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Is Adoni Iraola the NEXT Pep Guardiola?! 😱🔥
Football writer Thom Harris joins Dan Bardell and Max Scott to discuss whether Andoni Iraola really is the future of the Premier League. The boys delve into what makes him such a special manager, from working alongside Marcelo Bielsa to overachieving at Rayo Vallecano as well as discuss whether he could be Pep Guardiola's potential successor at Manchester City.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea or Spurs... Who's Better Placed for Success in the Next 5 years?! 🏆💙🤍
Arsenal content creator Harry Symeou is joined by presenter & huge Chelsea fan Kweku Afari, as well as Spurs content creator Chris Cowlin as the boys discuss which club is better placed to be successful over the next 5 years. They delve into the importance of having such young squads but also the dangers that poses as well as how Spurs finally winning a trophy could propel them to even more success!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Arsenal’s Defence As Good As Jose Mourinho's At Chelsea?! ❤️🔥
Hugh Woozencroft, Danny Murphy & Darren Lewis discuss the brilliance of Arsenal's defence and debate whether it could beat Chelsea's record of 15 goals conceded in the 04/05 Premier League season.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INFLUENCED: How Black Culture has Changed Football Ep1
Former England striker Darren Bent and Flex bring you the first episode of a three part talkSPORT Daily Takeover where we take a deep dive into the influence black culture, fashion and music has had on football. Bent takes us inside the dressing room and explains how things changed across his time in football, describing how black culture and fashion affected football life both on and off the pitch.The boys are also joined by sports fashion writer Daniel-Yaw Miller, who explains how fashion trends that stemmed from black culture are influencing modern day football and describes how black trailblazers changed football forever.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Manchester United Back?! 😈 & The Future Is Amorim 😇
In today’s episode we’re chatting all things Manchester United!With a run of results to silence their critics, The Red Devils look to have turned a corner... or have they?We also touch on the volatile situation at Celtic following the departure of Brendan Rogers and ask who is next to take the reins?Plus stay till the end for some Jeff and Ally bloopers!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would Hearts Beating Celtic or Rangers to SPFL Title Be a Good Thing For Scottish Football?! 🏴❤️
Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist joins Jeff Stelling to discuss whether Hearts winning the Scottish Premiership would be a good or bad thing for Scottish football PLUS Ally also gives his views on the current situation at Rangers. Olivia Buzzaglo also joined the boys to discuss whether the title is Arsenal's to lose!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal take CONTROL of the Title Race as Liverpool and City Falter! 😱🔥
talkSPORT’s Final Word host Natalie Sawyer and former Premier League manager Alan Pardew round up all the weekend’s action! In today’s edition, they start with Liverpool vs Brentford, as Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium - their fourth league loss in a row! The big question is… what’s going wrong under Arne Slot? They also review the rest of the weekend’s fixtures, as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 1-0 - with a familiar face, Eberechi Eze, scoring the winner - while Manchester City suffered defeat at Villa Park. Enjoy!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Thomas Frank actually a good fit for Tottenham? 🤔
Alex Crook, Darren Ambrose, and Ricky Sacks debate whether Thomas Frank’s style of play aligns with Tottenham’s traditional identity. They also examine the reasons behind the subdued atmosphere at home matches and question if Xavi Simons is having difficulty settling in.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Chelsea the MOST Exciting Team in World Football?! 💙🔥
Kweku Afari and Olly Clink discuss whether Chelsea are the most exciting team in world football after a record breaking Champions League fixture which saw plenty of youngsters take the field. The boys also discuss whether Chelsea could win the league within the next 5 years!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus Rashford's Barcelona Resurgence... BEST Winger in the World?! 🇪🇸🔥
Spanish football expert Terry Gibson joins Flex and Sam Ellard to discuss Marcus Rashford's incredible start to life at Barcelona. The boys discuss why Rashford has had such a resurgence since leaving Man United and whether he should be considered one of the best players in Europe right now, ahead of El Classico this weekend!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL GW3 ROUNDUP 🏆⚽: Gyokeres Answers Critics, Salah Fumes as Liverpool Bounce Back & Spurs Snoozefest!
European football expert Dougie Critchley joins Sam Ellard to tell you everything you need to know about the English clubs performances in the third round of Champions League fixtures! Dougie will also give us his player of the round as well as the fixture we should look out for in the 4th set of UCL games in just under 2 weeks time!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are West Ham Destined for Relegation?! ⚒️🤬
Arsenal invincible Ray Parlour joins Jeff Stelling as the boys discuss whether West Ham are destined for the Championship after losing their first relegation 6 pointer of the week at home to Brentford. Ray explains why he still thinks the Hammers are sleeping giants and desperately need their fans to get behind them or else they could end up getting relegated this season.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Ange Postecoglou EVER Manage in the Premier League Again?! 😢🤐
Jeff Stelling and Gabby Agbonlahor discuss Ange Postecoglou's sacking from Nottingham Forest and whether he deserved to be fired after just 39 days. Forest journalist Paul Taylor explains what went so wrong at the City Ground for him, and Gabby decides whether he thinks we will see Ange back in the Premier League again!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Maguire Comes in CLUTCH as Liverpool Stumble Again! 😱🔥
talkSPORT’s Final Word host Majestic and former Premier League manager Alan Pardew round up all the weekend’s action! In today’s edition, they start with Liverpool vs Manchester United, as Harry Maguire scored the winner at Anfield - handing Liverpool a fourth straight defeat for the first time in over a decade and giving United back-to-back wins for the first time this season. They also review the rest of the weekend’s fixtures, as Spurs lose to Villa and Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou. Enjoy!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Durham's Top 5 Biggest RIVALRIES in World Football! 🤬😬
Ahead of Liverpool vs. Manchester United, Adrian Durham joins Olly Clink to reveal his top five favourite football rivalries from around the world. He also shares a few honourable mentions that didn’t quite make the cut, and highlights some derbies he believes are overrated.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Makes Erling Haaland a Footballing Phenomenon? 😱
Olly Clink & Dean Ashton analyse Erling Haaland's extraordinary skill set which is reshaping the landscape of modern strikers. A hat-trick for Norway this week saw him become the fastest player to reach a half-century of international goals. Dean breaks down the five key attributes that truly set Haaland apart from his peers.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would a Salary Cap be Good or Bad for Premier League Clubs? 💸👍👎
Rory Jennings and Harry Symeou CLASH as they debate whether the salary cap is a good or bad thing for the Premier League! - You can also hear from Simon Jordan AND real football fans giving their view on the debate!Photo credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time To SCRAP The Big 6?! 😳 + Ally McCoist's Gazza stories! 😅
Ally McCoist and Jeff Stelling debate whether it's finally time to scrap the traditional big 6 and whether you need to win trophies to be given that title... Ally and Jeff also name the club they think could make it the Big 7 and Ally tells some incredible stories about his old friend Paul Gascoigne.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ENGLAND FALLOUT: England qualify for 2026 World Cup in STYLE! 🏆🎊
England have officially qualified for next summer's World Cup in the USA, Mexico & Canada and Adrian Durham, Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot bring you all of the fall out live from Riga, Latvia. The boys discuss the England fans banter with Thomas Tuchel, whether Anthony Gordon is the first name on the team sheet this summer as well as the difference in style of England under Tuchel versus England under Southgate!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does life after Harry Kane look like for England? 🏴🤔
As Harry Kane edges further into his 30s, Ally McCoist and Jeff Stelling ask what life after Kane could look like for England. They discuss who might take over as the nation’s leading No. 9, why top English strikers are harder to find these days — and whether Kane himself is actually underrated.Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the Most HOSTILE Stadiums in World Football?! 🤬🥊
European football expert Andy Brassell joins Adrian Durham as they countdown the top 5 most hostile stadiums they've visited across Europe... Some of their selections will definitely surprise you!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The top 10 BEST & WORST PL transfers so far this season! 😍😭
Broadcasters Flex and Dan Bardell count down their top 10 best bits of PL business from this summer's transfer window as well as discussing some of the players that have really flattered to deceive so far!Photo credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Makes Non-League Football So Magical? ⚽✨
Ben Fletcher (Woking Fan) & Charlie Baker (Torquay fan) discuss the glorious chaos of Non-League football. Crumbling grounds, muddy pitches, dodgy pies and moments you’d never see in the posh leagues. Photo credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ENGLAND FALLOUT: Is Thomas Tuchel right for swiping at England fans?! 😱😬
TalkSPORT's voice of live football Adrian Durham, former England captain Stuart Pearce, talkSPORT commentator Jim Proudfoot and Wales defender Tom Lockyer bring you all of the fallout from England's 3-0 win over Wales. The England boss Thomas Tuchel joins the pod, as did Morgan Rogers and Bukayo Saka AND the lads address Tuchel calling out England fans for the a lack of atmosphere at Wembley!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky Hatton: My Sporting Life
Following the incredibly sad news of Ricky Hatton’s passing, listen to this special episode of My Sporting Life, featuring his 2013 conversation with Danny Kelly. The British boxing legend reflects on his remarkable career — from his early days in the ring to his iconic victory over Kostya Tszyu and his eventual retirement from the sport.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Beating the Home Nations Matters & Amazing Liam Gallagher-Gareth Southgate Story! 🤯
Ally McCoist and Andy Townsend share some incredible behind-the-scenes stories from their encounters with England and the other home nations. Andy reveals what Liam Gallagher said to Gareth Southgate in the Wembley players’ lounge after that penalty miss against Germany, while Ally recalls Gazza’s legendary goal against Scotland at Euro ’96. Plus, Andy remembers the chaos at Lansdowne Road in 1995 — when riots forced the Republic of Ireland vs. England game to be abandonedPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are We Too Harsh on England Stars & Russell Martin Sacked! 😳
Ally McCoist and Gabby Agbonlahor discuss whether Jude Bellingham is actually a problem for England following his omission from Thomas Tuchel's latest squad PLUS Ally gives his view on Russell Martin finally getting the sack at Rangers!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Jude Bellingham a problem for England?! 🫢😱
Top football journalist Henry Winter joins Angelina Kelly at St George's Park to discuss Jude Bellingham's omission from the England squad and whether he's actually in Thomas Tuchel's plans for the 2026 World Cup. PLUS if that wasn't enough, Man City and England defenders John Stones and Nico O'Reilly also join the talkSPORT Daily pod as they both sat down with Angelina for an exclusive chat!Photo credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool Lose Again - Is The Title Race Wide Open?
talkSPORT's Final Word host Majestic and former Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew round up all the weekend’s Premier League action! They discuss Liverpool’s third straight defeat, how the title race has been blown wide open, and what’s really going on with Mo Salah!Photo credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Foden's fall off... What's happened to the 2024 POTY?! 😭😔
Rory Jennings and Harry Symeou are joined by Phil Foden's former coach Steve Eyre to take a deep dive into what on earth has happened to him since winning the 2024 Premier League and PFA Player of the Year awards. Steve also reveals some of the behind the scenes reasons Foden has not been at his best, they discuss whether he's under too much pressure at Manchester City and if he'll make it back into the England squad for the World Cup!Photo credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Women's Sport Have A Scheduling Problem? 🏉⚽🎾
Adrian Durham and Shebahn Aherne explore whether poor scheduling is holding back Women’s sports. Following a triumphant summer for women’s sport, they examine the root causes of these issues and the potential solutions to continue inspiring future generations.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Ruben Amorim be sacked during the international break? Flex RANT! 😡
Manchester United broadcaster Flex joined Sam Ellard for an incredible outburst over the current state of Manchester United. The boys discussed what on earth has gone so wrong at Old Trafford and revealed their views on whether Ruben Amorim should be sacked in this international break.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCL GW2 ROUNDUP: Mbappe, Griezmann & Haaland on fire while Liverpool struggle! 🏆
European football expert Kevin Hatchard joins Sam Ellard to tell you everything you need to know about the English clubs performances in the second round of Champions League fixtures, and will also give us his player of the round as well as the fixture we should look out for in the 3rd set of UCL games in 3 weeks time!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is a last minute winner the PERFECT way to win a match?! 🤩
Ally McCoist and Jeff Stelling discuss some of their favourite last minute winners following a record breaking weekend in the Premier League PLUS they discuss whether it is the perfect way to win a football match!Saints last minute try: https://x.com/Saints1890/status/1972309864295936272Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekend gripes, European beers and West Ham shambles
In a special episode Max Scott, Olly Clink and producer Alex are joined by Hammers United chair Paul Colborne to chat through the protests against David Sullivan and Karen Brady. Plus - what got the boys fuming at the weekend and the battle of the Spanish lagers. Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are football fans NOT the priority for their clubs?! 😡⚽️
Jeff Stelling and Gabby Agbonlahor dive into why match going football fans always seem to be playing second fiddle at modern day clubs. They discuss the rising costs of going to football and explain why things need to change FAST!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New PL spending rules rejected! How does it affect your club?! 💰🚫
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins Olly Clink to explain why Premier League clubs have rejected the latest set of brand new rules to replace PSR & reveals what that means for YOUR club!Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Mikel Arteta starting to feel the pressure?! 👀😬
Ollie Clink and Harry Symeou break down Mikel Arteta's rather strange recent press conference as well as discuss whether he still has the backing of the Arsenal fanbase!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Premier League: Tactical Trends 🚌🤔
Sam Ellard and Scott Minto delve into the tactical trends shaping this season, exploring why Premier League football appears to be returning to its roots. From long throw-ins and specialised corner kicks to rugby-style kick-offs they examine the resurgence of traditional number 9s and even Pep Guardiola's surprising decision to 'park the bus' against Arsenal.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who does sports better... USA or Europe?! 🎆🥊
From Super Bowl halftime shows to Champions League footballing nights, in today's episode Rupert Bell and US golf journalist Matt Adams dive into the fan culture, atmosphere, and showmanship of major sporting events on both sides of the Atlantic, ahead of the weekend's Ryder Cup. Are American sports all about the spectacle? Do European fans bring more passion? We'll break it down for you.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to recover from the WORST start to the season! 😡
Former Southampton defender Franny Benali joins Sam Ellard and Flex in today's episode to give the blueprint on how to get out of trouble when your team gets off to the worst possible start to their season. With Wolves losing their first 5 matches, Benali delves into what it was like behind the scenes in the dressing room when his Southampton side lost their opening 5 matches in the 1998/99 season and how they picked themselves up to eventually stay up!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is THE MOST UNDERRATED player in the PL? 🔥🤔
Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist select their MOST UNDERRATED player in the Premier League, and run through some other players they think don't get the love they deserve.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do managers need more time? Ally McCoist on Russell Martin's future! 💙🫣
Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist discuss whether we're too impatient with football managers and whether they deserve at least ONE full season. Ally explains his views on Russell Martin's current position at Rangers PLUS Sam Allardyce joins to give his opinion on Graham Potter's struggles at West Ham!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ryder Cup Preview Show ⛳🙌
Sean O'Brien and Rupert Bell are here to preview Ryder Cup 2025 in New York City! The guys will cover everything you need to know ahead of Team Europe's attempt to retain the trophy! We also hear from Weekend Sports Breakfast presenters Shebahn Ahern and Tony Cascarino, as they talk us through their favourite Ryder Cup memories from years gone by.Photo Credit: Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we seeing the return of OLD SCHOOL wingers?! 👴🏻💪🔥
Former Aston Villa striker and winger Gabby Agbonlahor joins talkSPORT host Olly Clink to discuss whether old school wingers are finally returning to English football PLUS the boys discuss the importance of the relationship between the winger and the striker!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RIVALRIES ⚔️💥 Sinner v Alcaraz 🎾
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are dominating Tennis, sharing all four Grand Slams in 2025 and delivering epic finals. On the talkSPORT Daily, Rupert Bell and Barry Cowan explore the thrilling rivalry of Sinner vs Alcaraz - Sincaraz!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions League GW1 IN DEPTH roundup! ⚽🏆
Following an incredible opening round of Champions League fixtures, European football expert Kevin Hatchard joins Sam Ellard to break down everything you need to know from the English sides that were in action PLUS he chooses his player of the round AND the game to watch out for in the next set of UCL fixtures in 2 weeks time!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Jose Mourinho still the 'Special One'?! 😬🍿
European football expert Kevin Hatchard joins Olly Clink for the latest episode as the boys debate whether Jose Mourinho still deserves the 'Special One' title. They also discuss why we're SO obsessed with Jose and breakdown what's gone wrong for him since he won his last league title over 10 years ago.Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arsenal Team Bus Attacked at Spurs! 💥🥊
Jeff Stelling and Ray Parlour bring you today's edition of the talkSPORT daily as the boys delve into some of the fiercest derbies in the UK. Ray tells the behind the scenes story of leaving White Hart Lane on the day that Sol Campbell returned to Tottenham as a Gunner when the team bus was attacked PLUS Jeff counts down his top 5 favourite derby days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton's REVOLUTIONARY new tech! 💻⚽
Brighton continue to lead the way regarding revolutionary new methods in football and today, we're joined by Knut Schulz - the chief of sales of the Coach Whisperer, who are behind the Seagulls brand new piece of cutting edge technology. He explains how it works, why Fabian Hurzeler is such a big fan of it AND why there's so much interest from so many more PL clubs!photo credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.