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In a week of seismic news just as the show begins, today was no different, as the FA confirmed that Thomas Tuchel will remain as England's manager until after Euro 2028... What's changed? And what happens if England fail at the World Cup? Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest have sacked their boss Sean Dyche - how would a fourth appointment succeed where the others have failed? Our Chief Football Correspondent, Alex Crook, joined to discuss those stories and the latest regarding Spurs' search for a new manager... and after Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the "UK has been colonised by immigrants", should he apologise? Plus, it’s Thursday, so we chatted boxing with our fight pundit, Spencer Oliver, Nick Ball’s trainer Paul Stevenson, and top trainer Andy Lee.

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The seismic news just as the show went on air was that Tottenham Hotspur had sacked their head coach, Thomas Frank, after last night's 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle. Where does this leave the relegation threatened side? And who will become their next manager? Plus, if not Spurs, who could be getting relegated from the Premier League? Cole Palmer was guilty of an incredible miss in stoppage time during Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Leeds, but will he made England's World Cup squad? Will Liverpool qualify for next season's Champions League? And after two players were booked for diving on Tuesday evening, does the Premier League still have a simulation problem?

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Former Lionesses forward Eni Aluko has restarted a debate surrounding the presence of male pundits in women's football. She recently expressed frustration that she and Fara Williams were overlooked for coverage of the 2025 Women's Euros Final in favour of male pundits, including Ian Wright and Nedum Onuoha. Eni joined Jim and Simon in studio, as they discussed, amongst much more, whether males should be used as pundits in the women's game? Plus, is there a perceived idea of how a manager should look and sound after Liam Rosenior spoke about the comparisons he receives to David Brent and Will from The Inbetweeners, and are Spurs or Newcastle the greatest 'big six' pretenders?

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Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 at Liverpool, but has their victory kept the title race alive? Cristian Romero was sent off - again - as Tottenham lost 2-0 at Manchester United, but is the Spurs captain a leader or a liability? Was Brighton's 1-0 loss at home to rivals Crystal Palace proof that their bubble is bursting? Newcastle lost 3-2 at home to Brentford, but after his years of success, should boss Eddie Howe be afforded an off season? Former Lionesses forward Eni Aluko has criticised the use of male pundits in the women's game, is she correct in her assessment? Plus, top boxing promoter Frank Warren discussed Nick Ball's defeat against Brandon Figueroa.

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Simon reflects on his extraordinary brush with Deontay Wilder. Pep Guardiola calls for a rule change to free up Marc Guéhi for the League Cup final: should City get special treatment and should managers ever go political? Newcastle under the microscope after one win in eight. And boxing: IBF light-middleweight champ Josh Kelly with Adam Booth, plus Frank Warren on Nick Ball v Brandon Figueroa.

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Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0, 4-2 on aggregate, to reach the Carabao Cup final, but are they beginning to show that they're ready to win trophies under Mikel Arteta? Simon Jordan reacted to the news that Daniel Levy is set to sell his shares in Spurs for £1billion, but what will it mean for the club's future? Plus, Newcastle's former manager, Steve Bruce, and the club's current CEO, David Hopkinson, were in the studio as the show came from St James' Park.

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Crystal Palace were the most active side on transfer deadline day; as they signed Jørgen Strand Larsen, eventually kept Jean-Philippe Mateta, and saw a move for Dwight McNeil collapse... but after McNeil's partner took to social media to criticise the deal's breakdown, which impacted his mental health, are footballers just people in business deals? Spurs captain Cristian Romero has spoken out against the club's board - again - but what does he hope to achieve? Sunderland thrashed Burnley 3-0, but why is one promoted side excelling where another is struggling? And after FIFA president Gianni Infantino's comments that the ban on Russia "has not achieved anything", is it time for sport to open its doors again to Vladimir Putin? Plus, Wasserman’s Global Head of Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, was in the studio, and Celtic's interim manager, Martin O’Neill, discussed his side’s transfer business and current form.

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