Prime Time Football




Beyond The Pitch show

Summary: Phil and Anto are joined once again by former Wimbledon, Newcastle and England international defender Warren Barton for another episode that takes a look at the first England match managed by caretaker manager Stuart Pearce since the resignation of Fabio Capello. We examine what was really at stake here for England against the Netherlands, who are considered among the favorites this summer at the European Championship this summer. Of particular note is the number of starting positions currently up for grabs with the Wayne Rooney suspension, finding a reliable striker partnership which seems to be for the taking for both Danny Wellbeck and Daniel Sturridge at present and exactly which positions look to be settled going forward. We also gauge the emerging defensive partnership between Gary Cahill and Chris Smalling to break down their performances and what they will need to do to improve. Then we turn to the matter of a very heated rivalry as it takes off this Sunday in the form of Newcastle United and Sunderland with perhaps the best squads these two legendary clubs have had in some time. Warren gives us his memories of the rivalry and what it means to the area and his fondest recollection as a former player. Two wonderful football clubs who should give football a tremendous spectacle at Sports Direct Park. Vaishali Bhardwaj also makes her return with two world football updates in this episode.