First Word in Sport

Luke and James
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Luke & James discuss the latest sporting action from across the globe. There is a Monday and Friday weekly podcasts talking all sports with analysis and discussion.

  1. 23h ago

    Spain save football!! World Cup views - Ryan Fox wins the Open - First Word in Sport Ep 76

    Luke, James & John discuss Spain winning the World Cup. They talk about what they enjoyed about the tournament and where they see England & Tuchel in the future. A chat about Ryan Fox winning the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale and the fallout of Bryson DeChambeau. Rogers to Chelsea a blow to Arsenal? Plus a look at other transfers. Josh Kerr world record and Tour De France news. Topics Spain win the World Cup. Argentina sore losers (00:06) England win Bronze Medal Match (15:17) World Cup thoughts (19:29) Does Thomas Tuchel stay or go? Which Players make it to 2030? (46:58) Morgan Rogers to Chelsea & other transfers (01:00:51) Ryan Fox wins the Open & BDC thoughts (01:17:56) Josh Kerr & Tour De France news (01:30:42) #spain #worldcup #brysondechambeau

  2. 5d ago

    Its not coming home! Did Tuchel shocking tactics cost England? - First Word in Sport - Ep 75

    Luke & James discuss England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup Semi Final. Tuchel tactics to blame? Should he be sacked? Players did they take responsibility? Spain deliver a masterclass and worthy favourites on Sunday in World Cup Final. A look at the Transfers X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England lose to Argentina (00:06)Spain deliver a masterclass in beating France + World Cup Final views (30:10) Transfers - Is Youri Tielemans a good signing for Man Utd? (43:33) #tuchel #tactics #yamal

  3. Jul 14

    Open Memories - Royal Birkdale Preview - First Word in Sport Ep 74

    Luke & John take a trip down memory lane with some memories of past Open championships including some betting tales. They take a look ahead to this weeks 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Introduction (00:01) 2003 - Royal St George's - (04:00) 2000 - St Andrews (17:35) 2009 - Turnberry (27:25) 2015 - St Andrews (46:59) 2012 - Royal Lytham & St Annes (01:09:03) 2017 - Royal Birkdale (01:18:35) Other Opens - (01:23:46) 154th Open - Royal Birkdale (01:44:59) #rorymcilroy #golf #theopen

  4. Jul 13

    Deja Jude!! Bellingham takes England to a Semi Final v Argentina! First Word in Sport Ep 73

    Luke & James discuss England's Quarter Final win against Norway!! Jude Bellingham once again shows why is one of the very best. England's best player in a World Cup since 1966? They take a look through other matches & stories at the World Cup. A brief look at Transfers & Newcastle are in a pickle! Young players also paid too much!!!! X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Norway v England - Bellingham is having some tournament! Can England beat Argentina? (00:08) Other World Cup views & news (23:57) France v Spain (34:24) 64 teams in 2030? (50:05) Newcastle issues & Transfer gossip & young players on huge wages (58:43) #judebellingham #newcastle #pickford

  5. Jul 6

    Hey Jude! Bellingham sensational as England reach World Cup QF - First Word in Sport Ep 72

    Luke & James discuss England's massive win against Mexico in the Azteca. Jude Bellingham produces an all time great performance. Was it England's best World Cup win since the 1966 tournament? They take a look through other matches & stories at the World Cup. Worst ever Brazil side? Neymar a cry baby!! Should Folarin Balogun be allowed to play? Transfers & Glasner to Nottingham Forest. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics Mexico v England thoughts (00:06) Norway & Haaland beat Brazil (22:45) Folarin Balogun & Trump intervention (37:02) France beat disgraceful Paraguay (39:11) Argentina, Egypt, Morocco (42:17) Portugal v Spain (46:10) Has it been a good World Cup? (51:34) Transfers, Spurs spending and Glasner moves to Forest (57:30) #judebellingham #worldcup #england #mexico #harrykane #tuchel #henderson #balogun #trump #mbappe #messi #haaland #glasner

  6. Jun 29

    Tuchel Right Back Shocker / World Cup News / Ben Stokes RETIRES!! - First Word in Sport Ep 71

    Luke & James discuss the latest stories from the World Cup. Has Tuchel made a massive error with his Right Back selections and no TAA? A look ahead to the last 32 games & transfer news with Yan Diomande choosing PSG ahead of Liverpool. Ben Stokes retires from International cricket. Who replaces him? Can Rob Key and Brendon McCullum keep their jobs? George Russel wins and Wimbledon starts this week. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England Right back issue (00:09) World Cup thoughts - France worthy favourites? (11:29) Transfers - Yan Diomande & Granit Xhaka & Elliot Anderson (29:11) Ben Stokes retires!! (49:50) #tuchel #worldcup #benstokes #worldcup #robertomartinez #horseracing #wimbledon #serenawilliams #formula1 #transfers #tennis #wimbledon #golf #scottiescheffler

  7. Jun 24

    Can England win it? World Cup Round Up / Transfers / Ben Stokes / Sooryavanshi First Word in Sport Ep 70

    Luke & James discuss the latest news from the World Cup. England drab 0-0 versus Ghana. Which teams & players have impressed? A look though the latest transfer rumours. A chat on the Ben Stokes fallout. Is Sooryavanshi the most talented sportsman in the world? Women's cricket World Cup. A round up of other major sports. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England v Ghana - (00:04) World Cup views - (14:54) Transfer rumours - (33:43) Golf - Wyndham Clark (54:26) Cricket & Ben Stokes fallout & Sooryavanshi (57:16) Horse Racing Ascot views, Rugby, Wimbledon Tennis - Serena Williams is back!!! (01:10:10) #kane #ghana #worldcup #tuchel #transfers #benstokes #sooryavanshi #horseracing #rugbyunion #wimbledon #serenawilliams

  8. Jun 18

    England Entertain - First Word in Sport Ep 69

    Luke & James discuss England's win against Croatia in the World Cup. They give their views on the World Cup stories & look through other football news. X - 1stWordinSport Instagram - 1stWordinSport https://substack.com/@johnknightstats Topics England are fun to watch (00:08) Other World Cup views (14:40) Non WC football news including transfers (26:08) #tuchel #kane #bellingham #entertain #transfers

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Luke & James discuss the latest sporting action from across the globe. There is a Monday and Friday weekly podcasts talking all sports with analysis and discussion.

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  • Creator
    Luke and James
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Luke and James
  • Show Website
    First Word in Sport

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