Former Reading head of football operations Mark Bowen is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Mark Bowen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the HUGE Europa League final to how close Manchester City were to signing Lionel Messi?

Mark and Sam talk about the recent FA Cup final, Dean Henderson's impressive performance, why it wasn't a shock that Crystal Palace won and the brilliance of their recent recruitment.

The two then discuss why most teams should be chasing Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, how good can Michael Olise be and why Manchester United have a massive rebuild on their hands.

They then both chat about the pressure on Mikel Arteta to win silverware next season, what does the future hold for Kevin De Bruyne and just how close did Manchester City actually come to signing Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon?

The duo then discuss the upcoming Europa League final, who they think will lift the trophy as well as give us their combined Manchester United and Tottenham XI.

Finally they end the podcast with quick fire questions including their favourite memories of Goodison Park, working with Craig Bellamy and will Charlie Savage be better than his dad Robbie?

Natalie and Sam sit down and discuss all things football from the upcoming FA Cup final to Big Sam's Big Awards in this latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Natalie and Sam talk about Nottingham Forest's owner entering the pitch to confront Nuno Espirito Santo and why they're having a fantastic season regardless of their recent dip in form.

The two then discuss the race for the Champions League places with Arsenal & Newcastle all but confirmed for next season with the final two places up for grabs between Chelsea, Aston Villa & Nottingham Forest.

They then both chat in depth about the upcoming FA Cup final between Manchester City & Crystal Palace, Big Sam reacts to the Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander Arnold and why the Europa League final between Manchester United & Tottenham is so big.

Finally they end the podcast with Big Sam's Big Awards where they discuss categories such as Player Of The Season, Underwhelming Player Of The Season, Over & Underachievers as well as their Stand Out Moment Of The Season!

Former Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Preston, Sunderland, Bradford, Fleetwood, Bengaluru and Lalitpur City manager Simon Grayson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.

Simon Grayson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Leeds' incredible title winning season to his time manager out in Napal.

Simon and Sam talk about his recent experience managing in both India and Nepal and what challenges he had to face with regards to signing players, the fan culture and playing surfaces.

The two then discuss Leeds United's incredible Championship season, which players they need to keep hold of in the summer, the plans to redevelop Elland Road and what is a realistic plan for the next 5 years for the club?

They then both chat in depth about some of Simon's old clubs including Preston North End and they're worrying end to the season, whether Leicester City will replace Ruud van Nistelrooy and does Ollie Watkins' future lie away from Aston Villa?

The duo then discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold announcing his departure from Liverpool, the job Arne Slot has done at the club and why Jamie Carragher is harsh to criticise the Liverpool right back.

Finally they end the podcast with quick fire questions including who wins the Championship play-offs, which newly relegated team will perform the best next season and who needs to win the Europa League more?