Big Sam has returned to Rovers after his heart operation - how much did they miss him?

HEALTH reporter Neil Docking, who visited Sam Allardyce at the Blackburn Rovers training ground this morning, joins the usual Lancashire Telegraph sports team for this week's podcast.

Host Paul Plunkett, the LT sports editor, is also joined by sports reporters Gary York and Matt Donlan to discuss:

* Is there too much stress on Premier League managers now?

* Should Rovers continue with three up front?

* Can Benni McCarthy be blamed for wanting to leave?

* Burnley's away form - why can't they win on the road?

* Should the Clarets buy David Nugent in January?

Click play below to listen to this week's podcast.