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In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to former Premier League striker and pundit Alan Shearer. They speak about his Premier League goalscoring record, leaving Newcastle for Southampton as a teenager and winning the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. They discuss Alan Shearer the football fan and the feeling when Newcastle won the League Cup in 2025, their first trophy in his lifetime.

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00:25: Propensity for timeliness 01:35: Leaving Newcastle for Southampton 02:50: Joining Blackburn Rovers 03:50: Premier League's record goalscorer 04:33: Playing for Newcastle United 07:34: The pressure of becoming Newcastle manager 08:43: Punditry 10:18: Passion for...

John Murray, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Ian Dennis are back after the Carabao Cup quarter finals.

Ian still has the Captain Pugwash theme in his ears as he recounts a historic evening for Fleetwood.

Which member of the team has the same name as Martin Clunes' dogs?

We have lots of suggestions for rhyming slang footballers and an unusual Clash of the Commentators as John takes on Ian.

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01:00 Fleetwood + Captain Pugwash 05:00 League Cup reflections 09:45 Weekend fixtures 17:00 Rhyming slang 22:50 Footballing tongue twisters 28:55 Clash of the Commentators 38:55 Unintended Pub Name 41:05 Great...

Rick & Lloyd are joined by Julien Laurens to discuss how Roberto De Zerbi is slowly moulding Spurs into his image – and after a blockbuster summer, Julien explains why he is undoubtedly the league’s most powerful manager. How far will this transformation go? Whisper it: could Spurs be last season’s Manchester United?

Elsewhere, Rick takes up the mantle from the Monday Night Club and finds out which player has scored the most ‘luxury’ goals this season and Lloyd is off to see Boca Juniors vs River Plate this weekend – otherwise known as the Superclásico, one of football’s...

Kelly Somers is joined by Andy Reid, Leon Osman & Ian Dennis to discuss Michael Carrick remaining in charge at Manchester United after eight games without a win, despite links to Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Man Utd fan Scott Saunders gives the supporters’ reaction, while Raphael Honigstein discusses the Nagelsmann links.

Then, reaction to Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or - the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001. Former England teammate Conor Coady joins, with more from Honigstein on the reaction in Germany and at Bayern.

Finally, London City Lionesses CEO Martin Semmens on Alex...

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and Adam Crafton.

With Michael Carrick on the brink, the panel discuss whether sacking him change anything for Manchester United - or was the damage done in the summer? Should fingers be pointed higher up? With Manchester United also the subject of an Amazon documentary, former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson joins the pod to explain what it's like having a camera crew inside a football club. On a more positive note - Aston Villa and Nicolas Jackson are flying after a sticky start, how does Unai Emery keep...

Rick & Lloyd are joined by Oliver Kay, Senior football writer at The Athletic, Joe Smith from Stretford Paddock and BBC Sport’s Chief football news reporter Simon Stone after a surreal day at Old Trafford. Can anyone pull Manchester United out of this mess?

Michael Carrick suffered a tumultuous afternoon, where defeat on the pitch came with support in the stands – but at the expense of his players. Was this one of the strangest atmospheres we've ever seen at Man Utd? And is there someone, anyone, that will want to take this impossible job? If not, could Mich...

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to the former Burnley, Everton, and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche. They speak about life after management, being a football dad, reflecting on his time at Nottingham Forest and, his love for cooking.

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00:00 Intro 00:50 Starting out on social media 01:40 Leaving Nottingham Forest 05:30 Being a football dad 07:20 The love of music 08:31 Time off from football 09:35 Influence of Brian Clough 11:45 Getting back into management 14:11 Chef Dyche

John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball are back as John and Ali debate Norwegian pronunciations following on-air squabble.

We also get the team's view on Man Utd as Ali prepares to commentate on their crunch game with Bournemouth.

Which 5 Live Sport broadcasters would make good Traitors and Faithfuls? And who will go top in Clash of the Commentators    Saturday 24th October Arsenal v Everton 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Coventry v Fulham 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA  Chelsea v Spurs 1730 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Rangers v St Johnstone 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPO...

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Andy Mitten, the editor of 'United We Stand' and Jay Motty from the Stretford Paddock to reflect on Manchester United's disastrous night in Como after their 4-1 defeat to Cesc Fàbregas' side.

How are Man United fans feeling? Was Bruno Fernandes right to speak out in the way he did? Can Michael Carrick survive this? And who do the fanbase feel is the right person to rescue them from this situation... if anyone?

Plus, Rick & Lloyd hear some cracking header/headerer stories and - to lighten t...

Mark Chapman, Kasper Schmeichel, John Murray and Matthew Upson review Manchester United's position after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.

Bruno Fernandes questioned his team's tactics in the defeat, which left Michael Carrick under mounting pressure. The team ask whether Carrick can survive and how damaging Bruno Fernandes' post-match interview will turn out to be.

BBC Sport's Simon Stone joins the podcast from Como, looking at what the defeat could mean for Carrick's position as head coach.

We also hear Carrick's apology to fans following the defeat.

TIMECODES 01:00 Bruno...

Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Ashley Young, Tom Allnutt and Statman Dave to react to what was a record breaking night in the Champions League. Andoni Iraola managed to scrape past his former assistant Inigo Perez as Liverpool beat Villarreal 4-3. Manchester City made lightwork of AEK Athens without Erling Haaland as Phil Foden stepped up with a hat-trick as they won 5-1. In the tie all eyes were on, Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in a thriller at the Parc des Princes.

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00:00 Record number of goals in the Champions League 04:33...

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton on this week's Monday Night Club.

The team discuss Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss against rivals Brighton on Sunday with Palace fan Dan Cook. To what extent is Pierre Sage to blame, has he been let down by a lack of signings and who could replace him if he leaves the club? Then, what's behind Nottingham Forest's lack of goals under Oliver Glasner? And it's troubled times in the North East! Matthias Jaissle has come under criticism for bringing Dan Burn on to play up front...

Rick and Lloyd are back! They discuss Brighton's halfway line goal and why it might be the best of the genre. Paul Robinson joins us to give the goalkeeper's perspective and if he did or didn't mean to score his own longe-range belter against Watford back in 2007 (he didn't).

Paul also gives his view on the draw between Leeds and Man Utd after commentating at Elland Road and explains why Michael Carrick's changes paid off, even for out of form Bruno Fernandes.

And finally, if you've ever headed a ball away in the stands, let...

Alex Scott sits down with Kasper and Peter Schmeichel on the latest Football Interview on the Football Daily podcast. The father-son duo reflect on their Premier League title wins, and discuss what it was like for Kasper growing up as the son of Peter Schmeichel. And with Kasper having just retired, how do footballers deal with coming to the end of their playing careers?

Timecodes: 00:17 Memories of winning Premier League titles 01:47 Was Kasper always destined to be a goalkeeper? 05:18 The father-son dynamic, and Peter giving goalkeeping advice 06:50 The evolution of goalkeeping 08:20 Kasper's retirement and forming a band?!<...

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are reunited as they discuss the week's football events, including Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the Manchester United hierarchy and Manchester City's Champions League defeat to PSG.

Does Luis Enrique now recognise John? How did Ali come close to missing a big commentary last season? And which member of the team was Martin Lewis' phone-a-friend on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Can Ian level up the standings in this week's Clash of the Commentators? And there are more entries to the Great Glossary of Football.

TIMECODES 02:30 When...

Rick & Lloyd are back! And by popular(ish) demand. They catch up for the first time since the World Cup and look back on Man City's first defeat since the charges. Plus, Lloyd has a novel suggestion for Man City’s punishment and Adam Crafton explains how PSG’s journey in France has so many similarities – and differences – with Manchester City’s.

There’s also time to look at Arsène Wenger’s mooted bid to become FIFA president – rumoured by everyone but the great man himself. Rick and Lloyd also find the perfect analogy for Lisandro Martínez’s contro...

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Charlie Adam and football correspondent John Murray on an eventful night in the Champions League.

Manchester City went down to a 4-2 defeat against a dominant attacking display from PSG. We hear from Enzo Maresca on how his side will respond to the defeat.

Meanwhile there's reaction to Aston Villa's 6-0 thrashing of Fenerbahce and Liverpool's 6-3 win in Austria against LASK, where Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick.

TIMECODES 00:20 A PSG masterclass at the Etihad 07:45 Enzo Maresca on how Man City react to the defeat 17:50 Aston...

It’s a drama filled Champions League edition of the Football Daily podcast as Kelly Cates, Paul Robinson, Theo Walcott and Ian Dennis react to the big stories from Tuesday night’s matches.

You will hear as it happened, real time reaction to the comments made by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez – he launched a blistering attack on the club's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

This comes after United lost to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano – and they also get the latest reaction from manager Michael Carrick at his pres...

Mark Chapman is joined by Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith.

The panel are joined by a Manchester City fan to discuss the reaction to their win at Anfield in their first game since being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations.

After an impressive performance at the weekend, can Jordan Henderson help bring some control to Chelsea?

We hear from Michael Carrick ahead of a potentially defining week for Manchester United and a Fulham fan as their winless start continues.

And Tim Vickery joins the show to...

Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison discuss the latest Premier League weekend.

Manchester City's maintained their perfect start to the season on the pitch with a comfortable win at Anfield - but what does the future hold for them and the Premier League hold after they were found guilty of breaching financial regulations? After a toothless performance - will any of Liverpool's £100 million players come good? 

Oliver Glasner lost on his return to Selhurst Park, with Nottingham Forest losing 3-1 to Crystal Palace - including an extraordinary miss from Forest striker Liam Delap. Spurs ar...

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. They speak about last season at Arsenal, his qualities as a captain and reflects on Norway's journey at this summer's World Cup. They look at how Arsenal have already started this season, and whether they feel a different kind of pressure this time around.

TIMECODES: 0’22 - Looking back on the last few months 0'50 - Lifting the Premier League trophy 2’35 - His role as captain 4'15 - Difficulties with injuries 9'20 - Reflecting on the World Cup 12’50 - Sharing experience with Max...

Conor McNamara once again joins Ian Dennis and John Murray for the Commentators' View ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League.

With Manchester City travelling to Liverpool for the first time since the Premier League charges verdict, John goes through his approach ahead of commentating on the game. 

The team reflect on the international break, Ian recalls being pranked at Istanbul airport and can John go clear at the top of the table in Clash of the Commentators?

TIMECODES 03:30 International break reflections 05:00 Ian's Greek adventures 09:00 How to approach commentating on Liverpool v...

BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brighton have established themselves in the Premier League and evolved into one of English football's smartest success stories.

TIMECODES 0’34 - How much Brighton rely on data to sign players 4’00 - At what point does analytics crossover with normal scouting 8’30 - Brighton’s success with loan-to-buys 11’00 - How important is the manager to the whole process? 15’43 - How important are big player sales to Brighton? 17...

John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict. 

An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended 6-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal. What reasons were given for this verdict? And is it a fair outcome? 

With Middlesbrough the club to uncover the spying ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final, fan and editor of Fly Me To The Moon fanzine, Robert Nichols, offers what this decision is like from a Boro perspective. 

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Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic and journalist William Ralston, author of the Impossible Job about challenges faced by modern-day referees. Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam also join the conversation as they discuss what it's like to take charge of the biggest game in football. Slavko shares what it’s like to operate under so much pressure, plus the highs and lows of his career. But will he discuss who is the biggest diver he had to deal with? TIMECODES:

01:10 William Ralston 05:50 Slavko Vincic on the impossible job 12:00 Active decision ma...

Kelly Somers is alongside John Murray, Ian Dennis, Matt Upson and Paul Robinson as England comfortably beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley.

Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two goals making it 91 goals for England on the night he drew level with Peter Shilton. How has this camp effected competition for places and should Harry Kane win the Ballon d’Or? Hear from manager Thomas Tuchel, Eberechi Eze and captain Harry Kane.

Elsewhere Ronaldo has released a lengthy statement saying he is not retiring, Portuguese football expert Tom Kundert drops by to explain mo...

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam. The panel reflect on England’s performance against Croatia and look ahead to England’s game against Czechia at Wembley with John Murray.

The team debate the benefits of playing abroad and also the controversy around Alex Scott’s withdrawal due to injury.

Plus Robbie Savage drops by to talk about becoming manager of League One side Peterborough.

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03:10 England’s win 08:30 John Murray & Tuchel 15:40 Players going abroad 26:50 Alex Scott 33:50 Scotland 44:10 Robbie Savage

John Murray, Matt Upson, Alex Howell and Sami Mokbel bring reaction in Croatia to England's 7-0 Nations League win. Hear from Harry Kane, Morgan Rogers and manager Thomas Tuchel after humbling Slaven Bilic's Croatia in Rijeka. 

04:32 - Harry Kane interview 10:10 - Morgan Rogers interview 15:41 - Thomas Tuchel interview

John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life. Hear from Jordan Pickford & Thomas Tuchel. Catch archive commentary of Conor doing an England game as well as the guys favourite goals they’ve commentated on. And who will take the point in an England-themed Clash of the Commentators? Glossary suggestions and messages welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected]

02:00 John is in Croatia! 04:55 Thomas Tuchel sunning himself! 09:20 Jordan Pickford on not being picked… 14:00 Hear Conor’s 2008 England comms! 17:25 Ali on WSL commentary… 19:40 Best goals commentated on? 25:50 Commentating as 11-year-olds… 34:20 What punishment...

In a very special interview, Sir Alex Ferguson speaks with Nina Warhurst for BBC Breakfast. They talk about his upbringing in Glasgow and making his debut for St Johnstone, the class of '92 and his recovery from a brain haemorrhage in 2018.

1’48 - The impact of his brain haemorrhage & return to Old Trafford in 2018 4’00 - His first cup final aged 13 & upbringing in Glasgow 5’50 - Making his debut for St Johnstone & nearly emigrating to Canada 7’22 - Placing trust in the class of ’92 11’50 - Being presented with his Scotland cap in 2021

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to start coaching. Plus his relationship with Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children are on their footballing journey.

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02:45 Early years at Arsenal 05:50 Highlights 08:40 Start of coaching career 12:00 Relationship with Mikel Arteta 14:30 Jack's kids on their own football path

Kelly Somers is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson as they answer listener questions following the news that the Premier League confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

TIMECODES: 3’05 - Could Man City have to repay any prize money? 6’50 - Could HMRC investigate City for fraud or illegality? 7’53 - How would a points deduction work? 9’30 - Is it as simple as just relegating them to League Two? 10’05 - Could Man City Women’s be affected? 10’35 - How long wou...

Kelly Somers is joined by former England internationals Paul Robinson and Stephen Warnock to react to England’s Nations League win over the Czech Republic, where Anthony Gordon got the opener with Harry Kane getting the second. The guys dissect England’s performance – and discuss how important it was to keep a clean sheet. Anthony Gordon was hailed the player of the match by Paul Robinson and they look at where improvements could be made in the team. The chat also turns to Trent Alexander-Arnold who made his first start for his country in two years. They hear from Alex S...

Kelly Somers gets the latest on the huge breaking news story, that the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

Kelly breaks down a really damning statement from the Premier League and with her to do that is the BBC’s football issues correspondent Dale Johnson, football finance expert Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast, as well as football correspondent John Murray and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

They also hear from former Manchester City ch...

Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend look at the ongoing fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them.

Italian football writer James Horncastle discusses the long-term impact the Calciopoli scandal had on the Italian game.

We also hear from Thomas Tuchel as England look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat against Spain. Pat gives us his view on Sebastien Pocognoli’s opening match as Scotland boss.

And the panel look at Lionel Messi’s upcoming international retirement with his final game coming...

In a special episode of The Football Interview, Julien Laurens speaks to PSG winger and Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The talk about his upbringing, the impact of his father and moving to Napoli and PSG. Plus, what would it mean to win the Ballon d'Or?

You can also watch Julien Laurens' interview with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembélé on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Football YouTube channel.

TIMECODES 0’40 - His upbringing and first club 2’00 - The impact of his Father 3’20 - Has he always been a winger? 4’00 - Moving to Napoli & P...

Aaron Paul is joined by Ian Dennis, Matt Upson, Paul Robinson and John Murray as World Champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League.

Defensive errors cost England and an opportunity missed after Harry Kane hit the crossbar after Jude Bellingham won a penalty after being brought down in the box.

Hear reaction from head coach Thomas Tuchel who says there were too many big individual mistakes and one of the goalscorers Anthony Gordon.

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02:10 On the whistle reaction 06:30 The bench  09:40 Thomas Tuchel  12:50 Mentality  17:50 Ant...

Mark Chapman presents reaction to the news Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. He's joined by journalists Dale Johnson, Rory Smith, David Ornstein & Sam Lee to look at the significance of the news, what comes next and the possible fallout on other Premier League clubs and beyond. Football finance expert Stefan Borson also offers a unique insight into how we got here, and what may come next.

Fans of Manchester City give their reaction, while we hear from supporters of Liverpool and Manchester United...

John Murray and Ian Dennis are at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground ahead of England's opening Nations League tie against Spain on Saturday night. They discuss whether Trent Alexander-Arnold might start on Saturday night, then John catches up with England head coach, Thomas Tuchel, who looks ahead to the match against Spain, and discusses his squad selection. Then, Ian speaks to England captain Harry Kane, who looks ahead to the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony, and reflects on learnings from this summer's World Cup.

Timecodes: 06:00 Thomas Tuchel Interview 14:00 Harry Kane Interview

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly commentator catch-up. Ali gets richly rewarded at Bournemouth, Ian gets recognised as a famous footballer and John goes walkabout in Nottingham. Hear from Anthony Gordon ahead of England vs Spain in the UEFA Nations League. And who will surge ahead in Clash of the Commentators? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected]

02:30 Meeting the England players, 05:10 Herr Chapman gets tipped off! 10:25 Does Ali get his cake and eat it? 12:50 John Southall goes Basil Fawlty, 18:10 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 19:20 Anthony Gordon ‘surprised’ to be s...