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Katie Smith speaks to Hannah Hampton ahead of England’s second match of Euro 2025. Hear what she made of her first match in a major tournament, and her outlook on England’s future in the competition ahead of Netherlands on Wednesday. Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley joins Katie as they assess England’s chances of success against Netherlands. Plus, hear from Georgia Stanway on her thoughts about how the camp reacted to Saturday’s defeat, and how they’re looking ahead to the next match.TIME CODES: 02.55 – Hannah Hampton 18.20 – Georgia Stanway

07/07/2025 • 23:49

Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry dissect where it went wrong for England against France. Ellen shares her insight into how England and Sarina will respond to the defeat and what needs to be different against Netherlands, which has become a must win game. Tom talks selection and who struggled against France but also how the Lionesses have been able to bounce back from defeats in the past. Ellen was at the Wales game in Lucerne as they made their debut at a major tournament and what the atmosphere was like as Viv Miedema scored her 100th goal. The team also reflect on how the tournament has started and how Switzerland have embraced the Euros!Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome to Zurich! 04:20 VAR 15:30 England bouncing back 24:30 Viv Miedema gets her 100th goal! 30:30 What can Wales do now? 36:10 Switzerland as hosts

06/07/2025 • 42:01

Katie Smith has reaction to defeats for England and Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Izzy Christiansen, Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and Vicki Sparks as England are beaten by France. Hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood. Plus Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon round up Wales’ defeat to Netherlands and hear from Rhian Wilkinson.02:45 Alex Greenwood INTERVIEW, 05:55 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW, 08:00 England underperform in midfield? 11:00 Was it a foul on Russo for France’s second goal? 14:45 What positives were there for England? 20:00 Hannah Hampton a highlight? 22:40 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 26:10 Wales lose in first major tournament match, 32:15 Rhian Wilkinson INTERVIEW.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1700 Norway v Finland on Sports Extra 3, Sun 2000 Switzerland v Iceland on Sports Extra, Mon 1700 Spain v Belgium on Sports Extra, Mon 2000 Portugal v Italy on Sports Extra, Tue 1700 Germany v Denmark on Sports Extra, Tue 2000 Poland v Sweden on Sports Extra.

05/07/2025 • 41:21

Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson speak to Izzy Christiansen and Vicki Sparks ahead of the Lionesses opening match at the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Katie Smith and the panel discuss England's build-up to the tournament, the form of their opponents France and the strength of Group D. Plus, we hear from Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson, captain Angharad James and our team of Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon ahead of Wales against the Netherlands.Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live Sun 1700 Norway v Finland Sun 2000 Switzerland v Iceland

04/07/2025 • 41:35

Maisie Adam is in Zurich’s fan zone chatting to England fans ahead of the Lionesses first Euros match against France! Super fans Esme, Keira and Phoebe tell Maisie all about their travels around Switzerland, how they’re feeling ahead of France and the chocolate train trip they’ve booked. Esme is also a volunteer with ‘Free Lionesses’ which brings England fans together and gives advice for travelling fans. Maisie is also well on her way to meeting fans with the same names as England players having ticked Esme and Keira off the list! Plus a half point for Grace as a middle name...Timecodes:00:10 Welcome to Zurich! 01:50 Norway shirts in the Swiss end… 04:00 Lionesses name challenge 08:10 Big game for Hannah Hampton 12:15 The chocolate train

04/07/2025 • 15:58

Ben Haines and Ian Dennis remember Liverpool forward Diogo Jota who has died alongside his brother Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain. Jota had recently undergone surgery and was driving from Porto to Santander to catch a ferry to England for pre-season training. John Gibbons from the Anfield Wrap shares his memories and what Jota meant to the football club. Jota is also remembered by Wolves fan Fin Morris where the Portuguese international played over 100 times and how the club helped shaped his career. Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock spoke to Steve Crossman about how this loss will be felt across the football community and what he was like off the pitch. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague talks to Ben and Ian about the shock in Spain where the crash happened and how he is talked about as a player and made things happen.

03/07/2025 • 42:44

Katie Smith is joined by our commentary team of Izzy Christiansen and Vicki Sparks in Basel to reflect on Norway's 2-1 win against hosts Switzerland. Former England captain Steph Houghton is on the pod too as the panel react to Chloe Kelly's reunion with Arsenal ahead of England's tournament opener on Saturday. And finally, Danny Gabbidon and Eilidh Barbour are here to preview tomorrow's match between Spain and Portugal.Timecodes: 00:15 Switzerland 1-2 Norway reaction 09:26 Chloe Kelly interview with Ben Haines 13:22 The panel reacts to her Arsenal reunion 19:45 Danny Gabbidon & Eilidh Barbour preview Spain v PortugalBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.

02/07/2025 • 28:09

Ali Bruce-Ball is joined by Conor McNamara & Vicki Sparks ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Hear from England striker Alessia Russo, catch Vicki’s Toblerone tales from Basel and will the ‘false one’ get in to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Plus reaction to Manchester City crashing out of the FIFA Club World Cup, and will Clash of the Commentators champion Ali Bruce-Ball be beaten?Live show tickets: crossedwires.live/fringe WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk00:50 Man City knocked out of FIFA Club World Cup, 03:10 Russell Fuller slips on his cliché banana skin, 07:30 Vicki Sparks joins the pod live from Switzerland, 13:40 5 Live commentaries at the Women’s Euros, 14:10 Hear from England striker Alessia Russo, 17:05 What are Wales aiming for at first major tournament? 19:20 Don’t give Vicki extra facts on matchday! 23:30 Toblerone tales from Basel, 25:15 Vicki vs Ali in Clash of the Commentators, 32:10 ‘False One’ for the Great Glossary?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Head tennis, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, One of those, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Seen them given, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Smash and grab, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Sweeper keeper, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Turns like an ocean liner / aircraft carrier, Put it in the mixer, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

01/07/2025 • 40:58

Ben Haines is joined by Ellen White and Jen Beattie ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. They reflect on the key talking points from England’s 7-0 friendly win over Jamaica. How much does that result mean? What about the Toone/James selection headache? And who will be the players to watch at the tournament in Switzerland?03:15 How much can you read into the Jamaica game? 06:45 When do the players know they are starting? 10:00 Toone turns it on, but James causes headache, 14:05 Were Jamaica the right opponents for England? 16:15 England overcome disruptive build-up, 18:30 What’s it like going into tournament mode? 25:35 Bonmati boost for ‘favourites’ Spain, 27:55 How important is it for hosts Switzerland to do well? 31:20 Norway are an ‘odd team’… 32:35 Who are the players to watch?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.

30/06/2025 • 36:43

Katie Smith has reaction to England’s 7-0 friendly win over Jamaica ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s with Karen Bardsley, Gilly Flaherty and Vicki Sparks. Also hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Ella Toone and Georgia Stanway.00:45 England win couldn’t have gone much better, 02:30 How excited should we be about Lauren James? 04:50 Ella Toone stakes her claim for the 10 role, 07:20 Lionesses given their send-off in Leicester, 15:05 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 19:35 England’s defensive performance, 21:45 Ella Toone INTERVIEW, 26:05 Should Le Tissier or Agyemang have played? 28:30 BONUS INTERVIEW with Georgia Stanway.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.

29/06/2025 • 31:17

On-the-whistle reaction as England retain the U21 Euros, beating Germany after extra time. Correspondent John Murray, Stephen Warnock and Nigel Reo-Coker join Ben Haines. And catch interviews with Lee Carsley, Harvey Elliott and Jonny Rowe.16:40 Trophy lift, 18:50 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW, 25:30 Jonny Rowe INTERVIEW, 30:50 Harvey Elliott INTERVIEW.BBC Sounds / 5 Live women's football commentaries: Sun 1700 England v Jamaica in friendly, Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live.

28/06/2025 • 36:12

Comedian & football obsessive Maisie Adam brings you the first of her special Women's Euro fan diaries. She's joined by Line of Duty's + Soccer Aid Coach Vicky McClure & 5 Live Sport presenter Katie Smith as they talk Swiss food, Swiss watches and (probably more importantly) what to expect from the tournament as the Lionesses go in as defending champions. Maisie and Katie also give each other some challenges to complete during their time in Switzerland!

28/06/2025 • 29:20

Ali Bruce-Ball is joined by Conor McNamara & tennis correspondent Russell Fuller to talk about what it’s like commentating at Wimbledon. What is the secret to a good tennis commentary? Will any tennis-isms feature in the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And will this correspondent come out on top in Clash of the Commentators?WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:15 How does Russell prepare for Wimbledon? 04:05 Standing vs sitting & commentating in a booth, 07:15 Russell reveals the secret to a good tennis comms, 10:20 Ali & Conor on having a go at tennis commentary, 12:50 Russell reflects on the dramatic French Open men’s final, 17:30 Catering for a wide audience on 5 Live, 20:45 Conor’s ‘top top top’ player of the Club World Cup, 22:05 Tennis-isms & Americanisms in commentary, 30:10 Russell’s surprise Clash of the Commentators, 36:40 LIVE SHOW REMINDER, 39:50 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Final, Sun 1700 England v Jamaica in women’s friendly, Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Head tennis, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Smash and grab, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Sweeper keeper, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Turns like an ocean liner / aircraft carrier, Put it in the mixer, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

27/06/2025 • 54:33

Katie Smith looks ahead to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, which starts on Wednesday. She’s joined by England’s all-time record goalscorer Ellen White, former Scotland all-rounder Jen Beattie and The Guardian’s Tom Garry. Also hear from former Switzerland goalkeeper Kathrin Lehmann, Nordic football expert Mia Eriksson, Norway boss Gemma Grainger, former Spain midfielder Vicky Losada, French football expert Julien Laurens & Dutch journalist Rivkah op het Veld.01:45 Hosts Switzerland missing a key player, 08:15 Eight-time winners Germany into a new era? 11:30 What about the Scandinavian teams? 13:25 Norway boss Gemma Grainger INTERVIEW, 17:40 Can Sweden finally go that final step? 21:30 Will world champions Spain break their Euros duck? 30:30 Italy being tipped to go far in group with Portugal & Belgium, 32:45 Is Group D the group of death? 33:50 French squad selection raises questions, 40:10 Netherlands’ head coach isn’t happy, 46:00 England going in as defending champions, 50:05 Wales going in as tournament debutants.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Final, Sun 1700 England v Jamaica in women’s friendly, Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live.

26/06/2025 • 53:37

Ben Haines presents reaction to Lee Carsley’s England U21 side reaching the Euros final. Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and John Murray react to England's win in Bratislava.A brilliant brace from Liverpool's Harvey Elliott saw England run out 2-1 winners against The Netherlands. Hear from the Young Lions' hero on the night, as well as England's U21 manager.Also hear from Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson.Timecodes: 00:35 Harvey Elliott post-match 03:40 England through to the final 05:55 Elliott provides star quality 07:45 England have found the formula 11:50 Lee Carsley post-match 15:45 Carsley the "difference maker" 24:35 Elliot Anderson shines 25:40 Anderson post-match 27:45 England favourites?

25/06/2025 • 29:03

Katie Smith is joined by former Wales international Nia Jones and Danny Gabbidon as well as BBC Wales’ Alex Richards to assess Wales’ chances at Euro 2025.They go back to where it all started, going from not having a full-time coach to reaching the European Championships.And crucially, the team look at how well Wales will be able to compete, with France, England and the Netherlands in their group. 8:10- The Journey Wales’ first full-time head coach Jarmo Matikainen 20:30- The impact of Rhian Wilkinson 32:00- The squad 38:00-The Group of Death 43:30-A supporters’ view

24/06/2025 • 52:31

Mark Chapman looks ahead to UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 through the England lens. He’s joined by three Lionesses in Izzy Christiansen, Karen Bardsley and Steph Houghton. Also hear from Aggie Beever-Jones, Maya Le Tissier and Leah Williamson.00:45 Initial feelings going into England’s title defence, 01:50 Steph reacts to *that* Bonucci challenge at Soccer Aid, 07:15 Aggie Beever-Jones & Maya Le Tissier INTERVIEW, 09:55 Do England have leaders in the squad? 15:40 Adapting from club style to country style, 21:10 Leah Williamson INTERVIEW, 23:20 Are we seeing a new Leah Williamson? 31:15 Players coming off social media, 34:35 How will Hannah Hampton be feeling? 43:45 Are there enough options in midfield? 47:45 Is forward England’s strongest position? 51:15 England face a tough group.BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries: Wed 1700 England v Netherlands in UEFA U21 Championship.

23/06/2025 • 54:27

Steve Crossman & BBC Sport Wales’ Dafydd Pritchard look at how the Welsh FA are fast becoming world leaders in producing elite coaches – with the likes of Mikel Arteta, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira being just some of many illustrious products of the FAW’s coaching system. In this episode the guys head to Newport, where they’re given access to the FAW's 2025 Pro License course in Newport, and speak to some of this years candidates who graduate this summer. You’ll hear from the likes of former Arsenal defender Gaël Clichy, who talks about spending time with the SAS as part of the course. Nuri Şahin opens up about his research project on the All Blacks and why he wanted to study culture after being sacked by Borussia Dortmund in January this year, and Wales Manager Craig Bellamy discusses his love of Japanese culture and why part of his approach to coaching is to try to 'save people' from the mistakes he made.

23/06/2025 • 57:51

Andy Robertson and Alisson look back on Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League victory. They talk us through the dramatic run through the group stages and the iconic semi-final comeback against Barcelona. We get insight into how Jurgen Klopp inspired his team to win the tournament, why he was a father-figure to the squad and what it was like to receive a Klopp hug.The BBC iPlayer documentary, featuring exclusive interviews and insight, is still available to watch: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-league.[This is re-versioned episode from the Football Daily’s archive. It was first published on the 5th April 2025]

22/06/2025 • 28:45

Carlos Tevez is a player often overlooked when reminiscing about the greatest South Americans to play in the Premier League. But why? When he was at his peak, he devastated defences with trickery, Argentinian toughness, and goals that won his clubs countless trophies. His ex-teammate Wayne Rooney told us that Tevez “was his favourite strike partner”, while Joe Hart described him as “the catalyst who helped change the mentality of Manchester City”. Maybe Tevez is often forgotten because, along with the riches and skills, Tevez had a list of controversies that followed him around wherever he went. Whether it was his refusal to come off the bench in a key Champions League game, moving between rival clubs, or even the issues around who actually owned him, Carlos Tevez’s seven year stay in the Premier League was a white knuckle, rollercoaster ride. But despite all that - speak to most fans, and they’ll tell you they love him. This episode of Football Daily is hosted by football writer and Copa 90 presenter, Eugene Noble, and seeks to unravel the controversies of Carlos Tevez’s fascinating career, to show just how unique and brilliant a player he was. To understand his rags to riches story, Eugene takes us back to Argentina to see how the man was made. From growing up in a crime filled tower block to being discovered playing on the streets of Buenos Aires, we chart his move from Argentina to London when he stunned everyone to join West Ham. We’ll hear from his ex-teammate Bobby Zamora about culture clashes in the dressing room, and how they formed a partnership which led to the great escape. We’ll then explore his time at both Manchester clubs, delving into all the controversies, the goals and the trophies along the way, with Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and many others. The Carlos Tevez story is a thrilling one, offering unique insight, stories and first hand accounts on his career. And Tevez has still got it as well - in June 2025 he scored 4 goals in Soccer Aid at age 41. But do his controversies add to his myth? Or could he have achieved even higher heights if he was a bit better behaved? And is Tevez the most archetypal Argentinian player since Diego Maradona?

21/06/2025 • 45:52

The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Live show tickets: crossedwires.live/fringeBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 2000 Spain v England in U21 Euros quarter-final.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Put it in the mixer, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

20/06/2025 • 29:07

On the day Wales name their 23-player squad for this summers Euros, Football Daily brings you the first episode of a brand new series – ‘Iconic: The Rise of the Women in Red’, with Wales' most capped player Jess Fishlock. After a 50-year ban on women playing football, Wales don’t have an official team until a pivotal meeting with the FAW in the early 1990’s. But even then, the players face playing in handed down, oversized men’s kit and being led by part-time. Subscribe to the series on BBC Sounds now for more episodes – www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0023mz7.

19/06/2025 • 29:16

Sir Kenny Dalglish, Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer are among the guests as Kelly Cates looks back on Blackburn's famous title win in 1995. Midfielder Mark Atkins explains how the club was rejuvenated by owner Jack Walker's investment, while Rob Coar, then club chairman, gives the view from the boardroom. And is it fair to say the club bought the title? Football finance expert Kieran Maguire goes through the figures.[This is re-versioned episode from the Football Daily’s archive. It was first published on the 26th March 2025]

18/06/2025 • 74:07

Katie Smith, Karen Bardsley and Vicki Sparks react to interviews with the Lionesses ahead of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 as England prepare to defend their crown.INTERVIEWS 04:10 Lauren James & Lucy Bronze, 13:05 Keira Walsh & Grace Clinton, 19:25 Lauren Hemp & Niamh Charles,BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Championship.

17/06/2025 • 27:00

In June 2004, José Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just under a year later, he lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time, delivering Chelsea their first league title in 50 years. Robert Huth was part of the Chelsea defence that conceded only 15 goals in the league that season – and he joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith 20 years later to reflect on an incredible achievement. They look back on Jose Mourinho’s management style – what was it like to be coached by him? Can he be credited with bringing the 4-3-3 to English football? Hear from midfielder Claude Makélélé on his role within the team and from Sir Alex Ferguson on his rivalry with José Mourinho. [This is re-versioned episode from the Football Daily’s archive. It was first published on the 26th April 2025]They also discuss what nearly became a domestic treble for Mourinho in his first year in English football, and remember one of the Premier League’s most memorable seasons.

16/06/2025 • 51:51

NFL legend and Burnley co-owner J.J. Watt chats to Mark Chapman. They discuss everything from bench pressing with the Burnley players to the uncertainty of the NFL draft. Watt opens up on why he decided to invest in Burnley – and why once he did so, he was determined to win over the fans, just when he did after moving to Houston as an American footballer. They also discuss goalkeeper James Trafford, the difference between sports that do and do not have relegation and the contrasting schedule between the NFL and the EFL.[First TX on the Football Daily - 19.03.2025]

15/06/2025 • 29:37

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Pat Nevin, Julien Laurens & Conor McNamara live in Miami. Also hear from Auckland City striker Angus Kilkolly on the day jobs the Auckland squad are taking time off from.00:35 What’s it like in Miami right now? 02:15 How are the guys feeling about it? 05:40 How seriously will clubs take it? 07:20 Is this a tournament too far? 09:35 What will FIFA be hoping for? 14:55 Are the best teams at the Club World Cup? 16:40 Who is the favourite? 21:15 Players to be announced onto the pitch one-by-one 24:25 What about the smaller teams? 27:35 Auckland City players have day jobs! 31:20 Who should Man Utd fans support? 33:05 What will make this tournament a success?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1700 England v Slovenia in UEFA U21 Championship, Wed 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Championship.

14/06/2025 • 38:27

Real Madrid are the most successful team in the history of the Champions League/European Cup with 15 titles. But how have they achieved this? Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore Real's relationship with the competition, looking at their early dominance in the late 1950s, through to their six triumphs since 2014. We hear from former players Clarence Seedorf and Sami Khedira on what makes Real Madrid so special. And former coach Paul Clement joins the pod to give us insight into Carlo Ancelotti and their "La Decima" win in 2014 against Atletico Madrid. To watch the TV documentary, it is available on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-league[this is re-versioned episode from the Football Daily’s archive. It was first published on the 18th January 2025]

14/06/2025 • 44:17

The best bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language.WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk Live show tickets: crossedwires.live/fringeBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 2000 England U21 v Slovenia U21, Wed 2000 England U21 v Germany U21.Glossary so far: 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Brace, Brandished, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator’s curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Fox in the box, Free hit, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put their laces through it, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Stramash, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Put it in the mixer, Towering header, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands, Where the owl sleeps, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

13/06/2025 • 24:02

An emergency podcast is pulled together as Tottenham Hotspur confirm former Brentford manager Thomas Frank as their new head coach.Eleanor Oldroyd presents reaction to the news with Football Correspondent John Murray and former England defender Stephen Warnock. Brentford fan Craig Tillyer from the Ealing Road Podcast also joins.TIMECODES: 00:38 - Spurs act quickly to confirm Thomas Frank 06:30 - Will Tottenham players and supporters be excited by the news? 09:52 - What next for Brentford?COMMENTARIES: Sunday 15 June - 17:00 - England v Slovenia in the group stage of the UEFA Under-21 Euros

12/06/2025 • 18:18