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After the Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was handed a suspended sentence for an altercation in Greece the England manager Gareth Southgate drops the defender hours after originally selecting him in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, on the Sports Bar the former Three Lions full-back Micky Gray jumps to Maguire’s defence, South American expert Tim Vickery breaks the news that Lionel Messi is set to leave Barcelona potentially paving the way for a reunification with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Jamie O’Hara and Simon Jordan both suggest that Chelsea Boss Frank Lampard must now deliver trophies having spent millions during the summer transfer window, James Anderson reflects on taking 600 Test Match wickets and bellows an early Ashes rallying cry for next year’s clash against the Aussies Down Under, boxing promoter Frank Warren rubbishes the idea of a re-match between Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin and Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock admits he misses stick off the opposition fans in the Championship with football being played in empty stadiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 202019min

On the Press Box Simon Jordan defends Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City boss received criticism from Oleksandr Zinchenko’s wife, former Bayern Munich midfielder Didi Hamann heaps praise on his old side after winning the Champions League and he reveals that there might still be a Ballon d'Or this season, Danny Murphy advises footballers how they can use security to maintain their own safety when on holiday, former Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew tells Dillian Whyte how he can bounce back after his devastating knockout defeat on Saturday night against Alexander Povetkin, England’s former all-time wicket record holder Darren Gough praises Jimmy Anderson as his old teammate reaches 599 Test Match victims, Hawksbee & Jacobs unearth the perfect ‘socially distanced’ sport, Liverpool target Thiago is labelled one the ‘most comfortable players on the ball’ in world football by Darren Bent, as talkSPORT understands that Kai Havertz is set join Chelsea for £90million Danny Murphy tells Jim White that the Leverkusen player will get Frank Lampard’s side goals from midfield and on the Sports Bar former Sunderland left-back Micky Gray tells us why he chose South Yorkshire instead of two years in Monaco! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Aug 202018min

After Bayern Munich win the Champions League live on talkSPORT the European expert Andy Brassell warns Premier League followers that Hansi Flick’s men will get better over the coming years, after the brutal knockout of Dillian Whyte by Aleksandr Povetkin we hear how the dramatic action unfolded on Fight Night on Saturday, Aaron Ramsdale exclusively reveals to talkSPORT why he decided to rejoin his old club Sheffield Untied, former Wolves keeper Matt Murray picks his England goalkeeper for the Nations League, Tony Cascarino warns all top flight footballers to get security after Manchester United’s Harry Maguire was arrested and subsequently released from custody in Greece, England spinner Dom Bess labels teammate Jimmy Anderson ‘the GOAT’ as the Lancashire fast bowler closes in on 600 Test wickets as Pakistan are forced to follow-on at the Ageas Bowl and former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley tells a superb Brian Clough anecdote on Jonny Owen & Friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Aug 202019min

In this archive edtion of My Sporting Life we are joined by former England, Spurs and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell. We hear about his controversial move across North London, playing his part in Arsenal's invincible side and scoring in a Champions League Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Aug 20201h 18min

Watford captain Troy Deeney exclusively reveals on Breakfast that he won’t push to leave Vicarage Road over the summer, Deeney also divulges exactly why Virgil Van Dijk is the most difficult defender to play against in the Premier League, Eric Dier tells Hawksbee & Jacobs how he found out Joe Hart was moving to Tottenham, Leeds United’s Stuart Dallas admits he can’t wait to take on Liverpool on the opening day of the season, on Drive Darren Gough feels that footballers shouldn’t get a full cap for playing in a friendly as he ignites a verbal battle with Breakfast co-host Jamie O’Hara, Jason Cundy reignites the club v country debate when he claims he’d rather see Chelsea win the Carabao Cup than England win next summer’s Euros, Alan Brazil reminisces about the time he played as a defender in non-league football, Paul Whitehouse & Bob Mortimer discuss potentially fishing for Marlin in their next TV series, former Villa striker Andy Gray recalls the time he fell out with his old boss Ron Saunders and on the Sports Bar former boxer Spencer Oliver takes us behind the scenes of the Matchroom ‘bubble’ on the eve of Whyte v Povetkin as Tony Bellew makes a surprise appearance on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Aug 202019min

As Bayern Munich reach the Champions League Final the former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy claims he’ll be supporting the Germans in Sunday’s Final against ‘tacky’ Paris Saint Germain, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn claims the potential Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight could take place in an empty arena, Brighton’s Glenn Murray urges Manchester United to sign former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, Lille defender Jose Fonte reveals why Ronald Koeman getting the Barcelona job is a dream come true for the Dutchman, Leeds cult hero Jermaine Beckford is elated at the news that Merclo Bielsa has signed a contract extension at Elland Road, on Drive Ade & Goughie discuss if it’s possible to pick the football team you support, Darren Bent reveals on Breakfast the defender he hated playing against in the Premier League and Hawksbee & Jacobs deliver some classic clips of the Midweek from yesteryear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Aug 202017min

Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara and The Sun’s Neil Custis lock horns over Tony Martial and whether he’s good enough to be Manchester United’s number 9, Adrian Durham & Darren Gough clash on Drive over who’s a better manager between Pep Guardiola & Jurgen Klopp, on the Sports Bar there’s the fallout from the Champions League Semi-Final as Paris Saint-Germain reach Sunday’s Final after they beat RB Leipzig, talkSPORT’s Dutch Correspondent Marcel Van Der Kraan has exclusive news on Ronald Koeman heading to Barcelona as he’s set to take the supreme job at the Nou Camp, former Palace owner Simon Jordan isn’t impressed with Manchester City building a statue of David Silva, Pat McManus the manager of Brockenhurst has a unique plan to get fans back into stadiums in non-league football and Hawksbee & Jacobs have panda news from China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Aug 202019min

Steve McLaren tells the Breakfast show which Bundesliga player would take Manchester United to the next level, former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy jumps to the defence of Harry Maguire after the England defender has received criticism for recent performances, former United keeper Mark Bosnich urges the Reds to stick with David De Gea as Dean Henderson appears to be returning to Old Trafford, Snooker supremo Barry Hearn reveals the social distancing techniques used at the Crucible which the Football Association could copy to get supporters back into grounds, there’s breaking news on the Sports Bar with news on David Silva’s new club in La Liga, on Press Box Simon Jordan isn’t particularly impressed with Joe Hart joining Spurs, former Manchester City defender Danny Mills reveals why his old club aren’t ‘big’, Adrian Durham rants about Pep Guardiola’s tactics against Lyon in the Champions League, Andy Brassell has the latest news on Ronald Koeman set to be named as the FC Barcelona boss after they sacked Quique Setién and ‘Big’ Sam Allardyce blasts modern defending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Aug 202019min