No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by the CEO of the LMA (League Managers Association)...RICHARD BEVAN!

Richard Bevan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from an independent regulator in football to how we can best improve VAR.

They start the pod by talking about the role of the LMA in football and how it works with hundreds of managers and coaches in the game with finding new jobs as well as supporting those who have recently lost their positions in football.

Richard, Sam & Natalie then...

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Luton, Tottenham and Leicester Manager as well as Tottenham Director Of Football turned Scout...David Pleat.

David Pleat sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time as a manager to his most recent spell as a football scout.

They start the pod by talking about David's new book 'Just One More Goal' where he details stories and anecdotes throughout his long career in the game from a player, to a manager as well as various other roles in football.<...

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by returning guest and former Leicester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Wigan, Bolton & England forward...EMILE HESKEY!

Emile Heskey sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Liverpool's recent recruitment to what it was actually like going away with England.

They start the pod by talking about Emile's two son's Jaden and Reigan Heskey who both recently made their first team debuts for Manchester City and whether Emile prefers playing the game himself or watching his two boys play.

Marc, Sam & Natalie then chat...

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by fan favourite & current owner/manager of Dorking Wanderers...MARC WHITE!

Check out Marc White & Dorking Wanderers YouTube channel  @BunchOfAmateurs  

Marc White sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football including why he decided to sign a 54 year old goalkeeper at Dorking to the upcoming Liverpool vs United game this weekend.

They start the pod by talking about Ruben Amorim and why the stats against Sunderland suggest he might be finally adapting his game in favour of a long ball approach, why th...

This week Sam & Natalie answer the best questions submitted by our subscribers and followers as well as rank their top 10 Premier League strikers and pound for pound managers!

They start the pod by answering questions submitted in by our followers & subscribers including what Big Sam's chippy order is, Has Sam officially retired and would he ever be interested in owning a football club?

Sam then answers the best goal he's ever witnessed scored by one of his players, if a player has ever forced a move away & reveals the story of how he sold Dietmar...

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by our first hat-trick guest & former Manchester United coach..RENE MEULENSTEEN!

Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike for his 3rd appearance on the pod to discuss all things football from his time working with the Iraq national team to how to fix Manchester United's issues.

They start the pod by talking about Rene's current position in football working with the Iraq national team before discussing Arsenal's siege mentality and why they don't need to whinge as much.

Rene, Sam & Natalie then chat about...

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Manchester United, Birmingham, West Brom, Watford and Wrexham goalkeeper...BEN FOSTER!

Ben Foster sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his transition into becoming a YouTuber and Podcaster to his elite career in football.

They start the pod by talking about how Ben transitioned into his post playing days as a YouTuber, where the idea to vlog match days came from and the issues he faced along the way.

Ben, Sam & Natalie then chat about Ben's time at...

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Chelsea, Swansea, Roma, Liverpool, Sunderland, AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Fatih Karagümrük and Sampdoria forward...FABIO BORINI!

Fabio Borini sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time in the Premier League with Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland to what life is like as a current free ag...

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham, Norwich, Walsall & Woking winger...MATT JARVIS!

Matt Jarvis sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at West Ham with Big Sam to why traditional wingers could be making a come back.

Matt and Sam start the pod by...

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by social media superstar and assistant manager of Royal Oak  FC...STEVE BRACKNALL!!!

Steve Bracknall sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his social media rise to stardom to running a tight ship at Royal Oak FC.

Steve and Sam start the pod by talking about s...

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former West Brom, Celtic, Middlesbrough, Coventry, Blackburn, Sunderland and Birmingham manager...TONY MOWBRAY!!!

Tony Mowbray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Blackburn to why a successful team needs both artists and soldiers.

Tony and Sam start the pod by talking about...

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Watford, Burnley and Everton manager...SEAN DYCHE!!!

Sean Dyche sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Everton to styles of football and advice for young coaches.

Sean and Sam start the pod by talking about what Sean has been up to...

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by one of our most popular returning guests, former Sheffield Wednesday coach...CHRIS POWELL!!!

Chris Powell sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his highs and lows at Sheffield Wednesday to his predictions for the upcoming Premier League season.

Chris and Sam talk about his recent...

Former Reading head of football operations Mark Bowen is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Mark Bowen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the HUGE Europa League final to how close Manchester City were to signing Lionel Messi?

Mark and Sam talk about the recent FA Cup final, Dean Henderson's impressive performance, why it wasn't a shock that Crystal Palace won and the brilliance of their recent recruitment.

The two then discuss why most teams should be chasing...

Natalie and Sam sit down and discuss all things football from the upcoming FA Cup final to Big Sam's Big Awards in this latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Natalie and Sam talk about Nottingham Forest's owner entering the pitch to confront Nuno Espirito Santo and why they're having a fantastic season regardless of their recent dip in form.

The two then discuss the race for the Champions League places with Arsenal & Newcastle all but confirmed for next season with the final two places up for grabs between Chelsea, Aston Villa & Nottingham Forest.
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Former Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Preston, Sunderland, Bradford, Fleetwood, Bengaluru and Lalitpur City manager Simon Grayson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Simon Grayson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Leeds' incredible title winning season to his time manager out in Napal.

Simon and Sam talk about his recent experience managing in both India and Nepal and what challenges he had to face with regards to signing players, the fan culture and playing surfaces.

The two then discuss...

Neil Warnock sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI!

How would Neil's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?

Current Blackburn Rovers head of football operations Rudy Gestede is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Rudy Gestede sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things Blackburn from his appointment as head of football operations to what are the future aims for the club.

Rudy and Sam talk about the reason why John Eustace shocked everyone with his decision to swap a play-off based Blackburn Rovers for relegation fighting Derby County and did Rudy's relationship with John play a factor?

The two...

Former Bolton, Liverpool, Southampton, England, Crystal Palace, Everton & West Brom coach Sammy Lee is our next returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Sammy Lee sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his relationship as Sam's right hand man to why Mo Salah is one of the greatest players in the history of Liverpool.

Sammy and Sam talk about why jury duty prevented Sammy from joining Sam at Leeds United, the importance of having trust between manager and assistant manager as well as...

George Boateng sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days in the Premier League to making those first steps towards becoming a manager.

George and Sam talk about getting into football management, football styles of play and why you need to be able to adapt to stay in the game long term.

The two then discuss the Manchester Derby, Kevin De Bruyne announcing he's leaving Manchester City at the end of the season and they both give their reaction to the news that Southampton manager Ivan...

Former Motherwell, Preston, Derby & Nottingham Forest manager...Billy Davies is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Billy Davies sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time managing Derby & Nottingham Forest to why Leeds are starting to slip at bit in the Championship.

Billy and Sam talk about their early days in football when their paths crossed as managers as well as what has Billy been up to since he left Nottingham Forest in 2014.

The two then discuss in...

Bryan Robson sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Manchester United Ultimate XI!

How would Bryan's prime Ultimate XI perform against the current Manchester United team and do you agree with his selection?

Charlie Adam sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI!

How would Charlie's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?

Big Sam & Natalie sit down for a different kind of episode as they take walk down memory lane thanks to our friends at Classic Football Shirts.

Sam and Natalie react to various shirts from Sam's playing career including his 1978 second division title with Bolton Wanderers as well as from his time in America with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

We then move on to Sam's career in management as Natalie shows kits from his early days including his first full time position as Blackpool manager.

They then both chat in depth about his most...

Former Southampton, Norwich, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, West Brom and Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Andy Townsend sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from being a voice on the iconic FIFA video games to living with Paul Gascoigne at Middlesbrough.

Andy and Sam talk about their early days together, learning from the great Terry Venables and how Andy became a voice on the iconic FIFA video game franchise and what that process was like to...

Former Blackburn & Manchester United defender Phil Jones is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Phil Jones sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from making his debut under Sam at Blackburn to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United.

Phil and Sam talk about their time together at Blackburn, making his Premier League debut against Chelsea, advice from El Hadji Diouf and why it would be a dream to manage his boyhood club one day.

The two then discuss...

Former Soccer Saturday pundit & Liverpool Phil ‘Thommo’ Thompson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Phil Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from why anyone can win the FA Cup to those Soccer Saturday glory days.

Phil and Sam talk about his time working with Sky and on Soccer Saturday including the infamous on-air fire drill, Why Jeff Stelling is the best & being dropped on a zoom call.

The two then react to the weekend’s FA Cup result...

Former Ayr United, Celtic, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich & Kilmarnock forward, Alan McInally is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Alan McInally sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Aston Villa's super season to why Celtic fans are the best in the world.

Alan and Sam talk about his time working with Sky and on Soccer Saturday including playing head tennis 10 minutes before kick-off with Sam during his time at Bolton.

The two then share their thoughts on the recent...

Former Chelsea, Rangers, Sunderland, Leeds & Norway forward, Tore Andre Flo is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Tore Andre Flo sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Chelsea to the rise of Erling Haaland.

Tore and Sam talk about his time at Chelsea as cover for Gianluca Vialli & Gianfranco Zola, Where Chelsea need to improve & the lack of physically in modern forwards.

The two then discuss in detail Tore's big move to Rangers, the pressure of...

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's tactics to would Sam return to Bolton?

Rene and Sam talk about the current state of Bolton Wanderers, would Sam be interested in returning in some capacity & who are the front runners for the job.

The two then discuss in great detail about how Manchester United continue to struggle with adapting to Amorim's style of...

Salford City manager Karl Robinson is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Karl Robinson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Salford's recent FA Cup tie against Manchester City to why Scouting is an art form.

Karl and Sam talk in great depth about preparing for big FA Cup games, Conversations with Pep Guardiola & the surprise in Manchester City's team.

The two then discuss in great detail about how crucial having a good scout system is and the importance...

Former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke, Reading & Dundee midfielder Charlie Adam is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Charlie Adam sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time in the Premier League to his most recent role as Fleetwood Town manager.

Charlie and Sam talk in great depth about being a manager, bouncing back from that first sacking as well as learning from Vincent Kompany during his time at Burnley.

The two then discuss West Ham's handling of Julen Lopetegui...

Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to look back on our pre-season predictions as well as give updated thoughts on the current Premier League season.

Chris and Sam talk in great depth about the current Premier League relegation battle, the race for Europe and can anyone stop Liverpool?

What are your predictions for the current Premier League season?

Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days against Sam to his legendary career in television.

Chris and Sam talk in great depth about his media work including the recent news that Chris is returning to TV following his recent health issues before the two reminisce about the SoccerAM and SoccerSaturday days. 

The two then discuss h...

James Allcott sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from stopping Arsenal's corners to life as a QPR fan.

James and Sam talk about the recent on & off the field issues with both Manchester Clubs including INEOS' decision to sack Dan Ashworth, increase children's tickets and continue making staff redundancies.

Meanwhile the blue side of Manchester face an increased 130 charges, Pep confirms he won't manage another club team & how do Manchester City stop their bad form?

The two then chat about Chelsea's involvement in the Premier League...

Former Derby, Middlesbrough, England, Newcastle, Everton, Manchester United & Arsenal assistant coach Steve Round is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Steve Round sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from working with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal to learning from the legendary Terry Venables.

Steve and Sam talk in great depth about his time at Arsenal as Mikel Arteta's assistant, Why Arsenal fell short in the title race & what was the reason behind his decision to leave Arsenal.

The two then discuss...

Former Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester & Exeter forward Clinton Morrison is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Clinton Morrison sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from working on Soccer Saturday with Paul Merson to fall outs with Neil Warnock.

Clinton and Sam talk in great depth about England during the international break, the job that Lee Carsley has done and the recent news of Pep Guardiola reportedly signing a new contract at Manchester City.

The two then discuss...

Former Portsmouth, Stoke, Chelsea, Bournemouth, AC Milan, QPR & Current Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Asmir Begovic sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from winning the Premier League to returning to Everton to support Jordan Pickford.

Asmir and Sam talk in great depth about their thoughts on the role of a number 2 goalkeeper, working with different goalkeeper coaches and the brilliance of Jordan Pickford.

The two then discuss Edu's decision to swap Arsenal for Nottingham...

Former Manchester United, Sunderland & Blackburn Rovers defender Wes Brown is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Wes Brown sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football Erik ten Hag’s sacking to the soon to be announced replacement of Ruben Amorim.

Wes and Sam talk about their thoughts on Erik ten Hag’s sacking, the lack of style of play and what went wrong for the former Manchester United manager.

The two then discuss in detail the managers linked with the Manchester Unit...

Former Manchester City, Sunderland, QPR & Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Sam is away for his 70th birthday so Nedum Onuoha sits down alongside Natalie Pike to discuss all things football Thomas Tuchel's England appointment to predicting who is going to win every competition this season.

Nedum and Natalie talk about their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's England appointment, the quality of English managers and are they given a fair chance at the highest level?

The two then discuss in detail...