Today’s story comes from Benni McCarthy, whose tough time at Celta Vigo ended when Jose Mourinho brought him to Porto. Benni saw the Portuguese as a father figure, and would have run through a brick wall for him. Listen to the original full episode: Benni McCarthy: Mourinho & Me - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Benni McCarthy: How Jose saved my career

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Neil Lennon from season two. This second part is the audience Q&A; section of the live fundraising event for Ardgowan Hospice organised by actor and friend of the Big Interview Martin Compston. There are great responses from Neil about player development and the most talented managers in football today, and a wonderful tribute to the late Tommy Burns. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Classic Big Interview: Neil Lennon Part Two

Today’s story comes from Joe Jordan, who describes the revolutionary preparations undertaken by Leeds United’s legendary manager Don Revie. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Joe Jordan: Don Revie was the master of preparation

Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes how his former Ipswich team-mate Kevin Beattie could have been one of the all-time England greats and was a legend off the pitch. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: The lost legend of Kevin Beattie

Today’s story comes from Michael Carrick, who explains how his nickname ‘Havoc’ originated in a war game which some of the Manchester United stars would indulge in while on long hauls abroad. It could get a bit too competitive at times, but overall it was excellent for team bonding. Listen to a classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Michael Carrick Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Michael Carrick Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Michael Carrick: Creating Havoc

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Neil Lennon from season two. We recorded our first live event when Neil, then the Hibernian manager, joined us at Greenock Town Hall for a fundraising event for Ardgowan Hospice organised by screen star Martin Compston. In part one, you’ll hear about Martin O’Neill dragging his Leicester City players to murder scenes, Noel Gallagher telling Neil off for misbehaving before an Oasis gig, encounters with Barcelona and much more. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Benni McCarthy: How Jose saved my career

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