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Sep 19
54m 31s

The Commentators' View: Ali’s car crisis...

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to talk football, travel & language. They reflect on their European adventures in the UEFA Champions League and look ahead to the Premier League weekend. Will Ali’s losing run end in Clash of the Commentators? There’s a ‘root and branch’ reform of the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. And the unintended pub names start rolling in! Get your suggestions in with WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

03:10 Ali bowled over by Bilbao hospitality 07:10 Conor’s big error at Everton’s new stadium 10:00 Working alongside Spanish radio commentators 11:50 5 Live Sport team catch the match ball! 14:25 Ali’s car crisis 16:30 Ali sets a European quiz question 21:40 Is Man Utd-Chelsea win or bust for Amorim? 26:05 Arsenal’s strength in depth takes on Man City 28:40 Clash of the Commentators 35:45 The Great Glossary gets a revamp! 45:20 Unintended pub names start rolling in

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 20 Sep 1500 Brighton v Tottenham, Sat 20 Sep 1500 Wolves v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sat 20 Sep 1730 Man Utd v Chelsea, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Sunderland v Aston Villa, Sun 21 Sep 1400 Bournemouth v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Sun 21 Sep 1630 Arsenal v Man City.

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