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No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce
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This is No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce, where one of the most famous names in Premier League management opens up his book of contacts each week to discuss all all the latest topics in the world of football.
Each week, Sam is alongside presenter Natalie Pike, who gets to ask Sam and the guests all the questions a football fan wants to know, plus exclusive bits of insight and of course endless off-field and touchline stories!
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Tim Sherwood and Rene Meulensteen join Natalie Pike for a packed football debate full of insight, honesty and strong opinions. The panel break down Michael Carrick’s growing influence at Manchester United, highlighting how his leadership and man-management have helped unlock the best from Benjamin Šeško. Tim even holds his hands up, issuing a candid apology after previously writing Šeško off during his time under Rúben Amorim. There’s also a fiery discussion on Spurs, as Tim delivers a pass...
This week Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike sit down to discuss all things football from reacting to the weekend's results to answering questions submitted in by our viewers. They start the pod by briefly discussing Sam's new documentary 'Big Sam's Bolton' which is out now on SkySports and YouTube, all the fond memories that Sam looks back on and why he's incredibly proud of the documentary. The duo then discuss the recent North London Derby, why it's important that Arsenal continue to spread ...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Leeds United royalty as our guest is none other than club legend Eddie Gray! Eddie Gray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his family legacy at Leeds United with both Archie & Harry Gray being the two latest to come through the ranks to what he makes of Celtic's season and the title race in Scotland. They start the pod by briefly discussing the new generation of footballers to come from the Gra...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Everton, Manchester United & England legend...WAYNE ROONEY! Wayne Rooney sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the rapid turn around in form by Michael Carrick & Manchester United to which current Premier League players are WORLD CLASS? They start the pod by briefly discussing their time together at Everton before talking about this weekend's football and why the title race is back on! The tr...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Aston Villa midfielder and current SkySports pundit/commentator...LEE HENDRIE! Lee Hendrie sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his former club Aston Villa's flying season to why nobody wants Arsenal to win the league. They start the pod by reacting to recent games including Benfica's incredible victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League and why it was vintage Jose Mourinho. The trio...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Charlton Athletic and West Ham manager...ALAN CURBISHLEY! Alan Curblishley sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's resurgence under Michael Carrick to becoming a legend at Charlton Athletic. They start the pod by reacting to the weekend's Arsenal vs Manchester United game, Michael Carrick's new manager bounce and the difference between Ruben Amorim & Carrick. The trio th...
Phil Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from is Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool to their thoughts on how well Liverpool's summer signings have adapted to life in the Premier League. They start the pod by reacting to the weekend's Manchester derby, how poor Manchester City were and should Diogo Dalot have been sent off? The trio then discuss in depth about Liverpool's current season, is the pressure starting to build against Arne ...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by fan favourite and former Manchester United coach...Rene Meulensteen. Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim to how they should play against Manchester City in their upcoming Manchester Derby. They start the pod by reacting to the weekend's FA Cup action including Macclesfield's huge win against Crystal Palace and Manchester United being...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Wrexham, Doncaster & Wolves manager..Dean Saunders! Dean Saunders sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim & Chelsea's decision to appoint Liam Rosenior. They start the pod by talking about their experience of managing El Hadji Diouf at both Bolton Wanderers & Doncaster and why it lead to Dean being given one of the best excuses to miss...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Liverpool, Coventry, Blackburn, Wigan, Portsmouth & Bolton midfielder...DAVID THOMPSON! David Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time with Big Sam at Bolton to life growing up with Steven Gerrard & Jamie Carragher at Liverpool. They start the pod by talking about their time together at Bolton Wanderers, the misconception around Big Sam's style of play and why crosses &am...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Everton & Celtic defender...ALAN STUBBS! Alan Stubbs sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Celtic's turbulent start to the season to Everton's impressive performances with David Moyes. They start the pod by talking about Everton's recent results and whether they should've had a penalty against Arsenal before Alan tells the story of how he looked after a young Wayne Rooney including hiding h...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Manchester United's very own...Nicky Butt! Nicky Butt sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's season to what went wrong for Newcastle against Sunderland. They start the pod by talking in great depth about their time together at Newcastle, why the fans are so hard to please, Nicky's thoughts on working with Big Sam and why getting rid of Sam was an awful idea. The trio then discuss M...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by a No Tippy Tappy Football favourite...TIM SHERWOOD! Tim Sherwood sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Mo Salah's recent interview quotes to if Thomas Frank is under pressure at Tottenham. They start the pod by talking in great depth about Mo Salah's recent media outburst at Liverpool, how Arne Slot should handle the situation and has Salah played his last game for the club? The trio then discuss Tho...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by our returning guest & former Manchester United & Sunderland defender...WES BROWN Wes Brown sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's season to can Sunderland keep up their brilliant form and reach Europe? They start the pod by talking about Ruben Amorim & Manchester Un Marc, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about the issues surrounding Liverpool and are they at a cris...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by fan favourite and Dorking Wanderers owner & manager...MARC WHITE Marc White sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Liverpool & Arne Slot's BIG Problem to what are some of the biggest pet peeves in management? They start the pod by talking about the National League's 3Up campaign and why lower league football needs an extra promotion position to help grow the league and be fairer on the sides co...
This week Natalie was joined by former Watford, Liverpool, Newcastle, Charlton & England winger...JOHN BARNES! John Barnes sits down alongside Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from England's world cup qualifiers to why things have been slow to click for Liverpool. They start the pod by talking about England's recent World Cup qualifier campaign, the expectations heading into next years tournament and what Tuchel needs to do with Rodgers, Foden & Bellingham. John & N...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Blackburn Rovers & Birmingham midfielder...DAVID DUNN. David Dunn sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time playing under Sam at Blackburn Rovers to why England need to play Adam Wharton. They start the pod by talking about how Sam almost signed David Dunn for his Bolton Wanderers team before Blackburn came in and poached him at the last minute. David, Sam & Natalie then chat in d...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by the CEO of the LMA (League Managers Association)...RICHARD BEVAN! Richard Bevan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from an independent regulator in football to how we can best improve VAR. They start the pod by talking about the role of the LMA in football and how it works with hundreds of managers and coaches in the game with finding new jobs as well as supporting those who have recently lost their pos...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Luton, Tottenham and Leicester Manager as well as Tottenham Director Of Football turned Scout...David Pleat. David Pleat sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time as a manager to his most recent spell as a football scout. They start the pod by talking about David's new book 'Just One More Goal' where he details stories and anecdotes throughout his long career in the game from a player, to ...
This week Sam & Natalie are joined by returning guest and former Leicester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Wigan, Bolton & England forward...EMILE HESKEY! Emile Heskey sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Liverpool's recent recruitment to what it was actually like going away with England. They start the pod by talking about Emile's two son's Jaden and Reigan Heskey who both recently made their first team debuts for Manchester City and whethe...







