The Big Interview at the World Cup: Spain's 60-minute striker plan
5 December 2022 - 30 mins24 hours before they take on Morocco in the last 16, I recorded this about Spain. Here are the lessons Luis Enrique learned from a previous desert ordeal; what's behind a change in the response to this team from British media; and my responses to questions from our listeners.
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BITESIZE | Michael Carrick: Creating Havoc
Today’s story comes from Michael Carrick, who explains how his nickname ‘Havoc’ originated in a war game which some of the Manchester United stars would indulge in while on long hauls abroad. It could get a bit too competitive at times, but overall it was excellent for team bonding. Listen to a classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Michael Carrick Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Michael Carrick Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 mins
24 April Finished
Classic Big Interview: Neil Lennon Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Neil Lennon from season two. We recorded our first live event when Neil, then the Hibernian manager, joined us at Greenock Town Hall for a fundraising event for Ardgowan Hospice organised by screen star Martin Compston. In part one, you’ll hear about Martin O’Neill dragging his Leicester City players to murder scenes, Noel Gallagher telling Neil off for misbehaving before an Oasis gig, encounters with Barcelona and much more. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 8 mins
22 April Finished
BITESIZE | Harry Redknapp: John White’s Boots
Today’s story comes from Harry Redknapp, who muses on the diverse talents of the late great John White, Paulo Di Canio, Tony Currie, Alan Hudson, Peter Osgood, Charlie Cooke and Robert Prosinečki. Listen to the original full episode: Harry Redknapp: Di Canio, Kanu & The Art Of The Deal - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 mins
21 April Finished
BITESIZE | Charlie Nicholas: Ron Atkinson’s Toothpick
Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who relates how Arsenal might have been the wrong choice, but it beat moving to Manchester United under Ron Atkinson – the man with the golden toothpick. Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 mins
18 April Finished
Classic Big Interview: John Collins Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with John Collins from season two. During his time in France, John underwent a technical and tactical revolution, but his marginal gains approach to self-improvement started in his teens. How else could a skinny kid from Galashiels get the chance to line up alongside George Best in only his second professional game? Also in part two: Petit, Zidane, rugby, more on sweeper keepers and what that cheeky wink to the camera meant before Scotland played Brazil in the opening game of the 1998 World Cup in Paris. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 mins
17 April Finished
Classic Big Interview: John Collins Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with John Collins from season two. John’s career was shaped by his move from Celtic to Monaco in 1996, where he played alongside a couple of promising youngsters named Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet. John tells us how the two French internationalists carried the hamper at every away game in the season prior to winning the World Cup. Also in part one, brilliant insights into the development of young footballers. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 mins
15 April Finished