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JJ Chalmers and guests Stef Reid, Owen Coyle and Laura Massaro discuss the boos for Justin Gatlin, Jordan Speith potentially making history and this summer's football transfers.

JJ Chalmers sits in to present the discussion that tackles the week's big issues in sport.

Justin Gatlin pulled off a surprise 100 metre sprint victory over Usain Bolt after coming back from a doping ban at the World Athletics Championship. When the result was confirmed and when Seb Coe handed him his medal, London's Olympic Stadium was filled with boos and jeers. Were the crowds right to do this? Should athletes who have served bans be offered a second chance? And what role does the media play in shaping our expectations of athletes?

After winning The Open last month, 24 year old golfer Jordan Spieth is currently eyeing up the US PGA Championship. If he wins this weekend, the American will make history and become sport's youngest ever grand slam champion. With the eyes of the entire golfing world on him at Qauil Hollow, how do sportspeople cope with the pressure of making history?

And following another summer of big money transfers before the start of the Premier League today, does football face a battle to maintain engagement with fans? Are the increasingly eye-watering sums of money for top players sustainable and what is their impact on the relationship between the game and fans?

Joining JJ to discuss these issues and more are: multiple medal winning para-athlete Stef Reid. Former Burnley manager Owen Coyle and squash superstar Laura Massaro.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 11 Aug 2017 13:00

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  • Fri 11 Aug 2017 13:00