Life Goals with Theo Delaney

Its said that the most feared five words in politics are: Michael Crick is in reception. Now the brilliant and relentless political journalist, broadcaster and author joins Theo Delaney and demonstrates that he is just as obsessive about football as he is politics. A committed and prominent Manchester United supporter - he started the campaign that thwarted Rupert Murdoch's bid for the club in 1999 - his chosen scorers include Best, Beckham and Giggs.@MichaelLCrick @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Michael-Crick/author/B001HCVJ8M?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1733596570&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=truehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney welcomes Matt Nelson to relive the goals of his life. The Burnley fan is the lead singer of the Milltown Brothers who tasted stardom in the 90s before being dropped by their record label. Unbowed, Matt reinvented himself in the film buisness and now his production company Space is among the most succesful in the north of England. Meanwhile, the Milltown Brothers are back, making albums and touring. Among the chosen scorers are David Eyres, Emannuel Benson and Matt's son Kitt Nelson who plays for Preston North End.@milltownbros@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://milltownbrothers.wordpress.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by writer/director Hannah Kumari whose play 'Eng-er-land', based on her formative years as a mixed heritage football fan in the 90s, has been greeted rapturously up and down the country. A huge Coventry City fan, she combines her creative work with her role as Fans for Diversity Campaign Manager at the Football Supporters Association. Among her chosen scorers are Darren Huckerby, Fernando Torres and Hadji Wright and there are three unforgettable Wembley games from the last couple of years. @HannahKumari @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://hannahkumari.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

The Wombats have sold over a million albums and achieved over 2.5 billion streams since they first wowed audiences 20 years ago. With eagerly awaited new album ‘Oh! The Ocean' out In February and a UK/Europe arena tour to follow in March, founding member and Everton devotee Dan Haggis joins @theodelaney on Life goals with Big Duncan Ferguson, Barry Horne and Tim Howard(!) among his chosen scorers. The Killers, Radiohead and Neil Young feature on the intriguing music list.@Dan8TheMan @thewombats@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://thewombats.ffm.to/bloodonthehospitalfloorhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by columnist and author Giles Smith who writes brilliantly on the twin obsessions he shares with Life Goals: football and music. His latest book, the critically accalimed  'My My Abba Through The Ages', is the definitive text on the Swedish susperstars. A long time Chelsea season ticket holder his chosen scorers include Kenny Swain, John Spencer and Gianfranco Zola.@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/My-My!/Giles-Smith/9781398529724https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Writer Harry Ritchie joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. The journalist and author of six books, numerous newspaper articles and book reviews is a lifelong fan of Raith Rovers and also a huge music fan so the goal and record slections are authorative and emotionally resonant. @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by the acclaimed broadcaster Gideon Coe who has been a mainstay of BBC 6 Music since its inception in 2002 and currently co-hosts the Riley and Coe show on Monday to Thursday evenings. A Spurs fan, among his chosen scorers are Glenn Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne Ronaldinho and Dele Alli and his music list is as discerning as you might expect of such a renowned selector.@GidCoe@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072l9vhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's interview with prolific sport writing legend Norman Giller who, in 1957, aged 17, became the Assistan Sports Editor of the Stratford Express (circulation 100,000) and never looked back. The latest of his 121 published books 'Sir Bill - The Complete Bill Nicholson Story' was co-written with Spurs legend Steve Perryman and is the definitive text on the most important figure in the history of Tottenham Hotspur.@NormanGiller@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney http://normangillerbooks.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is the venerable sports writer Norman Giller whose long career spans Newspapers TV and 121 published books including  hist latest 'Sir Bill - The Complete Bill Nicholson Story', co-written with Spurs legend Steve Perryman. In this part one of two the coreres include hios great friends Jimmy Greaves and Geoff Hurst.@NormanGiller@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney http://normangillerbooks.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with guest Simon Delaney the acclaimed television director reliving the goals of his life with his nephew Theo Delaney. Crouch and Kane are among the scorers as the pleasure and the pain of following Spurs become the dominant themes.simondelaneytv@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney www.simondelaney.tvhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by his uncle Simon Delaney, the esteemed TV director whose many credits include Cold Feet and Death In Paradise. A lifelong Spurs fan, Alan Gilzean and Glenn Hoddle are among his chosen scorers in this part one of two. @simondelaneytv@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney www.simondelaney.tvhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap continues to relive the goals of his life with Theo Delaney delving deep into the impact of Jurgen Klopp and Mo Salah at Anfield and recalling an encounter with the Champions League Trophy at 3am in a Madrid hotel. His new book, the acclaimed 'Transformer' expands further and is out on Spetember 26th.@knox_harrington@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney theanfieldwrap.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by Neil Atkinson the presenter and CEO of The Anfield Wrap, the fan-built media organistion for Liverpool supporters that now has full time staff of nine and a global reach from its Merseyside offices. Neil's new book Transformer has already had glowing recommendations from Jamie Carragher and previous Life Goals guest Jonathan Liew and is released in September 2024. This is part one of two.@knox_harrington@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney theanfieldwrap.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by Karen Carney who played for England 144 times before embarking on a high profilel broadcasting career  and chairing the government’s widely lauded Future Of Women’s Football Review. A Birmingham City fan she chooses goals from Paul Tait, David Beckham, Brandy Chastain and more. @kazcarney@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/raising-the-bar-reframing-the-opportunity-in-womens-footballhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with brilliant match commentator Seb Hiytchinson with goals from Chloe Kelly Jude Belingham and more plus musings on the next England manager, the true meaning of football allegiences and why Disney own childhood. And much more. @Seb_Hutch@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.tripleamedia.com/talent/seb-hutchinsonhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by top ITV match commentator Seb Hutchinson who's unmistakeable tones are also familair from his Premier League work with Sky. A life long England fan his chosen scorers in this first of two parts include Alan Shearer, Michael Owen and Ronaldinho.@Seb_Hutch@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.tripleamedia.com/talent/seb-hutchinsonhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by Anna and Emily from the brilliant Friedberg whose excellent debut album Hardcore Workout Queen has just been announced and will be reeased in November.   Sharing the goals of their lives, Anna is a Rapid Vienna and Austria fan and Emily supports Liverpool and England so the variety of goals is rich from scorers including Hans Krankl, Jude Bellingham, Ella Toone and Marcel Sabitzer. @friedbergmusic @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney friedbergmusic.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is writer Neil Forsyth who first found fame with his cult character Bob Servant who was championed by previous Life Goals guest Irvine Welsh and played by Brian Cox in a BBC radio adaptation. His most recent success is the BAFTA nominate TV drama about the Brinks Matt robbery The Gold which returns for a second series on BBC 1 later this year. Neil, who has a production company called Tannadice Pictures, is a huge Dundee United fan and among his scorers are Malpas, Milne and Conway. @mrneilforsyth@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Forsythhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is Barrie Tomlinson the writer and editor of numerous comics and characters including the one and only Roy Of The Rovers with whom he has had a long and mutually beneficial association. A Melchester Rovers fan, among Barrie’s chosen scorers are Ferenc Puskas, David Beckham and Roy Race himself.@BarrieEditor1@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://tinyurl.com/BarrieBookshttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's fascinating converstaion with novelist Tim Pears the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature who is also a player, coach and devoted fan of football. He's an occasional sports writer too. The conversation resumes in Krakow and covers the Lionesses, Lional Messi and his local side Oxford City.https://timpears.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@Life GoalsTD@theodelaney

Writer Tim Pears joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. In a fascinating and wide ranging conversation the acclaimed novelist and occasional sports writer expounds on a lifelong love of football from watching the Brazil 1970 team to regular attendance at his local club Oxford City. He's also been a player and a coach and talks about the therapeiutic qualities of Lionel Messi and his concerns about the commercialisation of the modern game. https://timpears.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@Life GoalsTD@theodelaney

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of her life is the Digital Editor of the BBC World Service Anna Doble who presents the weekly radio show Pick of the World. Her new book, the acclaimed ‘Connection Is A Song’, tells her story of coming of age in the 90s through the music of the the time. Anna is a Leeds fan and among her chosen scorers are Luke Ayling, Pablo Hernandez and Chloe Kelly @annadoble@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://geni.us/ConnectionIsASonghttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is the compelling Irvine Welsh one of the most succesful and influential novelists of his generation who shot to fame with the publication of his debut novel Trainspotting in 1993. The era-defining film adaptation followed in 1996 and there have been many more brilliant books, plays and films since. His latest novel 'Resolution' is published imminently. A lifelong Hibenrian fan, among his chosen scorers are Joe Baker, Dominique Malonga and David Gray. Thanks again to Wave Studios for accomodating us.@irvinewelsh@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/167724/irvine-welshhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-linkshttps://wavestudios.co.uk

Theo Delaney is joined by the Daily Mirror's chief football writer and Chair of the Football Writers Association John Cross. A lifelong Arsenal fan he chooses goals from Rocastle, Adams and Bale and refelcts on 25 years on the Mirror covering a changing football and media landscape. This is part one of two.@johncrossmirror@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/john-cross/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with John Cross, the Daily Mirror's Chief Football Writer and chair of the Football Writers Association. His book - 'Arsene Wenger The Inside Story of Arsenal Under Wenger' is highly recommended. We resume at the 2018 Champions League final.@johncrossmirror@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/john-cross/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is writer and photographer Nick Davidson who started his footballing story as an ardent follower of Graham Taylors classic Watford side of the 1980s before being rescued from football disillusionment by  St Pauli, the cult German side with a social conscience, and now follows Clapton Community FC’s women’s side. @outside_left@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.outside-left.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with writer and photographer Nick Davidson - author of ‘Forza Sankt Pauli: Supporting a radical football club in a polarised political age’ one of two books he has written about the cult the Bundesliga club whose home Millerntor-Stadion is where we resume…@outside_left@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.outside-left.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is a bona fide legend of sports broadcasting Gary Newbon who has presented thousands of TV shows and worked for many years as an influential executive at ITV and Sky Sports. Renowned as an interviewer, the title of his recent memoir ‘Newbon - Bloody Hell’ is a reference to the famous quote he got from Alex Ferguson in the players tunnel in Barcelona after his Manchester United team had won the Champions League in dramatic style. The book has been nominated in the Sports Book Awards. Gary is a Leicester City fan and among his chosen scoreres are his friends Jimmy Greaves, Geoff Hurst, Trevor Francis and Jamie Vardy.@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/newbon-bloody-hellhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring. Only 28, her prolific journalism and broadcasting career encompasses The Guardain, Private Eye, Panorama and a series of lauded radio shows and podcasts. Two days before this interview she won the Best Speech Presenter award at the prestigious ARIAS and her first book, the excellent Among The Troll, is out now. A lifelong Tottenham fan, among her selected goal scorers are Kane, Lennon and Bale.@mariannaspring@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/among-the-trolls/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Reliving the goals of his life is legendary singer Colin Bluntstone of The Zombies who were inducted in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 and are currently touring the UK having returned from another successful set of dates in the USA. Known for his honeyed vocals he tells Theo Delaney about his 60 years in music and of his concurrent devotion to Chelsea. Among his chosen scorers, Le Tissier and Torres and his cousin, Blues legend Frank Bluntstone.@TheZombiesMusic@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.thezombiesmusic.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is Mehreen Khan, the Economics Editor of The Times and co-host of the brilliant football podcast Heroes and Humans with previous Life Goals guest Simon Kuper. A huge fan of Chelsea, whose biggest games she finds almost unbearable to watch, Mehreen chooses goals from Di Matteo, Lampard, Cole Palmer and more.@MehreenKhn@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://linktr.ee/heroesandhumanshttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Mat Snow on Life Goals in which the former Mojo and FourFourTwo editor relives goals from Berbatov, Son and Danny Rose, expounds on the joys of watching football with his daughter Lola and tells how he came to be manager of one of the best live bands around, Ese and the Vooduu People.@mat_snow@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.facebook.com/mat.snowhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Journalist, impresario and Spurs fan Mat Snow joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. The former editor of esteemed monthly magazines Mojo and FourFourTwo brings considerable music and football erudition to the proceedings as well as some gripping yarns including his encounters with Dave MacKay, Ray Davies, Jimmy Greaves and the England World Cup winning side. Among the scorers in this first part of two are Geoff Hurst and David Ginola.@mat_snow@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.facebook.com/mat.snowhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with revered football journalist John Richardson who tells Theo Delaney about some hair-raising run ins with legendary managers and selects goals from Philippe Albert, Michael Owen and more.@riccosrant@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

One of the most respected football journalists around John Richardson is Theo Delaney’s guest and brings with him a diverse range of goals, music and star studded stories from a life covering football. The Newcastle fan chooses goals from Ian Rush and Geoff Hurst in this, the first of two parts.@riccosrant@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist author and broadcaster Jen offord whose excellent book The Year Of The Robin charts an eventful season in the life of a Charlton Athletic fan. The producer and co-presenter of Sarah Millican's Standard Issue podcast relives goals from Chloe kelly, Clive Mendonca, Michael Owen and more. @inspireajen@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://linktr.ee/JenOffordhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is Dennis Greaves the lead singer and guitarist in cult blues rock band Nine Below Zero who have been bringing down the house across Britain and Europe since 1979. He’s currently on tour as part of the duo Denmark with fellow NBZ man Mark Feltham and their new album DENMARK - THE DEFINITIVE NINE BELOW ZERO ACOUSTIC COLLECTION is out now. Dennis is a big Tottenham fan.@NineBelowZero1@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.ninebelowzero.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with top agent Jon Holmes who reminisces about Leicester City's Premier League and FA Cup triumphs and selects goals from Jamie Vardy and Troy Deeney among others. Check out Jon's own podcast 'Football Ruined My Life' with Colin Shindler and former Life Goals guest Patrick Barclay here https://pod.link/1669268775@jonholmesmedia@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney http://jonholmesmedia.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is Jon Holmes who has been Gary Lineker’s agent for over 40 years without a written contract ever being involved. Among his other clients are David Gower and Ruby Walsh and there is no one better connected in the worlds of sport and broadcasting. His own podcast ‘Football Ruined My Life’ is co-hosted with Colin Shindler and previous Life Goals guest Patrick Barclay. Jon is a huge fan (and former chairman) of Leicester City. Scorers in this, the first off two parts, include the aforementioned Lineker, Alan Birchenall and Geoff Hurst. @jonholmesmedia @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney http://jonholmesmedia.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is Scott Robinson of the boy band Five who have sold over twenty million records and are part of The Biggest Disco Arena Shows later this year with a host of other 90s/00s pop superstars. With Chris Brooks Scott also presents the drive time on show on Radio Essex and the A-Z Of Men podcast. A huge Arsenal fan, among the chosen goals of Scott’s life are strikes by Henry, Ozil and Bergkamp. @Scottlarock5@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney linktr.ee/FiveOfficialhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with revered music writer and editor Barney Hoskyns, the editorial director of music writing archive Rocks Back Pages and the co-compiler of ‘Phew Eh Readers?’ the new collection of writing by legendary pop scribe Tom Hibbert which is getting rave reviews everywhere. Among the scorers here are Eden Hazard and Gianfranco Zola. @BarneyHoskyns@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.rocksbackpages.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is celebrated music writer and editior Barney Hoskyns the editorial director of Rock’s Back Pages and co-compiler of ‘Phew Eh Readers?’ the new collection of writing by legendary pop scribe Tom Hibbert which is getting rave reviews everywhere. A devout Chelsea fan, among his selected goalscoreres in this, part one of two, are David Webb and Ronald Koeman @BarneyHoskyns @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.rocksbackpages.com/ https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is the lead singer of Texas, the effervescent Sharleen Spiteri whose love of football stretches back to her Scottish childhood. Her support of Celtic has remained and she’s also a fan of Arsenal and counts many a top player among her personal friends including Thierry Henry who is the Godfather of her daughter Misty. Among her other chosen scorers are Henrick Larsson, Paul Gascoigne and Bukayo Saka.@texastheband @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.texas.uk.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is Johnathan Joseph, better known as DJ Spoony, international superstar club DJ, champion of garage, TV presenter and BBC Radio Two fixture. He's also a former presenter of the BBC Five Live's 606 phone in and a renowned supporter of Liverpool FC. As he tells the story of his remarkable career, his choses classic goals from Kenny Dalglish, Robbie Fowler, Roberto Firminho and more.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00138w3https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@DJSpoony@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Julian Lloyd Webber one of the leading classical cellists of his generation and a lifelong fan of Leyton Orient who has had to go to great lengths to watch games during his busy touring schedule but has remained a regular at Brisbane Road since the 60s. His ‘Bach explored – Lloyd Webbers revealed!’ show with his wife and fellow Cellist Jiaxin is touring through 2024. Among his chosen scorers are Dave Dunmore, Peter Kitchen and Maradona.@JLloydWebber@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.julianlloydwebber.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with Matt Lorenzo the broadcaster turned filmmaker who has a new podcast of his own in the offing, made with previous Life Goaler Kelly Cates, called 'What's Luck Got To Do With It'. In this secodn part hw tells Theo Delaney about an ultimately bruising World Cup in 1994, how he came to move into filmmaking and why he cant decide which he enjoys more, West Ham winning or Tottenham losing.https://www.matthewlorenzo.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@lorenzomatthew@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by the presenter, journalist and filmmaker Matt Lorenzo whose new podcast with previous Life Goaler Kelly Cates 'What's Luck Got To Do With It' is launched imminently. A big West ham fan, among his selected scorers in this the first of two parts are Geoff Hurst (about who he made the lauded 'Hurst - The First and Only' documentary) and Frank Lampard senior.https://www.matthewlorenzo.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@lorenzomatthew@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two with Grenson supremo Tim Little, the Derby County fan who left a high powered advertising career for the shoe making business and ended up owning one its most iconic brands. As well as footwear, he proves to be an authority on music and football and includes goals from Bobby Zamora and Jack Marriott that loom large in Rams fans' memories.timlittle.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-linkstheodelaney.com@timlittlecom@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney's guest is Tim Little who as a high-flying adman ran the worldwide Adidas account but walked away to set up a shoe business. Now he owns and runs the iconic Grenson brand. On Life Goals he explains it all to and relives the goals of a life following Derby County. Part one of two. https://t.co/eLIFOPzqHltimlittle.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-linkstheodelaney.com@timlittlecom@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delany’s fascinating conversation with former Sun editor David Yelland and his son Max who are joined by David’s brother Paul to reminisce about some of the great moments in the rise of all-conquering, modern Manchester City. @davidyelland@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney kitchentablepartners.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by PR heavyweight, former Sun editor and ‘When It Hits The Fan’ podcast host David Yelland and his son Max. Huge Manchester City fans they reveal football’s central role in helping them through the tragic loss of Max’s Mum Tania - David’s first wife - when Max was little. David’s choices dominate this first part, Max’s prevail in part two. @davidyelland @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney kitchentablepartners.com https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delany’s fascinating conversation with the award winning broadcaster, former rapper and author of the excellent ‘Lets Talk’ Nihal Arthanayake of BBC 5Live’s popular afternoon show. Chosen scorers here include Dele Ali and Harry Kane. @therealNihal @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.waterstones.com/author/nihal-arthanayake/5488970https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by award winning broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake host of BBC 5Live’s hugely popular afternoon show. His renowned conversationalist tendencies, expanded on in his acclaimed book ‘Lets Talk’, are in evidence here as the Tottenham fan relives goals from Bale, Hoddle and more.@TherealNihal@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.waterstones.com/author/nihal-arthanayake/5488970https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by musician and producer Martyn Ware whose bands Heaven17 and Human League were among the most succesful pioneers of electronic pop music. His book, 'Electronically Yours', tells his remarkable story from humble beginnings in Sheffield to procucing iconic records for Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby) and Tina Turner. He is a lifelong fan of Sheffiled Wednesday and among his chosen scoreres are John Sheridan, Chris Waddle and David Hurst.https://www.waterstones.com/book/electronically-yours/martyn-ware/9780349135137https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@martynware@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by venerated author, journalist and broadcaster Mihir Bose whose work has adorned countless newspapers and periodicals as well as the world's airwaves notably as the BBC's first Sports Editor. His eagerly awaited memoir 'Thank You Mr CrombieLessons in Guilt and Gratitude to the British' comes out in My 2024. A Tottenham fan, among his chosen scorers are Pele Beckenbauer and Gascoigne.https://www.mihirbose.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@mihirbose@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by the hugely popular comedian and author Mark Watson. A regular on TV and radio and currently touring the UK, Mark is a lifleong fan of Bristol City and England. In this, part one of two, Paul Gascoigne and Christian Roberts are among his chosen scorers.https://www.markwatsonthecomedian.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@watsoncomedian@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of comedian and author Mark Watson taking Theo Delaney through the goals of his life. The huge Bristol City and England fan's goalscorers include Korey Smith and Chloe Kelly.https://www.markwatsonthecomedian.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@watsoncomedian@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with the man who has played the most times - and won the most trophies - in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt, Steve Perryman MBE. Scorers include Hoddle and Rooney. We resume at a north London derby in 1974...https://steveperryman.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@Steve6Perryman@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney's guest is Steve perryman who has played more games in a Spurs shirt than any other player winning an unmatched six trophies with the club in the process. Among the goals of his life selcted here in part one of two are strikes from Jimmy Greaves and George best.https://steveperryman.com/ https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@Steve6Perryman@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by legendary broadcaster Elton Welsby, an ever present acrooss the football airwaves form the 1970s onwards. Among the cast of characters in this compelling and often hilarious conversation are Harold Wilson, George Best, Bill Shankly, Lulu and Ruud Gullit. **This interview was conducted over the phone so sound quality isn't perfect. It improves a bit after around 10 minutes**https://twitter.com/WelsbyEltonhttps://t.co/eLIFOPzqHl@WelsbyElton@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with revered broadcaster Tony Incenzo. The eye popping stories continue and scorers include Bobby Zamora and previous Life Goals guest Tony Cascarino.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@TonyIncenzo @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Reliving the goals of his remarkable life in football is broadcaster Tony Incenzo who has been a familiar voice to fans for several decades and has watched over 5,000 games including every single QPR home game since his first in 1973. This is part one of two and includes strikes from Simon Stainrod and Bobby Charlton.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@TonyIncenzo@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Mark Littlewood, the outgoing Director General of the free market think tank the Institute For Economic Affairs. A huge Southampton fan, among his chosen scorers are Boufal, Fonte and Maradona. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@MarkJLittlewood@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Jeremy Wilson, the Telegraph's chief sports reporter and author of 'Beryl - In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete' which won the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year award. Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere are among the chosen scorers.https://t.co/cGMXZbZSrThttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@JWTelegraph@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney's guest is Jeremy Wilson, The Telegraph's chief sports reporter and winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year for his biography of cyclist Beryl Burton 'Beryl - In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete'. A Southampton fan among his chosen scoreres in this, part one of two, are Matt Le Tissier and Brett Ormerod.https://t.co/cGMXZbZSrThttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@JWTelegraph@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Lucy Ward who relives the goals of a life steeped in football. She scored over 250 goals in her playing career almost all of them in a Leeds United shirt and she went on to serve the club off the pitch before and acrimonious parting. She is now among the most in demand co commentators in televison and works for many staions across the Premier League, World Cup Champions League and more. Among her chosen scorers are Kelly Smith, David Platt and Roberto Firminho.@lucyjward@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part teo of Theo Delaney's conversation with Jon Harvey the comedian writer director and producer who is sometimes know as Count Binface. We resume at Old Trafford in 2005...http://jondharvey.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@jondharvey@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by John Harvey the comedian, writer, producer and director who works on numerous TV and radio shows and whose alter ego is intergalactic political colossus Count Binface. His new book A Fan For All Seasons is out now. A Spurs fan, scorers in this, part one of two, include Alan Pardew and Sol Campbell.http://jondharvey.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@jondharvey@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with British comedy legend Andy Hamilton. We resume at Mexico 1970 and discuss Pele, Moore, Gascoigne, Iniesta and Who dares Wednesday versus Rapid Decline…https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/blue-was-colour@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is British Comedy doyen Andy Hamilton whose prodigious list of writing and performing credits includes much of the best TV and comedy of the last 40 years. A lifelong Chelsea fan Jimmy Greaves, Booby Tambling and Eddie McCreadie feature in this, part one of two. https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/blue-was-colourhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by revered Daily Mail sports journalist and columnist Ian Herbert whose new book 'Tinsletown' is about the takeover of Wrexham FC - the team he has supported since childhood - by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenny. Among his chosen scoreres are Micky Thomas, Mark Hughes and Paul Mullin.@ianherbs@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.hachette.co.uk/contributor/ian-herbert/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is the leading authority on George Orwell DJ Taylor who has written two highly acclaimed biographies of the great author as well as twelve novels and numerous non fiction titles. His latest book 'Orwell:A NewLife' is just out. Among the scorers of the goals of his life are Huckerby, Goss, Pukki and his son Leo. He is a dyed in the wool Norwich City fan.@djtaylorwriter@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.djtaylorwriter.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is Brendon Batson one of the celbrated triumverate of black players who played for Ron Atkinson's crack late 70s West Brom side along with Laurie Cunningham and Cyril Regis. After retiring he became a central figure at The Professional Footballers Association and has recieved an MBE and OBE for services to football and in particular is anto racism work. His autobiography, the absorbing 'The Third Degree' is published on September 22nd.@BatsonBook@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.curtis-sport.com/online-store/The-Third-Degree-Brendon-Batson-Autobiography-p581364376https://t.co/eLIFOPzqHl

Part two with the inimitable Jonathan Meades the programme maker and presenter who is also a prolific writer and whose new novel Empty Wigs is currently being readied for publication. Among the Southampton fan’s chosen scorers here are Ward-Prowse and Le Tissier.https://www.jonathanmeades.co.uk/@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is the brilliant programme maker Jonathan Meades whose distinctive TV documentaries on history and architecture have earned him countless plaudits and whose writing is equally celebrated. He has just finished his latest novel Empty Wigs and is a sup[porter of Southampton FC.https://www.jonathanmeades.co.uk/@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of the 200th Life Goals and this one has a twist. Instead of asking the questions, regular host Theo Delaney takes the role of guest and relives the goals of his life. In the interviewer's chair is esteemed Guardian writer Simon Hattenstone. Goal scoreres here include Gascoigne, Beckham and Kane.@shattenstone@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theguardian.com/profile/simonhattenstonehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

For the 200th edition Theo Delaney sits in the guest’s chair and the esteemed Guardian writer Simon Hattenstone takes the interviewer’s seat. Goals from Hoddle and Villa feature in this, part one of two. @shattenstone@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theguardian.com/profile/simonhattenstonehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with author and Chelsea fan Martin Knight whose many acclaimed titles include autobiographies of Peter Osgood, Dave Mackay and George Best. We resume as the Blues visit Bolton in 1983 in the midst of an existential crisis...@MartinKnight_@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/qTCiIzFzv6https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is prolific author Martin Knight whose work has encompassed working-class, Romany, football-fan and popular culture, as well as true crime, sport and fiction and he counts the best sellinhg autobiographies of George Best, Peter Osgood and Dave Mackay among his credits. A committed Chelsea fan since the early 70s his scorers in this , part one of two, include Osgood, Best and Alan Hudson. @MartinKnight_@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/qTCiIzFzv6https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

This is part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with broadcaster and journalist John Wilson of BBC Radio 4's This Cultural Life in which he interviews well known creatives about their early influences. (The new series has just launched with first guest Stephen Fry). The son of Arsenal and TV legend Bob Wilson - a previous Life Goals guest - John's chosen scorers here include Ian Wright and Tony Adams.@JohnWilson14@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://t.co/4wn8Oc1moDhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is broadcaster and journalist John Wilson who makes the excellent This Cultural Life on BBC Radio 4 (new series just started - first guest Stephen Fry). The son of Arsenal legend and television legend and previous Life Goals guest Bob Wilson, John relives goals from Charlie George, Liam Brady, Alan Sunderland and the great Johan Cruyff in this, part one of two.@JohnWilson14@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://t.co/4wn8Oc1moDhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is John King who wrote the seminal ‘The Football Factory’ and a string of well received books since. His latest novel, ‘London Country’, came out earlier this year and his novella ‘The Grand Union’ features in the brand new 'The View From Poacher’s Hill' which also includes new stories from Irvine Welsh and Alan Warner. A massive Chelsea fan, among his chosen goal scorers are Alan Hudson, Kerry Dixon and Dideir Drogba. @London_Books@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.london-books.co.uk/john-kinghttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with novelist John King who wrote ‘The Football Factory’. His latest novel is ‘London Country’ and he has new story ‘The Grand Union’ which features in the imminent 'The View From Paocher’s Hill' which also features new work from Irvine Welsh and Alan Warner. He and Theo Delaney discuss his writing process and his recollections of the football violence of the past.We resume in Grimsby in 1985...@London_Books @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.london-books.co.uk/john-king https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with writer/producer/impresario, Mayfair Mod and Millwall fan Mark Baxter. We resume at Wembley in 2009...@TheMumper@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://monomediafilms.london/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is Mark Baxter the author and film producer, an aficionado of the culture of mid-century London who has made acclaimed documentaries on the likes of Tubby Hayes and Peter Blake with further such projects in production. One of the best-connected people on the capital’s creative scene, ‘Bax’, as he’s known to his friends, is a lifelong Millwall supporter. @TheMumper@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://monomediafilms.london/ https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with broadcaster, author, DJ and one time wing wizard Pat Nevin whose latest book ‘Football And How To Survive It’ is just out. We resume at Stamford Bridge in 1985…@PatNevin@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://linktr.ee/patnevinhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Pat Nevin who was one of the most exciting wingers of his generation and is now an elite TV and radio pundit. He is also an acclaimed author and his new book ‘Football And How To Survive It’ follows his bestselling memoir ‘The Accidental Footballer’. In his playing days with Chelsea, Everton and Scotland he was known for his idiosyncratic taste in music, culture and style and he remains an in demand DJ so stand by for music choices every bit as intriguing as the goals.@PatNevin@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://linktr.ee/patnevinhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is Luma Mufleh the founder and CEO of Fugees Family the non profit organistation that harnesses the power of football to help refugee children to integrate in America. A refugee herself, her book Believe In Them tells her remarkable story and her Ted Talk which has had close to two million views is inspirational. A football lover and Chelsea fan since her childhood in Jordan, she relives goals from Paolo Rossi, Frank Lampard, Lionel Messi and more.@LumaMufleh@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.ted.com/talks/luma_mufleh_don_t_feel_sorry_for_refugees_believe_in_them?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomsharehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with revered sports and music writer and Nottingham Forest season ticket holder Richard Williams. We resume in 1975 and the old second division…@rwilliams1947@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://thebluemoment.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is the compelling Richard Williams whose illustrious career as a sports and music writer stretches from the sixties and includes stints as the Melody Maker’s editor, The Old Grey Whistle Test’s first presenter, artistic director of the Berlin jazz festival and chief sports writer on The Guardian. Among the scorers of the goals of his life are Ray Wilkins, Diego Maradona and Ian Storey-Moore. @rwilliams1947@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://thebluemoment.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Mark Pougatch, ITV's chief sports presenter, in which we learn more about the pressures, pleasures and craft of bringing the big games to the nation. @markpougatch@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/lKEmChQmrphttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

ITV's chief sports presenter Mark Pougatch joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. Now a familiar face around the world thanks to his work across numerous sports and channels, Mark was a fixture on BBC Radio 5Live's sports coverage for many years before switching to TV and his new podcast 'My Sporting Journal' is made with previous Life Goals guest Paul Hayward. An Arsenal and England fan since childhood, among his scorers in this part one of two are Paul Gascoigne, Michael Thomas and Terry McDermott.@markpougatch@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/lKEmChQmrphttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is the senior sports executive Jane Purdon who has stints at the Premier League, Women In Football, UK Sport on her blue chip resume and has also been club secretary at Sunderland the team she’s supported all her life. A leading advocate for women’s football and an accomplished writer too, her excellent book ‘The Homecoming’ is out now. Among the chosen scorers of the goals of her life are Ian Porterfield, Paul Gascoigne and Lionel Messi.@janepurdon@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney http://linktr.ee/janepurdonhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with broadcaster, journalist and podcaster Stu Arrowsmith the host of the brilliant Elvis Costello podcast Dangerous Amusements. Scoreres include Smicer and salah and the coversation turns to the essence of our relationship with football and concerns about its future. We resume in Istanbul, 2005...@StuArrows@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://dangerousamusements.co.uk/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney's guest is Stuart Arrowsmith the journalist and broadcaster whose voice will be familiar to sports fans across myriad stations including Talksport, CenturyFM, Capitol Gold and Today FM. He is also the host of the brilliant Elvis Costello podcast dangerous Amusements and, like Costello, he is a huge Liverpool fan. Scoreres in this first of two parts include Barnes and Fowler.@StuArrows@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://dangerousamusements.co.uk/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Andrew Lauder in which they discuss Sunderland's '73 cup winning side, the emergence of Stiff Records, Elvis Costello and the Stone Roses and Hartlepool legend Ritchie Humphries among much else.

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Andrew Lauder whose been among the music business's most influencial figures since the 1960s. Among the countless acts he has brought to prominence are Canned Heat, Elvis Costello and the Stone Roses and his career is peppered with eye-popping stories shared here and in his excellent new memoir 'Happy Trails'. He is a lifelong fan of his hometwon club Hartlepool United.

Part two with world renowned journalist, broadcaster and best selling author Guillem Balague who tells of the great joy he gets from his chairmanship of Biggleswade United and his adventures in songwriting. Among the selected goals are one from the ninth tier of English football and another from the 2022 World Cup Final.@GuillemBalgue@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney http://www.guillembalague.com/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is one of the world’s most respected and well connected football writers and broadcasters Guillem Balagué. The Espanyol fan and Biggleswade United chairman relives goals from Xavi Alonso, Zidane and more and tells his astonished host that he has never really loved football!@GuillemBalgue@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney http://www.guillembalague.com/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by one of the great flare players of the 60s/70s era Rodney Marsh whose breathtaking skills had fans of Fulham, QPR, Manchester City and Tampa bay Rowdies in raptures and who struck up a rapport with fellow entertainer George Best with who he had a succesful partnership on pitch, screen and stage. His media profile has always remained high and he currently features in the poular Grumpy Pundits sadio show on SiriusXM in the USa where he lives. Among the chosen scorers are Best, Messi and Marsh himself.@RodneyMarsh10@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with top radio commenator John Murray in which we revisit some of his most memorable moments behind the microphone including a Champions League and a World Cup final.@bbcjohnmurray@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney's guest is one of the great radio voices of our time, the BBC's John Murray who is not only a supreme football commentator but also brings us numerous other major sporting events as well as the great state occasions like the Queen's funeral and the King's coronation. On this, part one of two, he talks about his formative years in the north east of England where his infactuation with sport first took hold and his first steps as a commentator in independent radio.@bbcjohnmurray@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s converstation with Troy Townsend of Kick It Out. We learn about his work in combating racism and discrimination and among the scorers is Troy’s son, Everton winger Andros Townsend.@Towno10@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.kickitout.org https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Troy Townsend, Head of Development at the anti racism and discrimination campaign Kick It Out joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. A football obsessive since childhood Townsend talks frankly about his own playing days and his subsequent work as an entrepreneur and coach and opens up about the tragic death of his son Kurtis. Scorers in this, part one of two, include Cyril Regis and Glenn Hoddle.@Towno10@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.kickitout.org https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by rising comedy star Kae Kurdwho appears regularly on TV shows like Live at The Apollo and Celebrity Masterchef and is a writer on others like League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You. His big UK wide tour stand up tour kicks off in the autumn. Kae is a big Manchester United fan.@KaeKurd@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://kaekurd.com/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Pete haine, the Tottenham Hotspur man who has been a familiar presence across the airwaves as a fans' spokesman and is admired for his work for good causes many associated with the Tottenham area. As well as goals from the likes of Jonathan Woodgate and Lucas Moura the discussion turns to the Sydnay Olympics and the music of Saint Etienne and Jools Holland...@pete2boogie@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney's guest is Pete Haine who has lived a life steeped in football and is known and loved for his tirelss work on the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust board and raisng funds for numerous other good causes. Among the scorers in this, the first of two parts, are Mullery and Hoddle.@pete2boogie@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney's converstion with Rory Smith, Chief Soccer Corres[ondent on the New York Times. Recounting his journey as a journalist and author, the coversation turns to his latest book 'Expected Goals: The Story of How Data Conquered Football and Changed the Game Forever', the 2022 World Cup and the future of the beautiful game.@RorySmith@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://t.co/ml6IzwmPSO https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Rory Smith, the New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent, relives the eight goals of his life and tells Theo Delaney about a life in football as a journalist and author (his latest book Expected Goals: The Story of How Data Conquered Football and Changed the Game Forever is just out in paperback). A Liverpool fan since childhood his chosen scorers in this, part one of two, include Hagi, Rivaldo and Luis Garcia.@RorySmith@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://t.co/ml6IzwmPSOhttps://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with esteemed broadcaster Adrian Durham who recalls farm labouring at the age of eleven and relives men's and women’s England goals among his selections. @TalkSPORTDrive @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by Adrian Durham one of Talksports mainstays for 20 years who was recently nominate for a prestigious ARIA award in the Best Speech Presenter category, the only sports broadcaster among the nine nominees. Adrian is a huge Peterborough United fan. @TalkSPORTDrive @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s fascinating conversation with one of football’s wisest men David Pleat whose stories span many decades of management, commentating and advisory roles. Scorers include Michael Thomas and Heung Min Son@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by one of football’s most respected sages David Pleat who has approaching a thousand games as a manager and is also know as a shrewd director of football and broadcaster. In this, part one of two, his chosen scorers include Maradona, Mabbutt and Raddy Antic@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by Jon McClure, legendary lead singer with Reverend and the Makers who have been a mainstay on the indie scene since theri era defining debut single 'Heavyweight Champion of the World' came out in 2007. Currently touring with a new album out 'Heatwave In The Cold North', Jon reflects on a lifetime following Sheffield Wednesday and relives goals from Chris Waddle, Zinadine Zidane, Barry Bannon and more.@Reverend_Makers@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://reverendandthemakers.os.fan/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of her life is broadcaster Eilidh Barbour whose brilliant work across the BBC and beyond has made her a popular presence on the screens of fans of all sports. She has a particular love of football and has supported her local team St Johnstone all her life. Scorers include Stevie May, Carli Lloyd and Zinedine Zidane.@EilidhBarbour@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.tonguetiedmedia.co.uk/eilidh-barbour https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with Nooruddean Choudry whose excellent book Inshallah United is out now. We resume in 2000…

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Nooruddean Choudry author of the brilliant new memoir ‘Inshallah United’ in which he tells his story of growing up as a second generation Pakistani immigrant in Manchester and becoming an obsessive Manchester United fan. Funny and poignant like the book this interview features Madonna, Maradonna, Whiteside, Oasis and much more. Part two follows tomorrow.

The second part of Theo Delaney’s fascinating chat with acclaimed interviewer Kelly Somers who opens up about the pressures of interviewing elite footballers in intense environments and dealing with the inevitable social media noise. Scorers include Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham. @KellySomers@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Kelly Somers the broadcaster and Watford fan who relives the goals of her life including unforgettable strikes from Troy Deeney and David Beckham. A constant TV presence during the recent World Cup and Euros tournaments her trademark relaxed interviewing style has brought viewers closer than ever to elite footballers. Part two follows tomorrow. @KellySomers@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with top commentator and Torquay fan Jim Proudfoot. Scorers include David Graham and Luke Shaw.@JimProudfoot@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney mpce.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney's guest is top radio and TV commentator Jim Proudfoot who relives the goals of his life and explains how he might have ended up 'scraping a living' as a professional viola player had he not been bitten by the broadcasting bug. The Torquay United fan's selected goalscorers include Giggs and Le Tissier in this, part one of two.@JimProudfoot@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney mpce.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Jon Sopel who was the BBC’s North America editor for eight years before quitting to set up the smash hit News Agents podcast with Emily Maitlis in 2022. A huge Spurs fan - he habitually flew back from Washington to attend games - he chooses goals from Coates, Gascoigne, Le Tissier and more and reflects on the job of reporting the biggest political stories. podfollow.com/the-news-agents https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@jonsopel@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Top commentator Robyn Cowen joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of her life and talk about her journey from BBC Radio Oxford to national television and lead commentator status for the Women’s Euros in 2022. Now well established, she reveals what it takes to be among the best in the business and assesses the roles of the co-commentator and studio pundits too. Among The Oxford United fan’s scorers are her childhood idol Alan Shearer, Alfie Potter and Chloe Kelly. https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with football finance expert Kieran Maguire of the wildly popular Price Of Football podcast. Picking up in 2001 the chosen scorers include Bobby Zamora and Pascal Gross.https://open.spotify.com/show/7c7ltYVwnicbVz0uYTXAW5?si=cc15c82dff62414b https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@KieranMaguire@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Kieran Maguire of the hugely popular Price Of Football podcast he makes with previous Life Goals guest Kevin Day. A familiar presence throughout the airwaves as the go to expert on football finance, he also lectures on the subject at Liverpool University and is a passionate fan of Brighton and Hove Albion. Among the chosen scorers in this, part6 one of two, are Gerd Muller and Jimmy Case.https://open.spotify.com/show/7c7ltYVwnicbVz0uYTXAW5?si=cc15c82dff62414bhttps://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@KieranMaguire@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is comedian Michael Akadiri. A qualified doctor he joins a list of medics who have made the transition to comedy including Harry Hill, Adam Kay and Paul Sinha and he confesses that sense of humour is invaluable in coping with the pressures of the NHS. A Manchester United fan from early childhood he’s now a regular on the MUGA - Make United Great Again - podcast but his list of goals covers a range of clubs and features strikes from Ronaldinho, Rooney and Fernando Torres.linktr.ee/michaelakadirihttps://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@MichaelAkidiri@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Mark Davison and Anthony Richardson AKA comedy double act The Exploding Heads. The duo's rapidly growing on line following is the result of their deftly crafted satire, in particular their topical phone-ins featuring the irate Colin from Portsmouth and the Ian Fiveankles Breakfast Show on their excellent Sports Horn podcast. Choosing four goals apiece, among the England fans' scorers are Rashford, Ronaldinho and Chloe Kelly.https://smarturl.it/SportsHornhttps://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@Exploding_Heads@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

This is part two of Life Goals with guest Jordan Jarrett Bryan the prolific broadcaster and founder of the Blakademik platform and production house. He takes Theo Delaney through the remaining goals of his life with Gareth Bale and Didier Drogba among the scorers. https://blakademik.com/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals @_JordanJBryan @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney's guest is multi-media man Jordan Jarrett Bryan of the Blakademik platform and production company. A familair face from Channel Four News and voice on Talksport and the Guardian Football Weekly podcast, he is also a DJ and mentor. He's also a big Arsenal fan. Among the scorers of the goals of his life in this first part of two are Ian Wright and Gabriel Batistuta.https://blakademik.com/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@_JordanJBryan @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is a world class football authority Keir Radnedge who is synonymous with the essential global periodical World Soccer. Recently returned from Qatar where he covered his his 15th consecutive World Cup the Bristol Rovers fan whose ghost writing credits include books with Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton and Pele selects iconic strikes from the likes of Maradona, Puskas and Bale. http://keirradnedge.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals @keirradnedge @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Part two of Ian Winwood's Life Goals in which the top music writer further demonstrates his undying devotion to Barnsley FC. His widely acclaimmed book 'Bodies' which combines tales of music business excess and poignant personal memories is out now and highly recommended. Scorers include Paolo Di Canio and Adam Hammill.https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571364183-bodies/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@IanWinwood1 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by the writer Ian Winwood whose book 'Bodies' tells riveting tales from his years covering the bacchanalian goings on in the music business and has recieved rave reviews. An ardent Barnsley fan born and bred among his scoreres in this the first of two parts are Clint Marcelle and John Hendry.https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571364183-bodies/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@IanWinwood1 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by the incomparable Mick Channon who had a stellar career as an international footballer before finding more extraordinary success in a thirty year career as a racehorse trainer. He played over 500 games for Southampton, the team he has supported since childhood and among the goals of his life are strikes from Brian O'Neil and Matt Le Tissier as well as a couple of his own.http://www.mickchannon.tv https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@mick_channon@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is broadcaster Marcus Buckland who has been ever present across the airwaves since the late eighties. Currently fronting Amazon Prime’s tennis coverage, and the voice of the Champions League coverage across numerous countries around the world he is a lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan. Among his chosen scorers are Michael Owen, Dennis Bergkamp and his boyhood hero Steve Archibald. https://www.marcusbuckland.com https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@marcus_buckland@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Rick Blaskey the music business heavy hitter who has been executive music producer for The FA, UEFA, FIFA and numerous other sporting bodies. ‘Three Lions’ was commissioned by him and Ricky Martin was catapulted fromm obscurity to merge stardom when he hired him for the official France '98 song. A huge Sheffield Wednesday fan his list of scorers includes Chris Waddle, John Sheridan and Barry Bannon and his music choices help chart his illustrious career. @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals https://life-goals-with-theo-delaney.hubwave.net/ '

Actor, comedian, rapper and writer Ben Bailey Smith AKA Doc Brown continues to take Theo Delaney through the goals of his life celebrating Paul Gascoigne, Wayne Rooney and A Tribe Called Quest among others.https://www.docbrown.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@docbreezy88@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney’s guest is Ben Bailey Smith AKA Doc Brown, the actor, comedian rapper and writer who most recently starred in the Star Wars prequel Andor. Among the Crystal Place fan’s scorers in this the first of two parts are Ian Wright and Dalian Atkinson https://www.docbrown.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two with Mike Ingham one of his generation's great voices of Sport. The former BBC football correspondent takes us to tournaments including Italia 90 and Euro 96 and Brazil 2014 and fully exercises his extensive music knowledge too. Scorers include David Platt and Mario Gotze. His brilliant book ‘After Extra Time and Penalties’ is out now and is highly recommended.https://www.bookguild.co.uk/authors/author-detail/110/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney’s guest is Mike Ingham one of the great sports broadcasters of his generation who did peerless radio commentaries for over thirty years and was the BBC’s Football Correspondent between 1991 and 2014. His excellent book ‘After Extra Time and Penalties’ which tells his remarkable story and reflects on a decades of high sporting drama and media change is out now. Among his chosen scorers in this, part one of two, are Plymouth’s Johnny Williams and Derby’s Kevin Hector.https://www.bookguild.co.uk/authors/author-detail/110/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney’s guest is Martin O’Neill who won the European Cup as part of Brian Clough’s legendary Nottingham Forest side and captained Northern Ireland at the World Cup. He followed that with a similarly illustrious career as a manager with notable stints at Leicester City, Celtic and the team he supported as a lad Sunderland. His compelling new memoir ‘Days Like These’, brilliantly written in the first tense entirely by himself, is out now.@moneill31@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://t.co/4FkAQb3Zenhttps://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with top commentator and recording artist Ian Danter whose enthusiasm for football and rock music is equally infectious.@talkdants@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttp://www.iandanter.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Ian Danter straddles two careers, one as a top commentator on Talksport and the other as a prolific musician and recording artist (his new album Rule Of Three is out now). His unbridled enthusiasm for football and music is the perfect combination for Life Goals as Theo Delaney finds out. This is part one of two with the lifelong Birmingham City fan.@talkdants@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttp://www.iandanter.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Barry Delaney - father of host Theo - reliving the goals of his life. He recalls days of political activism with Vanessa Redgrave and Gordon Brown and selects goals from Messi, Van Basten and more.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The Delaney is joined by his father Barry Delaney whose multiple careers include theatre stage manager, rock'n'roll impresario, political agitator and advertising creative director. Perhaps the only man to ever have been a card carrying member of the Workers Revolutionary Party and the MCC he relives goals from 1953 onwards and reveals a love hate relationship with England. Scorers in this, part one of two, include Puskas and Geoff Hurst.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles who has been a ubiquitous presence across the airwaves for over twenty years. The Guardian columnist relives the eight goals of a life supporting West Bromwich Albion and the countries his parents were born, Croatia and England. His new book, the excellent The Good Drinker, is out now.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-drinker/adrian-chiles/2928377113308https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

More of Phil McNulty’s most memorable goals as the BBC’s chief football writer relives unforgettable games with Theo Delaney and talks about his new book on the Manchester United/Liverpool rivalry ‘Red On Red’ written with fellow Life Goaler Jim White of the Daily Telegraph. We resume in 2012...@philmcnulty@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://harpercollins.co.uk/products/red-on-red-liverpool-manchester-united-and-the-fiercest-rivalry-in-world-football-phil-mcnultyjim-white?variant=39661600931918https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by Phil McNulty who has been the BBC’s chief football writer since 2000 and is a familiar voice across all the corporation’s channels. His new book on the Manchester United/Liverpool rivalry ‘Red On Red’, was co-written with previous Life Goals guest Jim White of the Daily Telegraph. This is part one of two with Gerd Muller and Wayne Rooney among the chosen scorers.@philmcnulty@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://harpercollins.co.uk/products/red-on-red-liverpool-manchester-united-and-the-fiercest-rivalry-in-world-football-phil-mcnultyjim-white?variant=39661600931918https://www.11-29media.com/life-goalshttps://life-goals-with-theo-delaney.hubwave.net/

The effervescent Ian Holloway, one of football's greatest characters, continues to relive the goals of his life and tells Theo Delaney some of the secrets to successful football management as featured in his new book 'How To Be A Football Manager'. Zaha and Ormerod are among the scorers and there are chastening words for Cristiano Ronaldo.@IanOllie7@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.headline.co.uk/titles/ian-holloway/how-to-be-a-football-manager-enter-the-hilarious-and-crazy-world-of-the-gaffer/9781472298584/ https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Legendary football manager Ian Holloway takes Theo Delaney through the goals of his life just as his instructive and entertaining new book 'How To Be A Football Manager' is released. DJ Campbell and Paul Furlong are among the scorers in this part one of two.@IanOllie7@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.headline.co.uk/titles/ian-holloway/how-to-be-a-football-manager-enter-the-hilarious-and-crazy-world-of-the-gaffer/9781472298584/ https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The concluding part of Theo Delaney's conversation with QPR fan Ted Kessler, the former Q and NME editor and author of acclaimed new book 'Paper Cuts'. Among the scorers are Zamora and Adomah and there's a connoisseur's list of music continues too. We resume in 1992...@TedKessler1@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/titles/ted-kessler/paper-cuts/9781474625531/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney's guest is music writer Ted Kessler, a former editor of Q and the NME whose new book 'Paper Cuts' has been rapturously received The diehard QPR fan's chosen scorers in this, part one of two, include Wayne Fereday and Stan Bowles. There is, as you might expect, a high quality music list to match.@TedKessler1@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/titles/ted-kessler/paper-cuts/9781474625531/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The second half of top commentator Nigel Adderley’s Life Goals in which he relives goals from a Euros, a World Cup, an Afcon and a particularly poignant play-of final at Wembley. @nadderley@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by top football commentator Nigel Adderley whose masterful descriptions of the action have been gracing the airwaves for over twenty years. In this, part one of two, his chosen scorers include his great friend Paul Mariner and among the music picks are fellow Tranmere Rovers fans Half Man Half Biscuit.@nadderley@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The Delaney's guest is storied comedian Andy Smart, a fixture not only on the comedy circuit but also the legendary Sunday night Comedy Store Players show in London's West End (highly recommended). He is also an authority on numerous sports including football; he has followed Farnborough FC all his life and spent his university years watching Liverpool from the Kop before setting off on a solo hitchhiking odyssey documented in his excellent book 'A Hitch In Time'. Among his scorers are David Fairclough, Zlatan Ibrahimović and... himself!@AndyCSP@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://comedystoreplayers.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Talking Theo Delaney through the goals of his life is John Brewin of The Guardian. In this second and concluding part, scorers include Iniesta and Lingard and among the musical selections are Joy Division and Sparks.@johnbrewin_@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/john-brewinhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by Guardian football writer John Brewin who is a regular on the Guardian Football Weekly podcast and has an unfeasibly large record collection making him perfect for the task in hand - selecting the goals of his life and choosing accompanying music. A ‘lapsed Manchester United fan’ among the scorers in this, part one of two, are Norman Whiteside and David Trezeguet. @johnbrewin_@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/john-brewinhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is phenomenally successful record producer, songwriter and musician Paul Epworth who counts Adele, Rhianna, Florence and The Machine and The Stone Roses and among the stellar artists he has worked with in a career which has reaped Brit awards, Grammies and even an Oscar. The interview takes place at his famous studio, The Church in Crouch End, London where he relives the goals of his Spurs-supporting life including strikes from Heung Min Son, Glenn Hoddle and Luke Shaw.@paulepworth@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.paulepworth.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Taking Theo Delaney through the goals of his life is master melodist Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds whose seminal football anthem ‘Three Lions’ is the most oft-selected piece of music in Life Goals history. The band’s new album ‘See You In The Stars’ is released on October 14th and they’ll be touring in autumn. A lifelong Liverpool fan, among Ian’s chosen goalscorers are Gerrard, Barnes and Zidane.@IanZBroudie@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyls.lnk.to/starsTWhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by the wunderkind of serious political journalism Stephen Bush who talks about his rise from a Hackney childhood to Oxford University and his present job as associate editor and columnist at “the greatest newspaper in the English speaking world” the Financial Times. The former political editor of the New Statesman is a lifelong fan of Arsenal and includes goals by Fabregas, Henry and Alex Scott in his selection.

Theo Delaney’s guest is the Everton-mad Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham. Often mentioned as a possible future prime minister the former member of Gordon Brown’s cabinet has played a leading role in the Hillsborough families’ quest for justice. In a wide ranging conversation he talks about his political background and future as well as his undying love for football. Among his selected scorers are Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Trevor Steven and Bob Latchford.@AndyBurnhamGM@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/the-mayorhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Foo Fighters guitarist, acclaimed solo artist and ardent Arsenal fan Chris Shiflett takes Theo Delaney through the defining goals of his life. In a genial drawl familiar to listeners of his own excellent podcast ‘Walking The Floor’, the guitar hero considers oversized cats, Johnny Rotten, Sante Cazorla, Monty Python and much much more. Scorers include Ian Wright, Mikel Arteta and Heung Min Son.@ChrisShiflett71@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttp://www.chrisshiflettmusic.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Life Goals with virtuoso playmaker Glenn Hoddle in which he remembers his successful spell at Monaco and a remarkable and poignant Spurs goal from recent history.@GlennHoddle@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://harpercollins.co.uk/pages/playmakerhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Reliving the goals of his life is Glenn Hoddle one of the most gifted players of his generation who had an illustrious managerial career, including a spell as England boss, before becoming the accomplished broadcaster he is today. He talks fellow Spurs fan Theo Delaney through some of his own most memorable strikes in this, part one of two.@GlennHoddle@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://harpercollins.co.uk/pages/playmakerhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is The Times Chief Football Correspondent Matt Dickinson whose excellent new book ‘Manchester United, 1999, the Treble and all that’ is out now. Among the chosen scorers are Maradona, Messi and Charlie Austin.

Comedian Jim Daly is synonymous with Crystal Palace. Along with previous Life Goals guest Kevin Day, he hosts the legendary Palace podcast 'Five Year Plan'. He also co-hosts the widely lauded 'The Blank Podcast' with another previous Life Goals guest Giles Paley-Phillips. Jim's Edinburgh show 'Fatherhood and Football' is playing now and is highly recommended.@jimdalycomedy@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttp://www.jimdalycomedy.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Mike McGrath a key part of The Daily Telegraph’s award-winning team of football writers. The boyhood Spurs fan chooses goals from Gascoigne, Bale, Messi, Mahrez and more and brings the kind of insight you would expect from an elite level journalist.

Theo Delaney’s guest is legendary Mark Saggers in this the second part of a candid and fascinating conversation. Scorers include Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and we learn about the sports broadcaster’s problems with gambling addiction and his contretemps with commentator Alan Green.@marksaggers @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://watch.talk.tv/shows/e3cb0695-c991-11ec-b4c6-0af62ebc70d1https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by legendary sports broadcaster Mark Saggers whose distinctive and evocative voice will be familiar from the BBC, Talksport, Sky and, currently, Talk TV on which he hosts his own show The Sunday Night Club with Mark Saggers. He talks frankly about his life and career and among his goalscorers in this, part one of two, are Ian Hutchinson and Mark Cooper of his beloved Cambridge United.@marksaggers @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://watch.talk.tv/shows/e3cb0695-c991-11ec-b4c6-0af62ebc70d1https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Life Goals with the UK Government’s Independent Advisor on Anti-Semitism Lord John Mann who is also the chairman of the Leeds United Supporters Club. We resume at the 1975 European Cup Final before going on to discuss, among other things, Tony Yeboah, Marcelo Bielsa, how to win elections and tackling anti semitism. @LordJohnMann@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://antisemitism.org.uk/lord-mann/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by the UK Government’s Independent Advisor on Anti-Semitism Lord John Mann who formally sat in the House of Commons for 20 years. He is the Chairman of the Leeds United Supporters Club having been a passionate supporter his whole life.@LordJohnMann@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://antisemitism.org.uk/lord-mann/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist Adam Hurrey from the Athletic, creator of the cult blog, book and podcast ‘Football Cliches’. Also a familiar voice from The Totally Football show, the England fan brings an eclectic goal list featuring such scorers as Juninho, Poyet and Iniesta and an equally varied music choices includingJohn Martyn, Cher and The War On Drugs.

Part two of Life Goals with football writer Suzy Wrack of The Guardian and The Guardian Football Weekly podcast whose new book "A Women's Game' is out now and getting rave reviews. We resume at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Scorers include Meg Rapinoe and Lucy Bronze.@SuzyWrack@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://linktr.ee/awomansgamehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by football writer Suzy Wrack of The Guardian whose new book ‘A Woman’s Game - The Rise, Fall And Rise Again Of Women’s Football’ is getting rave reviews. An Arsenal fan since childhood, she relives the goals of her life from both the men’s and women’s games. Among her chosen scorers in this, part one of two, are Thierry Henry, Sol Campbell and Marc Overmars.@SuzyWrack@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Part two of Life Goals with Scottish football legend Brian McClair in which he reminisces about his time playing for Celtic and Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and continues to make connoisseur’s choices of goals and music. Van Basten and Blackmore are among the chosen scorers@BrianMcClair13@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://linktr.ee/Life_With_Brianhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is football legend Brian McClair who played a combined 500 games for Celtic and Manchester United, the clubs he loved as a child. He now has his own excellent podcast Life With Brian and in this, part one of two, he brings remarkable stories of his Airdrie childhood and early years as an atypical pro at Motherwell, where he played under one Ally MacLeod, and Aston Villa where he encountered the fragrant Ron Saunders. Scorers include Danny McGrain and Pele.@BrianMcClair13@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://linktr.ee/Life_With_Brianhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney's guest is Daniel Lavelle, the award winning Guardian journalist, whose childhood and early adulthood was often turbulent. He spent time in special schools and care homes and was homeless for a while. His remarkable story is the basis for his acclaimed new book 'Down And Out'. A lifelong Manchester United fan, among the scorers of the goals of his life are Beckham, Cantona, Rashford and Ronaldo.

Reliving the defining goals of his life is singer guitarist and songwriter Dan McCarthy of Kawala whose debut album ‘Better With You’ was recently released to wide acclaim. Currently touring and featuring prominently on the festival circuit, the West Ham fan speaks to Theo Delaney from his street because the wifi in his house broke down minutes before their rendervous. He chooses strikes from Lanzini, Payet, Aguerro, Gerrard and more. https://www.kawalaofficial.com/#/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals@KawalaOfficial@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with writer, broadcaster and filmmaker Amy Lawrence of The Athletic. Scorers include Bergkamp and Materazzi.https://theathletic.com/author/amy-lawrence/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is The Athletic’s Amy Lawrence, one of the most revered football writers around. She cut her teeth on The Gooner fanzine before stints on Four Four Two, The Observer and The Guardian and made the acclaimed film ’89’ which tells the story of Arsenal’s fabled title-clinching win at Anfield, a game she bunked off school to attend. Scorers include Ian Wright and Omam Biyik.https://theathletic.com/author/amy-lawrence/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is music journalist James McMahon the former editor of Kerrang magazine and NME staffer whose work is now found in a range of prestigious publications. Following a brief flirtation with Manchester United in early childhood (favourite player Mike Phelan) he embarked on a lifelong love affair with his hometown team Doncaster Rovers which remains undimmed despite a fondness for his now local team Leyton Orient. Scorers include Mark Hughes, Lineker and Coppinger and the music is all played loud on electric guitars.@jamjammcmahon@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://spoook.substack.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with writer, editor and creative force Calum Jacobs the founder of Caricom whose new book A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped the Modern Game has been receiving rapturous reviews. Goal scorers include Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Kevin Phillips.@CARICOMWEB@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://linktr.ee/anewformationhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is writer, editor and creative force Calum Jacobs the founder of Caricom whose new book A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped the Modern Game has been greeted by rave reviews and features contributions from previous Life Goals guest Musa Okwonga and others including Ian Wright, Jeanette Kwakye and Andy Cole. Among the chosen goal scorers in this, part one of two, are Thierry Henry and David Beckham.@CARICOMWEB@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://linktr.ee/anewformationhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is broadcaster Faye Carruthers, a hugely popular presence on Talksport and Sky Sports since transitioning from a successful career behind the scenes. A lifelong fan of Luton Town and England, her infectious love for football is evident throughout as she selects goals from Collymore, Kane, Matthew Spring, Steve McNulty and more.@FayeCarruthers@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://fayecarruthers.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation Jake Bugg who emerged to instant acclaim ten years ago as a wunderkind teenager. He recently scored his first movie, the excellent documentary 'The Happiest Man In The World', the storyy of Ronaldinho who features twice on his list of chosen scorers. A Notts County fan, he sponsors the team’s away shirts which are adorned with his name. Among his other scorers are Lee Hughes and Joe Cole and his music choices, as you might expect, are those of a connoisseur.

Theo Delaney’s guest is journalist and broadcaster Angus Loughran, also known as Statto from his time on Baddiel and Skinners Fantasy Football show in the 90s. A self confessed sports obsessive it's fair to say that he has attended more live matches than pretty much any else but two years ago he suffered a sever stroke leaving him unable to speak for the first six months of his recovery. Now much better, this podcast is the first time he has spoken publicly. It almost goes without saying that all of the eight iconic goals he has chosen were witnessed by Angus in person.@angusstatto@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://t.co/cNKiutzw65https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the novelist Ashley Hickson-Lovence whose rapturously reviewed new book ‘Your Show’ is about Uriah Rennie, the first - and to date only - black Premier League referee. A man with first hand experience of being a black referee Hickson-Lovence is a Manchester United fan with a strong affection for Dagenham and Redbridge and there are goals from John O’Shea, Marcus Rashford, Jon Nurse and more.@AHicksonLovence@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.faber.co.uk/author/ashley-hickson-lovence/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the writer, actor and comic Wendy Wason whose career started in her native Scotland where she has an uncle who played for Falkirk and another who remains the vice Chair of Stenhousemuir. Since moving to London she has developed a love for Arsenal where she has a season ticket and she is also a lifelong Scotland fan. Her chosen goalscorers include John Collins, Henrik Larsson and Alexandre Lacazette.@Wendy_Wason@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttp://www.wendywason.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the writer and spoken word performer Roy, real name PJ Smith. We pick it up in the late nineties with PJ struggling to get his life on track and Everton suffering similar problems…@badwool9@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://roughtradebooks.com/products/algorithm-party-royhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the writer and storyteller Roy whose compelling spoken word performances are drawing rapidly growing audiences up and down the country. Roy’s real name is PJ Smith and he was on Everton’s books as a youth before his dissolute ways put and end to his football career. Now clean, sober and widely acclaimed he remains a passionate fan of the Toffees. This is part one of two.@badwool9@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://roughtradebooks.com/products/algorithm-party-royhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the journalist, author and New Statesman editor Jason Cowley. We resume at Italia 90 and go on to explore the significance of the England football team in relation to the nation’s identity as examined in his acclaimed new book Who Are We Now?@NewStatesman@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.jasoncowley.nethttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the journalist and author Jason Cowley who has been the editor of the New Statesman since 2008 overseeing a period of growth and success for the venerated title. His new book Who Are We Now? Is an exploration of the contemporary English identity and it looks at the current England football team among many other stories. An ardent Arsenal supporter, among the chosen goalscorers are Adams, George, Gascoigne and… Nayim.@NewStatesman@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.jasoncowley.nethttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the journalist, author and QPR fan Christian Wolmar a leading authority on transport and, in particular, railways. As well as goals from the likes of Bobby Zamora and Adel Taarabt, we get his expert views on HS2, Crossrail and driverless cars. @christianwolmar@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.christianwolmar.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist and author Christian Wolmar whose specialism is railways about which he has written numerous books and articles for a range of revered publications. He has also been a politician and a football reporter and he is a huge QPR fan. Among the scorers in this, part one of two, are Rodney Marsh and Trevor Sinclair.@christianwolmar@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.christianwolmar.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the author and journalist Stephen Pollard who was the editor of The Jewish Chronicle between 2008 and 2021 and is now its Editor at Large. A huge fan of Tottenham Hotspur his chosen scorers include Robbie Keane, Harry Kane and Garteh Bale and there is music from Beethoven, Mozart, Billy Joel and more.@stephenpollard@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.thejc.com/author/stephen-pollard-author.stephen.pollardhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the writer Ian Ridely in which Tony Adams, David Beckham, Steve Claridge and Ian’s late wife Vicky Orvice are among the stars with goals from Arsenal, England, Sheffield United and Weymouth. There's a link to Ian's brilliant book 'The Breath Of Sadness' below.@IanRidley1@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.floodlitdreams.com/product/the-breath-of-sadness-on-love-grief-and-cricket/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the writer and publisher Ian Ridley. A former Sports Journalist Of The Year, his impressive list of books includes the groundbreaking ‘Addicted’ written with Tony Adams and ‘The Breath Of Sadness’ which tells his own moving story of bereavement following the loss of his wife, the celebrated sports writer Vikki Orvice. This is the first of two parts recorded at Ian’s home in Hertfordshire and features goals from West Germany, Italy, England and Fulham.@IanRidley1@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.floodlitdreams.com/product/the-breath-of-sadness-on-love-grief-and-cricket/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the effervescent Phil Cornwell in which they attempt to get to the essence of their football addiction and relive goals from Tony Adams, Jurgen Klinsmann and more.@gilbertthealien@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneywhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is actor comedian, writer and impressionist Phil Cornwell whose work has graced Dead Ringers, Stella Street, Alan Partridge, Damon Albarn’s Gorllaz and much much more. A big Tottenham Hotspur fan, the conversation takes in a wide array of subjects from Paul Gascoigne to Frank Sidebottom and goal scorers include Jimmy Greaves and Michael Thomas. This is part one of two.@gilbertthealien@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneywhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Gavin Newlands MP, the Scottish Nationalist Party’s spokesman on Transport and Sport at Westminster. A big St Johnstone and Scotland fan he brings stories of growing up in the middle of the Celtic and Rangers dynamic in Western Scotland, watching Scotland ‘Hibs it up’ and finding ways to celebrate the Bellshill Cafu’s finest moments in lockdown.@GavNewlandsSNP@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.gavinnewlands.scothttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Andy Jacobs who has been one half of Talksport’s legendary double act Hawksbee and Jacobs through twenty one years of unbroken success. A Chelsea fan since childhood he remembers regularly going to cup finals with his Dad from the early 60s, producing the legendary Fantasy Football TV show with Baddiel and Skinner and how he and Paul Hawksbee rather unexpectedly ended up on the radio. Among his chosen scorers are Webb, Iniesta, Hazard and Ronaldinho.@tSHandJ@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with the five times Sports Writer of the Year Paul Hayward covering Alex Ferguson, Brighton and Hove Albion's rise from the ashes, the nadir and subsequent redemption of the England team and an encounter with cancer through which he was helped by Lionel Messi.

Theo Delaney's guest Paul Hayward who has won the Sports Journalists' Association Sports Writer Of The Year Award a record five times. He's been a staffer on nearly all the serious papers and has spent the last couple of years writing the definitive biography of the England football team which comes out in summer 2022. He is born and bred Brighton fan with a broad appreciation of the beautiful game.

The second and concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with BT Sport’s Des Kelly who has made an art of the post match interview. As well as more of the goals of his life he relives memorable encounters with Gareth Bale, Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp and shares fond memories of World Cup 2002@TheDesKelly@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.bt.com/sport/watch/our-team/des-kellyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Des Kelly who conducts interviews in the febrile aftermath of Premier League and Champions League games on BT Sport. A long and successful career in newspapers prepared him for the unique pressures of dealing with players and managers when they are often at their most volatile. Among his selected goalscorer in this, the first of two parts, are Giggs, Rush and Owen.@TheDesKelly@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.bt.com/sport/watch/our-team/des-kellyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The second and concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with writer and Liverpool fan Kevin Sampson in which subjects include his recent ITV Hillsborough drama ‘Anne’ which has been widely acclaimed. It’s available on ITV hub, linked below.@ksampsonwriter@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.itv.com/hub/anne/2a5505a0004https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the writer Kevin Sampson who has worked as a DJ, TV producer and music journalist and was the manager of The Farm when they achieved worldwide success in the early 90s. Then he realised his ambition of becoming a successful novelist and screenwriter. His recent ITV Hillsborough drama, ‘Anne’, has been widely lauded and is available on the ITV Hub (link below). This is part one of two.@ksampsonwriter@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.itv.com/hub/anne/2a5505a0004https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The second and concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with writer and humourist Chris England. The two reminisce about meeting up at the 2002 World Cup in Japan, there are tales of the Tartan Army at France 98 and the travails of Modern Oldham Athletic are also touched on. Scorers include Beckham and Bostck Stabley’s Roger Hartley.@slopingpitch@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-famous-sloping-pitch-with-nick-hancock/id1581433476https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Chris England who co-wrote the great football play ‘An Evening With Gary Lineker’ as well as countless other excellent books and TV shows, many about football. He’s also a comedian and actor and hosts the excellent go-to weekly football podcast The Famous Sloping Pitch with another Life Goals guest Nick Hancock. An Oldham and England fan, his scorers in this, part one of two, include Andy Ritchie, Mark Hughes and the aforementioned Lineker.@slopingpitch@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-famous-sloping-pitch-with-nick-hancock/id1581433476https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The second part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with Jonathan Wilson of The Blizzard and The Guardian Football Weekly. The ‘Inverting The Pyramid’ author expands on his experiences covering football in Africa and relives the most agonising Wembley play-off of them all.@jonawils@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://theblizzard.co.uk/shop/books/streltsov/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is The Football Supporters Association Football Writer Of The Year Jonathan Wilson. He is the founder and editor of the revered periodical and website The Blizzard which provides ‘football Writing for the thinking fan’ and among his many highly acclaimed books is the seminal ‘Inverting The Pyramid’ on the history of football tactics. His new book is his first novel ‘Streltsov’ and it is available at theblizzard.co.uk. A regular, like several previous guests, on the Guardian Football Weekly podcast, he is also a lifelong Sunderland fan.@jonawils@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://theblizzard.co.uk/shop/books/streltsov/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Life goals with guest Jason Birt, the hugely respected Chief Football correspondent on the Daily and Sunday Telegraph who expounds what he regards as the current golden age of football writing and much more. @JBurtTelegraph@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/j/ja-je/jason-burt/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is The Daily and Sunday Telegraph’s Chief Football Correspondent Jason Burt. After growing up in poverty he went to Cambridge Universityand the embarked on a successful career as a news journalist before switching to football. A fan of Scotland and Manchester United with a fond appreciation for Gareth Southgate’s England and his local side Oxford United his list of goals is as diverse as it is eloquently explained.

Theo Delaney’s guest is the novelist, photographer and film director Tom Connolly. The two were long time contemporaries as TV commercial directors but this is their first ever meeting. As well as two very well received novels - more in the pipeline - Tom recently published a brilliant book of photographs and stories from Eastbourne Town FC called Fair Game which is available at connolly.photos. A lifelong Arsenal fan, among his scorers are Charlie Nicholas, Tony Adams and Juan Román Riquelme.https://www.instagram.com/stills_connolly/@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.connolly.photoshttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Stuart Braithwaite of Scottish post rock legends Mogwai whose latest album ‘As The Love Continues’ topped the album charts and appears on all the essential Best Of 2021critics' lists. A huge Celtic fan, he covers Tommy Burns, Gordon Strachan, Martin O’Neil and Ange Postecoglou as well as chosen scorers like Hartson, Larsson and Rogic. His connoisseur’s music choices are as intriguing as they are diverse.@plasmatron@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://mogwai.scothttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is top political writer and broadcaster Steve Richards whose work graces broadsheet newspapers and serious periodicals as well as radio and television. He also has his own excellent podcast, ‘Rock n Roll Politics' and his new book ‘The Prime Ministers We Never Had’ is out now. A self confessed football addict and Spurs fan from childhood his eclectic list of goal scorers includes Peter Osgood, Kevin Keegan, Trevor Francis and David Ginola.@steverichards14@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steve-richards-presents-the-rock-n-roll-politics-podcast/id1384867286https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the affable Mike Parry who made his name in newspapers before switching to radio and playing a key role in the genesis of Talksport. He remains a familiar voice and face over the airwaves and along with his eight chosen goals come memorable tales with cameos from Rod Stewart, Alan Brazil, Joe Cole and more. Cole features among his chosen scorers along with several who wore the blue of his beloved Everton like Colin Harvey, Andy Gray and Francis Jeffers.@mikeparry8@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Skids front man and creative polymath Richard Jobson continues to relive the goals of his life with Theo Delaney who is regaled with tales from the music business and beyond. Goals from Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi feature and the love of the beautiful game is profuse.@richardjobson@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.stjudesprints.co.uk/products/the-story-of-the-skids-richard-jobsonhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Richard Jobson, the lead singer with The Skids and a film director, writer, actor and model to boot. In a wide ranging conversation he talks of his fondness for Celtic, Scotland, Arsenal and St Pauli and friends and acquaintances like Lou Reed, John Lydon, Ian Curtis and Patti Smith. Among his chosen scorers on this, part one of two, are Kenny Dalglish and Diego Maradona.@richardjobson@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.stjudesprints.co.uk/products/the-story-of-the-skids-richard-jobsonhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Brian Barwick OBE whose long and illustrious career has included stints as head of sport at both the BBC and ITV and Chief Executive of the Football Association. His lifelong devotion to Liverpool FC is entertainingly documented in his new book ’60 Years A Red and Counting’ and among his chosen scorers are Dalglish, Owen, Gerrard and Salah.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/sixty-years-red-and-countinghttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is ITV’s lead football commentator Sam Matterface who is also a regular on Talksport. Sam grew up immersed in football in a Chelsea-mad family and was determined to be a commentator from the age of fourteen when he started working in hospital radio. He provides fascinating insight into the commentator’s craft and the pressures and adrenelin rushes of bringing England games to audiences of up to 28 million. Among the scorers of his chosen goals are Di Matteo, Kane, Van Persie and Sterling.@sammatterface@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is top football broadcaster Kelly Cates of Sky Sports and BBC Five Live. As the daughter of the great Kenny Dalglish she grew up immersed in football and is a Liverpool fan despite her impeccable on-air impartiality. She talks about growing up with a superstar Dad, learning her trade at a nascent Sky Sports News and coping with the vagaries of VAR on live TV. Among her chosen scorers are Gazza, Kanu, Kompany and, of course, her Dad.@KellyCates@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Tony Cascarino, the former Irish international Centre who is a columnist and broadcaster with The Times and Talksport, continues to relive the goals of his life with Theo Delaney including a couple of his own and a sickener from Gary Lineker. We also learn about his emotional bond with Ireland, the quirks of Teddy Sheringham and why some managers are chickens. @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://uk.bookshop.org/books/full-time-the-secret-life-of-tony-cascarino/9781471110603https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Tony Cascarino, the former Irish international who counts Aston Villa, Celtic, Chelsea and Marseilles among the clubs he scored goals for. Following his retirement he released ‘Full Time - The Secret Life of Tony Cascarino’ which remains one of the most acclaimed football autobiographies and he has been a Times columnist and Talksport regular ever since. In this, part one of two, he talks about his sometimes tempestuous formative years and his love of Liverpool FC. Among his chosen scorers are Terry McDermott and Mark Hateley.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://uk.bookshop.org/books/full-time-the-secret-life-of-tony-cascarino/9781471110603https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the writer Musa Okwonga who has had no fewer than three critically acclaimed books published in 2021. ‘One Of Them’ is about his days at Eton, ‘In The End It Was All About Love’ is a semi autobiographical novel set in Berlin where he lives and ‘Striking Out’ is a novel aimed at 10-14 year olds co written with broadcaster and ex England forward Ian Wright with whom Musa he does the weekly podcast ‘Wrighty’s House’. Musa’s other weekly football podcast ‘Stadio’ is also highly recommended. This wide ranging conversation features goals by Kanu, Van Basten, George Weah, Leon Goretsky and more.@Okwonga@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://stadio.footballhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

This is part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with comedian and Leeds United devotee Maisie Adam. We learn of her adoration of Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds side, she relives Euro 2020 and saves some love for her local side Brighton and Hove Albion. And the Eurovision Song Contest.

Theo Delaney’s guest is super-smart comedy star Maisie Adam, a familiar face on the TV panel shows and on the comedy circuit. Maisie talks of her lifelong love of Leeds United and tells Theo about her rapid rise in comedy. Among her chosen scorers in this, part one of two, are Alan Smith, Robbie Keane and David Beckham.

Theo Delaney’s guest is the author and Financial Times columnist Simon Kuper whose new book ‘Barca - The Inside Story Of The World’s Greatest Football Club’ is the definitive tome on the Catalan institution. He makes a connoisseur’s selection of goals allowing him to ruminate on how Johan Cruyff invented modern football and how Dolly Parton reminds us of its importance. Scorers include Iniesta, Neeskens, Mbappé and Lineker.@KuperSimon@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://shortbooks.co.uk/book/barcahttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goalsV2oIzbQjKp5A6NAPoEmk

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the enthralling Alyson Rudd of The Times and Sunday Times. One of the finest sports writers of her generation she is also a critically acclaimed novelist. (Her latest book ‘Eleven Lines To Somewhere’ is out in paperback shortly). Among the scorers here are Gerrard, Alonso and Allison.@allyrudd_times@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/alyson-rudd?page=1https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the revered sports writer and critically acclaimed novelist Alyson Rudd of The Times and Sunday Times. Her latest novel Eleven Lines To Somewhere is released in paperback imminently and comes highly recommended. She is a lifelong Liverpool fan partly because she liked to tease her Evertonian grandad and partly through a childhood infatuation with Steve Heighway. As well as the highly educated Irish winger there are goals from Terry McDermott, Ronald Koeman and Eric Cantona in this, part one of a two parter.@allyrudd_times@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the irrepressible Dave Bassett a member of the League Manager Association’s 1000 club. We pick the story up in January 1988 with Bassett’s appointment as Sheffield United manager…@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the legendary football manager Dave Bassett whose career spanned eight different clubs. He holds the record for automatic promotions as a team boss and, uniquely, he has been voted as best manager of all time by the fans of two different clubs, Wimbledon and Sheffield United. This is part one of two taking in his playing career and his extraordinarily successful time as the boss of Wimbledon’s 'Crazy Gang' which he took from division four to a sixth place finish in the top flight before moving on to Elton John’s Watford…@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the remarkable Harry Harris who has written 80 books on football and tells of his tempestuous relationship with Piers Morgan and drinking champagne with Robert Maxwell and Elton John. Among his scorers are Shearer, Owen and Solskjaer. His New books ‘Sir Alex - Simply The Best’ and ‘Saved: Overcoming 47 years of Gambling Addiction’ written with Peter Shilton and his wife Steph are out imminently.@FLegends100@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Harris/e/B001K89L7Y/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the legendary football writer Harry Harris who had a highly successful career in newspapers before leaving to concentrate on writing books. He has written 80 to date and his latest ‘Sir Alex - Simply The Best’ is an acclaimed tribute to Alex Ferguson. Also imminent is the release of ‘Saved: Overcoming 47 years of Gambling Addiction’ written with Peter Shilton and his wife Steph. His tales of his illustrious career feature Bill Nicholson, Glenn Hoddle, Pele and Maradona. And this is only part one!@FLegends100@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Harris/e/B001K89L7Y/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with the brilliant Sports Journalist of the Year Jonathan Liew who provides insight into the life of a top football writer and why the beautiful game matters. Among the scorers of the goals of his life are Bale, Van Persie and Luke Shaw. @billythebee99@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/jonathan-liewhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is The SJA Sports Journalist Of The Year Jonathan Liew of The Guardian. His richly entertaining and enlightening work is characterised by a rare frankness and he writes on many other sports as well as football. He is a regular on The Guardian Football Weekly podcast alongside former Life Goals guests like Sid Lowe, Max Rushden and Philippe Auclair. Among his chosen scorers are Sol Campbell, Lampard and Berbatov. This is part one of a two part special.@jonathanliew@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/jonathan-liewhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

The third and concluding part of Theo Delaney’s conversation with storied music entrepreneur and Brentford and England fan Billy Grant. The German and South African World Cups and Brentford’s triumphant arrival in the Premier League feature as Billy does a stint as a museum exhibit and moves in to a Cape Town mansion to the chagrin of local Afrikaners.@billythebee99@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://beesotted.com/category/news/podcast/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with legendary Brentford and England fan Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant. Play-off agony and the Reggae Boys at France 98 feature and fond memories of their trips to Japan for World Cup 02 are traded by host and guest.@billythebee99@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://beesotted.com/category/news/podcast/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the incomparable Billy Grant of the Beesotted blog and podcast. A music business impresario, football content creator and familiar face and voice on the BBC and Talksport, he has followed Brentford up and down the country since the late 70s and travelled to 15 international tournaments supporting England. @billythebee99@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://beesotted.com/category/news/podcast/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with author David Peace who counts football masterpieces ‘The Damned United’ and ‘Red Or Dead’ among his many lauded novels. Among his selections are goals from Christiano Ronaldo and Junichi Inamoto.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.faber.co.uk/author/david-peace/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the author David Peace who wrote the classic football novels ‘Red Or Dead’, about Bill Shankly, and ‘The Damned United’ about Brian Clough which is also a major feature film. A lifelong Huddersfield Town fan and longstanding resident of Tokyo, his chosen scorers include Trevor Cherry, David Platt and Johan Cruyff. This is part one off a two part special.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.faber.co.uk/author/david-peace/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is top football writer and broadcaster Raphael Honigstein whose work can be found on The Athletic, Der Spiegel, BT Sport and The Totally Football Show podcast. An anglophile German who is a long standing Londoner, his team is Bayern Munich and among his chosen goalscorer are Matthäus, Robben, Zidane and Kingsley Coman.@honigstein@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://theathletic.com/author/raphael-honigstein/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is multi award winning comedian and TV star Mo Gilligan, the host of Channel 4’s ‘The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan’. His ‘There’s Mo To Life’ world tour kicks off in September 2021 and the Arsenal fan took time out from from his hectic schedule to relive the goals of his life from scorers like Bergkamp, Henry, Beckham and Ronaldinho and re trace his steps to stardom.@MoTheComedian@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://mogilligan.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s compelling conversation with Rock superstar Noel Gallagher in which he selects more life defining goals and tracks and the talk turns to Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden, the Aguero moment, the 2021 Champions League final, Damon Albarn, brother Liam and much more.@NoelGallagher@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.noelgallagher.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney's guest is Noel Gallagher of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and previously of Oasis. One of the most successful rock stars and songwriters of his generation he has been a massive Manchester City fan since childhood and here he relives the goals of his life including strikes from Malcolm McDonald, Denis Tueart and Maradona. It's a wide ranging conversation that took place in Gallagher's London recording studio spanning The Jam, Malcolm Alison, The Smiths, VAR, The 1981 Cup Final and much more. And this is only part one! Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' new album, Back The Way We Came, is out now and as well as favourites from the last ten years features two excellent new tracks which can be heard in part two of this podcast which will be released in a week's time.@NoelGallagher@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.noelgallagher.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with multi award winning author Duncan Hamilton whose new book, the novel 'Injury Time', is out now. Great stories of Brian Clough, Brian Glanville and leaving newspapers to become a full time author.

Theo Delaney’s guest is Duncan Hamilton who shot to fame with his Brain Clough book ‘Provided You Don’t Kiss Me’ which won the prestigious William Hill Sports Book Of The Year prize in 2007, an accolade he has now won an unrivalled three times. His excellent new book ‘Injury Time’ is a novel set in the 90s football world.A Newcastle fan with strong links to Nottingham Forest among his scorers are Bobby Charlton, Maradona, John Robertson and Gary Speed. This is part one of a two part special.@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Injury-Time-Novel-Duncan-Hamilton/dp/1529408431/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&field-isbn=9781529408454&qid=1625925876&refinements=p_66%3A9781529408454&sr=8-1https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist and politician Daniel Finkelstein OBE, a member of the House Of Lords and a columnist and associate editor on the Times where, as well as his political writing, he is known for his analytical football column ‘The Fink Tank’. His latest book, ‘Everything In Moderation’, a collection of his Times columns, is out in paperback on July 22nd 2021. A passionate, lifelong Chelsea fan, his chosen scorers include David Webb, Kai Havertz and his friend Frank Lampard.@dannythefink@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s is joined by the Chief Football Writer on The Times Henry Winter who, during a 30 year career, has reported on eight world cups and hundreds of big games across all the major competitions. As well as exquisitely crafted match reports and features he’s ghost written books for Liverpool trio Dalglish, Barnes and Gerrard and also penned the excellent ’50 Years Of Hurt’ about the modern history of the England team. Among his connoisseur’s list of goals are strikes from Caniggia, Zidane, Beckham and Drogba and his music list ranges from the Sex Pistols to Katherine Jenkins.@henrywinter@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney’s wide ranging conversation with NBC Sports' lead football commentator and former BBC man Arlo White. Scorers include Vardy, Hazard and Allison.@ArloWhite@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Arlo White the former BBC man who is the lead Football Commentator for NBC Sports who broadcast the Premier League in the USA. He’s also known for his cameos on cult TV series Ted Lasso and is a lifelong Leicester City fan. Among his chosen scorers are Andy Peak, Andy Peak’s best man Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer. This is part one of two.@ArloWhite@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is David Preece who had a long career as a professional and a coach in in Britain and Scandinavia at clubs like Sunderland, Aberdeen and Darlington. Now a popular journalist and broadcaster, he is the go to goalkeeping expert for the likes of The Times and The Totally Football Show. A lifelong Sunderland supporter, there are vivid stories of life as player and as a fan featuring goalscorers like Ian Porterfield, Marco Gabbiadini, Michael Laudrup and David Beckham.@DavidPreece12 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Alison McGovern, the MP for Wirrell South and the Shadow Minister for Culture and Sport. Her first political act was to mount a protest at her primary school against a rule forbidding girls to play football and she never looked back. A passionate advocate for the women’s game, she is also a staunch Liverpool fan born and bred. Among her scorers are Hernan Crespo, Robbie Fowler and Mo Salah and there’s an eclectic list of music choices too.@Alison_McGovern @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the eight goals of his life is stand up Justin Moorhouse who has been a popular presence on the comedy circuit for over twenty years and is also known for his acting - notably in ‘Phoenix Nights’ and the Ken Loach film ‘Looking For Eric’ - and his radio shows. He has his own excellent podcast too called ‘About 30 Minutes, No More Than 45’. A big Manchester United fan, his list of scorers includes Van Persie, Keane, Sheringham and Peter Davenport.@JustinMoorhouse @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.justinmoorhouse.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

This is part two of the Bob Wilson Life Goals in which the former Arsenal goalkeeper tells Theo Delaney about clinching the double in 1971, his subsequent 30 year career in TV and his charity The Willow Foundation, co founded with his wife Megs which puts on the annual London Football Awards. Also, his unlikely friendship with American crooner Johnny Mathis. Goals from Charlie George, Bergkamp and Henry.

Theo Delaney’s guest is the former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper Bob Wilson who went on to have a hugely successful television career before setting up and running the excellent Willow Foundation charity with his wife Megs. His goal choices stretch from the 50s onwards and in this, part one of a two part special, scorers include Ferenc Puskas, Geoff Hurst and Ray Kennedy…

The second part of Theo Delaney’s Life Goals chat with writer, comedian and political interviewer Matt Forde of Absolute Radio’s Rock n Roll football and his own excellent podcast The Political Party. Goals from Pearce, Gascoigne and Steve Chettle. To see Matt Forde live interviewing top politicos including Kier Starmer and Andrea Leadsom go to https://www.mattforde.com/live@mattforde @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is writer, comedian and political interviewer Matt Forde of Absolute Radio’s Rock n Roll football. His own excellent podcast The Political Party has live dates coming up with guests like Kier Starmer, Peter Mandelson, Baroness Warsee and Andrea Leadsom. A Nottingham Forest and England fan, his music and goal choices make up a love letter to the nineties with scorers including Collymore, Pearce, Des Walker and Tony Yeboah. This is part one of a two part special.@mattforde @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is musician and author Giles Paley Phillips of the highly successful ‘Blank’ podcast. (There’s now an excellent accompanying book of the same name). A Crystal Palace and England fan, among his chosen scorers are Ian Wright, David Platt, Darren Ambrose and Dougie Freedman and, as you might expect of an accomplished guitarist, rock dominates his musical selections.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@eliistender@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is a true doyenne of football writing Patrick Barclay whose prose has graced the pages of all the quality nationals. A familiar face from Sky Sports Sunday Supplement show he has his own football podcast ‘The Perspective’ and is the author of acclaimed biographies on Herbert Chapman, José Mourinho, Alex Ferguson and Matt Busby. He chooses goals from Maradona (he was in the Azteca in 1986 for his famous brace), Messi, Joe Jordan and Harry Kane and expounds on the pros and cons of a life as a football scribe.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@paddybarclay@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two with storied musician and Spurs fan Jah Wobble featuring more great goals, a memorable story about legendary drummer Ginger Baker and some forthright views on the people that own and run modern football clubs.

Theo Delaney is joined by storied musician Jah Wobble who founded Public Image Limited with John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) and, after conquering his drink and drug problems and spending some time as a driver on the London Underground, has gone on to collaborate with some of the world’s greatest musicians including Pharoah Sanders, Ginger Baker and Brian Eno. The one constant in his mercurial existence has been football of which he is a lifelong devotee. Among the scorers of his chosen goals are Bobby Charlton, David Rocastle and Paul Gascoigne.

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Hugh Woozencroft who hosts Talksport’s prime time Kick Off show and the popular The Game podcast from The Times. He grew up in Wembley so Cup Finals and Internationals are particularly special memories and his connoisseur’s list of scorers includes Ronaldinho, Gascoigne, Cantona and Bergkamphttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@HughWoozencroft@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by top football journalist, author and broadcaster Daniel Storey whose voice will be especially familiar to listeners of James Richardson’s Totally Football Show. His excellent writing appears in a whole host of places including the ‘I’ newspaper, Football 365 and The Irish Examiner and he also writes great football books. He describes going to Nottingham Forest with his Mum from and early age, staritng out as a blogger, the unique visceral impact of the penalty shoot out, a moving trip to watch Messi and he comes as close as anyone has to summing up the very raison d’être of Life Goals. Scorers include Gemmill (Scot), Messi, Beckham, Rooney and Michael Brown.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@danielstorey85@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by top commentator Conor McNamara whose rich Irish Brogue is familiar to sports fans across TV and radio channels on the BBC and beyond. He tells of growing up watching Limerick City before getting his big break and doing the commentary of the 1997 Cup Final on national radio while still at university. The conversation covers the life and craft of the commentator, the misunderstood merits of U2 and the gobsmacking brilliance of Lionel Messi who figures among the selected goalscoreres along with Zidan, Neymar, Sully Muntari and more.

Part two of Life Goals with guest Tam Cowan of BBC Radio Scotland’s football institution ‘Off The Ball’. Tam takes Theo Delaney through the remaining four goals of his life featuring a stellar cast including Paul Gascoigne, James McFadden, Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey and leaves the host hysterical with laughter more than once.

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist and broadcaster Tam Cowan who co presents the beloved BBC Radio Scotland show Off The Ball with previous Life Goals guest Stuart Cosgrove. On this first part of a two part special the lifelong fan of Motherwell and Scotland’s eclectic list of scorers includes Justin Fashanu, Kenny Dalglish and Colin O’Neil. His colourful broadcasting adventures and his love of crooners also feature prominently.

This is part two of Theo Delaneys wide-ranging conversation with radio host, sports broadcaster, podcaster and entrepreneur Jonny Gould who brims with passion, knowledge, humour and a remarkable repertoire of nuanced regional accents…

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster, football reporter, podcaster and entrepreneur and huge Aston Villa fan Jonny Gould in part one of a two part special which features goals from Tueart, Withe and Zidane. Part love letter to villa, part social history of the West Midlands and beyond, Jonny brings passion, knowledge and no little humour. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@jonnygould @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is Kate Mason from Sky Sports News and The Football Ramble podcast. A Guild Hall trained violinist with a Masters degree from Cambridge her sparkling, informed style has made her a popular and respected anchor. This wide ranging discussion takes in squash, a love of Spurs and England, apres ski partying, the London Olympics and extreme profanity in podcasting. Among the scorers of Kate's Life Goals are Andreas Möller, Stephen Fletcher and Gareth Bale.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@kvlmason @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is one of football’s greatest characters, the legendary Barry Fry who reflects on a lifetime in football with goal choices stretching from the early 60s to the present day. There are of his time as a teenage footballer with England Schoolboys and Manchester United where he forged lasting friendships with Nobby Stiles and George Best, his colourful management career working for the doyenne of ticket touts Fat Stan Flashman at Barnet and the Davids Gold and Sullivan at Birmingham before a rollercoaster ride at Peterborough where, at one point, he was Manager, Chairman and owner. A shrewd operator and a born storyteller, his love and knowledge of the game is as keen as ever and this classic ‘Life Goals’ has laughs and gasps in equal measure.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Hayley McQueen of Sky Sports and the award winning ‘The Offside Rule’ podcast. The daughter of Leeds, Manchester United and Scotland legend Gordon Mcqueen, Hayley remembers growing up around football and footballers, living next door to Fabrizio Ravanelli and his extensive collection of kneck ties, her early career stints on the official Middlesboro and Manchester United club channels and her special admiration for Juninho, Ronaldinho and her friend Christiano Ronaldo. A Manchester United fan, she selects goals from a range of different teams with eclectic music choices to match.

Theo Delaney’s guest is Phil Hay of the Athletic, the football writer who is synonymous with Leeds United. An adopted Yorkshireman - he was previously Chief Football Writer on the Yorkshire Evening Post - he grew up in Edinburgh where he followed his first football love Heart of Midlothian and he still regards himself as a Hearts fan. As well as his essential Leeds focused articles he has his own popular podcast ‘The Phil Hay Show’ and his forthcoming book ‘And it was Beautiful: Marcelo Bielsa and the Rebirth of Leeds’ is eagerly anticipated. His goal choices reflect his twin allegiances and he brings his considerable knowledge and expertise to Life Goals with all the eloquence you would expect of a major sports writer.

Part two of Theo Delaney's discussion with polymath Douglas Anderson who reveals a penchant for visiting graves and chooses concluding goals that prove dreams really do come true...

Theo Delaney’s guest is renaissance man Douglas Anderson, the broadcaster, filmmaker and author with a passion for music (he’s also a DJ and music consultant) and football. A fervent follower of Hibernian and Scotland, among the scorers of the goals of his life are David Gray, Charlie Nicholas and George Best. Also featuring in a diverse, funny and compelling conversation are Serge Gainsbourg, Paul Gascoigne, Brian Jones, Barry Davies and Douglas’s very understanding wife Rebecca. But the star of the show is Mr Anderson senior, the latest in a long list of memorable ‘Life Goals’ Dads. This is part one of a two part special.http://mrdouglasanderson.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@douglaschats @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is consummate sports broadcaster, journalist, commentator, and presenter Jacqui Oatley, a familiar face and voice to fans of a range of sports across many channels. She became obsessed with football, particularly Steve Bull and Wolverhampton Wanderers, as a schoolgirl but she only determined to get into sports journalism at the age of 27. Such was her dedication and prowess, she was prominent across the BBC within a few years and among numerous notable achievements, was the first female commentator on Match Of The Day in 2007. Among her chosen goalscoreres are Bull, Stuart Pearce, Diogo Jota and Kelly Smith.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@JacquiOatley @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney’s guest is comedian and actor Simon Day who shot to fame with the Fast Show and comic characters like Tommy Cockles and Competitive Dad. He selects goals stretching from 1970 to 2019 and touches on, fun times on the comedy circuit, addiction,fatherhood and a lifelong love affair with the beautiful game. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@SimonDay24 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with The Daily Telegraph’s Jim White, one of Britain’s foremost sports writers, who relives goals from Gerrard, Lampard and more.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@JimW1 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by esteemed journalist and sports writer Jim White of the Daily Telegraph. Vastly experienced with a remarkable depth of football knowledge, he has supported United avidly since growing up in Manchester.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@JimW1 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Eni Aluko one of the finest footballers of her generation who played over 100 times for England and whose clubs included Chelsea and Juventus. She’s also a lawyer, a Sporting Director at Aston Villa and a popular TV pundit. In a wide ranging conversation Eni talks about playing football from early childhood on the Birmingham estate where she grew up, her parallel legal and football careers, the extreme highs and lows of playing at the elite level and her successful quest to expose racism at the FA which she sets out compellingly in her acclaimed autobiography ‘They Don’t Teach This’. Her chosen scorers include Cantona, Ronaldo and Marta.https://amzn.to/2XGJB7P@EniAlu @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is the storied Richard Park a legendary figure in the radio business where he has been a commentator, innovator and the boss of numerous famous stations. The lifelong Raith Rovers and Scotland fan chooses goals from Ryan Christie, Carlos Bocanegra and more…https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Richard Park who has been described as the Godfather of modern radio. During a long and hugely successful career he has been a football commentator, the boss of numerous radio stations, a mover and shaker in the music business and, infamously, the original straight talking talent show judge on the BBC’s Fame Academy. He has been besotted with football since childhood when he used to watch his hometown club Raith Rovers with future Prime Minister Gordon Brown. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney and actor John Bradley, loved by millions of Game Of Thrones fans for his portrayal of Samwell Tarly, continue their journey through the defining goals of his life. Scorers include Van Nistelrooy and Viduka and the discussion covers John’s big break, the nature of football rivalry and obsession and Michael Owen’s part in Manchester United history.

Theo Delaney’s guest is the actor John Bradley who achieved worldwide fame playing Samwell Tarly in Game Of Thrones. John talks about his deep love of football and music and in particular his devotion to Manchester United, choosing goals from Charlton, Cantona and more. This is part one of a two part show.

Part two of the Elsie Cook edition of Life Goals in which she tells Theo Delaney of the obstacles and skulduggery she had to overcome in her mission to gain acceptance for women’s football in Scotland and beyond. Among her chosen scorers here are Pele and Mo Johnstone.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by one of the most influential figures in women’s football football history in Scotland and beyond, Elsie Cook. An accomplished player who went on to help found the Scottish Womens FA and get the ban on women playing football lifted in the early seventies she also managed Scotland and met many of her heroes along the way including Pele, Best and Jock Stein. Her effervescent enthusiasm for the game - Kilmarnock and Scotland especially - remains undiminished as is evident in a wide ranging interview over two lively parts.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

The second half of the two part special with the incomparable football writer and musician Philippe Auclair features Thierry Henry, Clint Dempsey Calexico, Charles Mingus and more. Philippe’s latest album ‘Thunderclouds’ by Louis Philippe and The Night Train is out now!http://www.louisphilippe.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@philippeauclair @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney#football #soccer #baroquepop #guardian #arsenal #france #worldcup #championsleague

In part one of a two-part special, Theo Delaney is joined by the remarkable Philippe Auclair who straddles two successful careers, one as a football writer and the other as a musician. A regular on the Guardian Football Weekly podcast he is the biographer of both Thierry Henry and Eric Cantona. Meanwhile his latest album ‘Thunderclouds’, made under his stage name Louis Phillipe, has been rapturously received by critics and fans alike. His deep love and love and knowledge of football and music is finds eloquent expression through the great works of Donald Fagan Platini, Prefab Sprout, Denis Bergkamp, Michel Platini and more.http://www.louisphilippe.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@philippeauclair @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney#football #soccer #baroquepop #guardian #arsenal #france #worldcup #championsleague

Theo Delaney’s guest is online influencer Jonny Sharples and recent Football Content Awards winner who has his own excellent podcast YourFest. An ambassador for the male suicide charity CALM he lost his his brother Simon, who he credits with instilling his love of football, in 2014. In a wide ranging conversation Jonny talks about coping with grief, his worship of Shearer, his serious Football Manager habit and why Denis Bergkamp’s greatest Premier League goal was actually a fluke. A massive Newcastle and England fan with a soft spot for his brother’s team Preston, among his selected goalscoreres are Christian Atsu, Kieran Trippier, Scot Laird and, er, Ivica Strok. https://www.thecalmzone.net https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@jonnysharples @theCALMzone @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by celebrated artist Stanley Chow whose work is in high demand around the world from footballers and prestigious publications alike. Stanley tells of learning his craft by drawing on the chip paper in his parents Altrincham take away and how, via inspiration from Parisian caricaturists and Badly Drawn Boy and a life-changing commission from the White Stripes, he achieved global recognition and a place at the top table at Manchester United. Scorers include Whiteside, Gazza, Van Persie and McTominay.

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Celine Hinchcliffe a well known TV face thanks to work across the BBC, ITV, Sky and others. A football lover since childhood she switched from acting to sports broadcasting on the advice of Chris Evans and never looked back. Among her chosen scorers are Alan Shearer, Karen Carney and Chris Waddle for her beloved Sheffield Wednesday.@CHinchcliffeTV @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals

In the second part of this two part special Theo Delaney continues his chat with esteemed football journalist Daniel Taylor from The Athletic and formerly chief football writer of The Guardian and The Observer. He pays glowing tribute to the underrated Stan Collymore, describes watching a certain Man City goal in a press box mosh pit and the father and son euphoria sparked by an injury time derby-winner. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@DTAthletic @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Daniel Taylor from The Athletic. Daniel has been named football writer of the year for four years in a row and was previously chief football writer on the Guardian and Observer. He has also written five books on football. In part one of a two-part special, Daniel talks about his deep love of the game and for Nottingham Forest in particular paying tribute to the legendary Brian Clough and Stuart Pearce among others. Scorers include Pearce, Johnny Metgod and Garry Parker.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@DTAthletic @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by award winning Times newspaper columnist David Aaronovitch who is also an author, programme maker and broadcaster. His own excellent Radio 4 show 'The Briefing Room' is also available as a podcast. A Tottenham Hotspur fan, David's chosen scorers include Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Glenn Hoddle.@davidaaronovitch @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalsMerch: https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney is joined by one of the most influential figures in British media and football of his generation. Among a string of huge jobs Greg Dyke has been the Director General of the BBC and the Chairman of the Football Association. He has also sat on the boards of the two football clubs he loves, Manchester United and - as Chairman - Brentford. He was in the Arsenal dressing room after they won the title at Anfield in ’89 and the Manchester United dressing room ten years later when they clinched the treble in Barcelona. As Director General of the BBC he travelled to watch England win 5-1 in Germany in 2001 and ordered that the game be repeated the following night on BBC1 so he could watch it all again on the telly. Scorers include Giggs, Heskey and DJ Campbell.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by brilliant comedian, writer and broadcaster Mark Steel who takes him through the eight goals of his life in a wide ranging and frequently hilarious conversation covering the personal, political and cultural. Scorers include Gerd Muller, Neil Shipperley, Darren Ambrose and Eric Dier.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@mrmarksteel @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Illustrious media man and Talksport host Danny Kelly is Theo Delaney’s guest in this, the second half of a two part ‘Life Goals’ special. We rejoin Danny’s football odyssey in 1991 as he combines emotional sporting reminiscences with tales of Hip Hop wars and internet pioneering. Also, why ‘Don’t Buy An Island’ is a maxim to live by. Scorers include Kane and Crouch and the top tunes keep on coming.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@dannykellywords @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Broadcaster Danny Kelly joins Theo Delaney in this the first half of a two-part special. A Tottenham Hotspur fan who grew up yards from the Arsenal ground and surrounded by Gooners Danny went on to become a hugely successful and influential figure in magazines, websites and TV and radio. Goals from Chivers, Perryman and Gascoigne feature as well as some fabulous music selections and of course some extraordinary yarns. Part two is released on November 27th 2020 https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@ndannykellywords @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney’s latest guest is storied journalist Ed Needham who has edited titles on both sides of the Atlantic including Maxim and Rolling Stone. Currently in charge at essential books magazine Strong Words, the lifelong Leicester City fan relives the eight defining goals of his life and selects fabulous music to go with them. Among the scorers Ronald Koeman, Jamie Vardy, Fernando Torres and Len Glover.http://strong-words.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@Needham014 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by the popular broadcaster Max Rushden, presenter of the Guardian Football Weekly podcast and Talksport’s Warm Up show. Choosing an eclectic list of goals from up and down the football pyramid, Max tells how he got his big break on Soccer AM and why, despite being a Cambridge United fan with a fondness for Spurs, the team that keeps him awake at night is Polytechnic FC. @maxrushden @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by the popular broadcaster Dave Clark who has been a familiar face to sports fans for over twenty years thanks to his work on Sky, latterly as the linchpin of their Darts coverage. A sufferer of Parkinson’s disease since 2011 he recently stepped down form his TV work but remains an indefatigable fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK and a generous mentor to fellow sufferers. He relives eight goals from the likes of Alan Clarke, Teddy Sheringham and John Sheridan and a string of eye popping stories from his distinguished career which include being pinned against a wall by a paranoid Paul Gascoigne a Buying giant bed from Kenny Everett. @daveclarkTV @theodelaney @LifeGoalsTDIf you’d like to contribute to Dave’s heroic fundraising efforts you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-clark85&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=david-clark85&utm_campaign=pfp-tweet&utm_term=0fab70863ef24205a42bebe212fe3db3  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor, writer and comedian Michael Smiley joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight goals of his life. Smiley's wide range of credits and accolades include his portrayal of Tyres O'Flaherty in cult sitcom 'Spaced' and a best supporting actor prize at the British Independent Film Awards for his role in 'Kill List'. Also a familiar face on the comedy circuit and TV panel games, Smiley takes us on journey of highs and lows that spans a Northern Irish childhood, homeliness and unemployment in 80s London and a stint as a bike messenger that proves to be a bridge into show business and meeting his wife, the journalist Miranda Sawyer. A zealous Manchester United fan, among his chosen goalscorer are Giggs, Solskjaer, Rooney and Gerry Armstrong and he chooses an eclectic spread of top tunes from the likes of Jackie Wilson, Rickie Lee Jones and Talking Heads. @mrmichaelsmiley @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/press  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Jonny Owen the history graduate from the Welsh valleys who went on to be a pop star, a TV Presenter, a producer, writer, actor, director and also, currently, a Talksport host on Sunday mornings with fellow Life Goals alumnus Mark Webster. He lives in Nottingham with his partner, the actress Vicki McClure, and sits on the board of Nottingham Forest FC about whom he made the brilliant documentary 'I Believe In Miracles' which tells the story of Brian Clough’s European champions. A passionate Wales fan, among his chosen scorers are Bale, Hughes and Rush accompanied by music from the likes of Oasis, The Stone Roses and Elvis Presley. @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/press  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by David Hepworth who made his name in magazines as an editor and publisher of titles like Smash Hits, Mojo, Empire and Word as well as a broadcaster with a stint on the Old Grey Whistle which included presenting Live Aid to a global TV audience. He now writes acclaimed, best-selling books about music including his latest 'Overpaid Oversexed and Over There' about British pop stars' invasion of the USA. He also presents the much loved Word podcast and Word In Your Attic youtube show with his long time comrade Mark Ellen. In a wide ranging conversation David chooses goals from the likes of Gareth Bale, Ricky Villa and Alan Shearer along with music from Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, Eels and more. @davidhepworth @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/press  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Graham Hunter of the highly succesful 'The Big Interview' podcast. A journalist, filmmaker, broadcaster and author, Graham is a football expert who's unrivalled contact book makes him a go to specialist for media outlets throughout the world particularly when it comes to football in Spain where he is based. A proud Scot and Aberdonian, this wide ranging interview includes stories of receiving the hairdryer form Alec Ferguson in a hotel reception, reporting from inside the Spanish team's dressing room immediately after their World Cup triumph in 2010 and how Johan Cruyff changed his life. Graham is on twitter as @BumperGraham, we are @LifeGoalsTD and @theodelaney. https://www.theodelaney.com/press  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Mike Soutar, known to millions as one of Alan Sugar's merciless interrogators on 'The Apprentice'. A Dundee lad, Mike moved to London at 19 and embarked on a phenomenally successful media career as an editor, publisher, CEO and entrepreneur. In a wide ranging interview covering magazines, radio, music, TV and no little football, there are cameos from Robbie Williams, Sean Connery and the Shelfside White Hart Lane. A massive fan of Arsenal and Scotland, among his chosen scorers are Archie Gemmill, Thierry Henry, Paulo Di Canio and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Mark Clemmit whose distinctive Yorkshire brogue will be familiar to listeners of BBC Five Live sport and viewers of numerous TV shows including Football Focus and Match Of The Day. In a wide ranging conversation Clem proves to be a font of football anecdotes and is just as engaging as he takes us through his own undulating path to success in broadcasting and event hosting. As you would expect from a renowned expert in English football beyond the Premier League his range goal choices stretches from the top flight to the first round of the FA Cup where attendances don't always exceed 30. He also reveals a love of music with a high quality and eclectic selection of records.You can find Mark on Twitter - @MarkClemmit - along with @LifeGoalsTD and @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/press  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney's guest is Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish. A lifelong fan of the club, Steve lead the consortium the rescued it from bankruptcy in 2010 and has been at the helm ever since. His list of goals starts with his first football hero Don Rogers and also includes the two players he considers Palace's greatest, Ian wright and Wilfred Zaha. Steve talks about the early advertising career that put him in a position to buy his favourite club and demonstrates a depth of love and knowledge of the beautiful game not ordinarily asociated with club chairmen.Twitter: @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney @CEO4TAG (Steve Parish)https://www.theodelaney.com/presshttps://www.11-29media.com/lifegoals  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney’s guest is Dotun Adebayo the much loved through-the-night host on BBC 5 Live. Among numerous other strings to his bow Dotun writes books, several of which have been adapted for the screen, and produces movies like ‘Yardie’, directed by Idris Elba. He also co-hosts the excellent 'Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast' with another ‘Life Goals’ guest Tim Vickery. He identifies as a Charlton Athletic fan but, as you might expect from the host of the cult ‘World Football Phone In’, his goal choices come from far and wide including, in a ‘Life Goals’ first, the Swedish Fotbollsallsvenskan. Scorers include Bobby Charlton, Marco Van Basten and Maradona and music comes from a variety of great artists including the Queen of Lover's Rock, Dotun's own wife, Carol Thompson.Twitter: @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney @dotunadebayohttps://www.theodelaney.com/presshttps://www.11-29media.com/lifegoals  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by one of Britain's foremost acting talents David Morrissey who has been at the top of his game in films, on TV and in the theatre since his emergence in the eighties. Sharing football memories stretching back to a Merseyside childhood, the lifelong Liverpool fan chooses goals from European and FA Cup finals alike and is unequivocal about the important role football plays in his life. Among his chosen scorers are Keegan, Gerrard, Michael Owen and Tommy Smiith and his music choices are of the calibre you would expect from a man with his own radio show, co-hosted with son Eugene, on Boogaloo Radio.Twitter: @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney @davemorrissey64https://www.theodelaney.com/presshttps://www.11-29media.com/lifegoals  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by by Dubliner Sean Boyle whose list of eight goals and music tracks serves as a tribute to the great Jack Charlton whose funeral took place in the same week as this recording. Sean has his own highly regarded podcast 'A Pint With Seanie Bee' on which he interviews a wide variety of guests from musicians and writers to business gurus and Presidential candidates. Following a stellar career as an advertising during which he worked all over the world, he is now a writer both in the press and for the screen. Among his chosen goalscorer are Ray Houghton, John Aldridge, David O'Leary and Patrick Kluivert.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Miles Jacobson who has followed a successful stint in the hedonistic 90s music business - his breakfast of choice was vodka and orange - with the managing directorship of Sports Interactive who make the blockbuster computer game Football Manager. A huge fan of Watford, where he is a regular in the Directors Box, and a sponsor of AFC Wimbledon, Miles's chosen scorers include John Barnes, Troy Deeney, Steven Gerrard and Zico.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Andy Brassell, the football writer and broadcaster known for his deep knowledge of the game across Europe. A regular on the Football Ramble Daily he is also well known to listeners of TalkSport, BBC5Live and the readers of numerous prestigious publications. A Wimbledon fan since early childhood his story takes in the Wombles' extraordinary metamorphosis into modern day AFC Wimbledon as well as memories of covering the beautiful game across the world. Scorers include John Fashanu, Zola, Van Basten and Maradona. Also a seaseoned DJ, Andy selects some excellent tunes too.On Twitter:Andy - @andybrassellLife Goals - @LifeGoalsTDTheo - @theodelaneyLife Goals merch at 11-29media.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney's guest is James Pearce an authority on Liverpool the team he has supported since childhood. Following a long stint on the Liverpool Echo covering the Reds, he now does the same job on The Athletic. He chooses goals from the likes of Gerard, Gazza and Mo Salah and takes us from slow motorway journeys to Anfield in his Dad's old van to taking his place in the press box as a member of The Athletic's elite team of writers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by South American football expert and broadcaster Tim Vickery from the Brazilian Shirt Name podcast, a highly respected voice on airwaves and TV screen's the world over. Tim's great knowledge and love of football is matched by his passion for music and he chooses connoisseurs' lists of goals and records including Paul Gascoigne, Roberto Carlos, Esteban Cambiasso, The Four Tops, Miles Davis and The Style Council.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, broadcaster and author Ian Stone joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight defining goals of his life. Ian's new book 'To Be Someone' tells of his youthful love of music and football, in particular The Jam and Arsenal. These are passions that endure to this day and are manifest throughout a wide ranging discussion peppered with goals by the likes of David Rocastle, Andre Arshavin and Michael Owen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Iain Dale, the political pundit and broadcaster, a familiar face on TV who has an influencial radio show on LBC and no fewer than five weekly podcasts. A long-standing West Ham season ticket holder at, his memories of Upton Park are misty-eyed but he has only positive things to say about the London Stadium. Among his chosen scorers are Di Canio, Payet and Alan Taylor and we get an insight into his remarkable media career too.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by one of his musical idols singer songwriter Lloyd Cole, who's band Lloyd Cole and the Commotions was one of the great groups of the eighties and who has been making excellent records and touring the globe ever since as a solo artist. A lover of all sports, Lloyd tells how he became a Chelsea fan despite growing up in Derbyshire, how he was on stage at Glastonbury when Maradona scored his 'Hand of God' goal and why he is slightly infatuated with Jamie Vardy. Other scorers include Osgood, Zidane and Cantona and there are fabulous music choices too.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney's guest is Stuart Cosgrove who is best known to football fans in Scotland as the co-host of the hugely popular BBC Radio Scotland show 'Off The Ball'. He's also a successful academic, journalist, television executive and author. (His latest books, a trilogy of soul music histories starting with 'Detroit 67', come highly recommended). Goals from a teenage Alex Ferguson, Paul Gascoigne and Diego Maradonna are among his eight choices and his passionate support of St Johnstone FC and Scotland is manifest throughout. Also, why Prince is the Andrea Pirlo of Minnesota funk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Bruce Crouch who is among the advertising industry's top creative talents but is perhaps better known to football fans as the Dad of former England centre forward Peter Crouch. After a brief reminiscence of working together in adland, Bruce tells Theo of his familial allegience to Chelsea and provides remarkable insight into the emotional journey of a parent of a top international footballer. He chooses goals from Osgood, Shearer, Carlos Alberto and Cantona as well as his own son.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney's guests are Hollywood film director Paul Greengrass and his son, goalscoring centre half Kit Greengrass. Paul's films have big budgets, get rave reviews and attract huge audiences. They include three Bourne movies starring Matt Damon and 'Captain Phillips' and the forthcoming 'News Of The World' both with Tom Hanks. Like all good directors he has stamped his mark on the Life Goals script by casting not only his son but three of the friends he has spent his life playing football with. Goals form Sunday league and school football as well as Crystal Palace strikes from Pardew and Zaha are among the Greengrasses' selections and we learn about the soccer allegiences of the aforementioned Hanks and Damon.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Sid Lowe of the Guardian, ESPN and The Spanish Football Podcast. Sid lives in Madrid and is a huge fan of Real Oviedao as well as maintaining his boyhood allegiance to Liverpool. The remarkable depth of his football knowledge and his passionate love for the game is manifest as he tells stories spaning Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool side, Euro 96, several World Cups and following Oviedo at all levels of Spanish football. Among his chosen scorers are Messi, Dalglish and Stuart Pearce.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney's guest is former postman Alan Johnson who also had stints as the leader of the Union of Communication Workers and as as Home Secretary in Gordon Brown's government. Now a best selling and critically acclaimed author, his love of football and music is clear as he relives goals stretching from 1958 to 2014 that frame his extraordinary life story. A lifelong fan of QPR his deep affection for his adopted home of Hull is also apparent. His chosen scorers include Nat Lofthouse, Geoff Hurst. Rodney Marsh and Dean Windass.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by top commentator Derek Rae who currently works in the USA on MLS and a range of other competitions as well as being the international commentator on the hugely popular FIFA computer game. Over a long and illustrious career his voice has been heard the world over. He is a lifelong fan of his home town club, Aberdeen and. of course, Scotland.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by the legendary Norman Jay MBE, the doyen of DJs, who has been a global superstar since the 90s and was honoured by the Queen in 2002 for services to deejaying and black music. Norman's other life long passion has been football and Tottenham Hotspur in particular. He recalls bunking into Wembley as a child, sticking around after away games for Northern Soul all-nighters before hitch hiking back to London and being convinced it was a prank when 10 Downing Street got in touch with news of his MBE. His remarkable tales take in Blackpool, Oslo, the Notting Hill Carnival, Seoul and Molineux. Among his selected goal scorers are Martin Chivers, Ray Kennedy, Heung Min Son and Paul Gascoigne accompanied by some fabulous music selections.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by the broadcaster, journalist and inspirational campaigner Charlie Webster who has worked for major broadcasters the world over including ESPN, Sky Sports and the BBC and has her own investigative podcast ‘Undiscussable’ which tackles misconceptions about domestic abuse. In a wide ranging interview Charlie talks about her difficult childhood, her remarkable career, her near fatal encounter with Malaria and an extraordinary brush with Andy Carroll in the West Ham changing room. A lifelong Sheffield United fan, among her selected goalscorers are Chris Basham, David Beckham, Ronaldinho and David Unsworth.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by one of the great football commentators, the genial Ian Darke, whose voice is currently familiar to viewers of BT Sports in the UK and ESPN in the USA. A lifelong Portsmouth fan, Ian's choices include Pompey and England goals and several he has commentated on himself including a Landon Donovan strike that changed his life and the course of soccer history in America. Along with fascinating insights into his commentary craft we learn of his deep love for the game and how the two are inextricably linked.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Named by The Radio Times among the ten most unmissable podcasts in the world, this edition of Life Goals sees Theo Delaney joined by novelist, award winning advertising man and some time DJ Paul Burke. Among his lauded books is 'Father Frank', the tale of a taxi-driving Catholic priest who doesn't believe in God. In a wide ranging discussion Paul talks about growing up in the Irish community of north west London, a liking for discos, white socks and Cortinas in his teenage years and how he allowed his son to jump ship for Arsenal after watching them put six past QPR. Goalscorers include Bobby Zamora, Devon White and Denis Bergkamp.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney welcomes journalist and broadcaster Carl Anka who writes about Southampton FC for The Athletic. Carl is a Manchester United fan with increasingly strong feelings for The Saints.. He also has split loyalties at international level and has shed tears at the World Cup defeats of both England and Ghana. His deep love and knowledge of the game is on display as he describes his devotion to Didier Drogba and how the England football team helped restore his faith in the nation. Other scorers include Cantona, Ings, Trippier and Welbeck. Carl's twitter name is @Ankaman616  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Julie Welch, Fleet Street's first female football writer. Her new book 'Fleet Street Girls', published in August 2020, tells the story of the women journalists who broke down barriers in the 1970s. Julie's work has appeared in a wide variety of newspapers and magazines. She's also written plays and the film 'Those Glory Glory Days' about her childhood passion for Tottenham Hotspur a club for which she is now the official biographer. During a forthright and colourful discussion, she nominates goals from Kane, Crouch, Brooking and Drogba among others.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist, writer and broadcaster James Brown whose Loaded magazine was at the very centre of 90s popular culture.His best selling book 'Above Head Height' lays forth his life long love affair with football, both playing and watching, and he tells Theo about living next door to Leeds legend Allan Clarke,the joy of life in the lower leagues and the hedonistic excess of his time on Loaded that inevitably led to rehab. Goalscorers include Steve Bull, Jermaine Beckford and Johan Cruyff.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Academy Award nominee Peter Cattaneo, the celebrated director who counts 'The Full Monty' and 'Military Wives' among his dazzling array of credits. According to his wife he almost missed the birth of his first child because he was watching a pivotal Man Utd v Arsenal game in the hospital canteen. Though he denies this, his obsessional love of football in general and Arsenal in particular is starkly apparent. Among his chosen goalscorers are Charlie George, Denis Bergkamp, Marco Tardelli and Tony Adams.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by comedian and broadcaster Bob Mills who has been making people laugh in live shows and across the airwaves since the mid-eighties. The first match he ever watched was the '66 World Cup Final at home in Chester and he tells us how he came to live in London, after joining and un-joing the Merchant Navy, and finally finding a football home at Leyton Orient. He also reveals how previous 'Life Goals' guest Kevin Day changed his life. Among his goal scorers are Geoff Hurst, Gerd Muller and Matty Lockwood.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by comedian and braodcaster Charlie Baker, a familair voice from the Talksport shows 'Glory Hunters' and the 'Game Day Warm Up' as well as his own excellent podcast 'The National Obsession' which celebrates all that's good about the National League. His eagerly anticipated stand up show 'Cream Before Jam' will premier at Edinburgh this summer. Charlie is a Torquay United fan and paints a vivid picture of life in the lower leagues where dogs bite players and the prize for winning the cup can be a new van. He also explains why Hugo's sister is to blame for England's elimination at Euro96. Among his selected scorers are Ian Rush, Stuart Pearce, Derek Dawkins and Ben Wynter.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by best selling author and scriptwriter John O'Farrell whose commitment to Fulham FC is so total that his son Fred was breastfed on the Craven Cottage terraces at six weeks old. He selects Fulham goals against a range of opponents from Hartlepool to Juventus and recalls his own appearances for the Snakepit Strollers and playing with a mixed ability group including Ralf Little (very useful) and Woody Harrelson (useless). Scorers include Alan Clarke, Gary Lineker, Clint Dempsey, Sean Davis and David Beckham.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by The Guardian's parliamentary sketch writer and Spurs fan John Crace whose chosen goal scorers include Don Rogers, Ricky Villa, Robbie Keane and Mo Salah. He also tells of a life and death struggle with heroin and how football can be a salve for anxiety and depression. The joys of parenthood and falling in love with opera and Gareth Bale also feature.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by one of Britains's leading film directors Jon S Baird whose credits include 'Cass', Filth' and 'Stan & Ollie'. A lifelong Aberdeen and Scotland fan, Jon also reveals a bit of a liking for West Ham and flexes his considerable stroytelling skills with tales of Alex Ferguson, Sting, Martin Scorsese, Irvine Welsh and Mick Jagger. Goal-scorers include Archie Gemmil, Paul Gascoigne, Bobby Zamora and his good friend Alex McLeish,  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Broadcasting legend and Manchester United fan Eamonn Holmes relives the eight defining goals of his life and tells Theo Delaney about his early days broadcasting as a teenager in Northern Ireland, befriending heroes like Denis Law and Alex Ferguson, being the MC at George Best's funeral, buying dodgy Cantona memorabilia and meeting Martine McCutcheon in Morrisons. Goalscorers include Macari, Cantona, Giggs and Aguerooooooo!!!!!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor Alex Lowe - also known as 'Barry From Watford' and 'Clinton Baptiste' - joins Theo Delaney to talk about his multiple personalities and his split footballing allegiances (he is a lifelong QPR fan with a Wolves season ticket). Goals from Stan Bowles, Clive Allen, David Platt and Adama Traoré feature as well as tales from the QPR boardroom and dealing with hen and stag audiences on the comedy circuit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist and Manchester City fan Simon Hattenstone of The Guardian who relives the eight defining goals of his life. surviving three years of life threatening encephelitis before enduring the extraordinary Man City rollercoaster of the last 40 years from the unutterable misery of David Pleat's Maine Road gallop to the ecstasy of the Aguerooooooo!!!! moment. Scorers include Tueart, Dickov, and Jesus  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney has a fascinating, funny and poignant conversation with Cass Pennant the British born independent filmmaker whose own life story - that of a Barnados boy who became an infamous football hooligan with West Ham’s ICF before turning his back on violence - was turned into the British cult film ‘Cass’ directed by John S Baird of 'Stan & Ollie' fame. Cass co-produced the award-winning thriller 'Guvnors'. His documentary 'Casuals' was a 2016 Netflix release and his latest short film, Oscar-entry 'Beverley', has won 36 festival prizes. He has written many books including his latest release 'The Boy Who Said Nothing' and he is the host of the excellent podcast 'A Casual Chat With Cass'. Goalscorers include Pele, Best, Brooking and Di Canio and Cass explains the history of football violence, recalls being guest of honour at the Lazio Ultras and the Barcelona Hammers and ruining the Cup Final for his son and every other West Ham fan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by award-winning music journalist, author, broadcaster and club DJ Simon Price, a supporter of Liverpool, Wales and Barry Town United. As he relives the eight defining goals of his life he recalls action men and ping pong balls, giving up his bed for a subbutteo team, watching Wales lose to Leyton Orient, the signing of Kerry Dungaloosh and translating the term 'sheep-shaggers' for French fans at the Euros. Goalscorers include Dalglish, Asprilla, McManaman and Origi.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part two of the Sam Delaney edition of Life Goals in which he and his brother - host Theo Delaney - reminisce about football neophytes at the '94 World Cup Final and the peak of human existence that was Euro '96. Sam's obligatory sickener, he claims, is unbeatable for its horrifying impact and he takes the opportunity to air a long-held grudge against Sheffield United.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam Delaney - journalist, author, broadcaster and West Ham fan - joins his brother Theo Delaney to re live the defining goals of his life. He recalls Steve Jones from The Pyramid Game's takeaway lagers, Mad Dog mayhem in E13, chatting with diminutive winger Mark Ward behind bars and being bundled by their old man in 1990. This is part one of a two-part special.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Robbie Lyle, the founder and face of Arsenal Fan TV which is watched by all kinds of football fans the world over and now boasts well over a mllion YouTube subscribers. He talks about Sol Campbell's place in the Arsenal pantheon, standing together with fans of all allegiances at Russia 2018, heartbreak in Paris and fighting his way home through the worst football riot in history. Among the scorers of Robbie's eight Life Goals are Thierry Henry, Tony Adams and... Eric Dier!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by music and football writer Andy Peterson who selects seven goals and, for his mandatory sickener, a miss. The lifelong Leeds United fan tells of Billy Mackenzie's wayward whippets, Eddie Gray floating above the mud and Marcelo Bielsa popping round with a hand grenade.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist and critic Boyd Hilton of the Footballistically Arsenal podcast tells Theo Delaney about the eight defining goals of his life. Love for Brady, Bergkamp, Wilshere, Wright and Henry, winning the league in Washington DC, heaven and hell at Wembley, Dermot O'Leary, Ricky Gervais and One Direction.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Peter Hooton who is Liverpool personified. Front man of Scouse indie pop legends The Farm, he co-founded the hugely influential Merseyside fanzine The End and as a Liverpool fan has been a central figure in the Spirit Of Shankly group and The Justice Collective which raised money for Hillsborough related charities and achieved a Christmas Number 1 in the process. He makes films and writes articles and books on the Reds including the recent, highly acclaimed 'The Boot Room Boys'. Peter describes the eight defining goals of his life at The Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool.Theo Delaney will be doing a live Life Goals show at the Podcast Social Club festival in Thirsk on November 23rd 2019. You can find him on twitter as @theodelaney. He is also co-host of the Spurs Show podcast and the Jonny Boy Radio Show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Broadcaster, writer, DJ and programme maker Mark Webster (@ItsMarkWebster) joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight defining goals of his life. A man whose work is steeped in music and football, the co-host of Talksport 2's Weekend Sportsday and life long West Ham fan tells of pub football with Neil Ruddock, watery cabbage at Upton Park and dealing idiosyncratically with the demise of the Boleyn Ground. Goalscorers include Teves, Di Canio, Okocha and Antonio.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by comedian, actor, broadcaster and Stoke Nick Hancock who shares the defining goals of his life with tales of pitch invasions with his parents, reenacting Mr Bean in the Iranian Ministry of Oil and being played onside by a program seller. Kenwyne Jones, Steve Hodge, John Ritchie and Roy Race are among the goalscorer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and Spurs fan Paolo Hewitt joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight defining goals of his life with tales of Martin Chivers, Paul Weller, Maradona, growing up in care and going from Alice in Wonderland to Apocalypse Now in 45 White Hart Lane minutes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sports journalist and broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson - @AnnemarieBatson on twitter - joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight goals of her life and talks about growing up with a famous footballer-uncle, a yearning for the belligerent football rivalries of days gone by, Cyrille Regis, Eric Cantona, Thierry Henry and a lifelong love of Arsenal.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Dawson from monster pod hits Athletico Mince and Top Flight Time Machine, joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight goals of his life. He tells of trying to replicate Justin Fashanu's goal of the season on his front drive, breaking the Sunderland to Wembley land speed record, playing at the Stadium of Light without an invisible ball and getting something in his eye when his young son talks of his staunch loyalty to the Black Cats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor, writer and QPR fan Rufus Jones shares the eight defining goals of his life with Theo Delaney and tells of falling in love in Clapham, being replaced by Dan Luger and cherishing the legends of Fenwick, Parker, Bowles, Taraabt, Sinclair et al  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo Delaney is joined by Talksport's Paul Hawksbee who relives the eight defining goals of his life. In the process he recalls being bought by Felix Denis, headhunted by Ken Bates, having his season ticket bought for him by Sol Campbell and playing snooker round Joseph Stalin's place.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, writer and broadcaster Kevin Day re lives the eight defining goals of his life as he describes the fluctuating emotions of being a Crystal Palace fan, remembers wooing his wife in the drunken aftermath of a play off defeat and reflects on football's ever present role as a crutch when life gets tough. Veering from heart-rending to hilarious Kevin Day's chat with host Theo Delaney is never less than compelling.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trailer for the forthcoming Life Goals with Theo Delaney podcast in which well known football fanatics relive the eight defining goals of their lives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.