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines examine whether the WSL could remove relegation as a way of expanding the division.
They're joined by BBC Sport's Emma Sanders to explain the proposals that are under consideration.
They also look at two days of managerial departures in the WSL, with Liverpool and Crystal Palace both changing their head coaches.
TIMECODES
00:14 Ellen White and her legacy cap 04:10 A dramatic return for the WSL 11:25 What next for Liverpool after Matt Beard's departure 18:28 Crystal Palace replace Laura Kaminski 23:15 Relegation and expansion in the WSL
John Bennett presents a preview to the Champions League Last 16 first legs. Rory Smith and Nedum Onuoha join John as the Champions League RO16 first legs approach.
Aston Villa travel to Club Brugge with January signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford in fine form. A tie against Liverpool or PSG would await Unai Emery if Villa can get past the Belgian Pro League side.
With a 13-point gap between league-leaders Liverpool and Arsenal, the Champions League is now Mikel Arteta’s last realistic chance at silverware this season, but they’ll face a stern test from Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven.
It’ll be 1st in England vs 1st in France when Arne Slot’s Liverpool travel to PSG. The panel looks at two of Europe’s most in-form players in Mo Salah and Ousmane Dembele.
Outside of the Premier League teams, Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in a RO16 city derby, and the top two in Germany – Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen – come head-to-head. Timecodes: 01:15 The best UCL RO16 draw ever? 03:40 Club Brugge v Aston Villa 13:20 PSV v Arsenal 25:30 Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid 29:55 PSG v Liverpool 35:40 Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen 39:35 Feyenoord v Inter Milan 40:35 Barcelona v Benfica 41:25 Ruben Amorim hits back at Wayne Rooney
European Commentaries on 5 Live / BBC Sounds this week Tuesday at 5:45pm - Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Tuesday at 8pm - PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal Wednesday at 8pm - PSG vs Liverpool Thursday at 5:45pm - Real Sociedad vs Manchester United (UEL)
Darren Fletcher is joined by Paul Robinson and Nigel Reo-Coker. Also hear from Ruben Amorim, Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner and Paul Heckingbottom as the panel reflect on the FA Cup fifth round. From holders Manchester United crashing out and THAT challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta, to a likely cup final suspension for Anthony Gordon and a seven-minute VAR delay at Bournemouth, there is plenty to discuss.
04:10 Holders Man Utd are out 18:00 THAT challenge on Mateta 25:00 Gordon set to miss League Cup final 28:05 Newcastle denied by ‘fun police’ 32:55 New law approved to stop GK time-wasting 34:30 Five wins in a row for Brighton 37:05 VAR running on 2G at Bournemouth? 39:40 Man City have to come from behind vs Argyle 43:15 Villa through to first FAC QF in a decade 46:55 Preston breach Burnley defence
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in the FA Cup, Tue 4 Mar 1745 Club Brugge v Aston Villa in the UCL, Tue 4 Mar 2000 PSV v Arsenal in the UCL, Wed 5 Mar 2000 PSG v Liverpool in the UCL, Thu 6 Mar 1745 Real Sociedad v Man Utd in the UEL.
Peter Drury goes behind the microphone with John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball. He talks through his early days as a 5 Live football commentator, his relationship with words and how he thinks he may have put the commentator’s curse on Manchester United! Also Peter goes head-to-head with John Murray in a heavyweight Clash of the Commentators. And clarification on the Great Glossary criteria!
03:45 Peter’s route into the industry 05:50 Peter’s first radio commentary 11:30 Peter’s broadcasting inspirations 17:45 Peter ‘showing off’ on Sports Report 20:05 ‘Words have been my best friend and my worst enemy’ 22:25 What is the best ‘Commentators’ View’ in sport? 27:00 Guilty examples of the ‘commentator’s curse’ 32:20 Heavyweight ‘Clash of the Commentators’ 43:45 The ‘Great Glossary’ rules are ironed out
BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend: Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website, Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves, Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth, Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton, Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich.
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balagué, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens to discuss the latest from the world of European football.
The guys chat about the latest stories from Europe's cup competitions, before we hear a sit-down interview between Guillem and former Barcelona player, Bojan Krkić. Bojan opens up about his struggles with mental health and anxiety during his playing career.
Then, we hear all about the thrilling finish that the Bundesliga 2, Germany's second division, looks set up for.
04:14 Cannes' star-studded performances in the Coupe de France 08:45 Barcelona, Real and Atletico Madrid have their eyes on the Copa Del Rey 13:59 Underdog stories in the DFB-Pokal 18:13 Bojan Krkić interview 34:06 The panel reflect on the Bojan interview 41:07 Bundesliga 2 gears up for a fireworks finish
BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend:
Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff
Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth
Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton
Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by new Cambridge director of football Mark Bonner. They chat Championship promotion race after Leeds win at Sheffield United. Hear from Daniel Farke and Chris Wilder. What about Blackburn appointing Valérien Ismaël? Plus will there be handshakes or fisticuffs as the panel discuss Derek Adams’ comments about respect in football.
01:25 Jobi’s ‘pundit pumps’ go viral 02:30 Bonner on re-joining Cambridge 07:10 Leeds win at Sheff Utd 16:00 How much of a setback for Sheff Utd? 22:00 Blackburn appoint Valérien Ismaël 28:45 Can Cambridge survive under Neil Harris? 37:50 Another ‘period of exclusivity’ at Reading 38:50 Derek Adams on ‘disrespectful’ Walsall 43:00 Nigel Adkins leaves Tranmere 44:20 The FA Cup returns! 47:45 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend: Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website, Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves, Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth, Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton, Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich.
Mark Chapman presents reaction to the midweek Premier League fixtures. Dion Dublin and Aaron Lennon join Mark as Man Utd edge Ipswich, and Liverpool go 13 points clear at the top.
10-man Manchester United secured a dramatic three points after conceding first against Ipswich, turning the game around and edging a 3-2 thriller. Hear from the Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim.
Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest, meaning a Liverpool win would send Arne Slot's side 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in a 2-0 win over Newcastle ensured the title is now firmly in Liverpool's hands. Hear from Mikel Arteta and goalscorer Szoboszlai.
Also hear from Erling Haaland after his goal earned Manchester City three points on the road at Spurs, and Thomas Frank gives his thoughts after Everton held Brentford to a 1-1 draw.
Timecodes: 00:30 Man Utd 3-2 Ipswich 02:50 Ruben Amorim post-match 07:10 Spurs 0-1 Man City 08:50 Erling Haaland post-match 11:20 Nott'm Forest 0-0 Arsenal 12:50 Mikel Arteta post-match 16:40 Brentford 0-0 Everton 19:15 Thomas Frank post-match 20:50 Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle 23:25 Dominik Szoboszlai post-match
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Commentaries this week:
Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup
Katie Smith is joined by Izzy Christiansen and Alistair Bruce-Ball as England beat World Champions Spain 1-0 in the Nations League at Wembley.
Hear from goal scorer Jess Park, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman on that impressive display. It was the first time England have faced Spain since the World Cup final in 2023 and this was a Lionesses side that showed they are getting closer to their best.
The result boosts their position in the Women's Nations League table and is a big step in the right direction in their preparations for the Euros this summer. 00:20 Intro 02:00 Hannah Hampton 07:10 Jess Park 09:30 Russo impressing 14:20 Spain England rivalry 18:00 Sarina Wiegman 22:15 Looking ahead to the Euros
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha welcomes Kelly Somers to the club for a sit-down, where he talks about life in the Premier League, battling relegation and his aspirations on the international scene with Brazil.
John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball are joined by Chris Coles to talk commentary life. From keeping warm with Oliver Glasner to cringey early commentary moments, there are plenty of stories to be told. And Giulia Bould from BBC Radio Merseyside lifts the lid on the new Everton Stadium and reveals what ‘The Commentators’ View’ will be on Bramley-Moore Dock.
03:15 Taking the Local Radio route 04:40 First games working at football 10:45 Oliver Glasner jumper-watch 12:45 Painting the pictures in commentary 15:40 Having your phone on the desk in commentary 17:15 Ian Dennis has the Marmoush bragging rights 21:35 Syncing up the radio with the TV pictures 23:30 THE match ball vs A match ball... 25:20 Housery in football 32:10 What is Everton’s new stadium like? 45:10 Clash of the Commentators
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Fri 1945 Portugal v England in the Women’s Nations League, Sat 1500 Arsenal v West Ham, Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest, Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
West Ham boss Graham Potter speaks with Kelly Somers after a month in charge at the club. Potter took the West Ham job after nearly two years out of management, following his sacking at Chelsea in April 2023. In this chat he talks about being able to focus on his family for the first time in 12 years, how things ended at Chelsea and where he thinks he can take West Ham.
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. Hear Ian’s story about his ‘clanger’ at Leeds United, Clash of the Commentators breaks new ground as Ali and Ian go head-to-head. And the panel also reflect on Champions League drama, Merseyside madness and tough times for Tottenham and Manchester United. Plus, voicenotes are now being accepted for the ‘Great Glossary of Football Commentary’!
02:55 To sit or to stand? 04:40 ‘Intense’ week for John & Ian 08:20 Ian’s away goals rule ‘clanger’ 10:50 Iwata fires one into the glossary 11:45 TCV’s first voicenotes! 18:00 Clash of the Commentators 27:40 John surges clear in the Golden Mic contest 29:50 Champions League / Merseyside reflections 31:45 Tough times for Tottenham & Man Utd 38:55 Mousse, cheesecake & Crusty the Pie 43:10 Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 15 Feb 1500 Man City v Newcastle, Sat 15 Feb 1730 Crystal Palace v Everton, Sun 16 Feb 1400 Liverpool v Wolves, Sun 16 Feb 1630 Tottenham v Man Utd.
Martin Geissler investigates Vladimir Romanov’s rise from Soviet submarine cook to millionaire football club owner and fugitive in a gripping tale of ambition, power, and chaos. With First hand testimonies from those that were there, Martin will hear just how Vlad made his money, came to power in Edinburgh and shocked Scottish football before discovering how it all went wrong, leaving Romanov penniless and a wanted man.
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.
Vincent Kompany is one of European football’s most exciting young managers – so exciting, he got handed the keys to German giants Bayern Munich, the season after relegating Burnley from the Premier League to the Championship. It’s a strange trajectory, and at the time, his appointment in Munich raised more than a few eyebrows. How had Kompany gone from relegation to one of Europe’s biggest, most historic clubs? Was it because he was a student of Pep Guardiola, the ex-Bayern boss? Was he somehow failing upwards?
This episode of Football Daily is hosted by documentary maker for Copa90, Eli Mengem. Eli heads off on a journey to understand how Kompany has had such a remarkable rise in football management by analysing his youth, playing career and early steps in management, speaking to his ex-teammate Kyle Walker, ex-manager Hugo Broos and others along the way. It maps Kompany’s rise, but also asks bigger questions too. We’ll speak to journalist at the Athletic Seb Stafford-Bloor about whether Kompany’s appointment is a harbinger for a new style of manager coming to the fore in Europe. And we’ll ask Troy Townsend, the ex-head of the UK’s anti-racism in football charity Kick It Out, about how Kompany’s experience as one of the very few black managers in Europe has affected his rise.
As Kompany thrives in the Bundesliga in his first season, this episode of Football Daily arrives at the perfect time to dispel some of the myths around him, while examining his personality off the pitch, to create a portrait of what is one of the most fascinating personalities and footballing stories in the modern game.
John Murray and Ian Dennis are joined by Jacqui Oatley to lift the lid on life behind the microphone. Jacqui reveals how she got into football media and the pressure that came with being the first female commentator.
Jacqui takes on John in a one-off Clash of the Commentators exhibition match. Will any of Jacqui’s Americanisms make the Great Glossary of Football Commentary?
And rugby union correspondent Chris Jones joins the pod to talk about commentating at the Six Nations.
04:45 How Jacqui got into football media? 11:40 Facing pressure as a female commentator 19:10 Clash of the Commentators 25:00 Americanisms for the Great Glossary? 37:20 Rugby’s Chris Jones joins the pod
BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend: Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester, Sat 8 Feb 1215 Leyton Orient v Man City, Sat 8 Feb 1215 Leeds v Millwall on 5 Sports Extra, Sat 8 Feb 1500 Wigan v Fulham, Sat 8 Feb 1500 Everton v Bournemouth on the BBC Sport website, Sat 8 Feb 1745 Birmingham v Newcastle starting on 5 Sports Extra, Sat 8 Feb 2000 Brighton & Hove v Chelsea, Sun 9 Feb 1230 Blackburn v Wolves, Sun 9 Feb 1735 Aston Villa v Tottenham Mon 10 Feb 1945 Doncaster v Crystal Palace.
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle.
How has Cristiano Ronaldo elongated his career? The Portuguese striker is still scoring in Saudi Arabia so a former Manchester United performance coach tells us how he’s done it.
Which team in Europe was the busiest in the January transfer window? Which winter window buys could prove a win for the buying clubs? They discuss Mathys Tel and Rennes' deadline-day dash. Also, is Ousmane Dembele finally fulfilling his potential?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 5 Feb 2000 Newcastle v Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, Thu 6 Feb 2000 Liverpool v Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester in the FA Cup.
Alan Shearer makes the short trip to Newcastle United's training ground to speak to in-form striker Alexander Isak. The Swedish international explains why he's been scoring so many goals this season. He discusses his journey in football and how he grew up watching Spanish football. He sheds light on his future plans in football, short term and long term and where he sees Newcastle finishing this season.
Gary Lineker visits Liverpool's training ground Melwood to speak with manager Arne Slot. The Liverpool manager talks about his success at the club so far since taking charge from Jurgen Klopp in the summer. He praises the former Liverpool boss for how he left the club. Slot also discusses the difficulty of being away from his family in the Netherlands and the similarities between his former club Feyenoord and Liverpool.
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators. They reflect on the table-watching drama of the final round of Champions League and Europa League games. There’s off-field controversy. Who will go top of the table in Clash of the Commentators? And Ali’s Shrewsbury story finally gets told.
00:45 John’s trip to the dentist 04:00 Striking pre-match displays 07:30 All eyes on the table, not the match? 15:00 Man City/Celtic vs Bayern Munich/Real Madrid 18:30 Golden mic latest 21:00 Golf and games controversy 27:10 Who will go top in Clash of the Commentators? 34:55 The Shrewsbury story finally gets told 42:30 Most exciting January signings 47:15 The Great Glossary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 1 Feb 1500 Bournemouth v Liverpool, Sat 1 Feb 1730 Wolves v Aston Villa on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 2 Feb 1400 Man Utd v Crystal Palace, Sun 2 Feb 1400 Brentford v Tottenham on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 2 Feb 1630 Arsenal v Man City.
Dion Dublin visits Old Trafford to chat with Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt.
The 25-year-old talks about United’s season so far since Ruben Amorim took charge at the club, and where there is room for improvement.
He opens up on the success of his career so far, having started out at Ajax, where he reached the Champions League semi-final in 2018 and then his big money moves to Juventus and Bayern Munch.
5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball tell the stories you don’t normally get to hear. From the delights on offer at the Parc des Princes to Ian getting called out by Gareth Southgate for his dinner party getup. Gigi Salmon and Russell Fuller reveal what it’s like commentating at the Australian Open tennis. And can Ali go level at the top with John in Clash of the Commentators?
00:30 Ali’s Monaco memories 09:10 Champions League snakes & ladders 12:30 John’s Parisian treats 16:10 Best foreign commentary phrases 23:40 Ian gets called out by Gareth Southgate 26:15 The power of silence & staying enthused 31:55 John vs Ian in Clash of the Commentators 40:00 Commentating at the Australian Open tennis 45:00 The local verdict on Savio vs Savinho 48:50 What will be added to the Great Glossary?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 25 Jan 1500 Wolves v Arsenal, Sat 25 Jan 1730 Man City v Chelsea, Sun 26 Jan 1400 Tottenham v Leicester, Sun 26 Jan 1400 Crystal Palace v Brentford on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 26 Jan 1630 Aston Villa v West Ham.
Real Madrid are the most successful team in the history of the Champions League/European Cup with 15 titles. But how have they achieved this?
Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore Real's relationship with the competition, looking at their early dominance in the late 1950s, through to their six triumphs since 2014.
We hear from former players Clarence Seedorf and Sami Khedira on what makes Real Madrid so special. And former coach Paul Clement joins the pod to give us insight into current head coach Carlo Ancelotti and their "La Decima" win in 2014 against Atletico Madrid.
To watch the TV documentary, it is available on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-league
4:30 Real Madrid's early dominance 11:40 Clarence Seedorf on the Real Madrid DNA 22:10 Paul Clement on La Decima and Carlo Ancelotti 38:30 Sami Khedira on Real's recruitment 40:30 Can they continue their dominance?
Gary Lineker invites Brentford manager Thomas Frank round his house for a chat and spot of lunch The Danish manager talks about the journey he's taken the club on, becoming only the Brentford head coach or manager to achieve promotion to the top-flight of English football.
Darren Fletcher is joined by Football Correspondent John Murray, Manchester United journalist Andy Mitten, and former Scotland international Joe Jordan to remember the life and career of Manchester United & Scotland legend Denis Law – the only Scottish player to also have won the Ballon d'Or.
5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball answer listener questions. From John’s Cyprus underpants story to Ali’s old pet Betsy the beagle causing mischief. Plus the panel react to Erling Haaland signing a new 10-year deal with Manchester City. And will Ali’s losing streak continue in Clash of the Commentators?
02:10 Did John avoid the pigeons at Tamworth? 05:50 Commentary boxes behind glass. 13:10 TCV goes international! 17:25 John’s Cyprus underpants story. 24:30 Will Ali lose again in Clash of the Commentators? 32:45 Ali’s mischievous Betsy the beagle. 34:50 Haaland signs 10-year deal. 38:10 Commentating in stadia not designed for football. 40:20 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 18 Jan 1500 Brentford v Liverpool on 5 Live, Sat 18 Jan 1730 Arsenal v Aston Villa on 5 Live, Sun 19 Jan 1400 Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion on 5 Live, Sun 19 Jan 1630 Ipswich Town v Man City on 5 Live, Sun 19 Jan 1830 Man City v Man Utd (WSL) on 5 Sports Extra.
After Erling Haaland signs a new long-term deal with Manchester City club - listen back to when the Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer Alan Shearer met with the striker on the eve of his debut season back in 2022. Haaland talks about the relationship with his father, and wanting to be a better player than him from a really young age. He says he has the ability to improve ‘everything’ in his game, and highlights the importance of meditation to his game.
The original version of this podcast was released on 6 August 2022.
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball present an FA Cup Special. They discuss the magic of the FA Cup, from giant killings to pigeon-infested commentary positions.
Has the schedule taken away some its allure? Who has the best non-league knowledge in Clash of the Commentators? And where does everyone most look forward to going?
01:00 Magic of the FA Cup 02:55 The schedule 05:55 How Sean Dyche’s sacking affected Ali’s prep 09:30 VAR from a commentator’s perspective 14:40 Tunnel interviews 21:25 FA Cup memories 25:20 Biggest cupsets 29:40 Tamworth vs Spurs 31:50 FA Cup replays: yes or no? 34:15 Question from Euro Leagues 36:40 Non-league themed Clash of the Commentators 42:15 Great Glossary of Football
5 LIVE COMMENTARIES THIS WEEKEND Friday 10th January FA CUP: Aston Villa v West Ham United 2000 KO
Saturday 11th January FA CUP: Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1200 KO FA CUP: Liverpool v Accrington Stanley 1215 KO FA CUP: Brentford v Plymouth Argyle 1500 KO FA CUP: Leeds United v Harrogate Town 1745 KO FA CUP: Manchester City v Salford City 1745 KO
Sunday 12th January FA CUP: Tamworth v Spurs 1230 KO FA CUP: Newcastle United v Bromley 1500 KO FA CUP: Crystal Palace v Stockport County 1500 KO
From Paris, to Bolton – Premier League legend Jay-Jay Okocha sits down with Dion Dublin in this Football Daily special. The former Nigeria international opens up about that move from Paris Saint-Germain to the Premier League with Bolton Wanderers.
He chats to Dion about adapting to life in England, his relationship with Sam Allardyce and his determination to prove himself in the Premier League.
5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball answer listener questions. From how they got into football to how they relax while on the road, and which are the coldest/warmest grounds in the country? And can Ian finally get a win under his belt in Clash of the Commentators?
02:15 Ali talks about presenting on the radio 06:10 John’s Christmas travel troubles 12:40 Why did they get into football? 19:20 How do they relax while traveling? 24:30 Do they listen back to their commentaries? 30:20 How do they look after their voices? 33:10 Can Ian win Clash of the Commentators? 43:05 Is Liverpool-Man Utd a ‘local derby’? 44:40 Which are the coldest/warmest grounds? 47:40 The Great Glossary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 4 Jan 3pm Crystal Palace v Chelsea, Sat 4 Jan 5:30pm Brighton v Arsenal, Sun 5 Jan 2pm Fulham v Ipswich, Sun 5 Jan 4:30pm Liverpool v Man Utd.
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 to and highlight players you should keep an eye on in 2025. From Omar Marmoush 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.
TIMECODES 0 mins: Introduction and New Year’s Resolutions 1 min: Fixtures to look forward to in 2025. 7 mins: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush. 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.
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.
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!
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 Live Sat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 Live Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 Live Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports Extra Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport website Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport website Sun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live
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 Tuchel 02:55 27-hour journey back from Moscow 08:10 Don’t speak to Pep on the golf course 11:10 How are commentary games chosen? 13:55 Commentating with Clinton Morrison 18:10 Steve Bunce talks boxing commentary 28:25 Best goal scored by a European player this year? 33:30 Clash of the Commentators goes Asian 38:05 Looking ahead to the weekend’s fixtures 42:00 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 Live Sat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 Live Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 Live Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports Extra Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport website Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport website Sun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live
Conor McNamara joins Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball to reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From Conor taking a printer to games, to using the facilities on the Anfield roof! They tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And ‘Clash of the Commentators’ is back!
02:05 Upsetting football fans 06:00 Conor’s portable printer 09:20 Using Championship Manager to help prep 11:20 Getting the overnight sleeper train 15:00 What do commentators do at half-time? 18:05 The Anfield commode 22:30 Best derby to commentate on? 28:20 Commentating at late notice/without notes! 31:40 Most difficult pronunciations 35:45 Clash of the Commentators 41:50 Great Dictionary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League / Women’s Super League commentaries this weekend: Sat 14 Dec, 15:00 – Liverpool v Fulham – 5 Live Sat 14 Dec, 17:30 – Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa – 5 Live Sun 15 Dec, 14:00 – Brighton v Crystal Palace – 5 Live Sun 15 Dec, 14:30 – Liverpool Women v Arsenal Women – 5 Sports Extra Sun 15 Dec, 16:30 – Man City v Man Utd – 5 Live
It's been confirmed the FIFA World Cup will be returning to the Middle East in 10 years' time after FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the hosting rights to the 2034 tournament.
Securing football’s most high-profile tournament is just the latest example of the Kingdom’s growing influence on global sport, which its critics say is in an effort to 'sportswash' the regime's reputation.
Katie Smith is joined by BBC sports editor Dan Roan and Tariq Panja, global sports correspondent for The New York Times, to provide the background to Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid.
We hear from the president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al Misehal, and from Amanda Staveley, who was part of the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, on why the tournament will be a great success, while BBC sports news correspondent Laura Scott speaks to Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness about Norway's decision to abstain from the voting process for the 2030 and 2034 tournaments.
Stephen Cockburn, Amnesty International’s head of housing, workers rights, and sport, and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder David Wheeler, the PFA’s sustainability champion, also join the podcast to discuss their concerns over human and the environment.
And we ask what all this means for Saudi Arabia’s huge investments in domestic football, particularly at Newcastle United.
In this special episode of the Football Daily Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to have a typical Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham to discuss his many career highlights, relationship with Jose Mourinho and how life abroad has changed him as a player and person.
Tammy chats to Nedum about the importance of embracing Milan and how he has found settling in to a new environment, including the fashion!
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From commentating in the pouring rain with colleagues in their underwear, to a big medical drama, they tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And the ‘Wheel of Spiel’ makes a return!
01:35 John gets a surprise 03:30 Ian has an apology to make 04:20 Commentating in the rain 09:20 Ian nearly ends his career 14:30 ‘Wheel of Spiel’ goes deep 19:00 Favourite commentary positions 22:55 Tottenham-Chelsea preview 27:10 John’s big medical drama 29:45 Ali’s new toys! 31:20 The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 7 Dec, 15:00 – Crystal Palace v Man City - 5 Live Sat 7 Dec, 17:30 – Man Utd v Nottingham Forest - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Fulham v Arsenal - 5 Live Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Leicester v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Ipswich v Bournemouth – BBC Sport website Sun 8 Dec, 16:30 – Tottenham v Chelsea - 5 Live
In a special interview, new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim speaks to Mark Chapman about his appointment.
Amorim explains why he already feels a connection with the club’s fans, and why his new role won’t change him as a person.
He also talks about his time in Portugal, including how being released as a player by Benfica impacted him.
TIMECODES 02:30 Making a connection with Man Utd fans 04:00 Being an emotional character 11:00 On seeing a psychologist as he came to the end of his playing career and prepared to become a coach 14:00 Getting inspiration from Jorge Jesus and Leonardo Jardim 18:00 The driving force behind each managerial move he’s made 21:00 On how moving to the club will change his life
Alistair Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries, from getting lost in Portugal to navigating the new Champions League table. What’s it like preparing for a big game like Liverpool vs Man City? And who will take round two in Clash of the Commentators? Plus catch the latest entries into The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary.
01:00 John’s tip troubles 03:00 Ian’s Portugal problems 08:05 Liverpool-Real Madrid reflections 14:05 Getting used to the UCL table 17:30 ‘New series’ of Liverpool-Man City 23:30 Training the commentators 28:30 Clash of the Commentators 33:55 Working at Selhurst Park 38:15 The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: 15:00 Sat 30 Nov: Crystal Palace v Newcastle – Premier League 17:30 Sat 30 Nov: West Ham v Arsenal – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Man Utd v Everton – Premier League 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Chelsea v Aston Villa – Premier League – 5 Sports Extra 13:30 Sun 1 Dec: Tottenham v Fulham – Premier League – BBC Sport website 16:00 Sun 1 Dec: Liverpool v Man City – Premier League
John Murray and Ian Dennis join Alistair Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators. From Ian’s floppy disk of research to pre-interview smalltalk with Steven Gerrard, they reveal stories you don’t normally get to hear. And as it’s an Ali Bruce-Ball podcast, of course there’s some fun and games as well.
02:00 No rest for the commentator! 06:05 Ian’s floppy disk 09:05 Encounters with new Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim 13:50 ‘Kevin Dalglish’ 15:20 Pre-interview smalltalk 18:10 The ‘Wheel of Spiel’ 24:30 Difficulties of commentating on Man City 29:30 Ian Holloway’s spooky interview 31:30 ‘Clash of the commentators’ quiz 36:10 What’s it like commentating at 3pm on Saturday? 39:30 The Great Dictionary of Football Commentary
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
Morgan Rogers joins Liam MacDevitt to talk about his career so far and aspirations for the future. He recalls the decision to join Aston Villa from Middlesbrough and opens up about life & playing in the Midlands.
They discuss that feeling when he first heard the Champions League anthem, and what it’s like to play under Unai Emery.
Plus, with so many of his international teammates from youth level gaining senior call-ups for England, he shares his aspirations of a call-up from new manager Thomas Tuchel.
Spurs winger Brennan Johnson talks form, influences, Son Heung-min & Ange Postecoglou. He discusses how comfortable he feels now he is in his second season at Tottenham Hotspur and his drive to win the club their first deomstic trophy since 2008.
Southampton boss Russell Martin talks life as manager, tactics and stubbornness. Still without a win this season, Russell talks about what three points could do for his side and whether or not he will stick to his guns tactically. Plus, how did growing up with five brothers influence his love of the game and who inspired and influenced his management style?
Riccardo Calafiori speaks to Roman Kemp about his career so far. They chat about life before Arsenal, growing up wanting to become a footballer and a lengthy knee injury at the age of 16. He talks about his relationship with Daniele De Rossi and Jorginho who encouraged him to join Arsenal.
Plus, he opens up on the conversations he had with Mikel Arteta ahead of joining the club, and how his style of play has helped him to see the game differently.
In an exclusive interview – Chappers speaks to the former Wales manager Rob Page who joins the pod for the very first time after being sacked from his position in the summer. During the episode Page opens up about his emotions after losing his role – and the incredible highs of taking Wales to their first World Cup in over 60 years.
We get insight into what it was really like for Page dealing with some of the sports biggest names from Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey to Ashley Williams and details what life was like for a manager during those major tournaments.
As well as the highs, Page lets us in on the lows of the role – to results at the World Cup not going his way, to others being linked to his managerial job. And ultimately what’s next for him in football.
Timecodes: 02:47 – Hard watching Wales for first time as losing the role. 03:00 – Hard to take being sacked and adjusting to life without the position. 04:00 – Good to have chance to reflect. 05:00 – Know when you get into management that you will get the sack – just don’t know when. 09:00 – Dealing with the big names like Bale in the dressing room. 12:00 – Wales got to the World Cup because how they managed Bale. 13:00 – Nervous going into first meeting with Bale. 14:00 – There being no egos in Wales changing room. 23:00 – Taking Wales to the World Cup and the emotions of that. 31:00 – Gary Speed’s legacy. 33:00 – Disappointment at the World Cup. 40:00 – How he dealt with rumours of Roy Keane being linked to his job. 44:50 – There to help Craig Bellamy if he needs it. 47:00 – Not sure of future plans yet. Open to domestic or international football.
Aaron Ramsdale chats to Kelly Somers about leaving Arsenal for Southampton, his relationship with David Raya and maturing on and off the pitch.
He also discusses his dad’s podcast appearances, fancy dress trips to Wembley and why he chose to be a goalkeeper.
In this special episode of the Football Daily, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart travels to Liverpool to meet Alisson Becker for an exclusive deep dive into life as a goalkeeper - both on and off the pitch.
They discuss their love of the sport and the constant challenges of how to improve in the game. Alisson lets us in on his motivations and the inspiration that he has received from his faith and family, and opens up about the passing of his father.
Alisson also speaks about how he has adapted into becoming one of the leaders in this current squad alongside Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister. He also praises the work that has been done so far by the new head coach Arne Slot and what has changed for them since Jurgen Klopp left the club.
Manchester City’s Rodri joins Joe Hart to talk Guardiola, trebles & chess. He also speaks about his Spain's side Euros triumph over England and his business degree which he completed while playing for City.
Mark Chapman presents a special edition of the Football Daily reflecting on the life of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. Mark is joined by Chris Sutton and The i paper chief football writer Daniel Storey. Former England internationals Joe Hart and Theo Walcott also pay their tributes.
06:15 Joe Hart joins the pod 13:45 Sven speaking on the Monday Night Club 20:45 Theo Walcott joins the pod
Come inside Mikel Arteta’s home as he sits down, in his living room, with Guillem Balagué to chat about all the great moments in his life – both in football and away from it. From his childhood on the beaches of San Sebastián, to the bunk beds of the Barcelona academy, hear his stories of moving to Paris with his mum and embracing the British weather in Glasgow. Through the influences of Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino, his parents – and especially his wife – we explore his growth from a player to the Arsenal manager, while delving into the more personal aspects of his life, like why Mallorca holds such a special place in his heart.
A new era begins for Man Utd but what can fans expect? Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down with BBC sports editor Dan Roan after completing his deal to buy a 27.7 per cent stake in Manchester United. He says it's a boyhood dream to be involved in United and that restoring them to the pinnacle of English and European football is the greatest challenge. Sir Jim also reveals his plans for a new stadium.
Producer: Jonathan McKeith.
This is also available as a Sports desk special on BBC Sounds.
Ahead of a new book launch, 'Watford Forever' by John Preston – which tells the story of how Sir Elton John and Graham Taylor saved Watford, the pop legend sits down with Gary Lineker to talk about his love of football, why FA Cup finals are like headlining Glastonbury and why Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remind him of himself.
Lionel Messi has won his eighth Ballon d’Or and Guillem Balague gives a behind-the-scenes account of how in Qatar, the Argentinian won the World Cup. Guillem hears from the biggest names in the sport; from Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, former England forward Gary Lineker and ex-Argentina defender, Pablo Zabaleta - who give their unique perspectives on what happened during that tournament. We are taken on a journey – from that shock loss in Argentina’s opening game against Saudi Arabia, to one of the best international finals ever – where Argentina beat France on penalties, fulfilling Lionel Messi’s destiny of winning the World Cup and cementing himself as one of the greatest players of all time
This is a special episode celebrating the life of England and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton. Mark Chapman is joined by former England strikers Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, as well as former Man Utd captain Steve Bruce. Also hear from football correspondent John Murray, former England manager Roy Hodgson, ex-Man Utd players Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick, and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. And hear archive audio from Sir Bobby himself on winning the World Cup.
02:05 Football correspondent John Murray 03:30 Sir Bobby Charlton on winning the World Cup 05:05 Gary Lineker on ‘England’s greatest ever player’ 09:10 Alan Shearer and Steve Bruce on a fellow son of the northeast 14:20 Former England manager Roy Hodgson on a ‘humble and charming man’ 15:45 Ex-Man Utd players Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick reaction 17:45 Man City boss Pep Guardiola sends ‘big hug’
The Football Daily’s 72+ team of Aaron Paul, Phil Brown & Jobi McAnuff discuss and debate their EFL top 10s in this brand new mini-series.
In episode one, the guys rank the big play-off moments. From Dean Windass to Troy Deeney, and from Josh Windass to Bobby Zamora – who will top the lot?
A BBC World Service documentary revealing the untold stories behind Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s journey to the top.
In Barcelona, former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina relives his time sharing bunk beds with Arteta at the world-famous La Masia academy, declaring that the boy from the Basque country was “born to be a manager”.
Presenter John Bennett travels to Arteta’s home town of San Sebastian to meet his childhood coach at a small club, next to a hair salon, that has become an amazing football talent factory.
Hear from former teammates at Everton, Arsenal and Rangers, from where Dutch great Ronald de Boer remembers Arteta stepping up aged 21 to score a stoppage-time penalty to snatch the title from Glasgow rivals Celtic: “To take that responsibility, at such a young age, in such an important game and moment of that decisive title race against Celtic was impressive.”
And find out why the Welsh city of Newport played such an important part in Arteta’s journey into coaching.
Arsenal legend Arsène Wenger and former Man City captain Vincent Kompany also feature in this documentary, which paints a picture of a single-minded, intelligent and meticulous man, schooled in the Barcelona style of play, who is now mixing it with the top managers in the game and has got Arsenal fans dreaming of glory once again.
75 years ago, we heard Sports Report for the first time. On this podcast, Mark Chapman and Pat Murphy speak to fans, broadcasters and those who’ve been on the other side of the microphone. Jockey AP McCoy, author Lee Child and manager Tony Pulis are among those to explain why Sports Report is so special. **This is pre-recorded, so please do not message in**
TOPICS: 7:00 – Author Lee Child, 12:40 - What is it like actually working as a reporter on the show? 18:50 – Manager Tony Pulis, 26:15 – Stories from our presenters, 33:20 – Jockey AP McCoy, 42:30 - The most difficult day in the history of the programme, the day of Hillsborough, 50:20 – The wrong theme tune!
This is a special episode celebrating the life on and off the pitch of arguably the greatest player ever, Pelé.
Aaron Paul is joined by those who played against him, idolized him and interviewed him as they reflect on an incredible career of a true footballing legend. Former England midfielder, Alan Mullery – who played against Pelé in the 1970 World Cup tells Aaron his memories of playing with the great man, not once, not twice, but three times. South American football expert Tim Vickery gives his thoughts from Brazil as the country reacts to the news and we hear from Wales football legend Cliff Jones who faced Pelé in his first World Cup in 1958.
Gary Lineker gives his tribute, as does legendary commentator Barry Davies and chief football writer at the Times, Henry Winter - who have both watched Pelé and interviewed him during their careers. Not only that, we hear from the man himself and if he thinks he’s the greatest player of all time…
Timecodes: 3’00 – Tim Vickery from Brazil. 8’22 – Cliff Jones on playing against Pelé in the 1958 World Cup. 10’00 – Pelé interview. 13’00 – Clive Toye, general manager of the New York Cosmos. 18’00 – Gary Lineker tribute. 21’00 – Barry Davies reflections. 28’00 – Alan Mullery on playing against Pelé and being his friend. 35’00 – Henry Winter on interviewing Pelé.
Steve Crossman speaks to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola about playing golf and spending time with family during the summer break, why emotions are more important to him than stats in football and how Erling Haaland is settling in.
They also discuss why Pep has embraced the city of Manchester so much, what he plans to do when he retires and why the club’s fanbase around the world is so important to him.
Steve’s also joined by former City midfielder Michael Brown to reflect on Guardiola’s words, what the signing of Haaland says about the club’s status and whether he thinks Pep’s more relaxed than what we see on the touchline.
This is a special Football Daily pod where Mark Chapman sits down to chat to Premier League referee Mike Dean on his extraordinary career, after announcing that he will retire at the end of the season after over 20 years at the very top of the game.
He tells Mark how he started in the lower leagues and rose to the very top – and lets us in on a few secrets along the way… like who were his favourite players - to the manager he feared the most and lifts the lid on what really goes on in the referees dressing rooms. Not only that we hear his views on how the game has changed throughout his time on the pitch and of course VAR gets a mention too!
In this special episode of the Football Daily podcast Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray and South American football expert Tim Vickery to pay tribute to football legend Diego Maradona, who has died at the age of 60.
Maradona - arguably the greatest player football has ever seen - had a spectacular career: he captained Argentina to victory at the 1986 World Cup, and scoring both the infamous 'Hand of God' goal and the much-lauded solo second against England in their quarter-final.
He spent much of his club career at Napoli, winning two Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup with the Italian side. He had previously played for Barcelona, Boca Juniors and Argentinos Juniors.
We hear from Gary Lineker, Pep Guardiola, Ossie Ardiles, and Paul Elliott - all paying tribute to the Argentine superstar.
Steve Crossman and guests select their Greatest Champions League XIs
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Kristof Terreur on this week's Euro Leagues show.
The team bring us the latest on the return of the Bundesliga and leagues across Europe.
Plus Chris Waddle reminisces about his Marseille career and the time he aimed for France and ended up on an island in the Indian Ocean...
And Nayim remembers THAT goal against Arsenal in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final.
From Valencia to Istanbul and Inter to Tyneside - Rafa Benitez tells Guillem Balague about the key matches from his managerial career
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