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Derek chats to current & ex-players, coaches, agents, football writers and many more key figures in the game from across the globe
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Derek chats to German striker and Fulham, Hibernian & Motherwell cult hero Dirk Lehmann.
Dirk talks candidly about his career in the game, from bursting on the scene in the Bundesliga & his passion for British football where he is best remembered.
He reveals he was let down by Hibs when he was forced to leave, his time in Japan with Yokohama FC and his love affair with Scotland where he's completing his coaching badges.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Derek chats to former Canadian international and a player synonymous with Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Livingston - Davide Xausa.
Davide chats in-depth about his career in the game, including a great story involving the late great Sir Bobby Robson when he turned down Sporting Lisbon.
We also hear about how he made the transition from footballer to successful businessman.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Derek chats to Scottish footballing icon Alex Totten.
Alex talks about the time he spent at Liverpool as a youngster, working under the legendary Bill Shankly.
He also discusses his playing career where he turned out for Dundee, Dunfermline and his beloved Falkirk.
But he's probably best known for his 22 years in the dugout as a manager where he helped turn around the fortunes of St Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Falkirk & others as well as a spell as Jock Wallace's No.2 at Rangers.
It's another candid interview with one of the greats of Scottish football.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Derek chats to madcap goalie and Airdrie legend John Martin.
In an interview packed full of funny tales, John looks back on an eventful career from working down the mines, starring for the Diamonds in Scottish Cup finals and in Europe and a brush with movie stardom in the film A Shot at Glory.
John has also released his autobiography which can be purchased here.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Derek chats to former Canadian international midfielder and St Johnstone star Nick Dasovic.
Nick's story in the game is a fascinating one. We hear how he had to flee the Croatian War of Independence while playing for Dinamo Zagreb.
Nick also talks, in-depth, about his six years in Scotland where he was a real Saints favourite, his time representing his country and his work now as development coach with his hometown club - the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Derek chats to Tampa Bay Rowdies boss and former Sunderland, Wolves, Sheffield United and Leeds United defender Neill Collins.
Neill's journey in the game is fascinating. He grew up watching his beloved Kilmarnock before stints at Queen's Park and Dumbarton where he juggled playing football with university.
He discusses his time in England and the United States where he's made the foray into coaching with the famous Rowdies.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Derek chats to goalkeeper turned barber and radio host Matt Glennon.
Matt chats candidly and humorously about his career between the sticks where he played for 15 senior clubs including Huddersfield Town, Carlisle United, Hull City, Falkirk, St Johnstone and more.
It's another classic, no holds barred interview with one of the game's colourful characters.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Derek chats to Girls Academy & Women's Manager at Heart of Midlothian, Kevin Murphy.
Kev talks about what inspired him to delve into coaching, what made him switch to the women's game and his career path that's seen him work at Hamilton Accies, the SFA, Rangers and Manchester City.
Kev also gives some great advice for any budding young coach looking to embark on a career in the game.
Enjoy folks!
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Derek chats to top football writer and podcaster Steven Scragg who's just released his debut book A Tournament Frozen In Time which pays homage to the old European Cup Winners' Cup.
If you're a fan of proper football before UEFA decided to balls it all up then this will be right up your street.
Steven is a senior writer and podcaster for These Football Times. He has been featured in Guardian Sport and was shortlisted for the Blogger of the Year category at the 2017 Football Supporters' Federation Awards. He's also written for The Anfield Wrap, This Is Anfield and The Sportsman, travelling far and wide in the pursuit of football both as a fan and a writer.
You can follow Steven on Twitter and buy the book here
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Derek chats to the computer programmer who invented the Football Manager phenomenon - Kevin Toms.
Kevin created the first ever version of the game back in 1982 for the ZX 81 and TRS-80.
In this episode, Kevin talks about the inspiration to make the game, the work that went into it and the impact it had on its release.
He also chats about bringing the game into the 21st century with the launch of the original game on the smart phone.
You can follow Kevin on Twitter and download his game here
(Apologies for the background noise near the end, someone was using a blowtorch outside Kevin's house)
Enjoy folks!