Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Glenn Moore question the wisdom of Rafa Benitez's decision to join Chelsea, and suggest he is a victim of generational change in football management. They examine Newcastle's plight, reflect on the dominance of the top three in the Premier League, and look forward to the women's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Rafa Benitez made the biggest mistake of a celebrated managerial career?

BT Sport brings you closer to the heart of the game with Michael Calvin's Football People, The weekly podcast features the best writers, addressing the biggest&nbsp;issues, and an in depth interview, conducted by the host, an award winning author and journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Cole joins Michael Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Miguel Delaney to discuss the Conference League and Champions League finals. They pay tribute to the tactical diversity of modern Italian teams, but foresee redemption for West Ham's David Moyes, and a milestone achievement by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City,  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Cole - An English double in Europe?

Manchester United's Christian Eriksen joins Michael Calvin to look forward to the FA Cup final, and to give an insight into his instinctive approach to the game. Seb Stafford Bloor and Tony Hodson dwell on the implications of Manchester City's dominance, assess their natural challengers, and discuss the bouncebackability of this season's relegated clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Eriksen - Football as Art

On the eve of perhaps the last game in a 47 year career, Roy Hodgson, at 75, offers Michael Calvin a masterclass in management and coaching. His impact on club and country is assessed by Paul Hayward and Dominic Fifield, who also discuss relegation, elite football's lack of romanticism, and the need for a militant approach to racial abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roy Hodgson - Lessons of a Lifetime

Marco Silva, shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the year award joins Michael Calvin to discuss his influences, achievements, and trademark intensity. John Cross and Miguel Delaney praise his maturity at Fulham, and take an all-encompassing look at the challenges facing modern football, in the light of Manchester City's domination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marco Silva - The Coming Man

West Ham striker highlights the importance of winning a European trophy, and looks to the past and the future with Michael Calvin.. Paul Hayward and David Preece dwell on the lessons of his career, the significance of Manchester City's Champions League return leg against Real Madrid, and a rapidly developing race to avoid relegation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Rafa Benitez made the biggest mistake of a celebrated managerial career?

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