Jonny Gould: Recent Episodes
Jonny Gould
Journalist, broadcaster, podcaster; Jonny is CEO of radio news provider, Sportsmedia. He's a regular newspaper reviewer and sports pundit at Sky News, supports Aston Villa and writes at http://www.soccermongery.com.
As the result of the French presidential election was announced on his #talkradio show, The Week With Jonny Gould, Jonny explains why Le Pen's populism is an ugly unappealing version of that which created Brexit and elected Donald Trump.
Hugo discusses the rise of Israeli #hitech and tells @jonnygould the nation's reputation for startup is maturing to the next level.
On his #talkRADIO show, The Week With Jonny Gould, Jonny slates the decision by the Supreme Court to stop parents taking children out of school during term time. He says the state should not overrule parents in deciding what experiences children should have growing up - and draws on his own experience of a life-changing trip which was better than any school lessons which he missed.
How much more important is victory over Blues now we lost to Albion? What's Tim got to do to turn it around? Are we better than last season? So many questions - and we try to answer them here!
Jonny and Howard are back in the close-season with the devil in the detail! In discussion #takeover #delph #benteke #gueye #chairman and more
What do you know, a hint of stability seems about to break between the clouds hovering above Aston Villa - and the dreaded T word emerges! In this latest episode, Mat, Jonny and Howard also talk about the players Tim Sherwood has improved immediately like Cleverely, N'Zogbia, Gaby and Benteke and the home game with Swansea this Saturday
After tension overload from the FA Cup weekend, Phil Williams is urging Aston Villa to refocus minds firmly on Premier League survival.
The BBC Radio 5 Live presenter, who's on-air weeknights from 10.30pm says a day-out at Wembley is one thing - but Villa must stay up.
Phil, a lifelong Villa fan from his childhood growing up in Birmingham believes the away game at Sunderland is even more important for Villa for their future as a big-time club.
Here he is in conversation with another Villa nut, Jonny Gould.
In between the two make-or-break fixtures with our nearest rivals, Howard and Jonny discuss the nervy last-gasp win over the Albion (nothing jittery about Benteke's composed penalty mind) - and why Gaby Agbonlahor might be the biggest winner in the Tim Sherwood era
No one embodies playing for the Villa shirt more than Ian Taylor. An unconditional Aston Villa fan, whether playing or not. How we need someone like him today. Here's his frank views on what's in store for the rest of the season? Can we survive - and what's missing from Villa today that made us so successful in his time as a League Cup winning hero.
As new manager Tim Sherwood assembles the coaching staff to keep Aston Villa in the Premier League - and with positive news on injuries to key players Gabby Agbonlahor and Carles Gil, Jonny and Howard are joined by Mat Kendrick of the Birmingham Mail for this special as the sun comes out at Villa Park!
With disgruntled #avfc fans facing club's representatives at the AGM later this month, Howard and Jonny discuss the gloomy prospects for yet another relegation dogfight. After seasons of struggle, is the drop finally coming?
We signed him from Wigan - as Martin O'Neill looked for frontline muscle, tactical options and key experience. He scored a triffic volley on his debut at Portsmouth and maintained his England career while at Villa Park, so what's wrong down the Villa these days? Here's Heskey!
avfc legend Andy Gray joins Jonny from Qatar, where he's now a full-time pundit with #beINsports. As someone who loves the club, Andy talks candidly and directly about relegation fears, a lack of leadership on and off the pitch, new signing Carles Gil and why takeover bids are compromised.
Who can forget the late Dave Ismay's great musical contribution, "Hey Aston Villa!"? Well, we didn't as Jonny and Howard podcast for a 2nd time. In this edition, is Keane a shoo-in to replace Lambert? What's Reborn Randy's new Villa strategy, when will Delph and Concrete get signed up - and oooh Jack Grealish!
Why did Randy Lerner's much publicized sale of #avfc fall through and why has he turned on his heels to bring in a new CEO? What's the financial situation like at Villa now - and will we go down despite the new signings and Roy Keane's arrival?
Jonny and Howard are old Villa pals, involved in Villa Fans Combined with Jonathan Fear, Navid Nazir and David Carson, which helped bring an amicable end to Doug's tenure at the club.
It's a chat about what the guys know so far!
James Davis describes the impact of rising house prices and rising interest rates will have on the buy to let market.
As #eng head to America for more pre #wc2014 friendlies, the 3-0 win over Peru showed Roy there's still work to be done as he prepares for our first group game with Italy
It's #fightingtalk finalist Dougie & Jonny at Wembley gazing on at England's last match on English soil before #brazil.
It's fast, furious and free to watch as the Powerboat P1 season launched at Royal Victoria Docks. #powerboatp1
Stuart Cureton from Spearfish Racing says he can't wait to hit the water as the Powerboat P1 season launches at Royal Victoria Dock, London.
The challenge set was simple. Make a (politically correct) play-on-words to headline Li Na's latest victory at the #AusOpen. Well, I got this one over the line. Come on Andy!!
How did I get on with #avfc as my specialist subject? Clue: I probably wouldn't have uploaded it if it hadn't gone well!
Jonny and Kevin preview Manchester United's game with Donetsk and Everton under Martinez.
Jonny discusses where we and why we come up short to mix it with the best of the nations at next summer's #WC2014
Once the mantle of the feared England strikeforce of Shearer and Sheringham & Shearer and Sutton for Blackburn, #LFC moved upto second in the #EPL with victory at #SAFC. But what of David Moyes as his #MUFC side languish in the bottom half. Here's Jonny....
It's emerged that a dressing room revolt after #SAFC's latest defeat and a complaint the club's chief executive did for Paolo di Canio at The Stadium of Light. Jonny's view is here plus #Ashes news and the morning sports, fans!
Morning Sports Fans! Jonny explains why the Premier League will provide the winners of the Europa League once more - as both #SCFC and #THFC recorded emphatic wins. #UEL #CFC
It's four games without a win as #CFC suffered their first #UCL home defeat for a decade. Here's Jonny's analysis of Chelsea's 2-1 defeat at Basel.
eng toughed out a goalless and workmanlike stalemate to secure what could prove the vital point which takes them to #Brazil2014. With that plus #EngvAus #ODI latest, here's Jonny.
Jonny's bulletin leads with Rafa's #USOpenFinal win and focuses in detail on #Eng's chances of three vital points in Ukraine as Frank #Lampard earns his 100th cap but without key injured and suspended teammates.
The World Number 1 saw off the toughest of challenges from Victoria Azarenka for the second year running to claim the #USOpen crown. With that, plus #eng in Ukraine, #vettel's win in #Monza and#EngvAus #ODI defeat for Morgan's men, here's Jonny.
tennis' big 4, for sure. But for how long? Jonny discusses the narrowing gap between the guys who've dominated for so long - and the rest.
Morning Sports Fans! The defending champion has reached the quarter-finals in New York, but it wasn't an easy passage for the 26-year-old Scot. With that, plus #epl squad and #ioc #olympics news, heeeeere's Jonny
Jonny Gould rounds up the drama, chaos and even hilarity which made up the last day of the summer #tdd. #afc smashed their own record, #mufc fell victim to hoaxers and #cpfc are determined to show they don't want to get relegated after one season.
realmadrid have created another Galatico by smashing the world record transfer fee again with the signing of #thfc's Gareth #Bale. It sets the young Welshman up for life - but in this time of extreme austerity, how can he possibly be worth it? Jonny discusses with Simon Bates on the Smooth Breakfast show.
Here's Jonny with the latest news including a heats win for Tiffany Porter at #mos2013 and an enforced change for #eng in the 5th #ashes Test
What a great night for Southampton's 31-year-old striker making his England debut. He'd only been on the pitch for a few minutes as a second half sub, heading the winner to beat Scotland at Wembley.We'll hear from Newcastle boss Alan Pardew, who signed him for the Saints and helped him on his way to the big time. With that and the rest of the news, here's Jonny.
Morning Sports Fans! It might the first time #eng have met #scot since 1999, but Farnborough's new sponsorship deal has stolen some of the headlines! With that plus #mos2013 and #murray news, here's Jonny!
mufc secured the first silverware of the year as a brace from RVP settled the #cs2013 with a 2-0 win over #wafc, but are #manutd too reliant on one striker and is Wayne Rooney's transfer saga causing a disruption behind the scenes?
Morning Sports Fans! #cfc's Mourinho mauled by masterful Ronaldo, Suarez is accused of a lack of respect for #lfc & Rory bids to shakeoff bad form at #USPGA
Morning sports fans! A weekend is a long time in football - and the close-season is no exception! It appears Real are closing on Gareth Bale's signature. With news of a first Hamilton win for Mercedes and changes for England's 3rd Test line-up, here's JG
Morning Sports Fans! Luis Suarez is determined to get his move to a #ucl team but unless #afc meet #lfc's demands of £50m for the Uruguayan, talks will be fruitless.
Follow www.twitter.com/jonnygould for all the latest transfer stories.
Morning Sports Fans! #afc bid a cheeky £40m and £1 for #lfc's Luis #Suarez - to trigger a clause in the Uruguayan's contract PLUS Bale for #Real? Will the #thfc star real-ly head for Spain?
The #manutd striker's upset at David Moyes' comments which hint at Rooney falling behind Robin Van Persie in the pecking order. What'll happen next? How sincere is #cfc interest. Here's Jonny with Simon Bates.
mufc have made an audacious £26m bid for #fcb's former #afc midfielder, Cesc #Fabregas. But will the 26-year-old be tempted to return to the #epl? Will Wenger want him first? #ggmu
No special favours, not even if your golf's world's number one. Woods was preparing for Thursday's start of #theopen when he was gently told he was breaching club rules. With that plus #Tdf #Euro2013 and #athletics, here's Jonny.
mcfc bid arrivederci to Carlito, but why has he courted so much controversy? With his story plus #EngvNZ, #wimbledon and #confeds, here's Jonny.
They've not won a major trophy since 1969, but now the soap opera that is Newcastle United has at last won a major accolade. The impending implosion at St James' Park has begun with the appointment of Joe Kinnear as Director of Football.
As Spain retain the #U21 Championship, Jonny reports on the conveyor belt of talent that keeps rolling, just like the Generation Game. That plus #ct13, #whufc transfer news and #royalascot.
It was a headline weekend of sport including a first #eng winner at the #usopen for 43 years, a winning return at #queens for #murray and #engvnz drama at #cardiff
Head coach Warren Gatland has resorted to selecting a player who retired from international rugby in 2011. #Wales win Shane Williams, 36 is plying his trade in the Japanese second division but after a succession of problems, Williams is en route to Canberra to face #brumbies.
As #England's #Under-21's fly home from a disastrous European campaign in #Israel, #mcfc secure another major summer signing, as #horseracing mourns the passing of one of its greatest trainers, #SirHenryCecil.
With a packed weekend of sport to roundup including history-making Rafa at #rg13, #Vettel victory in Canada, Jose's #cfc return and curtains for Pyscho for #eng, here's Jonny.
Jonny's bulletin includes a draw for low-key #eng at Wembley, Pellegrini edges closer to #mcfc job, Suarez says he'd leave #lfc and a record win for #federer at the #frenchopen
There are some long-gone TV shows that'll forever live on in British folklore. Everyone of a certain vintage will remember baddie #mickmcmanus, who died aged 93 #itv's #worldofsport was a Saturday staple. Jonny recalls the greatest theme tune of them all
From 2016, the governing bodies of Europe and the USA will ban all plays which restrict the art of swinging the club. It's supported by all the big names but as Jonny explains, the belly and broomstick putters are BIG parts of the game
Tottenham are set to offer the young Welshman a massive new paydeal to tempt him to stay at White Hart Lane, despite the close attentions of major clubs across the continent. But will he stay? Jonny rounds up the options.
In this morning's bulletin, Jose Mourinho's departure from Madrid by mutual consent paves the way for Chelsea to appoint him plus England's new shirt is an @FA own goal.
So #CFC become the first team to hold both the #UCL and #UEL titles at the same time. Rafa Benitez leaves his interim role with important silverware and a place secured in Europe's elite next season. Jonny reflects on the events.
So I was trying to do a bulletin all about Wigan's relegation, Arsenal's Champions League qualification bid and even Chelsea's silverware hunt - but Simon Bates reckoned I looked like Ray Winstone. You decide with another edition of... Morning Sports Fans!
Sir Alex Ferguson gave the clearest indication yet his influence will endure in the #MUFC boardroom. Jonny explains in this morning's #sports bulletin. #manutd #Ferguson #Moyes
As Interim Manager Rafa Benitez prepares his CV for exit at the end of this month, what kind of top name would be attracted to Stamford Bridge? Roman Abramovich sacks them whatever happens. And as they trophies all the time, do they need a Head Coach at all? Jonny discusses with Simon Bates. #chelseafc #UEL #EPL #cfc
The former European champions were destroyed by the new continental power, Bayern Munich. With that plus #CFC in the #UEL and Rocket Ronnie's latest #snooker quit threat, here's Jonny
Yes, like a calling card from beyond the seas! A reminder that work is just round the corner!
Front row, next to non- murdering Galatasaray fans. Amazing atmosphere. It'll be a good night.
England's footballers can take courage and inspiration from our cricketers, who batted all day to save the Test Series in New Zealand. It's Montenegro in a vital #WCQ #NZvEng #eng
Greg Dyke's in at the FA, West Ham are set to win the Olympic Stadium, England are in San Marino as our cricketers struggle in New Zealand. Jonny has your sports news and comment here!
Here's Jonny's bulletin featuring #Vettel fastest again in Melbourne, #THFC #CFC #NUFC all score #UEL tie wins and even a #CheltFest tip!
CheltFest passes an early morning inspection, #AFC bow out of the #UCL heroically but Wenger sounds a warning for the #EPL and #THFC #NUFC and #CFC go for #UEL glory.
Morning Sports Fans! Wayne Rooney's surprise omission from the #MUFC starting xi for the #UCL tie with Real has prompted a tabloid feeding frenzy which claims Rooney will be sold in the summer. Jonny separates fact from fiction - plus news on England's faltering progress in the Dunedin Test.
Good Morning Sports Fans! #THFC beat #AFC 2-1 at White Hart Lane to go seven points clear of the Gunners in the battle to qualify for the #UCL, as the Sunday papers report #Arsenal may be the subject of a £1.5bn pound bid from the Middle East. Can it be true? Here's Jonny.
Morning Sports Fans! Former #eng manager Steve McClaren leaves Twente for a second time, Gareth Bale's double sinks West Ham and the #championship hots up. Here's Jonny's bulletin.
Morning Sports Fans! the #capitalonecup final may have been one-sided but #bcafc did their club proud with magnificent support even in 5-0 defeat to #swans. With that plus #beckham's debut for #PSG, #MCICHE and #NEWSOT, here's Jonny.
The Daily Star reports that #CR07's advisers are considering a £55m offer from #MUFC to bring the Real Madrid star back to Old Trafford. How plausible is this? With that plus #CFC #THFC #NUFC & #LFC #UEL news plus #RugbyLeague news, heeeere's Jonny.
As Arsenal slump to #UCL defeat to Bayern Munich, Jonny wonders whatever next for #AFC? Out of the #FACup, now this. It's eight years and counting since the Gunners won a trophy. Also #ODI news as #England beat #NewZealand.
So, it's happened - and incredibly on the watch of Sepp Blatter. #FIFA have backed down and goal-line technology will be part of the game in time for the 2014 World Cup. Jonny recounts the historic decision on Smooth Radio breakfast.
Arsene Wenger might be taking his cue from the #smoothradio presenter, "get me out of here!" after #AFC's abject 3-1 home defeat to #fcbayern in the #UCL. So what next for the Gunners? Here's Jonny's thoughts from Breakfast this morning
As #MUFC keep their treble tilt alive with #FACup 6th Round victory, over at #AFC, Arsene Wenger bids for #UCL victory over Bayern Munich amid crisis. CONTAINS NUTS: please take care. It's audio with Arsene Wenger
So David Moyes has revealed he won't discuss his future at #EFC until the end of the season - and who can blame him? #evertonfc are still in the #facup and in contention for #UCL qualification. He has what's widely regarded as his best team in eleven years. But what if United come calling? Jonny discusses Moyes' options.
The Blade Runner Oscar #Pistorius is under arrest in Pretoria after shooting dead his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. Here's Jonny's bulletin from Smooth Radio
Paul Gascoigne's last public appearance in Northampton shocked everyone. He's losing his battle with booze and pills. Sleb fans have rushed to his aid and England's players want to offer support too. But Jonny argues that he needs more than that. He needs a reason to live. Someone in football should give him a job.
As #Beckham makes #PSG in the springtime, all the talk is of a deal which DIDN'T happen! Red-faced Odemwingie stays at #WBA as #QPR spend millions on Samba as they fight for #EPL survival.
As #Beckham jetted into Paris and Odemwingie's dream move to #QPR fell flat when they wouldn't let him through the door, Beyonce announced she WILL sing the USA's National Anthem LIVE at the #superbowl!
Morning Sports Fans! Here's Jonny Gould's morning bulletin on Smooth Radio, as he headlines the late late #transferdeadlineday deals as #MUFC extend their lead over #MCFC to seven points at the top of the #EPL.
Good Morning Sports Fans! As #MUFC extend their lead at the top of the #EPL with a brace from Wazza & #readingfc stage another late, late show, all eyes will be on the boardroom tonight as the door slams shut on #jimwhiteday!
Here's Jonny's sports bulletin featuring: #Beckham training with #afc, the Government want to put the skids under the #EPL, #QPRMNC means #MCFC can pile pressure on #MUFC & #AVLNEW is a six-pointer!
It's Jonny's morning @smoothbreakfast #radio bulletin with details on the Culture, Media and Sport's select committee's findings into how English football's run: does the #PremierLeague have too much power over the FA? PLUS Becks training with #Arsenal but he still can't find a club. #podcast
Have you seen the like of it? Eden #Hazard is sent off for aiming a kick at a #swansfc ballboy who deliberately smothered the ball to waste time. It worked as #CFC are out of the #CapitalOneCup. With that plus the latest from the #AusOpen, here's #jonnygould.
morningsportsfans. Here's Jonny's bulletin as Fergie has a pop at the lino as #MUFC drop points, #HeinekenCup rugby & #football writers salute #LFC and #ENG legend, Stevie G.
In what one commentator described as "20% confession 80% justification", Lance #Armstrong showed scant contrition for his years of drugs cheating - but did admit to doing it for the first time. Here's Jonny's report from the Simon Bates Smooth Radio breakfast show #cycling #tdf
Despite a huge outpouring of love for the #EPL, Pep Guardiola agreed terms with German giants Bayern Munich - on the same day. That plus #AustralianOpen news, #NBA in London and trouble at #CFC for Rafa. Heeeere's Jonny.
Jonny describes a week when the #capitalonecup proved a great leveller for #CFC and #AVFC , while Frank Lampard was told he's not going to stay at Stamford Bridge. #SWANS #BCAFC
As #Swans glide to a surprise victory at #CFC in the #capitalonecup, Jonny concedes, the Cup's a great leveller plus #BRFC chase #Blackpool boss and the #AustralianOpen draw
The newspapers say the #mufc legend is about to announce his once and for all retirement at the end of the season. Will Fergie stand in his way?
The #mufc midfielder's been legendised even during his career. The great and good of #football have always branded him among the greatest midfielders. So is really nearly over? Here's Jonny's bulletin from this morning?
Jetlag? bah humbug! #cfc showed no after-affects of their failed Japanese mission to tonk #lufc for 5 in the #capitalonecup and how many sports bulletins discuss the merits of Boris's surname? It's sport, Jim but not as we know it.
Jonny provides insssssssight into Arssssssenal's rise - with the accent on sssibilance. Look, if you want po-faced sport, tune to Radio 4, FFS!
Jonny reflects on #afc's 5-2 win at #reading and says despite acres of newsprint on #arsenal's problems, they're poised for a top 4 finish. For the Royals, it's a different story altogether. They're a racing certainty for the drop.
Jonny reflects on Wiggo's #SPOTY victory, reports on #IndvEng's fifth day of the fourth and final day as #england edge to series victory and Fellaini's #EFC headbutt.
Morning Sports Fans! Here's Jonny's first bulletin of the morning including #spoty win for #wiggins, #indveng lunch final day latest, #WBAWHU bore draw but a win for #THFC.
arsenal 's shock defeat at Bradford City in the #capitalonecup was the biggest surprise of the season so far, but as Jonny explains he won't be sacked just for this.
@jonnygould reckons #uefa president Michel Platini's got it right as he unveils plans for a revamped #euro2020 .
Chris Hull from the Special Olympics GB talks about 2013 as a special year for the organisation.
Here's the 0830 bulletin @smoothbreakfast. It was a morning of football stories, the selection of which I've never had to compile from. From horror to hope. How football can change or destroy lives. #ccfc #nufc #toon #epl
Jonny looks back at a memorable one man show from Zlatan Ibrahimovic which completely destroyed #eng 4-2 in a friendly in Stockholm.
Morning Sports Fans! Smooth Radio bulletin from 0830 the morning after Zlatan #ibrahimovic scored one of the great goals of recent years to beat #eng 4-2.
Here's the 0630 sports bulletin starting with Simon Bates' news headlines including Gerrard's #100caps and Frankie Dettori in drugs riddle in France. #sweveng #eng
It's been a week of finance and race controversy in the world of football. Jonny has this...
cfc have complained to the FA alleging Mark Clattenburg used inappropriate language toward their midfielder, John Mikel Obi. So what's going to happen in the end? Jonny reports.
cfc #facup winner Graeme le Saux looks at the tournament this season and gives an overview of where he thinks it'll be won and lost. It's the first round proper starting this weekend.
So says @sportsmediauk's Kevin Hatchard at our studios. Hear why Kevin believes it'd improve player behaviour while making referee's more accountable - and perhaps even make us realise how tough it is for them. #epl #clattenburg #referee
The 38-year information stream that is Teletext came to an end this week. Digital Switchover means the old technology can't go with it. Jonny Gould with tear and hanky, bids a fond farewell.
The #kickitout protest among some #epl players grabbed headlines the weekend of 20th and 21st October. I knew this was coming as early as the 4th when Jamie Lawrence broke ranks to talk about it. Players including Jason Roberts and Rio Ferdinand protested against what they saw as the lack of real action against racism amid the recent John Terry racial abuse case. Here's a piece I broadcast at the time.
When #wc2014 qualification is complete, #eng may well look back at their 1-all draw in Poland as a good point earned. Because the rain-delayed match proved very difficult as did our ability to capture our best form. Jonny looks back at that plus the funny television coverage too!
eng, skippered by Wayne Rooney, who scored twice alongside #manutd teammate Danny Welbeck, who also struck a brace, made simple work of this #wc2014 qualifier. Jonny Gould reports from Wembley. .
Jonny tries to make sense of the extraordinary eight year deal Alan Pardew's just been awarded at #nufc. Does such a long deal at a #football club really produce stability in the #epl?
Jonny discusses how Hodgson will respond to #eng's disappointing #wc2014 draw with Ukraine at Wembley.
On the Breakfast Show this morning, ahead of the Commons statement by the PM, a wish for the families and fans affected by the #hillsborough tragedy.
Andy Murray's claimed his first Grand Slam title - so becoming the first Briton to do so in 76 years. Jonny looks back at his thrilling #usopen final win over Novak Djokovic.
The noise of fireworks above Waterloo bringing down the curtain on #london2012 & the #paralympics, one of the most extraordinary sporting events this country's ever seen. (www.twitter.com/jonnygould)
“The transfer window shuts firmly at midnight on Friday night – and despite rumours to the contrary, Wayne Rooney remains a Manchester United player. But unless the England striker picks his game up, COULD Sir Alex Ferguson shock the football world and sell him? Jonny Gould makes sense of the speculation.”
Fergie's response to losing his Premier League crown has been a clever dip into the transfer market, while #mcfc have signed just one player. Jonny Gould gives his tips for the top and the drop. For more go to www.soccermongery.com
What a night for Jamaicans. And what a proud night for Birmingham as Bolt, Blake and Weir (unprompted) paid tribute to Birmingham. Handsworth was Jamaica Central when I went to school there in the 80's. Follow me at http://www.twitter.com/jonnygould
Mo Farah receives his Gold medal for winning the 10,000m #olympics title. Jonny has more on http://www.twitter.com/jonnygould
It was three years ago this week that football lost one of its great enthusiasts. Sir Bobby Robson's infectious influence still endures to the top of the game today. Here's Jonny Gould with his own affectionate tribute.
Tim Prince is out of hiding. In this exclusive interview, Prince outlines his hopes, fears and dreams for a Premiership (sic) future.
Another faultline in our union was uncovered last night as the Welsh players in Team GB didn't sing along to the National Anthem. Their right - or annoying? Jonny Gould discusses.
As in so many campaigns before, the old warrior of Manchester United has issued a warning to Roberto Mancini, "we want our title back - as a priority!"
As Manchester United travel 22,000 miles across the world in pursuit of a global fanbase, Jonny Gould argues it's time to reward overseas fans with real competition, not just friendlies.
- well, most of the time. Jonny argues that the cursed shootout is probably the best way to solve the quandry of who should win a stalemate.
Not even the most ardent England fan would say Italy didn't deserve to beat us, even if we bravely stood up to them until penalties. Jonny reports on another disappointing game.
Not many England fans would've predicted we'd win our group - and win it by three points. But we have and now it's Italy in the EURO 2012 quarters: can we do it??
Jonny discusses the multitude of marketing, brand and political messages that buying a simple replica plants on you these days.
We've just watched England draw with France in our opening game of EURO 2012. I say 'our' but the other two are Scots! They pretended to be interested in what happened. Find out how much by clicking here!
Jonny Gould presents this Italian football pilot, including a report from Tommi Mattei with the Euro 2012 squad in Coverciano and an interview with Prandelli.
Examining the dying embers of the last season, celebrating Chelsea, deploring racism and looking forward to what's in store for EURO 2012.
Jonny Gould explains why the FA are hamstrung over the shocking findings of the BBC's Panorama documentary into racism among fans in Poland and the Ukraine
With England preparing with friendlies ahead of Euro 2012, play-offs extending into the last days of May and the transfer market in full flow, Jonny explains "what happens next!"
It's Dougie and Jonny's weekly homage to the world of football, but this week, it's personal! Dougie's a Hibs fan. It's the eve of literally their biggest game for 110 years! It's a bit painful.
England's new manager Roy Hodgson named the squad he hopes will give us the best chance of Victory in Europe. Jonny Gould watched the drama.
Jonny waxes lyrical for a couple of minutes about this weekend's last weekend of the league season
Here is Dougie of Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live and Jonny of no fixed ability, talking soccer!
Probably like most England fans, Jonny wanted Harry to replace Fabio, but now Roy's the man, he's urging everyone to support him
As the former England skipper stooped to even lower lows, Jonny asks why football's authorities continually try to accommodate, rather than punish him?
It's an all Spanish final .. in the Europa League! Barca and Real are vanquished semi-final losers in the Champions League. Doug and Jon run their rule over all the action!
Season 2011/12 - and the the oldies have proved goodies, says Jonny Gould. Scholes, Giggs at United and Lampard, Drogba and Terry at Chelsea have shown the way in a turbulent season for most clubs and managers.
All's not good in the hood at Anfield, as Liverpool have slumped to six defeats in seven games but Jonny Gould argues it's not all his fault.
Jonny Gould imagines a world that would deny video technology being used in football while FIFA boss Sepp Blatter remains in charge.
Why Arsene Wenger needs to hold on to his main asset for both and on and off-field reasons
@jonnygould recalls tired and emotional #premierleague chairman, personal milestones and heroic comebacks
Why the callow and inexperienced young boss didn't see out his first season in the #premierleague cauldron
@jonnygould was at Wembley to witness our latest home defeat and says we need a new boss for the big occasion.
Sir Alex has been at Old Trafford longer than most of his first team have actually existed! So how did it all start? In Part 1 of this documentary, commissioned by Jonny, presented by Tom Tyrrell, we go back to the very first day.
It's talkSPORT's version of the Miliband Brothers, Villa fans Asher and Jonny are outside White Hart Lane ahead of one of the biggest cultural events of the year. Aston Villa's bid for success down London.
Who remembers Hugh Johns? I do. He was the voice of Sunday afternoon on ATV and Central's Star Soccer (the midlands version of The Big Match). He was a lovely old school commentator - and had a roar in his voice that even Brian Blessed would've aspired to! Jonny remembers the man. Also: check his written tribute at http://jonnygould.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/remembering-football-commentator-hugh.html