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The fieriest opinions, the most strident sports reaction, the biggest of big-name guests, and impassioned debate on the day’s top stories. Join Simon Jordan and Jim White every day for a ringside seat to the biggest sporting debate around.Find more from talkSPORT at talkSPORT.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 45min
Six years of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United
Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor reflected on the final phase of the Europa League league phase, with Aston Villa coming out as big winners and both Nottingham Forest and Celtic go into the next round. Meanwhile, it's six years to the day since Bruno Fernandes signed for Manchester United. Has he changed the perception of whining captain around? And there's time to preview some of the biggest matches this weekend with Arsenal and Liverpool both in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2026 • 53min
UCL Review, ICE at the Super Bowl & Fury’s Back
Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss the Champions League last 16, Spurs’ Jekyll-and-Hyde form, Chelsea’s surge under Liam Rosenior, Liverpool’s Qarabag rout, ICE at major sporting events and Spencer Oliver’s take on Tyson Fury’s April return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 5min
Champions League league phase concludes tonight
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They looked ahead to the culmination of the Champions League league phase tonight, Pep Guardiola’s ‘apology’ to referee Farai Hallam and the pressure building around Arsenal. Plus, they were joined by TV presenter Hayley McQueen, after a coroner ruled that the brain injury her father Gordon suffered was “likely” from repeatedly heading footballs, and four-time Ryder Cup winner Thomas Bjorn looked ahead to the ‘Reignwood Icons of Football Series’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2026 • 50min
Everton’s New Normal, Mateta to Forest? & Dubois Exclusive
Jim White & Simon Jordan debate whether stability will satisfy Everton fans, assess Forest’s £35m move for Mateta and explore resilience and leadership with Jason Fox (Embrace the Chaos). Plus, an exclusive with Daniel Dubois after sticking with Don Charles and Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom in the studio on a rocky free-to-air start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 4min
Manchester United shock Arsenal with comeback win
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by French World Cup winner, Emmanuel Petit. They reviewed, in detail, Manchester United's shock 3-2 victory over Arsenal and whether Crystal Palace and Spurs could be sucked into a relegation battle after wins for West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Plus, Scottish football journalist Bill Leckie looked back on Hearts and Celtic’s 2-2 draw, as Rangers moved four points off the top with a 3-0 win over Dundee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2026 • 46min
Is Pep Guardiola just a "chequebook manager"?
Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor reflected on a win for Aston Villa in the Europa League. Does this competition represent Villa's best chance of Champions League football next season after Unai Emery wrote off their domestic hopes last week? Elsewhere, Gabby makes a strong claim about Pep Guardiola, and the boys preview the big fixture this weekend as Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2026 • 46min
UCL Round-Up, Man City Refund & Chisora on Wilder
Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Champions League wins for Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea. Man City refunding fans after Bodo/Glimt defeat, plus boxing chat with Spencer Oliver, Derek Chisora on a possible Deontay Wilder fight and Paulie Malignaggi from New York on this month’s fight-of-the-year contender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 4min
Frank fights on, City's shock loss & Slot under pressure?
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They reviewed a welcome victory for Spurs boss Thomas Frank, another win for Arsenal, and a damaging defeat for Manchester City. Meanwhile, is Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool? Is Jean-Philippe Mateta heading out of Crystal Palace? What damage has been done to ‘Brand Beckham’? Plus, African football journalist Osasu Obayiuwana discussed the fallout from the AFCON final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2026 • 42min
Frank’s Reprieve, United Legends v Players & City’s Spending
Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Bournemouth’s controversial penalty: is VAR the problem, or football’s diving and gamesmanship? They ask whether Thomas Frank has a lifeline, unpack the Butt/Scholes feud with Lisandro Martínez, and examine the optics of Man City spending as the 115 charges rumble on with finance expert Stefan Borson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 4min
AFCON shambles, managerial meltdowns & pressure on Frank
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former England captain, Stuart Pearce. They reviewed a bizarre ending to the Africa Cup of Nations final, which was won - eventually - by Senegal. Both Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points in the title race, and there were managerial meltdowns in the media from both Unai Emery and Oliver Glasner. Plus, the pressure is mounting on Spurs boss Thomas Frank after another defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


