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The Commentators’ View: Ian gets wet & Ali goes deep
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From commentating in the pouring rain with colleagues in their underwear, to a big medical drama, they tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And the ‘Wheel of Spiel’ makes a return!01:35 John gets a surprise
03:30 Ian has an apology to make
04:20 Commentating in the rain
09:20 Ian nearly ends his career
14:30 ‘Wheel of Spiel’ goes deep
19:00 Favourite commentary positions
22:55 Tottenham-Chelsea preview
27:10 John’s big medical drama
29:45 Ali’s new toys!
31:20 The Great Dictionary of Football CommentaryBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 7 Dec, 15:00 – Crystal Palace v Man City - 5 Live
Sat 7 Dec, 17:30 – Man Utd v Nottingham Forest - 5 Live
Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Fulham v Arsenal - 5 Live
Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Leicester v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra
Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Ipswich v Bournemouth – BBC Sport website
Sun 8 Dec, 16:30 – Tottenham v Chelsea - 5 Live
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Euro Leagues: Ronaldo stress, Valencia a mess and the Club World Cup addressed
We have the latest on Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove who is out of intensive care following his cardiac arrest on the pitch at the weekend.Fan anger at perceived ineffectual ownership is the key theme at the bottom of La Liga with Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo (the Brazilian one) facing calls to step down whilst there’s a very real threat of only a second relegation in Valencia’s history.In France, Roberto De Zerbi is becoming one of the faces of Ligue Un and just ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup draw we find out who is excited and why.TIMECODES
01:47 – Guillem on Julen Lopetegui’s job security
05:37 – Edoardo Bove latest
11:02 – Unpopular owners at the bottom of La Liga
24:05 – Roberto De Zerbi rides the Marseille rollercoaster
32:23 – FIFA Club World Cup excitement levelsBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 7 Dec, 15:00 – Crystal Palace v Manchester City - 5 Live
Sat 7 Dec, 17:30 – Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - 5 Live
Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Fulham v Arsenal - 5 Live
Sun 8 Dec, 16:30 – Tottenham v Chelsea - 5 Live
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The Debrief: It's "Kell's bells" for Liverpool & Arsenal's Will power
After an incredible 3-3 draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James’ Park, Arne Slot gives his reaction to his side dropping points for just the third time this season. Kelly Cates rounds up all six of Tuesday’s Premier League matches, we hear from Mikel Arteta after Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0 at the Emirates, and from Pep Guardiola after Manchester City ended their seven-match winless run, beating Nottingham Forest at the Etihad. There’s reaction to a big win for Chelsea at St Mary’s and an important win for Sean Dyche as Everton move 6 points clear of the relegation zone with a win over Wolves. Timecodes:
00:44 – Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool with Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin
04:45 – Arne Slot interview
08:16 – Eddie Howe interview
11:30 – Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United with John Murray and Izzy Christiansen
19:19 – Mikel Arteta interview
21:08 – Ruben Amorim interview
27:12 – Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest with Lee Blakeman and Jen Beattie
30:12 – Pep Guardiola interview
32:13 – Enzo Maresca interview
33:29 – Sean Dyche interviewBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra
Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live
Sat 7 Dec, 15:00 – Crystal Palace v Manchester City - 5 Live
Sat 7 Dec, 17:30 – Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - 5 Live
Sun 8 Dec, 14:00 – Fulham v Arsenal - 5 Live
Sun 8 Dec, 16:30 – Tottenham v Chelsea - 5 Live
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Women's Football Weekly: History for Wales but heartbreak for Scotland
Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the EURO 2025 play-off finals which saw Wales make history, booking their place at next summer's European Championships in Switzerland, but heartbreak for Scotland as their golden generation miss their golden hour.The team react to an incredible night in Dublin for Rhian Wilkinson's side and a night of deja vu for Scotland in Finland. Hear from an emotional Claire Emslie and Jen discusses where it went wrong for Scotland and what next for Pedro Martínez Losa and his team.Ellen chats England's two friendlies against the Olympic champions, the USA, and EURO 2025 hosts, Switzerland. Hear from Grace Clinton and Millie Bright after the Lionesses' last outing of the year, plus the team ask what we have learnt from Sarina Wiegman's 'experimenting'.Timecodes:
1:05 - A historic night for Wales as they qualify for their first ever major tournament
4:46 - Goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones.
8:18 - Reaction from Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson
10:28 - Heartbreak for Scotland at the hands of Finland again.
16:00 - Should Scotland have made changes sooner?
18:57 - Reaction from Claire Emslie
21:40 - What next for Scotland and Pedro Martínez Losa?
24:19 - EURO 2025 play-off round up.
25:20 - England v Switzerland and Sarina Wiegman’s experimenting
27:25 - Reaction from Grace Clinton and Millie Bright
30:30 - England v USA, thoughts on the change of formation. BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Newcastle v Liverpool – 5 Sports Extra
Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Man City v Nottingham Forest – BBC Sport website
Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Southampton v Chelsea – BBC Sport website
Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Everton v Wolves – BBC Sport website
Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Arsenal v Man Utd – 5 Live
Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Aston Villa v Brentford – BBC Sport website
Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra
Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live
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72+: The EFL Podcast
Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff speak to Tamworth FA Cup hero Jas Singh. They’re joined by Joe Jacobson as Wycombe make it 11 wins in a row. Luton and Plymouth struggling in the Championship, managers turning on players, and a tight promotion race at the top. Plus the latest on the Reading takeover, with another bid rejected.
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