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Bryan Robson | Carrick DESERVES Man United Job & Does Anyone Want Arsenal To Win League?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100

This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Manchester United and England legend Bryan Robson!

They discuss the chances of Michael Carrick being given the Manchester United job permanently, Bryan's admiration for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and how Marcus Rashford might still have a future alongside Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford...

Mikel Arteta's 'quirky' training ground antics are also debated, as well as the contrast between that and Pep Guardiola's 'old fashioned' treatment of his players - ahead of the huge Super Sunday game between the two clubs.

Chelsea's issues along with Spurs' struggles are also covered, with the 65-time England captain Bryan Robson picking his England XI for the World Cup to end the episode.

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0:00 Intro with Bryan Robson
1:17 Michael Carrick
4:15 Ruben Amorim
5:34 Elliot Anderson
6:24 Casemiro
7:49 Sandro Tonali
8:50 Player Recruitment
10:49 Marcus Rashford's Future
14:12 World Cup Issues
15:46 Bruno Fernandes
21:11 Title Race
25:56 Jarrod Bowen
26:40 Arsenal & Mikel Arteta
30:18 'Old School' Pep Guardiola
32:46 Eddie Howe
33:20 Pep's Future
36:08 Spurs Going Down?
43:44 England's World Cup XI

Tubes | Pep’s BEST EVER Man City Players RANKED, Slot’s NEW Salah Problem & Arteta Theory EXPLAINED

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100

Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by @GOLFLIFECREW legend Tubes!

Sam Allardyce shares his take on Arne Slot’s latest Mo Salah dilemma and doesn’t hold back on Virgil van Dijk’s comments about players ‘giving up’ against Manchester City.

With Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City, Natalie Pike ranks her top 6 players of the Pep Guardiola era.

As the season nears a conclusion, Sam and Tubes disagree on whether Manchester City can pip Arsenal to the Premier League title...

And because it’s Masters week, Sam and Tubes get creative with their dream Masters Meal for past champions - football meets golf in style!

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David Bentley | Why De Zerbi is a RISK for Spurs & How OVERCOACHING is hurting Saka, Palmer & Foden!

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100

This week Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Arsenal, Tottenham, Blackburn, West Ham & England midfielder David Bentley to discuss all things football from Roberto De Zerbi links to Tottenham and why overcoaching is ruining modern players.

They start the pod by chatting about the time David snuck McDonalds into the England camp under Fabio Capello, why he loved his stint working with Sam at West Ham and how injuries ruined his hope of finding a new home at the hammers.

The trio then discuss in detail England's recent game against Uruguay, David then explains how he knows how Ben White feels after the defender was booed by England fans, why Thomas Tuchel was harsh on Harry Maguire and what England are missing if they're going to win the World Cup.

Sam & David then discuss the news that 11 Arsenal players have withdrawn from international duty, how David lived up to the early 'New David Beckham' comparisons and how his son helped him rediscover his love for football after retiring at only 29 years old.

They then talk about the issue with overcoaching in modern football before taking a deep dive at Tottenham's season including why Roberto De Zerbi might not be a good fit for Spurs, why Tottenham need a man manager & how Big Sam would save Spurs if given the chance.

Finally we end the pod with quick fire questions including players arriving to training via helicopter and Big Sam responds to Massimo Ambrosini's recent interview quotes.

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0:00 Intro with David Bentley
2:00 England contraband
7:50 Working with Sam at West Ham
16:25 England vs Uruguay Reaction
17:30 Being booed by England fans
23:45 What England are missing
30:40 Harry Maguire & Thomas Tuchel
34:50 Arsenal players withdrawing
37:37 David Beckham comparisons
39:57 Which players are exciting to watch
46:40 Falling out of love with football
52:40 Is Saka overcoached?
56:56 Is De Zerbi a good fit for Spurs?
59:35 How Sam would save Spurs
1:03:23 Rooney vs Neymar vs Bale vs Kane
1:07:32 Reacting to Ambrosini
1:11:12 Players arriving by helicopter
1:12:58 Roy Hodgson is back!

Sammy Lee | Slot's Liverpool are TOUGH to watch & Is Tuchel Right To Ignore Trent?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Sammy Lee to discuss all things football from our reactions to the Carabao Cup final to their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

They start the pod by chatting about the recent Carabao Cup final, why pep's 'over celebrating' could suggest he's here to stay, Sam & Sammy's thoughts on starting a number 2 goalkeeper in a final and what it all means for the Premier League title race!

The trio then discuss in detail Liverpool's season, why Mo Salah is the latest player to sign a big contract and suffer a fall off, it's not all Arne Slot's fault as well as our thoughts on the constant links to Xabi Alonso.

Sam & Sammy then react to the other Premier League teams from the weekend including would Sam actually manage Tottenham if asked, is Eddie Howe under serious pressure at Newcastle & Chelsea's struggles continue.

They then talk about Thomas Tuchel's 35 man England squad for the upcoming friendlies, why the 'ruthless' England manager is ignoring Trent's quality & how can England rediscover Saka's form.

Finally we end the pod with Sam & Sammy picking their strongest England XI from the current crop of players and which current star player doesn't make the cut?

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0:00 Intro with Sam & Sammy Lee!
2:25 Carabao Cup final reaction
7:10 Pep over celebrating?
8:30 Man City’s attacking options
11:04 Playing 2nd choice keepers
13:48 Are Arsenal Nervous?
16:04 Big contract fall offs
18:11 Liverpool players need to take accountability
23:40 Is Arne Slot the problem?
26:38 Xabi Alonso links
32:10 Carragher & Arbeloa fight
37:12 Quickfire Liverpool questions
41:10 Sam doesn’t get the credit he deserves
42:10 Spurs vs Forest reaction
46:18 Would Sam manage Spurs?
46:47 Eddie Howe under pressure?
50:59 Chelsea form
53:41 England squad reaction
1:00:04 Saka gone off the boil
1:02:17 Sam & Sammy’s World Cup XI

Tim Sherwood | Michael Carrick DESERVES Man United job & Big Sam to Replace Igor Tudor at Spurs?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Big Sam returns and is joined by Natalie Pike & stand in gaffer Tim Sherwood to discuss all things football from the future of Arne Slot to would Big Sam like a crack at the Tottenham job?

They start the pod by chatting about is the Premier League boring compared to 10+ years ago and which teams in the Premier League would they actually pay to watch.

The trio then discuss in detail Manchester United's run of form under Michael Carrick, whether Roy Keane is jealous of the interim manager & why Bruno Fernandes would improve every team in the world!

Sam & Tim then debate the future of Liverpool manager Arne Slot after a section of the fans boo'd recently, why Tim believes Liverpool will turn toxic before Big Sam demands that Liverpool not sack the dutch manager.

Sam & Tim then discuss Tottenham's situation including their current goalkeeper issues, why Igor Tudor is still very close to being sacked and would Sam keep Tottenham in the Premier League?

They then talk about embarrasing touchline moments after Igor Tudor mistook the Spurs player liaison for Arne Slot, the 'disaster' of Chelsea's viral huddle and why Liam Rosenior is a very lucky manager.

Finally we end the pod with Sam & Tim saying where they believe the named players will be playing on the first game of next season.

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0:00 Intro with Sam & Tim!
3:22 Is the Premier League boring?
10:42 Is Roy Keane is jealous of Carrick?
20:15 Bruno Fernandes is incredible
23:00 Liverpool fans booing
26:30 You can’t sack slot
31:45 Spurs goalkeeping issues
34:00 Tudor close to the sack
40:00 Van der Ven & Romero struggles
41:55 Would Sam keep Spurs up?
43:00 Embarrassing touchline moments
47:48 Chelsea huddle reaction
58:25 Quickfire player predictions

Jason McAteer | Tim Sherwood's WARNING To Igor Tudor & Why Spurs Are Relegation FAVOURITES!

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike sit down with former Liverpool & Republic Of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer to discuss all things football from Tottenham's worrying season to where does Salah rank amongst Liverpool greats?

They start the pod by chatting about Cheltenham this week, why footballers love a day out at the races and why Jason wants his ICONIC white Liverpool suit back from Helen Chamberlain.

The trio then discuss in detail the future of Spurs manager Igor Tudor, the big red flags he's showing as Tottenham boss & why they are now the favourites for relegation out of Leeds, Forest & West Ham.

Tim, Jason & Natalie then chat about Liverpool's links to Spurs defender Micky Van der Ven, Why Salah's leadership skills shows that he isn't the issue at Liverpool & why the pressure is still on Arne Slot despite winning their last 4 games.

Tim & Jason then discuss where Mo Salah ranks amongst the Liverpool greats, who makes up his top 5 greatest Liverpool players of all time and which player had the best individual one season in Liverpool's history.

They then talk about why teams outside of the traditional 'big 6' are disrespecting the FA Cup after Fulham & Sunderland made changes before their FA Cup exits before debating is Joao Pedro an elite forward alongside Haaland, Kane & Mbappe.

Jason then gives an honest answer when asked about his old trigger nickname in football and why he's wanted to fit in at Liverpool having started his career in non-league before now having a masters degree.

Finally we end the pod with Tim & Jason saying who they believe will be the managers of Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham & Chelsea on the first game of next season before Jason tells the story of how he reconciled with former Ireland teammate Jason McAteer.

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0:00 Intro with Tim & Jason McAteer
3:00 Cheltenham week
7:29 Igor Tudor facing the sack?
14:00 Spurs lack fight
17:25 Igor Tudor’s red flag
19:00 Does Tim want the Spurs job?
20:35 Xavi Simmons struggles
22:00 Why is Gallagher playing out wide?
22:40 Mathys Tel’s issue
26:30 Van der ven to Liverpool
29:50 Arne Slot’s pressure
32:40 Salah’s leadership
33:53 Salah a Liverpool great
37:50 Is Salah disrespected?
39:22 Top 5 Liverpool players of all time
42:25 Gakpo the scapegoat
43:30 Teams disre

Rene Muelensteen | Tim Sherwood's APOLOGY to Sesko, Conversations with Carrick & Igor Tudor Doubts!

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Tim Sherwood and Rene Meulensteen join Natalie Pike for a packed football debate full of insight, honesty and strong opinions.

The panel break down Michael Carrick’s growing influence at Manchester United, highlighting how his leadership and man-management have helped unlock the best from Benjamin Šeško. Tim even holds his hands up, issuing a candid apology after previously writing Šeško off during his time under Rúben Amorim.

There’s also a fiery discussion on Spurs, as Tim delivers a passionate verdict on Igor Tudor’s start as interim boss. He shares his view on who should take the reins permanently and reveals the starting XI he’d pick for their massive clash with Crystal Palace this week.

Meanwhile, Rene offers fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into working under Sir Alex Ferguson, explains why he wouldn’t follow Mikel Arteta’s heavy focus on set pieces, and reveals details from a recent conversation with Carrick.

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Big Sam SLAMS Oliver Glasner, Advice For Pep Guardiola & Why Chelsea Won't Get Champions League!

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike sit down to discuss all things football from reacting to the weekend's results to answering questions submitted in by our viewers.

They start the pod by briefly discussing Sam's new documentary 'Big Sam's Bolton' which is out now on SkySports and YouTube, all the fond memories that Sam looks back on and why he's incredibly proud of the documentary.

The duo then discuss the recent North London Derby, why it's important that Arsenal continue to spread the goals out, the OUTRAGEOUS decision to rule out Tottenham's equaliser and what it all means for the title race.

Sam & Natalie then chat about Liverpool vs Forest, Mo Salah's reaction to being substituted, the rise of talented wonderkid Rio Ngumoha and the race for Champions League is on!

Sam & Natalie then discuss if Chelsea have a discipline issue after Wesley Fofana's red card at the weekend, would Chelsea sell Cole Palmer if they miss out on a potential top 5 and why Big Sam thinks they won't get Champions League football.

Sam then talks about the advice he'd give Pep Guardiola and why the Manchester City manager is right to give his players a well needed rest in the build up to a busy title race.

Then Sam slams Oliver Glasner for disrespecting Crystal Palace and why the Austrian manager needs to be humble himself as he ruins his reputation with the fan base after an amazing 2025.

Finally we end the pod with listener questions including Sam's thoughts on Michael O'Neill at Blackburn, What's Sam's FAVOURITE away win and has he ever drank a pint of red wine?

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0:00 Sam’s New Documentary
5:37 North London Derby Reaction
11:14 Forest vs Liverpool
14:45 Race For The Champions League
15:49 Chelsea’s Form
21:30 Who misses out on Champions League
23:00 Pep & Manchester City
25:20 Oliver Glasner is ruining his reputation
30:01 Listener questions

Eddie Gray | Why Elland Road is unique, Ange to Replace Martin O'Neill & Calvert-Lewin for England?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Leeds United royalty as our guest is none other than club legend Eddie Gray!

Eddie Gray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his family legacy at Leeds United with both Archie & Harry Gray being the two latest to come through the ranks to what he makes of Celtic's season and the title race in Scotland.

They start the pod by briefly discussing the new generation of footballers to come from the Gray family and why the key advice has always been to play football at a young age.

The trio then discuss in detail Leeds vs Birmingham in the FA Cup, Why this could be a great opportunity for Leeds to win a major honour & are the fans still 100% behind manager Daniel Farke?

Eddie & Sam then chat about the in form Dominic Calvert-Lewin and why he has a serious chance of making England's World Cup squad and why both Ethan Ampadu & Lukas Nmecha have been an incredible signings for Leeds.

Eddie Sam & Natalie then discuss the current Premier League relegation battle, which 3 teams they expect wont survive the drop and would Tottenham be the best ever team to be relegated?

Eddie then talks about how Archie Gray is a future Tottenham captain, what his best position on the pitch is and could he be called up for Scotland in the future?

Finally we end the pod with Eddie discussing his love for Celtic, why Martin O'Neil could leave Celtic at the end of the season & Why Leeds has the BEST Atmosphere!

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Wayne Rooney | Why Carrick is 'IMPOSSIBLE' to Ignore & Reacting To Van Dijk's Pundit Criticism!

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Everton, Manchester United & England legend...WAYNE ROONEY!

Wayne Rooney sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the rapid turn around in form by Michael Carrick & Manchester United to which current Premier League players are WORLD CLASS?

They start the pod by briefly discussing their time together at Everton before talking about this weekend's football and why the title race is back on!

The trio then discuss in detail why it's important for Arsenal to win a trophy this season even if it's the Carabao Cup, why Mikel Arteta is so impressive & we give our reaction to THAT Liverpool vs Man City game.

Wayne & Sam then chat about what Michael Carrick has done to transform Manchester United in such a short turn around, why Bruno Fernandes is invaluable to this United team & would Bruno get into a best Manchester United XI?

Wayne, Sam & Natalie then discuss the recent debate of Arsenal 2026 team vs Wayne's Champions League winning 2008 team, why Wayne was so devastated when Tevez left Manchester United and what made Carrick so crucial.

Wayne then talks about David Moyes at Everton, the abuse on social media Liam Rosenior has received despite making a bright start to his time in charge of Chelsea & we react to van Dijks comments that pundits need to be more thoughtful of players.

Finally we end the pod with Wayne & Sam discussing which players are currently WORLD Class, why Wayne prefers Messi over Ronaldo and would Sam be tempted with the Blackburn job?

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Lee Hendrie | Why Nobody Wants Arsenal To Win League, Emery To Leave Villa? & Carrick the REAL DEAL?

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Aston Villa midfielder and current SkySports pundit/commentator...LEE HENDRIE!

Lee Hendrie sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his former club Aston Villa's flying season to why nobody wants Arsenal to win the league.

They start the pod by reacting to recent games including Benfica's incredible victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League and why it was vintage Jose Mourinho.

The trio then discuss in depth Aston Villa's season, why they are out of any title race, PSR issues are hindering clubs again & why Aston Villa WILL win a trophy this season with Unai Emery.

Lee & Sam then chat about why Arsenal can win the treble this season despite most people not wanting them to win anything and why Manchester City's inconsistency will cost them the title.

Lee, Sam & Natalie then discuss the rise of Morgan Rogers, how much is he worth in today's market and whether the star midfielder could leave the club in the summer.

Lee then talks about if Jack Grealish could make a sensational return to Aston Villa in the summer, what his Villa party days with Peter Crouch were like & the brilliant James Milner moving one game closer to breaking the Premier League appearance record.

Finally we end the pod with Lee & Phil chatting about Unai Emery & Michael Carrick's man management skills and why football needs more characters like Ian Holloway.

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0:00 Intro with Lee Hendrie
5:55 Are Villa out of the title race
9:50 Villa WILL win a trophy
13:05 Arsenal on for the treble
19:46 Morgan Rogers future
31:05 Partying with Peter Crouch
36:37 Super James Milner
41:30 Emery & Carrick’s Man management
49:25 Ian Holloway’s viral rant

Alan Curbishley | Are Man United BACK? Phone Calls With Sir Alex & Why West Ham WILL stay up

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Charlton Athletic and West Ham manager...ALAN CURBISHLEY!

Alan Curblishley sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's resurgence under Michael Carrick to becoming a legend at Charlton Athletic.

They start the pod by reacting to the weekend's Arsenal vs Manchester United game, Michael Carrick's new manager bounce and the difference between Ruben Amorim & Carrick.

The trio then discuss the importance of in person scouting, whether Michael Carrick could be a future England manager in the making & how close did Alan come to becoming the England manager?

Alan & Sam then chat about Arsenal's title prospects, if the club and players are starting to feel the pressure of the title race & will they bottle it again?

Alan, Sam & Natalie then discuss in detail his time at West Ham, the Carlos Tevez & Javier Mascherano West Ham drama, what made Alan leave his boyhood club West Ham & Can West Ham stay up this season?

Alan then talks about his incredible time at Charlton Atheltic, the pride in having a stand named after him at The Valley, being tipped for the Liverpool job & any advice for his former player, Scott Parker.

Finally we end the pod with Alan & Sam discussing what's next for Alan and is he still hoping for another crack at management?

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0:00 Intro with Phil Thompson
5:07 Reaction to the Manchester Derby
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Phil Thompson | Why Jurgen Klopp WILL be back at Liverpool & Hilarious Soccer Saturday Stories!

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Phil Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from is Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool to their thoughts on how well Liverpool's summer signings have adapted to life in the Premier League.

They start the pod by reacting to the weekend's Manchester derby, how poor Manchester City were and should Diogo Dalot have been sent off?

The trio then discuss in depth about Liverpool's current season, is the pressure starting to build against Arne Slot and why Liverpool fans should be very careful what they wish for.

Phil & Sam then chat about ex-players being critical in the media, how unpredictable the Premier League has become and the rise of set pieces and long throws.

Phil, Sam & Natalie then discuss Arne Slot's future, would Xabi Alonso be a good fit IF an opportunity came about, would Jurgen Klopp make a sensational return to Liverpool and why failing to sign Marc Guehi was a terrible mistake for Liverpool.

Phil then talks about his time on Soccer Saturday and some of the hilarious stories throughout the years including the infamous Charlie Nicholas & Jeff Stelling Specsavers back and forth and what led George Best to walk off the Soccer Saturday set.

Finally we end the pod with Sam & Phil ranking Liverpool's summer signings out of 10 before Phil gives us his strongest Liverpool XI from the players currently available.

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0:00 Intro with Phil Thompson
5:07 Reaction to the Manchester Derby
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Rene Meulensteen | Carrick's Biggest Man United Problem & Reaction To SHOCKING Jason Wilcox Quote!

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by fan favourite and former Manchester United coach...Rene Meulensteen.

Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim to how they should play against Manchester City in their upcoming Manchester Derby.

They start the pod by reacting to the weekend's FA Cup action including Macclesfield's huge win against Crystal Palace and Manchester United being knocked out by Brighton.

The trio then discuss in depth about Manchester United's problems, what Michael Carrick needs to do if he is to succeed at the club and could we now see Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United now Amorim has gone?

Rene & Sam then chat about who are the best candidates to take the Manchester United job full time including why Carlo Ancelotti needs to be their number 1 priority and if not then they should aim for Newcastle's Eddie Howe.

Dean, Sam & Natalie then discuss Jason Wilcox recent media quotes, Harry Wilson's read hot form and Can Manchester United finish in the top 4 this season?

Finally we end the pod with our fan favourite tactics masterclass as Rene & Sam explain how Manchester United need to play in order to secure a result against Manchester City, where United's biggest weaknesses are on the pitch and who they need to sign in January.

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0:00 FA Cup Reaction
5:48 Manchester United’s Season
28:58 Harry Wilson’s Red Hot Form
31:24 Rene’s Tactics Breakdown

Dean Saunders | One WORLD CLASS manager who can SAVE Man United & Can Rosenior handle Chelsea?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Wrexham, Doncaster & Wolves manager..Dean Saunders!

Dean Saunders sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim & Chelsea's decision to appoint Liam Rosenior.

They start the pod by talking about their experience of managing El Hadji Diouf at both Bolton Wanderers & Doncaster and why it lead to Dean being given one of the best excuses to miss training he's ever heard.

The trio then discuss in depth about Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim, why he forced his own exit and who should take over as interim manager until the end of the season.

Dean & Sam then chat about who are the best candidates to take the Manchester United job full time, would Unai Emery or Carlo Ancelotti fancy the role & are the players good enough for the club?

Dean, Sam & Natalie then discuss Chelsea's decision to appoint Liam Rosenior, why it could be a huge risk for them and what must he achieve this season in order to be classed as a success.

Finally we end the pod chatting about Celtic sacking Wilfried Nancy and bringing back Martin O'Neill, Is Arne Slot lucky to be out of the spotlight & Dean shares the story of how he signed for Galatasaray.

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0:00 Intro with Dean Saunders
8:33 Manchester United & Amorim
32:45 Liam Rosenior & Chelsea

David Thompson | Why Mo Salah Will LEAVE After AFCON & Is This The Most UNDERRATED Liverpool Player?

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Liverpool, Coventry, Blackburn, Wigan, Portsmouth & Bolton midfielder...DAVID THOMPSON!

David Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time with Big Sam at Bolton to life growing up with Steven Gerrard & Jamie Carragher at Liverpool.

They start the pod by talking about their time together at Bolton Wanderers, the misconception around Big Sam's style of play and why crosses & big strikers are coming back into the game.

The trio then discuss in depth about Liverpool's current season including will Mo Salah return to Liverpool after AFCON, is Salah Liverpool's greatest ever Premier League signing and why so many players dip in form after signing a big contract.

David & Sam then chat about why Jamie Carragher was wrong in his criticism of Mo Salah, what makes Steven Gerrard and all time great & what life was actually like in the fractured England training camp.

David, Sam & Natalie then discuss some of David's memorable teammates including Dwight Yorke and whether Steve McManaman is the most underrated liverpool player ever!

Finally we end the pod chatting about life transitioning into a sporting director as well as some quick fire questions including the one bit of advice David gave to Harvey Elliott before he moved to Aston Villa.

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0:00 Intro with David Thompson
4:47 Liverpool’s Season
20:18 Playing for England
25:11 Memorable Teammates
29:55 Becoming a Sporting Director
37:50 Quickfire questions

Alan Stubbs | Why Wilfried Nancy WON'T last at Celtic & How I Convinced Grealish to join Everton...

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Everton & Celtic defender...ALAN STUBBS!

Alan Stubbs sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Celtic's turbulent start to the season to Everton's impressive performances with David Moyes.

They start the pod by talking about Everton's recent results and whether they should've had a penalty against Arsenal before Alan tells the story of how he looked after a young Wayne Rooney including hiding him in his back seat away from paparazzi.

The trio then chat in detail about Celtic's turbulent start to the season, Martin O'Neill's return to the club bringing stability and why Wilfried Nancy needs to get things right quickly in order to keep his job.

Alan & Sam then discuss winning the Scottish Cup with Hibs, who wins the Scottish Premiership & could we see familiar faces returning to Celtic this season?

Alan, Sam & Natalie then talk about Everton's season, how Alan convinced Grealish to join the club in Marbella & the one thing that Everton are missing.

Finally we end the pod discussing Alan's toughest opponents and some of his more memorable teammates including why Paolo Di Canio loves karaoke.

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Nicky Butt | Why Ronaldo Nearly Cried in Training, Amorim's Issues With Mainoo & Haaland vs Shearer

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Manchester United's very own...Nicky Butt!

Nicky Butt sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's season to what went wrong for Newcastle against Sunderland.

They start the pod by talking in great depth about their time together at Newcastle, why the fans are so hard to please, Nicky's thoughts on working with Big Sam and why getting rid of Sam was an awful idea.

The trio then discuss Manchester United as an institution, why they NEED more ex-players involved with the club and Ruben Amorim doesn't know the culture of Manchester United.

Nicky & Sam then chat about why they hate the class of 92 tag, why they probably wouldn't have made it in today's era and they duo react to Amorim calling out United youngsters.

Nicky, Sam & Natalie then talk about almost making Ronaldo cry in training, Amorim's issues with Kobbie Mainoo & they give their opinions on the Shearer vs Haaland debate.

Finally we end the pod discussing Newcastle's squad depth, the best derbies in England, Celtic struggling under Wilfried Nancy and Manchester United's 'madness' system.

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Tim Sherwood | Mo Salah is TARNISHING his legacy & Big Sam SLAMS Wilfried Nancy Celtic comments!

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by a No Tippy Tappy Football favourite...TIM SHERWOOD!

Tim Sherwood sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Mo Salah's recent interview quotes to if Thomas Frank is under pressure at Tottenham.

They start the pod by talking in great depth about Mo Salah's recent media outburst at Liverpool, how Arne Slot should handle the situation and has Salah played his last game for the club?

The trio then discuss Thomas Frank's start to life as Tottenham manager, why Micky Van de ven could leave the club in the future and what makes Tottenham's academy a 'shambles'

Sam & Tim then chat about Everton & Jack Grealish's impressive start to the season, does Jack Grealish have a chance of making the England squad for the upcoming World Cup and can Everton finish in Europe this season?

Tim, Sam & Natalie then talk about Celtic's recent appointment of Wilfried Nancy, what makes Celtic one of the best jobs in European football and is it the right appointment for the club?

Finally we end the pod discussing Unai Emery's impact and the incredible job he's doing at Aston Villa

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Wes Brown | United Training Bust Ups, Sunderland Top 6 & Carragher’s Salah comments a DISGRACE!

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by our returning guest & former Manchester United & Sunderland defender...WES BROWN

Wes Brown sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's season to can Sunderland keep up their brilliant form and reach Europe?

They start the pod by talking about Ruben Amorim & Manchester Un

Marc, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about the issues surrounding Liverpool and are they at a crisis point after their recent 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest with majority of their new signings struggling to settle in at the club.

Marc & Sam then discuss Leeds United and why Daniel Farke might not be the man to keep them in the Premier League, why newly promoted teams need to opt for more experienced managers and could Leeds turn their attention to Steven Gerrard?

Marc, Sam & Natalie then talk about Sam being recently linked to the Wolves job, whether Rob Edwards decision to leave Middlesbrough proves that there's no loyalty in football and why family must always come first.

The Trio discuss what are some of football's biggest pet peeves when it comes to managers like cheersing the fans at the end of a game, laps of honours and can you over celebrate a win?

Finally we end the pod discussing our current Premier League team of the season so far, be sure to let us know who would make your current team of the season below in the comments.

Marc White | Dorking Wanderers BAN, Liverpool's CRISIS & Big Sam on Daniel Farke's Leeds future...

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by fan favourite and Dorking Wanderers owner & manager...MARC WHITE

Marc White sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Liverpool & Arne Slot's BIG Problem to what are some of the biggest pet peeves in management?

They start the pod by talking about the National League's 3Up campaign and why lower league football needs an extra promotion position to help grow the league and be fairer on the sides competing to make it to the football league.

Marc, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about the issues surrounding Liverpool and are they at a crisis point after their recent 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest with majority of their new signings struggling to settle in at the club.

Marc & Sam then discuss Leeds United and why Daniel Farke might not be the man to keep them in the Premier League, why newly promoted teams need to opt for more experienced managers and could Leeds turn their attention to Steven Gerrard?

Marc, Sam & Natalie then talk about Sam being recently linked to the Wolves job, whether Rob Edwards decision to leave Middlesbrough proves that there's no loyalty in football and why family must always come first.

The Trio discuss what are some of football's biggest pet peeves when it comes to managers like cheersing the fans at the end of a game, laps of honours and can you over celebrate a win?

Finally we end the pod discussing our current Premier League team of the season so far, be sure to let us know who would make your current team of the season below in the comments.

John Barnes | Carragher is WRONG about Salah, Tuchel & Bellingham DRAMA & The Pressure Of Celtic!

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week Natalie was joined by former Watford, Liverpool, Newcastle, Charlton & England winger...JOHN BARNES!

John Barnes sits down alongside Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from England's world cup qualifiers to why things have been slow to click for Liverpool.

They start the pod by talking about England's recent World Cup qualifier campaign, the expectations heading into next years tournament and what Tuchel needs to do with Rodgers, Foden & Bellingham.

John & Natalie then chat in detail about how to solve England's weakened left hand side of the pitch, why the recent media frenzy around Tuchel & Bellingham isn't a big deal before finally answering the question...is it coming home?

John then discusses his time at Liverpool, why Jamie Carragher is wrong to suggest Mo Salah can't start every game anymore and why the reigning Premier League champions have been slow to start this season.

The duo then chat about the potential appointment of Wilfried Nancy as the new Celtic manager, why Hearts winning the league would be great for Scottish football and why it's important the next Celtic manager gets off to a winning start.

Finally we end the podcast discussing Newcastle's mixed start to the season, potential recruitment issues and could we see Eddie Howe manage England in the future?

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David Dunn | Wharton to START for England? Big Sam's Uber Eats Adverts & Venkys Ownership of Blackburn

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Blackburn Rovers & Birmingham midfielder...DAVID DUNN.

David Dunn sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time playing under Sam at Blackburn Rovers to why England need to play Adam Wharton.

They start the pod by talking about how Sam almost signed David Dunn for his Bolton Wanderers team before Blackburn came in and poached him at the last minute.

David, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about the Venky's ownership of Blackburn, how Sam's time at the club came to an end, how did the players really feel at the time and why it's all gone wrong for the former Premier League club.

The trio then talk about Blackburn's decision to ban their local paper from the club, what it was like playing with Tugay in that iconic Blackburn team and the story behind THAT infamous chicken advert at the club.

David, Sam & Natalie then talk about youth football at grassroots level, why David's son Isaac Dunn has a bright future ahead of him at Blackburn before they talk about playing with Keith Andrews and the incredible job he's doing at Brentford.

They then discuss Birmingham's first season back in the Championship and what success will look like this year as well as the pride David has at earning a cap for England and why injuries prevented him from getting more.

Finally they end the podcast by talking about the brilliance of Adam Wharton, why he needs to be starting for England and what Sam & David's starting XI would be for England's world cup opening game.

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Richard Bevan | Richard Bevan | The Role of the LMA, Being Interviewed by Sir Alex & an EASY way to Improve VAR...

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by the CEO of the LMA (League Managers Association)...RICHARD BEVAN!

Richard Bevan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from an independent regulator in football to how we can best improve VAR.

They start the pod by talking about the role of the LMA in football and how it works with hundreds of managers and coaches in the game with finding new jobs as well as supporting those who have recently lost their positions in football.

Richard, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about the perceived decline of British managers over the years from the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Clough and Sir Bobby Robson and ask the question does Britain still produce world class managers?

The trio then talk about the manager merry-go-round in football, why 50% of first time managers never get a 2nd job and what more can owners do to support young and aspiring managers in the game?

Richard, Sam & Natalie then talk about the incoming independent football regulator and whether football needs one and why Sam has his concerns about whoever takes up that position.

The Trio discuss a range of topics from how to improve VAR by pairing referees and VAR together to better improve relationships, the rise of overseas fixtures and why it wont be happening in the Premier League and also the fantastic campaigns the LMA runs including their mental health campaigns.

Finally they end the podcast with some quickfire questions including if they could introduce one new rule to football, what would it be?

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David Pleat | Meetings With Thomas Frank & Why Harry Kane stopped Cole Palmer joining Spurs!

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Luton, Tottenham and Leicester Manager as well as Tottenham Director Of Football turned Scout...David Pleat.

David Pleat sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time as a manager to his most recent spell as a football scout.

They start the pod by talking about David's new book 'Just One More Goal' where he details stories and anecdotes throughout his long career in the game from a player, to a manager as well as various other roles in football.

David, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about the importance of a good scout and scouting network and why good recruitment can make or break a club as well as what are some stand out attributes that scouts tend to look for in a player.

David then discusses his time at Tottenham and the various different managers he's worked with including the very impressive Thomas Frank who he rates as one of the best.

David, Sam & Natalie then talk about all of the players David has scouted over the years from Heung Min Son to Gareth Bale before revealing how Tottenham avoided signing a young Robin van Persie before the dutchman would later join Arsenal instead.

The Trio discuss Harry Kane's failed move to Manchester City and just how close the striker was to making the move up North and why Kane's decision to join Bayern Munich stopped Liam Delap and Cole Palmer joining Tottenham.

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Emile Heskey | Slot's Isak & Ekitike Issue, Truth About KSI Drama & Gary Neville Show With England!

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by returning guest and former Leicester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Wigan, Bolton & England forward...EMILE HESKEY!

Emile Heskey sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Liverpool's recent recruitment to what it was actually like going away with England.

They start the pod by talking about Emile's two son's Jaden and Reigan Heskey who both recently made their first team debuts for Manchester City and whether Emile prefers playing the game himself or watching his two boys play.

Marc, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about the recent Michael Owen vs Wayne Rooney debate with Emile explaining why at that age no one could even get close to Michael Owen's ability but then later as an all round player, Wayne Rooney was incredible.

Emile then ranks the toughest England centre backs he faced as a striker including who doesn't get enough respect for their technical ability and why Martin Keown was so dirty to play against.

Emile & Sam then talk about Steven Gerrard's recent comments about their England team being a squad full of 'egotistical losers' and why Emile thinks that being locked away in their rooms for hours at a time ultimately lead to England's downfall in the major tournaments before discussing why England duty occasionally felt like the Gary Neville show.

The Trio discuss Liverpool's recent recruitment, why Arne Slot needs to solve his attacking issue and find a way to play Isak and Ekitike together before discussing online social media culture, the impact KSI's old FIFA videos had on the perception of Emile Heskey's career and why unfortunately player abuse wont end.

Finally we end the pod with a game of winner stays on as Sam and Emile pick their best Premier League forwards.

Marc White | Why Dorking Signed a 54-Year-Old! Amorim’s FEAR gets him SACKED & Salah to be DROPPED?!

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by fan favourite & current owner/manager of Dorking Wanderers...MARC WHITE!

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Marc White sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football including why he decided to sign a 54 year old goalkeeper at Dorking to the upcoming Liverpool vs United game this weekend.

They start the pod by talking about Ruben Amorim and why the stats against Sunderland suggest he might be finally adapting his game in favour of a long ball approach, why the United supporters are so loyal to the manager and how Manchester United can close the gap IF they beat Liverpool.

Marc, Sam & Natalie then chat in detail about Dorking Wanderers season, how they narrowly missed out on promotion last season and why an injury crisis lead to Marc signing a 54 year old goalkeeper which went viral on social media.

They then both discuss the relationship with away fans and why it's fun to have the harmless back and forth between them before Marc discusses his unique way of time wasting.

Marc & Sam then talk about Liverpool's recent blip in form, would a prime Sir Alex Ferguson have dropped Mo Salah after the slow start to the season by his usual standards and why do we often see players sign big contracts then check out?

Finally we end the pod with Marc & Sam chatting about player confidence and how much of that falls on the managers shoulders and how to improve a player who is suffering from a lack of confidence.

Big Sam | Answering YOUR questions & RANKING The BEST Strikers and Managers In The Premier League!

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100

This week Sam & Natalie answer the best questions submitted by our subscribers and followers as well as rank their top 10 Premier League strikers and pound for pound managers!

They start the pod by answering questions submitted in by our followers & subscribers including what Big Sam's chippy order is, Has Sam officially retired and would he ever be interested in owning a football club?

Sam then answers the best goal he's ever witnessed scored by one of his players, if a player has ever forced a move away & reveals the story of how he sold Dietmar Hamann to Manchester City despite the german never even kicking a ball for Bolton Wanderers.

They then both discuss West Ham's appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo, why Arne Slot's adaptability makes him so great and Sunderland's incredible start to the new season.

Natalie then asks Sam what his relationship with Arsene Wenger was actually like, how he goes about naming his starting XI and which manager would he most like to go for a drink with.

Finally we end the pod with Sam ranking his top 10 Premier League strikers and pound for pound Premier League managers!

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Rene Meulensteen | How to FIX Man United, "LIMITED" Ange Postecoglou & Arsenal's Constant Whinging!

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by our first hat-trick guest & former Manchester United coach..RENE MEULENSTEEN!

Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike for his 3rd appearance on the pod to discuss all things football from his time working with the Iraq national team to how to fix Manchester United's issues.

They start the pod by talking about Rene's current position in football working with the Iraq national team before discussing Arsenal's siege mentality and why they don't need to whinge as much.

Rene, Sam & Natalie then chat about Ange Postecoglou's slow start to life at Nottingham Forest and why his stubbornness has potentially made him a 'limited' coach.

They then both discuss West Ham's appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo, why Arne Slot's adaptability makes him so great and Sunderland's incredible start to the new season.

Rene & Sam then talks in depth about Manchester United including how broken the club is both on and off the field, why the culture that Sir Alex Ferguson created has now gone and who could potentially replace Ruben Amorim.

Finally we end the pod with Rene & Sam discuss how to fix Manchester United with the help of our tactics board as they break down why the 3-5-2 system doesn't work and what simple steps could be taken to improve results at the club.

Ben Foster | Big Sam SLAMS Casemiro, Why Sir Alex Ferguson was FURIOUS & Ryan Reynolds' Vegas Trip

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Manchester United, Birmingham, West Brom, Watford and Wrexham goalkeeper...BEN FOSTER!

Ben Foster sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his transition into becoming a YouTuber and Podcaster to his elite career in football.

They start the pod by talking about how Ben transitioned into his post playing days as a YouTuber, where the idea to vlog match days came from and the issues he faced along the way.

Ben, Sam & Natalie then chat about Ben's time at Manchester United, why he had self doubts that he didn't belong at the club, the time he faced a furious Sir Alex Ferguson and why that lead to the end of his time at Manchester United.

They then both discuss why the Manchester United goalkeeper position is one of the hardest in the world, their thoughts on the Manchester United vs Chelsea game and what Big Sam & Sir Alex Ferguson chatted about as they were caught on camera in the stands watching.

Ben then talks about his time at Wrexham in the National League, THAT game and penalty save against Notts County, Why Phil Parkinson shouldn't be under pressure as well as what those end of season trips to Las Vegas are actually like.

The duo then discuss Graham Potter's future at West Ham after a slow start to the season, whether Gianluigi Donnarumma is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League and where do Manchester United finish this season?

Finally we end the pod with Ben, Sam & Natalie discussing where Manchester United would finish if they had Edwin van der Sar in goal and where they would finish if they had a prime Ben Foster in goal?

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Fabio Borini | Liverpool WILL be Champions, Sunderland Survival & Night Out With Carlo Ancelotti!

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Chelsea, Swansea, Roma, Liverpool, Sunderland, AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Fatih Karagümrük and Sampdoria forward...FABIO BORINI!

Fabio Borini sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time in the Premier League with Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland to what life is like as a current free agent.

Fabio and Sam start the pod by talking about Fabio's life as a free agent and why at 34 years old he's fitter than ever and not yet ready to call time on his career in the game.

Fabio, Sam & Natalie then dissect this weekend's Manchester Derby, why the Manchester United players may be overthinking Ruben Amorim's system, would Manchester United actually sack Ruben Amorim if results don't pick up and how solid Gianluigi Donnarumma looked on his Manchester City debut.

They then both discuss their time together at Sunderland as Fabio describes what it's like to play for Big Sam and the feeling of surviving in the Premier League after a tough relegation battle.

Fabio then talks in great detail about the differences between Italian and English football, why playing in Italy can be incredibly tough mentally and how well Scott McTominay has settled into life at Napoli.

The duo then discuss Liverpool's season, how they're able to continuously score late winners, whether Fabio thinks they will win the Premier League this season before chatting about how his time on Merseyside came to an end.

Ahead of the Merseyside Derby this weekend Fabio talks about the best derbies he's played in including Milan derby, Rome derby, Merseyside derby and the Tyne–Wear derby and which one was the best to play in.

Sam & Fabio then talk about their time at Sunderland together, why Granit Xhaka is a fantastic signing for the club and if Sunderland have enough to survive this season.

Finally we end the pod with Fabio discussing the best managers he's played under and the different traits and qualities they'll all had.

Matt Jarvis | Big Sam's Dubai Trips, The BEST Premier League Wingers & Bowen vs Madueke Debate!

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham, Norwich, Walsall & Woking winger...MATT JARVIS!

Matt Jarvis sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at West Ham with Big Sam to why traditional wingers could be making a come back.

Matt and Sam start the pod by talking about why Sam decided to bring Matt to West Ham and why his team was built around his wingers abilities to whip a cross in for Andy Carroll.

Matt then discusses what it was like to play for Sam at West Ham and what made his team trips to Dubai so incredible that they NEVER lost a game after returning home from one.

They then both discuss Matt's one cap for England, why it's the biggest honour of his career and what his reaction was when he first received his call up.

Matt then talks about his time at Wolves, his thoughts on their current season after losing Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha & whether they'll have enough to survive this season.

The duo then discuss West Ham in great detail and in particular Jarrod Bowen's performances, why he doesn't get more of a chance at England and why the fans aren't happy with the board at the club.

Finally we end the pod with Matt, Sam & Natalie discussing whether traditional wingers are making a comeback and who are the ones that Matt enjoy's watching the most in the Premier League.

Steve Bracknall | Big Sam's Next Assistant, Drama at Royal Oak & Steve CLASHES with Natalie!

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by social media superstar and assistant manager of Royal Oak FC...STEVE BRACKNALL!!!

Steve Bracknall sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his social media rise to stardom to running a tight ship at Royal Oak FC.

Steve and Sam start the pod by talking about some of the off pitch issues Steve has to deal with at Royal Oak including players not paying their subs each week, Tommy's weight issues up front and keeping morale high.

Steve then discusses how he attracts players to Royal Oak by offering them a free buffet during quiz nights, how he conducts background checks on his players and why there's a big urban myth surrounding Big Sam.

They then both discuss Royal Oak's huge kit launch, catching Parksy selling fake shirts from the back of his car & why people are trying to drag him down after his early success.

Steve then tells Sam & Natalie about his thoughts on the modern game, his issues with Manchester City and what Royal Oaks aims are for the new season.

Finally we end the pod with Steve talking about how Sam is a national treasure, why the duo would make a great team together managing Sheffield Wednesday and would he ever ditch his iconic look for a formal suit if Royal Oak reached a cup final?

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Tony Mowbray | Amorim is WASTING Amad Diallo, Adam Wharton is an Artist & Meetings with Venkys!

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0100

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former West Brom, Celtic, Middlesbrough, Coventry, Blackburn, Sunderland and Birmingham manager...TONY MOWBRAY!!!

Tony Mowbray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Blackburn to why a successful team needs both artists and soldiers.

Tony and Sam start the pod by talking about their love of chocolate and Tony's obsession with revels before Tony gives us a fantastic update on his health following his recent struggles.

Tony then discusses some of the best players he's managed including a young James Maddison, David Raya & Harvey Elliott before chatting about Sunderland's decision to remove Dan Neil as the club captain.

They then both react to the recent football results and news and discuss in detail Ruben Amorim's system and why it might not be suited to their players, Jack Grealish's fresh start at Everton and the pressure surrounding Graham Potter at West Ham.

Tony then tells Sam & Natalie about his artists and soldiers philosophy and why every successful team needs a balance of them before mentioning the likes of Adam Wharton, Jack Clarke and Lewis Travis in those roles.

Finally Tony & Sam end the pod talking about Tony's time at Blackburn Rovers where he spent over 5 years as manager. The duo discuss how good Bradley Dack could've been if it wasn't for his injuries, what his relationship with Venkys was like and would he ever return to the club in any capacity?

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Sean Dyche | Big Sam Goes Viral Again, Amorim LUCKY Not To Be Sacked & Everton Information Leaks!!!

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0100

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Watford, Burnley and Everton manager...SEAN DYCHE!!!

Sean Dyche sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Everton to styles of football and advice for young coaches.

Sean and Sam start the pod by talking about what Sean has been up to since leaving Everton, his love for all things music and whether he has the bug to get back into management yet.

Sean then discusses his time at Everton, why the time was right to move on and his phone calls with David Moyes as well as the advice he game him.

They then both chat in depth about styles of football, advice for young managers who want to play a certain way despite not having the players for it and why football fans are getting tired of tippy tappy football now.

The duo then react to the opening weekend of the Premier League including the Marc Guehi and Oliver Glasner handshake drama, Manchester United's goalkeeper situation and why the era of big centre forwards may be returning.

Sam & Sean then chat about Sean's viral 'Utter Woke Nonsense' meme before they give their verdicts on whether current football trends are utter woke nonsense or not.

Finally they end the podcast by discussing our new Fixture In Focus segment as they preview the upcoming Manchester City vs Tottenham game, are Spurs actually City's bogey team, what the final score will be and who is on the scoresheet?

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Chris Powell | Leaving Sheffield Wednesday, RANKING new signings & 1-20 Premier League Predictions!

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0100

We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports.

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by one of our most popular returning guests, former Sheffield Wednesday coach...CHRIS POWELL!!!

Chris Powell sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his highs and lows at Sheffield Wednesday to his predictions for the upcoming Premier League season.

Chris and Sam talk about his recent spell at Sheffield Wednesday, why the club is in desperate need for a change in ownership and what lead to him ultimate leaving the club.

Chris then answers questions sent in by the Sheffield Wednesday fans including if he'd ever return to the club in some capacity under new owners, is he going to follow Danny Rohl to a new club and finally Chris expresses just how much admiration he has for the fans at the club.

They then both chat about the recent drama surrounding Alexander Isak and Newcastle United, if modern players have too much power over football clubs and what would Sam do if he was still the manager of Newcastle.

The duo then give us their predictions for the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season as we break down the Premier League into Champions, European Finish, Top Half, Bottom Half & Relegated.

Sam & Chris then discuss our new Fixture In Focus segment as they both preview the opening day clash between their former clubs Sunderland and West Ham. Why West Ham signing experience is important, can Sunderland break the streak and survive this season and finally what will the end result be?

Finally they end the podcast by ranking new summer signings such as Grealish to Everton, Cunha to United and Ait Nouri to Manchester City before they both put Viktor Gyokeres, Joao Pedro & Hugo Ekitike into the follow categories...On Fire, On The Fence, On The Bench!

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Mark Bowen | How City almost signed Messi, Palace WON the FA Cup & Europa League Final Combined XI!

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Former Reading head of football operations Mark Bowen is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Mark Bowen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the HUGE Europa League final to how close Manchester City were to signing Lionel Messi?

Mark and Sam talk about the recent FA Cup final, Dean Henderson's impressive performance, why it wasn't a shock that Crystal Palace won and the brilliance of their recent recruitment.

The two then discuss why most teams should be chasing Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, how good can Michael Olise be and why Manchester United have a massive rebuild on their hands.

They then both chat about the pressure on Mikel Arteta to win silverware next season, what does the future hold for Kevin De Bruyne and just how close did Manchester City actually come to signing Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon?

The duo then discuss the upcoming Europa League final, who they think will lift the trophy as well as give us their combined Manchester United and Tottenham XI.

Finally they end the podcast with quick fire questions including their favourite memories of Goodison Park, working with Craig Bellamy and will Charlie Savage be better than his dad Robbie?

Big Sam's SHOCK Manager of the Season Pick, Overachievers & His Biggest Flop REVEALED!

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Natalie and Sam sit down and discuss all things football from the upcoming FA Cup final to Big Sam's Big Awards in this latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Natalie and Sam talk about Nottingham Forest's owner entering the pitch to confront Nuno Espirito Santo and why they're having a fantastic season regardless of their recent dip in form.

The two then discuss the race for the Champions League places with Arsenal & Newcastle all but confirmed for next season with the final two places up for grabs between Chelsea, Aston Villa & Nottingham Forest.

They then both chat in depth about the upcoming FA Cup final between Manchester City & Crystal Palace, Big Sam reacts to the Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander Arnold and why the Europa League final between Manchester United & Tottenham is so big.

Finally they end the podcast with Big Sam's Big Awards where they discuss categories such as Player Of The Season, Underwhelming Player Of The Season, Over & Underachievers as well as their Stand Out Moment Of The Season!

Simon Grayson | Leeds United's Promotion Party & Why Ollie Watkins should FORCE Arsenal move!!

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Former Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Preston, Sunderland, Bradford, Fleetwood, Bengaluru and Lalitpur City manager Simon Grayson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Simon Grayson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Leeds' incredible title winning season to his time manager out in Napal.

Simon and Sam talk about his recent experience managing in both India and Nepal and what challenges he had to face with regards to signing players, the fan culture and playing surfaces.

The two then discuss Leeds United's incredible Championship season, which players they need to keep hold of in the summer, the plans to redevelop Elland Road and what is a realistic plan for the next 5 years for the club?

They then both chat in depth about some of Simon's old clubs including Preston North End and they're worrying end to the season, whether Leicester City will replace Ruud van Nistelrooy and does Ollie Watkins' future lie away from Aston Villa?

The duo then discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold announcing his departure from Liverpool, the job Arne Slot has done at the club and why Jamie Carragher is harsh to criticise the Liverpool right back.

Finally they end the podcast with quick fire questions including who wins the Championship play-offs, which newly relegated team will perform the best next season and who needs to win the Europa League more?

Neil Warnock's Ultimate XI | Adel Taarabt WALKED OUT when he didn't win Player Of The Season at QPR!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

Neil Warnock sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI!

How would Neil's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?

Rudy Gestede | Venkys' Ownership of Blackburn, Recruitment Plans and Rebuilding Fan Trust

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Current Blackburn Rovers head of football operations Rudy Gestede is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Rudy Gestede sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things Blackburn from his appointment as head of football operations to what are the future aims for the club.

Rudy and Sam talk about the reason why John Eustace shocked everyone with his decision to swap a play-off based Blackburn Rovers for relegation fighting Derby County and did Rudy's relationship with John play a factor?

The two then discuss the recent appointment of Valerien Ismael, his adaptability as a head coach and if there was any truth in the rumours linking Wayne Rooney with the club.

They then both chat in depth about Venky's tenure as owners of Blackburn Rovers, Rudy's relationship with the owners and if they have given any indication on their future at all.

The duo then discuss where the money from player sales has gone and why only a small amount has been reinvested back into the playing squad, as well as the situation surrounding a number of Blackburn players out of contract in the summer and what the Summer transfer window is going to look like.

Finally they end the podcast with what the long term aims are for the football club as well as the immediate aims for next season.

Sammy Lee | United's Keeper Issues, Ange's Future In Doubt & Is Salah Liverpool's GREATEST player?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Former Bolton, Liverpool, Southampton, England, Crystal Palace, Everton & West Brom coach Sammy Lee is our next returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Sammy Lee sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his relationship as Sam's right hand man to why Mo Salah is one of the greatest players in the history of Liverpool.

Sammy and Sam talk about why jury duty prevented Sammy from joining Sam at Leeds United, the importance of having trust between manager and assistant manager as well as who was good cop and who was bad cop.

The two then discuss Newcastle United's season, Manchester United's ongoing goalkeeper issues and why the red devils have struggled with consistency this season.

They then both chat in depth about Liverpool resigning Mo Salah and soon to be Virgil van Dijk, why it's disappointing that Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving on a free transfer as well as where Mo Salah ranks in the greatest ever Liverpool players.

The duo then give their thoughts on the latest round of Champions League action including an incredible Arsenal performance, why PSG look like a serious team now they've ditched their galacticos model and if Aston Villa stand any chance of overturning their first leg defeat.

Finally they end the podcast answering listener questions including will Ange leave Tottenham if they exist the Europa League and will we ever see Sam & Sammy back in the dugout together?

George Boateng | Big Sam's Managerial Tips & Why Simon Jordan is WRONG about Marcus Rashford!

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100

George Boateng sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days in the Premier League to making those first steps towards becoming a manager.

George and Sam talk about getting into football management, football styles of play and why you need to be able to adapt to stay in the game long term.

The two then discuss the Manchester Derby, Kevin De Bruyne announcing he's leaving Manchester City at the end of the season and they both give their reaction to the news that Southampton manager Ivan Juric has left the club following their relegation.

They then both chat in depth about George's love for Aston Villa, Why Simon Jordan is wrong about Aston Villa being able to sign Marcus Rashford & their thoughts on Morgan Rogers ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with PSG.

George then answers some questions from our listeners including how good can Coventry's Hadji Wright actually be, what infamous prank he played on Arsenal legend Ray Parlour and who he would support if Coventry met Middlesbrough in the Championship play-offs.

Finally they end the podcast discussing THAT Phil Brown team talk on the pitch whilst at Hull City and what the players actually thought of it.

Billy Davies | The Derby vs Forest Rivalry, The Future of Reading & Why Leeds NEED to drop Meslier!

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Former Motherwell, Preston, Derby & Nottingham Forest manager...Billy Davies is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Billy Davies sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time managing Derby & Nottingham Forest to why Leeds are starting to slip at bit in the Championship.

Billy and Sam talk about their early days in football when their paths crossed as managers as well as what has Billy been up to since he left Nottingham Forest in 2014.

The two then discuss in detail Billy's time at Derby County and why his immediate success at the club ultimately cost him his job.

They then both chat in depth about Billy's decision to cross the divide and move to Derby's big rivals Nottingham Forest, Why their owner wanted Champions League football despite being in the Championship & THAT play-off defeat to Blackpool.

Billy & Sam give their thoughts on if Leeds United should drop goalkeeper Illan Meslier after another error at the weekend as well as if the pressure is building on Ange at Tottenham.

Finally they end the podcast answering 'Is it true?' questions from our listeners including could Sam & Billy team up in the dug out in the near future?

Ultimate XI with Bryan Robson | Is this the GREATEST Manchester United team of all time???

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Bryan Robson sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Manchester United Ultimate XI!

How would Bryan's prime Ultimate XI perform against the current Manchester United team and do you agree with his selection?

Charlie Adam's Ultimate XI | Luis Suarez & Jamie Carragher used to kick LUMPS out of each other!!!

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Charlie Adam sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI!

How would Charlie's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?

Retro Rewind | Big Sam REACTS To Classic Football Shirts Throughout His Career!

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Big Sam & Natalie sit down for a different kind of episode as they take walk down memory lane thanks to our friends at Classic Football Shirts.

Sam and Natalie react to various shirts from Sam's playing career including his 1978 second division title with Bolton Wanderers as well as from his time in America with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

We then move on to Sam's career in management as Natalie shows kits from his early days including his first full time position as Blackpool manager.

They then both chat in depth about his most successful time as a manager of Bolton Wanderers by looking at shirts from the legendary Jay Jay Okocha before Sam claims the former Bolton midfielder would be worth well in excess of £100m today.

Sam and Natalie then look back on shirts from his time at Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland before talking about his time in charge of England and why Wayne Rooney is the best he's ever worked with.

Sam then looks back at his most recent job in football with Leeds United and what he would've done differently to try and keep them in the Premier League.

Finally they end the podcast by looking at one of Sam's biggest signings in the icon Fernando Hierro whilst in charge of Bolton Wanderers.

Andy Townsend | Maresca is WASTING Palmer, Living with Paul Gascoigne & Salah to win the Ballon d'Or

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Former Southampton, Norwich, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, West Brom and Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Andy Townsend sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from being a voice on the iconic FIFA video games to living with Paul Gascoigne at Middlesbrough.

Andy and Sam talk about their early days together, learning from the great Terry Venables and how Andy became a voice on the iconic FIFA video game franchise and what that process was like to record.

The two then discuss in detail Chelsea's season, if Enzo Maresca is wasting Cole Palmer and why Chelsea are lacking crucial players in key areas on the pitch.

They then both chat in depth about Aston Villa's season, the amount of quality they have in depth with the likes of Marcus Rashford & Marco Asensio and if we could ever see Jack Grealish back in a Villa shirt.

Andy & Sam give their thoughts on if Mo Salah will win the Ballon d'Or this year or if pressure from Real Madrid will be sway the votes.

Andy then talks about his time at Middlesbrough and his hilarious stories of living with Paul Gascoigne. Including accidentally smashing one of Gazza's mugs.

Finally they end the podcast with questions from our listeners including meeting the Pope and which of Andy's TalkSport colleagues would he start, bench and sell!

Phil Jones | United Fans Are The BEST In The World, Calls With Sir Alex & DREAM To Manage Blackburn!

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Former Blackburn & Manchester United defender Phil Jones is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Phil Jones sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from making his debut under Sam at Blackburn to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United.

Phil and Sam talk about their time together at Blackburn, making his Premier League debut against Chelsea, advice from El Hadji Diouf and why it would be a dream to manage his boyhood club one day.

The two then discuss his prominent rise which had all of the top teams in England after his signature, however it was a phone call from Sir Alex that sealed the deal.

They then both chat in depth about Phil's time at Manchester United, the pressure of wearing the Manchester United shirt and learning from the greats such as Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs.

Phil & Sam give their thoughts on the current Manchester United team, how good their current academy players are and why Manchester United fans are the best in the world.

Phil then talks open and honestly about his struggles with his mental health whilst going through difficult spells with injuries and why he had to rediscover his self respect and take back control of things.

Finally they end the podcast with questions from our listeners including Phil's toughest opponents, is Sam really done with management and what advice would Phil give to his younger self?

Phil Thompson | Soccer Saturday Fallout, THAT Robbie Fowler Feud & Big Sam Slams The Venky’s!!!

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Former Soccer Saturday pundit & Liverpool Phil ‘Thommo’ Thompson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Phil Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from why anyone can win the FA Cup to those Soccer Saturday glory days.

Phil and Sam talk about his time working with Sky and on Soccer Saturday including the infamous on-air fire drill, Why Jeff Stelling is the best & being dropped on a zoom call.

The two then react to the weekend’s FA Cup results including Liverpool’s shock exit at the hands of Plymouth and why this is now a great chance for one of the smaller teams to win a trophy.

They then both chat in depth about Liverpool’s season, why Virgil van Dijk and Alan Hansen are similar plus they preview the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Thommo & Sam give their thoughts on the pressure that is currently on Ange Postecoglu, where his future lies and why you need to be able to adapt in football.

The duo then discuss what’s happening at Blackburn Rovers, why the Venky’s need to sell the club for the good of the fans and the town as well as John Eustace’s imminent departure.

Finally they end the podcast with questions from our listeners including what really happened with Thommo’s infamous feud with Robbie Fowler.

Alan McInally | Soccer Saturday Secrets, EXCITING Rashford Signing & Why Celtic Fans Are The BEST!

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Former Ayr United, Celtic, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich & Kilmarnock forward, Alan McInally is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Alan McInally sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Aston Villa's super season to why Celtic fans are the best in the world.

Alan and Sam talk about his time working with Sky and on Soccer Saturday including playing head tennis 10 minutes before kick-off with Sam during his time at Bolton.

The two then share their thoughts on the recent Arsenal vs Manchester City game, Why are City so inconsistent and what they both think of Myles Lewis-Skelly imitating Erling Haaland.

They then both chat in depth about Aston Villa's season, why Emery can get the best out of Marcus Rashford, Champions League aims and where does Unai Emery rank in the world's best managers?

Alan & Sam finally end the pod by talking about Celtic and why their fans can give them the edge in big games including the upcoming Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich.

Tore Andre Flo | The PRESSURE Of Playing For Rangers, Genius Gianfranco Zola & Love For Leeds United

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Former Chelsea, Rangers, Sunderland, Leeds & Norway forward, Tore Andre Flo is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Tore Andre Flo sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Chelsea to the rise of Erling Haaland.

Tore and Sam talk about his time at Chelsea as cover for Gianluca Vialli & Gianfranco Zola, Where Chelsea need to improve & the lack of physically in modern forwards.

The two then discuss in detail Tore's big move to Rangers, the pressure of playing with a record transfer fee & the best players he played with in Scotland.

They then both chat about Manchester United's recent struggles, Amorim's recent rashford quotes & if Hojlund & Zirkzee are good enough to play up front for United.

Tore & Sam give their thoughts on Tottenham & Ange's future, high flying Bournemouth & the controversial sending off of Myles Lewis-Skelly.

We finally end the pod with subscriber questions including who makes Tore's top 5 Norwegians to play in the Premier League, How he got the 'Flonaldo' nickname & the pride of playing for Leeds United.

Rene Meulensteen | DANGEROUS Amorim quotes, Bruno is NEVER a captain & Big Sam back to Bolton!?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's tactics to would Sam return to Bolton?

Rene and Sam talk about the current state of Bolton Wanderers, would Sam be interested in returning in some capacity & who are the front runners for the job.

The two then discuss in great detail about how Manchester United continue to struggle with adapting to Amorim's style of play, what the future holds for Marcus Rashford & Alejandro Garnacho before Rene breaks down Manchester United's tactics.

They then both chat about Ange Postecoglu's future, is he the right man to turn around Tottenham's issues and why man management is crucial in football.

Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester City troubles are then discussed by the duo before giving their thoughts on potential transfer moves including Matheus Cunha to Nottingham Forest & Jhon Duran to West Ham!

We finally end the pod with subscriber questions including who almost signed for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson & an incredible story about Johan Cruyff's pre-match superstition.

Karl Robinson | Facing Off Against Pep Guardiola, The Art Of Scouting & Would Sam return to Bolton?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Salford City manager Karl Robinson is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Karl Robinson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Salford's recent FA Cup tie against Manchester City to why Scouting is an art form.

Karl and Sam talk in great depth about preparing for big FA Cup games, Conversations with Pep Guardiola & the surprise in Manchester City's team.

The two then discuss in great detail about how crucial having a good scout system is and the importance of watching players live before they reveal which players the two almost signed whilst together at Blackburn Rovers!

They then both chat about Kyle Walker's future, Is he the best right back in Premier League history & how good can former Leeds man Archie Gray really be?

We finally end the pod with conversations about Salford's aims for the current season, Arsenal vs Manchester United in the FA Cup & would Sam ever return to Bolton?

Charlie Adam | Why Trent Will LEAVE Liverpool, Becoming A Manager & Ian Holloway’s Teddy Bears!

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke, Reading & Dundee midfielder Charlie Adam is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Charlie Adam sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time in the Premier League to his most recent role as Fleetwood Town manager.

Charlie and Sam talk in great depth about being a manager, bouncing back from that first sacking as well as learning from Vincent Kompany during his time at Burnley.

The two then discuss West Ham's handling of Julen Lopetegui and their appointment of Graham Potter before talking about Nottingham Forest's incredible season and are they in the title race?

They then both chat about Liverpool's contract situation with Trent, Salah & van Dijk, why Trent WILL move to Real Madrid in the summer & Mikel Arteta's Carabao Cup excuse.

We finally end the pod with some subscriber questions including what it was like playing for both two Scottish icons in Walter Smith and Sir Kenny Dalglish.

Updated PL Prediction | Man City Fall Off, Forest To Finish In Europe & Who Can Stop Liverpool?

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to look back on our pre-season predictions as well as give updated thoughts on the current Premier League season.

Chris and Sam talk in great depth about the current Premier League relegation battle, the race for Europe and can anyone stop Liverpool?

What are your predictions for the current Premier League season?

Chris Kamara | Phone Calls From Jose Mourinho, Jokes With Roy Keane & The PERFECT Christmas Dinner!

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days against Sam to his legendary career in television.

Chris and Sam talk in great depth about his media work including the recent news that Chris is returning to TV following his recent health issues before the two reminisce about the SoccerAM and SoccerSaturday days.

The two then discuss how Jose Mourinho's iconic appearance on Goals On Sunday came to fruition following a phone call with Kammy after the Chelsea vs Burnley game.

They then both chat about recent football stories including the recent managerial departures, what does the future hold for Marcus Rashford and how the Premier League title race will play out.

We finally end the pod by discussing what's included in the perfect Christmas dinner, Kammy's chart topping Christmas album and Kammy tells the story of how he poked fun at Roy Keane whilst in a hotel lift.

James Allcott | How To STOP Arsenal's Corners, Chelsea ARE Title Contenders & More Man United Drama!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

James Allcott sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from stopping Arsenal's corners to life as a QPR fan.

James and Sam talk about the recent on & off the field issues with both Manchester Clubs including INEOS' decision to sack Dan Ashworth, increase children's tickets and continue making staff redundancies.

Meanwhile the blue side of Manchester face an increased 130 charges, Pep confirms he won't manage another club team & how do Manchester City stop their bad form?

The two then chat about Chelsea's involvement in the Premier League title race, the pressure on Wolves manager Gary O'Neil as well as what is happening at Tottenham?

They then both discuss detail and take an in depth look at how to stop Arsenal's set pieces in our tactics breakdown part of the episode.

Finally James & Sam then talk supporting QPR, Which up and coming EFL star will be the next to make the move to the Premier League and has Cole Palmer been the best Premier League player over the last 18 months?

Steve Round | Working With Mikel Arteta, Moyes Back To Everton & Is Van Dijk The BEST Defender?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Derby, Middlesbrough, England, Newcastle, Everton, Manchester United & Arsenal assistant coach Steve Round is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Steve Round sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from working with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal to learning from the legendary Terry Venables.

Steve and Sam talk in great depth about his time at Arsenal as Mikel Arteta's assistant, Why Arsenal fell short in the title race & what was the reason behind his decision to leave Arsenal.

The two then discuss Jamie Carragher's comments about van Dijk being the best Premier League CB of all time, if Steve wants to step into management & his time at Manchester United with David Moyes.

They then both chat about Haaland's current form, How big of an achievement it is if Slot wins the Premier League, Do City & Arsenal need to strengthen in January & what does the future hold for Jack Grealish?

We finally end the pod by discussing the upcoming Arsenal vs United & Merseyside Derby games before talking about Leicester's decision to appoint van Nistelrooy and could David Moyes return to Everton?

Clinton Morrison | Pep Guardiola Is STAYING, Big Sam To Manage Messi & Have De Bruyne's Legs Gone?

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester & Exeter forward Clinton Morrison is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Clinton Morrison sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from working on Soccer Saturday with Paul Merson to fall outs with Neil Warnock.

Clinton and Sam talk in great depth about England during the international break, the job that Lee Carsley has done and the recent news of Pep Guardiola reportedly signing a new contract at Manchester City.

The two then discuss Frank Lampard's managerial career amid the rumours of him landing the Coventry City job, Liverpool's impressive start to the season & high flying Nottingham Forest.

They then both chat about the Premier League title race, Why Kevin De Bruyne's legs might be going & How Amorim's first five Manchester United games will go.

We finally end the pod by answering subscriber questions such as what really happened with Roy Keane and THAT Ireland dance off!

Asmir Begovic | Sean Dyche's Punishment Wheel, Everton Expectations & Big Sam CALLS OUT Glenn Hoddle

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Portsmouth, Stoke, Chelsea, Bournemouth, AC Milan, QPR & Current Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Asmir Begovic sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from winning the Premier League to returning to Everton to support Jordan Pickford.

Asmir and Sam talk in great depth about their thoughts on the role of a number 2 goalkeeper, working with different goalkeeper coaches and the brilliance of Jordan Pickford.

The two then discuss Edu's decision to swap Arsenal for Nottingham Forest, Chris Wood banging in the goals & Why Jarrad Branthwaite could potentially be a future England captain.

They then both chat about Everton's aim's for the season, Sean Dyche's punishment wheel before moving on to Chelsea's goalkeeping situation and the rise of Dominic Solanke.

Asmir then tells the story of how at AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a youth player return his flashy sports car and wasn't allowed to drive one until he had earnt the right to do so on the pitch and finally Asmir plays a game of manager word association with Sam & Natalie.

Wes Brown | What To Expect From Ruben Amorim, Why It's Bad News for Rashford & Tactical Breakdown!

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Manchester United, Sunderland & Blackburn Rovers defender Wes Brown is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Wes Brown sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football Erik ten Hag’s sacking to the soon to be announced replacement of Ruben Amorim.

Wes and Sam talk about their thoughts on Erik ten Hag’s sacking, the lack of style of play and what went wrong for the former Manchester United manager.

The two then discuss in detail the managers linked with the Manchester United job as well as the imminent appointment for Sporting manager Ruben Amorim.

They then both chat about Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or, Real Madrid refusing to attend the award ceremony & is Cole Palmer one of the best players in the world on current form?

Finally Wes & Sam then take an in depth look at Ruben Amorim’s tactics & style of play, breaking down the strengths & weaknesses of a 5 back formation as well as discussing which players are likely to thrive and also potentially struggle in the new system.

Nedum Onouha | Battles with Zlatan, RANKING Premier League Signings & Pep to leave Manchester City!?

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Manchester City, Sunderland, QPR & Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Sam is away for his 70th birthday so Nedum Onuoha sits down alongside Natalie Pike to discuss all things football Thomas Tuchel's England appointment to predicting who is going to win every competition this season.

Nedum and Natalie talk about their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's England appointment, the quality of English managers and are they given a fair chance at the highest level?

The two then discuss in detail Pep's future, Whether Arsenal have a discipline issue or not and also the teams struggling down at the bottom of the Premier League table.

They then both chat about Chris Samba's comments on the QPR dressing room, the rise of Jamie Vardy and also Nedum's battled in the MLS with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Finally they give their predictions on who will be the winners of this year's major competitions including the Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup, Championship as well as the three European competitions before ranking every Premier League team's transfer business and how well they have settled in at their new clubs.

Martin Allen | Issues With David Moyes, 'Mad Dog' Nickname & Training With A Slice Of Toast!? |

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Barnet, Brentford, Leicester & Notts County manager 'Mad Dog' Martin Allen is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Martin Allen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his record breaking 5 times in charge of Barnet to his 'unusual' training methods.

Martin and Sam talk about how the 'Mad Dog' nickname came to be, how Big Sam was an innovator in football as well as the importance of learning from George Graham.

The two then discuss in detail West Ham's early season struggles under Julen Lopetegui, why David Moyes wasn't the biggest fan of Martin Allen and how Martin almost got arrest whilst playing Preston away!

They then both chat about the difficult ownership situation at Reading, what are the most important things when saving a team from relegation & how Martin drastically improved the standards at Brentford.

Finally they both break down Manchester United’s tactics from the Tottenham game and how they can improve in the different areas on the pitch.

René Meulensteen | Manchester United have NO world class players & Ten Hag is under BIG pressure!

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time working with the Australian national team to his 12 years with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Rene and Sam talk about their thoughts on the recent Manchester United vs Tottenham game, pressure on both managers and how incredible Micky Van De Ven is.

The two then discuss in great detail Rene’s time at Manchester United, How he improved players on the training ground and also what has actually gone wrong at Manchester United since Sir Alex retired.

They then both chat about the recent media speculation surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future, Why Ruud van Nistelrooy left PSV too early & Are there any world class players at the club.

Finally they both break down Manchester United’s tactics from the Tottenham game and how they can improve in the different areas on the pitch.

Chris Samba | Why Venky's Failed Blackburn, Arsenal's Defensive Tactics & Almost Signing Beckham!

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Blackburn, Aston Villa & QPR defender, Chris Samba is our special guest today on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Chris Samba sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time sleeping on park benches as a child to his rise to the Premier League and almost joining Arsenal!

Chris and Sam talk about their time at Blackburn together, how he ended up playing as a striker for Blackburn, his honest thoughts on The Venky's and Steve Kean as well as how close they were to signing Ronaldinho AND David Beckham!

The two then discuss Ten Hag's decision to drop Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa's Champions League adventure and Rodri's big injury.

They then both break down Arsenal and Manchester City's tactics from the weekend and what is the best way to break down a team sat back with 10 men.

Finally, Chris speaks openly about what went wrong at QPR and why their reckless wage structure was the start of their downfall.

Micky Gray | Sunderland WON’T get promotion, Man City are innocent & truth about Wayne Rooney spat!!

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0100

Former Sunderland, Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United, Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday player, Micky Gray is our special guest today on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Micky Gray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Sunderland to THAT night with Wayne Rooney.

Micky and Sam also chat about their time at Sunderland and what it will take to get back to the Premier League. They then talk in depth about the legal case at Manchester City and what it might mean for the Premier League moving forward.

Finally Micky talks about playing with Tougai, his battles with Ronaldo and what really happened with Wayne Rooney.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Big Sam Q&A | Should the England manager be English? Premier League Barclaysmen & NLD Preview

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Our very own Big Sam is in the hot seat this week on No Tippy Tappy Football for a Q&A special and North London Derby preview, as always alongside Natalie Pike.

The pair talk through a range of listener/viewer questions, including Sam's meditation routine, whether a return to Bolton one day is on the cards and which transfers Sam rated as the best from the summer transfer window.

Sam gives his honest view on Lee Carsley not signing the national anthem, and whether he is the right man to take the England job on a permanent basis after a successful start to the Nations League campaign.

We also tackle the latest trend of Premier League Barclaysmen, with a fairly bias outcome as expected...

Ahead of the huge Spurs vs Arsenal game this weekend, the tactics board returns as Sam and Natalie discuss where the game could be won and lost, including a score prediction from each.

Marc Albrighton | "RUTHLESS" Enzo Maresca, THAT Leicester City season & Big Sam to box on Misfits?

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Aston Villa, Wigan, Leicester and West Brom midfielder Marc Albrighton is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Marc is alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things football from living the dream of playing for his boyhood club to reaching the pinnacle of English football and lifting the Premier League with Leicester City.

Marc and Sam start off the podcast with a touching tribute to the former Leicester assistant manager, Craig Shakespeare as well as former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.

The former Aston Villa midfielder talks about his love for the club, living the dream of wearing the famous claret and blue shirt as well as the heartbreaking moment he knew his time was up at the club.

They then talk in great depth about Marc's time at Leicester City and how he almost joined Sunderland under Gus Poyet, making history by winning the Premier League, playing against Lionel Messi and why away fans shouldn't wind up Jamie Vardy...

Marc then discusses his time working under the new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, his repetitive training methods, players forcing transfers and Dewsbury-Hall's move to Chelsea.

Finally, in our new segment 'True Or False' we ask, 'Is Carlos Corberan a Premier League level manager' and 'Will Lee Carsley get the England job permanently?'

David Moyes | The Reason For Leaving West Ham, Wayne Rooney's Toilet Pranks & THAT Night In Prague!

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Preston, Everton, Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Sunderland & West Ham manager David Moyes is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

David Moyes sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things football including his most recent spell as West Ham United manager.

David and Sam discuss their early links to Preston North End which involved Sam scouting a young David Moyes whilst playing up in Scotland.

The former West Ham manager talks in great depth about West Ham fans, European nights, lifting the Conference League trophy, the rise of Jarrod Bowen, losing Declan Rice and why he decided to leave West Ham.

They then talk in depth about David's time at Everton, the job Sean Dyche is doing, whether there is unfinished business at Everton and the TRUTH behind Wayne Rooney pranking him whilst on the toilet.

David then discusses his time as Manchester United manager, how close he came to signing Fabregas and Bale as well as if Arne Slot will struggle at Liverpool following in Klopp's footsteps.

Finally, in our new segment 'True Or False' we ask, 'Upton Park or the London Stadium?' and 'Is winning more important than playing well?'

Kevin Nolan & Big Sam | 2024/25 Premier League PREDICTIONS

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham player Kevin Nolan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Kevin Nolan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things Premier League ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season!

Kevin and Sam discuss their time together at West Ham and Bolton as they reminisce about pre-season trips, How tough the fitness activities are and whether they miss doing pre-season.

The former West Ham player and coach talks about how he thinks the Hammers will do under new manager Julen Lopetegui, Their current transfer market activity and how well the new signings will settle in at the club.

They then talk in depth about the upcoming Premier League Season as they split the table into five categories, Champions, Playing in Europe, Mid Table, Bottom Half, Relegated.

Finally, in our new segment 'True Or False' we ask, 'Did Kevin ever come close to signing for Manchester United?' and 'Will Sam Allardyce manage again this season?'

Let us know your Premier League predictions in the comments below.

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0:00 Intro with Kevin Nolan, Missing pre-season & Mikel Arteta’s pickpockets.
8:22 Pre-Season stories & Keeping up with the Olympics.
21:55 West Ham’s transfer business, Lopetegui’s impact & season expectations.
27:35 West Ham’s tactics, Squad weak spots & New signings settling in.
33:40 Who wins the Premier League, Pep’s final year & Replacing Julian Alvarez.
43:35 Teams chasing Europe, Ten Hag’s Manchester United & Top half teams.
50:00 Aston Villa talk, Fulham focus & Crystal Palace improvements.
59:45 Bottom Half teams, Who gets relegated & Truth or false.

Euro 2024 Final Special | Ollie Watkins' Winner, Harry Kane Looks 'Tired' & Is It Coming Home Again?

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Sam Allardyce sits down alongside Natalie Pike to talk everything Euro2024 including England's semi-final victory and which team will be victorious in the upcoming final?

The former England manager talks about how England have become a tough team to play against and even tougher team to defeat as well as the confidence that comes from scoring last minute goals.

Sam and Natalie then discuss Ollie Watkins brilliant winner against the Netherlands and also the controversy surrounding England's penalty.

Sam then talks about the difficult decision Southgate has to make if he chooses Shaw or Trippier to start at left back, will Gareth be knighted if England win and why Harry Kane looks so tired.

Finally, Sam and Natalie chat about the new era for both the Spanish and English national teams before giving us their prediction for the Euro 2024 Final!

What are your England vs Spain predictions?

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Tubes | Portugal are CARRYING Ronaldo & England should change formation vs Switzerland...

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0100

This week we have a returning guest as Tubes is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Tubes sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from the upcoming Euro 2024 quarter finals to what tactics and formation he'd play against Switzerland.

The former Soccer AM star talks about the standard of the Euros so far, How the pitches look in awful condition and Why someone needs to tell Ronaldo to stop shooting from free kicks.

Tubes and Sam then discuss England's performance vs Slovakia, Why Southgate has to make his subs quicker and is Jude Bellingham's goal the greatest scored by an England player?

They then talk in depth and debate their starting XI and tactics for the upcoming Switzerland quarter final clash and how football is a simple game and doesn't need to be over complicated.

Finally, Tubes and Sam give us their predictions for England vs Switzerland and the rest of the quarter final fixtures before they discuss their go to biscuit of choice!

Who would you start in England's crucial game against Slovenia?

England Special | Another 'EASY' Route To Final, Saka At Left Back & Big Sam's Tactical Masterclass!

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Sam Allardyce sits down alongside Natalie Pike to talk everything Euro2024 including Scotland's performances and which team will be the surprise exit in the next round!

The former England manager talks about England's poor performance against Slovenia, being on the favourable side of the draw (again) and should they play Saka at left back?

Sam and Natalie then discuss Scotland's Euro performances, Who should partner Declan Rice in midfield and do some of the England players look tired?

Sam then gives an in depth look about the tactics England could play against Slovakia, the importance of on the field rotation and why Ivan Toney could be the perfect back up plan.

Finally, Sam and Natalie give their predictions for the last 16 fixtures, including a SHOCK exit and which team has impressed the most so far

Who would you start in England's crucial game against Slovenia?

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Kevin Nolan | Gareth Southgate is too PREDICTABLE, HUGE England expectations & Who is James McClean?

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Former Bolton, Newcastle and West Ham player Kevin Nolan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Kevin Nolan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from his time with Sam at Bolton & West Ham to how well England will do in the Euros.

The former West Ham coach talks about Jarrod Bowen's impact off the bench for England, Southgate's Kalvin Phillips comment and why James McClean is wrong about Declan Rice.

Kevin and Sam then discuss their time together at West Ham and Bolton, The experience of coaching at West Ham with David Moyes, Trent's midfield experiment and if it was a mistake not taking Jack Grealish to the Euros.

They then talk in depth about Sam's starting XI for the upcoming Slovenia game as well as why Harry Kane needs players running off him and Southgate has made England too predictable.

Finally, Kevin and Sam give us their predictions for England vs Slovenia and Scotland vs Hungary before Kevin tells us about the time Sam pinned him up against a wall after training at Bolton.

Who would you start in England's crucial game against Slovenia?

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Gordon Strachan | Scotland Looked Scared, Harry Kane Needs More Help & England's EURO 2024 Chances!

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Former Scotland manager and player Gordon Strachan is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Gordon Strachan sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk everything from Scotland's opening nightmare against Germany to which teams are the ones to watch.

The former Scotland manager talks about Jarrod Bowen's positive impact off the bench, Where Trent's best position is and England's crucial clean sheet.

Gordon and Sam then discuss Sam's starting XI for the England vs Denmark game, Why Harry Kane needs more help from his midfielders and is Phil Foden wasted out on the left?

They then talk in depth about Scotland's tactics at the EUROs as Gordon takes us through what they need to be doing better, Will Scotland still qualify from the group and why Billy Gilmour needs to be starting for Scotland.

Finally, Gordon and Sam give us their predictions for England vs Denmark and Scotland vs Switzerland before Gordan answers some quick fire questions including what Thomas Gravesen was like at Celtic.

Who would you start in England's opening game against Serbia?

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Stephen Warnock | England's Defence Issues, Trent Playing In Midfield & Who Starts Against Serbia?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Former Liverpool, Blackburn, Aston Villa, Leeds, Derby County, Wigan & England left back Stephen Warnock is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Stephen Warnock sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to talk all things England ahead of their EURO 2024 opener against Serbia.

The former England defender talks about what it was like being a part of the 2010 South Africa World Cup squad under Fabio Capello, the importance of having a great man manager and dealing with player fatigue in tournaments.

Stephen and Sam then discuss the various potential issues England face ahead of EURO 2024 including their left back problems, who partners Declan Rice in midfield and should Foden play on the right instead of Saka?

They then talk in depth about England's potential starting XI for the Serbia game, if Gareth should risk Luke Shaw and who will be England's unlikely hero in the tournament before giving their reaction to the Iceland defeat and highlighting how many clinical goal scorers England have.

Finally, Stephen and Sam chat about their England vs Serbia & Scotland vs Germany predictions ahead of this weekend's opening fixtures.

Let us know in the comments who you would start in the opening game against Serbia. 👇

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Chris Powell | England Will WIN Euro 2024, Anthony Gordon SHOULD start & Big Sam's Squad Prediction!

Thu, 30 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former England coach and Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach Chris Powell is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Chris Powell sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to everything from Sheffield Wednesday to all things England in this Euro 2024 special episode of the podcast.

The Sheffield Wednesday assistant coach talks about how the club saved his life, the impact of the Sheffield Wednesday fans, Danny Rohl's brilliance and how they pulled off the miracle and survived in the Championship this season.

Chris and Sam then discuss the upcoming Euros, how does Gareth Southgate actually pick his 33 and 26 man squad, as well as which players were unfortunate to miss out on the call up.

They then talk in depth about England's incredible goalscoring options, how a midfield of Foden, Bellingham & Rice is the strongest in the world, which players are wildcard options and finally how to solve England's left back issues.

Finally, Chris and Sam then talk us through their combined England starting XI for the upcoming Euro fixtures.

Paul Dickov | Manchester City history makers, The FA Cup final derby & Scotland's Euro 2024 chances!

Thu, 23 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Arsenal, Man City, Leicester, Blackburn, Leeds, Oldham & Scotland player Paul Dickov is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Paul Dickov sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Manchester City to how well he thinks Scotland will perform at Euro 2024.

The former Manchester City forward talks about how his play-off final goal in 1999 saved the club from potential administration & how honoured he was to present the Premier League trophy last weekend.

Paul and Sam also chat about the upcoming Euros, the incredible job Steve Clarke has done and also whether they agree with Marcus Rashford's absence from the England squad.

They then talk in depth about this weekend's FA Cup final and whether Ten Hag could be come the latest to join the managerial merry-go-round.

Finally Paul mentions how he is now enjoy life away from the dug out before the pair discuss who will win the Championship play-off final.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Kevin Phillips | Managing Sunderland is a 'DREAM', Watkins vs Haaland & Truth About Hartlepool Exit! | Kevin Phillips

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Watford, Sunderland, Southampton, Aston Villa, West Brom, Birmingham, Blackpool, Crystal Palace & Leicester City player Kevin Phillips is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Kevin Phillips sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his incredible goalscoring ability as a player to his early life as in football management.

The former England forward talks about how his recent sacking at Hartlepool came as a huge shock and that he’s eager to get back into management should the right opportunity arise.

Kevin and Sam also chat about Sunderland, the fans and how the two of them would make a great combination to fill in the vacant managerial position.

They then talk in depth about winning the European Golden Shoe award and how Kevin was incredibly unlucky to have only been capped 8 times for England.

Finally Kevin mentions his cult hero status at Crystal Palace and also what it was like playing in Soccer Aid alongside some of the biggest Hollywood A-listers.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Sammie Szmodics | Premier League 'Dream', Championship Golden Boot & Republic of Ireland Ambition

Thu, 09 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Colchester, Bristol City, Peterborough and current Blackburn Rovers player, Sammie Szmodics is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.Sammie Szmodics sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his phenomenal season to what the future holds for the Championship golden boot winner.

The Blackburn bagsman talks about how he’s taken on the main man role at the club, the devastation he felt when Jon Dahl Tomasson left the club as well how John Eustace changed the mentality this season.

Sammie and Sam also chat about growing up as a West Ham fan, the job David Moyes has done at the club and how Sammie still finds time in his busy schedule to watch the hammers up and down the country.

They then talk in depth about what the future holds for the Irish international and why people shouldn’t begrudge him for potentially chasing a dream move to the Premier League.Finally Sammie mentions how good ‘generational talent’ Adam Wharton really is, his joy of winding up opposition fans and how underrated the Blackburn vs Burnley East Lancashire Derby is.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Retiring After Aberdeen, Almost Signing Virgil Van Dijk & The Magic Of Adel Taarabt! | Neil Warnock

Thu, 02 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, QPR, Leeds, Cardiff, Middlesbrough, Huddersfield & most recently Aberdeen manager, Neil Warnock is our returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Neil Warnock sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary football career from his first manager job at Gainsborough Trinity to his final role at Aberdeen.

The former QPR manager talks about how he got the best out of Adel Taarabt, his fond memories of the club & what it takes to win promotion from the Championship.

Neil and Sam also chat about playing out from the back and how his former Huddersfield player Michal Helik took his advice of clearing the ball a bit too literally.

They then talk in depth about the importance of having great staff, mind games in football, almost signing Virgil van Dijk & giving his decorator minutes in pre-season.

Finally Neil announces that he's officially retired from football having started his career at Chesterfield as a player in 1967 before going on to manage 1,626 professional games, over 300 non-league games and having won promotion 8 times.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Nigel Pearson | The TRUTH about leaving Bristol City, 'Scoundrel' Jamie Vardy & Sam on VAR shambles!

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0100

Former Carlisle, Southampton, Leicester, Hull, Derby, Watford & Bristol City manager, Nigel Pearson is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Nigel Pearson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his fantastic football career as both a player and a manager from the early days at Sheffield Wednesday to most recently at Bristol City.

The former Bristol City manager opens up on his time at the club, the huge potential his former players Alex Scott & Antoine Semenyo have and also why his Bristol City exit was so out of the blue.

Nigel and Sam also chat about confidentiality clauses in football, the recent VAR controversy and why it's an incredible shame if the FA remove Cup replays.

They then talk in depth about why the Championship is the most underrated league in the world, which teams will beat the drop & why Jamie Vardy is a breath of fresh air for staying true to who he is.

Finally Nigel openly talks about his life threatening encounter in Romania when he was savagely attacked by a pack of dogs whilst out on a hike in the wilderness.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

John O'Shea | The dream of managing Ireland, Why Ten Hag NEEDS the FA Cup & THAT Luis Figo nutmeg!

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Manchester United, Sunderland & Reading player and recent interim Ireland manager, John O'Shea is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

John O'Shea sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his incredible football career from his 13 years at Manchester United to his recent spell as the interim manager of Republic of Ireland.

The former Manchester United defender discusses what it takes to win the Premier League as we approach the business end of the season as well as why it's crucial for Erik ten Hag to win the FA Cup.

John also chats about coaching career, why it went wrong for himself & Wayne Rooney at Birmingham before talking about whether he'd be interested in either the Ireland or Sunderland job.

They then talk in depth about Cole Palmer and why he has every chance of winning the Premier League Player Of The Year this season and also why his former club, Reading's survival in League One this season is a massive achievement.

Finally John talks about THAT nutmeg on Luis Figo and also reveals which former teammate he wouldn't want to be stuck in a lift with.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Stuart Pearce | Playing David James up front, David Moyes' future & Big Sam’s Jim Ratcliffe meeting!

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, West Ham & Manchester City player Stuart Pearce is our special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Stuart Pearce sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary football career from his playing days to his time as a manager & coach!

The former West Ham player discusses why the hammers fans need to be careful what they wish for with David Moyes and how the Scot has managed to build something special at the club.

Stuart also chats about his early career from playing alongside our very own Sam Allardyce at Coventry to then moving to Nottingham Forest and having to fix Brian Clough's Wife's Iron.

They then talk in depth about modern day football captains, The Premier League title race & relegation battle as well as convincing Gareth Southgate to do THAT Pizza Hut advert.

Finally Stuart & Sam discuss their early love of hedge diving through people's gardens & playing knock-a-door run.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Dion Dublin | Why Roy Keane is WRONG about Haaland, Ollie Watkins vs Ivan Toney & Big Sam's RANT!!!

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Former Cambridge, Manchester United, Coventry, Aston Villa, Leicester, Celtic & Norwich player Dion Dublin is our returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Dion Dublin sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his excellent football career, his love of music and presenting Homes Under The Hammer for almost 10 years!

The former Aston Villa front man discusses Ollie Watkins and why it's unfair to compare him with Ivan Toney, as well as Unai Emery and the rumours linking him with a possible move to Bayern Munich in the future.

Sam Allardyce's passionate rant about football academies, the government and why funding is crucial to continue developing British footballers.

Dion also chats about Arsenal's approach against Manchester City and why it wasn't as bad as it appeared and why Roy Keane was wrong to call Erling Haaland a League Two player...

They then talk in depth about how underrated Mark Robins is, how Coventry can surprise Manchester United in the FA Cup and how another one of his former teams, Leicester need to fix their form having thrown away a 17 point advantage.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Bryan Robson | Bruno Fernandes ISN'T a captain, Mainoo to START for England & Erik Ten Hag's future?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Manchester United, Middlesbrough, West Brom & England legend Bryan Robson is this weeks special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Bryan Robson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his legendary career in football from his playing days at Manchester United where he won 9 honours to completing the great escape as West Brom manager.

The former Manchester United player talks about his time at the club, why Bruno Fernandes isn't a great captain and Manchester United's managerial recruitment over the years.

Bryan also chats about his time in management and how he was convinced to do THAT Middlesbrough player/manager photoshoot as well as why keeping West Brom up is one of his greatest ever achievements.

They then talk in depth about England, The expectations ahead of this summer's Euros, Kobbie Mainoo's chances & will Gareth Southgate become a future Manchester United manager.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Tony Pulis | The SECRET to Stoke's success, rivalry with Arsene Wenger & Rory's Delap's long throw

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Bournemouth, Gillingham, Bristol City, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Stoke, West Brom, Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough & Sheffield Wednesday manager Tony Pulis is this weeks special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Tony Pulis sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss incredible career in football from the early days at Bournmouth & Gillingham to getting Stoke City into Europe.

The former Stoke manager talks about his time at the club, The importance of making the Britannia stadium a horrible place to play and unlocking Rory Delap's long throw.

Tony also chats about how football has changed throughout the years with better facilities, better nutrition however the downside being VAR and how everything is now scrutinised.

They then talk run in's with Arsene Wenger, Advice from Sir Alex Ferguson and spending time with Carlo Ancelotti in Madrid.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Lee Clark | Being Bobby Clark's dad, Mourinho to Newcastle rumours & Surviving with Birmingham City!

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Huddersfield, Birmingham, Blackpool, Kilmarnock, Al-Merrikh & Al-Ittihad manager Lee Clark is this weeks special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Lee Clark sits down alongside Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss his career from swapping Newcastle for Sunderland to managing in Africa.

The former Newcastle player talks about his love for the club, why he enjoys Newcastle away days and why he's finished with managing to follow them around Europe.

Lee also chats about how he loves being known as Bobby Clark's dad, Liverpool's incredible academy & how Bobby Clark has the potential to be an outstanding player in his own right.

They then chat about potential Jose Mourinho to Newcastle rumours, why Cole Palmer deserves his England call up and how it felt keeping Birmingham up on the final day of the season.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Chris Coleman | The TRUTH about Sunderland 'til I die, 'Uncoachable' Gareth Bale & Big Sam is BACK!

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Fulham, Real Sociedad, Coventry, AEL, Wales, Sunderland, Hebei FC & Atromitos manager Chris Coleman is the special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Big Sam is back from his winter break and he sits down alongside Natalie Pike & Chris Coleman to discuss Chris' career from managing everywhere including England, Spain, Wales, Greece and China.

The former Sunderland manager talks about his spell at the club and how he wasn't even made aware of the Netflix documentary when he was offered the job.

Chris also discusses Wales' upcoming Euro qualifier against Finland, why Gareth Bale is a generational talent & the impact Gary Speed had on the national team.

They then chat whether Jurgen Klopp could change his mind and STAY at Liverpool, predictions ahead of the Liverpool vs Man City game and who will lift the Premier League title.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Sir Kenny Dalglish Special | Who will replace Klopp, Blackburn glory days & All time Liverpool XI!

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

This episode of No Tippy Tappy Football features an very special guest and a legend within the footballing world.

Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike are joined by the Liverpool, Blackburn & Celtic legend...Sir Kenny Dalglish to discuss everything football.

The former Blackburn Rovers manager talks about early life at the club from training on non-league standard facilities to eventually reaching the pinnacle of English football and lifting the Premier League trophy.

Sir Kenny also talks in great depth about his love for Liverpool, Who will replace Klopp as the next manager & also critiques Tim Sherwood's all time Premier League Liverpool XI.

He then also chats about Celtic's season, Joe Hart's retirement & Scotland's chances at the upcoming Euros in Germany.

✍️ Stick around for the end of the video to find out how YOU can win a signed Liverpool shirt by Sir Kenny Dalglish!

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Mark Warburton | Thomas Tuchel to West Ham? Truth About Leaving Rangers & a HUGE 97% Pay Cut

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Brentford, Rangers, Nottingham Forest, QPR manager & most recently West Ham first team coach, Mark Warburton is the special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Mark is joined by stand in gaffer, Tim Sherwood alongside Natalie Pike to share his incredible career from working in the City trading currencies to taking a 97% pay cut to peruse a dream career in football.

The former West Ham first team coach talks about life at the club, how THAT night in Prague changed the fan's expectations and why David Moyes has done an incredible job despite fans complaints.

Other topics covered include the honour of managing Rangers and beating Celtic in the semi-final at Hampden Park, the current managerial merry-go-round & do football managers actually have secret social media accounts?

Mark Warburton also discusses his own experience as a Technical Director, how he believes that role in football can have a negative impact on British managers and also why Chelsea are signing so many of Brighton's staff.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Ian Harte | "Boring" Alan Shearer, Chelsea’s contract nightmare & Jack Clarke’s Sunderland future

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Leeds United & Republic of Ireland legend, Ian Harte is this week’s returning special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football.

Ian is joined by stand in gaffer, Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike to give an insight on his former clubs Leeds United and their promotion chances as well as the financial issues surrounding Reading.

The former full back opens up about his transition into being a football agent, THAT potential Lazio move for Sunderland's Jack Clarke & the job his ex-teammate Rob Edwards is doing at Luton.

Other topics covered include Cole Palmer's performances & the current contract nightmares at Chelsea, the hunt for the next Republic of Ireland manager & Kalvin Phillips' slow start at West Ham.

Ian Harte also gives his thoughts on the best left back currently in the Premier League & who is the best set piece specialist in the league.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Jody Morris | Big Sam back to Palace? John Terry ready to manage & texting Declan Rice about Chelsea

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Lifelong Chelsea fan, former player and coach, Jody Morris was this week’s special guest on No Tippy Tappy Football. Jody joined Big Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to give an insight on Maurico Pochettino, the shift away from academy players and his reaction to Thiago Silva's wife seemingly taking to social media to criticise the manager.

The former midfielder, and former Swindon Town manager opened up about his time working with Frank Lampard, coaching in the Chelsea academy system and how he's ready to get back into the game.

Other topics covered include Jody’s experience at Lilleshall, playing with Rio Ferdinand in the England school boys and the ambition of Sir Jim Ratcliffe to build Manchester United a new stadium.

Big Sam also answers community questions about whether or not he would return to former clubs Crystal Palace and Blackburn Rovers.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Gary McAllister | "CLASSY" Alonso to Liverpool, Salah to Saudi? & Reasons for Gerrard woes at Villa

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Former Leicester, Leeds, Coventry, Liverpool & Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister joined Big Sam and Natalie Pike for the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

With long-standing ties to the red side of Merseyside and following the huge announcement from Jurgen Klopp, Gary shared his exclusive insight into the current favourite to be Liverpool's next manager, Xabi Alonso. Gary and Sam also discuss what this may mean for some of Liverpool's current stars, including Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

Other topics covered include Leeds United's promotion chances and how Scotland will get on this summer at the Euros...

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Dean Holden | Kieran McKenna future Man United boss? “I BLAME PEP” & Big Sam on Michael McIntyre

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined former Oldham, Bristol City and Charlton Athletic boss Dean Holden for our latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

The trio discuss impressive Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna and the potential of him one day being the Manchester United manager, Pep Guardiola's major impact on English football and Sam's "Michael McIntyre's Big Show" revelation.

Also in the episode, they discuss the current state of Man United's infrastructure, a fan becoming the Fourth Official and is time running out for Roy Hodgson?

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Marc White | Owning AND managing Dorking Wanderers & Big Sam for Prime Minister!

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Marc White, owner and manager of the National League's Dorking Wanderers.

The trio discuss how Marc founded the team with his mates and has since taken the club on an incredible journey winning 12 promotions in 24 years.

Also in the episode, they discuss Marc's views on referees and the YouTube series 'Bunch of Amateurs' which follows Marc and his side home and away as they seek even more success and a dream promotion to the Football League.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Gary Rowett | Big Sam on “DISTURBING” Diving Culture, Rooney's Managerial Woes & "Arrogant" Tuchel

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

No Tippy Tappy Football is back for 2024!

Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League player and former Burton, Birmingham, Derby, Stoke and Millwall manager Gary Rowett.

The trio discuss how close Gary was to returning to Birmingham City recently, Wayne Rooney's managerial struggles, diving culture in the Premier League and what life is actually like for a manager on and away from the touchline.

Also in the episode, they also discuss all the latest football news including Kevin De Bruyne's return for Manchester City, how Liverpool will cope without Trent Alexander Arnold and Mo Salah, and how important the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg now is for Chelsea...

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Ian Holloway | Big Sam’s Christmas dinner, Villa in the title race & Fernandes ISN'T a leader

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League Manager Ian Holloway for a Christmas special!

Sam, Natalie and Ian discuss criteria for a potential returns to management, the challenges of coaching over the festive period in addition to revealing their ULTIMATE Christmas Dinner spread.

Also in the episode, Sam and Ian discuss current football events including Villa's surprising entry into the title race, Bruno Fernandes' lack of leadership, Chelsea's underwhelming season and potential next steps for West Ham and England star Jarrod Bowen.

The trio also touch on Sean Dyche's remarkable turnaround of Everton's fortunes and Arsenal's potential transfer window plans.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Scott Brown Celtic special! Scotland’s Euros chances & Souness is WRONG about Grealish...

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Tim Sherwood steps in for Big Sam, alongside Natalie Pike. The pair are joined by Celtic and Scotland legend Scott Brown.

Scott, Tim and Natalie discuss all things Scotland, including the national team and how big Celtic and Rangers actually are. Known as a passionate player himself, Scott reveals some stories during his time at Celtic, including rivalries with players like El Hadj Diouf, and knowing just how good a player Virgil Van Dijk would turn out to be. The trio talk former Celtic and now Spurs boss, Ange Postecoglou and praise his approach to the game.

Also in the episode, Scott Brown talks in depth on Scotland's chances at Euro 2024, including how they will cope in the group they've been drawn in.

The trio also touch on the latest stories in football, such as Everton's unbelievable form, Jack Grealish's 'harsh' treatment and where Man United go next...

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Mark Hughes | Untold secrets of Man City's takeover, "AWFUL" Man United & Big Sam backs Chris Wilder

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Premier League legend and former manager Mark Hughes.

Big Sam, Mark and Natalie discuss some of the latest news in football, including the situations of both Sheffield United and Man United. They discuss Chris Wilder's return to Sheffield United, and how he could turn 'The Blades' fortunes around. They also debate where it's going wrong for Man United, including the drop in form of Marcus Rashford.

Also in the episode, Mark Hughes reveals untold secrets on the takeover at Manchester City when he was manager. He reveals some of the players they tried to sign and whether he knew his job was up before being replaced by Roberto Mancini.

Mark Hughes also touches on his time at Bradford, and how his departure played out. He talks on whether he may return to management anytime soon.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Phil Brown | Big Sam's Cheat Meal, Jeremy Kyle's Team Talk & 'OUTRAGEOUS' Decision Against Newcastle

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League manager and Sam's long-term friend Phil Brown.

Big Sam, Phil and Natalie discuss some of the latest news in football, including the VAR decision which cost Newcastle three points at PSG, Spurs' chances at Manchester City and the jobs that both David Moyes and Roy Hodgson have done ahead of their meeting this weekend.

Also in the episode, Big Sam and Phil reflect back to their days as a manager-assistant duo at Bolton Wanderers. They discuss their famous team talks, including Phil's memorable on-pitch chat at Manchester City when he was manager of Hull City, which was later copied by Jimmy Bullard the following season!

The pair also reveal the moments which caused them to lose respect for Arsene Wenger and Big Sam addresses rumours linking him with the vacant Republic of Ireland job.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Billy Sharp | Exclusive on leaving Sheffield United & Beef with Ryan Reynolds

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

We're back after the International break! Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp.

Billy gives us an exclusive into his departure from Sheffield United, including what he was told three times, before he was released at the end of his contract last season. Billy also discusses his time in America with LA Galaxy, and what the future holds him. Billy also reveals what went on during Sheffield United's clash with Wrexham in the FA Cup last season and how it ended in 'beef' with Ryan Reynolds.

Natalie, Sam and Billy also discuss the latest topics in the football world. They reflect on England's performance during the International break and who the back up striker to Harry Kane should be. The trio touch on Everton's recent 10 point deduction and whether they can still avoid relegation.

The episode ends on some quickfire questions, where Big Sam reveals all on his famous yawn at Old Trafford!

Tubes | Interviewing Cristiano Ronaldo, "Rice should've been Chelsea captain" & Soccer AM stories

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Big Sam is back in the No Tippy Tappy Football hot seat next to our award-winning host Natalie Pike. The pair are joined by former Soccer AM star and current Golf Life host Tubes.

Sam, Natalie, and Tubes discuss some of the latest talking points in football, including Monday's chaotic game between Tottenham and Chelsea. They look at the main talking points including some of the VAR decisions that weren't given, and touch on the clash 2 days prior, between Newcastle and Arsenal, where referees were at the forefront of the debate again.

Tubes opens up on some touching stories from his personal life. He takes us through some struggles he has had to overcome in recent times and how this led to him taking up Golf as his new hobby and eventually start 'Golf Life' alongside Jimmy Bullard. The former Soccer AM star also reveals some inside stories on the show and talks us through some of his favourite interviews, including a certain Cristiano Ronaldo...

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Steve Sidwell | "DELUSIONAL" Simon Jordan, Embarrassing Manchester United & Mourinho's mind games!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Tim Sherwood steps in for Big Sam alongside host Natalie Pike. The pair are joined by former Chelsea, Reading and Brighton midfielder and now Peter Crouch's podcast partner, Steve Sidwell.

Natalie, Tim and Steve discuss some of the big current talking points in football, such as Man United's lacklustre start to the season and if Ten Hag is getting the best out of his players like Marcus Rashford. They look ahead to Monday's huge London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea, with it being Pochettino's highly anticipated return to Spurs. Tim also reacts to Simon Jordan's comments on the Blues, about whether they can win the league title within 3 years....

Steve Sidwell shares some stories from his career, including Jose Mourinho's mind games at Chelsea, and the infamous situation of how he received the 'cursed' number 9 shirt at the club. Steve also talks about his present situation, and how he was able to watch Brighton's training drills under Roberto De Zerbi up close.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

David May | Ten Hag owes Maguire APOLOGY, Spurs in title race & BOLD Manchester derby predictions!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Tim Sherwood steps in for Big Sam alongside Lee Phelps, as the pair are joined by former Manchester United, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers defender, David May.

Tim, Lee and David discuss the biggest stories in football, including the upcoming Manchester Derby, as they preview both teams' form and stand-out players in recent weeks. They look at the turnaround in fortunes of Harry Maguire, and discuss whether Phil Foden should be looking at Jude Bellingham, in order to take his game to the next level.

The trio analyse Tottenham's fantastic start to the season, and whether they should be tipped as contenders for the Premier League title due to their new additions in Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison. They also touch on some of their stories of the late Sir Bobby Charlton and the impact David Beckham has had on players such as Harry Kane.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Geoff Shreeves | Reasons for leaving Sky Sports, Bellingham for Ballon d’Or & ‘prickly’ Jurgen Klopp

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Tim Sherwood steps in for Big Sam alongside Natalie Pike and the paid are joined Geoff Shreeves, who has spent the last 32 years as the main pitchside reporter for Sky Sports.

Tim, Natalie & Geoff discuss the biggest stories in football, starting with the impressive talent of Jude Bellingham and his future Ballon d’Or chances. Manchester United’s poor start to the season is also discussed with Raphaël Varane receiving criticism from Tim.

They also discuss the ins and outs of Geoff’s career at Sky Sports, shedding light on why he recently left the broadcaster, the story of the ‘cheers Geoff’ catchphrase and his experiences interviewing some of the biggest stars in the game including Jurgen Klopp and Sir Alex Ferguson.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Mick McCarthy | Big Sam WOULD be interested in Rangers job, sympathy for Ten Hag & VAR shambles

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Wolves, Ipswich, Sunderland, Cardiff, Blackpool & Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy.

Sam, Natalie & Mick discuss all the latest news in the footballing world, including the current state of Man United, VAR controversy and discuss if Sam would be interested in the Rangers job following Michael Beale's sacking.

The trio also discuss Mick's presence in famous memes, most notably his famous "Careless Whisper" viral video.

Paddy Kenny | Neil Warnock’s ‘son’ & Big Sam criticises Simon Jordan, Jim White & Jamie Carragher

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League goalkeeper and the man nicknamed 'Neil Warnock's son', Paddy Kenny.

Sam, Natalie & Paddy dive deep into all things football, including the on-going Ramsdale-Raya saga at Arsenal and whether defenders prioritising passing is hurting the modern game.

The trio also discuss some of Paddy’s fondest memories of his time under Neil Warnock, in addition to building their ultimate Premier League goalkeeper and Sam provides an exclusive on the rumours that Chris Wilder is set to return to Sheffield United...

Tim Sherwood | Big Sam SLAMS VAR, Man United “miles away” & Mikel Arteta is being 'too clever'!

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Big Sam returns alongside Natalie Pike and Tim Sherwood.

Sam, Natalie & Tim discuss the biggest stories in football. Including, another disappointing loss for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United as Brighton dominate at Old Trafford. The trio also discuss James Ward-Prowse’s stunning start to his career at West Ham, the dreaded VAR topic and how Yves Bissouma continues to impress under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

Big Sam and Tim also debate Man City’s current side vs Arsenal’s Invicibles, Roberto De Zerbi vs Thomas Frank, and the goalkeeper dilemma at Emirates Stadium.

Les Ferdinand | 'SUPERSTAR' Jude Bellingham, QPR's recent downfall & Ten Hag "ISN'T a top manager!

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike is joined by Tim Sherwood and Premier League legend 'Sir' Les Ferdinand.

Natalie, Tim & Les discuss all the latest news in the footballing world, such as Newcastle's slow start to the season and whether Erik ten Hag is the right manager for Manchester United. The trio also talk about some of the most talented, young England Internationals around such as Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Eberechi Eze.

Les also talks in-depth on his time as the Director of Football at QPR, including how the downfall of QPR came about after their relegation to the Championship.

Alan Stubbs | "DIABOLICAL" & "BANG AVERAGE" Everton, Mike Dean VAR disaster & Ange Postecoglou error

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike is joined by Tim Sherwood and former Bolton, Celtic and Everton defender Alan Stubbs.

Natalie, Tim & Alan discuss all things Everton, including what the problems are at the club, from the board to their transfer activity. They also discuss the 'Toffees' potential Premier League status and their new stadium.

The trio touch on the latest footballing matters, such as the uproar Mike Dean caused by his recent comments, the form of Michail Antonio and how far he can take West Ham, and why Tottenham decided to field a "weakened" team in the Carabao Cup.

Steve Bruce TRUTH on leaving Newcastle, suggesting Eddie Howe & peculiar Arsene Wenger relationship!

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Lee Phelps takes on hosting duties, as him and Sam Allardyce are joined by Premier League legend Steve Bruce.

Big Sam & Steve Bruce discuss all things Newcastle, including what exactly went down when Steve Bruce left the club, and the 'Magpies' fantastic start under their new owners and Eddie Howe.

The trio also talk footballing matters past and present, including Steve Bruce's time as a player under Sir Alex Ferguson and how Manchester United are fairing in the transfer window. They also cover topics such as Ange Postecoglou's impact on Tottenham and how difficult it could be for Sheffield United to stay in the league.

'SHOCKING' Onana VAR decision, Leeds players refusing to play & Big Sam on Simon Jordan...

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0100

In the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Sam Allardyce, Natalie Pike and guest Karl Robinson react to the opening weekend of the 2023/24 season.

Big Sam & Karl discuss their time at Leeds United and reveal the main reasons which led to their relegation from the Premier League last campaign.

The trio also talk VAR on the back of the Manchester United game against Wolves, problems with Chelsea and Liverpool and an exclusive update on the future of Harry Maguire, who has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford.

BIG SAM IS BACK! The 23/24 Premier League Preview with Jermain Defoe & Alex McLeish

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0100

Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are back for a new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, as we approach the start of the 23/24 season!

Sam and Natalie are joined by Jermain Defoe and Alex McLeish as they talk about the future of Harry Kane, their upcoming season predictions and share some of their own fascinating career stories.

The four discuss potential Premier League relegation candidates, Big Sam and Jermain's experiences at Sunderland together and Alex McLeish's NEAR star signing for Rangers.

Other talking points include Jermain's most famous contact in his phone and Clint Dempsey smashing his initiation at Spurs!

The ONLY reason Daniel Levy WILL sell Harry Kane & Big Sam to make Leeds U-turn?!

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Sam Allardyce, Natalie Pike and Tim Sherwood talk all the latest news and look ahead to the summer transfer window in this 22/23 season finale episode of No Tippy Tappy Football!

Sam shares an exclusive on whether he may end up returning to Leeds United to help the club bounce back to the Premier League after being heavily linked with a Director of Football role at the club.

The three discuss all things Spurs, including their new manager Ange Postecoglou, Harry Kane and Daniel Levy. They also predict where the biggest moves could be made in the summer transfer window and Tim shares a story on the time Elton John joined him in training!

Big Sam EXCLUSIVE | Why I couldn’t keep Leeds United in the Premier League

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Big Sam is back in the No Tippy Tappy Football studio!

Sam Allardyce, Natalie Pike and Tim Sherwood have plenty to discuss as they review Sam's four-games in charge at Leeds United.

Sam shares his exclusive insight into the reasons it didn't quite work out and what is next for both him and Leeds United as he continues to be heavily linked with the job for next season.

The trio also debate who will win the FA Cup Final between Man Utd & Man City, where Harry Kane and Declan Rice will play next season, the future of newly promoted Premier League clubs, and much more on this week’s episode.

"Celtic are AS BIG as Liverpool" & an Ange Postecoglou to Spurs EXCLUSIVE from Tim?! | Neil Lennon

Wed, 24 May 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike are joined by Celtic and Leicester legend Neil Lennon in the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football!

Neil shares his views on his former club Leicester's relegation battle as we approach the final day of the Premier League season, as well as what the future holds for Spurs target Ange Postecoglou, if Arsenal 'bottled' the league and what is the biggest derby in Britain...

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

United '99 vs Man City '23 team DEBATE with Man Utd treble winner 🏆 | Andrew Cole

Thu, 18 May 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike are joined by Premier League legend Andrew Cole for a must-listen to podcast for Manchester United fans.

Topics include which striker Manchester United need to target this summer, how far Newcastle United can go under Eddie Howe and whether Man Utd's 1999 treble winners were a better team than Pep Guardiola's current treble-chasers, Manchester City.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

An AWKWARD interview with Roy Keane & Jeff Stelling's Soccer Saturday replacement? | Bianca Westwood

Thu, 11 May 2023 06:00:00 +0100

Our interim co-host Tim Sherwood is back alongside Natalie Pike with huge West Ham fan and Soccer Saturday legend Bianca Westwood our guest!

Topics include who might have the impossible task of replacing Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday, what the future holds for £100m+ Declan Rice and what happens when you make a mistake when interviewing Roy Keane!

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

"Big Sam is the RIGHT PERSON to keep Leeds up" & Sunderland 'Til I Die Secrets | Tim Sherwood & Simon Grayson

Thu, 04 May 2023 16:00:00 +0100

A week after claiming he thought he could keep them up, Big Sam is back in the Premier League with Leeds United.

This appointment has resulted in a No Tippy Tappy Football first, with our very own 'Interim' co-host Tim Sherwood stepping in alongside Natalie Pike for the rest of the season.

Tim and Natalie are joined by former Leeds United player, manager and lifelong fan Simon Grayson to share their instant reaction to the news of Sam Allardyce being named as the new Leeds boss.

The trio also discuss what Sam will need to do keep the club up, the secrets behind the Netflix documentary Sunderland ’Til I Die, and ponder over a possible Harry Kane to Chelsea summer transfer.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Big Sam turned down Leicester job! "EMBARRASSING" Leeds & Pochettino to Chelsea | Jermaine Beckford

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0100

In this week’s episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League footballer turned pundit Jermaine Beckford!

Sam, Natalie, and Jermaine discuss hot topics in the Premier League such as: Mauricio Pochettino’s potential move to Chelsea, Harry Redknapp possibly making a return to Tottenham and Leeds' poor form. Big Sam also shares a story about how he had a chance to manage Leicester ahead of their Premier League title winning season, but turned down the opportunity!

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

The British Erling Haaland, Living with Jason Statham & Headbutting Robbie Savage | Dion Dublin

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0100

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce are joined by former Premier League footballer and now host of Homes Under The Hammer, Dion Dublin!

The three reflect on memorable moments from Dion's life, from living with Hollywood royalty Jason Statham to becoming the host of a daytime TV show on BBC. They also discuss Aston Villa’s impressive form under Unai Emery, and which British striker reminds the pair of Erling Haaland.

All of this and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Man United Squad SECRETS & THAT Sir Alex vs Beckham Clash 🥊 | Wes Brown

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0100

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce are joined by serial Premier League and Champions League winner, Wes Brown.

The three reflect on Wes Brown's career, mainly looking at his time at Manchester United with Wes sharing the pitch with some of United's greatest ever players.

Wes delves into the most interesting stories he experienced at United including dressing room bust ups between Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham, Ronaldo's first day at training and an insight into Roy Keane and Gary Neville's characters.

They also talk present matters such as whether Harry Maguire should leave United this summer, Marcus Rashford's importance to the team and Harry Kane vs Wayne Rooney comparisons.

All in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Exposing "MAD" Neil Warnock stories & Hitting Keown instead of Savage... | Michael Brown

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0100

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce are joined by former Sheffield United, Spurs and Man City midfielder Michael Brown.

Big Sam and Michael reflect on Brown's career looking back on some of the many clubs he has been at. They share some memories including hilarious stories about his former manager Neil Warnock which involved staff members spying on the away dressing room...

Michael also clears up exactly what happened, when he hit Martin Keown with a ball whilst he was working for TV but it wasn't actually him he had aimed for!

The two also talk present matters, such as whether Harry Kane should have a say in the appointment of the next Spurs manager, and an exclusive insight into Vincent Kompany's thoughts on if he could manage Manchester City soon.

Big Sam's Chinese order, "Whinging" Rodri & being FORCED to join Chelsea 😳 | Shaun Wright-Phillips

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0100

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce are joined by former Manchester City, Chelsea and England international Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Big Sam and Shaun react to this weeks topics including Antonio Conte leaving Tottenham, how Harry Kane needs to be more 'ruthless' to leave Spurs and Scotland shocking Spain in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers.

They also discuss personal matters including Shaun revealing that he never wanted to join Chelsea from Manchester City in the first place and Big Sam's go-to choices for a Chinese takeaway!

All in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Liverpool MUST sign Bellingham & Big Sam thinks Conte is right about 'Spursy' | Adam Rowe

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce are joined by comedian and co-host of the brilliant Have a Word podcast Adam Rowe.

Big Sam and Adam predict what's next for Liverpool as they attempt to finish top four, and discuss the concept of 'Spursy', if Antonio Conte was right about their DNA issues and if their squad is actually any better than fourth in the Premier League...

The pair also discuss Sam's old club Crystal Palace's re-appointment of Roy Hodgson, Adam's worst ever heckle and the strangest places they've been asked for a picture...

All in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Rejecting Leeds, £100k Per-Week Trialist & A Cheltenham Festival BAN 😳 | Karl Robinson

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce are joined by Karl Robinson. Big Sam and Karl reflect on a range of stories from their time at Blackburn together, Karl rejecting the Leeds United job and delve into topics such as whether football has become overcomplicated.

They also look at the talent of Phil Foden, the issues Karl's former player Dele Alli has faced and discuss the credentials of Steve Cooper as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate...

Elton John's EPIC call to Big Sam & Emile Rejecting Milan for Birmingham... | Emile Heskey

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce are joined by Emile Heskey to discuss all the latest topics including Liverpool's shock 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United. Big Sam and Emile also recall some unknown, surprising stories, such as Big Sam's call with Elton John over the Watford job, and how Emile almost joined one of the Italian giants!

All in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

THREE Barcelona stars who almost traded the beach for Bolton 🤯 | Big Sam Special

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, Natalie Pike sits down with Sam Allardyce to find out about some of the biggest stories Big Sam has to tell from his career.

From almost signing some of the best players of all time for Bolton and Blackburn, to revealing his best ever XI he has managed, plus Big Sam gives us an exclusive insight into his footballing journey.

Conte AND Kane to leave Spurs & Managing 'Special' Grealish | Tim Sherwood

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League winner Tim Sherwood, to discuss his time as a manager, including managing players such as Jack Grealish and Harry Kane, whilst also touching on his playing career, including THAT story of how Zinedine Zidane came close to replacing him at Blackburn Rovers.

All in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

VAR debate, "NIGHTMARE" Ben Foster & an Ed Sheeran Gig | Mark Clattenburg

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

After a weekend of controversial VAR calls, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to discuss some of the recent, controversial VAR calls and delve into some intriguing stories throughout Clattenburg's career including why he got a one-match ban for attending an Ed Sheeran gig...

All in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Clattenburg and Big Sam also look at some of the referee's 'nightmare' players and the hardest stadiums to ref in, plus any laws that should be changed in the game.

Do Man City deserve a points deduction? Is Klopp under pressure? | Robbie Fowler

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000

After a weekend of upsets, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Premier League legend Robbie Fowler to discuss Man City's charges, Liverpool's poor run of form and Robbie reveals how he ripped up a contract to play for Big Sam. All in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Robbie and Big Sam also give praise to the Premier League's top strikers, past and present, with the two looking into the form of Marcus Rashford and Erling Haaland. Robbie and Sam also look ahead to this weekend's games including the big Merseyside Derby.

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Transfer window review, What Roy Keane is really like & Leeds to survive? | Ian Harte

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

As the January transfer window slams shut, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Leeds United legend Ian Harte to discuss the biggest January deals and more in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Ian and Big Sam also show their appreciation for Eddie Howe and his success at Newcastle United, debate whether Jesse Marsch is the right man to keep Leeds in the Premier League and share stories on Roy Keane as both a player and manager.

Harry Kane to Newcastle? Sam Allardyce back to Everton? | Nolberto Solano

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

As Newcastle United continue their great run of form in the Premier League, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Magpies legend and free-kick specialist Nolberto Solano in the latest episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

Nolberto and Big Sam discuss the vacant Everton job, the Premier League's best free kick takers, Newcastle's chances of winning the Carabao Cup and the pair reminisce on their brief time together at Newcastle United, which featured Nobby's famous trumpet...

Warnock's VIRAL tweets, managing England and away fan abuse | Neil Warnock

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the World Cup final, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by legendary football manager Neil Warnock in our final episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football series, brought to you by William Hill.

The pair discuss Neil Warnock's viral tweets, if he would come out of retirement to manage England and some hilarious stories of abuse the pair got from opposition fans.

Ronaldo’s legacy, STARTING Trent & Big Sam the boxer? | Tony Bellew

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the huge England's semi-final against France, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former boxer Tony Bellew to preview the game in our latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by William Hill.

The pair discuss Ronaldo's legacy, why Tony would controversially give Trent Alexander-Arnold his first start of the tournament and which managers Tony thinks could have a future in a boxing ring...

Why Big Sam would rest Kane vs Wales & is ready to return to management! | Robbie Savage

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the huge Wales vs England game, who better than Robbie Savage to join Natalie Pike and Big Sam Allardyce to preview the game in our latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by William Hill.

The pair discuss the future of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and also whether Gareth Southgate will make changes that include his captain Harry Kane.

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Ronaldo bigger than Man Utd?!, Confident Maguire & "In Gareth, We Trust" | Ian Holloway

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Our special guest this week is Ian Holloway, who joins Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike for No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by William Hill.

Big Sam and Ian share their thoughts on the Ronaldo situation with the forward's departure from Manchester United confirmed, talk all things England and Sam shares his praise for 'great character' Jack Grealish.

The pair also discuss how impressive Harry Maguire played against Iran, and how he may need to leave Manchester United in January if he continues to be left out of the team.

Maddision HAS to start, Rejected by Grealish & THAT Ronaldo interview | Graeme Souness & Simon Jordan

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Ahead of England's opening World Cup game against Iran, No Tippy Tappy Football LIVE infront a live studio audience, brought to you by William Hill, saw Sam Allardyce joined by Graeme Souness and Simon Jordan.

In this live episode, Sam Allardyce and Graeme Souness discuss their England starting XIs for the opener against Iran, why they would both start James Maddison and the time Graeme Souness was rejected for dinner by Jack Grealish.

The second part sees Simon Jordan join the panel, who debate *that* Ronaldo interview with Piers Morgan, discuss what the future holds for Gareth Southgate and Simon tells us IF he would hire either Big Sam or Graeme Souness as his manager...

#GraemeSouness #SimonJordan #SamAllardyce

Maradona's £7m Shirt, Discovering Reece James & Taking Trent? | Peter Reid

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In the third episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by William Hill, Sam Allardyce is joined by former colleague and long-term friend Peter Reid.

In this episode, Sam Allardyce and Peter Reid discuss the Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt and ball, discovering Reece James as a young player and which right-backs they would take to the World Cup.

They also share stories from their 'social' meetings together, including how Big Sam once played a part in Andrew Strauss being bowled out at Old Trafford...

Golden Boot, Rejecting Haaland & Holidays with Ancelotti | Duncan Ferguson

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In the second episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by William Hill, Sam Allardyce is joined by Everton legend Duncan Ferguson.

Sam and Duncan discuss England's goalkeeper situation, the players who will be fighting it out for the Golden Boot and the time Carlo Ancelotti joined Duncan Ferguson on holiday in Croatia.

Duncan also shares which Premier League club turned down the chance to sign Erling Haaland...

Combined 26-man England squad, England's best XI & "scandalous" Harry Maguire abuse | Sammy Lee

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100

In the first episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, brought to you by William Hill, Sam Allardyce is joined by his right-hand man Sammy Lee. The pair worked together at a host of clubs including Bolton, Everton and West Brom, as well as their spell in charge of the England team.

In the first episode of our new podcast, Sam and Sammy discuss a range of topics including England's 'golden generation', select their combined England World Cup squad and discuss the abuse Harry Maguire has been receiving.

Also, whether the pair may reunite at a club in the near future...

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No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce - Trailer

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100

Welcome to a BRAND NEW podcast No Tippy Tappy Football, with the straight-talking, no nonsense Sam Allardyce and his partner in podcasting, presenter Natalie Pike.

Each episode a different guest will join to share their 'No Tippy Tappy' opinions on all things World Cup 2022, plus exclusive stories and insight from their own careers.