Podcasts by The Big Interview with Graham Hunter

Messi, the Picasso of the penalty spot: Q&A part two from 2022-02-21T12:00

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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...

Grandmaster Xavi lines up his pieces... and Mbappé checkmates Carvajal. (Q & A, part one) from 2022-02-18T14:41:45

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...

David Beckham: Big Interview Icon from 2022-02-08T00:05:51

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...

Classic Big Interview: James Milner from 2022-02-01T00:05:52

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...

Martial, Haaland and 10-day old fish: Q & A Part Two from 2022-01-31T09:45:06

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. Listen

What does Adama Traore say about Barcelona? Q &A part one from 2022-01-28T14:21:56

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...

Jan Age Fjortoft: The Making of Haaland from 2022-01-27T00:05:26

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...

Jan Age Fjortoft: The Art of Post-Match Interviewing from 2022-01-25T00:05:55

You might remember Jan Age Fjortoft from the 1990s as a formidable striker for the likes of Swindon, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United, but nowadays this erudite man grabs the likes of Jose Mou...

Classic Big Interview: Kevin Bridges, The Return from 2022-01-17T22:03:41

Here’s another chance to hear my second Big Interview with Kevin Bridges from season four.

We hear about Celtic fan Kevin’s adoration for Henrik Larsson, what it felt like to get his phone...

Mark Hateley: When the Ultras Sing Your Name from 2022-01-13T02:49:56

In part two of my fascinating conversation with Mark Hateley, we hear how his success with Portsmouth and England led to a transfer to the mighty AC Milan. Coach Nils Liedholm was an incredible ...

Xavi v Ancelotti: Supercopa Clasico preview from 2022-01-11T15:20:42

Here comes a peculiar Clasico - Real Madrid v Barcelona ... in Saudi Arabia.

Here's what I think about the circumstances around the Supercopa clash and then, as I wrote for ESPNFC, a l...

Mark Hateley: My Father’s Shadow from 2022-01-10T22:29:23

Mark Hateley’s new autobiography Hitting The Mark brilliantly defines the extraordinary career of a truly great British centre-forward.

In part one of an in-depth, fascinating Big...

Pep Guardiola: Big Interview Icon from 2022-01-03T23:30:20

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 Pep G...

'Next year, it'll be Rayo v Liverpool' - the winner is... TBI Oscars (part two) from 2021-12-29T06:24:36

Welcome to part two of our annual Oscars show, where our listeners - as well as Graham and Pete - decide who wins categories including lifetime achievement and best original song.

It's the...

'Tenacious, technically brilliant and utterly fearless' The winner is... TBI Oscars 2021 (part one) from 2021-12-27T07:11

Welcome to our annual Oscars show, where our listeners - as well as Graham and Pete - decide who wins categories including best performer in a lead role and best director (of football).

I...

Scot Gemmill: Galvanising Gilmour from 2021-12-22T22:21:49

Scot Gemmill is currently a very successful manager of the Scotland under-21 team. In part two of this absorbing Big Interview, you’ll hear how he hadn’t planned a transition from playing to coachi...

Scot Gemmill: Still Under Cloughie’s Spell from 2021-12-20T22:03:58

Being the son of Scotland and Nottingham Forest legend Archie was normality for Scot Gemmill when growing up, but having Brian Clough critiquing your performance for a Sunday youth side was down...

Paul Scholes: Big Interview Icon from 2021-12-13T21:53:20

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 Paul ...

Graeme Le Saux: The Dark Side of the Dressing Room from 2021-12-08T20:19:11

In part two of my extraordinary conversation with Graeme Le Saux, we hear about dressing-room bigotry and bullying, and the seismic culture change that needs to occur at a club in order to smash...

What Rayo Vallecano could teach La Liga's elite teams from 2021-12-07T12:20:18

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Here's my latest column for ESPN, for your listening pleasure. 

With four of Spain’s teams in danger of getting knocked out of the Champions League there's lots for Simeon...

Graeme Le Saux: Moneyball, Mallorca-style from 2021-12-06T23:46:43

Graeme Le Saux spent numerous family holidays in Mallorca, but he couldn’t have guessed that one day he would become a non-executive director at the island’s – now La Liga – football club. Real ...

Classic Big Interview: Thierry Henry from 2021-12-01T22:31:59

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Thierry Henry from season four.

You’ll hear about how Barcelona’s talented players adapted to the visionary Pep Guardiola’s methods. The 200...

Memphis? He's a dud! Q & A part two from 2021-11-30T17:20:47

Here comes part two of the November Q & A, in which Graham and Pete mourn Levante's demise, look at interim managers from recent Spanish history and examine the tea leaves of Xavi's first weeks...

Messi to Putellas : The Race for the Ballon d'Or - Q&A part 1 from 2021-11-29T18:07:06

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Welcome to this month's Q and A. Here myself and Pete Jenson talk Vinicius Jnr, the rise of La Real, Rayo Vallecano and who might win tonight's Ballon d'Or.

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A Night at the Opera, or a night at The Improv? Why Madrid's midfield may need a new script from 2021-11-25T10:23:31

Watching Real Madrid - and in particular how their coach, Carlo Ancelotti, handles his veteran midfield trio of Casemiro, Modric and Kroos - I saw one side of a theological divide. Call it hawks...

Brad Friedel: Confronting Superstitions and My Nemesis Shearer from 2021-11-24T20:45:45

For such an intelligent football man, you might be surprised to learn how Brad Friedel was once in the grip of crippling superstitions. Oddly, when he crossed the white line, the nerves disappea...

Presenting Between the Lines: Arrigo Sacchi and The Immortals from 2021-11-23T09:12:29

Today, I'm presenting to you an episode of Between The Lines, a podcast that tells the stories behind great sports writing, produced by Martin and Neil at BackPage, my producers and the publishe...

Brad Friedel: How to Cope with Being Gala’s Goalie from 2021-11-23T00:05:54

Brad Friedel fell in love with English football long before he arrived on UK shores to grace the No.1 jerseys of Liverpool, Blackburn, Villa and Spurs. A trip to Wembley during a childhood famil...

Time for Xavi to act locally, think globally from 2021-11-18T10:50:14

Here's my latest for ESPNFC - on Xavi's first game in charge of his beloved Barcelona, against their city rivals, Espanyol. The two teams are level on points, which means Espanyol have a sniff o...

Luka Modric: Big Interview Icon from 2021-11-18T00:05:17

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 Luka ...

Iago Aspas: Spain's absent artist from 2021-11-12T20:31:57

As Spain prepare for a World Cup duel with Sweden, here are my thoughts on a player who is absent from the mission: the evergreen Iago Aspas, a player who continues to deliver in the biggest games ...

Olivier Giroud: How Fraternité won France the World Cup from 2021-11-11T00:05:30

Olivier Giroud believes he was destined to play for Arsenal and current club AC Milan because he followed the fortunes of both as a kid.

Also in part two, we hear about Olivier’s brother R...

Olivier Giroud: The Believer from 2021-11-08T22:32:31

Olivier Giroud is a World Cup winner whose will to succeed was undergirded by his deep religious faith; it’s no coincidence that his brilliant new autobiography is called Always Believe.

I...

Classic Big Interview: Owen Hargreaves from 2021-11-01T21:40:14

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Owen Hargreaves from season four.

As a youngster at Bayern Munich, Stefan Effenberg would kick Owen in training, but it toughened him, taugh...

Koeman's sacking signals return for Xavi at Barcelona from 2021-10-28T12:26:59

Here is my column for ESPNFC on the sacking, last night, of Ronald Koeman, by FC Barcelona, following a giant-killing defeat at the hands of Rayo Vallecano, the latest in a series of results tha...

Paulo Sousa: How I Helped Win – Then Steal – Juve’s European Crown from 2021-10-27T22:46:59

Paolo Sousa played through the pain barrier for his entire career, but it didn’t stop him winning back-to-back Champions Leagues at Marcello Lippi’s Juventus and then Ottmar Hitzfeld’s Borussia ...

Stand On Me: Walter Smith, An Appreciation from 2021-10-26T14:58:49

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With the sad news of Walter Smith's passing, I felt moved to record this appreciation. 

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Paulo Sousa: Thinking Fast and Slow from 2021-10-25T20:03:55

Paulo Sousa was one of the most elegant midfielders of his generation. The Poland head coach is also one of the beautiful game’s deepest thinkers.

In part one of our chat, you’ll hear abou...

Alaba, Aguero & Something About Xavi: Post-Clasico Q&A from 2021-10-25T13:25:29

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Hope you enjoyed yesterday's Clasico, which finished Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 2.

Myself and Pete Jenson answers your questions covering Alaba's goal, Depay, Modric, Ansu, Koema...

One Giant Leap For Vinicius - Clasico Q&A (part two) from 2021-10-22T10:00:31

Here's part two of this month's Q&A, with a focus on the upcoming Clasico. What does the rest of Spanish football make of the global fascination with Barcelona and Real Madrid? And how will a f...

Barca: More Questions Than Ansu's - Clasico Q & A, part one from 2021-10-21T15:45:58

Here are Graham, Pete Jenson and our beloved socios, asking and answering all around this coming Sunday's Clasico - in this first part, we connect the Champions League performances of Barcelona ...

Classic Big Interview: Alan Smith from 2021-10-18T20:55:35

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Alan Smith from season four.

Alan was part of an Arsenal side which won England’s top division twice, and he won the golden boot twice, but ...

Jurgen Klopp: Big Interview Icon from 2021-10-11T21:45:09

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 Jurge...

Michael Laudrup: Messi or Ronaldo or Pele or Maradona? You're missing the point. from 2021-10-06T23:05:32

In part two of my fascinating conversation with Michael Laudrup, we continue talking about Swansea’s 2013 League Cup triumph. They won the final against Bradford 5-0 but Michael never liked humi...

Michael Laudrup: A Cruyff Education from 2021-10-04T21:32:59

As a player and a manager, Michael Laudrup was pure footballing nobility, so much so that they made him a knight of the Danish realm.

Michael is one of that rare species who can articulate...

Classic Big Interview: Christian Fuchs from 2021-09-27T22:09:01

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Christian Fuchs from season four.

Back then, Christian was still at Leicester, where he had won the Premier League against all the odds. Nig...

Stephen Glass: Scott Brown and the Leadership Gene from 2021-09-22T22:50:49

In part two of my fascinating interview with Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass, we hear about how everyone goes on about ‘pressing’, but no side can truly pull it off for ninety minutes.

You’ll ...

Stephen Glass: The Long Road Home from 2021-09-20T22:27:46

Stephen Glass might have been brought up as a Dundee United fan, but he gave everything as a player and gives everything as a manager to my beloved Aberdeen. Once, he even helped relegate United...

Dean Smith: Villa 7 Liverpool 2 and other Extraordinary Stories from 2021-09-15T21:35:38

In part two of my riveting Big Interview with Aston Villa manager Dean Smith we hear about how he establishes the right culture by leading by example. He thrives on developing players, and consi...

Dean Smith: How to Build a £100m player from 2021-09-13T20:50:40

Dean Smith is a dyed-in-the-wool fan living the dream. As a youngster, the Aston Villa manager watched his club’s glory days from the Holte End when the European Cup was clinched and talents lik...

Jose Mourinho: Big Interview Icon from 2021-09-06T21:10:16

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 Jose ...

Who won the transfer window? Q&A part two from 2021-09-06T12:37:40

Madrid miss out on Mbappe... for now. Valencia look sharp, three Liga talents head for the Premier League and Rayo Vallecano reboot! 

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The Griezmann Files: Transfer Window Q&A (part one) from 2021-09-03T13:32:59

It was quite a transfer window in La Liga, but when we asked our socios for questions, there was one move they all wanted to know more about. Here is Graham and Pete Jenson with a 360-degree look a...

Vinny Samways: Ossie’s Pivote from 2021-08-30T22:49:24

In part two of my absorbing conversation with Vinny Samways, we speak about the midfielder’s earlier days at his beloved Tottenham, not least his time spent under manager and club legend Ossie A...

Vinny Samways: Viva Las Palmas from 2021-08-29T21:53:04

Vinny Samways is a man I admire. At the age of 28, the classy midfielder gave up the English top flight and stepped into the unknown. He signed for Canary Islands club Las Palmas, then in Spain’...

Roy Keane: Big Interview Icon from 2021-08-22T23:05

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 Roy Kean...

Rating Atleti, Sevilla, La Real and Betis' La Liga chances - Q & A (part two) from 2021-08-19T00:00

With Messi gone and both Barcelona and Madrid reassessing their long-term finances, our socios ask Graham and Pete Jenson about the teams most likely to make a title challenge this season

La Liga without Messi: politics, finance and intrigue - Q & A (part one) from 2021-08-17T00:00

Welcome to the first part of our monthly Q & A show. Graham and Pete Jenson answer questions on life after Messi for both Barcelona and La Liga.

from 2021-07-14T11:03:28

In our last Euro 2020 episode Graham and Pete take on questions about England's plan for Qatar and beyond; who starts next winter's World Cup as favourites and whether the laissez-faire refereei...

'The Italian Ramos' - Euro 2020 Q&A (part 1) from 2021-07-13T14:24:17

Ciao ragazzi, and welcome to the first part of the Q&A, as we bring our Euro 2020 series to a close. Here, Graham and Pete Jenson discuss: the under-sung stars of the tournament; the errors mad...

How not to lose a final. Italy 1 England 1 (Italy win 3-2 on pens) from 2021-07-12T00:07:18

Recorded late, right after it went down, and with more than a little frustration in my voice. Forza Italia, the new champions of Europe, but where was the new England we had grown so fond of watchi...

Final Preview (II): Come and Have a Go if you Think You're Italian Enough from 2021-07-10T23:05

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The big day is here... and we dived into the mailbag to answers all your queries on England v Italy. We talk Chiesa, Kane, Foden, Saka, Chiellini and much more.

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Final Preview (I): Jorginho or Pirlo? Gerrard or Rice? from 2021-07-09T23:05

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The last time England met Italy at a major tournament was in the first group game of the 2014 Brazil World Cup. Italy won 2-1 that day, thanks to goals from Balotelli and Marchisio. Listen

England 2 Denmark 1: Keep the Ball, Kill the Game - Ole, Ole, Ole from 2021-07-08T07:50

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England have reached their first major final since 1966. Here's my thoughts on a fantastic game at Wembley, when a young England team came of age.

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Italy 1 Spain 1 (Italy win 4-2 on pens) - Everything that football is supposed to be from 2021-07-07T06:30

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Wow.... what a semi-final. This was recorded in the early hours of this morning, after I'd gathered my thoughts on events at Wembley last night. It was a privilege to be there.

"It's Matchday" Can Spain seize their Wembley moment? from 2021-07-06T09:57

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This is it... the day of the Euro 2020 Italy-Spain semi-final - and I'm literally on my way to Wembley.

Jump in my London Cab and listen to some of my semi-final experiences co...

La Roja: Smells Like Team Spirit from 2021-07-05T11:45

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I'm in London ahead of tomorrow night's Italy-Spain Euro 2020 semi-final. Listen up for how La Roja vanquished a century-old Italian curse at Euro 2008.

We also dip into the m...

Sancho, Thiago, Pedri plus a LIVE transfer. Your questions answered from 2021-07-04T11:29:33

Here's what I think about Gareth Southgate's career-defining moments on and off the pitch, including his response to racists and his management of a talent-packed squad; which players might make bi...

Spain 1 Switzerland 1 (Spain win 3-1 on pens) - This One Goes Out To The Unai Glove from 2021-07-02T23:16:48

Nerves shredded, I send you this from the post-apocalyptic aftermath of Spain's quarter-final with Switzerland. Don't let the outcome fool you, it was Switzerland's gameplan, and not Spain's that p...

Messi plays hardball - and there's noone quite like Busquets from 2021-07-02T00:00

Leo Messi's transition into free agency was a big story yesterday, so here's why I think he's probably not going, but he won't stay until he shapes his final years at FC Barcelona as much as he ...

Mancini and Vialli: Italy's Goal Twins from 2021-06-30T23:05

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We’ve dipped into The Big Interview archive to serve you up a nice little slice of Sven-Goran Eriksson, in which he reflects on the relationship between Roberto Mancini and Gianluca ...

The under-the-radar stars of Euro 2020 (so far) from 2021-06-30T10:00:43

A blessed day of rest, so a good chance to get through some of your questions. Including: which of the lesser-known players would I go for if I was FINALLY in charge of a major European club? Who a...

Spain 5 Croatia 3 (AET): Pedri, Pedri, Pedri from 2021-06-28T22:17:22

Another late-night episode recorded right after Spain's game (with an added bonus recorded after France were knocked out by Switzerland - stick around at the end!)

I loved watching Spain v...

Belgium 1 Portugal 0: the one where Courtois makes me think twice from 2021-06-27T23:35:32

Belgium have just knocked out Portugal here in Seville in a game that built to a thrilling finale. I recorded this as soon as I left the stadium, just after speaking to Thibaut Courtois - and that ...

Analyse this - how Martinez takes Belgium's opponents apart from 2021-06-27T11:14:13

I'm in Seville tonight for Belgium v Portugal - not just the tie of the round but potentially the tie of the tournament. Here I'll tell you about what I learned from interviews with Roberto Martine...

Spain 5 Slovakia 0 - a glimpse of what is possible from 2021-06-24T14:04:40

Forgive the croak in my voice - this was recorded at the end of a very long day and night, before Spain left Seville ... destination - Copenhagen. 

In their destruction of a disappoin...

Modric the magnificent; Spain on the brink from 2021-06-23T10:47:05

We just finished recording this - my view on Scotland's exit last night and then an examination of what is at stake in the game I'll be leaving for shortly - Spain v Slovakia - and the decisions...

Group D deciders: Testing times for Scotland from 2021-06-22T00:00

Here's my look ahead to the final round of games in Group D: Scotland v Croatia and Czech Republic v England.

With the news that  Billy Gilmour is isolating after a positive Covid tes...

Spain 1 Poland 1 - Lewandowski's Leadership Lesson from 2021-06-20T07:00

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This was recorded late last night, following Spain's disappointing 1-1 draw with Poland in Seville in their second group game of Euro 2020. 

The result leaves them with ju...

Graduation Day For Gilmour from 2021-06-19T11:24:09

Here's my take on a new-look Scotland and what Steve Clarke achieved with a bang-on team selection and a game plan to starve Harry Kane of service.

Also, news from the Spain camp on game d...

The Rain in Spain falls mainly on... La Roja from 2021-06-17T23:05

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What a Euros so far eh?

This is my latest bulletin from inside the Spain camp - ahead of tomorrow night's second group match v Poland - but listen out for reflections on some o...

Gazza's goal, Macca's miss & heroic Hutch: England-Scotland Special from 2021-06-16T23:05

Tomorrow, England play oldest rivals Scotland at Wembley in their European Championships group game. We dug into the Big Interview archives and unearthed the recollections of three men who engag...

The case of the missing Gerard from 2021-06-16T00:00

24 hours later, I still can't figure out why Luis Enrique didn't go with Gerard Moreno earlier in their frustrating but not entirely unloveable 0-0 draw with Sweden. I traveled five hours up thr...

Alfred Hitchcock presents... Spain 0 Sweden 0 from 2021-06-14T23:49:25

I recorded this as soon as my work was done last night. It's my first reaction to the first game in Spain's Euros, an intriguing and dramatic draw.

This was a lop-sided, tension-filled, Hi...

La Roja emerge from the bubble; England's flying start from 2021-06-14T10:45:49

Here's all the latest from the Spain camp on the morning of their opener against Sweden - I finally got to see the players after their Covid-enforced isolation. And I also got to watch England star...

Enrique under fire, Memphis makes his move from 2021-06-13T00:00

As Spain's Covid crisis appears to ease, the coach Luis Enrique feels the heat from the nation's media while he mulls his opening team selection. Meanwhile, what will England's Gareth Southgate do ...

No Zlatan, No Problem: Sweden preview with Jocky Bjorklund from 2021-06-11T23:05

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Welcome to another of our daily Euro 2020 shows. Ahead of Monday's Spain v Sweden game in Seville, I spoke to legendary Swedish defender Jocky Bjorklund about his country's chances of...

La Roja Grapple with Covid Chaos from 2021-06-10T23:05

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Welcome to another of our daily Euro 2020 shows. Here's my despatch from Madrid, where the Spanish national team are currently in isolation ahead of their opening group match against...

The Summer of Bellingham: England preview with Jonathan Northcroft from 2021-06-10T00:00

I caught up with Jonathan Northcroft as he prepared for another tournament covering England for The Sunday Times, to talk about how he thinks they have changed since their run to the final four of ...

Steve Clarke's Coaching Brain: Scotland preview, with Pat Nevin from 2021-06-08T23:05

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Welcome to the first of our daily Euro 2020 shows. I spoke to Pat Nevin, the former Chelsea and Scotland winger, about Scotland's chances of getting out of a group containing the Czec...

Which Man City players get into Pep's 2011 Barca team? Champions League final Q & A from 2021-05-28T15:43:50

Ahead of tomorrow's Champions League final in Portugal, Graham and Pete answer your questions. 

It's 10 years on from the 2011 final, when Pep Guardiola's Barcelona put together their...

Ilkay Gundogan: Let me tell you about Pep from 2021-05-26T23:05

In part two of my fascinating chat with Ilkay Gundogan, we hear about the midfielder’s admiration for his Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. It's just about the best. most detailed and personal...

Ilkay Gundogan: My Champions League obsession from 2021-05-25T23:05

On Saturday, Ilkay Gundogan hopes to line up for Manchester City against Chelsea in the Champions League final - and it's a tournament that he loves - well, as much as I do. He explains it in th...

How Villarreal can beat Man Utd - Europa League final Q&A from 2021-05-25T00:10

Graham and Pete Jenson answer your questions about the Europa League final between Manchester United and Villarreal - as well as recapping on a thrilling end to Spanish title race.

How...

Has the La Liga 'bubble' burst? - May Q & A Part 2 from 2021-05-12T23:05

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Here's Graham and Pete Jenson taking on your questions about the ESL, Malaga, Valencia and debating whether the La Liga bubble has finally burst - it's worth tuning in for the chat on...

Can Atleti win La Liga? And will Simeone be there to defend the title? May Q&A part one from 2021-05-12T13:16:55

Graham is joined by Pete Jenson to take your questions on the thrilling title race in Spain and the future for Atleti and their manager Simeone.

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Brian Laudrup: Denmark 1992 – Football’s Greatest Fairy Tale Part Two from 2021-05-06T23:05

In part two of my uplifting interview with Brian Laudrup, we get into the detail of Denmark’s Euro ’92 fairy tale.

A disappointing draw with England was followed by defeat to hosts Sweden ...

Brian Laudrup: Denmark 1992 – Football’s Greatest Fairy Tale Part One from 2021-05-05T23:05

Brian Laudrup was part of the Denmark side who were last-minute additions to Euro ’92. They would have been happy to have taken a point… but they only went on to win the tournament!

Brian ...

John McGinn: Hero of the Holte End from 2021-04-29T23:05

In part two of my chat with John McGinn, we pick up just after hearing about how the midfielder’s beloved Celtic’s inexplicable dithering meant that Villa swooped for his signature. He relates t...

John McGinn: The Fire Inside from 2021-04-28T23:05

It was a real pleasure catching up with Scotland and Aston Villa midfield maestro John McGinn.

John is a graduate of the academy at St Mirren where he was taught technique by progressive c...

Q&A Extra: Madrid’s Three-peat Part 2 from 2021-04-21T23:05

Welcome back to my chat with Pete Jenson and Neil White in which we consider if Real Madrid’s Three-peat side are underrated.

As we heard in part one, certainly Real’s run-up to the first ...

Q&A Extra: Madrid’s Three-peat Part 1 from 2021-04-19T23:05

With Neil White in the chair, myself and Pete Jenson discussed a brilliant question from one of our Socios: Will time bring more respect to Real Madrid’s Three-peat team?

We’re talking, of...

Roberto Mancini: Big Interview Icon from 2021-04-15T23:05

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 last six years of The Big Interview....

Classic Big Interview: Ander Herrera from 2021-04-12T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Ander Herrera from season three.

Classy midfielder Ander is now at Paris Saint-Germain where he was recently a Champions League finalist. I ...

Rainer Bonhof: Gerd Muller, King of the Penalty Box from 2021-04-07T23:05

Welcome to part two of The Big Interview with Rainer Bonhof, in which the World Cup winner reveals a secret about his nationality. Let’s just say that his grandfather wouldn’t have been pleased ...

Rainer Bonhof: How to Win the World Cup from 2021-04-05T23:05

Today we welcome our first German World Cup winner onto The Big Interview: Rainer Bonhof.

The elegant midfielder enjoyed his prime during a golden era for Borussia Mönchengladbach. We’ll h...

Darren Anderton: Sheringham, Euro 96 & Eng-Arg 98 from 2021-03-30T23:05

In part two of my chat with Darren Anderton, we hear about playing for England at Euro ’96, the indescribable feeling of that summer and the classy midfielder’s involvement in THAT Gazza goal ag...

Darren Anderton: Fathers, Sons and Football from 2021-03-29T23:05

Darren Anderton’s late father Norman, a Motherwell man, was his biggest supporter and his best friend. In gratitude, Darren even tried out for Scotland, but his destiny would be with three lions...

Casemiro, Simeone, Morelos - March Q&A part two from 2021-03-29T00:00

It's part two of the monthly Q&A show, with Graham and Pete Jenson taking questions from our beloved socios on subjects including a scouting report on Manchester United's Europa League opponent...

Laporta's second coming: March Q & A part one from 2021-03-26T01:00

In part one of our monthly Q & A show, Graham is joined by La Liga Television's Pete Jenson to take questions from our beloved socios. From Betis to Barcelona - where returning president Joan L...

Big Interview Extra: The man who makes the world's best pitches from 2021-03-16T00:05

My chat with Paul Burgess was ground-breaking, if you’ll pardon the pun, for the Big Interview. Paul isn’t a player or a coach, but one of the world’s leading groundsmen.

Paul was in charg...

Sir Alex Ferguson: Big Interview Icon from 2021-03-12T00:05

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 last six years of The Big Interview....

Uwe Rösler: The Cult Hero of Maine Road from 2021-03-11T00:05

The English game suited Uwe Rösler, and in part two we hear about how he loved the spacious Maine Road pitch and how the home fans made him feel invincible.

Paul Walsh was a great guy to b...

Uwe Rösler: From Stasi Survivor to City Slicker from 2021-03-09T00:05

Uwe Rösler was just eleven years old when he went to live at Lokomotive Leipzig’s academy. The experience was seminal, but what he didn’t expect was a terrifying visit from the Stasi, who wanted...

Classic Big Interview: Jurgen Klopp from 2021-03-02T00:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Jurgen Klopp from season three.

It was spring 2018 when we chatted, just before Liverpool faced Manchester City in the Champions League quar...

Haaland and Mbappe - the new Messi and Ronaldo? February Q &A part 2 from 2021-02-27T01:00

In part two of this month's Q & A, Graham is joined by Pete Jenson to answer questions from our socios: are Haaland and Mbappe preparing a sequel to Messi v Ronaldo in Spain? Which teams have b...

Simeone, Atleti and a problem like Getafe: February Q&A (pt 1) from 2021-02-26T09:40

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It's the February Q and A - part one - where myself and Pete Jenson talk Real Mallorca, Getafe, Atleti Barca.

See from 2021-02-23T00:05

Friends, I don’t know if I’ve ever laughed so much in a Big Interview as I did with Jason McAteer.

Jason made the grade at Bolton under Bruce Rioch, and quickly upgraded from a Mini Metro ...

Micah Richards: City’s Last Day Ecstasy from 2021-02-18T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Micah Richards. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two Micah tells how a pre-season tr...

Micah Richards: Life on Planet Balotelli from 2021-02-16T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Micah Richards. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

Micah is one of the most astute TV analysts...

Lionel Messi: Big Interview Icon from 2021-02-12T00:05

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 last six years of The Big Interview....

Classic Big Interview: Paul Dickov from 2021-02-09T00:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Paul Dickov from season three.

Paul’s dad was delighted to pack his teenage son off to Arsenal to stop him getting into bother. Paul loved G...

Martin Braithwaite: In the Court of King Leo from 2021-02-04T00:05

In part two, Martin Braithwaite speaks about how his dad imbued a winning mentality in him. It was tough love at times but it set him up well for the future.

When playing for Toulouse agai...

Martin Braithwaite: The Hypnotist of Barcelona from 2021-02-02T00:05

I enjoyed a brief but brilliant interview with Barcelona and Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite.

Martin’s style, adaptability and attitude remind me of Henrik Larsson, so it’s fitting that...

Juve, Pique and Karaoke - Q&A Part One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We asked for questions from our lovely Socios and they did not disappoint. Listen out for my Barca half-term report, how CR7 is faring in Serie A, plus my views on the changing art of defending, an...

Q & A: La Liga season preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The new La Liga season starts this weekend and our socios wanted to know all about it. I answer their questions, such as: Who will win the title? Which signings have been the most shrewd? What will...

World Cup 2010 Revista: When Iker met Arjen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to the World Cup final of 2010. As our mini-series concludes, let's go back to the build-up to Spain v Holland: both Franz Beckenbauer and Paul the Octopus predicted a Spain win, but nobo...

World Cup 2010 Revista: Iker & Pepe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Spain v Paraguay. Quarter-finals. Spain's top two goalkeepers, Iker Casillas and Pepe Reina, conspire to keep out Oscar Cardozo's penalty - and that's just the start of one of the craziest five min...

Another Messi Milestone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Leo Messi laces up his boots as a for the 600th time as a Barcelona player this weekend. I was there the first time, and have watched him set record after record since then. Here's a few of the way...

The Big Inside View: Lauding Valencia & The La Liga Round-up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the latest episode of The Big Inside View, during which I look back on the best of the action in La Liga over the weekend. Become a Socio at https://www.patreon.com/grahamhunter to listen ...

Brendan Rodgers: The other side of Luis Suarez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brendan Rodgers possesses one of the sharpest analytical minds in football, but more than that he is a purist, a devotee of the beautiful game– as demonstrated by the verve with which his high-flyi...

Jimmy Bullard: Secrets of Soccer AM from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jimmy Bullard’s on-field and latterly on-screen personality is that of an easy-going joker, but that is only a conscious extension of his true self. He is also a brilliant soccer analyst, and as a ...

The January Q & A part two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Graham answers more questions from our socios.  

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Q & A part one from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's time for our monthly Q & A episode. Thanks to all of you who sent in questions for Graham.  

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Emile Heskey: Silencing the Critics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The title of Emile Heskey’s autobiography is ‘Even Heskey Scored’, a sardonic nod to the misperception that he was anything other than a highly talented player, a prolific goal scorer and, most of ...

Europa Cup Final Compilation Show: Alaves, Alkmaar and Agony in Seville from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to our UEFA / Europa Cup final clip show. Ahead of this week’s all-English Europa Cup final in Baku, we thought we would put together some of our brilliant guests reflecting on their experi...

Jocky Bjorklund: The secrets of Cuper's Valencia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here's part two of my chat with Joachim Bjorklund - featuring a staggering Champions League run with Gothenburg, scalping Barcelona and Manchester United, plus stories from his time as part of a wo...

Matt Jansen Part Two: The Long Road Back from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Matt Jansen. For the first time, here’s the full episode. In part two, you’ll hear more about the psychological d...

Mozart & Messi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is one of the audio versions of the columns I write for ESPN that go out to our socios - at patreon.com/grahamhunter - every week. I was on commentary for Betis v Barcelona this week. I had...

Ryan Fraser Part One: Eddie, Ronnie and a dog called Maisie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ryan Fraser is my guest on this, the first of a two-part interview we recorded in Bournemouth at the end of January. The wonderful world of Ryan Fraser involves cooking, dog-walking, meditation, wh...

Barca's Bank Balance... and other Extraordinary Tales: January Q&A (pt 2) from 2021-01-30T00:05

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It's part two baby! Myself and Pete Jenson shooting the breeze on Barca, the revamped Copa, transfers and Cadiz.

Enjoy!

Se...

Odergaard, Zizou and keeping it La Real: January Q&A (Pt I) from 2021-01-29T00:05

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This is it, part one of the January Q and A... and once again I'm joined by the legend that is Pete Jenson.

Enjoy!

Graham

Se...

La Liga Q & A, with Graham and Pete Jenson from 2020-11-27T00:05

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This is a brilliant episode of our monthly Q and A show featuring my old mucker, Pete Jenson, who reports on Spanish football for the Daily Mail and La Liga TV.

Barca, Madrid, A...

Alan McInally: German Lessons at Bayern from 2020-11-26T00:05

Alan McInally won the Bundesliga in his first season at Bayern Munich, missing only two games. He learned German and starred alongside legends like Klaus Augenthaler, Hans Pflügler and Jürgen Ko...

Alan McInally: Me and Graham Taylor from 2020-11-24T00:05

Alan ‘Rambo’ McInally works so well on television because he brings the same passion and astuteness that he employed in his career as a clever, uncompromising striker. In this Big Interview, he ...

Alex Bruce: My Father And Other Football Heroes from 2020-11-19T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Alex Bruce. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two we hear about Alex’s admiration for...

Alex Bruce: Walking out at Wembley from 2020-11-17T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Alex Bruce. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part one we hear about how being the Manches...

Henrik Larsson: Big Interview Icon from 2020-11-13T00:05

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 last five years of The Big Interview...

Classic Big Interview: Martin Compston from 2020-11-10T00:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Martin Compston from season three.

It was so much fun chatting with the guy who plays Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in the phenomenally po...

Conor Coady: From Ice Baths to England Caps from 2020-11-05T00:05

In part two with Conor Coady we continue chatting about Wolves in Europe. Losing late on to serial winners Seville – who featured talents such as Jules Koundé and Éver Banega – in this year’s Eu...

Conor Coady: Wolves’ Rough Guide to Europe from 2020-11-03T00:05

Chatting to a guy like Conor Coady reminds me why I do these Big Interviews. The Wolves’ centre-back’s enthusiasm for football is infectious and engaging.

Brought up a Liverpool fan, he li...

Robert Huth: Inside Jurgen’s German Revolution from 2020-10-29T00:05

When asked who his toughest opponent in football was, Robert Huth doesn’t hesitate: Didier Drogba. Not just a beast, but also an immensely clever player. So was N’Golo Kanté, who Robert played b...

Robert Huth: Inside Jose’s Chelsea Revolution from 2020-10-27T00:05

Robert Huth will forever be remembered by Chelsea fans for driving a groundsman’s buggy swarming with jubilant players during title celebration day in 2005.

During Jose Mourinho’s Blues re...

Eni Aluko: For the Good of the Women’s Game from 2020-10-21T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Eni Aluko. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two we’ve got more about the progress of...

Eni Aluko: Italian Lessons from 2020-10-19T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Eni Aluko. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

I went to Turin to speak with Eni during her gli...

Eric Cantona: Big Interview Icon from 2020-10-15T23:05

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 last five years of The Big Intervie...

Federico Fernandez: Dinner with Cavani from 2020-10-14T23:05

Any Argentinian will still play second-fiddle to the legend of Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, but Federico Fernandez didn’t mind this and doesn’t feel that it ever held the club back. When he...

Federico Fernandez: From Ayala to Veron from 2020-10-13T23:05

Federico Fernandez has made an impression on Geordie shores over the last two years, but it was Napoli where the Argentinian centre-half made the grade. His hero Roberto Ayala had done a stint a...

Classic Big Interview: Jamie Murray from 2020-10-05T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Jamie Murray from season three.

Jamie is one of the best doubles players in the world, but his sporting obsessions extend beyond tennis. Not...

Jocky Bjorklund: Larsson, Brolin and Sweden’s Glory Days from 2020-09-28T23:05

Here's Joachim ‘Jocky’ Björklund, my former colleague at La Liga TV and now Hammarby assistant manager. His son Kalle plays for him there, just like Jocky once played for his dad at Brann.

Matt Jansen: Glory Beckoned, then Everything went Dark from 2020-09-21T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Matt Jansen. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part one, you’ll hear how Matt was a thorou...

Classic Big Interview: Slaven Bilic from 2020-09-15T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Slaven Bilic from season three.

We hear about Bilic the Croatia centre-back, a member of the side so many of us adored at Euro ’96 and which...

A Messi Situation: Q & A Part One from 2020-09-10T18:05

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Everything you wanted to know about Lionel Messi's situation but were afraid to ask... well, actually our Listen

Michael Bridges: The beauty of Bielsa's Leeds from 2020-09-09T23:05

Michael Bridges had a special instinct for goals and had a prolific first season at Leeds, which included a tremendous run in the UEFA Cup, but after sustaining a terrible injury in a match agai...

Michael Bridges: Leeds' Impossible Dream from 2020-09-07T23:05

Michael Bridges was a mixed-up kid. His beloved late father would take him to see Newcastle United, but his adulation for Chris Waddle migrated to White Hart Lane and to this day he remains a To...

Emiliano Martinez: Playing in Arteta’s Back Five from 2020-08-19T23:05

In part two of my Big Interview with Emiliano Martinez, we learn about his time on loan at Reading, where he is fondly remembered for helping the Royals avoid relegation from the Championship. Listen

Emiliano Martinez: The Tale behind the Tears from 2020-08-17T23:05

It was heart-wrenching for a teenage Emiliano Martinez to depart his beloved family for the distant prospect of Arsenal. But the Argentinian goalkeeper did what he did best – he worked hard, and...

Domènec Torrent: Robben, Ribéry and Raheem from 2020-08-12T23:05

In part two of my Big Interview with Domènec Torrent, there’s more on those glorious Camp Nou days, including Barca’s famous treble of 2008-09.

Domènec grabbed the chance to assist Pep Gua...

Domènec Torrent: Rising with Pep from 2020-08-10T23:05

When Pep Guardiola took the reins at Barcelona B in 2007, he quickly snapped up the services of respected Catalan coach Domènec Torrent. Domènec was Pep’s go-to guy whenever he wanted the skinny...

Barcelona v Napoli - preview from 2020-08-07T00:00

The turmoil and internal conflict at Barcelona saw them lose La Liga to their arch rivals and now they face Napoli at Camp Nou in a dangerous second leg, last 16 match on Saturday.

The...

Pep v Zizou - Part 2 from 2020-08-05T23:05

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This is my look ahead to this week's Champions League last-16 tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid.

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Viva La Liga: That Was The Season That Was from 2020-08-04T23:05

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Here's my take on the La Liga season just finished, including reflections on Valencia, Sevilla, Granada and Espanyol.

Enjoy

Graham

Look out for 100th guest, Rio Ferd...

99 (Guests) Not Out: The Big Interview Uncovered Part One from 2020-07-20T23:05

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Here's myself, and producers Martin and Neil reflecting back on some of the 99 guests we've had on the show over the past five years. Listen up for some crazy behind-the-scenes tales ...

Dietmar Hamann: The Return of Il Trap from 2020-07-15T23:05

There were mixed European fortunes for Dietmar Hamann at Bayern Munich: a famous triumph in Barcelona followed by a UEFA Cup final win over Bordeaux, but also a tough lesson from an Ajax side wh...

Dietmar Hamann: Me and The Kaiser from 2020-07-13T23:05

Dietmar Hamann is one of the beautiful game’s most engaging characters; sheer class as a guy just as he had been sheer class as a player. Before his breakthrough, he was a marauding offensive mi...

World Cup 2010 Revista: Arise, Sir Carles from 2020-07-07T00:00

It's the final four, socios.

For Germany, it's World Cup semi-final number 11. For Spain, number one.

It's a rematch of the 2008 European Championships final. And it's a repe...

World Cup 2010 Revista: The Ronaldo Rules from 2020-06-29T12:43:58

It's matchday in South Africa 2010, so it's time to see what Spain were up to.

It's the round of 16 and it's Portugal: that means Ronaldo. He was the world's most expensive footballer and ...

Pat Bonner: The Loneliness of the No.1 from 2020-06-25T23:05

In the sweltering heat of Orlando Pat Bonner misjudged a net-bound shot during Ireland’s knock-out defeat to the Netherlands at USA ’94. Getting over setbacks like that, and indeed the whole psy...

World Cup 2010 Revista: Bielsa's Uneasy Truce from 2020-06-25T12:50:35

It's win or bust in the final group game. Spain must Defeat Chile or go home. 

This was packed full of incident: a whirlwind start by Chile; two beautiful goals from Iniesta and Villa...

Pat Bonner: One Night in Genoa from 2020-06-23T23:05

Pat Bonner was made in Donegal: his values, resilience and work ethic were instilled in him by his family and his community, while playing Gaelic football toughened him up for a glittering socce...

World Cup 2010 Revista: Villa steadies the nerves from 2020-06-21T10:13:17

As the Spanish press lose their minds in the wake of an opening defeat against Switzerland, Vicente Del Bosque sends his under-fire players on safari.

This is just one of the ways in whic...

World Cup 2010 Revista! When Vicente met Ottmar from 2020-06-16T00:00

We're off and running with our World Cup 2010 recap. Here's what I saw and heard while tracking Spain for the first few days of their tournament, up to and including their first match against Sw...

World Cup 2010 Revista #1: What's Eating Andrés Iniesta? from 2020-06-09T00:00

Welcome to a new mini series on the Big Interview feed, retreading Spain's journey to their only World Cup title, 10 years ago.

In this first episode, before the tournament begins, we'll l...

Brendan Rodgers: Brown and Morgan, a Tale of Two Captains from 2020-06-02T23:05

When Brendan Rodgers took the Celtic job he was advised to jettison Scott Brown. Instead, Brendan invited him to his London home where they chatted about what behaviour he expected from a captai...

Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton from 2020-05-18T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Chris Sutton from season two.

Chris’ success as a striker in England and Scotland was rooted in a tough start. As a kid, an initial rejectio...

Mark Schwarzer: European Heartbreaks, Clashes with McClaren and Fulham’s Juve Miracle from 2020-05-13T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Mark Schwarzer. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

Mark had a love affair with the ...

Mark Schwarzer: Keeping Calm in the Calderon Cauldron from 2020-05-11T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Mark Schwarzer. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

Mark – an Aussie with German parents – kept...

John Hartson: How I Silenced The Kop from 2020-05-06T23:05

In part two, John Hartson describes his happy days at West Ham – before everything went sour after an infamous incident with Eyal Berkovic. It took a special kind of guy to come back from that l...

John Hartson: Knock ’em over, pick ’em back up from 2020-05-04T23:05

John Hartson broke up my Spanish detention with a brilliant remotely-recorded Big Interview.

Big Bad John was the kind of centre-forward who defenders hated marking. If they were smaller t...

Remembering Michael Robinson from 2020-04-28T16:19:08

After the sad news that Michael Robinson has died, I recorded this about a man I knew well and admired, who helped me during my career here in Spain and who helped shape as generation of broadcaste...

Classic Big Interview: Matt Le Tissier from 2020-04-27T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Matt Le Tissier from season two.

Matt was such a naturally gifted performer that he could have joined any team he chose. Instead, he was tha...

Jimmy Bullard: Bend it like Riquelme from 2020-04-20T23:05

Thanks to the wonders of modern telecommunications, I caught up with Jimmy Bullard and found a man who had been well prepared for lockdown. Jimmy needs meditative pursuits – fishing, golf and la...

Shaun Maloney: Inside the world's No.1 team from 2020-04-15T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Shaun Maloney. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

Want to hear what it feels like to set up th...

Shaun Maloney: Wigan's Great Escape from 2020-04-13T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Shaun Maloney. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

Shaun was a superbly gifted player who won t...

Tony Currie: Entertainer, Superstar from 2020-04-08T23:05

In part two, Tony Currie talks more about his lengthy love affair with Sheffield United. But he would sign for their Yorkshire rivals Leeds when most of the talent assembled by Don Revie was sti...

Tony Currie: London Style, Sheffield Steel from 2020-04-06T23:05

Tony Currie was one of the ‘Entertainers’ of the 1970s and early 1980s, the ball players of British football who graced an era when men were men and tackles were X-rated.

I caught up with ...

Q&A extra: An XI from my La Liga years from 2020-04-06T11:23:55

I was asked in our recent Q&A for a selection from teams outwith Spain's 'Big Three' - I chose to focus on the years I have been watching Spanish football, and it was a lot of fun thinking a...

March Q & A - part two from 2020-04-03T18:42:11

Here is the second part of this month's Q & A - thanks to our socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter for all the questions.

This turned into a bit of an Atleti special, and I hope you fin...

March Q&A - part one from 2020-04-02T12:11:28

This is part one of our March Q & A show - covering my reading preferences, the difference between football media in Spain and the UK, and how this cursed virus might impact European football a...

Paul Robinson: The Lonely Life of the Goalkeeper from 2020-03-25T00:05

In part two, Paul Robinson tells how Leeds United’s glorious ride came to its crashing end. It was a time of layoffs and fire sales, and he movingly describes how financial implosion affects a f...

Paul Robinson: A Leeds Education from 2020-03-24T00:05

Paul Robinson experienced incredible highs and crushing lows during his goalkeeping career.

The Yorkshireman was a Leeds United academy product and he was there during their glory, glory d...

Classic Big Interview: Walter Smith from 2020-03-17T00:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Walter Smith from season two.

Walter gives us a first-hand insight into the heady days when Scottish clubs competed at the highest levels of...

Simon Stainrod: Discovering Dembele from 2020-03-12T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Simon Stainrod. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two, Simon chats about what it was ...

Simon Stainrod: Mavericks - from Currie to Cantona from 2020-03-10T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Simon Stainrod. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

The term ‘maverick’ is overused in football...

Sven-Göran Eriksson: Mancini - The Art and the Fury from 2020-03-05T00:05

In part two, Sven chats more about Lazio’s famous Scudetto win in 2000. He and his players did their bit on the last day – then endured an agonising wait listening to the radio for Juventus to l...

Sven-Göran Eriksson: Lazio's scudetto, 20 years on from 2020-03-03T00:05

I travelled to Sven-Göran Eriksson’s home beside a glittering Swedish lake to hear about a glittering career. Sven managed numerous clubs, including both of Rome’s sides, and enjoyed more glory ...

Champions League Q&A: Håland lights it up from 2020-02-29T01:00

In the second part of our Champions League Q & A, Erling Braut Håland and Timo Werner are among the footballers up for discussion.

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Champions League Q&A - Madrid 1 Man City 2 from 2020-02-28T15:15

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For our February Champions League Q and A, we got a lot around of questions around the Madrid-Man City tie, so we bundled them together for the first half of this episode. Part tw...

Robert Snodgrass: Prank Calls and Killer Balls from 2020-02-26T00:05

Are you ready to meet Robert Snodgrass, King of the Prank Calls? In part two, Snoddy talks us through his hilarious prank call routines. It's one of the funniest Big Interviews we've ever record...

Robert Snodgrass: A Streetwise Education from 2020-02-25T00:05

Hold onto your hats, listeners... here comes Snoddy!

We recorded this on the 32nd floor of a skyscraper in Canary Wharf on February 14, 2020... and yes, love was in the air. I love the way...

Classic Big Interview: Peter Crouch from 2020-02-18T00:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Peter Crouch from season two, when the striker was still playing football, at Stoke City.

There was a myth about Peter: that he h...

Shay Given: My favourite goalkeepers from 2020-02-13T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Shay Given. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two, Shay speaks about the loneliness o...

Shay Given: Losing Damien Duff at sea from 2020-02-11T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Shay Given. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

Ever heard about the one about the Irish coastg...

Tim Sherwood: Inside Blackburn's title win from 2020-02-06T00:05

In part two of our conversation, Tim Sherwood delves into Blackburn’s incredible league win of ’95.

The race between Kenny Dalglish’s side and Alex Ferguson’s great Manchester United team ...

Tim Sherwood: How I made Emmanuel Petit cry from 2020-02-04T13:05

Tim Sherwood is a true football man. An accomplished, intelligent midfielder and a natural leader, he captained Blackburn Rovers to their famous Premier League title win in season 1994-95.

The January Q & A part one from 2020-01-30T00:30

Every month Graham answers questions from our socios - this time, that means Barca, Man Utd, erm ... Tarantino... and more!

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Thanks for all your support this year and I hope you enjoy this final show of 2019 / fir...

Classic Big Interview: Mark Noble from 2019-12-26T00:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two.

Imagine being a childhood fanatic of your local team and then, as an adult, leading them out of the tunnel to gl...

Steve Perryman: Leader of Men from 2019-12-19T00:05

Steve Perryman’s autobiography A Spur Forever! is a thing of genuine beauty – as, quite frankly, is this Big Interview.

In part two, Steve addresses the myth that he kept Graeme S...

Steve Perryman: Bill Nicholson and Bobby Charlton from 2019-12-17T00:05

Steve Perryman’s autobiography A Spur Forever! is a thing of genuine beauty – as, quite frankly, is this Big Interview.

This classy, dynamic footballer starred in scintillating To...

The Making of ... The Miracle of Castel di Sangro from 2019-12-12T00:05

Something a bit different today - this is a documentary that Martin and Neil (the producers of The Big Interview) made for their other podcast, Between the Lines.

It's about one of the...

David Preece: The goalkeeping hall of fame from 2019-12-12T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with David Preece. This is the second part of that full interview.

In part two, David breaks down the unique ...

David Preece: How to talk about goalkeeping from 2019-12-10T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with David Preece. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

David is one of the most accomplished ex-prof...

Andrea Orlandi: Ronaldinho, Rodgers, Messi, and me from 2019-12-03T00:05

Hola!

Andrea Orlandi will be the next big thing in broadcasting punditry– you heard in here first.

I adore listening to his analysis of the beautiful game, skills which were honed wh...

Q & A part two: Bale, Blades and El Buffalo from 2019-11-29T01:00

In part two of our monthly Q & A, our beloeved socios ask Graham questions on football in Spain and the UK.

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November Q&A pt 1: Poch, Barca and Zizou from 2019-11-28T00:05

Hola

Here's the first part of our November Q&A.

Enjoy!

Graham

See from 2019-11-26T09:17:05

As well as being one of the best natural finishers of his generation, Clive Allen's story spans eras. In this Big Interview we'll go from Jimmy Greaves, the legendary striker who replaced Clive'...

Classic Big Interview: John Collins from 2019-11-19T00:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with John Collins from season two.

What adjectives encapsulate John the footballer? Talented, graceful, classy, intelligent... and a w...

Pat Nevin: The Cruyff Legacy (part 2) from 2019-11-14T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Pat Nevin. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two Pat explains what is stopping Eden H...

Pat Nevin: The Outsider (part 1) from 2019-11-12T00:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Pat Nevin. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

Pat was as intelligent a footballer, most notabl...

Charlie Adam: Silencing the Doubters from 2019-11-05T00:05

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Charlie Adam’s late father was his greatest influence, instilling in him a will to succeed by demanding hard work and total commitment. The graft paid off, and this majestic midfield...

October Q&A (part two) from 2019-10-30T04:00

Graham answers more questions from socios of the Big Interview.

See See from 2019-10-28T10:10

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Classic Big Interview: Steve McManaman from 2019-10-21T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve McManaman from season two.

Johan Cruyff once described Steve as the partner to everyone on the pitch. He epitomised elegance, passing ...

Astroball: Ben Reiter from 2019-10-16T08:30

Hello Big Interview listeners - you're about to hear something a little different, from BackPage, the producers of this fine show. 

It's the first episode in a new season of a pod...

Per Mertesacker: Old-School Values from 2019-10-14T23:05

Hola!

The title of Per Mertesacker’s new autobiography is BFG: Big Friendly German. When we visited him in outer London, we...

Joleon Lescott: Esteemed Kompany from 2019-10-09T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Joleon Lescott. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two, Joleon speaks about rediscover...

Joleon Lescott: City Rising from 2019-10-07T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Joleon Lescott. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

As a teenager at Wolves, Joleon once pushed...

Alex Bruce: A Wembley Wish and Winning with Dad from 2019-09-30T23:05

Hola!

As a kid, Alex Bruce travelled to Wembley to see his father, Manchester United legend Steve, lift the FA Cup. The experience sparked a dream, and one day he too would grace the Wembl...

Classic Big Interview: Thomas Hitzlsperger from 2019-09-23T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger from season two.

Thomas is one of football’s deep thinkers, now a considered and astute media analyst, but when he was a...

Emile Heskey: Michael Owen and me from 2019-09-18T23:05

In part two, Emile talks more about life at Leicester and how Martin O’Neill was the supreme man manager. He gives a fascinating insight into what it was like to make the move to Liverpool, wher...

Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part Two from 2019-09-11T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear part two of my interview with Ramon Calderon from season two.

Ramon tells the story of how he became Real president, and how promoting Zinedine Zidane from th...

Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part One from 2019-09-09T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear part one of my interview with Ramon Calderon from season two.

As president, Ramon helped usher in a new golden era for Real Madrid, not long after the club ha...

Eni Aluko: They Don't Teach This from 2019-09-02T23:05

Hola!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Turin to speak with Eni Aluko, an elite player with Juventus and an elite analyst who spent the World Cup summer covering the tournament for F...

Q & A: the return of La Liga, part two from 2019-08-30T04:00

We're back with the second half of our season preview from Spain - which young players will make their name? Who will make the top four? How much credit does Valverde have in the bank at Barca? Listen

Q & A – The Return of La Liga, part one from 2019-08-29T09:20

It’s the August Q & A – lots to discuss as La Liga starts with a bang – Atleti’s new phenom, what’s wrong with Madrid’s midfield and why Ivan Rakitic may yet be leaving Barcelona. 
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Matt Jansen: To Hell and Back from 2019-08-26T23:05

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I recently spent an hour or so in the excellent company of Matt Jansen, a man who knows more than most about tribulation.

Matt was a superb striker whose rapid rise to football...

Quinton Fortune: Ribbing Ronaldo and being kicked by Keane from 2019-08-21T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Quinton Fortune. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part two, Quinton speaks about how he g...

Quinton Fortune: From The Cape Flats to Fortune from 2019-08-19T23:05

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Quinton Fortune. For the first time, here’s the full episode.

In part one, when Quinton relates his jour...

Classic Big Interview: Gianluca Vialli from 2019-08-12T23:05

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Gianluca Vialli from season two.

Gianluca was my favourite footballer during the 1990s, and I had the honour of getting to know him at his p...

Virgil van Dijk: Lessons From the World's Best Defender from 2019-08-05T23:05

Season 2019-20 of the Big Interview starts with the world's best defender and my pick for the Ballon D'Or - Virgil van Dijk!

How does the Mane-Firmino-Salah press help him make those t...

Phil Neville: Spanish Passion and Salford Soul from 2019-06-06T22:52:01

Ahead of this summer’s World Cup, here’s another chance to hear my 2016 interview with Phil Neville, the manager of England’s Lionesses.

In part two, Phil describes how he and his family m...

Phil Neville: In Love with Cricket, Married to Football from 2019-06-05T23:05

Ahead of this summer’s World Cup, here’s another chance to hear my 2016 interview with Phil Neville, the manager of England’s Lionesses.

Phil’s first love was cricket – and he played it to...

Champions League review: punch-drunk in Madrid from 2019-06-04T15:15:50

Of course Alisson was man of the match. Of course it was a penalty. And of course it was a poor match - here's my review of the final of the Champions League. Also, why elite footballers need a res...

Champions League preview: Duncan McMath on Spurs from 2019-06-01T09:43:22

In the second of our preview shows, I spoke to Duncan McMath, my colleague at La Liga Television and the film maker who directed Take the Ball, Pass the Ball, the film based on my book, Barca: T...

Champions League preview: Jonathan Northcroft on Liverpool from 2019-05-31T10:35:31

The countdown is underway and here, in our first preview of the Champions League final, The Sunday Times chief football writer, Jonathan Northcroft, returns to the podcast to talk about Liverpool, ...

Champions League Final Compilation: Milner on Kyiv, Carra on Istanbul, Souness on Paris from 2019-05-29T23:05

Welcome to our Champions League final clip show.

Ahead of this week’s all-English Champions League Cup final in Madrid, here’s some of our fantastic guests reflecting on their experiences ...

Copa del Rey: Barca on the couch from 2019-05-28T16:04:58

Valencia end an 11-year trophy drought, but their 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final might be far more significant than that. 

They have Spain's coach of the year, and a...

Copa del Rey special: Marcelino makes his move from 2019-05-23T19:31:10

After a season that started abysmally, Valencia have been doubled their productivity in front of goal and made the latest of runs into the final Champions League spot in La Liga.

Now they ...

Mark Schwarzer: Bundesliga Blues from 2019-05-23T06:52:35

Hola and welcome to the Big Interview with Mark Schwarzer – a great goalkeeper who broke new ground as part of pioneering teams with Middlesbrough, Fulham and Australia.

t...

FA Cup Final Compilation: The Wizards of Wembley Way from 2019-05-16T23:05

There’s something magical about the FA Cup final, don’t you think?

Wembley, the sun shining, a bowling green of a pitch… jumpers for goalposts. Sorry I’ve taken that too far.

Here’s ...

David Weir: Goodison, Gravesen and Big Duncan Ferguson from 2019-05-15T23:05

Ever wondered what it's like to share a dressing room with big Duncan Ferguson and Tommy Gravesen? In part two, let David Weir take you into the inner sanctum of the Everton dressing room betwee...

David Weir: Made in America from 2019-05-13T23:05

As a player, David Weir was bright, he read games brilliantly and his intelligence ensured that he enjoyed a long and successful career.

That career, in my eyes, was a boy's own story.

Ally Dick: Ajax, Cruyff and crossing for Koeman (Part Two) from 2019-05-07T23:05

Hi, 

My bet is that the vast majority of Big Interviews you listen to are with footballers whose names you recognise. I'll forgive you for not knowing Ally Dick. Bu...

Can Barca survive the Anfield Hurricane? from 2019-05-07T10:30

Hola

A bonus episode for you! I was at the Camp Nou last week for an extraordinary Champions League semi-final first leg which finished Barcelona 3 Liverpool 0. 

Ahead of the se...

Ally Dick: The Lost Genius of Spurs and Ajax (Part one) from 2019-05-06T23:05

Hi,

Let me tell you about Ally Dick. Because unlike our other episodes, I know most of you probably don’t know the name this time - and I want to make sure you don’t skip ov...

Jamie Carragher: Glory in Europe from 2019-04-22T23:05

Reflecting on from Liverpool’s epic Champions League win over Milan in Istanbul, Jamie Carragher talks about how it felt to play through the pain barrier against the best team in Europe.

H...

Gus Poyet: The Road to Old Wembley from 2019-04-17T23:05

Hola!

In the second half of my fascinating chat with Gus Poyet, we discuss his days playing in London for Chelsea and Spurs, and his love for the old Wembley Stadium. Gus also speaks about...

Gus Poyet: How to Jump Like Jordan from 2019-04-15T23:05

Hola!

Gus Poyet is a prime example of how Uruguayans provide the never-say-die ingredient for many European clubs.

In the first half of our fascinating conversation, Gus s...

1999 and all that: United, Barcelona and me from 2019-04-15T21:38:53

As the city of Barcelona welcomes Manchester United 20 years after they won the European Cup at the Camp Nou in the most dramatic finale imaginable, I thought I would record my own memories of t...

Messi, Suarez and a Blast of Miles Davis (Man Utd v Barca preview show) from 2019-04-08T23:05

Hola

It's the business end of the season so we've decided to record some extra shows.

Here's my preview of the Man United v Barcelona quarter-final first leg tie on Wednesday (April ...

Shaun Maloney: Cups, Carrick and Coaching Hazard from 2019-04-03T23:05

Hola

We bring you the one and only Shaun Maloney.

I grew up in the same village and went to the same school as Shaun. He's came a long way from Bieldside in Aberdeen, though. After a...

Q and A Part Two from 2019-03-31T23:05

Here's the second part of our Q & A for March 2019. Includes questions on Messi, Scotland and what I would change if I headed up La Liga and the Spanish football federation.

Enjoy!

Gaizka Mendieta: Valencia Thrillers and Dancefloor Fillers from 2019-03-26T00:05

Hola!

Here's a classic from The Big Interview archives. Back in 2015, I sat down with Gaizka Mendieta, a man whose devotion to artistry on the field of play is matched by his ob...

Don Hutchison: From Howard's Way to Walter's Wrath from 2019-03-21T00:05

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In the concluding part of our interview, Don Hutchison brings the trauma of a relegation dogfight vividly to life, and tells how survival caused a grown man to weep –...

Don Hutchison: The Wembley Wizard from 2019-03-19T00:05

Hola!

I recently met with Don Hutchison, a miner’s son from Gateshead whose loyalties lay north of the border.

In the first part of this fascinating interview, Don describ...

Kevin Kilbane: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling from 2019-03-14T00:05

Kevin Kilbane's insight as a pundit mirrors his intelligence as a footballer. In our second episode, Kevin describes playing with a golden generation of Irish talent, qualifying for the 2002 W...

Kevin Kilbane: From Rags to Riches from 2019-03-12T00:05

Before Kevin Kilbane played in the Premier League and at a World Cup and then became one of the best analysts in the game, he came through a no-holds-barred football upbringing on the streets of hi...

Simon Stainrod: Last of the Bullfighters from 2019-03-07T00:15

This is Simon Stainrod, the kind of footballer we sometimes call mavericks - Simon uses the term 'bullfighters'. From George Best to Tony Currie; Le Tissier to Cantona. They are, as he says, the...

Chris Waddle: The Geordie Magician from 2019-02-28T00:05

Back in the summer of 2015 we visited Chris Waddle, the man I refer to as England’s Zidane. The encounter was one of the original Big Interviews, and remains one of the best. Chris sp...

The Big Clasico Q and A: Part Two from 2019-02-26T00:05

Listen up for the second half of my preview of tomorrow's Copa Del Rey semi-final second leg between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. I'll also be touching on this Saturday's Clasico.

Graham<...

The Big Clasico Q and A: Part One from 2019-02-25T00:05

Listen up for previews of this Wednesday's Copa Del Rey semi-final second leg between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. I'll also be touching on next Saturday's Clasico

Here's Shay on the De Gea, Ederson, Oblak and the golden age....

Les Ferdinand: Talk of the Toon from 2019-02-14T00:05

It's the second half with Les Ferdinand. You knew he was good in the air - but not like this. Les Ferdinand, helicopter pilot is here, and there's plenty of stories from his legendary spell for New...

Les Ferdinand: Adventures in Istanbul from 2019-02-12T00:05

Hola Big Interview listeners!

This is part one of my interview with Sir Les Ferdinand. You're going to hear about a young striker who took a leap into the unknown and swap...

Ryan Fraser Pt II: Marking Crouchy at Corners... and other Extraordinary Tales from 2019-02-07T00:05

Ryan Fraser announced his talent to the world in December 2016 when he made a stunning appearance as a substitute to earn Bournemouth a 4-3 win v Liverpool. He talks us through that incredible t...

Q & A part two from 2019-01-31T00:15

And... here's the rest of the January Q & A with Graham. Thanks for the questions!

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Kevin Bridges Part One: Bono, Boca and Boston Accents from 2018-12-11T00:05

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He's back. Our most popular guest of all-time, Kevin Bridges, joins us three-and-a-half years after Listen

David Preece: Viva van der Sar & the Art of Analysis from 2018-12-04T00:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I've been very excited to bring you my interview with David Preece. When I met him in London, we talked about the art of analysis and, of cou...

Barca, Bosses and Big Eck - Q&A Part Two from 2018-12-03T17:00

We asked for questions from our lovely Socios and they did not disappoint. Listen out for my tips on who are the managerial rising stars of La Liga, reflections on Atleti this season, how Real M...

Football 2.0: How the World's Best Play the Modern Game from 2018-12-03T00:05

Hola!

So, today the Big Interview feed has been hijacked... thankfully, I know the culprits. This is an episode of the Between the Lines podcast - produced by BackPage, those very same dud...

Thierry Henry: Take The Ball, Pass The Ball Part Two from 2018-11-29T00:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

And here it is: the second part of my conversation with Thierry Henry, an interview which we included in the film Take The Ball, Pass The Bal...

Thierry Henry: Take The Ball, Pass The Ball Part One from 2018-11-27T14:47:16

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I am delighted to bring you something special: this is the first part of my conversation with Thierry Henry, an interview which we included i...

Deadlines and Darts with Dele from 2018-11-26T00:05

Hola!

So, today the Big Interview feed has been hijacked... thankfully, I know the culprits. This is an episode of the Between the Lines podcast - produced by BackPage, those very same dud...

Busquets vs Rodri: Master vs Apprentice from 2018-11-22T15:20:17

Hola Big Interview listeners!

FC Barcelona face Atletico Madrid on Saturday evening - a match which I preview in the latest episode of the Big Inside View. And, believe me...

Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby from 2018-11-22T00:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Our Socios have been telling us about their favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here's another classic from Season One with the wonder...

Kevin Phillips: Vardy, Leicester City's Loveable Lunatic from 2018-11-15T00:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

In the second part of my interview with Kevin Phillips, the former Sunderland striker discusses his first call-up for England, the feeling of...

Kevin Phillips: The Man With The Golden Boot from 2018-11-13T00:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

This is the first part of my interview with Super Kevin Phillips, Sunderland legend and winner of the Golden Boot. Or is that the Golden Shoe...

Pat Nevin: Chelsea, Sarri and a Hazard Warning from 2018-11-06T11:12:14

Hola Big Interview listeners!

This was another special, fascinating Big Interview. Pat is a wonderful storyteller and brought all of his humour and wit with him when we me...

Lopetegui Sunk By Barca Blitz: Clásico Review from 2018-10-30T16:28:30

Hola Big Interview listeners!

My goodness what a game! What a Clasico!

This is my review of the match at the Camp Nou (spoilers: FC Barcelona romped to a 5-1 victory...

Lopetegui's Last Stand? Clasico Preview Special from 2018-10-25T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Boy, this has been a busy week. That has had something to do with the upcoming Clasico - a match in which (I think) Julen Lopetegui will stil...

Owen Hargreaves: Scholes, Gerrard & England's Golden Generation from 2018-10-24T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

In the second part of my interview with Owen we discuss England's Golden Generation, a fabulous group of players which included the likes of ...

Owen Hargreaves: Bayern, Basketball & The Brilliance Of Zidane from 2018-10-22T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

In the first part of my chat with two-time Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves, we talk about his time at Bayern Munich and what it was l...

Harry Redknapp: Di Canio, Kanu & The Art Of The Deal from 2018-10-15T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Our Socios have been telling us about their favourite Big Interviews from our archive. Here's another classic with the great Harry Redknapp.<...

Joleon Lescott: Kompany, Aguero & The Day City Won The League from 2018-10-08T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Last week I spent an hour in the company of former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott.

So what did we talk about? Well, you will h...

Robbie Keane: Berbatov, Benitez & Leaving Liverpool from 2018-10-03T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

In the second part of my chat with Robbie Keane, he describes why he believes that his partnership with former Spurs team-mate Dimitar Berbat...

Robbie Keane: Me, Modric & the Hunger Games from 2018-10-01T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

In the first part of my Big Interview with Robbie Keane the former Spurs striker delivers fierce criticism of the way that bigger wages have ...

Benni McCarthy: Mourinho & Me from 2018-09-24T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

When we asked what your favourite Big Interviews were from past seasons of this podcast we had a lot of great, interesting responses. And one...

Alan Smith: Wright, Wrongs & a European Cup from 2018-09-23T23:01:44

Hola Big Interview listeners!

In part two of my chat with Alan Smith, the Arsenal legend takes us to Copenhagen and Arsenal's famous victory over Parma in the final of the...

Alan Smith: Arsenal, Anfield & The Boys of '89 from 2018-09-19T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

When I sat down to chat with Alan Smith during the launch of his autobiography Heads Up we talked Arsenal icons, a title win and tri...

Will Ronaldo Triumph From Turin? Champions League Q&A Special from 2018-09-17T13:13:47

Hola Big Interview listeners!

So, last week I received questions from our Socios about this season's Champions League campaign. Today, I give my answers.

I will give...

Ledley King: Davids, Defoe & Derbies at The Lane from 2018-09-12T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Welcome back for part two of my chat with Spurs legend Ledley King. You are about to hear all about his time at White Hart Lane - his team-ma...

Ledley King: Terry, Cole and the Greatest School Team You've Never Heard Of from 2018-09-09T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

By now Ledley King must be sick of talking about the injuries that shortened his career. Instead this Big Interview is about where he came fr...

Will Messi Miss Ronaldo? Q&A Special from 2018-09-03T12:05:41

Hola Big Interview listeners!

And I'm back with the second half of my La Liga Q&A special episode, featuring some fascinating questions from some of our Socios.

...

Messi, the Mestalla and a Mean Diego Costa: Q&A Special from 2018-08-30T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Well, here it is: the first part of the inaugural Q&A episode of the new season.

We asked our wonderful Socios for their questions ...

Christian Fuchs: Inside Vardy's House Party from 2018-08-22T23:01:42

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Welcome back for Part Two of my Big Interview with Leicester City's league-winning left back: Christian Fuchs.

In this section he takes...

Christian Fuchs: Rubbing Shoulders with Raul from 2018-08-19T23:01:49

Hola Big Interview listeners!

It's time for another Big Interview and this one is with Leicester City player - Premier League winner - Christian Fuchs. It was such a fun i...

European Super Cup Preview: Godin, Griezmann & a Good Summer for Simeone from 2018-08-14T12:56:58

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All eyes will be on Tallinn on Wednesday evening, where city rivals Atleti and Real Madrid will compete for the European Super Cup.

In ...

Rafael van der Vaart: Me, Modric And My Move to Spurs from 2018-08-13T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

This is the second part of my chat with Rafael van der Vaart - an interview which I first released at Listen

Rafael van der Vaart: Silva, Sneijder and the Perfect 10 from 2018-08-12T23:01

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This is the first part of my chat with Rafael van der Vaart - an interview which I first released a year ago at Listen

Quinton Fortune: The Two Ronnies from 2018-08-09T23:01

Hello Big Interview listeners!

You are about to listen to an extract from by chat with former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune. He describes how the United squ...

Supercopa Preview: Machin, Morocco & The Curious Case of Malcom from 2018-08-09T16:00

Hola Big Interview listeners!

The shiny new Spanish football season begins in earnest on Sunday night when Sevilla face FC Barcelona for the Supercopa ... a match which is...

Dasvidanya, Russia: Q&A Special Part Two from 2018-07-17T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

The World Cup is over ... but I don't want to move on quite yet.

Instead I asked our Socios send me their questions about this remarkab...

Dasvidanya, Russia: Q&A Special Part One from 2018-07-16T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

The World Cup is over, France have conquered the globe once again ... but I don't want to move on quite yet.

Instead I asked our fantas...

France Conquer The World: Final Review from 2018-07-15T23:24:04

Hola Big Interview listeners ... or should that be bonjour?

France are the new world champions after winning 4-2 against Croatia in Moscow. Do Didier Deschamps' side deser...

Peak Pogba: France v Croatia Preview from 2018-07-15T02:32:02

Hola Big Interview listeners!

This is it! The final of the 2018 World Cup is finally upon us. I have seen some wonderful football played by both France and Croatia at this...

The Final Countdown: Bilic and the Croatian Knights from 2018-07-13T23:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

The World Cup final is almost upon us and to get the juices flowing I have put together a special episode focusing on Croatia. You will hear ...

The Final Countdown: France in '98 & '06 from 2018-07-13T00:27:36

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As we prepare for the World Cup final between France and Croatia, I take you back to two previous occasions when Les Bleus competed in the fi...

Bad Decisions Cost England: Croatia 2 England 1 from 2018-07-11T23:44:44

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It is Croatia who have joined France in the World Cup final, beating England last night. It was a compelling match and one which gave me plen...

Kane He Kick It? Croatia v England Preview from 2018-07-11T11:00:25

Hola Big Interview listeners!

So England are only one game from the final: is it coming home? Or are England getting sent home by Croatia?

This semi-final is going t...

Allez Les Bleus: France 1 Belgium 0 from 2018-07-10T23:25:03

Hola Big Interview listeners!

So now we know that France are going to the World Cup final. I really enjoyed their semi-final with Belgium, decided by a set piece and a goa...

Adios Cristiano Ronaldo from 2018-07-10T18:32:31

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to join Juventus, ending nine years in Madrid that I have been lucky to watch. in this special podcast, recorded as soon as the news broke, I look back at this remarkab...

The Henry Effect: France v Belgium Preview from 2018-07-09T20:24:44

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I have turned my attention to the semi-finals of the World Cup and in this episode I focus on France's match with Belgium, who have been insp...

England march on: Quarter-final review from 2018-07-07T22:55:49

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Is it really coming home? England are certainly in the final four of the World Cup finals, following a victory over Sweden. Gareth Southgate'...

Belgium and France win! Quarter finals day one from 2018-07-06T23:30:16

France get the job done against a Cavani-less Uruguay, before Belgium upset the tournament favourites Brazil in yet another unforgettable football match.

Here's my on-the-whistle take ...

It's Coming Home: Sweden v England Preview from 2018-07-06T14:40:09

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I have turned my attention to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and in this episode I focus on England, Sweden, Croatia and the hosts. It i...

The Cavani Conundrum: Quarter-Final Preview from 2018-07-05T14:45:14

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I am starting to turn my attention to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and in this episode I focus on Uruguay, France, Belgium and Brazil....

The Big Interview Presents ... the World Cup Part Two from 2018-07-04T00:00

Hola Socios!

We are deep into the World Cup now. How time flies! And to help fill the time between games we are bringing you another very special World Cup compilation sho...

Post Mortem: What next for Spain? from 2018-07-03T13:11:27

Hola Big Interview listeners!

With the Spain players having boarded a flight back to Madrid after being knocked out of the World Cup by hosts Russia, I feel the time is ri...

No Risk, No Reward: Spain 1 Russia 1 from 2018-07-02T09:44:19

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Well, that is it for Spain at this World Cup. Out on penalties to hosts Russia.

On the flight back from Moscow to the Spanish base in K...

Behind Enemy Lines: Spain v Russia from 2018-06-30T21:18:28

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I recorded this episode from Moscow, Russia's capital city and the scene for Spain's last-16 meeting with the hosts.

I update you on th...

Auf Wiedersehen: Germany Suffer the 'Champions Curse' from 2018-06-29T15:52:01

Hola Big Interview listeners!

As you listen to this episode I am in the air, flying with the Spain squad to Moscow ahead of their knockout stage meeting with hosts Russia....

Picking The Punditry Dream Team: Q&A Special from 2018-06-28T23:23:04

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and many wanted to discuss the role of the media in Russia.

I tackle th...

Messi's Magical Moment from 2018-06-27T15:53:34

Hola Big Interview listeners! I am starting to turn my attention to the knockout stages of the World Cup and I am delighted that little Leo Messi has made it too. Just.

Th...

Morocco 2 Spain 2: The Aspas Factor from 2018-06-26T10:43

What a night! Again!

Here's another 3am diary - this time recorded from the plane from Kaliningrad to Krasnodar.

At the end of a long night, Graham makes the case for Iago Aspas, g...

Kaliningrad: Where Spain Breathe Football from 2018-06-25T00:14:52

Hola Big Interview listeners! And welcome to Kaliningrad, where Spain play Morocco in their final group match.

I flew here with La Roja yesterday and the players have real...

Busquets, Costa and the Spanish Inquisition: Q&A Special from 2018-06-23T15:43:25

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and theydefinitely didn't disappoint.

This time I focus on their questi...

What's Eating Argentina? Q&A Special from 2018-06-22T16:00:18

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I asked our marvellous Socios to send me more of your World Cup questions and, once again, they delivered big time.

In this episode I t...

Iran 0 Spain 1: Worrying Signs For La Roja from 2018-06-22T08:50:42

What a noise! My ears are still ringing from the atmosphere in Kazan last night, and not only because of the vuvuzelas.

So Spain won 1-0 and are now joint top go Group B a...

The Big Interview presents... the World Cup from 2018-06-20T09:52:15

Hola Big Interview listeners!

World Cup 2018 is now well underway. And to help get you in the mood for the next batch of group games we are bringing you a very special Wor...

Holding out for a Hierro: Iran v Spain from 2018-06-19T15:04:59

Hola Big Interview listeners!

After their remarkable World Cup group opener with Portugal, Spain's players will be hoping for a quieter evening against Iran - a team coach...

Ramos and Pique: Spain's Odd Couple from 2018-06-18T16:14:02

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Ahead of La Roja's second group match in Russia, I take you into the Spanish camp and give you an insight into the mood of the players, as we...

Nacho: Special Reserve from 2018-06-17T16:50:52

With the dust settled on a remarkable World Cup opener for Spain, I take a closer look at one of the big characters from that match: Nacho.

What makes this born-and-bred ...

Portugal v Spain: Ronaldo Steals The Show from 2018-06-16T09:39:53

Hola Big Interview listeners!

Oh what a night that was! There was so much to talk about in Portugal's remarkable 3-3 draw with La Roja ... where to begin? Right here, with...

Adios, Andres: A Tribute to the King of Spain from 2018-06-15T12:50:23

Hello Big Interview listeners!

To help you warm up for Spain's opening World Cup group match we are bringing you our special mini-doc about one of La Roja's most iconic p...

Emergency Podcast! A Hierro Rises from 2018-06-14T13:28:03

Call that an emergency? THIS is an emergency!

On the eve of the World Cup, Spain sack their coach, Julen Lopetegui and replace him with Fernando Hierro.

In this podcast, Grah...

Emergency podcast: Lopetegui for Madrid from 2018-06-12T20:10

We were in the middle of recording a podcast about Spain's World Cup opener against Portugal when news broke that Real Madrid and the Spanish federation had agreed terms for the move of Julen Lo...

The Big Interview at the World Cup: Q&A Special from 2018-06-11T16:43:37

Hola Big Interview listeners!

I asked our Socios to give me their questions about this World Cup and, bo...

Welcome to Krasnodar, Spain's Home Away From Home from 2018-06-08T14:22:35

Hola Big Interview listeners ... or should that be Zdravstvuj?

This is the first of what will be (almost) daily podcasts recorded on location at the World Cup here in Russ...

Graham Hunter: Spain - The Inside Story of La Roja's Historic Treble from 2018-06-03T23:05

In 2013, Graham book Spain: The Inside Story of La Roja's Historic Treble was released. Graham had behind-the-scenes access at all three tournaments and used his incredible insight to tell the s...

Au Revoir, Zizou from 2018-05-31T17:58:12

Zinedine Zidane has announced that he is stepping down as the manager of Real Madrid.

After winning the Champions League three times in a row, the Frenchman has decided th...

David Weir: Ferguson, Fireworks and the Bad Cops of Everton from 2018-05-23T23:01

Hello Big Interview listeners!

You are about to listen to an extract from the Big Interview with David Weir. In this clip David describes some of the big characters he pla...

Paul Clement: Diary of a Champions League final from 2018-05-20T23:01

Hola Big Interview Listeners!

On the eve of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, we dug out a classic Big Interview from our archive.

Imagin...

Ander Herrera: Final Level from 2018-05-14T04:00

Ander Herrera describes the 2004 Copa del Rey final as "one of the greatest nights of my life". That reaction to being in Barcelona to watch his team, Real Zaragoza, beat the Galacticos of Real ...

El Clasico: Pride, Politics (But No Pasillo) from 2018-05-04T16:15:05

Hola Big Interview listeners!

FC Barcelona have won the title already, but there will be no lack of drama when they face arch rivals Real Madrid on Sunday night. Not by a long shot.

...

Champions: Messi, Valverde and Barca's Road to the Title from 2018-05-01T11:32:02

Hello there!

Mission accomplished: on Sunday, FC Barcelona achieved what they set out to do and won the league and cup double, clinching the La Liga trophy with...

The Big Interview Presents... Fathers from 2018-04-25T00:20:43

Hello there!

Today is Father’s Day… on The Big Interview, at least. Yes, our latest clip show is dedicated to the men who mean the most to many of our guests from Season Two, who kept them...

Troy Deeney: Duels with van Dijk from 2018-04-19T12:26:33

Hello Big Interview listeners!

Here is a little piece of my chat with Watford captain Troy Deeney, in which he describes what it's like to play against formidable Premier League defenders ...

Buffon's Buffoonery: A Champions League Review from 2018-04-13T16:54:14

Hola!

My goodness, what a week it has been in the Champions League. We've had high drama and even higher blood pressure - I'm looking at you, Gigi.

So let's get right into it. If you...

Champions League Review: Put your hands together for Ronaldo from 2018-04-06T17:02:16

Well, well, well. What a truly incredible week this was in the Champions League. We witnessed incredible stories unfold, drama, intrigue and a truly remarkable goal which earned rare acclaim fro...

Jurgen Klopp: For the Love of the Game from 2018-04-02T00:10

In a big week for Liverpool and their manager, I didn't ask Jurgen Klopp about Manchester City or Pep Guardiola - my guess is he'll talk plenty about those subjects elsewhere.

Instead, I w...

The Big Interview Presents... The Foreign Legion Part Two from 2018-03-27T23:01

Hola!

You’re right on time for another special Big Interview clip show. You might recall that we dedicated a previous podcast to guests who had played abroad, and a couple more who have al...

Paul Dickov: City goals, the Gallaghers and Guardiola from 2018-03-22T00:01

It’s time for round two with Paul Dickov in the Big Interview. Finally, Manchester City fans, finally, you’re going to hear about Maine Road, the playoff final, Oasis and what Paul finds most th...

Paul Dickov: Anger Management from 2018-03-15T01:46:05

Here’s part one of a two-part interview with Paul Dickov, a striker probably best known for his time at Manchester City.

But today you’re going to hear him talk about starting off at A...

Poch's Italian Job: Spurs v Juventus from 2018-03-07T00:05

They have the manager. They have the team. And the quarter-finals is within their grasp. Spurs have a great chance to reach the last eight of the Champions League, where I'd love to see their impre...

Showtime: PSG v Real Madrid from 2018-03-05T04:05

Call it showtime mentality. It's at the core of Cristiano Ronaldo's big-game performances. It's what makes Real Madrid the masters of Champions League football. And for now, at least, it appears to...

Kevin Kilbane: Rui, Roy and Figo's Magic Feet from 2018-03-02T13:23:40

Hello Big Interview listeners! We’ve picked out a juicy chunk of my Big Interview with Kevin Kilbane. In this extract, Kevin talks about the great Roy Keane and his influence on his Ireland...

The Big Interview presents... The Foreign Legion Part One from 2018-02-28T00:01

Hello,

By now you are bound to know that I changed my career, changed my life by moving to Spain and covering FC Barcelona. It was a risk which paid off, but I am not the only one to r...

Jody Morris: Chelsea v Barca, The Origins Story from 2018-02-19T13:48:59

Hola!

FC Barcelona are in London tomorrow to face Chelsea in the Champions League. Their rivalry goes back a long way and this is the origins story, as told by Jody Morris.

J...

BBC, PSG and the Questions Facing Zidane from 2018-02-13T15:48:22

Well, the wait is almost over and the Champions League is nearly upon us once again.

And what a way to get back into the competition! Real Madrid at home to Paris Saint-Germain is a mu...

Andy Robertson: When the Kop Sings Your Name from 2018-02-08T00:05

Liverpool 4 Man City 3. January 14, 2018. The day Andy Robertson arrived as a Liverpool player.

With 71 minutes gone and his team 4-1 ahead of league leaders City, visiting winger Rahe...

Les Ferdinand: Regis, racism and the way forward from 2018-02-02T00:01

My Big Interview with Les Ferdinand is available now, exclusively for our Socios. Go to Patreon now to unlock my chat with Les ...

The President's Brain is Missing (or why Real Madrid need a director of football) from 2018-01-29T15:13:54

Whatever happens next between Real Madrid and their manager, the roadmap to a more stable and successful future has been laid out by the troubles confronting Zinedine Zidane this season.

The Big Interview Presents... Injuries from 2018-01-26T15:14:31

THIS clip show comes to you from the treatment table. Don’t worry, The Big Interview is as fit and healthy as ever - we’ve just gone back to find out what some of our guests fro...

Never Mind the Busquets... here's Ivan Rakitic! from 2018-01-23T00:01

The closest player to Sergio Busquets in Europe's top leagues may just be the guy playing alongside him for Barcelona.

In this podcast, I put the microscope over how Valverde's team ar...

Zidane At The Crossroads from 2018-01-17T01:11:55

Hola!

Well, well, well... what does last weekend's defeat at home to Villarreal mean for Real Madrid? More to the point, where does it leave manager Zinedine Zidane?

That is ...

Terry Gibson: How the Crazy Gang won the FA Cup from 2018-01-12T00:01

Hello Big Interview listeners! Well, you’ve been very patient, so here it is: Part Two of my Big Interview with Terry Gibson.

And, I promise, it is well worth the wait. If you remember...

Coutinho Day at Barca from 2018-01-09T00:01

Hola! 

Well, I’ve had a busy day… all thanks to a certain Brazilian midfielder who has just landed in the city I call home, Barcelona.  

This was Coutinho Day ...

Roberto Di Matteo: How to Win the Champions League from 2018-01-01T00:01

Hello Big Interview listeners! And a Happy New Year! We’ve picked out a juicy chunk of my Big Interview with Roberto Di Matteo. In this extract, Robbie talks about taking over Chelsea ...

The Big Interview Presents... Street Football from 2017-12-29T00:48:34

As we recorded Season Two of The Big Interview, one theme tended to stand out above all others: street football. It seemed as though every one of our guests was able to share a memory of be...

The Clasico Report from 2017-12-23T15:50:17

Recorded on the final whistle at the Bernabeu, here's my take on where a record-breaking Clasico was won and lost - tactics, discipline, the graduation of Sergi Roberto, the extension of the reign ...

Countdown to the Clasico from 2017-12-21T17:20:19

Hola!

Well, not long now until FC Barcelona arrive at the Bernabeu. Are you excited? I sure am.

This is my take on what to expect from what is certain to be a captivating Cla...

Terry Gibson: Bad Days with Big Ron and Falling Out with Fergie from 2017-12-14T02:27:31

Hello and welcome to another Big Interview! This time it's with Mr Terrence Gibson.

Now, I know Terry well given that we have both covered Spanish football during our ca...

Introducing... Between The Lines from 2017-12-12T01:00

The guys who produce The Big Interview (and also publish my books) have a new podcast out, starting today. This is me talking to them about it. If you enjoy my shows, this is definitely worth a lis...

Mourinho vs Guardiola: The Clasico Wars from 2017-12-07T15:25:03

Ahead of the Manchester derby, I spoke to Paolo Condo, author of THE DUELLISTS, a new book about the four Clasicos in 18 crazy days in 2011 that took Barcelona, Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola and Jo...

Jermain Defoe: Spurs Songs from 2017-12-04T11:01:46

Hello Big Interview listeners!

In this clip from my exclusive Big Interview with Jermain Defoe, he discusses the reasons for his special relationship with Tottenham supporter...

The Big Interview Presents ... Captains from 2017-11-29T00:01

The Big Interview is pulling on the armband for our latest clip show, as we look back at a special group of players who cropped up a lot in Season Two: the manager’s representative on the pitch,...

The Big Inside View: Ghost Goals, Gaya and Messi Magic from 2017-11-27T18:18:02

Hola everyone!

We gave Sunday night's top-of-the-table meeting between Valencia and FC Barcelona plenty of build-up ... and it didn't disappoint.

I talk about the goal that w...

Kevin Phillips: Vardy the Loveable Lunatic of Leicester from 2017-11-23T01:28:52

In this exclusive extract from The Big Interview with Super Kevin Phillips, he talks about his evolution from star striker to coach at Leicester City.

Kevin reveals that he thinks he c...

The Big Inside View: The Sevilla Dossier from 2017-11-20T19:21:39

Hola everyone ... and especially those of you who are Liverpool supporters!

Before the 2-2 draw with Sevilla at Anfield in September, I spoke with a Liverpool scout and gave him my opi...

The Big Inside View: Madrid Derby Special from 2017-11-17T14:22:28

Hola! Atleti and Diego Simeone do not have their troubles to seek right now. Well, here's another one: city rivals Real visit the Wanda Metropolitano tomorrow evening.

In this special ...

Martin Compston: Prince, Paolo and Gary Tank Commander from 2017-11-13T00:01

In Part Two of The Big Interview with actor Martin Compston, he takes us on to the set of the wonderful football film The Damned United, which tells the story of Brian Clough’s ill-fated spell i...

Martin Compston: The Night We Stopped Messi's Celebration from 2017-11-09T00:01

Hola! Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott . . . sorry, that’s Martin Compston, is a television and film star, an actor who is perhaps best known for appearing in the hugely popular crime drama Line ...

Kevin Phillips: Phoenix Nights and the Mighty Quinn from 2017-11-02T00:01

Hello Big Interview listeners! What a pleasure it was to spend time in the company of Kevin Phillips. Or 'Super Kevin Phillips', as you may know him. 

You're about to listen to Ke...

How England are taking over the world from 2017-10-27T16:23:02

Something is happening in English international youth football, right? This is a preview of tomorrow's - October 28 - England-Spain FIFA Under-17 World Cup final in Kolkata.&...

Robbie Keane: The Leaving of Liverpool from 2017-10-26T00:00:17

In this exclusive clip from my socio-only Big Interview with Robbie Keane, the Irish legend reflects on the day Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez tried to play him at left wing in a pre-season frie...

Guedes: Valencia's little genius from 2017-10-23T23:03:15

If you're not watching Goncalo Guedes at Valencia this season, then you should be. I'll tell you why I think he's the best young footballer currently operating in Spain and - with the exception of ...

The Big Inside View: Strachan On Genetics, Messi On The Brink from 2017-10-10T16:25

Last week's Big Inside View was on politics, this one touches on genetics. Gordon Strachan's comments after his team's 2-2 draw with Slovenia on Sunday night - which saw them miss out on qualificat...

The Big Inside View: Pique, Protests And Political Upheaval from 2017-10-05T13:47

Hola.I think that by now you will have seen the disgraceful images from Barcelona, the city I call home, which depict the police brutality suffered by many of those citizens who only wished to vote...

Robbie Keane: Hunger Games from 2017-10-01T23:01

In this exclusive clip from my Socio-only Big Interview with Robbie Keane, the former Spurs striker criticises the way that bigger wages have diminished the desire of young, talented footballers to...

The Big Inside View: Atleti v Chelsea - An Epic Rivalry from 2017-09-26T23:01

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on Atletico Madrid's Champions League meeting with Chelsea.To listen to the full episode, sign u...

The Big Inside View: A Date With Dortmund from 2017-09-26T00:21

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on Real Madrid's Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund.To listen to the full episode, ...

The Big Inside View: A Little More Messi Magic from 2017-09-22T01:50

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I discuss FC Barcelona's thumping victory over Eibar and Diego Costa's return to Atleti - his spiritual home.To ...

Jamie Murray: Horseplay, Hibees And Hulk from 2017-09-20T23:01

Jamie Murray is a two-time Wimbledon champion; an Australian Open winner; and simply one of the best doubles players in the world.But what about his other sporting achievements? Well, in this Big I...

The Big Inside View: Disaster For Dembele from 2017-09-19T02:21

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on the injury suffered by FC Barcelona's marquee summer signing - Ousmane Dembele.To listen to t...

Champions League Review: How Sevilla Found The Dope from 2017-09-15T00:45

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I give my views on Sevilla's 2-2 draw at Anfield.To listen to the full episode, sign up to become a Big Intervie...

The Big Interview Presents... Cricket from 2017-09-13T23:01

Now, I have gone into every Big Interview knowing that football was going to be the main topic of conversation. But there have been times when I've spoken to a guest who talked just as passionately...

The Big Inside View: Barca's Brilliance And A Prediction For Juventus from 2017-09-11T23:45

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I discuss FC Barcelona's tremendous performance against Espanyol and what to expect from the Catalan side's Cham...

Barcelona v Espanyol: Preview Special from 2017-09-08T00:05

The Barcelona derby was certainly a tempestuous fixture last season - when FC Barcelona ran out 3-0 winners - and there is certainly potential for further drama when Espanyol visit the Camp Nou tom...

The Big Inside View: How Aubameyang Could Have Signed For Spurs? from 2017-09-06T23:25

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I reveal how Tottenham came close to signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And why they didn't.But this is only a t...

Ledley King: Juande Ramos And The White Hart Lane Weight Watchers from 2017-09-01T11:20

Here's an extract from The Big Interview with Ledley King, in which the former Spurs defender describes the strict fitness regime implemented by Juande Ramos.But this is only a taster. To listen to...

Ousmane Dembele: The Anatomy Of A Transfer from 2017-08-31T01:37

Here's an extract from my latest podcast, in which I reveal the details behind Ousmane Dembele's €145 million move to FC Barcelona.I explain why Manchester City missed out on signing Dembele before...

The Big Inside View: Asensio, Kondogbia and the Game of the Season Already from 2017-08-29T08:14:20

This is a sample from the latest edition of The Big Inside View, which goes out every week to our socios. The full show runs around an hour, so if you want to hear about what Graham thought about t...

The Champions League Draw Special: Groups A & B from 2017-08-25T02:35

Here's an extract from my exclusive review of the fascinating Champions League group stage draw.I give my views on the meeting between Jose Mourinho and the remarkable Benfica coach Rui Vitoria in ...

The Big Inside View: Seville Live from 2017-08-23T00:15

Hola!Welcome to The Big Inside View... Live from Sevilla's rocking Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium. What a game. What a night. What an atmosphere!At the end of it all it was Sevilla who claimed their...

The Big Inside View: We Are Not Afraid from 2017-08-21T19:21:28

Here's a sample of the latest Big Inside View - the weekly (sometimes more than that) show for our socios who support the podcast via Patreon. Here is me on how my city, Barcelona, and its team hav...

The Big Interview: La Liga Q&A from 2017-08-18T15:00

Here's an exclusive extract from The Big Interview's La Liga preview show, in which I answer some burning questions posed by our Spanish football-loving socios.In this clip, I champion Asensio of R...

Slaven Bilic: Pancev, National Pride And The Road To Paris from 2017-08-16T23:01

In part two of my interview with Slaven Bilic, we discuss the big figures from his past - from players he faced, like Dejan Savicevic and Darko Pancev, to his former Croatia colleague Alen Boksic.S...

The Big Inside View: Ronaldo, Isco And The Super Cup from 2017-08-15T11:05

Here's an exclusive extract from the latest episode of the Big Inside View, in which I look back at Real Madrid's thumping victory over FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Super Cup.I talk about t...

Join our members' club - Rafa van der Vaart exclusive from 2017-08-14T12:00

Here's everything you need to know about joining our members' club - and a taster of the first of our exclusive members' only episodes. We've got big plans for this season - and we need you on boar...

Slaven Bilic: The Brilliance Of Boban from 2017-08-13T19:55

In this clip from The Big Interview with Slaven Bilic, the former Croatia defender describes his former captain: the wonderful footballer, Zvonimir Boban.Become a Socio to listen to this podcast ad...

Slaven Bilic Part One: Boban, Suker And The Boys of '96 from 2017-08-09T23:01

This is the first part of my interview with Slaven Bilic, recorded at West Ham's pre-season camp in Germany.This interview will leave Hammers fans loving their manager even more than they already d...

Slaven Bilic Teaser: Suker's Touch Of Class from 2017-08-09T13:15

In this exclusive clip from The Big Interview with Slaven Bilic, the former Croatia defender describes goal-scoring great Davor Suker.

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Coming soon... The Big Interview Socio Club from 2017-08-01T23:00

Here's a short but important announcement telling you about big changes for the new season of The Big Interview. If you like the sound of Rafael van der Vaart, clasico specials and a weekly edition...

The Big Inside View: Morata, Mbappe, Madrid & more from 2017-07-26T18:10:23

We're back with our second episode of The Big Inside View, where you'll find breaking news as I learn it, plus my insight into the big football stories across Europe. This one was recorded on July ...

THE BIG INSIDE VIEW: pilot episode from 2017-07-18T12:00

Here's something new - a first listen to a show we'll be producing regularly during the coming season. Here's where you'll find breaking news as I learn it, plus my insight into the big football st...

The Big Interview Presents: Barca - The Making Of Pep from 2017-07-16T23:01

He enjoyed a glittering and remarkably successful reign as manager of FC Barcelona, but Pep Guardiola had to come through some dark times in order to get there.In this extract - which is taken take...

The Big Interview Presents: Spain - English Lessons from 2017-07-02T23:01

Are you sitting comfortably? You are about to listen to an extract taken from my book on Spain and the inside story of La Roja’s historic treble.This is Chapter Six: English Lessons. During the ext...

La Liga Live At The Sugar Club, Dublin: Part Two from 2017-06-18T23:01

Welcome back for the second part of the La Liga event I recorded live with Mr Sid Lowe at the Sugar Club in Dublin earlier this year.On the night, we opened up the floor to questions tweeted to us ...

La Liga Live At The Sugar Club, Dublin: Part One from 2017-06-14T23:01

Okay, so you are about to listen to a La Liga event which I recorded live with Sid Lowe at the Sugar Club in Dublin earlier this year.Together, we share our appreciation of rondos and the role they...

Benni McCarthy: Gun Shots And Gangster League from 2017-06-04T23:01

Here it is: your Benni bonus, as promised. And you can believe me when I say that this one is a very, very special treat.He takes us back to his childhood in Hanover Park, a suburb of Cape Town dom...

Benni McCarthy: Fame, Fortune And A Final Farewell from 2017-06-02T23:01

Welcome back for Part Two of this fabulous Big Interview with Benni McCarthy: fascinating story teller, wonderful footballer, Champions League winner.When we left Benni at the end of Part One, he w...

Benni McCarthy: An Unexpected Journey from 2017-05-31T23:01

ONE year ago, we put out a special Big Interview ahead of the Champions League final. You may remember Paul Clement breaking down in fascinating detail the final he was part of as assistant to then...

The Big Interview Presents... Cup Finals from 2017-05-24T23:01

It is time once again for another Big Interview clip show and this latest one is a little bit special - it’s all about cup finals.The magic of the FA Cup is brought to you by Alan Pardew and Gary M...

Walter Smith: Gazza, Laudrup And The Rangers Revolution from 2017-05-14T23:01

In Part Two of this Big Interview, Walter Smith takes us to Ibrox, where he served first as assistant to Graeme Souness and, of course, later became a celebrated Rangers manager in his own right.Th...

Walter Smith: All Roads Lead To Rome from 2017-05-10T23:01

Furious Italians. Corrupt officials. The legendary Jim McLean. A sea plane. All of these feature in Part One of this Big Interview with Walter Smith, which we recorded on the stunning grounds of Ca...

The Big Interview Presents... Barca from 2017-05-03T23:01

For our latest clip show, we head to the city I call home. I did write a book about the football team, but I swear that when the topic of FC Barcelona has arisen on The Big Interview, it has been a...

Jonny Evans: Fantastic Forwards And Where To Find Them from 2017-04-30T23:01

Here's Part Two of The Big Interview with Jonny Evans. What happens when a student of football like Jonny, meets a school master of a coach like Louis Van Gaal? The manager who ended our guest's lo...

Jonny Evans: Like Father, Like Son from 2017-04-27T04:45

In the latest episode of The Big Interview, we bring you a seasoned Premier League footballer; a champion; a man brought up in Belfast but who came of age after moving to Manchester, winning trophi...

The Big Interview Presents... The Gaffer from 2017-04-19T23:01

The latest Big Interview clip show is about the gaffer, whoever he may be. Pretty much every single footballer we spoke to during the first season of these podcasts had at least one incredible stor...

Craig Gordon: Buffon, Brendan Rodgers And The Barcelona Way from 2017-04-12T23:01

Prior to this chat with Craig Gordon, I played him a video of Victor Valdes and Jose Pinto talking about the concept of playing out from the back at Barcelona, and how their role in the team change...

The Big Interview Presents... Mavericks Part Three from 2017-04-05T23:01

This is our third and final instalment in our mini series on maverick footballers - the guys who have created so many happy memories for all us football fans.If you’re into Celtic then you will pro...

Alex McLeish Live Part Three: The Q & A from 2017-04-03T23:01

At the end of our live Big Interview with Alex McLeish, the former Scotland manager was gracious enough to stick around and answer questions from the audience, and we bring you that Q&A here as a s...

Alex McLeish Live Part Two: Messi, Iniesta And The Search For A Loan Ranger from 2017-04-02T23:01

We recorded this Big Interview with Alex McLeish live during the Aye Write book festival in Glasgow and, in part two, we leaf through the chapter of his management career marked player recruitment....

Alex McLeish Live Part One: Barca, Bayern and Barnum & Bailey from 2017-03-29T23:01

It was a great privilege to have Alex McLeish, a real hero of mine, as the guest for the second ever live Big Interview, which we recorded at the Aye Write book festival in Glasgow.It was also my g...

The Big Interview on... Cruyff from 2017-03-23T00:01

Johan Cruyff is the single most important man in the history of professional football; as a player, coach, director of football, thinker, philosopher, nobody come else comes close.His influence spa...

Peter Crouch: Van Basten, Littbarski And Other Tricks Of The Trade from 2017-03-16T00:01

Peter Crouch is a footballer I genuinely love to see out on the pitch. He plays with a technical ability and a sense of fun which is always a joy to watch.But don’t just take my word for it. A youn...

The Big Interview presents... The Hall of Legends from 2017-03-09T00:01

You’ll all have your opinions on how our guests would rank in terms of footballing ability in their prime. I happen to think that we have talked to some who are hall of famers in any company but, o...

Chris Sutton: How The League Was Won from 2017-03-06T00:00

Chris Sutton had the pick of every top team in England in 1994, but it was upwardly mobile Blackburn Rovers that took him from Norwich for a British record transfer fee of £5 million.What happened ...

Chris Sutton: The Making of Me from 2017-03-02T00:01

If things had turned out a little differently for Chris Sutton, he would have ended up pushing pens and paperclips at Norfolk County Council instead of terrorising defenders in Scotland and England...

The Big Interview on... Team Bonding from 2017-02-23T00:01

This compilation show is about how teams bond - a key element of almost every winning side that I’ve reported on and one which, I think, sometimes gets overlooked.We do not start on the pitch but i...

Mark Noble: From the back garden to the Boleyn Ground from 2017-02-20T00:01

Mark Noble grew up with a football field for a back garden. Or at least he did once his dad had a secret gate installed behind the house, so that Mark could take a ball and sneak on to the grounds ...

Mark Noble: Lessons in Leadership from 2017-02-16T09:20

Mark Noble is West Ham through and through, a true Hammer forged in Canning Town. But in this Big Interview you will discover that his views resonate far beyond the boundaries of London.He shows co...

The Big Intervew on... Mavericks Part Two from 2017-02-09T00:01

OUR latest clip show follows on from a previous episode, when The Big Interview zeroed in on those very special footballers: the mavericks.Harry Redknapp has known more than his share of those play...

Neil Lennon Live: The Q & A from 2017-02-06T00:01

THE Big Interview with Neil Lennon was a wonderful evening and we gave those who attended a chance to get involved, holding a Q & A with the Hibs manager at the end. Remember that you can still pla...

Neil Lennon Live: A pizza box, a punch-up and a phonecall from Elton John from 2017-02-02T00:00

We recorded our first live Big Interview just before Christmas when Neil Lennon joined us at Greenock Town Hall. It was a special event and we want to thank esteemed actor - and our good friend - M...

The Big Interview on... Transfers from 2017-01-26T00:01

JUST about every guest I’ve spoken to on The Big Interview had a tale of transfers which went right, others that went spectacularly wrong and those which fell through at the last minute.During this...

John Collins: Henry, Trezeguet and the French Revolution from 2017-01-19T00:01

John Collins' 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.Here, Collins tells us ...

The Big Interview on... Fergie from 2017-01-12T00:01

As a born-and-bred Aberdonian, Sir Alex Ferguson had a huge influence on my life.He revolutionised my hometown team in the 1980s through strategic management and sheer force of will. He made things...

Steve Archibald (part two): Big in Barcelona from 2016-12-19T00:01

IN four years at FC Barcelona, Steve Archibald became one of the most successful British exports to Spanish football, a striker known affectionately as Archigoles.That was a fitting title for a pla...

Steve Archibald: How to play centre-forward from 2016-12-15T00:01

THE Big Interview has been influenced by Steve Archibald on more than one occasion. It was his time at FC Barcelona and decision to settle in the city at the end of his career which helped me choos...

The Big Interview on... Music from 2016-12-08T00:01

MUSIC and football. What else is there? Like football, music makes the world a happier place. So it was inevitable – essential, even – that The Big Interview would touch on music.Karaoke is one of ...

Steve McManaman: What Makes a Midfield (part two) from 2016-12-05T00:01

SIGNING FOR Real Madrid would change everything for Steve McManaman. The move turned him into a league champion and Champions League winner, but it also transformed the way he played the game. In p...

Steve McManaman: El Socio del Todos from 2016-12-01T00:01

The four years that Steve McManaman spent at Real Madrid can be summed up in two Champions League wins, two league titles, and one remark from none other than Johan Cruyff, who described the Mersey...

The Big Interview on... Mavericks from 2016-11-24T00:01

Don't be mis-sold by the picture, this is not a Big Interview with King Eric. But wouldn't that be wonderful? This is something new. The first in a series of clip shows where we look back over the ...

Stiliyan Petrov: The Petrov Rules from 2016-11-21T00:01

This second part of my interview with Stiliyan Petrov features a brilliant breakdown on the way Martin O’Neill has repeatedly made a team perform beyond the sum of its parts. At Aston Villa, Petrov...

Stiliyan Petrov: National Service from 2016-11-17T00:01

Part one of this interview with Stiliyan Petrov – which is one of my favourites in this entire series – covers a lot of ground, from picking up rifle shell cases from the snow, to the dangers of no...

Zabaleta: 'We Are Safe!' The shout that won the league for City from 2016-10-31T00:01

Pablo Zabaleta recalls the touchline shout from a member of the QPR coaching staff that defused Manchester City's dogged opponents on the final day of the 2011/2012 season, setting the table for Se...

Pablo Zabaleta: Messi, Manchester and Martin Tyler from 2016-10-31T00:01

I FIRST interviewed Pablo Zabaleta at his tiny flat in the Manchester suburb of Didsbury years ago. A lot has happened since then. The Argentine has now made over 300 appearances for the club which...

Matt Le Tissier: Survival Games from 2016-10-23T23:01

Matt Le Tissier and Glenn Hoddle were both footballers of extraordinary technique but, in part two of this interview, Matt tells us how Glenn was the only manager he ever swore at during in his car...

Matt Le Tissier: Local Hero from 2016-10-19T22:00

Matt Le Tissier was the ultimate Local Hero (great film, btw). He signed for Southampton at 16 and stayed for his whole career. His exquisite talents would have allowed him to grace a higher stage,...

Ramon Calderon: Making the Deal (Part Two) from 2016-10-09T23:01

As president of Real Madrid – and as an influencer while out of that office – Ramon Calderon was inside some historic deals: Cristiano Ronaldo to Madrid being chief amongst them. In this, the secon...

Ramon Calderon: The DNA of Real Madrid (part one) from 2016-10-05T23:01

In his pristine legal office in downtown Madrid, Ramon Calderon comes off as a perfectly-mannered, spritely and talkative elder Real Madrid fan. Reason enough to mine the stories you are about to h...

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The Trouble with Holland from 2016-09-21T23:00

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was born in Surinam, learned football in Holland and spent most of his career in England, with a short stay in Spain at Atleti.Few are better placed to discuss the differenc...

Phil Neville: Spanish Lessons from 2016-09-12T07:22:12

The first time I chatted to Phil Neville was in the Hilton gym in Manchester, which overlooks the Cervantes Institute. Gesturing to the building below, Phil mentioned on that occasion that he would...

Phil Neville: Out of the Comfort Zone (part one) from 2016-09-07T23:00

Phil Neville always wanted to be a cricketer and his talent matched his ambition. He was one of the best schoolboy cricketers of his generation, having served an apprenticeship in the Lancashire le...

Thomas Hitzlsperger: Playing Against Prejudice from 2016-08-27T02:00

In part two of my interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger, the former Germany midfielder talks about his decision to take on some big issues outside football. This began in 2007, at the peak of his play...

Thomas Hitzlsperger: From Bayern to Brum from 2016-08-25T02:00

He helped me with a German perspective on the final of Euro 2008 when I was writing my book on Spain's trophy treble, but you're about to find out how much I didn't know about Thomas Hitzlsperger. ...

Coming soon: Thomas Hitzlsperger from 2016-08-23T02:00

On Thursday you'll be able to listen to part one of The Big Interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger. As a brief preview, here's part of the incredible story of how he left Bavaria for Brum. Part two wil...

Gianluca Vialli: Turin to Chelsea from 2016-08-11T02:00

I first met Luca Vialli in 1995 when my sports editor at the Scottish Daily Mail sent me to find out the secrets of how Juventus destroyed Rangers in the European Cup that season. The Turin side wo...

Gianluca Vialli: Sampdoria's Scudetto from 2016-08-04T02:00

Gianluca Vialli was my favourite player of the 90s. Power, pace, skill and an abundance of charisma, I watched his career with growing interest before I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing...

Cristiano the Counsellor from 2016-05-27T03:00

The moments before the Champions League final of 2014: Real Madrid v Atlético. Paul Clement is standing in the tunnel, right behind Cristiano Ronaldo, feeling a little nervous. When this happens......

Paul Clement: Inside Real Madrid (Part One) from 2016-05-26T02:00:01

Season 2013/14 was a special one for Real Madrid. It was the season of La Decima, their 10th European crown. Paul Clement, assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, saw it all. And this is his account. From a ...

Alan Pardew on his last FA Cup final from 2016-05-20T03:00:01

In December 2015 I sat down with Alan Pardew and we talked a lot about Wembley and the FA Cup. My favourite story from the interview was this: Cardiff, 2006. FA Cup final. Clock ticking down. West ...

Michael O'Neill: The Player Whisperer from 2016-05-12T03:00:01

Shortly after our interview, Michael O’Neill would be near the front of the field for the next manager of Celtic. It won’t be the last time he’s quoted for headline jobs.We met in Edinburgh and he ...

Eddie Howe: The best you can be from 2016-04-28T03:00

What Eddie Howe has achieved at Bournemouth is remarkable and after spending an hour with him at that club, it’s impossible to imagine that this is the high-water mark in his young career. Here’s a...

Chris Waddle predicts Riyad Mahrez's big season (summer 2015) from 2016-04-25T10:38:32

Last summer I interviewed Chris Waddle. He talked about Cantona, Gascoigne, Francescoli and this Mahrez fella he was convinced was about to have a big season. Just listen to this. Chapeau, Magic Ch...

Joe Jordan: Foreign Fields (Part Two) from 2016-04-16T04:00

It was Joe Jordan's goal - a diving header against Czechoslovakia in 1973 - which helped Scotland qualify for their first World Cup finals in 16 years. That he went on to score in three World Cup f...

Joe Jordan: Inside Revie's Leeds (Part One) from 2016-04-14T02:00

Joe Jordan was a footballer of immense talent and character. A proud Scot who is one of a select band of players to score at three World Cups finals, Joe's club career took him to the very top of t...

Jody Morris: The Long Road Home from 2016-03-31T02:00

So many questions surround Jody Morris' career - and, as I found out during our captivating conversation, the man himself is not short of answers. What was life like under Hoddle, Vialli and Gullit...

Damien Duff: The Street Footballer from 2016-03-17T03:00:01

It was only fitting that we should meet Damien Duff at the Aviva Stadium - formerly Lansdowne Road - the ground where he won so many of his 100 caps for Republic of Ireland. His reflections on his ...

Frank McAvennie: The Boys of '86 from 2016-03-03T03:00:01

It's 30 years since West Ham United's best-ever top-flight finish. That was Frank McAvennie's first season in English football and it was packed full of the most incredible stories. They're all her...

Gary McAllister: When The Town Believes from 2016-02-18T02:00:01

Meeting Gary McAllister – in Leeds, no less – reminded me of the achievement of the championship team he played in at Elland Road. That midfield: two academy graduates, Gary Speed and David Batty, ...

Peter Beardsley: Three Passes Ahead from 2016-02-04T03:00:01

What a player he was, and what stories Peter Beardsley has to tell us. How a game against George Best led to a one-game Manchester United career; why Tino Asprilla was most certainly not the reason...

David Provan: Tell me what I didn't see from 2016-01-21T17:16:09

David Provan is the best co-commentator in football. He's been promoted within the Sky team time and again despite having no real name in England from his playing days - it's all been done behind q...

Gaizka Mendieta: Practice makes perfect from 2016-01-07T13:30:01

How does an elite middle distance runner become an elite footballer? How does a guy who can't trap a ball become European Midfielder of the Year - twice? How does that player adapt his penalty tech...

Alan Pardew: Pivotal Moments from 2015-12-21T04:30:01

In this one, Alan Pardew was brilliant on some very big moments in his career, the kind that can go either way and result in very different outcomes. Like, what if Steven Gerrard hadn't hit one of ...

Michael Carrick: Inside The Box from 2015-12-07T10:06:49

During a brilliant afternoon in the company of Michael Carrick, he took us inside some of the high-pressure situations elite footballers experience and the rest of us can only imagine. Like showing...

The Little Big Interview with Graham Hunter: Gaizka Mendieta on Gary Neville from 2015-12-04T16:29:41

Graham met Gaizka Mendieta for a Big Interview the day after Gary Neville was named the new boss at the Mestalla, and it would've been remiss not to ask the Valencia legend what his thoughts on the...

Terry Butcher: The Second Half from 2015-11-18T05:00:01

In part two Terry tackles the best player you never saw - and why he was only third in a sprint race between England's fastest footballers (what a great idea). There's also lots in here about his m...

Terry Butcher: The First Half from 2015-11-16T05:00:01

From Iron Maiden to Frans Thijssen, there's something for everyone in the first installment of this interview with Terry Butcher, but if you want insight into what made Sir Bobby Robson so special,...

Graeme Souness: The winning gene from 2015-11-03T04:00

Graeme Souness might just be the best British midfielder of all time. Here's his origin story - from frustration at Spurs to his emergence at Middlesbrough - and fantastic insights into the mechani...

Harry Redknapp: The second half from 2015-10-28T12:48:59

In the second part of my chat with Harry Redknapp, we talk about Gareth Bale, Didier Drogba, Elvis Presley, Kanu, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard (both of them), Bobby Moore, George Best and Joe Jordan. Listen

Harry Redknapp: The first half from 2015-10-25T22:09:32

My chat with Harry Redknapp went on a bit, so we had to split it. Here's the first half - extraordinary tales from an extraordinary life in football, including the dumbest move West Ham ever made; ...

Darren Fletcher: The Midfield Wars from 2015-10-15T14:41:31

From learning what it took to find a role in a midfield which included Roy Keane and Paul Scholes, to going up against Patrick Vieira as a teenager; from missing a Champions League final due to a r...

The Best of the Big Interview - and a cry for help! from 2015-10-06T12:05:07

Find out how you can help keep The Big Interview going for the next year. Hear about new interviews coming soon, and catch up with the seven guests that have made the show such fun so far - with a ...

Chris Waddle: The Entertainer from 2015-09-07T09:05:39

Chris Waddle - England's Zidane, in my opinion - breaks down what made him one of the great entertainers of his generation: his body swerve, his step-over, his decisions as to when to 'go for' an o...

Charlie Nicholas: The Truth About Charlie from 2015-08-21T07:58:16

Charlie Nicholas was a sensationally impish, creative and uplifting footballer for Celtic, Arsenal, Aberdeen and Scotland. These days he's a Soccer Saturday legend on Sky Sports most Saturdays alon...

David Moyes - part two from 2015-07-28T08:17:28

In the second part of our interview, David Moyes arrives at his 11 years at Everton - and the key differences between that time and his short and dramatic spell as manager of Manchester United.
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David Moyes - part one from 2015-07-24T21:59:39

Live from San Sebastian, Spain, the manager of Real Sociedad talks 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 ...

Kevin Bridges: Mourinho and me from 2015-06-05T21:54:19

Kevin Bridges is one of the UK's funniest stand-ups and a serious football fanatic. In this conversation with Graham, he finds the funny in a brief encounter with his Celtic hero, Henrik Larsson; h...

Jamie Carragher: Istanbul, 10 years on from 2015-05-25T07:50:07

Ten years on from #Liverpool's epic #ChampionsLeague win over Milan in #Istanbul, Jamie #Carragher talks about how it felt to play thorugh the pain barrier against the best team in Europe. He's gre...

Coming soon: Jamie Carragher from 2015-05-23T12:49:48

New episode coming on Monday - 10 years on from #Liverpool's #ChampionsLeague win against Milan in Istanbul. There's plenty of that from #JamieCarragher, and much more besides. To get you in the mo...

Gordon Strachan: Iniesta and the Golden Age from 2015-05-14T10:50:28

Graham meets Gordon Strachan and almost avoids talking about Aberdeen's European titles in the 80s. The Scotland manager believes we are currently watching a golden age of football and explains why...

Gary Neville: Analysing the Analyst from 2015-04-21T21:14:08

Graham meets Gary Neville. Analysing the analysis that has made the former Manchester United defender the most influential broadcaster in the game.

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