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The Guardian - UK
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James Richardson

Football Weekly Extra: Carling Cup gets interesting and AC Jimbo says relax

James Richardson is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sean Ingle, and Kevin McCarra to round up the week's football action.

The Carling Cup has been maligned but the pod enjoyed the midweek games - even though it wonders why the deep fat-fryer at Oakwell will cost so much to replace.

With Pompey being hit with a transfer ban, and Hull and Rangers also struggling, we delve into the murky waters of football finance. Elsewhere, Sid Lowe is on the blower from Spain to talk about Real Madrid's humiliating Copa del Rey defeat at Alcorcón, while James has all the latest Serie A news including Napoli's stunning comeback against Milan.

There's also time to discuss James's trip to see Frankie Goes To Hollywood in their mid-80s prime, Barry being banned from the Swan in Brixton and a full preview of this weekend's Premier League matches.

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