The Football Interview

Series 2

2026 · 13 episodes · 2h 53m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. James Maddison

   22 Aug 2026 · 13 min

   James Maddison sits down with Kelly Somers for a conversation about the toughest year of his career. The Tottenham midfielder reflects on his serious ACL injury, missing an entire season.

2. 

   2. Frank Lampard with Tom Grennan

   29 Aug 2026 · 12 min

   Musician and Coventry City fan Tom Grennan sits down with manager Frank Lampard to discuss the club’s long-awaited return to the Premier League, the excitement and scale of the challenge ahead, and the footballing legends who have inspired him along the way.

3. 

   3. Keith Andrews

   5 Sept 2026 · 8 min

   Brentford Head Coach Keith Andrews talks to Kelly Somers about his remarkable journey through football - from leaving Ireland at 15 to reflecting on the career path he might have taken if football had not worked out.

4. 

   4. Rúben Dias

   12 Sept 2026 · 14 min

   Manchester City defender Rúben Dias reflects on leadership, life after Pep, a new era under Enzo Maresca and the mindset that drives his relentless pursuit of success.

5. 

   5. Michele Kang

   19 Sept 2026 · 14 min

   From signing global stars to transforming the women’s game, Michele Kang speaks to Kelly Somers about why she is investing millions to change football’s future.

6. 

   6. Ousmane Dembele & Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

   26 Sept 2026 · 14 min

   Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia open up on Ballon d'Or ambitions, Champions League success, Luis Enrique's influence and the chemistry powering PSG's attack.

7. 

   7. Jack Wilshere

   3 Oct 2026 · 14 min

8. 

   8. Martin Ødegaard

   10 Oct 2026 · 14 min

   Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard sits down with Kelly Somers to reflect on winning the Premier League last season, his frustrations with injuries and a fantastic World Cup with Norway.

9. 

   9. Peter and Kasper Schmeichel

   17 Oct 2026 · 13 min

   Alex Scott sits down with Peter and Kasper Schmeichel to reflect on their shared experience of winning the Premier League title, growing up with a footballing father and how it was to follow in their footsteps

10. 

    10. Sean Dyche

    24 Oct 2026 · 14 min

    Former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche joins Kelly Somers to reflect on his managerial career so far, and he offers a rare look at his life away from the pitch.

11. 

    11. Alan Shearer

    31 Oct 2026 · 14 min

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    12. James Trafford

    7 Nov 2026 · 15 min

    Leeds United goalkeeper James Trafford sits down with Kelly Somers to reflect on why he had to play regularly this season, how people misunderstand him and his ambitions to be England number one.

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    13. Episode 13

    Airs 21 Nov 2026 · 14 min