Could Maradona do it at Barnsley in the wind?

Both Ally McCoist and Jamie O’Hara criticise Arsenal for laying off 55 non-playing members of staff at The Emirates, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola plays down the rivalry between himself and Real Madrid as his side take on Los Blancos tonight in the Champions League, former Portsmouth midfielder Gary O’Neill believes Gareth Bale does want to play for Zinedine Zidane’s side but the manager believes the Welshman wasn’t interested in playing at the Etihad, Chelsea supporter Jason Cundy wants Wolves to struggle in the Europa League as the Molineux outfit progress to the next round, European expert Andy Brassell reveals that Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to stay at the Emirates, former England fast bowler Darren Gough has some high praise for Pakistan’s attack after a tremendous evening session at Old Trafford with the ball, Jermaine Defoe slams Jamie O’Hara for his ‘laughable’ comments on AFC Bournemouth being bigger than Rangers and there’s a meaningful sit-down lawnmower chat on Drive with Goughie and Andy Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Aug 202016min

On Breakfast the Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend warns of the division big money signings can create in Premier League dressing rooms, Jason Cundy defends Arsenal for making 55 members of non-playing staff redundant at the Emirates, former Gunner Perry Groves supports Mikel Arteta’s attempts to sign Chelsea’s Willian and reckons he’s better than Pepe, Fulham goalscoring hero Joe Bryan reveals how he pulled off his wonder free-kick in the Play-Off Final, on Drive Andy Goldstein & Darren Gough react to the breaking news that Gareth Bale is left out of Real Madrid’s Champions League squad, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Anthony Martial’s work rate after scoring against LASK in the Europa League, Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford looks back at his sleepless night after Super Saturday at the London 2012 Games, Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo admits that he won’t be distracted by transfer speculation surrounding his players, former Manchester City defender Danny Mills praises Pep Guardiola’s signing of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Hawksbee & Jacobs bring us another edition of some classic clips from 2006 including a belter from Graeme Beecroft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Aug 202018min

An emotional Fulham manager Scott Parker reacts to his side beating Brentford in the Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley as they returned to the Premier League thanks to two goals from Joe Bryan in Extra-Time, Bees boss Thomas Frank thinks he assembled a top flight team but they will bounce back next season, there’s breaking news about Jadon Sancho where European expert Kev Hatchard reveals that Borussia Dortmund won’t be bullied by Manchester United, on Breakfast Ally McCoist bites back at Jamie O’Hara claiming that Rangers are bigger than nearly all the clubs in England, Wigan Athletic goalkeeper David Marshall opens up about the mental strain of relegation and administration put upon himself and his teammates, England skipper Joe Root previews the 1st Test against Pakistan, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan takes us back to the final day of the season where the Eagles stayed up in the final minutes of the game, Jesse Lingard tells talkSPORT’s James Savundra that he hopes to impress manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during Manchester United’s Europa League run and former Barnet & Brentford boss Martin Allen recalls an encounter with a bull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Aug 202018min

Former England striker Darren Bent makes a bold claim that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is Arsenal’s most ‘important striker in their history’, on talkSPORT Breakfast West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere reveals why Eddie Howe is a ‘great manager’, Danny Murphy tells Natalie Sawyer that trophies are more important than finishing in the top four in the league, Fulham’s Scott Parker & Brentford’s Thomas Frank preview the Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley with over a quarter of a billion pounds at stake live on talkSPORT, on the Sports Bar Micky Gray recounts the time he missed a crucial penalty in the Final in 1998 for Sunderland as they lost to Charlton, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan reacts to news that Manchester United are closing in on the signature of Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, Nigel Benn looks back at the night he fought American Gerald McClellan for the WBC Super-Middleweight Championship leaving the challenger with severe brain injuries and on Drive Andy Goldstein and Jamie O’Hara clash over who is the greatest British Sportsman over the last decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Aug 202019min

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