Sven Goran-Eriksson: The Story Of England's First Foreign Manager - How It All Played Out

After Kevin Keegan resigned in the men's loos at Wembley in 2000, the FA decided to hire their first foreign England manager - Sven Goran-Eriksson. He paved the way for Thomas Tuchel, who leads England at the World Cup qualifiers this international break. With Sven, the FA got much more than they bargained for. A man with a love for the game, life and women - Eriksson often graced the front and back pages of the newspapers. He led the golden generation of Beckham and Rooney, but despite that talent Sven fell short at the quarter-finals. So why did the FA decide to open up to foreign managers? Did Eriksson's off-field lifestyle hamper England or was it simply a combination of bad luck, broken metatarsals and the penalty shoot out hoodoo?  Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyHead of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

How do you judge greatness?The 2003–2004 Premier League season stands alone in football history. Arsenal didn’t just win the title - they went the entire campaign unbeaten, becoming The Invincibles.With footballing legends like Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Sol Campbell leading the charge, this Arsenal side achieved something no other Premier League team has matched.But does that incredible feat make them the greatest team in Arsenal’s history?In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward look back at that unforgettable season, comparing the Invincibles to other great teams of the era - including Manchester United and the infamous rivalry with Arsenal, Real Madrid’s Galácticos, and Barcelona under Guardiola. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] Producer: Adem WatermanHead of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

"Neville Neville, their in defence. Neville Neville, their futures immense. Neville Neville, they ain't half bad. Neville Neville the name of their dad"The Brits are a nation of music lovers. From The Beatles to The Smiths, David Bowie to Kate Bush, just about every iconic artist has had one of their hits transformed into a football chant.In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward explore some of the greatest terrace anthems - beloved by fans of Liverpool, West Ham, Exeter, Manchester United, and beyond.From the rude, crude and damn right funny, sometimes football is just a pure joy. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] Producer: Adem WatermanHead of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

"Football is quite unsuitable for females and ought not to be encouraged"On Boxing Day 1920, more than 50,000 fans packed into Goodison Park to watch a football match between Dick, Kerr Ladies and St Helens Ladies - raising funds for wounded World War One soldiers . It was the largest crowd ever recorded for a women’s football game in England, a record that would stand for over 90 years.The Dick, Kerr Ladies, a team formed by workers from a Preston munitions factory, featured 15-year-old sensation Lily Parr, a gifted winger who quickly became a national star. But within a year after that historic match, the Football Association banned women from playing on its grounds — a ban that lasted nearly 50 years.In this episode of How It All Played Out, ITV’s Mark Pougatch and journalist Paul Hayward delve into the politics, prejudice, misogyny and missed opportunities behind this story. They’re joined by Arsenal and England legend Karen Carney to explore the ban’s long-lasting impact — and how the history of women’s football might have taken a very different path.Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review too!We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] Producer: Adem WatermanHead of Podcasts: Factual: Al RiddellDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

In this week's question and answers edition of the Football Authorities, Clive Tyldesley breaks down the essentials to being a commentator, Martin takes us back in time and tells us about the players he was terrified of and the pair go through their favourite football films.All that and more, on The Football Authorities.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill are joined by Peter Reid to discuss all the weekend's action - as well as the mood on Goodison Park.How did Manchester United and Rangers lose so hard to their most fierce rivals? And the team dissect Everton Vs Bournemouth as well as the ins and outs on transfer deadline day. all that and more of this weeks edition of The Football Authorities.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman

On this episode of the Questions and Answers edition of The Football Authorities, Martin O'Neill opens up about getting sacked by Nottingham Forest, Clive reminisces about the 1994 World Cup Final and the pair discuss what make a manager know a player is going to cut it at the top level. All that and more in a jam packed episode. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman

Arsenal, Manchester City & Liverpool are all in the top 4. Ipswich, Leicester & Southampton have just one point between them. After 2 games, Martin O'Neill and Clive Tyldesley ask - is the Premier League just all too predictable?And former Celtic striker and Wales international John Hartson joins the pod to discuss the weekend’s football action as well as looking ahead to the Old Firm Derby and his experience in Glasgow.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman

How close did Martin O'Neill come to managing Liverpool, Everton and Middlesbrough?Who is better out between John Motson or Barry Davies?And what was it like to play alongside George Best?All that and more on this question and answers episode of The Football Authorities. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman

Martin O’Neill and Clive Tyldesley are joined by the Voice of the Premier League, Martin Tyler, to pick over what we have learnt from an opening weekend with no shocks and victories for the usual suspects. We find out what they think the title contenders still need to add to their squads, who’s been diving and what Brian Clough would have made of Raheem Sterling’s plea for clarity.Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected] can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinoneill31Editor and Senior Producer: Adem Waterman