It's All Kicking Off!

Welcome back to your Weekend Preview edition of 'It's All Kicking Off!' In the latest instalment, Ian and Chris discuss Mikel Arteta's new contract and question whether it could install Arsenal as the dominant force in English football in the post-Pep era. They also question Tottenham's unusual start to a season and condemn the Premier League's 'nonsense' decision to ban Arsenal from wearing red i...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' After England's win versus Ireland was overshadowed by Lee Carsley's admission that he wouldn't sing the national anthem, Ian and Chris analyse both sides of the argument and question whether the English players would feel aggrieved by the refusal. The pair also discuss Anthony Gordon's comments, after the Newcastle winger suggested that Gareth Southgate's s...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' for our Weekend Preview edition. Ian and Chris get through a whole host of topics in this one. They reflect on Luis Suarez's career to date after the Uruguayan announced his retirement from international football, challenge Cristiano Ronaldo's comments after the veteran claimed he'd step back from Portugal as soon as he felt he was no longer helping the team...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' Fresh from Manchester United's home humiliation at the hands of Liverpool, we hear Ian Ladyman take on Erik ten Hag in a fiery post-match presser. Our esteemed host challenges the Dutch manager on where the blame lies, after another stuttering start to a season was underlined by a terrible performance against their arch rivals. Chris Sutton gives his account...

'It's All Kicking Off!' returns with a bumper Weekend Preview episode. Split into two parts, the episode begins with a conversation between, Ian, Chris and Jon Smith - one of the world's first super agent's. He reveals all about his time in the industry, the impact of player power... and how Vladimir Putin nearly stopped a player transfer to Arsenal from happening! In the second half, the Weekend...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' In this episode, Ian begins reflecting on the former England manager, Sven Goran-Eriksson, who's died after a long battle with cancer. Our host pays tribute to the man tasked with leading the 'Golden Generation' and comments on his reputation as - not only a fine football mind - but a great person. Ian and Chris question why Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared t...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' for our Weekend Preview edition. In this episode, the lads start off by... well, talking about Chris' bin collection routine... Once they've got the important business out of the way, Chris has his say on Brighton's 31-year-old manager and how he'd have felt if a young gaffer had rocked up during his playing days. The pair dissect Mikel Arteta's bold team-bo...

'It's All Kicking Off!' is back for the new season... and what a way to start. In this jam-packed episode, Ian and Chris speak to Sami Mokbel, Mail Sport's Chief Football Reporter and the man who exclusively broke the Raheem Sterling news - asking him what comes next for Chelsea's number 7 and revealing the mega European club to have enquired into his availability. The pair analyse Arne Slot's dec...

'It's All Kicking Off!' is back! After a jam-packed summer, filled with German adventures, train delays and broken English hearts, we're delighted to welcome you back to the domestic season, with Ian and Chris raring to go for another blockbuster campaign. In this season preview, the lads discuss the key themes we can expect in both British football, and on the continent. The pair give their predi...

Well there you have it, England have once again fallen at the final hurdle. In the final instalment of 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily', Ian is joined by Craig Hope and Sami Mokbel, as the trio look back on England's defeat in the EURO 2024 final. Will Gareth stick around? Why didn't it work out for England? Is Jude Bellingham's demeanour sustainable? All these questions and more addressed in t...

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Hello and welcome to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' for our 31st episode of the tournament. It's the calm before the storm here, as preparations get well underway for England versus Spain in the grand final of EURO 2024. Ian is joined by Mike Keegan as the pair analyse: comparisons being drawn between England and Real Madrid, the make-up of the crowd in Berlin and whether Gareth ought to leav...

Another day, another pod. 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' is brought to you by Ian and Chris today, as the pair begin to look ahead to the final of EURO 2024. If you've ever wanted to know: The weaknesses in the Spain team How England can win the Euros What job Chris did when he was 16 ... then this is the podcast for you. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton Producer: Henry Williams Learn...

Well, well, well... England are in a European Championships final for the second successive tournament, after dramatically beating the Netherlands. Ollie Watkins' strike will go down in history, Gareth Southgate nailed his subs, and Harry Kane dispatched a stonewall penalty from the spot. They couldn't... could they? For our 29th (yes, 29th) episode in a row, Ian is joined by Mike Keegan and Craig...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' It's semi-final day for England, and Ronald Koeman's Netherlands stand between the Three Lions and back to back Euros final appearences. Here to talk you through everything you'll need to know for the clash is Ian Ladyman and Mail Sport's Chief Sports Writer, Oliver Holt. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Oliver Holt Producer: Henry Williams Learn more...

The semi-finals are here... and 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' is on hand to guide you through all the latest news in Germany. Ian Ladyman is joined by Sami Mokbel and Dominic King for this edition, as the trio break down: Gareth Southgate's frustration at team leaks, the referee for England's semi-final tie with a match-fixing past and Ronald Koeman's 'Godfather' status over in the Netherlan...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' It's the calm before the storm in Germany, with England's Netherlands showdown just two days away. On hand to talk you through the latest Euros news on and spark some life into the rest day, is your favourite double act of Ian and Chris. They discuss: Southgate's strong response to criticism questions, the way England's attack can improve and the...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' Not a great deal to cover in this episode. England win in style and make it through to another European Championships semi-final. (Aside from the fact that it took another moment of individual brilliance, last man defending and the small matter of a penalty shootout to get there) Ian Ladyman is joined by Craig Hope and Mike Keegan for this one, s...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' It's Ian squared for this one as Herbert joins Ladyman for England's latest day of reckoning. Why just 'one good performance' could turn the tide for the Three Lions and how the 'lid would be blown off' if such an event was to happen. The lads also look back on Cristiano Ronaldo' Euros farewell, Toni Kroos' nightmare in Stuttgart and preview Turk...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' Ian Ladyman is joined by Craig Hope for this edition as they look ahead to the Quarter Final tie. The pair consider which teams have been the best so far, analyse the impact the tournament is having on Germany, hear EXCLUSIVELY from F1 star Pierre Gasly (who gives the lowdown on his mate, Kylian Mbappe) and discuss whether Gareth Southgate has br...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' It's Ian and Chris hosting this one as the likely lads: Look back on which teams have impressed them the most so far during the tournament Analyse the Cristiano Ronaldo show versus Slovenia Dissect Didier Deschamps' tantrums from his Chelsea days with Chris Hear from Sami Mokbel after he caught up with Phil Foden Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris...

Believe me when I say that this is a cracking episode... 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' returns for its 21st instalment, so join Chief Football Reporter, Sami Mokbel, and Ian Ladyman, as the pair break down the biggest football talking points. Including: Southgate's England future Egos in the Three Lions camp The FA's possible Gareth replacement Liverpool's interest in Anthony Gordon Presente...

Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' Mike Keegan joins Ian Ladyman for this edition as they begin by breaking down the Cristiano Ronaldo show in Frankfurt. They weigh in on the fallout from England's narrow Slovakia win and have their saw on where the problems may lie for Gareth Southgate's side. And look ahead to today's action. Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Mike Keegan Producer: Hen...

And breathe... 'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' returns, as we reflect on what could have been one of the truly dark England days, in which the Three Lions were circa 30 seconds from making their way back home. Up step Jude Bellingham... We also reflect on Spain's impressive win over Georgia and preview today's action. Presenters: Dominic King and Nathan Salt Producer: Henry Williams Featured i...

'It's All Kicking Off: Euros Daily' returns once more, on a crucial day for England. Gareth Southgate's side face Slovakia in the Round of 16, against a Slovakia side who beat Belgium in the group stage. Alongside Ian Ladyman for this one is Mail Sport's Ian Herbert, as the pair get behind the boys and preview England's judgement day. Also on the agenda: Italy's dismal showing versus Switzerland,...