Are footballers just commodities?

Are footballers just commodities?

Crystal Palace were the most active side on transfer deadline day; as they signed Jørgen Strand Larsen, eventually kept Jean-Philippe Mateta, and saw a move for Dwight McNeil collapse... but after McNeil's partner took to social media to criticise the deal's breakdown, which impacted his mental health, are footballers just people in business deals? Spurs captain Cristian Romero has spoken out against the club's board - again - but what does he hope to achieve? Sunderland thrashed Burnley 3-0, but why is one promoted side excelling where another is struggling? And after FIFA president Gianni Infantino's comments that the ban on Russia "has not achieved anything", is it time for sport to open its doors again to Vladimir Putin? Plus, Wasserman’s Global Head of Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, was in the studio, and Celtic's interim manager, Martin O’Neill, discussed his side’s transfer business and current form.



  • Hosts: Jim White and Simon Jordan
  • Podcast producer: Ollie Stevenson

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Simon takes aim at the FA!

Simon takes aim at the FA!

Sam Matterface and Simon discuss the England U21s reaching the final of the Euros, and question whether manager Lee Carsley could follow in Gareth Southgate's footsteps by stepping up to lead the nati...

6 Jul 202326min

Mount makes Manchester United move

Mount makes Manchester United move

Sam Matterface, Danny Murphy and Simon discuss Mason Mounts move to Manchester United as well as his goodbye video to the Chelsea fans. They also ask if Hannah Dingley becoming Forest Green Rovers' ca...

5 Jul 202328min

Stevie heads to Saudi!

Stevie heads to Saudi!

Jim and Simon discuss Steven Gerrard deciding to join Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia and ask whether it is a move which is motivated by money or progressing his managerial career? Jim chats to Sir Geoffre...

4 Jul 202326min

It's just not cricket!

It's just not cricket!

Jim White and Simon Jordan began by dissecting a fiery fifth day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, and asked if Jonny Bairstow's dismissal was within the "spirit of the game" with the help of former...

3 Jul 202339min

Mount to Manchester United and will Dele Alli ever get back to his best?

Mount to Manchester United and will Dele Alli ever get back to his best?

Jim is joined by Stuart Pearce and Karl Robinson. They chat about Mason Mount's transfer to Manchester United, the future of Dele Alli and whether he will ever return to the form which saw him star fo...

30 Jun 202324min

Would Arsenal really collude with Man City to help them land Rice?

Would Arsenal really collude with Man City to help them land Rice?

Natalie Sawyer and Simon discuss Eni Aluko's comments on the talkSPORT Breakfast show suggesting that Arsenal might have been in contact with Man City to help them in their pursuit of Declan Rice. Eni...

29 Jun 202329min

Why are there so few black managers?

Why are there so few black managers?

The Black Footballers Partnership have claimed that the FA's leadership and diversity code for football has failed we're joined by former Premier League defender and founder of the partnership Michael...

28 Jun 202332min

A dark day for cricket

A dark day for cricket

On today's episode we talk cricket as a new report released today highlights sexism, elitism & racism. We hear from TalkSPORT's cricket editor Jon Norman and Kick it Out's Tony Burnett.Plus we are joi...

27 Jun 202330min

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