Episodes

  • Up Front With Simon Jordan: Nigel Benn

    Up Front With Simon Jordan: Nigel Benn
    Nov 23 2024

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    Our guest on the latest episode of Up Front is the Dark Destroyer - Nigel Benn. A fan favourite throughout his career, Nigel was a two-weight world champion who was involved in some of the most memorable fights in British boxing history.


    After taking up the sport while serving in the army, Nigel soon established a reputation as a fearsome puncher. He won the WBO middleweight title in 1990 and the WBC super-middleweight belt in 1992 and is best remembered for his contests against Chris Eubank and Gerald McClellan, the latter of which was sadly to have tragic consequences.


    Following his retirement, Nigel struggled with addictions that took him to the brink of taking his own life. He talks candidly about that period of his life and how he turned things around, the fights against Eubank and McClellan and the current boxing scene. He also discusses his son Conor, his potential fight with Chris Eubank Jr and the recent lifting of his provisional doping ban by the National Anti-Doping Panel. Nigel and Simon have strongly disagreed on that subject and, for the first time, they sit down to hear what the other has to say. This is one not to be missed.


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    Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Pep's new deal, Rashford goes to US & APT ruling!

    Pep's new deal, Rashford goes to US & APT ruling!
    Nov 22 2024
    talkSPORT's Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook, former Watford striker Troy Deeney and ex-Chelsea left-back Scott Minto were in for Jim White and Simon Jordan. The trio discussed the news that Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year deal at Manchester City, Marcus Rashford and Casemiro's trips to America during the international break, and Julen Lopetegui's future as West Ham boss. Plus, you'll hear from football finance expert Stefan Borson on the Premier League's Associated Party Transactions ruling, and exclusively from Brighton midfielder Matt O'Riley.

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    41 mins
  • Bentancur Ban Appeal - Right or Wrong?

    Bentancur Ban Appeal - Right or Wrong?
    Nov 21 2024
    Jim White and Simon Jordan discuss Tottenham's appeal of Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-match ban - Should Spurs let it go? Plus, Aston Villa backs Man City in the Premier League sponsorship vote. Is it old money vs. new money? And we dive into boxing with Spencer Oliver, Ade Oladipo and trainer Shane McGuigan, fresh from big fights in Texas and Saudi.

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    53 mins
  • Pep stays, Lampard to Coventry and James McClean exclusive!

    Pep stays, Lampard to Coventry and James McClean exclusive!
    Nov 20 2024
    Jim and Simon were joined in studio by former Liverpool and England midfielder Danny Murphy. During the show they discussed the reports that Pep Guardiola is set to sign a new contract at Manchester City and how Coventry could be set to appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager. They also discussed Wales topping their Nations League group, whether some England players were unhappy with Gareth Southgate, and the news that the Premier League won't be drugs testing their referees. Plus, you'll hear exclusively from Wrexham captain James McClean, and the trio were joined in studio by former Luton, Leicester and Tottenham manager - David Pleat.

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    43 mins
  • Scotland win, England's future & Dubois v Paul?

    Scotland win, England's future & Dubois v Paul?
    Nov 19 2024
    Jim and Simon looked back on an excellent win for Scotland in Poland and discussed the notion that England should have stuck with Lee Carsley, instead of opting for a future with Thomas Tuchel. Plus, after Saturday morning's excuse of a fight - why is Daniel Dubois looking to fight Jake Paul? Daniel's promoter Frank Warren joins the show. And there were also two brilliant studio guests in the EFL's chairman, Rick Parry, and Ipswich Town's chairman and CEO, Mark Ashton.

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    43 mins
  • Goodbye Carsley, Hello Tuchel. Bentancur Banned & What Next For Mike Tyson?

    Goodbye Carsley, Hello Tuchel. Bentancur Banned & What Next For Mike Tyson?
    Nov 18 2024

    Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin Keown look back at England hammering Ireland at Wembley to reach the top table in the Nations League. Boxing commentator Adam Smith joins the show to review the ‘freak show’ between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. And Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur is handed a 7-match ban for racist comments about his teammate Son Heung-Min.



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    42 mins
  • Three Up Front: Simon Jordan GRILLS Troy Deeney over THAT viral video + more football myths!

    Three Up Front: Simon Jordan GRILLS Troy Deeney over THAT viral video + more football myths!
    Nov 16 2024

    This week Troy Deeney is BACK...And Simon doesn’t waste time grilling him about his famous viral video about the speed bumps at Watford’s training ground!


    In this week’s episode Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney break down some of your footballing myths and reveal if they’re actually true or just football hearsay, such as does the new manager bounce really exist and has Pep Guardiola ruined football? Elsewhere, Graeme reveals whether he agrees if Newcastle fans have the best fans in the UK.


    All that and more on the latest episode of Three Up Front


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    35 mins
  • England cruise past Greece and Bentancur finds himself in hot water

    England cruise past Greece and Bentancur finds himself in hot water
    Nov 15 2024

    Jim White was joined by Martin O'Neill and Troy Deeney to ask if it was a night of redemption for Lee Carsley as England cruised past Greece in the Nations League. Meanwhile, off the field, fans found themselves at the wrong end of some heavy handed tactics from the Greek police. Is going away with your country now just a fool's errand? Plus, are the Premier League right to be cracking down on dodgy streaming and has all been forgiven between Son Heung-min and Rodrigo Bentancur?



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    43 mins