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Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor looked back at Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford and asked if this is the start of the nervous wobble when it comes to the Premier League title race. Elsewhere, Ange Postecoglou has claimed Tottenham Hotspur aren't a big club, so are they? Plus, Hull owner Acun Ilicali looks ahead to welcoming back Liam Rosenior at Hull tonight, this time in the opposition dugout, and Gabby gives his take on the divisive comments made this week by Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a week of seismic news just as the show begins, today was no different, as the FA confirmed that Thomas Tuchel will remain as England's manager until after Euro 2028... What's changed? And what happens if England fail at the World Cup? Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest have sacked their boss Sean Dyche - how would a fourth appointment succeed where the others have failed? Our Chief Football Correspondent, Alex Crook, joined to discuss those stories and the latest regarding Spurs' search for a new manager... and after Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the "UK has been colonised by immigrants", should he apologise? Plus, it’s Thursday, so we chatted boxing with our fight pundit, Spencer Oliver, Nick Ball’s trainer Paul Stevenson, and top trainer Andy Lee. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon Jordan Podcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The seismic news just as the show went on air was that Tottenham Hotspur had sacked their head coach, Thomas Frank, after last night's 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle. Where does this leave the relegation threatened side? And who will become their next manager? Plus, if not Spurs, who could be getting relegated from the Premier League? Cole Palmer was guilty of an incredible miss in stoppage time during Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Leeds, but will he made England's World Cup squad? Will Liverpool qualify for next season's Champions League? And after two players were booked for diving on Tuesday evening, does the Premier League still have a simulation problem?YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Lionesses forward Eni Aluko has restarted a debate surrounding the presence of male pundits in women's football. She recently expressed frustration that she and Fara Williams were overlooked for coverage of the 2025 Women's Euros Final in favour of male pundits, including Ian Wright and Nedum Onuoha. Eni joined Jim and Simon in studio, as they discussed, amongst much more, whether males should be used as pundits in the women's game? Plus, is there a perceived idea of how a manager should look and sound after Liam Rosenior spoke about the comparisons he receives to David Brent and Will from The Inbetweeners, and are Spurs or Newcastle the greatest 'big six' pretenders? YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon JordanPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 at Liverpool, but has their victory kept the title race alive? Cristian Romero was sent off - again - as Tottenham lost 2-0 at Manchester United, but is the Spurs captain a leader or a liability? Was Brighton's 1-0 loss at home to rivals Crystal Palace proof that their bubble is bursting? Newcastle lost 3-2 at home to Brentford, but after his years of success, should boss Eddie Howe be afforded an off season? Former Lionesses forward Eni Aluko has criticised the use of male pundits in the women's game, is she correct in her assessment? Plus, top boxing promoter Frank Warren discussed Nick Ball's defeat against Brandon Figueroa. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin KeownPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor reacted to Leicester's six-point deduction from the EFL for breaching financial rules. Is it pure mismanagement that's seen them rise from the EFL to Europe and back again? Meanwhile, Thomas Frank has been defending Cristian Romero and Manchester City look to keep the title race alive. Plus, James Milner could reach a milestone appearance this weekend, and Sheffield United defender Ben Mee pops in for a chat ahead of their match against Middlesbrough on Monday night, live on talkSPORT 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon reflects on his extraordinary brush with Deontay Wilder. Pep Guardiola calls for a rule change to free up Marc Guéhi for the League Cup final: should City get special treatment and should managers ever go political? Newcastle under the microscope after one win in eight. And boxing: IBF light-middleweight champ Josh Kelly with Adam Booth, plus Frank Warren on Nick Ball v Brandon Figueroa. Jim White & Simon Jordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Adrian Durham & Neil Foggin are joined by the author Grant Bage to discuss The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero - A book that Reshapes our understanding of English football’s only World Cup-winning manager. Revealing how Ramsey faced and overcame many barriers: a racist nickname, prejudice against ‘gypsies’, poverty & snobbery. .  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0, 4-2 on aggregate, to reach the Carabao Cup final, but are they beginning to show that they're ready to win trophies under Mikel Arteta? Simon Jordan reacted to the news that Daniel Levy is set to sell his shares in Spurs for £1billion, but what will it mean for the club's future? Plus, Newcastle's former manager, Steve Bruce, and the club's current CEO, David Hopkinson, were in the studio as the show came from St James' Park.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Alex Crook and Gabby AgbonlahorPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal Palace were the most active side on transfer deadline day; as they signed Jørgen Strand Larsen, eventually kept Jean-Philippe Mateta, and saw a move for Dwight McNeil collapse... but after McNeil's partner took to social media to criticise the deal's breakdown, which impacted his mental health, are footballers just people in business deals? Spurs captain Cristian Romero has spoken out against the club's board - again - but what does he hope to achieve? Sunderland thrashed Burnley 3-0, but why is one promoted side excelling where another is struggling? And after FIFA president Gianni Infantino's comments that the ban on Russia "has not achieved anything", is it time for sport to open its doors again to Vladimir Putin? Plus, Wasserman’s Global Head of Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, was in the studio, and Celtic's interim manager, Martin O’Neill, discussed his side’s transfer business and current form. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon JordanPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's transfer deadline day, so which players could be on the move before the winter window shuts at 7pm? Spurs fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Man City, has that result given Thomas Frank a further stay of execution? Also, should Rodri have criticised referee Rob Jones the way he did? Arsenal comfortably beat Leeds 4-0 at Elland Road, so have they shelved the bottling narrative in the process? Chelsea came from 2-0 down to beat West Ham 3-2, has the Liam Rosenior reset been positive or negative so far? After Everton boss David Moyes was booked following his side's late equaliser at Brighton, is it time to end the celebration police? And talkSPORT fight pundit Ade Oladipo joined to discuss Josh Kelly's victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin KeownPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor reflected on the final phase of the Europa League league phase, with Aston Villa coming out as big winners and both Nottingham Forest and Celtic go into the next round. Meanwhile, it's six years to the day since Bruno Fernandes signed for Manchester United. Has he changed the perception of whining captain around? And there's time to preview some of the biggest matches this weekend with Arsenal and Liverpool both in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss the Champions League last 16, Spurs’ Jekyll-and-Hyde form, Chelsea’s surge under Liam Rosenior, Liverpool’s Qarabag rout, ICE at major sporting events and Spencer Oliver’s take on Tyson Fury’s April return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They looked ahead to the culmination of the Champions League league phase tonight, Pep Guardiola’s ‘apology’ to referee Farai Hallam and the pressure building around Arsenal. Plus, they were joined by TV presenter Hayley McQueen, after a coroner ruled that the brain injury her father Gordon suffered was “likely” from repeatedly heading footballs, and four-time Ryder Cup winner Thomas Bjorn looked ahead to the ‘Reignwood Icons of Football Series’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White & Simon Jordan debate whether stability will satisfy Everton fans, assess Forest’s £35m move for Mateta and explore resilience and leadership with Jason Fox (Embrace the Chaos). Plus, an exclusive with Daniel Dubois after sticking with Don Charles and Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom in the studio on a rocky free-to-air start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by French World Cup winner, Emmanuel Petit. They reviewed, in detail, Manchester United's shock 3-2 victory over Arsenal and whether Crystal Palace and Spurs could be sucked into a relegation battle after wins for West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Plus, Scottish football journalist Bill Leckie looked back on Hearts and Celtic’s 2-2 draw, as Rangers moved four points off the top with a 3-0 win over Dundee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor reflected on a win for Aston Villa in the Europa League. Does this competition represent Villa's best chance of Champions League football next season after Unai Emery wrote off their domestic hopes last week? Elsewhere, Gabby makes a strong claim about Pep Guardiola, and the boys preview the big fixture this weekend as Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Champions League wins for Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea. Man City refunding fans after Bodo/Glimt defeat, plus boxing chat with Spencer Oliver, Derek Chisora on a possible Deontay Wilder fight and Paulie Malignaggi from New York on this month’s fight-of-the-year contender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They reviewed a welcome victory for Spurs boss Thomas Frank, another win for Arsenal, and a damaging defeat for Manchester City. Meanwhile, is Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool? Is Jean-Philippe Mateta heading out of Crystal Palace? What damage has been done to ‘Brand Beckham’? Plus, African football journalist Osasu Obayiuwana discussed the fallout from the AFCON final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Bournemouth’s controversial penalty: is VAR the problem, or football’s diving and gamesmanship? They ask whether Thomas Frank has a lifeline, unpack the Butt/Scholes feud with Lisandro Martínez, and examine the optics of Man City spending as the 115 charges rumble on with finance expert Stefan Borson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.