Share

Outspoken with White and Jordan
William Hill Sports Book Club - Sports Books of the Year Longlist
•
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.
More episodes
View all episodes

Was Celtic’s Penalty the Most Controversial Call in Scottish Football History?
57:38|Celtic’s 99th-minute penalty drama - was it one of Scottish football’s most controversial refereeing decisions ever? Plus, the latest on Michael Carrick’s Man United backing & Arne Slot on his Liverpool future. Boxing chat with commentator Adam Smith. Plus, Dave Allen previews his fight with Filip Hrgovic in Doncaster this Saturday night on talkSPORT.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT
Could the Championship play-offs be decided by a panel?
49:23|On the pitch, Southampton claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough to take on Hull City in the Championship play-off final on 23 May. But Southampton have been charged by the EFL with spying - so will this tie be decided by an independent disciplinary panel, rather than the players? Simon Jordan isn't convinced.Meanwhile, referees could be handed greater authority at the World Cup to crack down on penalty box grappling. FIFA officials are even exploring ways to award fouls before corners are actually taken. Danny Murphy gave his solution.Plus, Hull City owner Acun Ilicali looked ahead to their showpiece event at Wembley, even with the questions marks remaining over who their opponent may be.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Joe Alborough
Is Spying Worth a Sporting Sanction?
42:07|Spygate Latest - Could Middlesbrough lose and still make the play-offs? Will Chelsea beat Liverpool to Xabi Alonso? Have Spurs handed West Ham a lifeline? What next for Daniel Dubois? And Brad Friedel joins us 30 days from the World Cup.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT
Dubois reigns again, Arsenal VAR drama & Celtic's title charge
01:03:25|Daniel Dubois is heavyweight champion once again after stopping Fabio Wardley in a brutal 11-round battle to claim the WBO title. We speak to Stan Dubois and legendary promoter Frank Warren for reaction to a defining night in British boxing.Plus, Arsenal move to within touching distance of the Premier League title after a controversial win over West Ham, with VAR once again at the centre of the drama.And in Scotland, Celtic closed the gap at the top with a huge victory over Rangers, leaving them just one point behind Hearts. Can they manage to get it over the line? YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan & Martin Keown Podcast producer: Erin Clifford
Can Unai Emery create European history with Aston Villa?
45:27|Unai Emery walked into Villa Park and declared he was at Aston Villa to win trophies. It has taken a little over three years but Villa are nearly there and Gabby Agbonlahor wanted the world to know it.Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have made a complaint to the EFL alleging a man they believe to be a Southampton member of staff was spying on their training session, ahead of the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final between the two teams. Could they really be kicked out of the play-offs?Plus, Hull City owner Acun Ilicali looked ahead to their tie against Millwall this evening, and Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler explained why he's extended his stay on the south coast.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Sam Matterface, Alex Crook, and Gabby AgbonlahorPodcast producer: Joe Alborough
Is PSG the Worst Outcome for Arsenal?
43:03|Paris St-Germain set up a Champions League final with Arsenal, while Villa and Forest chase Europa League glory. Plus, Top Rank President Todd duBoef on Zuffa and the Muhammad Ali Revival Act and Paulie Malignaggi previews Wardley vs Dubois.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT
William Hill Sports Book Club - Rory
53:00|In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined by award-winning American Sports Writer Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book, Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar. Alan Shipnuck traces McIlroy’s evolution from a young Northern Irish phenom to a game-changing force. Rory brings to life the heartbreaks, triumphs, tabloid romance, business disputes and divisive politicking to fully define one of golf’s all-time great players.
Is this Arsenal's time to win the Champions League?
45:29|All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe? After their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, will the "bottlers" now leave their legacy? We hear from Arsenal Invincible, Martin Keown.Meanwhile, as Morgan Gibbs-White races to be fit for tomorrow's Europa League semi-final, should more care be taken around his head injury, concussion or no concussion?Plus, with reports Phil Foden is signing a new deal at Man City, Danny answers the question of whether there is more to come for him at the club.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Joe Alborough
Man City: Collapse or Comeback?
51:08|Arsenal take advantage as Man City stumble in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton, but was the bigger story City’s collapse or their recovery? Nottingham Forest stun Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. Are they safe? We speak exclusively to Celtic manager Martin O’Neill. Plus, Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton reflects on promotion to the Premier League and Adam Smith previews Fabio Wardley’s heavyweight clash with Daniel Dubois in Manchester.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT