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Football Daily

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Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Steve Crossman, Darren Fletcher and the rest of the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily team bring you the latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football.

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72+: Relief for Reading & Chesterfield on fire

March 28, 2024 19:06 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

On this week's 72+ Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former QPR and Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth. After Chesterfield's promotion to League 2, Will Grigg joins the podcast. Plus, they reflect on the latest reports of a takeover for Reading, and ahead of a busy Easter weekend, look at what's at stake at the bottom of the Championship and at the both ends of League 1 and League 2. And Gareth looks ahead to Wycombe's involvement in the EFL Trophy Final.

Euro Leagues: German delight and a glimpse of the future

March 28, 2024 18:47 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Rafa Honigstein. They discuss the change of mood in Germany after a much-needed upturn in form for the national team. They wonder whether we have we seen a glimpse of the future in Spain with Endrick and Lamine Yamal on the same pitch for the first time at the Bernabeu on Tuesday – but also ask when the culture in Spain will change after Vinicius Jr said he feels “less and less” like playing after the racist abuse he has suffe...

Chelsea into UWCL semis & Houghton to retire

March 27, 2024 23:09 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Kelly Somers has reaction to Chelsea’s win in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. She’s joined by Gilly Flaherty, Pat Nevin and commentator Vicki Sparks after Chelsea came through against Ajax with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and 4-1 win on aggregate. Hear from Emma Hayes. And the panel react to Steph Houghton announcing she will retire at the end of the season. 00:40 Was quality of finishing the difference? 03:40 Ajax may regret missed chances 04:45 Mayra Ramírez continues to impress 07:1...

Women’s Football Weekly: Brilliant Bunny Shaw & Boss SK Brann

March 27, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

On this week’s Women’s Football Weekly with Ben Haines and Ellen White, Aston Villa and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie joins the podcast. They talk about Bunny Shaw’s record-breaking goal in the Manchester derby and reflect on Women’s Football Weekend. SK Brann manager Martin Ho pops by ahead of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash against Barcelona. Plus, all the latest on Sarina Wiegman’s England squad, and Rachel talks about Scotland’s hopes for Euro 2025 qualif...

Penalty heartbreak for Wales & Bellingham rescues England

March 27, 2024 00:51 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Kelly Cates brings you reaction with Alistair Bruce-Ball, former Wales midfielder Dave Edwards & former Wales women’s manager Jayne Ludlow as Wales lose 5-4 on penalties to Poland in Cardiff and miss out on a place at Euro 2024 in Germany. Hear from Wales boss Rob Page. Ian Dennis and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson round up the action from Wembley as Jude Bellingham's late strike earns England a 2-2 draw in their friendly against Belgium. Hear the thoughts of England winger Jarrod ...

Monday Night Club: Wales' big night & sporting superstitions

March 25, 2024 23:05 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Alistair Bruce-Ball brings you the best of the Monday Night Club with Chris Sutton, Tom Lockyer and Andros Townsend. The panel look ahead to Wales' Euros play-off final qualifier against Poland with BBC Radio Wales' Rob Phillips, and England's friendly against Belgium with the BBC's chief football correspondent John Murray. They chat to Leyton Orient's Idris el Mizouni about playing during Ramadan and also have a discussion about the quickest goals they've seen after Christoph Baumgartner'...

England’s problems, Wilson wizardry & Scotland’s ‘must-win’

March 24, 2024 15:45 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Katie Smith has debate around the England, Wales and Scotland internationals. She’s joined by Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and James McFadden, and also hears from Gareth Southgate, Anthony Gordon, Harry Wilson and Steve Clarke. And Rob Earnshaw joins the pod to talk Wales ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 play-off final. 02:25 Southgate on the defeat, Foden & debutants 06:55 Getting the best out of Phil Foden 13:50 Anthony Gordon: “By far the best day of my life” 17:40 England’s defence ‘expos...

Endrick halts England's unbeaten run

March 23, 2024 22:45 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Upson, Izzy Christiansen and Ian Dennis after England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley. Debutants Ezri Konsa and Anthony Gordon are on the pod after making their first England appearances. South American football expert Tim Vickery reacts to Dorival Júnior guiding Brazil to a win in his first match in charge, and a first international goal for young star Endrick. Plus, Gareth Southgate gives John Murray his assessment of England’s performance after their ...

Southgate gives St George's reaction & Scots regret missed chances

March 23, 2024 00:13 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Aaron Paul hears from Ian Dennis & John Murray ahead of England's bout with Brazil. John speaks to Gareth Southgate about the reaction to the design of England's new shirt, plus the injury concerns to Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson and Cole Palmer, and the "noise" around reports linking him to Manchester United. Ian speaks to Manchester City defender John Stones about balancing the pressures of a Premier League title race with Euro 2024 on the horizon, whilst Stones also reflects on almost ...

72+: Leeds lead, jovial Jez George & Rowett’s return

March 22, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Aaron Paul chats EFL with Sam Parkin and Phil Brown. They react to Leeds United going top of the Championship for the first time this season. Has the pressure got to Leicester City? Lincoln City director of football Jez George joins the pod with Lincoln City on a roll and pushing for the League One play-offs. And Gary Rowett is back at Birmingham – can he save them from relegation to the third tier? 00:40 National League Kidderminster coming back from the dead 03:30 Leeds lead the way for t...

Wonderful Wales one game away from Euro 2024

March 22, 2024 00:24 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Delyth Lloyd hosts reaction to Wales' 4-1 win over Finland in their Euro 2024 play-off semi-final. She is joined at the Cardiff City Stadium by former Wales international footballers Jayne Ludlow and Sam Vokes and commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball. They also hear from Wales midfielder Dan James and manager Rob Page, while BBC reporter Peter Gillibrand gives an update from his unofficial scouting mission in Warsaw, where he watched Poland beat Estonia, ahead of the Polish side playing Wales i...

A must-win for Wales and meeting Mainoo

March 20, 2024 21:22 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Maz Farookhi is joined by BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips and Wales defender Tom Lockyer ahead of Rob Page's side's crucial Euro 2024 qualifying play-off semi-final against Finland. We hear from the Wales boss and two of his side’s Leeds quartet, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon. Plus, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo reacts to his call-up to the England senior team with John Murray, who joins us after a day at St. George’s Park. 00:40 - Wales v Finland Preview 06:37 - Rob Page...

Women's Football Weekly: Tight at the top & inside Wales

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Ben Haines and England Women's record goalscorer Ellen White are joined by England and Manchester City’s Esme Morgan. The new Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson also drops by to chat about her new role and ambitions to take Wales to their first major tournament. Esme, Ellen and Rhian also share their views on the increased demands on players with schedules becoming busier. Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 04:20 Rhian Wilkinson 19:40 Player schedules 26:05 Arsenal & title race slipping away? 30:00 Manches...

Euro Leagues: Courtois, Kane and Tintin

March 19, 2024 23:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

On the latest episode of Euro Leagues, John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Kristoff Terreur and Mina Rzouki. They discuss Belgium's Tintin inspired away kit, Thibaut Courtois' injury nightmare and another record for Harry Kane. The panel also chat Barcelona's recent resurgence and Juventus' poor form and they're also joined by Kenneth Asquez who chats about the life of being a football agent. TOPICS 1 min - The Tintin kit 5 mins - Courtois' latest injury 8 mins - Another Harry Kane...

Monday Night Club: Forest’s deduction & ‘wahey’ for FA Cup thrillers

March 18, 2024 22:59 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Mark Chapman brings you the best of the Monday Night Club with former Newcastle and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, Leicester defender Conor Coady and Rory Smith from The New York Times. They react to Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction with BBC Radio Nottingham's David Jackson and Manchester United's thrilling FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool. Coventry City captain Ben Sheaf discusses his side's dramatic stoppage-time win over Wolves to reach the FA Cup semi-finals befo...

Old Trafford goes Amad, Chelsea boos & crazy comebacks

March 17, 2024 22:59 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Ben Haines and Nedum Onuoha have reaction to Manchester United knocking Liverpool out in an FA Cup classic. They’re joined by former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and The Times reporter Charlotte Duncker. Also hear from Amad Diallo, Jürgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino and David Moyes after West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League. And what was the craziest comeback of the weekend? 01:20 Some huge moments of the weekend in Nedum’s picks 08:35 Amad interv...

Coventry claim semi-final spot and Tottenham thumped at Fulham

March 16, 2024 23:08 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

John Bennett is joined by former Chelsea and Wigan defender Mario Melchiot, ex Tottenham and Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards to react to Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals and Premier League matches. Coventry scored twice in stoppage time to win 3-2 at Wolves and make only their second ever FA Cup semi-final. Hear from Coventry boss Mark Robins and Wolves manager Gary O'Neil. Manchester City saw off Newcastle 2-0 to reach the final four for a record sixt...

Friday Football Social: UCL draw & Man Utd-Liverpool

March 15, 2024 22:17 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Darren Fletcher has reaction to the UEFA Champions League draw for Arsenal & Man City. He’s joined by West Ham coach Kevin Nolan, Clinton Morrison and Fara Williams. The panel also reflect on the Europa League and Conference League opponents for Liverpool, West Ham and Aston Villa. Hear from Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk ahead of Man Utd-Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals. And what about Gareth Southgate’s England squad selection? 02:30 Fletch’s unlikely look-a-like 04:45 West Ham drawn a...

72+: Watford woe, Reading's revelation & Bonner's bratwurst

March 15, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff chat EFL with former Cambridge boss Mark Bonner. They react to Watford sacking Valérien Ismaël and naming Tom Cleverley as interim head coach. Championship and League One survival battles are on the agenda with Mark’s old club Cambridge in the shake-up. And what’s going on with Reading in talks to sell their training ground to Wycombe? All that and Jobi’s moments of the week in 72PLUS 72MINUS. 02:55 Watford sack Valérien Ismaël 12:50 Bonner’s Championship highlig...

Euro Leagues: Champions League debrief & Sancho shines

March 14, 2024 23:52 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Steve Crossman is alongside Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Julian Laurens to discuss the last of the Champions League round of 16 fixtures. They discuss the talent of Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi and Yamine Lamal, whilst also looking at the journey Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been on to get to his penalty heroics against Porto. Plus, they look at Jadon Sancho's form on loan at Borussia Dortmund and what Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid will be taking into the quarter finals of the ...

Women's Football Weekly: Vivianne Miedema talks Arsenal, transfer records & injuries

March 14, 2024 02:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Ben Haines and England Women's record goalscorer Ellen White are joined by Arsenal and Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema. Viv talks about her recovery from her ACL injury and gives an update on how she is doing after another injury setback. The team also chat about the FA Cup and record transfer fees in the women’s game. Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 02:16 Arsenal 08:40 Outside football & injury rehab 14:05 FA Cup 19:50 Viv injury update 32:15 Record transfer fees

Tom Lockyer returns to Bournemouth

March 13, 2024 22:46 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MB

Mark Chapman speaks to Tom Lockyer on his return to the Vitality Stadium. The Luton Town captain returns to Bournemouth to celebrate the medics who saved his life back in December when he suffered a cardiac arrest during the game. We’ll also hear from managers Andoni Iraola and Rob Edwards after Bournemouth came from three goals down to beat Luton 4-3.

Raya to the rescue as Arsenal progress

March 13, 2024 01:27 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Former Arsenal players Theo Walcott and Matt Upson join presenter Kelly Cates and football correspondent John Murray at the Emirates Stadium to react to a dramatic night of Champions League football. Arsenal progressed through to the quarter-finals of the competition, beating Porto on penalties on the night after a 1-0 victory levelled the tie on aggregate. The podcast hears from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, before moving on to Barcelona knocking Napoli out of the Champions League. TIMEC...

MNC: Title race, shackets and birthday parties

March 12, 2024 00:12 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton assess the state of the tightest Premier League title race in a decade. They ask whether the Anfield atmosphere helped Liverpool in Sunday's draw with Man City, whether Ederson's absence will impact City's title push, and if Kai Havertz could be the key man for Arsenal. Set piece coach Andy Parslow joins the show to talk through the creative routine which led to John Stones' goal for Man City on Sunday. TIMECODES 02:30 Liverpool ...

Liverpool and City play out thriller while Spurs thump Villa

March 10, 2024 23:20 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Ben Haines and Nedum Onuoha react to Sunday's Premier League action with former Liverpool winger Stewart Downing and The Telegraph's Luke Edwards after Liverpool and Manchester City drew 1-1 in a thrilling match at Anfield. Hear from Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. The panel also discuss Tottenham's 4-0 win at Aston Villa - hear the thoughts of Ange Postecoglou and Unai Emery. Charlotte Eve, Her Game Too ambassador for West Ham, gives her view on the Hammers' 2-2 draw with Burnley. You can...

Havertz sends Arsenal top & Luton rescue a point at Palace

March 09, 2024 22:44 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

John Bennett presents reaction to Saturday's Premier League football. He's joined by former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris, ex Spurs and Fulham defender Stephen Kelly and ESPN's Chief Football writer Mark Ogden after Kai Havertz's late header sent Arsenal top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Brentford. Hear from the matchwinner plus Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. They also chat about the battle at the bottom with Luton claiming a dramatic point at Crystal Palace while Sheffield United...

Friday Football Social: Liverpool v Manchester City – the title decider?

March 08, 2024 23:14 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Darren Fletcher is joined by Don Hutchinson, Nigel Reo-Coker & Paul Robinson to look ahead to the top two clash. Noel Gallagher joins the Friday Football Social to look ahead to Manchester City’s trip to Anfield, talk about his relationship with Pep Guardiola, and play 1 to 10. Plus, is Xabi Alonso is better suited to replacing Jurgen Klopp or Thomas Tuchel? We discuss the managerial merry-go-round. 01:45 – Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola 02:44 – Liverpool v Manchester City Preview 13:55...

72+: The tightest Championship season ever?

March 08, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Aaron Paul is joined by Wycombe captain Joe Jacobson and West Brom forward Jed Wallace to talk about the biggest stories from this week in the EFL. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire pops by to update on the latest with Leicester’s possible breach of profit and sustainability rules. Plus they talk about which clubs will finish in the Championship play-off spots – how is Jed feeling about West Brom’s chances? They also take a look at the bottom end of the Championship table, with so ma...

Knockout ties, orange jumpers & outfits for World Book Day

March 08, 2024 00:01 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki & Kristof Terreur for the Euro Leagues. They round up some of Thursday's key matches, including Liverpool's 5-1 win away to Sparta Prague in their Europa League Round of 16 first-leg tie, with Roma beating Brighton 4-0 and Bayer Leverkusen drawing 2-2 at Qarabag. The podcast then moves on to discussing the current Champions League format and whether it is set up to suit the biggest teams including Real Madrid and Manchester City. Th...

City ease through & drama in the Championship

March 07, 2024 00:46 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Mark Chapman presents reaction to Manchester City's progression through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 3-1 second-leg win over FC Copenhagen and a 6-2 victory on aggregate. He is joined by the Etihad Stadium commentary team of correspondent John Murray, former City goalkeeper Shay Given and former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock. The podcast then previews Liverpool's Europa League Round of 16 first-leg match against Sparta Prague, and discusses what could happen w...

Women’s Football Weekly: Euros draw & Ashleigh Neville on motherhood

March 06, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Ben Haines and England Women's record goalscorer Ellen White are joined by Spurs defender Ashleigh Neville who talks about how she juggles being a mum and footballer with three young children. Ashleigh also tells us about a group she joined through the PFA and the conversations she has had with other players. The Telegraph’s Tom Garry also joins the pod looking at the Euro 2025 draw where England have a tough group with France, Sweden and Republic of Ireland. Plus the team discuss Mancheste...

Hero Harry Kane saves Bayern Munich's season

March 06, 2024 00:05 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Kelly Cates presents reaction after Harry Kane led Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Lazio at the Allianz Arena to complete a 3-1 aggregate win. Hear from Kane, Bayern teammate Eric Dier plus Vicki Sparks, Pat Nevin, Archie Rhind-Tutt, James Horncastle and Statman Dave. Conor McNamara reacts to PSG's Kylian Mbappe inspired 2-1 win at Real Sociedad to earn a 4-1 aggregate win and Chris Coles rounds up the action from the Championship after wins for Leicester, Ipswich and Leeds keep the battle...

Monday Night Club: Foden on fire, Mr Muscle & Forest drop-ball fallout

March 05, 2024 09:58 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Mark Chapman brings you the Monday Night Club with Micah Richards, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith. They discuss Phil Foden's fantastic form for Manchester City and the fallout following the drop-ball drama during Nottingham Forest's stoppage time defeat to Liverpool. They're also joined by Hearts manager Steven Naismith following their 2-0 win over Celtic and they chat about 'the best way to end a game' following the controversial finish to Real Madrid's 2-2 draw with Valencia. Plus, what ...

Foden double seals Manchester derby win

March 03, 2024 22:41 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Ben Haines and Nedum Onuoha are joined by Stephen Kelly and Mark Ogden to reflect on the weekend’s Premier League football. They discuss the Manchester derby as City come out on top winning 3-1, and hear reaction from Pep Guardiola, Kyle Walker and Erik ten Hag. Plus the team chat the other end of the table as Burnley lose 2-0 to Bournemouth, a blow to their hopes of staying up. Timecodes: 03:35 Nedum’s picks 06:00 Manchester derby 09:20 Pep Guardiola 16:10 Title race 22:00 Kyle Walker 2...

Sports Report: Nunez leaves it VERY late for Liverpool

March 02, 2024 20:48 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Mark Chapman presents reaction to Saturday’s football fixtures. Jermaine Jenas joins him to discuss some of the headline moments from the Premier League matches. Hear from Jurgen Klopp as a Darwin Nunez goal in the 99th minute makes sure Liverpool stay top this weekend regardless of other results. Also from Nuno Espirito Santo and Nottingham Forest’s Referee Analyst Mark Clattenburg as Forest fumed at the decision to give Liverpool the ball after Ibrahima Konate went down with a head injury...

Friday Football Social: Rashford speaks out & Gary O'Neil looks within

March 01, 2024 22:39 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Darren Fletcher is with Owen Hargreaves, Michael Brown & Glenn Murray to look ahead to this weekend's Manchester derby. Ian Ladyman from the Daily Mail joins them to talk about Marcus Rashford after the Man United forward spoke out to defend his commitment to the club. Wolves boss Gary O'Neil joins the podcast to discuss the shock of being sacked by Bournemouth and progressing his Wolves team the way he has done this season. Plus, Owen, Michael & Glenn play One to Ten: rating how likely c...

72+: From Florida to Barnsley

March 01, 2024 14:11 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Stephen Kelly speak to Barnsley head coach Neill Collins about turning the side into automatic promotion contenders, and swapping Florida for South Yorkshire. They also look at whether Leeds can catch Leicester in the Championship title race, and ask what is going wrong at Stoke after Steven Schumacher's side slipped into the bottom three. 02:00 Interview with Barnsley head coach Neill Collins 15:48 Can Leeds catch Leicester? 23:21 What is going wrong at Stoke?...

Euro Leagues: Pogba’s four-year ban & PSG rebuild

February 29, 2024 22:25 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens & James Horncastle. They discuss Paul Pogba being handed a four-year ban from football for a doping offence and discuss the likelihood of him ever returning to professional football. They also talk about what life without Kylian Mbappe looks like for PSG & we hear about the rumours linking Roberto De Zerbi to the Barcelona job. TIMECODES: 2:57 – Paul Pogba’s four-year ban 20:09 – PSG without Mbappe 34:06 – De Zerbi to Barcelona?

Gallagher rescues Chelsea & Klopp's kids shine again

February 28, 2024 23:43 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Steve Crossman hosts reaction after another dramatic evening in the FA Cup fifth round. Ian Dennis and Glenn Murray reflect on Chelsea's late 3-2 win over Leeds. You can hear from Mauricio Pochettino, Trevoh Chalobah and Daniel Farke. Lee Blakeman and Michael Brown discuss Liverpool's 3-0 win over Southampton with the club's young stars performing again. Hear from Jayden Danns who scored his first two professional goals. Erik ten Hag gives his reaction to Manchester United's 1-0 win at No...

Women's Football Weekly: Kim Little talks Arsenal & WSL returns

February 28, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Ben Haines and England Women's record goalscorer Ellen White are joined by the Liverpool and Arsenal captains, Taylor Hinds and Kim Little. Kim gives insights into the crowds selling out the Emirates, with another big crowd expected at the North London derby this weekend as Arsenal look to close in on Manchester City and Chelsea for the title. Taylor also gives the latest on her injury and how her recovery is going. The team dive into the new female-specific health projects being introduc...

Dubravka denies Blackburn and Haaland hits five

February 28, 2024 00:10 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Kelly Cates hosts reaction to Tuesday's FA Cup fifth round matches. She's joined by John Murray, Stephen Warnock and Michael Appleton to react to Newcastle's 4-3 penalty shootout win over Blackburn Rovers following a 1-1 draw. You can also hear from Blackburn manager John Eustace and Newcastle manager Eddie Howe. Chris Coles and Paul Robinson round up the action at Kenilworth Road as five-goal Erling Haaland inspires a thumping 6-2 win for Manchester City over Luton Town. Hear from the str...

Everton punishment reduced and Maidstone's dream journey ends

February 26, 2024 23:51 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Kelly Somers brings you the Football Daily podcast after the news that Everton's penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has been reduced from ten points to six after an appeal. Hear the thoughts of BBC Radio Merseyside Sport's Giulia Bould and Julie Clarke from the Everton Fan Advisory Board. Alistair Bruce-Ball and Clinton Morrison give their reaction after Maidstone United's historic FA Cup run ended with a 5-0 defeat at Coventry City. Mark Scott also brings you reaction f...

Klopp’s kids star as Liverpool lift EFL Cup

February 25, 2024 22:29 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Ben Haines has reaction to Liverpool beating Chelsea in the EFL Cup final. He’s joined by QPR captain and former Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begović, ex-West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton. Hear from Jürgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino, as well as Gary O’Neil and Chris Wilder after Wolves beat Sheff Utd in the Premier League. And catch up with George Elokobi as his Maidstone side prepares to face Coventry in the FA Cup fifth round. 03:00 Liverpool win record-ex...

Arsenal & City make gains on Liverpool

February 25, 2024 00:17 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

John Bennett is alongside former Fulham and Tottenham defender Stephen Kelly and Luke Edwards from the Telegraph at the Emirates Stadium to react to Arsenal's thumping win over Newcastle, hear from both Mikel Arteta & Eddie Howe on the result. They discuss Man City's 1-0 win away at Bournemouth as they close the gap to Liverpool to one point. Pep Guardiola praises Man City's performance in a packed fixture schedule. Alex Iwobi talks about his late winner at Old Trafford which snatched all ...

Friday Football Social: Højlund hurt & Wembley awaits

February 23, 2024 22:37 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Darren Fletcher talks Premier League and looks ahead to the EFL Cup final. He’s joined by Paul Robinson, Glenn Murray & Clinton Morrison. They debate how Manchester United will adapt without the injured Rasmus Højlund. Can Kobbie Mainoo make the England squad. Hear from Pep Lijnders and Mauricio Pochettino ahead of Liverpool-Chelsea at Wembley. Catch Paul’s thoughts on former England #1 Joe Hart announcing his retirement. And the panel look at the relegation battle. 01:55 Air fryers, birthd...

72+: Harris goes home & Evans off to Wembley

February 23, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff chat EFL with Stevenage boss Steve Evans. Aaron talks to Neil Harris after he left League One Cambridge United for Championship Millwall. What about Sunderland sacking Mick Beale? New Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi joins the pod LIVE. Torrid times for Torquay and Rochdale with both clubs in grave danger. And Jobi Revels in 72PLUS 72MINUS. 00:35 Steve’s signed a new deal at Stevenage 02:30 Neil Harris swaps Cambridge for Millwall 09:20 Neil Harris speaks to Aa...

Introducing... Planet Premier League

February 22, 2024 18:01 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Mark Chapman is alongside World Cup winner, Cesc Fabregas, former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha and Statman Dave to give insight and stories from the Premier League in a brand new BBC podcast. In this episode, they discuss the League Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea, Manchester United's form and Hojlund's goalscoring exploits. To find out more, just search for "Planet Premier League" and hit subscribe.

Arsenal stunned by Porto & Liverpool go four points clear

February 21, 2024 23:53 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Mark Chapman is joined by Theo Walcott, Neil Lennon & John Murray. They discuss Arsenal losing 1-0 in stoppage time to Porto in the Champions League, plus hear from Mikel Arteta. Liverpool go four points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 4-1 comeback win over Luton, with reaction from Jurgen Klopp. Plus Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks for the first time since completing a deal to buy just over 27% of Manchester United. TIMECODES: 00:17 – Arsenal stunned by Porto 17:04 – Liverpool...

Arsenal stunned by Porto & Liverpool go 4 points clear

February 21, 2024 23:53 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Mark Chapman is joined by Theo Walcott, Neil Lennon & John Murray. They discuss Arsenal losing 1-0 in stoppage time to Porto in the Champions League, plus hear from Mikel Arteta. Liverpool go four points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 4-1 comeback win over Luton, with reaction from Jurgen Klopp. Plus Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks for the first time since completing a deal to buy just over 27% of Manchester United. TIMECODES: 00:17 – Arsenal stunned by Porto 17:04 – Liverpool...

What Can Manchester United Fans Expect From Jim Ratcliffe?

February 21, 2024 21:11 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

A new era begins for Man Utd but what can fans expect? Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down with BBC sports editor Dan Roan after completing his deal to buy a 27.7 per cent stake in Manchester United. He says it's a boyhood dream to be involved in United and that restoring them to the pinnacle of English and European football is the greatest challenge. Sir Jim also reveals his plans for a new stadium. Producer: Jonathan McKeith. This is also available as a Sports desk special on BBC Sounds.