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No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

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This is No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce, where one of the most famous names in Premier League management opens up his book of contacts each week to discuss all all the latest topics in the world of football.

Each week, Sam is alongside presenter Natalie Pike, who gets to ask Sam and the guests all the questions a football fan wants to know, plus exclusive bits of insight and of course endless off-field and touchline stories!

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  • David Bentley | Why De Zerbi is a RISK for Spurs & How OVERCOACHING is hurting Saka, Palmer & Foden!
    Mar 31 2026

    This week Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by former Arsenal, Tottenham, Blackburn, West Ham & England midfielder David Bentley to discuss all things football from Roberto De Zerbi links to Tottenham and why overcoaching is ruining modern players.

    They start the pod by chatting about the time David snuck McDonalds into the England camp under Fabio Capello, why he loved his stint working with Sam at West Ham and how injuries ruined his hope of finding a new home at the hammers.

    The trio then discuss in detail England's recent game against Uruguay, David then explains how he knows how Ben White feels after the defender was booed by England fans, why Thomas Tuchel was harsh on Harry Maguire and what England are missing if they're going to win the World Cup.

    Sam & David then discuss the news that 11 Arsenal players have withdrawn from international duty, how David lived up to the early 'New David Beckham' comparisons and how his son helped him rediscover his love for football after retiring at only 29 years old.

    They then talk about the issue with overcoaching in modern football before taking a deep dive at Tottenham's season including why Roberto De Zerbi might not be a good fit for Spurs, why Tottenham need a man manager & how Big Sam would save Spurs if given the chance.

    Finally we end the pod with quick fire questions including players arriving to training via helicopter and Big Sam responds to Massimo Ambrosini's recent interview quotes.

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    0:00 Intro with David Bentley
    2:00 England contraband
    7:50 Working with Sam at West Ham
    16:25 England vs Uruguay Reaction
    17:30 Being booed by England fans
    23:45 What England are missing
    30:40 Harry Maguire & Thomas Tuchel
    34:50 Arsenal players withdrawing
    37:37 David Beckham comparisons
    39:57 Which players are exciting to watch
    46:40 Falling out of love with football
    52:40 Is Saka overcoached?
    56:56 Is De Zerbi a good fit for Spurs?
    59:35 How Sam would save Spurs
    1:03:23 Rooney vs Neymar vs Bale vs Kane
    1:07:32 Reacting to Ambrosini
    1:11:12 Players arriving by helicopter
    1:12:58 Roy Hodgson is back!

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Sammy Lee | Slot's Liverpool are TOUGH to watch & Is Tuchel Right To Ignore Trent?
    Mar 24 2026

    This week Big Sam and Natalie Pike are joined by Sammy Lee to discuss all things football from our reactions to the Carabao Cup final to their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

    They start the pod by chatting about the recent Carabao Cup final, why pep's 'over celebrating' could suggest he's here to stay, Sam & Sammy's thoughts on starting a number 2 goalkeeper in a final and what it all means for the Premier League title race!

    The trio then discuss in detail Liverpool's season, why Mo Salah is the latest player to sign a big contract and suffer a fall off, it's not all Arne Slot's fault as well as our thoughts on the constant links to Xabi Alonso.

    Sam & Sammy then react to the other Premier League teams from the weekend including would Sam actually manage Tottenham if asked, is Eddie Howe under serious pressure at Newcastle & Chelsea's struggles continue.

    They then talk about Thomas Tuchel's 35 man England squad for the upcoming friendlies, why the 'ruthless' England manager is ignoring Trent's quality & how can England rediscover Saka's form.

    Finally we end the pod with Sam & Sammy picking their strongest England XI from the current crop of players and which current star player doesn't make the cut?

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    0:00 Intro with Sam & Sammy Lee!
    2:25 Carabao Cup final reaction
    7:10 Pep over celebrating?
    8:30 Man City’s attacking options
    11:04 Playing 2nd choice keepers
    13:48 Are Arsenal Nervous?
    16:04 Big contract fall offs
    18:11 Liverpool players need to take accountability
    23:40 Is Arne Slot the problem?
    26:38 Xabi Alonso links
    32:10 Carragher & Arbeloa fight
    37:12 Quickfire Liverpool questions
    41:10 Sam doesn’t get the credit he deserves
    42:10 Spurs vs Forest reaction
    46:18 Would Sam manage Spurs?
    46:47 Eddie Howe under pressure?
    50:59 Chelsea form
    53:41 England squad reaction
    1:00:04 Saka gone off the boil
    1:02:17 Sam & Sammy’s World Cup XI

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Tim Sherwood | Michael Carrick DESERVES Man United job & Big Sam to Replace Igor Tudor at Spurs?
    Mar 18 2026

    This week Big Sam returns and is joined by Natalie Pike & stand in gaffer Tim Sherwood to discuss all things football from the future of Arne Slot to would Big Sam like a crack at the Tottenham job?

    They start the pod by chatting about is the Premier League boring compared to 10+ years ago and which teams in the Premier League would they actually pay to watch.

    The trio then discuss in detail Manchester United's run of form under Michael Carrick, whether Roy Keane is jealous of the interim manager & why Bruno Fernandes would improve every team in the world!

    Sam & Tim then debate the future of Liverpool manager Arne Slot after a section of the fans boo'd recently, why Tim believes Liverpool will turn toxic before Big Sam demands that Liverpool not sack the dutch manager.

    Sam & Tim then discuss Tottenham's situation including their current goalkeeper issues, why Igor Tudor is still very close to being sacked and would Sam keep Tottenham in the Premier League?

    They then talk about embarrasing touchline moments after Igor Tudor mistook the Spurs player liaison for Arne Slot, the 'disaster' of Chelsea's viral huddle and why Liam Rosenior is a very lucky manager.

    Finally we end the pod with Sam & Tim saying where they believe the named players will be playing on the first game of next season.

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    0:00 Intro with Sam & Tim!
    3:22 Is the Premier League boring?
    10:42 Is Roy Keane is jealous of Carrick?
    20:15 Bruno Fernandes is incredible
    23:00 Liverpool fans booing
    26:30 You can’t sack slot
    31:45 Spurs goalkeeping issues
    34:00 Tudor close to the sack
    40:00 Van der Ven & Romero struggles
    41:55 Would Sam keep Spurs up?
    43:00 Embarrassing touchline moments
    47:48 Chelsea huddle reaction
    58:25 Quickfire player predictions

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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