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After Spurs dumped Chelsea out the Carabao Cup on penalties Jose Mourinho claims his side made the Blues look ‘ordinary’, an angry fan cannot understand how Frank Lampard is still the manager of his club, Spurs legend Graham Roberts tells talkSPORT 2 that he wants Dele Alli to get ‘arrogant’ so he can return to his best performances, former Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke believes that the Gunners have a better manager than three other rival Premier League clubs, Adrian Durham has some home truths for the Fulham co-owner after Tony Khan apologised publicly for the performance against Aston Villa on Monday night, Newport County boss Michael Flynn claims the EFL clubs need to help themselves financially before expecting money from teams in the Premier League, talkSPORT commentator Jim Proudfoot blasts the idea of points-per-game in the Premier League should the season be curtailed, Jamie O’Hara claims that Pep Guardiola is ‘lucky’ to still be in a job with the money he’s spent on defenders at Manchester City and Hawksbee & Jacobs have news of foxes stopping play at Charlton Athletic's training ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool maintain their 100% record in the Premier League after beating Arsenal 3-1 and boss Jurgen Klopp remains relaxed despite a rare mistake by Andy Robertson leading to a goal, Jason Cundy raises concerns over the Reds defence but predicts the Premier League title will stay at Anfield, Dimitar Berbatov recalls the time he didn’t even make the squad for the Champions League Final in 2011 with Manchester United and the former Tottenham striker also advises Jose Mourinho & Dele Alli what they must do to reconcile with one another, Rock legend Rod Stewart calls into Drive to give his take on the handball controversies over the weekend, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan slams the law claiming it’s ‘bad for everyone’, a dejected Fulham manager Scott Parker cannot understand why his team keep conceding goals after a 3-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy tells Jim White why Manchester United won’t challenge for the league this season, Adrian Durham gives his reasons why Leicester could push for another title, Spurs manager Jose Mourinho writes off his club’s chances of winning the Carabao Cup ahead of tonight’s clash with Chelsea and Ally McCoist & Dimitar Berbatov have a Don Corleone impression-off against each other on Breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hat-trick hero Jamie Vardy applauds his teammates after Leicester spanked Manchester City 5-2 at the Etihad, Rodri criticises the Foxes’ tactics despite a heavy defeat for Pep Guardiola’s men, Spurs manager Jose Mourinho refuses to address the handball decision against Eric Dier as Tottenham conceded an injury-time equaliser to Newcastle, even the Geordies boss Steve Bruce blasts the decision, a number of other managers aren’t happy with the handball law including Roy Hodgson and Slaven Bilic, talkSPORT’s Sam Matterface takes aim at IFAB over the implementation of the laws this season, Rio Ferdinand joins the Gameday team and tells Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he must sign Dayot Upamecano, on Fight Night Connor Benn offers out any UFC fighter in his weight division for a scrap in the ring, Leeds United’s Jack Harrison praises teammate Pat Bamford after he scored a late winner against Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United, Jurgen Klopp breaks down Arsenal’s strengths away from home ahead of tonight’s clash at Anfield, Tim Vickery criticises Frank Lampard for giving Thiago Silva the captaincy against West Brom on his debut and European expert Andy Brassell has news on Benfica’s Ruben Dias signing for Manchester City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former England goalkeeper David James & Jamie O’Hara both defend Everton’s Jordan Pickford after recent criticism from Perry Groves, despite winning in Macedonia against Shkendija the Spurs boss Jose Mourinho confirms that he complained to UEFA about the goals being too small before the game, 17-year-old Liam Delap reacts to scoring on his debut for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup against Bournemouth, Adrian Durham explains why City are now the biggest club in Manchester, the former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce confirms on Breakfast that a player was once signed at the Boleyn Ground without his knowledge, football finance advisor Jon Smith warns that the EFL cannot exist past November without crowds, West Brom manager Slaven Bilic draws a line under his sending off against Everton last week, Burnley’s Ashley Westwood opens up about maintaining the high intensity in matches without supporters at the grounds and Darren Gough pays tribute to Australian cricketer Dean Jones after he passed aged 59 following a heart attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an exclusive interview with talkSPORT’s Jim White the West Ham co-owner David Sullivan admits he finds it ‘depressing’ he can’t buy any new players in the current transfer window, he also confesses that the club will not spend £40million on one player and the reasons behind selling Grady Diangana. Former Hammers midfielder Trevor Sinclair is concerned that the club might not get any Premier League points until November, Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend tells Breakfast why the Eagles players will continue to ‘take the knee’ for the foreseeable future, Spurs manager Jose Mourinho tells Dele Alli that responsibility to improve is 99% down to the individual player and not management, Adrian Durham claims that David Beckham could make the Premier League All-Time XI, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is delighted with Kai Havertz after the German scored a hat-trick against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, former league winner Perry Groves isn’t impressed with Jordan Pickford after a shaky performance against Fleetwood as Everton advanced into the next round, former England forward Dean Ashton praises Arsenal after they knocked Leicester City out & why the Gunners are already showing ‘much better signs’ compared to last season and a Liverpool fan gets a little confused on the Sports Bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Ham manager David Moyes and players Issa Diop & Josh Cullen all test positive for the coronavirus ahead of the Carabao Cup win against Hull, with all three now self-isolating assistant manager Alan Irvine reveals how the players focused on the game at the London Stadium, the Leyton Orient & Sutton United chairmen both tell talkSPORT why the government must help out lower league clubs to save them in light of the new government guidelines, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises goalkeeper Dean Henderson after his debut against Luton Town, Brentford boss Thomas Frank gives us some insight into how the Bees beat Premier League West Brom on penalties, having played under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea Carlton Cole offers advice to Dele Alli and how he can succeed at Tottenham under the ‘special one’, on Drive Gabby Agbonlahor tells Adrian Durham why Jack Grealish should be ahead of Phil Foden in the England pecking order, Spurs legend Gary Mabbutt speaks about phoning elderly supporters to help keep their mental health in check during the pandemic and Jason Cundy struggles to name a Dolly Parton classic on the Sports Bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan slams Ole Gunnar Solskjaer & Manchester United for their performance against his old club, Steve Mclaren defends the United boss after the defeat on Saturday, Palace manager Roy Hodgson tells Jim White that Wilf Zaha could leave during this transfer window, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder isn’t happy Matt Targett stayed on the pitch after conceding a penalty as Villa beat the Blades, John Barnes tells Breakfast how Sadio Mane can become a fellow Liverpool legend, Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett reveals on the Sports Bar why the relationship between Real Madrid and the Welshman broke down, Jason Cundy praises Manchester City after a ‘hard fought victory’ against Wolves, Adrian Durham suggests that QPR Director of Football Les Ferdinand should be knighted after the R’s discontinued taking the knee before matches as ‘the message has been lost’, former Chief of Premier League referees Keith Hackett thinks that Mike Dean was ‘arrogant’ the way he dealt with sending off Slaven Bilic, Ally McCoist goes on an epic rant about the new handball law and Danny Kelly, The Sun’s Shaun Custis & The Mail’s Oliver Holt discuss the daunting future facing many EFL clubs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Weekend Breakfast Tony Cascarino suggests Manchester United should get rid of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and replace him with Leeds United’s Marcelo Bielsa, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard defends Kepa after another gaffe cost the Blues against Liverpool, Jose Mourinho insists that Dele Alli will start midweek against Leyton Orient despite not featuring in the thrashing of Southampton as rumours circulate that Paris Saint-Germain are circling for the England player’s signature, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers praises his side after beating Burnley to become the Premier League’s front runners, Manchester City new boy Nathan Ake reveals which player is ‘helping him settle in’ at the Etihad, former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor labels referee Mike Dean the ‘most arrogant fool’ he’s ever met after sending off Slaven Bilic against Everton, Toffees gaffer Carlo Ancelotti still thinks that Dominic Calvert-Lewin ‘can improve’ after his hat-trick against the Baggies and Alan Brazil slams the new Fruit Pastilles recipe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jon Norman and Jarrod Kimber as they investigate one big topic in sport. This week, Does Football Have a Drugs Problem?Despite evidence to the contrary across Europe nobody in the UK thinks football has a blood doping problem. They speak to two former football stars about their experiences, speak to a spokesperson at WADA and find out the true story about Italian football's dalliance with this dark art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn tells talkSPORT Breakfast that we could see an all British heavyweight clash between Joshua and Tyson Fury ‘twice’ next year, rival promoter Frank Warren responds to Hearn’s comments that they’re meeting up for dinner in a few weeks, Spurs manager Jose Mourinho reflects on their Europa League victory against Lokomotiv Plovdiv and also admits he now ‘believes’ in goalscorer Tanguy Ndombele after criticising him earlier in the year, Jason Cundy demands that Tottenham get adequate cover for Harry Kane because of the England captain’s workload, meanwhile Jason’s ‘super-fan’ calls the Sports Bar and discloses that he named his son after the former Ipswich defender, Everton’s Michael Keane takes us behind the scenes at training and what it’s like playing with James Rodriguez, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson criticises Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood for his recent off-field antics, Fulham boss Scott Parker admits that he thinks it’s ‘sad’ that people have written the Cottagers off after the defeat to Arsenal, Sean Dyche talks about the penalty he scored in an FA Cup semi-final which helped inspire Burnley to beat Sheffield United in a shootout last night in the Carabao Cup and Alan Brazil recalls a moment during lockdown when his wife hid his car keys to make sure he couldn’t leave the house.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White breaks exclusive news on Breakfast that Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale wants to return to Spurs, Jose Mourinho admits he tried to sign the Welshman when he was the boss at the Bernabeu, former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon reacts to Adrian Durham’s comments on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang prompting Durham to write a poem about the Gabonese international, ex-Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor tells Dele Alli that he needs to leave Tottenham, Jason Cundy reveals why Alli isn’t part of Mourinho’s future plans, Leeds United legend Jermaine Beckford heaps praise on Hull FC after they knocked Marcelo Bielsa’s men out of the Carabao Cup, Tigers boss Grant McCann is understandably delighted, Eoin Morgan reflects on England losing the deciding ODI to Australia but his decision to let spinner Adil Rashid bowl the final over confuses many including talkSPORT’s Cricket Correspondent Jon Norman, QPR boss Mark Warburton is delighted to see fans return to EFL matches this weekend albeit as part of a pilot scheme and Hawksbee & Jacobs replay some classic clips from 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With news reaching talkSPORT Towers that Tottenham are in talks with Real Madrid to sign Gareth Bale there’s conflicting opinions from Simon Jordan & Jason Cundy on whether or not this will benefit Spurs, the World Cup & Champions League winner Fernando Torres joins Jim White and reveals why it was his own ‘fault’ that he didn’t adapt to life at Chelsea and why Liverpool can win more Premier League titles, Burnley boss Sean Dyche tells talkSPORT that speculation on defender James Tarkowski leaving the club doesn't bother him, Adrian Durham is underwhelmed over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing a new contract at Arsenal, Gabby Agbonlahor is delighted to see Jack Grealish pen a new deal at Aston Villa as the club captain celebrated by scoring the winner in the Carabao Cup against Burton on talkSPORT, Crystal Palace get dumped out by Championship side Bournemouth after a mammoth penalty shootout, Jamie O’Hara goes on an epic rant over Tottenham’s start to the season, Spurs defender Ben Davies reflects on the defeat to Everton and how the club can bounce back and Chris Woakes previews the final match of the summer for England as they take on Australia in the deciding ODI of the series today at Old Trafford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite winning their opening game of the season there’s plenty of criticism aimed at Chelsea on the Sports Bar, after blasting Ryan Fraser last week the former Crystal Palace Simon Jordan admits he regrets some of his comments, Adrian Durham criticises Spurs manager Jose Mourinho for his excuses after the Everton defeat, former West Ham midfielder Trevor Sinclair talks about the ‘toxic relationship’ between the owners and the fans at The London Stadium and how things could be rectified, meanwhile Jim White has exclusive news from the Hammers owners on their future at the club, Danny Murphy has words of advice for Mason Greenwood after the Manchester United starlet was pictured ‘inhaling nitrous oxide’, England fast bowler Jofra Archer defends the English Cricket Board after Michael Holding criticised the decision not to ‘take a knee’ during the ODI series against Australia, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder remains philosophical after losing to Wolves and Darren Gough has news of life on Venus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An unhappy Spurs manager Jose Mourinho slams his own team for a ‘poor’ performance as they lost to Everton, match-winner Dominic Calvert-Lewin praises the new signings at Goodison Park and the way his teammates gelled in their first game of the season, on Gameday Mikel Arteta drops the biggest hint yet that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is staying at the Emirates, Gabby Agbonlahor criticises Virgil Van Dijk for being ‘arrogant’ against Leeds United, former Manchester United striker Andy Cole offers advice to Mason Greenwood and how he can cope with making off-field errors, West Ham manager David Moyes blasts his sides ‘weak’ defending, on Darren Bent’s Boot Room there’s breaking news about Jack Wilshere and a potential Serie A destination for the England midfielder, after Dani Ceballos’ bad challenge on Eddie Nketiah in the warm-up against Fulham Tony Cascarino recalls a similar incident at Chelsea involving Dennis Wise, former Wolves keeper Matt Murray tells the Sunday Session why Nuno Espirito Santo signing a contract extension is crucial for the club’s progression and on the Trans Europe Express Andy Brassell has news on five players being sent off, including Neymar Junior, over one incident as Paris Saint Germain lost to Marseille in Ligue 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jarrod Kimber and Jon Norman bring you the true story of Cool RunningsEveryone thinks they know the story about how four Jamaican bobsledders took the 1988 Winter Olympics by storm. Bu the real story is even crazier. It involves royalty, the CIA, reggae singers who don't sing reggae and John Barnes dad. Yes, that John Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As talkSPORT Exclusively reveals that West Ham are set to terminate Jack Wilshere’s contract Jason Cundy tells the Sports Bar that he has a lot of sympathy for the England midfielder, Simon Jordan tells Jim White that Premier League clubs may lose £50million each weekend stadiums continue to remain empty, the former Crystal Palace owner also takes aim at Newcastle’s Ryan Fraser for the way he left Bournemouth after lockdown, on Breakfast Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor once again questions the way England manager Gareth Southgate has handled Jack Grealish, Fulham manager Scott Parker praises the work Mikel Arteta has done at Arsenal as the Cottagers open their Premier League campaign against the Gunners live on talkSPORT, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard slams the idea that last season he was under no pressure, on Drive Adrian Durham makes his 20/21 Premier League season predictions, Jamie O’Hara claims that Harry Kane is worth £150 million and on Kick-Off the former Birmingham City striker Clinton Morrison expects Sheffield United’s Ethan Ampadu to have a great season at Brammall Lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Executive of the Premier League Richard Masters tells talkSPORT that he hopes fans will return to stadiums in the top flight despite Boris Johnson’s recent ‘rule of six’ on gatherings, former Manchester City midfielder Trevor Sinclair tells Jim White why switching the EPL’s Black Lives Matter slogan to ‘no room for racism’ would be a backward step, Burnley captain Ben Mee urges his fellow defender James Tarkowski to stay at Turf Moor as West Ham race to sign him, Carlton Cole recalls the time he was ticked off by Jose Mourinho after a defeat to Liverpool at Anfield even though he didn’t travel to the game, an Arsenal caller tells the Sports Bar why Mikel Arteta is bringing the good times back to the Emirates and Hawksbee & Jacobs replay some classic clips from 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Sports Bar there’s the reaction to England’s drab 0-0 draw against Denmark in the Nations League, Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate praises the performance of Conor Coady, he also admits to talkSPORT’s Faye Carruthers that there needs to be repercussions for Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood but we mustn’t be too hard on them, former Ireland striker Tony Cascarino tells Laura Woods on Breakfast why there may be some positives from Foden and Greenwood’s misdemeanours, Super-agent Kia Joorabchian tells Jim White why Carlo Ancelotti was pivotal in James Rodriguez joining Everton and why Coutinho won’t be coming to the Premier League, Burnley boss Sean Dyche tells Ian Abrahams why he’s staying at Turf Moor, as Aston Villa close in on the club record signing of Ollie Watkins from Brentford one of his former teammates tells talkSPORT 2 why the forward always had the talent to make it as a Premier League player and Andy Jacobs confesses to being kicked out of a summer school when he was younger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the inaugural Jim White and Simon Jordan Show the former Crystal Palace owner is baffled at the actions of England’s Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood for breaching Covid-19 regulations, on Drive Adrian Durham questions an aspect of Foden’s apology as the pair are set to leave the England camp, Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor urges Gareth Southgate to start Jack Grealish against Denmark now that another two players have left the squad, after accusing Yorkshire CCC of ‘institutional racism’ when he was a player Azeem Rafiq pleads with the authorities to act now before ‘lives are lost’, Danny Murphy warns the West Ham skipper Mark Noble that he’s ‘undermining’ the board after he criticised the owners for selling Grady Diangana, The Sun’s Shaun Custis hopes that Carlo Ancelotti can rekindle the form that James Rodriguez showed at the World Cup in 2014 after the Colombian signed for Everton and Jamie O’Hara & Ally McCoist clash on Breakfast on the matter of sportsmanship after England’s James Ward-Prowse appeared to scuff up the penalty spot against Iceland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After hitting the ball at a line judge Novak Djokovic is dramatically disqualified from the US Open, on Weekend Breakfast former Ireland striker Tony Cascarino claims that Harry Kane isn’t the player he was three years ago, European expert Andy Brassell tells us why Lionel Messi might be signing for a new club in January and why Manchester United target Jadon Sancho won’t be forcing a move away from Borussia Dortmund, talkSPORT’s South Coast Correspondent Alex Crook has news on Callum Wilson and which Premier League club he’s set to join, Olly Murs reveals why Wayne Rooney gave him a ticking off in the build-up to Soccer Aid, Gareth Southgate reflects on England’s win against Iceland in the Nations League but laments some of the basic errors made by his side in Reykjavik, after West Ham sold Grady Diangana to West Brom a Hammers fan goes ballistic live on talkSPORT about the decision made by his club and on Fight Night former Cruiserweight Champion Tony Bellew comes up with a unique idea for the Super-Cruiserweight division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of some NBA stars going on strike Jarrod Kimber and Jon Norman ask whether sport and politics should ever mix and why it is that athletes protest.  Guests include two time NBA champion Craig Hodges, former England cricket coach Andy Flower and you'll hear from a host of other big names from both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramon Calderon, the former Real Madrid President, tells Breakfast that a Premier League club bid for Gareth Bale last summer, Jim White & Tony Cascarino defend the West Ham board after some fans reacted angrily to news that the club may be selling Grady Diangana, former England Rugby captain Dylan Hartley argues that players of his era have been treated like ‘crash test dummies’ and why two games a week is a bad idea, in a talkSPORT exclusive Sol Campbell calls for diversity across the whole of society not just football, after his first England call-up Phil Foden reacts to the comments from teammate Kyle Walker that he’s the ‘best young player he’s ever seen’, former Sunderland & Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits that Everton should be aiming for a top-six finish and Jason Cundy tells football supporters why they ‘should be grateful’ to see the return of international football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend heaps praise on Marcus Rashford and how the Manchester United striker has been an influence on himself and other Premier League stars, Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale reveals that he would consider a Premier League return, former Arsenal midfielder Jermaine Pennant admits that the arrival of Donny Van De Beek at Manchester United means Paul Pogba is probably leaving Old Trafford, Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuha criticises comments made by the club’s owner Del Loy Hansen relating to the Black Lives Matter fixture boycotts, Wolves skipper Conor Coady talks about his pride at getting his first England call-up ahead of the Nations League matches, Barcelona President Elect Victor Font tells Jim White that Manchester City are most likely to secure the signature of Lionel Messi, seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry speaks to Andy Goldstein about why he’s making a return to snooker at the age of 51, Anne-Marie Batson chats to Aston Villa midfielder Emma Follis ahead of the return of the WSL this weekend and we get a taste of some classic clips from 2006 on Hawksbee & Jacobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dutch football expert Marcel Van Der Kraan insists that the arrival of Donny Van De Beek will NOT see Paul Pogba leave Old Trafford but the former Manchester United assistant manager Steve McLaren raises his concerns over the Frenchman’s future, former Palace owner Simon Jordan urges the England manager Gareth Southgate to pick Jack Grealish in his preferred position in the upcoming Nations League games, Kyle Walker reflects on his return to the England squad after his Lockdown misdemeanour, former Three Lions full-back Danny Mills picks Kalvin Phillips as a possible starter at next summer’s Euros, Steve Harmison defends England selector Ed Smith for dropping Joe Root from the T20 squad ahead of the upcoming series against Australia, Emile Heskey reflects on the famous 5-1 victory over Germany 19 years ago, Mason Greenwood tells Faye Carruthers how he copes with praise from the likes of Premier League legends Alan Shearer & Wayne Rooney and talkSPORT’s Transfer Guru Alex Crook reveals which centre-back Manchester United are chasing and whether or not Chris Smalling will be playing in Serie A next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan makes a very bold claim on Press Box that the Premier League doesn’t need Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, England Correspondent Faye Carruthers breaks the news that Jack Grealish has received his first England call-up and Perry Groves admits it’s a ‘massive opportunity’ for the Aston Villa midfielder, ex-Spurs & England striker Darren Bent tells Laura Woods on Breakfast why Liverpool must strengthen their squad before the start of the new season, European expert Kev Hatchard breaks down what new Manchester United signing Donny Van De Beek will bring to Old Trafford, Danny Murphy thinks the arrival of the Ajax midfielder will bring an end to Paul Pogba’s time in Manchester, Michael Buckley the Manager of Brentham FC recalls adding Patrice Evra to his squad over the weekend as the former France defender gets match fit for Soccer Aid, Ally McCoist reacts to the video of Alan Brazil on talkRADIO as the Breakfast presenter appeared shirtless on social media and Sunderland legend Micky Gray tells the Sports Bar why he turned down more money to join Newcastle United to play for his beloved Mackems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trans Euro Express have news on Ajax’s Donny Van De Beek joining Manchester United imminently, Southampton’s new permanent signing Kyle Walker-Peters tells Darren Bent that Europe is a ‘realistic target’ for the Saints next season, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp laments the Reds not being fresh enough to take on Arsenal in the Community Shield which was live on talkPORT as the Gunners won on penalties, Brighton CEO Paul Barber reflects on the successful trial that took place at The Amex on Saturday as fans ventured back into a Premier League stadium as the Seagulls drew with Chelsea, Ray Parlour tells a ‘ghost’ story to Alan Brazil on Breakfast, Tony Cascarino warns Blues fans that Frank Lampard’s recruitment over the summer has been ‘lop-sided’ and promoter Frank Warren tells the Fight Night team that Wilder v Fury 3 will only happen this year if there are fans in attendance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England’s all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney talks all things Lionel Messi and suggests the Argentina ace could win another Ballon d’Or while playing in the Premier League, Jamie O’Hara responds to Darren Gough’s press-up challenge and also makes the boldest claim about the Argentina number 10, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta previews the Community Shield against Liverpool live on talkSPORT, after the Milwaukee Bucks players went on strike following the shooting of Jacob Blake talkSPORT’s Jordan Jarrett-Bryan suggests Premier League players should follow suit, former Sunderland striker Darren Bent tells Drive why he wants the Old Firm in the English leagues, the Wigan administrator Gerald Krasner is optimistic that the Latics will be bought out with time running out for the former FA Cup winners, Manchester City legend Shaun Goater tells Kick-Off why Premier League players don’t need a summer break and Micky Gray reveals to Adam Catterall why Marcus Rashford is worth £100 million Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Celtic crash out of the Champions League Perry Groves slams their performance claiming that League One sides in England would have beaten the Hungarian champions, Crystal Palace midfielder Andros Townsend defends Harry Maguire claiming the Manchester United skipper should retain the captaincy at Old Trafford, Lee Hendrie blasts his old teammate Gareth Southgate for not selecting Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish in the current England squad, Paul Hawksbee takes to the roof at Spurs and tries out the new Dare Skywalk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, on Kick-Off Hugh Woozencroft (a Manchester United fan) tells Dean Ashton why he’d be happy to see Lionel Messi at Liverpool or Manchester City, on Drive Darren Gough takes on the ‘press up challenge’ and calls out the Breakfast team, David Lloyd praises James Anderson for starting off as ‘Banksy and becoming a Rembrandt’ and on the Sports Bar there’s breaking news as the NBA is postponed in protest following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was handed a suspended sentence for an altercation in Greece the England manager Gareth Southgate drops the defender hours after originally selecting him in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, on the Sports Bar the former Three Lions full-back Micky Gray jumps to Maguire’s defence, South American expert Tim Vickery breaks the news that Lionel Messi is set to leave Barcelona potentially paving the way for a reunification with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Jamie O’Hara and Simon Jordan both suggest that Chelsea Boss Frank Lampard must now deliver trophies having spent millions during the summer transfer window, James Anderson reflects on taking 600 Test Match wickets and bellows an early Ashes rallying cry for next year’s clash against the Aussies Down Under, boxing promoter Frank Warren rubbishes the idea of a re-match between Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin and Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock admits he misses stick off the opposition fans in the Championship with football being played in empty stadiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Press Box Simon Jordan defends Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City boss received criticism from Oleksandr Zinchenko’s wife, former Bayern Munich midfielder Didi Hamann heaps praise on his old side after winning the Champions League and he reveals that there might still be a Ballon d'Or this season, Danny Murphy advises footballers how they can use security to maintain their own safety when on holiday, former Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew tells Dillian Whyte how he can bounce back after his devastating knockout defeat on Saturday night against Alexander Povetkin, England’s former all-time wicket record holder Darren Gough praises Jimmy Anderson as his old teammate reaches 599 Test Match victims, Hawksbee & Jacobs unearth the perfect ‘socially distanced’ sport, Liverpool target Thiago is labelled one the ‘most comfortable players on the ball’ in world football by Darren Bent, as talkSPORT understands that Kai Havertz is set join Chelsea for £90million Danny Murphy tells Jim White that the Leverkusen player will get Frank Lampard’s side goals from midfield and on the Sports Bar former Sunderland left-back Micky Gray tells us why he chose South Yorkshire instead of two years in Monaco! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Bayern Munich win the Champions League live on talkSPORT the European expert Andy Brassell warns Premier League followers that Hansi Flick’s men will get better over the coming years, after the brutal knockout of Dillian Whyte by Aleksandr Povetkin we hear how the dramatic action unfolded on Fight Night on Saturday, Aaron Ramsdale exclusively reveals to talkSPORT why he decided to rejoin his old club Sheffield Untied, former Wolves keeper Matt Murray picks his England goalkeeper for the Nations League, Tony Cascarino warns all top flight footballers to get security after Manchester United’s Harry Maguire was arrested and subsequently released from custody in Greece, England spinner Dom Bess labels teammate Jimmy Anderson ‘the GOAT’ as the Lancashire fast bowler closes in on 600 Test wickets as Pakistan are forced to follow-on at the Ageas Bowl and former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley tells a superb Brian Clough anecdote on Jonny Owen & Friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this archive edtion of My Sporting Life we are joined by former England, Spurs and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell. We hear about his controversial move across North London, playing his part in Arsenal's invincible side and scoring in a Champions League Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watford captain Troy Deeney exclusively reveals on Breakfast that he won’t push to leave Vicarage Road over the summer, Deeney also divulges exactly why Virgil Van Dijk is the most difficult defender to play against in the Premier League, Eric Dier tells Hawksbee & Jacobs how he found out Joe Hart was moving to Tottenham, Leeds United’s Stuart Dallas admits he can’t wait to take on Liverpool on the opening day of the season, on Drive Darren Gough feels that footballers shouldn’t get a full cap for playing in a friendly as he ignites a verbal battle with Breakfast co-host Jamie O’Hara, Jason Cundy reignites the club v country debate when he claims he’d rather see Chelsea win the Carabao Cup than England win next summer’s Euros, Alan Brazil reminisces about the time he played as a defender in non-league football, Paul Whitehouse & Bob Mortimer discuss potentially fishing for Marlin in their next TV series, former Villa striker Andy Gray recalls the time he fell out with his old boss Ron Saunders and on the Sports Bar former boxer Spencer Oliver takes us behind the scenes of the Matchroom ‘bubble’ on the eve of Whyte v Povetkin as Tony Bellew makes a surprise appearance on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Bayern Munich reach the Champions League Final the former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy claims he’ll be supporting the Germans in Sunday’s Final against ‘tacky’ Paris Saint Germain, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn claims the potential Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight could take place in an empty arena, Brighton’s Glenn Murray urges Manchester United to sign former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, Lille defender Jose Fonte reveals why Ronald Koeman getting the Barcelona job is a dream come true for the Dutchman, Leeds cult hero Jermaine Beckford is elated at the news that Merclo Bielsa has signed a contract extension at Elland Road, on Drive Ade & Goughie discuss if it’s possible to pick the football team you support, Darren Bent reveals on Breakfast the defender he hated playing against in the Premier League and Hawksbee & Jacobs deliver some classic clips of the Midweek from yesteryear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara and The Sun’s Neil Custis lock horns over Tony Martial and whether he’s good enough to be Manchester United’s number 9, Adrian Durham & Darren Gough clash on Drive over who’s a better manager between Pep Guardiola & Jurgen Klopp, on the Sports Bar there’s the fallout from the Champions League Semi-Final as Paris Saint-Germain reach Sunday’s Final after they beat RB Leipzig, talkSPORT’s Dutch Correspondent Marcel Van Der Kraan has exclusive news on Ronald Koeman heading to Barcelona as he’s set to take the supreme job at the Nou Camp, former Palace owner Simon Jordan isn’t impressed with Manchester City building a statue of David Silva, Pat McManus the manager of Brockenhurst has a unique plan to get fans back into stadiums in non-league football and Hawksbee & Jacobs have panda news from China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve McLaren tells the Breakfast show which Bundesliga player would take Manchester United to the next level, former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy jumps to the defence of Harry Maguire after the England defender has received criticism for recent performances, former United keeper Mark Bosnich urges the Reds to stick with David De Gea as Dean Henderson appears to be returning to Old Trafford, Snooker supremo Barry Hearn reveals the social distancing techniques used at the Crucible which the Football Association could copy to get supporters back into grounds, there’s breaking news on the Sports Bar with news on David Silva’s new club in La Liga, on Press Box Simon Jordan isn’t particularly impressed with Joe Hart joining Spurs, former Manchester City defender Danny Mills reveals why his old club aren’t ‘big’, Adrian Durham rants about Pep Guardiola’s tactics against Lyon in the Champions League, Andy Brassell has the latest news on Ronald Koeman set to be named as the FC Barcelona boss after they sacked Quique Setién and ‘Big’ Sam Allardyce blasts modern defending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Manchester United get dumped out of Europe manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his side got ‘caught up in the emotion’ of the game against Sevilla, United’s defence receives criticism from callers after losing their third semi-final of the season, European expert Andy Brassell has news on Lionel Messi edging closer to a move out of Barcelona after they were humiliated by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Tony Cascarino urges the Catalan giants to replace Quique Setién with Marcelo Bielsa of Leeds, former Manchester City players Danny Mills and Trevor Sinclair both criticise Pep Guardiola for his part in their defeat to Lyon on Saturday night as they exited the Champions League for the third season in a row at the quarter-finals stage, Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier to retain the UFC heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 252 on talkSPORT 2, European 2018 Ryder Cup winning captain Thomas Bjorn tells the Warm Up why it was the right decision to postpone the famous contest for a year and former Crystal Palace midfielder Darren Ambrose reveals why it’s the right time for Wilf Zaha to leave the Eagles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lonely One: The Life of a Goalkeeper is a talkSPORT special documentary hosted by Hollywood actor David Harewood, that dissects one of the oldest cliches in the book: that goalkeepers are a different breed!Guests such as Peter Shilton, David James and Scott Carson (to name a few) discuss the position, the highs and lows of their careers and the effects that playing the position can have on an individual's mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a big shock in the Champions League as Atletico Madrid are dumped out of Europe by RB Leipzig leaving talkSPORT pundit Jason Cundy purring over the performance of centre-back Dayot Upamecano, on the Sports Bar Andy Goldstein claims that Julian Nagelsmann's side are two games away from pulling off the ‘greatest achievement in the history of football’, super-agent Kia Joorabchian denies that he has any major influence at Arsenal after two of his clients have just signed contracts at the Emirates, Rugby legend Martin Offiah tells Max Rushden why ‘taking the knee’ should not be mandatory in sport, football writer Darren Lewis reveals much about a recent interview with Crystal Palace’s Wilf Zaha and the support the Ivorian has received from the Premier League after he'd received abuse on social media, Adrian Durham slams Arsene Wenger for the current issues surrounding Mesut Ozil at Arsenal and after the England slip cordon had a day to forget at the Ageas Bowl, the former fast bowler Darren Gough remembers the time he ‘blew up’ at his teammates when they dropped seven catches off his bowling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On talkSPORT Breakfast Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend admits that teammate Wilfried Zaha is good enough to be playing in the Champions League, a caller on Drive pinpoints why Joe Hart may have struggled technically over the last four years, former Celtic midfielder Kris Commons tells Hugh Woozencroft why Boli Bolingoli should be sacked by the Hoops after his Covid-19 rule breach, England captain Joe Root warns Jimmy Anderson’s critics to write the 38-year-old off ‘at your peril’, Hawksbee & Jacobs bring us another edition of Classic Clips of the Midweek from 2006, Adrian Durham warns Wolves fans about a potential relegation battle next season, a player who played under Sam Allardyce reveals the time the former England manager made the players come into training at 6am the day after a game and there’s a great battle in ‘Play Your Cards Wrong’ on the Sports Bar between Jason Cundy & Andy Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wolves are dumped out of the Europa League after a late winner at the hands of Sevilla but a defiant Nuno Espirito Santo remains positive about next season, Jason Cundy & Andy Goldstein clash with a fan who admits he’d support all English clubs in Europe including their local rivals, Simon Jordan slams Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli for breaching quarantining rules while Drive’s Adrian Durham is far from impressed with the Parkhead outfit as games north of the border are postponed, boxing promoter Frank Warren drops the biggest hint yet that the hotly anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in the UK, Gary O’Neill is unveiled as Liverpool’s Under-23 Assistant Manager and reveals the unique technique he used to get the job, Sam Allardyce tells Breakfast why Manchester United not getting Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund isn’t a bad thing and we learn some Romanian slang with Hawksbee & Jacobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Manchester United reach the Europa League semi-finals Jordan Jarrett-Bryan & Jason Cundy clash with a fan over Mason Greenwood on the Sports Bar, former Spurs striker Darren Bent reveals how he dealt with criticism from manager Harry Redknapp following an infamous miss at White Hart Lane, Snooker Supremo Barry Hearn defends Ronnie O’Sullivan’s damning comments of the younger players taking up the professional game, Ruben Neves previews Wolves’ game against Sevilla live on talkSPORT tonight, James Anderson denies the rumours he wants to retire claiming he wants to play until the next Ashes series, Jimmy’s teammate Chris Woakes praises the innings Jos Buttler played on Saturday after England pulled off an historical run chase against Pakistan and Darren Gough makes a startling announcement about his favourite ice cream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Cascarino isn't sure who's coaching Chelsea's defence but he's not impressed, there are stunned faces all round as Andrea Pirlo takes over at Juventus, Jason Tindall is the man to take Bournemouth forward after Eddie Howe left the club, the League One and Two salary caps are seen with some scepticism from Stuart Pearce amongst others, former Wales and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley tells Jonny Owen about a classic mind trick Brian Clough played on him as a teenager, Monty Panesar sums up England's impressive first test win over Pakistan as Jos Buttler seemingly does enough to save his career, Steve Harmison reacts to the news that Ben Stokes is out of the rest of the test series, David James explains where the 'Calamity James' nickname came from and Simon Jordan doesn't hold back when it comes to his assessment of the frosty situation between Real Madrid and Gareth Bale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Danny Kelly as we relive the events of the FA Cup 1988 which saw Wimbledon take on the mighty Liverpool at Wembley, arguably the biggest upset in the history of the competition! To look back at this final we are joined by Dons manager Bobby Gould, Terry Gibson and Reds midfielder Ray Houghton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Ally McCoist and Jamie O’Hara criticise Arsenal for laying off 55 non-playing members of staff at The Emirates, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola plays down the rivalry between himself and Real Madrid as his side take on Los Blancos tonight in the Champions League, former Portsmouth midfielder Gary O’Neill believes Gareth Bale does want to play for Zinedine Zidane’s side but the manager believes the Welshman wasn’t interested in playing at the Etihad, Chelsea supporter Jason Cundy wants Wolves to struggle in the Europa League as the Molineux outfit progress to the next round, European expert Andy Brassell reveals that Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to stay at the Emirates, former England fast bowler Darren Gough has some high praise for Pakistan’s attack after a tremendous evening session at Old Trafford with the ball, Jermaine Defoe slams Jamie O’Hara for his ‘laughable’ comments on AFC Bournemouth being bigger than Rangers and there’s a meaningful sit-down lawnmower chat on Drive with Goughie and Andy Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Breakfast the Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend warns of the division big money signings can create in Premier League dressing rooms, Jason Cundy defends Arsenal for making 55 members of non-playing staff redundant at the Emirates, former Gunner Perry Groves supports Mikel Arteta’s attempts to sign Chelsea’s Willian and reckons he’s better than Pepe, Fulham goalscoring hero Joe Bryan reveals how he pulled off his wonder free-kick in the Play-Off Final, on Drive Andy Goldstein & Darren Gough react to the breaking news that Gareth Bale is left out of Real Madrid’s Champions League squad, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Anthony Martial’s work rate after scoring against LASK in the Europa League, Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford looks back at his sleepless night after Super Saturday at the London 2012 Games, Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo admits that he won’t be distracted by transfer speculation surrounding his players, former Manchester City defender Danny Mills praises Pep Guardiola’s signing of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Hawksbee & Jacobs bring us another edition of some classic clips from 2006 including a belter from Graeme Beecroft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An emotional Fulham manager Scott Parker reacts to his side beating Brentford in the Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley as they returned to the Premier League thanks to two goals from Joe Bryan in Extra-Time, Bees boss Thomas Frank thinks he assembled a top flight team but they will bounce back next season, there’s breaking news about Jadon Sancho where European expert Kev Hatchard reveals that Borussia Dortmund won’t be bullied by Manchester United, on Breakfast Ally McCoist bites back at Jamie O’Hara claiming that Rangers are bigger than nearly all the clubs in England, Wigan Athletic goalkeeper David Marshall opens up about the mental strain of relegation and administration put upon himself and his teammates, England skipper Joe Root previews the 1st Test against Pakistan, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan takes us back to the final day of the season where the Eagles stayed up in the final minutes of the game, Jesse Lingard tells talkSPORT’s James Savundra that he hopes to impress manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during Manchester United’s Europa League run and former Barnet & Brentford boss Martin Allen recalls an encounter with a bull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former England striker Darren Bent makes a bold claim that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is Arsenal’s most ‘important striker in their history’, on talkSPORT Breakfast West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere reveals why Eddie Howe is a ‘great manager’, Danny Murphy tells Natalie Sawyer that trophies are more important than finishing in the top four in the league, Fulham’s Scott Parker & Brentford’s Thomas Frank preview the Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley with over a quarter of a billion pounds at stake live on talkSPORT, on the Sports Bar Micky Gray recounts the time he missed a crucial penalty in the Final in 1998 for Sunderland as they lost to Charlton, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan reacts to news that Manchester United are closing in on the signature of Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, Nigel Benn looks back at the night he fought American Gerald McClellan for the WBC Super-Middleweight Championship leaving the challenger with severe brain injuries and on Drive Andy Goldstein and Jamie O’Hara clash over who is the greatest British Sportsman over the last decade.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the dust settled on Arsenal’s FA Cup victory the former Gunner Perry Groves gives a thorough critique of Frank Lampard’s first season as manager of Chelsea on the Final Word, Tony Cascarino criticises Arsenal for not putting Pierre Emerick Aubamyang on a longer contract, former England striker Darren Bent reacts to Bournemouth and Eddie Howe parting company, film director Shane Meadows reveals he did make a Bafta winning acceptance speech that will never see the light of day, David O’Leary recalls a recent moment in his life when he was reminded of his winning penalty at Italia 90 for the Republic of Ireland, Brentford midfielder Emiliano Marcondes believes that a win on Tuesday night in the Play-Off Final will see the Bees become one of the greatest teams in the world, Sir Steve Redgrave looks ahead to next year’s delayed Olympics in Tokyo and suggest it could produce a number of upsets and European expert Andy Brassell reflects on Juventus’ 9th Serie A title in a row and the relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo & Maurizio Sarri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White has exclusive news fresh from Amanda Staveley as the Saudi Arabian takeover at Newcastle United is withdrawn, there’s relief for Fulham manager Scott Parker as they reach the Championship Play-Off Final, on the Sports Bar Jason Cundy demands VAR be used in Play-Off matches after two controversial goals were awarded to Cardiff at Craven Cottage, Barry Hearn defends the Snooker World Championships going ahead today after heavy criticism from a concerned Ronnie O’Sullivan who feels the players are being treated like ‘lab rats’, ahead of the FA Cup Final Jamie O’Hara labels Chelsea keeper Kepa a ‘complete waste of money’, on Breakfast former Blackburn & Celtic striker Chris Sutton demands more from the PFA on dementia issues, Simon Jordan challenges a campaigner who believes that the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club must change their imagery which may be considered disrespectful to Native Americans, former Manchester United & Bayern Munich forward Mark Hughes recalls the time he played two professional matches in one day and despite winning the Man-of-the-Match award in the 1st ODI against Ireland David Willey admits he’s still ‘bitterly disappointed’ he wasn’t part of the World Cup campaign last year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.