Welcome To Hell: Pre-Season Training, Part 1

Hosted by Andy Goldstein. We started the podcast with talkSPORT paying tribute to Gianluca Vialli who sadly passed away at the age of 58. We heard from former teammates and close friends such as Scott Minto, Martin Keown and Ross Wilkins (son of Ray Wilkins) who all paid an emotional tribute. We previewed the FA Cup 3rd round, a trophy that Vialli won as both a manager and a player, where talkSPORT will be bringing you 8 live and free games across this weekend! Going back to yesterday's game where Man United hosted Everton in the FA Cup and at full time, we hear from both managers Erik ten Hag and Frank Lampard. Later today, Liverpool take on Wolves and Brentford face West Ham...we hear from Reds manager Jurgen Klopp and Bees manager Thomas Frank who both want the FA Cup replays to be scrapped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Jan 202312min

Manchester City are within five points of Arsenal after beating Chelsea in the Premier League, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara labels The Blues ‘weak’ but Dean Saunders defends Graham Potter due to the injuries at Stamford Bridge and Frank Lampard claims he enjoys the challenges as Everton boss despite The Toffees dropping into the relegation zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Jan 202311min

Spurs thrash Crystal Palace thanks to a brace from Harry Kane, David Moyes pays tribute to West Ham co-chairman David Gold who has sadly passed away, aged 86; Southampton fans sing ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’ at manager Nathan Jones after losing to Forest and Villa boss Unai Emery defends a tearful Leon Bailey who missed an open goal in injury-time against Wolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Jan 202312min

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta fumes over penalty decisions in a draw against Newcastle, Micky Gray questions how anyone can write off Manchester United for the title, pressure mounts on Frank Lampard after Everton get drubbed by Brighton and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte admits he may have to improve his English to avoid being misinterpreted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Jan 202312min

Jurgen Klopp bemoans some of Brentford’s tactics as Liverpool slump to another defeat; former Red Danny Murphy criticises the ‘complacent’ players, Thomas Frank plays down talk of European football for The Bees next season and Scott Minto claims Erik Ten Hag has ‘turned the Titanic around’ while he’s been at Old Trafford!’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Jan 202311min

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte claims his side need another ‘miracle’ if they are to make the top four after losing to Aston Villa, a Spurs supporter demands captain Hugo Lloris is sold, an irate Chelsea fan wants Graham Potter sacked after drawing with Forest and a former Arsenal player claims The Gunners could win the Premier League as centurions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jan 202313min

Join us as we celebrate the great Pelé, his career, and his huge impact on World Cups - winning three! Danny Kelly speaks to those who played with, against or simply admired the great 'Pele', as they dig deep into the Brazilian's unbelievable career, including his love affair with the World Cup, his amazing club achievements, his life off the pitch, and the impact he left on Brazilian and world football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Jan 202346min

We bring you the very best of the tributes across the talkSPORT network to football icon Pele, who passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday. Several Premier League managers including Pep Guardiola, Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta all pay tribute to the Brazilian who won three World Cups for his country. The former England defender Alan Mullery recalls his experiences of playing against him, including a story about nut-megging him whilst playing for Fulham against Santos, whilst legendary Football commentator Barry Davies discusses what it was like to see him play live at the 1970 World Cup. South American Football Expert Tim Vickery brings us the reaction from Brazil to Pele's passing, and the former England winger Dennis Tueart reflects on his influence on football in America after his spell with the New York Cosmos in the 1970s. Finally, Brazilian Football Journalist Marvio dos Anjos discusses what made Pele so special away from the pitch and Author Alex Bellos tells us who were Pele's biggest influences in his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Des 202220min