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Mark Schwarzer, Gail Emms, Natasha Jonas, and CJ Ujah join Eleanor Oldroyd.
'FA needs to be more transparent over Sampson sacking'
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by former England goalkeeper Pauline Cope and the editor of SheKicks magazine Jen O'Neill to discuss the fallout over Mark Sampson's sacking as England women's head coach. They are also joined by Arsenal Ladies midfielder Heather O'Reilly to preview the new Women's Super League season.
To Helmand and Back
Lance Corporal JJ Chalmers was left fighting for his life after he was blown up by an explosive device in Afghanistan in 2011. Two of his Royal Marine colleagues were killed and he was left with grievous injuries to his arms, stomach, legs and face. JJ speaks to four people who were caught up in IED explosions in Helmand Province six years ago. Different elements of Sport have played a role in all of their recoveries and we'll hear their individual stories through the good and bad times.
Friday Sports Panel
Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield, seven time Paralympic champion Jody Cundy and England football star Alex Scott join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.
Winner of GGG-Alvarez will be 'world’s best pound for pound'
Mike Costello and Steve Bunce look ahead to this weekend’s blockbuster bout in Las Vegas between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez. Plus, we hear from Anthony Joshua and Nicola Adams ahead of their next bouts.
