Best Marc Blackburn Podcasts (2024)

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Chris Samba | Why Venky's Failed Blackburn, Arsenal's Defensive Tactics & Almost Signing Beckham! 1:11:48

1h ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Former Blackburn, Aston Villa & QPR defender, Chris Samba is our special guest today on No Tippy Tappy Football. Chris Samba sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time sleeping on park benches as a child to his rise to the Premier League and almost joining Arsenal! Chris and Sam talk about their ti…

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Micky Gray | Sunderland WON’T get promotion, Man City are innocent & truth about Wayne Rooney spat!! 1:07:36

6d ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Former Sunderland, Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United, Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday player, Micky Gray is our special guest today on No Tippy Tappy Football. Micky Gray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Sunderland to THAT night with Wayne Rooney. Micky and Sam also chat about thei…

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Big Sam Q&A | Should the England manager be English? Premier League Barclaysmen & NLD Preview 44:11

15d ago44:11

44:11

Our very own Big Sam is in the hot seat this week on No Tippy Tappy Football for a Q&A special and North London Derby preview, as always alongside Natalie Pike. The pair talk through a range of listener/viewer questions, including Sam's meditation routine, whether a return to Bolton one day is on the cards and which transfers Sam rated as the best …

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Marc Albrighton | "RUTHLESS" Enzo Maresca, THAT Leicester City season & Big Sam to box on Misfits? 1:07:37

28d ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Former Aston Villa, Wigan, Leicester and West Brom midfielder Marc Albrighton is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Marc is alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things football from living the dream of playing for his boyhood club to reaching the pinnacle of English football and lifting the Premier League with Leicester Cit…

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David Moyes | The Reason For Leaving West Ham, Wayne Rooney's Toilet Pranks & THAT Night In Prague! 58:20

1M ago58:20

58:20

Former Preston, Everton, Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Sunderland & West Ham manager David Moyes is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. David Moyes sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things football including his most recent spell as West Ham United manager. David and Sam discuss their early links to Preston …

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163 Reform and Revitalization: The National Guard 22:34

25d ago22:34

22:34

In this episode we kick off the Progressive Era with a brief overview of the National Guard in the late nineteenth century. The National Guard emerged from the volunteer militia's that dominated the scene from before the Civil War until the decades after. We will delve more into their activities in future episodes, namely responding to civil distur…

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Kevin Nolan & Big Sam | 2024/25 Premier League PREDICTIONS 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham player Kevin Nolan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Kevin Nolan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things Premier League ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season! Kevin and Sam discuss their time together at West Ham and Bolton as they reminisce about pre-season trips, How …

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Euro 2024 Final Special | Ollie Watkins' Winner, Harry Kane Looks 'Tired' & Is It Coming Home Again? 38:21

3M ago38:21

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Sam Allardyce sits down alongside Natalie Pike to talk everything Euro2024 including England's semi-final victory and which team will be victorious in the upcoming final? The former England manager talks about how England have become a tough team to play against and even tougher team to defeat as well as the confidence that comes from scoring last …

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Tubes | Portugal are CARRYING Ronaldo & England should change formation vs Switzerland... 59:56

3M ago59:56

59:56

This week we have a returning guest as Tubes is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Tubes sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from the upcoming Euro 2024 quarter finals to what tactics and formation he'd play against Switzerland. The former Soccer AM star talks about the standard of the Euros so far, How th…

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England Special | Another 'EASY' Route To Final, Saka At Left Back & Big Sam's Tactical Masterclass! 51:14

3M ago51:14

51:14

Sam Allardyce sits down alongside Natalie Pike to talk everything Euro2024 including Scotland's performances and which team will be the surprise exit in the next round! The former England manager talks about England's poor performance against Slovenia, being on the favourable side of the draw (again) and should they play Saka at left back? Sam and …

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Kevin Nolan | Gareth Southgate is too PREDICTABLE, HUGE England expectations & Who is James McClean? 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham player Kevin Nolan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Kevin Nolan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from his time with Sam at Bolton & West Ham to how well England will do in the Euros. The former West Ham coach talks about Jarrod Bowen's impact off the bench for …

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Gordon Strachan | Scotland Looked Scared, Harry Kane Needs More Help & England's EURO 2024 Chances! 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Former Scotland manager and player Gordon Strachan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Gordon Strachan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from Scotland's opening nightmare against Germany to which teams are the ones to watch. The former Scotland manager talks about Jarrod Bowen's positive impact off the…

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162 Reform and Revitalization: Introduction 15:40

3M ago15:40

15:40

We have finished western expansion and the Army's campaigns 'out west'. With this episode we move into reform and revitalization of the Army and Navy until the end of the nineteenth century. In the aftermath of the Civil War, the United States remained insular. Without any external threats, the Army and Navy began to professionalize and think about…

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Stephen Warnock | England's Defence Issues, Trent Playing In Midfield & Who Starts Against Serbia? 44:04

4M ago44:04

44:04

Former Liverpool, Blackburn, Aston Villa, Leeds, Derby County, Wigan & England left back Stephen Warnock is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Stephen Warnock sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things England ahead of their EURO 2024 opener against Serbia. The former England defender talks about what it was like…

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Chris Powell | England Will WIN Euro 2024, Anthony Gordon SHOULD start & Big Sam's Squad Prediction! 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Former England coach and Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach Chris Powell is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Chris Powell sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to everything from Sheffield Wednesday to all things England in this Euro 2024 special episode of the podcast. The Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach talks about ho…

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161 The West: Buffalo Soldiers 27:46

4M ago27:46

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In our last episode on the frontier army, it seems appropriate to highlight the African-Americans who served in the west - the Buffalo soldiers. Two infantry and cavalry regiments were set aside for African-American soldiers. They flocked to the colors to serve. Taking part in many of the campaigns in the west, they cemented their reputation. The o…

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Paul Dickov | Manchester City history makers, The FA Cup final derby & Scotland's Euro 2024 chances! 59:41

4M ago59:41

59:41

Former Arsenal, Man City, Leicester, Blackburn, Leeds, Oldham & Scotland player Paul Dickov is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Paul Dickov sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Manchester City to how well he thinks Scotland will perform at Euro 2024. The former Manchester City…

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Kevin Phillips | Managing Sunderland is a 'DREAM', Watkins vs Haaland & Truth About Hartlepool Exit! | Kevin Phillips 56:20

4M ago56:20

56:20

Former Watford, Sunderland, Southampton, Aston Villa, West Brom, Birmingham, Blackpool, Crystal Palace & Leicester City player Kevin Phillips is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Kevin Phillips sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his incredible goalscoring ability as a player to his early…

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Sammie Szmodics | Premier League 'Dream', Championship Golden Boot & Republic of Ireland Ambition 1:01:07

5M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Former Colchester, Bristol City, Peterborough and current Blackburn Rovers player, Sammie Szmodics is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Sammie Szmodics sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his phenomenal season to what the future holds for the Championship golden boot winner. The Blackburn …

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Retiring After Aberdeen, Almost Signing Virgil Van Dijk & The Magic Of Adel Taarabt! | Neil Warnock 1:16:11

5M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Former Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, QPR, Leeds, Cardiff, Middlesbrough, Huddersfield & most recently Aberdeen manager, Neil Warnock is our returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Neil Warnock sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary football career from his first manager job at Gainsborough Trinity …

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160 The West: Combat 20:37

5M ago20:37

20:37

This episode follows up with the previous. After focusing on what it was like to serve in the west after the Civil War, we close the circle with this episode where we focus on the campagin trail and combat. Rather than fighting standing armies as had occured in the Civil War, the 'wars' more often than not, these brushes with violence could be call…

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Nigel Pearson | The TRUTH about leaving Bristol City, 'Scoundrel' Jamie Vardy & Sam on VAR shambles! 1:18:35

5M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Former Carlisle, Southampton, Leicester, Hull, Derby, Watford & Bristol City manager, Nigel Pearson is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Nigel Pearson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his fantastic football career as both a player and a manager from the early days at Sheffield Wednesday to most recently at Bri…

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John O'Shea | The dream of managing Ireland, Why Ten Hag NEEDS the FA Cup & THAT Luis Figo nutmeg! 52:20

5M ago52:20

52:20

Former Manchester United, Sunderland & Reading player and recent interim Ireland manager, John O'Shea is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. John O'Shea sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his incredible football career from his 13 years at Manchester United to his recent spell as the interim manager of Republic of…

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Stuart Pearce | Playing David James up front, David Moyes' future & Big Sam’s Jim Ratcliffe meeting! 1:01:00

6M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Former Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, West Ham & Manchester City player Stuart Pearce is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Stuart Pearce sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary football career from his playing days to his time as a manager & coach! The former West Ham player discusses why the h…

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Dion Dublin | Why Roy Keane is WRONG about Haaland, Ollie Watkins vs Ivan Toney & Big Sam's RANT!!! 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Former Cambridge, Manchester United, Coventry, Aston Villa, Leicester, Celtic & Norwich player Dion Dublin is our returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Dion Dublin sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his excellent football career, his love of music and presenting Homes Under The Hammer for almost 10 years! The …

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Bryan Robson | Bruno Fernandes ISN'T a captain, Mainoo to START for England & Erik Ten Hag's future? 58:16

6M ago58:16

58:16

Manchester United, Middlesbrough, West Brom & England legend Bryan Robson is this weeks special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Bryan Robson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary career in football from his playing days at Manchester United where he won 9 honours to completing the great escape as West Brom mana…

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159 The West: A Soldier's Life 28:02

6M ago28:02

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the life of officers and enlisted men on the frontier. We explore the motivations for joining and the challenges of serving. The post Civil War Army served in over 200 posts spread through the west. They had to endure tedium, hardships, and occassionally the terror of serving in a battle. This episode will …

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Tony Pulis | The SECRET to Stoke's success, rivalry with Arsene Wenger & Rory's Delap's long throw 1:08:32

6M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Former Bournemouth, Gillingham, Bristol City, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Stoke, West Brom, Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough & Sheffield Wednesday manager Tony Pulis is this weeks special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Tony Pulis sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss incredible career in football from the early days at Bournmouth & …

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Lee Clark | Being Bobby Clark's dad, Mourinho to Newcastle rumours & Surviving with Birmingham City! 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Former Huddersfield, Birmingham, Blackpool, Kilmarnock, Al-Merrikh & Al-Ittihad manager Lee Clark is this weeks special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Lee Clark sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his career from swapping Newcastle for Sunderland to managing in Africa. The former Newcastle player talks about his love for …

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Chris Coleman | The TRUTH about Sunderland 'til I die, 'Uncoachable' Gareth Bale & Big Sam is BACK! 1:02:29

7M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Former Fulham, Real Sociedad, Coventry, AEL, Wales, Sunderland, Hebei FC & Atromitos manager Chris Coleman is the special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Big Sam is back from his winter break and he sits down alongside Natalie Pike & Chris Coleman to discuss Chris' career from managing everywhere including England, Spain, Wales, Greece and China.…

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Sir Kenny Dalglish Special | Who will replace Klopp, Blackburn glory days & All time Liverpool XI! 1:20:07

7M ago1:20:07

1:20:07

This episode of No Tippy Tappy Football features an very special guest and a legend within the footballing world. Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike are joined by the Liverpool, Blackburn & Celtic legend...Sir Kenny Dalglish to discuss everything football. The former Blackburn Rovers manager talks about early life at the club from training on non-league…

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158 The West: Geronimo 20:55

7M ago20:55

20:55

As we draw down the arc of episodes related to post-Civil War Indian Wars, in this episode we will concentrate on subduing Geronimo. Geronimo bedeviled the US Army as he left the reservation three separate times. For the last two campaigns, General George Crook successfully cornered the proud warrior and compelled him to return to the reservation. …

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Mark Warburton | Thomas Tuchel to West Ham? Truth About Leaving Rangers & a HUGE 97% Pay Cut 1:06:57

7M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Former Brentford, Rangers, Nottingham Forest, QPR manager & most recently West Ham first team coach, Mark Warburton is the special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Mark is joined by stand in gaffer, Tim Sherwood alongside Natalie Pike to share his incredible career from working in the City trading currencies to taking a 97% pay cut to peruse a dre…

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Ian Harte | "Boring" Alan Shearer, Chelsea’s contract nightmare & Jack Clarke’s Sunderland future 54:21

7M ago54:21

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Leeds United & Republic of Ireland legend, Ian Harte is this week’s returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Ian is joined by stand in gaffer, Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike to give an insight on his former clubs Leeds United and their promotion chances as well as the financial issues surrounding Reading. The former full back opens up abo…

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Jody Morris | Big Sam back to Palace? John Terry ready to manage & texting Declan Rice about Chelsea 1:02:17

8M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Lifelong Chelsea fan, former player and coach, Jody Morris was this week’s special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Jody joined Big Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to give an insight on Maurico Pochettino, the shift away from academy players and his reaction to Thiago Silva's wife seemingly taking to social media to criticise the manager. The forme…

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Gary McAllister | "CLASSY" Alonso to Liverpool, Salah to Saudi? & Reasons for Gerrard woes at Villa 55:50

8M ago55:50

55:50

Former Leicester, Leeds, Coventry, Liverpool & Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister joined Big Sam and Natalie Pike for the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. With long-standing ties to the red side of Merseyside and following the huge announcement from Jurgen Klopp, Gary shared his exclusive insight into the current favourite to be Liverpoo…

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157 The West: The Navajo, The Apache, and the Border 23:41

8M ago23:41

23:41

In the episode we move from the Lakota and Sioux to the border region. Long before the United States controlled what we know today as the Southwest, Spanish and then Mexican authorities had to contend with Navajo and Apache raids. Once the Americans established themselves, the pressures of colonization would trigger Army intervention, and basically…

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Dean Holden | Kieran McKenna future Man United boss? “I BLAME PEP” & Big Sam on Michael McIntyre 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined former Oldham, Bristol City and Charlton Athletic boss Dean Holden for our latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. The trio discuss impressive Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna and the potential of him one day being the Manchester United manager, Pep Guardiola's major impact on English football and Sam's "Michael…

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Marc White | Owning AND managing Dorking Wanderers & Big Sam for Prime Minister! 1:05:43

8M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Marc White, owner and manager of the National League's Dorking Wanderers. The trio discuss how Marc founded the team with his mates and has since taken the club on an incredible journey winning 12 promotions in 24 years. Also in the episode, they discuss Marc's views on referees and the YouTube series 'Bunch o…

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Gary Rowett | Big Sam on “DISTURBING” Diving Culture, Rooney's Managerial Woes & "Arrogant" Tuchel 1:14:45

9M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

No Tippy Tappy Football is back for 2024! Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League player and former Burton, Birmingham, Derby, Stoke and Millwall manager Gary Rowett. The trio discuss how close Gary was to returning to Birmingham City recently, Wayne Rooney's managerial struggles, diving culture in the Premier League and what l…

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Special Holiday Message - 2023 6:19

9M ago6:19

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I wanted to ask you all a question and wish you a happy and safe holiday season. If you would like to respond to the query, you can either respond through the podcast's facebook page or drop me a line through the podcasts email at americawarpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening to this podcast for all of these years. I really appreciate the su…

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Ian Holloway | Big Sam’s Christmas dinner, Villa in the title race & Fernandes ISN'T a leader 1:02:50

9M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League Manager Ian Holloway for a Christmas special! Sam, Natalie and Ian discuss criteria for a potential returns to management, the challenges of coaching over the festive period in addition to revealing their ULTIMATE Christmas Dinner spread. …

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156 The West: The Great Sioux War 23:41

9M ago23:41

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The death of George Armstrong Custer and the destruction of the Seventh Cavalry is a touchstone for the Indian Wars. It is the one event that in many people's mind, is the touchstone for the post-Civil War conflicts with Native Armericans. We will focus on that in this episode of the podcast. The campaign to hem in the Sioux to their reservations w…

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Scott Brown Celtic special! Scotland’s Euros chances & Souness is WRONG about Grealish... 1:00:10

10M ago1:00:10

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In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Tim Sherwood steps in for Big Sam, alongside Natalie Pike. The pair are joined by Celtic and Scotland legend Scott Brown. Scott, Tim and Natalie discuss all things Scotland, including the national team and how big Celtic and Rangers actually are. Known as a passionate player himself, Scott reveals s…

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Mark Hughes | Untold secrets of Man City's takeover, "AWFUL" Man United & Big Sam backs Chris Wilder 54:44

10M ago54:44

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In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Premier League legend and former manager Mark Hughes. Big Sam, Mark and Natalie discuss some of the latest news in football, including the situations of both Sheffield United and Man United. They discuss Chris Wilder's return to Sheffield United, and how he cou…

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Phil Brown | Big Sam's Cheat Meal, Jeremy Kyle's Team Talk & 'OUTRAGEOUS' Decision Against Newcastle 57:58

10M ago57:58

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In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League manager and Sam's long-term friend Phil Brown. Big Sam, Phil and Natalie discuss some of the latest news in football, including the VAR decision which cost Newcastle three points at PSG, Spurs' chances at Manchester City and the jobs that …

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155 The West: The Midwest and Rocky Mountain States, 1865-1870 21:55

10M ago21:55

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We are moving to the center of the country with this episode. Before the beginning of the Civil War through the decade of the 1870s, the Army was busy in the center of the country. This episode will serve as bridge between the end of the Civil War and the Sioux and Lakota Wars of the 1870s. As settlement stretched west, there were clashes between n…

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Billy Sharp | Exclusive on leaving Sheffield United & Beef with Ryan Reynolds 1:14:19

10M ago1:14:19

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We're back after the International break! Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp. Billy gives us an exclusive into his departure from Sheffield United, including what he was told three times, before he was released at the end of his contract last season. Billy also discusses his time in America with LA Galaxy, an…

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Tubes | Interviewing Cristiano Ronaldo, "Rice should've been Chelsea captain" & Soccer AM stories 1:00:20

11M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Big Sam is back in the No Tippy Tappy Football hot seat next to our award-winning host Natalie Pike. The pair are joined by former Soccer AM star and current Golf Life host Tubes. Sam, Natalie, and Tubes discuss some of the latest talking points in football, including Monday's chaotic game between Tottenham and Chelsea. They look at the main talkin…

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Steve Sidwell | "DELUSIONAL" Simon Jordan, Embarrassing Manchester United & Mourinho's mind games! 55:39

11M ago55:39

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In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Tim Sherwood steps in for Big Sam alongside host Natalie Pike. The pair are joined by former Chelsea, Reading and Brighton midfielder and now Peter Crouch's podcast partner, Steve Sidwell. Natalie, Tim and Steve discuss some of the big current talking points in football, such as Man United's lacklus…

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