

Up Front
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Welcome to Up Front brought to you by William Hill.
On this channel you will find hard-hitting, sporting content that cuts through the nonsense and gets to the heart of the story.
Whether that’s in ‘Up Front with Simon Jordan’ our podcast series that sees the broadcaster and former Premier League club owner sit down with interesting characters from the world of sport and beyond.
Or
‘Three Up Front’, our new show hosted by Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney that tackles the biggest talking points in world football through the eyes of a player, a manager and an owner.
Be sure to subscribe for weekly content and remember, 18+ please gamble responsibly.
On this channel you will find hard-hitting, sporting content that cuts through the nonsense and gets to the heart of the story.
Whether that’s in ‘Up Front with Simon Jordan’ our podcast series that sees the broadcaster and former Premier League club owner sit down with interesting characters from the world of sport and beyond.
Or
‘Three Up Front’, our new show hosted by Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney that tackles the biggest talking points in world football through the eyes of a player, a manager and an owner.
Be sure to subscribe for weekly content and remember, 18+ please gamble responsibly.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2023 • 1h
Carl Froch | “Tyson Fury is using money as an excuse to avoid Usyk!”
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.Carl Froch is one of the greatest boxers this country has ever produced. A 4 time world champion who never shied away from the biggest fights. Carl joins the show to discuss his illustrious career, his unique psychological makeup, whilst also giving his views on the troubled boxing landscape.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly. Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

Jun 15, 2023 • 56min
James Wade | “I was diagnosed with bipolar after knocking my house down!”
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.James Wade is one of the most iconic names in the modern darts era. A supremely talented ‘leftie’, James burst onto the scene at the age of 24 when he became the youngest player to win a major PDC title. He has since gone on to win a total of 10 major titles but not without his fair share of controversy.A fiery competitor, it was only a late in life diagnosis of bipolar and ADHD that led to James becoming fully aware of the reasons behind his sometimes erratic behaviour. Now an ambassador for Bipolar UK, James opens up about his incredible career and the bumps in the road along the way.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly. Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

Jun 8, 2023 • 59min
Matt Le Tissier | "After COVID, my family were worried about my mental health"
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is. This week we are joined by a rarity in football, a one club man. Considered a maverick and nicknamed ‘Le God’ we welcome Matt Le Tissier to Up Front.One of the greatest technical players the UK has ever produced Matt Le Tissier would go on to score 209 goals in an illustrious career at Southampton FC. He joins the show to discuss the relegation of his his beloved Saints, the future of Harry Kane whilst giving the inside scoop on the controversy that surrounded his exit from Soccer Saturday. Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly. Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

Jun 1, 2023 • 58min
Tim Sherwood | "I find it difficult to blame Levy for Spurs' problems"
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is. This week we are joined by one of only 15 captains to lift the Premier League trophy, Tim Sherwood. A core part of the successful Blackburn sides of the 90s, Tim went on to make over 600 appearances for a number of teams before being thrust into one of the biggest jobs in management after the dismissal of Andre Villas Boas at Tottenham Hotspur. Largely responsible for nurturing the talent of England captain Harry Kane, Tim joins the show to discuss his own career whilst giving us the inside scoop on the past, present and future of Tottenham’s greatest ever goal scorer. Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly. Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

May 25, 2023 • 56min
Johnny Nelson | "We would go to prisons and spar with murderers!"
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.This week we are joined by Johnny Nelson, this country’s longest ever cruiserweight world champion who experienced years of self-doubt, ridicule and hardships before reaching the summit. Years of tutelage turned under the late, great Brendan Ingle took him from a scared kid in a man’s body to a British boxing great. Now a mainstay of Sky Sport’s boxing coverage Johnny joins the show to discuss his unique career whilst discussing the future of boxing.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes.18+ please gamble responsiblyWarning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

May 18, 2023 • 59min
John Barnes | "Society would not accept a black Simon Jordan!"
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.This week we are joined by John Barnes, a footballing icon of the 80s and 90s who remains one of the most electric players to ever grace these shores. Now an author and commentator on issues of race and class in modern Britain, John joins the show for an explosive interview that leaves no stone unturned.Why are there so few black managers in the football league? Simon & John put all the facts on the table in the search for a definitive answer.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly

May 11, 2023 • 54min
Sir AP McCoy | “I broke my back and rode again 8 weeks later”
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.The term ‘GOAT’ is thrown around in the media but this week we are joined by a man who is undoubtedly the greatest of all time in his chosen discipline, Sir AP McCoy.The winner of 4,358 races, AP joins the show to diagnose the mindset of a serial winner. There are certain characteristics that people like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams and Cristiano Ronaldo all share. They are willing to sacrifice everything in the pursuit of victory. But what causes a man to get back on the horse only 8 weeks after breaking his back? Simon delves into the mind of the 20 time champion jockey on this week’s Up Front.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly

May 4, 2023 • 55min
Graeme Souness | “I wouldn’t have walked out on Match of the Day”
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is. After recently announcing his departure from Sky Sports, footballing legend, friend and former sparring partner Graeme Souness joins the show to dissect the ever changing world of modern football. The captain of the great Liverpool side of the 80s, Graeme offers his unique insight on leadership, management and what it takes to stay at the very top of your profession.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly

Apr 27, 2023 • 57min
Tony Bellew | “Don’t come on here and be a PR for Eddie Hearn & AJ!”
This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.Our debut guest is a former world champion boxer who is known for his forthright views and his combustible nature. Tony Bellew goes Up Front with Simon Jordan as they debate Anthony Joshua’s place in the boxing world, the recent Conor Benn situation and the handling of it by Simon’s verbal sparring partner… Eddie Hearn. All whilst gaining an insight into the mind of one of the country’s most instinctive and ferocious fighters.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes.18+ please gamble responsibly

Apr 21, 2023 • 2min
Welcome to Up Front with Simon Jordan
Welcome to Up Front with Simon Jordan, a new podcast from William Hill which sees the broadcaster and former Premier League club owner test the biggest names in sport.Simon will ask the questions most interviewers shy away from and hold his guests opinions up to proper scrutiny. He will investigate how sporting challenge, achievement and experience have influenced athlete’s lives whilst imparting his own forthright views on a range of sports and topics.Expect some twists, robust debates and high-profile sportsmen and women being put under the spotlight in the company of Simon. How will they cope with a forensic examination of their views, career, successes and failures?This is Up Front, brought to you by William Hill. 18+ please gamble responsibly.