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Apr 22, 2025 • 46min
Women's Football Weekly: Chelsea and Arsenal face uphill battles in the Champions League
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the Women’s Champions League semi-final first legs. They are joined by BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders who was in Barcelona, to dissect what went so wrong for Chelsea, who trail 4-1 heading into the second leg. They also react to Arsenal’s first leg against Lyon – will they regret not making more of their chances against a Lyon team with an impressive home record? Plus they focus on Liverpool’s Olivia Smith after an impressive few weeks – what does she need to do to continue her upwards progression?TIME CODES:
1’17 Reaction to Barcelona v Chelsea
5’27 Emma Sanders joins the pod
24’06 Reaction to Arsenal v Lyon
24’17 Renee Slegers post Lyon
36’55 One to watch: Liverpool’s Olivia Smith

Apr 19, 2025 • 18min
In Focus with Nedum Onuoha and Claude Makelele
The former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele sits down with Nedum Onuoha to talk through the Frenchman's career. Makelele describes his time at Chelsea and experiences under Jose Mourinho, as well as his most challenging opponents in the Premier League. And we also find out how he was close to becoming a winger and not a defensive midfielder.TIMECODES
00:10 What was it like joining Chelsea?
02:30 Playing under Jose Mourinho
07:00 Claude Makelele - the winger?
16:00 Toughest opponents in the Premier League.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1230 Arsenal women v Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League,
Sat 1500 Everton v Man City in the Premier League,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Newcastle in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Ipswich v Ipswich in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Man Utd v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Fulham v Chelsea on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Leicester v Liverpool in the Premier League.

Apr 18, 2025 • 56min
The Commentators’ View: Emotional times & top top top…
It's a full house as Ali Bruce-Ball returns with John Murray & Ian Dennis. Ali gives a behind the scenes insight to Masters golf commentary at Augusta. What about Arsenal beating Real Madrid and making it through to the Champions League semi-finals? Will John bounce back in Clash of the Commentators? And we need your help when it comes to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary!
E-mail: tcv@bbc.co.uk
Voicenotes on WhatsApp to: 08000 289 36902:40 Ali is back from seeing McIlroy make history
11:50 Getting emotional on commentary
16:00 Arsenal progress to Champions League semi-finals
21:45 Will Forest get ‘swallowed up’ in race for UCL?
27:05 Liverpool could win title this weekend
30:00 Clash of the Commentators
38:05 Great Glossary of Football Commentary
51:45 More football lookalikesBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1230 Arsenal women v Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League,
Sat 1500 Everton v Man City in the Premier League,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Newcastle in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Ipswich v Ipswich in the Premier League,
Sun 1400 Man Utd v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Fulham v Chelsea on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Leicester v Liverpool in the Premier League.

Apr 18, 2025 • 30min
The Debrief: Maguire sends Man Utd through in Europa League classic
Manchester United produced a classic comeback, coming from 4-2 down in extra time to beat Lyon and reach the Europa League semi-finalsKelly Cates presents reaction to an extraordinary night at Old Trafford, with Andros Townsend, Rene Meulensteen and Paul Robinson assessing how Man Utd pulled off that great escape, and what that result could do for Ruben Amorim and his tenure.Tottenham are also into the semi-finals after a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt. BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel joins the pod from Germany to assess how big a boost that win could be for Ange Postecoglu.But there was disappointment for Rangers, who exited the competition at the hands of Athletic Bilbao. Scottish football reporter Gavin Wallace talks us through that result.TIMECODES
01:00 “I’ve never seen a game like that” – Paul Robinson on the comeback
08:00 Does this show what Man Utd are capable of?
12:00 Reaction from Ruben Amorim
18:00 Tottenham’s victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and what it means for Ange Postecoglu
26:15 Rangers’ Europa League exit5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries
Saturday 19th April
UWCL: Arsenal v Lyon - KO 1230 on 5 Live
PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Manchester City - KO 1500
PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa v Newcastle Utd - KO 1730Sunday 20th April
PREMIER LEAGUE: Ipswich Town v Arsenal - KO 1400
PREMIER LEAGUE: Leicester City v Liverpool - KO 1630

Apr 17, 2025 • 29min
Champions League Debrief: Impressive Arsenal cruise past Real Madrid
Just how impressive was Arsenal’s display against Real Madrid in the Champions League? And can Mikel Arteta’s side go all the way this season?Steve Crossman, commentator Ian Dennis and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson analyse a famous night in the Bernabeu as Arsenal advance to the semi-finals. We hear from Mikel Arteta, as well as Arsenal fan Harry Symeou. And after Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League, The Athletic’s George Caulkin assess where this leaves their hopes of making next season’s Champions League.TIMECODES
02:00 Arsenal’s performance and dominant midfield
04:30 Declan Rice’s “star quality”
10:45 Mikel Arteta on feeling proud of his team and Declan Rice’s performance
19:40 George Caulkin on Newcastle’s 5-0 win over Crystal PalaceCOMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC SOUNDS
Thursday 17th April
EUROPA LEAGUE: Manchester United v Lyon – KO 2000 on 5 live.Saturday 19th April
UWCL: Arsenal v Lyon - KO 1230 on 5 Live
PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Manchester City - KO 1500
PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa v Newcastle Utd - KO 1730Sunday 20th April
PREMIER LEAGUE: Ipswich Town v Arsenal - KO 1400
PREMIER LEAGUE: Leicester City v Liverpool - KO 1630

Apr 15, 2025 • 37min
How To Win The Champions League: Jose Mourinho
In the final episode of the mini-series on How To Win The Champions League, we hear from two-time winner Jose Mourinho. He talks us through his victories with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010, as well as some of his near-misses at Real MadridMourinho explains why the competition is so important to him and how he built relationships with some of Europe's leading players over the past two decades.A BBC iPlayer documentary accompanies this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-leagueEpisode 1: How to win the Champions League: Real Madrid - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kkgyws
Episode 2: How to win the Champions League: Liverpool 2019 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l2mjj1TIMECODES
04:20 Winning the 2004 Champions League with Porto.
14:15 Building an Inter Milan team to win the Champions League in 2010.
29:40 How he uses psychology to motivate his players
33:45 Why the Champions League matters to him

Apr 14, 2025 • 52min
Monday Night Club: The tale of two keepers
Steve Crossman is alongside Chris Sutton, former England captain Steph Houghton, and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton discuss whether Ruben Amorim’s call to drop Andre Onana backfired after Altay Bayindir’s performance in Manchester United’s loss at Newcastle.Do Liverpool really need a succession plan for their goalkeeper Allison? Giorgi Mamardashvili is joining the club from Valencia this summer, and will a right back follow him through the door? Or do Arne Slot’s side recruit from within after the emergence of Conor Bradley?Have Arsenal regressed this season? The Gunners have dropped 16 points from winning positions this campaign - which is just one fewer than they have in the last two seasons combined.Plus, why is Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric buying a minority stake in Swansea City? BBC Wales football reporter Chris Wathan has all the details.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Tues 2000 Champions League Aston Villa v PSG
Weds 2000 Champions League Real Madrid v Arsenal
Thurs 2000 Manchester United v Lyon
Sat 1200 *5 Sports Extra* WSL West Ham v Manchester United
Sat 1230 Women's Champions League Arsenal v Lyon
Sat 1500 Premier League Everton v Manchester City
Sat 1730 Premier League Aston Villa v Newcastle
Sun 1400 Premier League Arsenal v Lyon
Sun 1400 *5 Sports Extra* Premier League Manchester United v Wolves
Sun 1400 *BBC Sport app & website* Premier League Fulham v Chelsea
Sun 1630 Premier League Leicester v Liverpool

Apr 12, 2025 • 24min
In Focus with Dion Dublin & Anthony Elanga
Anthony Elanga chats to Dion Dublin about life at Nottingham Forest, working under Nuno Espirito Santo and the secret to Forest's consistency.He also discusses moving to England at 11, his development at Manchester United and his hopes of playing in the Champions League with Forest.Topics:
00:15 - Early years in Malmo
02:41 - Moving to England at 11and signing for Manchester United
06:36 - Moving to Nottingham Forest and personal development
10:15 - Working under Nuno Espirito Santo
12:09 - The City Ground is "the best atmosphere I've played in"
13:32 - His goal against Manchester United
16:56 - The secret to Forest's consistency
19:22 - Dressing room camaraderie
20:41 - Playing in the Champions League
21:23 - Hopes for the rest of the seasonBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Brentford
Sun 1400 Liverpool v West Ham
Sun 1400 Chelsea v Ipswich on 5 Sports Extra
Sun 1400 Wolves v Tottenham on the BBC Sport website
Sun 1630 Newcastle v Man Utd

Apr 11, 2025 • 51min
The Commentators’ View: Salah signs up & John with sirens
Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk commentary life as Mo Salah signs Liverpool deal. John reveals how he ended up in a French ambulance in midweek. Conor reflects on nearly getting stuck on his way to replace John in Paris. And Ian talks through his memorable line, ‘Rice Rice baby’. All that plus a tasty Clash of the Commentators and more additions to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary.E-mail: tcv@bbc.co.uk
Voicenotes on WhatsApp to: 08000 289 36901:45 Mo Salah signs new Liverpool deal
04:45 John talks about ending up in a French ambulance
11:30 Conor nearly gets stuck en route to PSG
14:40 Ian’s ‘Rice Rice baby’
21:25 What goal celebrations would the guys perform?
24:40 Ian speaks out about the Crystal Palace restricted view
27:50 Ian tests Pat Nevin’s patience with ‘transition’
31:15 Clash of the Commentators gets tasty
41:40 What will be added to the Great Glossary?BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton,
Sat 1730 Arsenal v Brentford,
Sun 1400 Liverpool v West Ham,
Sun 1400 Chelsea v Ipswich on Radio 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Wolves v Tottenham on BBC Sport website,
Sun 1630 Newcastle v Man Utd.

Apr 10, 2025 • 24min
The Europa League Debrief: Onana errors leave Man Utd level with Lyon
What next for Andre Onana and Manchester United after his mistakes against Lyon? And how did Rangers show the spirit to hold on against Athletic Bilbao?Conor McNamara, Izzy Christensen and Aaron Lennon look back on an entertaining night in the opening legs of the Europa League quarter finals. We hear from Ruben Amorim on Onana’s performance, and Ange Postecoglou says “the football gods have their eyes elsewhere” after their 1-1 draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.TIMECODES
0’55 How does Andre Onana recover from this?
11’12 Ruben Amorim answers questions on Onana
13’06 Rangers v Athletic Club reaction
18’19 Tottenham Hotspur v Eintracht Frankfurt reaction
22’18 Ange Postecoglou Commentaries this week:
Saturday 12th April
WOMENS FA CUP: Chelsea v Liverpool 1215 KO on Sports Extra.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Everton 1500 KO on 5 Live.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Brentford 1730 KO on 5 Live.
Sunday 13th April
PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v West Ham 1400 KO on 5 Live.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Ipswich 1400 KO – on Sports Extra.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Spurs 1400 KO – on the BBC Sport website.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Manchester United 1630 KO- on 5 Live.