Drivetime

Wray: McCormick trial was a community issue not a football one

Michael Wade — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:31:03 +0000

Swindon chairman Jeremy Wray explains to Drive Time that the club's decision to offer imprisoned goalkeeper Luke McCormick a trial was a community issue and not a footballing one as the Robins wanted to help begin his rehabilitation.

Lawton: England fans would accept defensive football if it was effective

Michael Wade — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:15:23 +0000

Daily Mail journalist Matt Lawton insists that England have produced such poor football in recent years that fans and the press would accept defensive football from the national team as long as it was effective.

Carlisle: QPR don't have grounds to sack Barton

Ian Cruise — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:08:19 +0000

PFA chairman says it will be very hard for Rangers to dismiss their banned captain

Evans: There is no possibility of Van Gaal and Villas-Boas at Liverpool

Michael Wade — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:06:56 +0000

The Times' football editor Tony Evans insists there is no chance of Louis Van Gaal and Andre Villes-Boas linking up at Liverpool but claims that the most likely managerial appointment at this moment is either Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers or Wigan manager Roberto Martinez.

The Klitshcko brothers talk Haye, Chisora and their boxing futures

Alex Varney — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:11:49 +0000

Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, the only brothers ever to hold all of the world heavyweight titles simultaneously, joined the Drive Time boys in the studio on Monday to talk all things boxing.

talkSPORT Spoof: Liverpool hold talks with Pep Guardiola

Anton Stanley — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:48:17 +0000

We bring you the sensational audio of the Reds' attempts to bring in the former Barcelona boss to replace Kenny Dalglish.

Evans: There's no chance of Benitez rejoining Liverpool

Nick Rostron-Pike — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:55 +0000

The Times football writer, and Reds fan, Tony Evans claims former boss Rafael Benitez won't be returning to Anfield anytime soon.

The Daily Arsenal - Durham questions the Invincibles

Nick Rostron-Pike — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:04:00 +0000

Find out why the Ginger Whinger doesn't think the Gunners side of 2003-04 should have been voted Best Team in the Premier League's 20 Seasons Awards by clicking above.

Ehiogu: Aston Villa risk losing Bent if they don't appoint the right manager

Michael Wade — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:37:25 +0000

Former Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu reckons that the club must prove to star striker Darren Bent that the club is headed in the right direction or risk losing him after a poor Premier League season.

Moody on Care, South Africa tour and why Cipraini is out of England picture

Nick Rostron-Pike — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:51:47 +0000

Former Red Rose captain Lewis Moody takes a look at Stuart Lancaster's squad to tour South Africa, his first as head coach.

Drury on Norwich and why Holt and Ruddy should be in England squad

Nick Rostron-Pike — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:53:10 +0000

Canaries' defender Adam Drury takes a look at an impressive season for Paul Lambert's men in the Premier League.

Laurens on the future of M'Vila, Giroud and Hazard

Michael Wade — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:23:35 +0000

French football journalist Julien Laurens profiles the Ligue 1 stars on their way to the Premier League this summer, with Yann M'Vila off to Arsenal, Olivier Giroud being watched by Newcastle and Eden Hazard interesting every big team in the country.

Sheringham on Spurs, Man United and England

Michael Wade — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:26:24 +0000

Teddy Sheringham joins Drive Time to discuss Tottenham, Man United and the apoointment of Roy Hodgson as England manager.

Collins: If Bruno was still around, he'd wipe the floor with Haye and Chisora

Alex Varney — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:54:04 +0000

Steve Collins gives his reaction to the announcement that David Haye and Dereck Chisora will fight at Upton Park in July, claiming it is "not good for boxing".

And the former middleweight and super middleweight world champion claims Frank Bruno would "wipe the floor" with Haye and Chisora if he was still in the game.

Honigstein: English media have stitched up Hodgson and Bayern Munich

Anton Stanley — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:17:01 +0000

The German football expert admits he feels embarrassed by the conduct of the press this week.

Hughes: We should be proud of English press' willingness to ask questions

Michael Wade — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:07:07 +0000

Times journalist Matt Hughes calls in to Drive Time to defend the way new England manager Roy Hodgson has been scrutinised by the press this week.

Adrian Bevington on Roy Hodgson, The Sun and Bayern Munich

Anton Stanley — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:49:29 +0000

The managing director of Club England discusses the media's reaction to the appointment of the new Three Lions boss.

Craigan on Motherwell qualifying for the Champions League and Rangers

Anton Stanley — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:14:19 +0000

The Well defender joins Drive Time to discuss the possibility of facing Braga and PSV Eindhoven but admits he isn't getting too carried away.

He also takes a look at Glasgow Rangers' financial issues.

Quinn: Some Newcastle stars could leave this summer

Nick Rostron-Pike — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:56:11 +0000

Former Magpies striker Micky Quinn admits there might be a shake up at St James' Park after successful season for Alan Pardew's men.

Graham Carr on Cabaye, Tiote, Ben Arfa and Cisse

Michael Wade — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:00:32 +0000

Newcastle's chief scout Graham Carr, the man who was responsible for bringing Cheikh Tiote, Sylvain Marveaux, Hatem Ben Arfa, Papiss Cisse and Yohan Cabaye to the club tells Drive Time what is involved with his role and how much of their success is down to him.

Campbell: Bergkamp and Henry were the best players I played with

Nick Rostron-Pike — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:07:43 +0000

Ex-England defender Sol Campbell claims former Gunners stars Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry were the best in the business.

Balalgue: The FA will not approach Guardiola over England job

Michael Wade — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:41:51 +0000

Sky Sports' Spanish football expert Guillem Balague reveals that Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is not going to be offered the England manager's job despite speculation claiming he is at the top of the FA's hitlist for the role.

Greg Clarke on the Championship's Financial Fair Play plans

Anton Stanley — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:27:05 +0000

The chairman of the Football League discusses the measures being introduced to regulate investment and ensure there is a level playing field in the division.

Mulgrew: Lennon is not going to change his character

Michael Wade — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:33:56 +0000

Celtic star Charlie Mulgrew has leapt to the defence of manager Neil Lennon in the face of fresh criticism about his fiery temperament. Mulgrew believes his passion is just who he is and he should not change that.

Craigan: Steve Jennings deserves to be on Scottish PFA player of the year shortlist

Nick Rostron-Pike — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:59:21 +0000

Motherwell captain Stephen Craigan takes a look at the voting procedure for the Scottish PFA player of the year.

Le Fondre: Team ethic is behind Reading's success

Michael Wade — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:07:07 +0000

Reading striker Adam Le Fondre reckons the team ethic is at the club is a major reason why they have succeeded when bigger spending rivals such as West Ham and Leicester have failed.

Durham's Rant: RVP showed a lack of class against Wolves

Michael Wade — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:47:37 +0000

Adrian Durham reckons Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie showed a lack of class and respect against Wolves and had a laugh at the struggling side's expense - is he right? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment.

Farr: I'm either fearless or stupid for doing disabled skiing

Anton Stanley — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:30:58 +0000

The paralympian and Mars Refuel Drinks Fund ambassador discusses the sport and his hopes for the 2014 winter games in Sochi, Russia.

To enter Goughie’s Gold Award with Mars Refuel Drink Fund click here

Balague: Mourinho has to win the La Liga title this season

Nick Rostron-Pike — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:44:55 +0000

Sky Sports top Spanish football expert Guillem Balague claims Read Madrid coach must start to back up claims.

Murray on Wimbledon, the Davis Cup and who he'll support at Euro 2012

Nick Rostron-Pike — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:08:52 +0000

Top tennis star Andy Murray joins Drive Time to discuss who he'll support at Euro 2012, Wimbledon and the Davis Cup.

Allen: 'I don't think West Ham will go up automatically'

Alex Varney — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:18:58 +0000

Martin Allen says he believes West Ham will lose out to Reading and Southampton in the race to win automatic promotion to the Premier League and fears they will also come up short in the play-offs.

MacAnthony: We have to run our football clubs like businesses

Nick Rostron-Pike — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:23:31 +0000

The Posh chairman joins Drive TIme to discuss the financial problems dogging Championship clubs.

He offers his thoughts on what can be done to make sure teams don't run themselves into the ground while chasing Premier League football.

Barnes: Dalglish is still up to the job at Liverpool

Matt Davis — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:58:15 +0000

Former Reds winger John Barnes becomes the lastest name to add his support to under fire Anfield boss.

He told Drive Time: "I don’t think Kenny has to win the Premier League to be classed as a success.

"If Liverpool finish in the top four, that would be a great season, to say that Liverpool need to win the league is unrealistic.

"When you look at the squads that are around, Liverpool should be fighting for fourth or fifth place. To want Liverpool to win the league is unrealistic.

Evans: Bradford brawl was unacceptable for Crawley Town

Alex Varney — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:30:41 +0000

Crawley boss Steve Evans says he will punish any players that were in involved in the ugly post-match fracas that followed his side's win over Bradford on Tuesday night.

Click here to watch footage of the brawl

Ratcliffe: It is fantastic what Moyes has achieved with so little money

Michael Wade — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:47:59 +0000

Former Everton captain Kevin Ratcliffe previews the Merseyside derby on Drive Time, a match which could see the Toffees go above their local rivals Liverpool in the Premier League table.

Ratcliffe also pays homage to Everton boss David Moyes who is celebrating ten years at Goodison Park.

Manford: I would ban parents from attending youth football

Anton Stanley — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:19:53 +0000

The comedian tells Drive Time what he would do to help young players progress in England.

He feels that adults in attendance can put unneeded pressure on the players and he adds the pushy parents also don't help young referees, who are learning their trade.

Gareth Southgate on the search for 'the English Messi'

Ian Cruise — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:41:58 +0000

The FA's Head of Elite Development outlines his vision for bringing through the best young talent

What if...Arsenal had gone through against AC Milan?

Nick Rostron-Pike — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:54:38 +0000

Adrian Durham agreed to a number of forfeits had the Gunners qualifed for the quarter-finals, one of which was change his name to Arsene Wenger.

Saggers v Adrian

Nick Rostron-Pike — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:37:50 +0000

Adrian joined Kick Off at half-time of Arsenal's 3-0 win over AC Milan, listen again to some top quality Durham baiting, even though he ended up keeping his name in tact!

Wood: England will be judged on next two Six Nations games

Nick Rostron-Pike — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:19:49 +0000

Red Rose flanker Tom Wood hopes national side builds on solid performance against Wales in matches against France and Ireland.

Hunter: I would be astonished if Guardiola joined Chelsea

Nick Rostron-Pike — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:45:23 +0000

talkSPORT's man in Spain Graham Hunter claims Barca boss won't want to take on problems at Stamford Bridge.

Collymore: Aston Villa need a clear and consistent vision from top to bottom

Michael Wade — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:11:19 +0000

Former Aston Villa striker and lifelong fan Stan Collymore speaks to Drive Time about the club's current turmoil which sees them in danger of being relegated from the Premier League.

Collymore reckons the club need to implement a clear and consistent vision from top to bottom as they have flip-flopped between too many managerial styles over the years.

Jamie Carragher on Liverpool’s dramatic Carling Cup success

Alex Varney — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:17:22 +0000

Jamie Carragher joined the Drive Time boys on Monday following Liverpool's dramatic Carling Cup final victory over Cardiff at Wembley.

Hear Dominic Cork row with Adrian about Stoke's team to face Valencia

Anton Stanley — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:04:38 +0000

Listen back to the ex-England cricketer go toe-to-toe with the Drive Time presenter after our host was left unimpressed by the names on Tony Pulis' teamsheet.

Grayson: Hopefully we can finish off Clark's good work at Huddersfield

Michael Wade — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:35:02 +0000

Simon Grayson has told talkSPORT he is aiming to add another promotion to his CV at Huddersfield.

Grayson has previously got Leeds United and Blackpool promoted from League One, and he sees no reason why he can't do that again following the good work his predecessor Lee Clark put in at the Galpharm Stadium.

Rhys Priestland on Wales' bid for Six Nations glory

Alex Varney — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:30:08 +0000

Rhys Priestland joined the Drive Time boys ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England on Saturday.

Harrison: Haye and Chisora should not face bans for their brawl

Michael Wade — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:37:02 +0000

Audley Harrison has told talkSPORT that David Haye and Dereck Chisora should not face bans for their brawl in Munich at the weekend.

But the heavyweight boxer believes that they must face punishment of some kind which would allow the boxing world to move on from the disappointing events.

Hart: We can’t let people kill off British boxing because of two maniacs

Alex Varney — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:16:14 +0000

The Sun's boxing correspondent Colin Hart blasts the conduct of 'maniacs' David Haye and Dereck Chisora over their brawl in Munich but says there is still much to be proud of in British boxing.

Birch: We want to create a sustainable future for Portsmouth

Anton Stanley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:17:52 +0000

The new administrator joins Adrian and Ray to discuss how he plans to deal with their plight.

Moxey: 'McCarthy will be remembered with great fondness by Wolves fans'

Michael Wade — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:25:22 +0000

Wolverhampton Wanderers chief executive Jez Moxey explains the thought process behind firing Mick McCarthy, and claims the embattled manager will be remembered fondly by the club's fans.