Everything To Play For

Behind every great moment in sport, there’s an incredible piece of commentary to go with it, some of which will be remembered forever, creating formative memories that can last a lifetime. In this week’s bonus episode, Colin picks his Top 10 favourite TV commentary moments that he’s loved his whole life, and puts them to Elis for approval. Plus, Elis embodies Clive Tyldesley for a moment. NAME ON THE TROPHY!

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Ahead of the 2002 World Cup, two men have one thing on their mind – seeing the Republic of Ireland win. Captain Roy Keane thinks that can be achieved with relentless training. Manager Mick McCarthy thinks a relaxing trip to the remote island of Saipan will do the trick. What ensues is a feud unlike anything football has ever seen, and a debate that rages to this day – well if Colin and Elis have anything to do with it.

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There’s nothing like the live sport experience – that amazing surge of collective emotion through a crowd is unbelievable. In this week’s bonus episode, Colin and Elis both choose their favourite ever live sport moment. Then, if the laws of time and space were no object, what incredible sporting event would they time-travel to if they could…?

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Ding, Ding, Ding! It’s time for Eubank v Benn, round two. Eubank’s win in fight one means Benn has a point to prove in fight two. But with tough memories lingering and large-scale success dominating everyday life, the result surprises everyone. Outside of the ring things have changed too - who's that on Eastenders? Why it’s Nigel Benn of course. Meanwhile, Colin relives his own TV glory days presenting Top of the Pops.

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It’s time for Colin’s pick in our second Extra Time bonus episode, and we’re travelling back to 1985, to a year of Irish sport that feels almost too good to be true. Watching a young Barry McGuigan defy the odds to beat Eusebio Pedroza, Ireland winning the Five Nations, and Dennis Taylor’s famous black-ball final became formative memories in his childhood. However, Colin’s had to learn the hard way that not every year as a fan can be like 1985!

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Two young boxers with a rivalry as fierce as their punches, Benn versus Eubank is the match-up everybody is itching for. When they sign their fight contract live on TV, the animosity is palpable. The battle that takes place doesn't disappoint – with millions watching the drama from home. Meanwhile, Elis conducts some audience research with Isy to confirm this IS the biggest British boxing rivalry ever.

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In our first Extra Time bonus episode, Elis kicks things off in style with a whistle-stop tour through one of his favourite subjects - the 1958 World Cup. It’s fair to say Wales’ preparation was not ideal. Stand by for tales of shoeless qualifiers, escapes from park wardens, and players dropped for singing show tunes. Yet somehow Wales reach the quarter-finals to face the mighty Brazil, and a young player named Pelé. Ever heard of him?

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Riding high from the glory of winning the European Cup, Brian Clough and Nottingham Forest have one dream – that they can do it all again. Clough’s unconventional management style reaches new heights, including training his goalkeeper on a roundabout in Spain. And Colin and Elis discuss the merits of a chip butty as a footballer’s diet.

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After being sacked by Leeds, Brian Clough arrives at Nottingham Forest with a point to prove. Can he whip his team of rag-tag players into shape to achieve the impossible? Surely Forest can’t become European champions? Meanwhile, Colin and Elis debate whether a cheese and wine night could fund a football club’s transfer budget.

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When the outspoken and rebellious Pietersen becomes England captain, surely nothing can go wrong? Tensions rise, culminating in an infamous text scandal that threatens to end KP’s international career. Meanwhile, Elis displays an uncanny level of knowledge about 1987 – RoboCop, Michael Fish, England winning the Ashes down under – it was a big year.

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