The Big Interview With Graham Hunter

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with David Provan from season one.In part two, David describes his exquisite pass to Steve Archibald for Scotland at Wembley in 1981, how Celtic got his signature despite his being a boyhood Rangers fan, and how his career was cut short by illness. There’s also content about fellow wingers Willie Henderson and Jimmy Johnstone, and brilliant stuff about the dodgy defeat by Real Madrid in the 1980 European Cup quarter-final.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 David Provan from season one.Such is David’s insightfulness that he carved out a brilliant television co-commentating career despite never having played in England. In part one, we hear about surviving a crazy Celtic trip to Batumi in Georgia, and how Old Firm managers Walter Smith and Tommy Burns BOTH trusted him to keep their derby team-sheets secret.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 Rafael da Silva, who talks about his idols of his native Brazil: Romario, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Ronaldinho. Everyone loved Ronaldinho, and in Rafael’s view, the joy he played with epitomised the Brazilian style.Listen to the original full episodes:Rafael da Silva: Bring Me Sunshine - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastRafael da Silva: Fergie Mind Games and Mbappé Magic - 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 Dean Smith, who talks about growing up watching perhaps the greatest team ever assembled at Villa Park as the likes of Allan Evans, Andy Gray and Gordon 'Sid' Cowans captured the league title before going on to lift the European Cup.Listen to the original full episodes:Dean Smith: How to Build a £100m player - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastDean Smith: Villa 7 Liverpool 2 and other Extraordinary Stories - 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 Gaizka Mendieta from season one.In part two, we hear about how Valencia had the confidence to usually beat Real and Barca, and scoring perhaps THE greatest-ever goal, against Atlético Madrid in the 1999 Copa del Rey final.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 a special episode of Between the Lines, the podcast produced by BackPage, that tells the stories behind great sportswriting.To celebrate the publication of Andriy Shevchenko's autobiography, My Life, My Football, we break down the story behind the book: why it took three years for the English language edition to reach bookstores, the significance of the war in Ukraine, what matters most to an elite footballer like Shevchenko when he tells his story, and what happens when you get two world-class strikers in the same room. This episode features Martin and Neil from BackPage and theBallon d'Or of translation, Mark Palmer. Find out more about Sheva's book, including where to buyit, here. 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 Gaizka Mendieta from season one.In part one, we hear how as a rookie this exquisite craftsman was regarded merely as an athletic, holding midfielder. Yet Valencia soon realised his full potential, and quickly he had played in two Champions League finals and won UEFA Best Midfielder of the Year twice.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 Stephen Glass, who talks about his time as part of the academy staff at Atlanta United when Tata Martino in charge and what he learned from him.Listen to the original full episodes:Stephen Glass: The Long Road Home - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastStephen Glass: Scott Brown and the Leadership Gene - 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 Alan Pardew from season one.In part two, we hear about Crystal Palace’s dramatic victory over the mighty Liverpool in the 1990 FA Cup semi-final. The Eagles took Manchester United to a replay in the final and almost cost Alex Ferguson his job.We hear also about big moments in Alan’s managerial career, like taking West Ham to within a whisker of the 2006 FA Cup, and near misses at Newcastle. There are also frank opinions on Jose Mourinho and Sven-Göran Eriksson, and how Gazza was football’s ultimate tormentor.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 Michael Laudrup, who explains why he refuses to choose between the greats of the beautiful game.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

Here’s another chance to hear part one of my interview with Alan Pardew from season one.As a player, Alan’s journey from non-league to the big time was long and hard – he even took a massive pay cut when he quit his job in the building trade to pursue his football dream. It was worth it, though, as promotion to the top flight and appearances at Wembley with Crystal Palace beckoned.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 Paulo Sousa, whose family couldn’t afford a television set, so he and his father would watch football from up a tree. Now that’s commitment!Listen to the original full episodes:Paulo Sousa: Thinking Fast and Slow - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastPaulo Sousa: How I Helped Win – Then Steal – Juve’s European Crown - 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 Scot Gemmill, who speaks about his role in developing Billy Gilmour with the Scotland Under-21s, and how Scotland's future footballing talent can reach their maximums.Listen to the original full episodes: Scot Gemmill: Still Under Cloughie’s Spell - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastScot Gemmill: Galvanising Gilmour - 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 Michael Carrick from season one.In part two, Michael revisits the long yards between the centre circle and the penalty spot before he took part in the shootout for the 2008 Champions League. Also, Michael’s admiration for Petit, Vieira and Busquets, and what it felt like to have Scholes, Ronaldo and Rooney to pass to.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 Michael Carrick from season one.In part one, Michael brings to life showing up for his first training sessions at Manchester United and taking on the Class of 92 in ‘The Box’. We hear how a war game fostered team spirit at Old Trafford, plus there’s great content on Rio Ferdinand, Harry Redknapp and Paulo Di Canio.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 Jan Age Fjortoft, who speaks about his countryman Erling Haaland, who he compares to a certain Bayern Munich legend.Listen to the original full episodes:Jan Age Fjortoft: The Art of Post-Match Interviewing - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastJan Age Fjortoft: The Making of Haaland - 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 Chapi Ferrer, who describes what happened before, during and after the 1992 European Cup Final, which ended in a historic victory for Barcelona.Listen to the original full episodes:Chapi Ferrer: Cruyff’s Dream Team Thirty Years On - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastChapi Ferrer: Transplanting The Barca DNA - 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 Terry Butcher from season one.In part two, we hear lots about Terry’s seminal move north of the border to join the Rangers revolution under Graeme Souness. Training matches at the Gers were, let’s just say, full-throttled, and we hear about the phenomenal Scottish talent of that Ibrox era, the late great Davie Cooper.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 part one of my interview with Terry Butcher from season one.As a boyhood Ipswich Town fan, it was the stuff of dreams that he would be part of one of that club’s greatest ever teams, famously winning the UEFA Cup under the late Bobby Robson. Sir Bobby was iconic in Terry’s playing life, also managing him for years at England.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 Paulo Sousa. One Champion's League – at Juventus – wasn't enough for the Portuguese wizard, so he joined Dortmund and won another the following season!Listen to the original full episodes:Paulo Sousa: Thinking Fast and Slow - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastPaulo Sousa: How I Helped Win – Then Steal – Juve’s European Crown - 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