The Big Interview With Graham Hunter

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Michael O’Neill from season one.In part one, Michael breaks down in fascinating detail the way he had shaped and guided a Northern Ireland squad to the phenomenal achievement of qualification for Euro 2016. We get great insights into his man management approach, and his hopes for Kyle Lafferty being the player of the tournament.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who recalls playing against Johan Cruyff when Celtic knocked Ajax out of the European Cup in 1982, and getting his hands on the great man’s jersey.Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Simon Stainrod, who recalls playing against the mighty Eric Cantona in France and predicting that Leeds boss Howard Wilkinson wouldn’t like him, and that he would be better off playing for someone like Alex Ferguson.Listen to the original full episode:Simon Stainrod: Last of the Bullfighters - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Joe Jordan from season one.Joe’s diving header against a brilliant Czechoslovakia side helped Scotland qualify for the 1974 World Cup finals, where the Scots were unbeaten but went out on goal difference. In part two, we also hear about Joe’s adventures at Argentina ’78 and Spain ’82. And he talks passionately about his immersion in Italian football, first with AC Milan – where he became a cult hero.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Joe Jordan from season one.The proud Scot is one of an elite band of players to score at three World Cups, and his club career took him to the top of the European game with Leeds United, Manchester United and AC Milan. In part one, we focus mainly on his time at Don Revie’s great Leeds side – whose talents were often overshadowed by their reputation for physical toughness.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from former president of Real Madrid, Ramon Calderon, who pays tribute to David Beckham’s talent and supremely professional attitude.Listen to the original full episodes:Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastClassic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Harry Redknapp, who extols the talents of Gareth Bale, and describes his influence on shaping – and toughening – the younger version of the Welsh superstar.Listen to the original full episode:Harry Redknapp: Di Canio, Kanu & The Art Of The Deal - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Jody Morris from season one.In part two, we hear about an epic Champions League battle against Louis van Gaal’s Barcelona in 2000, in which Jody owned a young Xavi. He turned down a contract renewal with his beloved Chelsea to join Graeme Souness at Blackburn, but the deal fell through and Jody’s career was never really the same. But Jody has survived and thrived because he understands football and knows how to break it down.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Jody Morris from season one.It was a true pleasure to chat with Jody, a man whose adoration for the beautiful game is matched by his astuteness and articulacy. He possesses a remarkable insight into the role of the pivotal midfielder. In part one, there’s captivating content about life under Glenn Hoddle, Ruud Gullit and the larger-than-life Gianluca Vialli at pre-Abramovich Chelsea.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from David Moyes, who reveals how West Ham’s transfer strategy has had to shift to focus on buying better players.Listen to the original full episodes:David Moyes: 'I thought it was my last chance - it was time to gamble' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastDavid Moyes: 'When Rice goes to England, I tell him to watch Harry Kane' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Michael Laudrup, who reflected on how winning the League Cup as Swansea manager eclipsed even the greatest achievements of his playing career.Listen to the original full episodes:Michael Laudrup: A Cruyff Education - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastMichael Laudrup: Messi or Ronaldo or Pele or Maradona? You're missing the point. - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Jamie Carragher, who speaks about David Beckham, shares his views on Sven-Goran Eriksson, and re-evaluates England's 5-1 win over Germany.Listen to the original full episodes:Jamie Carragher: The Greatest Games - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastJamie Carragher: There’s Something About Xavi - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Damien Duff from season one.In part two, Damien describes working under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, and scoring in an incredible battle with Barcelona. Mourinho’s seven-page dossiers on his opponents were grist to the mill for this keen student of the game. There’s also great stuff about how Fulham manager Roy Hodgson plucked him from an unhappy spell at Newcastle and gave him a new lease of life at the wonderful Craven Cottage.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Jamie Carragher, who explains why it’s not Messi, Ronaldo or Dalglish who topped his list of favourite players to watch, but Xavi and Baresi.Listen to the original full episodes:Jamie Carragher: The Greatest Games - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastJamie Carragher: There’s Something About Xavi - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Damien Duff from season one.In part one, Damien describes how as a kid he instinctively knew to practice for hours alone to develop his ball skills. He tells about cleaning Tim Sherwood's boots and struggling with homesickness as a youngster at Blackburn. It was all character building, and at the FIFA World Youth Championships in 1997, where Ireland finished third, Damien knew in his heart that he was going to make it.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Uwe Rosler, who speaks about being given the chance to turn things round in Düsseldorf but being hampered by a recruitment crisis and the global pandemic.Listen to the original full episodes:Uwe Rösler: From Stasi Survivor to City Slicker - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastUwe Rösler: The Cult Hero of Maine Road - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Kevin Campbell, who describes watching Arsenal's extraordinary 1989 title triumph with the Gunners fans in the terracing.Listen to the original full episodes:Kevin Campbell: Stopping the traffic in Turkey - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastKevin Campbell: Glory at Goodison - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Frank McAvennie from season one.In part two, Frank describes West Ham’s almost-annus mirabilis under John Lyall, when they could and perhaps should have won the First Division title. Rival Kenny Dalglish seemed to think so. Also, falling out with Sir Alex at Scotland and TV stardom.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Frank McAvennie from season one.In part one, Frank describes his fairytale rise to stardom. A random invitation got him playing with Johnstone Burgh, then a snub by Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld made him determined to succeed. St Mirren came calling, and after several impressive seasons he went south to join Luton, but ended up being signed by John Lyall for West Ham. Soon he was spearheading the Hammers attack with Tony Cottee, fed by the great Alan Devonshire.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

Today’s story comes from Vinny Samways, who places Argentine midfield genius Ossie Ardiles right up there with two of the best to ever play the position in terms of outright talent.Listen to the original full episodes:Vinny Samways: Viva Las Palmas - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastVinny Samways: Ossie’s Pivote - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com