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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 Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Derek chats to a flamboyant Spanish defender who's made Scotland his second home - Jesús García Tena.
Jesus tells his story from growing up in Barcelona and coming through the youth ranks at Espanyol to joining Italian giants Juventus.
He also talks about his time in Scotland where he's best known for spells at Livingston and then Hamilton Accies.
It's another in-depth chat with one of Scottish football's most likeable characters.
Enjoy!
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Derek chats to former Celtic and Northern Ireland star Anton Rogan to look back at an eventful career in the game.
As always, its jam packed full of stories, from growing up during the troubles in Belfast, breaking his leg TWICE as a teenager at Lisburn Distillery, playing for his beloved Hoops, his Old Firm experiences and starring in numerous cup finals.
Anton also discusses his time at Sunderland where he played in an FA Cup final, his spells at Oxford, Millwall and Blackpool as well as his time playing for his country.
Enjoy folks!
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Derek chats to one of the world's leading sports psychologists - Dan Abrahams.
Dan has worked with some of the most recognisable names in the world of football and wider sport, helping them improve their overall game.
In this in-depth interview he discusses the impact Coronavirus could have on footballers mentally, the importance of a positive mindset and how vital psychology is in the modern game.
Dan is a highly-engaging character and a must listen, he has his own Soccer Academy as well as releasing four best-selling books and hosts his own sports psychology podcast, you can find out more about him here.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Derek chats to former Partick Thistle favourite and current Livingston midfielder Chris Erskine.
Chris' journey in the game is a little unorthodox, he never started playing professional football until the age of 22 when he signed for the Jags from Junior side Kilbirnie Ladeside.
He describes his spells at Firhill where he notched over 250 games, alongside his somewhat troubled time at Dundee United and how he's getting on at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
Chris also discusses his new venture, working as a personal trainer - you can find out more by clicking here
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Derek chats to a nomadic striker who's enjoyed a career north and south of the border as well as representing the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat. It is the one and only Junior Mendes.
In another belter of an interview, Junior relives his career from cleaning Glenn Hoddle's boots when he was coming through the youth system at Chelsea, his tears as his Stamford Bridge dream came to an end...his time in Scotland with St Mirren and Dunfermline, playing in playoff finals, starring for Huddersfield and his current role as sport scientist at the Buddies.
As always, it's packed full of honesty and plenty of laughs throughout.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Derek chats to the much loved and travelled striker Christian Nadé.
The fun-loving Frenchman has tales a-plenty, from bursting on the scene in his homeland with Troyes, he reveals he turned down AC Milan as a youngster before his foray into British football where he became a fans favourite at Sheffield United and scored the winner in a famous win over Arsenal.
He reveals some classic Neil Warnock stories and his time north of the border where he's starred for a host of clubs including Hearts, Dundee and his current club Annan Athletic.
Christian also opens up on his suicide attempt back in 2014, it's a real proper interview packed full of honesty and laughter as well.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Derek chats to man of many clubs and a proper cult hero - Mickaël Antoine-Curier.
Mickaël is as colourful a guest as they come...he's played for over 20 different clubs all around the globe as well as representing his country - Guadeloupe.
The big man's story in the game is absolutely fascinating and a proper eye opener, he grew up in one of the toughest neighbourhoods in his homeland but managed to escape a life of drugs, crime and violence to carve a career in the game.
From starring alongside Nicolas Anelka at PSG to helping his beloved Hamilton Accies in that epic Premiership playoff against former club Hibs, Mickaël has stories galore.
You're in for a treat..enjoy folks!
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Derek chats to former Morton and Kilmarnock midfielder Alan Mahood.
As a boyhood Killie fan, Alan managed to live his dream and play for the Ayrshire club for six seasons.
He started his career in Greenock where his early displays saw the biggest clubs in Britain chase his signature, Liverpool, Chelsea and Rangers were keen on the youngster but he opted to join Nottingham Forest under the legendary Brian Clough.
Things didn't quite work out for Alan at the City Ground and he came back up north, firstly returning to Cappielow before his switch to Rugby Park.
It's another cracking interview packed with honesty.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Derek chats to Aberdeen legend Brian Irvine.
Brian truly is the boy who lived the dream. As a Dons fan as a kid, he got the opportunity to star and captain the club and played for them for 12 years, he won the League and Scottish Cups, where he scored a winning penalty.
He also represented Scotland as well as spells at Falkirk, Dundee and Ross County.
A devout Christian, Brian also reveals how his faith has helped him throughout his footballing career and his life.
It's another fascinating and candid interview.
Enjoy folks!
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Derek chats to Scottish footballing legend and a man synonymous with the famous Queen's Park, Eddie Hunter.
Eddie's story in the game is unique and fascinating. He spent over 30 years as player and manager at the Spiders and still helps out at Lesser Hampden at the ripe old age of 76.
He has a wealth of great tales, from being hauled into court for fighting with another coach, scrapping with a fan, fitting Sir Alex Ferguson's bathroom and turning down paid roles with a host of clubs including Rangers.
It was an honour to sit in Eddie's company and listen to a true great of Scottish football.
Enjoy folks!