The footballer who lost his dad to Covid - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

In an emotional and moving interview, Luton skipper Sonny Bradley tells Steve Crossman about the recent death of his father to Covid – explaining how he is coping with the loss and why his dad Ray meant so much to him.

Steve is also joined by Curtis Davies and Luke Edwards as they look ahead to The Hatters FA Cup tie against Chelsea on Sunday, the big match between Manchester United and Liverpool and the intriguing fixture between Brentford and Leicester.

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3.00 – Sonny discusses his relationship with his father

9.30 – Sonny talks about why he returned to training two days after his dad’s funeral

11.48 – Sony explains how football is helping with the grieving process

13.20 – Sonny explains why he is doing sessions with shielding fans

14.15 – Sonny opens up on how conversations like this make him feel better and help him when he is feeling down

18.20 – how a photo of Sonny and his dad brings back happy memories

21.30 – how Nathan Jones appeared on zoom, meaning the players found out he was returning as manager

23.29 – Sonny discusses the importance of talking to other people

28.30 – Curtis gives some insight on what Sonny is like

29.35 – football as therapy

31 – why Nathan Jones struggled at Stoke buts fits at Luton

34.49 – why Chelsea cannot afford to under-estimate Luton

38 – Luke and Curtis explain why Jurgen Klopp is feeling the strain at the moment

41- Luke and Curtis provide some insight into why Brentford are having such a good season

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