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Sharp End

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Listen to ITV Cymru Wales' Political Editor Adrian Masters in conversation with politicians and campaigners from across Welsh political and public life. Sharp End delves into the biggest issues affecting the people of Wales including the UK's impending withdrawal from the European Union.
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Football, football, we all love the football - and, boy, do we need it more than ever now! To take you through a season like no other, Mark Pougatch teams up with Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend for a fortnightly look at the major talking points in the domestic and international game - with all the unique insight a current player at the top level can provide. Expect big name guests, honest, razor-sharp analysis and a plethora of dressing room yarns. Get subscribing now!
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England may not be leaving with the pot, but they will be leaving with heads held high, after the narrowest of defeats to South Africa. Bok legend Jean De Villiers joins Flats & Shanks to lend his thoughts on the game. Dave also gives his view on that decision that led to Handrè Pollard's winning penalty kick.…
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With Scotland the only home nation to play at the weekend, Flats & Shanks invited Scott Hastings - who was at the game against Romania - to get his take on how his countrymen are shaping up ahead of their crunch clash with Ireland. Resident ref JP Doyle returns to unpick more card confusion, and David and Tom also pick their team of the round.…
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The great Brian O'Driscoll joins Flats on presenting detail (as Shanks takes a well-earned rest) to reflect on the first weekend of action and look ahead to round two. Benjamin Keyser discusses his beloved France, Philiippa Tuttiett provides our customary Welsh angle, and we head inside Camp Italia to speak to Big Dave Sisi.…
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David is joined by his old chum Shanks to digest the first round of matches at France 2023, which were not short of thrills, skills and controversy. Our regular stats guru Ross Hamilton serves up some corking intel on the home nations, and we get the thoughts of Maggie Alphonsi and Bryan Habana on the action. The fellas also select their now legend…
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It's all systems go for the Rugby World Cup 2023, as Flats is joined by his old mate Shanks to preview the action in France. Joining the fellas for our first show of the tournament are stats guru Ross Hamilton, Gordon D'Arcy & Greig Laidlaw, both of whom are part of ITV's team for our live and exclusive coverage of every single match. We cannot wai…
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It just wasn't to be, following yet another shootout that went awry for England. Mark Pougatch and Andros Townsend are joined by Gary Neville and Nigel De Jong reflect on what went wrong for Gareth Southgate's men, and assess where the team is at looking ahead to next year's World Cup in Qatar.Par ITV Sport
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After all the criticism regarding their supposedly cautious tactics, England hit their straps in Rome to dispatch Ukraine, with Harry Kane netting twice. Lee Dixon joins Mark and Andros to reflect upon the excellent job Gareth Southgate is doing with his talented side, with a Wembley date with Denmark awaiting on Wednesday.…
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We don't need to go into huge detail about what the lads are discussing today, do we? Suffice to say Mark and Andros are in celebratory mood in the company of Ian Wright. They reflect on the Wembley atmosphere, Gareth Southgate's tactical gamble, Sterling's fine display, the return of Kane, and how to beat their next opponents Ukraine. Then there a…
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Who starts up top for England? Should they play three at the back? Does Mason Mount return straight into the starting XI following his isolation? Where did Wales go wrong? Should Gareth Bale have walked out of an interview when asked about his future following the Denmark defeat? As Wales bow out of Euro 2020 and England face a stern test against a…
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With those pesky Germans heading for Wembley in the last 16 of Euro 2020, Kalvin Phillips joins Mark and Andros from the England camp to preview the home side's chances. They talk about the history of the rivalry between the two nations, the double pivot, low blocks, clean sheets, Bielsa's influence and his fondness for murder ball! We also look ah…
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It's job done for England and heartbreak for Scotland, as group D ends in dramatically a contrasting fashion for the home nations. Gary Neville joins Mark and Andros to reflect on where England need to improve to stand a chance against their next opponents - who are likely to be either France, Germany or Portugal. Ouch! They also discuss the Mason …
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As a young child, Nadia Nadim and her family fled the brutal Taliban regime in Afghanistan, after her father was executed for being a general in the army. Following a terrifying journey, they arrived in Denmark, where the kindness of a stranger set in motion a chain of events which would see them gain asylum. She has since represented Denmark nearl…
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It was the first ever goalless draw between England and Scotland at Wembley, but that won't matter one jot to the visiting side, who kept their Euro dreams alive with a superb performance. We reflect upon how men in blue more than matched their counterparts, and might well be disappointed not to have won it. Scott Brown purrs over Billy Gilmour and…
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As Wales take a massive stride towards the round of 16 with victory over Turkey, Mark and Andros get the thoughts of a jubilant John Hartson, and are joined by Ashley Cole and Ally McCoist ahead of England's clash with Scotland. We also hear from Gareth Southgate, who fields questions from Mark, Gary Neville and Roy Keane. Among the points of conve…
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It's been a decent start to Euro 2020 for England and Wales - with a win and a draw respectively. Gary Neville and Joe Ledley join Mark and Andros to assess the performances against Croatia and Switzerland. Gary sings the praises of Gareth Southgate, who threw us something of a curve ball with his selections for England's opener, while Joe is sweet…
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The time for talking is over - well, almost - as Mark and Andros have time for one last hurrah before the Euros begin in Rome on Friday evening. Joining them to chew the footballing fat are ex-Wales and Scotland internationals John Hartson and Alan McInally, who are quietly confident about their sides' respective chances. They discuss the importanc…
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Joining us just moments after Gareth Southgate announced his final 26 for Euro 2020, Conor Coady speaks to us before he's even celebrated his England call-up with his family and friends! Suffice to say, his phone was pinging ... The lads discuss what it means to him to represent his country at a major tournament, the mood among the players, a trick…
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On the day that Gareth Southgate named his provisional squad for Euro 2020, we get in the mood for the tournament with one of the game's all-time greats, Patrick Vieira. Patrick not only won the Euros with France in 2000, but also the World Cup, the Premier League (including 'that' undefeated season) and umpteen other trophies during an incredible …
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As the Premier League season reaches its conclusion, attention turns to Euro 2020, where there's plenty of home nation interest. And with Gareth Southgate set to announce his squad for the tournament, we're joined by Sven-Göran Eriksson, who managed England 2001 - 2006. Among the topics of discussion, the so-called Golden Generation, Phil Foden, Po…
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It's FA Cup Final weekend, with Leicester meeting Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday evening. And our latest guest was schooled at the Blues' academy before going on an incredible journey with The Foxes. Andy King left Chelsea at 15 and headed to the Midlands, becoming the only player in the modern era to win League One, The Championship and the Premie…
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No mean feat, bouncing straight back to the Premier League, but it's one Norwich City have achieved with aplomb, winning the title with a game to spare. Central to their success has been Todd Cantwell, who joins Mark and Andros to talk about boss Daniel Farke, the Canaries' desire to emulate Leeds, the pressures of being a homegrown player, scoring…
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Having started his career at Manchester United, improbably won the Premier League with Leicester, and found himself clubless for most of this season, Danny Simpson knows all about the highs and lows of life as a professional footballer. Now at Bristol City and as happy as ever, he reflects on his career with Mark and Andros. The lads also reflect o…
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In a bonus pod to tie up the loose end that was France v Scotland, the lads reflect upon the magnificent last-ditch win for Gregor Townsend's men. It was a game that put a big smile on Tommy's face - even if he is decidedly unamused by Finn Russell's red card. They pick their Team Of The Championship, and cast an eye ahead to the Lions' tour of Sou…
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Less than a decade ago, Tyrone Mings was dividing his time between non-league football, bar work and mortgage advising. Now an England international, he talks frankly about his journey, which has encompassed longterm injuries at key moments, mental health issues and racial abuse - not to mention considerable success on the pitch. He knows how to po…
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It's heartbreak for Shanks, as France seize Wales's Grand Slam from their clutches deep into injury time in Paris. No matter, Tom has an early morning hamburger to cheer him up as he and Flats review an extraordinary evening in the French capital. David, meanwhile, has some strong words for Eddie Jones. And former Scottish skipper Greig Laidlaw joi…
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We're off to sunny Spain for the latest episode of the podcast, as Mark and Andros are joined from Valencia by the hugely likeable Jose Enrique. The former Newcastle and Liverpool left back discusses the magnificent Magpies' fans, his brief stint in goal, missing out on the title with the Reds and their current injury woes, a newfound love of shopp…
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It's been another tremendous round of action in the Guinness Six Nations, with England beating France in a classic at Twickenham, Ireland pipping the Scots, and Wales keeping their Grand Slam ambitions alive in Rome. To celebrate, Flats cracks open the whisky to share in the company of Nick Abendanon and Ryan Wilson, much to Shanks's disapproval.…
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It may be fallow week in the Guinness Six Nations, but resident scoundrels Flats & Shanks are here nonetheless, bridging the gap between matchdays. The lads are joined by man-of-the-moment Callum Sheedy, mostly to talk about Semi Radradra, but also a tiny bit about Wales. Big Ben Kay makes an appearance too, as a crestfallen England face the daunti…
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Following an eventful afternoon at the Principality Stadium, Exeter Chiefs winger Alex Cuthbert joins David and Tom to discuss the more controversial moments in the game. And with Ireland thumping the Italians in Rome, Rory Best offers his views on the performance, and reflects more generally about his incredible career. The boys also pick their Te…
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From his humble origins plastering while playing non-league football in the northwest to scoring regularly in the top flight, Glenn Murray's story is one of grit, determination and, by his own admission, not a little luck. But he's made the most of his considerable skills too to become the consummate professional. Now at Nottingham Forest, the 37-y…
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In an episode recorded just before the weekend, Flats & Shanks enjoy the first Championship rest week in the company of legendary referee Nigel Owens and Italian back-rower, Sebastian Negri. As well as giving his verdict on some of the key decisions in the Guinness Six Nations thus far, Nigel reflects upon the highlights of his career, including th…
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Nigel is the first manager we've welcomed to the podcast, and boy does he have some tales to tell. Having coached in all four divisions, he's become synonymous with miraculous escapes - starting with keeper Jimmy Glass's injury-time goal that secured Carlisle's place in the football league back in 1999. He reflects on that, life at Leicester and Wa…
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Dan Lydiate joins David and Tom off the back of his terrible season-ending knee injury to reflect upon Wales's dramatic victory over Scotland - and life on the farm with his new bull, McCaw. The lads are also joined by top golfer and lifelong Bath fan, Laurie Canter, who takes Flats on in a devious quiz about his beloved club. They spend a dispropo…
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Kenny Logan joins the lads to reflect upon Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 - in what was a truly awesome performance by Gregor Townsend's men. Tom is very happy about Wales victory over Ireland, despite the fact the oppo only had 14 men for most of the match. And it's thumbs up for France's Grand Slam credentials and a thumbs down for…
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In a frank interview about his desperate struggles with gambling and alcohol addiction, Steven Caulker reflects upon his difficult journey with Mark and Andros - who experienced similar problems to his former teammate and good friend as a young player. From training by himself through being shunned by ex-colleagues and turned down by 70 clubs, he's…
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Dave and Tom return to ITV for the entirety of the Guinness Six Nations, bringing their inimitable combination of wit, storytelling and expert analysis with them. In this preview show, they speak to John Barclay and Dwayne Peel, assess the chances of all six teams and give their predictions as to who will light up the Championship. They also reflec…
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At a time when we can only dream of watching our team from the stands, we get the perspective of Arsenal Fan TV founder, Robbie Lyle. Robbie is the godfather of online supporter channels, having launched AFTV back in 2012. It has been hugely successful - and become extremely influential. He, Mark and Andros talk Arsene Wenger, Mesut Ozil, the young…
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With the hectic festive schedule almost over, Darren Bent joins the lads to discuss the Yuletide winners and losers. He reflects upon the highs-and-lows of his career - from tough times at Spurs through Sunderland success to the disappointment of missing out on three major international tournaments with England. They also discuss the merits of abst…
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