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World Cup: Rick & Lloyd's First Days In LA

12 juni 2026 · 27 min
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Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are finally in LA. Lees meer

Broadcasting from their Santa Monica base, they discuss their first few days living together, settling into life in California and discovering that, despite the World Cup being underway, there isn't quite the tournament buzz they expected.

So how are American sports fans reacting? Is football fever about to arrive?

Plus, John Murray joins from the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City after the hosts' opening match in one of the World Cup's most iconic settings.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Welcome to the World Cup & Los Angeles
04:43 - Lack of World Cup Enthusiasm in Los Angeles
10:27 - John Murray Gets Leaked On in Azteca Stadium
15:26 - Sombreros in the Stadium
19:08 - John Murray on the vibe in Mexico City
23:34 - Look Forward to US Opening Game
Remember When... We Went To USA '94

7 juni 2026 · 36 min
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The last time the World Cup was on North American soil in 1994, many football fans were sceptical. But it planted the seed of America’s soccer culture today, and it has lived long in the memory of two nations in particular. Lees meer

Rick Edwards is joined by Brazil fan Edson and two Ireland fans - Rodney and Phelim - who all travelled to the United States. They describe a sometimes underwhelming atmosphere gripped by the stifling heat, but punctuated with unforgettable moments for their teams.

02:20 - Expectations of the US 1994 World Cup
05:00 - The lack of a ‘soccer culture’
8:10 - Edson growing up watching Brazil
10:07 - Ireland coming up against Roberto Baggio’s Italy
16:35 - The excruciating heat
18:40 - John Aldridge’s famous outburst
20:40 - Why things ended in disappointment for the Irish
22:50 - An unconventional Brazil team
25:20 - Brazil vs Netherlands
27:10 - Phelim and Rodney causing chaos in Fort Lauderdale
29:15 - Brazil and Ireland welcomed home
32:30 - The significance of the 1994 World Cup for both nations
Remember When… We Went to Russia 2018

6 juni 2026 · 45 min
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Russia 2018 was the World Cup that changed everything for England. In one summer alone, the mood changed, the pressure lifted, and arguably for the first time since Euro 1996, the fans fell in love with the England men’s national team once more. To look back on that time, Rick Edwards is joined by Ceylon, Seb and Dan, who were swept along by it – so much so, that two of them ended up in Moscow for that fateful semi-final. They share their stories and emotions from a truly special summer. Lees meer

01:46 - Pre-tournament expectations for the 2018 World Cup
06:30 - A new relationship with the England team
12:08 - England hitting Panama for six
15:20 - The Colombia game and England’s first shootout victory at a World Cup
17:55 - What Gareth Southgate got so right in those early years
22:36 - Seb and Dan’s journey to the semi-final
27:30 - How the semi-final vs Croatia unfolded
30:40 - The feeling after England’s defeat
33:53 - A new relationship with Englishness
39:40 - The legacy of this World Cup
The Commentators’ View: FIFA World Cup Q&A

5 juni 2026 · 54 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. From preparing for foreign player pronunciations, to the matches they’re most looking forward to. And from logistical travel arrangements to their favourite national anthems. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

00:30 John prepares for Mexico,
03:00 International commentary styles,
07:25 Preparing for player pronunciations,
16:40 First World Cup memories,
21:30 Is World Cup prep different?
30:45 Which matches are they most excited for?
34:00 Which cities are they most excited to visit?
36:55 Favourite national anthems & fanbases,
40:50 Thoughts on sharing commentaries,
42:40 Will the commentators be working in teams?
48:00 What does a rare summer off look like?
50:20 Will there be a World Cup TCV?

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 2000 Spain v England in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Sat 2100 England v New Zealand in friendly,
Tue 2000 England v Ukraine in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Thu 2000 Mexico v South Africa,
Fri 0300 South Korea v Czech Republic,
Fri 2000 Canada v Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Remember When… We Had A Golden Generation

3 juni 2026 · 37 min
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When England flew to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, expectations were at fever pitch for a star-studded team led by David Beckham. The so-called Golden Generation was ready to deliver. But it never happened – instead came a series of heartbreaks and disappointments that left the fanbase in despair. Lees meer

Rick Edwards is joined by Sharon, Billy and Gary, three fans who probably suffered through more games than anyone else during the Golden Generation. They reflect on their incredible experiences at different tournaments, but also the growing sense of a team that felt further away from the fans than ever before.

02:24 - How optimistic were England fans going into the 2006 World Cup?
04:31 - Sharon, Billy and Gary’s experiences on the ground in Germany
11:10 - England meet Portugal in the quarter-finals again
13:12 - Owen Hargreaves & underappreciated members of the Golden Generation
17:30 - England at South Africa World Cup 2010
19:15 - Wayne Rooney hitting back at the fans & disconnection with the team
25:03 - The end of the Golden Generation
27:30 - Disaster at Brazil World Cup 2014
29:52 - Reflecting on this era
32:55 - The beauty of following England on the road
Remember When… We Went to France ‘98

2 juni 2026 · 39 min
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In June 1998, Scotland kicked off the World Cup in Paris against the defending champions, Brazil. For the fans that were there, it was a day that they would never forget - and one that’s become Scottish football folklore after years of heartbreak. Rick Edwards is joined by Gordon, Paul and Iain to hear about that halcyon summer following their team across France and what marked the end of an era. Lees meer

02:18 - Remembering the Scotland squad that qualified for the 1998 World Cup
05:10 - Being in the Tartan Army throughout the 70s, 80s & 90s
10:00 - Tartan Armies in other countries
13:37 - Scotland face Brazil in the opening game
17:30 - Iain “borrowing” the flag at Bannockburn
20:00 - Kick-off in the Stade de France
22:20 - That Tom Boyd own goal
25:08 - Taking on Norway in Bordeaux
27:45 - Disaster in the final game against Morocco
30:05 - The end of an era for Scotland
34:03 - Fond memories of France in 1998
37:04 - Looking ahead to World Cup 2026 for Scotland
Rick & Lloyd's Guide To The World Cup

1 juni 2026 · 38 min
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Meet your Football Daily World Cup team. Rick Edwards and comedian Lloyd Griffith will be with you every day throughout the tournament from their base in Los Angeles, taking you along for the journey and bringing you closer to the biggest stories from this year's World Cup. Lees meer

Before they head off, the pair are joined by commentator Ian Dennis to find out what tournament life is really like. How do you live and work together for six weeks? How do you cope with the heat, time zones and changing routines? And what do they need to know about each other before they board the plane?

With advice from a man who's covered major tournaments around the world, plus some revealing voice notes from their partners, Rick and Lloyd get ready for six weeks in the US together.
Remember When… We Went To Italia ’90

31 mei 2026 · 43 min
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No World Cup has left us with more iconic images than Italia ‘90. For England fans, it remains the tournament that truly got away, encapsulated by Paul Gascoigne’s tears in the semi-final against West Germany. Lees meer

Rick Edwards is joined by Mark and Andy - two England fans who went to 1990 and never looked back, attending hundreds of England games ever since - and Neal, a Welshman who was swept up with the Tartan Army after arriving in Italy with no money and no plan. Together, they look back on the myths and the realities of the 1990 World Cup.

TIMECODES
01:50 - The mythical quality of Italia ‘90
04:00 - Anticipation around England
08:50 - Why this was a unique World Cup on the ground for fans
15:22 - England’s terrible group stage
19:20 - England fans on Sardinia
21:40 - Taking on Belgium and Cameroon
27:10 - England’s famous night in Turin vs West Germany
31:10 - Andy’s journey to the World Cup final
34:02 - The enduring legacy of Italia 90
40:50 - What changed from USA ‘94
The Commentators’ View: UCL Final & being Southgate

29 mei 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball look ahead to the UEFA Champions League Final. Also hear John’s sit-down interview with Gareth Southgate actor, Joseph Fiennes, from new BBC drama Dear England. And who will win the Clash of the Commentators title decider? Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:00 John in Budapest ahead of UCL Final,
03:20 Ali back from Leipzig after Palace win Conference League,
10:30 Ian prepares to cross the Atlantic…
12:20 PSG v Arsenal preview,
20:45 Premier League final day reflections,
22:40 Nuno stays at West Ham,
24:50 Ali’s special treatment at Bournemouth,
28:20 Interview with Gareth Southgate actor Joseph Fiennes,
47:35 Cheesy pub name & more dogs into the TCV XI,
52:50 Clash of the Commentators title decider!

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1300 Scotland v Curaçao in Friendly,
Sat 1700 PSG v Arsenal in UCL Final,
Sun 1500 Brighton & Hove v Man City in Women’s FA Cup Final.
The Commentators’ View: Tuchel’s team & texting Tielemans

22 mei 2026 · 49 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Sami Mokbel react to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They also have their say on Arsenal winning the Premier League, Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola’s departure and Manchester United confirming Michael Carrick as head coach. Plus there are additions to the TCV Dog XI and more suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:05 Initial thoughts on Tuchel’s squad,
06:45 Arsenal fans celebrate title,
08:55 Hasta luego Pep Guardiola,
11:00 Carrick confirmed as United boss,
17:10 Thomas Tuchel interview,
22:35 Ivan Toney a surprise selection?
25:30 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
32:45 An addition to the TCV Dog XI?
35:35 Unintended pub name from sport commentary,
38:20 Great Glossary of Football Commentary,
40:50 Chris Sutton goes all S Club 7…

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Dunfermline v Celtic in Scottish Cup Final on Sports Extra,
Sun 1600 Spurs v Everton,
Sun 1600 West Ham v Leeds on Sports Extra,
Sun 1600 Crystal Palace v Arsenal on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1600 Brighton v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
50p head
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Caretaker manager,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head like a biscuit tin,
Head like a sheriff’s badge,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Lollipop,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Parachute payment,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Postage stamp,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Sweeper keeper,…
The Commentators’ View: Spygate, Munchgate & VAR

15 mei 2026 · 54 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk Spygate, VAR and look ahead to the FA Cup Final. There’s Clash of the Commentators controversy as ‘CAS’ gets in touch. There are more unintended pub names from sport commentary and suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:00 Ali been to Scotland for the title race,
03:15 ‘They need to strip back VAR’,
07:55 The return of the Reeces,
10:30 An ABBA earworm from Herr Chapman?
13:50 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
14:55 FA Cup Final date ‘not as it should be’,
18:05 Unintended pub names from commentary,
19:10 Spygate allegations discussion,
29:20 Munchgate reaches a conclusion…
33:55 Can Ian respond in Clash of the Commentators?
40:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1230 Celtic v Hearts,
Sat 1500 Man City v Chelsea in FA Cup Final,
Sun 1500 Leeds v Brighton,
Sun 1500 Brentford v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra,
Sun 1730 Newcastle v West Ham.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
50p head
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head like a biscuit tin,
Head like a sheriff’s badge,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Lollipop,
Magic of the FA Cup,
Managerless X,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Parachute payment,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Postage stamp,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Sweeper keeper,
Taking it to the corner flag,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spide…
The Commentators' View: Moments of the season

13 mei 2026 · 59 min
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In a special episode of The Commentators' View presented by Kelly Cates, John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball look back at their moments of the 2025/26 season so far. Lees meer

Timecodes:
2'00 - Sunderland beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
9'00 - Manchester City win at Anfield
15'00 - Rangers beat Hearts 4-2
20'00 - Bodo/Glimt beat Man City in the Champions League
32'00 - Liverpool get knocked out of the Champions League by PSG
36'00 - Arsenal beating Athletic Club in Bilbao
42'50 - Macclesfield knock the holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup
48'52 - Man City win the League Cup
51'50 - Manchester United beat Liverpool

Commentaries this week:
16th May – 1230 – Celtic v Hearts – Scottish Premiership
16th May – 1500 – Manchester City v Chelsea – FA Cup Final
17th May – 1500 – Leeds v Brighton – Premier League
17th May – 1500 – Brentford v Crystal Palace – Premier League
17th May – 1730 – Newcastle United v West Ham – Premier League
72+ EFL Pod: Forty years of the play-offs

13 mei 2026 · 47 min
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Play-off winners Tommy Smith, Lyle Taylor and Darrell Clarke are with Aaron Paul to celebrate 40 years of the play-offs. Lees meer

Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore joins the pod to reflect on one of the greatest playoff games of the last 40 years, the ‘Miracle of Hillsborough’, when the Owls came from beat Peterborough 5-1 in the second leg to overcome a 4-0 first leg deficit and make it to the 2023 League One play-off final.

Jobi McAnuff, Jed Wallace, Troy Deeney, and Phil Brown have sent voice notes to have their say too, remember you can send yours on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.

You can also vote on for your favourite on the BBC Sport website, just search: ‘Forty years of the EFL play-offs’

Timecodes:
09:38 – Jed Wallace voice note
10:30 – Darren Moore reflects on the 'Miracle of Hillsborough
23:52 – MID
24:38 – Jobi McAnuff voice note
26:26 – Troy Deeney voice note
31:50 – Phil Brown voice note
35:36 – Alex Bruce voice note
38:00 – Sam Parkin voice note
40:24 – Aaron McLean voice note
41:45 - Massimo Luongo voice note
43:06 – The future of the playoffs

Commentaries this week:
13th May – 2000 – Hearts v Falkirk – Scottish Premiership
16th May – 1230 – Celtic v Hearts – Scottish Premiership
16th May – 1500 – Manchester City v Chelsea – FA Cup Final
17th May – 1500 – Leeds v Brighton – Premier League
17th May – 1500 – Brentford v Crystal Palace – Premier League
17th May – 1730 – Newcastle United v West Ham – Premier League
The Commentators’ View: Euro success & Carol or Rachel?

8 mei 2026 · 57 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball react to European success for Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. Clash of the Commentators returns with Ian nearing the league title. There’s an ‘unintended food kiosk’ from sport commentary. And suggestions always welcome for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary - messages, questions and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

00:45 Villa beat Forest to reach Europa League Final,
04:10 Scottish title race hots up,
06:40 John uses his ‘mini Arsenal season-ticket’ again,
15:05 Commentaries of Man City & Arsenal this weekend,
18:45 TCV goes snooker loopy,
24:05 Unintended pub names from sport commentary,
31:20 Clash of the Commentators,
40:20 Breaking ‘Reece’ news,
42:05 Great Glossary of Football Commentary,
47:20 Rachel Riley or Carol Vorderman?

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1200 Aston Villa v Arsenal in WSL on Sports Extra,
Sat 1500 Sunderland v Man Utd,
Sat 1730 Man City v Brentford,
Sun 1200 Celtic v Rangers,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United,
Sun 1400 Burnley v Aston Villa on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Everton on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 West Ham v Arsenal.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
50p head
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Lollipop,
Magic of the FA Cup,
Managerless X,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Parachute payment,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Postage stamp,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Sweeper keeper,
Taking it to the corner flag,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
T…
The Rise and Fall of Leicester City – Part 2

2 mei 2026 · 29 min
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Kelly Cates is joined by Wes Morgan, Robert Huth, Marc Albrighton & BBC Sport's Midlands reporter Nick Mashiter to discuss the remarkable rise and dramatic fall of Leicester City. Ten years on from their incredible Premier League title triumph, the former champions will begin next season in the third tier of English football. The panel reflect on the unforgettable 2015–16 campaign that stunned the football world, what went right both on and off the pitch, how things unravelled in the decade that followed and how the club can rebuild in League One next season. Lees meer

01:00 – Tragedy
02:15 - Khun Vichai’s impact and legacy
04:40 – 2021 FA Cup Win
06:45 – Cracks start to form
09:45 – Change in transfer policy
13:30 – Financial issues
15:25 – Leicester City’s Seagrave training ground
16:40 – How can Leicester City recover?
21:00 – This season’s performances
22:15 – Pulling in the same direction
23:45 – Fan expectations for next season
26:00 – Robert Huth and Marc Albrighton’s final reflections
The Rise and Fall of Leicester City - Part 1

2 mei 2026 · 55 min
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Kelly Cates is joined by Wes Morgan, Robert Huth, Marc Albrighton & BBC Sport's Midlands reporter Nick Mashiter to discuss the remarkable rise and dramatic fall of Leicester City. Ten years on from their incredible Premier League title triumph, the former champions will begin next season in the third tier of English football. The panel reflect on the unforgettable 2015–16 campaign that stunned the football world, what went right both on and off the pitch, and how things unravelled in the decade that followed. Lees meer

04:30 - The 2015 Great Escape
05:50 - Hopes for 2015/16
06:39 – Leicester City's scout Steve Walsh
08:00 – Claudio Ranieri joins
12:10 – Signing N'Golo Kanté
14:20 – Jamie Vardy’s season
19:55 – Going out for pizza
22:30 – Riyad Mahrez
24:40 – Tricky New Year
28:20 – Consistency over January
31:00 – Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in February
35:00 – Taking motivation from Arsenal loss
36:30 – King Power's ‘Earthquake’
38:00 – Chance to win the title at Old Trafford
39:10 – Watching Chelsea v Spurs at Vardy's house
42:15 – Title celebrations
49:10 – Betting on Leicester City winning the title at 5000/1
51:40 – Stories from the title win
52:52 – The Foxes in the Champions League
The Commentators’ View: Toilet rolls & stolen wallets

1 mei 2026 · 51 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up on their travels and the language of football commentary. John has a whole book of stories from his trip to Madrid, Ali calls the best goal he’s commentated on, and viral York City commentator David Ward joins the pod. Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts joins in the travel conversation. Plus, there are more unintended pub names from sport commentary and suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

00:30 John’s back with a bang!
03:50 John’s eventful trip to Madrid,
10:00 Ali calls best goal he’s commentated on,
12:50 Spoilt with 5 Live commentaries next week,
17:20 Viral York City commentator joins the pod,
25:20 Unintended pub and film names,
29:25 Race Across the World winner Alfie pays a visit,
41:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary,
48:00 John’s pre-match meal.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Brentford v West Ham with Ian Dennis & Andy Reid,
Sat 1500 Newcastle v Brighton on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Fulham with John Murray & Rob Green,
Sun 1200 Man City v Liverpool in WSL with Chris Coles & Tash Dowie,
Sun 1400 Bournemouth v Palace on Sports Extra,
Sun 1530 Man Utd v Liverpool with Ali Bruce-Ball & Dion Dublin,
Mon 1500 Chelsea v Forest with Lee Blakeman & Mark Schwarzer,
Mon 1730 Hearts v Rangers with Ian Dennis & Pat Nevin,
Tue 2000 Arsenal v Atletico with John Murray & Matt Upson,
Wed 2000 Bayern v PSG with Conor McNamara & Chris Sutton,
Thu 2000 Aston Villa v Forest with Ian Dennis & Dion Dublin.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Half-t…
The Commentators’ View: John Helm & the magic sponge

24 april 2026 · 57 min
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Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by legendary commentator John Helm to talk football, their travels and the language of football commentary. John takes us through his career, from doing 10 World Cups, to being the in-house commentator at League One champions Lincoln City this season. There are more unintended pub names from sport commentary and suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

02:00 Welcome to the pod John Helm!
05:10 How did John end up at Lincoln City?
09:35 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
15:45 Liam Rosenior removed from Chelsea,
18:30 Can Leeds get to the FA Cup Final?
20:50 How many games has John commentated on?
25:45 John talks about doing different sports,
28:00 John’s World Cup Final dressing room moment,
30:00 John reflects on commentating on the Bradford fire,
36:10 Unintended pub names,
41:10 John does his record-breaking read of the 92,
45:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1200 Brighton & Hove v Man City in WSL on Sports Extra,
Sat 1500 Wolves v Spurs,
Sat 1500 West Ham v Everton on Sports Extra,
Sat 1715 Man City v S’hampton in FA Cup on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Newcastle,
Sun 1200 Everton vs Chelsea in WSL,
Sun 1530 Arsenal v Lyon in UWCL on Sports Extra,
Sun 1500 Chelsea v Leeds in FA Cup.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Postage stamp,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of …
The Debrief: City go top & Chelsea sack Rosenior

23 april 2026 · 38 min
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Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Tim Krul, Nedum Onuoha, Curtis Davies and, Clinton Morrison as Manchester City go top of the Premier League following a 1-0 win at Burnley. The result leaves Pep Guardiola’s side level on points with Arsenal, but above on goals scored with just five games remaining of the season. Lees meer

Burnley are relegated to the Championship after just one season in the Premier League, the second time in a row they’ve come up and gone straight back down. What’s next for Burnley and for Scott Parker?

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea head coach after just 106 days in charge. It follows a run of five defeats without scoring, for the first time since 1912. Alistair Bruce-Ball reacts to the news with BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel, former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin, former team mate of Rosenior, Curtis Davies and, Chelsea fan Alex Churchill.

The panel react to the issues at board level with Chelsea, what’s gone wrong, the news that Calum McFarlane will take charge until the end of the season and, what chance they have against Leeds in the FA Cup semi-final.

TIME CODES:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Manchester City go top
09:10 Pep Guardiola post Burnley
11:27 Burnley relegated to the Championship
15:04 Scott Parker on relegation
17:29 Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior
20:17 Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin reacts
23:50 Did recruitment fail?
25:44 Curtis Davies on having worked with Rosenior
27:40 What next for Chelsea?
29:45 Chelsea fan Alex Churchill
35:27 FA Cup semi-final against Leeds

5Live commentaries this week
Sat 1200 Brighton & Hove v Man City in WSL on Sports Extra,
Sat 1500 Wolves v Spurs in Premier League,
Sat 1500 West Ham v Everton on Sports Extra,
Sat 1715 Man City v Southampton in FA Cup semi-final on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Newcastle in Premier League,
Sun 1200 Everton vs Chelsea in WSL,
Sun 1500 Chelsea v Leeds in FA Cup semi-final,
Sun 1530 Arsenal v Lyon in UWCL on Sports Extra.
The Commentators’ View: Cheese ice cream & Champagne on ice

17 april 2026 · 58 min
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John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Vicki Sparks to talk Premier League, their travels and the language of football commentary. We’re back to league action with a tricky Clash of the Commentators. There are more unintended pub names from sport commentary and suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:45 Vicki in Iceland,
04:25 Lost phone & cheese ice cream in Bologna,
08:20 Ali’s commentary highlight of The Masters,
12:00 John reveals why he’s stepped away from The Masters,
13:40 Herr Chapman’s ‘bobby-dazzlers’,
15:20 Big weekend of commentaries on 5 Live,
15:50 John flips out at the ‘supercomputer’,
23:00 Man City v Arsenal preview,
29:45 Unintended pub names from sport commentary,
35:30 Clash of the Commentators,
46:45 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Leeds v Wolves with Ali Bruce-Ball & Michael Brown,
Sat 1500 Newcastle v Bournemouth on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Spurs v Brighton & Hove with Eilidh Barbour & Andy Reid,
Sat 1730 Iceland v England in WCQ on Sports Extra with Vicki Sparks & Rachel Brown-Finnis,
Sun 1400 Everton v Liverpool with Mike Minay & Pat Nevin,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Burnley on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Aston Villa v Sunderland on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 Man City v Arsenal with John Murray & Rob Green.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Postage stamp,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,…
The Commentators’ View: Ticket prices & ‘needing snookers’

10 april 2026 · 56 min
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Ian Dennis, Conor McNamara & Mike Minay talk Premier League, their travels and the language of football commentary. BBC racing commentator John Hunt joins the pod ahead of the Grand National. And Clash of the Commentators returns, along with more unintended pub names from sport commentary and suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:15 What is ‘off-tube’ reporting?
09:40 Liverpool fans to protest about ticket prices,
18:30 Other 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
21:25 Conor’s Thursday match up in the air…
22:30 Grand National chat with John Hunt,
39:10 Unintended pub names,
42:00 Clash of the Commentators,
47:15 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton & Hove on Sports Extra 2,
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Spurs,
Sun 1400 Forest v Aston Villa on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Palace v Newcastle on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Man City.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Sweeper keeper,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
2-0 can be a dangerous score,
Asterisk,
Back on the grass,
Ball stays hit,
Beaten all ends up,
Blaze over the ba…
Ollie Watkins - The Football Interview

10 april 2026 · 17 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins. They discuss his journey in football going from playing on loan at Weston-super-Mare in the Conference South to sending England to the Euro 2024 final with a 90th minute winner against the Netherlands. He talks about how seeing a sports therapist, and relationships with key figures such as Unai Emery and Michael Owen have helped him along the way. Lees meer

2’30 - How he saw not getting into Exeter academy first time round as a blessing,
4’00 - Going out on loan and playing for Weston-super-Mare,
5’20 - How well he did when signing for Brentford,
6’20 - Toughest moment for him and how he’s dealt with it,
7’30 - His relationship with Michael Owen,
9’30 - How Unai Emery has guided him,
10’15 - Working with a sports therapist,
11’20 - The match he'd relive and getting in the World Cup squad,
13’00 - What he was like as a kid and what do people get wrong about him,
15’20 - Proudest moment.

Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.
Euro Leagues: Davide Ancelotti Special

9 april 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
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Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Davide Ancelotti on this special episode of the Euro Leagues! Davide discusses his upbringing as the son of Carlo Ancelotti, how his father has influenced him as a coach and as a person, and how he motivates his own players through storytelling. Lees meer

Davide also reflects on his first-ever head coach role at Botafogo, before his assistant at the Brazilian club, Andy Mangan, joins the pod! The pair reflect on meeting in Newport, Wales, whilst completing their UEFA badges, and how Andy was asked to join Real Madrid from Stockport back in 2024.

And of course, with Davide being Brazil's assistant manager under Carlo Ancelotti at this summer's World Cup, the team look ahead to the tournament, and discuss which players could surprise people in North America.

Timecodes:
02:38 Davide's involvement with Brazil at the World Cup
12:21 Could Neymar go to the World Cup, & which players might surprise people?
16:12 Davide's assistant at Botafogo, Andy Mangan, discusses meeting Davide in Wales
32:23 What Davide learnt from his first head coach role at Botafogo?
36:47 Why the potential move to Rangers collapsed
40:52 Davide on creating his own identity whilst being Carlo's son
53:10 How films, books & nature are used to inspire players
59:25 Could Davide manage in the United Kingdom?

Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL,
Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra),
Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra),
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2),
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.
The Commentators’ View: Shabby shoes & Royal Oak FC

3 april 2026 · 43 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball look ahead to the FA Cup quarter-final weekend and reflect on England’s far from sizzling World Cup send off. Plus the non-league Ted Lasso, Steve Bracknall joins the pod live as his Royal Oak FC prepares to take to the field in real life for a big quarter-final of their own. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:10 England struggle in ‘send-off’,
05:00 John gets called out for his ‘shabby shoes’,
11:25 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
13:30 Defining week for Arne Slot?
15:45 What if Spurs get relegated?
23:55 Steve Bracknall joins the pod!
33:30 Unintended pub names,
38:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1715 Chelsea v Port Vale in FA Cup,
Sat 2000 Southampton v Arsenal in FA Cup,
Sun 1300 Arsenal v Brighton in Women’s FA Cup,
Sun 1630 West Ham v Leeds in FA Cup.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Backside and elbows,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Piledriver,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Sweeper keeper,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
2-0 can be a dangerous score,
Asterisk,
Back on the grass,
Ball stays hit,
Beaten all ends up,
Blaze over the bar,
Business end,
Came down with snow on it,
Catching practice,
Camped in the opposition half,
Cauldron atmosphere
Coat is on a shoogly peg,
…
That Season When... Liverpool Beat Newcastle 4-3

3 april 2026 · 57 min
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In April 1996, Newcastle and Liverpool met at Anfield with both trying to beat Manchester United to the title. What followed was one of the Premier League's greatest ever matches - a 7-goal-thriller with a late winner. 30 years on, former Liverpool player Jason McAteer, former Newcastle defender Steve Howey, the Anfield Wrap's Ian Ryan and the Athletic's George Caulkin join Alistair Bruce-Ball to reflect on the match and its place in Premier League history. Lees meer

TIMECODES:
04:00 - Initial Thoughts
06:15 - The Game's Context
08:00 - The Squads
15:15 - The First Half
29:30 - The Second Half
39:00 - Stoppage Time
46:30 The Impact on the Title Race
Women's Football Weekly: Inside Leicester City with Lehmann & Passmoor

29 maart 2026 · 35 min
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Ellen White is down at Belvoir Drive, the home of Leicester City Women, for a special edition of the podcast ahead of a crucial end of season run-in for the club. Lees meer

Ellen is reunited with her old gaffer, Rick Passmoor, to chat 'unfinished business' in the WSL and how he hopes the experience of his five January signings can help the club on and off the pitch as they battle to avoid the bottom spot come the end of the season.

Plus, Ellen sits down with Alisha Lehmann, one of the most recognisable and widely followed figures in women's football, to discuss the misconceptions around her, why she was so keen on a move back to the WSL and reflect on the impact last summer's Euros is starting to have in Switzerland.
TCV Q&A: Lip mics, ‘freakers’ & facing criticism

27 maart 2026 · 51 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions. From why they still use lip mics to how they deal with criticism… do they still go to game as fans? And which data do they find most useful/useless? Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:05 Lip mics and why commentators still use them,
07:20 How they find out which matches they’re doing,
10:00 Working with different summarisers,
19:10 Seeing too much flesh in commentary,
22:00 Avoiding venting personal views in commentary,
26:20 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
27:50 Do the commentators ever watch as fans?
34:40 Which data are the most useful/useless?
44:00 Does criticism affect their commentaries?
47:20 Which TV programmes would they do?

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 1945 England v Uruguay with John Murray, Ian Dennis & Paul Robinson,
Sat 1330 Man Utd v Man City in WSL with Mike Minay & Lindsay Johnson,
Sun 1200 Chelsea v Aston Villa in WSL with Vicki Sparks & Anita Asante.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Piledriver,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Sweeper keeper,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
2-0 can be a dangerous score,
Asterisk,
Back on the grass,
Ball stays hit,
Beaten all ends up,
Blaze over the bar,
Business end,
Came down with snow on it,
Catching pract…
The Commentators' View: England squad & Producer Gary

20 maart 2026 · 59 min
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John Murray & Ian Dennis are joined by producer Gary Flintoff. Also hear from Thomas Tuchel after he names his England squad. Gary gives a behind-the-scenes insight into what a football producer does and dishes the dirt on his most interesting post-match interviews. Plus more unintended pub names and terms for our Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

03:00 What does a football producer do?
10:45 Gary’s face is his accreditation!
14:05 What’s it like interviewing Premier League managers?
19:55 Who’s the most difficult to interview?
27:30 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
29:05 History already in the League Cup Final,
32:00 Thomas Tuchel names his England squad,
34:15 Thomas Tuchel INTERVIEW,
44:45 Unintended pub names,
51:15 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1200 Man City v Spurs in WSL on Sports Extra,
Sat 1500 Fulham v Burnley,
Sat 1730 Everton v Chelsea,
Sun 1415 Spurs v Nottingham Forest,
Sun 1415 Aston Villa v West Ham on Sports Extra,
Sun 1630 League Cup Final - Arsenal v Man City.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Piledriver,
Put his cap on it,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Sweeper keeper,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
2-0 can be a dangerous score,
Asterisk,
Back on the g…
James Milner - The Football Interview

20 maart 2026 · 20 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Brighton midfielder James Milner. They discuss his journey from joining the Leeds academy to breaking the appearance record in the Premier League at the age of 40. He talks about the best managers he's played under as well as the highs and lows of his Premier League career which started way back in 2002. Lees meer

0’30 - What would a young Milner say about the career he’s had?
1’00 - Breaking the appearance record.
2’13 - His first football memory and being scouted for Leeds
5’00 - First Premier League appearance and goal in 2002
6’14 - Best manager he’s played under and relationship with Klopp
8’56 - What game would he relive?
9’40 - Toughest moment of his career
11’18 - Did he think last year’s injury would end his career?
12’00 - How much has football changed?
14’29 - What do people get wrong about him?
16’50 - Retirement and going into management

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1200 Man City v Spurs in WSL on Sports Extra,
Sat 1500 Fulham v Burnley,
Sat 1730 Everton v Chelsea,
Sun 1415 Spurs v Nottingham Forest,
Sun 1415 Aston Villa v West Ham on Sports Extra,
Sun 1630 League Cup Final - Arsenal v Man City.
The Commentators' View: Spanish sherry & lackadaisical

13 maart 2026 · 48 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk about their commentary travels. Did John get his usual table in Madrid? Are English teams underperforming in the Champions League? The guys have their say on the Premier League title race and Igor Tudor still being at Tottenham Hotspur. Plus more unintended pub names, a royally good Clash of the Commentators and more of your Glossary terms and phrases. Messages, questions and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

03:30 John’s special table in Madrid,
05:50 Have English teams underperformed in Champions League?
09:40 John’s Spanish sherry tip-off,
12:30 Will we get more singing on the pod?
15:45 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
20:45 Surprised Tudor is still at Spurs?
24:30 Ali makes fool of himself at Wrexham,
31:10 Unintended pub names,
35:35 Clash of the Commentators,
40:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Burnley v Bournemouth on Sports Extra with Ali Bruce-Ball & Leon Osman,
Sat 1500 Sunderland v Brighton on Sports Extra 2,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Everton with Conor McNamara and Pat Nevin,
Sat 1730 Chelsea v Newcastle on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Man Utd v Aston Villa with John Murray & Dion Dublin,
Sun 1400 Forest v Fulham on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Palace v Leeds on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1415 Women’s League Cup Final Man Utd v Chelsea on Sports Extra 3,
Sun 1630 Liverpool v Spurs with Vicki Sparks & Clinton Morrison.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Channel of joy,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Put his cap on it,
Rabo…
Nathan Collins - The Football Interview

13 maart 2026 · 13 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins. They discuss his journey into football coming from a footballing family and moving to England at the age of 15 to join Stoke City's academy. He talks about being the first in his family to play for Republic of Ireland and their chances of making the World Cup this summer. He also speaks about life at Brentford under Keith Andrews. Lees meer

0’30 - First memories of playing football and always being around football
1’30 - Could he have ended up in Gaelic football and first football team
2’40 - His first big break and coming over to England at 15
3’53 - What game would he relive?
5’00 - Has he allowed himself to think about making the play off with Ireland?
5’30 - Keith Andrews coming in and his relationship with him
6’45 - What was he like as a youngster and family
8’36 - How he spends his spare time
9’40 - What do people get wrong about him?
10’49 - What would he be if he wasn’t a footballer?
11’00 - Post football
12’00 - Proudest moment and what else he wants to achieve
The Commentators' View: Let’s go racing, John Hunt…

6 maart 2026 · 59 min
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John Hunt joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk about life as a racing commentator. How does he do it? What are the best commentary positions and quirks of the job? And can a flutter affect your game? Plus more unintended pub names and the Great Glossary of Football Commentary, and Mark Chapman’s been listening to the pod! Messages, questions and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

00:55 John Hunt fresh from the Winter Olympics,
09:05 FA Cup & Champions League commentaries,
14:45 Mark Chapman in mischievous mood…
20:15 Listening experiences on the radio…
25:15 John Hunt on how to do horse racing commentary,
36:25 Racing commentary positions & using binoculars,
42:00 Can a flutter affect your commentary?
48:00 Unintended pub names,
51:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 2000 Wolves v Liverpool with Conor McNamara & Clinton Morrison,
Sat 1230 England women v Iceland on Sports Extra with Vicki Sparks & Rachel Brown-Finnis,
Sat 1700 Scotland v Luxembourg via BBC Radio Scotland on Sports Extra 3,
Sat 1745 Wrexham v Chelsea with JOHN MURRAY & Chris Sutton on Sports Extra,
Sat 2000 Newcastle v Man City with IAN DENNIS & Rachel Corsie,
Sun 1200 Fulham v Southampton via BBC Radio London on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1300 Rangers v Celtic via BBC Radio Scotland on Sports Extra 3,
Sun 1330 Port Vale v Sunderland with John Acres & Andy Reid,
Sun 1630 Leeds v Norwich with Eilidh Barbour & Paul Robinson,
Mon 1930 West Ham v Brentford with Vicki Sparks & Glenn Murray.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
No-look pass,
Off their line,
…
Andy Robertson talks the FA Cup & James Milner

6 maart 2026 · 9 min
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Liverpool full back Andy Robertson speaks to BBC Sport's Nahyan Chowdhury ahead of his sides FA Cup fifth round tie against Wolves. Lees meer

The Scotland captain talks about what the FA Cup means to him, his experiences winning it with Liverpool in the 2021-22 season, what it would mean to win it this season, but how they're just taking it one game at a time. He also talks about his former teammate James Milner breaking the Premier League record for appearances.

0'40 - What the FA Cup means to him and his experiences of the competition.
1’46 - His emotions when winning the FA Cup.
3’00 - Memories of the competition growing up in Scotland.
4’10 - How confident they going into game against Wolves and what would it mean winning the FA Cup this season.
6’58 - Thoughts on James Milner appearance record
Euro Leagues: Shakhtar Donetsk CEO & 100 days until the World Cup

5 maart 2026 · 43 min
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In this special episode of the Euro Leagues, Steve Crossman, Guillem Balague, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Julien Laurens are joined by Sergei Palkin, CEO of Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk. Lees meer

Sergei talks about the challenges facing the club since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - finding somewhere to play their games, convincing foreign players to sign for them and dreaming of returning to the Donbas Arena.

With less than 100 days to go until the World Cup, the panel also discuss how Germany, Spain and France are shaping up.

TIMECODES
00:52 - Less than 100 days until the World Cup
04:33 - Germany and Nagelsmann
11:17 - Spain's injury worries
15:05 - France and Deschamps spoilt for choice
26:38 - Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin
27:23 - Running a football club in wartime
29:18 - The role of sport in Ukrainian's lives
31:04 - Using stadiums as shelters
33:12 - Convincing foreign players to sign
37:17 - Trying to maintain the academy
40:20 - Dreams of returning to the Donbas Arena
The Commentators' View: Paloma Blanca & The Whippet Inn

27 februari 2026 · 54 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. There’s breaking news on how to pronounce Taty Castellanos, hear from the voice of the 'corpsing classifieds' and TCV goes musical. Plus ‘Unintended Pub Names’ maybe reaches its peak; Clash of the Commentators goes to Scandinavia and how you can use the pod to impress your mates. Messages and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

00:30 Chocolate is good for you?
02:00 John recovered from Newcastle- Qarabağ,
03:40 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
08:50 Castellanos pronunciation news,
11:50 The voice of the corpsing classifieds!
17:10 Lawn mowers & palm trees,
21:40 TCV goes musical,
25:20 Unintended pub names,
35:30 Clash of the Commentators,
44:45 Great Glossary of Football Commentary,
49:40 A final message from Luke in Norway.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Liverpool v West Ham with Ian Dennis & Stephen Warnock,
Sat 1500 Newcastle v Everton on Sports Extra with Eilidh Barbour & James McFadden,
Sat 1730 Leeds v Man City with John Murray & Paul Robinson,
Sun 1200 Rangers v Celtic with Alasdair Lamond & Pat Nevin,
Sun 1400 Man Utd v Crystal Palace with John Murray & Dion Dublin,
Sun 1400 Fulham v Tottenham on Sports Extra with John Acres & Mark Schwarzer,
Sun 1400 Brighton v Forest on Sports Extra 2 with Chris Wise & Luke Chambers,
Sun 1630 Arsenal v Chelsea with Ali Bruce-Ball & Matt Upson.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Booked,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spur…
Leah Williamson - The Football Interview

27 februari 2026 · 14 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to England captain Leah Williamson. They discuss her early memories of getting into football, the impact her family have had on her, and how she nearly dropped out of the Arsenal academy at the age of 15. She relives captaining England to back-to-back European titles and reveals to Kelly the one thing that's missing that would complete her career. Lees meer

0’40 - First memories of football and not being very good.
2’20 - How she nearly dropped out of the academy at Arsenal at 15.
3’50 - Has there been a turning point?
4’55 - What match from her career would she relive?
6’00 - Did she realise what she’d done [winning Euro 2022]?
7’42 - How has it changed her life?
8’09 - The fuel to do win it again in 2025.
8’40 - What was she like growing up and her family dynamic.
10’26 - How she escapes from football and love of fashion.
12’53 - What else does she want to achieve?

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Liverpool v West Ham,
Sat 1500 Newcastle v Everton on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Leeds v Man City,
Sun 1200 Rangers v Celtic,
Sun 1400 Man Utd v Crystal Palace,
Sun 1400 Fulham v Tottenham on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Brighton & Hove v Nottingham Forest on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 Arsenal v Chelsea.
The Commentators' View: Arsenal’s wobble & ‘in the hat’

20 februari 2026 · 57 min
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Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk football, travel & language. John reflects on his trip to Baku in Azerbaijan. There’s a railway reunion of sorts and ‘sleepgate’ continues. The guys look ahead to the Premier League weekend, including Tottenham-Arsenal. Plus unintended pub and film names, Clash of the Commentators and the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:10 John back from Baku!
07:10 John overcomes a bad cold!
10:45 A railway reunion…
13:00 Update from the sleeping listeners…
14:50 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
16:55 Tottenham-Arsenal preview,
23:00 Bodø in strong position to progress,
24:50 Music in commentary…
26:20 Unintended pub names,
33:55 Clash of the Commentators,
43:00 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Aston Villa v Leeds with Ian & Leon Osman (starts on Sports Extra),
Sat 1500 Chelsea v Burnley on Sports Extra 2 with Mike Minay & Rachel Corsie,
Sat 1730 West Ham v Bournemouth with Conor McNamara & Rob Green,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool with Vicki Sparks & Pat Nevin,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 2 with Lee Blakeman & Danny Collins,
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Wolves on Sports Extra 3 with Chris Coles & Matt Jarvis,
Sun 1630 Tottenham v Arsenal with John Murray & Clinton Morrison.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Coupon buster,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Target …
Michael Carrick - The Football Interview

20 februari 2026 · 27 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Mark Chapman speaks to Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick. He talks about how it felt right when he was offered the job, how he chose his backroom staff, and how they challenge him to be his best. He speaks about the importance of the academy and what young players mean to him at the club which leads into a discussion about Kobbie Mainoo's resurgence and how he's proved he can play in any position in midfield. Lees meer

Timecodes
0’30 - Has doing punditry helped him as a manager?
1’53 - How it felt right when he got the Man Utd job.
4’00 - How he chose his backroom staff and were Man Utd underachieving as group?
5’40 - Did it help that the first two games were Man City and Arsenal?
7’52 - Does he encourage people to get carried away?
8’52 - How he works with his backroom staff and how they challenge him.
11’00 - What the academy and young players mean to him at the club.
13’14 - Man Utd academy is what the club is built upon.
15’43 - Kobbie Mainoo's resurgence and how he can play any position in midfield.
18’40 - How he felt leaving Middlesbrough.
20’10 - Can you manage/coach the same way whatever club you’re at?
23’10 - Could he replicate the hair dryer treatment and how Sir Alex was the best.
23’50 - Does he have to accept that pundits now are players from his era and how players cope with them.
25’00 - How the job is the ultimate role for him.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Aston Villa v Leeds on Sports Extra,
Sat 1500 Chelsea v Burnley on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 West Ham v Bournemouth,
Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool,
Sun 1400 Sunderland v Fulham on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Wolves on Sports Extra 3,
Sun 1630 Tottenham v Arsenal.
Roberto Martinez - The Football Interview

14 februari 2026 · 15 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Portugal Manager Roberto Martinez. They discuss his journey into football, from becoming a player at Real Zaragoza and moving over to play in the UK not knowing a word of English, to managing Wigan Athletic to their historic FA Cup win against Manchester City in 2013. They also get into what it's like managing at an international level with the golden generation of Belgium and how he takes Portugal into the World Cup this summer with a legend in Cristiano Ronaldo. Lees meer

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham,
Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle,
Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton,
Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds,
Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves,
Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts,
Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford.
TCV Q&A: Radio vs TV & corpsing on-air

13 februari 2026 · 1 uur
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions on football commentary. From the most unusual commentary positions to the best landmarks visible from the press box. And what exactly is the difference between radio and television commentary? Questions always welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

00:40 FAQs,
04:10 Unusual commentary positions,
13:10 Commentating in a box,
17:00 Famous visible landmarks,
19:55 FA Cup commentaries this weekend,
22:30 Radio vs TV commentary,
29:20 Toughest sport to commentate on,
33:25 How is it decided who does which sport?
37:55 What makes a good summariser?
43:30 Have you ever lost your composure?
50:20 Feeling self-conscious on camera,
52:30 Keeping the passion and excitement.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 1945 Hull v Chelsea,
Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham,
Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle,
Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton,
Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds,
Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves,
Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts,
Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford,
Wed 1745 Qarabag v Newcastle.
Granit Xhaka - The Football Interview

7 februari 2026 · 23 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka. They discuss why he chose to join Sunderland in the summer and how part of the reason was down to needing a new challenge. He reflects on his time at Arsenal and the difficulty of leaving the club, how he dealt with that and his relationship with Arteta. The Swiss international also opens up about his childhood and how close he is with his brother, Taulent, who was also a professional footballer, playing more than 300 times for FC Basel. Lees meer
The Commentators' View: Milner’s landmark & TCV pillow talk

6 februari 2026 · 55 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They look ahead to what could be a landmark weekend for James Milner and get correspondence from a couple who listen to TCV in bed. Plus unintended pub and film names, Clash of the Commentators and the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Suggestions and questions always welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:10 Private Eye Colemanballs
02:30 John Murray caught in the wild
05:35 Commentaries this weekend
10:10 Owners and fans pulling in different directions?
12:20 James Milner in for landmark weekend?
17:25 TCV pillowtalk
21:15 John’s surprise greeting
24:15 Unintended pub names
29:30 Clash of the Commentators
38:20 Great Glossary of Football Commentary
50:45 How to keep a dead game interesting

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Arsenal v Sunderland,
Sat 1500 Bournemouth v Villa on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Newcastle v Brentford,
Sun 1400 Brighton v Palace,
Sun 1630 Liverpool v Man City.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
2-0 can be a dangerous score,
Agricultural challenge,
Back of the net,
Back to square one,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
Middle of the park,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Stick it in the mixer,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
Back on the grass,
Ball stays hit,
Beaten all ends up,
Blaze over the bar,
Business end,
Came down with snow on it,
Catching practice,
Camped in the opposition half,
Cauldron atmosphere
Coat is on a shoogly peg,
C…
Florian Wirtz - The Football Interview

31 januari 2026 · 14 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz. They discuss his introduction to football and when he knew he would pursue a career in the sport. They also get into his breakthrough at Leverkusen aged just 17, becoming the club's youngest player to play in the division. Wirtz also speaks about signing for Liverpool and how he can reach his maximum potential. Lees meer
The Commentators' View: Mighty Maguire & Trubin’s triumph

30 januari 2026 · 58 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on a dramatic finish to the Champions League league phase and discuss ideas for changing the format. Plus unintended pub and film names returns, as does Clash of the Commentators along with the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

02:00 John’s fall from grace
06:50 5 Live commentaries coming up
12:50 Champions League reflections
17:45 Does the format need changing?
21:00 Unintended pub and film names
31:50 Harry Maguire for England?
35:45 Clash of the Commentators
47:15 Great Glossary of Football Commentary

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Leeds v Arsenal,
Sat 1500 Brighton v Everton on Sports Extram
Sat 1730 Chelsea v West Ham,

Sun 1400 Man Utd v Fulham ,
Sun 1400 Aston Villa v Brentford on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Forest v Palace on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 Tottenham v Man City.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Agricultural challenge,
Back to square one,
Bosman,
Bullet header,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap,
False nine,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Target man,
Tiki-taka,
Towering header,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
Back on the grass,
Ball stays hit,
Beaten all ends up,
Blaze over the bar,
Business end,
Came down with snow on it,
Catching practice,
Camped in the opposition half,
Cauldron atmosphere
Coat is on a shoogly peg,
Come back to haunt them,
Corridor of uncertainty,
Couldn’t sort their feet out,
Easy tap-in,
Daisy-cutter,
First cab off the rank,
Gian…
The Commentators' View: Robot Wars, Cantona & Bodø

23 januari 2026 · 56 min
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Jonathan Pearce joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk football, travel & language. John is back from Bodø, Jonathan tells tales of changing football on the radio, his thoughts on the Cantona kung-fu kick commentary & Robot Wars reflections. Plus which commentary phrase will JP add to our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

00:25 John back from Bodø,
04:00 5 Live commentaries this weekend,
10:55 Does Jonathan like the new Champions League format?
13:15 How Jonathan changed football on the radio,
24:35 Jonathan’s best gaffes,
32:25 Cantona’s kung-fu kick,
39:05 Robot Wars reflections,
44:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary,
54:05 Bonus Bobby Moore story.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Burnley v Tottenham,
Sat 1500 Man City v Wolves,
Sat 1730 Bournemouth v Liverpool.
Sun 1400 Newcastle v Aston Villa,
Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Chelsea on Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Brentford v Nott’m Forest on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 Arsenal v Man Utd,
Wed 2000 PSG v Newcastle,
Wed 2000 Man City v Galatasaray on Sports Extra,
Wed 2000 Napoli v Chelsea on Sports Extra 2.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Back to square one,
Bosman,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Grub hunter,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Tiki-taka,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
Back on the grass,
Ball stays hit,
Beaten all ends up,
Blaze over the bar,
Business end,
Came down with snow on it,
Catching practice,
Camped in the opposition half,
Cauldron atmosphere
Coat is on a shoogly peg,
Come back to haunt them,
Corridor of uncertaint…
Noel Gallagher on Oasis, Guehi, Semenyo & why Arsenal will win the title

16 januari 2026 · 20 min
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Darren Fletcher, Don Hutchison, Kevin Nolan and Glenn Murray are joined by Oasis star Noel Gallagher to discuss Manchester City and his favourite derby memories. Lees meer

Is Marc Guehi a good signing for Manchester City? Why does he think Arsenal will win the Premier League this season? What's going wrong at Manchester United? Just how good was the Oasis tour - and how did it change the way his children felt about their old man?

Timecodes:

0:17 - How was Noel Gallagher's summer?
0:49 - How will Marc Guehi fair at Manchester City?
2:44 - What impact can Antoine Semenyo have at the Etihad?
4:35 - What is Noel's earliest and favourite derby memory?
10:27 - Who will win the Premier League this season?
11:46 - The quality of Manchester City's defence.
14:50 - How does Noel feel ahead of the derby?
16:38 - John McEnroe or Al Pacino - who is the coolest person he has met?

Premier League Commentaries this weekend:

Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United
Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Chelsea v Brentford (Sports Extra)
Saturday 17th January - 5:30pm - Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Sunday 18th January - 2pm - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
Sunday 18th January - 4:30pm - Aston Villa v Everton
The Commentators' View: Macc magic & the Arctic awaits!

16 januari 2026 · 1 uur
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They share their experiences of Macclesfield’s FA Cup triumph and have their say on the Michael Carrick & Liam Rosenior appointments. John is getting ready for his trip to the Arctic. There’s Clash of the Commentators controversy, more unintended pub names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

01:40 Macclesfield sprinkle the magic
09:40 Thoughts on Michael Carrick & Liam Rosenior
15:15 5 Live commentaries this weekend
18:05 John prepares for the Arctic!
21:40 Unintended pub names & railway stations
27:25 Clash of the Commentators
35:10 Great Glossary of Football Commentary
42:00 John’s FA Cup error!

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sat 1500 Tottenham v West Ham,
Sat 1500 Chelsea v Brentford on Sports Extra,
Sat 1730 Nottingham Forest v Arsenal,
Sun 1400 Wolves v Newcastle,
Sun 1630 Aston Villa v Everton,
Tue 1745 Bodø/Glimt v Man City,
Tue 2000 Tottenham v Borussia Dortmund,
Wed 2000 Newcastle v PSV,
Wed 2000 Marseille v Liverpool on Sports Extra.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:
DIVISION ONE
Back to square one,
Bosman,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Draught excluder,
Elastico/flip-flap
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Head tennis,
Hibs it,
In a good moment,
In behind,
Magic of the FA Cup,
The Maradona,
Off their line,
Olimpico,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Park the bus,
Perfect hat-trick,
Rabona,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Schmeichel-style,
Scorpion kick,
Spursy,
Tiki-taka,
Trivela,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
Back on the grass,
Ball stays hit,
Beaten all ends up,
Blaze over the bar,
Business end,
Came down with snow on it,
Catching practice,
Camped in the opposition half,
Cauldron atmosphere
Coat is on a shoogly peg,
Come back to haunt them,
Corridor of uncertainty,
Could…
Yaya Touré - The Football Interview

10 januari 2026 · 14 min
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In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to former Manchester City, Barcelona and Côte d'Ivoire midfielder Yaya Touré, who talks about leaving Africa as a 17-year-old to pursue his football career in Europe, the sibling rivalry with his brother Kolo and why he took up coaching. Lees meer
The Commentators' View: Prawn sandwiches & back to square one

9 januari 2026 · 59 min
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They debate the FA Cup schedule and lack of free-to-air matches, as well as Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca losing their jobs. There’s a twist in the first Clash of the Commentators of the year. More unintended pub and film names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Lees meer

02:00 Quiz controversy leaves scars
08:15 FA Cup commentaries this weekend
10:55 Should all the matches kick-off at three?
23:00 TCV on Amorim & Maresca
31:00 Back to square one
36:20 Unintended pub and film names
41:20 Clash of the Commentators
46:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:

Fri 9 Jan
FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 - 5 LIVE.
FA CUP: Preston v Wigan 1930 - SPORTS EXTRA.

Sat 10 Jan
WSL: Arsenal v Man Utd 1230 - SPORTS EXTRA.
FA CUP: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace 1215 - 5 LIVE.
FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 2.
FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 3.
FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 - 5 LIVE.
FA CUP: Man City v Exeter 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA.
FA CUP: Newcastle v Bournemouth 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 2.
FA CUP: Stoke v Coventry 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 3.
FA CUP: Spurs v Aston Villa 1745 - 5 LIVE.
FA CUP: Bristol City v Watford 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA.
FA CUP: Cambridge v Birmingham 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 2.
FA CUP: Grimsby v Weston-super-mare 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 3.
FA CUP: Charlton v Chelsea 2000 - 5 LIVE.

Sun 11 Jan
FA CUP: Derby v Leeds 1200 - 5 LIVE.
FA CUP: Portsmouth v Arsenal 1400 - 5 LIVE.
FA CUP: West Ham v QPR 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA.
FA CUP: Norwich v Walsall 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA 2.

Mon 12 Jan
FA CUP: Liverpool v Barnsley 1945 – 5 LIVE.

Great Glossary of Football Commentary:

DIVISION ONE
Back to square one,
Blaze over the bar,
Bosman,
Cruyff Turn,
Cultured/educated left foot,
Dead-ball specialist,
Fox in the box,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes…
You're Better Than That: TCV vs FPL

26 december 2025 · 59 min
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The Commentator's View faces FPL Podcast from BBC Sport in 5 Live's annual football quiz. Will John Murray and Ian Dennis beat Chris Sutton and Statman Dave? Will Ali Bruce-Ball stay impartial as quizmaster? And will they all stay friends? Lees meer

Five rounds:
04:10 Clash of the Commentators
20:25 Articulate
27:35 Guesstimation
38:40 Sutton Death
48:25 Book round

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