Episodes
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Today’s story comes from Walter Smith, who tells us about doorstep recruiting Paul Gascoigne for Rangers and then keeping him on the straight and narrow.
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Classic Big Interview: Walter Smith - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve McManaman from season two.
In part two, we hear about the clever, deft chip at the Camp Nou which helped Real Madrid into the Champions League final, a final that bequeathed the elegant midfielder his second winners medal. Steve received a hero’s welcome in the dressing room.
Also: war at the Bernabéu between players and hierarchy, the brilliance of Brazilian Ronaldo, how Zidane wasn’t an instant hit, and why Claude Makelele was more important than Luis Figo.
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Here’s another chance to hear part one of my interview with Steve McManaman from season two.
The four years that Steve spent at Real Madrid can be summed up in two Champions League wins, two league titles, and one remark from none other than Johan Cruyff, who described the Merseyside Madridista as el socio del todos – a partner to everyone on the pitch.
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Today’s story comes from Gary McAllister, who says that although Eric Cantona turned a few key matches, the French maestro was relatively peripheral to Leeds United’s 1992 league title win.
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Classic Big Interview: Gary McAllister Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
Classic Big Interview: Gary McAllister Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Today’s story comes from former Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón, who says how promoting Zinedine Zinedine from the position of reserve team coach to the biggest role in club football management was a risk that paid off.
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Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Stiliyan Petrov from season two.
In part two, Stan explains how Martin O’Neill makes his teams perform beyond the sum of their parts. At Aston Villa, Stan had to work hard to win back the love of the fans, but eventually he became captain.
Then there’s Stan’s battle with leukaemia. His description of what he went through, and how it gave him a new perspective on life, is truly inspirational.
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Stiliyan Petrov from season two.
In part one, ‘Stan’ chats about everything from national service with the Bulgarian army to playing alongside Henrik Larsson in a magnificent Celtic team. At Celtic, he had to adapt to a new culture and a new language, but he improved his English by working in a burger van. No, I am not making that up…
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Today’s story comes from Quinton Fortune, who recalls being mesmerised by Paul Scholes’ passing ability at Manchester United.
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Quinton Fortune: From The Cape Flats to Fortune - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
Quinton Fortune: Ribbing Ronaldo and being kicked by Keane - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Today’s story comes from Robert Huth, who remembers that when Jose Mourinho arrived at Chelsea, he took training sessions to an unimaginable new level.
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Robert Huth: Inside Jose’s Chelsea Revolution - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
Robert Huth: Inside Jurgen’s German Revolution - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Pablo Zabaleta from season two.
Pablo scored the forgotten (beautiful) goal on one of English football’s most memorable days: when Manchester City won the title in injury time in 2012. We cover a lot in this fascinating chat, starting in 2005 at the Under-20 World Cup, which Argentina won. Zabaleta was captain and a kid called Leo Messi had joined up with the squad...
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Today’s story comes from Jocky Bjorklund, who talks about his former Old Firm rival and international teammate Henrik Larsson, who was one of the cleverest and most adaptable footballers he has ever seen.
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Jocky Bjorklund: Larsson, Brolin and Sweden’s Glory Days - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
Jocky Bjorklund: The secrets of Cuper's Valencia - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Jonny Evans’ childhood hero was Roy Keane, and as a youngster he played under him at Sunderland. You can only imagine how the defender felt being given a lift in the legend’s car.
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Today’s story comes from David Moyes, who talks about an encounter between Real Sociedad and a mighty, treble-winning Barcelona team. David’s side won, but they were run ragged by the magnificent Andrés Iniesta.
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David Moyes: 'I thought it was my last chance - it was time to gamble' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
David Moyes: 'When Rice goes to England, I tell him to watch Harry Kane' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Matt Le Tissier from season two.
In part two, Matt tells us how Glenn Hoddle was the only manager he ever locked horns with during his career. We hear about the huge strain Matt felt to keep Southampton in the top division. Also: Ronnie Ekelund, Mauricio Pocchetino and Gareth Bale.
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Matt Le Tissier from season two.
Matt signed for Southampton aged 16 and stayed for his entire career. His sublime midfield talents would have enabled him to play at any level, but silverware and cash were never his motivation. In part one, Matt talks about his idyllic Guernsey childhood, his love of cricket, how to hardly ever miss a penalty, and scoring the last-ever goal at the Dell.
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Today’s story comes from Michael O’Neill, who was terrified of Paul Gascoigne when he first met him at Newcastle, but quickly realised what an inclusive, kindly man the midfield genius is.
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Today’s story comes from Ally Dick, who played under Dutch legend Johan Cruyff at Ajax alongside the likes of Ronald Koeman and Marco van Basten. Everything Cruyff said had a deep meaning for his footballers.
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Ally Dick: The Lost Genius of Spurs and Ajax (Part one) - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
Ally Dick: Ajax, Cruyff and crossing for Koeman (Part Two) - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Ramon Calderon from season two.
In part two, Ramon describes some historic deals, not least Cristiano Ronaldo’s high-profile arrival from Manchester United. We’ll hear about Florentino Perez, the man Ramon succeeded and who would return to power at the Bernabeu. There’s also David Beckham – the consummate professional and Ramon’s golden boy.
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Ramon Calderon from season two.
In part one, the former Real Madrid president recalls his time as a supporter: watching the likes of Alfredo Di Stefano play and later getting to know him as a man. We learn how the club’s success all stems from the incredible vision of Santiago Bernabeu, the man behind Real Madrid.
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Today’s story comes from Chrissy Waddle, who played alongside Eric Cantona at Marseille and believes he was popular when he moved to England because British fans love a rebel.
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Chris Waddle: The Entertainer - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast
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