The Football Authorities

Martin O’Neill and Clive Tyldesley are joined by the Voice of the Premier League, Martin Tyler, to pick over what we have learnt from an opening weekend with no shocks and victories for the usual suspects. We find out what they think the title contenders still need to add to their squads, who’s been diving and what Brian Clough would have made of Raheem Sterling’s plea for clarity.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman

What was a pre-season tour like under Brian Clough?Is modern football rubbish these days?The top 5 commentators of all time plus tales of Brian Moore. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

What is it like to play abroad? And why are more and more British players going overseas?Former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest legend Tony Woodcock joins the podcast to discuss his move to Germany's FC Köln, with hilarious Brian Clough stories added in for good measure and Clive tells Martin how the World Cup is coming early this year - thanks to the help of EA Sports and Manchester City.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Did Martin O'Neill strangle Neill Lennon in the changing room? Does Clive Tyldesley get mistaken for other commentators?How did Celtic nearly sign Rivaldo and Matt Elliott?All that and more on this week's Football Authorities Q&A.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill delve into the growing significance of set-piece coaches in modern football. Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this conversation is one that's capturing attention across the sport. They're joined in the studio by Sammy Lander, football's first-ever Substitution Coach, and set-piece analyst Stuart Reid, who bring unique insights and expertise to the discussion.Plus, the gents are back with more 'What Would Cloughie Do?', and Clive returns with his 'Feck of the Week' segment!Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

How do you deal with bad press and negative feedback?What's it like to commentate on the Old Firm derby?And why did Martin O'Neill really leave Aston Villa?All that and more on the latest Football Authorities question and answers edition.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

As Olympic fever sweeps the nation, Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neil question why Great Britain are reluctant to enter a team, with special guest Stuart Pearce joining the pod to give us insight of his 2012 London Olympic run.Plus there's a return for 'What Would Cloughie Do?' and Clive's 'Feck of the Week' too.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Martin O'Neill explains the saga of the sales of Gareth Barry and James Milner plus the success of set piece goals whilst managing Celtic.Clive answers which commentators inspired him. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Former West Ham and Everton manager David Moyes joins the podcast to discuss the intense pre-season tours that footballers now endure, plus Martin and Clive discuss the importance of interim managers and what direction the F.A will take as they source a new head coach for England.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Each Thursday Martin and Clive answer your questions. Should John O'Shea have been given the Republic of Ireland Job? What are their favourite last minute goals? How did they first get into football? All those questions answered and more!Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Is Gareth Southgate on borrowed time? Or is he in charge of his own destiny?It's the day after England's loss to Spain in Berlin. Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill dissect what went wrong and how. Clive asks if Harry Kane should have been a starter in the final and Martin gives insight into the difference between International management and club management. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill return, and the tides are changing as Clive struggles to enjoy the England national team win. Martin breaks down how England are failing to stretch the play with Kieran Trippier at left wing back and the old age debate settled - Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel MessiRemember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comYou can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

After England's lacklustre performance against Slovakia, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask - 'Is it really a sign of a good team when they play badly and win?' The pair discuss what Gareth Southgate should ponder before heading into the quarter finals, is Jude Bellingham fit enough to be playing 120 minutes of football and after 28 years of ITV commentary, Clive bow's out with an almighty thunderstorm for company too. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

Wether it's the back pages or social media, it's doom and gloom for the England national team with even past players calling their Euro 2024 performances "S**T"! Are they?And after Scotland were eliminated by a last minute goal by Hungary, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask how did it all go wrong in Germany for the tartan army. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31

After England beat Serbia 1-0 and Scotland lose 5-1 to Germany at the Euros, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask the all important question for manager and player - 'How do you deal with pressure and expectation?'. Plus the pair discuss if Phil Foden is being shoehorned into an unnatural position, and it's the return of 'What Would Cloughie have done'. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a review too! You can get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.comAnd you can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31