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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 John’s Cyprus underpants story to Ali’s old pe...
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 Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer Alan...
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 the FA Cup, from giant killings to pigeon-infeste...
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 Football Daily special. The former Nigeria internati...
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 how they got into football to how they relax while...
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 Leagues of 2025. They discuss the match they are most...
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 commentators. From getting a wasp in the mouth mid-c...
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 some of his favourite memories in football.From bowli...
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 Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour chat to Jonathan ab...
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. From being pulled over by police in Moscow to talking...
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 commentaries. From Conor taking a printer to games, to...
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 FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the hosting rights to th...
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 Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham to d...
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. From commentating in the pouring rain with colleagu...
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 his appointment.Amorim explains why he already feel...
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, from getting lost in Portugal to navigating the new C...
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. From Ian’s floppy disk of research to pre-interv...
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. He recalls the decision to join Aston Villa from Mi...
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 discusses how comfortable he feels now he is in his seco...
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 this season, Russell talks about what three point...
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, growing up wanting to become a footballer and a ...
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 for the very first time after being sacked from h...
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 David Raya and maturing on and off the pitch. He al...
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 Liverpool to meet Alisson Becker for an exclusive deep di...
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 about his Spain's side Euros triumph over England and ...
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 England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. Mark is joined by...
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 about all the great moments in his life – both ...
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 editor Dan Roan after completing his deal to buy a ...
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 Elton John and Graham Taylor saved Watford, the pop...
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 of how in Qatar, the Argentinian won the World Cup...
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 Charlton. Mark Chapman is joined by former England st...
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 their EFL top 10s in this brand new mini-series. In ep...
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 journey to the top.In Barcelona, former Liverpool...
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 Murphy speak to fans, broadcasters and those who’ve b...
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 ever, Pelé. Aaron Paul is joined by those who pla...
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 with family during the summer break, why emotions ...
In Focus with Mike Dean and Mark Chapman
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special Football Daily pod where Mark Chapman sits down to chat to Premier League referee Mike Dean on his extraordinary career, after annou...
Remembering Diego Maradona
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Football Daily podcast Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray and South American football expert Tim Vicke...
Euro Leagues: Greatest Champions League XIs
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Crossman and guests select their Greatest Champions League XIs
Euro Leagues: Chris Waddle on his Marseille career
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Kristof Terreur on this week's Euro Leagues show.The team bring us the latest on the return of the Bun...
The key matches of Rafa Benitez’s career
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From Valencia to Istanbul and Inter to Tyneside - Rafa Benitez tells Guillem Balague about the key matches from his managerial career