Best Crystal Silence League Podcasts (2025)

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Dominant Lionesses, Trent to Real & Fernandes to Saudi? 33:44

4h ago33:44

33:44

England equalled their biggest ever Nations League win after thrashing Portugal by six goals to nil at Wembley on Friday night. Katie Smith gets all the reaction with former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, ex England defender Lindsay Johnson and commentator Vicki Sparks. They hear from Aggie Beever-Jones – who scored a hat-trick in the first hal…

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The Commentators’ View: BIG NEWS, UCL Final & biscuits vs cookies 57:28

4h ago57:28

57:28

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reflects on his whirlwind trip to Wrocław to see Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League. John is in Munich for the Champions League Final between PSG and Inter Milan. Will John salvage some pride in Clash of the Commentators? And which terms will be added or removed from…

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Euro Leagues: Champions League Preview, & Ten Hag's new job 37:28

23h ago37:28

37:28

Conor Mcnamara, Kristof Terreur, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens are back with the latest episode of Euro Leagues. The team look ahead to this weekend's Champions League final between PSG and Inter. Julien joins from Munich in his lucky PSG top. They explore where the game will be won and lost, in this battle of football cultures! Away from Europe's…

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Champions League final preview, plus Chelsea win a thing! – Football Weekly Extra podcast 55:54

1d ago55:54

55:54

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to discuss this week’s European finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The Debrief: Chelsea beat Real Betis to win Conference League 36:26

2d ago36:26

36:26

Steve Crossman presents reaction to Chelsea winning the Conference League. Pat Nevin, Mark Schwarzer & Ali Bruce-Ball join Steve as Chelsea complete the European set. Goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo completed a turnaround in Poland after Betis had gone 1-0 up, and gave Enzo Maresca’s side a piece of silve…

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72+: The EFL Podcast 42:44

2d ago42:44

42:44

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to the League One and League Two play-off finals and give out their end-of-season awards. Also hear from AFC Wimbledon director of football Craig Cope on what their promotion means for the club. And Jobi does a full-season special of 72plus 72minus. 01:00 Aaron reveals his Lyle Taylor dream02:45 Lyle sti…

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Women's Football Weekly: Earps, Corsie & glory for the Gunners 53:19

3d ago53:19

53:19

Ellen White and Ben Haines are at St. George's Park and react to the shock announcement that England goalkeeper Mary Earps is retiring from international football. Ellen shares her view on why now but they also reflect on what Mary did for the women’s game and its profile, particularly for goalkeepers. Niamh Charles and Keira Walsh share their memo…

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Sunderland, Charlton and Wimbledon celebrate playoff joy: Football Weekly 57:15

3d ago57:15

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala to round up a the EFL playoffs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Premier League final-day drama and a Sunderland hangover: Football Weekly 58:45

4d ago58:45

58:45

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, and Robyn Cowen to unpack the final day of the Premier League season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Premier League Review with Rick Edwards 44:52

5d ago44:52

44:52

Aston Villa controversially miss out on Champions League & Jack Grealish is left out again. Rick Edwards is joined by Michael Brown and Paul Robinson. Also hear from Unai Emery, as well as Ange Postecoglou and Ruud van Nistelrooy on their futures. And catch the moment Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy. 02:20 Man Utd head off on post-season…

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Arsenal stun Barcelona to win Women’s Champions League 32:43

6d ago32:43

32:43

Steve Crossman has reaction as Arsenal win their first Women's Champions League title in 18 years. Hear from Izzy Christiansen, Gilly Flaherty and Vicki Sparks, as well as Arsenal boss Renée Slegers. 00:35 Arsenal win Women’s Champions League08:30 Renée Slegers INTERVIEW11:30 Leah Williamson back to her best15:35 Arsenal nail their tactics17:25 Ars…

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72+: The EFL Podcast 33:48

6d ago33:48

33:48

Championship play-off final reaction as Sunderland beat Sheffield United to reach the Premier League. Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former Huddersfield play-off winner Tommy Smith. Also hear from match-winner Tommy Watson, Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. 02:45 Sunderland’s young guns come up trum…

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England squad announcement reaction as Tuchel recalls Toney 25:25

8d ago25:25

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Chief football correspondent John Murray is joined by The Sunday Times’ Jonathan Northcroft and BBC Sport’s Alex Howell to reflect on Thomas Tuchel’s second England squad in charge. Hear from the England manager himself as he explains the call-up for Saudi-based Ivan Toney as well as the omissions of Phil Foden, Jarrod Bowen and Marcus Rashford. Co…

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The Commentators’ View: Ian’s mad dash & leaping like a salmon 1:00:10

8d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on two finals in a week as Tottenham win the Europa League and Crystal Palace lift the FA Cup. ‘Herr Chapman’ nearly gets a soaking at Wembley. Ali tells all about the last men’s game at Goodison. Will John’s losing run in Clash of the Commentators come to an en…

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BONUS - Arne Slot on PL title win, celebrating in Ibiza & next season's targets 23:01

8d ago23:01

23:01

After guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season Arne Slot reflects on his first 12 months in charge at Anfield. He talks to the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan about what he was expecting when he first took over, replacing Jurgen Klopp, and how he dealt with the uncertainty around Mohammed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexa…

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Euro Leagues: All to play for in Italy, Dutch title capitulation & Farewell Modric 50:53

8d ago50:53

50:53

Steve Crossman is joined by Mina Rzouki, Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague ahead of the end of the season. It’s an exciting final round of fixtures in Italy with Napoli 1 point clear of Inter. Will Antonio Conte stay if Napoli win their second title in three years? How will Inter cope with balancing the Champions League final? Dutch journalist Mar…

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Glory, glory Tottenham Hotspur. And what next for Ange Postecoglou? Football Weekly Extra 52:43

8d ago52:43

52:43

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Lars Sivertsen as Spurs win their first trophy since 2008 and their first European silverware in more than 40 years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Europa League Debrief: Spurs triumph over Man United in Bilbao 33:48

9d ago33:48

33:48

Mark Chapman hosts reaction to Tottenham Hotspur winning the Europa League by beating Manchester United in Bilbao. He is joined by Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis and former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who are in the San Mames Stadium. Former Spurs midfielder Michael Brown also provides analysis, along with ESPN Senior Football Writer Mark …

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72+: The EFL Podcast 41:23

10d ago41:23

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EFL play-off finals preview with Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & new Reading CEO Joe Jacobson. They look ahead to each of the Wembley games in the Championship, League One and League Two. And you can hear from Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens ahead of their showdown with Charlton. Plus, which play-off semi-final moments will feature in 72PLUS 72MINUS? …

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De Bruyne’s big City sendoff and a Europa League final preview: Football Weekly 53:37

9d ago53:37

53:37

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Dan Bardell as Manchester City move closer to sealing Champions League football with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Will Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur save their season? 51:21

10d ago51:21

51:21

Is this Ange Postecoglou’s penultimate game in charge of Spurs regardless of what happens? And how would winning change the challenge ahead for Ruben Amorim? Kelly Cates is with Peter Schmeichel, Andros Townsend and Mark Ogden to preview the Europa League Final. Ian Dennis joins us from Bilbao to assess the mood in both clubs’ pre match press confe…

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Women's Football Weekly: Kim Little on Arsenal & Champions League final 44:05

11d ago44:05

44:05

Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are joined by Arsenal captain Kim Little to talk the Champions League final against Barcelona in Lisbon this Saturday. Jen asks Kim what makes her such a special player, how it feels to make the final and where Arsenal can expose Barcelona. It was also the domestic treble for Chelsea as they beat Manchester United 3-0 at …

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Women’s Football Weekly: BONUS with CEO of WSL Football Nikki Doucet 36:01

11d ago36:01

36:01

CEO of WSL Football, Nikki Doucet, speaks exclusively to Ellen White and Ben Haines at the end of the domestic season.After the announcement of a major rebrand for professional women’s football in England, Nikki discusses the reasons behind the new name and new look, plus what this means for the future of the WSL and newly renamed WSL 2. Nikki also…

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Monday Night Club: Palace make history & Vardy bows out 51:46

11d ago51:46

51:46

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given to discuss Saturday's FA Cup final. Crystal Palace captain Joel Ward joins the podcast to reflect on lifting the cup - the first major trophy in the club's 164-year history - in his 13th and final season at Selhurst Park. They also ask why Erling Haaland passed up taking Manchester C…

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Crystal Palace make history and end of an era at Goodison Park - Football Weekly podcast 58:04

11d ago58:04

58:04

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin, Troy Townsend, Ed Aarons and Andy Hunter as Crystal Palace win their first major trophy and Everton’s men’s team bid farewell to Goodison Park. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Premier League Review with Darren Fletcher 45:41

12d ago45:41

45:41

Goodbye to Goodison, Jamie Vardy hits 200 for Leicester & a sit down with Harry Kane. Darren Fletcher is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and Clinton Morrison. Also hear from Everton boss David Moyes, Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Leicester hero Jamie Vardy. And catch a special interview with Bundesliga win…

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The Debrief: Crystal Palace win the FA Cup 34:05

13d ago34:05

34:05

Mark Chapman is joined by Sean Dyche, Clinton Morrison, Ian Dennis and John Murray as Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 to win the FA Cup. The panel react to the scenes as Palace celebrate the club's first-ever major trophy, and debate whether Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson should have been sent off. We hear from Henderson himself, as well …

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Remember When… We Actually Won Something 41:52

14d ago41:52

41:52

Remember When is a show that brings together football fans from across the UK to talk about the seismic moments that shaped their club’s history - and had a massive impact on their own lives too. Rather than being about tribal division or comparing between the haves versus the have-nots, it’s about the stories, the memories and the moments that uni…

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The Commentators’ View: FA Cup fever & fox in the box 55:18

15d ago55:18

55:18

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. What’s it like commentating on an FA Cup Final? Ali reveals more about last week’s Arctic expedition. The guys have their say on Goodison Park dodging the wrecking ball. Is the commentator’s blessing now a thing? Clash of the Commentators does stadia and which terms will be …

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Euro Leagues: Xabi's Leverkusen Farewell, & Carlo's off to Rio 42:32

15d ago42:32

42:32

Steve Crossman, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle are back with the latest episode of Euro Leagues. The guys reflect on Xabi Alonso's time at Bayer Leverkusen, and what he'll be thinking about before returning to Los Blancos.Xabi's arrival means Carlo Ancelotti's off to the Brazil national team. Could we see a return to the fo…

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FA Cup final preview and Sunderland book place at Wembley - Football Weekly Extra podcast 59:50

15d ago59:50

59:50

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Nedum Onuoha and Nick Ames to preview the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Goodbye to Goodison 1:13:35

16d ago1:13:35

1:13:35

As Everton prepare for their final senior men's match at Goodison Park after 133 years, Mark Chapman, Giulia Bould and Phil Jagielka reflect on the stadium and what it means to fans, players and managers. We hear from David Moyes, Joe Royle, Wayne Rooney and Seamus Coleman ahead of the final home Premier League game against Southampton. And they're…

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72+: The EFL Podcast 51:21

17d ago51:21

51:21

Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff on this week's 72+ to look back on the Championship Play-off semi-finals after Sheffield United and Sunderland booked their places at Wembley. The panel reflect on Sunderland's last gasp winner, hear from the beaten Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Sunderland captain Dan Neil as…

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The Slot Machine: How Liverpool hit the managerial jackpot 53:09

17d ago53:09

53:09

From Shankly to Paisley, and now from Klopp to Slot – what do Liverpool get so right about their manager transitions? Kelly Cates is joined by football writer and Liverpool fan Tony Evans and Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan. Hear from Arne Slot himself, as well as Cody Gakpo and tactics writer Mark Carey. And catch an interview with …

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Women’s Football Weekly: FA Cup final preview and England trio return 46:07

17d ago46:07

46:07

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to history made being made by Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea as they became the first the first WSL side to finish a 22-game season unbeaten. Ellen and Jen also talk Chloe Kelly’s recent form as Arsenal sealed second place in the league. We hear from Sarina Wiegman as the Lionesses are handed a big Euros boo…

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Clásico chaos, the Blades head to Wembley and your questions – Football Weekly 54:31

17d ago54:31

54:31

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nooruddean Choudry, John Brewin and Phil Kitromilides for a Football Weekly mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Monday Night Club: Marinakis’ outburst & Trent’s not so fond farewell 56:08

18d ago56:08

56:08

Is it acceptable for an owner to enter the pitch? After Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ outburst on the pitch at Nuno Espirito Santo, the Monday Night Club discuss whether the owner should be allowed on to the pitch, or whether they should stay quiet. Theo Walcott joins Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Mark Chapman to discuss the actions o…

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A big win for Newcastle and Liverpool fans boo one of their own – Football Weekly 57:56

18d ago57:56

57:56

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Sam Dalling as Newcastle secure a huge win over Chelsea in the hunt for Champions League football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Premier League Review with Rick Edwards 44:08

19d ago44:08

44:08

Forest owner Marinakis storms onto the pitch & Alexander-Arnold gets booed. Rick Edwards is joined by Michael Brown & The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Also hear from Nuno Espírito Santo after his City Ground confrontation, and catch up with a frustrated Rúben Dias after Man City were held to a goalless draw by Southampton. Plus the race for Europe con…

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In Focus with Jacob Murphy 18:37

21d ago18:37

18:37

Liam MacDevitt catches up with Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy in the North East. Murphy opens up about playing for his boyhood club, the on-field chemistry he has with striker Alexander Isak and dreaming of an England call-up.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The Commentators’ View: Arctic Ali & owls vs bats 51:18

22d ago51:18

51:18

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reveals what life is like in the Arctic as he watches Tottenham in Bodø. The panel react to Arsenal crashing out of the Champions League. Will John end his losing run in Clash of the Commentators? And which football commentary terms will be added or removed from the Grea…

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Manchester United and Spurs head for Europa League final – Football Weekly (bonus) 39:42

21d ago39:42

39:42

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Paul Watson as Spurs and Manchester United progress to the Europa League final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Europa League Debrief: Manchester United and Spurs into Europa League final 32:34

22d ago32:34

32:34

After underwhelming Premier League seasons for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is the Europa League more important for Ruben Amorim or Ange Postecoglou? Mark Chapman is joined by Ian Dennis, Phil Jones and Izzy Christiansen at Old Trafford, plus Paul Robinson and Ali Bruce-Ball in the Norway to react to the comprehensive semi-final wins tha…

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Euro Leagues: Inter’s old men and pulsating PSG – but are Barca fragile? 38:41

23d ago38:41

38:41

John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki.After another memorable week in the Champions League, the team unpick all the big talking points.Do Barcelona need to tweak their style of play? And with a Classico on Sunday, could their season quickly unravel after the defeat in Milan?The team discuss Yann Sommer and France…

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Arsenal down and out in Paris. What now? Football Weekly Extra 51:28

22d ago51:28

51:28

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair reflect on Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Champions League Debrief: PSG through as Arsenal fall short 29:27

23d ago29:27

29:27

What next for Arsenal after their Champions League exit? And can PSG go all the way in the competition? Mark Chapman, correspondent John Murray and ex-Arsenal defender Matt Upson reflect on Arsenal's defeat in Paris, asking what they need to do to take the next step. We get the French view with journalist Sara Menai who helps identify where things …

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72+: The EFL Podcast 43:44

24d ago43:44

43:44

Aaron Paul is joined by Jobi McAnuff and former play-off winning defender with Huddersfield Town, Tommy Smith to look ahead to the conclusion of the EFL season. Hear from Sheffield United forward Tyrese Campbell as they prepare for the Championship play-offs. Who'll join Leeds and Burnley in the Premier League next season and who'll be going up fro…

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Inter 7-6 Barcelona, the greatest two-legged semi-final of all time? - Football Weekly 51:38

23d ago51:38

51:38

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Mark Langdon as Inter beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after an absolutely thrilling two legged tie in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Women’s Football Weekly: WSL season finale & what makes London City Lionesses unique? 46:27

24d ago46:27

46:27

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines speak to two title winning managers as the domestic league season comes to a close. London City Lionesses manager Jocelyn Precheur joins the pod as they secure promotion to the WSL and become the first ever sole entity club to compete in the women’s top tier. How influential is their owner, Michele Kang? And …

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Monday Night Club: Trent leaves Liverpool and happy Kane! 54:10

25d ago54:10

54:10

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Pat Nevin to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool and Harry Kane winning his first major trophy after Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga. And Bristol City manager Liam Manning joins the podcast to talk about leading Bristol City into the Championship playoffs. Topics:00:34 - Trent Ale…

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