Outspoken with White & Jordan

Jim White and Simon Jordan discuss Aston Villa’s 1-0 win over Bayern, but can they reach new heights? Southampton’s shaky start raises questions about Russell Martin’s future - should he be worried? They also talk boxing with Ade Oladipo and Frazer Clarke ahead of his big rematch, and preview a thrilling UK vs US showdown with Spencer Oliver and Roy Jones Jr.

The William Hill Sports Book of the Year will be announced next month, and today we get the longlist of books nominated for the most prestigious award a sporting tome can win.Book Club regulars Adrian Durham & Neil Foggin discuss the longlist, and we hear from some of the authors who have featured on the book club over the last year.

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny Murphy looked back as Celtic’s unbeaten start to the season came to a halt as they were taught a Champions League lesson by Borussia Dortmund. Is Brendan being tactically arrogant in Europe? Meanwhile, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has avoided a ban after the club successfully appealed against his red card in Sunday's loss to Tottenham. Should clubs still be allowed to appeal in this VAR era?

Jim White and Simon Jordan are joined by the former Arsenal invincible Martin Keown to look back at Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, as the pressure mounts on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. However, talkSPORT understands he is set to stay as Manchester United manager at least for the next two games. They also discuss recent comments made by Man United CEO Omar Berrada, who has told staff at the club that they are aiming to win the Premier League title in 2028. And after his 4 goals for Chelsea in their win over Brighton on Saturday, they discuss if Cole Palmer is currently the best player in the Premier League.

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney looked ahead to a big game on Sunday that sees two of the league's current underachievers go head-to-head to Old Trafford. Who needs the win more? Meanwhile, Stefan Borson is in studio to provide an update on Manchester City's case vs the Premier League's APT rules, and we shine a light on why the Premier League have delayed their use of semi-automated offsides again this season.

Jim White, Simon Jordan ask if soap-opera antics are hurting boxing? Eddie Hearn accuses Simon's column of "borderline racism" - they get Simon's response. They reflect on Saudi Arabia’s first year in boxing. Plus, talkSPORT pundit Spencer Oliver and Heavyweight Boxer Derek Chisora join the studio to discuss what is next for Daniel Dubois. 

Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by the author of More Than a Game: A History of How Sport Made Britain, David Horspool.Many of our most dramatic social shifts have played out in sporting arenas: cricket and class mobility, rugby and regional rivalry, tennis and gender equality, golf and battles for land, boxing and race-relations. It's a fascinating account of the games, players and audiences that have defined Britain's past.

Jim White, Simon Jordan & Danny Murphy discuss Leicester's win over Walsall on pens, fan frustration with Steve Cooper and if he's under pressure. They also analyse Haaland’s viral clash with Arteta and Gabriel, debating humility vs. arrogance in football. Plus, Nicky Butt shares insights on Man United, Marcus Rashford and reflections on the Class of '92.