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The fieriest opinions, the most strident sports reaction, the biggest of big-name guests, and impassioned debate on the day’s top stories. Join Simon Jordan and Jim White every day for a ringside seat to the biggest sporting debate around.Find more from talkSPORT at talkSPORT.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 3min
Simon Jordan vs Deontay Wilder: what was said and what’s the fallout?
Simon reflects on his extraordinary brush with Deontay Wilder. Pep Guardiola calls for a rule change to free up Marc Guéhi for the League Cup final: should City get special treatment and should managers ever go political? Newcastle under the microscope after one win in eight. And boxing: IBF light-middleweight champ Josh Kelly with Adam Booth, plus Frank Warren on Nick Ball v Brandon Figueroa. Jim White & Simon Jordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2026 • 51min
The William Hill Sports Club - The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero
In this episode Adrian Durham & Neil Foggin are joined by the author Grant Bage to discuss The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero - A book that Reshapes our understanding of English football’s only World Cup-winning manager. Revealing how Ramsey faced and overcame many barriers: a racist nickname, prejudice against ‘gypsies’, poverty & snobbery. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 3min
Is the quadruple on the cards for Arsenal?
Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0, 4-2 on aggregate, to reach the Carabao Cup final, but are they beginning to show that they're ready to win trophies under Mikel Arteta? Simon Jordan reacted to the news that Daniel Levy is set to sell his shares in Spurs for £1billion, but what will it mean for the club's future? Plus, Newcastle's former manager, Steve Bruce, and the club's current CEO, David Hopkinson, were in the studio as the show came from St James' Park.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Alex Crook and Gabby AgbonlahorPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 5min
Are footballers just commodities?
Crystal Palace were the most active side on transfer deadline day; as they signed Jørgen Strand Larsen, eventually kept Jean-Philippe Mateta, and saw a move for Dwight McNeil collapse... but after McNeil's partner took to social media to criticise the deal's breakdown, which impacted his mental health, are footballers just people in business deals? Spurs captain Cristian Romero has spoken out against the club's board - again - but what does he hope to achieve? Sunderland thrashed Burnley 3-0, but why is one promoted side excelling where another is struggling? And after FIFA president Gianni Infantino's comments that the ban on Russia "has not achieved anything", is it time for sport to open its doors again to Vladimir Putin? Plus, Wasserman’s Global Head of Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, was in the studio, and Celtic's interim manager, Martin O’Neill, discussed his side’s transfer business and current form. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon JordanPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2026 • 54min
Who's on the move on transfer deadline day?
It's transfer deadline day, so which players could be on the move before the winter window shuts at 7pm? Spurs fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Man City, has that result given Thomas Frank a further stay of execution? Also, should Rodri have criticised referee Rob Jones the way he did? Arsenal comfortably beat Leeds 4-0 at Elland Road, so have they shelved the bottling narrative in the process? Chelsea came from 2-0 down to beat West Ham 3-2, has the Liam Rosenior reset been positive or negative so far? After Everton boss David Moyes was booked following his side's late equaliser at Brighton, is it time to end the celebration police? And talkSPORT fight pundit Ade Oladipo joined to discuss Josh Kelly's victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin KeownPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2026 • 45min
Six years of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United
Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor reflected on the final phase of the Europa League league phase, with Aston Villa coming out as big winners and both Nottingham Forest and Celtic go into the next round. Meanwhile, it's six years to the day since Bruno Fernandes signed for Manchester United. Has he changed the perception of whining captain around? And there's time to preview some of the biggest matches this weekend with Arsenal and Liverpool both in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2026 • 53min
UCL Review, ICE at the Super Bowl & Fury’s Back
Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss the Champions League last 16, Spurs’ Jekyll-and-Hyde form, Chelsea’s surge under Liam Rosenior, Liverpool’s Qarabag rout, ICE at major sporting events and Spencer Oliver’s take on Tyson Fury’s April return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 5min
Champions League league phase concludes tonight
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They looked ahead to the culmination of the Champions League league phase tonight, Pep Guardiola’s ‘apology’ to referee Farai Hallam and the pressure building around Arsenal. Plus, they were joined by TV presenter Hayley McQueen, after a coroner ruled that the brain injury her father Gordon suffered was “likely” from repeatedly heading footballs, and four-time Ryder Cup winner Thomas Bjorn looked ahead to the ‘Reignwood Icons of Football Series’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2026 • 50min
Everton’s New Normal, Mateta to Forest? & Dubois Exclusive
Jim White & Simon Jordan debate whether stability will satisfy Everton fans, assess Forest’s £35m move for Mateta and explore resilience and leadership with Jason Fox (Embrace the Chaos). Plus, an exclusive with Daniel Dubois after sticking with Don Charles and Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom in the studio on a rocky free-to-air start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 4min
Manchester United shock Arsenal with comeback win
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by French World Cup winner, Emmanuel Petit. They reviewed, in detail, Manchester United's shock 3-2 victory over Arsenal and whether Crystal Palace and Spurs could be sucked into a relegation battle after wins for West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Plus, Scottish football journalist Bill Leckie looked back on Hearts and Celtic’s 2-2 draw, as Rangers moved four points off the top with a 3-0 win over Dundee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


