Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter

Today you’ll hear from ex-Bayern Munich striker Alan McInally, who recalls the inimitable man-management style of legendary former boss Jupp Heynckes 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 a one-two from Charlie Adam, who is going to break down two of his most outrageous goals. First, the free-kick that helped Blackpool to promotion to the Premier League. Then we move on to one he scored from the halfway line against Chelsea and Thibaut Courtois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other sub...

Welcome to our Big Interview Icons series where we shine a light on a legend whose name has lit up some of the conversations I’ve had with my guests over the years. This episode focuses on Andres Iniesta. Gordon Strachan waxes lyrical about watching Iniesta and says that he would never have believed that the standard of football the great Barcelona side he played in was possible. David Moyes refle...

From my writing for ESPNFC, here is my take on a weird and wonderful Clásico. Paired with Madrid's other embarassing losses this season - at home to Sheriff and to PSG in Paris - it could give president Florentino enough ammunition for a firing of a coach likely to end the season a champion (he has form here). But the list of culprits for this latest crime goes far beyond the Italian.    Hosted on...

Today you’ll hear from Dean Smith, the Aston Villa manager who masterminded one of the most memorable results in the club’s history when his team overcame defending champions Liverpool 7-2 in October 2020. Here’s how he did it.  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...

Today's story comes from Alan Pardew, who tells us about the moments that can change the course of a career in football and of the hidden weapon in a manager's arsenal: one-to-one psychology. 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/subsc...

Today’s story comes from Alex McLeish and it’s taken from an interview we recorded in front of a live audience in Glasgow. He’s talking recruitment – making the most of a player his bosses at Birmingham wanted more than he did; and almost landing Andres Iniesta for Rangers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with ot...

I got lucky with the timing of my interview with Liverpool’s Andy Robertson. We sat down soon after Liverpool 4 Manchester City 3 in January 2018 – so I got to ask him about that Premier League classic and his one-man press of Bernardo Silva… and Kyle Walker… and John Stones … and Ederson … and Nicolas Otamendi. It was the moment the Kop fell for Robertson, and here’s how it was for him. Hosted on...

In part two of my Big Interview with Ian Cathro, you’ll hear about the Dundonian’s enduring relationship with Nuno Espirito Santo, an extraordinary manager and leader of men. The pair worked together at Rio Ave, Valencia and Tottenham, but we chatted a lot about their time at Wolves, about how a culture of trust at every level of that club earned success and how, more than anyone, indomitable cent...

Today you’ll hear from former Blackburn and Celtic striker Chris Sutton, who tells us that his days playing up front with Swedish legend Henrik Larsson were the richest of his career 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

From my writing for ESPNFC, here is my pre-Clasico take on the blueprint FC Barcelona are following as they back Xavi to find a new version of the club’s famous ideology – including the three changes he prioritised when he returned to Camp Nou.  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...

That Ian Cathro is one of football’s most highly regarded coaches is all the more remarkable considering he never played the game at a high level. He is still aged just 35 and his success is down to determination, supreme confidence in his own abilities, risk taking and sheer talent. In part one of our fascinating Big Interview, you’ll hear how a young Ian managed to bag a visit to Porto – at incr...

Today's story comes from former England winger Chris Waddle, who will tell you how his style of play had the same effect on defenders from the Champions League... to the Sunday League. 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 Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, is in the form of his life. He will need to produce heroics to take Los Blancos through tomorrow (Wednesday) night in the Bernabeu against Paris Saint Germain, who have a 1-0 lead from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. This is the audio version of my ESPN column.  Enjoy G   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Here’s another chance to hear my Big Interview with Ryan Fraser from season four. When I caught up with my fellow Aberdonian, life was a beach under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth. Ryan has since moved on to Newcastle United, and perhaps it was fated that Eddie has ended up at St James’ Park, too. We heard how Eddie made his charges better players – and men, and how team-bonding incorporated everything...

Chapi Ferrer tells us how Ronald Koeman was the biggest personality in Barcelona’s ‘Dream Team’, a mentally tough character who was Johan Cruyff’s extension on the pitch. Also in part two, you’ll hear about the full-back’s heartbreak when he was let go by his beloved Barca, but how success at Chelsea beckoned. And there’s great stuff about Barca Legends coach Chapi’s philosophy and ambitions. Subs...

Orgasmic football. Sporting Viagra. Against Athletic, Barcelona – and Pedri in particular – provided that special magic that can get a stadium on its feet and make memories that last as long as we do. Here in a new weekly feature on The Big Interview is an audio version of the column I write regularly for ESPN FC. This one is my reaction to a game that made Camp Nou believe in the Xavi rebuild and...

Chapi Ferrer was the classy right-back for Johan Cruyff’s ‘Dream Team’ who won Barcelona’s first European Cup in 1992. It was a miracle that Chapi played that famous night – let alone that he efficiently marked Sampdoria legend Roberto Mancini – because he had recently suffered torn cruciate ligaments and gastroenteritis. But the moment he stepped onto the Wembley turf he felt strong and focussed,...

Hola! This is the second part of February's Q&A where we discuss Atleti and Diego Simeone, the rise of Betis, Messi's 'average' penalty record and the best away-day in Spanish football. 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...

Part one of this month's Q & A show is all about Barcelona - how is Xavi's principled project being reshaped by the reality of the situation at Camp Nou? Which of his signings have surprised Graham and Pete? What are their chances of a top-four finish or a pathway to the final of the Europa League? All this and a little look back at the latest evidence that Kylian Mbappé is a very, very good f...

Welcome to our Big Interview Icons series where we shine a light on a legend whose name has lit up some of the conversations I’ve had with my guests over the years. This episode focuses on David Beckham. When player-assistant at Preston, David Moyes initially didn’t think the young Beckham was strong enough to take on a loan deal from Manchester United. But he was soon filled with admiration for t...

Here’s another chance to hear my Big Interview with James Milner from season four. You’ll hear about James witnessing great European nights at Leeds from his perspective as a ball boy, and playing in great European nights with Liverpool. Plus, there’s super stuff about the Anfield midfield maestro’s fantastic charitable foundation. When I spoke with James, his pain from the 2018 Champions League f...

In the second part of the January Q & A show we cover Anthony Martial's loan to Sevilla and his new club's title challenge. Listen out for strong views on Diego Carlos and Erling Haaland. Enjoy 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...

It's all about FC Barcelona in the first part of the January Q & A show. What does the move for Adama Traore say about Barcelona? What should they do about Dembele and De Jong? Will the current and former boards remain at war while the football team continues to struggle? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with o...

In part two of my engrossing chat with Jan Age Fjortoft we hear about how the Norwegian lost three Austrian Cup finals when playing for Rapid Vienna. There’s great stuff about scoring during the last minute of the 1998-99 season to keep Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. And we speak about Norway’s attacking geniuses Martin Odegaard and especially Erling Haaland, potentially the best striker i...