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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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Jan 23, 2026 • 46min
Is Pep Guardiola just a "chequebook manager"?
Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor reflected on a win for Aston Villa in the Europa League. Does this competition represent Villa's best chance of Champions League football next season after Unai Emery wrote off their domestic hopes last week? Elsewhere, Gabby makes a strong claim about Pep Guardiola, and the boys preview the big fixture this weekend as Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2026 • 46min
UCL Round-Up, Man City Refund & Chisora on Wilder
Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Champions League wins for Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea. Man City refunding fans after Bodo/Glimt defeat, plus boxing chat with Spencer Oliver, Derek Chisora on a possible Deontay Wilder fight and Paulie Malignaggi from New York on this month’s fight-of-the-year contender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 4min
Frank fights on, City's shock loss & Slot under pressure?
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They reviewed a welcome victory for Spurs boss Thomas Frank, another win for Arsenal, and a damaging defeat for Manchester City. Meanwhile, is Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool? Is Jean-Philippe Mateta heading out of Crystal Palace? What damage has been done to ‘Brand Beckham’? Plus, African football journalist Osasu Obayiuwana discussed the fallout from the AFCON final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2026 • 42min
Frank’s Reprieve, United Legends v Players & City’s Spending
Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Bournemouth’s controversial penalty: is VAR the problem, or football’s diving and gamesmanship? They ask whether Thomas Frank has a lifeline, unpack the Butt/Scholes feud with Lisandro Martínez, and examine the optics of Man City spending as the 115 charges rumble on with finance expert Stefan Borson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 4min
AFCON shambles, managerial meltdowns & pressure on Frank
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former England captain, Stuart Pearce. They reviewed a bizarre ending to the Africa Cup of Nations final, which was won - eventually - by Senegal. Both Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points in the title race, and there were managerial meltdowns in the media from both Unai Emery and Oliver Glasner. Plus, the pressure is mounting on Spurs boss Thomas Frank after another defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2026 • 47min
The Manchester derby awaits Michael Carrick
Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor look ahead to the Manchester derby taking place tomorrow lunchtime and ask if this is the worst possible start Carrick could ask for. Meanwhile, Alex incurs the wrath of a passionate Man Utd caller and the boys ask who the London derby between Tottenham and West Ham bigger for - Thomas Frank or Nuno Espírito Santo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2026 • 41min
Arsenal take step to ending semi-final nightmares
Jim White and Simon Jordan reflect on the Carabao Cup semi-final that saw Arsenal edge out Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but is the tie over? Meanwhile, Simon gives his take as Gareth Southgate called for football to 'embrace a modernised version of the traditional manager' in the wake of several high-profile exits. Plus, they spoke to top boxers Josh Kelly and Dalton Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 3min
VAR controversy at St James' Park as Simon replies to Iain Dowie
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy. They reviewed Manchester City’s victory at Newcastle, which was overshadowed by a contentious VAR decision. Meanwhile - Michael Carrick is Manchester United’s boss for the rest of the season, Chelsea’s head of medical was reportedly put on Enzo Maresca’s bench to monitor when he made substitutions, and what next for Xabi Alonso? Plus - Simon replied to his former manager, Iain Dowie, and top boxing promoter Frank Warren discussed why the ‘Magnificent 7’ show was postponed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 2026 • 44min
Carrick In at Utd, Alonso Out of Madrid & Koepka’s PGA Comeback
Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Barnsley - does it sum up their season? Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s interim manager; Graham Hunter on Xabi Alonso leaving Real Madrid; Rupert Bell on Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return. Plus, German heavyweight Agit Kabayel on his WBC interim title, and Adam Azim on his next fight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2026 • 1h
Macclesfield cause biggest FA Cup shock as Man United's season in tatters
Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown. They reviewed Macclesfield’s incredible FA Cup shock, as they beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1. Plus, there were also defeats for Manchester United and Spurs, and wins for Chelsea and Arsenal. They also spoke to top boxing commentator Adam Smith about Dalton Smith winning the WBC light-welterweight title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


