Destination New Jersey: Mexico as hosts & magic for Cape Verde?
Mark Chapman and Rory Smith continue the countdown to the 2026 World Cup.Nico Cantor from CBS Sports and Mexican sports journalist Marion Reimers look at Mexico, who will host nine of the tournament’s 104 matches. How will they fare as one of the tournament’s hosts? Can they finally shake off the tag of ‘dark horses’?Former South Africa captain Dean Furman and former Nigeria international Efan Ekoku discuss some of the African teams who may qualify – how are South Africa and Nigeria faring? Plus hear from Cape Verde and Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes with his country on the edge of qualification for their first ever World Cup.02.40 – Mexico
24.20 – Bigger picture for African teams
43.45 – Cape Verde
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72+ EFL Pod: Watford, Luton & Blackpool wield the axe
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor jump on the managerial merry-go-round. Watford sack Paolo Pezzolano and reappoint Javi Gracia, Luton say bye to Matt Bloomfield and Blackpool bid farewell to Steve Bruce. Also, what about Birmingham chairman Tom Wagner going in the away end at Wrexham? And will Richard Wood find his way into our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:45 Birmingham chairman goes in the away end
06:30 Naming teams on the day of a game
12:50 Watford sack Pezzolano & reappoint Gracia
20:25 Luton sack Matt Bloomfield
34:50 Blackpool sack Steve Bruce
36:20 Will Richard Wood make our All-Time EFL XI?
39:00 72PLUS 72MINUS5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Thu 9 Oct 1945 England v Wales in friendly,
Sun 12 Oct 1200 Chelsea v Tottenham in WSL,
Sun 12 Oct 1430 Arsenal v Brighton & Hove in WSL,
Sun 12 Oct 1700 Scotland v Belarus in WCQ,
Mon 13 Oct 1945 Wales v Belgium in WCQ,
Tue 14 Oct 1945 Latvia v England in WCQ,
Wed 15 Oct 2000 Chelsea v Paris in UWCL.
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Monday Night Club EXTRA: Fans turn on Ange & Liverpool lacking momentum
Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to reflect on more of the weekend’s football stories.The panel discuss Liverpool’s third successive defeat; are they now seeing the impact of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving? Has Slot thrown too many new players in together? In Nottingham, are Forest fans fair to call for Ange Postecoglou to be sacked already?Plus, Coventry fan Katie Stafford joins the pod as they go top of the Championship and remain the only team in the 92 who are undefeated this season. Time codes:
0’17 Liverpool “not looking convincing”
18’21 Ange Postecoglou speaking post defeat at Newcastle
20’11 Nottingham Forest chat
26’31 Coventry fan Katie Stafford
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Monday Night Club: Schmeichel ‘in disguise’ & a Rangers return?
Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith as Rangers sack Russell Martin and Ruben Amorim rings in changes at Manchester United.Hear from former Manchester United number one Peter Schmeichel as he offers his opinion on Senne Lammens’ debut in goal for United. How did he secure fan buy-in from the off? BBC Scotland Sports News Correspondent Chris McLaughlin tells us what went so wrong during Russell Martin's short stint in Glasgow. Might Steven Gerrard make a return to Ibrox? Would he or Sean Dyche be a good appointment for Rangers? And is there now an opportunity for the Old Firm sides to be usurped? Time codes:
0’50 Peter Schmeichel
1’18 Schmeichel criticises recent Manchester United goalkeepers
4’41 Conor Coady calls for Amorim praise
15’08 Rangers sack Russell Martin
26’36 Where do Rangers look next?
28’20 Might Steven Gerrard be interested?
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Premier League Review with Rick Edwards
Chelsea leave it late against Liverpool, while pressure mounts on Postecoglou.Rick is joined by David James & The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards.Liverpool made it three losses on the spin in all competitions following Estevao’s last-gasp winner for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Hear from the Liverpool boss Arne Slot.Eddie Howe’s Newcastle were comfortable 2-0 winners over Nottingham Forest, meaning Ange Postecoglou is still winless at the start of his Forest tenure. Hear from the Forest manager after Nick Woltemade continued his impressive start to life in the Northeast.Also hear from Mikel Arteta after he marked his 300th game in charge of Arsenal with a win, and get the thoughts of Ruben Amorim after a much-needed win at Old Trafford for Manchester United.Timecodes:
01:30 Chelsea’s last-gasp winner
03:45 Are Liverpool in a mini crisis?
13:45 Arne Slot post-Chelsea
20:10 Chelsea impressing despite injuries
26:10 Ange Postecoglou post-Newcastle
36:45 Erling Haaland helps Man City to victory
40:20 Mikel Arteta post-West Ham
43:10 Ruben Amorim post-Sunderland
46:40 Palace’s unbeaten run ends & Wolves concede late again
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