Part two of Theo Delany’s fascinating conversation with the award winning broadcaster, former rapper and author of the excellent ‘Lets Talk’ Nihal Arthanayake of BBC 5Live’s popular afternoon show. Chosen scorers here include Dele Ali and Harry Kane. @therealNihal @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.waterstones.com/author/nihal-arthanayake/5488970https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by award winning broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake host of BBC 5Live’s hugely popular afternoon show. His renowned conversationalist tendencies, expanded on in his acclaimed book ‘Lets Talk’, are in evidence here as the Tottenham fan relives goals from Bale, Hoddle and more.@TherealNihal@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.waterstones.com/author/nihal-arthanayake/5488970https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney is joined by musician and producer Martyn Ware whose bands Heaven17 and Human League were among the most succesful pioneers of electronic pop music. His book, 'Electronically Yours', tells his remarkable story from humble beginnings in Sheffield to procucing iconic records for Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby) and Tina Turner. He is a lifelong fan of Sheffiled Wednesday and among his chosen scoreres are John Sheridan, Chris Waddle and David Hurst.https://www.waterstones.com/book/electronically-yours/martyn-ware/9780349135137https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@martynware@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by venerated author, journalist and broadcaster Mihir Bose whose work has adorned countless newspapers and periodicals as well as the world's airwaves notably as the BBC's first Sports Editor. His eagerly awaited memoir 'Thank You Mr CrombieLessons in Guilt and Gratitude to the British' comes out in My 2024. A Tottenham fan, among his chosen scorers are Pele Beckenbauer and Gascoigne.https://www.mihirbose.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@mihirbose@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of comedian and author Mark Watson taking Theo Delaney through the goals of his life. The huge Bristol City and England fan's goalscorers include Korey Smith and Chloe Kelly.https://www.markwatsonthecomedian.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@watsoncomedian@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by the hugely popular comedian and author Mark Watson. A regular on TV and radio and currently touring the UK, Mark is a lifleong fan of Bristol City and England. In this, part one of two, Paul Gascoigne and Christian Roberts are among his chosen scorers.https://www.markwatsonthecomedian.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@watsoncomedian@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with the man who has played the most times - and won the most trophies - in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt, Steve Perryman MBE. Scorers include Hoddle and Rooney. We resume at a north London derby in 1974...https://steveperryman.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@Steve6Perryman@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney's guest is Steve perryman who has played more games in a Spurs shirt than any other player winning an unmatched six trophies with the club in the process. Among the goals of his life selcted here in part one of two are strikes from Jimmy Greaves and George best.https://steveperryman.com/ https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@Steve6Perryman@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by legendary broadcaster Elton Welsby, an ever present acrooss the football airwaves form the 1970s onwards. Among the cast of characters in this compelling and often hilarious conversation are Harold Wilson, George Best, Bill Shankly, Lulu and Ruud Gullit. **This interview was conducted over the phone so sound quality isn't perfect. It improves a bit after around 10 minutes**https://twitter.com/WelsbyEltonhttps://t.co/eLIFOPzqHl@WelsbyElton@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with revered broadcaster Tony Incenzo. The eye popping stories continue and scorers include Bobby Zamora and previous Life Goals guest Tony Cascarino.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@TonyIncenzo @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Reliving the goals of his remarkable life in football is broadcaster Tony Incenzo who has been a familiar voice to fans for several decades and has watched over 5,000 games including every single QPR home game since his first in 1973. This is part one of two and includes strikes from Simon Stainrod and Bobby Charlton.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@TonyIncenzo@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Mark Littlewood, the outgoing Director General of the free market think tank the Institute For Economic Affairs. A huge Southampton fan, among his chosen scorers are Boufal, Fonte and Maradona. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@MarkJLittlewood@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Jeremy Wilson, the Telegraph's chief sports reporter and author of 'Beryl - In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete' which won the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year award. Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere are among the chosen scorers.https://t.co/cGMXZbZSrThttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@JWTelegraph@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney's guest is Jeremy Wilson, The Telegraph's chief sports reporter and winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year for his biography of cyclist Beryl Burton 'Beryl - In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete'. A Southampton fan among his chosen scoreres in this, part one of two, are Matt Le Tissier and Brett Ormerod.https://t.co/cGMXZbZSrThttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@JWTelegraph@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by Lucy Ward who relives the goals of a life steeped in football. She scored over 250 goals in her playing career almost all of them in a Leeds United shirt and she went on to serve the club off the pitch before and acrimonious parting. She is now among the most in demand co commentators in televison and works for many staions across the Premier League, World Cup Champions League and more. Among her chosen scorers are Kelly Smith, David Platt and Roberto Firminho.@lucyjward@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part teo of Theo Delaney's conversation with Jon Harvey the comedian writer director and producer who is sometimes know as Count Binface. We resume at Old Trafford in 2005...http://jondharvey.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@jondharvey@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by John Harvey the comedian, writer, producer and director who works on numerous TV and radio shows and whose alter ego is intergalactic political colossus Count Binface. His new book A Fan For All Seasons is out now. A Spurs fan, scorers in this, part one of two, include Alan Pardew and Sol Campbell.http://jondharvey.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@jondharvey@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with British comedy legend Andy Hamilton. We resume at Mexico 1970 and discuss Pele, Moore, Gascoigne, Iniesta and Who dares Wednesday versus Rapid Decline…https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/blue-was-colour@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is British Comedy doyen Andy Hamilton whose prodigious list of writing and performing credits includes much of the best TV and comedy of the last 40 years. A lifelong Chelsea fan Jimmy Greaves, Booby Tambling and Eddie McCreadie feature in this, part one of two. https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/blue-was-colourhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

Theo Delaney is joined by revered Daily Mail sports journalist and columnist Ian Herbert whose new book 'Tinsletown' is about the takeover of Wrexham FC - the team he has supported since childhood - by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenny. Among his chosen scoreres are Micky Thomas, Mark Hughes and Paul Mullin.@ianherbs@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.hachette.co.uk/contributor/ian-herbert/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is the leading authority on George Orwell DJ Taylor who has written two highly acclaimed biographies of the great author as well as twelve novels and numerous non fiction titles. His latest book 'Orwell:A NewLife' is just out. Among the scorers of the goals of his life are Huckerby, Goss, Pukki and his son Leo. He is a dyed in the wool Norwich City fan.@djtaylorwriter@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.djtaylorwriter.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is Brendon Batson one of the celbrated triumverate of black players who played for Ron Atkinson's crack late 70s West Brom side along with Laurie Cunningham and Cyril Regis. After retiring he became a central figure at The Professional Footballers Association and has recieved an MBE and OBE for services to football and in particular is anto racism work. His autobiography, the absorbing 'The Third Degree' is published on September 22nd.@BatsonBook@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://www.curtis-sport.com/online-store/The-Third-Degree-Brendon-Batson-Autobiography-p581364376https://t.co/eLIFOPzqHl

Part two with the inimitable Jonathan Meades the programme maker and presenter who is also a prolific writer and whose new novel Empty Wigs is currently being readied for publication. Among the Southampton fan’s chosen scorers here are Ward-Prowse and Le Tissier.https://www.jonathanmeades.co.uk/@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is the brilliant programme maker Jonathan Meades whose distinctive TV documentaries on history and architecture have earned him countless plaudits and whose writing is equally celebrated. He has just finished his latest novel Empty Wigs and is a sup[porter of Southampton FC.https://www.jonathanmeades.co.uk/@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of the 200th Life Goals and this one has a twist. Instead of asking the questions, regular host Theo Delaney takes the role of guest and relives the goals of his life. In the interviewer's chair is esteemed Guardian writer Simon Hattenstone. Goal scoreres here include Gascoigne, Beckham and Kane.@shattenstone@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theguardian.com/profile/simonhattenstonehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

For the 200th edition Theo Delaney sits in the guest’s chair and the esteemed Guardian writer Simon Hattenstone takes the interviewer’s seat. Goals from Hoddle and Villa feature in this, part one of two. @shattenstone@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theguardian.com/profile/simonhattenstonehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with author and Chelsea fan Martin Knight whose many acclaimed titles include autobiographies of Peter Osgood, Dave Mackay and George Best. We resume as the Blues visit Bolton in 1983 in the midst of an existential crisis...@MartinKnight_@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/qTCiIzFzv6https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is prolific author Martin Knight whose work has encompassed working-class, Romany, football-fan and popular culture, as well as true crime, sport and fiction and he counts the best sellinhg autobiographies of George Best, Peter Osgood and Dave Mackay among his credits. A committed Chelsea fan since the early 70s his scorers in this , part one of two, include Osgood, Best and Alan Hudson. @MartinKnight_@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/qTCiIzFzv6https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

This is part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with broadcaster and journalist John Wilson of BBC Radio 4's This Cultural Life in which he interviews well known creatives about their early influences. (The new series has just launched with first guest Stephen Fry). The son of Arsenal and TV legend Bob Wilson - a previous Life Goals guest - John's chosen scorers here include Ian Wright and Tony Adams.@JohnWilson14@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://t.co/4wn8Oc1moDhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is broadcaster and journalist John Wilson who makes the excellent This Cultural Life on BBC Radio 4 (new series just started - first guest Stephen Fry). The son of Arsenal legend and television legend and previous Life Goals guest Bob Wilson, John relives goals from Charlie George, Liam Brady, Alan Sunderland and the great Johan Cruyff in this, part one of two.@JohnWilson14@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://t.co/4wn8Oc1moDhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with novelist John King who wrote ‘The Football Factory’. His latest novel is ‘London Country’ and he has new story ‘The Grand Union’ which features in the imminent 'The View From Paocher’s Hill' which also features new work from Irvine Welsh and Alan Warner. He and Theo Delaney discuss his writing process and his recollections of the football violence of the past.We resume in Grimsby in 1985...@London_Books @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.london-books.co.uk/john-king https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is John King who wrote the seminal ‘The Football Factory’ and a string of well received books since. His latest novel, ‘London Country’, came out earlier this year and his novella ‘The Grand Union’ features in the brand new 'The View From Poacher’s Hill' which also includes new stories from Irvine Welsh and Alan Warner. A massive Chelsea fan, among his chosen goal scorers are Alan Hudson, Kerry Dixon and Dideir Drogba. @London_Books@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.london-books.co.uk/john-kinghttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is Mark Baxter the author and film producer, an aficionado of the culture of mid-century London who has made acclaimed documentaries on the likes of Tubby Hayes and Peter Blake with further such projects in production. One of the best-connected people on the capital’s creative scene, ‘Bax’, as he’s known to his friends, is a lifelong Millwall supporter. @TheMumper@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://monomediafilms.london/ https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two with writer/producer/impresario, Mayfair Mod and Millwall fan Mark Baxter. We resume at Wembley in 2009...@TheMumper@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://monomediafilms.london/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with broadcaster, author, DJ and one time wing wizard Pat Nevin whose latest book ‘Football And How To Survive It’ is just out. We resume at Stamford Bridge in 1985…@PatNevin@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://linktr.ee/patnevinhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Pat Nevin who was one of the most exciting wingers of his generation and is now an elite TV and radio pundit. He is also an acclaimed author and his new book ‘Football And How To Survive It’ follows his bestselling memoir ‘The Accidental Footballer’. In his playing days with Chelsea, Everton and Scotland he was known for his idiosyncratic taste in music, culture and style and he remains an in demand DJ so stand by for music choices every bit as intriguing as the goals.@PatNevin@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://linktr.ee/patnevinhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney's guest is Luma Mufleh the founder and CEO of Fugees Family the non profit organistation that harnesses the power of football to help refugee children to integrate in America. A refugee herself, her book Believe In Them tells her remarkable story and her Ted Talk which has had close to two million views is inspirational. A football lover and Chelsea fan since her childhood in Jordan, she relives goals from Paolo Rossi, Frank Lampard, Lionel Messi and more.@LumaMufleh@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.ted.com/talks/luma_mufleh_don_t_feel_sorry_for_refugees_believe_in_them?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomsharehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with revered sports and music writer and Nottingham Forest season ticket holder Richard Williams. We resume in 1975 and the old second division…@rwilliams1947@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://thebluemoment.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is the compelling Richard Williams whose illustrious career as a sports and music writer stretches from the sixties and includes stints as the Melody Maker’s editor, The Old Grey Whistle Test’s first presenter, artistic director of the Berlin jazz festival and chief sports writer on The Guardian. Among the scorers of the goals of his life are Ray Wilkins, Diego Maradona and Ian Storey-Moore. @rwilliams1947@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://thebluemoment.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Mark Pougatch, ITV's chief sports presenter, in which we learn more about the pressures, pleasures and craft of bringing the big games to the nation. @markpougatch@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/lKEmChQmrphttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

ITV's chief sports presenter Mark Pougatch joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. Now a familiar face around the world thanks to his work across numerous sports and channels, Mark was a fixture on BBC Radio 5Live's sports coverage for many years before switching to TV and his new podcast 'My Sporting Journal' is made with previous Life Goals guest Paul Hayward. An Arsenal and England fan since childhood, among his scorers in this part one of two are Paul Gascoigne, Michael Thomas and Terry McDermott.@markpougatch@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://t.co/lKEmChQmrphttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Theo Delaney’s guest is the senior sports executive Jane Purdon who has stints at the Premier League, Women In Football, UK Sport on her blue chip resume and has also been club secretary at Sunderland the team she’s supported all her life. A leading advocate for women’s football and an accomplished writer too, her excellent book ‘The Homecoming’ is out now. Among the chosen scorers of the goals of her life are Ian Porterfield, Paul Gascoigne and Lionel Messi.@janepurdon@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney http://linktr.ee/janepurdonhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with broadcaster, journalist and podcaster Stu Arrowsmith the host of the brilliant Elvis Costello podcast Dangerous Amusements. Scoreres include Smicer and salah and the coversation turns to the essence of our relationship with football and concerns about its future. We resume in Istanbul, 2005...@StuArrows@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://dangerousamusements.co.uk/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney's guest is Stuart Arrowsmith the journalist and broadcaster whose voice will be familiar to sports fans across myriad stations including Talksport, CenturyFM, Capitol Gold and Today FM. He is also the host of the brilliant Elvis Costello podcast dangerous Amusements and, like Costello, he is a huge Liverpool fan. Scoreres in this first of two parts include Barnes and Fowler.@StuArrows@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://dangerousamusements.co.uk/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Andrew Lauder in which they discuss Sunderland's '73 cup winning side, the emergence of Stiff Records, Elvis Costello and the Stone Roses and Hartlepool legend Ritchie Humphries among much else.

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Andrew Lauder whose been among the music business's most influencial figures since the 1960s. Among the countless acts he has brought to prominence are Canned Heat, Elvis Costello and the Stone Roses and his career is peppered with eye-popping stories shared here and in his excellent new memoir 'Happy Trails'. He is a lifelong fan of his hometwon club Hartlepool United.

Part two with world renowned journalist, broadcaster and best selling author Guillem Balague who tells of the great joy he gets from his chairmanship of Biggleswade United and his adventures in songwriting. Among the selected goals are one from the ninth tier of English football and another from the 2022 World Cup Final.@GuillemBalgue@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney http://www.guillembalague.com/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Theo Delaney’s guest is one of the world’s most respected and well connected football writers and broadcasters Guillem Balagué. The Espanyol fan and Biggleswade United chairman relives goals from Xavi Alonso, Zidane and more and tells his astonished host that he has never really loved football!@GuillemBalgue@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney http://www.guillembalague.com/https://www.theodelaney.comhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals