Here's part two of my chat with Joachim Bjorklund - featuring a staggering Champions League run with Gothenburg, scalping Barcelona and Manchester United, plus stories from his time as part of a wonderful Valencia team under Claudio Ranieri and Hector Cuper. That side reached back-to-back Champions League finals, won a Copa del Rey and had Louis Van Gaal's Barcelona in their pocket. 
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Jocky Bjorklund: The secrets of Cuper's Valencia

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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.

Classic Big Interview: Neil Lennon Part One

Today’s story comes from Harry Redknapp, who muses on the diverse talents of the late great John White, Paulo Di Canio, Tony Currie, Alan Hudson, Peter Osgood, Charlie Cooke and Robert Prosinečki. Listen to the original full episode: Harry Redknapp: Di Canio, Kanu & The Art Of The Deal - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Harry Redknapp: John White’s Boots

Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who relates how Arsenal might have been the wrong choice, but it beat moving to Manchester United under Ron Atkinson – the man with the golden toothpick.  Listen to the original full episodes:  Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast  Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jocky Bjorklund: The secrets of Cuper's Valencia

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