Episodes
This week's episode of The Dugout opens with Leicester's pursuit of the Premier League title, which could be sewn up this weekend at the Theatre of Dreams against Man United. The Foxes are almost there after a disappointing result for Spurs (6:00), while there is also reflection on the Champions League (17:30) and Europa League (27:00) semi-final first legs, the Premier League relegation battle (36:15) and FA Cup semi-finals (43:20).
Published 04/29/16
Published 04/29/16
Sports Mole reflects on a captivating week in Europe, starting with Liverpool's incredible comeback against Dortmund before taking a look at the Champions League (4:30) and Europa League (18:45) draws, Manchester United's FA Cup win at West Ham (24:00), the latest Premier League talking points (32:30) and Barcelona stuttering in La Liga (43:15).
Published 04/15/16
On the latest episode of The Dugout, the Sports Mole team reflect on the quarter-final first legs in both the Champions League and the Europa League (17:00) before discussing Antonio Conte's Chelsea appointment (27:00) and the other talking points as the Premier League enters its final stretch (31:00).
Published 04/08/16
The Dugout returns and the main focus this week is England's contrasting performances against Germany and Netherlands. We discuss who should start for the Three Lions at Euro 2016 and also mention some of the other favourites for the tournament (23:00), Remi Garde being sacked by Aston Villa (32:00), this weekend's Premier League action (35:00) and El Clasico (42:40).
Published 03/30/16
The Sports Mole team dissect Liverpool's walloping of Manchester United in the Europa League, Spurs getting spanked by Dortmund (12:15), Chelsea going out to PSG (15:00), the rest of the European ties (17:00), Steve McClaren getting sacked (23:00), Leicester going further clear (30:15) and the upcoming FA Cup quarter-finals (35:15).
Published 03/11/16
After yet another crazy round of Premier League fixtures, the Sports Mole team discuss Spurs and Arsenal slipping up ahead of Saturday's huge North London derby, Liverpool getting revenge against Man City (11:00), Man United making ground on the top four (16:20), the relegation scrap (24:00), Palace still struggling (31:00) and top-half teams in good form (35:00).
Published 03/03/16
The Sports Mole crew tear apart Arsenal's performance at Manchester United and wonder if the Gunners' Premier League title hopes are over before discussing huge late wins for Leicester and Spurs (14:20), the League Cup final (22:00), last week's Europa League draw (32:00), matchday 28 in the top flight (36:40) and Cristiano Ronaldo being a crybaby (46:00).
Published 02/29/16
The Sports Mole team pick a winner for Sunday's League Cup final and look back at Arsenal-Barcelona (09:30), Juve-Bayern (13:30), Man Utd-Midtjylland (20:40), Spurs-Fiorentina (28:45) and a strong Europa League last 16 (32:20) before previewing this weekend's Premier League games (35:00) and the FA Cup quarter-finals (43:30).
Published 02/26/16
After another surprise 2-1 defeat in Denmark, the Sports Mole team discuss Manchester United's latest failings under Louis van Gaal. There's also reflection on Chelsea's defeat to PSG (7:10), Liverpool and Tottenham drawing in the Europa League (16:30) and a look-ahead to the FA Cup fifth round (24:30).
Published 02/19/16
With the Champions League knockouts starting this week, the Sports Mole team discuss PSG-Chelsea, Arsenal-Barca (5:00), Kiev-Man City (12:00), Juve-Bayern (16:10), Roma-Real (20:30) and the English teams left in the Europa League (27:30).
Published 02/15/16
This week on The Dugout we start with Leicester's big win at Man City and whether they can actually go all the way and win the Premier League. We also dissect a terrible week for Liverpool (14:55), whether world-class managers can re-establish the Premier League in Europe's elite (24:10), Norwich in free fall (31:40) and big-spending Championship clubs struggling for wins (36:00).
Published 02/11/16
The latest edition of The Dugout starts with the big news that Pep Guardiola will take over at Man City in the summer, before touching on John Terry's Chelsea exit (13:15), Deadline Day signings (19:30), Aston Villa's lack of activity (23:40), Leicester and Jamie Vardy impressing again (33:20), who should start up front for England (37:40), the strong field in this year's FA Cup last 16 (45:00) and Gary Neville's struggles at Valencia (48:00).
Published 02/04/16
This week The Dugout focuses on Roberto Martinez's future at Everton, with the Toffees' struggling for Premier League wins and now out of the League Cup. There's also two contrasting games for Liverpool (12:20), possible replacements for under-fire Louis van Gaal (18:50), Leicester clear at the top (28:15) and the latest transfer news (34:30).
Published 01/28/16
Sports Mole's new podcast, The Dugout, discusses who is favourite to win the Premier League (0:15), Chelsea's form under Guus Hiddink (7:00), relegation-threatened teams doing plenty of January business (11:25), Swansea's new manager (22:00) and out-of-form mid-table sides (26:00).
Published 01/20/16
The Sports Mole Sofa takes a look at matchday 17 in the Premier League, with Leicester City still on top after another impressive win over Chelsea.
Published 12/16/15
The Sports Mole Sofa run the rule over all ten of this weekend's Premier League podcasts, including a mouthwatering Monday-night fixture as leaders Leicester welcome holders Chelsea.
Published 12/13/15
The Sports Mole Sofa casts its eye over all 10 fixtures on matchday 15 in the Premier League.
Published 12/05/15
The Sports Mole sofa previews all ten of this weekend's Premier League games, including a perfectly-poised London derby between Spurs and Chelsea.
Published 11/26/15
The Sports Mole Sofa preview all ten matches as Premier League action resumes with a standout tie in Manchester as City host Liverpool.
Published 11/20/15
The Sports Mole sofa runs the rule over all ten of this weekend's Premier League fixtures, including a mouthwatering North London derby at the Emirates and a crunch game for Jose Mourinho in Stoke.
Published 11/04/15
The Sports Mole Sofa runs the rule over all ten of this week's Premier League fixtures, where it's crunch time for Jose Mourinho as Chelsea host Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Published 10/28/15
The Sports Mole sofa runs the rule over all ten of this week's Premier League games, including a crucial relegation battle in the Wear-Tyne derby, Jurgen Klopp's league debut at Anfield and a top-of-the-table clash in the Manchester derby.
Published 10/21/15
The Sports Mole sofa team preview all ten of this weekend's Premier League matches as Jurgen Klopp makes his Liverpool debut and Sam Allardyce takes the reins at Sunderland.
Published 10/16/15
The Sports Mole Sofa runs the rule over all ten of this weekend's Premier League games, including a mouthwatering Merseyside derby and a huge game between Arsenal and leaders Manchester United at the Emirates.
Published 10/01/15