Football Commentary and Player Memories

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on two finals in a week as Tottenham win the Europa League and Crystal Palace lift the FA Cup. ‘Herr Chapman’ nearly gets a soaking at Wembley. Ali tells all about the last men’s game at Goodison. Will John’s losing run in Clash of the Commentators come to an end? And which terms will be added or removed from the Great Glossary of Football Commentary?

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Timecodes 01:00 Ian’s circuitous route to Bilbao 03:15 Europa League Final reflections 09:35 Crystal Palace win FA Cup at Wembley 11:15 Sean Dyche gives his commentator’s blessing 16:45 ‘Herr Chapman’ nearly gets a soaking 17:35 Ali’s experience of Goodison Park’s last men’s game 22:30 5 Live commentaries this weekend 26:05 Which game is more important for Chelsea? 34:35 John vs Ali in Clash of the Commentators 40:30 Which terms will end up in the Great Glossary?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1700 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final Arsenal v Barcelona, Sun 1600 Premier League final day Nottingham Forest v Chelsea, Sun 1600 Liverpool v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Wolves v Brentford on Sports Extra 3.