Stuart Pearce is one of English football’s most iconic defenders, known for his intensity and powerful left foot. A club legend at Nottingham Forest, he earned 78 England caps and was a key figure in the 1990 World Cup and 1996 European Championship squads. He later moved into senior club management roles, worked with the England senior team, and is now a respected and popular football pundit.

Championed by the Highbury faithful, Paul Merson brought flair and imagination to Arsenal across a decade-long spell at the club. He won multiple honours with Arsenal and earned 21 England caps, featuring at Euro 1992 and the 1998 World Cup. Since retiring, he has become a well-known and respected football pundit and commentator with Sky Sports, recognised for his honesty and straight-talking analysis.

Praised by former England manager Gareth Southgate for his ability to put guests at ease, Mark is a long-established BBC broadcaster and former Times columnist. Known as ‘Clem’, he is one of English football’s most familiar voices, championing the underdog beyond the Premier League. Now in his third decade on BBC Radio 5 Live, he is also a prolific event moderator, consultant and communication coach.