Pep’s masterclass at the Bernabeu

As the dust settled on Arsenal’s FA Cup victory the former Gunner Perry Groves gives a thorough critique of Frank Lampard’s first season as manager of Chelsea on the Final Word, Tony Cascarino criticises Arsenal for not putting Pierre Emerick Aubamyang on a longer contract, former England striker Darren Bent reacts to Bournemouth and Eddie Howe parting company, film director Shane Meadows reveals he did make a Bafta winning acceptance speech that will never see the light of day, David O’Leary recalls a recent moment in his life when he was reminded of his winning penalty at Italia 90 for the Republic of Ireland, Brentford midfielder Emiliano Marcondes believes that a win on Tuesday night in the Play-Off Final will see the Bees become one of the greatest teams in the world, Sir Steve Redgrave looks ahead to next year’s delayed Olympics in Tokyo and suggest it could produce a number of upsets and European expert Andy Brassell reflects on Juventus’ 9th Serie A title in a row and the relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo & Maurizio Sarri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Aug 202018min

Jim White has exclusive news fresh from Amanda Staveley as the Saudi Arabian takeover at Newcastle United is withdrawn, there’s relief for Fulham manager Scott Parker as they reach the Championship Play-Off Final, on the Sports Bar Jason Cundy demands VAR be used in Play-Off matches after two controversial goals were awarded to Cardiff at Craven Cottage, Barry Hearn defends the Snooker World Championships going ahead today after heavy criticism from a concerned Ronnie O’Sullivan who feels the players are being treated like ‘lab rats’, ahead of the FA Cup Final Jamie O’Hara labels Chelsea keeper Kepa a ‘complete waste of money’, on Breakfast former Blackburn & Celtic striker Chris Sutton demands more from the PFA on dementia issues, Simon Jordan challenges a campaigner who believes that the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club must change their imagery which may be considered disrespectful to Native Americans, former Manchester United & Bayern Munich forward Mark Hughes recalls the time he played two professional matches in one day and despite winning the Man-of-the-Match award in the 1st ODI against Ireland David Willey admits he’s still ‘bitterly disappointed’ he wasn’t part of the World Cup campaign last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Juli 202019min

There’s jubilation at Griffin Park from Brentford boss Thomas Frank and the Bees fans as they reach Wembley on an historic night after beating Swansea in the Championship Play-Off semi-final, on Drive former England fast bowler Darren Gough opens up about the mental strain playing professional sport took out of him particularly when travelling abroad, PFA Equalities Education Executive, Jason Lee, tells White & Sawyer that those at the top of the English football pyramid are scared of giving up their power, Stuart Broad’s father, Chris, reveals the moment he knew his son was a quality fast bowler as the England man reached 500 Test wickets on Tuesday, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn talks about the challenges of setting up 'Fight Camp' in his back garden, former England & Sunderland Striker Darren Bent reflects on the time he bought a pet snake when he was a Charlton player and Adrian Durham questions the confidence some Leeds fans have in their club & Marcelo Bielsa avoiding relegation from the Premier League next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Juli 202017min

There’s a transfer exclusive on the White & Sawyer show as super-agent Kia Joorabchian reveals where Chelsea forward Willian may be headed, Brighton’s Glen Murray praises the job manager Graham Potter has done in changing the Seagull’s style of play, Adam Lallana talks about the ‘perfect move’ after leaving Liverpool for the Amex Stadium, former Palace manager Ian Holloway suggests Wilfred Zaha is good enough to join Manchester City, Simon Jordan slams the idea that Bournemouth may take legal advice after Aston Villa benefited from the ‘ghost goal’ against Sheffield United last month, former Leeds & England full-back Danny Mills pans VAR once more in a season review special on Kick-Off, Everton legend Alan Stubbs lauds Leighton Baines’ as the Toffees ‘greatest ever’ left-back as the former England defender hangs up his boots, Stuart Broad admits he still has the ‘hunger and desire’ to improve as a 34-year-old after taking his 500th Test Match wicket, Stradivarius wins the Goodwood Cup for a record fourth time under jockey Frankie Dettori on talkSPORT 2 and there’s controversy on the Sports Bar as a new quiz between Jason Cundy and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan doesn’t quite go to plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Juli 202018min

Crystal Palace’s Andros Townsend picks Gary Cahill in his Premier League Team of the Year as well as admitting his own form has affected Wilf Zaha’s performances this season, there’s reaction on the Sports Bar to Jurgen Klopp winning the LMA manager award, meanwhile on White & Sawyer former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy expects another league title win at Anfield next season, there’s news of Yaya Toure returning to English football, the Aston Villa boss Dean Smith defends his players celebrations after securing their Premier League survival and also has news on Jack Grealish’s future, after Fulham beat Cardiff 2-0 in the Championship Play-Off Semi-Final 1st leg Bluebirds gaffer Neil Harris blasts the referee, Adrian Durham pays homage to David Silva via a poem on Drive, former England fast bowler Darren Gough lauds Stuart Broad after another scintillating performance from the 33 year-old and a caller isn’t happy with Troy ‘Mr Watford’ Deeney! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Juli 202018min

A relieved Aston Villa manager Dean Smith reflects on his side avoiding the drop after a crucial 1-1 draw against West Ham, an emotional Eddie Howe reacts to Bournemouth getting relegated to the Championship despite a spirited display in a 3-1 win at Goodison Park, a brutally honest Watford captain Troy Deeney admits that the Hornets were ‘not good enough this season’ as they face a season in the second tier of English football, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that Manchester United are now in the hunt for trophies after reaching next season’s Champions League thanks to a 2-0 victory against Leicester City, Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he’s still proud despite missing out on the top four and Frank Lampard lavishes praise on Mason Mount after his performance as Chelsea beat Wolves 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson tells talkSPORT 2 that any member of the Reds squad could have won the FWA award he won last week, rock legend Noel Gallagher reveals the time Manchester City’s David Silva gave him one of his matchday jerseys, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce demands more from the authorities and how they should deal with trolls on social media and Bundesliga expert Kev Hatchard has news on Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz and his potential move to Chelsea on the Trans Euro Express. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Juli 202018min

Liverpool CEO Peter Moore tells Jim White that Jurgen Klopp was ‘made for Liverpool like Shankly’, former England manager Sam Allardyce jumps to the defence of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and also admits he’s bemused at Nigel Pearson’s dismissal at Watford, on Drive Brighton boss Graham Potter takes a polite swipe at Premier League drinks breaks and VAR, West Brom’s Romaine Sawyers talks about working under manager Slaven Bilic after the Baggies got promoted to the promised land, on the flip side Charlton manager Lee Bowyer admits his side getting relegated was the ‘lowest he’s felt’ in his career, Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard opens up about the off-field issues he had last season, Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford hits back at criticism of him amid reports that the Elland Road club have been linked with buying big name players, Alan Brazil bemoans the decision to cancel the traditional Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, Darren Gough makes a massive statement about the futures of Stuart Broad & James Anderson and the Sports Bar are joined by a Flat Earth believer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Juli 202019min

On an astonishing night of football, Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield for the first time after beating Chelsea 5-3, Manchester United’s Paul Pogba concedes a penalty against West Ham after a blatant handball leading to Jermaine Beckford suggesting he should be sold by the Old Trafford hierarchy, in the Championship West Brom gained promotion to the top flight in a tense draw with QPR after Brentford fluffed their lines against Barnsley as a late winner from Clarke Oduor secured the Tykes’ survival, Wigan & Fulham finished all square leaving the Latics facing relegation pending an appeal against their 12-point deduction and Leeds United's 4-0 demolition of Charlton sees the Addicks headed to League One as the champions lifted the trophy at Elland Road.Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend joined the talkSPORT Breakfast Show and offered advice to England fast bowler Jofra Archer on dealing with the pressures of the sporting limelight, Trevor Sinclair questions Manchester City’s interest in Bournemouth’s Nathan Ake, Drivetime’s Adrian Durham advises Leeds to sign John Stones from City next season, former Watford & Sunderland striker Kevin Philips remains bemused at the dismissal of Nigel Pearson at Vicarage Road, Hawksbee & Jacobs return to a classic Clips of the Week from 2006 and Aston Villa legend Gaby Agbonlahor advises Jack Grealish to leave Villa Park in the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Juli 202019min