"There is no point in being a creative when you are fearful."

Today I am joined by the magical Pat Nevin. The former Scottish international who amassed 850+ appearances playing for the likes of Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere.

Known widely today for his work in broadcasting Pat was a player beyond his time and an influential figure in his playing days.

His latest book "Football & How to Survive it" is a memoir regarding the second half of his playing career and into the boardroom. From the boardroom at Motherwell to dealing with Cantona's kung-fu kick as PFA Chairman.

This game will try to change and test you however Pat continued to preserve the true essence of"loving it for the purity of the art". An inspirational and equally timely listen.

Listen to find out more including;

- Feeling an outsider in professional environments and surviving it.

- How college nearly scuppered a move to Chelsea in the 1980's?

- Pat's novel idea for dealing with fame?

- Would such longevity be possible without a strong sense of identity beyond the white lines?

- Keeping your self worth as a player intact amid a never ending turnover of managers.

- Dealing with Eric Canton'a kung-fu kick as PFA Chairman.

Timestamps;

00:00 - 05:57 - Intro

05:58 - 09:57 - Childhood

09:58 - 15:34 - Overcoming Fear

15:35 - 26:17 - Chelsea

26:18 - 32:45 - Longevity

32:46 - 49:16 - Boardroom

49:17 - 52:01 - Broadcasting

52:02 - 1:04:14 - Football & How to survive it

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