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Monday Night Club: Chelsea’s mentality, booing fans & Salah benched

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On MNC this week Mark Chapman, Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith get into the one all draw between Chelsea and Arsenal and pose the questio...

Premier League Review: A statement draw for Chelsea?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Chelsea make a statement with their 1-1 draw against Arsenal? Enzo Maresca’s side took a point and caused Arsenal problems despite playing more ...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - The Football Interview

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to former Manchester United player and manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. They dis...

The Commentators' View: Hospital pass & boxing is back

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Dennis returns alongside John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to talk travels, football and commentary. Steve Bunce joins the pod with boxing returnin...

Euro Leagues: Ronaldo, Brazilian wonderkids & European veterans

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Crossman is joined by European football experts and stars of the Euro Leagues; Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle. The hot top...

UCL Debrief: Liverpool's 'crisis' and Arsenal's Bayern redemption

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal achieve a statement and redemptive victory over Bayern Munich as Liverpool move closer to crisis.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners now lead the UCL lea...

72+ EFL Pod: Cov 10 points clear & Eckert excels

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to Coventry going 10 points clear. They also have their say on Middlesbrough appointing Kim Hellberg....

UCL Debrief: Chelsea dominate, Man City's first loss & Newcastle rocked by Aubameyang

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a mixed night for English sides in the Champions League as Chelsea beat Barcelona, while Manchester City and Newcastle both lost.Kelly Cates ha...

Monday Night Club with Mark Chapman

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Idrissa Gueye sees red for Everton at Man Utd & did Tottenham get the gameplan wrong? Mark Chapman is joined by Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and The Obs...

Premier League Review: Arsenal Eze past Spurs

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Paul is joined by David James & The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards to review the weekend’s Premier League action. Hear from Mikel Arteta and T...

Bukayo Saka - The Football Interview

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to the Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka. They discuss growing up and br...

The Commentators' View: Ashes special with Aggers

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Jonathan Agnew to discuss commentating on cricket. He talks about his journey from lorry driver to broa...

Euro Leagues: Pogba's return, Mbappe sues PSG & can Italy qualify for the World Cup?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julien Laurens, Mina Rzouki and Guillem Balague join Maz Farookhi to discuss the latest from the continent.With Italy only reaching the play-offs, Gen...

72+ EFL Pod: Clement to Norwich and 3UP?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lyle Taylor and Tommy Smith join Aaron Paul to discuss the week's EFL headlines.They dissect the latest managerial situation at Middlesbrough, with Ki...

Scotland qualify for 2026 World Cup

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin and ex-Scotland captain Rachel Corsie join Steve Crossman and commentator Eilidh Barbour from Hampden as Scotl...

Will Scotland and Wales qualify, and is British and Irish football in its best-ever place?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scotland and Wales could secure World Cup spots with victory on Tuesday night - will they, and what would it mean?Former Scottish international James ...

England end perfect qualifying campaign as Republic of Ireland make the play-offs

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England wrapped up a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania. Victory in Tirana made it 8 wins from 8, with 22 goals scor...

Reinventing Football - what to do with handball, penalties and VAR?

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Cates is joined by Nedum Onuoha, Rory Smith and comedian Kae Kurd to discuss the changes they would make if they were designing football from sc...

The Commentators' View: Ronaldo’s red & mind-altering shoes

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ali Bruce-Ball & Conor McNamara talk football, travel & language after Cristiano Ronaldo sees red as Republic of Ireland beat Por...

England still 100% in World Cup qualifiers

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Tuchel's England make it 10 competitive clean sheets in a row against Serbia as their 100% record in World Cup 2026 qualifiers continues thanks...

72+ EFL Pod: Edwards to Wolves & O’Neil to Boro?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jobi McAnuff, Lyle Taylor & Phil Brown debate Rob Edwards’ move to Wolves. Was he right to leave Middlesbrough? Managerial vacancies up for grab...

Destination New Jersey: Hope in the Caribbean & Latin American domination

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Destination New Jersey continues, and on this episode of the pod the focus is on the Americas. Kelly Cates is joined by Rory Smith as they get a real ...

Monday Night Club: Xhaka reborn & from Bricklayer to Brazil

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Charlie Adam and Rory Smith on the Monday Night Club.After Sunderland's stoppage time equaliser against Arsena...

Premier League Review with Rick Edwards

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doku shines as Man City ‘tonk’ Liverpool. Rick Edwards is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker & The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards to review the weekend’s...

Exclusive: Mary Earps on life in the spotlight, fertility and recent reactions to her book

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Earps is speaking for the first time since extracts of her book were released over the first weekend of November before the full autobiography co...

The Commentators' View: TikTok sensation & The Extra Touch

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Hear an interview with Thomas Tuchel as he recalls Jude Bellingham ...

Euro Leagues: England’s Champions League dominance and Bayern the team to beat?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After another week where five of the six English sides won in the Champions League, Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Ra...

UCL Debrief: Foden fireworks, Newcastle sparkles & Garnacho saves Chelsea

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was another successful night for Premier League clubs in the Champions League with wins for Manchester City who beat Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle ...

72+ EFL Pod: Southampton sack Still & soup-er Lyle Taylor

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to Southampton sacking Will Still. Also hear from under-pressure Norwich boss Liam Manning. Lyle is o...

UCL Debrief: Liverpool beat Real Madrid, Arsenal continue perfect start, Messi van de Ven's wonder goal

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool show they are getting back to their best with a 1-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield. Mikel Merino was at the double as Arsenal continued the...

Monday Night Club: O’Neil withdraws from Wolves & disturbance in the goalkeepers’ union

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman is joined by Andros Townsend, Shay Given and Rory Smith on the Monday Night Club. With former boss Gary O’Neil ruling himself out of th...

Premier League Review with Rick Edwards

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wolves sack Pereira, Liverpool back to winning ways and Spurs' home woes continue. Rick Edwards is joined by former Premier League goalkeeper David Ja...

Jordan Pickford - The Football Interview

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to the Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. They discuss ambitions ...

The Commentators' View: The Easy Tap Inn & unmentionables

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They look ahead to the Premier League weekend and tell the stories ...

Euro Leagues: El Clasico Drama & Spalletti to Juve

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague and James Horncastle to discuss the latest from the continent. Plenty of drama in El ...

Slot’s selection shake-up proves no problem for Palace

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Pat Nevin as Liverpool’s losing streak continues at the hands of Crystal Palace.It...

72+ EFL Pod: Williams to Posh & Reading get Richardson

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Phil Brown talk Peterborough appointing Luke Williams. Also Reading swap Noel Hunt for Leam Richardson. Hear from Frank...

Celtic's explosive statement and Liverpool defeated again

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Gregg is joined by BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel and former Premier League and Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam on the latest Foo...

Monday Night Club: Rodgers resigns, Arsenal extend lead & Sunderland leapfrog Liverpool

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend on MNC this week!First up on this week's episode, former Celtic striker Chris S...

Premier League Review with Rick Edwards

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man Utd leapfrog Liverpool, Sunderland are in the top four & pressure grows on Wolves’ Vitor Pereira. Rick Edwards is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker ...

TCV Extra: Mount & Welbeck for England?

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball look ahead to the Premier League weekend, including Sean Dyche’s first league game in charge of Notting...

The Commentators' View: Postman Pat, Shaggy & Chunky Porro

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They discuss a high-scoring week in the UEFA Champions League, what...

Euro Leagues: Arsenal’s Champions League chances and Italian giants struggling

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maz Farookhi, Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Mina Rzouki discuss all the latest in European football.The panel discuss a record-breaking Champi...

UCL Debrief: Liverpool end winless run as Chelsea’s teenagers shine

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool came from behind in Frankfurt to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat, Chelsea’s teenage trio Marc Guiu, Estêvão, and Tyrique George scored ...

UCL Debrief: A faultless night for Premier League sides in Europe

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal continued their perfect start to the Champions League this season with a 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid, Manchester City picked up their firs...

Brendan Rodgers – The Football Interview

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of the Football Interview, Kelly talks to Brendan Rodgers. He talks about the ‘unique pressure’ of managing his current c...

The Commentators' View: John’s facial & the Cardiff rat

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language ahead of Liverpool vs Man Utd. John reflects on his surprise facial ...

England book their place at the 2026 World Cup

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England are on their way to next summer’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA after a 5-0 win against Latvia secured their qualification with tw...

Brentford psychologist Michael Caulfield and his bench

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Crossman sits down with Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho and club psychologist Michael Caulfield to discuss how the club’s culture of talking open...

Scott McTominay: Our Brother of Naples

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott McTominay left a struggling Manchester United to become Serie A’s Most Valuable Player, win the Scudetto for Napoli and be nominated for the B...

The Commentators' View: Home Nations Special

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray talks football, travel & language with home nations commentators. Liam McLeod represents Scotland after their dramatic win over Greece...

Destination New Jersey: Mexico as hosts & magic for Cape Verde?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman and Rory Smith continue the countdown to the 2026 World Cup.Nico Cantor from CBS Sports and Mexican sports journalist Marion Reimers look...

Hugo Ekitike – The Football Interview

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Somers sits down with the Liverpool forward, Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman joined the Premier League champions this summer from Eintracht Frankfur...

The Commentators' View: Bellingham left out & commentary tattoos

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They hear from Thomas Tuchel after leaving Bellingham, Foden & ...

UCL Debrief: City denied win in Monaco

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If you kick someone in the face, I guess it’s a penalty” – that’s Erling Haaland’s view on the late penalty that denied Manchester City a...

Andoni Iraola - The Football Interview

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about falling in love with football and growing up in the Basque region of Spai...

The Commentators' View: Ali hit by golf ball & John’s fashion show

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Golf correspondent Iain Carter & commentator Kat Downes join John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball from the Ryder Cup. They talk about John’s travel ...

Bruno Fernandes - The Football Interview

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is Bruno Fernandes' approach to criticism and the opinions of others? The Manchester United midfielder sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about ...

The Commentators' View: England scrabble & The Hopping Rodon

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on their trip to Serbia and look ahead to the return o...

The Commentators' View: ‘Chewing gum’ Andorra & Keystone Cops

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They hear from Thomas Tuchel and Dan Burn ahead of England v Andorr...

Euro Leagues: Leverkusen sack ten Hag & Newcastle sign 'Wolte-Messi'

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Bennett is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to discuss ten Hag's sacking at Leverkusen as well as reacting to the...

The Commentators' View: Trent dropped & BTS at 5 Live Sport

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They react to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcement and disc...

Euro Leagues: Vardy party heading to Cremonese? And the return of Real Oviedo

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague and Mina Rzouki to reflect on the opening weekend of Serie A, as well as discussing Real O...

The Commentators' View: Pink slices & number zones

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They have their say on Alexander Isak and look ahead to the second ...

Euro Leagues: Argy-bargy, brawls and bust-ups

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Rafa Honigstein for the first Euro Leagues of the season!The panel chat about early s...

The Commentators' View: Kit gripes & anxiety dreams

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. It turns out Sunderland being back in the Premier League may pose s...

MNC: Palace demoted, Grealish Everton bound & Hürzeler on Brighton

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman is joined by Rory Smith, Chris Sutton and Izzy Christiansen as the start of the new Premier League season draws ever closer.The panel dis...

Sports Report: Southampton and Stoke win late

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Crossman is joined by Charlie Adam, Cameron Jerome, and Mark Clemmit for reaction to the opening Saturday of the Championship season.We hear fro...

The Commentators' View LIVE Show

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray & Ian Dennis talk football, travel & language with a live studio audience in Sheffield. Also hear from Pat Nevin and Ali Bruce-Bal...

Rafa Benitez & the games that made him

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special episode from the Football Daily archives when in 2019 Rafa Benitez joined Guillem Balague to talk Istanbul, Tyneside & Madrid. [This is ...

Neil Warnock on football, Yorkshire puddings and chiropody

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the Football League returns, Football Daily brings a special episode from the archives when Neil Warnock joined the 72+ squad to look back on some ...

Best of The Commentators' View 2024/25 - Part Three

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Also hear from commentators Peter Drury and Conor ...

Women's Euros: Spain Stutter into Semis

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eilidh Barbour is joined by former England internationals Izzy Christiansen and Gilly Flaherty to reflect on Spain's 2-0 win over hosts Switzerland in...

Women's Euros: England v Sweden Preview

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Smith is joined by commentator Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards to preview England's quar...

The Commentators’ View: The Open golf special

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter to talk about what it’s like commentating at The Open. What does ‘we...

The Commentators’ View: Women’s Euros special

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Bruce-Ball is joined by Conor McNamara & Vicki Sparks ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Hear from England striker Alessia Russo, catch Vicki’...

The Commentators’ View: Wimbledon tennis special

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Bruce-Ball is joined by Conor McNamara & tennis correspondent Russell Fuller to talk about what it’s like commentating at Wimbledon. What is...

Wales prepare for Women’s Euros debut

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Smith is joined by former Wales international Nia Jones and Danny Gabbidon as well as BBC Wales’ Alex Richards to assess Wales’ chances at E...

The Welsh Way: Inside ‘Harvard for football coaches’

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Crossman & BBC Sport Wales’ Dafydd Pritchard look at how the Welsh FA are fast becoming world leaders in producing elite coaches – with ...

How to Win the Champions League: Liverpool 2019

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Robertson and Alisson look back on Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League victory. They talk us through the dramatic run through the group stages an...

The Carlos Tevez Story

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Tevez is a player often overlooked when reminiscing about the greatest South Americans to play in the Premier League. But why? When he was at h...

Best of The Commentators' View 2024/25 - Part Two

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV...

INTRODUCING - Iconic: The Rise of the Women in Red

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the day Wales name their 23-player squad for this summers Euros, Football Daily brings you the first episode of a brand new series – ‘Iconic: T...

That Season When . . . Blackburn won the League

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Kenny Dalglish, Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer are among the guests as Kelly Cates looks back on Blackburn's famous title win in 1995. Midfielder M...

That Season When . . . Chelsea became “The Special” Club with José Mourinho

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In June 2004, José Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just u...

Mark Chapman Meets . . . J.J. Watt

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NFL legend and Burnley co-owner J.J. Watt chats to Mark Chapman. They discuss everything from bench pressing with the Burnley players to the uncertain...

How To Win The Champions League: Real Madrid

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid are the most successful team in the history of the Champions League/European Cup with 15 titles. But how have they achieved this? Steve Cr...

Best of The Commentators' View 2024/25 - Part One

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language.WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@...

Euro Leagues: The Greatest Champions League XI

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re delving into the Football Daily archives for this episode as Steve Crossman, Guillem Balagué, Raphael Honigstein & Kristof Terreur argue,...

The American Dream: How & why American owners continue to infiltrate British football

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Cates is joined by The i Paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey, Sports economist Victor A. Matheson & football finance expert Kieran M...

Postecoglou sacked by Spurs

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs a first major trophy for 17 years, but that wasn’t enough for ‘Big Ange’ to keep his pl...

The Commentators’ View: England in Barcelona & John in Neighbours

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They look ahead to Andorra v England with John & Ian in Barcelo...

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 his whirlwind trip to Wrocław to see Chelsea win t...

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 first 12 months in charge at Anfield. He talks to th...

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 would winning change the challenge ahead for Rube...

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. Crystal Palace captain Joel Ward joins the podca...

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 seismic moments that shaped their club’s history - a...

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 commentating on an FA Cup Final? Ali reveals more ...

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, Giulia Bould and Phil Jagielka reflect on the st...

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 about playing for his boyhood club, the on-field c...