Episodes
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Episode 79 | Don Masson
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
In the week where Scotland qualified for their first major tournament in 22 years, Derek chats to the man who helped the country do just that in 1977, the great Don Masson.
Don looks back on his time at Middlesbrough, Notts County where he was voted their greatest ever player, QPR where he almost won the league, Derby County and Scotland where he talks about netting a penalty against Wales that helped them qualify for the World Cup in Argentina and the penalty miss against Peru in the tournament itself that still haunts him to this day.
Don has also just brought out his eagerly anticipated autobiography ‘Still Saying Sorry’ get your copy by visiting donmasson.co.uk.
Enjoy folks!
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Episode 78 | Armand Oné
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Derek chats to much-loved and travelled striker Armand Oné as he looks back on his career.
In a bumper two-hour interview, Armand is in great form as he talks about his early days at Nantes, his trial at Man City, his introduction to British football with Cambridge, his time in Scotland with the likes of Partick, Cowdenbeath, Raith, Livingston, Alloa and Stranraer as well as his stint in Finland and much more in between.
Enjoy folks!
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Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Episode 77 | Manik Mane
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Derek chats to the flamboyant translator Manik Mane who's become a much-loved figure amongst the Rangers support.
Many will remember the super cool Manik translating for Steven Gerrard and Allan McGregor in last season's Europa League tie with Braga.
Manik chats about his life as a translator, his football career, his amazing fashion sense and just what he makes of the love he’s received from the Rangers fans.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Episode 76 | Stuart Horsfield
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Derek chats to the hugely talented writer Stuart Horsfield to chat about his debut book 1982 Brazil: The Glorious Failure.
Stu relives his youth when he was mesmerised by the greatest team never to win the World Cup, he's interviewed key figures who came up against the iconic side including the referee from the famous clash with Italy.
It's a magnificent read, you can buy a copy by clicking HERE
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Episode 75 | Jamie Mitchell
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Derek chats to former Norwich, Scarborough, Clyde and Partick star Jamie Mitchell.
Jamie was one of the hottest young talents in Britain when he had the likes of Rangers, Spurs and the Canaries chasing his signature, he chose Carrow Road and despite progressing through the ages he was let go, he gives us an insight into how tough that was, the ups and downs on the Yorkshire coast, starring for the Bully Wee and Thistle and dealing with a groin injury that cut short his career.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Episode 74 | Paul Ritchie
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Derek chats to goalscoring machine Paul Ritchie to look back at an eventful career in the game.
Paul is a guy who loved a promotion and is a player much loved pretty much everywhere he went from Dundee, Brechin, Gillingham, Portadown, Derry, Hamilton, Inverness, Partick, East Fife, Happy Valley and Yee Hope.
Paul was absolutely magnificent, full of honesty, laughs and packed with stories.
Enjoy folks!
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Episode 73 | Jeff Connor
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Derek chats to esteemed author Jeff Connor to chat about his latest book: Busby’s Last Crusade: A Pictorial History From Munich to Wembley
It’s a fascinating read not only for Manchester United supporters but any football fan interested in what was a truly unforgettable era.
Jeff not only gives us an insight into the book but also tells us why England winning the World Cup in 1966 put him off football forever, writing about Scottish football and how he’s recovering after suffering a stroke in 2008.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Episode 72 | Thomas Kind Bendiksen
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Derek chats to former Rangers midfielder Thomas Kind Bendiksen to look back at his career in the game.
Thomas is in great form as he talks about his time at Ibrox, why he chose to leave to join Tromso, playing in the Europa League as well as representing Norway.
He also chats about life at current club Tromsdalen and his future ambitions.
Enjoy folks!
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Episode 71 | Jeff Holmes, Tortured: The Sam English Story
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Derek chats to renowned author Jeff Holmes who chats about his latest book Tortured: The Sam English Story.
English was a destined to become one of the greatest goalscorers in Scottish football history before an accidental clash with Celtic keeper John Thomson that claimed the Hoops man's life.
Jeff goes into terrific detail to give us an idea of just how prolific English was and how he and his family suffered for years after that fateful Old Firm game.
Get yourself a copy of the book HERE
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Episode 70 | Aaron Mokoena
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Derek chats to Bafana Bafana legend Aaron Mokoena who looks back on an extraordinary career.
As well as starring for Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth and Ajax amongst others, Aaron became the youngest player to represent South Africa before going on to amass 107 caps, including skippering his country in their home World Cup in 2010.
As well as on the field, Aaron tells us about surviving the tragic Boipatong massacre in 1992 when 45 people were killed.
It's another fascinating listen with a proper icon of the game.
Enjoy folks!
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