We're back after the International break! Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp.

Billy gives us an exclusive into his departure from Sheffield United, including what he was told three times, before he was released at the end of his contract last season. Billy also discusses his time in America with LA Galaxy, and what the future holds him. Billy also reveals what went on during Sheffield United's clash with Wrexham in the FA Cup last season and how it ended in 'beef' with Ryan Reynolds.

Natalie, Sam and Billy also discuss the latest topics in the football world. They reflect on England's performance during the International break and who the back up striker to Harry Kane should be. The trio touch on Everton's recent 10 point deduction and whether they can still avoid relegation. 

The episode ends on some quickfire questions, where Big Sam reveals all on his famous yawn at Old Trafford!

Billy Sharp | Exclusive on leaving Sheffield United & Beef with Ryan Reynolds

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Former England coach and Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach Chris Powell is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Chris Powell sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to everything from Sheffield Wednesday to all things England in this Euro 2024 special episode of the podcast.

The Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach talks about how the club saved his life, the impact of the Sheffield Wednesday fans, Danny Rohl's brilliance and how they pulled off the miracle and survived in the Championship this season.

Chris and Sam then discuss the upcoming Euros, how does Gareth Southgate actually pick his 33 and 26 man squad, as well as which players were unfortunate to miss out on the call up.

They then talk in depth about England's incredible goalscoring options, how a midfield of Foden, Bellingham & Rice is the strongest in the world, which players are wildcard options and finally how to solve England's left back issues.

Finally, Chris and Sam then talk us through their combined England starting XI for the upcoming Euro fixtures.

Chris Powell | England Will WIN Euro 2024, Anthony Gordon SHOULD start & Big Sam's Squad Prediction!

Former Arsenal, Man City, Leicester, Blackburn, Leeds, Oldham & Scotland player Paul Dickov is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Paul Dickov sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Manchester City to how well he thinks Scotland will perform at Euro 2024.

The former Manchester City forward talks about how his play-off final goal in 1999 saved the club from potential administration & how honoured he was to present the Premier League trophy last weekend.

Paul and Sam also chat about the upcoming Euros, the incredible job Steve Clarke has done and also whether they agree with Marcus Rashford's absence from the England squad.

They then talk in depth about this weekend's FA Cup final and whether Ten Hag could be come the latest to join the managerial merry-go-round.

Finally Paul mentions how he is now enjoy life away from the dug out before the pair discuss who will win the Championship play-off final.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Paul Dickov | Manchester City history makers, The FA Cup final derby & Scotland's Euro 2024 chances!

Former Watford, Sunderland, Southampton, Aston Villa, West Brom, Birmingham, Blackpool, Crystal Palace & Leicester City player Kevin Phillips is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Kevin Phillips sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his incredible goalscoring ability as a player to his early life as in football management.

The former England forward talks about how his recent sacking at Hartlepool came as a huge shock and that he’s eager to get back into management should the right opportunity arise.

Kevin and Sam also chat about Sunderland, the fans and how the two of them would make a great combination to fill in the vacant managerial position.

They then talk in depth about winning the European Golden Shoe award and how Kevin was incredibly unlucky to have only been capped 8 times for England.

Finally Kevin mentions his cult hero status at Crystal Palace and also what it was like playing in Soccer Aid alongside some of the biggest Hollywood A-listers.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.




Kevin Phillips | Managing Sunderland is a 'DREAM', Watkins vs Haaland & Truth About Hartlepool Exit! | Kevin Phillips

Former Colchester, Bristol City, Peterborough and current Blackburn Rovers player, Sammie Szmodics is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Sammie Szmodics sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his phenomenal season to what the future holds for the Championship golden boot winner.

The Blackburn bagsman talks about how he’s taken on the main man role at the club, the devastation he felt when Jon Dahl Tomasson left the club as well how John Eustace changed the mentality this season.

Sammie and Sam also chat about growing up as a West Ham fan, the job David Moyes has done at the club and how Sammie still finds time in his busy schedule to watch the hammers up and down the country.

They then talk in depth about what the future holds for the Irish international and why people shouldn’t begrudge him for potentially chasing a dream move to the Premier League.Finally Sammie mentions how good ‘generational talent’ Adam Wharton really is, his joy of winding up opposition fans and how underrated the Blackburn vs Burnley East Lancashire Derby is.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Sammie Szmodics | Premier League 'Dream', Championship Golden Boot & Republic of Ireland Ambition

Former Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, QPR, Leeds, Cardiff, Middlesbrough, Huddersfield & most recently Aberdeen manager, Neil Warnock is our returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Neil Warnock sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary football career from his first manager job at Gainsborough Trinity to his final role at Aberdeen.

The former QPR manager talks about how he got the best out of Adel Taarabt, his fond memories of the club & what it takes to win promotion from the Championship.

Neil and Sam also chat about playing out from the back and how his former Huddersfield player Michal Helik took his advice of clearing the ball a bit too literally.

They then talk in depth about the importance of having great staff, mind games in football, almost signing Virgil van Dijk & giving his decorator minutes in pre-season.

Finally Neil announces that he's officially retired from football having started his career at Chesterfield as a player in 1967 before going on to manage 1,626 professional games, over 300 non-league games and having won promotion 8 times.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Billy Sharp | Exclusive on leaving Sheffield United & Beef with Ryan Reynolds

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