Commentary from Mark Wilson and Leon Pryce.

Commentary from Craig Murdoch and Garry Schofield

Commentary from Richard Shaw-Wright & Garry Schofield

Commentary by Craig Murdoch, joined by Garry Schofield.

Castleford ran out 24-4 winners in this Super League tie.

Commentary of this match is brought to you by Pontefract Races.

Rich won’t answer the question, Eddie is on a roll, James unfollows, Lord H spaffs and we discuss all the rest of this week’s SWFC including the Preston and Sunderland games, player of the month and a preview of the Fulham and QPR games all along with our usual brand of nonsense.

WARNING

This weeks show contains VERY bad language and graphic descriptions of violence. Do Not listen if you are easily offended or of a nervous disposition.

This week…

James meets Barry Neville, Eddie kisses a ring, Vic hangs shirts, Lord H remembers erections and we discuss all the rest of this week’s SWFC including Nando’s return, Atdhe’s international exploits, 25th anniversary of the FA Cup semi-final and an amazing interview with legendary Wednesdayite Barry Neville all along with our usual brand of nonsense.

He's told Radio Yorkshire's Richard Shaw-Wright he's looking forward to showcasing his skills in the compeition.

"A couple of boys back home told me Super League's a good game for me. Hopefully the fans enjoy my football, the way I run and tackle."

He made eight changes from their previous fixture for the 2-nil win at  Championship strugglers Bolton. 

Wagner says the fact many of the team hadn't played much together is  especially impressive.

The former jockey will begin his new job at the end of this month.

The Spaniard spoke to Radio Yorkshire's Tom Carnduff about the visit and Leeds' form as they look to break back into the top six of the Sky Bet Championship table.

Roland Gift was the man with the distinctive vocals – and he’s coming to Yorkshire this weekend.

Andy Lawson's been chatting with Roland ahead of the gigs in Hull and Wakefield – and wanted to find out what he remembers of the bands beginnings…

You can see Roland Gift this weekend: Saturday night - The Welly Club in Hull Sunday night - Warehouse 23 in Wakefield

Is now the time to load up on expensive midfielders? Is Harry Kane about to awake from his goal scoring slumber? Can the #htafc defence be as resolute as it was against #mcfc?

Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk is back with Andy Lawson to answer those questions and more.

Also, we take a look at how players who's team didn't make the playoffs spend their (extended) breaks.

Talk about how the league could help keep young talent.

And see who's looking set to see out their retirement in the California sunshine.

Find out all that in the latest episode of #MLSMonday!

David Wagner's men beat #MUFC 2-1, and would love to beat #MCFC too.

City come in to the game top of the league. With so many attacking threats that they'd scare any side.

David Mooney of the Blue Mood Podcast joined Andy Lawson on #Afternoons to look ahead to Sunday's game.

Barnsley are showing their metal following lots of squad changes since January, the Tykes are looking good for a decent festive period.

Andy Lawson's been speaking with Doug O'Kane of the Barnsley Chronicle to find get the Barnsley view on the game.

#MCFC look unstoppable at the moment. But #htafc fans will have a fair bit of confidence ahead of Sunday's clash, following the last Mancunian side to head to West Yorkshire.

With tips about those teams, and more click play on the latest update - heard first on our #Afternoons show - from Joe at fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

A day earlier, Wednesday night’s opponents Wolves got a 2-0 away win to keep themselves in top spot.

Boss Nuno Espírito Santo seems to have steadied a ship that’s been in choppy waters of late and has Wolves looking in great form and with eyes firmly set on the Premier League.

Going in to Wednesday night, Wolves have 9 points from the last 9 available… Andy Lawson's been looking ahead to the game with Tim Spiers of the Express and Star in Wolverhampton.

#LUFC #wolves #wwfc

He won a controversial penalty in the Toffees 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Recently introduced laws mean that he’s been charged retrospectively and will now serve a 2 game ban – pending the players right to appeal until 6pm today.

Andy Lawson's been chatting with former top flight referee Keith Hackett to get his take on today's news and future of refereeing.

Note since the call was recorded it's being reported that Everton have contested Niasse's charge.

#EFC #Everton #VAR

Andy Lawson and Drew Farmer are back to look at that, plus the change of management at Portland. Also, we look at the new Franchise latest.

Garry Monk will be a familiar face in the Elland Road dugouts, and he's back with Middlesbrough on Sunday lunchtime.

Boro come in to the game with 3 wins in a row.... let's find out whether they were worthy of the 9 points, and how they could perform on Sunday.

Andy Lawson's been looking ahead to the game with The Gazette's Jonathon Taylor.

That'll be no simple task as Eddie Howe's men seem to be finding form with 6 points from the last 3 games.

To look ahead to the match, Andy Lawson spoke with Bournemouth fan Simon Kay...

#htafc #afcb #BOUHUD

Here we have our regular update with Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk with some top tips for your #fpl team.

Lot's to think about this time and it's worth having a reminder of what happened in gameweek 11.

Everything you need is here!

Joel from the band joined Andy Lawson on #Afternoons to look ahead to the gig.

Image credit:

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First charting in 1989, the band went on to have a string of hit singles in the following decade.

The albums like CARRY ON UP THE CHARTS & BLUE IS THE COLOUR were to be found in many people’s CD collections.

Now members of the original band remain together under the name “The South”, and Andy Lawson's been speaking to Gaz from the band looking ahead to their gigs in Yorkshire this month.

Brad Friedel is a familiar face in the #EPL with spells at Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham. While being an icon to fans of Blackburn Rovers. Now the big goalie is a head coach. We look at how he'll do with New England Revolution.

Plus, we look at the leagues big names - and who may not be there much longer.

Look at which players have helped sell the most shirts or "jerseys" if you prefer.

Lastly, we look at the #NASL final.

#AVFC #THFC #LFC #BRFC

The league titles, the FA Cup win. The iconic names like Herbert Chapman, Denis Law & Ray Wilson who’ve spent time at the club.

But a new book is due out later this month looking to highlight another part of the Terriers history.

The 101 Club is the story of the side, managed by Mick Buxton who won promotion from the old fourth division – scoring 101 goals in the process.

Andy Lawson spoke to the author of The 101 Club, Rob Stewart to find out more about the book, the team & it's influence on today's #HTAFC success.

But what's the story of the playoffs to this point? What are the ramifications of it all?

Plus, how are the #NASL looking going in to their final next weekend?

All that and more are discussed as #MLSMonday is back with Andy Lawson & Drew Farmer.

How will they play? Who are the key names in their side? What's the mood amongst the fans?

Andy Lawson spoke with Paul Suart, West Brom correspondent for the Birmingham Mail to find out...

An alarming slump in form for #LUFC is in contrast to Saturday's hosts Brentford. The Bee's have been going nicely of late, and come in to the game having beaten Birmingham midweek.

Who are the key players for #BCFCBEES? How's the Dean Smith era being seen? How do they play?

Those are all things you'll hear in our chat with Brentford fan Peter Frost.

But what else should you consider for your team this weekend?

Who are you going to want in, and who should you be shipping out?

We'll find out as Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk is back with Andy Lawson.

We cover the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Look at #ColumbusCrew and their future in Ohio.

See the latest on the #NASL.

Plus, look at all this talk on former #England boss Sam Allardyce and the links with the #USMNT

Tonight's home game would seem like the perfect opportunity to steady the ship. #DCFC would probably beg to differ.

The Rams are in good form, and know a win tonight would take them above their hosts.

To get the Derby view we spoke with Steve Nicholson of the Derby Telegraph to preview the match...

Tonight's game at Elland Road see's the visitors ahead in the league table.

How are the Blades feeling about the #LUFC game? Andy Lawson spoke with The Star, Sheffield's James Shield to find out.

Whether you're finding the going good, or really struggling to get going, Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk is back with some top tips including:

Which #LFC player should be in your side?

Are the #FPL players now looking at #HTAFC again?

Press play to have those questions and more answered...

McCall was speaking to Radio Yorkshire's Derek Clark ahead of the Hampden showdown

He spoke to Radio Yorkshire's Richard Shaw-Wright about life on the road, being a solo artist after life in Del Amitri, getting into the music industry in the 1980s compared to now, plus the story behind Scotland's 1998 World Cup song and much more...

Lynch has been one of the integral parts of the WWE's women's revolution but what is next? Becky tells Tom that perhaps tag titles for the women wrestlers should happen and that the first ever women's #WrestleMania main event is not far away...

Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk is back with some top tips to help to your team from a bunch of no-hopers in to table topping giants*

*probably

Paul Clement's Swans need to get their season going, while David Wagner will want to see his side bounce back from defeat to Tottenham last time out.

Town also have the added incentive, knowing they face #MUFC and #LFC in the following games.

To look ahead to the match, we spoke with Ian Mitchelmore from Wales Online...

Not just in the league, there's the #USMNT to talk about too.

Take a listen to hear Andy Lawson and Drew Farmer talk about that, plus which soccer superstar's retiring. The playoff race and whether or not "Music City" could be in line for a team.

The so called "big 6" are reported to want a bigger slice of the money.

Will this happen? What will it mean if it did? What will it mean if it didn't?

We wanted to find out, and Andy Lawson on Afternoons spoke with football finance expert Dr Daniel Plumley of Sheffield Hallam University.

Sami discusses the WWE's tour coming over to the UK in November, the current crop of #NXT talent including the UK guys and his recent frustrations following his move to SmackDown.

There was a lot of fans calling for a move to #SDLive for Sami Zayn so that he perhaps could move up the main card, but so far it hasn't exactly panned out, Sami discusses with Tom.

The league will be back later in the month at Twickenham, and we wanted to find out what going to one of these UK games is like.

Lewis Firth is a Yorkshire based NFL fan who was at Wembley on Sunday. So we thought we'd ask to find out his thoughts on the game and the experience...

We also look at the internationals, with the #USMNT and an American based player who's got in to the England Under 21 squad.

Take a listen through to hear Andy Lawson and our #MLS expert Drew Farmer talk through those big talking topics.

A Harry Kane first-half masterclass was on show in West Yorkshire as the England international helped Spurs to victory

Kane's double in the opening 25 minutes, combined with Ben Davies finding the net in between and Sissoko's close range effort in the final stages, inflicted defeat on Town.

#LUFC remain in a great place in the table, but they'll want to go in to the international break with a positive result.

For #SWFC it's been a tough few games with last weekend's derby loss to SUFC followed by a loss at Birmingham.

We've spoken to the Sheffield Star's Dom Howson to test the mood in Sheffield.

With Harry Kane coming in to form, Town fans will rightly be nervy about how well they handle the England man.

Town themselves come in to the game knowing they have more than proven they can handle life in the top flight.

We spoke with Spurs blogger and podcaster Chris Miller to get the visitors view on the match.

The main one being, who should you captain - Kane or Lukaku?

There's loads more top tips too including 3 others you should be considering getting in.

Give it a listen and get your team sorted by 11:30 on Saturday morning.

Both sides come in to the game following wins at the weekend. Leeds United beat Ipswich Town, while Neil Warnock's #CardiffCity triumphed at Sunderland.

To get the Cardiff view on the match, we spoke with Ian Mitchelmore from Wales Online.

Lots to talk about at the moment including #SportingKCs latest trophy. #Toronto FC taking their foot off the gas? Some big names look to be leaving #MLS.

We talk about that and more. Click play and see what's going on as Andy Lawson and MLS expert Drew Farmer bring you the latest.

A big change for Gable has seen him now team up with returning Shelton Benjamin, after 7 years away from the company The Gold Standard is back so we find out how it's been for him teaming up with the veteran.

No more American Alpha music and you won't hear "Ain't No Stopping Me Now!", what does Chad make of their new entrance music? Plus having been on the SmackDown Live roster for just over a year now, how was the move from #NXT? We find out with Chad Gable!

They'll be looking to get back on track against #ITFC at Elland Road.

The visitors have also had a good start to the season, and have lots to be positive about as we've heard from the East Anglian Daily Times Stuart Watson...

The biggest question of all is whether or not to have Aguero in your side.

Andy Lawson is back with Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk to talk about that and everything else you need to help your side.

Palace have had a terrible start to the season, and already find themselves on their second manager and are yet to score a top flight goal.

#Palace meet #htafc on Tuesday night, and to look ahead to the game, we spoke with Palace fan Dan from HLTCO...

Atlanta United are loving life at the moment, and have found themselves in front of bumper crowds.

Vancouver Whitecaps have found form at the right time, and one man is featuring heavily.

Plus, we talk Man City's latest signing and Don Garber's views on the future of the league.

Click play, and hear chat about all of the above.

Former Champions #LCFC have had a tough start to the season.

We've been finding out from The Leicester Mercury's Rob Tannner about their tough start and how Huddersfield are seen by the Foxes fans...

Their hosts, Millwall have had a tough start to the season. But as we've been hearing from John Kelly, Chief Sports Reporter of Southwark News there's more to the story for the side still buzzing from promotion in May...

#LUFC

We learned a lot in week 4, and there's midfield issues to sort if you've got Paul Pogba in your team.

Take a listen as our Andy Lawson and Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk take you through this week's big decisions.

Also, if you haven't yet, join our https://fantasy.premierleague.com league. Enter this pin to get involved:

2458481-585294 - #JustForFun

#BCFC's route to tonight's game has been more of a struggle. Defeat at Norwich on Saturday was just the latest in a season that sees the side 21st in the division before kick off.

The sides meet at Elland Road, and we've been looking more in to the away side with the Birmingham Mail's Brian Dick.

Lots for the lads to talk about this time, including the second division of US soccer and how it's status is in debate.

We look at Atlanta United's new home.

Plus we talk about NYCFC and it's big names...

Comment below if you like the episode, and remember to look out for the next episode next Monday.

Big questions this time: Do you risk a Premier League new boy? Maybe look at someone who's moved between clubs?

We'll cover that and more when you click the play button...

#BurtonAlbion come in to Saturday's game with some new faces of their own. Plus, they'll adapt to the players who've moved on.

On #Afternoons we've been looking ahead to the game with Joshua Murray of the Burton Mail.

Biscuits and cookies were the theme of the night as the bakers made Sandwich biscuits, fortune cookies in the technical, and edible board games to finish.

We looked back to the episode with series 5 baker Chetna.

Naturally, you'll find SPOILERS if you press play as we start by talking showstoppers ...

We also look at the playoff picture and move over to the #USMNT too.

Take a listen!

#MLSintheUK

Plus we'll work out why Chicago are now poles apart from their early season great form.

Did you know that attendances outside of MLS are up?

All the above is what we'll look at in this week's #MLSMonday as Radio Yorkshire's Andy Lawson and MLS journalist Drew Farmer are back.

How many of their players do you have in your #FPL team?

How many should you have? Well that's up to you. But we can offer some great overall tips as Andy Lawson is back with Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk to help you out in #GW3.

We look at the reasons why being at home seems to be such a big advantage. Plus, looking at the leagues latest mid-season rule change...

#MLSMonday

The sides had very different starts to their season. Huddersfield a 3-0 away win. Newcastle a 2-0 home defeat.

How will Sunday go? Well, to get the view from the North East on that we spoke with Andrew Musgrove of the Chronicle...

Former #LUFC boss Simon Grayson is now the man in charge of #Sunderland, and he'll be looking to better his side's previous home game - a 1-1 draw with Derby.

Andy Lawson spoke to the Chronicle's James Hunter to look ahead to the game...

#safc

Kane let you down? Those #htafc players you took a punt on paying dividends?

Well, Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk is here to look back at the first set of games, and help you plot your strategy for GW2.

Quick reminder, we have our Proper Fantasy Football league, with both Andy and Joe in it. You can join in too here https://fantasy.premierleague.com/ and use our league code 2458481-585294

Ahead of the game, we've spoken with Fulham fan Jon Sim to look ahead to tonight's action...

Also, we welcome some new names to North America and take a look at just how difficult it can be to run a soccer team on that side of the Atlantic.

Crystal Palace will also be looking for the 3 points, to get new boss Frank de Boer's tenure under way.

We've been speaking with #HTAFC fan Adam Jarrell to find out how he's feeling going in to the game...

#CPFC

Crystal Palace will also be looking for the 3 points, to get new boss Frank de Boer's tenure under way.

We've been speaking to Dan from the HLTCO blog to find out how #CPFC fans are feeling...

#HTAFC

You need to have everything in place by 6:45pm on Friday.

Click play on this for some top advice for this gameweek from Joe and fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

If you want a more general overview, we think you should listen to this http://bit.ly/2vqbPVE

Finally, we have our Proper Fantasy Football league, with both Andy and Joe in it. You can join in too here https://fantasy.premierleague.com/ and use our league code 2458481-585294

Michael Brown is now in charge and hoping to lead their fortunes back to the teams more familiar surroundings of League One.

They head to Elland Road on Wednesday knowing that a victory, though unlikely, would mean they'd witnessed a real turn around from relegation.

#LUFC will want to get the win themselves to build on Thomas Christiansen's first game, and first win against Bolton.

Andy Lawson's been speaking with Mike Baggaley of the Sentinel, to get the #PVFC view on the match...

Lot's to talk about this week as we find out how VAR (video assistant referees) were received in the league. Plus, #LAGalaxy's new coach, FC Cinci in the semi final and yes, "Philadelfia"... click play to hear.

Who should be in your squad? How can you maximise your points potential? Are there new things you need to know?

Joe from fantasyfootballscout.co.uk is back on #Afternoons with Andy to help you out.

#FPL

For #LUFC it's time to see whether a summer of change will bear fruit as the Whites head to Bolton.

What about #BWFC? How are the fans feeling? We spoke with Marc Iles, Chief football writer at the Bolton News to find out on #Afternoons

The fans wanted a summer of stability. They got a new owner, and then a new manager, followed by a lot of new players.

How are the fans feeling going in to the 2017/18 campaign? On #Afternoons we spoke with a Leeds fan to find out...

Starting against Blackpool on Saturday, The Bantams have seen a summer of change with the playing squad, but hopes remain high for a good season.

We looked ahead to it on #Afternoons with #Daytimes presenter, and Bradford fan, Danny Parkinson.

For more information about 'Chase Your Dreams, No Matter What', go to www.nomatterwhat.uk.com

After an incredible debut season, the North American side are in the country to face York, Whitehaven and Keighley before heading back to Canada to conclude the season.

How have the fans taken to the team? Is there room in Toronto for the team? How do the fans pronounce the town of Keighley?

All questions I wanted answering when I spoke with Wolfpack fan Dario from the Wolfcast Toronto podcast...

FYI - Andy mentioned Hull KR in the intro. He meant Hull FC. Don't worry. We've had a word!

Ahead of the Terriers pre-season friendly against Serie A side Udinese, Cranie spoke with Derek Clark.

Benjamin Mendy is the latest addition. The 23 year old heading to Manchester for around the £50million mark.

Andy Lawson and Tom Carnduff wanted to work out where all these new players would fit, and they enlisted the help of David Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast...

Not as much MLS action at the moment, but one of the league's players scored a breath taking FK in the Gold Cup.

Plus, Video Assistant Referee's are about to become a thing in #MLS. We look at why it's coming in now.

Plus, we look at US fan culture and how it does, and doesn't, differ from what we see in more established leagues.

Today, he reached Bradford City. So we got him on #Afternoons to look at how he fancies the Bantams chances...