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Football Daily

BBC Radio 5 Live
England National Football Team
Premier League
Arsenal
World Cup 2026
England
Manchester City
World Cup
Spain
Manchester United
Argentina
Champions League
Liverpool
Thomas Tuchel
Tottenham Hotspur
Brighton & Hove Albion
Paris Saint-Germain
FIFA
VAR
Lionel Messi
Newcastle United

The latest news, insight, analysis and big-name guests from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish, International and European football. Plus, fact-checking football stories with Karel Prince: Lie Detector. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.

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Latest Episodes

BBC Sport's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson speaks to Brighton & Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave about the strategy behind the club's remarkable rise. From data-driven recruitment to profitable player trading, they explore how Brig... more

John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict.

An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended 6-week ban for his invo... more

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic and journalist William Ralston, author of the Impossible Job about challenges faced by modern-day referees. Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Charlie Adam also join the conversati... more

Kelly Somers is alongside John Murray, Ian Dennis, Matt Upson and Paul Robinson as England comfortably beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley.

Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two goals making it 91 goals for England on the ni... more

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Mike Cave
Brighton & Hove Albion Sporting Director
Brighton & Hove Albion
Episode: The Brighton Blueprint: How to Compete with Football's Giants
Adam Blackmore
BBC Radio Solent presenter and football pundit
BBC Radio Solent
Episode: Spygate: Eckert free to continue as Southampton manager
Jobi McAnuff
Former Reading and Watford player and football pundit
72 Plus podcast
Episode: Spygate: Eckert free to continue as Southampton manager
Robert Nichols
Editor, Fly Me To The Moon fanzine
Middlesbrough fan perspective
Episode: Spygate: Eckert free to continue as Southampton manager
Eberechi Eze
Arsenal/England player quoted post-match
Arsenal/England
Episode: Kane inspires England win & Ronaldo is not retiring - 5 Live Reaction
Tom Kundert
Portugal football expert
Portugual football expert
Episode: Kane inspires England win & Ronaldo is not retiring - 5 Live Reaction
Robbie Savage
EFL manager, Peterborough United
Peterborough United
Episode: MNC: England, Alex Scott injury & Robbie Savage on his new job!
Matthew Upson
England international and commentator who joined the show
BBC/5 Live
Episode: TCV: Tuchel goes swimming, ‘Bonjaman’ & Man City guilty
Sir Alex Ferguson
Iconic football manager, architect of Manchester United's modern era
Manchester United (past)
Episode: Special: Sir Alex Ferguson interview

Host

Karel Prince
Host of Lie Detector segments; BBC/Radio 5 Live connections; known for fact-checking and playful investigation style

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 9k ratings
  • The best podcast

    Helps me know about the footballing world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali_the_sigma
    United States12 days ago
  • NOT better than that….

    Nedum just spoke about agents trying to sell their players to Europe, the world, and so on? where is this and so on? Mars???

    lol. he is so trite and boring and uses the the save stock phrases and tropes every show.

    You say that…. but….

    Listen my friend…..

    yaaaaaaawwwwnnnn

    Christmas show doesn’t play. Good show, when one can listen. Tech is terrible . half the episodes won’t play, never mind trying to download them. amateur hour, waste of a licence fee.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BKRed YNWA
    United States15 days ago
  • Clinton Morrison

    It’s pronounced “ask” not “arksed”. Look at the spelling.

    Repeated use of “in and around” making up phrases like “twists and tirls”

    There are so many excellent, insightful pundits out there - let’s promote talent

    When will the BBC stop dumbing down?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianWade4
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Back

    Back to normal now the new season is here, thank goodness. TCV, Euro Leagues & MNC are the highlights.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Blackbirdash
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Please get rid of Aron Paul

    Far too opinionated for a presenter. Too pally with every pundit, incredibly cringe.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    andybcfc93
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners value insightful governance and transfer discussions, with praise for depth and humor when balanced with serious analysis.
Feedback ranges from high praise for guests and production to critiques of consistency in focus.
Some criticism centers on banter or in-jokes taking attention away from football analysis.

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Talking Points

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Man City Q&A with Kieran Maguire & Dale Johnson
Q: Could City appeal by challenging the panel's composition or bias?
They could attempt, but experts suggest it would be highly unlikely to succeed; a successful appeal would require proving bias or procedural flaws, which is considered very difficult.
Man City Q&A with Kieran Maguire & Dale Johnson
Q: What is the most likely punishment, Dale and Kieran?
Both guests lean toward a hefty points deduction at minimum, with a strong possibility of a transfer embargo and a significant financial penalty, creating a multi-season impact on the club.
Man City Q&A with Kieran Maguire & Dale Johnson
Q: Is there any chance that HMRC will be interested in investigating any fraud or illegality from City?
Kieran notes it is unlikely in this context; while there could be underpayments, the structure of these activities made a broader corporate tax case unlikely, and the immediate implications are more about penalties from the league than tax authorities.
Kane inspires England win & Ronaldo is not retiring - 5 Live Reaction
Q: What did Kane say about the milestone and the camp?
He emphasized a team-first mindset, pride in equal milestone, and the importance of finishing the camp with another strong performance.
Jack Wilshere - The Football Interview
Q: What led you to move into coaching and how did you start your coaching journey?
I began with early coaching licenses, watched mentors like Mikel Arteta closely, and gradually shifted from playing to coaching by training with the 18s, learning how to plan sessions and manage a team, which built my confidence to lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Football Daily

What is Football Daily about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends fast-paced football news with expert panel analysis and occasional game formats that test storytelling and credibility. Episodes frequently feature established journalists, former players, coaches, and fans offering tactical context, governance chatter, and on-pitch anecdotes from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish football, and European competition. A recurring strength is the ability to translate complex transfers, governance decisions, and managerial changes into accessible, often humorous conversations, with a notable within-series segment that fact-checks football stories through crowd-sourced claims. A standout trait is the mix of high-profile guests and deep-dive discourse with accessible banter, making it engaging fo... more

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Recent guests on Football Daily include:

1. Mike Cave
2. Adam Blackmore
3. Jobi McAnuff
4. Robert Nichols
5. Eberechi Eze
6. Tom Kundert
7. Robbie Savage
8. Matthew Upson

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