Best Troy Deeney Podcasts (2024)

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Jermain Defoe | "If you play that badly for England you HAVE to accept the criticism!" 53:27

8d ago53:27

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On today’s episode, we are joined by one of the most clinical finishers to ever grace the Premier League. Tottenham favourite Jermain Defoe is one of the top 10 goal scorers in Premier League history and has represented England 57 times, featuring and scoring in major tournaments, before crowning his illustrious career by helping Rangers to bring t…

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Theo Walcott | "Arteta locked us in the dressing room, it was like he was the manager” 1:00:54

17d ago1:00:54

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On today’s episode, we are joined by a former Arsenal favourite who is 1 of only 8 players to score over 100 goals for the club. Theo Walcott shot to fame at 16 when he signed for Arsenal in 2006, and his profile soared further when he was called up for England for the 2006 World Cup six months later. Upon his signing, he was widely tipped for grea…

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"England’s midfield is in a Scholes, Gerrard, Lampard time warp” | Three Up Front in Frankfurt 🇩🇪 34:03

21d ago34:03

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On the final leg of Three Up Front’s trip around Germany, Simon, Graeme and Troy discuss the malaise around England’s performances, suggest playing Jude Bellingham deeper is the way for Gareth Southgate to improve his side and analyse the post season review that Manchester United undertook before confirming Erik Ten Hag would stay on as manager. Th…

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"Alexander-Arnold is not the answer to England’s midfield problems" | Three Up Front in Germany 🇩🇪 26:11

25d ago26:11

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Football fever is sweeping across Germany as Euro 2024 gets into full swing. England kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over Serbia, thanks to a Jude Bellingham header. It’s a familiar story: a bright start, lost control, and a nervy finish. Nonetheless, Southgate has led the boys to a win. However, with key figures like Foden struggling to i…

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Euros 2020 Part 2 24:45

1M ago24:45

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Chris and Kyle return for part two of their look-back at Euro 2020, and we've reached the denouement of the competition: the quarters, semis, and a dramatic final against Italy. They start with the trip to Rome to face Ukraine, and Kyle reminisces about a great England performance, capped by a goal from his friend Jordan Henderson who he came throu…

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Southgate’s defining moment. Will he finally release the handbrake at the Euros? | Three Up Front 37:29

1M ago37:29

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For the first time in a long time England enter a major tournament as the favourites. It is also the tournament that is set to define the legacy of Gareth Southgate and his tenure with England. Under his guidance he has created the most harmonious England squad in decades and nurtured a fresh bond between fans and the players. He’s led them to the …

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Euro 2020 Part 1 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

Chris and Kyle are back for the third episode of You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker, which is a two-parter looking back at Euro 2020 and England's journey to the final, through the eyes of one of the squad's most experienced players. Kyle discusses the end of the club season, and Manchester City's Champions League defeat to Chelsea, and how difficult it…

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De Bruyne to Saudi? And Man City vs The Premier League | Three Up Front 36:55

1M ago36:55

36:55

The managerial merry-go-round is in full swing. Mourinho has sparked fanfare in Turkey by becoming Fenerbahce’s new manager. Vincent Kompany has officially been unveiled as Bayern Munich’s new manager, and Plymouth have announced Wayne Rooney as their new manager for next season. One manager staying put is Carlo Ancelotti as he welcomes Kylian Mbap…

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The Icebreaker Part 2 24:42

1M ago24:42

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Chris and Kyle are back for the second episode of the series which picks up where last week's left off, delving deeper into Kyle's footballing life. As one of the oldest players still plying his trade in the Premier League, Kyle tries to name his older peers; discusses the reasons behind his longevity; and talks about why he's so fearful of hanging…

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Piers Morgan | “Wenger was a glorified architect...but I was WRONG about Arteta” 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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On today’s episode we are joined by a divisive figure, a powerhouse in the media world, and our first non-sporting guest. A celebrity, journalist, and author, Piers Morgan is known for his no-nonsense, cutthroat opinions. His explosive personality has led him to deliver groundbreaking interviews, hold government ministers accountable, and spark deb…

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The Icebreaker Part 1 25:26

2M ago25:26

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Man City and England international Kyle Walker and presenter and Love Island star Chris Hughes kick off the series by digging into Kyle's footballing life. Episode one goes into the weeds on some of the important topics surrounding his career: the best player he's played with and against; the name he least likes seeing on a team sheet; and the play…

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Are Man City monopolising the Premier League? | Three Up Front 37:46

2M ago37:46

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As another Premier League season comes to an end, a familiar story unfolds - Manchester City, Premier League champions. Elsewhere, Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town head straight back down to the Championship - with a record low points total. So with each passing season - is the Premier League becoming more of a closed shop at the top and mo…

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Introducing... You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker 3:17

2M ago3:17

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Each week Chris Hughes and Kyle Walker take you inside the dressing room and onto the team bus to find out what it takes to win over and over again. The pair will talk about the beautiful game, have a bit of a laugh, tell funny stories about football and dig into Kyle’s career as a serial champion. From his earliest days growing up in Sheffield, Yo…

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Who are the next generation of ELITE managers? | Three Up Front 37:27

2M ago37:27

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Since Sir Alex Ferguson left the Premier League, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have been the two dominant forces in English football. As Jurgen says auf wiedersehen and speculation rises around Pep’s future, the lack of an obvious successor is apparent. In this week’s episode Simon, Graeme and Troy will be taking a look at which managers are next …

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Antonio & Cairney: The 2024 FFP Awards 31:01

2M ago31:01

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As another year of top-flight football draws to a close, the boys single out the good, the bad and the ugly of the ‘23/24 season. Plus, our hosts reflect on their own respective Premier League campaigns and Tom gets called out for an egregious social media post.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Manchester United’s Malaise | Three Up Front 34:52

2M ago34:52

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In the second episode of 'Three Up Front', Simon Jordan, Troy Deeney and Graeme Souness discuss Manchester United's travails after they suffered their most humiliating defeat of the season at Crystal Palace. The trio look at where this once great club is and what the expectations should be for next season… With Sir Jim Ratcliffe becoming more of a …

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Introducing Three Up Front | How does Arne Slot in at Liverpool? 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

Welcome to the first episode of 'Three Up Front' brought to you by William Hill. A new show that combines three of football's most distinctive voices to bring you no-nonsense football opinions, discussions and ensure talking points are analysed from the perspectives of a player, a manager and an owner. In our debut episode Simon Jordan, Graeme Soun…

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⚽ Welcome to Three Up Front with Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney 1:08

2M ago1:08

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Three of football's most opinionated voices come together to bring you no nonsense football opinions, discussions and no doubt banter, each and every week alongside our normal programming, Up Front is not going away.By Folding Pocket and William Hill

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Antonio & Cairney: Will A Salary Cap Make The Premier League Fairer? 39:37

3M ago39:37

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As Man City seem all but destined to make it four in a row, the boys wonder if Arteta actually has what it takes to win a league title. We debate the merits of a proposed Premier League salary cap and whether it would actually make things fairer. Plus, following Sweden's decision not to introduce VAR in top-flight football, our hosts ask if it's ti…

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Antonio & Cairney: Why Roy Keane Is Wrong 38:00

3M ago38:00

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The boy’s assess the lay of the land at Chelsea FC following their bruising encounter with Arsenal and wonder what needs to happen for the Blues to return to winning ways. Michail comes to Erik Ten Hag’s defence following the tidal wave of criticism the Man United manager has faced this week but goes after Keano for saying pros shouldn’t podcast. M…

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John Terry | "I owe Mourinho everything but he still scares the life out of me!" 1:13:52

3M ago1:13:52

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On today's episode we are joined by a Chelsea legend who led the club through an unprecedented era of success, winning every available trophy along the way. John Terry is a serial winner, a stalwart defender and, for many, the ultimate leader. The former England captain often divided opinion throughout his career, combining outstanding play with of…

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Callum Smith | “Boxing’s just a popularity contest now… look at Ryan Garcia” 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

On today’s episode we are joined by the youngest of four brothers from one of the most famous boxing families. Fighting out of Liverpool and coached by Joe Gallagher, Callum Smith went on to gain British and European success at super middleweight before overcoming George Groves for the WBA Strap. His continued rise within Boxing led him face to fac…

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Ellis Genge | “Rugby has a class problem that it NEEDS to fix!” 59:47

3M ago59:47

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On today’s episode we are joined by a top England Rugby International, who in recent times won the Premiership title with Leicester Tigers before returning to his roots with Bristol Bears. Ellis Genge faced early struggles in his life, growing up in the working class area of Knowle West in Bristol. An angry young man who faced problems in school an…

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Antonio & Cairney: Is KDB The Greatest Midfielder Of All Time? 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

Has Michail changed his mind about VAR now that it's finally worked in West Ham’s favour? What’s John McGinn's greatest footballing asset? How much trash-talking goes on in the box right before a corner kick? All of these questions and more are answered on this week’s podcast. Plus, the boys look forward to next week's FFP Derby. Got a query that o…

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Antonio & Cairney: Did Haaland Go Missing Against Arsenal? 43:38

3M ago43:38

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We welcome the boys back to the pod after a two-week break and there’s a lot to talk about. There were highs and lows for both Fulham and West Ham during that time and Michail is very eager to discuss his return to goalscoring form. Plus, we go long on that much-hyped City v Arsenal fixture and chat about Roy Keane’s description of Erling Haaland a…

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Michael Ballack | “Alonso’s Leverkusen is great for the Bundesliga and for Bayern” 59:13

3M ago59:13

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On today’s episode we are joined by one of the greats of German Football. Born in East Germany at a time of upheaval and division, Michael Ballack went on to become a legend for his country, making 98 appearances and scoring 42 goals. Through playing street football at an early age, Ballack found his love for the game and knew he wanted to become a…

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Gianfranco Zola | "This Chelsea team isn't ready, they look intimidated!" 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

On today’s episode we are joined by one of the most iconic Italians to grace the Premier League. From humble beginnings in Sardinia, Gianfranco Zola was famed for playing the game in a beautiful way. He became one of the rising stars in his hometown which earned him a big money move to Napoli who were led by the God-like figure Diego Maradona. Afte…

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Izzy Utterson: Glowing Up and Growing Strong 57:53

4M ago57:53

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“Make everything easier for yourself, and be kinder to yourself” You might know Izzy Utterson as the “Glow Up Girl” and in this episode, you’ll hear the details behind Izzy’s glow up. After Izzy was diagnosed with psoriasis, and her mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Izzy found herself struggling with binge drinking and eating during this challeng…

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Jack Wilshere | “Arsenal will win the league under Mikel Arteta… Eventually” 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

On today's episode we are joined by a player who burst onto the scene for Arsenal as a teenager, showing a tenacity and technical ability that few English players have ever possessed. After a breakout performance against Messi and Guardiola’s Barcelona, the sky seemed to be the limit for Jack Wilshere but an ongoing ankle issue would lead to him re…

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Paul Richardson: How To Grow Your Business And Yourself 58:12

4M ago58:12

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How do you turn a small startup into a billion-pound company? Paul Richardson is here to tell you. Paul and Gymshark founders Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan, as well as former CEO Steve Hewitt, took a conversation they had in a gym and turned it into a “Unicorn Business” valued at a billion pounds. You’ll hear the raw and real challenges of scaling a…

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Antonio & Cairney: Are Arsenal Fans Delusional? 49:04

4M ago49:04

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The boys dissect that epic Liverpool-Manchester City clash and there's a lot of love for Virgil Van Dijk - though not so much for VAR. As the most exciting title race in years shapes up, they all give their final predictions for the top four, with very different results. Plus, Rickie shocks the boys with the news that saying ‘megs’ can now get a yo…

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Paul Ince | “Inter Milan was a fresh start for me… I think Rashford needs one too!” 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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On today’s episode, we are joined by a two time Premier League winner with over 50 caps for England. Paul Ince’s 20 year career took him from his local club West Ham, to Italy, Old Trafford and Anfield as he became one of the few players to represent both sides of the Premier League’s fiercest rivalry… Paul went on to become a manager, learning his…

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Malin Andersson: Grief, Addiction, And Transformation Through Meditation 1:03:14

4M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

“All I ever wanted was to be loved” You might remember Malin from series two of Love Island, but you’ll be shocked by what she’s been through outside of the villa. Malin tells Scott how the loss of her mother and infant daughter Consy led her to battle with substance abuse, and how it was only made worse by an abusive relationship. You’ll hear how …

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Troy Deeney On: Success, Money, Relationships & His Future 1:14:13

4M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

"It's the first time on a football pitch I've been at ease." You might know Troy Deeney for that Watford goal against Leicester, but did you know he started that year in prison? Troy shares with Scott how he’s been shaped by his troubled childhood, how his early success in football soon spiralled out of control, and how it all led to a pivotal pris…

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Antonio & Cairney: Is Foden England's Most Gifted Player? 44:44

4M ago44:44

44:44

It’s a packed pod this week with the boys both coming in off the back of Premier League wins for the second week in a row. They discuss the controversy at Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool and speculate about what Mark Clattenburg’s role as a refereeing consultant actually entails. Plus, there’s a lively debate about where Phil Foden fits in the Engla…

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Antonio & Cairney: Are Chelsea Really ‘Billion Pound Bottle Jobs’? 44:06

5M ago44:06

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The boys are both riding high this week off the back of wins for West Ham and Fulham. Michail talks us through that Jarrod Bowen hattrick and explains how vital the return of Lucas Paquetá to the starting squad is, for the Hammer’s hopes for European football next year. Meanwhile, it was a historic victory for Fulham at the Theatre of Dreams. Tom e…

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Learning To Find Your True Self With Wes Nelson 1:04:24

5M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

“I'm just a bloke from Stoke and I like making music” You might know Wes Nelson from Love Island, or his number one song ABRACADABRA with Craig David. But did you know that he started out as a nuclear engineer? Wes tells Scott how he transcended his reality TV roots to become a chart-topping artist, collaborating with people like Craig David and Fr…

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Defoe & Deeney Football Firsts: Considering Retirement 26:43

5M ago26:43

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In the final episode of the series, Troy and Jermain discuss the first time they considered retirement, how it made them feel, and their fears for life after football. Jermain talks about how he wanted to have control of the final decision to call it a day and not have it forced on him by injury, about what it's like to wake up as a retired player,…

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Antonio and Cairney: Boots & Matchday Rituals 44:53

5M ago44:53

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On today’s pod, the boys debate boot preferences. Old vs new. Studs vs blades. Plus, they dish on their teammates’ most unusual matchday rituals. We also take a look back at the long and impactful career of Premier League legend Roy Hodgson, and we ask which of Man Utd’s promising young prospects are most likely to turn into future club legends. Go…

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Learning To Feel The Fear With Coleen Nolan 57:56

5M ago57:56

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"We sold 30 million records and yet we didn't get any money" Coleen Nolan was a performer from the age of two but has had anything but an easy journey. Coleen tells Scott how The Nolan Sisters went from singing in working men's clubs in Blackpool to getting escorted by the army in Japan; and how the payoff wasn’t what any of them expected. Coleen o…

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Defoe & Deeney Football Firsts: Playing With A Genius 28:44

5M ago28:44

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In episode eleven of Football Firsts, Troy and Jermain discuss the first time they played with or against genius, and what it's like to play alongside the very best. First up, the pair ask what makes a genius and throw out some names of players they think are special. Jermain talks about playing with Paolo Di Canio and Luka Modric, and against Kaka…

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Antonio & Cairney: Blue cards...Yay or nay? 37:54

5M ago37:54

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On today’s pod, the boy’s debate the use of blue cards in top-flight football. Will they make the game fairer, or are we simply overcomplicating things at this point? Plus, we get Michail’s reaction to that 6-0 drubbing by Arsenal and Tom explains what it feels like when a ball going 70 mph hits you straight in the face. Finally, the lads talk abou…

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Learning To Believe In Yourself with Bradley Simmonds 52:08

5M ago52:08

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“Believe in yourself and have the right people around you” Imagine having your dream football career cut short at 20. That was the case for Bradley Simmonds. Since then, he’s used the discipline instilled from his early days at Chelsea to build a fitness empire. Bradley tells Scott about the resilience and business acumen that propelled him to the …

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Defoe & Deeney Football Firsts: Making Headlines 26:40

5M ago26:40

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In episode ten Troy and Jermain discuss the first time they made headlines in the papers for good.....and bad reasons, and how that headline news affects your psyche. They discuss the ratings that journalists used to give players, which footballers like to read the papers, and how they reacted to seeing their respective names on the back pages for …

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Antonio & Cairney: Who Are Masters of the 'Dark Arts'? 45:50

5M ago45:50

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Today we’re talking about the dark art of gamesmanship and its most ruthless practitioners. Plus, we welcome a brand new face to the pod and the boys swap their most horrific injury stories. Finally, the lads reveal which one fixture they’d go back and do over if they could. Got a query that only a professional footballer can answer? We’d love to h…

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Les Ferdinand | “They cared more about stopping the Super League than stopping racism!” 1:02:15

5M ago1:02:15

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On today’s episode, we are joined by a Premier League great who started off in non-league football and went on to become PFA Player of the Year. Les Ferdinand enjoyed a successful and varied career playing for clubs such as QPR, Tottenham Hotspur as well as being part of the ‘great entertainers’ under Kevin Keegan at Newcastle United. After retirem…

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Learning To Live An Authentic Life With Ferne McCann 56:53

5M ago56:53

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“Our darkest times are sent to us so that we can level up.” Ferne McCann was desperate to become famous and found it in shows like TOWIE, Celebs Go Dating and I’m A Celebrity. Since then, Ferne has turned her life from a party girl to a wellness-focused entrepreneur and devoted mother. But change isn't always easy when you’re constantly in the spot…

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Defoe & Deeney Football Firsts: Missing A Sitter 25:56

5M ago25:56

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In episode nine of Football Firsts, Troy and Jermain discuss the first time they missed a sitter in a game, and what it feels like when it happens. Troy talks about how the bad ones stick with him: one against Spurs stands out, as does a contentious effort against Crystal Palace, whilst for Jermain it's a miss against Manchester City. They talk abo…

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Wilson & Antonio: BIG TRANSFER NEWS! 25:38

6M ago25:38

25:38

On one of the biggest days in football we have some transfer news. But before we get to that...Callum tells us how his fire brigade put out the flames at Villa Park and the boys discuss Jurgen Klopp’s imminent departure from Liverpool. Got a query that only a professional footballer can answer? We’d love to hear from you. Send your questions to ffp…

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Leon Edwards | "He used my Dad's death to sell the fight, I couldn't wait to hurt him" 58:26

5M ago58:26

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In this episode, we are joined by our first ever guest from the world of MMA, the welterweight world champion of the world Leon Edwards. One of just 3 UFC champions ever from the UK, Leon has a unique story full of tragedy, resilience and glory. Born in Jamaica before moving to Birmingham, Leon was raised around gang culture, tragically losing his …

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