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Best of The Commentators' View 2024/25 - Part One

13 juni 2025 · 24 min

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The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Lees meer

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Glossary so far:
2-0 is a dangerous score,
After you Claude,
All-Premier League affair,
Aplomb,
Brace,
Brandished,
Breaking the deadlock,
Bundled over the line,
Champions elect / champions apparent,
Clinical finish,
Commentator’s curse,
Coupon buster,
Cultured/Educated left foot,
Denied by the woodwork,
Draught excluder,
Elimination line,
Fellow countryman,
Foot race,
Formerly of this parish,
Fox in the box,
Free hit,
Goalmouth scramble,
Good touch for a big man,
Honeymoon Period,
In and around,
In the shop window,
Keeping ball under their spell,
Languishing,
Loitering with intent,
Marching orders,
Nestle in the bottom corner,
Numbered derbies,
Nutmeg,
Opposite number,
Park the bus,
PK for penalty-kick,
Postage stamp,
Put their laces through it,
Rasping shot,
Red wine not white wine,
Relegation six-pointer,
Rooted at the bottom,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way,
Sleeping giants,
Slide rule pass,
Small matter of,
Spiders web,
Stayed hit,
Steepling,
Stinging the palms,
Stonewall penalty,
Straight off the training ground,
Stramash,
Throw their cap on it,
Thruppenny bit head / 50p head,
Put it in the mixer,
Towering header,
Turning into a basketball match,
Turning into a cricket score,
Walking a disciplinary tightrope,
Wand of a left foot,
We’ve got a cup tie on our hands,
Where the owl sleeps,
Winger in their pocket,
Wrap foot around it,
Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Euro Leagues: The Greatest Champions League XI

12 juni 2025 · 22 min

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We’re delving into the Football Daily archives for this episode as Steve Crossman, Guillem Balagué, Raphael Honigstein & Kristof Terreur argue, debate and (eventually) pick the Euro Leagues’ ultimate Champions League XI before the Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain back in 2020. Iker Casillas or Edwin van der Sar, Robert Lewandowski or Diego Milito – who makes it into the coveted starting line-up? Lees meer

The American Dream: How & why American owners continue to infiltrate British football

8 juni 2025 · 51 min

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Kelly Cates is joined by The i Paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey, Sports economist Victor A. Matheson & football finance expert Kieran Maguire, as they delve into the rising number of American owners across British football. It's 20 years since the Glazer family’s highly-controversial and highly-leveraged takeover of Manchester United. Throughout those two decades, the Glazers have been the prime target of fan protests with “Glazers out” still ringing around Old Trafford. So over the course of this episode you’ll hear why US investors are obsessed with British football, and how real are the concerns that US owners could collude to “Americanise” the traditions of English football from the removal of promotion and relegation to moving matches overseas and relocating clubs to other cities. Lees meer

Postecoglou sacked by Spurs

6 juni 2025 · 23 min

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A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs a first major trophy for 17 years, but that wasn’t enough for ‘Big Ange’ to keep his place in the dugout. James Gregg is joined by BBC Sport’s Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel, 5 Live’s Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis, former Spurs midfielder Michael Brown & Flav from the ‘Fighting Cock Podcast’ as they react to Postecoglou’s roller coaster of a tenure, and who’s in the running as a possible replacement? Lees meer

The Commentators’ View: England in Barcelona & John in Neighbours

6 juni 2025 · 59 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They look ahead to Andorra v England with John & Ian in Barcelona for the match. John gets celebrity spotted. The guys have their say on the dazzling new Premier League ball. Will the biscuit vs cookie debate reach a conclusion? Plus more Glossary chat and Ali gets a guard of honour in Clash of the Commentators. Lees meer

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01:00 John & Ian in Barcelona for Andorra v England
04:35 Interviewing Ivan Toney & Trevoh Chalobah
08:25 How much do the media mingle?
11:30 Biscuit/cookie gate
14:00 Champions League Final reflections
17:35 John gets celebrity spotted…
20:55 New ball for Premier League revealed
24:35 Reminder of the BIG NEWS
31:40 Ali gets Clash of the Commentators guard of honour
41:45 Great Glossary of Football Commentary
53:50 Season finale musical masterpiece

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries:
Sat 1700 Andorra v England in World Cup Qualifying,
Tue 1945 England v Senegal in Friendly.

Glossary so far:
2-0 is a dangerous score,
After you Claude,
All-Premier League affair,
Aplomb,
Brace,
Brandished,
Breaking the deadlock,
Bundled over the line,
Champions elect / champions apparent,
Clinical finish,
Commentator’s curse,
Coupon buster,
Cultured/Educated left foot,
Denied by the woodwork,
Draught excluder,
Elimination line,
Fellow countryman,
Foot race,
Formerly of this parish,
Fox in the box,
Free hit,
Goalmouth scramble,
Good touch for a big man,
Honeymoon Period,
In and around,
In the shop window,
Keeping ball under their spell,
Languishing,
Loitering with intent,
Marching orders,
Nestle in the bottom corner,
Numbered derbies,
Nutmeg,
Opposite number,
Park the bus,
PK for penalty-kick,
Postage stamp,
Put their laces through it,
Rasping shot,
Red wine not white wine,
Relegation six-pointer,
Rooted at the bottom,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way,
Sleeping giants,
S…

The Commentators’ View: BIG NEWS, UCL Final & biscuits vs cookies

30 mei 2025 · 57 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reflects on his whirlwind trip to Wrocław to see Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League. John is in Munich for the Champions League Final between PSG and Inter Milan. Will John salvage some pride in Clash of the Commentators? And which terms will be added or removed from the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Lees meer

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00:45 Ali’s whistlestop visit to Wrocław,
07:10 Should English clubs be in the Conference League?
11:20 Ali emulates Alan Green
14:05 John in Munich for Champions League Final
15:10 BIG NEWS
27:00 Champions League Final preview
33:45 Clash of the Commentators
40:47 Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend:
Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League,
Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.

BONUS - Arne Slot on PL title win, celebrating in Ibiza & next season's targets

23 mei 2025 · 23 min

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After guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season Arne Slot reflects on his first 12 months in charge at Anfield. Lees meer

He talks to the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan about what he was expecting when he first took over, replacing Jurgen Klopp, and how he dealt with the uncertainty around Mohammed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contracts.

Plus, Slot opens up about how he unwinds, celebrating the title with the players and staff in Ibiza, and convincing Salah to set standards in training.

Remember When… We Actually Won Something

17 mei 2025 · 42 min

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Remember When is a show that brings together football fans from across the UK to talk about the seismic moments that shaped their club’s history - and had a massive impact on their own lives too. Rather than being about tribal division or comparing between the haves versus the have-nots, it’s about the stories, the memories and the moments that unite us as football fans - whoever we support. Lees meer

This time, Remember When looks back at two of the most memorable FA Cup triumphs in English football history. Wimbledon and Portsmouth have suffered more than their fair share of hardship over the years, with trophy cabinets smaller than plenty of their Football League counterparts. But both clubs and their fans share an increasingly rare privilege: they won the FA Cup against the odds.

Broadcaster Rick Edwards is joined by two guests who were right at the heart of the action. Marc Jones fell in love with Wimbledon after an inadvertent trip to Plough Lane in the 1980s and followed their ragtag bunch of cult heroes to the 1988 FA Cup final, where the Crazy Gang ended the day on that hallowed top Wembley step after beating a brilliant Liverpool team. Jeff Harris made a similar pilgrimage 20 years later, when his beloved Portsmouth scratched and clawed their way to the final of the 2008 FA Cup. He’d recently returned from working overseas for the British Army and watched Kanu and company complete their own journey to greatness at the new Wembley.

Marc and Jeff share their hilarious and often heartfelt memories of seeing their local clubs reach footballing immortality. From that snowballing belief as their clubs marched through the rounds at the expense of numerous top-flight counterparts, to organising double-decker buses and flights back from military bases to make sure they joined friends and family at Wembley. They also remember the aftermath as Jeff bolted back down to Portsmouth and joined in celebrations across the city while Marc caught sight of Wimbledon manager Bobby G…

The Commentators’ View: FA Cup fever & fox in the box

16 mei 2025 · 55 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. What’s it like commentating on an FA Cup Final? Ali reveals more about last week’s Arctic expedition. The guys have their say on Goodison Park dodging the wrecking ball. Is the commentator’s blessing now a thing? Clash of the Commentators does stadia and which terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Lees meer

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01:00 Commentating on the FA Cup Final
08:00 Ali’s Arctic expedition
14:00 John disappointed by guard of honour ‘disrespect’
18:00 Nothing beats a Norwegian romance
19:25 Goodison Park lives to fight another day
23:55 5 Live commentaries this weekend
27:30 Is the ‘commentator’s blessing’ now a thing?
31:15 Clash of the Commentators
39:35 Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend:
Sat 1630 FA Cup Final Crystal Palace v Man City on 5 Live
Sun 1330 Women’s FA Cup Final Chelsea v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3,
Sun 1415 West Ham v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on 5 Live,
Sun 1500 Brentford v Fulham in the Premier League on Sports Extra 2,
Sun 1630 Arsenal v Newcastle in the Premier League on 5 Live.

Glossary so far:
2-0 is a dangerous score,
After you Claude,
All-Premier League affair,
Aplomb,
Brace,
Brandished,
Breaking the deadlock,
Champions elect / champions apparent,
Clinical finish,
Commentator’s curse,
Coupon buster,
Cultured/Educated left foot,
Denied by the woodwork,
Draught excluder,
Elimination line,
Fellow countryman,
Foot race,
Formerly of this parish,
Fox in the box,
Free hit,
Good touch for a big man,
Honeymoon Period,
In and around,
In the shop window,
Languishing,
Loitering with intent,
Marching orders,
Nestle in the bottom corner,
Numbered derbies,
Nutmeg,
Opening their account,
Opposite number,
Park the bus,
PK for penalty-kick,
Postage stamp,
Rasping shot,
Red wine not white wine,
Relegation six-pointer,
Rooted at the bottom,
Roy of the Rovers s…

Goodbye to Goodison

15 mei 2025 · 1 uur 14 min

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As Everton prepare for their final senior men's match at Goodison Park after 133 years, Mark Chapman, Giulia Bould and Phil Jagielka reflect on the stadium and what it means to fans, players and managers. Lees meer

We hear from David Moyes, Joe Royle, Wayne Rooney and Seamus Coleman ahead of the final home Premier League game against Southampton.

And they're joined by club Graeme Sharp, who recalls the most famous matches at Goodison, including a European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final with Bayern Munich.

Everton fan and boxer Tony Bellew shares his memories, and Sam Easton, the great, great grandson of stadium architect Archibald Leitch talks about his relative's legacy.

TIMECODES
02:00 What does Goodison Park mean to the fans?
11:10 David Moyes interview
23:20 Seamus Coleman on what Goodison Park is like for players
40:10 Joe Royle's memories of Goodison
47:30 Wayne Rooney on THAT goal
58:20 Sam Easton on his great, great grandfather, architect Archibald Leitch
1:03:00 Tony Bellew's love for the ground

BBC Sounds / 5 Live / Radio 5 Sports Extra weekend commentaries:
Sat 1630 Men's FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (5 Live)
Sun 1330 Women's FA Cup Final: Chelsea vs Manchester United (Sports Extra 3)
Sun 1415 Premier League: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest (5 Live)
Sun 1500 Premier League: Brentford vs Fulham (Sports Extra 2)
Sun 1630 Premier League: Arsenal vs Newcastle (5 Live)

In Focus with Jacob Murphy

10 mei 2025 · 19 min

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Liam MacDevitt catches up with Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy in the North East. Lees meer

Murphy opens up about playing for his boyhood club, the on-field chemistry he has with striker Alexander Isak and dreaming of an England call-up.

The Commentators’ View: Arctic Ali & owls vs bats

9 mei 2025 · 51 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reveals what life is like in the Arctic as he watches Tottenham in Bodø. The panel react to Arsenal crashing out of the Champions League. Will John end his losing run in Clash of the Commentators? And which football commentary terms will be added or removed from the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Lees meer

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00:55 Ali in the Arctic
11:30 Arsenal knocked out by PSG
18:15 Looking ahead to PSG-Inter UCL final
21:05 Commentary terms for selling a dummy
23:00 5 Live commentaries this weekend
26:20 Arteta: ‘We have two Premier League titles’
29:20 Clash of the Commentators goes Norwegian
35:35 Plot thickens on ‘where the owl sleeps’
40:00 Ian uses ‘stanchion’ in Man Utd commentary
41:15 Ali uses ‘thrown his cap on it’ in Tottenham commentary
43:00 Will anything be added to the Great Glossary?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League weekend commentaries:
Sat 1500 Southampton v Man City,
Sat 1730 Bournemouth v Aston Villa,
Sun 1415 Nottingham Forest v Leicester,
Sun 1415 Man Utd v West Ham on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1415 Tottenham v Crystal Palace on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Liverpool v Arsenal.

The Commentators’ View: Bowls drama, stanchions & worldies

2 mei 2025 · 52 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly catch-up to talk about their love of football, travel and language. Ian reflects on his commentary of Liverpool winning the Premier League title. Ali is packing his bags for the Arctic. Will John be packing his bags in Clash of the Commentators? Which football terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And an announcement of sorts… Lees meer

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01:15 John enjoys lawn bowls ‘drama’
03:50 Correspondent vs senior reporter
08:10 Ian’s Liverpool title reflections
15:05 Champions League semis finely poised
19:50 5 Live commentaries this weekend
22:35 Ali preparing for the Arctic circle
28:30 Tense low-scoring Clash of the Commentators
35:25 More disputed terms in the Great Glossary
44:15 Potentially very exciting news

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League weekend commentaries:
Sat 1500 Everton v Ipswich,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Bournemouth,
Sun 1200 Man Utd v Man City in the WSL on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Brighton v Newcastle,
Sun 1400 Brentford v Man Utd on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 West Ham v Tottenham on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Chelsea v Liverpool.

Monday Night Club special: Premier League & World Cup final official Darren Cann

29 april 2025 · 33 min

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Recently retired assistant referee Darren Cann joins Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith on the Monday Night Club to provide some amazing insight into life on the touchline.
Among other things, he discusses his career - explaining what a week in his life looked like.
He also explains how VAR has changed the role of an assistant referee and explains how officials block out hostility from players and fans.
And - the big question - is Chris Sutton or Darren Cann a better footballer?
Oh - and how many miles has he run sideways? The answer is really rather amazing. Lees meer

Timecodes:
00:31 Darren Cann's background.
07:46 How do referees analyse their performances?
12:20 Has VAR changed the role of an assistant referee? How do referees communicate?
18:36 Darren's best moments and the 2010 World Cup.
22:20 How do assistant referees train and what skills do they need?
25:28 What is a refereeing team like and why is a good relationship with that team so important?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Tue 20:00 - Arsenal v PSG in the UEFA Champions League.
Wed 20:15 - Man Utd v Chelsea in the Women’s Super League.
Thu 20:00 - Athletic Club v Man Utd in the UEFA Europa League.
Thu 20:00 - Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Europa League.

That Season When . . . Jose Mourinho & Chelsea became “The Special” Club

26 april 2025 · 52 min

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In June 2004, Jose Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just under a year later, he lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time, delivering Chelsea their first league title in 50 years. Robert Huth was part of the Chelsea defence that conceded only 15 goals in the league that season – and he joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith 20 years later to reflect on an incredible achievement. They look back on Jose Mourinho’s management style – what was it like to be coached by him? Can he be credited with bringing the 4-3-3 to English football? Hear from midfielder Claude Makelele on his role within the team and from Sir Alex Ferguson on his rivalry with Jose Mourinho. They also discuss what nearly became a domestic treble for Mourinho in his first year in English football, and remember one of the Premier League’s most memorable seasons. Lees meer

The Commentators’ View: Conor goes viral & Ian’s Bantam tantrum

25 april 2025 · 56 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss Liverpool and Celtic being on the verge of titles. They’re joined by Conor McNamara after he went viral for his 5 Live Man Utd-Lyon commentary. Will Ali be toppled by Ian in Clash of the Commentators? How high will the high bar be for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And John bowls us over with his plans for the weekend in London. Lees meer

01:30 Liverpool and Celtic on the verge of titles
06:10 Conor McNamara reflects on going viral
25:15 Some big 5 Live commentaries this weekend
33:35 More Clash of the Commentators controversy?
41:25 Will anything be added to the Great Glossary?
53:35 John reveals his exciting weekend plans

BBC Sounds / 5 Live / Radio 5 Sports Extra weekend commentaries:
Sat 1500 Newcastle v Ipswich in the Premier League,
Sat 1715 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa in the FA Cup semis,
Sun 1400 Bournemouth v Man Utd in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Chelsea v Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League,
Sun 1630 Liverpool v Tottenham in the Premier League,
Sun 1630 Nottingham Forest v Man City in the FA Cup semis.

In Focus with Nedum Onuoha and Claude Makelele

19 april 2025 · 18 min

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The former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele sits down with Nedum Onuoha to talk through the Frenchman's career. Makelele describes his time at Chelsea and experiences under Jose Mourinho, as well as his most challenging opponents in the Premier League. And we also find out how he was close to becoming a winger and not a defensive midfielder. Lees meer

TIMECODES
00:10 What was it like joining Chelsea?
02:30 Playing under Jose Mourinho
07:00 Claude Makelele - the winger?
16:00 Toughest opponents in the Premier League.

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1230 Arsenal women v Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League,
Sat 1500 Everton v Man City in the Premier League,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Newcastle in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Ipswich v Ipswich in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Man Utd v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Fulham v Chelsea on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Leicester v Liverpool in the Premier League.

The Commentators’ View: Emotional times & top top top…

18 april 2025 · 56 min

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It's a full house as Ali Bruce-Ball returns with John Murray & Ian Dennis. Ali gives a behind the scenes insight to Masters golf commentary at Augusta. What about Arsenal beating Real Madrid and making it through to the Champions League semi-finals? Will John bounce back in Clash of the Commentators? And we need your help when it comes to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary!
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02:40 Ali is back from seeing McIlroy make history
11:50 Getting emotional on commentary
16:00 Arsenal progress to Champions League semi-finals
21:45 Will Forest get ‘swallowed up’ in race for UCL?
27:05 Liverpool could win title this weekend
30:00 Clash of the Commentators
38:05 Great Glossary of Football Commentary
51:45 More football lookalikes

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1230 Arsenal women v Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League,
Sat 1500 Everton v Man City in the Premier League,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Newcastle in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Ipswich v Ipswich in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Man Utd v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Fulham v Chelsea on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Leicester v Liverpool in the Premier League.

How To Win The Champions League: Jose Mourinho

15 april 2025 · 37 min

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In the final episode of the mini-series on How To Win The Champions League, we hear from two-time winner Jose Mourinho. Lees meer

He talks us through his victories with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010, as well as some of his near-misses at Real Madrid

Mourinho explains why the competition is so important to him and how he built relationships with some of Europe's leading players over the past two decades.

A BBC iPlayer documentary accompanies this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-league

Episode 1: How to win the Champions League: Real Madrid - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kkgyws
Episode 2: How to win the Champions League: Liverpool 2019 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l2mjj1

TIMECODES
04:20 Winning the 2004 Champions League with Porto.
14:15 Building an Inter Milan team to win the Champions League in 2010.
29:40 How he uses psychology to motivate his players
33:45 Why the Champions League matters to him

In Focus with Dion Dublin & Anthony Elanga

12 april 2025 · 24 min

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Anthony Elanga chats to Dion Dublin about life at Nottingham Forest, working under Nuno Espirito Santo and the secret to Forest's consistency. Lees meer

He also discusses moving to England at 11, his development at Manchester United and his hopes of playing in the Champions League with Forest.

Topics:
00:15 - Early years in Malmo
02:41 - Moving to England at 11and signing for Manchester United
06:36 - Moving to Nottingham Forest and personal development
10:15 - Working under Nuno Espirito Santo
12:09 - The City Ground is "the best atmosphere I've played in"
13:32 - His goal against Manchester United
16:56 - The secret to Forest's consistency
19:22 - Dressing room camaraderie
20:41 - Playing in the Champions League
21:23 - Hopes for the rest of the season

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Brentford
Sun 1400 Liverpool v West Ham
Sun 1400 Chelsea v Ipswich on 5 Sports Extra
Sun 1400 Wolves v Tottenham on the BBC Sport website
Sun 1630 Newcastle v Man Utd

The Commentators’ View: Salah signs up & John with sirens

11 april 2025 · 51 min

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Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk commentary life as Mo Salah signs Liverpool deal. John reveals how he ended up in a French ambulance in midweek. Conor reflects on nearly getting stuck on his way to replace John in Paris. And Ian talks through his memorable line, ‘Rice Rice baby’. All that plus a tasty Clash of the Commentators and more additions to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Lees meer

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01:45 Mo Salah signs new Liverpool deal
04:45 John talks about ending up in a French ambulance
11:30 Conor nearly gets stuck en route to PSG
14:40 Ian’s ‘Rice Rice baby’
21:25 What goal celebrations would the guys perform?
24:40 Ian speaks out about the Crystal Palace restricted view
27:50 Ian tests Pat Nevin’s patience with ‘transition’
31:15 Clash of the Commentators gets tasty
41:40 What will be added to the Great Glossary?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Brentford,
Sun 1400 Liverpool v West Ham,
Sun 1400 Chelsea v Ipswich on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Wolves v Tottenham on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Newcastle v Man Utd.

Monday Night Club: Is modern Premier League football rubbish?

7 april 2025 · 55 min

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After the Manchester Derby turned into a damp squib, Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Michael Brown discuss whether over-coaching, micro-management and a fear making mistakes has become an "illness in the game". They also ask why derbies have seemingly lost their spark. Lees meer

And after Ivan Juric left Southampton following their relegation, Glen de la Cour from the Total Saints podcast joins the MNC to discuss where the Saints go from here.

Topics:
03:14 - What next for Southampton?
12:40 - Glen de la Cour from the Total Saints podcast
20:01 - Why won't promoted clubs adapt their style of play to suit the Premier League?
34:08 - Is modern Premier League football rubbish?
40:19 - Have derbies lost their spark?
48:44 - Where do you draw the line between coaching and micro-management?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

Arsenal v Real Madrid - Champions League - 20:00 - Tuesday 8th April
PSG v Aston Villa - Champions League - 20:00 - Wednesday 9th April
Lyon v Man Utd - Europa League - 20:00 - Thursday 10th April
Forest v Everton - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 12th April
Arsenal v Brentford - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 12th April
Liverpool v West Ham - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April
Newcastle v Man Utd - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 13th April

BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week:

Belgium v England - Nations League - 19:30 - Tuesday 8th April
Chelsea v Ipswich - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April
Wolves v Spurs - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April

How to win the Champions League: Liverpool 2019

5 april 2025 · 29 min

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In the latest episode of our mini-series on how to win the Champions League, Andy Robertson and Alisson look back on Liverpool’s win in the 2019 edition. Lees meer

They talk us through the dramatic run through the group stages and the iconic semi-final comeback against Barcelona.

We get insight into how Jurgen Klopp inspired his team to win the tournament, why he was a father-figure to the squad and what it was like to receive a Klopp hug.

They also explain why it was so emotional on the pitch after the final victory over Tottenham in Madrid.

A BBC iPlayer documentary, featuring exclusive interviews and insight, is available to watch: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-league

Episode 1: How to win the Champions League: Real Madrid - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kkgyws

TIMECODES
02:00 The dramatic run through the earlier rounds, including THAT comeback v Barcelona
11:00 Pre-match ahead of the final – Jurgen Klopp and walking on the pitch
17:00 The emotional scenes after winning the final
21:00 Jurgen Klopp and his relationship with Liverpool

The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Skjoldar/Vats/Vik/Vind

4 april 2025 · 54 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk commentary life. From Ian’s penchant for pies at Celtic to whether the ‘dull’ Premier League should have play-offs to make it more interesting. One listener sets a new record for clubs with a slash in their names, and there’s a whole heap of controversy in a Clash of the Commentators basement battle. Plus, BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty joins for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Lees meer

02:55 Who ate all the pies?
05:40 Would Arsenal fans rather have Saka or Gabriel?
11:35 5 Live’s weekend commentaries
14:10 Should the ‘dull’ Premier League have play-offs?
20:35 A new record for clubs with a slash in their names
28:10 Controversy in Clash of the Commentators
37:20 Phil McNulty joins for the Great Glossary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Fri 2000 England women v Belgium in the UEFA Women's Nations League,
Fri 1915 Wales women v Denmark on the BBC Sport website,
Sat 1500 Crystal Palace v Brighton in the Premier League,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Fulham v Liverpool in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Brentford v Chelsea on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Tottenham v Southampton on the BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Man Utd v Man City in the Premier League.

In Focus with Lucy Bronze and Alex Scott

29 maart 2025 · 27 min

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Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze speaks exclusively to Alex Scott about her experience being autistic and living with ADHD. Lees meer

Lucy's mum, Diane, had long suspected she may be autistic, but it wasn't until four years ago that Bronze was officially diagnosed as being autistic and living with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

Lucy has had outstanding success as a footballer, both at home and abroad, and during this chat she tells Alex how being neurodivergent has impacted her life both on and off the pitch and why some of her differences have been her strengths.

TIMECODES:
1:02 - On being diagnosed as autistic and ADHD four years ago.
3:13 - The process of getting diagnosed
5:00 - On her most notable neurodivergent traits
7:10 - Do her teammates know?
9:20 - Being ‘obsessed’ with football and how her differences have been her strengths.
10:26 - How does it affect her on the football pitch?
12:25 - Masking and copying the behaviours of Jill Scott.
15:54 - Her experiences of playing abroad and being in diverse environments.
16:50 - Being a role model to younger players
19:55 - On the diagnosis helping to understand who she is, not change who she is.
22:25 - Why is she ready to talk about it now?
24:45 - Becoming an ambassador for the National Autistic Society to help with "raising awareness" and "getting rid of the stigma" around it.

The Commentators’ View: Peckish for pies & Ali Bruce-Burglar

28 maart 2025 · 52 min

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The trio are back together as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk commentary life. Expect more football lookalikes, a tight Clash of the Commentators and which football terms will make it into the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Lees meer

04:35 More clubs with a slash in their name
07:50 The famous ‘One team in Tallinn’ match
11:20 Another soundalike to test your ears
17:15 An update on the Golden Mic goal ratios
20:05 Ali explains his ‘Bruce-Burglar’ nickname
25:00 Ian looking forward to a Celtic pie
31:20 The guys are ‘all back’ for Clash of the Commentators
37:50 Another ‘top corner’ term goes in the Great Glossary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1215 Fulham v Crystal Palace in the FA Cup,
Sat 1500 Celtic v Hearts in the Scottish Premiership,
Sat 1715 Brighton v Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup,
Sun 1330 Preston v Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

That Season When: Blackburn won the league

26 maart 2025 · 1 uur 14 min

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Sir Kenny Dalglish, Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer are among the guests as Kelly Cates looks back on Blackburn's famous title win in 1995. Lees meer

Midfielder Mark Atkins explains how the club was rejuvenated by owner Jack Walker's investment, while Rob Coar, then club chairman, gives the view from the boardroom.

And is it fair to say the club bought the title? Football finance expert Kieran Maguire goes through the figures.

TIMECODES
10:00 Mark Atkins on Blackburn's redevelopment;
15:20 Alan Shearer on his famous partnership with Chris Sutton;
29:00 Sir Kenny Dalglish's reflections as manager;
50:00 Robert Coar's view from the boardroom
01:05:00 Kieran Maguire on Blackburn's finances that season.

The Commentators’ View: Sadiq Mourinho & Roy of the Rovers

21 maart 2025 · 57 min

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John Murray & Ian Dennis are joined by former BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips. They discuss his journey following the Wales national team and seeing Gareth Bale’s rise from the youth team. Herr Chapman claims another sticky-handed victim dipping into their sweets on the radio. More football lookalikes, England v Wales in Clash of the Commentators and there’s a high bar to get into the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Lees meer

03:00 Rob Phillips’ journey following Wales
09:50 Following Gareth Bale’s rise from the start
19:50 Herr Chapman is at it again…
21:40 John’s Mike Gatting incident
24:05 More football lookalikes & soundalikes
29:10 Play-by-play commentary sharing
36:20 England v Wales in Clash of the Commentators
45:20 What will enter the Great Glossary?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Fri 1945 England v Albania in World Cup qualifier,
Sun 1430 Man City v Chelsea in the Women’s Super League,
Mon 1945 England v Latvia in World Cup qualifier.

Mark Chapman meets….JJ Watt

19 maart 2025 · 30 min

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NFL legend and Burnley co-owner JJ Watt chats to Mark Chapman.
They discuss everything from bench pressing with the Burnley players to the uncertainty of the NFL draft.
Watt opens up on why he decided to invest in Burnley – and why once he did so, he was determined to win over the fans, just as he did after moving to Houston as an American footballer.
They also discuss goalkeeper James Trafford, the difference between sports that do and do not have relegation and the contrasting schedule between the NFL and the EFL. Lees meer

TIMECODES
0 mins: JJ’s interest in learning about the business of football
4 mins: The importance of community when you join a club
5 mins: The danger element of investing in a sport that has relegation
8 mins: The insight that JJ can offer the board as a former professional athlete.
12 mins: James Trafford – and the art of goalkeeping
16 mins: The difference in football and NFL schedules
19 mins: JJ’s experiences in the NFL draft
25 mins: The big salaries paid to sportsmen and how they handle them
26 mins: The importance of giving back

5 Live/Sports Extra Commentaries this week:

Wednesday 19th March – Manchester City v Chelsea – Women’s Champions League Quarter Final – 8pm KO on 5 Live
Thursday 20th March – Greece v Scotland – Nations League – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live
Friday 21st March – England v Albania – World Cup Qualifier – 7.45pm KO on 5 Live

Destination New Jersey: Host tensions, expansion beneficiaries & the Comoros dream

19 maart 2025 · 50 min

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Is the tension between World Cup co-hosts USA, Canada and Mexico a concern? Can Comoros complete the ultimate underdog story? Plus, will Chris Wood and Erling Haaland be firing in the goals for New Zealand and Norway next year? Lees meer

Kelly Cates and Rory Smith get our countdown to 2026 underway in Destination New Jersey.

JT Batson, CEO & Secretary General of the US Soccer Federation, joins us to discuss their preparations for the tournament. Former New Zealand manager, Ricki Herbert, talks up their chances of making it to next summer’s World Cup 16 years after he guided them to South Africa.

President of the Norwegian Football Association, Lise Klaveness, explains the pressure on them to ensure Erling Haaland and their talented generation can reach the finals.

And we’re joined by former Wolves boss Stefano Cusin as he bids to take Comoros to their first World Cup.

TIMECODES:
02:10 - JT Batson – CEO & Secretary General of US Soccer Federation
17:50 - Stefano Cusin – Comoros manager
26:19 – Ricki Herbert – Former New Zealand manager
39:36 – Lise Klaveness – President of the Norwegian Football Association.

Commentaries on 5 Live/BBC Sounds:
Wednesday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Champions League (8pm)
Thursday: Greece v Scotland - Men's Nations League play-off (7:45pm)
Friday: England v Albania - Men's World Cup 2026 qualifying (7:45pm)
Sunday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Super League (2:30pm)

BONUS: A first glimpse at Tuchel’s England

18 maart 2025 · 20 min

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When did Dan Burn find out he was in the running for a place in the England squad? And how did Thomas Tuchel break the ice with Morgan Gibbs-White to call him up having initially left him out of the 26-man squad? Lees meer

Both Burn and Gibbs-White have been speaking to John Murray, who’s with Ian Dennis at St George’s Park for a first glimpse of Thomas Tuchel’s England.

TIMECODES:
02:08 – Dan Burn Interview
07:10 – Is Tuchel looking for character in his call ups?
07:45 – Which Under 21s trained with the England squad?
08:29 – What’s different at St George’s Park under Tuchel?
12:45 – Morgan Gibbs White interview
18:47 – Just 24 training sessions to the 2026 World Cup?

The exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying'

17 maart 2025 · 11 min

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In an exclusive interview with BBC Morning Live’s Helen Skelton, Michail opens up about just how badly injured he was, what he remembers of the day, how his children have been shielded from the worst of the news, and why he is so certain he will play at the highest level in the near future. Lees meer

The psychology evolution in football – how elite managers cope with pressure

15 maart 2025 · 30 min

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Rick Edwards heads to Brentford’s training ground to speak to head coach Thomas Frank and the club’s psychologist Michael Caulfield. Lees meer

They sit down in the manager’s office to discuss the evolution of psychology in football, dealing with the extreme highs and lows and unique pressures.

Thomas Frank was appointed Bees boss back in October 2018 making him the second longest serving manager in the Premier League behind Pep Guardiola.
As well as Brentford Michael Caulfield has worked with a number of other football clubs and managers including Gareth Southgate and a wide range of other sports from horseracing to darts.

The Commentators’ View: Arriving late & Ian’s caught sticky-handed

14 maart 2025 · 56 min

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Conor McNamara returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. On the agenda this week: being late for games, who brings the sweets and what it’s like splitting a commentary between commentators. What will be added/removed when it comes to the Great Glossary? And a new record is set in Clash of the Commentators! Lees meer

02:00 Conor recounts his first 5 Live commentary
03:25 How did Ali fare with his new glasses?
04:25 Who is Chris Sutton’s lookalike?
05:45 Man Utd turn another corner?
07:15 Sweets during commentary
10:35 Being late for commentaries
17:20 More lookalikes and soundalikes
20:45 Conor goes ‘back to the future’
25:30 Clash of the Commentators
32:20 Commentators splitting a commentary
40:35 Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest,
Sat 1730 Bournemouth v Brentford,
Sun 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea,
Sun 1330 Fulham v Tottenham on 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup final,
Sun 1900 Leicester v Man Utd.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks Man Utd finances, stadium plans & Ruben Amorim

10 maart 2025 · 38 min

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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down exclusively with BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan. They discuss his ‘challenging’ first year at the club, manager Ruben Amorim, the club’s finances, ticket price rises, his cost-cutting programme, plans for a new stadium and more. Find more on this interview across the BBC Sport website and app and watch the conversation on BBC iPlayer. Lees meer

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Tue 11 Mar 2000 Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League,
Wed 12 Mar 2000 Aston Villa v Club Brugge in the Champions League,
Thu 13 Mar 2000 Man Utd v Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

Introducing......Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges

9 maart 2025 · 26 min

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Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down. Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live. Lees meer

In Focus with Frank Lampard and Dion Dublin

8 maart 2025 · 22 min

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Dion Dublin visits Coventry City's training ground to speak with manager Frank Lampard. Lees meer

The Sky Blues find themselves 5th in the Championship, with eight wins in their last nine games, having been 17th in the table when Lampard took charge.

He talks about benefiting from 18 months out of management, his previous jobs, his time at Coventry so far and ambitions for the final 11 games of the season.

The Commentators’ View: Media caviar & the Bayern buffet

7 maart 2025 · 57 min

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Ian Dennis is back with John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From John’s fancy food at PSG to seeing ‘episcopal purple’ in Notre-Dame. It’s Ian vs John in a Liverpool-themed Clash of the Commentators. And what will make it into the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? Lees meer

04:00 Ali gets glasses & football lookalikes
06:50 Using visual identifiers when players look similar
13:30 ‘Smash and grab’ for the Great Glossary?
18:40 Ian sees eight goals in Eindhoven
25:10 Caviar and runny cheese in Paris!
28:15 Back to the league in Clash of the Commentators
35:50 Great Glossary criteria are tightened up
40:20 Ali and John called into the Commentators’ Dock
52:30 ‘In and around’

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 8 Mar 1500 Liverpool v Southampton,
Sat 8 Mar 1730 Brentford v Aston Villa,
Sun 9 Mar 1400 Chelsea v Leicester,
Sun 9 Mar 1630 Man Utd v Arsenal.

The Commentators’ View: Peter Drury & episcopal eutopia

28 februari 2025 · 58 min

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Peter Drury goes behind the microphone with John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball. He talks through his early days as a 5 Live football commentator, his relationship with words and how he thinks he may have put the commentator’s curse on Manchester United! Also Peter goes head-to-head with John Murray in a heavyweight Clash of the Commentators. And clarification on the Great Glossary criteria! Lees meer

03:45 Peter’s route into the industry
05:50 Peter’s first radio commentary
11:30 Peter’s broadcasting inspirations
17:45 Peter ‘showing off’ on Sports Report
20:05 ‘Words have been my best friend and my worst enemy’
22:25 What is the best ‘Commentators’ View’ in sport?
27:00 Guilty examples of the ‘commentator’s curse’
32:20 Heavyweight ‘Clash of the Commentators’
43:45 The ‘Great Glossary’ rules are ironed out

BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend:
Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff,
Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall,
Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website,
Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves,
Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth,
Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton,
Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich.

In Focus with Matheus Cunha

22 februari 2025 · 32 min

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Wolves forward Matheus Cunha welcomes Kelly Somers to the club for a sit-down, where he talks about life in the Premier League, battling relegation and his aspirations on the international scene with Brazil.

The Commentators’ View: Yeo-ho-ho & Everton Stadium

21 februari 2025 · 1 uur

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John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball are joined by Chris Coles to talk commentary life. From keeping warm with Oliver Glasner to cringey early commentary moments, there are plenty of stories to be told. And Giulia Bould from BBC Radio Merseyside lifts the lid on the new Everton Stadium and reveals what ‘The Commentators’ View’ will be on Bramley-Moore Dock. Lees meer

03:15 Taking the Local Radio route
04:40 First games working at football
10:45 Oliver Glasner jumper-watch
12:45 Painting the pictures in commentary
15:40 Having your phone on the desk in commentary
17:15 Ian Dennis has the Marmoush bragging rights
21:35 Syncing up the radio with the TV pictures
23:30 THE match ball vs A match ball...
25:20 Housery in football
32:10 What is Everton’s new stadium like?
45:10 Clash of the Commentators

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Fri 1945 Portugal v England in the Women’s Nations League,
Sat 1500 Arsenal v West Ham,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest,
Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.

In Focus with Graham Potter and Kelly Somers

15 februari 2025 · 20 min

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West Ham boss Graham Potter speaks with Kelly Somers after a month in charge at the club. Lees meer

Potter took the West Ham job after nearly two years out of management, following his sacking at Chelsea in April 2023.

In this chat he talks about being able to focus on his family for the first time in 12 years, how things ended at Chelsea and where he thinks he can take West Ham.

The Commentators’ View: Ian’s Moscow mistake & Las Naranjas

14 februari 2025 · 48 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. Hear Ian’s story about his ‘clanger’ at Leeds United, Clash of the Commentators breaks new ground as Ali and Ian go head-to-head. And the panel also reflect on Champions League drama, Merseyside madness and tough times for Tottenham and Manchester United. Plus, voicenotes are now being accepted for the ‘Great Glossary of Football Commentary’! Lees meer

02:55 To sit or to stand?
04:40 ‘Intense’ week for John & Ian
08:20 Ian’s away goals rule ‘clanger’
10:50 Iwata fires one into the glossary
11:45 TCV’s first voicenotes!
18:00 Clash of the Commentators
27:40 John surges clear in the Golden Mic contest
29:50 Champions League / Merseyside reflections
31:45 Tough times for Tottenham & Man Utd
38:55 Mousse, cheesecake & Crusty the Pie
43:10 Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 15 Feb 1500 Man City v Newcastle,
Sat 15 Feb 1730 Crystal Palace v Everton,
Sun 16 Feb 1400 Liverpool v Wolves,
Sun 16 Feb 1630 Tottenham v Man Utd.

Vincent Kompany: The Golden Boy

10 februari 2025 · 1 min

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Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds. Lees meer

Vincent Kompany is one of European football’s most exciting young managers – so exciting, he got handed the keys to German giants Bayern Munich, the season after relegating Burnley from the Premier League to the Championship. It’s a strange trajectory, and at the time, his appointment in Munich raised more than a few eyebrows. How had Kompany gone from relegation to one of Europe’s biggest, most historic clubs? Was it because he was a student of Pep Guardiola, the ex-Bayern boss? Was he somehow failing upwards?

This episode of Football Daily is hosted by documentary maker for Copa90, Eli Mengem. Eli heads off on a journey to understand how Kompany has had such a remarkable rise in football management by analysing his youth, playing career and early steps in management, speaking to his ex-teammate Kyle Walker, ex-manager Hugo Broos and others along the way. It maps Kompany’s rise, but also asks bigger questions too. We’ll speak to journalist at the Athletic Seb Stafford-Bloor about whether Kompany’s appointment is a harbinger for a new style of manager coming to the fore in Europe. And we’ll ask Troy Townsend, the ex-head of the UK’s anti-racism in football charity Kick It Out, about how Kompany’s experience as one of the very few black managers in Europe has affected his rise.

As Kompany thrives in the Bundesliga in his first season, this episode of Football Daily arrives at the perfect time to dispel some of the myths around him, while examining his personality off the pitch, to create a portrait of what is one of the most fascinating personalities and footballing stories in the modern game.

The Commentators’ View: Coconut flat whites & ‘verticality’

7 februari 2025 · 59 min

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John Murray and Ian Dennis are joined by Jacqui Oatley to lift the lid on life behind the microphone. Jacqui reveals how she got into football media and the pressure that came with being the first female commentator. Lees meer

Jacqui takes on John in a one-off Clash of the Commentators exhibition match. Will any of Jacqui’s Americanisms make the Great Glossary of Football Commentary?

And rugby union correspondent Chris Jones joins the pod to talk about commentating at the Six Nations.

04:45 How Jacqui got into football media?
11:40 Facing pressure as a female commentator
19:10 Clash of the Commentators
25:00 Americanisms for the Great Glossary?
37:20 Rugby’s Chris Jones joins the pod

BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend:
Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester,
Sat 8 Feb 1215 Leyton Orient v Man City,
Sat 8 Feb 1215 Leeds v Millwall on 5 Sports Extra,
Sat 8 Feb 1500 Wigan v Fulham,
Sat 8 Feb 1500 Everton v Bournemouth on the BBC Sport website,
Sat 8 Feb 1745 Birmingham v Newcastle starting on 5 Sports Extra,
Sat 8 Feb 2000 Brighton & Hove v Chelsea,
Sun 9 Feb 1230 Blackburn v Wolves,
Sun 9 Feb 1735 Aston Villa v Tottenham
Mon 10 Feb 1945 Doncaster v Crystal Palace.

Euro Leagues: The man who built Ronaldo

4 februari 2025 · 44 min

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John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle. Lees meer

How has Cristiano Ronaldo elongated his career? The Portuguese striker is still scoring in Saudi Arabia so a former Manchester United performance coach tells us how he’s done it.

Which team in Europe was the busiest in the January transfer window? Which winter window buys could prove a win for the buying clubs? They discuss Mathys Tel and Rennes' deadline-day dash.

Also, is Ousmane Dembele finally fulfilling his potential?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Wed 5 Feb 2000 Newcastle v Arsenal in the Carabao Cup,
Thu 6 Feb 2000 Liverpool v Tottenham in the Carabao Cup,
Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester in the FA Cup.

In Focus with Alexander Isak and Alan Shearer

1 februari 2025 · 31 min

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Alan Shearer makes the short trip to Newcastle United's training ground to speak to in-form striker Alexander Isak. Lees meer

The Swedish international explains why he's been scoring so many goals this season. He discusses his journey in football and how he grew up watching Spanish football.

He sheds light on his future plans in football, short term and long term and where he sees Newcastle finishing this season.

In Focus with Arne Slot and Gary Lineker

31 januari 2025 · 32 min

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Gary Lineker visits Liverpool's training ground Melwood to speak with manager Arne Slot. Lees meer

The Liverpool manager talks about his success at the club so far since taking charge from Jurgen Klopp in the summer. He praises the former Liverpool boss for how he left the club.

Slot also discusses the difficulty of being away from his family in the Netherlands and the similarities between his former club Feyenoord and Liverpool.

The Commentators’ View: UCL brain fog & Shrewsbury shame

31 januari 2025 · 53 min

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John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators. They reflect on the table-watching drama of the final round of Champions League and Europa League games. There’s off-field controversy. Who will go top of the table in Clash of the Commentators? And Ali’s Shrewsbury story finally gets told. Lees meer

00:45 John’s trip to the dentist
04:00 Striking pre-match displays
07:30 All eyes on the table, not the match?
15:00 Man City/Celtic vs Bayern Munich/Real Madrid
18:30 Golden mic latest
21:00 Golf and games controversy
27:10 Who will go top in Clash of the Commentators?
34:55 The Shrewsbury story finally gets told
42:30 Most exciting January signings
47:15 The Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1 Feb 1500 Bournemouth v Liverpool,
Sat 1 Feb 1730 Wolves v Aston Villa on 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 2 Feb 1400 Man Utd v Crystal Palace,
Sun 2 Feb 1400 Brentford v Tottenham on 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 2 Feb 1630 Arsenal v Man City.

In Focus with Matthijs de Ligt

25 januari 2025 · 25 min

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Dion Dublin visits Old Trafford to chat with Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt. Lees meer

The 25-year-old talks about United’s season so far since Ruben Amorim took charge at the club, and where there is room for improvement.

He opens up on the success of his career so far, having started out at Ajax, where he reached the Champions League semi-final in 2018 and then his big money moves to Juventus and Bayern Munch.