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Ever dreamed of your fantasy 5 a side football team? I delve into friends and families favourite football teams, players from that team and who they would pick to play in their fantasy 5 a side team. However, as with everything, there are rules...
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Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
39 min
On this episode, I speak to Talking Football's chairman, Steve Bell about all things Tottenham Hotspur. He tells us about growing up as a Spurs fan down south before moving to Bolton, recalling his favourite games and goals and his worst memories. He tells us about his thoughts on Ange Postecoglou's sacking after winning their first trophy in 17 years and his prediction for next season before submitting his ultimate Spurs 5 a side football team and it is an absolute belter.
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Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
1 hr 21 min
We head back to Wembley for the first episode in the second series of Football 5's and, by popular demand, I speak to Iain 'The Bees' Beesley, an England fanatic as he talks all about his experiences of watching our national team. He discusses how he got into England, the future of England and we talk in great detail about THAT night in Italy in 1990 before he submits his ultimate England 5 a side team using his heroes following my strict rules.
This is the second England episode I have done for the show... but both are completely different
Enjoy the show

Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
5 min
Welcome to the second series of Football 5's, the show whereby my guests pick their ultimate 5 a side team using their footballing heroes and following the rules set. I'm Alex Kirkman, your host and I just wanted to give you an introduction to the new series and tell you about certain changes I have had to make

Feb 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
1 hr 6 min
In the final episode, I get Jiggy and Danny back to pick the best 5 a side team using all the players picked in this first series. However, the rules have changed... ever so slightly
***Again, apologies for the audio. I have 2 microphones and there was 3 of us. Also, we were slightly distracted at parts because Bolton Wanderers were playing***

Feb 5, 2025
Feb 5, 2025
1 hr 6 min
In the penultimate episode of the first series, I speak to Scott about his playing days and why he isn't affiliated with a football club before he has the difficult job of picking the all time ultimate 5 a side football team using any players he wants

Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
1 hr 45 min
In this bumper edition of the show, we talk all about "The Gas" as my guest, Ben Spindler, tells us why he isn't in love with football as much anymore but shares his favourite moments, matches and goals before not only submitting his favourite Rovers 5 a side team but his best also. Believe me when I say it, the man knows what he talking about

Jan 22, 2025
Jan 22, 2025
35 min
Over to The Kop we go this week as my guest, Baz, tells us all about the red side of The Mersey. Baz tells us his favourite goals and games and shares his thoughts on Arne Slot among other topics before he submits his ultimate Liverpool 5 a side team

Jan 16, 2025
Jan 16, 2025
42 min
In this bonus episode, I speak to Jiggy from episode 3 all about former Bolton Wanderer, Dion Charles and his recent transfer to League 1 rivals, Huddersfield Town. We also talk about Bolton manager, Ian Evatt and the current state of affairs surrounding his tenure, his tactics and is he on borrowed time.
