
In this FA Cup special episode of In Focus, Aaron Paul goes to the West Midlands to speak to Birmingham City striker Jay Stansfield.
The 22-year-old joined the Blues permanently in the summer of 2024 for a reported £15 million, a record deal for a club in League One, having been on loan from Fulham the previous season.
The striker talks about his journey to now, the feeling it brings at the club being owned by Tom Brady and how his team will setup in their FA Cup 4th round tie against Newcastle.
He opens up on the impact his late Dad, Adam Stansfield had on him, who passed away in 2010 after suffering with colorectal cancer.
Feb 8
20 min

John Murray and Ian Dennis are joined by Jacqui Oatley to lift the lid on life behind the microphone. Jacqui reveals how she got into football media and the pressure that came with being the first female commentator. Jacqui takes on John in a one-off Clash of the Commentators exhibition match. Will any of Jacqui’s Americanisms make the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And rugby union correspondent Chris Jones joins the pod to talk about commentating at the Six Nations.04:45 How Jacqui got into football media?
11:40 Facing pressure as a female commentator
19:10 Clash of the Commentators
25:00 Americanisms for the Great Glossary?
37:20 Rugby’s Chris Jones joins the podBBC Sounds / 5 Live FA Cup commentaries this weekend:
Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester,
Sat 8 Feb 1215 Leyton Orient v Man City,
Sat 8 Feb 1215 Leeds v Millwall on 5 Sports Extra,
Sat 8 Feb 1500 Wigan v Fulham,
Sat 8 Feb 1500 Everton v Bournemouth on the BBC Sport website,
Sat 8 Feb 1745 Birmingham v Newcastle starting on 5 Sports Extra,
Sat 8 Feb 2000 Brighton & Hove v Chelsea,
Sun 9 Feb 1230 Blackburn v Wolves,
Sun 9 Feb 1735 Aston Villa v Tottenham
Mon 10 Feb 1945 Doncaster v Crystal Palace.
Feb 7
58 min

Reaction from Anfield after Liverpool beat Tottenham to set up an EFL Cup final meeting with Newcastle United at Wembley. Conor Bradley gives his thoughts on Liverpool reaching their 15th League Cup final, and Arne Slot reflects on booking his own first trip to Wembley. Dion Dublin, Stephen Kelly and John Murray are with Kelly Cates to assess Liverpool’s low-key reaction to the win, and Mo Salah adding another goal and assist to his tallies for the season. Plus, where did it go wrong for Spurs? Ange Postecoglou gives his assessment. 01:40 – Salah’s perfect penalty
03:05 – Where it went wrong for Spurs
05:43 – Salah’s performance
08:26 – Conor Bradley Interview
13:45 – Ange Postecoglu Interview
21:48 – Arne Slot Interview
24:44 – Newcastle v Liverpool previewBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Friday 7th February
FA CUP: Manchester United v Leicester 2000 KO - 5 LiveSaturday 8th February
FA CUP: Leyton Orient v Manchester City 1215 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Leeds v Millwall 1215 KO - 5 Sports Extra
FA CUP: Wigan v Fulham 1500 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Everton v Bournemouth 1500 KO - BBC Sport Website & App
FA CUP: Birmingham v Newcastle 1745 KO - 5 Sports Extra (Moves to 5 Live after England v France in the Six Nations)
FA CUP: Brighton v Chelsea 2000 KO - 5 LiveSunday 9th February
FA CUP: Blackburn v Wolves 1230 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Aston Villa v Spurs 1735 KO - 5 LiveMonday 10th February
FA CUP: Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace 1945 KO - 5 LiveTuesday 11th February
FA CUP: Exeter City v Nottingham Forest 2000 KO - 5 Sports Extra
Feb 7
28 min

Steve Crossman is alongside Chris Waddle & Ian Dennis at St James’ Park, and Matthew Upson for analysis of Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Arsenal (4-0 on aggregate) to book a place at Wembley in the EFL Cup Final.They discuss Eddie Howe’s starting tactics which nullified Arsenal, as well as the performances of Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak.Hear reaction from Newcastle boss Howe, as well as goalscorer Gordon, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Thursday 6th February
LEAGUE CUP: Liverpool v Spurs 2000 KO - 5 Live
WOMEN'S LEAGUE CUP: Arsenal v Manchester City 1900 KO - 5 Sports ExtraFriday 7th February
FA CUP: Manchester United v Leicester 2000 KO - 5 LiveSaturday 8th February
FA CUP: Leyton Orient v Manchester City 1215 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Leeds v Millwall 1215 KO - 5 Sports Extra
FA CUP: Wigan v Fulham 1500 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Everton v Bournemouth 1500 KO - BBC Sport Website & App
FA CUP: Birmingham v Newcastle 1745 KO - 5 Sports Extra (Moves to 5 Live after England v France in the Six Nations)
FA CUP: Brighton v Chelsea 2000 KO - 5 LiveSunday 9th February
FA CUP: Blackburn v Wolves 1230 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Aston Villa v Spurs 1735 KO - 5 LiveMonday 10th February
FA CUP: Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace 1945 KO - 5 LiveTuesday 11th February
FA CUP: Exeter City v Nottingham Forest 2000 KO - 5 Sports Extra
Feb 5
37 min

On this week's 72+, hear from Derby manager Paul Warne on the club's run of 7 games without a win. BBC Radio Derby commentator Ed Dawes drops by to explain what's going wrong at the club. Shrewbury manager Gareth Ainsworth joins Aaron and Jobi this week to talk about his side's January transfer business and the takeaway of choice on deadline day! They debrief the latest managerial changes as Steven Schumacher replaces Ian Evatt at Bolton, and Gareth gives his take on Mike Dodds, the new man in at Wycombe. They also talk Carlisle, who sacked their manager after an eventful January transfer window. Plus, the report cards are out! Which clubs were top of the class with an A for their January business, and which clubs have been graded an E? Gareth and Jobi give their take on the National League's 3Up campaign - does the Football League need to do more to look after it's clubs, or should the National League be given an extra spot?Time Codes:
02:40 - Shrewsbury Town with Gareth Ainsworth
07:00 - Derby County
22:30 - Steven Schumacher in at Bolton Wanderers
24:00 - Mike Dodds in at Wycombe Wanderers
29:50 - Mike Williamson out at Carlisle United
36:00 - Transfer Window Report Cards
41:50 - National League's 3Up Campaign
48:30 - FA Cup 4th Round Weekend Preview
50:50 - Fantasy EFL
51:35 - 72Plus/72MinusBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:Wednesday 5th February
LEAGUE CUP: Newcastle v Arsenal 2000 KO - 5 Live
WOMENS LEAGUE CUP: Chelsea v West Ham 1900 KO - 5 Sports ExtraThursday 6th February
LEAGUE CUP: Liverpool v Spurs 2000 KO - 5 Live
WOMENS LEAGUE CUP: Arsenal v Manchester City 1900 KO - 5 Sports ExtraFriday 7th February
FA CUP: Manchester United v Leicester 2000 KO - 5 LiveSaturday 8th February
FA CUP: Leyton Orient v Manchester City 1215 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Leeds v Millwall 1215 KO - 5 Sports Extra
FA CUP: Wigan v Fulham 1500 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Everton v Bournemouth 1500 KO - BBC Sport Website & App
FA CUP: Birmingham v Newcastle 1745 KO - 5 Sports Extra (Moves to 5 Live after England v France in the Six Nations)
FA CUP: Brighton v Chelsea 2000 KO - 5 LiveSunday 9th February
FA CUP: Blackburn v Wolves 1230 KO - 5 Live
FA CUP: Aston Villa v Spurs 1735 KO - 5 LiveMonday 10th February
FA CUP: Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace 1945 KO - 5 LiveTuesday 11th February
FA CUP: Exeter City v Nottingham Forest 2000 KO - 5 Sports Extra
Feb 5
55 min

John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle.How has Cristiano Ronaldo elongated his career? The Portuguese striker is still scoring in Saudi Arabia so a former Manchester United performance coach tells us how he’s done it.Which team in Europe was the busiest in the January transfer window? Which winter window buys could prove a win for the buying clubs? They discuss Mathys Tel and Rennes' deadline-day dash.
Also, is Ousmane Dembele finally fulfilling his potential?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Wed 5 Feb 2000 Newcastle v Arsenal in the Carabao Cup,
Thu 6 Feb 2000 Liverpool v Tottenham in the Carabao Cup,
Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester in the FA Cup.
Feb 4
43 min

From Chloe Kelly to Keira Walsh, it was one of the biggest Women's Super League transfer windows in history! Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are all together for the first time to digest the ins and outs of January 2025. WSL leaders Chelsea have strengthened even more, adding England midfielder Keira Walsh from Barcelona in another big-money move. Can anyone stop Sonia Bompastor's team and what does this side need to achieve in order to reach their potential? After posting a couple of emotional statements on social media surrounding her situation at Manchester City, Chloe Kelly completed an 11th-hour loan move to Arsenal. The team review a seven-goal thriller at the Joie Stadium, which was almost as chaotic as the transfer window, and Ellen and Jen help us understand different knee injuries after the news Georgia Stanway tore a lateral ligament and will be out for ‘several months.’
Timecodes:
02:30 - Keira Walsh is back in the WSL after a deadline day transfer to Chelsea
07:30 - How Chelsea are reaping the rewards of investing in their women’s team.
10:45 - Liverpool manager Matt Beard on what impact will Chelsea's spending could have on the league.
12:41 - What do Chelsea need to achieve in order to reach their potential?
14:18 - The Chloe Kelly transfer saga which ended in a loan move to Arsenal.
20:19 - A summary of the rest of the transfer window.
21:27 - Review of the weekend’s WSL action including a seven-goal thriller at the Joie Stadium.
25:57 - Ellen and Jen help us understand different knee injuries after the news Georgia Stanway tore a lateral ligament and will be out for ‘several months.’
27:40 - Is there a natural replacement for Stanway in the England squad?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Wed 5 Feb 2000 Newcastle v Arsenal in Carabao Cup,
Thu 6 Feb 2000 Liverpool v Tottenham in Carabao Cup,
Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester in FA Cup.
Feb 4
29 min

‘Bricklayer’ Arteta lays foundations and will Rashford use the M6 Toll? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Theo Walcott to break down Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Manchester City. Hear from Jack Wilshere on Arsenal youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. The panel also discuss Marcus Rashford’s move to Aston Villa and whether Ruben Amorim has gone too experimental at Man Utd.07:05 Arsenal-Man City ‘weird rivalry’ delivers
17:00 Does Haaland need to get involved more?
22:20 Wilshere on Nwaneri & Lewis-Skelly
40:30 Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa
50:00 Do Man Utd know what they’re doing?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Wed 5 Feb 2000 Newcastle v Arsenal in Carabao Cup,
Thu 6 Feb 2000 Liverpool v Tottenham in Carabao Cup,
Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester in FA Cup.
Feb 3
58 min

Arsenal put five past Man City as Myles Lewis-Skelly makes his mark. Darren Fletcher is joined by Clinton Morrison and Nigel Reo-Coker to reflect on the Premier League weekend. Also hear from Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga after their 7-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.01:00 Fletch has padel problems
03:55 Mikel Arteta after Arsenal 5-1 Man City
15:05 Pep Guardiola: ‘I thought we played good’
29:00 Man Utd lose again at Old Trafford
39:25 Glasner ‘turns it around’ at Crystal Palace
43:10 Anthony Elanga on his first 7-0 win
44:55 Nottingham pub goes viral for free pints!
52:05 Liverpool pass Bournemouth test
54:45 Three wins in a row for David Moyes
55:30 Spurs fans sing ‘we are staying up!’BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:
Wed 5 Feb 2000 Newcastle v Arsenal in Carabao Cup,
Thu 6 Feb 2000 Liverpool v Tottenham in Carabao Cup,
Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester in FA Cup.
Feb 2
57 min

Alan Shearer makes the short trip to Newcastle United's training ground to speak to in-form striker Alexander Isak.
The Swedish international explains why he's been scoring so many goals this season. He discusses his journey in football and how he grew up watching Spanish football.
He sheds light on his future plans in football, short term and long term and where he sees Newcastle finishing this season.
Feb 1
31 min
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