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Luke & James discuss England's massive win against Mexico in the Azteca. Jude Bellingham produces an all time great performance. Was it England's best World Cup win since the 1966 tournament? They take a look through other matches & stories at the World Cup. Worst ever Brazil side? Neymar a cry baby!! Should Folarin Balogun be allowed to play? Transfers & Glasner to Nottingham...

Luke & James discuss the latest stories from the World Cup. Has Tuchel made a massive error with his Right Back selections and no TAA? A look ahead to the last 32 games & transfer news with Yan Diomande choosing PSG ahead of Liverpool. Ben Stokes retires from International cricket. Who replaces him? Can Rob Key and Brendon McCullum keep their jobs? George Russel wins and Wimbledon starts t...

Luke & James discuss the latest news from the World Cup. England drab 0-0 versus Ghana. Which teams & players have impressed? A look though the latest transfer rumours. A chat on the Ben Stokes fallout. Is Sooryavanshi the most talented sportsman in the world? Women's cricket World Cup. A round up of other major sports. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com...

Luke & James discuss England's win against Croatia in the World Cup. They give their views on the World Cup stories & look through other football news. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England are fun to watch (00:08) Other World Cup views (14:40) Non WC football news including transfers (26:08) #tuchel #kane #bellingham #entert...

Luke & John discuss the first weekend of the World Cup 2026 along with the latest football stories. They move onto the US Open golf which starts on Thursday with stories about past US Open tournaments. They end with a chat about this week's event at Shinnecock Hills. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics World Cup 2026 impressions (00:12...

Luke, James & John discuss the latest football news along with 10 incidents of whereby England during World Cup's have felt aggrieved. 1 - Maradona Handball - 1986 2 - Lampard goal miles over line - 2010 3 - Simeone cheats to get Beckham sent off - 1998 4 - Koeman escapes red card then scores free kick - 1994 Qualifiers 5 - Ronaldo wink after Rooney red card - 2006 6 - Stupid format means...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Andoni Iraola has been appointed the new head coach of Liverpool on a two-year contract replacing Arne Slot & James reacts to the CL final. With transfers rumours in full swing we mention a few players and where they might go. A look at other major sports happening this weekend. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSpo...

Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. PSG save football by winning the CL Slot/Iraola New Laws WC Look at 2026/27 PL mkts X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics PSG save football by winning the CL (00:25) Slot/Iraola (32:54) New laws World Cup (45:55) Look at 2026/27 PL markets (51:56) #football #premierleague #w...

Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. John reacts to Spurs staying up. Palace win more silverware. Value in changing managers Transfers PSG vs Arsenal CL Final X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Spurs stay up (00:00) Palace win more silverware (07:27) Value in changing managers (12:25) Transfers (56:33) PSG v...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Spurs avoid going down whilst West Ham are relegated and will play in the Championship next season. Sunderland qualify for Europa League - Great achievement. We grade each team for their season performance X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Spurs stay up & West Ham r...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Tuchel announces his England Squad for the World Cup with a few talking points. How much of a legend is Pep Guardiola? Michael Carrick gets the Man United job. Arsenal are CHAMPIONS!! Aston Villa win in Istanbul Spygate Plus a look ahead to the final weekend in the Premier League. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Woeful West Ham lose at Newcastle, Spurs only need a point to stay up! Rio Ngumoha to make World Cup Squad? Alonso new Chelsea manager Will the Premier League be decided by Tuesday night? Shocking scenes at Celtic Park & more VAR controversy at Old Trafford. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.c...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. They look at the Premier League and discuss what each club needs and which player might leave from each club. A look ahead to the FA Cup final & West Ham's massive game at Newcastle. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Man City, Scottish VAR controversy, La Liga &...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Arsenal win at West Ham to tighten their grip on the Premier League. VAR has been a problem all season. Liverpool are a badly coached side. Barcelona win La Liga Celtic & Hearts battle it out for the Scottish Title. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Arsenal & VA...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Aston Villa thump Nottingham Forest 4-0 to reach the Europa League Final, whilst Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final. Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano is the Conference Final. What is going at Real Madrid? Is Kylian Mbappe up for sale? Premier League previews and a JR rant about Cricket!! X - 1stWordinSport Ins...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. They look back at the Premier League talking points and look ahead to the midweek European football. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Introduction (00:02) Man City only draw, Arsenal's title to lose? Arsenal impressive win (01:22) Chelsea a complete mess - Nottm Fo...

Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. They also take a look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend. John is on Substack X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Premier League (00:05) Championship (06:42) PSG v Bayern (08:12) Atlético Madrid v Arsenal (24:42) Europa League (40:43) Conference League (50:0...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the world. Some interesting VAR decisions especially surrounding Goalkeepers. Do rules need to be changed? Spurs finally win a Premier League game in 2026!! They suffer more injuries!! Absolute scenes between Rochdale & York. Hearts win a dramatic Edinburgh derby. A look ahead to the midweek Champions League, Europa & Conference...

Luke & James are joined by John to discuss all the latest football news. They chat about the Premier League midweek fixtures and look ahead to the games this weekend. Another huge weekend for the likes of Spurs, Nottingham Forest & West Ham. Two FA Cup Semi Finals also taking place this weekend at Wembley. Snooker World Championships & IPL continue. Racing at Sandown and good racing at...

Luke & James discuss the huge weekend in the Premier League. Are Man City now the favourites? Arsenal played well but lost back to back games. Are Spurs going to be relegated? Big wins for Aston Villa, Liverpool & Man Utd. Should Liam Rosenior be the Chelsea manager? Bruno Fernandes player of Year? X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport Topics Man City v Arsenal views (00:09) Saturd...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news. A review of the midweek European football news along with a look ahead to the Premier League where there are huge games at both ends of the league. Arsenal v Man City is a title decider... X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport Topics Arsenal the Unwatchables (00:07) Champions League Review - PSG to win it again? (10:57) Europa League - Vil...

Luke and John chat all things Masters where Rory McIlroy won his 2nd consecutive Masters. John discusses his thoughts on Tottenham at the end of the show. John is on SubstackX - 1stWordinSportInstagram - 1stWordinSporthttps://substack.com/@johnknightstats TopicsMasters review (00:07)Football thoughts from John (50:30)#golf #masters #sports #sport #rory #rorymcllroy #scottiescheffler #pgatour #jonr...

Luke & James discuss Arsenal's loss at home to Bournemouth and Man City winning comfortably at Chelsea in the Premier League. Are Spurs on their way to the Championship & other football talking points. A preview of the Champions League & Europa League matches. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport Topics Premier League Title race (00:09) Are Spurs too good to get relegated...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news. Is David Raya the best keeper in the world? A review of the European football with a look ahead to the weekends Premier League. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport Topics PSG win & Liverpool continue to be poor (00:05) Arsenal scrape a lucky win (07:11) Barcelona lose at home (12:57) Real Madrid & Munich best game of the week (16...

Luke & James discuss the latest football news with Arne Slot in trouble at Liverpool. Are Arsenal having a wobble? Chelsea problems on and off the pitch. Leeds in a SF with questions over the West Ham team selection. A look ahead to the midweek football with the QF's of the Champions League, Europa & Conference Leagues. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport Topics Arne Slot on the...