No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

This is No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce, where one of the most famous names in Premier League management opens up his book of contacts each week to discuss all all the latest topics in the world of football.

Each week, Sam is alongside presenter Natalie Pike, who gets to ask Sam and the guests all the questions a football fan wants to know, plus exclusive bits of insight and of course endless off-field and touchline stories!

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20 episodes
Updated July 16

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July 16 · 37 min
Tuchel’s BIG Mistake! Sam Allardyce on DAMAGING subs & Making it Too EASY for Messi
It was an emotional night in Atlanta as England were knocked out of the world cup by Argentina in the semi-finals. Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss how the three lions crashed out after leading with just minutes to go. Sam analyses Thomas Tuchel’s big mistakes that led to the defeat, the substitutes made that changed the game and why Messi had so much freedom. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8044 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply
July 13 · 36 min
How Tuchel Plans to STOP Messi & Why Sam Allardyce Predicts England WILL Reach the World Cup Final
England are just one game away from the World Cup Final as Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for a blockbuster semi-final against Lionel Messi and Argentina. Natalie & Sam sit down to preview England's biggest test of the tournament and discuss exactly how Tuchel can stop Messi on the biggest stage. Sam breaks down what he thinks Tuchel's tactical approach will be and talks about the back and forth between the boss and star man Jude Bellingham after his incredible performance against Norway. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://promo.boylesports.com/ppc2/sports-weekly-16/?btag=53075|0ad446b4155643a79f2f2440e7a618cf 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 00:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 01:28 How do England stop Messi? 03:44 Reaction to Tuchel & Bellingham's post-match interviews 08:26 Bellingham's star quality 18:41 Dan Burn - England's cult hero 19:41 Sam's England 11 vs Argentina 31:30 Julian Alvarez to Arsenal?
July 6 · 37 min
'IT'S REALLY P*****D ME OFF!' Sam Allardyce's Reacts to Balogun MESS & Is Bellingham WORLD CLASS?
The World Cup turns to the business end and England dispatch Mexico and look ahead to a crucial clash against Norway. Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss England's MASSIVE 3-2 victory against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. The team begin by giving their reaction to England's 3-2 victory against Mexico, Tuchel's incredible game management as well as Jude Bellingham's brilliance. They then turn their attention to Anthony Gordon's resurgence against Mexico, where does Harry Kane rank against the world's elite strikers and why Haaland is so dangerous. There’s also a deep discussion on Sam's XI to face Norway in the next round of the World Cup, why Reece James could get the nod if he's back to full fitness and how Nico O'Reilly has shone in the competition so far. To round things off, the duo chat about controversy surrounding referee's at the World Cup, FIFA's decision to overturn Florian Balogun's red card and Donald Trump's involvement. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS When you join BoyleSports 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8305 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 2:20 Reaction to Mexico vs England 8:43 Bellingham’s brilliance 13:30 Anthony Gordon resurgence 15:40 Harry Kane’s interview 17:00 Harry Kane vs elite strikers 20:11 Haaland’s dominance 23:04 Sam’s England vs Norway XI 28:54 World Cup referee controversy
June 29 · 39 min
“DO ME A FAVOUR!” Sam Allardyce on Tuchel's Right Back ISSUE & One MAJOR England change vs DR Congo!
The World Cup enters it's knock out stage and England go head to head with DR Congo! Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss England's 2-0 victory against Panama and Scotland finally exit the World Cup! The team begin by giving their reaction to England's 2-0 victory against Panama as well as Thomas Tuchel's major issue at right back as well as chatting about England's wingers. They then turn their attention to England vs DR Congo when Big Sam gives us his starting XI for the first knock out game, why Eze might be the answer over Marcus Rashford & Elliot Anderson is the unsung hero of the squad. There’s also a deep discussion on Jude Bellingham answering his critics so far in the tournament and is Harry Kane England's greatest ever player? To round things off, the duo chat about Scotland's exit from the World Cup, Steve Clarke's resignation and could we see David Moyes move into international management anytime soon? Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 1:37 England vs Panama reaction 3:30 England’s right back issues 9:33 Rashford on the wing 11:04 Sam’s England XI vs DR Congo 17:00 Rashford vs Wan Bissaka 19:00 Elliot Anderson impact 19:45 Bellingham answering critics 21:30 Is Kane England’s greatest player 25:04 Ronaldo & Portugal 27:23 Steve Clarke resigns from Scotland 33:33 David Moyes to Scotland?
June 25 · 29 min
'HE'S NOT AT ENGLAND LEVEL!' - The Changes Thomas Tuchel MUST Make vs Panama!
The World Cup group stages are at the business end and there’s plenty to unpack this week. Natalie & Sam sit down to discuss England's 0-0 draw with Ghana & Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Brazil which leaves their qualifying chances hanging by a thread. The team begin by giving their reaction to Scotland's final group stage game against Brazil, Scotland's back 4 aren't good enough at this level, why Scotland have no superstars and what chances do they have of qualifying for the knock out stages. They then turn their attention to England vs Ghana with Big Sam giving his analysis on how to break down a low block like Ghana as well as sharing his frustration with the lack of crosses into the box. There’s also a deep discussion as Sam ranks the England players based on their world cup performances in the first 2 group stage games before turning his attention to his squad that he'd play against Panama including a change in formation! To round things off, the duo chat about the possibility of Thomas Tuchel resting players against Panama, will we see either Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins and what score does Sam think the game will end? Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets plus a £5 free bet for England v Croatia to Use on Bet Builder. https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8401 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + Get £5 Free bet for World Cup When You Bet £10 on Royal Ascot https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8204 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 1:30 Scotland vs Brazil reaction 4:25 Steve Clarke’s future 5:10 Scotland have no superstars 8:14 How to break down Ghana 12:35 Ranking England players 20:35 Sam’s team vs Panama 23:20 Resting players 25:44 Ivan Toney & Ollie Watkins 27:30 Weak England squad 28:13 England vs Panama prediction
June 22 · 43 min
RONALDO MUST BE DROPPED! 😳 & Why England Shouldn't Fear Anyone!
The World Cup is in full swing, and there’s plenty to unpack this week. Natalie & Sam are reunited once again as they break down the biggest talking points from the tournament so far and look ahead to England’s 2nd World Cup game against Ghana. The duo begin by discussing Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal, is the football icon now hindering the national team & will Roberto Martinez drop him if he fails to score against Uzbekistan? They then turn their attention to the opening England vs Croatia game, Thomas Tuchel's impressive man management & how Jude Bellingham has become England's main man. They continue the England discussion by debating who should start out of Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon, Marc Guehi or John Stones & Djed Spence or Reece James before turning their attention to Declan Rice's injury & why Troy Deeney was WRONG about Jordan Pickford. To round things off, Sam & Natalie chat about her time in Boston watching Scotland, why the Scotland fans are so incredible before focusing on the HUGE game against Brazil & how likely are Scotland to qualify out of the group stage? Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 1:15 Is Ronaldo hindering Portugal? 6:15 Impressive England 7:37 Tuchel’s man management 9:36 Bellingham is the main man 11:43 Rashford vs Gordon 13:36 Guehi England’s best Centre Back 16:23 Djed Spence vs Reece James 19:18 Drinks breaks 22:10 Declan Rice injured? 22:50 Troy Deeney’s Pickford comments 26:00 No one worries England 27:38 Scotland qualifying hopes 30:13 Scotland fans in Boston 37:57 Scotland vs Brazil predictions 39:20 Grant Hanley vs Morocco
June 16 · 56 min
Phil Thompson | England vs Croatia Preview & Tuchel's Potential Bellingham Issue
The World Cup is in full swing, and there’s plenty to unpack this week. With Natalie away covering Scotland, Simon Crabtree steps in as host alongside Sam and former England defender Phil Thompson as they break down the biggest talking points from the tournament so far and look ahead to England’s opening clash with Croatia. The team begin by discussing Brazil’s victory over Morocco, their chances of lifting the trophy, and David Ornstein’s comments on Casemiro. They then turn their attention to England vs Croatia, analysing the leaked England XI, debating potential changes Thomas Tuchel could make, and discussing whether Jude Bellingham deserves a place in the starting lineup. There’s also a discussion around Scotland’s start to their campaign, how far they can go in the competition, and Roy Keane’s explosive and 'harsh' remarks about John McGinn. To round things off, the panel assess the job Graham Potter has done with Sweden, react to Jürgen Klopp’s damning comments on the drinks breaks, and answer the question every England fan wants to know: is football finally coming home? Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets plus a £5 free bet for England v Croatia to Use on Bet Builder. https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8401 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 00:00 Intro 02:00 The World Cup so far 05:53 Casemiro’s struggles 09:31 England vs Croatia preview 15:44 England's leaked XI 29:31 How far can Scotland go? 41:12 Sweden and Isak's performance so far 44:54 Graham Potter 48:52 Jürgen Klopp's comments on water breaks 54:34 Is it coming home?
June 10 · 47 min
Bellingham vs Rogers Dilemma, Warning to Thomas Tuchel & Is Ronaldo Portugal's WEAK LINK?
This week, Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike sit down alongside Kevin Nolan to discuss all things football as we look ahead to the 2026 World Cup. They start the pod by discussing England's chances of winning the World Cup out of 10 before dissecting their recent friendly against New Zealand and why the right side of the pitch could be a worry for England. The trio then debate whether it's win or failure for Thomas Tuchel this summer, is England's midfield limited & also give their opinions on England's final friendly against Costa Rice. There’s also big focus on whether Ronaldo is now a hinderance to Portugal & Roberto Martinez, which nation at the world cup has the best front 3 and the reaction to Neymar receiving a call up to the Brazil squad. Plus, Tim & Kevin debate whether Harry Kane can win the Ballon d'Or this year, Scotland's chances this summer as well as their answers to various World Cup quickfire questions. 📲 Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + England to beat Costa Rica & Croatia Was Evs - NOW 2/1👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.... 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 18+. Online customers & in shop for BOYLE Xtra cardholders. 90 minutes only. Singles only. Max stake 10. Prices subject to fluctuation and availability. Live from 9am each day. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Tim & Kevin 2:12 England chances of winning 7:35 England vs New Zealand reaction 10:02 Is Tuchel Too Honest? 12:55 Right side issues 15:10 Win or failure for Tuchel 20:04 England’s limited midfield 24:28 England vs Costa Rica preview 26:10 Ronaldo & Martinez 30:10 Ranking World Cup Front 3’s 33:30 Neymar call up 35:00 Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or 37:10 Scotland’s World Cup hopes 40:19 Quickfire questions
May 26 · 45 min
Reacting To CONTROVERSIAL England Squad, Arteta vs Wenger & Can Maresca REPLACE Pep Guardiola?
This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike sit down to discuss all things football from the final game week of the season. They start the pod by discussing Arsenal finally clinching the Premier League title as well as give their thoughts ahead of the Champions League final and will Mikel Arteta surpass Arsene Wenger if he wins the Champions League this season? The duo also discuss in detail the remarkable end to the season for Michael Carrick & Manchester United, Pep’s legacy at Manchester City as he finally leaves the club and also Sam’s joy at Bolton securing promotion back to the Championship. There’s also big focus on West Ham’s relegation to the Championship, Crystal Palace’s huge Conference League final clash and can Enzo Maresca actually replace Pep Guardiola? Plus, Sam & Natalie debate Thomas Tuchel’s controversial England squad for the upcoming World Cup, which players Sam thinks will be a big miss and who are the players that shouldn’t be in the final squad? We end the podcast discussing the squad of players Sam would’ve selected if he was England manager and can England actually win the World Cup? 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & GET A £5 FREE BET WHEN YOU BET £5 ON A BET BUILDER FOR PSG VS ARSENAL 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7070 18+. UK/IRE online only. Opt-in & place £/€5 on a pre-match Bet Builder (min odds 3/1) on PSG v Arsenal (30/05/26) to get a £/€5 Free Bet. Bet Builders only. One FB per customer. FB credited after qualifying bet, Football only, expires in 7 days. Free/cashed out/void bets excluded. Payment & Acc restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Sam & Natalie 2:05 Arsenal win the Premier League 5:03 Remarkable Michael Carrick 6:57 Pep’s leaving Manchester City 10:15 Bolton promotion 11:50 West Ham’s relegation 19:08 Crystal Palace Conference League Final 23:15 Can Maresca replace Pep Guardiola 27:20 Controversial England Squad 32:50 Big Sam’s England Squad 42:55 Can England win the World Cup
May 19 · 1 hr 2 min
Pep Guardiola LEAVES Man City, Mo Salah Is DISRESPECTING Liverpool & VAR Won Celtic The Title!
This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool & Stoke midfielder, Charlie Adam! They start the pod by discussing the weekend's major talking points including the FA Cup final, Pep Guardiola's future as well as Big Sam's message of support to Bolton Wanderers ahead of their play-off final game. The panel also discuss in detail the end to the Scottish Premiership season, why Hearts were very unlucky not to win the title against Celtic & Charlie reacts to the Danny Rohl vs James Tavernier spat. There’s also big focus on Mo Salah's latest outburst against Arne Slot, Liverpool's poor recruitment this season and also Xabi Alonso becoming the Chelsea MANAGER! Plus, Sam & Charlie discuss Steven Gerrard's future, why no one else could've done as good as Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes POTY as well as predictions for the Europa League and play-off finals and we end the pod with Charlie building his perfect player from his teammates. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE WITH BET BUILDER BOOST ON BOURNEMOUTH VS MANCHESTER CITY! 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.... Key Terms: 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 18+. Online only. Min Odds of (3/1). Max stake 20. One bet per customer. 50% Boost. Boost will be added once all selections have settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer does not apply to multiple bets. Free/void/cashed out bets won’t qualify. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Charlie Adam 2:15 Semenyo’s Man City impact 4:20 Îs Pep leaving Man City 8:30 Sam’s message to Bolton 11:50 Celtic vs Hearts reaction 18:40 Tavernier vs Rohl 27:30 Mo Salah’s comments 32:30 Liverpool’s poor recruitment 34:00 Alonso joins Chelsea 38:00 Gerrard’s next club 42:13 Michael Carrick’s Man United Future 50:10 Bruno Fernandes POTY 53:11 Aston Villa & Palace in European finals 57:00 Charlie’s perfect footballer 1:00:00 Championship play-off final predictions
May 12 · 1 hr 1 min
Kevin Nolan | Arsenal VAR Controversy, West Ham's Recruitment FAILURE & Do Celtic Deserve The Title?
This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Bolton, Newcastle & West Ham forward Kevin Nolan! They start the pod by discussing the weekend's major talking point with the VAR drama surrounding the Arsenal vs West Ham game before they debate if this Arsenal team is better than the Invincibles like Ian Wright said and how will the Gunners get on in the Champions League final againstPSG? The panel also discuss in detail West Ham's relegation battle, why recruitment is so crucial to a clubs success or failure and Will Nuno stay if the Hammers drop into the Championship? There’s also focus on Arne Slot's future at Liverpool and why he NEEDS to win the final 2 games of the season as well as Big Sam & Kevin rank England's central midfield options as we head into the upcoming world cup. Plus, Sam & Kevin discuss the title race up in Scotland, Anthony Gordon forcing a move out of Newcastle as well as Jose Mourinho's imminent return to Real Madrid! 📲 BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE WITH BET BUILDER BOOST 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=8225 Key Terms: 18+. New UK, IRE & NI customers only. Min Deposit £/€10. Min stake £/€10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only.T&Cs Apply. 18+. UK/IRE online only. Min odds 3/1. Max stake £/€20. One bet per match. 50% boost applied after all selections are settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Singles only. Free, void, or cashed out bets do not qualify. Payment and account restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Kevin Nolan 1:44 Arsenal vs West Ham Drama 11:05 Better than the invincibles? 14:30 Champions League final predictions 17:17 West Ham relegation battle 22:45 West Ham NEED Jarrod Bowen 24:28 Will Nuno stay at West Ham? 29:50 Recruitment is everything 32:00 Liverpool getting worse 35:32 Arne Slot’s future 38:00 Scottish title race 44:06 Ranking England midfielders 48:57 Anthony Gordon future 53:12 Mourinho back to Real Madrid 57:51 What’s next for Kevin?
May 6 · 46 min
Liverpool are JEALOUS of Man United, Chelsea Project a DISASTER & Anthony Gordon to Barcelona?!
This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Salford City manager Karl Robinson as they break down all the biggest Premier League talking points. They start the pod by discussing Salford's final day of the season as they narrowly missed out on automatic promotion and now face Grimsby in the League Two play-offs before later discussing how to prepare a team to go again and is winning the play-offs at Wembley the best method of promotion? The panel also discuss Phil Foden & Anthony Gordon's futures, Keith Andrews for manager of the season as well as we react to the recent Manchester United vs Liverpool fixture and what that means for the future of Michael Carrick & Arne Slot. There’s also focus on Liverpool's rebuild this summer, has their squad got worse under Arne Slot and why his complaining if very similar to the likes of Rafa Benitez. Plus, Sam & Karl discuss the relegation run in including why West Ham have an edge over Spurs, why Chelsea are a disaster under their new ownership and we give our predictions on who wins the Premier League, who fills that final relegation spot and who wins the FA Cup! 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE ON BRENTFORD vs WEST HAM THIS WEEKEND👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7585 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Karl Robinson 4:00 Promotion via the play-offs 6:00 Foden & Gordon Breaking News 10:00 Road to the Play-Offs 17:36 Managing Inter Miami 19:38 Keith Andrews Manager Of The Year 21:24 Robbie Keane flying 23:10 Manchester vs Liverpool reaction 27:21 United vs Liverpool Title Race 32:54 Arne Slot’s complaining 35:56 Relegation run in 39:49 Chelsea in trouble 44:55 Quickfire questions
April 29 · 50 min
Chris Coleman | Sunderland WARNING, Returning to Management & A BIG Decision for Frank Lampard
This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Fulham, Coventry, Wales & Sunderland manager Chris Coleman to break down all the biggest Premier League talking points. They start the pod by discussing Chris' links to the Leicester job earlier in the season before talking about Chris' former player, Liam Rosenior's time at Chelsea and why you need to be a man manager rather than a head coach when it comes to managing big clubs. The panel also discuss Marco Silva's Fulham future & why that could lead to a summer exodus, Chris then reveals England wanted to call up Harry Wilson and the duo share their delight at Coventry clinching promotion back to the Premier League before they point out that there's no loyalty in football and could that tempt Frank Lampard away? There’s also focus on Sunderland's season, the ludicrous rumours around Regis Le Bris' future being in doubt and why getting European football could be big trouble for Sunderland before they turn their attention to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's monday night football comments. Plus, Chris talks about his relationship with Gareth Bale, the rumours suggesting Bale wants to buy a football club and would Chris like to be a manager for his former Wales captain? 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE ON SELECTED MATCHES THIS WEEK 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.... 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Chris Coleman 6:50 De Zerbi & Spurs 8:10 Leicester links 9:15 Liam Rosenior sacking 11:51 Man Management vs Coaching 14:45 Marco Silva’s future 18:55 Harry Wilson & Wales 22:45 Bellamy’s links to Burnley 24:50 Coventry back in the Premier League 26:55 Will Lampard leave Coventry 28:57 Regis Le Bris under pressure? 31:28 Sunderland in europe 36:44 Martin Keown comments 38:40 Enzo Maresca’s style 47:00 Gareth Bale buying a football club
April 21 · 51 min
Have Arsenal Bottled It? Bernardo Silva the DREAM Player & 'Wonderful' Erling Haaland vs Gabriel
This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by former Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United midfielder Michael Brown to break down all the biggest Premier League talking points. They react to a thrilling Super Sunday clash as Manchester City beat Arsenal 2–1 in the Premier League title race, including analysis of Erling Haaland vs Gabriel Magalhães and what it means for both teams. The panel also discuss the struggles at Tottenham Hotspur, with debate over their form and future, plus mounting pressure on Eddie Howe at Newcastle United. Could José Mourinho be the next Newcastle manager? There’s also focus on Leeds United and their push for Premier League survival, with Daniel Farke linked to Manager of the Year discussions. Plus, insights on rising managers Liam Rosenior and Michael Carrick, and a deeper debate on whether modern football is being overcomplicated. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE ON SELECTED MATCHES THIS WEEK 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7463 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 00:00 Intro with Michael Brown 03:00 Man City vs Arsenal Reaction 09:15 Haaland vs Gabriel 10:47 Bernardo Silva 13:50 Nico O'Reilly 16:40 Rayan Cherki 18:17 Who Wins The Title? 21:13 Spurs Going Down? 24:30 Daniel Farke Manager of the Year? 29:35 Pressure on Liam Rosenior 33:49 Cole Palmer's Future 36:00 Michael Carrick Insight 41:50 Harry Maguire 42:48 Eddie Howe Under Pressure 47:56 Player of the Season
April 14 · 54 min
Bryan Robson | Carrick DESERVES Man United Job & Does Anyone Want Arsenal To Win League?
This week, Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by Manchester United and England legend Bryan Robson! They discuss the chances of Michael Carrick being given the Manchester United job permanently, Bryan's admiration for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and how Marcus Rashford might still have a future alongside Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford... Mikel Arteta's 'quirky' training ground antics are also debated, as well as the contrast between that and Pep Guardiola's 'old fashioned' treatment of his players - ahead of the huge Super Sunday game between the two clubs. Chelsea's issues along with Spurs' struggles are also covered, with the 65-time England captain Bryan Robson picking his England XI for the World Cup to end the episode. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE ON SELECTED MATCHES THIS WEEK 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7940 18+. New UK, IRE & NI customers only. Min Deposit £/€10. Min stake £/€10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only.T&Cs Apply. 18+. UK/IRE online only. Min odds 3/1. Max stake £/€20. Available on one bet per selected event. 50% boost applied after all selections are settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer excludes multiple bets. Free, void, or cashed out bets do not qualify. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. 0:00 Intro with Bryan Robson 1:17 Michael Carrick 4:15 Ruben Amorim 5:34 Elliot Anderson 6:24 Casemiro 7:49 Sandro Tonali 8:50 Player Recruitment 10:49 Marcus Rashford's Future 14:12 World Cup Issues 15:46 Bruno Fernandes 21:11 Title Race 25:56 Jarrod Bowen 26:40 Arsenal & Mikel Arteta 30:18 'Old School' Pep Guardiola 32:46 Eddie Howe 33:20 Pep's Future 36:08 Spurs Going Down? 43:44 England's World Cup XI
April 9 · 38 min
Tubes | Pep’s BEST EVER Man City Players RANKED, Slot’s NEW Salah Problem & Arteta Theory EXPLAINED
Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike are joined by @GOLFLIFECREW legend Tubes! Sam Allardyce shares his take on Arne Slot’s latest Mo Salah dilemma and doesn’t hold back on Virgil van Dijk’s comments about players ‘giving up’ against Manchester City. With Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City, Natalie Pike ranks her top 6 players of the Pep Guardiola era. As the season nears a conclusion, Sam and Tubes disagree on whether Manchester City can pip Arsenal to the Premier League title... And because it’s Masters week, Sam and Tubes get creative with their dream Masters Meal for past champions - football meets golf in style! 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE ON SELECTED MATCHES THIS WEEK 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7940 18+. New UK, IRE & NI customers only. Min Deposit £/€10. Min stake £/€10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only.T&Cs Apply. 18+. UK/IRE online only. Min odds 3/1. Max stake £/€20. Available on one bet per selected event. 50% boost applied after all selections are settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer excludes multiple bets. Free, void, or cashed out bets do not qualify. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇
March 31 · 1 hr 15 min
David Bentley | Why De Zerbi is a RISK for Spurs & How OVERCOACHING is hurting Saka, Palmer & Foden!
This week Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Arsenal, Tottenham, Blackburn, West Ham & England midfielder David Bentley to discuss all things football from Roberto De Zerbi links to Tottenham and why overcoaching is ruining modern players. They start the pod by chatting about the time David snuck McDonalds into the England camp under Fabio Capello, why he loved his stint working with Sam at West Ham and how injuries ruined his hope of finding a new home at the hammers. The trio then discuss in detail England's recent game against Uruguay, David then explains how he knows how Ben White feels after the defender was booed by England fans, why Thomas Tuchel was harsh on Harry Maguire and what England are missing if they're going to win the World Cup. Sam & David then discuss the news that 11 Arsenal players have withdrawn from international duty, how David lived up to the early 'New David Beckham' comparisons and how his son helped him rediscover his love for football after retiring at only 29 years old. They then talk about the issue with overcoaching in modern football before taking a deep dive at Tottenham's season including why Roberto De Zerbi might not be a good fit for Spurs, why Tottenham need a man manager & how Big Sam would save Spurs if given the chance. Finally we end the pod with quick fire questions including players arriving to training via helicopter and Big Sam responds to Massimo Ambrosini's recent interview quotes. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & WIN 50% MORE ON SELECTED MATCHES THIS WEEK 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7940 18+. New UK, IRE & NI customers only. Min Deposit £/€10. Min stake £/€10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only.T&Cs Apply. 18+. UK/IRE online only. Min odds 3/1. Max stake £/€20. Available on one bet per selected event. 50% boost applied after all selections are settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer excludes multiple bets. Free, void, or cashed out bets do not qualify. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoTippyTappyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notippytappyfootballpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notippytappyfootball ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with David Bentley 2:00 England contraband 7:50 Working with Sam at West Ham 16:25 England vs Uruguay Reaction 17:30 Being booed by England fans 23:45 What England are missing 30:40 Harry Maguire & Thomas Tuchel 34:50 Arsenal players withdrawing 37:37 David Beckham comparisons 39:57 Which players are exciting to watch 46:40 Falling out of love with football 52:40 Is Saka overcoached? 56:56 Is De Zerbi a good fit for Spurs? 59:35 How Sam would save Spurs 1:03:23 Rooney vs Neymar vs Bale vs Kane 1:07:32 Reacting to Ambrosini 1:11:12 Players arriving by helicopter 1:12:58 Roy Hodgson is back!
March 24 · 1 hr 11 min
Sammy Lee | Slot's Liverpool are TOUGH to watch & Is Tuchel Right To Ignore Trent?
This week Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Sammy Lee to discuss all things football from our reactions to the Carabao Cup final to their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's England squad. They start the pod by chatting about the recent Carabao Cup final, why pep's 'over celebrating' could suggest he's here to stay, Sam & Sammy's thoughts on starting a number 2 goalkeeper in a final and what it all means for the Premier League title race! The trio then discuss in detail Liverpool's season, why Mo Salah is the latest player to sign a big contract and suffer a fall off, it's not all Arne Slot's fault as well as our thoughts on the constant links to Xabi Alonso. Sam & Sammy then react to the other Premier League teams from the weekend including would Sam actually manage Tottenham if asked, is Eddie Howe under serious pressure at Newcastle & Chelsea's struggles continue. They then talk about Thomas Tuchel's 35 man England squad for the upcoming friendlies, why the 'ruthless' England manager is ignoring Trent's quality & how can England rediscover Saka's form. Finally we end the pod with Sam & Sammy picking their strongest England XI from the current crop of players and which current star player doesn't make the cut? 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & 50% MORE WITH BET BUILDER BOOST – (SELECTED MATCHES THIS WEEK) 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7940 18+. New UK, IRE & NI customers only. Min Deposit £/€10. Min stake £/€10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only.T&Cs Apply. 18+. UK/IRE online only. Min odds 3/1. Max stake £/€20. Available on one bet per selected event. 50% boost applied after all selections are settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer excludes multiple bets. Free, void, or cashed out bets do not qualify. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoTippyTappyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notippytappyfootballpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notippytappyfootball ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Sam & Sammy Lee! 2:25 Carabao Cup final reaction 7:10 Pep over celebrating? 8:30 Man City’s attacking options 11:04 Playing 2nd choice keepers 13:48 Are Arsenal Nervous? 16:04 Big contract fall offs 18:11 Liverpool players need to take accountability 23:40 Is Arne Slot the problem? 26:38 Xabi Alonso links 32:10 Carragher & Arbeloa fight 37:12 Quickfire Liverpool questions 41:10 Sam doesn’t get the credit he deserves 42:10 Spurs vs Forest reaction 46:18 Would Sam manage Spurs? 46:47 Eddie Howe under pressure? 50:59 Chelsea form 53:41 England squad reaction 1:00:04 Saka gone off the boil 1:02:17 Sam & Sammy’s World Cup XI
March 18 · 1 hr 4 min
Tim Sherwood | Michael Carrick DESERVES Man United job & Big Sam to Replace Igor Tudor at Spurs?
This week Big Sam returns and is joined by Natalie Pike & stand in gaffer Tim Sherwood to discuss all things football from the future of Arne Slot to would Big Sam like a crack at the Tottenham job? They start the pod by chatting about is the Premier League boring compared to 10+ years ago and which teams in the Premier League would they actually pay to watch. The trio then discuss in detail Manchester United's run of form under Michael Carrick, whether Roy Keane is jealous of the interim manager & why Bruno Fernandes would improve every team in the world! Sam & Tim then debate the future of Liverpool manager Arne Slot after a section of the fans boo'd recently, why Tim believes Liverpool will turn toxic before Big Sam demands that Liverpool not sack the dutch manager. Sam & Tim then discuss Tottenham's situation including their current goalkeeper issues, why Igor Tudor is still very close to being sacked and would Sam keep Tottenham in the Premier League? They then talk about embarrasing touchline moments after Igor Tudor mistook the Spurs player liaison for Arne Slot, the 'disaster' of Chelsea's viral huddle and why Liam Rosenior is a very lucky manager. Finally we end the pod with Sam & Tim saying where they believe the named players will be playing on the first game of next season. 📲 BET £10 GET £40 IN FREE BETS & 50% MORE WITH BET BUILDER BOOST – (SELECTED MATCHES THIS WEEK) 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=53075&bid=7940 18+. New UK, IRE & NI customers only. Min Deposit £/€10. Min stake £/€10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only.T&Cs Apply. 18+. UK/IRE online only. Min odds 3/1. Max stake £/€20. Available on one bet per selected event. 50% boost applied after all selections are settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer excludes multiple bets. Free, void, or cashed out bets do not qualify. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoTippyTappyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notippytappyfootballpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notippytappyfootball ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Sam & Tim! 3:22 Is the Premier League boring? 10:42 Is Roy Keane is jealous of Carrick? 20:15 Bruno Fernandes is incredible 23:00 Liverpool fans booing 26:30 You can’t sack slot 31:45 Spurs goalkeeping issues 34:00 Tudor close to the sack 40:00 Van der Ven & Romero struggles 41:55 Would Sam keep Spurs up? 43:00 Embarrassing touchline moments 47:48 Chelsea huddle reaction 58:25 Quickfire player predictions
March 11 · 1 hr 6 min
Jason McAteer | Tim Sherwood's WARNING To Igor Tudor & Why Spurs Are Relegation FAVOURITES!
This week Tim Sherwood and Natalie Pike sit down with former Liverpool & Republic Of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer to discuss all things football from Tottenham's worrying season to where does Salah rank amongst Liverpool greats? They start the pod by chatting about Cheltenham this week, why footballers love a day out at the races and why Jason wants his ICONIC white Liverpool suit back from Helen Chamberlain. The trio then discuss in detail the future of Spurs manager Igor Tudor, the big red flags he's showing as Tottenham boss & why they are now the favourites for relegation out of Leeds, Forest & West Ham. Tim, Jason & Natalie then chat about Liverpool's links to Spurs defender Micky Van der Ven, Why Salah's leadership skills shows that he isn't the issue at Liverpool & why the pressure is still on Arne Slot despite winning their last 4 games. Tim & Jason then discuss where Mo Salah ranks amongst the Liverpool greats, who makes up his top 5 greatest Liverpool players of all time and which player had the best individual one season in Liverpool's history. They then talk about why teams outside of the traditional 'big 6' are disrespecting the FA Cup after Fulham & Sunderland made changes before their FA Cup exits before debating is Joao Pedro an elite forward alongside Haaland, Kane & Mbappe. Jason then gives an honest answer when asked about his old trigger nickname in football and why he's wanted to fit in at Liverpool having started his career in non-league before now having a masters degree. Finally we end the pod with Tim & Jason saying who they believe will be the managers of Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham & Chelsea on the first game of next season before Jason tells the story of how he reconciled with former Ireland teammate Jason McAteer. 📲 Bet £10 Get £40 in free bets plus get Money Back as a free bet on ALL Losers on the FIRST RACE, every day at Cheltenham 👇 https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=55058&bid=8080 18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 18+. IRE/UK online & in-shop for BOYLE Xtra cardholders. Max free bet (FB) £/€10 on losing bets. First bet on first race daily at the Cheltenham Festival (10/3-13/3). Offer live from 2.00pm, 48hrs before each race. Win single & win part e/w single (outright). Antepost/combined odds/multis/free/void/cashed-out bets excluded. FB expires in 7 days. One per customer. Account/payment restrictions. T&Cs apply. Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoTippyTappyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notippytappyfootballpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notippytappyfootball ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Tim & Jason McAteer 3:00 Cheltenham week 7:29 Igor Tudor facing the sack? 14:00 Spurs lack fight 17:25 Igor Tudor’s red flag 19:00 Does Tim want the Spurs job? 20:35 Xavi Simmons struggles 22:00 Why is Gallagher playing out wide? 22:40 Mathys Tel’s issue 26:30 Van der ven to Liverpool 29:50 Arne Slot’s pressure 32:40 Salah’s leadership 33:53 Salah a Liverpool great 37:50 Is Salah disrespected? 39:22 Top 5 Liverpool players of all time 42:25 Gakpo the scapegoat 43:30 Teams disre