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Conor McNamara once again joins Ian Dennis and John Murray for the Commentators' View ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League.

With Manchester City travelling to Liverpool for the first time since the Premier League charges verdict, John goes through his approach ahead of commentating on the game. 

The team reflect on the international break, Ian recalls being pranked at Istanbul airport and can John go clear at the top of ...

BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brighton have established themselves in the Premier League and evolved into one of English football's smartest success stories.

TIMECODES 0’34 - How much Brighton rely on data to s...

John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict. 

An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended 6-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal. What reasons were given for this verdict? And is it a fair outcome? 

With Middlesbrough the club to uncover the spying ahead of their Championship...

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic and journalist William Ralston, author of the Impossible Job about challenges faced by modern-day referees. Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam also join the conversation as they discuss what it's like to take charge of the biggest game in football. Slavko shares what it’s like to operate under so much pressure, plus the highs and lows of his ca...

Kelly Somers is alongside John Murray, Ian Dennis, Matt Upson and Paul Robinson as England comfortably beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley.

Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two goals making it 91 goals for England on the night he drew level with Peter Shilton. How has this camp effected competition for places and should Harry Kane win the Ballon d’Or? Hear from manager Thomas Tuchel, Eberechi Eze and...

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam. The panel reflect on England’s performance against Croatia and look ahead to England’s game against Czechia at Wembley with John Murray.

The team debate the benefits of playing abroad and also the controversy around Alex Scott’s withdrawal due to injury.

Plus Robbie Savage drops by to talk about becoming manager of League One side Peterbor...

John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life. Hear from Jordan Pickford & Thomas Tuchel. Catch archive commentary of Conor doing an England game as well as the guys favourite goals they’ve commentated on. And who will take the point in an England-themed Clash of the Commentators? Glossary suggestions and messages welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

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In a very special interview, Sir Alex Ferguson speaks with Nina Warhurst for BBC Breakfast. They talk about his upbringing in Glasgow and making his debut for St Johnstone, the class of '92 and his recovery from a brain haemorrhage in 2018.

1’48 - The impact of his brain haemorrhage & return to Old Trafford in 2018 4’00 - His first cup final aged 13 & upbringing in Glasgow 5’50 - Making his debut for St J...

In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere. They speak about his earlier years at Arsenal and what made him want to start coaching. Plus his relationship with Mikel Arteta and how Jack's own children are on their footballing journey.

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02:45 Early years at Arsenal 05:50 Highlights 08:40 Start of coaching career 12:00 Relationship with Mikel Arteta 14:30 Ja...

Kelly Somers is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and BBC Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson as they answer listener questions following the news that the Premier League confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

TIMECODES: 3’05 - Could Man City have to repay any prize money? 6’50 - Could HMRC investi...

Kelly Somers is joined by former England internationals Paul Robinson and Stephen Warnock to react to England’s Nations League win over the Czech Republic, where Anthony Gordon got the opener with Harry Kane getting the second. The guys dissect England’s performance – and discuss how important it was to keep a clean sheet. Anthony Gordon was hailed the player of the match by Paul Robinson and they look at where i...

Kelly Somers gets the latest on the huge breaking news story, that the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

Kelly breaks down a really damning statement from the Premier League and with her to do that is the BBC’s football issues correspondent Dale Johnson, football finance expert Kieran Maguire ...

Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend look at the ongoing fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them.

Italian football writer James Horncastle discusses the long-term impact the Calciopoli scandal had on the Italian game.

We also hear from Thomas Tuchel as England look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat against Spain. Pat gives us his view on Sebast...

In a special episode of The Football Interview, Julien Laurens speaks to PSG winger and Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The talk about his upbringing, the impact of his father and moving to Napoli and PSG. Plus, what would it mean to win the Ballon d'Or?

You can also watch Julien Laurens' interview with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembélé on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Football YouTube channel.

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Aaron Paul is joined by Ian Dennis, Matt Upson, Paul Robinson and John Murray as World Champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League.

Defensive errors cost England and an opportunity missed after Harry Kane hit the crossbar after Jude Bellingham won a penalty after being brought down in the box.

Hear reaction from head coach Thomas Tuchel who says there were too many big individual mistakes a...

Mark Chapman presents reaction to the news Manchester City have been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. He's joined by journalists Dale Johnson, Rory Smith, David Ornstein & Sam Lee to look at the significance of the news, what comes next and the possible fallout on other Premier League clubs and beyond. Football finance expert Stefan Borson also offers a unique insi...

John Murray and Ian Dennis are at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground ahead of England's opening Nations League tie against Spain on Saturday night. They discuss whether Trent Alexander-Arnold might start on Saturday night, then John catches up with England head coach, Thomas Tuchel, who looks ahead to the match against Spain, and discusses his squad selection. Then, Ian speaks to England captain Harry Kane, who looks ahead to th...

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly commentator catch-up. Ali gets richly rewarded at Bournemouth, Ian gets recognised as a famous footballer and John goes walkabout in Nottingham. Hear from Anthony Gordon ahead of England vs Spain in the UEFA Nations League. And who will surge ahead in Clash of the Commentators? Messages and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

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