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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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Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Derek chats to the charismatic former Swiss defender Ramon Vega to look back on an eventful career.
Ramon played with and against the very best in the world and was much loved at the likes of Grasshopper Zurich, Cagliari, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic.
He talks about Euro 96, winning the League Cup with a broken ankle at Spurs, being part of a treble-winning Celtic team and lots more.
He also discusses his career after retiring which saw him work in the financial sector and become a football administrator, even vying to become FIFA President a few years ago.
It's another fascinating interview, enjoy folks!
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
In Part 2 of this Bob Wilson Special, we delve into Bob’s career in the world of broadcasting, to many it came as a surprise when he gave up professional football at the age of 32 to pursue a career in television but it turned out to be a great move.
He fronted Football Focus and Match of the Day for years before moving to ITV in the mid 90s, Bob goes into terrific detail to give us an insight into what life was like both in front and behind the camera.
He also tells us about his charity - The Willow Foundation which began as a result of the tragic death of his daughter, he discusses his own cancer scare and also what he made of Arsene Wenger when he arrived at Arsenal and what he thinks of current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Derek chats to legendary goalkeeper and broadcaster Bob Wilson.
In the first of a two-part special, Bob looks back on his time spent between the sticks for his beloved Arsenal and his two appearances for Scotland.
Bob’s story in the game is captivating, he almost became a Busby Babe at Manchester United before his dad put the block on it. United's loss was Arsenal's gain, Bob relives his journey at Highbury that saw him become a Gunners legend.
He talks about the Inter Cities Fairs Cup final in 1970, the double winning season in 71' and how proud he was to represent Scotland despite a media outcry at the time
As expected, it's a truly special interview with a proper legend of the game.
Enjoy folks!
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Derek chats to friend of the show and former Bundesliga player Dirk Lehmann to preview the restart of the game in Germany this weekend.
After 66 days, the action kicks off tomorrow, all be it, without any supporters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dirk tells us how they've managed to get football back on, what people make of it all, what we can expect and his views on what should happen to the leagues in the UK.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Derek chats to former Aberdeen favourite turned author Arild Stavrum for a look back at his career in the game.
Now residing back in his native Norway, Arild chats about growing up in the tiny village of Kristiansund which has produced world class talent such as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whom he played with during his career.
He describes his time spent at Molde, Helsingborgs and his stint at Pittodrie where he played in two cup finals.
Arild also talks about his Turkish experience when he played for Besiktas and his love of writing which has seen him publish several books.
Enjoy folks!
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Derek chats to former Welsh goalkeeper Andy Dibble to look back on an eventful career.
Andy reveals he could've been a rugby player instead of a footballer having represented Wales Schoolboys.
He talks about breaking through at his beloved Cardiff City where he now coaches, his heroics for Luton Town in the 1988 League Cup final, his time at Man City including the infamous Gary Crosby goal that cost him his place at Maine Road and becoming a 9-in-a-row legend at Rangers.
As always, it's another refreshingly honest interview packed full of stories.
Enjoy folks!
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Derek chats to the man known affectionately as Dino by St Johnstone supporters, it is the one and only Attila Sekerlioglu.
Before arriving in Perth in 1995, Attila was part of an Austria Vienna side that swept all before them in the 90s. He won the Austrian Bundesliga three seasons in a row and the Austrian Cup three times as well as regularly taking on the creme de la creme of European football.
Attila also talks about his time with the Saints, his regret and not joining the club earlier in his career and we also hear about his latest venture as a lockdown DJ!
*Derek spoke to Attila after the news Tommy Wright had left St Johnstone and he reveals his desire to replace him at the helm.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Derek chats to current Northern Ireland Under 21 boss Ian Baraclough to look back at his career in the game.
Ian talks candidly about his playing career, from his Leicester City upbringing to starring for the likes of Grimsby, Lincoln, Mansfield, Notts County, QPR and Scunthorpe.
He also discusses his foray into management that's seen him take charge of the Iron, Sligo Rovers and Motherwell where he chats about the famous playoff win over Rangers and his disappointment he wasn't given more time at Fir Park.
Ian also tells us about his hopes of succeeding Michael O'Neill as senior boss of Northern Ireland.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Derek chats to Shaun Teale, a man who wore his heart on his sleeve wherever he went, a real fans favourite at the likes of Southport, Weymouth, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Tranmere and Motherwell.
In another honest, no holds barred interview, Shaun looks back on an eventful career including the time he was part of a Villa side who threw away the Premier League title and one which beat Man Utd in a League Cup final at Wembley.
He also talks about fall outs with bosses, being denied the chance to represent England and the reason why he had to leave Fir Park.
It's a fascinating listen, enjoy folks!
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Derek chats to Sports Broadcasting legend Jim Rosenthal to look back on an eventful career.
In another refreshingly candid, funny and fascinating interview, Jim tells us about his journalistic journey, spanning several decades, that has seen him present some of the biggest sporting events in the world.
A devout Oxford United fan, Jim tells us all about the time he wore a Yellows hat and rosette while presenting on their League Cup final win back in 1986. He also recounts working at the 1999 Champions League final, Italia 90 and a host of other huge sporting occasions.
Enjoy folks!