The Big Interview With Graham Hunter

Hola.I think that by now you will have seen the disgraceful images from Barcelona, the city I call home, which depict the police brutality suffered by many of those citizens who only wished to vote on the issue of Catalan independence.Among those who visited the ballot box was FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. He has subsequently played for his club in a match held behind closed doors, breaking down in tears while speaking to the press afterwards.Whatever your views on Catalan independence, whichever way you lean politically in general, what happened in this city - what is still to happen in Catalunya - is too important an issue for me to ignore. I give my opinions in this special episode of The Big Inside View.Enjoy! 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

In this exclusive clip from my Socio-only Big Interview with Robbie Keane, the former Spurs striker criticises the way that bigger wages have diminished the desire of young, talented footballers to make it make it in the game.It is a subject which continues to rile Robbie, who names those players from his career who shared his own burning desire to win.To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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 an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on Atletico Madrid's Champions League meeting with Chelsea.To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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 an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on Real Madrid's Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund.To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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 an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I discuss FC Barcelona's thumping victory over Eibar and Diego Costa's return to Atleti - his spiritual home.To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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

Jamie Murray is a two-time Wimbledon champion; an Australian Open winner; and simply one of the best doubles players in the world.But what about his other sporting achievements? Well, in this Big Interview, Jamie reveals that he once held the world championship belt in wrestling - beating his brother Andy in a ladder match to claim the title no less.Jamie is also a capable footballer and once even gave Brazil international Hulk the runaround in a game of football tennis.Jamie talks about honing his skills at a park in Dunblane, being attracted to the brand of football played by Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United, and - of course - Jamie mentions a certain Scottish Cup final victory by his team, the glorious Hibees.He also picks his perfect five-a-side team from the ATP tour.Enjoy! 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 an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on the injury suffered by FC Barcelona's marquee summer signing - Ousmane Dembele.To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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 an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on Sevilla's 2-2 draw at Anfield.To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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

Now, I have gone into every Big Interview knowing that football was going to be the main topic of conversation. But there have been times when I've spoken to a guest who talked just as passionately about cricket - so much so, that we have dedicated a special clip show to the sport.We begin with perhaps the most talented cricketer to have featured among our guests: Mr Phillip Neville. Phil was facing fast balls and yorkers, delivered by some recognised international players, when he was just eight years old. He lived to tell the tale on The Big Interview.A young Matt Le Tissier was also considered to be a skilled wicketkeeper and a prodigious batsman. He might have made it in the sport had he not happened to be a pretty capable footballer too. Phil also describes the mental toughness he saw in the Australian cricketers he played with and explains how that helped him in his football career, while Chris Sutton argues that batsman is the most psychologically demanding role in all sport.And we give the last word t

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I discuss FC Barcelona's tremendous performance against Espanyol and what to expect from the Catalan side's Champions League clash with Juventus.But this is only a taster. To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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

The Barcelona derby was certainly a tempestuous fixture last season - when FC Barcelona ran out 3-0 winners - and there is certainly potential for further drama when Espanyol visit the Camp Nou tomorrow.In this preview special, I explain the background to last season's ill-tempered meeting; the reasons for the enmity between Luis Enrique and Quique Sanchez Flores; and whether or not we are going to see Messi, Suarez and Ousmane Dembele in action together for the first time.Enjoy! 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 an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I reveal how Tottenham came close to signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And why they didn't.But this is only a taster. To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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 an extract from The Big Interview with Ledley King, in which the former Spurs defender describes the strict fitness regime implemented by Juande Ramos.But this is only a taster. To listen to the full one-hour episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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 an extract from my latest podcast, in which I reveal the details behind Ousmane Dembele's €145 million move to FC Barcelona.I explain why Manchester City missed out on signing Dembele before the young Frenchman joined Borussia Dortmund from Rennes.But this is only a taster. To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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

This is a sample from the latest edition of The Big Inside View, which goes out every week to our socios. The full show runs around an hour, so if you want to hear about what Graham thought about the rest of Madrid 2 Valencia 2, or wins for Barcelona and a young Atleti team this past weekend, head to patreon.com/grahamhunter and become a socio. 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 an extract from my exclusive review of the fascinating Champions League group stage draw.I give my views on the meeting between Jose Mourinho and the remarkable Benfica coach Rui Vitoria in Group A, as well as the rivalry which will blossom between PSG and Bayern Munich in Group B.But this is only a taster. To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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!Welcome to The Big Inside View... Live from Sevilla's rocking Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium. What a game. What a night. What an atmosphere!At the end of it all it was Sevilla who claimed their place in tomorrow's Champions League group stage draw... but İstanbul Başakşehir ran them mighty close.You're about to listen to my full matchday experience, including... * My pre-match expectations and what the qualification jackpot would mean for Sevilla* My live take on the action as it unfolded* After-match reaction from the mixed zone and my own angle on what happened and what it means for SevillaThis is a bonus episode for our free audience. We have much more of this kind of content planned, but from now on it will be exclusive to our rapidly-growing army of Socios.For £2.99 per month, you'll get an exclusive Big Interview, a full Big Inside View episode every week and many more features like this one. The more subscribers we get, the more new content we can create... but this only works with your backing.

Here's a sample of the latest Big Inside View - the weekly (sometimes more than that) show for our socios who support the podcast via Patreon. Here is me on how my city, Barcelona, and its team have responded to the terrorist attack, and why Real Madrid are worth dropping your knitting for. 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 an exclusive extract from The Big Interview's La Liga preview show, in which I answer some burning questions posed by our Spanish football-loving socios.In this clip, I champion Asensio of Real Madrid as a future Ballon d'Or winner and give my views on Villareal's big summer signing, Pablo Fornals.But this is only a taster. To listen to the full podcast, sign up to become a Big Interview socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter 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

In part two of my interview with Slaven Bilic, we discuss the big figures from his past - from players he faced, like Dejan Savicevic and Darko Pancev, to his former Croatia colleague Alen Boksic.Slaven also takes us back to the 1998 World Cup, when he was part of the Croatia side which lost to Germany in the semi-finals, as well key moments from his time as manager of his national team.One of the most enjoyable moments of this interview is when Slaven teaches me something I didn't know about the Croatian team spirit. You'll find it interesting, too.And he talks about the development of Luka Modric from a teenager playing in his homeland into a brilliant footballer admired the world over.Enjoy! 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