The Michael Anthony Show

A voice that defined an era. The legendary and divisive Andy Gray joins The MA Show for Episode 122.

England's EURO heartbreak, the extent to which Sky changed football and his infamous sacking as the face of the network in 2011, Arsene Wenger, Mourinho and his often underrated playing career are amongst a host of topics discussed.

Three players have won PFA Player and Young Player of the Year in the same season. Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Mr. Andy Gray. Take a bow son.

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The Michael Anthony show returns this week with one of the most raw episodes to date, as former Tottenham and Liverpool midfielder Paul Stewart joins us to share his unimaginable life story. 

Scoring in an FA Cup final and representing England would for most people register as part of an identity, but for Gascoigne's former housemate Stewart, it is a mere afterthought. 

Sexually abused by former youth coach Frank Roper on a daily basis between the ages of eleven and fourteen, the Mancunian's honesty and bravery brings us on a journey into the realities of child abuse and its ever present effect on mental health that is as rare as it is impactful.

Many topics discussed, with nothing is held back. An honour to have Paul Stewart on. A guy who's mission is simply to help.

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Many topics discussed in Episode 120 of The Michael Anthony Show with the ever enigmatic and unusual Monty Panesar, as the iconic spinner makes his second MA appearance. 

A strange and brilliant man. Always a good time when Burnsie is in town.

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The Michael Anthony Show returns this week with an energetic episode discussing a wide variety of topics.

An unusual taxi journey, mental health, philosophy, the romantic ongoing of adolescents, the cultural impact of Roy Keane and the role of the media in sports following this weeks scandal with tennis star Namoi Osaka are all delved into, as racism in sport also features.

Nothing is held back as the show also discusses the current state of affairs at Manchester United.

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The Michael Anthony Show returns for Episode 118 with legendary drummer Rick Buckler. A founding member of one of the most culturally significant bands of the 20th century alongside school mates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton, Buckler opens up of the the rise of the mod movements leading three piece, as well the groups now infamous split in 1982. 

Now approaching forty years since Rick has spoken to his one time friend and Rock icon Weller, the Woking man offers fascinating insight to the complexities of the relationship as well as what could have been different for the band once on the cusp of world stardom with songs such as 'That's Entertainment' and 'Town Called Malice'.

Many other topics discussed throughout. 

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One of the football's wisest men, the legendary Steve Coppell, joins Episode 117 of The Michael Anthony Show.

A great career on both sides of the sideline, the man considered an intellectual of the beautiful game opens up on his record breaking career at Manchester United, managing Palace to third, his infamous thirty-three day stint at Manchester City as well as being once touted for the England job.

The state of modern football, discovering Ian Wright, George Best's genius, Tommy Docherty and the physio's wife and a flight with Sir Matt Busby are all delved into with the former Reading boss in a fascinating chat.

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The MA show returns for Episode 116 with a high energy show. A variety of topics are delved into including hospitals, concussion, contraceptives, human mortality, the reason for golf, nutrition and more.

Manchester United and the state of football is discussed, as the upcoming Canelo V Saunders bout is also previewed. 

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Footballing legend Louis Saha joins The Michael Anthony Show to to discuss all things football. In a week dominated by the dreaded European Super League, the former France and Manchester United forward weighs up what is next for the game, and where did it all go wrong. 

Many more topics are delved into, such as Saha's playing career, the differences between the modern player and household names such as Roy Keane, Sir Alex Ferguson, social media and more.

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Former USA and Swansea manager Bob Bradley joins this weeks MA Show to discuss a wide range of interesting topics.

His infamous tenure as the Premier League's first manager from the states, the relationship between Americans and the beautiful game,  Jose Mourinho, marriage and religion are all discussed, plus a variety of other topics. 

The laid back gaffer also tells us about how to deal with baldness, as well as the time he nearly became the Ireland manager.

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The right hand man of both Tony Soprano and Bruce Springsteen. Not many have lived the life of the legendary of Stevie Van Zandt. 

A wide range of topics discussed in this Episode 113 of The Michael Anthony Show.

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