Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter

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-winning https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/martin-oneill-european-trophy Hosted on Acast. Se...

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...

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 | Acast Adam Lallana: 'If...

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...

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-leeds https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunt...

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. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

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...

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. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistad...

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'd like t...

Hola! Here's the audio version of my weekly column for ESPN FC. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Harry Redknapp from season one. In part one we hear about Harry’s beginnings in football, the daftest move West Ham ever made, how not to sign Ian Wright, and what happens when you pull a fast one on Barry Fry. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'...

I've interviewed Ilkay Gundogan at length twice - once for this podcast - and I've spent the past 12 months learning the reasons why his arrival in Barcelona became imperative for his new club and its manager, Xavi. For ESPNFC, here's what I know - why Gundogan can be the bridge from pragmatic title winners to a tougher, smarter European competitor, and what makes him the perfect lieutenant for hi...

At the end of gruelling season, there are some voices I can't shake. So here, for ESPNFC, are stories of my conversations with Pep Guardiola, Aitana Bonmati, Dani Carvajal, Unai Simon, Frenkie de Jong and Rodri - the last two with stark warnings about the repurcussions of this 11-month marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...

Today’s story comes from Adam Lallana, who speaks about watching his Brighton team-mate Alexis Mac Allister grace the World Cup and set up that amazing final goal. Listen to the original full episodes: 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 | Acast Adam Lallana: 'If you understand footbal...

Real Madrid were not prepared for, nor are they equipped to cope with, the loss of their Ballon d'Or centre-forward, Karim Benzema. They need to recruit brilliantly to keep the show on the road - and after dropping around 75 million from their wage bill, they are in a strong position to do so. Expect an A-lister. The briefings here in Spain have featured Mbappe, Neymar, Haaland and Kane. This, for...

Hola! We posted this episode ahead of Real Madrid v Liverpool in the Champions League final in May 2022 - but we thought it'd be worth a repost after he announced his departure from Real Madrid. Myself and Pete discuss where Karim Benzema lands in the pantheon of Madrid forwards. How does he compare with Ronaldos 7 & 9, Raul or the forwards who made this trophy the property of Madrid in its ea...

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Brendan Rodgers from season five. Brendan recently parted company with Leicester City, so it’s worth recalling the sheer brilliance of his influence on the Foxes when he arrived. Brendan had honed his philosophy as a budding coach via regular educational visits to Spain. We hear about Samuel Eto’o, Luis Suárez, John Terry, Scott Brown and James Maddi...

Today’s story comes from Martin O’Neill, who evokes captaining Northern Ireland during their glorious run at the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Listen to the original full episodes: https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/martin-oneill-winning https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/martin-oneill-european-trophy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Today’s story comes from Martin Braithwaite, who explains how taking a humble approach to skills development meant that he would hang on every word the likes of past masters Henrik Larsson uttered. Listen to the original full episodes: Martin Braithwaite: The Hypnotist of Barcelona - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Martin Braithwaite: In the Court of King Leo - The Big Interview with...

Graham and Pete answer your questions on: Mismanagement sending Malaga into the mire; who will be staying and going at Rayo; and why the power balance in Madrid could be shifting.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Hola! This month's Q & A focuses on the racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Jnr at the Mestalla last night (Sunday). We also mark Xavi's end-of-season report card, touch on a possible Messi return and say farewell to Sergio Busquets. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Today’s story comes from Harry Kewell, who claims his old Leeds team-mate David Batty was the world’s original and best holding midfielder. Listen to the original full episodes: https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/harry-kewell-fight-a-week-at-leeds https://shows.acast.com/thebiginterviewwithgrahamhunter/episodes/harry-kewell-ange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Barcelona are champions of La Liga – and in the moment of the greatest triumph of his young managerial career, Xavi decided to talk about his own self-doubt. There have been plenty of times during this campaign when that inner demon would have had no shortage of fuel. It has been a strange season, there has been a lot wrong at Camp Nou, but throughout it all Xavi has solved problems and improved p...

Today’s story comes from Jason McAteer, who recalls how his boss at Bolton, the no-nonsense Bruce Rioch, commanded him to return his fancy new sports car to the dealership and buy a Vauxhall instead. Changed days. Listen to the original full episodes: Jason McAteer: Bruce Rioch's School of Life - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Jason McAteer: From Kaka to Keane - The Big Interview wit...

Today’s story comes from Ilkay Gundogan, who describes Borussia Dortmund’s epic run in the 2013 Champions League and how he doesn’t have any regrets about losing out to Bayern Munich in the final. Listen to the original full episodes: Ilkay Gundogan: My Champions League obsession - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Ilkay Gundogan: Let me tell you about Pep - The Big Interview with Graha...