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May 2022
54m 26s

"It's like Big Dunc Is Back!"

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy, Matt Lawton and Tony Cascarino.


Everton have given themselves a huge chance of survival with a win over Chelsea. Can they still stay up? (00:00)


Chelsea has been less than impressive in recent weeks - if Roman Abramovich was still running things, would Thomas Tuchel be in danger of the sack? (11:05)


Roy Hodgson is highly unlikely to save Watford as they’re all but down. Did the former England manager ever stand a chance and is this his last job? (16:40)


Nottingham Forest could jump ahead of Bournemouth with a win tonight in their penultimate game in the Championship. Can they do it and return to the top flight and how will Champions Fulham get on this time? (22:34)


The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter Matt Lawton joins us with an update on the sale of Chelsea and how things are potentially more complicated than they seem (28:40)


Following the passing of Mino Raola, we explore the situation around ‘super agents’ and their impact on football (33:51)


After Gillingham manager Neil Harris’ brutally honest interview following their relegation, we discuss the most brutal moments in football (48:52)


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