The Big Interview With Graham Hunter

Today’s story comes from Olivier Giroud, who talks about the intricacies of two great goals that he was involved in: his ‘Scorpion’ against Crystal Palace and Jack Wilshere’s classic against Norwich.Listen to the original full episodes:Olivier Giroud: The Believer - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastOlivier Giroud: How Fraternité won France the World Cup - 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 Graeme Souness from season one.Graeme might just be the best British midfielder of all time. In Part Two, we hear about tough tackling against Real Madrid, la dolce vita in Italy with Sampdoria, and spearheading a revolution at Rangers.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 Graeme Souness from season one.Graeme might just be the best British midfielder of all time. In Part One, we hear his origin story – from frustration at Spurs to his emergence at Middlesbrough – and fantastic insights into the Liverpool winning machine of the 1980s. We also learn what kept him awake before the 1984 European Cup final in Rome.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 Brad Friedel, who reveals the three toughest opponents he came up against in football: Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.Listen to the original full episodes: Brad Friedel: How to Cope with Being Gala’s Goalie - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastBrad Friedel: Confronting Superstitions and My Nemesis Shearer - 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 Jan Age Fjortoft, who speaks about the parallels that can be drawn between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry to Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.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 Scot Gemmill, who looks back on the spell Brian Clough cast on his Nottingham Forest players.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 Darren Fletcher from season one.Darren had to find a way into a Manchester United midfield that starred Roy Keane and Paul Scholes, and he describes his heartbreak over missing a Champions League final due to a refereeing error. He has come through illness and adversity, and is one of the most engaging and intelligent football guys out there.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 Chapi Ferrer, who went from experiencing the highs of Barca’s Dream Team to being told he was no longer needed.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

Today’s story comes from top coach Ian Cathro, who when at Rio Ave worked with two special young goalkeepers at the same time: Ederson and Jan Oblak.Listen to the original full episodes: Ian Cathro: The Meeting With AVB That Changed My Life - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Ian Cathro: How Conor Coady Ran the Wolves System - 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 Kevin Bridges from season one.Kevin is one of the UK’s funniest stand-ups and a serious football fanatic. He finds the humour in a brief encounter with his Celtic hero, Henrik Larsson; his love of FC Barcelona; a memorable trip to the Super Clasico in Buenos Aires; and the day he compared notes with Jose Mourinho.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 Jaap Stam, who compares the current situation at Manchester United to the culture he experienced and offers insight into the changes he'd make to get the club back to winning ways.Listen to the original full episodes:Jaap Stam: The Man Sir Alex Regretted Letting Go - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastJaap Stam: Being Part of United’s Miracle Year - 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 Dutch striker Luuk de Jong, who reveals what it is like to work under the legendary Xavi at Barcelona. Listen to the original full episodes: Luuk de Jong: The Lightbulb Moment - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Luuk de Jong: Xavi’s Mind Games - 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 Chris Waddle from season one.Chris describes his Marseilles days and scoring a remarkable goal against PSG, which really launched his career in France. Chris believes the money has to drain out of English football for it to reform root and branch and get back to proper player development. Part two also stars Eric Cantona, Franz Beckenbauer, and Enzo Francescoli.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 Danny Murphy, who describes being taken to Anfield as a child and declaring to his father that one day he would grace the famous Liverpool jersey. He was as good as his promise.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 Chris Waddle from season one.In part one, Chris – England's Zidane, in my opinion – breaks down what made him one of the great entertainers of his generation: his body swerve, his step-over, his decisions as to when to 'go for' an opponent. You hardly EVER hear a top-level athlete get to the bottom of their talent like this. Also starring the incredible Paul Gascoigne and others.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 Bolo Zenden, and is about when he tried (and failed!) to disguise Ronaldo on a trip to the Maastricht Carnival.Listen to the original full episodes:Bolo Zenden: The Winger’s Masterclass: How to Beat Your Full-Back - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastBolo Zenden: Ronaldo Fenomeno, Master of Disguise - 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 Oriol Romeu, who explains why James Ward-Prowse is the best free-kick taker in the world. Listen to the original full episodes: Oriol Romeu: The Xavi Hernandez Helpline - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Oriol Romeu: Writing My Own Story - 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 Jon Dahl Tomasson, who despite being passed over for the role of Denmark manager is still the national team’s number one fan. Listen to the original full episodes: Jon Dahl Tomasson: How Ancelotti Managed Milan’s Egos - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Jon Dahl Tomasson: The Secrets of Denmark’s Success - 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 Charlie Nicholas from season one.In part two, my guest further defied the 'Champagne Charlie' stereotype by presenting as one of the most thoughtful and passionate students of the beautiful game. We are reminded of what a magical football presence Charlie was in the 1980s and 1990s.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. The Deportivo La Coruna side of the turn of the century shook up Spanish football’s elite – not least because of the talents of Roy, Djalminha, and the incredible Juan Carlos Valeron.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