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Kris Boyd and Steven Naismith are joined by Rangers and England legend Terry Butcher for The Warm-Up's latest big interview.
Captain for club and country, Butcher goes back to his early days with Bobby Robson at Ipswich and charts the path that led him to Ibrox, where he became a key figure in the club’s nine-in-a-row run.
He reveals how his career could have taken him to Old Trafford and talks about the culture shock that awaited him in Glasgow. He also explains how an early encounter with the late Davie Cooper convinced him to move north.
Butcher’s time in Scotland was certainly eventful as he became a trusted leader under Graeme Souness, won three league titles and two league cups and established Rangers as a dominant force in Scotland and Europe.
In the interview, he also reflects on his experiences with England, which included World Cups, bloodstained bandages and a now notorious encounter with Diego Maradona.
And, on the subject of lingering resentment, he talks about Old Firm arrests, criminal records and why he still has beef with Frank McAvennie.
Looking to the most recent chapters of his career the interview also covers his time as a manager, which saw him enjoy success with Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Motherwell, spells with Partick Thistle and Hibernian and as Scotland assistant.
00:00 STARTS
02:15 “I didn’t think I was good enough”
03:58 “I don't know why we have signed you, you’re useless”
06:09 Sir Bobby Robson
07:43 “Bobby made you feel 10 feet tall”
14:00 Striving for perfection
15:35 The move to Rangers
17:00 Overtures in Mexico
18:15 Man United wanted me
20:00 Davie Cooper was a breath of fresh air
21:30 I underestimated Rangers
23:00 “Show the crowd you’re ready”
26:00 “You should see the tattoos on the women”
27:30 Team talks with Graeme Souness and Walter Smith
30:05 Breaking a leg
33:20 You’re under arrest
37:35 I’ll never forgive Maradona
42:15 Meeting Diego – again
45:08 Italia 90
48:25 Managerial ambitions
52:11 Managerial realities
52:33 Getting the sack
54:09 Back home to Scotland
58:53 Joining the Tartan Army
01:04:21 Boozegate
01:07:55 A return to management?
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By WilliamHillSPFLKris Boyd and Steven Naismith are joined by Rangers and England legend Terry Butcher for The Warm-Up's latest big interview.
Captain for club and country, Butcher goes back to his early days with Bobby Robson at Ipswich and charts the path that led him to Ibrox, where he became a key figure in the club’s nine-in-a-row run.
He reveals how his career could have taken him to Old Trafford and talks about the culture shock that awaited him in Glasgow. He also explains how an early encounter with the late Davie Cooper convinced him to move north.
Butcher’s time in Scotland was certainly eventful as he became a trusted leader under Graeme Souness, won three league titles and two league cups and established Rangers as a dominant force in Scotland and Europe.
In the interview, he also reflects on his experiences with England, which included World Cups, bloodstained bandages and a now notorious encounter with Diego Maradona.
And, on the subject of lingering resentment, he talks about Old Firm arrests, criminal records and why he still has beef with Frank McAvennie.
Looking to the most recent chapters of his career the interview also covers his time as a manager, which saw him enjoy success with Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Motherwell, spells with Partick Thistle and Hibernian and as Scotland assistant.
00:00 STARTS
02:15 “I didn’t think I was good enough”
03:58 “I don't know why we have signed you, you’re useless”
06:09 Sir Bobby Robson
07:43 “Bobby made you feel 10 feet tall”
14:00 Striving for perfection
15:35 The move to Rangers
17:00 Overtures in Mexico
18:15 Man United wanted me
20:00 Davie Cooper was a breath of fresh air
21:30 I underestimated Rangers
23:00 “Show the crowd you’re ready”
26:00 “You should see the tattoos on the women”
27:30 Team talks with Graeme Souness and Walter Smith
30:05 Breaking a leg
33:20 You’re under arrest
37:35 I’ll never forgive Maradona
42:15 Meeting Diego – again
45:08 Italia 90
48:25 Managerial ambitions
52:11 Managerial realities
52:33 Getting the sack
54:09 Back home to Scotland
58:53 Joining the Tartan Army
01:04:21 Boozegate
01:07:55 A return to management?
🎧 Listen to The Warm-Up wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/williamhillspfl
Follow WilliamHillSPFL:
✖️ Twitter: https://www.x.com/WilliamHillSPFL
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamhillspfl
📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/williamhillspfl
18+ please gamble responsibly.
Proper Supporter of the @SPFL
Watch The Warm-Up on YouTube 18+ | Find out how to limit gambling ads on social media - http://wh.bet/Ads