Talkin Fitbaw

Episode 11 | Mikkel Beck

Derek chats to former Danish international striker Mikkel Beck to look back on his career, cruelly cut short due to injury.

We hear how his father and former footballer Carl helped him to become a professional, starring for Denmark at Euro 96 and Euro 2000, playing alongside the legendary Laudrup brothers as well as his time on Teeside with Middlesbrough where he shared a dressing room with superstars like Juninho, Ravanelli & Gazza.

We also hear about his ill-fated spell at Derby, his time in France with Lille & his work now as a top agent.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 10 | Sieb Dijkstra

Derek chats to an iconic goalkeeper from Scottish football in the 90s - the one and only Sieb Dijkstra.

The Dutchman talks about breaking through at AZ Alkmaar before heading to Scotland where he became a cult hero for Motherwell.

Sieb also discusses his time at QPR where he played in the Premier League before returning north of the border to star between the sticks for Dundee United.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 9 | Alex Forsyth

Derek chats to former Manchester United, Rangers, Partick Thistle and Scotland star Alex Forsyth.

It's a fascinating insight into the career of the boy from Swinton who would play alongside world superstars such as George Best, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton and many more.

We hear how a very young Alex was signed by Arsenal and even spent time in the company of Engelbert Humperdinck and Sammy Davis Jr.

He also talks about winning the League Cup with Partick Thistle when they beat Celtic 4-1, playing for Scotland against the famous Rivellino, starring for Man Utd and turning out for his boyhood heroes at Ibrox.

It's a brilliant interview with plenty of laughs throughout.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 8 | Neil Pointon

Derek chats to former Scunthorpe, Everton, Manchester City, Oldham and Hearts star Neil Pointon.

Neil talks about breaking through at The Iron, signing for the champions of England and winning the league with the Toffees, scoring against Manchester United at Wembley as well as plenty of great stories from his time on Gorgie Road with Hearts.

There's tales galore and it's a fascinating insight into the career of the fiery and tenacious full-back.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 7 | Ákos Füzi

Derek chats to former Hungarian international defender Ákos Füzi.

He may be a name unfamiliar to many in the UK but Ákos' story is a fascinating one.  He played for the biggest club in his homeland - Ferencvaros and was brave enough to sign for their biggest rivals Újpest FC.

Ákos chats about representing his country and playing under German legend Lothar Matthäus as well as telling us what supporters can expect when they visit Budapest for Euro 2020 next summer!

Enjoy folks!

Episode 6 | John Viola

Derek chats to top football agent John Viola.

From growing up in Easterhouse to working with worldwide icons like Luis Figo and Roberto Carlos, John gives us a greater understanding of what it's like working as an agent.

John also chats about his e-learning course giving people the chance to understand the football intermediary business and helping those wishing to enter the industry.

Enjoy folks! 

Episode 5 | Bert Konterman

Derek chats to former Rangers defender Bert Konterman as he looks back on the Dutchman's colourful career.

We know he won plenty of silverware with the Ibrox club, the Eredivisie with Feyenoord and starred at Euro 2000 for his native Holland, but we also hear plenty of incredible stories previously unheard of including the time he turned down Real Madrid.

And yes, he talks about THAT goal against Celtic!

Enjoy folks!

Episode 4 | John Henry

Derek chats to former Clydebank, Kilmarnock and Falkirk star John Henry.

John talks about breaking through at the Bankies where he cleaned Owen Coyle's boots, playing in the Scottish Premier League & winning the Scottish Cup with Killie to almost giving up the game at Falkirk when they were denied promotion.

John also chats about his coaching career where he's teamed up with Ian McCall at Ayr United and Owen Coyle at Wigan, Burnley, Bolton and Blackburn.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 3 | Graeme Strachan, Author of 'The Bird & The Feather'

Derek chats to football writer Graeme Strachan who's critically-acclaimed debut book 'The Bird & The Feather' looks back on the time Dundee Football Club enticed two world icons to Dens Park.

Claudio Caniggia and Fabrizio Ravanelli were footballing royalty.

Caniggia was a World Cup star for Argentina at Italia 90 and USA 94 and had been the great Diego Maradona's strike partner while Ravanelli was a Champions League winner who was once Britain's highest-paid player.

Dundee games were soon being shown in far-flung places like the West Indies and Maradona himself was ready to jump on a plane and join the party.

Controversial businessman Giovanni di Stefano later joined the board and had to deny Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein would become a Dundee season ticket holder.

But the crazy period would come at a cost for the Dark Blues who would slip into administration and almost go out of business.

Graeme gives us an insight into what was a memorable and equally mental few years on Tayside.

You can purchase the book by visiting https://www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk/the-bird-the-feather

Enjoy folks!

Episode 2 | Julian Broddle

Derek chats to former footballer turned best-selling author Julian Broddle who starred for a host of clubs and is most fondly remembered at Scunthorpe United and Raith Rovers.

Julian discusses his colourful career in the game as well as his second career as a police officer with South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester Police until his controversial departure from the force in 2016.

Julian also talks about his best-selling autobiography 'Down the Line' which can be purchased by visiting https://amzn.to/2OevZih

Enjoy folks!