
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

Feb 1, 2024 • 6min
BITESIZE | Kevin Kilbane: Ireland could have gone all the way
Today’s story comes from Kevin Kilbane, who recalls the infamous Saipan incident during the 2002 World Cup. Had Roy Keane not been fired from the squad, Kev reckons Ireland could have gone all the way to the final.Listen to the original episode:Kevin Kilbane: Rui, Roy and Figo's Magic Feet - 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

Jan 31, 2024 • 36min
Classic Big Interview: Paul Clement Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Paul Clement from season one.To get somebody breaking down what matchday is like at an extraordinary level of sport is rare, but that’s what you get here in part two. The tactical presentation that gave Paul palpitations; the reason they can’t leave the hotel as a team; the Ronaldo effect in the tunnel before the game; the staggered nature of the celebrations – and why, at Madrid, they never last too long.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

Jan 29, 2024 • 8min
BITESIZE | David Moyes: Inheriting a talent like Declan Rice was a blessing
Today’s story comes from David Moyes, who talks about nurturing the raw talent of Declan Rice at West Ham.Listen to the original full episodes:David Moyes: 'I thought it was my last chance - it was time to gamble' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastDavid Moyes: 'When Rice goes to England, I tell him to watch Harry Kane' - 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

Jan 26, 2024 • 7min
BITESIZE | Alex McLeish: How Iniesta nearly became a Ger
Today’s story comes from Alex McLeish, who explains how he nearly signed a young Andrés Iniesta on loan when manager of Rangers.Listen to the original full episodes: Alex McLeish Live Part One: Barca, Bayern and Barnum & Bailey - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Alex McLeish Live Part Two: Messi, Iniesta And The Search For A Loan Ranger - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Alex McLeish Live Part Three: The Q & A - 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

Jan 24, 2024 • 45min
Classic Big Interview: Paul Clement Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Paul Clement from season one.Season 2013/14 was a special one for Real Madrid. It was the season of La Decima, their 10th European crown. Paul, assistant to Carlo Ancelotti, saw it all. And this is his account. From a fastidious breakdown of a typical day on the training ground with Ancelotti, Zinedine Zidane and Fernando Hierro, through the positional alterations and squad characters that lifted the team at crucial times. Enjoy part one of a fascinating conversation.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

Jan 23, 2024 • 9min
BITESIZE | Domènec Torrent: Pep Talk
Today’s story comes from Domènec Torrent, who was one of Pep Guardiola’s trusted lieutenants at Barcelona. They endured a sticky start but the golden era soon dawned.Listen to the original full episodes:Domènec Torrent: Rising with Pep - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastDomènec Torrent: Robben, Ribéry and Raheem - 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

Jan 22, 2024 • 6min
BITESIZE | Chris Waddle: Gazza the Wayward Genius
Today’s story comes from Chrissy Waddle, who tells us about Paul Gascoigne’s enormous capacity for mischief.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

Jan 19, 2024 • 9min
BITESIZE | Terry Gibson: Sir Alex was the enforcer United required
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. Listen to the original full episodes: Terry Gibson: Bad Days with Big Ron and Falling Out with Fergie - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Terry Gibson: How the Crazy Gang won the FA Cup - 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

Jan 18, 2024 • 47min
Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part Two
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.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

Jan 16, 2024 • 45min
Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part One
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.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