The Commentators’ View: BIG NEWS, UCL Final & biscuits vs cookies
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reflects on h...
BONUS - Arne Slot on PL title win, celebrating in Ibiza & next season's targets
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season Arne Slot reflects on his fi...
Will Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur save their season?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this Ange Postecoglou’s penultimate game in charge of Spurs regardless of what happens? And how...
Monday Night Club: Palace make history & Vardy bows out
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given to discuss Saturday's FA Cup final...
Remember When… We Actually Won Something
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remember When is a show that brings together football fans from across the UK to talk about the seis...
The Commentators’ View: FA Cup fever & fox in the box
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. What’s it like ...
Goodbye to Goodison
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Everton prepare for their final senior men's match at Goodison Park after 133 years, Mark Chapman...
In Focus with Jacob Murphy
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam MacDevitt catches up with Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy in the North East. Murphy opens up ...
The Commentators’ View: Arctic Ali & owls vs bats
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reveals what ...
Europa League Debrief: Manchester United and Spurs into Europa League final
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After underwhelming Premier League seasons for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is the Europa...
Euro Leagues: Inter’s old men and pulsating PSG – but are Barca fragile?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki. After another memorable w...
Monday Night Club: Trent leaves Liverpool and happy Kane!
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Pat Nevin to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold l...
The Commentators’ View: Bowls drama, stanchions & worldies
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly catch-up to talk about their love of ...
Euro Leagues: The next Messi, the genius of Lamine Yamal and Mr Trousers
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From PSG’s great win to the thrilling draw at Barca – this week’s Champions League action unpi...
Champions League Debrief: PSG silence Arsenal
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do Arsenal still have what it takes to make it to the Champions League final? An early goal from Ous...
Monday Night Club special: Premier League & World Cup final official Darren Cann
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently retired assistant referee Darren Cann joins Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton, Chris Sutton and ...
That Season When . . . Jose Mourinho & Chelsea became “The Special” Club
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In June 2004, Jose Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special o...
The Commentators’ View: Conor goes viral & Ian’s Bantam tantrum
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss Liverpool and Celtic being on the verge of titl...
Women's Football Weekly: Chelsea and Arsenal face uphill battles in the Champions League
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg...
In Focus with Nedum Onuoha and Claude Makelele
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele sits down with Nedum Onuoha to talk through the French...
The Commentators’ View: Emotional times & top top top…
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a full house as Ali Bruce-Ball returns with John Murray & Ian Dennis. Ali gives a behind th...
The Debrief: Maguire sends Man Utd through in Europa League classic
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United produced a classic comeback, coming from 4-2 down in extra time to beat Lyon and r...
Champions League Debrief: Impressive Arsenal cruise past Real Madrid
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just how impressive was Arsenal’s display against Real Madrid in the Champions League? And can Mik...
How To Win The Champions League: Jose Mourinho
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the mini-series on How To Win The Champions League, we hear from two-time wi...
Monday Night Club: The tale of two keepers
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Crossman is alongside Chris Sutton, former England captain Steph Houghton, and The Athletic’...
In Focus with Dion Dublin & Anthony Elanga
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Elanga chats to Dion Dublin about life at Nottingham Forest, working under Nuno Espirito San...
The Commentators’ View: Salah signs up & John with sirens
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk commentary life as Mo Salah signs Liverpoo...
The Europa League Debrief: Onana errors leave Man Utd level with Lyon
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What next for Andre Onana and Manchester United after his mistakes against Lyon? And how did Rangers...
Euro Leagues: Forgotten Messi, PSG’s Salah and the new De Bruyne
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Kristof Terreur. They unpick the fir...
Champions League Debrief: Bend it like Declan - Arsenal rampant against Real Madrid
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Cates is alongside the BBC’s Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis & former Arsenal and We...
Monday Night Club: Is modern Premier League football rubbish?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the Manchester Derby turned into a damp squib, Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Mich...
How to win the Champions League: Liverpool 2019
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of our mini-series on how to win the Champions League, Andy Robertson and Alis...
The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Skjoldar/Vats/Vik/Vind
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk commentary life. From Ian’s penchant for pies at...
In Focus with Lucy Bronze and Alex Scott
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze speaks exclusively to Alex Scott about her experience being...
The Commentators’ View: Peckish for pies & Ali Bruce-Burglar
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trio are back together as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk commentary life. Exp...
Euro Leagues: Pet turtles and the two-metre Messi
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who keeps four turtles in their fridge? And who is the two-metre Messi? John Bennett is joined by Ju...
That Season When: Blackburn won the league
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Kenny Dalglish, Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer are among the guests as Kelly Cates looks back on ...
The Commentators’ View: Sadiq Mourinho & Roy of the Rovers
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray & Ian Dennis are joined by former BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips. The...
Mark Chapman meets….JJ Watt
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NFL legend and Burnley co-owner JJ Watt chats to Mark Chapman. They discuss everything from bench pr...
Destination New Jersey: Host tensions, expansion beneficiaries & the Comoros dream
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the tension between World Cup co-hosts USA, Canada and Mexico a concern? Can Comoros complete the...
BONUS: A first glimpse at Tuchel’s England
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When did Dan Burn find out he was in the running for a place in the England squad? And how did Thoma...
The exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying'
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive interview with BBC Morning Live’s Helen Skelton, Michail opens up about just how b...
The psychology evolution in football – how elite managers cope with pressure
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Edwards heads to Brentford’s training ground to speak to head coach Thomas Frank and the club...
The Commentators’ View: Arriving late & Ian’s caught sticky-handed
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McNamara returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live comm...
Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks Man Utd finances, stadium plans & Ruben Amorim
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down exclusively with BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan. ...
Introducing......Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier Lea...
In Focus with Frank Lampard and Dion Dublin
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dion Dublin visits Coventry City's training ground to speak with manager Frank Lampard.The Sky Blues...
The Commentators’ View: Media caviar & the Bayern buffet
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Dennis is back with John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to tell the stories behind the 5 Live comme...
The Commentators’ View: Peter Drury & episcopal eutopia
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Drury goes behind the microphone with John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball. He talks through hi...
In Focus with Matheus Cunha
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha welcomes Kelly Somers to the club for a sit-down, where he talks about ...
The Commentators’ View: Yeo-ho-ho & Everton Stadium
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball are joined by Chris Coles to talk commentary life. From keeping ...
In Focus with Graham Potter and Kelly Somers
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
West Ham boss Graham Potter speaks with Kelly Somers after a month in charge at the club. Potter t...
The Commentators’ View: Ian’s Moscow mistake & Las Naranjas
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. Hea...
Vincent Kompany: The Golden Boy
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds. Vincent Kompany is one of European football’s most excit...
The Commentators’ View: Coconut flat whites & ‘verticality’
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray and Ian Dennis are joined by Jacqui Oatley to lift the lid on life behind the microphone...
Euro Leagues: The man who built Ronaldo
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle.How has Cristiano Ron...
In Focus with Alexander Isak and Alan Shearer
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Shearer makes the short trip to Newcastle United's training ground to speak to in-form striker ...
In Focus with Arne Slot and Gary Lineker
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Lineker visits Liverpool's training ground Melwood to speak with manager Arne Slot. The Live...
The Commentators’ View: UCL brain fog & Shrewsbury shame
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators. They re...
In Focus with Matthijs de Ligt
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dion Dublin visits Old Trafford to chat with Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt.The 25-year...
The Commentators’ View: Parisian pleasures & the Monaco giraffe
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball tell the stories you don’t nor...
How To Win The Champions League: Real Madrid
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real Madrid are the most successful team in the history of the Champions League/European Cup with 15...
In Focus with Thomas Frank and Gary Lineker
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Lineker invites Brentford manager Thomas Frank round his house for a chat and spot of lunch T...
Remembering Denis Law CBE
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Fletcher is joined by Football Correspondent John Murray, Manchester United journalist Andy M...
The Commentators’ View: Hotel underpants & Haaland’s deal
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball answer listener questions. From ...
When Shearer met Haaland
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Erling Haaland signs a new long-term deal with Manchester City club - listen back to when the ...
The Commentators’ View: FA Cup Special
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball present an FA Cup Special. They discuss the magic of...
In Focus with Jay-Jay Okocha
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Paris, to Bolton – Premier League legend Jay-Jay Okocha sits down with Dion Dublin in this Fo...
The Commentators’ View: Subbuteo, Slipknot & electric socks
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball answer listener questions. From ...
Euro Leagues – players to watch in 2025
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein for the first Euro Lea...
BEST OF The Commentators' View
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis present a selection box of stories from life as 5 Live co...
72+: Neil Warnock’s Christmas Treat
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Warnock joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff for a festive Christmas treat and to look back on som...
In Focus with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Sutherland travels to Naples to speak to two Scots who are starring in Serie A.Napoli's Sco...
The Commentators’ View: Moscow cops & Tuchel’s tailoring
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as a commentator. Fro...
The Commentators’ View: Wasp in the mouth & Conor’s printer
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McNamara joins Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball to reveal the stories behind the 5 Live comm...
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 FIFA World Cup
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been confirmed the FIFA World Cup will be returning to the Middle East in 10 years' time after ...
In Focus with Tammy Abraham
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Football Daily Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to have a typical Milane...
The Commentators’ View: Ian gets wet & Ali goes deep
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. F...
Mark Chapman meets: Ruben Amorim
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special interview, new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim speaks to Mark Chapman about h...
The Commentators’ View: Tip troubles & satnav struggles
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alistair Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis tell the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries, fro...
The Commentators' View: Ian’s floppy disk & ‘Kevin Dalglish’
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Murray and Ian Dennis join Alistair Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators. ...
In Focus with Morgan Rogers
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Rogers joins Liam MacDevitt to talk about his career so far and aspirations for the future. H...
In Focus with Brennan Johnson & Kelly Somers
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spurs winger Brennan Johnson talks form, influences, Son Heung-min & Ange Postecoglou. He discus...
In Focus with Russell Martin & Glenn Murray
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Southampton boss Russell Martin talks life as manager, tactics and stubbornness. Still without a win...
In Focus with Riccardo Calafiori & Roman Kemp
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Riccardo Calafiori speaks to Roman Kemp about his career so far. They chat about life before Arsenal...
Mark Chapman meets: Rob Page
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive interview – Chappers speaks to the former Wales manager Rob Page who joins the pod...
In Focus with Kelly Somers & Aaron Ramsdale
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Ramsdale chats to Kelly Somers about leaving Arsenal for Southampton, his relationship with Da...
In Focus with Alisson and Joe Hart
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Football Daily, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart travels to Liverpo...
In Focus with Rodri and Joe Hart
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City’s Rodri joins Joe Hart to talk Guardiola, trebles & chess. He also speaks abou...
Remembering Sven-Göran Eriksson
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman presents a special edition of the Football Daily reflecting on the life of former Engla...
Mikel Arteta’s People and Places
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Come inside Mikel Arteta’s home as he sits down, in his living room, with Guillem Balagué to chat...
What Can Manchester United Fans Expect From Jim Ratcliffe?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new era begins for Man Utd but what can fans expect? Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down with BBC sports e...
In Focus with Sir Elton John and Gary Lineker
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of a new book launch, 'Watford Forever' by John Preston – which tells the story of how Sir E...
Lionel Messi: Destiny
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lionel Messi has won his eighth Ballon d’Or and Guillem Balague gives a behind-the-scenes account ...
Remembering Sir Bobby Charlton
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode celebrating the life of England and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Cha...
72+ Top 10: Play-off Moments
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Football Daily’s 72+ team of Aaron Paul, Phil Brown & Jobi McAnuff discuss and debate thei...
The Making of Mikel
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A BBC World Service documentary revealing the untold stories behind Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s...
75 years of Sports Report
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
75 years ago, we heard Sports Report for the first time. On this podcast, Mark Chapman and Pat Murph...
Remembering Pelé
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode celebrating the life on and off the pitch of arguably the greatest player ...
In Focus with Pep Guardiola
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Crossman speaks to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola about playing golf and spending time ...