Outspoken with White & Jordan

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin Keown discuss Manchester City’s fourth consecutive Premier League title victory, Mikel Arteta’s future as Arsenal manager and Tyson Fury’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk! 

On today’s episode we are joined by one of the greats of German Football. Born in East Germany at a time of upheaval and division, Michael Ballack went on to become a legend for his country, making 98 appearances and scoring 42 goals.Through playing street football at an early age, Ballack found his love for the game and knew he wanted to become a pro. He came to prominence at Kaiserslautern and was part of the side that did the unthinkable by winning the Bundesliga in 1997. His impressive performances earned him a move to Bayer Leverkusen and individually he continued to excel, as well as his stock amongst Europe’s elite. Collectively however, they failed to win any silverware following two consecutive years of falling at the last hurdle. Ballack would rectify this though, by joining the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and win multiple titles and cups.Still eager for more success and new challenges, he swapped Munich for London, joining Abrahmovic’s revolution at Chelsea in 2006, to play under Jose Mourinho. He’d go on to win the premier league and a series of cups before heading back to Leverkusen in 2010, where he’d finish his career.Michael joins the show and talks about his football journey, opening up on his time at Leverkusen, the exceptionally high standards at Bayern Munich and playing under Jose Mourinho. He also talks about how Xabi Alonso has brought a winning mentality to Leverkusen and how he’s transformed the club, whilst giving his honest opinion on the German National Side and their realistic prospects for the Euros.Warning: This episode may contain strong language. 18+ gamble responsibly.

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin O'Neill discuss what legacy Jurgen Klopp will leave behind ahead of his final game as Liverpool manager, and debate if he is a Premier League legend. We also hear exclusively from the former England striker Gary Lineker on Phil Foden winning the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award. And former World Champions David Haye and Billy Joe Saunders join the show to look ahead to tomorrow's undisputed heavyweight title between Tyson Fury & Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss the battle for European places which goes into the final day. Erik Ten Hags on pitch speech - a rally cry for the future or a goodbye? Premier League clubs will have an opportunity to end VAR this summer, so should they take it? And they preview Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny Murphy discuss Ange Postecoglou’s cryptic comments after Tottenham’s defeat to Man City. They look at the success of Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League. And they speak to Brighton Striker Danny Welbeck ahead of their match with Chelsea. 

Jim White and Simon Jordan discuss Pep Guardiola hitting back at claims of Man City’s dominance being boring, dismissing the idea it's all about money, is he right?Ahead of Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night, why is John Fury making himself the story again? And former Sheffield United Manager Paul Heckingbottom joins them in the studio to discuss his time at the club.

This week, Simon & Graeme argue whether Mainoo & Palmer should go to the Euros, whether Man Utd's board recruitment will turn the club around, and how well the north London clubs are run!

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Graeme Souness discuss Arsenal’s victory at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s players lacking desire and Rio Ferdinand joins the show. 

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin Keown looked back on last night's European action that saw Villa fall at the Conference League semi-final stage, whilst Bayer Leverkusen continued their extraordinary unbeaten streak. Has the Premier League's competitiveness become its downfall on the continent? Meanwhile, how far will Fifpro go in their legal dispute with the game over the global match calendar? Plus, Man Utd host Arsenal this Sunday - a game that conjures up memories for our very own Mr Keown...