FPL Podcast from BBC Sport
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Episodes
Superman at Como & is Conte right for Man United?
This week John Bennett is joined by James Horncastle (fresh back from his trip to Como) and Julien Laurens where the focus is all on that remarkable scoreline from Italy after Como beat Manchester United midweek. They show the Italian side some love and hear from Cesc Fabregas. James also sprinkles some Hollywood stardust on to the match after Superman was spotted in the stands – and John and Jule
Mikey Moore and the English lads at Cologne
Mikey Moore is the youngest player to turn out for Spurs in the Premier League, doing so at the age of just 16. He is still only 19 now but after a prior loan at Rangers is now on loan at Bundesliga side Cologne from Spurs after joining them at the back end of the summer transfer window.
In this revealing interview, Moore discusses his new life in Germany - explaining why having two other English
Barca the team to stop PSG? Paper planes & Martinez’ apology
Are Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain the teams to beat in the Champions League? Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein are with John Bennett to reflect on their big wins against Galatasaray and Manchester City this week.They debate how Manchester United have handled Lisandro Martinez’ criticism of their technical director Jason Wilcox, after he apologised to the club’s hierarchy for his outburst.
The ambitious young coach on top in Sweden
You may not have heard of Andreas Engelmark – yet! – but the 42-year-old is closing in on his first league title – and what a story it would be.He is in charge at Sirius, who play in the university town of Uppsala and have never won the top-flight but are eight points clear with eight games left. He speaks to John Bennett about his ambitions to coach in England, the Swedish national team players h
Messi's goodbye, Ronaldo's fallout & Zidane makes his mark?
John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens and Guillem Ballague in a contrasting week for footballing greats: Messi and Ronaldo. The panel discuss Messi's international goodbye and Cristiano Ronaldo's lengthy statement following his fallout with Jorge Jesus- but is his behaviour a surprise to anyone? In France, how well has Zinedine Zidane's start gone down? How will he impose his management? As for
Is Pep's legacy ruined & is Ronaldo retiring?
John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague and James Horncastle to discuss how clubs and fans across Europe have reacted to the Manchester City news. Does it have an impact on Pep Guardiola’s legacy? There's been drama in Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the national team camp early after a fall out with his manager. Could this be the end of his international career? And Dutch football writer F
Can Klopp unlock Wirtz? Salah's Trabzon triple & José wants justice!
John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens & Archie Rhind-Tutt on this week's Euro Leagues! The team discuss Liam Rosenior's "don't make a scene" comment after beating Strasbourg, Jose's antics after the Madrid derby, and can 'The New One', Jurgen Klopp, get a tune out of Florian Wirtz as Germany manager in his 44-man squad? We discuss Mo Salah's hattrick for Trabzonspor, and how Freiburg have s
JJ Gabriel to Real Madrid? And Auba's on fire!
John Bennett is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague on this week's Euro Leagues. The team discuss Lionel Messi being called up for an Argentina farewell, and how Lens and Valencia have gone early in sacking their managers. Plus, Guillem explains why Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate rolled up their pre-match T-shirts intended to show solidarity for the people of Cueta. Then, is Real Madr
Ballon D'or shortlist & a shock resignation
John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Guillem Balague to discuss who should win the Ballon D'or, the dominance of Spanish coaches, the strange atmosphere at the Bernabeu despite Real Madrid beating Inter and the rise of Como. Plus, there is breaking news as
Fenerbahçe coach, Ismail Kartal, dramatically quits after his team draws with Roma. TIME CODES:
0:45 Ballon D'or sho
Ligue 1's selling spree & Viking's double act
John Bennett is joined by Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens to assess the aftermath of the transfer window on Ligue 1 in France after many of its young stars departed for the Premier League. Julien also gives us the lowdown on Malick Fofana's dramatic deadline day move to Sunderland.We're also joined by Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, joint-head coaches of Norwegian side Viking, following th
Alvarez to Arsenal? Plus Muslić on Schalke
Maz Farookhi is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens and German football expert Rafa Honigstein for this week's Euro Leagues. The team reflect on a turbulent week for Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid, and with Barcelona seemingly out of the running, does that open the door for Arsenal?Then, we hear more about Musiala's condition which saw him collapse in consecutive friendlies for Bayern last week. Ho
Serie A Season Preview & Ronaldinho's Back!
John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens & James Horncastle to preview the Serie A season and react to the news of Ronaldinho's return for third tier Ravenna. Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway drops by to give the latest on Barcelona's striker search. Plus, Malaga fan Jose Luis Sabatel talks about the club's return to the Spanish top flight. And in Ligue 1, Paul Pogba has left Monaco,
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