Jim White and Simon Jordan debated whether respect for officials really is at a low point, after referee Paul Tierney revealed why Nottingham Forest coach Steven Reid was sent off after their confrontation at Anfield last month. Plus, Thursday means boxing on this show, so the boys were joined by Spencer Oliver, Angel Fernandez and an impromptu special guest to preview this weekend's fight between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke at the O2 Arena in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Referee abuse in the spotlight again

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Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin Keown looked back at last night's London derby that saw Chelsea overcome their injury crisis to hand another loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Are set-pieces the only issue Postecoglou has to worry about at Spurs? Meanwhile, former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann snapped up the trademark to the "Invincibles". Opportunistic, or is there more to this than meets the eye? Plus, Jurgen Klopp has one more swipe on the broadcasters as the door begins to close on his time as Liverpool manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham's set-piece troubles rear their head again

Jim White and Simon Jordan discuss Chelsea v Tottenham tonight. Is Ange Postecoglu right to ignore Spurs' set piece weakness. A look into the failed drugs test of Ryan Garcia. They speak to Ref Support UK after another physical assault on a grassroots referee. Plus more on Anton Ferdinand's response to John Terry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Genius to Cheat? Ryan Garcia's Failed Drugs Test

In this episode the panel takes a look at the book "Death of a Boxer '' which explores the psychology of those who choose to fight and what draws them towards this most dangerous of Sports. Writer Pete Carvill, plus former Boxer & talkSPORT's very own Spencer Oliver join Adrian Durham in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The William Hill Sports Book Club - Death of a Boxer

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny Murphy discuss the Champions League Semi Finals. What would it mean for Harry Kane to win it? And Is Carlo Ancelotti often overlooked in the greatest ever manager debates? Also, they look at the latest refereeing issues and VAR stadium announcements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions League Review

Jim White and Simon Jordan discuss Mo Salah’s Liverpool future with the Egyptian set to remain for one final season at Anfield, will Jamie Vardy have one last top tier swansong after Leicester City were crowned champions and Kieran Maguire guides us through the new Premier League spending cap.  
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Referee abuse in the spotlight again

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