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Garry Richardson looks at the main sports stories of the week. Featuring live interviews and discussion with the biggest names in sport

Sportsweek: 06/03/2011

06/03/2011

BBC Radio 5 Live - Sportsweek, 06/03/2011

Hodgson says he was unlucky at Anfield; Jamie Carragher agrees. Plus goalline technology.

WBA's Roy Hodgson says he was 'unlucky' at Anfield; Jamie Carragher agrees. Plus the FA's Alex Horne on goalline technology, and Ireland cricket coach Phil Simmons.

David Davies sits in for Garry Richardson, to look at the main sports stories of the week.

Former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson reflects on a good start to his tenure at West Bromwich Albion. He tells David he was unlucky in his time at Liverpool but is glad the team is starting to realise its potential.

As Liverpool prepare for a Premiership showdown with league leaders Manchester United we speak to Anfield captain Jamie Carragher. He tells the show Roy Hodgson had been unfortunate in his time at the club, and that the players had to take their share of the blame.

We also discuss FIFA plans to introduce goal-line technology with the FA's general secretary Alex Horne and former SFA chief executive Gordon Smith.

Elsewhere, Ireland coach Phil Simmons discusses their momentous Cricket World Cup win over England, long distance runner Mo Farah talks about competing at the European Indoor Championships, and the NBA's head of European operations, Sophie Goldschmidt, outlines their plans to bring the game to Europe.

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