The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Skjoldar/Vats/Vik/Vind

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk commentary life. From Ian’s penchant for pies at Celtic to whether the ‘dull’ Premier League should have play-offs to make it more interesting. One listener sets a new record for clubs with a slash in their names, and there’s a whole heap of controversy in a Clash of the Commentators basement battle. Plus, BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty joins for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary.

02:55 Who ate all the pies?

05:40 Would Arsenal fans rather have Saka or Gabriel?

11:35 5 Live’s weekend commentaries

14:10 Should the ‘dull’ Premier League have play-offs?

20:35 A new record for clubs with a slash in their names

28:10 Controversy in Clash of the Commentators

37:20 Phil McNulty joins for the Great Glossary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:

Fri 2000 England women v Belgium in the UEFA Women's Nations League,

Fri 1915 Wales women v Denmark on the BBC Sport website,

Sat 1500 Crystal Palace v Brighton in the Premier League,

Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League,

Sun 1400 Fulham v Liverpool in the Premier League,

Sun 1400 Brentford v Chelsea on Radio 5 Sports Extra,

Sun 1400 Tottenham v Southampton on the BBC Sport website,

Sun 1630 Man Utd v Man City in the Premier League.