Graham Hunter one-on-one with the biggest names in football.
As I leave Berlin - the city of Jesse Owens, David Bowie and now Lamine Yamal - I’m recording this final report from Euro 2024, where I have been embedded once more with the Spain team.
I saw the tre…
I hope you enjoy this latest update from Germany, as Spain and I depart Donaueschingen, where they have trained and relaxed and prepared for the mesmeric performances you've been watching in this tou…
This is my first post on Substack - the new home for my reporting on Spanish football.
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Today’s story comes from Michael O’Neill, who describes how he kindled the team spirit in his Northern Ireland squad.
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Craig Gordon from season two.
This was a fascinating discussion about Craig’s remarkable campaign at Celtic, during which he proved he could play out fr…
Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes his favourite Iron Maiden gig – when the England, Ipswich and Rangers legend actually performed on stage with the heavy rockers.
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Today’s story comes from Joe Jordan, who reminisces about the sheer genius of Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone.
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Peter Crouch from season two.
Peter was a footballer who played with an accomplished technical ability and a sense of fun which made him a joy to watch.…
Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who expresses his love for Tino Asprilla, an extraordinary footballer and one of the funniest and most eccentric men ever to have played the game.
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Today’s story comes from Jody Morris, who describes his protracted exit from his boyhood heroes Chelsea.
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Here’s another chance to hear part two of my interview with Chris Sutton from season two.
Chris had the pick of every top team in England in 1994, but it was upwardly mobile Blackburn that took him fr…
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Chris Sutton from season two.
Chris uses the word ‘character’ a lot and explains how his was forged – from an initial rejection from Norwich City to his…
Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes trying to keep a straight face when Bobby Robson was scolding him, while Gazza was making funny faces at him in the background.
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Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who relates how his Celtic hero Danny McGrain used to pick him up in the mornings – to the amazement of his pals.
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two.
In part two, we hear how Mark grew up with a football field (almost) for a back garden. Mark talks about running out at Upto…
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two.
Mark starred in the midfield at his beloved West Ham United for most of his senior career. In part one, you’ll hear about hi…
Today’s story comes from Gordon Strachan, who declares that the team that wins together does not necessarily have to drink together.
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Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who tells the incredible tale of how he ended up - briefly - at Manchester United, courtesy of George Best.
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Today’s story comes from Darren Fletcher, who explains what it was like to miss the 2009 Champions League final in which Manchester United took on Barcelona’s greatest side.
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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Neil Lennon from season two.
This second part is the audience Q&A section of the live fundraising event for Ardgowan Hospice organised by actor and frie…