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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...
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 life is like in the Arctic as he watches Tottenham...
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 League more important for Ruben Amorim or Ange Po...
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 week in the Champions League, the team unpick all t...
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 leaving Liverpool and Harry Kane winning his first ...
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 football, travel and language. Ian reflects on his...
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 unpicked. Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Ho...
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 Ousmane Dembélé and another impressive european nig...
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 Rory Smith on the Monday Night Club to provide som...
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 one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just un...
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 titles. They’re joined by Conor McNamara after he we...
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 legs. They are joined by BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders w...
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 Frenchman's career. Makelele describes his time at Chel...
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 the scenes insight to Masters golf commentary at Aug...
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 reach the Europa League semi-finalsKelly Cates pres...
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 Mikel Arteta’s side go all the way this season?Stev...
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 winner Jose Mourinho. He talks us through his victor...
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’s Adam Crafton discuss whether Ruben Amorim’s ca...
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 Santo and the secret to Forest's consistency.He also ...
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 Liverpool deal. John reveals how he ended up in a French a...
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 show the spirit to hold on against Athletic Bilba...
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 first leg of the Champions League quarter-final ties....
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 West Ham defender Matthew Upson at the Emirates Stad...
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 Michael Brown discuss whether over-coaching, micro-man...
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 Alisson look back on Liverpool’s win in the 2019 edi...
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 Celtic to whether the ‘dull’ Premier League s...
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 autistic and living with ADHD.Lucy's mum, Diane, ...
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. Expect more football lookalikes, a tight Clash of the...
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 Julien Laurens, Rafa Honigstein and Mina Rzouki for ...
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 Blackburn's famous title win in 1995.Midfielder Ma...
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. They discuss his journey following the Wales national...
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 pressing with the Burnley players to the uncertainty...
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 ultimate underdog story? Plus, will Chris Wood an...
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 Thomas Tuchel break the ice with Morgan Gibbs-White to ...
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 badly injured he was, what he remembers of the day,...
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’s psychologist Michael Caulfield.They sit down ...
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 commentaries. On the agenda this week: being late for ...
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. They discuss his ‘challenging’ first year at t...
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 League allegations of financial rule-breaking that th...
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 find themselves 5th in the Championship, with eig...
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 commentaries. From John’s fancy food at PSG to seeing...
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 his early days as a 5 Live football commentator, his...
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 life in the Premier League, battling relegation an...
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 warm with Oliver Glasner to cringey early commenta...
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 took the West Ham job after nearly two years out of...
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. Hear Ian’s story about his ‘clanger’ at Leeds U...
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 exciting young managers – so exciting, he got handed ...
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. Jacqui reveals how she got into football media a...
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 Ronaldo elongated his career? The Portuguese striker ...
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 Alexander Isak. The Swedish international expla...
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 Liverpool manager talks about his success at the club ...
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 reflect on the table-watching drama of the final rou...
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-old talks about United’s season so far since Ru...
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 normally get to hear. From the delights on offer at t...
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 titles. But how have they achieved this? Steve Cr...
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 The Danish manager talks about the journey he's tak...
Remembering Denis Law CBE
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Fletcher is joined by Football Correspondent John Murray, Manchester United journalist Andy Mitten, and former Scotland international Joe Jorda...