First Word in Sport

World Cup Woes - First Word in Sport Ep 67

Luke, James & John discuss the latest football news along with 10 incidents of whereby England during World Cup's have felt aggrieved. 1 - Maradona Handball - 1986 2 - Lampard goal miles over line - 2010 3 - Simeone cheats to get Beckham sent off - 1998 4 - Koeman escapes red card then scores free kick - 1994 Qualifiers 5 - Ronaldo wink after Rooney red card - 2006 6 - Stupid format means England knocked out unbeaten - 1982 7 - Poland keeper has game of his life - 1974 8 - Qualifying comes down to who can thump Finland & Luxembourg - 1978 9 - Ronaldinho flukes a cross - 2002 10 - USA winner is scored by a Haitian - 1950 They also chat about their favourite memories of World Cup's along with a preview of the World Cup 2026. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Latest football news (00:35) England World Cup Woes (09:20) Individual Memories (01:02:57) World Cup 2026 (01:12:13) #football #worldcup #england #argentina #brazil #spain #france #mexico #scotland #equador #norway #portugal #usa #netherlands #germany #japan #soccer #championsleague #premierleague #guardiola #liverpool #transfers #facup #sports #arsenal #mancity #chelsea #tottenham #spurs #westham #leeds #astonvilla #middlesbrough #nottinghamforest #spygate #crystalpalace #burnley #wolves #manchesterunited #realmadrid #newcastle #brighton #brentford #bournemouth #coventry #ipswich #championship #southampton #millwall #hull #sunderland #psg #barcelona #bayernmunich #munich #championsleague #europaleague #conferenceleague #palace #intermilan #rangers #celtic #hearts #juventus #seriea #laliga #atleticomadrid #cricket #crystalpalace #snooker #ipl #livgolf #pgatour #golf #lfc #rugby #nba #nfl #baseball #basketball #formula1 #boxing #horseracing #tennis

Iraola appointed at Liverpool - Transfer rumours - First Word in Sport Ep 66

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Andoni Iraola has been appointed the new head coach of Liverpool on a two-year contract replacing Arne Slot & James reacts to the CL final. With transfers rumours in full swing we mention a few players and where they might go. A look at other major sports happening this weekend. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Andoni Iraola & Liverpool squad issues (00:42) Arsenal & Arteta (13:52) Transfer rumours (20:05) Real Madrid (53:37) World Cup (59:28) Cricket, Rugby, Horse Racing (01:03:04) #football #worldcup #realmadrid #soccer #championsleague #premierleague #guardiola #liverpool #transfers #facup #sports #arsenal #mancity #chelsea #tottenham #spurs #westham #leeds #astonvilla #middlesbrough #nottinghamforest #spygate #crystalpalace #burnley #wolves #manchesterunited #realmadrid #newcastle #brighton #brentford #bournemouth #coventry #ipswich #championship #southampton #millwall #hull #sunderland #psg #barcelona #bayernmunich #munich #championsleague #europaleague #conferenceleague #palace #intermilan #rangers #celtic #hearts #juventus #seriea #laliga #atleticomadrid #cricket #crystalpalace #snooker #ipl #livgolf #pgatour #golf #lfc #rugby #nba #nfl #baseball #basketball #formula1 #boxing #horseracing #tennis

PSG save football. Slot/Iraola. New Laws. 2026 PL mkts. First Word in Sport - Ep 65

Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. PSG save football by winning the CL Slot/Iraola New Laws WC Look at 2026/27 PL mkts X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics PSG save football by winning the CL (00:25) Slot/Iraola (32:54) New laws World Cup (45:55) Look at 2026/27 PL markets (51:56) #football #premierleague #worldcup #guardiola #soccer #liverpool #transfers #facup #sports #arsenal #mancity #chelsea #tottenham #spurs #westham #leeds #astonvilla #middlesbrough #nottinghamforest #spygate #crystalpalace #burnley #wolves #manchesterunited #realmadrid #newcastle #brighton #brentford #bournemouth #coventry #ipswich #championship #southampton #millwall #hull #sunderland #psg #barcelona #bayernmunich #munich #championsleague #europaleague #conferenceleague #palace #intermilan #rangers #celtic #hearts #juventus #seriea #laliga #atleticomadrid #cricket #crystalpalace #snooker #ipl #livgolf #pgatour #golf #lfc #rugby #nba #nfl #baseball #basketball #formula1 #boxing #horseracing

Spurs. Palace. Value of changing managers. Transfers. Arsenal CL - First Word in Sport Ep 64

Luke & John discuss the latest football news from across the globe. John reacts to Spurs staying up. Palace win more silverware. Value in changing managers Transfers PSG vs Arsenal CL Final X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Spurs stay up (00:00) Palace win more silverware (07:27) Value in changing managers (12:25) Transfers (56:33) PSG vs Arsenal (01:06:38) #football #premierleague #worldcup #guardiola #soccer #liverpool #transfers #facup #sports #arsenal #mancity #chelsea #tottenham #spurs #westham #leeds #astonvilla #middlesbrough #nottinghamforest #spygate #crystalpalace #burnley #wolves #manchesterunited #realmadrid #newcastle #brighton #brentford #bournemouth #coventry #ipswich #championship #southampton #millwall #hull #sunderland #psg #barcelona #bayernmunich #munich #championsleague #europaleague #conferenceleague #palace #intermilan #rangers #celtic #hearts #juventus #seriea #laliga #atleticomadrid #cricket #crystalpalace #snooker #ipl #livgolf #pgatour #golf #lfc #rugby #nba #nfl #baseball #basketball #formula1 #boxing #horseracing

Spurs survive! West Ham relegated! Premier League team reviews - First Word in Sport Ep 63

Luke & James discuss the latest football news from across the globe. Spurs avoid going down whilst West Ham are relegated and will play in the Championship next season. Sunderland qualify for Europa League - Great achievement. We grade each team for their season performance X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Spurs stay up & West Ham relegated (00:08) Sunderland finish 7th & Premier League round up (17:40) Hull back in Premier League & other football news (28:15) Each Premier League Team graded (36:37) #football #premierleague #worldcup #guardiola #soccer #liverpool #transfers #facup #sports #arsenal #mancity #chelsea #tottenham #spurs #westham #leeds #astonvilla #middlesbrough #nottinghamforest #spygate #crystalpalace #burnley #wolves #manchesterunited #realmadrid #newcastle #brighton #brentford #bournemouth #coventry #ipswich #championship #southampton #millwall #hull #sunderland #psg #barcelona #bayernmunich #munich #championsleague #europaleague #conferenceleague #palace #intermilan #rangers #celtic #hearts #juventus #seriea #laliga #atleticomadrid #cricket #crystalpalace #snooker #ipl #livgolf #pgatour #golf #lfc #rugby #nba #nfl #baseball #basketball #formula1 #boxing #horseracing