
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
The inside line on Spanish football. News and analysis straight from La Liga and the national team, from the award-winning journalist, author and podcaster, Graham Hunter. www.revistadelaliga.com
Latest episodes

Apr 7, 2024 • 7min
BITESIZE | Chris Waddle: Basic Instinct
Today’s story comes from Geordie magician Chris Waddle, who explains how he regularly baited and befuddled defenders because he was never afraid to unleash his God-given talent.Listen to the original full episode:Chris Waddle: The Entertainer - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Apr 4, 2024 • 5min
BITESIZE | Walter Smith: Keeping Gazza on the straight and narrow
Today’s story comes from Walter Smith, who tells us about doorstep recruiting Paul Gascoigne for Rangers and then keeping him on the straight and narrow.Listen to a classic version of the original episode:Classic Big Interview: Walter Smith - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Apr 3, 2024 • 34min
Classic Big Interview: Steve McManaman Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve McManaman from season two.In part two, we hear about the clever, deft chip at the Camp Nou which helped Real Madrid into the Champions League final, a final that bequeathed the elegant midfielder his second winners medal. Steve received a hero’s welcome in the dressing room.Also: war at the Bernabéu between players and hierarchy, the brilliance of Brazilian Ronaldo, how Zidane wasn’t an instant hit, and why Claude Makelele was more important than Luis Figo.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Apr 1, 2024 • 34min
Classic Big Interview: Steve McManaman Part One
Here’s another chance to hear part one of my interview with Steve McManaman from season two.The four years that Steve spent at Real Madrid can be summed up in two Champions League wins, two league titles, and one remark from none other than Johan Cruyff, who described the Merseyside Madridista as el socio del todos – a partner to everyone on the pitch.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 31, 2024 • 7min
BITESIZE | Gary McAllister: Eric Cantona and Leeds ’92
Today’s story comes from Gary McAllister, who says that although Eric Cantona turned a few key matches, the French maestro was relatively peripheral to Leeds United’s 1992 league title win.Listen to the original full episodes:Classic Big Interview: Gary McAllister Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastClassic Big Interview: Gary McAllister Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 29, 2024 • 6min
BITESIZE | Ramon Calderon: Zizou, the bet that paid off
Today’s story comes from former Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón, who says how promoting Zinedine Zinedine from the position of reserve team coach to the biggest role in club football management was a risk that paid off.Listen to the original full episodes:Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastClassic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 28, 2024 • 49min
Classic Big Interview: Stiliyan Petrov Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Stiliyan Petrov from season two.In part two, Stan explains how Martin O’Neill makes his teams perform beyond the sum of their parts. At Aston Villa, Stan had to work hard to win back the love of the fans, but eventually he became captain.Then there’s Stan’s battle with leukaemia. His description of what he went through, and how it gave him a new perspective on life, is truly inspirational.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Classic Big Interview: Stiliyan Petrov Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Stiliyan Petrov from season two.In part one, ‘Stan’ chats about everything from national service with the Bulgarian army to playing alongside Henrik Larsson in a magnificent Celtic team. At Celtic, he had to adapt to a new culture and a new language, but he improved his English by working in a burger van. No, I am not making that up…Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 25, 2024 • 5min
BITESIZE | Quinton Fortune: Scholes was on another level
Today’s story comes from Quinton Fortune, who recalls being mesmerised by Paul Scholes’ passing ability at Manchester United.Listen to the original full episodes:Quinton Fortune: From The Cape Flats to Fortune - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastQuinton Fortune: Ribbing Ronaldo and being kicked by Keane - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 22, 2024 • 7min
BITESIZE | Robert Huth: Mourinho, magician of the training ground
Today’s story comes from Robert Huth, who remembers that when Jose Mourinho arrived at Chelsea, he took training sessions to an unimaginable new level.Listen to the original full episodes:Robert Huth: Inside Jose’s Chelsea Revolution - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastRobert Huth: Inside Jurgen’s German Revolution - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe