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Joe slightly derailed this episode in order to utilise the time he spends with his professional footballer co-host. After a crushing defeat, Joe wanted to know what things he could add to his game to become a better player at the tender age of 48. Pat obliges with a couple of tips and tricks and we also learned something that Joe could never imagine about the world of professional football which only helps their friendship become stronger. [This episode was originally released on 30/11/2023. Find the full 'My Mate’s a Footballer' boxset on BBC Sounds – www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0grxpyk?page=2]

After a confident start to Joe’s attempt of making Patrick his friend, discussion turns to the various things a new manager can change at a club. Having recently gone through the experience with Daniel Farke at Leeds, Pat reveals the rules the German gaffer has brought in, how Sam Allardyce chose to communicate with the squad and how well a team would cope if the players were left to rule on their own. [This episode was originally released on 23/11/2023. Find the full My Mate’s a Footballer boxset on BBC Sounds – www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0grxpyk?page=2]

James Milner, Ray Parlour, Michael Carrick - who never gets the credit they deserve? Micah Richards and Alan Shearer join Gary Lineker to discuss awards you don’t want to win, getting things wrong as a pundit, and what makes an effective man-manager. [This episode was originally released on 22/11/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Bale, Rooney, Drogba - what were the best homecomings in Premier League history? Micah Richards and Alan Shearer join Gary Lineker to discuss the pull of your hometown club, Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United, and how to stamp your authority on a dressing room. [This episode was originally released on 04/10/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, and José Mourinho. There have been plenty of spiky relationships between managers over the decades, but which has been the best managerial feud the modern English game has ever seen? Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for another episode to rank ten of the best dugout rivalries in Premier League history. [This episode was originally released on 02/05/2022. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Jamie Vardy, Eric Cantona... Alan Shearer?! Who are the best buys in Premier League history? Micah Richards and Al join Gary Lineker to talk bargains, the biggest mistake of Micah's career, and whether there is a "big club" bias in the Match of the Day office. [This episode was originally released on 05/04/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds].

Manchester United beating Arsenal 8-2, Liverpool letting a three-goal lead slip against Crystal Palace, Bradford staying up on the final day of the season... What are the most shocking results in Premier League history? Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join Gary Lineker to discuss yo-yo clubs, losing a million pounds in 90 minutes and who was better, Gary or Alan? [This episode was originally released on 08/11/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Manchester, North London, and Tyne–Wear. The Premier League and Football League play host to some of the best grudge matches in the sport, but which is the best derby in all of English football? Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for another episode to rank ten of the best derbies in the English footballing calendar. [This episode was originally released on 25/04/2022. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets only on BBC Sounds – just search ‘Match of the Day’ via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds]

Eric Cantona or Faustino Asprilla? Paul Gascoigne or Mario Balotelli? Which players will the streets never forget? Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join Gary Lineker to talk pranks, hating your own teammates and indoor firework displays. [This episode was originally released on 26/04/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets, from series 1-11 via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p086gbss?page=3]

Roy Keane, Vinnie Jones, Duncan Ferguson - who was the toughest to play against? Alan Shearer and Micah Richards join Gary Lineker to discuss football's great hard men: horror challenges, death stares, and out-and-out brawls. [This episode was originally released on 29/03/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets, from series 1-11 via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p086gbss?page=3]

So where is the worst place to go as a professional footballer? Upton Park or The Den? Old Trafford or Anfield? Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards share stories and argue the case for some of toughest places to visit in English football. [This episode was originally released on 22/03/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets, from series 1-11 via www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p086gbss?page=3]

Maz Farookhi is joined by football correspondent John Murray, former England internationals Steph Houghton and Conor Coady, and BBC Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella to reflect on Gareth Southgate’s eight years as England manager. The team also hear Alan Shearer’s thoughts on Southgate’s time in charge, and look ahead to who might be in the running to replace him. Timecodes: 00’56 – John Murray & Steph Houghton react to the news 07’22 – Conor Coady on his experience under Southgate, and the progression of England 15’52 – Alan Shearer’s reaction to Southgate’s resignation 23’03 – Nizaar Kinsella speaks about potential replacements 28’56 – John reminisces on the best moments of Southgate’s reign

On the day Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager, Aaron Paul is joined by our senior football reporter Ian Dennis, football journalist Henry Winter and the former England under-21 international Nigel Reo-Coker to discuss what next for England and who is in the running to succeed Southgate. Topics: 00:54 - England's interim succession plan 01:44 - What type of manager are England looking for? 04:29 - Mauricio Pochettino 05:57 - "The biggest decision since 1966" 07:40 - Eddie Howe 09:27 - Steve Cooper 14:51 - How important is style of play? 18:41 - Expectations of the new manager 20:45 - Big personality or master tactician? 22:26 - Predictions for the next England manager

Following England’s defeat to Spain in the final of EURO 2024, Steve Crossman, Nedum Onuoha, Leon Osman and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton reflect on what went wrong. They share their initial thoughts on England’s performance at the tournament and discuss the future of manager Gareth Southgate. Sports psychologist Michael Caulfield drops in to talk about how Gareth Southgate’s England side can respond to the disappointment, plus hear the England manager with correspondent John Murray. Plus, hear from Harry Kane as the panel discuss the captain’s impact on the side. Time Codes: 02.00 – Initial Thoughts 13.30 – Gareth Southgate 21.00 – Sports psychologist Michael Caulfield 35.44 – Harry Kane

Instant reaction from the full-time whistle in Berlin as Spain beat England & win Euro 2024. It's another Euros and another disappointing ending for the Three Lions. Former England internationals Matt Upson, Izzy Christiansen, and Chris Sutton join Mark, Ian Dennis, Guillem Balague and John Murray to reflect on Spain’s 2-1 victory over Gareth Southgate’s England. Also hear from the England manager, Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins. Timecodes: 00:45 On-the-whistle reaction 06:10 What went wrong for England? 20:25 Spain trophy lift 22:45 Harry Kane post-match 26:25 Comparing England with Spain 34:40 Gareth Southgate post-match 39:40 Final thoughts 41:35 Ollie Watkins post-match

The 5 Live Sport team look ahead to the UEFA Euro 2024 final... Spain vs England. Hear from Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane, Dani Olmo, correspondent John Murray and senior reporter Ian Dennis. And catch Mark Chapman in conversation with Rob Green, Chris Sutton and The New York Times chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith. 05:45 Southgate INTERVIEW 10:40 Kane INTERVIEW 16:50 Rob Green goes into hiding 20:10 Chris & Rob make their predictions 22:30 Where will it be won and lost? 27:05 Do England stay in their 3-4-3? 28:25 Carvajal set to return? 29:55 Can England plan for Rodri? 33:35 Morata failing to hit the heights 34:40 Dani Olmo on Lamine Yamal

Steve Crossman hears from Ollie Watkins & Kyle Walker ahead of Spain vs England in the final of UEFA Euro 2024. He’s joined by senior reporter Ian Dennis. Also hear what it’s like to commentate on a major football final, with 5 Live correspondent John Murray and TV commentator Guy Mowbray. 01:25 Denno preparing for the final 03:20 ‘Frightening’ Yamal 05:00 Kyle Walker INTERVIEW 14:40 England’s happy memories of Berlin 15:45 England team doing it for Southgate 17:20 Ollie Watkins speaks to the media 19:40 Special moments under Southgate 21:00 Watkins vs Crossman at darts 24:05 What’s it like to commentate on England?

Steve Crossman has day-after reflections of England’s semi-final win at UEFA Euro 2024. He’s joined by Theo Walcott, Matt Upson and Chris Sutton. Also hear from Gareth Southgate, Kobbie Mainoo and the match-winner Ollie Watkins. 01:45 Reflections on an emotional night 05:55 Gareth Southgate’s big celebration 07:55 Southgate: “We’ve got a good bench” 12:50 Substitutes make their mark 20:50 Ollie Watkins: “I’m the happiest man ever” 29:05 Kobbie Mainoo: “Time to put ourselves into history”

Mark Chapman presents reaction to England’s semi-final at EURO 2024. A last-minute winner from substitute Ollie Watkins sends England through after beating The Netherlands 2-1, setting up a clash with Spain in the final. Former England internationals Alan Shearer, Izzy Christiansen, and Matt Upson join Mark and John Murray to reflect on an incredible night for Gareth Southgate’s side. Hear from Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate. Timecodes: 01:00 On-the-whistle reaction 04:15 Ollie Watkins’ winner 08:50 Overall performance 13:50 Dutch heartbreak 16:00 Confidence in the squad 22:00 Kobbie Mainoo post-match 23:50 Mainoo’s performance 25:45 Jude Bellingham post-match 30:30 Harry Kane post-match 34:20 Gareth Southgate post-match

Mark Chapman presents reaction to the first semi-final at EURO 2024. Spain are through to the final after beating France 2-1. Euro Leagues regulars Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague join Ian Dennis, Chris Sutton and Mark to dissect an incredible night for Luis de la Fuente's side. England play their semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday night; John Murray speaks to Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate ahead of the tie. Chief Football Correspondent at The Telegraph Jason Burt and Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan also join John to preview England’s fourth meeting with the Dutch at a major tournament. Timecodes: 01:10 On-the-whistle reaction 05:20 Disappointment with France 07:00 Mbappé’s performance 09:10 Didier Deschamps’ decisions 11:40 Lamine Yamal 13:00 Spain’s brilliance 18:45 Transformation under de la Fuente 21:25 England vs the Netherlands 26:25 Gareth Southgate pre-Netherlands 29:20 English entitlement? 31:00 Harry Kane pre-Netherlands