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We are back for a brand new season! Chris Stott is joined by Sam Jordan and Tom Whitehead to discuss...
- Haaland's impressive start
- Fulham taking Liverpool by surprise
- The Ten Haag era getting off to a slow start
- Transfer needs
- Most impressive and disappointing opening performances
Wow! What an end to a truly brilliant season!
Stotty is joined by Harry and Joe for the final Prem Talk of the season as we reflect on a fitting end to the Premier League season as City claimed the title thanks to a sensational quick fire comeback.
It's also awards time! The Matchday FM team have given their nominees for the Prem Talk awards, the prize every star player wants to win...
So tune in for that debate as we end the 2021/22 campaign in style 🍾🥳🏆
It's been a season of high drama and the stage is set for one final rounds of twists and turns!
With so much still up for grabs, Chris Stott is joined by Sam Jordan who reflects on a memorable Goodison night as Everton secured Premier League football for next season with a stunning comeback against Crystal Palace...
So in the final podcast of the regular season, we discuss...
After a titanic battle, who will lift the title? City or Liverpool?
After Everton clinched survival, who will be the final team consigned to relegation, Leeds or Burnley?
Who will seal their place in the Champions League? Spurs or Arsenal?
And don't forget the battle to claim the final Europa League spot between Manchester United and West Ham!
8 of the 10 matches have something riding on them, and we can't wait to see what happens!
A packed show as the two Chris' look ahead to the FA Cup Final before digesting the latest standings in the Premier League following Liverpool's Spurs slip-up and City's back-to-back 5 star displays. The Top 4 fight is down to two sides, with both very much in the hunt after Thursday North London Derby. And as Everton continue to save themselves, things aren't looking good for Leeds...
And it's Awards Season - so the guys pick who they believe deserves the Player, Young Player and Manager of the Year titles after the shortlists where announced this week.
Stotty is joined by a Red and a Blue this week as the top and bottom of the league take centre stage once again. The lads discuss the latest leg of the title race with two games this week, with Liverpool still in with a chance of the Quadruple. Will City hold onto their league crown now that is their sole aim for the season following their European exit? And with Norwich gone and Watford on the brink, are Leeds the most in danger following Burnley and Everton's recent wins? Or could someone else still get dragged down late on?
This week's host Sam Jordan is joined by Chris Stott to react to the news that Erik Ten Haag will be the new manager of Manchester United.
The pair discuss the reasons why he proved to be the first choice over Pochettino and asses the challenges the Dutchman faces at Old Trafford.
They also look at the latest twists in the title and relegation saga's while also reflecting on the incredible turnaround at Newcastle United.
Stotty and Joe are reunited on the latest episode of Prem Talk. The pair review a pulsating title tussle, discuss the latest twist in the top four race as Spurs begin to take control, and debate whether Ten Haag is the right choice as he edges closer to the the top job at Old Trafford.
We are back after the International Break for the final leg of the Premier League!
The two Chris' are on hand to discuss which new faces made an impact for England, the upcoming relegation six pointer between Burnley and Everton and a potentially defining month for both Manchester City and Liverpool...
It's been a while but Stotty, Rob and Kie are back with the first Rugby League show of 2022!
Safe to say there have been plenty of talking point in the early rounds of the new Super League season - so the lads have spent the best part of an hour discussing the high amount of sin bins and send offs as well as poor starts for Leeds, Warrington and Castleford.
Stotty and Sam Jordan are behind the mics this week as we mix the Premier League with the FA Cup over the next few days!
The lads discuss...
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The latest twist in the title race as City slip up at Palace
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Massive wins for Leeds and Watford as Everton edge closer to the bottom 3
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And the FA Cup quarter finals with the back drop of a questionable request from Chelsea!
Hear more in our latest episode of Prem Talk!
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall give their tips for all of the races on days three and four of the Cheltenham Festival, including the Stayers' Hurdle and the feature event of the whole meeting, the Gold Cup.
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall are back to dissect all four days of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival which gets underway on Tuesday.
Here is their look at days 1 and 2.
The two Chris' are at the helm this week as they review the latest talking points from the Premier League, including...
- A dismal afternoon for United as they are humbled by neighbours Manchester City.
- More woe for Everton after being thrashed by Spurs.
- And a week of Six Pointers with crucial clashes at the top and bottom of the League.
It's a bumper episode for you this week!
Sam Jordan, Chris Stott and Tom Whitehead are on duty as we assess the possible impact of Russian sanctions on Chelsea and Everton, with the former being put up for sale after 20 years of Abramovich ownership.
The guys also discuss the departure of Bielsa from Leeds United as Jesse Marsch attempts to fill his sizeable shoes.
And with plenty to review, we look at the state of the title race, top four chase and relegation scrap.
Joe Richardson & Chris Coughlin dissect the latest round of Premier League fixtures and look ahead to a weekend that includes Leeds v Manchester United, in front of fans at Elland Road.
Stotty and Harry are on duty to discuss Frank Lampard's arrival at Everton, assess the business of Premier League clubs during January and to look ahead to a couple of key games taking place in midweek involving those in the relegation dogfight.
The team of Chris Stott, Chris Coughlin and Tom Whitehead reflect on the sackings of Rafa and Ranieri at Everton and Watford. They asses the differing approach to finding a replacement with Roy Hodgson in at Vicarage Road, while the next arrival at Everton is far less clear.
The lads also look at the Premier League's postponement threshold change and discuss were the big moves could happen in the final days of the transfer window.
Chris Coughlin and Joe Richardson discuss...
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Jarrod Bowen's great form
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The EFL Cup semi-finals
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The big match - Man City v Chelsea
Stotty, Harry and Kieran look back on the winners and losers of the festive period. They also discuss whether the title race is over already, the fixture disruption caused by Covid, Lukaku's transfer talk as well as the fortunes of United under Rangnick.
In this week's episode the two Chris' reflect on a double game week which saw plenty of action in Merseyside, a first game for Manchester United's new gaffer and a first win for the Toon!
The lads also look at Leicester's drop in form and assess how the relegation battle could really hot up with several key games taking place across another two match week.
In this episode, Sam Jordan is joined by Chris Stott to analyse the manager situation at Old Trafford following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The guys assess the job done by Ole and the candidates for the role both on a short and long term basis.
It's also a double game week with some big games ahead particularly at the bottom, whilst there is also the latest installment of the Merseyside Derby.
Chris Coughlin and Sam Jordan discuss...
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The international break
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Dean Smith's arrival at Norwich City
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The battle at the top of the Premier League
With the Premier League on (yet another) international break, Joe Richardson & Chris Coughlin take stock from an eventful weekend just gone both on and off the pitch.
Chris S and Harry are on duty this week as they discuss the change of management at Tottenham after Nuno was sacked and quickly replaced by Antonio Conte. They also look at the latest contender for the Newcastle job as Unai Emery turns down the Toon. And of course, it's Derby Day in Manchester - will United learn their Liverpool lessons or will City heap more pressure on Ole?
Chris Coughlin and Tom Whitehead discuss
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Liverpool's stunning 5-0 win at Old Trafford
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Managerless Newcastle's search for a first win
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The week's big clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Chris Stott and Tomas Whitehead are on duty as the Premier makes its return after the latest international break... which has been busier than usual!
We discuss Newcastle's long awaited takeover, another managerial change at Watford as well as the weekend's games including with focus on those in desperate need of that elusive first win.
Its Grand Final weekend and there's a bit of a French theme going on!
In this episode Chris, Kieran and Rob preview a potentially history making Grand Final between St Helens and Catalans, looking at the key battles and picking their combined 13.
They also look at the Million Pound game as Toulouse and Featherstone battle for a place in the top flight whilst also giving their thoughts on Wigan's new coaching set up.
Joe and Sam are on duty this week to reflect on City's masterclass at the Bridge as well as Arsenal's thrashing of Spurs. The big game previews keep on coming too as Liverpool host Man City and United host Everton.
Chris Coughlin is joined by Harry Reynolds to discuss...
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The dramatic stoppage time events at the London Stadium
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Brentford's solid start to their Premier League life
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Saturday's huge class as Chelsea host Manchester City
Joe Richardson is joined by Chris Stott to discuss...
- Ronaldo's emphatic return to Manchester United
- Mo Salah joining the Premier League 100 Club
- This weekend's London Derby as Spurs host Chelsea
The two Chris' are on hand to review England's international break, to discuss the ongoing situation with potential bans for Brazilian stars and look ahead to what could be a brilliant atmosphere at Elland Road as Leeds host Liverpool.
Chris, Kieran and Rob are back with another episode of Rugby League chat!
The lads look back at one of Magic Weekends most memorable matches, discuss the implications of the cancelled World Cup and casually create a new branch of the sport to help save Rugby League!
In the lastest Prem Talk, Chris Coughlin and Sam Jordan review Gameweek Three including a harsh red card for Reece James, Nuno's 100% start at Tottenham and Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford plus a preview of England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers
The second Prem Talk of the new season is here as Chris Stott and Joe Richardson....
- reflect on West Ham's impressive start spearheaded by the outstanding Michail Antonio
- discuss the latest Prem news including Pep's future at Manchester City, a controversial switch for Ronaldo and Harry Kane staying put!
- preview Van Dijk vs Lukaku as Liverpool and Chelsea meet at Anfield
Don't forget to share your thoughts to @matchdayFM and to check out our website for the latest round of predictions
Chris Stott is joined by Harry Reynolds to review the first weekend of the new Premier League season!
The pair discuss the difference having full houses made to the atmosphere and the match, the Kane & Manchester City saga as well as preview the London Derby between Arsenal and Chelsea.
Oh... and we ridicule that sorry excuse of a football shirt released by Manchester City... and rightly so!
Prem Talk is back! In this episode, Chris Coughlin & Tom Whitehead discuss the return of full stadiums, VAR changes & give their predictions for the next nine months of top flight action.
The latest Rugby League Show episode is out now as Kieran Makin joins Chris Stott to discuss...
🏉The importance of the World Cup going ahead
🏉Yet more Covid postponements
🏉Williams the Wolf
🏉2021 Challenge Cup Final
It's nearly upon us... England's first major final since 1966! And it would have been rude of us not to preview it!
Chris Stott and Sam Jordan discuss the Three Lions' performance throughout the Euros on and off the pitch, assess the opposition who themselves have had a brilliant tournament, and give that all important verdict for Sunday's final.
Joe Richardson, Chris Coughlin and Tom Whitehead reflect on what we have seen so far at Euro 2020 and what is to come in the shape of England v Germany at Wembley as well as some other mouthwatering knockout matches.
Chris, Rob and Kieran are back to chat Rugby League once again! The topics for this episode include "the Josh Griffin Incident", George Williams, are Catalans contenders and who will take over at Leigh.
In part 2 of our Euro 2020 preview, the panel give their thoughts on the outcome of the group stages, as well as give predictions for the end of tournament accolades...
Catch up on Matchday FM's live Preview of Euro 2020!
In part one of two; Chris Stott, Kieran Makin, Joe Richardson and Chris Coughlin give their thoughts on the England squad and pick their 11s for game one against Croatia on Sunday.
For the final time this season, Prem Talk sees Chris Stott joined by Balve Bains, Chris Coughlin and Harry Reynolds to react to Carlo Ancelotti's exit from Everton before examining the 20/21 season.
The Matchday FM team have also picked their nominees for our end of season awards.
Chris Stott, Chris Coughlin and Harry Reynolds give their thoughts ahead of the final. The lads assess each of the top 4 candidates' chances of making the Champions League, while also looking at who will claim the final Europa League birth and a place in the Conference League.
Matchday FM brings you episode nine of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss the results of Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker, Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas and the rest of the undercard. They then chat about the Super Middleweight unification fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders and Liam Smith’s controversial loss in Russia.
Joe Richardson, Sam Jordan and Chris Stott give their thoughts on the protest by Manchester United fans against the Glazer ownership, lazy punditry and Manchester City booking themselves a place in their first Champions League final.
Chris Coughlin & Tom Whitehead discuss the big talking points from the latest round of Premier League matches including in-form Kelechi Iheanacho's impact on Leicester's Champions League charge as well as looking ahead to Manchester United versus Liverpool on Sunday
Matchday FM brings you episode eight of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker, Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas and the rest of the undercard. They also discuss Moruti Mthalane vs Sunny Edwards, Mick Conlan and the return of Andy Ruiz Jr.
In the second episode of Matchday FM's The Rugby League Show, the panel discuss the merit of the new ball steal rule as well as discussing whether laws are aimed at making the game more entertaining. Chris, Kieran and Rob also give their thought on Daryll Powell heading to Warrington to replace the departing Steve Price next season, and the news that Lee Radford will be in charge of the Tigers from 2022. The lads also pick who they would have as the England Full Back if the World Cup started this week.
Chris Stott is joined by Chris Coughlin and Harry Reynolds to discuss the creation, fall out and demise of the European Super League (or at least using the latest info at the time of recording!) and what it could mean for the future of football.
The lads also look at the exit of Mourinho at Spurs and his potential replacement.
Balve Bains, Rob Lee and James McNeil summarise Round Two of the 2021 Formula One season in Imola. They review the Grand Prix by talking about the Bottas/Russell crash on Lap 32, Hamilton's fightback, a superb Norris drive and Verstappen's eleventh career win in F1. Awards for Driver of The Day was handed out as well as the Predicted Constructors and Drivers winners at the end of the season.
Joe Richardson and Chris Coughlin are on duty for this week's Prem Talk as they discuss Jesse Lingard's rejuvanation, West Brom's late charge for survival and this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals
Matchday FM brings you episode seven of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss Carl Frampton’s loss to Jamel Herring, his retirement from boxing and last weekend’s Uzbekistan card. All of that before previewing Conor Benn vs Samuel Vargas, Shannon Courtenay vs Ebanie Bridges, Joe Smith Jr vs Maxim Vlasov and Jaron Ennis vs Sergey Lipinets.
Chris Stott and Chris Coughlin are on duty this week to discuss the implications of match day 30 on the race for the Top 4. With several big games to come in match day 31, who will take vital points in their fight for a European place?
The lads also react to the news that Kevin De Bruyne has extended his stay at Manchester City - we discuss where KDB ranks among other modern greats.
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall are here with all the information you need ahead of the Grand National Festival at Aintree with three brilliant days of horse racing before Saturday's big race
Matchday FM brings you episode six of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss the Rumble on the Rock card before previewing Carl Frampton’s attempt to become Ireland’s first ever three-weight World Champion in his fight against Jamel Herring. All of that before the duo discuss this weekend’s Uzbekistan card to wrap things up.
As the Premier League returns for it's final chapter after the international break, Chris Stott is joined by Balve Bains and Tom Whitehead to react to the news that Sergio Aguero will be leaving Manchester City.
The lads also assess who the meeting between Arsenal and Liverpool is more crucial for - Arteta or Klopp?
Matchday FM brings you episode five of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss Lawrence Okolie’s WBO Cruiserweight title win against Krzysztof Glowacki and the undercard. The duo then preview the Rumble on the Rock – the hugely anticipated Heavyweight rematch between Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte and its undercard.
Chris Stott is joined by Rob Lee and Kieran Makin for the first podcast of the new Rugby League season.
The lads discuss the sport's return ahead of the first round of Super League this Friday, look at some of the latest talking points, and give their thoughts on the 12 teams ahead of Friday's big kick off.
Matchday FM brings you episode four of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss the newly announced Dereck Chisora vs Joseph Parker card, before previewing Lawrence Okolie’s WBO Cruiserweight title fight against Krzysztof Glowacki and its undercard. The duo then chat about the Fight of the Year contender between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, before touching on the venue announcement for Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders and the untimely passing of boxing legend Marvin Hagler.
A very different yet enthralling Cheltenham Festival reaches its crescendo on Gold Cup day with the WellChild feature going off at 3.05. The undercard is good too including a brilliant renewal of the JCB Triumph Hurdle plus the Albert Bartlett, Foxhunters and the first ever running of the Mares Chase. Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview the action.
A quick note- unfortunately the internet connection dropped out therefore our Gold Cup chat was sadly interrupted. You can still hear the guys' selections and 'most' of their thoughts on the feature.
Chris Coughlin and Chris Stott are back for this week's Prem Talk. In this episode they discuss the departure of Chris Wilder from Sheffield United plus the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland - What do they make of Gareth Southgate's decision to drop Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold?
We're at the halfway stage of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival with still two more days to go. Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview day 3 with the mighty Envoi Allen running in the opener, followed by back-to-back grade 1s with the Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle.
Day 2 of the festival sees the top class action continue with the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race at 3.05. There are three other grade 1's which sees mouthwatering clashes in the first and last, plus we see the supremely talented Monkfish run in the 1.55.
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview the action.
The waiting is over and the action can finally begin albeit behind closed doors. Tuesday sees the start of the Cheltenham Festival and the Matchday FM team of Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall will cover all 28 races at Prestbury Park. We start with their look at day 1 which includes the Unibet Champion Hurdle as they give their selections and best bets on the opening 7 races.
The 2 Chris' are back behind the mic to reflect on United's Derby victory, Chelsea's turn around under Tuchel, and the latest twists in the relegation scrap.
Chris Coughlin & Balve Bains discuss the action from a bumper Gameweek 26 including the VAR chaos in Brighton's defeat to West Brom & the state of the top four battle. They also talk about Saints with Ralph Hassenhuttl's side having taken just one point from their last nine games
Matchday FM brings you episode three of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss the fallout from Josh Kelly’s defeat to David Avanesyan and the undercard. They then preview Canelo’s World Super Middleweight title defence against Avni Yildirim, before also looking ahead to Heavyweight Joseph Parker’s return to the ring and Tommy Fury’s next professional fight. All of that before the duo each pick a fight they would like to see and a fight they would like to have seen.
Chris Stott is joined by Harry Reynolds and Tom Whitehead to reflect on an historic derby win for Everton, and to assess how the relegation battle is shaping up after a couple of crucial results.
Chris Stott and Sam Jordan look ahead to the Merseyside Derby with both sides going into the game off the back of 2 straight league defeats. The lads also give their thoughts on the relegation battle.
Matchday FM brings you episode two of The Ringcraft Podcast! Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan discuss Josh Warrington’s shock defeat to Mauricio Lara and the Zelfa Barrett vs Kiko Martinez scorecards. They then preview Josh Kelly’s big fight against David Avanesyan and the undercard, before also looking ahead to Miguel Berchelt’s WBC Super Featherweight title defence against Oscar Valdez. All of that before the duo each pick a fight they would like to see and a fight they would like to have seen.
Chris Stott is joined by Joseph Richardson to reflect on last weekend's Premier League action.
Manchester City and Phil Foden are the topics of conversation after the Blues put on a show at Anfield to tighten their grip on top spot.
Matchday FM brings you its new boxing-themed show - The Ringcraft Podcast! Join Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan for the first episode where they preview Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara, discuss trainer Mark Breland's explosive first interview since his split from Deontay Wilder and chat potential venues for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. All of that before the duo each pick a fight they would like to see and a fight they would like to have seen.
Chris Stott is joined by Chris Coughlin and Balve Bains to reflect on events from Old Trafford, as well as debate whether Liverpool's title hopes are on the verge of ending.
The trio also look ahead to the weekend's games including a mouthwatering encounter between Liverpool and Manchester City.
One of the best weekends in the jump racing calendar comes from Leopardstown this weekend with the Dublin Racing Festival. Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview the 8 Grade 1 races across Saturday and Sunday.
More Premier League action to dissect for the team of Joe Richardson, Sam Jordan and Balve Bains. We get their thoughts on transfer deadline day and the window for clubs so far as well as look at the managers under pressure and who could be the next one sacked! There's also time for the infamous score predictions.
Kieran Makin is joined by Chris Stott to discuss the major talking points from a busy midweek of Premier League Football.
The lads chat Sheffield United's shock win at Old Trafford, change of manager at Stamford Bridge, and a half season to remember for West Ham.
Chris Stott is joined by Kieran Makin and Balve Bains to discuss a midweek round of fixtures that could have major implications at the top and bottom of the Premier League.
3rd place Leicester go to 6th place Everton, while Liverpool and Spurs also face off.
Will Newcastle or even Wolves be dragged into a relegation battle and can Fulham get out of trouble?
Sam Jordan previews the FA Cup fourth round with Kieran Makin and Tom Whitehead as the trio analyse Chorley vs Wolves, Manchester United vs Liverpool, Sheffield United vs Plymouth Argyle, Everton vs Sheffield Wednesday and Bournemouth vs Crawley Town, before giving their predictions for the rest of the ties.
Chris Stott is joined by our very own January signing Balve Bains to look ahead to big week in the Premier League, which includes a massive game at Anfield as Liverpool face new leaders Manchester United.
The Premier League returns after a break for the FA Cup with six midweek matches affecting both the top and bottom of the table.
Joe Richardson and Sam Jordan discuss Tottenham's rearranged fixture with Fulham plus the two Manchester clubs' resurgence.
Plus as we near the midway point of the season, the guys grade each team's season so far in the half time (term) report.
The two Chris' preview the third round of the FA Cup this weekend with some special guests as Chris Coughlin talks to Marine defender David Raven about the eighth-tier side's day in the spotlight against Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur while Chris Stott chats to Chorley striker Harry Cardwell ahead of the Magpie's match against Derby County
It's the most wonderful time of the year if you're a racing fan with a bumper lineup both on home shore and across the Irish Sea!1
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview the highlight the King George at Kempton, along with the Christmas Hurdle and the potential return of Altior. There's also the Welsh National from Chepstow. Whilst in Ireland, there are no less than 8 grade 1 races including the Paddy's Reward Club Chase, Savills Chase and the Matheson Hurdle.
Join Chris Stott and Kieran Makin as they discuss the crazy game at Old Trafford, Spurs' loss of form, and a London Derby with implications at the top and bottom of the league.
Chris Coughlin and Keifer Macdonald discuss the big talking points from season's first midweek round of Premier League fixtures including Sam Allardyce's arrival at West Brom after the sacking of Slaven Bilic and Liverpool's late win against Tottenham at Anfield
In this Super League special, Chris Stott is joined by Kieran Makin and Rob Lee to discuss the news that the Leigh Centurions will be the 12th team in the competition for 2021, after a successful bid process. The panel also have each picked an all time Super League Dream Team - but with a twist! They could only pick 3 players from each club. If you have any thoughts on Leigh's "promotion" or fancy having a go at picking your own dream team, then get in touch on social media, @MatchdayFM
Chris Stott & Kieran Makin are on duty as they reflect on a bad weekend for Arsenal, a good one for keepers, and surprise packages West Ham.
They also look ahead to the big game of the midweek fixtures as the top 2 go head-to-head at Anfield on Wednesday.
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall are back to discuss Cheltenham's December meeting, featuring the International Hurdle and the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup plus two grade 2's from Doncaster. The team also take the chance to look back at the season so far and pick out some horses to follow for The Festival and the rest of the season.
Chris Coughlin and Chris Stott bring you this week's Prem Talk as they discuss the return of fans to the Premier League and look ahead to this weekend's Manchester Derby at Old Trafford
Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan are back discussing boxing as they preview Anthony Joshua's World Heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev. They also breakdown some of the undercard's fights including Lawrence Okolie vs Nikodem Jezewski, Hughie Fury vs Mariusz Wach and Martin Bakole vs Sergey Kuzmin.
Just another quiet week in the Premier League?..... Well you thought wrong!!!!
Talking points galore once again and Chris Stott is joined by Chris Coughlin and Tomas Whitehead to try and make sense of it all.
Warning: this podcast contains VAR - Very Angry Rants
Chris Stott is joined by Robert Lee and Kieran Makin to look ahead to Friday night's Super League Grand Final. In a season like no other, it's two familiar faces in the final as Wigan take on rivals St Helens. There's no fans, it's not even at Old Trafford - but it's still set to be a classic.
Chris Coughlin and Harry Reynolds review Matchday Nine in the Premier League as Spurs underline their title credentials by beating Manchester City and Everton get back to winning ways against Fulham. The lads also pay tribute to the legendary Argentinian World Cup winner Diego Maradona who has sadly passed away at the age of 60
Listen as Chris Coughlin, Joe Richardson and Chris Stott preview Matchday 9 of the Premier League including Liverpool's home game against leaders Leicester and the latest edition of Mourinho v Guardiola as Spurs host Manchester City
Joe Richardson and Tom Whitehead provide your weekly dose of Prem Talk, looking back at the weekend just gone including: * Manchester City and Liverpool's stalemate and the challenge of Leicester and Tottenham * Southampton's meteoric rise up the table * Aston Villa's dismantling of Arsenal * Ademola Lookman and the worst ever Premier League penalties
Chris Stott & Kieran Makin cast their eye over the latest round of the Premier League including... Everton vs Manchester United - who is this a bigger game for? Should Jota start for Liverpool vs City And are Leicester City going under the radar?
Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan are back discussing boxing as they preview the hugely anticipated Heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Dereck Chisora. They also breakdown some of the undercard's fights including Lee Selby vs George Kambosos Jr, Savannah Marshall vs Hannah Rankin and Dave Allen vs Christopher Lovejoy.
Join Chris Coughlin and Harry Reynolds on the latest episode of Prem Talk as they discuss as they discuss the performance of "Hattrick" Bamford, Southampton ending Everton's unbeaten start and the iconic duos in Premier League history after Son and Kane combined yet again
Chris Stott and Kieran Makin chat look back at the key incidents from the Merseyside Derby, and West Ham's incredible comeback at Spurs. They also look ahead to the heavyweight clash of the upcoming weekend, give their thoughts on Pay-Per-View, while also attempting to predict the outcomes of matchday 6.
Chris Coughlin is joined by Tom Whitehead and Sam Jordan to preview this weekend's Merseyside Derby as top-of-the-table Everton host defending Premier League Champions LIverpool. The guys also give their predictions for Gameweek Five and discuss "Project Big Picture" ahead the proposal was scrapped earlier this week.
Where on earth to start?! A truly bonkers weekend as the Premier League continues to thrill and shock us week on week. Joe Richardson and Sam Jordan discuss the events at Villa Park, Old Trafford and Elland Road, as well as review Everton's 100% start.
Jamie Vardy, woeful Fulham and, you guessed it, penalties! They're just some of the topics that Chris Coughlin and Tomas Whitehead discuss on the latest episode of Matchday FM: Prem Talk
The first Sunday in October means it is Arc weekend. Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview the big race off at 3.05, as well as the other Group 1 races including the Abbaye, Foret and Opera Longines. They also discuss the Sun Chariot Stakes as Newmarket hosts another Group 1.
Chris Stott and Harry Reynolds are on hand to discuss what has been an action packed week of Premier League football! and to try and predict what might happen on game week 3.
Sam Jordan is joined by Kieran Makin and Harry Reynolds to look back on a somewhat different, but exciting summer of cricket - as they discuss everything from milestone wickets to the success and failures of the T20 and ODI series.
The two Chris', Stott and Coughlin, discuss the three big talking points from the first weekend of Premier League football, before looking ahead to matchday 2!
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview a mouthwatering weekend of racing domestically and abroad as the season enters the business end. The lads give their thoughts and tips on the Pertemps St Leger, the final classic of the season as well as Irish Champions Weekend from Leopardstown and Curragh and Arc Trials day from Paris Longchamp.
In the fifth and final 20/21 Premier League preview podcast from MatchdayFM, Chris Coughlin is joined by Chris Stott and Harry Reynolds to discuss Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United & Wolverhampton Wanderers
In episode four of our 2020/21 Premier League Preview series, Sam Jordan is joined by Joe Richardson, Chris Stott and Chris Coughlin to discuss the hopes and ambitions of Manchester United, Newcastle United, Sheffield United and Southampton
In Part Three of our new season preview, Chris Stott is joined by Tom Whitehead, Kieran Makin and Ben Wignall to we look ahead to the fortunes of Leeds United, Leicester City, Liverpool and Manchester City in 2020/21.
Part 2 of our special Premier League preview series sees us focus on the prospects of Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham.
Joe Richardson hosts alongside Sam Jordan, Harry Reynolds and Chris Stott.
Chelsea: 1:50-20:30
Crystal Palace: 20:40-29:30
Everton: 29:40-49:50
Fulham: 50:10-57:10
We're less than two weeks away from the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season and to build up to the new campaign, we'll be reviewing all 20 teams across five special podcasts. For Part One, Chris Coughlin is joined by Harry Reynolds, Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan to discuss the hopes that Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion and Burnley have going into the next eight months of drama
Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall look ahead to this week's Ebor Festival at York and preview some mouthwatering action, including the Group 1 Juddmonte International, Yorkshire Oaks and Nunthorpe Stakes. We also get the guys' tips and best bets for the week.
Chris Stott, Sam Jordan and Chris Coughlin reflect on the key moments of four Champions League quarter final ties; from Bayern's blitz, to City's exit, as well as PSG's rescue mission and Leipzig's Werner-less victory.
The team also look at where the two semi finals between Leipzig and PSG, and Bayern Vs Lyon could be won and lost, as the final four look to move closer to history.
Chris Stott is joined by Harry Reynolds and Chris Coughlin to look ahead to the two mouthwatering Europa League Semi Final ties.
Will Sevilla move closer to adding yet another Europa League trophy to their cabinet?
Or will Ole guide his United side to a first final under his management?
Can Lukaku do the business again and help Inter make the final?
Or will outsiders Shakhter cause the upset and make the final for a second time?
Tune in to hear what the team think!
Chris Stott is joined by Kieran Makin and Rob Lee to discuss the major talking points and preview the weekend's fixtures, as Super League returns with it's first full round of fixtures.
With Super League resuming this weekend, Chris Coughlin chatted to St Helens star Tommy Makinson about his career so far, winning the World Golden Boot in 2018 and how much he's looking forward to the rest of the season as Saints aim to retain their title.
The racing team of Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall are back again to preview the week long Qatar Goodwood Festival. Always a highlight of the summer flat season, the action includes the highly anticipated Group 1 Sussex Stakes and the historic Goodwood Cup.
We're all set for a dramatic final day of the 19/20 Premier League season with places in the Champions League and the Europa League up for grabs as well as Aston Villa, Watford and Bournemouth battling it out to avoid the drop. Chris Stott is joined by Tomas Whitehead, Chris Coughlin and Harry Reynolds to preview the end of an historic campaign.
Joe Richardson, Kieran Makin, Harry Reynolds and Elliott Walsh discuss a convincing England win in the 2nd test at Old Trafford, and look ahead to this week's deciding match at the same ground. They reflect on the performances of Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad and also discuss the merits of Jofra Archer's immediate future in the team.
In this episode of Extra Time: Non League Goalkeeper Max Povey discusses the challenges of being a free agent and keeping match sharp during lockdown. And Thomas Bradley from I'd Radebe Leeds tells us what it means for Leeds United fans to see the club return to the Premier League after a 16 year absence.
Joe Richardson, Kieran Makin and Harry Reynolds reflect on England's 4 wicket-defeat to West Indies in the first test match of the summer as well as preview their must-win second test, which starts on Thursday and some of the selection headaches facing the selectors.
In episode four of Extra time, Chris Stott speaks with Army veteran Steve Hughes discuss the important role para sports has played in his life ahead of a massive challenge attempt. New Curzon Ashton boss Steve Cunningham chats taking up a new role during lockdown, and Matchday FM's Chris Coughlin gives his thoughts on the big issues in Women's football.
Kieran Makin is joined by Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Elliott Walsh to discuss the return of international cricket and the shape of the England team ahead of their three-match home Test series against the West Indies.
In this week's Matchday FM Extra Time, Football Finance expert Kieran Maguire discusses Wigan’s administration plight. Chris Mann from the Burnden Aces gives his thought on Bolton’s new boss. And as F1 returns, we're joined by Nicky Hart as we find out what it’s like being a woman making their way in the Motorsport industry.
A classic Racing weekend is in store with the Epsom Derby and Oaks both run on Saturday. Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall preview both of those as well as a red hot Sunday, which includes the Coral Eclipse from Sandown and French Classics from Chantilly.
In the week that Wimbledon 2020 would've started, Sam Jordan, Tomas Whitehead and Chris Coughlin discuss the best matches in the competition's history and take a look at how coronavirus has impacted on tennis. They also chat about the sports' "Ones to watch" with both the French and US Opens coming up in the next few months.
In the latest episode of Matchday FM: Extra Time; Commentator Dave Woods tells us about his broadcasting career from Rugby League on the BBC to European nights on Channel 5. We hear how Wilmslow Cricket club is providing face masks for the community. And Matchday FM Pundit Chris Coughlin reflects on Liverpool’s title win.
In our latest podcast, Chris Stott is joined by Kieran Makin and Joe Richardson to reflect on the first week back for the Premier League. Here the boys discuss everything from Goal Line Technology gaffs to Roy Keane rants. They also look ahead to the four FA Cup Quarter Final ties taking place this weekend, and say who they think will make the Semi Finals.
This podcast was recorded on Wednesday 24th June
Joseph Richardson, Ben Wignall and Harry Reynolds reflect on last week's Royal Ascot and give you some horses to follow for the remainder of the flat season!
In the first episode of our latest podcast series, Chris Stott chats Wales at Euro 2016 with commentator Rob Phillips, hear's about a charity challenge being taken on by Football Manc Cave founder Ian Foran, and finds out what it means for Barrow to be promoted from fan turned commentator Adam Johnson.
It's the final day of the Royal Ascot meeting, and with three Group 1s and two Group 2s to come, Joseph Richardson is joined by Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall to preview the day's racing.
It's Commonwealth Cup day at Royal Ascot! Joseph Richardson is once again joined by Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall to preview all the action, featuring five Group races.
Ahead of day three at Royal Ascot, Joseph Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall are back to discuss their fancies for the day, headlined by the Group 1 Gold Cup, as Stradivarius looks to land three successive wins in the race.
Day 2 is upon us and Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall are back to preview the action, which includes the Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes.
The Premier League is back this week with Aston Villa taking on Sheffield United & Manchester City hosting Arsenal. In the latest edition of The Matchday FM podcast, Chris Coughlin is joined by Tomas Whitehead and Ryan Kirk to look forward to the resumption of English football and what the rest of the season has in store
This week Matchday FM will be bringing out a special daily podcast, previewing all 5 days of Royal Ascot! Here Joe Richardson, Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall dissect the action on day 1. Look out for daily tips uploaded every day on the Matchday FM website: https://matchdayfm.wixsite.com/matchdayfm
On what should have been the opening night of Euro 2020, the Matchday FM team decided to answer the question - what is the best goal ever scored at the Euros? Join Chris Stott, Harry Reynolds, Chris Coughlin and Tom Whitehead as they rank their top 5 goals from the history of the European Championships, and pick an overall winner.
Rob Lee is joined by Kieran Makin and Sam Jordan to answer one very simple question - what's next for the sport of boxing after the Coronavirus pandemic?
Horse racing is back in the UK and this weekend the main attraction is the Guineas Festival at Newmarket. In this episode of The Matchday FM Podcast, Chris Coughlin chats to Harry Reynolds and Ben Wignall about what they're expecting from the iconic meeting, and gets their tips ahead of the action
Live snooker is back! Joseph Richardson and Elliott Walsh are joined by special guest Craig Steadman to preview the Championship League tournament and discuss the logistics of the return of the sport.
The UEFA Champions League final should've taken place today in Istanbul with millions watching around the world. So Chris Coughlin, Tomas Whitehead, Harry Reynolds and Sam Jordan discussed the most iconic moments from the finals of the world's best club competition.
Last weekend should have been the annual Super League showcase that is Magic Weekend.
Chris Stott is joined by Rob Lee, Kieran Makin and special guest Dave Parkinson to discuss the merits of the event, and look back on some of it's most memorable moments.
On what would have been FA Cup Final weekend, join Chris Stott, Joe Richardson, Chris Coughlin and Harry Reynolds as they debate which final is the greatest ever.