Talkin Fitbaw

Episode 60 | Jimmy Boco

Derek chats to the larger than life Jean Marc-Adjovi Boco or Jimmy Boco as he's affectionately known.

Much loved in Lens and Leith, Jimmy chats about his career in France where he progressed through the ranks to become a legend with the Sang et Or, being named their greatest left-back of the last century.

He also talks about his time at Hibs where he was worshipped by the fans despite an unsuccessful season for the team.

As ever, it's an interview packed with great stories from Jimmy's playing career and the work he's doing now to help grow sport in his native Benin.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 59 | Bobby Olejnik

Derek chats to recently retired goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik who’s decided to swap his gloves for a career in computer programming.

It’s another refreshingly honest interview as Bobby chats about his Aston Villa regrets, coming of age at Falkirk, his Wembley triumph with Peterborough, spells at Scunthorpe, Exeter and Mansfield, the pressures of being a footballer on his personal life and much more in between.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 58 | Martyn Ramsay

Derek chats to Martyn Ramsay, author of the recently released 'The 50 Greatest Rangers Games'.

Many will be familiar with Martyn's show 'The Time Capsule' on the Heart and Hand podcast network and in this interview he talks about how the idea behind the book came about, the challenges he faced when writing it as well as delving deeper into the matches that Rangers fans hold in such high regard.

The book is fabulously well-written and a must-read for any Rangers supporter.

You can purchase a copy by visiting https://amzn.to/2OB9guj

Enjoy folks!

Episode 57 | Geoff Peters

Derek chats to one of the finest broadcasters in the business, talkSPORT's Geoff Peters.

Geoff looks back on an eventful career, from his early beginnings at BBC Leicester where he was made sports editor at the tender age of 21, he reflects on his time commentating on his beloved Leicester City, run ins with chairmen and managers, the legendary Premier League triumph under Claudio Ranieri, the devastating helicopter tragedy and what he makes of the club under Brendan Rodgers.

As always, its another refreshingly honest interview with plenty of laughs throughout.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 56 | Chris Bart-Williams

Derek chats to former Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest star Chris Bart-Williams for a candid look back his career.

Chris chats about breaking through at Leyton Orient, playing in League Cup and FA Cup finals for the Owls, overcoming the pressure to become a key player at Forest in the 90s, his disappointment at having to leave the City Ground, his Charlton regret, playing abroad and representing England.

Now residing in the USA, Chris talks about his college soccer recruitment agency he heads up and a crazy story about life living as a black man in the States.

It's a fascinating interview full of laughs throughout.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 55 | Bryan Roy

Derek chats to one of the most skillful Dutch players in the 90s - Bryan Roy.

Bryan came through the legendary Ajax youth system under the watchful eye of Johan Cruyff, enjoying success not only in Amsterdam but also with the Netherlands where he would feature at Euro 92' and the World Cup in the USA in 94. 

He would go on and star in Serie A for Foggia and become much loved at Nottingham Forest.

As well as reflecting on a terrific career in the game, Bryan also talks about the Black Lives Matter movement and gives us his opinion on the recent events that have been unfolding.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 54 | Alan Lawrence

Derek chats to former Airdrie and Hearts forward Alan Lawrence.

Nipper was part of arguably the greatest Diamonds side of all time as they played in the Premier League, reached two Scottish Cup finals and even made it into Europe, he gives us an insight into those glory days.

He also looks back on his early days at Meadowbank Thistle, missing out on a move to his boyhood heroes Hibs, what it was like playing for the Jambos, where he would feature in another Scottish Cup final, what he makes of the current situation at Tynecastle, and not forgetting the time he would mix with Hollywood royalty in the film A Shot at Glory.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 53 | Archie Macpherson

Derek chats to Scottish broadcasting legend Archie Macpherson to talk about his new book More Than A Game: Living with the Old Firm and to look back at an eventful career.

The book looks at the unsavoury scenes at the end of the 1980 Scottish Cup final when a riot broke out between Rangers and Celtic supporters and the aftermath of that event which is still being felt to this day.

Archie also reflects on an amazing career that’s seen him cover World Cups, when Scotland used to quality once upon a time, notable interviews, memorable players and what he makes of the current state of Scottish football.

Enjoy folks!

Episode 52 | Ludovic Roy

Derek chats to a former French goalkeeper who made Scotland his home, St Mirren hero Ludovic Roy.

Ludo tells us about the time he won the Under 19 European Championships with France, playing alongside greats such as Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka and childhood friend Mikael Silvestre to name just a few.

He moved to Paisley in 1998 and soon became a fans favourite with the Buddies, he talks about his time at Love Street as well as stints at the likes of Ayr United, Livingston and Dundee.

Ludo also gives us an insight into his business - Ludo's Primal Wellness where he aims to help people achieve their health, wellbeing & fitness goals.

Enjoy folks! 

Episode 51 | Bert Paton

Derek chats to Dunfermline Athletic legend Bert Paton to look back at an eventful career in the game.

Bert’s story is fascinating, before his time at the Pars he was on the books of Leeds United as a kid and a cruel twist of fate meant he missed out on the chance of becoming part of the Don Revie revolution - he did meet his wife there though so every cloud!

Bert relives his time as a player at East End Park where he lifted the Scottish Cup and came close to starring in a European final, he also talks us through his managerial career in an interview packed with stories and laughs throughout.

Enjoy folks!