Bruce bites back and golf with Gareth Bale - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

Darren Fletcher and Jermaine Jenas bring you the Friday Football Social. They preview the Manchester derby at the weekend and talk about why Liverpool can’t find their form.

They’re joined by Nigel Pearson ahead of his 500th game as a manager and he gives his views on Steve Bruce and the issues at Newcastle.

Nottingham Forest defender Michael Dawson joins the pod after his commentary debut to talk about Spurs’ current form and the influence of Gareth Bale. Plus, what’s Bale like off the field?

TOPICS:
00:53 – JJ’s Comic Relief Challenge
04:06 – Changes to the Handball rule
05:56 – Why can’t Liverpool find their form?
06:24 – Jurgen Klopp
12:07 – Nigel Pearson joins the pod
19:01 – The problems at Newcastle
19:20 – Steve Bruce
24:08 – Pearson’s 500th game
25:50 – Michael Dawson on Forest and commentating
31:10 – Manchester derby chat and Ruben Dias‘ impact at Manchester City
37:54 – Spurs and the impact of Gareth Bale
47:42 – Golf with Gareth Bale

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