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  • Time for Conte to get off the Spurs train?

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson & Tom Allnutt


    Is Graham Potter beginning to turn things around at Chelsea following back to back wins and Champions League progression?


    Another disappointing evening for Spurs as they crashed out of the Champions League against AC Milan.


    Is it time for Antonio Conte to leave and for the emotional return of Pochettino?


    Another year passes without Harry Kane winning a trophy. He is now approaching the final 12 months of is deal at Spurs so what of his future?


    Premier League preview as sides chasing Europe come up against sides at the other end of the table fighting relegation.


    After hitting Man United for 7 last week can Liverpool back it up with a big win over Bournemouth?




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    1 hr 3 min
  • Man United hit for 7 (seven)!

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd & Matt Dickinson


    History is made at Anfield as Liverpool hit Man United for seven as the race for the top four hots up.


    Arsenal hitting back like champions? Reiss Nelson scoring late to seal a 3-2 comeback at The Emirates.


    Would missing out on the top 4 be an opportunity missed for Newcastle? Defeat to Man City sees them drop down to 6th.


    In how big trouble are Crystal Palace? Without a win since December!


    Despite a 4 nil defeat at Brighton why is David Moyes still safe at West Ham?


    Stay of execution for Graham Potter at Chelsea after a narrow 1 nil win at Stamford Bridge against Leeds.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • The Saints Go Marching Out (Of The Cup)

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Molly Hudson and Jonathan Northcroft.


    Grimsby triumph as Southampton reach and even lower low. Gregor’s former side are celebrating a famous cup win - but are the Saints doomed? (00:00)


    Sheffield United shine to knock Spurs out of the FA Cup. Despite better results, are Spurs actually playing any better at the moment? (15:58)


    Manchester United continued their good form to brush West Ham aside. Can they add a second domestic cup to their haul this season? (24:10)


    Liverpool made slight improvements to beat Wolves - but are they going to be shown up by United at the weekend? (30:57)


    Everton were blown away by Arsenal in the league. Will Sean Dyche be able to turn things around and if so, how? (36:12)


    Leeds United go to Chelsea looking for points against a side who can’t find form. Would a loss at the weekend be the final straw for Graham Potter? (42:14)


    The Continental Cup final takes place this weekend with Arsenal facing Chelsea. Molly tells us why Lauren James could be the key to a Chelsea win (50:45)


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    59 min
  • A Trophy For Ten Hag & Pressure On Potter?

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy to review the footballing weekend.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • What's wrong at Liverpool & Man City?

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Hawkey & Tom Allnutt


    What is wrong with Liverpool at the moment? A heavy defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League first leg leaves their season in tatters.


    Is Erling Haaland the problem for Man City? Struggling for goals and drawing away to RB Leipzig in the Champions League


    Javi Gracia returns to the Premier League. The former Watford manager has signed a 'flexible contract' with Leeds.


    And we look ahead to the Carabao Cup final as Manchester United take on Newcastle United.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Game Of The Day

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke & Tony Cascarino.


    The title race continues to hot up as Arsenal score two late goals to secure the points against Aston Villa, whilst Man City can only draw at Nottingham Forest


    It's another defeat for Chelsea and Graham Potter..how many more can he oversee before the dreaded axe is dropped?


    Wins for Bournemouth, Everton & Southampton made things even tighter towards the bottom as West Ham dropped back into the bottom 3. Should David Moyes keep his job?


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    1 hr 25 min
  • Are Arsenal's Wheels Coming Off?

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy, Ian Hawkey - with Tom Clarke.


    The master beat the apprentice as Manchester City took the Premier League lead from Arsenal. Are the wheels starting to come off for Mikel Arteta’s side? (00:00)


    Chelsea will have to win at Stamford Bridge to progress in the Champions League after a 1-0 loss away at Borussia Dortmund. Is the lack of a striker going to continue to haunt them until the end of the season? (20:38)


    Tom Roddy joins us from Dortmund fresh from his sit-down interview with Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller, as he continues his comeback from testicular cancer (33:28)


    Tottenham also need to win at home to make the last 8 of the Champions League, but should they be quietly confident against AC Milan? (37:46)


    Bayern got the better of PSG and Ian Hawkey casts his expert eye over where both European giants find themselves at present (43:54)


    Southampton and Leeds are still on the lookout for new managers ahead of their meeting on Saturday. Just how important is the Premier League match at Elland Road? (49:50)


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    1 hr 4 min
  • 95 Days Later..

    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.


    Southampton have parted company with Nathan Jones after a whirlwind 95 days in charge. Does this actually go down as the worst Premier League appointment ever? (00:00)


    City cut Arsenal’s lead to 3 points with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa. Do they have the momentum to overtake the Gunners and leave them in the dust? (18:15)


    VAR was once again a huge talking point over the weekend, with changes for the next couple of games already made by the PGMOL (38:24)


    Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham - did another mistake in that game hold them back? (45:48)


    Spurs lost 4-1 at Leicester City. Are their inconsistency problems ever going to be solved and where will they realistically finish this season? (53:16)


    We round up the rest of the games with Alyson giving special praise to a Fulham defender (60:30)


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    1 hr 13 min
  • Leeds On The Hunt For A Manager!
    Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson
    Leeds sacked Jesse Marsch this week and are now on the hunt for a new manager but is there a long term plan strategy in place? Why didn't it work out for Marsch and should the owners take more of the blame for Leeds' current position in the table? (00:00)
    Manchester United came back from 2-0 down to draw with Leeds last night, was this a missed opportunity for them to put pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City in the title race and how pleased will Erik Ten Haag be to see Jadon Sancho back amongst the goals? (10.30)
    It was reported that the investigation into Manchester City's alleged financial breaches could take 2-4 years to be resolved, should more focus be put on the timing of this announcement by the Premier League this week with increased reports of a proposed independent regulator for the Premier League? (21:40)

    Pressure is on Southampton and manager Nathan Jones with uncertainty over his future, can they get a result against Wolves this weekend? If they don't, should Nathan Jones stay or go? (37:14)


    Are questions now starting to be asked of Arsenal ahead of their game vs Brentford this weekend? Should we be expecting more from Chelsea and Graham Potter now? Can Sean Dyche add to Liverpool's woes in the Merseyside Derby? (47:54)


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    1 hr 2 min
  • SPECIAL: The Hollywood Fairytale of Wrexham Football Club

    When two actors decided to buy non-league football club Wrexham AFC, they brought the cameras with them to document every moment. With the Hollywood lights came a large injection of cash and mass media interest, but what has it meant for the club, the community - and for football more widely?


    Guest: Gregor Robertson, former professional footballer and columnist, The Times.


    Host: Manveen Rana.


    Clips: Welcome to Wrexham/FX, Sky News, Wrexham AFC, Beanyman Sports2, The Emirates FA Cup, BBC Sport, Times Radio, Deadpool/20th Century Fox/Marvel Entertainment, CBS The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ABC Good Morning America, talkSPORT, ESPN.

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    31 min

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