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Ben Croucher
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Sports Journalist. Commentator. Presenter. Reporter.
BBC Sport | BBC News | BBC Radio 5 live | Final Score
Host of The Football News Show.
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🚨 Our big FA Cup third round preview is here.

🗣️ We chat to Tamworth boss Andy Peaks, Bromley manager Andy Woodman and look ahead to Arsenal v Man United and Amorim's emotional intelligence.

⚽ And does the ball really matter?

On BBCiPlayer now:
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The Football News Show - FA Cup 3rd round preview
Will the FA Cup 3rd round deliver more magic this weekend?
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January 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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On today's episode of The Football News Show, @bencroucher.bsky.social asks if #afcb can reach Europe, featuring Harry Redknapp and BBC Radio Solent's Jordan Clark.

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The Football News Show - How can Bournemouth reach Europe?
Bournemouth have impressed this season under Andoni Iraola and sit seventh in the Premier League, so can they maintain their form and push for a European spot?
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January 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Covering Preston v Oxford Utd for BBC Final Score today.

Live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & 🔴 button from 1430 & BBC One from 1630
January 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Looking ahead to a Manchester derby no-one saw coming. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Football News Show - The Manchester Derby: A chance to bounce back?
Can either of the Manchester giants revive their flagging fortunes?
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December 13, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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Your comprehensive Manchester derby preview…

🔵 Why defeat would be a disaster for City
😬 How the fans feel
🔴 Does Rashford start?

🎙️ @sistoney67.bsky.social, Michael Brown, Kim Birdett & Rachel Herdson

Watch on BBC iPlayer now

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The Football News Show - The Manchester Derby: A chance to bounce back?
Can either of the Manchester giants revive their flagging fortunes?
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December 13, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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Is top four too optimistic? Are they ready for another crack at Europe?

A look into Brighton’s impressive season so far on The Football News Show

🗣️ @andynaylorbrighton.bsky.social, @journohaff.bsky.social & Adam Virgo

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The Football News Show - How high can Brighton soar?
It’s been an impressive start for Brighton under Fabian Hurzeler, but how do they maintain their momentum throughout the season and establish themselves as a top eight side?
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December 4, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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Unusually asking how Man City can actually win a game of football on the latest episode of The Football News Show.

Plus Caoimhin Kelleher, City's defence and why defeat could mean title over for City - but not title won for Liverpool.

Available on BBC iPlayer now: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Football News Show - Liverpool to end City’s title hopes?
A fourth straight Premier League defeat at Anfield would leave City a mountain to climb if they want to claim a fifth-straight title, as Liverpool look to extend their lead.
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December 1, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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🦊What went wrong for Steve Cooper and where do Leicester City turn next?

The latest episode of The Football News Show is available on BBC iPlayer now: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Sport - The Football News Show, What next for Leicester?
What’s gone wrong for Leicester City this season and where do they go from here?
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November 27, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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🎂The Football News Show turns 3️⃣ today.

Celebrated by chatting Amorim and Guardiola with Michael Brown, Amos Murphy, Dan Roan & Adam McKola.

Watch now on BBC iPlayer:

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BBC Sport - The Football News Show, Amorim's dream and Guardiola's test
Can Amorim revive Manchester United's season and why is Guardiola staying at City?
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November 22, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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Great to chat all things Champions League with @johnbennettsport.bsky.social, Julian Laurens, Leah Revelle & Paul Lambert on the latest episode of The Football News Show.

Watch on BBC iPlayer now👇🏻

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BBC Sport - The Football News Show, Is the new Champions League format working?
There's been shocks and upsets already, so is the new Champions League format working?
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November 19, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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Is this the decisive weekend in the WSL?

🔝2️⃣ at Stamford Bridge
North London & Merseyside derbies

The big preview with Jo Currie & Anita Asante on BBC iPlayer now: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Sport - The Football News Show, Pivotal WSL weekend?
Who will triumph in the top of the table clash between Chelsea and Man City?
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November 15, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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New platform. New username. Out with BCroucherSport. In with bencroucher. Still the same takes on sport, promotion for The Football News Show and pictures from football grounds around the country. 👋
November 14, 2024 at 5:42 PM