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- Today39 min
Is Pochettino the right man for United?
Manchester United look to be closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - replacing Michael Carrick who looks set to be sacked following a meeting of club executives in Monaco. John Bennett is joined by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague and BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone to discuss the events of the week including the Manchester United board meeting in Monaco, where it is reported Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are to recommend Michael Carrick is replaced as head coach to Jim Ratcliffe.We hear from England captain Harry Kane who has been speaking from the national team camp on his experience working with Pochettino. And former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld joins the podcast to discuss what life was like under Pochettino, the expectations he sets, and what the United players should expect.Mauricio Pochettino is currently the head coach of the US Men's National Team, and only signed a contract extension in August, having guided the United States to the last 16 of the World Cup. So how has the news been received in the USA? Luis Miguel Echegaray is a Fox Sports writer and analyst and joins John Bennett to give the view from across the pond.John is also joined by BBC Sport's football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan to discuss how a Pochettino Manchester United could look.TIME CODES00:00 United set to sack Carrick 03:01 Pochettino favourite to be appointed 05:41 Harry Kane and Toby Alderweireld on Pochettino 22:09 Developing young players 26:44 View from the US Men's National Team 33:09 How could a Pochettino United look?
- Today21 min
Is Harry Kane England’s GOAT?
Harry Kane continues to break records and on Thursday against Croatia in the Nations League he will make history once again, as he’s set to become England men’s all-time record appearance holder, breaking the record held by Peter Shilton since 1989.Football correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis catch up with the England captain in camp and take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about Kane’s first England cap, breaking records and also winning the Ballon d’Or. Not only that, England head coach Thomas Tuchel joins the pod and gives John a squad update, chats about the call up of James Hill and how the team will celebrate Kane’s achievements. Timecodes: 1:50 – Harry Kane interview. 5:00 – Kane on Ballon d’Or win. 7:00 – On breaking the appearance record. 8:30 – First game as captain. 15:46 – Thomas Tuchel interview. 19:00 – Tuchel on available players. Football commentaries this week: Thursday 12th November NATIONS LEAGUE: England v Croatia 1945 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Friday 13th November NATIONS LEAGUE: Scotland v North Macedonia 1945 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Saturday 14th November NATIONS LEAGUE: Norway v Wales 1700 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA NATIONS LEAGUE: Northern Ireland v Ukraine 1945 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRASunday 15th November NATIONS LEAGUE: Spain v England 1945 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE WSL: Arsenal v London City Lionesses 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
- Yesterday13 min
Jana Fernandez, Alexia Putellas & can London City genuinely disrupt the WSL?
In this teaser episode of the Women's Football Weekly podcast, Ellen White and Ben Haines take the pod on the road to the home of the ‘WSL disruptors’, London City Lionesses!They’re joined by special guest, Spanish full-back Jana Fernandez, who discusses London City's massive shift in mindset this season. Plus, Ben catches up with Jana's LCL and national teammate Alexia Putellas following her historic third Ballon d’Or win!To listen in full, just search for 'Women's Football Weekly' on BBC Sounds.
- 2 days ago1h 5m
MNC: White on his England exit, will Carrick continue & Frank to Palace?
How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? What did Lammens get wrong in United’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa? And how is fear impacting the players? How did Villa let their lead slip, and should the fans be worried about not getting over the line? Mark Chapman, Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss it all. Plus, they chat about iconic team talks after Forest’s win over Manchester City was inspired by captain Ryan Yates, and we hear from Ben White who opens up about his England camp departure in 2022. Finally, is Sage going to get the sack as Crystal Palace head coach? And is it Thomas Frank who might replace him?Timecodes: 2’00 How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? 24’00 How did Villa let it slip? 31’30 Forest’s win & iconic team talks 39’00 Power Forwards: Delap & Brobbey 50’30 Ben White’s England redemption 55’30 Is Sage getting sacked? And will Frank come in?
- 3 days ago41 min
Carrick still in limbo & are Brighton title challengers?
Adam Crafton from The Athletic joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith after another Premier League weekend where Man Utd couldn’t keep themselves out of the headlines. Adam explains whether 4-4 is a good or bad result for Michael Carrick. Elsewhere, we discuss Man City’s downturn in form and whether this leaves Brighton as Arsenal’s closest title rivals. And Adam asks, if you were Fabian Hürzeler and Man Utd came knocking, would you leave Brighton? Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369.Plus, Lloyd tells Rick all about his trip to Argentina.TIMECODES: 0:00 - Lloyd is back from Buenos Aires! 7:22 - Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa 10:54 - Is Michael Carrick going to… go? 12:41 - Adam Crafton shares his thoughts on Michael Carrick 18:10 - Nottingham Forest 3-1 Manchester City 24:28 - Nottingham Forest’s effectiveness and Man City’s charges 28:15 - Are Brighton title contenders? 34:19 - Would Fabian Hürzeler go to Manchester United if he was offered the job? 37:09 - FA Cup action! And of course we start with Grimsby
- 5 days ago15 min
James Trafford: Can he become England's number one?
Can James Trafford become England's number one? What was it like being on the bench at Manchester City last season? And why did he choose to move to Leeds United? He speaks to Kelly Somers in the latest Football Interview about all of that, plus his obsession with Pokémon cards!Timecodes: 4'00 James' mentality, & how he coped with not playing at Man City 6'30 Why he made the decision to leave for Leeds 9'00 Reflecting on the World Cup, & discussing England number one 10'30 What's James like off the pitch, plus his obsession with Pokémon cards & LEGO 12'00 Goalkeeping influences 13'30 What do people get wrong about James? And what are his dreams for this season?
- 5 days ago57 min
TCV: A hat-trick of headers and what makes a good summariser?
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball return with more stories from the world of commentary.John and Ian are at Wembley following the England squad announcement. Hear from Thomas Tuchel on Jobe Bellingham and Josh King's inclusions, and why it'll be difficult for Cole Palmer to get back into the squad.John also tells us which crucial piece of equipment was missing for his trip to Barcelona. And who will prevail as Ian and Ali face-off in Clash of the Commentators?TIMECODES 01:00 Ali's Champions League presenting gig 04:00 England squad announcement and Thomas Tuchel interview 15:00 John, Barcelona and lens wipes 21:00 What makes a good summariser? 25:40 A term for a hat-trick of headers 31:30 Clash of the Commentators 41:20 Unintended Pub Name of the Week 45:20 Great Glossary of FootballCOMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC SOUNDSSaturday 7 November 1245 WSL: Chelsea v Everton - SPORTS EXTRA 1500: Arsenal v Hull City - 5 LIVE 1500: Fulham v Newcastle - SPORTS EXTRA 1730: Nottingham Forest v Manchester City - 5 LIVE 1745: Aberdeen v Hibernian - SPORTS EXTRA 3 2000: Peterborough United v Reading - 5 Sports Extra 2000: St Mirren v Rangers - SPORTS EXTRA 3Sunday 8 November 1200: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby Town - 5 Sports Extra 1400: Crystal Palace v Liverpool- 5 LIVE 1400: Brighton v Brentford - SPORTS EXTRA 2 1400: Sunderland v Chelsea - SPORTS EXTRA 3 1400: Ipswich v Bournemouth - BBC SPORT WEBSITE 1600: Celtic v Kilmarnock - SPORTS EXTRA 3 1630: Manchester United v Aston Villa - 5 LIVE 1800: Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday Sports Extra 3Monday 9th 1930 Plymouth Parkway v Berkhamsted 5 Sport ExtraGREAT GLOSSARY OF FOOTBALLDIVISION ONE 10 men behind the ball 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, The Beautiful Game, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Buying a penalty, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Checked and cleared, Coupon buster, Cross-come-shot Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Header Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff’s badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, “Make sure you watch Match of the Day tonight” The Maradona, Need one to get in off their backside, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Tipped it over the bar Towering header, Trivela, UEFA penalty, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep, You could have two goalkeepers in there and they still wouldn’t have saved it.
- 6 days ago46 min
Ronaldo bows out for Portugal & why is the PL getting younger?
Rick Edwards is joined by Charlie Adam & Nedum Onuoha to react to Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football after 234 caps and 146 goals. Is it time to put aside the last couple of years and remember his iconic impact?Elsewhere, with Manchester United's JJ Gabriel looking bound for one of Ronaldo’s former clubs – Real Madrid – Charlie and Nedum discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young players in modern football, reflecting on their own careers and their experiences now as parents with children in the academy system. Surprisingly, ex-pros aren’t that vocal on the touchline watching their kids play. Or so Nedum claims, anyway…And we get an update from Lloyd, who has somehow had his journey home disrupted by the Pope. More to follow.For more stories and insight on Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy, listen to Sporting Giants: Messi v Ronaldo on BBC Sounds.We’d love to hear about wonderkids you’ve seen at your club. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369.
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