The Big Interview With Graham Hunter

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Charlie Nicholas from season one.Charlie was a sensationally impish, creative and uplifting footballer for the mighty Aberdeen (oh, and also Celtic, Arsenal and Scotland). This turned out to be one of the most intriguing, honest football conversations I’d had for a long time. Part one features Johan Cruyff, Danny McGrain, Ron Atkinson and many more.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 Oriol Romeu, who recalls how after watching a few of Xavi’s games he eventually plucked up the courage to ask the Barca legend directly for help and guidance. 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 describes how Carlo Ancelotti was the ultimate man manager at AC Milan, soothing the egos of superstars like Pippo Inzaghi, Andrea Pirlo, Andriy Shevchenko, Rui Costa and Kaka.Listen to the original full episodes:Jon Dahl Tomasson: How Ancelotti Managed Milan’s Egos - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastJon 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 David Moyes from season one.In the second part of our interview, David describes his – in my opinion, underrated – 11 years at Everton, and the key differences between that time and his short and dramatic spell as manager of Manchester United.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 tells us how his relentless practicing of corner kicks paid off and helped achieve Hibs’ historic Scottish Cup win in 2016.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

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with David Moyes from season one.Live from San Sebastian, in part one the then manager of Real Sociedad talked about what formed him as a coach – starting at the age of 16 in Iceland, how he first met Sir Alex Ferguson, and his role in the development of a certain David Beckham.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 coach Bruno Lage, who tells about his time at Benfica and how the club made some drastic changes in 2004 that would eventually lead to it becoming a conveyor belt for some of Portugal's top young talent: Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Renato Sanches, to name just a few.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 Gordon Strachan from season one.The then Scotland manager (and forever Aberdeen legend) explained how ours is a golden age of football and claimed that Andres Iniesta was the pick of an unsurpassed generation of players. There’s also great content on being part of the undercelebrated 1992 Leeds United team that won the last First Division title before the Premier League era began.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 Emma Byrne. The Republic of Ireland’s most capped woman tells us the story of leading a player revolt against the FAI and how it helped to improve the standing of women's football in the country.Listen to the original full episodes:Emma Byrne: 'Reaching the World Cup is the Biggest Achievement in Irish Sport' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastEmma Byrne: 'I was told I wouldn't play any more at 18. I wasn't having it.' - 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 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