Football Daily

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions on football commentary. From the most unusual commentary positions to the best landmarks visible from the press box. And what exactly is the difference between radio and television commentary? Questions always welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected]
00:40 FAQs,
04:10 Unusual commentary positions,
13:10 Commentating in a box,
17:00 Famous visible landmarks,
19:55 FA Cup commentaries this weekend,
22:30 Radio vs TV commentary,
29:20 Toughest sport to commentate on,
33:25 How is it decided who does which sport?
37:55 What makes a good summariser?
43:30 Have you ever lost your composure?
50:20 Feeling self-conscious on camera,
52:30 Keeping the passion and excitement.
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 1945 Hull v Chelsea,
Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham,
Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle,
Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton,
Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds,
Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves,
Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts,
Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford,
Wed 1745 Qarabag v Newcastle.

Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, Rafa Honegstein and, The Athletic’s James Horncastle. The team discuss Roberto De Zerbi’s departure from Marseille after less than two years in charge of the French side. The Italian leaves them 4th in Ligue 1, 12 points off leaders PSG who thrashed them 5-0 in De Zerbi’s last game and, out of the Champions League.
Could he be a good fit for the vacant job at Tottenham? Meanwhile Marseille are now being linked with former Newcastle defender Habib Beye, who was recently sacked by Stade Rennais.
Staying in France and former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Gaël Clichy joins the team just over a month into his first managerial job with third division Caen. The club is owned by Kylian Mbappe who brought a majority stake in the club in 2024.
TIME CODES
00:00 De Zerbi departs Marseille
20:00 Gael Clichy has his first managerial job
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 1945 Hull v Chelsea,
Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham,
Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle,
Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton,
Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds,
Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves,
Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts,
Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has extended his contract with the national team to beyond Euro 2028. Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by John Murray and Michael Brown as they discuss the potential reasons behind the extension and the implications it has for England.
Nottingham Forest are closing in on their fourth manager of the season in Vitor Pereira, following the departure of Sean Dyche. BBC Sport's Midlands Football Reporter Nick Mashiter joins Eleanor Oldroyd to talk about the latest on goings at the City Ground.
TIME CODES:
00:00 Thomas Tuchel extends contract with England
13:20 Nottingham Forest searching for a new manager
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 1945 Hull v Chelsea,
Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham,
Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle,
Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton,
Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds,
Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves,
Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts,
Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford.

Steph Houghton, Nedum Onuoha and Phil Jagielka join Steve Crossman as the pressure increases on Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest.
Forest failed to beat Wolves at the City Ground, with just 6 points separating West Ham in 18th and Leeds in 15th.
Burnley came back from 2 goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2.
Plus Sunderland lose at home for the first time, City cruise past Fulham and James Milner equals the Premier League appearance record.
TIME CODES:
0:20 Is Sean Dyche's job on the line?
2:00 Sean Dyche reacts to Nottingham Forest's draw with Wolves
10:06 Scott Parker reflects on a massive 3 points for Burnley
12:52 Tyrone Mings reflects on Aston Villa's win
14:58 James Milner equals the Premier League appearance record
17:44 Antoine Semenyo speaks after scoring his 5th goals since joining Manchester City
22:10 Arne Slot gives his verdict on Liverpool's win at Sunderland
23:42 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain talks after his dramatic injury time winner on his Celtic debut

Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff are joined by Millwall midfielder Massimo Luongo. They react to Leicester blowing a three-goal lead to lose to Southampton. What about Middlesbrough overtaking Coventry at the top? Massimo has his say on Millwall’s play-off push and reveals what Barry Bannan’s been like. And what’s Jobi going to squirrel into 72PLUS 72MINUS?
02:45 Leicester blow three-goal lead vs Saints
11:55 Southampton boss Tonda Eckert interview
13:05 Best personal football comebacks
17:30 Southampton just one point off play-off places
18:35 Middlesbrough overtake Coventry at the top
21:00 The top two meet on Monday night!
22:55 Millwall getting cushty in the play-offs
27:55 Barry Bannan has made an impact
30:20 Feature interview with new Watford boss Ed Still
42:10 72PLUS 72MINUS
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 1945 Hull v Chelsea,
Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham,
Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle,
Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton,
Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds,
Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves,
Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts,
Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford.