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Football Daily

Scott McTominay left a struggling Manchester United to become Serie A’s Most Valuable Player, win the Scudetto for Napoli and be nominated for the Ballon D’Or - all in one year. Was he this good all along? Is he finally getting the respect he always deserved?

This episode of Football Daily, hosted by football writer and Copa 90 presenter Eugene Noble, goes right back to the start of Scott McTominay's incredible story and explores the making of McTominay: How he grew from the Man Utd academy, to being taken under the wing of José Mourinho and performing on the international stage.

We speak to the likes of Paul McGuinness and James Weir, coaches and players who knew him at the academy, as well as podcasters, pundits and fans such as Jay Motty, Joe Fischetti and Umberto Bernardo, who have tracked his career from Old Trafford to the Neapolitan sun.

We also hear from football journalist Mina Rzouki about how Scott has transformed under Antonio Conte, as well as Scottish Legend and commentator Pat Nevin about how he is becoming a symbol for the nation in the blue shirt of Scotland. We even speak to Scotland head coach Steve Clarke about Scott’s crucial role to the international team and a conversation that sparked Scott’s career back into life.

In 2026, McTominay is facing his biggest season yet: Napoli have a title to defend. They’re back in the Champions League. And Scotland have their World Cup qualifier campaign already underway. So, the question isn’t just how Scott McTominay got here - it’s how much higher can he go?

Scott McTominay: Our Brother of Naples

John Murray talks football, travel & language with home nations commentators. Liam McLeod represents Scotland after their dramatic win over Greece, Mark Poyser shows up for Wales after Craig Bellamy’s side lost to England, and Joel Taggart is on the pod on behalf of Northern Ireland. It’s Scotland vs Northern Ireland in Clash of the Commentators and suggestions welcome for our Great Glossary of Football Commentary - WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk

05:10 Favourite experiences commentating on your country
08:35 Perils of commentating off-tube
18:10 Craig Bellamy ‘puts on show’ as Wales manager
23:10 Live commentaries & any countries they’ve not been to?
26:40 Best commentary positions in the home nations
31:25 Clash of the Commentators
36:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries:
Sun 12 Oct 1200 Chelsea v Tottenham in WSL,
Sun 12 Oct 1430 Arsenal v Brighton & Hove in WSL,
Sun 12 Oct 1700 Scotland v Belarus in WCQ,
Mon 13 Oct 1945 Wales v Belgium in WCQ,
Tue 14 Oct 1945 Latvia v England in WCQ,
Wed 15 Oct 2000 Chelsea v Paris in UWCL.

Glossary so far:

DIVISION ONE
Bosman,
Cruyff Turn,
Giving the goalkeeper the eyes,
Hibs it,
Onion bag,
Panenka,
Rabona,
Where the kookaburra sleeps,
Where the owl sleeps,
Where the spiders sleep.

DIVISION TWO
Ball stays hit,
Coat is on a shoogly peg,
Daisycutter,
Has that in his locker,
Howler,
One for the cameras,
Played us off the park,
Purple patch,
Root and branch review,
Row Z,
Stramash,
Taking one for the team,
That’s great… (football),
Thunderous strike.

UNSORTED
2-0 is a dangerous score,
After you Claude,
All-Premier League affair,
Aplomb,
Bag/box of tricks,
Brace,
Brandished,
Bread and butter,
Breaking the deadlock,
Bundled over the line,
Champions elect / champions apparent,
Clinical finish,
Commentator’s curse,
Coupon buster,
Cultured/Educated left foot,
Denied by the woodwork,
Draught excluder,
Elimination line,
Fellow countryman,
Foot race,
Formerly of this parish,
Fox in the box,
Free hit,
Goalkeepers’ Union,
Goalmouth scramble,
Good touch for a big man,
Honeymoon Period,
In and around,
In the shop window,
Keeping ball under their spell,
Keystone Cops defending,
Languishing,
Loitering with intent,
Marching orders,
Nestle in the bottom corner,
Numbered derbies,
Nutmeg,
Opposite number,
Park the bus,
PK for penalty-kick,
Postage stamp,
Put it in the mixer,
Put their laces through it,
Rasping shot,
Red wine not white wine,
Relegation six-pointer,
Rooted at the bottom,
Route One,
Roy of the Rovers stuff,
Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way,
Shooting boots,
Sleeping giants,
Slide rule pass,
Small matter of,
Spiders web,
Stayed hit,
Steepling,
Stinging the palms,
Stonewall penalty,
Straight off the training ground,
Taking one for the team,
Team that likes to play football,
Throw their cap on it,
Thruppenny bit head / 50p head,
Towering header,
Two good feet,
Turning into a basketball match,
Turning into a cricket score,
Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play,
Walking a disciplinary tightrope,
Wand of a left foot,
We’ve got a cup tie on our hands,
Winger in their pocket,
Wrap foot around it,
Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

The Commentators' View: Home Nations Special

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor joins Dan Roan to give rare insight into life as one of football’s top officials. 

He opens up about the pressures of refereeing at the highest level, the impact of social media scrutiny and abuse, and how VAR has changed the game. 

Taylor also reflects on handling racist incidents, the fallout from the 2023 Europa League final, and why empathy from players, pundits and fans is vital for the sport’s future.

TIMECODES:
 
1:49 – Nerves & fear of failure

07:16 – Is scrutiny fair?

11:32 – 2023 Europa League final fallout

15:22 – Adapting to climate at the Club World Cup

19:55 – Does he regret decisions?

24:56 – Captains only approach

27:57 – Do you ever stand by your decision after VAR?

Premier League Referee Anthony Taylor on VAR, Pressure & Abuse

Aaron Paul is joined by Pat Nevin, Stephen Warnock and Danny Ward to wrap up a big night for the home nations.

They start at Hampden Park, where Scotland’s comeback win over Greece edges them closer to a World Cup play-off place - with insight from Pat and Gavin Wallace on Scotland snatching a win.

Then to Wembley, where England impress again under Thomas Tuchel. The team discuss Tuchel’s attacking approach, Jordan Pickford’s clean-sheet record, and what Craig Bellamy can take from Wales’ defeat.

You’ll also hear from Steve Clarke, Thomas Tuchel, Bukayo Saka, Morgan Rogers, Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson as both managers and players reflect on a defining night for Scotland and England.

TIMECODES:

00:53’ – Pat Nevin can’t believe Scotland result

04:35’ - Ryan Christie & Lewis Ferguson reaction

08:45’ – Steve Clarke interview

11:16’ – A look ahead to Scotland v Belarus

13:26’ – England comfortable against Wales

14:40’ – Morgan Rogers with John Murray

19:49’ – Bukayo Saka in the tunnel

25:06’ – Thomas Tuchel with John Murray

Scotland Edge Closer to the World Cup & England Impress at Wembley

Mark Chapman and Rory Smith continue the countdown to the 2026 World Cup.

Nico Cantor from CBS Sports and Mexican sports journalist Marion Reimers look at Mexico, who will host nine of the tournament’s 104 matches. How will they fare as one of the tournament’s hosts? Can they finally shake off the tag of ‘dark horses’?

Former South Africa captain Dean Furman and former Nigeria international Efan Ekoku discuss some of the African teams who may qualify – how are South Africa and Nigeria faring? Plus hear from Cape Verde and Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes with his country on the edge of qualification for their first ever World Cup.

02.40 – Mexico
24.20 – Bigger picture for African teams
43.45 – Cape Verde

Destination New Jersey: Mexico as hosts & magic for Cape Verde?

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor jump on the managerial merry-go-round. Watford sack Paolo Pezzolano and reappoint Javi Gracia, Luton say bye to Matt Bloomfield and Blackpool bid farewell to Steve Bruce. Also, what about Birmingham chairman Tom Wagner going in the away end at Wrexham? And will Richard Wood find his way into our Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.

01:45 Birmingham chairman goes in the away end
06:30 Naming teams on the day of a game
12:50 Watford sack Pezzolano & reappoint Gracia
20:25 Luton sack Matt Bloomfield
34:50 Blackpool sack Steve Bruce
36:20 Will Richard Wood make our All-Time EFL XI?
39:00 72PLUS 72MINUS

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Thu 9 Oct 1945 England v Wales in friendly,
Sun 12 Oct 1200 Chelsea v Tottenham in WSL,
Sun 12 Oct 1430 Arsenal v Brighton & Hove in WSL,
Sun 12 Oct 1700 Scotland v Belarus in WCQ,
Mon 13 Oct 1945 Wales v Belgium in WCQ,
Tue 14 Oct 1945 Latvia v England in WCQ,
Wed 15 Oct 2000 Chelsea v Paris in UWCL.

72+ EFL Pod: Watford, Luton & Blackpool wield the axe

Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to reflect on more of the weekend’s football stories.

The panel discuss Liverpool’s third successive defeat; are they now seeing the impact of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving? Has Slot thrown too many new players in together? 

In Nottingham, are Forest fans fair to call for Ange Postecoglou to be sacked already?

Plus, Coventry fan Katie Stafford joins the pod as they go top of the Championship and remain the only team in the 92 who are undefeated this season. 

Time codes: 
0’17 Liverpool “not looking convincing”
18’21 Ange Postecoglou speaking post defeat at Newcastle
20’11 Nottingham Forest chat
26’31 Coventry fan Katie Stafford

Monday Night Club EXTRA: Fans turn on Ange & Liverpool lacking momentum

Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith as Rangers sack Russell Martin and Ruben Amorim rings in changes at Manchester United.

Hear from former Manchester United number one Peter Schmeichel as he offers his opinion on Senne Lammens’ debut in goal for United. How did he secure fan buy-in from the off? 

BBC Scotland Sports News Correspondent Chris McLaughlin tells us what went so wrong during Russell Martin's short stint in Glasgow. 

Might Steven Gerrard make a return to Ibrox? Would he or Sean Dyche be a good appointment for Rangers? 

And is there now an opportunity for the Old Firm sides to be usurped? 

Time codes: 
0’50 Peter Schmeichel 
1’18 Schmeichel criticises recent Manchester United goalkeepers
4’41 Conor Coady calls for Amorim praise
15’08 Rangers sack Russell Martin
26’36 Where do Rangers look next?
28’20 Might Steven Gerrard be interested?

Monday Night Club: Schmeichel ‘in disguise’ & a Rangers return?

Chelsea leave it late against Liverpool, while pressure mounts on Postecoglou.

Rick is joined by David James & The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards.

Liverpool made it three losses on the spin in all competitions following Estevao’s last-gasp winner for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Hear from the Liverpool boss Arne Slot.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle were comfortable 2-0 winners over Nottingham Forest, meaning Ange Postecoglou is still winless at the start of his Forest tenure. Hear from the Forest manager after Nick Woltemade continued his impressive start to life in the Northeast.

Also hear from Mikel Arteta after he marked his 300th game in charge of Arsenal with a win, and get the thoughts of Ruben Amorim after a much-needed win at Old Trafford for Manchester United.

Timecodes: 
01:30 Chelsea’s last-gasp winner
03:45 Are Liverpool in a mini crisis?
13:45 Arne Slot post-Chelsea
20:10 Chelsea impressing despite injuries
26:10 Ange Postecoglou post-Newcastle
36:45 Erling Haaland helps Man City to victory
40:20 Mikel Arteta post-West Ham
43:10 Ruben Amorim post-Sunderland
46:40 Palace’s unbeaten run ends & Wolves concede late again

Premier League Review with Rick Edwards

Kelly Somers sits down with the Liverpool forward, Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman joined the Premier League champions this summer from Eintracht Frankfurt. He chats to Kelly about his childhood, playing alongside Mo Salah and how he loves to draw!

Hugo Ekitike – The Football Interview

Jonathan Sutherland travels to Naples to speak to two Scots who are starring in Serie A.

Napoli's Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour chat to Jonathan about adapting to life in Italy, their relationship with Antonio Conte and following in the footsteps of Diego Maradona.

McTominay also opens up on his decision to leave Manchester United, while Gilmour discusses swapping Brighton for Naples.

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 21 Dec, 1500: West Ham v Brighton on 5 Live
Sat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 Live
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 Live
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports Extra
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport website
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport website
Sun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live

In Focus with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour

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