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Darren Fletcher is joined by Football Correspondent John Murray, Manchester United journalist Andy Mitten, and former Scotland international Joe Jordan to remember the life and career of Manchester United & Scotland legend Denis Law – the only Scottish player to also have won the Ballon d'Or.
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The Commentators’ View: Hotel underpants & Haaland’s deal
5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball answer listener questions. From John’s Cyprus underpants story to Ali’s old pet Betsy the beagle causing mischief. Plus the panel react to Erling Haaland signing a new 10-year deal with Manchester City. And will Ali’s losing streak continue in Clash of the Commentators?02:10 Did John avoid the pigeons at Tamworth?
05:50 Commentary boxes behind glass.
13:10 TCV goes international!
17:25 John’s Cyprus underpants story.
24:30 Will Ali lose again in Clash of the Commentators?
32:45 Ali’s mischievous Betsy the beagle.
34:50 Haaland signs 10-year deal.
38:10 Commentating in stadia not designed for football.
40:20 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 18 Jan 1500 Brentford v Liverpool on 5 Live,
Sat 18 Jan 1730 Arsenal v Aston Villa on 5 Live,
Sun 19 Jan 1400 Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion on 5 Live,
Sun 19 Jan 1630 Ipswich Town v Man City on 5 Live,
Sun 19 Jan 1830 Man City v Man Utd (WSL) on 5 Sports Extra.
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When Shearer met Haaland
After Erling Haaland signs a new long-term deal with Manchester City club - listen back to when the Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer Alan Shearer met with the striker on the eve of his debut season back in 2022.
Haaland talks about the relationship with his father, and wanting to be a better player than him from a really young age. He says he has the ability to improve ‘everything’ in his game, and highlights the importance of meditation to his game.The original version of this podcast was released on 6 August 2022.
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Euro Leagues: Kvaratskhelia, Garnacho, Kolo Muani and Ancelotti
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki.
They discuss how Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will fit at PSG and whether Alejandro Garnacho would be a good replacement at Napoli. How will Randal Kolo Muani fit at Juventus? And how much pressure is Carlo Ancelotti under at Real Madrid?
The team also discuss numerous players linked with transfers, including Abdukodir Khusanov and Marcus Rashford.
Julien also tells the remarkable backstory of new Sunderland signing Enzo Le Fee.
Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionlineTIMECODES…
0 mins – Introduction – just where is Sunderland?
2 mins – Will Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fit at PSG and will Alejandro Garnacho be a good replacement at Napoli?
13 mins – Mina discusses the problems at Juventus – and whether Randal Kolo Muani will be a good signing?
19 mins – What will Jurgen Klopp do now he has started his new job at Red Bull? And we hear from the former Liverpool manager.
25 mins – Guillem discusses how deep the problems are at Real Madrid – and how much pressure there is on Carlo Ancelotti.
29 mins – The team discusses several possible transfers – including Abdukodir Khusanov, Marcus Rashford and Martin Zubimendi.
32 mins – Julien explains the amazing backstory of new Sunderland signing Enzo Le Fee.
35 mins – The team discuss their favourite European cup competition – although some of them go a little rogue.
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Door ajar for Arsenal after NLD win
Steve Crossman is alongside Aaron Lennon, Pat Nevin & Alistair Bruce-Ball for analysis of Wednesday's Premier League action, including the North London Derby.Reaction from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglu, and Declan Rice as Arsenal come from behind to win.Hear the thoughts of David Moyes as an Ollie Watkins goal ruins his return to Goodison Park.Plus, Alexander Isak feels "free" with the striker in red hot form.TIMECODES:
13:45 - Declan Rice on Arsenal's title hopes
18:18 - Ange Postecoglu on Spurs being "nowhere near" where they should be
21:15 - Mikel Arteta being "proud" after two tough results
23:20 - David Moyes' hopes of turning Everton around
27:50 - Alexander Isak on his form this seasonBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Thu 16 Jan 2000 Man Utd v Southampton on 5 Live
Thu 16 Jan 1930 Ipswich v Brighton & Hove on 5 Sports Extra
Sat 18 Jan 1500 Brentford v Liverpool on 5 Live
Sat 18 Jan 1730 Arsenal v Aston Villa on 5 Live
Sun 19 Jan 1400 Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion on 5 Live
Sun 19 Jan 1630 Ipswich Town v Manchester City on 5 Live
Sun 19 Jan 1830 Manchester City v Manchester United (WSL) on 5 Sports Extra
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