Soccer AM is a British comedy talk television series that premiered on Sky Sports on August 12, 1995. It stars Helen Chamberlain, Brian Regan, Declan Donnelly and DJ Spoony.
Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based around the Premier League. Originally presented by Jane Hoffen, Gary Stevens and Russ Williams, they lasted just a year before Helen Chamberlain and Tim Lovejoy replaced them, where Lovejoy served for over a decade. He has since been replaced by Andy Goldstein and, more recently, Max Rushden. The show has been aired on Sky Sports 2 each Saturday morning of the football season since 1995 from 7:00am or 9: ...
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Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based around the Premier League. Originally presented by Jane Hoffen, Gary Stevens and Russ Williams, they lasted just a year before Helen Chamberlain and Tim Lovejoy replaced them, where Lovejoy served for over a decade. He has since been replaced by Andy Goldstein and, more recently, Max Rushden. The show has been aired on Sky Sports 2 each Saturday morning of the football season since 1995 from 7:00am or 9:00am to noon originally and currently between 10:00am and 12:00pm. In early 2009, the 500th episode was broadcast. Although the show is filmed live from 2010 it has been broadcast on a momentary delay due to bad language and/or inappropriate content from certain guests.
The show's current sponsor is Procter & Gamble through their Head & Shoulders brand. The show was previously sponsored by Frijj, a brand of milkshake, after Dairy Crest signed a £2 million sponsorship deal.
Parts of the show have remained since the beginning, whilst new items have been introduced each season. In that respect, it is almost the same every week, the difference being new football footage and comedy skits. Every week sees a new group of celebrity guests, generally featuring at least one footballer who is free on the Saturday, and a mix of musicians, TV personalities, and other sportsmen.
Tim Lovejoy has trawled through the archives and picked the Top Ten Greatest Goals of All Time. Who heads the list? Is it Weah, Gascoigne, Maradona, Pele or Ronnie Radford?
Join Tim, Helen and the gang and see if your favourite goals have made the cut.
And see all the Soccer AM characters in this celebration of all that is bizarre, barmy or just plain brilliant from the beautiful game.
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The Ten Greatest Players of the Last Ten Years
As Soccer AM celebrates its tenth season of tomfoolery, it's time to salute the greatest players of the last decade. From the Gallic majesty of Eric Cantona and Zinedine Zidane to the best of British in David Beckham and Paul Gascoigne, there's a festival of fabulous football to enjoy.
Let tTim and Helen guide you through a glut of glorious goals and shameless showboating with some hilarious surprises along the way, including contributions from Soccer AM's crew members: Sheephead, Fenners, Tubes and Rocket plus Barry Proudfoot and Pugsy.
Season 1 preview3 episodes total
Season 1 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Season 1, Episode 1
August 12, 1995
2
Season 1, Episode 2
August 19, 1995
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Season 1, Episode 3
August 26, 1995
Season 3 preview23 episodes total
Season 3 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
1/2/1999
Fans of the Week: Leeds
Footballer Guest: Chris Perry (Wimbledon)
Other Guest: Mark Foster (fastest swimmer in the world) (supports Spurs)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. Liverpool Xmas party 2. Chelsea can't score 3. Forest are doomed 4. Arsenal indiscipline 5. Referee inconsistency
Soccer Locker: George Boateng (Coventry)
What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Mountain Biking
Can He Kick It? Guest: Gordon Hill (ex Manchester United)
Could He Kick It? Yes
January 2, 1999
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1/9/1999
Fans of the Week: West Ham
Score in CHiPS: Two
Footballer Guest: Robbie Savage (Leicester)
Other Guest: Huw Higginson (The Bill)
On the Phone:
-Tony Cottee (Leicester)
-Alan Ball (Portsmouth manager)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. FA Cup cheating 2. FA chief's job 3. Flying hot dogs/sausage rolls 4. Bassett hounded out 5. Man Utd leisure time
Soccerette: Age 24, 5 foot 7, from Doncaster, supports Sheff Utd (is 'Miss Sheffield') and is called Julie.
Soccer Locker: Carl Cort (Wimbledon)
What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Played the guitar.
Can He Kick It? Guest: George Parris (ex West Ham)
Could He Kick It? No - the Cat saved it.
January 9, 1999
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1/16/1999
Fans of the Week: Ipswich.
Score in CHiPS: Zero.
Footballer Guest: Ian Rush (Wrexham; ex Liverpool, Juventus etc)
On the Phone:
-Tony Cottee (Leicester)
-Alan Ball (Portsmouth manager)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. Merson unsettled again 2. Venables 3. Giant killing 4. John Hartson 5. Football court cases
Soccerette: Age 16, 5 foot 4, from Barry (Wales), supports Aston Villa and is called Holly.
Soccer Locker: Joe Cole (West Ham)
What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Tim and Helen both danced.
Can He Kick It? Guest: Joey Jones (ex Chelsea, Liverpool etc)
Could He Kick It? No - the Cat stupidly saved it.
January 16, 1999
Season 4 preview43 episodes total
Season 4 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
8/7/1999
Fans of the Week: Sunderland. Score in LOBSTAR: Zero. Footballer Guest: Roy Evans (ex Liverpool player and manager) Other Guest: Sneaker Pimps: Liam (Newcastle fan) and Joe (Arsenal fan)
On the Phone:
-Steve McManaman (Real Madrid)
-Danny Mills (Leeds)
-Dermot Gallagher (referee)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. Greedy Nicolas Anelka 2. Alec Ferguson book revelations 3. Paul Ince war of words 4. Greedy Jimmy Floyd 5. Des Lynam 6. The eclipse
Soccerette: Age 20, 5 foot 5, from Virginia Walter, supports West Ham and is called Nathalie.
Can He Kick It? Guest: Roy Evans (ex Liverpool player and manager) Could He Kick It? No - the Cat saved it.
August 7, 1999
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8/14/1999
Fans of the Week: Everton. Score in LOBSTAR: One. Footballer Guest: Steve Howey (Newcastle)
Other Guests: Ray Winstone (West Ham fan) and Karl Howman (Charlton fan)
On the Phone:
-Dean Saunders (Bradford) -Ken Hedcroft (Hartlepool chairman)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. Nightmare start for Newcastle 2. Uriah Rennie 3. Early contenders for goal of the season 4. Roy Keane transfer talks 5. Francis Jeffers on/off transfer 6. The millennium
Soccerette: Age 21, 5 foot 5, from Northampton, supports Aston Villa and is called Nathalie.
Can He Kick It? Guest: Graham Sharp (ex Everton etc) Could He Kick It? No - the Cat got a leg to it.
August 14, 1999
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8/21/1999
Fans of the Week: Aston Villa. Score in LOBSTAR: Zero. Footballer Guest: Lee Sharpe (Bradford) Other Guest: Richard Driscoll (from EastEnders)
On the Phone:
-Andy Morrison (Man City)
-Carlton Palmer (Notts Forest)
-Steve Wraithe (Newcastle fanzine)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. Ruudi on way out 2. Fans should be nice to Beckham 3. Ian Wright - end of an era 4. Robbie Keane - suprise move to Coventry 5. Too many foreigners in the Premiership 6. The millennium
Soccerette: Age 21, 5 foot 7, from Sunberry-on-Thames, supports ? and is called Kelly.
Can He Kick It? Guest: Dave Bennet (ex Coventry etc)
Could He Kick It? Yes - the Cat went the wrong way.
August 21, 1999
Season 5 preview42 episodes total
Season 5 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
8/19/2000
Fans of the Week: Man City - said that if money was no concern, they'd sign either Cantona or Pires and their all time heros are either Denis Law or Colin Bow.
Score in Feed the Goat: Three.
Footballer Guest: John Beresford (Southampton) Other Guests: -Michael Greco (EastEnders) (Chelsea fan) -Perry Fenwick (EastEnders) (West Ham fan)
On the Phone: -Mark Staniford (Everton fanzine) -Les Ferdinand (Tottenham) -Graham Poll (referee)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. The term 'the usual suspects' 2. Too many foreigners 3. Players wages are too high 4. Roy Keane 5. Chelsea mutiny
Changing Rooms: Gareth Southgate (Aston Villa) said that his footballing hero was Bryan Robson, the best player he's played with is Paul Gascoigne, the best player in the Premiership is Roy Keane, his most memorable games have been the FA Cup Final last season, the Euro 96 semi final against Germany and England vs Holland (Euro 96) and vs Italy (away, qualifying for WC 98). His worst
August 19, 2000
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8/26/2000
Fans of the Week: Cardiff - said that if money was no concern they would sign Nathan Blake (hmm, okay) and their all time playing hero is Robin Friday.
Score in Feed the Goat: One.
Footballer Guest: Clayton Blackmore (Castleton someone - ex Man Utd, Middlesbrough etc)
Other Guests: -Claire Sweeney (Brookside) (Everton and West Brom fan) -Sheree Murphy (Emerdale) (Leeds fan and Harry Kewell's girlfriend)
On the Phone: -Carlton Palmer (Coventry) -Philip Ham (Ipswich fanzine) -Avis Ryder (Jack Ryder's - from EastEnders - mum) -Ron Wylie (Grimsby tannoy announcer person)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. Red cards 2. Referee inconsistency 3. Macca in limbo 4. Wenger aggro 5. Cole recall
Changing Rooms: Don Hutchison (Sunderland) revealed that his footballing hero was Gazza, the best players he's played with are Jamie Redknapp, Ian Rush, Alan Hansen and John Barnes, the best players he's played are the likes of (Roy) Keane and Vieira, the biggest wind-up merchan
August 26, 2000
3
9/2/2000
Fans of the Week: Hibernian - said that they would sign Paolo di Canio if money was no problem, and their all time heros are George Best and Pat Stanin.
Score in Feed the Goat: Two.
Footballer Guest: Ade Akinbyi (Leicester) Other Guests: Reef: Gary Stringer (Wolves fan) and Kenwyn House (Southampton fan)
On the Phone: -Martin Brodetsky (Oxford fanzine) -Neil Ruddock (Crystal Palace) -George Sephton (Anfield tannoy man)
Footballing Phono Nono's
1. Late comebacks 2. England injury crisis 3. Freedom of movement law 4. Vinnie's Hollywood fairytale 5. Starsky & Hutch
Changing Room Legends: Pele (probably the best player in the world... ever) said that his father, Zizinho (ex-Brazilian international), George Best and Beckenbauer inspired him to play football, his toughest opponents were Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore and Trappatoni, his most important goal was when he was 17 and making his debut for the Brazilian side against Wales, his wors experience as a footballer
September 2, 2000
Season 6 preview41 episodes total
Season 6 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
8/11/2001
August 11, 2001
2
8/18/2001
August 18, 2001
3
8/25/2001
August 25, 2001
Season 7 preview16 episodes total
Season 7 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
8/17/2002
FOOTBALLER GUEST: Keith O'Neill (Coventry) OTHER GUEST: Boniface (footballer-come-R&B star.. Chelsea fan)
ON THE PHONE: Lee Sharpe (Exeter) CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: Stan Collymore (ex Villa, Liverpool etc) COULD HE? Of course: Le Chat had no chance.
FANS OF THE WEEK: Birmingham.
SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Five.
CHANGING ROOMS: Jairzinho (Brazil legend).
He revealed that:
He started playing footie at 7 with a football made of socks. His football hero was Garincha. He was the manager to discover Ronaldo. Ronaldinho's goal against England was deliberate. England played too defensively in the World Cup. Enjoys watching Scholes and Gerrard play, but Owen is the best player in England today.
STUCK ON THE MOON CDs David Dunn (Blackburn) Top Three Singles: Just Lookin' - Stereophonics Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis Your Song - Elton John Favourite Album:
Definitely Maybe - Oasis Favourite Film: Shawshank Redemption
PLAYLIST: Death in Vegas (Hands Around My
August 17, 2002
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8/24/2002
FOOTBALLER GUEST: Neil Ruddock (Swindon) OTHER GUEST: Mohammed George (Gus from EastEnders.. Arsenal fan)
ON THE PHONE - Jason McAteer (Sunderland) Charlie Nicolas Geoff Shreeves from Maine Road Chris Kamara from the Reebok Stadium
CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: Frank Stapleton (ex Arsenal, Man Utd etc) COULD HE? Smashed ball into the net.
FANS OF THE WEEK: Ipswich. SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Four CHANGING ROOMS: Lomano Tresor Lua Lua (Newcastle). He revealed that:
His football hero was his dad. He supported Spurs as a boy. The best player he's played with is Kieron Dyer. The best player he's faced is Tony Adams. His best mate in football is Shola Ameobi. His nickname is La La (from the Teletubbies) He can do up to 10 flips, but 'it makes me feel very dizzy.'
STUCK ON THE MOON CDs: Robbie Savage (Birmingham) Top Three Singles: Simply The Best - Tina Turner Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead Fast Love - George Michael Fa
August 24, 2002
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8/31/2002
FOOTBALLER GUEST: Ade Akinbiyi (Crystal Palace) OTHER GUEST: Karl Howman (thespian, endorser of clean floors and Charlton fan)
ON THE PHONE - Milan Mandaric (Portsmouth chairman) Charlie Nicolas Bradley Walsh (commentator extraordinaire) Chris Kamara live from The Hawthorns Ray Winstone (The Daddy)
CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: John Beresford (ex Newcastle, Southampton etc) COULD HE? Slotted ball past the Cat.
FANS OF THE WEEK: Grimsby
SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Five CHANGING ROOMS: Shaun Bartlett (Charlton). He revealed that: He supported Man Utd as a boy. His football rival is Lucas Radebe, who he's having a 'personal duel' with. The biggest wind-up merchant is Roy Keane. He'd never play for West Ham. His best mate in football is Mark Fish. If he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be a teacher.
STUCK ON THE MOON CDs: Ryan Giggs (Man Utd) Top Three Singles: With Or Without You - U2 I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye Unde