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Mar 11, 2026 • 34min
Champions League Debrief: Nightmare in Madrid for Spurs
Chris Waddle, former England star turned pundit, offers blunt takes on team morale. Paul Robinson, ex-pro goalkeeper, critiques the early keeper change and tactical choices. John Murray, BBC commentator, brings matchday reporting from the stadium. They cover Spurs' 5-2 collapse in Madrid, the controversial 17-minute goalkeeper substitution, Newcastle's late penalty heartbreak, and Liverpool's defeat in Istanbul.

Mar 9, 2026 • 43min
The ultimate Women's League Cup final preview
Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Manchester United goalkeeper who shares cup-final experience and mentality. Marc Skinner, Manchester United manager discussing rotation and preparing his squad for a top Chelsea side. They talk final atmosphere, Champions League confidence, team habits of reaching finals, rotation choices and preparing to face Chelsea at their best.

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Mar 8, 2026 • 39min
FA Cup Debrief: Port Vale shock Sunderland and Wrexham almost get a Hollywood ending
Luke Edwards, The Telegraph’s northern football writer, breaks down tactics and match drama. Andy Cole, two-time FA Cup winner and former striker, adds player and manager perspective. They cover Port Vale’s shock win over Sunderland, Wrexham’s near-miss with Chelsea, Mansfield’s brave showing against Arsenal, Southampton upsetting Fulham, and Manchester City’s rotated but clinical display.

Mar 6, 2026 • 59min
The Commentators' View: Let’s go racing, John Hunt…
John Hunt, BBC racing commentator who has covered Cheltenham and the Winter Olympics, shares life behind the mic. He talks racing commentary craft and vivid race description. He explains ideal commentary positions and using binoculars. He reflects on betting while working and the hectic Cheltenham routine. The conversation also sparks fun detours into pub names and a playful glossary of commentary phrases.

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Mar 6, 2026 • 9min
Andy Robertson talks the FA Cup & James Milner
Andy Robertson, Scotland captain and Liverpool left-back known for leadership and attacking runs, reflects on the FA Cup and his 2022 triumph. He recalls childhood cup memories and why the competition still matters. He talks match-by-match focus ahead of Wolves and praises James Milner’s record for longevity and professionalism.

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Mar 5, 2026 • 23min
Premier League Debrief Extra: Spurs' Nightmare Continues
Reaction to Tottenham's 3-1 home defeat and the stadium atmosphere after a crushing result. Discussion of how Micky van de Ven's red card changed the game. Talk about wider club instability, managerial questions and transfer policy worries. Fan anger and emptying stands capture the mood in North London. Preview of key upcoming fixtures that will shape the run-in.

Mar 5, 2026 • 43min
Euro Leagues: Shakhtar Donetsk CEO & 100 days until the World Cup
Sergei Palkin, CEO of Shakhtar Donetsk, leads club operations and strategy. He describes running the club during wartime, relocating the academy and convincing foreign players to sign. He also talks about using stadiums as shelters and the dream of returning to the Donbas Arena.

Mar 4, 2026 • 23min
Arsenal seven clear after Man City draw & Carrick's first loss
Arsenal move seven points clear after a hard-fought win at Brighton. Manchester City drop points at home as Forest earn a crucial draw to boost survival hopes. Newcastle stun Manchester United with a late winner, handing Carrick his first defeat. Debate over time-wasting and goalkeepers going down adds extra spice.

Feb 27, 2026 • 54min
The Commentators' View: Paloma Blanca & The Whippet Inn
Three commentators swap travel tales, voice tips and a laugh-out-loud story about on-air giggles. They debate how to pronounce a player’s name and invent a growing glossary of classic football phrases. There are musical parodies, unintended pub names, creative fan antics at stadiums and a lighthearted Clash of the Commentators round from Scandinavia.

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Feb 27, 2026 • 14min
Leah Williamson - The Football Interview
Leah Williamson, England captain and long-time Arsenal defender, reflects on almost quitting the academy at 15 and the turning point that kept her going. She revisits reliving Euro 2022, how that win reshaped her life, coping with injury and mental resilience, plus how she unwinds with fashion and music. Her remaining aim: lift a World Cup.


