Today on Open Wide for Some Soccer we’re joined by Graham Tutt, who played for the Atlanta Chiefs in the North American Soccer League and is a member of the Georgia Soccer Hall of Fame. In this episode, Graham discusses his passion for running soccer camps, how he came to play for the Atlanta Chiefs, and his highlight moments of the NASL.

Graham's book 'Never Give Up' is available now, pick up a copy here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/never-give

On this episode:

● What happened early on in Graham’s soccer career that caused a serious injury.

● How Graham ended up playing in South Africa.

● The similarities in experiences between Graham and Gordon Banks.

● The player that inspired Graham when he was a kid.

● What motivated Graham to run soccer camps for over 30 years?

● How Graham was initially introduced to soccer in America.

● The first team that went multi-racial and the consequences the team faced.

● Where Graham went when he first moved to America.

● Why Graham says women were drawn to soccer more in the 70s and 80s.

● Graham’s experience playing indoor soccer and why he enjoyed it.

● How Graham began playing for the Atlanta Chiefs.

● The time Graham made the headlines back home in England.

● Where Graham’s nickname “Buster” comes from.

● The reason Graham decided to write his book “Never Give Up.”

● Why Graham emphasizes forgiveness in today’s world, and how it relates to his injury.

● How Graham hopes his book will inspire other players.

● Graham’s greatest memories of soccer in North America.