First Word in Sport

Luke & James discuss all the latest football news from across Europe.Michael Carrick is on the brink of been sacked at Manchester United. They take a look at who could replace him.A shocking weekend for referee's & VAR in the Premier League!A look back at all the Premier League news.A chat about Sandpaper gate engulfing Cricket Australia.X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats TopicsMichael Carrick & the mess at Manchester United (00:02)Referees in the spotlight again / Premier League thoughts (32:07)Sandpaper gate - (01:08:48)#carrick #sacked #glazers

Luke & James discuss all the latest football news along with other weekend sports.They look back at all the midweek European action.How good are Barcelona? Liverpool a shocker in Istanbul! City win in Germany.Como & Cesc Fabregas are impressive!!Man Utd & Carrick finally win a game!!Which manager will be the first to get sacked first in the Premier League?A look ahead to the Premier League & FA Cup 1st round fixtures.Other sports viewsX - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats Midweek European action round up (00:39)Newcastle v Everton - Jaissle sacked soon? (25:59)Jack Grealish (31:51)Premier League Previews - (38:03)Sack Race (54:51)Cristiano Ronaldo (57:08)FA Cup 1st Round & no Cole Palmer (59:28)Other Major sports (01:03:12)#sackrace #carrick #colepalmer

Luke & John discuss all the latest football news.They take a look back at all the weekends Premier League action.A look ahead to the European action this week.X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats TopicsLiverpool vs Arsenal (00:34)Chelsea vs Manchester Utd (25:46)Manchester City vs Brighton (35:35)Tottenham vs Crystal Palace (49:11)Other Premier League Matches (01:05:45)Carragher and Aston Villa (01:26:35)Other football (01:34:32)#anfield #arteta #carragher

Luke & John discuss all the latest football news from across Europe.They take a look back at Max Dowman sending off with Fleetwood upsetting Arsenal in one of biggest shocks ever in English cup football.Other Carabao cup highlights including a tale of penalties at Anfield where Xabi Alonso continues to struggle.What happens to Man City next season if they win anything, should they be allowed in Europe next year?Harry Kane deservedly wins the Ballon d'or & a chat how awards are given.A look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend.X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats TopicsCarabao cup review (01:53)Harry Kane - Ballon d'or winner & how awards handed out (21:07)Premier League Previews (30:43)#alonso #anfield #arteta

James & John discuss all the latest football news from across Europe.Michael Carrick leading the sackrace from Pierre Sage, will either be in charge come next weekend?Spurs win at Chelsea for only second time in the Premier League. Questions over Alonso and team selection. Cole Palmer should he have seen a direct red card?Aston Villa win again at home against Man City.Arsenal comfortable & look like champions.Liverpool big win against Brighton with Isak on 6 PL goals.Harry Kane to win Ballon D'or tonight?Should the Sin Bin be introduced into football?A look at other Premier League matches & other football news.X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics The Circus at Man United (00:41)Chelsea v Spurs (13:34)Aston Villa v Man City (24:37)Arsenal Champions performance (35:12)Coventry v Fulham (45:05)Ipswich v Nottm Forest (48:48)Sin Bin discussion (50:41)Liverpool v Brighton (56:15)Palace v Newcastle (01:02:22)Hull v Brentford & Double Jeopardy law (01:06:04)Sunderland v Leeds (01:09:01)Harry Kane should win Ballon d'Or (01:13:45)Other football news (01:20:19)

Luke & James discuss all the latest football news from across Europe along with a look forward to the Premier League fixtures & El Classico on Sunday night. A look at other major sports and talking points.X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Midweek European Competitions Round Up - (00:01)Premier League Previews - (35:11)Harry Brook Genius? Other sports round up - (01:00:34)#carrick #premierleague #harrybrook

Luke & James discuss all the latest football news from latest Premier League games.Arsenal Unwatchables!!Paul Tierney a shocking referee with Morgan Rogers & Cole Palmer lucky not to see red.Should there be more accountability on referees?Sackrace - Who manager gets sacked first?Michael Carrick still in a job - How long for?Dominic Calvert-Lewin one of best free signings ever?Will teams struggle with Thursday night Sunday games?X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Arsenal Unwatchables - (00:09)Paul Tierney - Disgraceful performance - Good win for Chelsea - Jordan Pickford again (14:20)Brentford v Liverpool - VAR works!! - (20:40)Fulham v Hull - (26:51)Sham FC v Ipswich - (28:46)Newcastle v Aston Villa - (30:24)Brighton v Crystal Palace - (38:30)Bournemouth v Sunderland - (42:15)Leeds v Man Utd - (47:30)Other football stories - (24:25)#unwatchables #sackrace #refeerees

Luke & James discuss all the latest football news from across Europe.How good are PSG?Has Lisandro Martínez made Michael Carrick's job even harder?Which manager will be sacked first?A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixtures.X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Man City v PSG (01:07)Champions League Round Up (07:30)Man Utd in Crisis & other football stories (10:49)Premier League Previews (42:10)Other weekend sports (58:31)#carrick #martinez #sackrace

Luke & James discuss all the stories from the Premier League.The punishment for Man City needs to be handed out soon, the league is in danger of been a sham!! They have been found guilty!!!A round up of other matches.Which manager will be sacked first? Michael Carrick?A look ahead to the Champions League & other European games.X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Liverpool v Man City (00:01) Premier League matches (27:22) #premierleague #mancity #haaland

Luke & James discuss the return of the Premier League.Will Harry Kane win the Ballon d'Or? Messi & Ronaldo. A round up of football stories making the news. A quick chat on other sports including Sandpaper gate ahead of the test series between South Africa and Australia. NFL early season thoughts.Will Bryson DeChambeau stay on LIV golf?X - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics International football round up & other football talking points (00:39)Man City & Premier League matches (30:28)Cricket / LIV Golf / NFL (01:12:06)#harrykane #premierleague #messi