Kammy & Ben's Proper Football Podcast

In the last of his series on midfield hardmen, Kammy remembers Leeds legend David Batty. He recalls an early battle against Batty and Vinnie Jones, and how he quickly impressed Kammy when they became team-mates at Elland Road. Why would Batty ignore him when they were opponents later in Kammy’s career, why was he so pivotal when Leeds won the league title in 1992 and why does he think Batty has been able to walk away from football?

Kammy talks about the fearsome Graeme Souness in his latest episode on midfield tough guys. He recalls how Souness was one of his heroes at Middlesbrough and how he felt when they came up against one another on the pitch for the first time. But why did Kammy have to give up 200 quid after? Kammy also gives his verdict on whether Souey was better than Steven Gerrard and how they became good pals when working together on TV.

In the second part of his midfield tough guy series, Kammy remembers another of his former team-mates - Terry Hurlock. He explains why many players were intimidated by him and why he deserves more credit for the career that he had. Even though they were great pals, they were fiercely competitive when they faced each other and Kammy remembers one time when that spilled over and led to an early bath and a confrontation with Terry’s dad…

In the first of a series on midfield tough guys, Kammy recalls playing with and against Vinnie Jones. He remembers his early impressions of Vinnie and how a friendship developed between them once they became team-mates and midfield partners at Leeds.

One of Kammy’s favourite ever matches is England’s World Cup win over West Germany in 1966 and Bobby Moore was one of his biggest heroes. In this episode, Kammy reminisces about the day he faced the great man on the pitch. He explains why Moore meant so much to him, what it was like to face him and what made him so good.

Kammy is a national treasure but there was a time when someone threatened to do him some harm. In this episode of Kammy’s Football Shorts, he talks about the racist abuse faced by black players in the 70s and how his move from Portsmouth to Swindon led to him receiving death threats and requiring police protection. Years later, a chance meeting in Germany leads to a surprising revelation...

In this episode of Kammy’s Football Shorts, Kammy reminisces about playing against the one and only Paul Gascoigne. This leads to Kammy remembering the day when Gazza came to Valley Parade to watch his friend Chris Waddle playing for the Bantams - and an unscheduled meeting with Mrs Kamara.

It's the final episode of the series and Kammy and Ben have got the one and only Harry Redknapp as the last guest for the run.He says what it was like working for Daniel Levy at Spurs, whether he was in for the Leeds job last year and how he felt about not becoming the England manager. He also tells them what Frank Lampard said to him about Mykhailo Mudryk, how he thinks Tottenham will get on this season and why Paolo di Canio was the toughest player to manage during his career.Plus there's much more including memories of Bobby Moore, pranking Milan Mandaric and why West Ham told him they had to sell Rio Ferdinand. Meanwhile, Kammy reveals why he was told off at Tottenham and how he feared for his life on a recent road trip with a famous pal.

This episode discusses issues that some people might find distressing. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Former Aston Villa favourite Lee Hendrie joins Kammy and Ben for this week’s Proper Football Podcast.He takes us through his disastrous Villa debut and reveals which surprising figure consoled him while the game was going on. He tells us which manager would have eaten himself if he’d been chocolate and how he ended up playing for Nuneaton Griff. He also talks honestly about his mental health issues, how things almost became too much for him to bear, and what strategies he uses to cope with them now.Meanwhile, Kammy recalls playing against Lee’s dad and explains how he ended up burning one of his team-mate’s football socks.

This week’s episode features rows, Rolexes and a job interview for Kammy at a “gentleman’s club” as former Crystal Palace, Birmingham and Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison sits down in the Proper Football studio.He takes us through that spat between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in Japan, his unlikely bromance with Attilio Lombardo and explains why Robbie Savage drove him mad on the pitch, even when they were teammates.He also reveals how Arsene Wenger tried to sign him as a teenager, remembers how his mouth got him in trouble at Anfield and how his mum helped sort his transfer to Birmingham.Meanwhile, Kammy takes us through the time he interviewed for a managerial position in the unlikely setting of Spearmint Rhino…

Former West Ham, Liverpool and Birmingham City defender Julian Dicks is this week's guest on the Proper Football Podcast and, just as on the pitch, he does not hold back.Why did he and Frank McAvennie hitch a ride on a milk float during training? What made him chuck his boots at a young Frank Lampard? And what was it like in the "brutal" Birmingham City dressing room of the 1980s? He talks about kicking Paolo Di Canio, arguing with Billy Bonds and falling out with Roy Evans. He also reveals which away ground was horrendous to play at and why he thinks he would find it easier to play football today.

Joining Kammy and Ben this week is the Wrexham goal machine Paul Mullin.He talks about what it's like suddenly becoming famous on both sides of the Atlantic, being papped in LA and why he turned down the owner's offer of using his house when he had to stay on after his pre-season injury.He also reveals what it's like being followed around by the documentary cameras, how he ended up on the books of both Everton and Liverpool as a kid and what he really thinks about the possibility of being called up by Wales.

This week's guest with Kammy and Ben is Arsenal legend Martin Keown.He talks about everything from his spat with Ruud van Nistelrooy in 'The Battle of Old Trafford', to playing with Henry and Bergkamp and how he'd handle Erling Haaland today. He also explains why he left Arsenal as a teenager over £50, which player drove Tony Adams crazy in training because he couldn't get near him, why Arsene Wenger said players should only have one car, one watch and one plain shirt and whether Arsenal can win a big trophy this season under Mikel Arteta.Elsewhere, Kammy reveals he's been approached about a move to Saudi Arabia and in light of the stand-off between Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag, he discusses whether it's ever acceptable for a manager to publicly criticise one of his players.

This week's guest with Kammy and Ben on the Proper Football Podcast is a Premier League legend: former QPR, Newcastle, Tottenham and West Ham striker Les Ferdinand.Who stopped him from joining Manchester United? What changed his relationship at Newcastle with Kevin Keegan and which modern day manager blew his mind?He takes us inside his former position as Director of Football at QPR: why he left and what he would change. He also discusses how believes he was judged differently due to his colour and the lack of opportunities for black people in executive roles within football.Elsewhere, he reveals why he still considers Euro 96 to be a painful experience, who was his toughest opponent and remembers the time he and his QPR team-mates were tricked into wearing some unusual football kits on Noel’s House Party. If you want to see that, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSUKJHzpoZk

Kammy and Ben return on BBC Sounds with series 3 of the Proper Football Podcast and their first guest is Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish.He takes us inside what it’s like to be a Premier League chairman and answers some key questions about his time at the club: why was Patrick Vieira sacked? Why did he bring back Roy Hodgson and why did Wilfried Zaha choose to leave the Eagles?He also discusses the wider game in general, from whether the European Super League could become a reality to the arrival and impact of the Saudi Pro League. Why does he think football’s governing bodies are struggling to keep up with the game and why does he believe it is vital the Premier League remains competitive and gives all clubs a chance to improve and challenge the status quo?

Former Bolton, Southampton and Blackburn striker Kevin Davies is this week's guest on the pod and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He answers some key questions from his career: how did a hotel room chat with Big Sam help revitalise his career? Why did he love playing against John Terry and did Bolton deserve their long ball tag?He also recalls Chesterfield's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Middlesbrough, reveals why he fell foul of Gordon Strachan at Southampton and explains why his big money move to Blackburn didn't work out.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Former Tottenham captain Ledley King is this week’s guest and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He explains why Harry Kane should stay at Tottenham, why he backs chairman Daniel Levy and gives his thoughts on Antonio Conte’s outburst which eventually led to his dismissal. He also reflects on some of the big names he worked with at Spurs: Harry Redknapp, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Edgar Davids.Elsewhere, he recalls the night Martin Jol was sacked, Juande Ramos’s strict food regime and what Peter Crouch was like when he was 14.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Lionesses Legend and Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott joins Kammy and Ben on the pod and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.She reveals whether she thinks England will win the upcoming Women’s World Cup despite some big name absentees and gives her thoughts on why so many top players are currently suffering ACL injuries. She also recalls how one of her own teammates was vocally unimpressed about her introduction as a sub on her debut and how Tottenham’s high-tech training ground gave England nightmares the night before the Euros final.Meanwhile, Kammy remembers how the offer of chips at one of his clubs would reveal whether you’d made the first eleven or not, and he has to decide whether this week’s Father Kammy confession deserves forgiveness or absolution. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben are joined by former Norwich and West Ham striker Dean Ashton and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds. Dean recalls his career from being a precocious talent at Crewe to winning his only England cap under Fabio Capello - not that he was a big fan of Dean's physique. He also recalls being wooed by Alan Pardew, explains why Steven Gerrard isn't human and remembers the time his non-football watching dad told a legend to get lost. BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben are joined by the former Brighton, Palace and Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.Which manager does he call crazy and which a wizard? Who told him he was the fifth of the club's five strikers? And who asked him to coach his own replacement? He also gives his view on why Graham Potter didn't work out at Chelsea, why he and Eddie Howe didn't get on at Bournemouth and does he reveal who left an unpleasant surprise in the Palace dressing room ahead of a big game at Brighton?Meanwhile, Kammy recalls launching a laundry basket in anger and decides whether a listener who can't remember the set piece instructions deserves absolution or penance in Father Kammy. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Proper Football is going Beast Mode this week as Kammy and Ben are joined by Adebayo Akinfenwa and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He chats about receiving love from Guardiola, Klopp and Mourinho, fights among teammates and what really happened when an outfield player saved his penalty in a recent non-league game.Meanwhile, Kammy is confused over who or what KSI is, recalls when a blag for a free dinner didn’t work out and has to decide whether this week’s Father Kammy confession deserves forgiveness or absolution. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Former Arsenal and England defender Lee Dixon is this week's guest and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He takes Kammy and Ben inside his time at Arsenal, from joining the club under George Graham to winning the league title on that epic night at Anfield in 1989 and then working under Arsene Wenger as he transformed the club. He also discusses why he thinks Wenger got under Sir Alex Ferguson's skin, whether the Tuesday Club was really that bad and recalls the time Gazza decided to wear everyone's clothes at England training.Meanwhile, Kammy reveals a little known fact about himself and has to decide whether a Chelsea fan who missed matches because of the rain deserves to be forgiven in Father Kammy. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel joins Kammy and Ben on season 2 of the podcast, and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He recalls the surprise meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson that led to him joining United, recalls what it was like rooming with Eric Cantona and how he ended up on stage performing with Robbie Williams. And a West Ham fan reveals how she jinxed her ex's football team in Father Kammy. But does she receive absolution? Meanwhile, Kammy shares a confession of his own from his appearance on Diary of a CEO. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Everton and Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi is this week's guest on the pod, and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.Alex reveals how he overcame the doubters, including some of his teachers, to forge a successful football career. He also discusses why he's an advocate for mental health and whether Everton can improve their results between now and the end of the season.He also recalls when Arsene Wenger announced he was leaving Arsenal, being managed by a fired-up Duncan Ferguson and why he sometimes plays football with his mates in disguise.Please note the interview with Alex was recorded in December 2022.Meanwhile, Kammy remembers a time he lost his temper with one of his Bradford players and a Newcastle fan confesses he may be the reason for their League Cup Final defeat to Manchester United in Father Kammy. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

This episode discusses issues that some people might find distressing. If you suffer or have suffered domestic abuse, details of help are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.This week's pod has a bit of everything: last-gasp winners, The Masked Singer, Vinny Kompany's head, and a transfer exclusive as the guys sit down with Birmingham City striker - and Watford legend - Troy Deeney. He recalls that goal against Leicester, how he stopped his leg from shaking before a vital penalty at Wembley and what it took to impress Sean Dyche. The guys also have a frank discussion about domestic abuse and Troy explains how he hopes to help others who have suffered with this during their lives.He also tells them which Birmingham youngster is going to the top, the unbelievable pranks that went on at Walsall and why going to Disneyland meant so much to his family.Meanwhile, Kammy reveals which top Premier League player he suggested to Jose Mourinho for Manchester United and why he didn't end up at Old Trafford, and he takes us behind the scenes on The Masked Singer. A Watford fan shares his biggest guilty secret with Father Kammy which saw Troy end up with a broken hand. But is he absolved? If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Liverpool's Andy Robertson is this week's guest on season 2 of the podcast, and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.Andy takes us inside the Anfield dressing room to tell us about his teammates, how Jurgen Klopp inspired their 2019 Champions League victory and why he lost his head with five minutes to go of that match. He also talks about growing into the role of Scotland captain, why he thinks English players sometimes get a rough ride from the press and reveals which future opponent he once had to show to his seat at Hampden.Please note the interview with Andy was recorded in December 2022.Meanwhile, Kammy hears some of our listeners' guilty football secrets - but does he let them off or does he give them penance? If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben are back with season 2 of the Proper Football Podcast, and you can hear new episodes first on BBC Sounds before anywhere else.Kammy's got out his Italian phrasebook as the lads are in Como to speak to former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.He talks about Messi, Wenger and Guardiola, discusses the Gunners chances of winning the Premier League this season and what it was really like to play for that great Spain team that lifted the World Cup and the Euros.He also explains his reasons for joining Como, talks about the biggest regret of his career and reveals which ground in the Premier League he hated playing at. Meanwhile, Kammy talks about his MBE and wonders how the Prince of Wales got hold of his address. The episode was recorded before Kammy received the honour at Windsor Castle on March 7.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first from 9 March, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben are back for season 2 of the Proper Football Podcast and you can listen first on BBC Sounds every Thursday.There are more great guests lined up for this series including Cesc Fabregas, Andy Robertson, Troy Deeney, Alex Iwobi and Peter Schmeichel.This season the lads want to hear your football guilty secrets. Did you let your Sunday team down but somehow covered it up? Maybe you jinxed your favourite club before a big match? Or is there something else nagging at your football conscience? Father Kammy is ready to absolve you of your sins. Email us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.Also, do you own any merchandise featuring the wonderful visage of Chris Kamara? Maybe you have an original copy of Chris Kamara's Street Soccer in the loft or an old tin of his Un-Beer-Lievable Beer. He's put his name to pretty much everything and we want to see them - the more obscure, the better! E-mail your pics to kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first from 9 March, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben pick over England’s World Cup exit in the company of playing legend and former England manager Glenn Hoddle.Glenn explains what he thinks would have happened if Harry Kane had scored that penalty against France, what England need to change to become winners and whether he thinks Gareth Southgate should stay on as manager.They also discuss his own playing and managerial career: his biggest regret from his time managing England, which legendary boss he told to do one; why he kept Ruud Gullit away from Stamford Bridge when trying to sign him for Chelsea and the time he thought he was being kidnapped.And after Ian Holloway revealed one of his teammates used to eat Vicks VaporRub before a game, Kammy and Ben want to know the weirdest pre-match routines you’ve seen or done. E-mail them at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

This week's guest with Kammy and Ben is never short of a word or two...it's the former Blackpool, QPR and Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway.He tells them about some of the best and strangest moments from his career; from taking Blackpool to the Premier League to how he sneakily caught out two of his players ordering chips and pints the night before a game; why he put his home address on the club website to fight his own supporters and how a game at Birmingham City gave him his biggest laugh ever.Elsewhere, he reveals which other manager he's itching to have a row with, why he can't walk away from football management and the very, very strange way one of his teammates used to intimidate opponents.Meanwhile, Kammy remembers how he took a rollicking for Vinnie Jones and reveals which Premier League squad he beat in a fitness test when he was 55 years old!

What did Liam Gallagher say to Gareth Southgate after his penalty miss at Euro 96 and which Hollywood star brought it up again a few days later as he tried to escape it all? What happened when Paul Gascoigne ran off with Middlesbrough’s brand new team bus? And how did a mix up over kits almost scupper the start of Ireland’s 1994 World Cup campaign?Former Aston Villa, Chelsea and Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend reveals all of that to Kammy and Ben on this week’s pod, as well as tales of living with Gazza, being pranked by Southgate and why Jack Charlton was hammering the players before Ireland’s World Cup penalty shoot-out with Romania at Italia 90.Andy also chooses the best player he played with, the one match he’d watch for the rest of his life and explains why it was a nightmare coaching the Chelsea team that contained him, Dennis Wise and Vinnie Jones.Meanwhile, Kammy describes what it’s like for him each morning as he learns to live with his apraxia and reveals which England World Cup star has been regularly sending him messages of support.If you want to ask Ben or Kammy a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

Get your tinsel and your favourite festive jumpers because here comes the Proper Football Christmas Special!Kammy tells how he once caught out one of his players who'd been arrested before a match on Boxing Day and explains how his wife managed to walk in on a starkers Paul Gascoigne. We also discover how Kammy was out for dinner with Sven Goran-Eriksson on the night the Ulrika Jonsson story was about to break. Elsewhere, the guys pick out some of their favourite bits from season one including Gordon Strachan on being made to stand in the North Sea by Sir Alex Ferguson, how the Nottingham Forest physio tapped up Stuart Pearce during a game and why Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink isn't having Jose Mourinho as 'The Special One'.

It’s a football x showbiz special this week as Kammy and Ben are joined by pop star Olly Murs. He takes us inside the Soccer Aid camps to reveal what really happened when a dance off went down between the celebs and the football legends in a Chelsea nightclub, which Brazilian great was left hanging around the M6 services and why you should never kick Zinedine Zidane, even in a charity match.Olly talks about his own semi-pro career and reveals the funniest putdown he ever received on the pitch after becoming famous, remembers the time Bradley Walsh put away Jose Mourinho and when Wayne Rooney laid into him and Mark Wright. Man Utd season ticket holder Olly also gives his thoughts on THAT Cristiano Ronaldo TV interview.Meanwhile, Kammy recalls being unimpressed after his first encounter with Eric Cantona at Leeds and what it was like to play against Fergie’s great Manchester United sides at Old Trafford in the early 90’s.If you want to ask Ben or Kammy a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

It's a big episode for Ben as one of his heroes - former West Ham skipper Mark Noble - joins him and Kammy on the Proper Football Podcast and there's lots to get stuck into: what did David Moyes say to him after he missed that last minute penalty against Manchester United? How soon did he know Declan Rice would be a top player? And why did a fan running on the pitch save him from a potential red card? He chats about what he'll be doing in his new role as West Ham's Sporting Director, why he took defeats so personally, what it was really like working under Alan Pardew, Avram Grant and Big Sam, and explains why the first COVID lockdown was so tough a period for him. Also, he reveals his favourite player, the best he's ever seen and which player he'd always choose to sit next on the team coach. If you want to ask Ben or Kammy a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

First half good, second half…even better! Kammy and Ben are joined by former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson for a trip back in time as he recalls taking charge of the Three Lions at the 2002 and 2006 men’s World Cups.What does Sven say was his biggest mistake? Should he have been more like Winston Churchill at half-time against Brazil? What did Sir Alex Ferguson say (shout) when Sven told him he was taking an injured Wayne Rooney to Germany? Did inter-club rivalries hinder the side? And were the WAGS really one of the reasons for England’s failure to win in 2006?Sven also gives his verdict on England’s chances in Qatar, states who he thinks is their key man for success and explains why he believes the tournament should never have been held there.Also in this episode: how David Beckham was too big even for Real Madrid’s Galácticos, the England’s squad reaction when the tabloids splashed on Sven’s private life and what advice should you give a defender when a prime Diego Maradona is absolutely ruining him?

Lord Sugar, Gazza, Harry Redknapp, Jurgen Klinsmann and Sir Alex Ferguson…No, this is not the line up for a reality TV show but they are just some of the names that crop up in this week’s pod as Darren Anderton sits down with Kammy and Ben.He explains why he rejected Manchester United in the mid-90s and how a cheeky request led to Lord Sugar telling him to get out of his house. He recalls getting words of encouragement from an unlikely source ahead of his England debut, being part of Tottenham’s ‘Famous Five’, and reveals who came up with Jurgen Klinsmann’s dive celebration. He also relays what really went down on the infamous night of the Dentists Chair, tells what it was like being part of Euro 96 and reminisces over his role in Gazza’s memorable goal against Scotland.He also talks honestly about his early struggles at Tottenham and how just badly the ‘Sicknote’ label affected him mentally during his career.Meanwhile, Kammy recalls the day he surprised Harry Redknapp and Jim Smith before a game at Portsmouth and reveals which Premier League boss locked themselves in their office to avoid a grilling.If you want to ask Ben or Kammy a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

This week former Manchester City and Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips sits down with Kammy and Ben to discuss Jose Mourinho’s mystic powers, why Erling Haaland is like something out of the movie ‘Weird Science’ and Neil Warnock’s unusual pre-match pep talks at QPR.Also in this episode: did Robinho really know he was joining Manchester City, and not United? How close was he to joining Arsenal or Tottenham instead of Chelsea? Why did he feel sorry for Jamie Carragher when he used to play against Drogba? And what do you say when one of your team-mates is subbed off just 20 minutes after coming on as a sub themselves? Meanwhile Kammy reveals his toughest opponent and why he was once turfed out of his seat by a Huddersfield fan.If you want to ask Ben or Kammy a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

Gordon Strachan joins Kammy and Ben this week on the Proper Football Podcast. He reveals just what made Sir Alex Ferguson a managerial genius, why Fergie used to make his Aberdeen players stand in the North Sea when they were injured (and at night when they'd really ticked him off) and why he was often the recipient of the hairdryer. He also recalls Sir Alex’s angry reaction after a Scottish Cup Final win and how he was still giving Gordon digs about it 40 years later.Elsewhere, he recalls winning the league title with Leeds in 1992, and the second division two years prior with ‘the Dirty Dozen’ and how he angered one of his team-mates so much they threatened to chin him.Gordon also explains why the name ‘Bratislava’ still gives him nightmares, what it was like to be managed by Jock Stein, the strangest place he was ever asked for an autograph and why the three officials walked off the pitch after HE was shown a red card.If you want to see Fergie’s post match TV interview after the Scottish Cup win over Rangers in 1983 that is referenced in this episode, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxC6A11QrukIf you want to ask Ben or Kammy a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

Joining Kammy and Ben this week is the man who lifted the Premier League trophy for Leicester at the end of that fairytale season in 2016, Wes Morgan.He takes us inside the dressing room on that incredible year as well as providing plenty of other tales: how VAR saved him in the 2021 FA Cup Final, Jamie Vardy’s house party, the Great Escape from relegation in 2015, drunken karaoke with Shinji Okazaki and Nigel Pearson’s party trick! Wes also remembers the most dramatic two minutes of his football career and explains why taking the knee was an important moment in recent football history.Also in the pod, Ben remembers tackling one football legend and being nutmegged by another and there are some big questions for Kammy to answer: who was the best player he played with? Which ground scared the life out of him when he was a reporter? And is he the new Terry Nutkins and does Kammy know who that is?If you want to ask Ben or Kammy a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

How does it feel to win England’s first major tournament since 1966? Has life changed since that win and should you jump off a waterfall during a World Cup? Ellen White tells Kammy and Ben the answers to all of these on the latest Proper Football Podcast. She explains why losing wasn't an option having been beaten in the semi-finals at the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, why Sarina Wiegman was the England manager she’d been waiting for and remembers receiving a hostile reception on the pitch at Cologne shortly after the Euros. Elsewhere, she recalls an on pitch tussle with Alex Scott, why the Americans were just more streetwise at the 2019 World Cup and how she ended up with a punctured lung after receiving acupuncture. Meanwhile, Kammy explains why he wasn’t the most able seaman when he was in the navy, talks us through the best goal of his career and Ellen’s revelation that Edgar Davids was her football hero leads to a funny story from Kammy and Ben. To get in touch with Kammy and Ben, or to ask them a question, email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk

Who regularly called Sean Dyche ‘My angel, my darling’? Could he do Pep Guardiola’s job at Manchester City? And why did he suggest Jose Mourinho was using Kammy ahead of a TV interview? The former Burnley manager answers these and more on this week’s Kammy and Ben’s Proper Football Podcast. He talks about his sacking from Burnley, why joking with the press can backfire and how he came to meet the twins who sued Mark Zuckerberg over the creation of Facebook. He also recalls how good Sir Alex Ferguson’s wine was, how Steve Hodge nearly sold Maradona’s shirt for significantly less than £7 million and reaching the FA Cup semi final with League 1 side Chesterfield.Meanwhile, Kammy remembers meeting the Queen, and how a major upset at the races stopped him visiting Her Majesty at Windsor Castle. He also reveals which current player is most similar to him and what you should never say when you’re the best man at a mate’s wedding. To get in touch with Kammy and Ben, just email kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.

Jack Charlton, Roy Keane and Toto Schillaci are just some of the names dropped this week as former Republic of Ireland defender and manager Mick McCarthy joins Kammy and Ben on the pod.He recalls what he says was “the best time of his life” as Ireland captain, from shirt swapping with Franco Baresi to gaining an audience with the Pope, and how he and Ruud Gullit effectively decided the result of a match during that memorable tournament. He also talks about his love for Big Jack and why he deserves more acclaim for his achievements in the late 80s and early 90s.He also talks about his time as manager of the Ireland squad and why he wouldn’t change anything about what happened with Keane following their infamous row in Saipan.Elsewhere, how did Ray Houghton, a spoon and an unsuspecting Ireland fan give Mick the biggest laugh of his football career? Did he really have a hit single and why did he have a race with a journalist..and did he win?ADVISORY: Mick refers to his Republic of Ireland team-mate Pat Bonner as ‘Packie’, which is a commonly used abbreviation of the name ‘Patrick’ in Ireland, and how he was widely known throughout his playing career.

How often does David James relive his cameo up front for Manchester City? Why did he fall out with Dimitar Berbatov in India? And which England cricket captain was he said to resemble by Leeds fans? All are discussed this week as the former Liverpool, Aston Villa and England keeper joins Kammy and Ben at St George’s Park. He takes us back to the start and tells how he went from standing around in the middle of a pitch to being England’s number one at a World Cup. He explains why he joined Watford when he was a Luton fan - but did he really wear their socks under his Watford kit? He also explains how he had little idea how big Liverpool were - and how famous Ian Rush was - when he signed for them. He also talks about why he still fancies management, the frustrations of applying for jobs and whether the Rooney Rule can make a difference. Elsewhere, he reveals whether he really was approached to be an illustrator for DC Comics, how close he was to joining the NFL, and how a chat with a stranger helped him during a difficult time during his career."

Sam Allardyce joins Kammy and Ben on the pod this week and he’s got big opinions to match his Big Sam moniker.He reveals his hurt at being ousted as England manager and his disappointment with the FA, and how Steve Parish saved him at Crystal Palace. He also explains his surprising reason for leaving Selhurst Park. He talks about why he fell out with Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez and how they’re partly to blame for the long-ball tag that followed him throughout his managerial career. Elsewhere, he answers why he thinks he shouldn’t have left Everton, how Newcastle was the wrong club at the wrong time for him and why he believes the idea that you should always play out from the back is brainwashing...and did you know one of his managers once told his team-mates not to pass him the ball?Meanwhile, Kammy reveals he’s had a job offer from a top club and is considering it, reminisces about the time he got the better of Big Sam as a manager and recalls how he got the hairdryer treatment from Sir Alex Ferguson.

How did Gazza shock holiday makers at a hotel during the World Cup? Did Brian Clough have his favourites at Nottingham Forest and what was it really like playing for West Ham under Harry Redknapp with Paolo Di Canio and Razor Ruddock? Nottingham Forest and England legend Stuart Pearce reveals all to Kammy and Ben in the latest episode of the Proper Football Podcast. He explains why he used to turn out on Sunday mornings for his mate’s football team as a Russian goalkeeper called Yak Jensen and how it came to an abrupt end. He also tells the guys how he was tapped up, during a match, by the Forest physio about a move to the City Ground and an unforgettable first phone call with Brian Clough. Along the way, he reveals what a Cloughie team talk was really like and what made him a managerial genius and he takes us back to Euro 96 and why he decided to take that penalty against Spain. He also recalls his days at West Ham: what the real story was behind him trying to run off a broken leg, why he loved and hated Upton Park during his career and a game which included 9 goals and an epic Di Canio tantrum. Take a listen as Psycho takes us on an amazing journey that takes in Wealdstone, Italia 90 and even a holiday to North Korea!

A near-death experience, Jose Mourinho and a physio’s wig all feature as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sits down with Kammy and Ben at St George’s Park for the latest Proper Football Podcast.The former Leeds and Chelsea striker talks about why Elland Road gave him goosebumps, his shock at the players’ eating and drinking habits and remembers the terror when a plane engine carrying the squad exploded in mid-air.He also discusses his time at Chelsea: what was behind Luca Vialli’s departure, what it was really like when Roman Abramovich turned up and why he was left disappointed by Mourinho.Elsewhere, he explains why he opted for Middlesbrough over AC Milan, reveals how he angered his captain in Portugal and recollects how Frank de Boer slaughtered his twin brother Ronald after a World Cup semi-final.Meanwhile, Kammy recalls how a windy day at Stoke led to one of the funniest things he’s ever seen and how did an England ‘call-up’ for Kammy lead to John Barnes being dumped on the floor?

How did a night out with Frank Worthington and George Best land a young Peter Reid in trouble? Why did his first day at Everton go so badly that he ended up being lapped…by his manager? And which legendary hard man got booked for flattening Reidy after just two seconds?The former Everton and England man explains it all to Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard on their brand new podcast. He also tells how Diego Maradona used to mock him about his famous second goal against England at the 86 World Cup, discusses the rivalry with Liverpool in the 80s and how, when he was Sunderland manager, he nabbed Kevin Phillips from Watford.Meanwhile, Kammy reveals which manager threatened to fine him for slide tackles and the father who gave him a wallop after Kammy's involvement in his son being sent off.

Would Brendan Rodgers change anything about Liverpool’s 2014 title run-in? Why did he leave Celtic and how did a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro almost cause him to lose a key member of his squad?The Leicester manager invites Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard into Leicester’s smart training complex to record their brand new podcast. They discuss why there are no excuses at Leicester for under performance and their aims for this season. They also chat about why he and Swansea fitted like a glove and the job that he thinks he maybe shouldn’t have taken. The guys also sneak in a quick chat with Kasper Schmeichel (before he left).

The former Sheffield United, QPR, Leeds and Crystal Palace boss reveals all to Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard in the first episode of their brand new podcast.You can email the show and send voice notes to KammyandBen@bbc.co.uk

Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard are back together for a brand new podcastJoin Kammy and Ben each week for a feel-good proper football conversation with some of the biggest names in football and entertainment. They’ll take you inside the dressing room, on the back of the team coach and into the manager’s office as our guests reveal what football is really like. You'll hear unbelievable stories and insight that you'll have to share with your friends. Expect big names, big opinions and big laughs.

Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard are back together for a brand-new podcast - Kammy & Ben's Proper Football Podcast!Join Kammy and Ben each week for a feel-good football conversation with some of the biggest names in football and entertainment.They’ll take you inside the dressing room, on the back of the team coach and into the manager’s office as our guests reveal what football is really like.