Official Barclays Premier League Podcast

Former Chelsea and Aston Villa striker, Tony Cascarino, joins Jim Proudfoot to look back at another enthralling weekend of Barclays Premier League action, most notably Manchester Uniteds dramatic comeback from 3-0 down at Chelsea to draw 3-3, we hear from both Sir Alex Ferguson and Andre Villas Boas, as well as from Arsene Wenger, Mark Hughes and Adam Johnson. We are joined by former Blackburn defender, Tony Gale, to discuss the current situation at Ewood Park. We speak exclusively to Stoke midfielder, Matthew Etherington about their busy season so far. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a QPR supporter about the recent changes at Loftus Road.

Former Norwich striker Efan Ekoku and ex QPR forward Iain Dowie join Dave Farrar to reflect on what has been a fascinating season so far, pick out their best moments and discuss all the last minute January transfer dealings. We hear from Boltons new American defender, Tim Ream, as well as from Alan Pardew, Steve Kean and Arsene Wenger. We speak exclusively to former Hull manager, Phil Brown, about the pressures of top flight management. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a chirpy Canaries supporter about their bright start to life in the Barclays Premier League under manager Paul Lambert.....

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley joins Dave Farrar to reflect on a dramatic weekend of action which saw the two Manchester clubs outdo their North London rivals to take the upper hand in the title race, we have full reaction from both of Sundays pivotal matches as well as look at the rest of the weekends games. Amongst others we hear from Robbie Keane, John Ruddy, Paul Scholes and Mark Hughes. Former Liverpool midfielder, Gary McAllister, talks to us about the current problems at Anfield. We speak exclusively to West Bromwich Albion defender, Nicky Shorey. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Wigan supporter about life at the bottom of the Barclays Premier League.

Former Charlton and West Ham manager Alan Curbishley joins Dave Farrar to reflect on another eventful weekend of Barclays Premier League action which saw Manchester City maintain their 3 point lead at the top of the table and Swansea outclass Arsenal at the Liberty Stadium – we have reaction from that match and are joined by former Arsenal manager, George Graham, to discuss the current defensive issues at the Emirates. We speak exclusively to Everton captain Phil Neville about life at Goodison Park. Hear from Sir Alex Ferguson, Mark Hughes, Paul Lambert and Martin ONeill. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Swansea supporter about their meteoric rise through the divisions.

Former Spurs and Liverpool defender John Scales and ex Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson join Dave Farrar to discuss the weeks major talking points, analyse all the latest transfer rumours and of course talk about an increasingly exciting Barclays Premier League title race, we hear from Sir Alex Ferguson, Harry Redknapp and Roy Hodgson. We speak exclusively to Swansea defender Neil Taylor about their impressive start to life in the top flight. Former QPR player and manager, Gareth Ainsworth, joins us to discuss Neil Warnocks departure from Loftus Road. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Sunderland supporter about the Martin ONeill effect.

Former Ipswich and Charlton midfielder Matt Holland joins Jim Proudfoot to look back on what has been an enthralling first half of the season with the two Manchester clubs battling it out at the top of the table and the race for the Champions League places as competitive as its been for years, we hear from Roberto Mancini, Sir Alex Ferguson, Andre Villas Boas and Harry Redknapp. We also hear from two managers really feeling the strain at the bottom of the table, Steve Kean and Owen Coyle. Former Manchester United defender, Gary Pallister, talks exclusively to us about the title race and his old manager. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a disgruntled Aston Villa supporter in Singapore.

Former Everton, Wigan and Norwich defender Matt Jackson joins Dave Farrar Jackson in a week that saw the two Manchester clubs go level at the top of the table as City failed to score for the first time this season and Utd put 5 past Wigan. We hear from a frustrated Roberto Mancini, from Alan Pardew on Newcastle stopping the rot as well from David Moyes and Andre Villas Boas. Former Spurs manager David Pleat gives us his view on the North London side’s title chances and in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a disappointed Chelsea supporter on their hopes for the rest of the season.

Former QPR striker Iain Dowie joins Dave Farrar and together they look back on another eventful weekend of Barclays Premier League action which saw Manchester City maintain their lead at the top of the table and Bolton remain at the bottom – we hear from both Roberto Mancini and Owen Coyle, as well as from Sir Alex Ferguson, Harry Redknapp and Steve Kean. Former Aston Villa and England defender, Tony Dorigo, joins us to discuss the current plight of his old club after another disappointing performance against Liverpool at the weekend. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to an Arsenal supporter about their hopes for the rest of the season after the narrow defeat at Manchester City.

Former Spurs and Liverpool defender John Scales joins Dave Farrar and together they reflect on Chelsea ending Manchester Citys 14 match unbeaten run. Former Republic of Ireland international Jason McAteer joins us, as one of his former clubs Bolton find themselves rock bottom of the Barclays Premier League. Well also hear from a disgruntled Harry Redknapp, a delighted Martin ONeill and a worried Alan Pardew. In our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Manchester United supporter from Melbourne on their title hopes as well as their Champions League exit.

Former West Ham and Charlton manager, Alan Curbishley joins Dave Farrar and together they take a look back at Manchester Citys relentless charge to the title and a look ahead to a new era at Sunderlands Stadium of Light. John Hartson tells us just what it is about Martin ONeill that makes him such a successful manager. We speak exclusively to Blackburns Morten Gamst Pedersen after three much needed points at the weekend. Well also hear from Didier Drogba, Phil Jones, Harry Redknapp and a disgruntled Neil Warnock and in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to an increasingly optimistic Spurs supporter from Singapore.

Former Chelsea midfielder, Craig Burley, joins Dave Farrar and together they look back at another weekend of Barclays Premier League action where Manchester City maintained their unbeaten record at the top of the table with a hard fought point at Anfield. We speak exclusively to Newcastle defender Steven Taylor after their superb point at Old Trafford as well as talk to Peter Reid about the current situation at Sunderland. We hear from Andre Villas Boas, David Moyes, and Tony Pulis and in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Liverpool supporter in Bangalore in India.

Former Arsenal midfielder, Stewart Robson, joins Jim Proudfoot to take a look back at another gripping weekend of Barclays Premier League action including a 3-3 thriller at the DW Stadium between the leagues bottom two, Wigan and Blackburn, we hear from a disgruntled Roberto Martinez as well as from Harry Redknapp, Arsene Wenger, Neil Warnock and many others. We speak exclusively to former Liverpool defender John Scales about his old sides dramatic win at Stamford Bridge. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Manchester City supporter in New Zealand.

This week Dave Farrar is joined by two special guests, former QPR striker Iain Dowie, and ex Everton, Wigan and Norwich defender, Matt Jackson. Together, they look back at the first 11 Barclays Premier League games of the season and pick their Teams of the Season so far, with some surprising choices! We speak exclusively to Wolves defender, Richard Stearman, about their up and down start to the campaign as well as hear from Roberto Mancini, Robin Van Persie and Scott Parker. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Newcastle supporter in Australia ahead of their showdown with Manchester City this weekend, the only two remaining unbeaten sides in the league.

Former QPR striker and manager, Iain Dowie, joins Dave Farrar to look back at a landmark weekend which saw Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrate 25 years at Old Trafford, we hear from Sir Alex as well as get the views of former United and England midfielder, Ray Wilkins. We also hear from Roberto Martinez, Mick McCarthy, Edin Dzeko and an evergreen Brad Friedel after another eventful weekend of Barclays Premier League action. And in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Blackburn supporter about the ever increasing pressure on manager Steve Kean.

Former Charlton and Republic of Ireland midfielder, Matt Holland, joins Dave Farrar to look back at another dramatic weekend of Barclays Premier League action which saw 39 goals scored, including an 8 goal thriller at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Arsenal, we get reaction from that remarkable match and talk to former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn about the Gunners upturn in form. We also speak exclusively to Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen about their heart breaking draw at Norwich, as well as hear from Sir Alex Ferguson, Harry Redknapp and Roberto Martinez. Plus in our Fan of the Week Section we talk to a Bolton supporter about what are becoming troubling times at the Reebok.