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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
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Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Derek chats to the supremely talented David Resnik aka Stadiums For Ants, who's taken social media by storm and hitting the front pages with his amazing miniature Ibrox Stadium creation.
David explains what inspired him to design the iconic ground, the difficulties during construction and what he's made of the widespread attention from media outlets and Rangers fans.
Enjoy folks!
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Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Derek chats to former Lierse, Partick Thistle, Dundee Utd and current Beerschot defender Frédéric Frans.
Freddy is in fantastic form as he looks back on an eventful career from spending 20 years at his hometown club and his heartbreak as they went bust, his move to Leeds Utd that collapsed, playing with Hazard, Alderweireld and co with Belgium and his fond memories of Scottish football.
It's another cracking listen, packed full of stories as always.
Enjoy folks!
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Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Derek chats to former Rangers, Clyde and Partick Thistle midfielder Jimmy Gibson.
In another refreshingly honest interview, Jimmy looks back on his seven years at Ibrox, his frustration at not making the breakthrough as well as his battle with gambling addiction.
He also relives his time at Broadwood and Firhill where he would help Thistle win promotion in 2006 under the legendary Dick Campbell.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Derek chats to former FC Twente and Aberdeen star Theo ten Caat.
Theo was one of a host of Dutch players who pitched up at Pittodrie in the late 80s and early 90s.
He was an absolutely fantastic guest, frank honesty and full of stories including his regret at not staying with the Dons longer after a fall out with Willie Miller, playing with a young Philip Cocu and Michael Mols and his amazement that Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink made it as a centre forward!
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Derek chats to former Dundee United, Motherwell, Plymouth and Shamrock Rovers star Jim Paterson.
In another cracking interview, Jim has stories galore as he relives his career north and south of the border including Helicopter Sunday, League Cup final regret, Phil O'Donnell tragedy and lots more.
He also gave us an insight into his work now as a Personal Trainer at New Age Fitness in Hamilton.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Derek chats to former footballer and First Minister Henry McLeish.
It’s another fascinating interview as Henry looks back on his brief playing career where he was once on the books of Leeds United under the legendary Don Revie and starred for his hometown club East Fife before injury cut his career short.
Henry also chats about his 2018 book 'Scottish Football: Requiem or Renaissance' where he challenges the powers that be that are running the game and questions why we’re continually failing as a nation when it comes to the national team.
Enjoy folks!
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Derek chats to former guest Ákos Füzi to preview the Champions League qualifier between Celtic and his former club Ferencvaros.
Ákos also played against the Hoops for MTK Hungaria back in 2003 as well as starring for his native Hungary.
He tells us what Neil Lennon's men can expect when the pair meet at Parkhead on Wednesday.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Derek chats to Dundee and Nancy legend Ray Stephen.
Ray was a goalscoring machine in the 1980s, he banged them in for fun for the Dark Blues before moving across the pond to become Arsene Wenger's first ever foreign signing.
Ray talks about his French experience, what it was like to play under Arsene and play alongside the likes of Michel Platini and other world superstars.
He also reveals his regret at missing out on a move to Celtic and not earning a senior Scotland cap.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Derek chats to legendary football commentator John Helm to look back on a 61 year career reporting on the beautiful game.
John has stories galore as he talks about the 10 World Cups he covered, memorable games and players, interviewing proper legends, as well as reporting on the tragic Bradford City stadium fire in 1985.
John also treats us to his party piece, naming the 92 Football League clubs in just 26 seconds that earned him a place in the Guinness Book of Records!
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Derek chats to Partick Thistle hero and current Edinburgh City defender Conrad Balatoni for an entertaining and candid look back at his career.
Conrad chats about his early years at Hearts, becoming a fans favourite at Firhill, his rocky time at Kilmarnock, what he thinks of their plastic pitch as well as his spells at Ayr, Falkirk and Torquay.
Conrad also gives his opinion on the recent SPFL fiasco to call the leagues and his new venture as a financial advisor.
Enjoy folks!