Football Writers Podcast

Liverpool? Man City? Barcelona? Who will win the 2019/20 Champions League?

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:38:39 GMT

Tony Hodson and Miguel Delaney join Mike Calvin following the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League. Together they consider Jürgen Klopp's place among Liverpool's greatest managers, discuss Manchester City's chances of overcoming Real Madrid and whether the time is right for Mikel Arteta to make the move into management at Arsenal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Could Liverpool go the whole Premier League season unbeaten?

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:55:35 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Darren Lewis and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss Liverpool's firm grip on the Premier League title, Manchester United's blistering victory at rivals City, and the chances of all four English teams reaching the Champions League knockout stage. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Ljungberg the right man to succeed Emery at Arsenal?

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:57:24 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and David Preece discuss Arsenal's managerial options and look ahead to the midweek Premier League fixtures as Jose Mourinho returns to Old Trafford. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is José Mourinho a changed man?

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:44:52 GMT

Adrian Clarke and Dominic Fifield join Mike Calvin to discuss Tottenham's decision to replace Mauricio Pochettino with José Mourinho, and how the future looks for the North London club with the 'Humble One' at the helm. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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How do Spurs move forward?

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:56:14 GMT

Mike Calvin, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Dillon look ahead to the London derby between West Ham and Spurs this weekend with both managers under pressure. The panel also assess England’s final Euro 2020 qualifiers and look at the club sides benefiting from the England setup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: Phil Neville: Is it time to get behind England’s struggling coach?

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:14:00 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined on the women’s football podcast by journalist Anne Marie Batson, Sophie Downey, of Girls On the Ball and former England and Arsenal captain Faye White.After England’s defeat to Germany on Saturday, is Phil Neville’s tenure under threat? As Spurs play host to Arsenal at White Hart Lane, what can we expect from the big showpiece this weekend? Who can win the Champions League? Also 750 pubs across UK will be showcasing a feast of women’s football on BT Sport this weekend as this podcast was brought to you from London’s Red Lioness in Liverpool Street. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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A decisive day in the title race?

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:46:39 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dave Kidd, and Tom Hopkinson discuss Liverpool's triumph over Man City and its implications for the title. They also talk about what Leicester's win over Arsenal means for the managers of both clubs and whether we will see a sacking during the coming International Break. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: England v Germany – who comes out on top?

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Ahead of a big week for England, Mike Calvin is joined by Molly Hudson, Glenn Moore and Anne-Marie Batson. 90,000 fans are expected to descend on Wembley to watch the Lionesses take on Germany on Saturday, but is our nations team in the best form possible to make the most of the opportunity?The four also discuss the upcoming Champions League draw, will anyone bring down favourites Lyon? And over in the Women’s Super League – how does it compare to similar leagues around the world and is enough being done to prevent and manage injuries amongst our top players? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool or Manchester City - who's under more pressure?

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:59:28 GMT

Daniel Storey and Alyson Rudd join Mike Calvin to discuss this week's top of the table clash between Liverpool and Manchester City. Will Liverpool's relentlessness see them add another three points at Anfield to extend their title chances?The three also talk about VAR, how long it will take to perfect and if it's really worth the wait. And, ahead of another week in Europe, how will our English teams fare? Chelsea are seemingly on a trajectory, but can Tottenham and Manchester Utd improve moods around their clubs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Emery's time up at Arsenal?

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 17:43:42 GMT

John Cross of the Daily Mirror and Tony Hodson of The Coaches' Voice join Mike Calvin to cast their eye over the weekend of football. Is it Granit Xhaka, the fans or Unai Emery, who should take the blame for what happened at Emirates Stadium on Saturday? On the opposite side of the spectrum, Chelsea are flying under Frank Lampard. Should Arsenal follow the Blues' example and appoint a legendary player at the helm?Liverpool continue to impress, but with Mo Salah being substituted with an ankle injury, do the Reds have the squad to cover? Their title rivals Manchester City kept up the pace with Raheem Sterling continuing his fine form...form which our team believe could take him to the Ballon d'Or. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Pochettino run his race at Tottenham?

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:21:23 GMT

Mike Calvin, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke consider Mauricio Pochettino's future at Tottenham, reflect on more VAR drama in the Premier League and look ahead to this week's Champions League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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A return to the game for Jose Mourinho appears imminent but where?

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:06:22 GMT

Michael Calvin is joined by The Athletic's Dominic Fifield and football writer and broadcaster Daniel Storey. What next for Jose Mourinho? Can Liverpool make it 18 wins in a row at Old Trafford on Sunday? Is playing for an unfashionable club a detriment to international opportunities? Have Leicester got enough strength in depth to mount a top six bid? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who is to blame for the demise at Manchester United?

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:36:39 GMT

Michael Calvin is joined by Darren Lewis from the Daily Mirror and Chief football writer at the Independent in Miguel Delaney.The guys discuss the damage of defeats for Manchester United and Tottenham to Newcastle and Brighton respectively. Is the title race over? Is Sadio Mane regarded as one of the top three players in the world? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: With no competitive matches for Phil Neville between now and Euro 2021, will this affect England's chances?

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Brazil head to Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on Saturday and a trip to Portugal awaits next Tuesday as England and manager Phil Neville look to get back to winning ways. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Champions League returns and can Spurs put their troubles behind them with a vital win over Bayern?

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:25:44 GMT

Michael Calvin is joined this week by debutant on the pod, Andy Dillon from The Sun and regular Adrian Clarke.The guys look ahead to a busy Champions League schedule with all eyes on under-pressure Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs face Bayern. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pochettino, Solskjaer, Silva? Which Premier League manager will be next to go?

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:03:28 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tom Hopkinson and Daniel Storey reflect on damaging defeats for Tottenham, Manchester United and Everton and round up the rest of the Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will City’s shaky defence cost them the league title?

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:43:51 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Seb Stafford-Bloor review Manchester City’s shock defeat at Norwich, Chelsea’s youthful resurgence and look ahead to the return of the Champions League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Premier League returns with a managerial casualty

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:47:20 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and Dominic Fifield discuss Javi Gracia’s sacking at Watford, Liverpool's title chances, whether Chelsea are strong enough, Wolves' European commitments and which teams are at risk of relegation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool & Man City - Head and shoulders apart?

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:26:44 GMT

Mike Calvin, Daniel Storey, and Tony Hodson discuss the gulf between the league leaders and the rest, England's best right-back, and whether English football can avoid another Bury. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: Is the WSL ready to capitalise on the success of the Women's World Cup?

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:00:31 GMT

Ahead of the most important season for women's football in living memory, Suzy Wrack, Rachel O'Sullivan and Kieran Theivam join Mike Calvin to consider whether Women's Super League clubs are ready to capitalise on the success of the Women's World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who has the better chance of survival? Lampard or Solskjaer?

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:26:55 GMT

Jonathan Northcroft and Alyson Rudd join Mike Calvin to discuss the future of Chelsea and Manchester United after both teams showed an act of faith by appointing club legends Frank Lampard and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to take the reins at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford respectively, despite their little managerial experience. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: Analysing England's World Cup

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:00:31 GMT

Mike Calvin, Anne-Marie Batson, Molly Hudson and Rich Laverty debate whether England's World Cup performance should be considered a success or missed opportunity and discuss the evolution under Phil Neville. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is VAR destructive to the Premier League?

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:49:54 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dave Kidd and Seb Stafford-Bloor round up the second weekend of the Premier League season as Manchester City controversially drop points at home to Spurs as Liverpool go top. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Man Utd stop the two-horse race?

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:43:07 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Darren Lewis and Dominic Fifield to discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Man City and Liverpool began with dominant displays but did Tottenham and Manchester United show enough to reel them in? Should Chelsea fans expect more tough results and how did the newly promoted sides do? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League 19/20 Preview: Every team analysed

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:48:44 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Miguel Delaney dissect every single Premier League team in detail ahead of the new season and give their predictions for relegation, top four and surprise package. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Which clubs look best placed for Premier League success?

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:43:50 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Tom Hopkinson dissect the latest pre-season news and transfer stories and give their verdict on the newly-promoted clubs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Newcastle and Arsenal in disarray as new season beckons

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:02:42 GMT

Mike Calvin, Daniel Storey and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the incompetent management at Newcastle United and Arsenal and reflect on all the Premier League transfer activity and latest rumours. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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How does women's football build on World Cup success?

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:18:08 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft, Rich Laverty and John Cross run the rule over England's World Cup campaign and discuss how the Lionesses can continue their success into the upcoming WSL season. They also examine the goings on at Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester and discuss their hopes for the new Premier League campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Mixed Results for England and Listener Mailbag

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:44:35 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans, and Tom Hopkinson evaluate the performances of England at both the Nations League and the Women's World Cup before answering your questions ahead of a busy summer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can England do it in France? A Women’s World Cup preview special

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:00:12 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Ann Marie Batson, Glenn Moore, and Rich Laverty as the Football Writers’ Podcast looks ahead to the 2019 Women’s World Cup which begins on Friday. The group assess England’s chances in France ahead of their opening game against Scotland. Standing in England’s way are a raft of challengers including France, Spain, Japan and USA and the group discuss who may be lifting the trophy come July. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Klopp build a dynasty and can England bring Nations League glory home?

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:16:07 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke, and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the fall-out from the Champions League final and ask if Liverpool can build on a sixth European Cup triumph. The trio also debates England's chances in the Nations League finals and look ahead to a big summer for Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League Domination? A look ahead to European finals

Tue, 28 May 2019 16:57:17 GMT

Is this the start of Premier League domination of Europe? Jonathan Northcroft and Daniel Storey join Mike Calvin to discuss this week’s finals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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End of season awards

Mon, 20 May 2019 15:57:33 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Dave Kidd and Tom Hopkinson to wrap up the domestic season, including Manchester City's emphatic FA Cup final win over Watford. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Pep Guardiola Manchester City's answer to Sir Alex?

Mon, 13 May 2019 16:54:56 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Dom Fifield and John Cross to review the 2018/19 Premier League season and look ahead to the Emirates FA Cup final. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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English teams light up Europe ahead of title race deciders

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:31:22 GMT

Mike Calvin, Daniel Storey and Seb Stafford-Bloor reflect on the incredible Champions League semi-final turnarounds by Liverpool and Spurs and preview the final day of the Premier League title race. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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A huge week ahead

Mon, 06 May 2019 16:52:21 GMT

John Cross and Tony Evans join Mike Calvin to preview the four European semi final second legs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: Can West Ham, a team created in six weeks, deny Manchester City the FA Cup?

Thu, 02 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Suzy Wrack, Katie Whyatt and Rich Laverty. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Liverpool and Spurs grab first leg advantage?

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:23:59 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Darren Lewis to preview Liverpool and Tottenham's UEFA Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona and Ajax. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Man United deny City the Premier League title?

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:42:04 GMT

Mike Calvin, Daniel Storey and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss Manchester United's sharp decline in form ahead of the potentially title-deciding Manchester derby and the race for the top four. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will three English teams advance to Champions League semis?

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:39:03 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Adrian Clarke and Dave Kidd to preview the second legs of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Champions League quarter-final preview

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:58:29 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Dom Fifield look ahead to Tottenham v Man City, Man United v Barcelona and Liverpool v Porto, all live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Blues boo Sarri as Liverpool leave it late to dent Spurs’ top-four hopes

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:25:49 GMT

Mike Calvin, Alyson Rudd and John Cross dissect another blockbuster Premier League weekend and look ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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How will Tottenham’s new stadium affect their season?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:59:17 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Tom Hopkinson discuss Spurs’ new stadium, Zinedine Zidane’s transfer targets for Real Madrid, UEFA’s weekend plans for the Champions League and England’s continued progression under Gareth Southgate. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: Is this the year of greatest opportunity for women’s football?

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:57:19 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jacqui Oatley, Pippa Monique and Glenn Moore look ahead to the 2019 World Cup and discuss how clubs could do more to raise awareness of the women's game. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Liverpool stop Man City’s quadruple dream?

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:37:10 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the Premier League title race, the Champions League and Europa League draws, and England’s upcoming international qualifiers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Would a Champions League exit be good for Liverpool?

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:56:53 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Darren Lewis and Daniel Storey to preview the final batch of round of 16 games from the UEFA Champions League, including Bayern Munich v Liverpool exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Tottenham's season on verge of collapse?

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:18:54 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Sarah Shephard reflect on the North London and Merseyside derbies and preview this week's Champions League fixtures, exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Does Kepa's rebellion signal the end for Sarri at Chelsea?

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:13:26 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dominic Fifield and Dave Kidd reflect on Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's bizarre refusal to come off in the League Cup final against Manchester City, Leicester's sacking of Claude Puel and the Premier League title race. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Phil Neville's Lionesses emulate Southgate's summer of success?

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:00:42 GMT

Mike Calvin, Molly Hudson, Rich Laverty and Anne-Marie Batson discuss Arsenal vs Man City, opportunities for women's coaching, English football trying to catch Lyon and Wolfsburg and Phil Neville's England. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool face season-defining week

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:43:53 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Adrian Clarke and Tom Hopkinson to preview the latest round of UEFA Champions League round of 16 ties, including Liverpool v Bayern Munich, which is exclusively live on BT Sport 2 and 4K UHD from 7pm on Tuesday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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"Solskjær has changed everything at United"

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:40:41 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross and Daniel Storey to preview the UEFA Champions League round of 16, that kicks off with Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain, exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Season-defining week for City? Should Everton sack Silva?

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:05:56 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Alyson Rudd break down all the key talking points from another blockbuster Premier League weekend as Man City cruise past Arsenal, the boos grow louder for Marco Silva and Neil Warnock keeps Cardiff's survival hopes alive. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Quadruple for City and where next for Pochettino?

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:26:48 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tony Evans as they look back on the fourth round of the FA Cup. Tony Evans defends Mo Salah's run-ins with referees and fears that Tottenham's trophy win could be over before it's even begun. Seb Stafford-Bloor is impressed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's incredible start but sees a big job at the Emirates as Arsenal struggle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women’s football podcast: How can the FA Women’s Super League go to the next level?

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Suzy Wrack, Katie Whyatt and Glenn Moore discuss the biggest stories in the women’s game, the WSL title race and the impact of the sport in America. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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FA Cup fourth round preview

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:16:13 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Sarah Shephard assess the FA Cup fourth round ties, the battle for the Premier League top four and the potential January transfer deals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Solskjaer capable of being a long-term success at Man United?

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:26:03 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Seb Stafford-Bloor debate whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a viable long-term option for Manchester United, the promising future of Declan Rice and Newcastle’s relegation fears. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Man City crush Liverpool’s invincible dream to blow title race wide open

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:11:51 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dom Fifield and Daniel Storey dissect the Premier League title race in light of Man City’s essential victory over Liverpool, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s impact at Man United and the battle to avoid relegation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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FA Cup third round preview

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece preview the FA Cup third round fixtures and predict where there could be potential upsets. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Mid-season awards: Manager, signing, flop and unsung hero of 2018

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece discuss their manager, unsung herp, young player, signing and flop of the year and give their verdict on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment at Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Women's Football Podcast: Can England win the World Cup?

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jacqui Oatley, Molly Hudson and Kieran Thievam dissect Phil Neville's impact as England Women's head coach and discuss the major challenges facing the international and domestic game. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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United face tricky PSG draw as Liverpool, City and Spurs await German opposition

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:06:32 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Dom Fifield reflect on the UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw as Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham discover their European fate. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool go top as Chelsea crush City’s invincible dream

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:16:54 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Tony Evans reflect on a blockbuster Premier League weekend and look ahead to a crucial Champions League week for Liverpool and Tottenham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Arsenal inflict body blow on Spurs in fiery derby

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 16:14:29 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece as the panel look back at an eventful weekend of Premier League action and react to the news of Southampton boss Mark Hughes' sacking. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Spurs and Liverpool turn on the style ahead of crunch week

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:28:27 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Seb Stafford-Bloor preview a huge week for both Tottenham and Liverpool in the Champions League and Premier League and round up the rest of the weekend action as Jose Mourinho’s Man United side fail to impress once again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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England cap breakthrough year with sweet revenge over Croatia

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:16:24 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dave Kidd and Sarah Shephard discuss how far Gareth Southgate’s young England side can go after topping their UEFA Nations League group and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Man City’s on-field brilliance tarnished by off-field allegations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:21:05 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Tom Hopkinson look at the financial allegations against Manchester City following their dominant derby victory over Man United and break down the key talking points at both ends of the Premier League table. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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What are the challenges and opportunities facing the women’s game?

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Anna Kessel and England international footballer Claire Rafferty to discuss the state of women’s football in the UK. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Euro Super League story a sign of things to come?

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:44:08 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Alyson Rudd and Daniel Storey debate the European Super League story and preview a big week of Champions League and Premier League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Football mourns the man who made Leicester’s impossible dream a reality

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:37:21 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Dominic Fifield pay their respects to the victims of the Leicester City helicopter tragedy and reflect on the weekend’s Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Juventus and Man Utd renew classic European rivalry

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:48:58 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross and Adrian Clarke to preview round three of the UEFA Champions League and look ahead to an exciting weekend of Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Do Mourinho and Hazard’s futures lie away from the Premier League?

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:03:08 GMT

Mike Calvin, David Preece and Seb Stafford-Bloor preview Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge and discuss Chelsea’s squad revival under Maurizio Sarri and the contrasting ownership models in play at Wolves and Newcastle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Which Premier League managers’ jobs are at risk?

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:53:58 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Darren Lewis and Tom Hopkinson to analyse the state of play in the Premier League as we enter the second international break of the season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Jose Mourinho passed the point of no return at Manchester United?

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:28:24 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Daniel Storey and Tony Evans in this week’s football writers podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Sarri’s resurgent Chelsea halt the Liverpool juggernaut?

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:41:26 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Sarah Shephard discuss Chelsea and Liverpool’s impressive starts to the season ahead of their eagerly-anticipated clash at Stamford Bridge, live on BT Sport on Saturday, plus a round-up of the rest of the weekend’s Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Liverpool go one better in the Champions League?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:43:24 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross and Dom Fifield to analyse the Premier League sides’ chances in the UEFA Champions League this season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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How much work needs to be done on Southgate's England?

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:13:58 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tony Evans and David Preece to discuss England’s first set of games following their World Cup adventure and to look ahead to the return of the Premier League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is the Man City project good for English football?

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:15:42 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Dave Kidd and Seb Stafford-Bloor to debate Manchester City's place in English football, ten years since their takeover. The panel also look ahead to England’s opening UEFA Nations League fixture against Spain. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Should Man United sack Jose Mourinho?

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:05:12 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Daniel Storey question Jose Mourinho’s future at Manchester United following the 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham and round up the rest of the Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is it time to consider the post-Mourinho era at United?

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:09:34 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Alyson Rudd and Dom Fifield to analyse the malaise at Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United, following their 3-2 loss at Brighton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pogba makes power play as Emery suffers debut defeat

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:37:20 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the power struggle at Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea's conflicting fortunes under new management and the rest of the Premier League opening weekend action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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2018-19 Premier League season preview

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and David Preece preview the new Premier League season and give their predictions for the top four, likely relegation candidates and surprise package. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Transfer window countdown: Who needs to buy?

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:47:09 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and David Preece round up the Premier League transfer window so far and assess which teams need to invest before Thursday’s deadline. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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What do England need to do to remain contenders for Euro 2020?

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:32:43 GMT

Mike Calvin, David Preece and Seb Stafford-Bloor debate where England need to improve after finishing fourth at the 2018 World Cup and pick their team of the tournament as France are crowned world champions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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For England this is not the end, but the end of the beginning

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:30:52 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by David Preece and Daniel Storey to analyse England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia and the future for Gareth Southgate’s team. The panel also preview England’s third-place play-off against Belgium and the final between France and Croatia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who will reach the World Cup final?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:39:18 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Daniel Storey discuss England’s chances in their World Cup semi-final clash with Croatia and the Thierry Henry derby between Belgium and France. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Sweden up next as England eye World Cup semi-finals

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:55:24 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and Tom Hopkinson reflect on England’s overdue penalty shootout victory over Colombia and preview the World Cup quarter-finals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Colombia await as Belgium pip England to top spot

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:41:27 GMT

Mike Calvin, David Preece and Seb Stafford-Bloor dissect England’s 1-0 defeat to Belgium and preview the World Cup round-of-16 ties. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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England 6-1 Panama: Is football coming home?

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:52:22 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Tony Evans reflect on England’s 6-1 demolition of Panama and analyse the rest of the World Cup action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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This week at the World Cup

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:20:47 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Daniel Storey and Tom Hopkinson to analyse England’s 2-1 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup opener. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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World Cup group-by-group preview

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece break down every single World Cup group, picking out their favourites, underdogs and over-rated nations ahead of the big kick-off in Russia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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What should we expect from England at the World Cup?

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:19:03 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece give their thoughts on Gareth Southgate and his 23-man England squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Kiev catastrophe for Karius as Bale brilliance downs Liverpool

Tue, 29 May 2018 15:49:33 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Alyson Rudd review the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, give their thoughts on the Raheem Sterling tattoo story and answer your questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Champions League final special

Mon, 21 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Evans to preview this Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. BT Sport is the only place to watch the game, with coverage starting from 6pm on BT Sport 2 and 4K UHD. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Mourinho vs. Conte: Who will salvage their season with FA Cup glory?

Mon, 14 May 2018 16:03:10 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Adrian Clarke discuss Manchester United and Chelsea’s seasons ahead of the FA Cup final, Gareth Southgate’s England squad selection for the World Cup and the upcoming Premier League managerial merry-go-round. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who should be named Manager of the Season?

Tue, 08 May 2018 14:25:45 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tom Hopkinson and Dom Fifield debate which managers have most impressed this season and discuss the evolution of Premier League management. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool target the Italian job as Saints step up survival bid

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:06:36 GMT

Mike Calvin, David Preece and Daniel Storey preview Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final second leg with Roma, exclusively live on BT Sport and review the weekend’s Premier League action as the relegation battle intensifies. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who should replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager?

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:57:54 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Dave Kidd reflect on the PFA awards, debate who should replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals, exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Man City worthy champions as Burnley close the gap on Arsenal

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:35:08 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Evans hail Pep Guardiola’s magnificent Man City side and debate whether anyone can catch them next year. Plus the pod give their thoughts on the manager of the season and preview the FA Cup semi-finals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Are City set for another nightmare week?

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:37:08 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross and Adrian Clarke to analyse another crucial week for Manchester City as they look to complete an improbable comeback against Liverpool to qualify for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. The panel also debate the display of Manchester United in denying their city rivals an early Premier League title party and look at Arsenal’s European chances. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Liverpool and Man United stop treble-chasing City?

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:20:56 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dom Fifield and Seb Stafford-Bloor preview the mouth-watering Champions League clash between Liverpool and Man City which is live on BT Sport, plus a look at Arsenal’s Europa League clash, Tottenham’s win over Chelsea and the battle at the bottom of the Premier League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who will be relegated from the Premier League?

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:40:40 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dave Kidd and David Preece assess the survival chances of the Premier League’s bottom half clubs, discuss Jose Mourinho’s future at Man United and give their verdict on Gareth Southgate’s England tenure to date. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Jose Mourinho lost his mojo?

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:08:57 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and Alyson Rudd dissect Jose Mourinho’s recent behaviour, debate whether Mo Salah should be named the PFA Player of the Year and give their thoughts on Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming friendlies with Italy and the Netherlands. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pogba isn’t a footballer, he’s a content creator for social media

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:36:51 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Darren Lewis to preview Manchester United and Chelsea’s Champions League round of 16 games and the weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Should Wenger take the blame for Arsenal’s failures?

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:49:16 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tom Hopkinson and Daniel Storey to debate the dire situation at Arsenal and the future of their beleaguered manager, Arsene Wenger. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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No way back for Wenger as Man City humiliate Arsenal at Wembley

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:08:30 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Dom Fifield debate Arsene Wenger’s future after Arsenal’s embarrassing League Cup final defeat to Man City and look at the key stories at both ends of the Premier League table as Man United beat Chelsea while West Brom slip seven points from safety. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Chelsea and Man Utd maintain English standards in Europe?

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:50:03 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Seb Stafford-Bloor round up the FA Cup fifth round action, debate West Brom’s survival hopes and look ahead to the Chelsea v Barcelona and Sevilla v Manchester United ties, exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Champions League special

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:45:54 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tony Evans and David Preece to preview the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, which returns exclusively on BT Sport this week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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What is the key to Premier League success in the modern game?

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:06:11 GMT

Joey Barton joins Mike Calvin and Jonathan Northcroft on the 100th edition of the Football Writers Podcast to offer a philosophical insight into what it takes to be a strong leader and successful manager within the intense climate of Premier League football. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Flawed Klopp has no plan B

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:00:26 GMT

Mike Calvin, David Walker and Adrian Clarke discuss Klopp's tinkering, whether the Spurs board are ambitious enough, Man Utd's signing of Alexis Sanchez and why Ross Barkley will be gutted at Antonio Conte's comments. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Silva sacked by Watford as Everton fans turn on Allardyce

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:48:19 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Alyson Rudd reflect on the latest Premier League sacking, dissect the biggest transfer rumours dominating the back pages and look ahead to the FA Cup fourth round ties this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool smash City’s unbeaten run as Arsenal reach crisis mode again

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:37:51 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dom Fifield and Daniel Storey reflect on another blockbuster Premier League weekend as Liverpool prove Man City are far from invincible, Arsenal self-implode at Bournemouth and Chelsea blank again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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FA Cup magic for Forest as Coutinho heads to Barcelona

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:47:34 GMT

Mike Calvin, Dave Kidd and Tom Hopkinson reflect on Philippe Coutinho’s record-breaking transfer to Barcelona, Arsenal’s shock FA Cup exit to Nottingham Forest and Stoke’s sacking of Mark Hughes. Plus your questions about BT Sport’s ‘No Hunger In Paradise’ documentary. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Jose Mourinho is not finished yet

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:14:19 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Darren Lewis and Tony Evans to analyse Manchester United under Jose Mourinho and the other big headlines from the Premier League and FA Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Mid-season review: The stars and flops of the season so far

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 06:30:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Adrian Clarke reflect on the Premier League season so far, picking out their star players, managers, performances and biggest flops, plus their predictions for the top four and the bottom three. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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No Hunger in Paradise

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:30:00 GMT

Award-winning writer Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross, David Preece, Adrian Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft to discuss his upcoming BT Sport film ‘No Hunger In Paradise’ which explores what it takes to make it as a professional footballer and the pitfalls, pressures and casualties along the way. Watch ‘No Hunger in Paradise’ on BT Sport 2, Sunday January 7th at 6.30pm. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Man City emulate the Arsenal Invincibles?

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:49:18 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and David Preece dissect another Manchester City masterclass, praise Burnley’s fairytale season under Sean Dyche and speculate which players could be on the move in January. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Mourinho ‘embarrassed’ as Man City march 11 points clear

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:53:45 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Dom Fifield dissect Man City’s record-breaking derby victory and give their thoughts on the Champions League round-of-16 draw. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Jose v Pep: Can United halt the Manchester City juggernaut?

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:31:47 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Alyson Rudd round up another blockbuster Premier League weekend and look ahead to the Manchester and Merseyside derbies. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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All eyes on Emirates as Arsenal and United gear up for key match

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:38:03 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tony Evans and David Preece to preview Arsenal’s huge Premier League clash with Manchester United, exclusively live on BT Sport 1 and 4K UHD form 5pm. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool and Chelsea prepare for 'pivotal' Anfield clash

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:22:26 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross and Tom Hopkinson to preview Saturday’s huge Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea, exclusively live on BT Sport 1 and 4K UHD from 5pm. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pochettino's Spurs have to deliver in North London derby

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:42:07 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by David Walker and Adrian Clarke to preview the return of the Premier League including Arsenal’s derby game against Tottenham and Manchester United v Newcastle, which is exclusively live on BT Sport For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Moyes and Allardyce prepare to get back on the managerial roundabout

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:42:02 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tony Evans and David Preece to analyse the managerial comings and goings at West Ham United and Everton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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‘Dull’ United have lost their mojo

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:19:53 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Dave Kidd discuss the biggest talking points from the Premier League weekend and look ahead to the midweek Champions League fixtures, exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who should replace sacked Ronald Koeman at Everton?

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:38:54 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece to analyse the end of Ronald Koeman’s reign at Everton and the runners and riders for the fresh vacancy at Goodison Park. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can anyone stop the Man City juggernaut?

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:49:27 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Alyson Rudd review Man City’s free-scoring, Jose Mourinho’s bus-parking and Crystal Palace’s sensational win over the champions and look ahead to another mouth-watering Champions League schedule, exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Liverpool v United the biggest game in English football?

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:45:42 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tony Evans and Tom Collomosse to preview the weekend’s Premier League action including Liverpool v Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is it time for Ronald Koeman to leave Everton?

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:03:09 GMT

Mike Calvin, David Walker and Adrian Clarke review another blockbuster Premier League weekend and speculate whether Ronald Koeman and Slaven Bilic will survive the international break. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Defining week ahead for Chelsea as Atletico and Man City await

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:23:52 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tom Hopkinson and Dom Fifield preview this week’s Champions League fixtures and the mouthwatering weekend clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, all exclusively live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is the Premier League title destined for Manchester?

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:34:22 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and David Preece dissect a significant Premier League weekend as the Manchester duo continue their relentless pursuit of the title and debate whether Arsenal are genuine top four contenders following a disciplined display at Chelsea and whether Liverpool fans are right to criticise Jurgen Klopp. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Spurs advance from Champions League group of death?

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:34:46 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Jonathan Northcroft of The Sunday Times and Tony Evans of the London Evening Standard to preview the group stages of the Champions League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Arsenal players have lost faith in Wenger

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:35:11 GMT

Arsene Wenger 'past his sell-by date' and Sanchez a 'big problem' for the Gunners. Darren Lewis of the Daily Mirror and The Independent's Miguel Delaney join host Mike Calvin to discuss the week's big talking points. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Groundhog day at Arsenal as the transfer deadline looms

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:52:58 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and David Walker dissect Arsenal’s humiliation at Anfield, the futures of Slaven Bilic and Frank De Boer, and speculate what the final days of the transfer window will bring. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Wembley ruin Spurs' season?

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:32:58 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by The Guardian's Dominic Fifield and The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft to review the latest Premier League action including Tottenham's continuing Wembley Stadium woes, Manchester United's impressive start to the season and Mesut Ozil's reluctance to take centre stage at Arsenal. The panel also discuss whether England manager Gareth Southgate should pick Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart before pondering what deals will be done before the transfer deadline. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Huddersfield enjoy dream debut as champions Chelsea crumble to Burnley

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:49:05 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Tom Hopkinson dissect a blockbuster start to the new Premier League season, as well as the future of Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, Tottenham's unsustainable wage structure and the upcoming Champions League playoff first legs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Who is going to win the Premier League?

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 17:56:16 GMT

Host Mike Calvin is joined by the Daily Mirror's Darren Lewis and The Sun's Dave Kidd to preview the new Premier League season. Who will win the title? Who will make the top four? Who is going to be relegated? The panel cast their eye over every team in the league and put on their tin helmets before making their predictions for the battle ahead. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Which manager is under the most pressure?

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:09:57 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by the Daily Mirror's David Walker and PremierLeague.com's Adrian Clarke to discuss the latest football stories and ponder the incredible pressure on the country's leading managers as the new season approaches. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Neymar about to join PSG and become the first £200m footballer?

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:01:09 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and Tom Hopkinson dissect the biggest transfer story of the summer as PSG ramp up their pursuit of Neymar and assess all the rumours circulating the Premier League transfer mill. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League clubs are being held to ransom in the transfer market

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:18:56 GMT

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Dom Fifield dissect the biggest transfer stories from around Europe and discuss the lack of faith in club’s academies and the emergence of feeder clubs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Rooney returns home as Man Utd win Lukaku race

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:42:19 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and David Walker discuss the rise of the super-agent in light of Romelu Lukaku’s big money move to Manchester United, Wayne Rooney’s return to Goodison Park and all of the other big transfer stories in the Premier League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Transfer Special – Part Two

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:27:04 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Adrian Clarke dissect the biggest transfer stories dominating the back pages and discuss the appointments of Frank de Boer and Mauricio Pellegrino at Crystal Palace and Southampton respectively. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Transfer Special – Part One

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:23:35 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tony Evans and Tom Hopkinson to look at the biggest transfer gossip of the summer as the Premier League’s giants prepare to flex their financial muscle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Southgate grown into the England job?

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:10:52 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross (Mirror) and Dom Fifield (Guardian) to look at Gareth Southgate's tenure as England manager ahead of the Three Lions' return to action against Scotland in World Cup qualifying. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Real Madrid retain the Champions League?

Tue, 30 May 2017 17:21:14 GMT

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Adrian Clarke preview the Champions League final between Juventus and Real Madrid and reflect on Arsenal’s FA Cup win over Chelsea and Man United’s Europa League triumph. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Arsenal bid farewell to Champions League football as Terry bows out at the Bridge

Mon, 22 May 2017 17:11:09 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Tony Evans reflect on another blockbuster Premier League season and look ahead to the Europa League and FA Cup finals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Chelsea clinch title as Man City and Liverpool close in on top four

Mon, 15 May 2017 16:11:07 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Dave Kidd dissect the penultimate Premier League weekend of the season as Chelsea wrap up the title, Tottenham wave goodbye to White Hart Lane, Hull City suffer relegation and Arsenal finally look to miss out on the top four. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Spurs ‘bottle it’ at West Ham as Wenger finally beats Mourinho

Mon, 08 May 2017 16:18:03 GMT

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Alyson Rudd reflect on Spurs’ shock defeat as West Ham, Arsene Wenger’s first league win over Jose Mourinho and debate why English clubs are struggling to compete in the Champions League ahead of the semi-final second legs, live on BT Sport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Mourinho gone too far with Luke Shaw?

Tue, 02 May 2017 15:34:24 GMT

Mike Calvin talks to journalists Dominic Fifield and David Walker about Jose Mourinho’s latest gripes, the use of video refs for diving and Tottenham’s defeat of Arsenal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Missed opportunities for Spurs and City as Chelsea and Arsenal book FA Cup final spot

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:26:30 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tom Hopkinson and Tony Evans dissect Arsenal and Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final triumphs, the race for the Premier League top four and the relegation dogfight as Middlesbrough and Sunderland slip closer to relegation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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It's game on in the title race

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:52:43 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by journalists John Cross and Jonathan Norcroft, who say Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Tottenham could be pivotal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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United should give Zlatan a two-year contract

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:32:56 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by the Daily Mirror's Darren Lewis and Miguel Delaney of The Independent, who discuss the importance of Ibrahimovic to Man Utd and whether Leicester can pull off another miracle in the Champions League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Chelsea 'can't lose title from here'

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:46:59 GMT

Journalists Adrian Clarke and Tom Hopkinson join Mike Calvin to discuss whether Blues fans should be worried, and if Alexis Sanchez is damaging team spirit at Arsenal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Man City primed for top-four battle as Arsenal and Chelsea await

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:23:47 GMT

Mike Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Dom Fifield assess Man City’s progress under Pep Guardiola ahead of two huge Premier League fixtures at Arsenal and Chelsea, Liverpool’s Merseyside derby date with in-form Everton and how England are adapting to life under Gareth Southgate. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Arsenal in crisis as Chelsea march on towards the title

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:22:21 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and David Walker dissect Arsene Wenger’s lowest point as Arsenal manager, the Premier League title and relegation races, and Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad selection ahead of the international break. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can City win the Champions League this season?

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:25:11 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross (Mirror) and Miguel Delaney (Independent) to discuss all the goings on in this year’s Champions League, including Barca’s incredible comeback last week and whether City can hold on to their 2 goal lead in Monaco, as well as looking ahead to all this weekend’s Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Sanchez on the way out of Arsenal?

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:35:55 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Adrian Clarke assess the latest setback at Arsenal as they drop Alexis Sanchez and drop out of the top four, while the pod also dissect the other big stories from the Premier League and look ahead to the next round of Champions League and Europa League fixtures. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Were Leicester right to sack Ranieri?

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:52:02 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Dominic Fifield and Tom Hopkinson to discuss the sacking of Claudio Ranieri, Manchester United’s League Cup final win over Southampton and Liverpool’s colossal ‘top-four’ clash with Arsenal, live on BT Sport on Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Mourinho pick up his first trophy as United boss?

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 17:00:14 GMT

John Cross and Jonathan Northcroft join Mike Calvin to preview the week's action, including the EFL Cup final between Manchester United and Southampton at Wembley. The trio also review a superb week of FA Cup fifth round action and look ahead to the latest round of 16 Champions League fixtures. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Arsenal finally beat Bayern?

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:45:00 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by ESPN’s Tony Evans and Tom Collomosse of the Evening Standard to discuss Arsenal’s chances against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and what lies ahead for Arsene Wenger regardless of the result. The team also look ahead to Man Utd and Spurs in the Europa League and all the weekend’s FA Cup action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is it time for Wenger to go?

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:47:30 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Miguel Delaney and Darren Lewis to dissect a rollercoaster Premier League weekend, including Arsenal's familiar February crumble, Chelsea's relentless pursuit of the title, the impact of Gabriel Jesus and the fight to avoid relegation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is this the week Chelsea wrap up the title?

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:38:21 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by David Walker and Adrian Clarke to preview a huge week in the Premier League title race as Chelsea face Liverpool and Arsenal, plus a look at the latest January transfer dealings and the future of Wayne Rooney. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Chelsea’s title? Is it all over for Liverpool?

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:10:24 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Tony Evans and Jonathan Northcroft to discuss another dramatic Premier League weekend at both ends of the table as Liverpool and Tottenham lose ground to Chelsea in the title race and Swansea boost their survival hopes. Plus a look ahead to the League Cup semi-finals and the FA Cup fourth round. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Man City to miss out on the top four?

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 17:34:23 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross (Mirror) and Dominic Fifield (Guardian) to discuss Man City’s woeful display at Goodison Park, player loyalty, the lure of the Chinese Super League, and whether Tottenham and Liverpool can challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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United v Liverpool: Chelsea's two closest challengers for the title?

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:35:17 GMT

Adrian Clarke (Arsenal TV) and Tom Hopkinson (Mirror) join Mike Calvin to discuss Mourinho's meeting with Klopp this Sunday and whether these two sides are the most likely to challenge Chelsea for the title - as well as all other goings on at the top and bottom of the Premier League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Man Utd win the FA Cup again?

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Northcroft (Times) and Tony Evans (Standard) join Mike Calvin to discuss the big games from the FA Cup third round. Will Mourinho focus on defending it for United? Is it Liverpool’s year with Klopp at the helm, or is it a season for the minnows? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League mid-season review

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:29:29 GMT

The Football Writers team have a look at the season so far, assessing how all sides in the Premier League have performed up until Christmas, who’s over-performing, which managers are in trouble and who needs what in January. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Have Arsenal’s wheels fallen off sooner than usual?

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:35:45 GMT

Jonathan Northcroft (Telegraph) and Tony Evans (Evening Standard) join Mike Calvin to discuss Arsenal’s recent dip in form, Chelsea’s unbeaten run and all other goings on at the top and bottom of the Premier League table For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is this Arsenal’s year to beat Bayern?

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:22:10 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Dom Fifield (Guardian) and Tom Collomosse (Standard) to discuss the Champions League and Europa League draws and what lies ahead for the 5 English teams still in Europe, as well as analysis of last weekend’s football and a look ahead to an action packed week with 20 Premier League matches. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Chelsea collapse shows Guardiola’s Man City are far from flawless

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:32:17 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by John Cross and Adrian Clarke to round up the biggest football stories from the weekend, including Man City’s collapse against Chelsea, Man United’s inability to close out matches, Leicester’s relegation fears and whether Liverpool’s defence is strong enough to make them genuine title challengers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Are Chelsea now title favourites?

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:30:42 GMT

Miguel Delaney (Sunday Independent) and Darren Lewis (Daily Mirror) join Mike Calvin to discuss Chelsea’s fantastic form under Conte, whether Man City and Liverpool are their only title rivals and more issues for Mourinho and Man Utd – with live questions from users on the BT Sport Facebook page. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Spurs bury memories of Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:24:18 GMT

Martin Lipton (Sun) and Jim Holden (Sunday Express) join Mike Calvin to discuss Tottenham’s return to Stamford Bridge, following the capitulation in May that ended their Premier League title bid. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Mourinho vs Wenger – Who comes out on top?

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:29:51 GMT

Jonathan Northcroft (Sunday Times) and Tom Hopkinson (The People) join Mike Calvin to discuss the animosity between Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger and whose team is faring better going into their match this weekend. The panel also discuss Conte’s impressive start to life at Chelsea, and what Liverpool need to bring in in January. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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England v Scotland: Career defining for both managers?

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:32:10 GMT

Tony Evans (Evening Standard) and Adrian Clarke (PremerLeague.com) join Mike Calvin to discuss England’s match against Scotland, the futures of both teams’ managers and all the goings on at both ends of the Premier League. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is this the biggest ever North London derby?

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:40:28 GMT

Tom Hopkinson (The People) and David Walker (Daily Mirror) join Mike Calvin to discuss wherever this week’s North London derby will showcase this season’s champions, a massive game for City against Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, Mourinho’s struggles at United and a potential transfer for Wayne Rooney to Everton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is the Mourinho era over?

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:04:25 GMT

Dom Fifield (Guardian) and Darren Lewis (Mirror) join Mike Calvin to discuss Mourinho’s vast issues at Manchester United, problems for Pep at City and recent resurgences for Chelsea and Liverpool. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Pep take down Barcelona?

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:20:55 GMT

John Cross and Adrian Clarke join Mike Calvin to discuss a huge match for City and Pep in the Champions League, Walcott’s new-found form at Arsenal, and Spurs’ chances of winning the title. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Klopp’s Liverpool maintain their title challenge for the whole season?

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:10:25 GMT

Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Evans join Mike Calvin to discuss Klopp’s new training regime at Liverpool, what the future holds for Danny Sturridge and Jordan Henderson and the crisis unfolding around Wayne Rooney and Man Utd. Plus all the biggest talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is it important that England stick with an English manager?

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:23:45 GMT

Darren Lewis and Tom Collomosse join Mike Calvin to discuss Gareth Southgate and the future of the England national team – as well as all the Premier League action from the weekend, including Mourinho’s outdated tactics, the Pogba problem and Pochettino’s growing dynasty at Tottenham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Are Manchester City approaching the perfect squad?

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:59:38 GMT

Dom Fifield and Tom Hopkinson join Mike Calvin to discuss what the future holds for Wayne Rooney, City’s 10/10 start under Pep and Chelsea’s defensive and midfield struggles. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is it time for Mourinho to drop Rooney?

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:51:21 GMT

Miguel Delaney and John Cross join Mike Calvin to discuss Manchester United’s recent downturn in form under Jose Mourinho, whether Liverpool are genuine title contenders and BT Sport’s live televised Premier League game this weekend between London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Are any British clubs good enough to win Champions League this year?

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:44:04 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by Jim Holden of the Daily Express and Tony Evans from the evening Standard to discuss Champions League and Europe League games for Britain’s top clubs this week and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Manchester Derby: Who is in better shape going in?

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:19:49 GMT

The Sunday Mirror's Tom Hopkinson and Adrian Clarke of Arsenal TV join Mike Calvin to discuss which of the Manchester teams have had better starts to the season, Chelsea's resurgence under Conte and how England faired in their first match under Sam Allardyce. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Big Sam made a Rash decision?

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:42:15 GMT

Daily Mirror pair David Walker and Darren Lewis discuss the ins and outs of Sam Allardyce's first England squad, including the omission of Marcus Rashford and Ross Barkley. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Ibrahimovic the new Cantona?

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:18:08 GMT

The Daily Mirror’s David Walker and Darren Lewis join host Mike Calvin to review the latest Premier League action including the eye-catching form of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the future for Manchester City keeper Joe Hart and the latest controversy surrounding Chelsea striker Diego Costa. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Wenger in danger of destroying his legacy?

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:35:10 GMT

The Daily Mirror’s chief football writer John Cross and Sunday Independent journalist Miguel Delaney join host Mike Calvin to chew over the opening weekend of the Premier League season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League 2016/17 season preview: Part four

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:24:32 GMT

Evening Standard journalist Tony Evans and Arsenal TV's Adrian Clarke join host Mike Calvin to predict the ups and downs from the forthcoming Premier League season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League 2016/17 season preview: Part three

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:22:28 GMT

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Darren Lewis assess the chances of Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Southampton, Stoke City and Sunderland ahead of the coming season and debate whether Paul Pogba is worth his £100m price tag. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League 2016/17 season preview: Part two

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:44:45 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tom Hopkinson and Tony Evans assess the chances of Everton, Hull City, Leicester City, Liverpool and Manchester City ahead of the coming season and discuss the appointment of Sam Allardyce as England manager. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Premier League 2016/17 season preview: Part one

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:01:00 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and Adrian Clarke assess the chances of Arsenal, Bournemouth, Burnley, Chelsea and Crystal Palace ahead of the upcoming Premier League season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Ronaldo become one of the all-time greats?

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:26:50 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by football writers Tony Evans and Adrian Clarke to discuss all the fallout from Portugal’s Euro 2016 victory, who should be the new England manager, and take a look at the new signings and new managers joining the Premier League next season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Fearless Wales can see off Portugal

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:21:26 GMT

Sun journalist Martin Lipton and Tom Hopkinson from The Sunday People join host Mike Calvin to discuss England's failure and Wales' brilliance at Euro 2016. Plus Pep v Mourinho - best of enemies... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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‘Pathetic’ England deserved Euro 2016 humiliation

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:51:02 GMT

Mike Calvin, Tony Evans and David Walker dissect England’s embarrassing Euro 2016 exit to Iceland and speculate who could replace Roy Hodgson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Have England showed progress at Euro 2016?

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:58:21 GMT

Mike Calvin, Darren Lewis and Tom Hopkinson reflect on England’s group stage campaign and debate Roy Hodgson’s tactics, as well as taking a wider look at some of the other home nations and tournament favourites. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Did Roy’s conservatism cost England?

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:23:30 GMT

Our top football journalists discuss England and Wales’ chances at the Euros, Rooney’s new position and the security issues marring the tournament. Featuring Tony Evans of the Evening Standard and Arsenal TV’s Adrian Clarke. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Euro 2016 preview

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:56:36 GMT

The European Championships are nearly upon us with Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions kicking off against Russia on Saturday. Journalist Mike Calvin is joined by David Walker of the Daily Mirror and The Sunday People’s Tom Hopkinson to preview the tournament. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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What will success at Euro 2016 look like for England?

Tue, 31 May 2016 19:09:49 GMT

Journalist Mike Calvin debates England’s chances at Euro 2016 with Darren Lewis of the Daily Mirror and The Sun’s Martin Lipton. The trio also take a look at the other major runners and riders ahead of the European Championships. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Mourinho and Ibrahimovic rescue United?

Mon, 23 May 2016 16:56:36 GMT

Host Mike Calvin is joined by the Daily Mirror's John Cross and The Guardian's Dom Fifield to debate the expected exit of Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho's likely return to the Premier League stage and his rivalry with new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The trio also discuss England's Euro 2016 preparations and the Champions League Final showdown between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Liverpool save their season with Europa League win?

Mon, 16 May 2016 17:11:04 GMT

Tony Evans of the Standard and Arsenal TV’s Adrian Clarke join Mike Calvin to discuss Liverpool’s chances in the Europa League final and whether we’ll see the real Klopp after he’s had a chance to sign his own players. The team also discuss the England squad for the Euros, the FA Cup final and a bizarre last day of the football season for Manchester United and Tottenham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Hillsborough - we have the truth but do we have justice?

Mon, 09 May 2016 15:41:40 GMT

Host Mike Calvin is joined by the Evening Standard's Tony Evans to reflect on the recent ruling that the 96 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster were unlawfully killed while The People's Tom Hopkinson is also on hand to discuss 'unsinkable' Sam Allardyce's quest to keep Sunderland in the Premier League, the battle at the top to secure Champions League football next season and the potential manager merry-go-round. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Leicester City: The greatest story ever told?

Tue, 03 May 2016 17:09:15 GMT

Daily Mirror writers Darren Lewis and David Walker join Mike Calvin to discuss whether Sturridge will leave Liverpool if he doesn’t start against Villarreal, if Manchester City have been going backwards, Championship winning Leicester’s global appeal and their unsung heroes behind the scenes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will winning the FA Cup save Louis van Gaal?

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:38:05 GMT

The Sun’s Martin Lipton and John Cross of the Daily Mirror join Mike Calvin to discuss the issues at Manchester United, a potential FA Cup fairy-tale for Pardew and Palace and huge European nights for Liverpool and Man City. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Has Rashford saved big-spending Van Gaal?

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:20:10 GMT

Guardian journalist Dom Fifield and Tom Hopkinson from The Sunday People join host Mike Calvin to discuss LVG's 'lucky break', the battle at the bottom and their Player of the Year picks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Will Leicester falter down the stretch like Spieth?

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:28:32 GMT

Host Mike Calvin is joined by Arsenal TV's Adrian Clarke and the Sunday Express' Jim Holden to analyse the latest developments in the Premier League title race and preview West Ham's FA Cup replay against Manchester United, Manchester City's Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain and next weekend's relegation showdown between Norwich and Sunderland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Conte 'Mourinho without the brains or the charm'?

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:06:43 GMT

Evening Standard columnist Tony Evans and Daily Mirror journalist Dave Kidd join host Mike Calvin to question the appointment of Antonio Conte at Chelsea, plus whether Zlatan is worth £600,000 a week and Jurgen Klopp's return to Dortmund. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is there room for Rooney at the Euros?

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:09:09 GMT

Mike Calvin is joined by the Daily Mirror’s Darren Lewis and David Walker to discuss England’s chances in France this summer, Spurs’ fantastic spine of English youngsters, whether John Stones is the real deal, and all the Premier League news and gossip. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Spurs pip Leicester to the title?

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:38:02 GMT

Host Mike Calvin is joined by Dom Fifield and Martin Lipton to discuss who will win the Premier League title - Leicester or Tottenham? Is desperation masquerading as innovation at Manchester United? And will England manager Roy Hodgson be bold against Germany? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Wenger's time up?

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:25:06 GMT

Daily Mirror journalist John Cross and Tom Hopkinson from The Sunday People join host Mike Calvin to discuss whether it's time for Arsene Wenger to part company with Arsenal, plus the intriguing prospect of Pep Guardiola v Jose Mourinho in Manchester next season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Can Leicester actually do it?

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:41:37 GMT

Adrian Clarke and Tony Evans join host Mike Calvin to debate the big question of the week. Five points clear at the top of the Premier League, can Leicester actually win it? And have Arsenal and Tottenham blown it? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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