The Big Interview With Graham Hunter

Today’s story comes from Victor Sanchez, who describes how Raul fell into Real Madrid’s lap in a historic twist of fate.Listen to the original full episodes:Víctor Sánchez: Capello Transformed Madrid with One Phrase: We Train as We Play - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastVíctor Sánchez: The Miracle Men of Deportivo de La Coruña - 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, Danny Murphy opens up about the impact the late former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier had on him, as both a player and as a person.Listen to the original full episodes:Danny Murphy: 'I Had One Ambition – To Play For Liverpool at Anfield' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastDanny Murphy: 'If You've Got A Ninety Per Cent Pass Rate, You're A Coward' - 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 Gary Neville from season one.I analysed the analysis that has made the former Manchester United defender one of the most influential broadcasters on the beautiful game. Gary says that seeing Lionel Messi playing in the Camp Nou against Manchester City was the only time he has been genuinely mesmerised by a player. He pitches his every description of a footballer with Messi as the benchmark.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 Roy Makaay, who discusses the run to the Europa League final in the 2021-22 season with Rangers, as well as his thoughts on the players in the squad during his time at Ibrox.Listen to the original full episodes:Roy Makaay: ‘At Deportivo, you want to win. At Bayern, you need to’ - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastRoy Makaay: ‘Valeron was the best player I ever played with’ - 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 coach Bruno Lage, who explains how the ever-growing influence of technology and social media in the digital age affects young footballers.Listen to the original full episodes:Bruno Lage: 'Ederson, Rúben Dias, Bernardo... Benfica was a machine' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastBruno Lage: 'I try to be the coolest guy in the world' - 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 Jamie Carragher from season one.Our conversation marked a decade since Liverpool’s Champions League miracle in Istanbul; Jamie had to play through the pain barrier as he put in an immense performance against the mighty AC Milan. He’s great on another incredible final – the 2001 UEFA Cup victory over Alaves.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 Liam Henderson, who describes taking the plunge and moving to Bari before they went bust. But he’s glad he didn’t quit on Italian football.Listen to the original full episodes:Liam Henderson: 'Italy is football, food and religion' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastLiam Henderson: 'The only thing I want is to play in the same team as my wee brother' - 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 Victor Sanchez, who describes how Fabio Capello turned around a Real Madrid in utter disarray.Listen to the original full episodes:Víctor Sánchez: Capello Transformed Madrid with One Phrase: We Train as We Play - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastVíctor Sánchez: The Miracle Men of Deportivo de La Coruña - 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 Gary McAllister from season one.In part two, we hear about Leeds’ mighty Battle of Britain against Rangers in the Champions League in 1992. Also, becoming an unexpected Liverpool legend, and winning an extraordinary UEFA Cup final against Alavés in 2001.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 Gary McAllister from season one.In part one, we hear about how Howard Wilkinson assembled a great Leeds United side including Gary, Gordon Strachan, Gary Speed, David Batty and the magnificent Eric Cantona. There’s a wonderful tale about the great Billy Bremner’s muddy loafers, and (Scotland fans look away) detail about THAT penalty miss against England at Euro ’96.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 Peter Beardsley from season one.In part two, we hear about how Tino Asprilla was the funniest man in the world, blowing the title with Newcastle United in 1996, Peter’s best-ever goal, and thriving under his hero Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool.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 the wonderful Martin O’Neill, who explains how, for a football manager, winning changes everything – even your family Saturday evenings.Listen to the original full episode:https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/martin-oneill-winninghttps://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/martin-oneill-european-trophy 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 Peter Beardsley from season one.What a player he was, and what stories Peter had to tell us. In part one, we hear about how street football and the ‘sweat box’ honed the young genius, what it was like to return to Newcastle under the legendary Kevin Keegan, and how Peter tried his luck abroad with Vancouver Whitecaps.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 Adam Lallana, who speaks about working under Mauricio Pochettino at Southampton. The Argentine boss was like a second father to Adam, an unparalleled man manager.Listen to the original full episode:Adam Lallana: 'I've been told I don't play like an English footballer – I'm proud to have Spanish blood in me' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastAdam Lallana: 'If you understand football like Alexis Mac Allister, you can play anywhere' - 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 Eddie Howe from season one.What Eddie achieved at Bournemouth was remarkable and when I spent an hour with him at that club, it was easy to see that he would go on to bigger things. He has a singular football mind: analytical, but also reflective. He started his managerial career operating under a transfer embargo, determined to improve the players he had. If you listen to this and try to put yourself in his dressing room, you can visualise how he achieves results.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 Harry Kewell, who explains how he couldn’t turn down a coaching role with Ange Postecoglou at Celtic – despite the now Spurs manager having once rejected Harry for the Australia squad.Listen to the original full episode:https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/harry-kewell-fight-a-week-at-leedshttps://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/harry-kewell-ange 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

Hola!This is from my Big Interview with Adam Lallana earlier this year, where he talks insightfully about Brighton's South American contingent, two of whom - Caicedo (Chelsea) and Mac Allister (Liverpool) - have now moved on. EnjoyG 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 Ilkay Gundogan, who speaks about his admiration for Pep Guardiola who instilled an almost familial sense of loyalty after he made him his first signing at Manchester City. He loved watching Pep’s Barca, but it was so tricky facing up against his Bayern Munich.Listen to the original full episode:Ilkay Gundogan: My Champions League obsession - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastIlkay Gundogan: Let me tell you about Pep - 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

Hola!As Harry Kane prepares to end his 19-year relationship with Tottenham Hotspur by signing for Bayern Munich, here's our 2019 Big Interview guest, Clive Allen, on what sets the Spurs legend apart.EnjoyG 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 Harry Redknapp from season one.In part two we hear about Gareth Bale, Kanu, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard (senior and junior), how Bobby Moore nearly didn’t make it, and just how good George Best really was.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