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Is Roy Keane’s bashing of David De Gea fair? And what on earth is going on at Arsenal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He famously scored the goal that saved Sir Alex Ferguson from the sack at Manchester United back in 1990. Now Mark Robins is plotting his own managerial path with Coventry City. He joins Chris and Robbie to discuss their promotion back to the Championship, how he’s coped during lockdown and football post Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Abu Dhabi Cricket CEO Matt Boucher and rising European Tour star Adri Arnaus to find out how local and international sport is readying itself for a return to action. Get in touch with us: Send us a tweet: www.twitter.com/dubaieyesport Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DubaiEye103.8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking to Off Script’s Chris McHardy on the sidelines of the Globe Soccer Awards, Soriano outlines City Football Group’s long-term vision, explains why a European Cup triumph isn’t the be all and end all for City’s owners as well as detailing the club’s coaching talent identification. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second installment of a brand new series, 'The Future of Sport', Chris speaks to Peter Hutton, Global Sports Director of Facebook. Here, Chris and Robbie, cherry pick some of the highlights as Peter outlines the company's strategy pertaining to sport, reveals why lucrative broadcasting rights may not necessarily be part of Facebook's future and discusses the unique relationship the pla...

In the first episode of a series entitled 'The Future of Sport', Chris sits down with Brett Gosper, CEO of World Rugby. Here, Chris and Robbie pick out the key highlights as, in the face of the biggest crisis to have ever engulfed sport, let alone rugby, Brett discusses the unique challenges faced amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the impact it's having on the game and outlines its future. See omny...

Chris sat down with both Rafa and his uncle, and long-time mentor, Toni, at the recent launch of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy in Kuwait to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the making of a legend. Nero Sivanthan, Associate Professor of Organisation Behaviour at the London Business School,, also joins the guys to present his finding of a new study centred on "momentum". See omnystud...

Adrian Bevington spent 17 years working at the English FA, and so knows what he’s talking about when it comes the governance and organization of the game. Chris and Robbie welcomed onto the show to discuss football’s future post Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Magpie Lee Clark joins Chris and Robbie to discuss the imminent takeover of the club by a Saudi-led consortium. What needs to be done and is Steve Bruce the right man to lead the revolution? Lee has his say along with lifelong fan Neil Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cait Glasson is not your average grandmother. She’s a YouTuber who could give the kids a run for their money, and she boasts the online managerial acumen of Pep Guardiola to boot. Hence, Old Lady Plays - a channel where she’s currently busy lifting Athletic Bilbao to the dizzy heights of football’s top table - has become a must-watch for her growing subscriber base. Here is someo...

He is the greatest Olympian of all-time with a staggering 23 gold medals, but just who is Michael Phelps? Here, we delve into the psyche of the Baltimore Bullet as he talks sacrifices, the secrets to his success and the motto that continues to govern his life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He has his doubters now, but back in 2004, Jose Mourinho was the self-styled Special One. And Chelsea legend John Terry was his on-field lieutenant. But what made Jose so unique? Hear John’s insight into the quirks of a manager who continues to divide opinions to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has forced the suspension of all five major European leagues, with a major question mark now placed over the ability to finish the current football season. Four main schools of thought have emerged, from the null-and-void camp to the finish, by hook or by crook. But how best should football proceed? Chris, Robbie and a flood of listeners have their say on what come...

With 13 wins in 13 fights, light heavyweight boxer Shakan Pitters is not a man to be messed with. He sat down with Chris McHardy ahead of his fight against Chad Sugden for the vacant British Light-Heavyweight title on March 28. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boxers TJ Doheny, a former bantamweight world champion, and the unbeaten Rohan Date join Chris and Robbie to preview The Rotunda Rumble III taking place at the Rotunda Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai on Friday, March 6. Besides that though, the guys provide fascinating insight into the fight game and explain that it’s not all glitz and glamour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

In a rare and candid interview, Arsenal and Chelsea great Ashley Cole lifts the lid on the REAL reason why he left the Gunners (and it's nothing to with his pay packet). The man regarded by many as the best left back of his generation also reveals why he was able to stop Cristiano Ronaldo, which club felt like home and whether the prospect of a Liverpool Invincibles bothers him. Oh, and he also un...

The winter break has seen the Gunners head for the sunny climes of the UAE. Chris and Robbie popped on down to the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex to see how the Arteta revolution was taking shape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARN’s Head of Sport Chris McHardy sits down with Danny Care at the magnificent Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi to talk all things rugby. Danny opens up about his disappointment at missing out on England’s World Cup squad, his interactions with Eddie Jones plus he makes a surprising confession that is sure to polarize opinion. Just what is going on at Saracens, what of Isr...

Off-Script has been in conversation with two huge names from the world of cricket - India's Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan's Shahid 'Boom Boom' Afridi. They were in Dubai to support a cricket tournament for labourers that was organized by Expo 2020 Dubai. In addition to getting an insight into the highlights of their glittering careers, we also asked Yuvraj and Afridi about the future of cricket and wh...

Former Tottenham, West Ham and Bournemouth manager Harry Redknapp is one of the straightest talking men in football, and he's in fine form here as he shares his thoughts on the romance of the FA Cup, the best English team he's ever seen play and whether Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side is already one of the 'greats'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From victory on golf's biggest stages to months spent searching for the solutions to the game's various mysteries, Martin Kaymer and Danny Willett have experienced the full gamut of the sport's idiosyncrasies. In this in-depth podcast, we reflect on their moments of glory, the burden of responsibility that came with it and the life that for some, can prove lonely. A must-listen for all fans of gol...

As we move into a new decade it was time to review 10 years of incredible sporting action. From Leicester's outlandish Premier League title to Tiger Woods' herculean comeback it was a decade of drama, controversy and upset after upset. Chris and Robbie pick their favourite moments and needless to say, fail to reach an agreement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare and candid sit-down, former Chelsea and England captain John Terry reflects on his career as a one-club legend, spanning 15 trophies and 11 different permanent managers. Here, John opens up on some of the men who shaped his career, from Rafa Benitez to Chelsea's patriarch, Roman Abramovich. But he reserves the highest praise for Jose Mourinho, offering exclusive insight as to how the Spe...

Former team boss Eddie Jordan knows Formula One better than most, and he joins us for a candid chat about the sport's future. He also tells us where he believes six-time world champ Lewis Hamilton ranks in the pantheon of greats  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Smit, captain of the Springboks as they won the Webb Ellis Trophy in 2007, joins Chris and Robbie to discuss a seismic win in Japan and why the sight of Siya Kolisi lifting the famous trophy is as big as anything to have ever happened to the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.