Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter

Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis are on the rise, and they play their La Liga co-leaders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Saturday. From my latest column for EPSNFC, here's why I can't wait for the weekend's match. 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 ww...

In part two of my enlightening chat with Bruno Lage, the Wolves manager goes deep into how the power of the image can overcome the distractions of modern life when seeding his football philosophy into the minds of young players. There’s great content about why a boss should be the coolest guy on the pitch. And I ask: how on earth do coaches of top clubs cope with a World Cup slap bang in the middl...

The La Liga weekend just past was proof that fans of the Spanish national team should be getting excited ahead of their opening match in Qatar in a little over 90 days. The form of Alvaro Morata, Ansu Fati and Gerard Moreno are an indication of a growing maturity. Enjoy the audio version of my latest column for ESPNFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public ep...

Wolves manager Bruno Lage has imported the wisdom and techniques he garnered coaching at Benfica into the Black Country. The Portuguese has also learned a lot from life in England: about the incredible football passion and, paradoxically, how not to dwell too much on a setback. Also in part one, amazing insight into Benfica’s talent conveyor belt. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hos...

The simmering transfer of Casemiro from Madrid to Manchester United would be the most disappointing in my many years reporting on this game. For Madrid, it's sabotage: their midfield can't be the same without one of its keystones and the domino affect could mean the end of an era. For a footballer who turns 31 this season, it's bad timing: he is dropped into a team with no Champions League footbal...

It means football is for the smart guys - Dani Alves told me that a few years ago now, but last weekend the evidence was as clear as ever. Inspired by the quick thinking of, among others, Casemiro, Davide Ancelotti and CS Osasuna, this is from my writing for ESPNFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subsc...

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Virgil van Dijk from season five. The world’s greatest defender’s big break was his move to Celtic, which grounded him in British football. Next up Southampton, where coach Ronald Koeman picked on Virgil – only to bring out the best in him. You’ll hear about risk taking, passing and pressing at Anfield, and why Lionel Messi was Virgil’s most challeng...

Hola! In part two of this month's Q&A, me and Pete Jenson go big on Atleti. Is Simeone in his comfort zone? Can they challenge this season? There's our take on Riqui Puig's move to LA Galaxy, Girona's chances of survival, what impact the World Cup break will have on teams... and we even squeeze in some chat on the mighty Aberdeen! Enjoy! G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Hola We're back for the first Q and A of the season (with special guest Pete Jenson)... and we've been inundated with questions on Barca's financial situation, player registration and Frenkie de Jong. You'll also get an update on Real Madrid, as they prepare for another momentous season. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...

In part two of my second Big Interview with David Moyes, we hear about the ecstasy of beating Seville and the agony of going out to Eintracht Frankfurt in last season’s Europa League. There’s moving testimony about man-managing Andriy Yarmolenko after his native Ukraine was invaded. And David also breaks down the stirring talent and mouth-watering potential of Declan Rice, who would do well to obs...

Only Bayern and Barça have swept the board (all six trophies) in a season. Madrid want to emulate them. Rivals in turmoil, or weakened …but no Mbappé, or a Plan B signing - can they do it? This is my latest 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...

Here we go friends – a new season of The Big Interview, and we open with David Moyes, a guest so enthralling the first-time round that we invited him back. In part one we chat about how the phenomenon of pre-season has evolved from afternoon bevvying to the era of the perma-fit player. Returning to West Ham as manager felt like a big gamble for David, but he was courageous enough to graft style on...

Jules Kounde once kicked his mum as a furious kid but Barcelona's new signing now has an even temperament to match his talent. In my latest column for EPSN FC, I reflect on Kounde's musical passion, the influence of Gus Poyet on his career and how patience proved to be his biggest virtue in snubbing Chelsea for a move to the Camp Nou. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Th...

There's been a great deal written and said about Barcelona's financial operation during the close season. They have mortgaged many of their tomorrows in an attempt to find their way out of a financial crisis. The Polish striker is the biggest bet of all. Why? Because, as I argue here in a piece I wrote for ESPNFC, he is the one piece they hope will make a difference in a competition whose riches c...

I wasn't in Las Vegas for this one, but I was as transfixed by the latest chapter of the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid as usual. So many storylines - and I hope most of them are in here. Hazard fails as false 9. Piqué the bad guy. Araújo versus Vinicius forever. Enter Lewandowski. And in all of that, Raphina emerges as the hero. You might have missed it. Here's my take. Hosted on Acast...

Money is always in the mix when it comes to working out where FC Barcelona might be next season. On one hand, they have a core of exciting young talent including Ansu Fati, Pedri and Gavi. But, as I write this week for ESPNFC and read here for you, the trick may be keeping them together. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...

The recipe for Thibaut Courtois’ titanic performance in the Champions League final included a generous helping of Sergio Ramos and a sprinkling of resentment wrapped in an old issue of 4-4-2 magazine. From my writing for ESPNFC, here’s what I thought about after sampling the big Belgian’s showstopper.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd...

Today’s story is from Michael Laudrup. My aim with Michael was simple: I wanted to get HIM to tell YOU how he did what he did. Here’s me trying to do that and Michael exceeding all of our expectations. Not for the first time. 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, v...

Hola! Welcome to part two of the final Q&A of the 2021-22 season. Myself and Pete Jenson take questions on Xavi and Barcelona, Valencia, Ten Haag, Rangers and Aberdeen. 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

Hola! This is it... part one of the final Q & A of the season. You asked, we answered.  Madrid v Liverpool, Ancelotti, Camavinga, Rodrygo, Jordan Henderson, Eden Hazard, La Liga chat and much more. Sit back and enjoy! Graham 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...

Nedum Onuoha is one of the canniest and best-informed observers of the beautiful game in broadcasting. The likeable Mancunian doesn’t hold back when criticising some of his fellow pundits, who can be biased and have forgotten what it’s like to be a player. Also in part two – brushing off accusations that Nedum deliberately threw his beloved Man City a line when playing against them for QPR in that...

They may have missed out on Kylian Mbappe, but Real Madrid have already proved that the recruitment plan they drew up after losing Neymar to Barcelona works - and now they have an Mbappe-sized war chest to take into the summer market. Written for ESPN FC, here is my column on the Champions League finalists' inevitable next move.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is...

In his autobiography Kicking Back, Nedum Onuoha describes how his Nigerian immigrant parents instilled in him an incredible work ethic and a sense of respect for others. The pundit and ex-defender’s time at his beloved Manchester City’s Academy grounded him and taught him other values: how to be streetwise and resourceful. Standing in the tunnel with the teams as a ball boy whetted his appetite fo...

Today’s story comes from Liverpool legend and analyst extraordinaire Jamie Carragher. He’s going to take you to two European finals – a dressing room so exhausted it can’t celebrate a UEFA Cup win; and first, a certain night in Istanbul in 2005.  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...

Today’ story comes from our very first episode, with Gary Neville. This is Gary breaking down exactly where his ground-breaking analysis comes from and what he hopes to achieve every time he steps into the studio.  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.re...