First Word in Sport

By Luke and James

Luke & James discuss the latest sporting action from across the globe. There is a Monday and Friday weekly podcasts talking all sports with analysis and discussion.... more

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The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

First Word in Sport episodes:

April 07, 2026 Slot on the Brink!! Arsenal's wobble & Champions League Previews - First Word in Sport - Ep 48
Luke & James discuss the latest football news with Arne Slot in trouble at Liverpool.
Are Arsenal having a wobble? Chelsea problems on and off the pitch.
Leeds in a SF with questions over the West Ham team selection.
A look ahead to the midweek football with the QF's of the Champions League, Europa & Conference Leagues.
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Topics Arne Slot on the brink!! (00:46)
Chelsea on and off the pitch issues (10:37)
Arsenal's wobble (19:34)
Leeds into a Semi Final, West Ham team selection? (24:15)
European & Championship football round up (30:01)
Bernardo Silva (38:01)
Champions League (40:57)
Europa & Conference League (51:32)

#football #liverpool #arsenal #championsleague #chelsea #mancity #premierleague #facup #leeds #westham #sports #lfc #mufc #southampton #england #soccer #psg #realmadrid #barcelona #atleticomadrid #bayernmunich #acmilan #intermilan #napoli #como #rangers #celtic #hearts #dortmund #conferenceleague #europaleague #colepalmer #mosalah
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April 06, 2026 Masters Memories, betting tales along with views of this week. First Word in Sport - Ep 47
Luke & John sit down to chat all things Masters!!
They discuss their favourite masters tournaments with their own personal memories along the way.
They move on to discuss betting ideas & thoughts ahead of this weeks first golf major.
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Introduction (00:01)
Masters 2007 (04:40)
Masters 2005 (15:48)
Masters 2009 (24:49)
Masters 2019 (37:36)
Masters 2011 (47:32)
Masters 2015 & 2016 (01:00:59)
Other Masters Memories (01:16:02)
Pre Play Betting (01:24:46)
In Play Betting (01:43:16)
2026 Market Leaders (01:53:11)
#golf #masters #sports #sport #pgatour #pga #tigerwoods #philmickelson #gambling #betting #jordanspieth #rorymcilroy #justinrose #sergiogarcia
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2h 15min
March 29, 2026 Million Pound Bet! Betting stories from a Pro Punter - First Word in Sport - Ep 46
Luke chats to John about his history in betting and some stories about his betting. John is a Spurs fan and they discuss Tottenham's season along with Premier League thoughts.
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John's background in betting (00:25)
Golf betting stories, Adam Scott, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth (11:36)
Learning from mistakes & advice in betting (23:45)
Talking Spurs - Igor Tudor Sacked!! (33:14)
Premier League Relegation odds (43:47)
Premier League European Qualifications (49:48)

#football #premierleague #betting #golf #tigerwoods #adamscott #dustinjohnson #jordanspieth #masters #theopen #sports #spurs #tottenham #tudor #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool #chelsea #astonvilla #leeds #brentford #everton #fulham #brighton #sunderland #newcastle #bournemouth #crystalpalace #nottinghamforest #westham #burnley #wolves #relegation #championsleague #conferenceleague #europaleague #soccer
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1h 14min
March 27, 2026 Who gets relegated from the Premier League? Salah leaves as a Legend - First Word in Sport - Ep 45
Luke & James discuss the latest football news. Mohamed Salah announced he is leaving Liverpool, a legend of the PL.
A round up of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers. Who will go down in the Premier League?
A talk through Spurs, West Ham & Nottingham Forest squads and finances.
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Mohamed Salah & Liverpool players leaving on a free (00:02)
Football news (09:55)
World Cup - Wales Northern Ireland & Ireland all knocked out (16:34)
Premier League Relegation (23:05)

#football #premierleague #worldcup #salah #england #kane #brazil #france #soccer #wales #northernireland #ireland #relegation #spurs #tottenham #westham #nottinghamforest #mancity #transfers
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1h 13min
March 23, 2026 Arsenal Quadruple up in smoke!! Tottenham or West Ham to be relegated? First Word in Sport - Ep 44
Luke & James discuss the latest football stories from the weekend. Arsenal quest for 4 trophies ends at the first hurdle with Man City winning the League Cup in impressive fashion.
A massive weekend for Aston Villa in the Champions League race whilst at the bottom Nottingham Forest thump Spurs to move clear in the fight to stay in the Premier League.
A round up of European Football & a look ahead to the internationals this week.

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Topics Arsenal v Man City talking points & was it a surprise? (00:06)
Man United complaining.. (11:49)
Liverpool outrun AGAIN at Brighton, Slot sacked soon? (18:45)
Everton win at home. Chelsea a shambles (28:10)
Leeds draw a blank, rule change please (33:01)Sunderland win the derby!! Eddie Howe under pressure? (34:41)
Midfielders back for Aston Villa, West Ham poor! (43:07)
Spurs v Nottingham Forest, Tudor still has a job? (46:08)
European & Championship Round Up (56:50)
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers (01:05:12)

#football #arsenal #mancity #premierleague #carabaocup #soccer #manchesterunited #liverpool #brighton #bournemouth #everton #chelsea #leeds #sunderland #newcastle #astonvilla #westham #spurs #tottenham #nottinghamforest #realmadrid #barcelona #intermilan #acmilan #psg #bayernmunich #worldcup #uefa #england #wales #ireland #sport
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1h 12min
March 20, 2026 Arsenal Quadruple? Tuchel Picks 35! Chelsea & Messi is the GOAT - First Word in Sport - Ep 43
Luke & James discuss the latest football news. Will Arsenal win their first trophy of a potential Quadruple?
What to make of Tuchel 35 man squad for the upcoming friendlies.
Is Messi the GOAT. 900 GOALS!!!!!!!!!
Harry Kane & Mohammed Salah reach 50!
A review of the midweek European football & a look ahead to the football this weekend.
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Tuchel & England Squad (00:04)
Champions League Review, a chat about Chelsea (05:15)
Europa League & Conference League (28:35)
Lionel Messi - GOAT - (35:25)
Championship & European Leagues (38:33)
Premier League Previews (43:37)
Arsenal v Man City Carabao Cup Final (01:02:12)

#football #worldcup #messi #premierleague #arsenal #tuchel #mancity #liverpool #manchesterunited #chelsea #astonvilla #england #salah #kane #soccer #championsleague #europaleague #conferenceleague #barcelona #realmadrid #atleticomadrid #bayernmunich #psg #newcastle #sports #carabaocup #ronaldo #nottinghamforest #rangers #celtic #hearts #intermilan #dortmund
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1h 13min
March 16, 2026 France win the Title! Antonelli makes history! Cricket & Cheltenham - First Word in Sport - Ep 42
Luke & James discuss the latest sports news from the weekend. France win a crazy 6 nations with tries galore. Wales finally won a game. England missed opportunity. Does the yellow card Sin Bin Law need changing?
Kimi Antonelli makes history in China, first race win for an Italian in 20 years. Is it Formula 1 though?
Cameron Young wins the Players, concerns over McIlroy and Scheffler. BDC wins LIV.
Cricket controversy & Liam Livingstone comments.
How good was Gaelic Warrior & some Cheltenham thoughts.

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Golf - Young & BDC win (00:38)
France win the 6 nations! Does the law need changing for yellow cards??? (06:37)
Cricket review (22:05)
Darts (28:53)
Formula 1 - Kimi Antonelli makes history (31:39)
NFL & NBA (34:59)
Cheltenham thoughts, Aintree & Grand National is soon.. (36:54)

#cricket #rugby #formula1 #golf #darts #sports #france #england #wales #scotland #ireland #6nations #italy #ipl #testcricket #nfl #nba #mlb #cheltenham #horseracing #india #pakistan
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March 16, 2026 Arsenal CHAMPIONS!! Liverpool a shambles! Luis Diaz Red Card - First Word in Sport - Ep 41
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from the weekend's action. Have Arsenal won the title? City another poor result & performance. How is Slot still in a job?
West Ham & Spurs gain valuable points. Gordon calls out pundits!! Talking points from other Premier League matches. Ashley Cole first manager's job in Italy.
A Championship & European Round Up. A referee admits making a mistake for the Luis Diaz red card.
A look at the midweek European action.
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Bournemouth & Brighton Struggles (00:34)
Arsenal have WON the league, Max Dowman, Jordan Pickford again!! (05:42)Chelsea v Newcastle, Paul Tierney & VAR, Anthony Gordon (12:18)
West Ham v Man City (20:30)
Palace v Leeds & Forest v Fulham (24:44)
Man United v Aston Villa (32:20)
Liverpool v Spurs (41:15)
Championship & European Round up (51:17)
Champions League Previews (58:53)

#football #premierleague #arsenal #liverpool #manchesterunited #chelsea #mancity #newcastle #astonvilla #spurs #leeds #palace #brighton #sunderland #bournemouth #slot #rangers #celtic #hearts #coventry #barcelona #realmadrid #bayernmunich #intermilan #acmilan #psg #galatasaray #bodø #championsleague #europaleague #conferenceleague
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1h 19min
March 13, 2026 Face Cream in my Eyes! Champions League & Premier League talking points. First Word in Sport - Ep 40
Luke & James discuss the latest football news with a comical statement by Omari Hutchinson!! A bad week for English sides in Europe with talking points over Saka, Lewis Hall & concussion debate in football.
A look ahead to the Premier League fixtures, with Tudor still in charge at Spurs for how much longer??
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Champions League Reviews - Tuesday - Lewis Hall, Kinsky & Tudor, Liverpool bang average (00:40)
Concussion in football debate (18:30)
Wednesday Champions League - Saka new position? Chelsea new keeper required, Valverde WOW, Pep over complicating things? (21:07)
Europa League Review - Nottm Forest issues, Villa only team to WIN, Palace struggle (42:01)
Championship & European Leagues round up (53:52)
Premier League Previews (01:01:45)

#football #championsleague #premierleague #soccer #liverpool #newcastle #chelsea #mancity #arsenal #spurs #barcelona #realmadrid #psg #bayernmunich #bodø #nottinghamforest #astonvilla #crystalpalace #rangers #celtic #hearts #intermilan #acmilan #coventry #valverde #salah #tudor #relegation #saka
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1h 25min
March 09, 2026 India WIN, Italy STUN England! Cheltenham, Russell wins in Melbourne - First Word in Sport - Ep 39
Luke & James discuss the latest sports news. India win the T20 World Cup with a dominant win against NZ. Italy stun England in Rome in the 6 nations whilst 3 teams can win the title on Saturday!
George Russell wins the first race of the Formula 1 season in Melbourne.
A round up of Golf, Darts, NFL, NBA, Tennis, Cycling.
Cheltenham festival starts on Tuesday 10th March with 4 days of great racing. On our X (Twitter) we will post some selections daily.
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India dominant Win, cricket news (00:07)
Golf, Ryder Cup thoughts.. (12:16)
Italy stun England & rugby news (24:24)
Darts, Littler wins twice (36:03)
Boxing & Matchroom (39:42)
George Russell wins in Melbourne (41:55)
NFL Huge News, NBA (41:55)
Cheltenham Festival (51:03)

#cricket #india #golf #formula1 #rugby #rugbyleague #6nations #france #england #italy #wales #scotland #ireland #darts #boxing #mercedes #nfl #nba #cheltenhamfestival
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1h 1min

FAQs about First Word in Sport:

How many episodes does First Word in Sport have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.