Outspoken with White & Jordan

This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.Troy Deeney is a goalscorer and a leader known for his forthright honesty, making him almost unique amongst footballers today.No player has ever followed the path that Troy took. From bricklayer to the Premier League. From prison to an FA Cup final. Troy joins the show to discuss his unique career whilst offering an exclusive insight into what’s next…18+ please gamble responsibly.Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

Jim White was joined by Martin Keown and Stuart Pearce and began by looking back at the trouble outside Villa Park last night, as West Midlands Police had to contend with violent Legia Warsaw fans, who were eventually barred from entering the stadium. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of Newcastle vs Man Utd live on talkSPORT tomorrow night. Who will come out on top in that one? Plus, Stuart goes on a trip down memory lane, with some great stories about the one and only Brian Clough, as well as his own personal struggles after Italia '90.

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Man United’s performance against Galatasaray with a focus on goalkeeper Andre Onana. Can Football argue to be a game that is “open for everyone“ when homophobic chanting continues in grounds? Stuart Matthews - Founder and Chair of Proud Seagulls is a guest. Plus they talk Boxing with WBO Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith in the studio.

Jim White, Simon Jordan & Danny Murphy ask whether football will ever find peace with the handball law. Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jnr is reportedly set to be finalised this week but how can it still happen in the UK? Robert Smith - General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control is a guest. Plus they discuss Sin Bins in football. 

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss VAR, after last night's match between Fulham and Wolves. Will we ever get to a point where technology is no longer the story? They speak to Greater Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham, an Everton season-ticket holder on their 10-point deduction. Plus clubs who signed up to the FA’s diversity code collectively failed to meet any of their recruitment targets over the past year. Kick It Out CEO Tony Burnett is a guest. 

Jim White was joined by former Leeds assistant manager, Karl Robinson, and former England midfielder, Paul Ince, for a bumper episode to hear stories of The Guv'nor's career, and to discuss Garnacho's overhead spectacular, Man Utd's threat to the top four, and the legacy of legendary manager, Terry Venables, who passed away over the weekend, aged 80.

This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.Sam Allardyce is a name that is synonymous with the Premier League. Portrayed as a long ball specialist, branded a dinosaur and even renowned as a revolutionary, you simply cannot tell the story of modern British football without the man they call ‘Big Sam’.Fresh from his short term Leeds United experiment, Sam joins the show to discuss his time at Leeds whilst looking back at the key moments in his career. Whether it’s his success at Bolton Wanderers or the pain of losing the England job. Nothing is off the table in this week’s episode of Up Front.18+ please gamble responsibly. Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Martin Keown were on hand to look ahead to the Premier League's return this weekend with Man City vs Liverpool, live and exclusive on talkSPORT at 2.30pm tomorrow. Elsewhere, they debated whether Roberto De Zerbi was lucky to escape an FA charge, and Martin outlined how he'd tackle being a modern-day defender.

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss the Everton fan's planned protests against the Premier League. They hear both sides of the story in the Accrington Stanley & Wrexham ticket price row. Plus they talk Boxing with Frank Warren and reminisce with Carl Froch and George Groves 10 years on from “The Battle Of Britain”