In part two, Martin Braithwaite speaks about how his dad imbued a winning mentality in him. It was tough love at times but it set him up well for the future. When playing for Toulouse against Monaco, Martin came up against Eric Abidal – the toughest opponent he has faced. Eric outsmarted him that day, but it was a lesson learned. Martin is brilliant on Lionel Messi. If you thought it would be hard playing alongside a genius, you’d be wrong. In fact, Lionel is the consummate teammate, because he is so good at setting up himself and his colleagues. Enjoy Graham Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Braithwaite: In the Court of King Leo

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with John Collins from season two. John’s career was shaped by his move from Celtic to Monaco in 1996, where he played alongside a couple of promising youngsters named Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet. John tells us how the two French internationalists carried the hamper at every away game in the season prior to winning the World Cup. Also in part one, brilliant insights into the development of young footballers. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Classic Big Interview: John Collins Part One

Today’s story comes from Gordon Strachan, who declares that you don’t need a sports psychologist if you’ve got a man manager like Sir Alex Ferguson in charge. Listen to the classic episode: Classic Big Interview: Gordon Strachan - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Gordon Strachan: Fergie’s Mind Games

Today’s story comes from Gaizka Mendieta, who speaks about his passion for DJing and how he once met his hero Lou Reed, the Johan Cruyff of music. Listen to the original full episode: Gaizka Mendieta: Practice makes perfect - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BITESIZE | Gaizka Mendieta: A Walk on the Wild Side

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve Archibald from season two. In part two we hear about how Terry Venables imported Liverpool’s defensive system to win La Liga when Steve was at Barcelona, what it’s like to score in and win a season-opening Classico, the unpredictable mind of Bernd Schuster, and how to avoid one of the most notorious hitmen in European football history. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Classic Big Interview: Steve Archibald Part Two

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve Archibald from season two. In part one, Steve talks about his early career at my beloved Aberdeen, his talented Pittodrie team-mates and the legendary manager who would lead them to the 1980 league title, Alex Ferguson. It is truly fascinating to hear Steve take a forensic view of the role of the centre-forward. Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Braithwaite: In the Court of King Leo

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