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Episode 105 | Paul Flexney

Derek chats to Clyde royalty and former Kilmarnock favourite Paul Flexney for an entertaining look back on his time in the game.

Paul tells how he lived out his boyhood dream of turning out and captaining the Bully Wee, his Shawfield memories, the influence Craig Brown had on his career, his stint down south at Northampton and his time at Rugby Park where he was part of that famous promotion winning side in 1990.

He also tells us his heartbreak at having to cut his career short because of injury and what he’s up to nowadays.

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Episode 104 | Freddy van der Hoorn

Derek chats to former Dundee United stalwart Fred van der Hoorn as the big Dutchman relives his career.

We hear about how he idolised the great Holland team of the 70s, breaking through and skippering his hometown club FC Den Bosch where he'd also be part of two promotion winning sides later in his career.

He tells us how the move to Tannadice came about, his memories of Jim McLean, what he made of Scottish football, the feeling of injustice over the Scottish Cup final in 91, his teammates and the reason why he left.

We also hear about his time in Belgium and the work he does now running his Sports Management company.

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Episode 103 | Colin Miller

Derek chats to Canada's finest, the one and only Colin Miller.

Colin is in terrific form as he relives his time in the game from starting out at the star-studded Toronto Blizzard before his move to his beloved Rangers, we also hear about his spells at Doncaster, Hamilton Accies, Hearts, Dunfermline and St Johnstone and representing Canada as well as his time as a coach either side of the Atlantic.

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Episode 102 | Mark Reilly

Derek chats to Kilmarnock legend Mark Reilly as he relives his time in the game.

We hear about his early days at Motherwell under Tommy McLean before his move to Rugby Park where he’s best remembered, he tells us about the promotion winning season, staying up on the last day, Scottish Cup glory in 97, a raft of Tommy Burns stories and hilarious tales involving the likes of Ally McCoist, he also tells us about his ill fated spell at Reading, playing for St Johnstone under former teammate Billy Stark and winning promotion with St Mirren.

As well as all that, Mavis tells us about his upcoming 100 mile fundraising run to raise money to find a cure for Rett Syndrome, you can give a donation by clicking here.

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Episode 101 | Bobby Cumming

Derek chats to Grimsby Town legend, the one and only Bobby Cumming.

Bob is in great form as he relives his time growing up in Airdrie, being thrown into the Juniors at 15 and being part of the Albion Rovers set up before his move to Blundell Park where he’d spend the next 13 years as he became a much loved figure with the Mariners.

He tells us about promotions, the time he got Norman Hunter sent off, his promotion winning season with Lincoln City, his time playing in the United States where he now resides and what he and the American public have made of the recent European Super League plans.

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Episode 100 | Chris Swailes

In our 100th episode, Derek chats to a man who was a warrior for fifteen clubs during his long and distinguished career, it's the one and only Chris Swailes.

Chris is in fine form as he gives us an insight into his time in the game, from following his beloved Newcastle growing up, his regrets at not taking his opportunity at Ipswich, becoming a fans favourite at Rotherham and Bury, Wembley cup final wins, taking on the best in the English Premiership, defying the odds to come back from retirement to star for Hamilton, his heart scare, loads of dressing room stories and he tells us how he’s getting on as a manager at Dunston UTS.

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Episode 99 | John Philliben

Derek chats to former Motherwell favourite John Philliben for an entertaining look back at his time in the game.

'Softie' is in terrific form as he relives his career from coming through the ranks at hometown club Stirling Albion who he'd go onto manage, winning the Euros and starring in a World Cup for Scotland as a youngster, his spell down south playing for Billy Bremner at Doncaster Rovers, his 12 years at Fir Park including fall outs with Tommy McLean, his disappointment at being omitted for the 91' Scottish Cup final, playing with Davie Cooper and lots more.

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Episode 98 | Adrian Goldberg - The Celtic Boys Club Scandal

Derek chats to journalist and film-maker Adrian Goldberg to chat about his recently released film - The Celtic Boys Club Scandal.

Adrian tells us the challenges faced when creating the film, what he makes of the response from Celtic, his views on the recent SFA report, the harrowing stories he heard from the abuse survivors and what the reception has been like since its release.

You can view the film by visiting - https://youtu.be/g-gfqI8rrfw

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Episode 97 | Steven Thicot Part 3

In Part 3 of this Steven Thicot Special, we learn about his career after leaving Hibs.

He's been all over the globe, from starring in Portugal for Belenenses, Naval and Tondela, we hear about his time in Romania with Dinamo Bucharest, his unhappy spell in Greece, playing in Malaysia for Melaka United, moving to America with Charlotte Independence and how he’s getting on at his current club in Lithuania, Kauno Zalgiris.

He also tells us about his future plans in the game.

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Episode 97 | Steven Thicot Part 2

Derek chats to former Hibs defender Steven Thicot to look back on his time at Easter Road in Part 2 of this three part special.

Steven tells us how he fell in love with the club at first sight, his memories of the Edinburgh derby, beating the Old Firm, taking on Barcelona, dressing room tales, what he thought of the manager's he played under, his regrets at not showing his best form and a whole lot more.

Enjoy folks!