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On the 31st anniversary of the opening day of the first World Cup in America, Ray Stubbs takes us back to an extraordinary tournament. Even though England didn’t qualify, there were plenty of headlines on and off the field with the many familiar faces from the Premier League representing a plucky Republic of Ireland side. The tournament is remembered for record attendances, games being played in scorching hot temperatures and the best player in the world at the time - Roberto Baggio - missing the deciding penalty in the World Cup Final shootout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head back to 2010 with Hawksbee & Jacobs and The Clips of The Week with plenty of Mike Parry & Alan Brazil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2015 former Metropolitan Police Officer James Bannon visited talkSPORT and recalled going undercover in the 1980s with the infamous ‘Bushwhackers.’ The cult film I.D. (1995) is partly based on his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Bent scores his third international goal for England against Wales in a crucial win in a qualifier for Euro 2012. Scott Parker has a blinder and Wayne Rooney may have plans for a longer ‘summer holiday.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After England crashed out of the World Cup at the group stages in Brazil in 2014, the England Correspondent Ian Danter defended Roy Hodgson’s men which led to a feisty clash with Mike Graham & Mike ‘Porky’ Parry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019 Liverpool beat Tottenham in the Champions League Final in Madrid but it wasn’t without controversy. Jim Proudfoot & Stuart Pearce were on commentary duty and Adam Catterall & Jason Cundy were hosting the Sports Bar phone-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2013 Chelsea won the Europa League against Benfica meaning they became the first team to hold both European trophies at the same time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 2010 Spurs went to Manchester City and won thanks to a dramatic late header from Peter Crouch to reach the Champions League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in May 2017 Manchester United beat Ajax in Stockholm to win the Europa League under Jose Mourinho and qualified for the Champions League. Jim Proudfoot & Danny Higginbotham are the commentary team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this day in 2016 Spurs got battered at Newcastle on the final day of the Premier League season handing second-place to bitter rivals Arsenal. Stan Collymore is the host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland travelled to Arsenal in May 2015 and gained a draw at The Emirates with Dick Advocaat at the helm to secure another season in the Premier League. Arsenal had 75% possession but couldn’t get the victory but still qualified for the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2023 Sheffield Wednesday came back from 4-0 down to beat Peterborough on penalties in the League 1 Play-off semis to reach Wembley. talkSPORT presenter and Posh fan Adrian Durham was at the game at Hillsborough and still appeared on the Sports Bar! Adam Bridge & Adrian Clarke are the commentary team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this day in 2019, Liverpool overturned a 3-0 deficit against Lionel Messi’s Barcelona to reach the Champions League Final in the most remarkable comeback at Anfield.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard scored a late equaliser against rivals Spurs in the ‘Battle at Stamford Bridge’ to hand Leicester City the title in 2016 at odds of 5000-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The greatest snooker player of all time, Ronnie O’Sullivan, joins Andy Goldstein & Jason Cundy on the Sports Bar in the studio back in 2015 on the eve of the World Championships at The Crucible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of Tottenham’s Europa League semi-final clash with Bodo/Glimt we go back to the famous Champions League injury-time win against Ajax in 2019. Against all odds, Spurs came back from 3-0 down on aggregate to make it to an all-English Final in Madrid against Liverpool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary boxer Steve Collins joined the Sports Bar a decade ago and recalled his famous win in 1995 against Chris Eubank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With three days to go until Connor Benn vs Chris Eubank Junior, we head back to 2021 when their fathers were guests together on talkSPORT Breakfast. Eubank Senior and Nigel Benn joined Laura Woods, Darren Bent & Trevor Sinclair…And Connor Benn even made a brief appearance as well.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 years ago this month former Newcastle players Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer look back at the astonishing moment when they were sent off for fighting each other in a game against Aston Villa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Jordan comes face to face in the studio with impressionist Adam Diggle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Coventry defender Dave Busst recalls his testimonial which featured Paul Gascoigne; George Best made an appearance and he also owns the last Manchester United shirt Eric Cantona ever wore!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Coventry defender Dave Busst joined Andy Goldstein and Bobby Gould, his former manager, and reflected on a horrific career ending injury he sustained against Manchester United on this day in 1996. Busst recalled the United players visiting him in hospital and also revealed some of the unique team bonding exercises he went through at Highfield Road!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a tribute to the legendary former Manchester United, Chelsea, AC Milan & England midfielder. Voiced by Ray's son Ross, his daughter Jade and those within the game that knew him best. The full documentary is available in the talkSPORT Daily feed   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April Fool's Day in 2020 Laura Woods tricks Ally McCoist into thinking Zlatan Ibrahimovic is going to the Scottish Premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky Gervais look-alike & impressionist Tim Oliver joins Andy Goldstein & Darren Bent in the studio!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in 2010 Mike Graham & Mike 'Porky' Parry interviewed Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell ahead of the release of The Other Guys.... But things don't quite go to plan!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in October 2013 England required a win against Poland at Wembley to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. Cue a brilliant performance from 'captain fantastic' Steven Gerrard leaving the Three Lions fans jubilant!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2016 England were dumped out of the Euros by Iceland in Roy Hodgson’s final game in charge as Three Lions manager!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this day in 2011, Long Run won the Cheltenham Gold Cup beating three previous winners in an epic encounter at Prestbury Park. Rupert Bell was calling the action for talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Galopin Des Champs wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups in 2024, Alan Brazil gets sacked for not making the Breakfast show and Mike Parry advocates wing mirrors for Race Horses at the Cheltenham Festival!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in 2008, Day 2 of the Cheltenham festival was suspended due to high winds and Alan Brazil was not happy. In 2022 Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Gold Cup and Hawksbee & Jacobs take us behind the scenes with news of a ‘faller’ on a night out in the Cotswolds.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of talkSPORT Gold, we go back to 2023 the Cheltenham Festival and the nations was on tenterhooks waiting to see if Alan Brazil would make it to Breakfast on Friday. He also gets a pep talk from Liam Neeson!!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year Alan Brazil hosted the first three days of the Cheltenham festival but did he make it to Gold Cup day? Virgin’s Chris Evans had to host the start of the show on Friday with Dean Saunders, Ray Parlour and Shebahn Aherne.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in February 2012 Fabio Capello resigned as England manager after The FA stood John Terry down as captain of the Three lions. The Spurs manager Harry Redknapp was also cleared of tax evasion on the same day leading to speculation he’d become the national head coach. Mark Saggers, The Sun’s Shaun Custis and Stan Collymore reacted to the incredible breaking news.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Obi Mikel reveals all to Jim White, Simon Jordan & Danny Murphy about his controversial move to Chelsea despite signing for Manchester United, a difficult 30 minute meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and the ‘player power’ that got Rafa Benitez sacked at Stamford Bridge!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Going back to May 2013, the football world was stunned to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson was retiring as manager of Manchester United. Richard Keys & Andy Gray were hosting the mid-morning show and were joined by the man who appointing SAF in 1986, treble winner Dwight Yorke and the Chief Executive of the Premier League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in February 2020, Tyson Fury went to the U.S.A and destroyed Deontay Wilder to become the heavyweight champion of the world! Listen back to the moment he won the fight in Round 7 via a stoppage then sang ‘American Pie’ in the ring in Las Vegas!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this part of Carlo Ancelotti’s interview from 2016, he speaks openly about times he’s lost his temper, becoming the next Bayern manager, his relationship with Gareth Bale, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Silvio Berlusconi. He recalls the time he had to drop Rivaldo and why Manchester United & Arsenal have struggled since Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger left.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast we go back to 2016 and the incoming Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti joined Hawksbee & Jacobs in the studio at talkSPORT. Carlo had just released his autobiography, Quiet Leadership. He talks candidly about working with John Terry, his calm persona and dealing with difficult football club owners!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from a League Cup win over West Ham in September 2015, the Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri was a guest later that evening on the Sports Bar with Andy Goldstein and Jason Cundy. Despite the Italian’s relaxed demeanour and talk of a possible cup run, the Foxes were going to win the Premier League later that season against all odds!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Premier League was suspended in 2020, The Sports Bar ‘reported’ that the league would be handed to leaders Liverpool. However, it would be a smaller trophy and classed as half a title. This lead to angry callers who hadn’t realised that it was April Fool’s day!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the summer of 2021 Sports Bar host Jason Cundy thought he was interviewing the Rangers manager Steven Gerrard. However, he was pranked by Andy Goldstein and comedian and impressionist Darren Farley!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode we go back to 2023, when ‘psychic’ Clinton Baptiste joined Laura Woods, Gabby Agbonlahor and Ally McCoist with his unique take on what to expect in the world of football!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Cristiano Ronaldo’s 40th birthday we revisit his explosive interview on talkTV with Piers Morgan from November 2022. ‘Ronny’ speaks about returning to Manchester United, almost joining rivals City, his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, Ralf Rangnick and his desire to leave Old Trafford, eventually moving to Saudi Arabia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The January Transfer Deadline Day closed back in 2011 with Fernando Torres leaving Liverpool for Chelsea, while The Reds secured the signatures of Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll. The Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp then called into Sam Matterface and Jason Cundy on talkSPORT and Blackpool’s Charlie Adam missed out on two massive moves by just a couple of minutes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest edition of talkSPORT Gold, we head back to the Sports Bar in the Summer of 2021. It was the eve of England’s Euros clash with Germany and a caller, known as Klobby, had phoned into the show. ‘Klobby’ gave his XI for the crunch clash at Wembley but got into a bit of pickle with his pronunciations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final part of this incredible interview from 2005, George Best reveals what battling alcoholism was like, his own legacy, his thoughts on David Beckham and being revered by the greatest footballers of all time!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of Gold we head back to 2019 and England Rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall was a guest in the studio on The Sports Bar. He spoke about bonding with teammates, initiation ceremonies, pre-match rituals, being part of the Royal Family and winning Down Under in 2003!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third part of this insightful interview from 2005, George Best reveals what life was like at Manchester United under Sir Matt Busby, never being able to play at a World Cup with Northern Ireland, sharing a dressing room with Bobby Moore and being tackled by Rodney Marsh, his Fulham teammate!!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we head back to 2010 and Mike Parry & Mike Graham were joined by Louie Spence from Pineapple Dance Studios at a charity fundraising day at Canary Wharf. And Porky decided to throw a few shapes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.