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Are the Lionesses progressing enough ahead of their Euros title defence?Katie Smith reflects on a frustrating night for England as they were held to a 1-1 draw in Portugal in their Nations League opener.She's joined by former Lionesses goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Aston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth to ask if Sarina Weigman's side are on the right track ahead of Euro 2025.We also hear from the England head coach and defender Millie Bright.There's also reaction to another bad night for Leicester, as they were thrashed 4-0 at home by Brentford.TIMECODES
01:00 Analysis of Portugal 1-1 England
06:00 Millie Brighton on England needing to improve
15:30 Sarina Weigman interview
21:00 Leicester City 0-4 BrentfordBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Sat 1500 Arsenal v West Ham,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest,
Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
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The Commentators’ View: Yeo-ho-ho & Everton Stadium
John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball are joined by Chris Coles to talk commentary life. From keeping warm with Oliver Glasner to cringey early commentary moments, there are plenty of stories to be told. And Giulia Bould from BBC Radio Merseyside lifts the lid on the new Everton Stadium and reveals what ‘The Commentators’ View’ will be on Bramley-Moore Dock.03:15 Taking the Local Radio route
04:40 First games working at football
10:45 Oliver Glasner jumper-watch
12:45 Painting the pictures in commentary
15:40 Having your phone on the desk in commentary
17:15 Ian Dennis has the Marmoush bragging rights
21:35 Syncing up the radio with the TV pictures
23:30 THE match ball vs A match ball...
25:20 Housery in football
32:10 What is Everton’s new stadium like?
45:10 Clash of the CommentatorsBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:
Fri 1945 Portugal v England in the Women’s Nations League,
Sat 1500 Arsenal v West Ham,
Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest,
Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
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Euro Leagues: Champions League play-off drama
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Marcel van der Kraan on this episode of the Euro Leagues.The team reflect on the results of the Champions League play-offs, discuss why Italian clubs have failed this season, and unravel the dispute between Ademola Lookman and Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini. They are then joined by interim manager for Belgian side Lommel SK, Ryan Garry. And finally a quick word on Mbappe's hat-trick heroics against Manchester City this week.03:02 Champions League disaster for Italian clubs
15:09 Lookman and Gasperini's falling out
23:57 Dutch clubs finding success in Europe
27:16 Lommel SK's Ryan Garry joins the pod
37:56 Mbappe puts away Manchester CityBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Fri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England in the Women's Nations League.
Sat 22 Feb 1500 Arsenal v West Ham United in the Premier League.
Sat 22 Feb 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea in the Premier League on 5 Sports Extra.
Sun 23 Feb 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Sun 23 Feb 1630 Manchester City v Liverpool in the Premier League.
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Champions League Debrief: Mbappé hat-trick dumps Man City out
Mark Chapman has reaction as Real Madrid beat Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Hear from Pep Guardiola, Paul Robinson and correspondent John Murray. Also catch up with Arne Slot and Unai Emery after Aston Villa held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.00:15 Man City dumped out by Real Madrid
05:35 Pep Guardiola INTERVIEW
15:20 Looking ahead to the Round of 16 draw
17:30 Aston Villa hold Premier League leaders Liverpool
18:45 Arne Slot INTERVIEW
28:15 Unai Emery INTERVIEWBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Fri 21 Feb 1945 Portugal v England in the Women's Nations League,
Sat 22 Feb 1500 Arsenal v West Ham,
Sat 22 Feb 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra,
Sun 23 Feb 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest,
Sun 23 Feb 1630 Man City v Liverpool.
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72+: The EFL Podcast
What next for Swansea City after the club parted company with Luke Williams? Chairman of the Swansea City Supporter's Trust Dave Dalton gives the latest on what's going on with the club amid frustrations with January recruitment. QPR Chairman Lee Hoos is with Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff this week and details the secret behind the club's turnaround this season. They also discuss Michael Carrick's position at Middlesbrough after reports that the club are set to back him after recent poor form, and the panel also discuss Tranmere Rovers and the departure of Garry Monk from Cambridge United.Time Codes:
01:55 - QPR Chairman Lee Hoos on their turnaround this season
08:00 - Swansea City Supporter's Trust Chairman Dave Dalton
23:45 - Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough
36:10 - Tranmere Rovers fan Paul Harper
43:25 - Garry Monk leaves Cambridge United
48:30 - 72Plus/72Minus
51:05 - Fantasy EFL
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