98 episodes

Each week, Man City and England international, Kyle Walker and presenter and Love Island star Chris Hughes take you inside the dressing room and onto the team bus to find out what it takes to win over and over again.
The pair will talk about the beautiful game, have a bit of a laugh, tell funny stories about football and dig into Kyle’s career as a serial champion. From his earliest days growing up in Sheffield, You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker will put the listener in the unique position of finding out what it takes to win seventeen major honours, including Premier Leagues, Champions Leagues, and FA Cups, as well as leading his country out at Wembley as captain of England.
Kyle will reflect on his time in the game, the players he’s played with and against, the managers, and the highs and lows of football at the very top. He’ll talk World Cups and Euros, teammates past and present, and what it feels like to be one v one against Lionel Messi.
You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker will give listeners a true insight into what it’s really like to be at the top of the game for so long.
Kyle is taking over The Players Channel: Real football talk...straight from The Players!
Previous titles include Footballer's Football Podcast featuring West Ham's Michail Antonio, Callum Wilson, Tom Cairney and Radio 1's Rickie Haywood-Williams as well as 'Football Firsts' with Jermain Defoe and Troy Deeney who discuss a range of topics revolving around the first time they experienced something in football. You can listen to all these episodes right now on this feed.

You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker BBC Radio 5 Live

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    • 4.6 • 29 Ratings

Each week, Man City and England international, Kyle Walker and presenter and Love Island star Chris Hughes take you inside the dressing room and onto the team bus to find out what it takes to win over and over again.
The pair will talk about the beautiful game, have a bit of a laugh, tell funny stories about football and dig into Kyle’s career as a serial champion. From his earliest days growing up in Sheffield, You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker will put the listener in the unique position of finding out what it takes to win seventeen major honours, including Premier Leagues, Champions Leagues, and FA Cups, as well as leading his country out at Wembley as captain of England.
Kyle will reflect on his time in the game, the players he’s played with and against, the managers, and the highs and lows of football at the very top. He’ll talk World Cups and Euros, teammates past and present, and what it feels like to be one v one against Lionel Messi.
You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker will give listeners a true insight into what it’s really like to be at the top of the game for so long.
Kyle is taking over The Players Channel: Real football talk...straight from The Players!
Previous titles include Footballer's Football Podcast featuring West Ham's Michail Antonio, Callum Wilson, Tom Cairney and Radio 1's Rickie Haywood-Williams as well as 'Football Firsts' with Jermain Defoe and Troy Deeney who discuss a range of topics revolving around the first time they experienced something in football. You can listen to all these episodes right now on this feed.

    Euro 2020 Part 1

    Euro 2020 Part 1

    Chris and Kyle are back for the third episode of You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker, which is a two-parter looking back at Euro 2020 and England's journey to the final, through the eyes of one of the squad's most experienced players.
    Kyle discusses the end of the club season, and Manchester City's Champions League defeat to Chelsea, and how difficult it was to be thrust into an international squad containing three of the players who'd just beaten him to win the European Cup. The pair also discuss Gareth Southgate's management style; how they relax at St George's Park during a six-week tournament; what happened when the FA brought in a load of puppies to stroke; and why Jordan Pickford isn't quite the golfer he believes he is.
    And then the pair dig into the nuts and bolts of the tournament, starting with the opening game against Croatia. Kyle reminisces on goals, big moments, being left out of the squad to face Scotland, and the quarter-final clash at Wembley against Germany.

    • 23 min
    The Icebreaker Part 2

    The Icebreaker Part 2

    Chris and Kyle are back for the second episode of the series which picks up where last week's left off, delving deeper into Kyle's footballing life.

    As one of the oldest players still plying his trade in the Premier League, Kyle tries to name his older peers; discusses the reasons behind his longevity; and talks about why he's so fearful of hanging his boots up. The pair dig into the weeds on nutrition as the Manchester City captain describes his daily intake; why chocolate is the snacking habit he can't kick; and why his teammates take food bags home from the canteen.

    Kyle and Chris also talk about the difficulties of club and country positional rivalries when you're battling players you like and respect for the same shirt; why winning the Premier League tops everything and who gets which room and why when it comes to England duty.

    • 24 min
    The Icebreaker Part 1

    The Icebreaker Part 1

    Man City and England international Kyle Walker and presenter and Love Island star Chris Hughes kick off the series by digging into Kyle's footballing life. Episode one goes into the weeds on some of the important topics surrounding his career: the best player he's played with and against; the name he least likes seeing on a team sheet; and the player who, over the last few seasons in the Premier League, has given him the toughest time.

    Kyle also discusses how he plays certain wingers, explains the differences in how you defend a Vinicius Jr versus a Jack Grealish, and names the player he believes is the best right back in the world. And then, taking the component parts of his peers, builds the perfect fullback.

    Kyle and Chris also discuss the mental challenges of the modern game, identify the best low-key player in the Premier League, and Kyle gives an insight into what his teammates really think about him.

    • 25 min
    Introducing... You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker

    Introducing... You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker

    Each week Chris Hughes and Kyle Walker take you inside the dressing room and onto the team bus to find out what it takes to win over and over again.
    The pair will talk about the beautiful game, have a bit of a laugh, tell funny stories about football and dig into Kyle’s career as a serial champion. From his earliest days growing up in Sheffield, You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker will put the listener in the unique position of finding out what it takes to win 17 major honours, including Premier Leagues, Champions Leagues, and FA Cups, as well as leading his country out at Wembley as captain of England.
    Kyle will reflect on his time in the game, the players he’s played with and against, the managers, and the highs and lows of football at the very top. He’ll talk World Cups and Euros, teammates past and present, and what it feels like to be one v one against Lionel Messi.
    You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker will give listeners a true insight into what it’s really like to be at the top of the game for so long.
    This podcast is part of The Players Channel: Real football talk... straight from The Players!
    Previous titles include Footballer's Football Podcast featuring West Ham's Michail Antonio, Callum Wilson, Tom Cairney and Radio 1's Rickie Haywood-Williams as well as 'Football Firsts' with Jermain Defoe and Troy Deeney who discuss a range of topics revolving around the first time they experienced something in football. You can listen to all these episodes right now on this feed.

    • 3 min
    Antonio & Cairney: The 2024 FFP Awards

    Antonio & Cairney: The 2024 FFP Awards

    As another year of top-flight football draws to a close, the boys single out the good, the bad and the ugly of the ‘23/24 season. Plus, our hosts reflect on their own respective Premier League campaigns and Tom gets called out for an egregious social media post.

    • 31 min
    Antonio & Cairney: Will A Salary Cap Make The Premier League Fairer?

    Antonio & Cairney: Will A Salary Cap Make The Premier League Fairer?

    As Man City seem all but destined to make it four in a row, the boys wonder if Arteta actually has what it takes to win a league title. We debate the merits of a proposed Premier League salary cap and whether it would actually make things fairer. Plus, following Sweden's decision not to introduce VAR in top-flight football, our hosts ask if it's time we put the continued existence of the ever-controversial tech to a vote.
    Got a query that only a professional footballer can answer? We'd love to hear from you. Send your questions to ffp@bbc.co.uk

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

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So good

Best pod ever. LOVE CALLUM!

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Fantastic Player Perspective

Not sure how this slipped my radar. As an American Prem fan, I try to soak up as much authentic PL content as possible. This pod is simply the best. I've enjoyed Crouch's pod and I love football clichés, but this is next level. Listening to top level strikers break down matches they just finished is so unique. It's just fantastic perspective into their mindset and overall process. Excuse me, I've got some listening to do – a couple full seasons to catch up on. Can't wait.

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Antonio - Club legend

Michail Antonio is a West Ham legend and Callum Wilson is fine I guess. Antonio is the real touch of magic on this pod. This is a really fun listen and I would recommend to anyone wanting to hear a player’s perspective!

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