PODCAST · sports
First Word in Sport
by Luke and James
Luke & James discuss the latest sporting action from across the globe. There is a Monday and Friday weekly podcasts talking all sports with analysis and discussion.
Episodes
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Premier League Dominance! Bruno Fernandes a leader? First Word in Sport Ep 96
Luke & James discuss all the latest football news from across Europe along with a look forward to the Premier League fixtures & El Classico on Sunday night. A look at other major sports and talking points. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics...
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Arsenal Unwatchables! Carrick still under pressure - First Word in Sport Ep 95
Luke & James discuss all the latest football news from latest Premier League games. Arsenal Unwatchables!! Paul Tierney a shocking referee with Morgan Rogers & Cole Palmer lucky not to see red. Should there be more accountability on referees? Sackrace - Who manager gets sacked first? Michael...
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Man Utd in crisis! Which manager gets sacked first in the Premier League? First Word in Sport Ep 94
Luke & James discuss all the latest football news from across Europe. How good are PSG? Has Lisandro Martínez made Michael Carrick's job even harder? Which manager will be sacked first? A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixtures. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport...
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Premier League in Turmoil / City win at Anfield. Carrick under pressure - First Word in Sport Ep 93
Luke & James discuss all the stories from the Premier League. The punishment for Man City needs to be handed out soon, the league is in danger of been a sham!! They have been found guilty!!! A round up of other matches. Which manager will be sacked first? Michael Carrick? A look ahead to the...
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Premier League Returns / Messi Retires - Sandpaper gate & NFL, LIV Golf - First Word in Sport - 92
Luke & James discuss the return of the Premier League. Will Harry Kane win the Ballon d'Or? Messi & Ronaldo. A round up of football stories making the news. A quick chat on other sports including Sandpaper gate ahead of the test series between South Africa and Australia. NFL early season…
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Man City GUILTY! What punishment is appropriate? - First Word in Sport - 91
Luke & James discuss all things Man City!! What sort of punishment will the Premier League hand out? Where does it leave the current playing squad? How damaging is this to the Premier League brand? X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats #mancity…
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Thoughts on Man City and the 115 charges - First Word in Sport - Ep 90
Luke & John discuss Manchester City and the 115 charges. What should their punishment be? Is it financial Doping? X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats #mancity #premierleague #guilty
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Early season thoughts on the Premier League - First Word in Sport - Ep 89
Luke & John discuss the latest news in the Premier League. We look back at various teams and how they have started the Premier League season. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Latest news stories (00:01) Tottenham (06:45) Aston Villa…
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Blueprint to beat Arsenal? Premier League round up - First Word in Sport - Ep 88
Luke & James discuss the latest games in the Premier League. Have Brighton shown a blueprint to beat Arsenal? Should Declan Rice have seen RED? Man City set records in a wild win against Sunderland. Brentford thump a poor Chelsea with questions over Alonso. Aston Villa finally win whilst leaving...
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Pro Ref Apology!! Man City controversial win. Arsenal looking strong - First Word in Sport Ep 87
Luke & James discuss the latest games in the Premier League. Pro Ref Apology for another game ruined by VAR! Man City a masterclass in playing with 10 men. Man Utd a mess under Carrick! Arsenal looking very strong & a 2 horse race for the Premier League title. Shocking results for Liverpool &...
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Havertz & Odegaard shine! Can anyone stop Arsenal? Premier League review - First Word in Sport Ep 86
Luke & James discuss the latest games in the Premier League. Can anyone stop Arsenal? Should Gabriel have seen red? Michael Carrick under pressure at Man Utd? Keepers under scrutiny. Pickford, Raya, Martinez. Still no goals for big spending Spurs. Aston Villa & Coventry without a goal as well.…
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Premier League clubs transfers ratings - Who had the best & worst window? First Word in Sport Ep 85
Luke & James discuss each Premier League teams transfer dealing from the summer window. Which club had the best window? Which had the worst? Best summer transfer? They take look at each club individually in alphabetic order. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport...
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Deadline Day Transfers! Handball shocker! A review of the Premier League - First Word in Sport 84
Luke & James discuss the weekends Premier League games. A look ahead to Aston Villa v Arsenal. Some wild transfers taking place in the Premier League, will there be any more surprises before the end of the transfer window? X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport...
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Arsenal champions? Man Utd suffer an embarrassing loss. Other PL views. First Word in Sport - Ep 83
Luke & James discuss the opening set of fixtures in the Premier League. Can anyone stop Arsenal winning again? Man United suffer a terrible loss with worrying signs. Man City struggle. Brighton and Brentford smash Aston Villa & Spurs respectively. Newcastle impress against a Liverpool squad with...
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Premier League Predictions!! Arsenal's title to lose? Who goes down? First Word in Sport - Ep 82
Luke & James & John discuss upcoming Premier League. They look at the Winner, Top 4, Top 6, Relegation, First Manager to be sacked, Top Goalscorer & best / worst current transfers. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Latest Transfers…
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Liverpool Season Preview! A new era at Anfield under Iraola - First Word in Sport - Ep 81
Luke & James discuss all things Liverpool. Can they challenge for the title & what players are required. How will Andoni Iraola do? A look at the latest transfers, Watkins, Konsa & Balbea. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Latest Transfers…
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Spurs & Aston Villa Premier League Previews - First Word in Sport Ep 80
Luke & John discuss the upcoming Premier League season with a focus on Spurs and Aston Villa. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Community Shield - Arsenal win comfortably against Man City (01:09) Spurs season preview (05:44) Aston Villa...
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Madjo's Magic Moment. Premier League Transfers & a Cricket RANT!!! First Word in Sport Ep 79
Luke & James discuss Villa been robbed in Austria against PSG. A look ahead to the pre season Community shield friendly between Arsenal & Man City. They look at the transfers in the Premier League. James then has a rant about English Cricket!!!! X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport...
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PL transfers. Betting & Sports Q and A - First Word in Sport Ep 78
Luke & John discuss latest PL transfers. Q and A with a mixture of sports betting and sports questions. Unluckiest bets. Betting myths. Football rule changes. Topics PL Transfers (00:21) Q and As (18:30) #Romero #Tiger #Vinicius
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Infantino & Chelsea disgrace! Latest transfers from all the big PL clubs - First Word in Sport Ep 77
Luke & John discuss FIFA & Infantino's latest plans. They talk about Chelsea avoiding punishment for their sustained breaches. Lots of transfer talk looking at the various big teams in the Premier League. Topics Infantino (00:35) Argentina (05:08) Chelsea charges (06:48) Chelsea transfers (18:29)...
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Spain save football!! World Cup views - Ryan Fox wins the Open - First Word in Sport Ep 76
Luke, James & John discuss Spain winning the World Cup. They talk about what they enjoyed about the tournament and where they see England & Tuchel in the future. A chat about Ryan Fox winning the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale and the fallout of Bryson DeChambeau. Rogers to Chelsea a blow to…
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Its not coming home! Did Tuchel shocking tactics cost England? - First Word in Sport - Ep 75
Luke & James discuss England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup Semi Final. Tuchel tactics to blame? Should he be sacked? Players did they take responsibility? Spain deliver a masterclass and worthy favourites on Sunday in World Cup Final. A look at the Transfers X - 1stWordinSport Instagram…
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Open Memories - Royal Birkdale Preview - First Word in Sport Ep 74
Luke & John take a trip down memory lane with some memories of past Open championships including some betting tales. They take a look ahead to this weeks 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics...
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Deja Jude!! Bellingham takes England to a Semi Final v Argentina! First Word in Sport Ep 73
Luke & James discuss England's Quarter Final win against Norway!! Jude Bellingham once again shows why is one of the very best. England's best player in a World Cup since 1966? They take a look through other matches & stories at the World Cup. A brief look at Transfers & Newcastle are in a…
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Hey Jude! Bellingham sensational as England reach World Cup QF - First Word in Sport Ep 72
Luke & James discuss England's massive win against Mexico in the Azteca. Jude Bellingham produces an all time great performance. Was it England's best World Cup win since the 1966 tournament? They take a look through other matches & stories at the World Cup. Worst ever Brazil side? Neymar a cry...
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Tuchel Right Back Shocker / World Cup News / Ben Stokes RETIRES!! - First Word in Sport Ep 71
Luke & James discuss the latest stories from the World Cup. Has Tuchel made a massive error with his Right Back selections and no TAA? A look ahead to the last 32 games & transfer news with Yan Diomande choosing PSG ahead of Liverpool. Ben Stokes retires from International cricket. Who replaces...
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Can England win it? World Cup Round Up / Transfers / Ben Stokes / Sooryavanshi First Word in Sport Ep 70
Luke & James discuss the latest news from the World Cup. England drab 0-0 versus Ghana. Which teams & players have impressed? A look though the latest transfer rumours. A chat on the Ben Stokes fallout. Is Sooryavanshi the most talented sportsman in the world? Women's cricket World Cup. A round…
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England Entertain - First Word in Sport Ep 69
Luke & James discuss England's win against Croatia in the World Cup. They give their views on the World Cup stories & look through other football news. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England are fun to watch (00:08) Other World Cup views...
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World Cup & US Open golf memories - First Word in Sport Ep 68
Luke & John discuss the first weekend of the World Cup 2026 along with the latest football stories. They move onto the US Open golf which starts on Thursday with stories about past US Open tournaments. They end with a chat about this week's event at Shinnecock Hills. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram…
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World Cup Woes - First Word in Sport Ep 67
Luke, James & John discuss the latest football news along with 10 incidents of whereby England during World Cup's have felt aggrieved. 1 - Maradona Handball - 1986 2 - Lampard goal miles over line - 2010 3 - Simeone cheats to get Beckham sent off - 1998 4 - Koeman escapes red card then scores…
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Iraola appointed at Liverpool - Transfer rumours - First Word in Sport Ep 66
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Andoni Iraola has been appointed the new head coach of Liverpool on a two-year contract replacing Arne Slot & James reacts to the CL final. With transfers rumours in full swing we mention a few players and where they might go. A...
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PSG save football. Slot/Iraola. New Laws. 2026 PL mkts. First Word in Sport - Ep 65
Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. PSG save football by winning the CL Slot/Iraola New Laws WC Look at 2026/27 PL mkts X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics PSG save football by winning the CL (00:25)…
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Spurs. Palace. Value of changing managers. Transfers. Arsenal CL - First Word in Sport Ep 64
Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. John reacts to Spurs staying up. Palace win more silverware. Value in changing managers Transfers PSG vs Arsenal CL Final X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Spurs stay up...
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Spurs survive! West Ham relegated! Premier League team reviews - First Word in Sport Ep 63
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Spurs avoid going down whilst West Ham are relegated and will play in the Championship next season. Sunderland qualify for Europa League - Great achievement. We grade each team for their season performance X - 1stWordinSport...
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Tuchel announces squad!! Villa triumph in Istanbul - Arsenal champions! First Word in Sport - Ep 62
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Tuchel announces his England Squad for the World Cup with a few talking points. How much of a legend is Pep Guardiola? Michael Carrick gets the Man United job. Arsenal are CHAMPIONS!! Aston Villa win in Istanbul Spygate Plus a...
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Woeful West Ham! VAR, Celtic, Mo Salah, Alonso, Villa to win a trophy? First Word in Sport Ep 61
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Woeful West Ham lose at Newcastle, Spurs only need a point to stay up! Rio Ngumoha to make World Cup Squad? Alonso new Chelsea manager Will the Premier League be decided by Tuesday night? Shocking scenes at Celtic Park & more…
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Premier League Transfers - Spygate, VAR, La Liga, FA Cup Final - First Word in Sport Ep 60
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. They look at the Premier League and discuss what each club needs and which player might leave from each club. A look ahead to the FA Cup final & West Ham's massive game at Newcastle. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport...
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Arsenal's Controversial WIN! Premier League & football talking points - First Word in Sport Ep 59
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Arsenal win at West Ham to tighten their grip on the Premier League. VAR has been a problem all season. Liverpool are a badly coached side. Barcelona win La Liga Celtic & Hearts battle it out for the Scottish Title. X -...
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Super John McGinn - Aston Villa, Arsenal & Palace all reach finals. First Word in Sport - Ep 58
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Aston Villa thump Nottingham Forest 4-0 to reach the Europa League Final, whilst Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final. Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano is the Conference Final. What is going at Real Madrid? Is…
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Arsenal Champions? Premier League views & European previews - First Word in Sport - Ep 57
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. They look back at the Premier League talking points and look ahead to the midweek European football. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Introduction (00:02) Man City only...
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Penalties too valuable? Champions League & Premier League talking points First Word in Sport - Ep 56
Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. They also take a look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend. John is on Substack X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Premier League (00:05) Championship (06:42)…
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Spurs finally WIN - Man City v Chelsea final. Scenes at Rochdale v York - First Word in Sport - Ep 55
Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the world. Some interesting VAR decisions especially surrounding Goalkeepers. Do rules need to be changed? Spurs finally win a Premier League game in 2026!! They suffer more injuries!! Absolute scenes between Rochdale & York. Hearts win a...
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Liam Rosenior who knew!! Premier League talking points & FA Cup SF - First Word in Sport Ep 54
Luke & James are joined by John to discuss all the latest football news. They chat about the Premier League midweek fixtures and look ahead to the games this weekend. Another huge weekend for the likes of Spurs, Nottingham Forest & West Ham. Two FA Cup Semi Finals also taking place this weekend…
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Man City Title Winners? Spurs to be relegated? Panic in North London - First Word in Sport - Ep 53
Luke & James discuss the huge weekend in the Premier League. Are Man City now the favourites? Arsenal played well but lost back to back games. Are Spurs going to be relegated? Big wins for Aston Villa, Liverpool & Man Utd. Should Liam Rosenior be the Chelsea manager? Bruno Fernandes player of…
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Boring Boring Arsenal!! Premier League Title Decider - First Word in Sport - Ep 52
Luke & James discuss the latest football news. A review of the midweek European football news along with a look ahead to the Premier League where there are huge games at both ends of the league. Arsenal v Man City is a title decider... X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport Topics Arsenal...
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Rory McIlroy wins the Masters for his 6th Major - First Word in Sport - Ep 51
Luke and John chat all things Masters where Rory McIlroy won his 2nd consecutive Masters. John discusses his thoughts on Tottenham at the end of the show.John is on SubstackX - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats TopicsMasters review (00:07)Football...
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Arsenal bottling it? Are Spurs too good to get relegated? - First Word in Sport - Ep 50
Luke & James discuss Arsenal's loss at home to Bournemouth and Man City winning comfortably at Chelsea in the Premier League. Are Spurs on their way to the Championship & other football talking points. A preview of the Champions League & Europa League matches. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram -...
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David Raya World Number 1? Champions League & Premier League Views - First Word in Sport - Ep 49
Luke & James discuss the latest football news. Is David Raya the best keeper in the world? A review of the European football with a look ahead to the weekends Premier League. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport Topics PSG win & Liverpool continue to be poor (00:05) Arsenal scrape a…
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Slot on the Brink!! Arsenal's wobble & Champions League Previews - First Word in Sport - Ep 48
Luke & James discuss the latest football news with Arne Slot in trouble at Liverpool. Are Arsenal having a wobble? Chelsea problems on and off the pitch. Leeds in a SF with questions over the West Ham team selection. A look ahead to the midweek football with the QF's of the Champions League…
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Masters Memories, betting tales along with views of this week. First Word in Sport - Ep 47
Luke & John sit down to chat all things Masters!! They discuss their favourite masters tournaments with their own personal memories along the way. They move on to discuss betting ideas & thoughts ahead of this weeks first golf major. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram -1stWordinSport...
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Luke & James discuss the latest sporting action from across the globe. There is a Monday and Friday weekly podcasts talking all sports with analysis and discussion.
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