Bruce bites back and golf with Gareth Bale

Darren Fletcher and Jermaine Jenas bring you the Friday Football Social. They preview the Manchester derby at the weekend and talk about why Liverpool can’t find their form. They’re joined by Nigel Pearson ahead of his 500th game as a manager and he gives his views on Steve Bruce and the issues at Newcastle. Nottingham Forest defender Michael Dawson joins the pod after his commentary debut to talk about Spurs’ current form and the influence of Gareth Bale. Plus, what’s Bale like off the field? TOPICS: 00:53 – JJ’s Comic Relief Challenge 04:06 – Changes to the Handball rule 05:56 – Why can’t Liverpool find their form? 06:24 – Jurgen Klopp 12:07 – Nigel Pearson joins the pod 19:01 – The problems at Newcastle 19:20 – Steve Bruce 24:08 – Pearson’s 500th game 25:50 – Michael Dawson on Forest and commentating 31:10 – Manchester derby chat and Ruben Dias‘ impact at Manchester City 37:54 – Spurs and the impact of Gareth Bale 47:42 – Golf with Gareth Bale