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Image: Taylor: serving ban

Ryan Taylor, actor Jack O'Connell and Glaswegian rockers Kassidy, are all on this week's show!

There's only one place to be on Saturday morning!

As ever Soccer AM is the only place to start your weekend and you'll have no problem getting out of bed when you hear what we've got in store for you this week! Joining Helen, Max and the rest of the gang in the studio first this Saturday morning will be Newcastle star Ryan Taylor! Born in Liverpool, Taylor began his career with Tranmere Rovers, before earning a move to the Premier League with Wigan. Despite being plagued by injuries during his four-year spell with the Latics, the former England U21 midfielder established himself as a key member of the squad, before opting to join the Toon Army in 2009. After enjoying an uninterrupted promotion campaign with the Magpies last season, Taylor has once again been hampered by injuries on his return to the Premier League. The 26-year-old started his first game of 2011 against Bolton two weeks ago, but failed to see out the full 90 minutes after receiving his marching orders for a two-footed challenge. Newcastle's loss, however is our gain, and the versatile star who is currently serving a three-match ban will be talking about that red card, life on Tyneside and playing in front of the St James' Park faithful.

Skins

Joining Taylor on the orange sofas this week will be actor Jack O'Connell. Best known for his role in E4 drama Skins, O'Connell first came to our attention in 2006 as Pukey Nicholls in Shane Meadows' brilliant feature 'This Is England'. Appearances in soaps including Waterloo Road, Holby City and Wire in the Blood followed, before he landed his award-winning role in Skins. A Derby County fan, O'Connell is set to star as Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton in the BBC drama 'United', as well as in Sky 1's new series 'The Runaway'. His hugely impressive CV also includes roles alongside Sir Michael Caine in Harry Brown and he'll be telling us all about that, and talking about his upcoming projects.

Glaswegian

Completing this week's line-up will be the band being hailed in the press as 'The British Kings of Leon'! Glaswegian four-piece Kassidy formed in late 2008 and have been steadily making a name for themselves. Signed to Mercury Records on a four album deal, Kassidy released 'The Rubbergum EP Vol. 2′, in 2010 to rave reviews, with the majority of the tracks being recorded in their shared home. Their brand of folk rock has undoubtedly hit accord with those 'in the know' within the industry, while their growing fan base is further evidence of their credentials. Kassidy's debut studio album 'Hope Street' is out on Monday and Barrie and Chris, will be popping by the studio to tell us all about it. The boys will also be revealing what it's been like supporting fellow Glaswegians Primal Scream, and telling us who they think will come out on top in Sunday's Old Firm League Cup final! That wraps up this week's guest but don't despair because we've got all your favourites too, including News with Pat, Showboat, Unbelievable Tekkers, Push the Sutton, and Crossbar Challenge with MK Dons. Plus, David Ginola tells us why he loves football, Chris Kamara takes on Max in Kammy Do It, Helen and Max head to Cheltenham to see how Soccer AM horse Teaforthree got on and Tubes interviews Hollywood stars Jamie Bell and Channing Tatum! So be sure to tune in to Soccer AM, Saturday, 10am, on Sky Sports 2 & Sky 1!