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Today’s story comes from Chrissy Waddle, who tells us about Paul Gascoigne’s enormous capacity for mischief.

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Today’s story comes from Terry Gibson, who tells us about how Sir Alex Ferguson’s arrival at Manchester United was the new broom Old Trafford needed after the lax regime of Ron Atkinson.

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Terry Gibson: How the Crazy Gang won the FA Cup - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Michael O’Neill from season one.

In part two, we hear about how Michael’s playing career influenced his management vocation. There was a sense of underachievement from his playing days, a sense that he had needed to be better managed. Dundee United’s legendary boss Jim McLean was certainly a genius and ahead of his time, but altogether too harsh. For example, Michael was cast aside for seven months over a contract dispute. Also: Luis Suarez, Snow Patrol and Windsor Park.

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Michael O’Neill from season one.

In part one, Michael breaks down in fascinating detail the way he had shaped and guided a Northern Ireland squad to the phenomenal achievement of qualification for Euro 2016. We get great insights into his man management approach, and his hopes for Kyle Lafferty being the player of the tournament.

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Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who recalls playing against Johan Cruyff when Celtic knocked Ajax out of the European Cup in 1982, and getting his hands on the great man’s jersey.

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Today’s story comes from Simon Stainrod, who recalls playing against the mighty Eric Cantona in France and predicting that Leeds boss Howard Wilkinson wouldn’t like him, and that he would be better off playing for someone like Alex Ferguson.

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Joe Jordan from season one.

Joe’s diving header against a brilliant Czechoslovakia side helped Scotland qualify for the 1974 World Cup finals, where the Scots were unbeaten but went out on goal difference. In part two, we also hear about Joe’s adventures at Argentina ’78 and Spain ’82. And he talks passionately about his immersion in Italian football, first with AC Milan – where he became a cult hero.

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Joe Jordan from season one.

The proud Scot is one of an elite band of players to score at three World Cups, and his club career took him to the top of the European game with Leeds United, Manchester United and AC Milan. In part one, we focus mainly on his time at Don Revie’s great Leeds side – whose talents were often overshadowed by their reputation for physical toughness.

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Today’s story comes from former president of Real Madrid, Ramon Calderon, who pays tribute to David Beckham’s talent and supremely professional attitude.

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Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast

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Today’s story comes from Harry Redknapp, who extols the talents of Gareth Bale, and describes his influence on shaping – and toughening – the younger version of the Welsh superstar.

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Harry Redknapp: Di Canio, Kanu & The Art Of The Deal - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast

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