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Nov 2021
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No Longer Spursy

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Ian Hawkey.


Liverpool have progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League with a win over Atletico Madrid. They are one side who were subject to an ‘interesting’ dismissal this week - but do the panel agree with any of them? (00:00)


Manchester United are perhaps looking stronger in Europe than their performances have been - but given that Ole needed three strong results this week - how have they done and what’s the most likely outcome in the Manchester derby at the weekend? (16:50)


Antonio Conte is the new Spurs boss (at the second time of asking) - will he be a success and what will it take from the club’s bank account? (27:00)


Has reality started to sink in at Newcastle United after Unai Emery turned them down? Who can realistically do the job at St James’ Park? (36:27)


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