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Nov 13, 2026 · 55:34
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball back on a special night for Harry Kane at Wembley, as he scored the winner on his record-breaking 126th appearance for his…
Nov 12, 2026 · 32:37
Reaction from Wembley as Harry Kane becomes the most-capped England men's player in history. England beat Croatia 2-1 to confirm their place in the Nations League quarter finals…
Nov 12, 2026 · 36:18
BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone, Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock & Tom Allnutt from The Times join Rick & Lloyd for reaction to Michael Carrick’s sacking. Was he…
Nov 11, 2026 · 39:02
Manchester United look to be closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - replacing Michael Carrick who looks set to be sacked following a meeting of…
Nov 11, 2026 · 21:33
Harry Kane continues to break records and on Thursday against Croatia in the Nations League he will make history once again, as he’s set to become England men’s all-time record…
Nov 10, 2026 · 13:15
In this teaser episode of the Women's Football Weekly podcast, Ellen White and Ben Haines take the pod on the road to the home of the ‘WSL disruptors’, London City Lionesses!…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:05:53
How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? What did Lammens get wrong in United’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa? And how is fear impacting the players? How did Villa let…
Nov 9, 2026 · 41:23
Adam Crafton from The Athletic joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith after another Premier League weekend where Man Utd couldn’t keep themselves out of the headlines. Adam…
Nov 7, 2026 · 15:36
Can James Trafford become England's number one? What was it like being on the bench at Manchester City last season? And why did he choose to move to Leeds United? He speaks to…
Nov 6, 2026 · 57:05
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball return with more stories from the world of commentary. John and Ian are at Wembley following the England squad announcement. Hear…
Nov 5, 2026 · 46:32
Rick Edwards is joined by Charlie Adam & Nedum Onuoha to react to Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football after 234 caps and 146 goals. Is it time to put aside…
Nov 3, 2026 · 38:15
Has Michael Carrick finally got the boost he needed as Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2? Kelly Cates is joined by Kasper Schmeichel, Eilidh Barbour,…
Nov 2, 2026 · 1:00:41
Should Jamie Carragher have apologised for his comments about Aston Villa, what precedent does it set for those in football media and are Villa being kept out of the 'Big Six'?…
Nov 2, 2026 · 38:24
Rick Edwards is joined by Luke Kempner, John Gibbons of The Anfield Wrap, and The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield. Should Alexander Isak have…
Oct 31, 2026 · 14:33
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to former Premier League striker and pundit Alan Shearer. They speak about his Premier League goalscoring…
Oct 30, 2026 · 54:14
John Murray, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Ian Dennis are back after the Carabao Cup quarter finals. Ian still has the Captain Pugwash theme in his ears as he recounts a historic…
Oct 29, 2026 · 47:54
Rick & Lloyd are joined by Julien Laurens to discuss how Roberto De Zerbi is slowly moulding Spurs into his image – and after a blockbuster summer, Julien explains why he is…
Oct 27, 2026 · 30:45
Kelly Somers is joined by Andy Reid, Leon Osman & Ian Dennis to discuss Michael Carrick remaining in charge at Manchester United after eight games without a win, despite links to…
Oct 26, 2026 · 1:00:48
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Andros Townsend and Adam Crafton. With Michael Carrick on the brink, the panel discuss whether sacking him change anything for Manchester…
Oct 26, 2026 · 40:42
Rick & Lloyd are joined by Oliver Kay, Senior football writer at The Athletic, Joe Smith from Stretford Paddock and BBC Sport’s Chief football news reporter Simon Stone after a…
Oct 24, 2026 · 16:09
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to the former Burnley, Everton, and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche. They speak about life after…
Oct 23, 2026 · 54:30
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball are back as John and Ali debate Norwegian pronunciations following on-air squabble. We also get the team's view on Man Utd as Ali…
Oct 22, 2026 · 37:19
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Andy Mitten, the editor of 'United We Stand' and Jay Motty from the Stretford Paddock to reflect on Manchester United's disastrous…
Oct 21, 2026 · 25:20
Mark Chapman, Kasper Schmeichel, John Murray and Matthew Upson review Manchester United's position after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Bruno Fernandes…
Oct 20, 2026 · 27:10
Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Ashley Young, Tom Allnutt and Statman Dave to react to what was a record breaking night in the Champions League. Andoni Iraola managed…
Oct 19, 2026 · 42:44
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Steph Houghton on this week's Monday Night Club. The team discuss Crystal Palace's 5-0 loss against rivals Brighton on…
Oct 18, 2026 · 26:32
Rick and Lloyd are back! They discuss Brighton's halfway line goal and why it might be the best of the genre. Paul Robinson joins us to give the goalkeeper's perspective and if…
Oct 17, 2026 · 13:25
Alex Scott sits down with Kasper and Peter Schmeichel on the latest Football Interview on the Football Daily podcast. The father-son duo reflect on their Premier League title…
Oct 16, 2026 · 57:40
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are reunited as they discuss the week's football events, including Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the Manchester United hierarchy and…
Oct 15, 2026 · 35:33
Rick & Lloyd are back! And by popular(ish) demand. They catch up for the first time since the World Cup and look back on Man City's first defeat since the charges. Plus, Lloyd…
Oct 10, 2026 · 17:04
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. They speak about last season at Arsenal, his qualities as a captain and…
Oct 9, 2026 · 49:55
Conor McNamara once again joins Ian Dennis and John Murray for the Commentators' View ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League. With Manchester City travelling to Liverpool…
Oct 8, 2026 · 24:38
BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From…
Oct 2, 2026 · 56:37
John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life. Hear from Jordan Pickford & Thomas Tuchel. Catch archive commentary of Conor doing an England…
Oct 2, 2026 · 13:07
In a very special interview, Sir Alex Ferguson speaks with Nina Warhurst for BBC Breakfast. They talk about his upbringing in Glasgow and making his debut for St Johnstone, the…
Oct 1, 2026 · 21:23
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to…
Sep 30, 2026 · 21:52
Kelly Somers is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson as they answer listener questions following the news that the…
Sep 29, 2026 · 34:55
Kelly Somers gets the latest on the huge breaking news story, that the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of…
Sep 27, 2026 · 7:57
In a special episode of The Football Interview, Julien Laurens speaks to PSG winger and Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The talk about his upbringing, the impact of…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:24:19
Mark Chapman presents reaction to the news Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. He's joined…
Sep 24, 2026 · 58:09
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly commentator catch-up. Ali gets richly rewarded at Bournemouth, Ian gets recognised as a famous footballer and John goes…
Sep 19, 2026 · 8:02
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Liverpool striker Alexander Isak.They speak about what Andoni Iraola brings to Liverpool, what he needs…
Sep 18, 2026 · 56:12
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up on life as football commentators. Hear from Thomas Tuchel after his England squad announcement, Ali’s raffle secret is revealed,…
Sep 12, 2026 · 14:26
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Manchester City defender Rúben Dias. They discuss the transition into life under Enzo Maresca, after a…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:01:34
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. From the handshake/handclasp debate to looking ahead to the Manchester derby. Will Ian’s losing…
Sep 5, 2026 · 14:33
In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford head coach Keith Andrews. They discuss how it was moving from Ireland to England as a…
Sep 4, 2026 · 52:56
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. From stadium sponsors and the new commentators’ view at Coventry, to their thoughts on deadline…
Aug 29, 2026 · 13:12
In a special episode of The Football Interview, singer-songwriter and Coventry City fan Tom Grennan sits down with Frank Lampard ahead of the club's first home Premier League…
Aug 28, 2026 · 48:16
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. How are they coping with VAR in their ears? Are they going for ‘Sávio’ or ‘Savinho’? John’s made…
Aug 25, 2026 · 26:01
This week, former Manchester United, Sheffield United and Portsmouth striker Danny Webber submits three stories from his football career. Did Webber really install security…
Aug 22, 2026 · 13:16
In the first episode of The Football Interview for the 2026/27 Premier League season, Kelly Somers speaks to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison. They discuss how he's dealt with…
Aug 21, 2026 · 49:10
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball are back for series three of The Commentators' View. John and Ian relive their experience of getting into the World Cup final and Chris…
Aug 19, 2026 · 27:12
This week, former Manchester City, QPR and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha submits three stories from his football career. Did Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce really send…
Aug 18, 2026 · 18:29
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan ahead of the 2026/27 season getting underway. They discuss the fall out from Gianni…
Aug 13, 2026 · 36:21
BBC sports editor Dan Roan sits down with former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor to discuss his retirement from refereeing, what made him decide to retire and, what’s next…
Aug 12, 2026 · 31:00
This week, former Manchester United, Sunderland, Cardiff City and Huddersfield Town striker Fraizer Campbell submits three stories from his career, but only one is true. Was…
Aug 5, 2026 · 25:00
This week, Soccer AM favourite and broadcaster John Fendley (aka Fenners) submits three stories from his career. Did Lionel Messi really storm out of a FIFA match after losing to…
Jul 29, 2026 · 28:35
This week, former Stoke City, Chelsea, Everton and Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begović submits three stories from his career. Did Stoke manager Tony Pulis really invite…
Jul 22, 2026 · 30:05
Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi are the BBC’s resident Lie Detectors, examining unbelievable football stories to uncover the truth. In the first episode, former Manchester United…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:10
Karel Prince is the BBC’s new resident fact checker. Alongside Anita Abayomi, they are charged with investigating football stories so unbelievable they simply have to be checked.…
Jul 20, 2026 · 49:33
The World Cup is over. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith take you inside football's biggest night after watching the final at MetLife Stadium. They reflect on the atmosphere, what…
Jul 19, 2026 · 41:53
England's World Cup is over, but what comes next? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guy Mowbray and Adam Crafton to reflect on England's third-place finish, ask…
Jul 18, 2026 · 37:41
The World Cup final is almost here, and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Chris Sutton to debate the biggest talking points before football's biggest…
Jul 16, 2026 · 47:45
Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha as they dissect England's semi-final defeat against Argentina. They discuss Tuchel’s tactics and…
Jul 16, 2026 · 46:33
England's World Cup dream is over. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react after England's heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on the emotions after the final…
Jul 15, 2026 · 24:40
England manager Thomas Tuchel, along with players Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones, speak to John Murray ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. They…
Jul 15, 2026 · 47:28
Wayne Rooney joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. He explains why Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are so important to…
Jul 14, 2026 · 12:35
England captain Harry Kane speaks to BBC Sport ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. He talks about the comments made by manager Thomas Tuchel after the…
Jul 14, 2026 · 38:47
Ian Dennis was the very first guest on the podcast before the World Cup began, giving Rick and Lloyd some important advice before six weeks together in Los Angeles. Now he's back…
Jul 12, 2026 · 33:07
England are through to the World Cup semi-finals... and now Argentina await. Rick Edwards is joined by John Murray to reflect on England's quarter-final victory over Norway, the…
Jul 11, 2026 · 14:09
England manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane speak to John Murray ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Tuchel says England still have "another gear"…
Jul 11, 2026 · 39:35
Spain are through to a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against France. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock after watching Spain's…
Jul 10, 2026 · 11:40
England Assistant Manager Anthony Barry speaks with our senior football reporter Ian Dennis ahead of their quarter-final match against Norway. He shares his thoughts on Jarell…
Jul 10, 2026 · 32:34
France are through to the World Cup semi-finals... but is there anyone left who can stop them? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Alistair Bruce-Ball after…
Jul 9, 2026 · 46:19
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball catch up ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. John reflects on another amazing experience at the Azteca where he witnessed…
Jul 9, 2026 · 29:09
What should England expect from Norway? Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final, Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined in Santa Monica by Norwegian fans Erik Steigen and…
Jul 8, 2026 · 37:28
Argentina came from 2-0 down with just 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2... but the biggest talking point afterwards was VAR. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by…
Jul 7, 2026 · 45:22
The USA's World Cup is over after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton from the stadium to react to the hosts'…
Jul 6, 2026 · 39:00
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after surviving the game of the tournament so far. Goals, red cards, VAR drama and an unforgettable night at the Azteca…
Jul 5, 2026 · 35:47
Can England cope with Mexico? With Lloyd Griffith still in Las Vegas, Dion Dublin joins Rick Edwards to preview England's last-16 clash and ask whether they can handle the heat,…
Jul 4, 2026 · 20:11
We're now more than half way through the World Cup and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith have quite rightly earned themselves a day off, so here's a chance to listen back to some…
Jul 3, 2026 · 39:25
World Cup winner and Spain's record goalscorer, David Villa, joins Rick Edwards to reflect on Spain's impressive 2-0 win over Austria and explains why he believes they can go all…
Jul 2, 2026 · 38:37
Harry Kane came to England's rescue to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the World Cup last 16 - but the biggest challenge may be what's waiting next. Rick Edwards and Lloyd…
Jul 1, 2026 · 40:01
What does it mean to captain the USA at a home World Cup? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith sit down with Tim Ream to talk about leading the United States, the responsibility of…
Jun 30, 2026 · 37:20
Germany and the Netherlands are both out of the World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout defeats. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Raphael Honigstein to react to…
Jun 29, 2026 · 30:30
Former Chelsea and Spain captain César Azpilicueta talks to Steve Crossman about playing with a young Lamine Yamal, his time at Chelsea with Reece James and Thomas Tuchel, and…
Jun 28, 2026 · 45:23
Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following their World Cup exit, with Eilidh Barbour joining Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith to react to the news and assess what…
Jun 27, 2026 · 41:25
What could hosting the World Cup mean for football in the United States? Rick Edwards is back from his backgammon adventures to join Lloyd Griffith as Fulham's owner, Tony Khan,…
Jun 26, 2026 · 32:32
Ecuador are through to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in 20 years after a 2-1 win over Germany. With Rick Edwards away at a backgammon competition, Betty Glover…
Jun 25, 2026 · 17:05
Mark Chapman is joined by the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani. They discuss the USA team's start to the World Cup, the experience for fans and the potential challenges of…
Jun 25, 2026 · 51:27
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball get together to chat for the first time at the FIFA World Cup. They reflect on their experiences covering matches at the tournament so…
Jun 25, 2026 · 35:59
Scotland's World Cup hopes are looking more unlikely after defeat to Brazil, but is there still a way through? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Kasper Schmeichel to…
Jun 24, 2026 · 32:59
England were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana, but is there any reason to panic? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Stephen Warnock to react to England's…
Jun 23, 2026 · 33:57
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland all scored twice on a day dominated by the World Cup’s biggest stars. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to another record-breaking night for Lionel…
Jun 22, 2026 · 36:05
Spain produced one of the performances of the World Cup so far as they swept aside Saudi Arabia 4-0, while Cape Verde continued their remarkable tournament with a shock draw…
Jun 20, 2026 · 40:20
Scotland suffered a narrow defeat to Morocco, but their World Cup hopes remain firmly alive. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Pat Nevin, fresh from the stadium, to…
Jun 19, 2026 · 42:11
Scotland face their biggest test of the World Cup so far as they prepare to take on Morocco. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by former Scotland international Charlie…
Jun 18, 2026 · 32:45
England's World Cup campaign is up and running after a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react alongside Paul Robinson, who was at the stadium to witness…
Jun 17, 2026 · 44:17
England's World Cup campaign is about to begin. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Paul Robinson from Dallas, where Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane have…
Jun 16, 2026 · 30:16
France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud speaks to Mark Chapman about winning the World Cup in 2018, Didier Deschamps and what Kylian Mbappe is like as a person…
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