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Fletch alongside Don, Kev and Nigel look ahead to another busy weekend in the Premier League and start with the big news that Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. And staying on the injury front…the guys get into a heated debate as to who is the best goalkeeper in the league after the news that Raya is a doubt ahead of Arsenal’s game against Leicester City. Also with three former West Ham captains on the pod – chat naturally turns to what is going on at the club at the moment, and what can be done to improve results that haven’t gone the way for Julen Lopetegui and his team. Fletch, Don, Kev and Nigel then turn their attention to Manchester United against Tottenham – and how Erik ten Hag’s side need to get back to winning ways. Premier League commentaries on 5 live this weekend: Saturday 28th September – Arsenal v Leicester City at 3pm. Saturday 28th September – Wolves v Liverpool at 5.30pm. Sunday 29th September – Ipswich v Aston Villa at 2pm. Sunday 29th September – Manchester United v Tottenham at 4.30pm. Timecodes: 01:30 – Latest on Rodri’s injury. 15:00 – Players schedule. 21:00 – Raya’s fitness for Arsenal. 28:00 – West Ham and what’s going wrong. 35:00 – Manchester United against Tottenham section.
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur. The panel discuss France, Real Madrid and Manchester United great Raphaël Varane who announced his retirement from football this week. Plus, will players across Europe go on strike? Also, a look ahead to the big game in Germany this weekend Bayern Munich versus Bayer Leverkusen. BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September 01:05 Luis Enrique’s thoughts on press conferences 02:15 What’s the worst question that panel has asked in a presser? 05:15 Players to strike? 17:30 The legacy of Raphaël Varane 26:50 Kompany’s fine start at Bayern
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former Sunderland and Fleetwood boss Lee Johnson. He reflects on his 2024 away from management, coaching Man City’s loan players, and Sunderland’s strong start to the season. The panel discuss the week’s main EFL stories including Erol Bulut being sacked by Cardiff and Wimbledon’s flooding problems at Plough Lane.
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines talk Vivianne Miedema scoring against her former club Arsenal in the opening weekend of the WSL. Plus Jen and Ellen’s thoughts on the new Chelsea era under Sonia Bompastor. The team are also joined by Brighton manager Dario Vidošić following his sides four nil victory over Everton. Dario gives an insight into the clubs new signings, his vision for the squad and his relationship with Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou. The Women’s Football Weekly wants to hear from you! Get in touch with us by emailing footballdaily@bbc.co.uk. 00:20 Intro 03:10 Miedema scoring against Arsenal! 07:20 Champions League 11:10 Sonia Bompastor era begins 15:10 Brighton manager Dario Vidošić 31:30 Does ketchup belong on a roast? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wycombe v Aston Villa – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 24th September Liverpool v West Ham – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Wednesday 25th September Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September
Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: The Fallout. Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. The panel discuss a classic Premier League encounter between England’s top two teams. Did Arsenal go too far with their ‘housery’? Or is it just part of the game? What did the panel make of Erling Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head? Is City versus Arsenal now a legendary rivalry? Plus, BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show, she has more on the news that Everton are getting ever closer to having new owners with The Friedkin Group in advanced talks. 01:30 Knighthood for Sutton? 03:35 Big talking points from City v Arsenal 05:55 Mastering the ‘dark arts’ 11:40 Goalkeeper possession trial 15:00 Did it feel like a defeat for Arsenal? 19:45 Pep’s game management 20:45 Arsenal possession stats 24:40 Odergaard’s absence 25:40 The City/Arsenal rivalry 30:40 Haaland v Gabriel 34:55 Rodri injury latest 37:40 What next for Trent Alexander-Arnold? 43:50 Real Madrid his destination? 46:50 Everton takeover finally imminent? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wycombe v Aston Villa – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 24th September Liverpool v West Ham – EFL Cup – 20:00 – Wednesday 25th September Arsenal v Leicester – Premier League -15:00 – Saturday 28th September Wolves v Liverpool – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 28th September Ipswich v Aston Villa – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 29th September Manchester United v Tottenham – Premier League - 16:30 – Sunday 29th September
Mark Chapman is joined by Micah Richards, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and guests as they delve into the ‘dark arts’ in football. From pinches, punches and meaty challenges. To distraction tactics, timewasting and taunting opposition fans - there’s been plenty of ‘housery’ employed over the years. Timecodes: 00:45 What is ‘Housery’? 05:00 Some infamous culprits 16:30 How the game has changed 29:50 Mark Clattenburg’s experiences of housery 43:10 Lyle Taylor on being a pantomime villain 48:05 John Coleman on the dark arts [Initial publication - Thursday, December 22nd 2022]
Darren Fletcher is joined by the former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson to reflect on Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal, including hearing from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, City captain Kyle Walker and City manager Pep Guardiola. The panel also discuss Brighton's eventful draw against Nottingham Forest, which consisted of four goals and three red cards.
David Beckham, Rory Delap, and Gianfranco Zola. Fans are always on the edge of their seat before a set piece, yet there have only been a select few who've mastered the art of the dead ball. Who is the Premier League's greatest ever set piece specialist? Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for another episode to rank the ten best players who took free kicks, corners, penalties... and throw-ins! [This episode was originally released on 04/04/2022. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]
Aaron Paul is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker, Clinton Morrison and Paul Robinson. The panel look ahead to the biggest game of the season so far – Manchester City versus Arsenal which takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Plus, what next for Everton? BBC Radio Merseyside’s Giulia Bould joins the show – she’s been speaking to the club’s director of football Kevin Thelwell. You can listen to that interview on the podcast. 01:10 Is this must-win or must-not-lose for Arsenal? 05:25 Paul Robinson arrives 07:05 Cesc Fàbregas’ thoughts 09:30 The Arsenal defence 15:40 How good is Haaland? 18:20 Mikel Arteta interview 21:30 Big problems at Everton 22:55 Kevin Thelwell interview 27:40 Is the situation at Goodison coming to a head? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Manchester United – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September Brighton v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 22nd September Man City v Arsenal - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 22nd September
John Bennett is joined by Mina Rzouki, James Horncastle & Seb Stafford-Bloor. The panel dissect the unrest at AC Milan as pressure mounts on Paulo Fonseca. Liverpool’s 3-1 win at the San Siro in the buildup to a huge Milan derby at the weekend could spell trouble for Fonseca, whose team were serenaded by a chorus of boos after defeat to Arne Slot’s side. The panel also chat Roma after Daniele De Rossi was sacked three months after landing the job on a permanent basis, and analyse Bayern Munich’s record-breaking thumping of Dinamo Zagreb. Timecodes: 01:40 The Panel’s UCL highlights of the week 05:20 Trouble at AC Milan 07:45 Zlatan being Zlatan 14:15 Daniele De Rossi sacked by Roma 22:45 Bayern Munich on cloud nine 28:35 Bayer Leverkusen off to a flyer BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Man Utd – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September Brighton v Nott'm Forest - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 22nd September Man City v Arsenal - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 22nd September
Eilidh Barbour is joined by James Horncastle, John Murray an Chris Sutton. The panel reflect on an uninspiring draw between Manchester City and Inter Milan and a brilliant win for Celtic. It's the Scottish champions biggest ever victory in the Champions League as they see off Slovan Bratislava, scoring five goals in the process. We also hear about Connie McLaughlin's close encounter with pigeon at Celtic Park! Plus, there's a look ahead to Arsenal's game at Atalanta on Thursday night. 00:30 Nothing to get excited about at the Etihad 01:30 Not a usual City performance 02:40 Flat atmosphere? 03:50 Inter disappointed they didn’t win? 06:40 Both teams dare not lose? 13:00 Foden and Gundogan couldn’t inspire City 13:45 What a night for Celtic 16:00 Brendan Rodgers reaction 17:20 The pigeon incident! 20:45 Atalanta v Arsenal preview BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September Liverpool v Bournemouth – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 21st September Crystal Palace v Manchester United – 17:30 – Saturday 21st September
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke after losing to Man Utd. They chat Carabao Cup, Stoke sacking Steven Schumacher. BBC Radio Stoke’s Lucas Yeomans gives the local perspective. What about the new head coach Narcís Pèlach? West Brom captain Jed Wallace drops us a voicenote after they went top of the Championship. There’s a setback in the Reading takeover, Ian Evatt is feeling Bolton’s bad start and the listener league kicks into gear in Fantasy EFL... Code: 72EFLPOD 00:45 Darrell Clarke post Old Trafford 05:20 Stoke replace Schumacher with Pelach 17:15 Cardiff’s worst start for 35 years 19:00 Rooney gets first Argyle win 19:40 West Brom’s Jed Wallace on going top 21:45 Reading takeover setback 24:30 Ian Evatt emotional about Bolton’s bad start 27:25 Jodi Jones too good for League Two? 28:10 Listeners up and running in Fantasy EFL 29:15 A goal and open goal in 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Manchester City v Inter Milan – Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September
Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Mina Rzouki and Ian Dennis. The panel reflect on great wins for Aston Villa and Liverpool as they both do the business away from home on opening night of the new look Champions League. We hear from Arne Slot and Unai Emery. Plus, England captain Harry Kane scored four goals as Bayern Munich achieved a historic 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb. 00:30 A great night for Liverpool in Milan 02:55 Arne Slot reaction 04:00 Where did it go wrong for Milan? 10:15 Kane on fire in Munich 14:30 Villa win in Switzerland 14:50 Unai Emery reaction 16:00 Alistair Bruce-Ball and Pat Nevin have their say BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Manchester City v Inter Milan – Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines preview the start of the WSL season. The team chat how they see the title race panning out and round up all the transfer news. Hear from Manchester City’s new signing Vivianne Miedema on why she decided to join City and manager Gareth Taylor on scoring more goals! Plus Ben caught up with Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey and fellow Spaniard Laia Codina on why players are leaving Spain. The Women’s Football Weekly wants to hear from you! Get in touch with us by emailing footballdaily@bbc.co.uk 00:20 Intro & new co-host Jen Beattie! 04:10 Title race 06:10 Gareth Taylor & Vivianne Miedema 15:54 Who can challenge Chelsea? 17:50 Arsenal 20:00 Mariona Caldentey and Laia Codina 26:50 Brighton & transfers 32:00 Predictions! BBC Sounds/5 Live Commentaries this week: AC Milan v Liverpool - Champions League - 20.00 - Tuesday 17th September Manchester City v Inter Milan - Champions League - 20.00 - Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal - Champions League - 20.00 - Thursday 19th September BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week: Manchester United v Barnsley – Carabao Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 17th September
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith – the panel discuss Jhon Durán’s stunning strike for Aston Villa against Everton, why don’t we see so many long-range efforts these days? Plus, after Nottingham Forest’s historic win at Liverpool can the Tricky Trees start looking up the Premier League table? Also, a look ahead to a busy week of Champions League football with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Celtic, Liverpool and Manchester City all kicking off their campaigns. 00:55 Chris Sutton’s selfie at Tannadice 03:05 Jhon Durán’s stunning strike 07:25 Villa’s options up front 08:00 The ‘slow death’ of shots outside the box 10:30 Forest’s historic win at Anfield 14:00 Nuno’s options 18:10 Forest formations 19:40 What nest for Liverpool? 21:05 Lopetegui’s pragmatism at West Ham 27:15 Champions League preview BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Young Boys v Aston Villa - Champions League -17:45 - Tuesday 17th September AC Milan v Liverpool - Champions League - 20:00 - Tuesday 17th September Manchester City v Inter Milan – Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal – Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 19th September BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week: Manchester United v Barnsley – Carabao Cup – 20:00 – Tuesday 17th September
Arsenal win at Spurs again & Everton collapse... again. Nigel Reo-Coker and Kevin Nolan join Darren to review the best of the weekend’s Premier League action. Arsenal retain the bragging rights in the North London Derby, running out 1-0 winners at Spurs, while Everton let another two-goal lead slip, this time succumbing to a 3-2 loss away at Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest upset Liverpool, and by doing so, secure their first win at Anfield in 55 years. Timecodes: 01:00 Arsenal win the derby 06:00 Trouble at Ange Postecoglu’s Spurs 13:15 Everton let two-goal lead slip again 21:15 Jhon Duran’s wondergoal 22:55 Historic win for Forest at Anfield 28:10 Manchester United win at Southampton
Ellen White and Ben Haines are back for a very special episode of Women's Football Weekly as they go inside Cobham and talk about all things Chelsea Women ahead of the new Women's Super League season. Hear from new Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor on what her style of football looks like, and what she'll be doing differently at Chelsea to Emma Hayes. Also hear from new summer signing Lucy Bronze on what prompted her to decide to make the move to the WSL champions. Plus, Sam Kerr speaks to Ben about her recovery from ACL and all things wedding planning! Look out for the Women's Football Weekly Preview podcast on the Football Daily feed on Tuesday. BBC Sounds/5 Live Commentaries this week: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - 15.00 - Saturday 14th September Aston Villa v Everton - Premier League - 17.30 - Saturday 14h September Tottenham v Arsenal - Premier League - 14.00 - Sunday 15th September Wolves v Newcastle - Premier League - 16.30 - Sunday 15th September AC Milan v Liverpool - Champions League - 20.00 - Tuesday 17th September Manchester City v Inter Milan - Champions League - 20.00 - Wednesday 18th September Atalanta v Arsenal - Champions League - 20.00 - Thursday 19th September
Darren Fletcher is joined by Michael Brown, Glenn Murray and Don Hutchison to look ahead to Sunday's north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal and discuss whether Liverpool can keep hold of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as they enter the final year of the their contracts at Anfield. Topics: 01:02 - Kevin Campbell 'happiest moments of the week' 04:45 - North London derby preview 22:50 - Can Liverpool keep hold of Salah, van Dijk and Trent? BBC Sounds/5 Live commentaries this weekend: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 14th September Aston Villa v Everton - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 14th September Tottenham v Arsenal - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 15th September Wolves v Newcastle - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 15th September
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balagué, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle. The panel discuss Kylian Mbappé's poor form for France, Italy's resurgence and Hansi Flick's Barca revolution. There's also a team of unsigned players revealed which includes the likes of Mario Balotelli, Adrien Rabiot and Deli Alli. 01:38 Real Betis’ magnificent reveal video 03:47 Mbappé's poor form 13:10 Are Italy back? 19:26 Hansi Flick is getting things right at Barca 24:12 Unsigned XI BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - 3pm – Sat 14 Sep Aston Villa v Everton – 5:30pm – Sat 14 Sep Tottenham v Arsenal – 2pm – Sun 15 Sep Wolves v Newcastle – 4:30pm – Sun 15 Sep
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens. He opens up on Orient’s pointless start to the League One season. The panel react to Wrexham going top, and look ahead to some corkers in the Championship this weekend. What about Bolton’s Adeboyejo missing a match after a ‘hefty sneeze’, and we have a surprise guest for 72PLUS 72MINUS. Also, you can now join our new listener league in Fantasy EFL… code: 72EFLPOD 02:15 Adeboyejo absent after ‘hefty sneeze’ 05:45 Richie Wellens on Leyton Orient’s poor start 12:25 League One ‘absolutely bonkers’ 16:40 Victor Moses joins winless Luton 19:40 Leeds sign up Gnonto on new deal 21:00 Jobi turns it around in Fantasy EFL 22:45 A Barrow brace in 72PLUS 72MINUS 25:20 Surprise guest joins the pod BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - 3pm – Sat 14 Sep Aston Villa v Everton – 5:30pm – Sat 14 Sep Tottenham v Arsenal – 2pm – Sun 15 Sep Wolves v Newcastle – 4:30pm – Sun 15 Sep
Kelly Cates is joined by Ian Dennis, Matt Upson and Izzy Christiansen to dissect England’s 2-0 win over Finland. The panel discuss Harry Kane scoring a brace on his 100th Three Lions appearance, his future role in the England side, and Lee Carsley getting a win on his home debut as interim manager. Correspondent John Murray is joined by debutant Noni Madueke in the tunnel, as well as Jordan Pickford and Lee Carsley, with the panel discussing whether Carsley can keep the job permanently. Timecodes: 00:26 – Reflections on Kane’s brace 07:10 – Kane’s future with England 10:19 – Noni Madueke interview 12:40 – England’s debutants 13:55 – Jordan Pickford interview 18:10 – Can Lee Carsley get the permanent job? 27:17 – Carsley’s new-look midfield 31:08 – Lee Carsley interview BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 3:00pm – Saturday 14th September Aston Villa v Everton – Premier League – 5:30pm – Saturday 14th September Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal – Premier League – 2:00pm – Sunday 15th September Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United – Premier League – 4:30pm – Sunday 15th September
The panel discuss Lee Carsley's chances of getting the England manager's job long-term and hear from him ahead of tomorrow's match with Finland at Wembley. Scotland fan James Forrest discusses what's next for Scotland and Steve Clarke after late defeats to Poland and Portugal. And Paul Watson from the Sweeper podcast celebrates San Marino's first ever competitive win after he saw their 1 nil triumph over Liechtenstein. 00:25 Pointless with Chris Sutton 03:25 Can Lee Carsley keep the England job 13:15 Lee Carsley speaks to Chief Football Correspondent John Murray 22:28 Scotland fan James Forrest on Scotland's lack of rising stars 27:44 San Marino superfan Paul Watson celebrates a first ever competitive win BBC Sounds/5 Live commentaries this week: England vs Finland - Nations League - Tuesday 10th September
Aaron Paul, Luke Edwards and Nigel Reo-Coker reflect on the latest Nations League matches involving the home nations, as well as the Republic of Ireland. The team reflect on England's 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, in what was a positive start for Lee Carsley as interim England manager. Charlie Adam joins the pod to chat about Scotland and Steve Clarke, before the panel discuss Craig Bellamy's first match in charge of Wales, plus Northern Ireland under Michael O'Neill. Timecodes: 00:43 Reflections on England 2-0 Republic of Ireland 03:14 Lee Carsley interview 11:54 The national anthem controversy 13:45 Declan Rice interview 16:50 Jack Grealish's redemption 23:48 Scotland chat 25:15 Charlie Adam joins the pod 27:53 Bellamy's first match for Wales 33:01 Northern Ireland's Nations League win BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: England v Finland – Nations League – 7.45pm – Tuesday 10th September
Ian Dennis, Paul Robinson and Clinton Morrison reflect on England’s 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The team chat about the goals from former Ireland players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, as well as Lee Carsley's refusal to sing the national anthem. Then, we hear from Lee Carsley himself, Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon, who all join football correspondent John Murray in the tunnel at the Aviva Stadium. Timecodes: 00:32 - Reflections on England's first half performance 01:02 - Lee Carsley's refusal to sing the national anthem 02:54 - Rice and Grealish's goals 07:09 - Lee Carsley interview with John Murray 13:02 - A disappointing defeat for Ireland 15:55 - Anthony Gordon interview with John Murray 17:55 - Can Carsley get the job permanently? 23:07 - Declan Rice interview with John Murray BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: England v Finland – Nations League – 7.45pm – Tuesday 10th September
BBC Radio 5Live's John Murray and Ian Dennis are at Carton House in County Kildare ahead of England facing the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League in Dublin on Saturday. They are joined by Off The Ball's Head of Content Nathan Murphy, who gives insight on the Irish host team. John interviews Lee Carsley ahead of his first match in charge of England, with Ian capturing the thoughts of captain Harry Kane. Meanwhile, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Tom Lockyer are at the Cardiff City Stadium to discuss Wales' 0-0 Nations League draw against Turkey, their first game under Craig Bellamy. Timecodes: 01:00 - Republic of Ireland v England preview 05:00 - Lee Carsley 14:11 - Harry Kane 23:57 - Wales 0-0 Turkey debrief including reaction from Craig Bellamy BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Republic of Ireland v England – Nations League – 5pm – Saturday 7th September England v Finland – Nations League – 7.45pm – Tuesday 10th September
John Bennett is joined by Mina Rzouki, Julien Laurens & Kristof Terreur. Victor Osimhen completes his loan move to Galatasaray, and the Ballon d’Or nominations are announced. The panel dive in the latest action from Serie A and the Bundesliga, as well as an unlikely scorer in the French fourth tier. They also chat Cristiano Ronaldo after he announced he’s not ready to retire from international football. Finally, the panel get into a fiery debate around the Ballon d’Or nominations. Timecodes: 01:00 Nations League fixtures 04:00 Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray 10:35 Drama in Naples & Milan 18:35 Goalfest in Ligue 1 19:25 Bordeaux goalkeeper scores 22:25 Bayer Leverkusen lose in the Bundesliga! 25:10 Cristiano Ronaldo still playing intl. football 30:50 Ballon d’Or nominations debate BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Poland - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 5th September Wales v Turkey - Nations League - 19:45 - Friday 6th September Republic of Ireland v England – Nations League – 5pm – Saturday 7th September
John Murray and Ian Dennis are at St. George’s Park ahead of Lee Carsley's first matches in charge of the England senior team. The pair chat about the Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, and are joined by potential debutants Tino Livramento, Noni Madueke and Angel Gomes. Timecodes: 03'34 - Angel Gomes press conference 10'29 - Tino Livramento interview 16'24 - Noni Madueke interview BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Poland - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 5th September Wales v Turkey - Nations League - 19:45 - Friday 6th September
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk to Sunderland captain Dan Neil. Sunderland are the only team in the EFL still with a 100% record. They’re also joined by Alex Bruce after his dad Steve got the Blackpool job. 72+ pay tribute to Sol Bamba, who’s died aged 39. And it's all change at Carlisle as Paul Simpson leaves and the club restructures the football department. 00:50 Alex on Steve Bruce: ‘Mum’s booted him out’ 04:45 72+ pay tribute to Sol Bamba 08:00 Sunderland captain Dan Neil interview 21:00 Paul Simpson leaves Carlisle United 27:45 Fantasy EFL update 28:15 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Poland - Nations League - 19:45 - Thursday 5 September Wales v Turkey - Nations League - 19:45 - Friday 6 September
Unrest at Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United & Lee Carsley’s first England camp. Mark Ogden and Nizaar Kinsella discuss Erik ten Hag’s press room spat after the Liverpool defeat. They also talk England ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in what will be interim boss Lee Carsley's first games in charge of the senior team. Timecodes: 03:00 Erik ten Hag’s spat with a reporter 05:30 The evolution of press conferences 12:45 Mark Ogden’s Sir Alex Ferguson story 15:55 Arne Slot’s post-match tactical breakdown 17:25 Ten Hag’s future at Manchester United 22:20 Lee Carsley’s first senior England camp 28:15 Challenges for Carsley 29:55 The squad 31:45 Declan Rice & Jack Grealish going back to Ireland
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Rory Smith to reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 away win against Manchester United. The panel discuss Casemiro's first half performance, and the lack of structure in Erik ten Hag's side. Then, the team are joined by Rangers fan, Chris Jack, to chat about Celtic's 3-0 win in Sunday's Old Firm. Timecodes: 3:27 Will Manchester United be "fine"? 4:57 Manchester United's structural problems 7:50 How long does Erik ten Hag have left? 11:40 Casemiro's first half performance 14:04 Liverpool's impressive midfield 18:55 Mo Salah's post-match comments 21:58 Philippe Clement interview 23:02 Old Firm reflection with Chris Jack And coming up on 5 Live Sport this week, commentary of Scotland v Poland in the Nations League at 19:45 on Thursday. That one's followed by Wales v Turkey at the same time on Friday, in what will be Craig Bellamy's first match in charge.
