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  • 38 minutes 56 seconds
    Women's Football Weekly: Managerial mayhem and no more WSL relegation?

    Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines examine whether the WSL could remove relegation as a way of expanding the division.

    They're joined by BBC Sport's Emma Sanders to explain the proposals that are under consideration.

    They also look at two days of managerial departures in the WSL, with Liverpool and Crystal Palace both changing their head coaches.

    TIMECODES

    00:14 Ellen White and her legacy cap 04:10 A dramatic return for the WSL 11:25 What next for Liverpool after Matt Beard's departure 18:28 Crystal Palace replace Laura Kaminski 23:15 Relegation and expansion in the WSL

    4 March 2025, 5:57 pm
  • 46 minutes 42 seconds
    Champions League Preview: Aston Villa, Arsenal & Liverpool against Europe's best

    John Bennett presents a preview to the Champions League Last 16 first legs. Rory Smith and Nedum Onuoha join John as the Champions League RO16 first legs approach.

    Aston Villa travel to Club Brugge with January signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford in fine form. A tie against Liverpool or PSG would await Unai Emery if Villa can get past the Belgian Pro League side.

    With a 13-point gap between league-leaders Liverpool and Arsenal, the Champions League is now Mikel Arteta’s last realistic chance at silverware this season, but they’ll face a stern test from Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven.

    It’ll be 1st in England vs 1st in France when Arne Slot’s Liverpool travel to PSG. The panel looks at two of Europe’s most in-form players in Mo Salah and Ousmane Dembele.

    Outside of the Premier League teams, Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in a RO16 city derby, and the top two in Germany – Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen – come head-to-head. Timecodes: 01:15 The best UCL RO16 draw ever? 03:40 Club Brugge v Aston Villa 13:20 PSV v Arsenal 25:30 Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid 29:55 PSG v Liverpool 35:40 Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen 39:35 Feyenoord v Inter Milan 40:35 Barcelona v Benfica 41:25 Ruben Amorim hits back at Wayne Rooney

    European Commentaries on 5 Live / BBC Sounds this week Tuesday at 5:45pm - Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Tuesday at 8pm - PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal Wednesday at 8pm - PSG vs Liverpool Thursday at 5:45pm - Real Sociedad vs Manchester United (UEL)

    3 March 2025, 7:34 pm
  • 50 minutes 19 seconds
    FA Cup Debrief: ‘Naïve’ Amorim & red card chaos

    Darren Fletcher is joined by Paul Robinson and Nigel Reo-Coker. Also hear from Ruben Amorim, Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner and Paul Heckingbottom as the panel reflect on the FA Cup fifth round. From holders Manchester United crashing out and THAT challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta, to a likely cup final suspension for Anthony Gordon and a seven-minute VAR delay at Bournemouth, there is plenty to discuss.

    04:10 Holders Man Utd are out 18:00 THAT challenge on Mateta 25:00 Gordon set to miss League Cup final 28:05 Newcastle denied by ‘fun police’ 32:55 New law approved to stop GK time-wasting 34:30 Five wins in a row for Brighton 37:05 VAR running on 2G at Bournemouth? 39:40 Man City have to come from behind vs Argyle 43:15 Villa through to first FAC QF in a decade 46:55 Preston breach Burnley defence

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in the FA Cup, Tue 4 Mar 1745 Club Brugge v Aston Villa in the UCL, Tue 4 Mar 2000 PSV v Arsenal in the UCL, Wed 5 Mar 2000 PSG v Liverpool in the UCL, Thu 6 Mar 1745 Real Sociedad v Man Utd in the UEL.

    2 March 2025, 10:52 pm
  • 26 minutes 29 seconds
    Introducing......Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges

    Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down. Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

    1 March 2025, 10:00 am
  • 15 minutes 4 seconds
    BONUS: The Harry Maguire interview

    Manchester United defender Harry Maguire chats with BBC Sport's Kelly Somers to discuss manager Ruben Amorim's tactics, his relationship with captain Bruno Fernandes and how the squad deals with heavy criticism

    28 February 2025, 8:45 pm
  • 57 minutes 57 seconds
    The Commentators’ View: Peter Drury & episcopal eutopia

    Peter Drury goes behind the microphone with John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball. He talks through his early days as a 5 Live football commentator, his relationship with words and how he thinks he may have put the commentator’s curse on Manchester United! Also Peter goes head-to-head with John Murray in a heavyweight Clash of the Commentators. And clarification on the Great Glossary criteria!

    03:45 Peter’s route into the industry 05:50 Peter’s first radio commentary 11:30 Peter’s broadcasting inspirations 17:45 Peter ‘showing off’ on Sports Report 20:05 ‘Words have been my best friend and my worst enemy’ 22:25 What is the best ‘Commentators’ View’ in sport? 27:00 Guilty examples of the ‘commentator’s curse’ 32:20 Heavyweight ‘Clash of the Commentators’ 43:45 The ‘Great Glossary’ rules are ironed out

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend: Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website, Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves, Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth, Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton, Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich.

    28 February 2025, 3:54 pm
  • 44 minutes 51 seconds
    Euro Leagues: An interview with Bojan, & the Magic of the Cup

    Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balagué, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens to discuss the latest from the world of European football.

    The guys chat about the latest stories from Europe's cup competitions, before we hear a sit-down interview between Guillem and former Barcelona player, Bojan Krkić. Bojan opens up about his struggles with mental health and anxiety during his playing career.

    Then, we hear all about the thrilling finish that the Bundesliga 2, Germany's second division, looks set up for.

    04:14 Cannes' star-studded performances in the Coupe de France 08:45 Barcelona, Real and Atletico Madrid have their eyes on the Copa Del Rey 13:59 Underdog stories in the DFB-Pokal 18:13 Bojan Krkić interview 34:06 The panel reflect on the Bojan interview 41:07 Bundesliga 2 gears up for a fireworks finish

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend:

    Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff

    Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth

    Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton

    Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich

    27 February 2025, 11:15 pm
  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    72+: The EFL Podcast

    Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by new Cambridge director of football Mark Bonner. They chat Championship promotion race after Leeds win at Sheffield United. Hear from Daniel Farke and Chris Wilder. What about Blackburn appointing Valérien Ismaël? Plus will there be handshakes or fisticuffs as the panel discuss Derek Adams’ comments about respect in football.

    01:25 Jobi’s ‘pundit pumps’ go viral 02:30 Bonner on re-joining Cambridge 07:10 Leeds win at Sheff Utd 16:00 How much of a setback for Sheff Utd? 22:00 Blackburn appoint Valérien Ismaël 28:45 Can Cambridge survive under Neil Harris? 37:50 Another ‘period of exclusivity’ at Reading 38:50 Derek Adams on ‘disrespectful’ Walsall 43:00 Nigel Adkins leaves Tranmere 44:20 The FA Cup returns! 47:45 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend: Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley on BBC Sport website, Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves, Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth, Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton, Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich.

    27 February 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 34 seconds
    The Debrief: Man Utd edge Ipswich, Arsenal stutter & Liverpool go 13 clear

    Mark Chapman presents reaction to the midweek Premier League fixtures. Dion Dublin and Aaron Lennon join Mark as Man Utd edge Ipswich, and Liverpool go 13 points clear at the top.

    10-man Manchester United secured a dramatic three points after conceding first against Ipswich, turning the game around and edging a 3-2 thriller. Hear from the Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim.

    Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest, meaning a Liverpool win would send Arne Slot's side 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in a 2-0 win over Newcastle ensured the title is now firmly in Liverpool's hands. Hear from Mikel Arteta and goalscorer Szoboszlai.

    Also hear from Erling Haaland after his goal earned Manchester City three points on the road at Spurs, and Thomas Frank gives his thoughts after Everton held Brentford to a 1-1 draw.

    Timecodes: 00:30 Man Utd 3-2 Ipswich 02:50 Ruben Amorim post-match 07:10 Spurs 0-1 Man City 08:50 Erling Haaland post-match 11:20 Nott'm Forest 0-0 Arsenal 12:50 Mikel Arteta post-match 16:40 Brentford 0-0 Everton 19:15 Thomas Frank post-match 20:50 Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle 23:25 Dominik Szoboszlai post-match

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live Commentaries this week:

    Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup

    26 February 2025, 11:43 pm
  • 29 minutes 31 seconds
    The Debrief: England beat Spain & light up Wembley

    Katie Smith is joined by Izzy Christiansen and Alistair Bruce-Ball as England beat World Champions Spain 1-0 in the Nations League at Wembley.

    Hear from goal scorer Jess Park, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman on that impressive display. It was the first time England have faced Spain since the World Cup final in 2023 and this was a Lionesses side that showed they are getting closer to their best.

    The result boosts their position in the Women's Nations League table and is a big step in the right direction in their preparations for the Euros this summer. 00:20 Intro 02:00 Hannah Hampton 07:10 Jess Park 09:30 Russo impressing 14:20 Spain England rivalry 18:00 Sarina Wiegman 22:15 Looking ahead to the Euros

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

    Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup

    26 February 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 54 seconds
    The Debrief with Steve Crossman

    Chelsea back in the top four & Crystal Palace thump Aston Villa. Steve Crossman is joined by Clinton Morrison, Andy Reid and Mark Schwarzer. Also hear from Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, Marco Silva and Fabian Hurzeler. And Ali Maxwell from the Not The Top 20 Pod swings by to talk EFL Championship.

    02:20 Oliver Glasner interview after Palace hit four past Villa 08:35 Fabian Hurzeler interview after Welbeck scores winner 12:25 Chelsea move into top four with win over Southampton 18:35 Wolves lose to remain five points clear of drop zone 21:05 Middlesbrough back to winning ways in the Championship

    BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 26 Feb 2000 England v Spain in UEFA Women’s Nations League, Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup, Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website, Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup, Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup, Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup, Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup.

    26 February 2025, 12:10 am
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