"Available for over a year John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They debate the FA Cup schedule and lack of free-to-air matches, as well as Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca losing their jobs. There's a twist in the first Clash of the Commentators of the year. More unintended pub and film names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk"
"5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Fri 9 Jan FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Preston v Wigan 1930 - SPORTS EXTRA. Sat 10 Jan WSL: Arsenal v Man Utd 1230 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace 1215 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 - 5 LIVE."
FA Cup scheduling and limited free-to-air coverage provoke concern about accessibility and fixture timing. Questions arise over synchronising kick-off times and whether all matches should start at 3pm. Recent managerial sackings of Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca are noted in relation to club performance pressures. Commentary culture features unintended pub and film names alongside a "Clash of the Commentators" segment that includes a twist. A full broadcast schedule lists multiple FA Cup fixtures across 5 Live and Sports Extra channels. A Great Glossary of Football Commentary begins compiling common phrases and tactical terms. Audience voice notes and emails are invited for contributions.
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