

Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
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
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Dec 8, 2023 • 6min
BITESIZE | Dean Smith: My journey from fan to manager at Villa
Today’s story comes from Dean Smith, who talks about growing up watching perhaps the greatest team ever assembled at Villa Park as the likes of Allan Evans, Andy Gray and Gordon 'Sid' Cowans captured the league title before going on to lift the European Cup.Listen to the original full episodes:Dean Smith: How to Build a £100m player - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastDean Smith: Villa 7 Liverpool 2 and other Extraordinary Stories - 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

Dec 7, 2023 • 42min
Classic Big Interview: Gaizka Mendieta Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Gaizka Mendieta from season one.In part two, we hear about how Valencia had the confidence to usually beat Real and Barca, and scoring perhaps THE greatest-ever goal, against Atlético Madrid in the 1999 Copa del Rey final.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

Dec 6, 2023 • 36min
Presenting Between the Lines: Andriy Shevchenko and the Making of My Life, My Football
Here's a special episode of Between the Lines, the podcast produced by BackPage, that tells the stories behind great sportswriting.To celebrate the publication of Andriy Shevchenko's autobiography, My Life, My Football, we break down the story behind the book: why it took three years for the English language edition to reach bookstores, the significance of the war in Ukraine, what matters most to an elite footballer like Shevchenko when he tells his story, and what happens when you get two world-class strikers in the same room. This episode features Martin and Neil from BackPage and theBallon d'Or of translation, Mark Palmer. Find out more about Sheva's book, including where to buyit, here. 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

Dec 5, 2023 • 37min
Classic Big Interview: Gaizka Mendieta Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Gaizka Mendieta from season one.In part one, we hear how as a rookie this exquisite craftsman was regarded merely as an athletic, holding midfielder. Yet Valencia soon realised his full potential, and quickly he had played in two Champions League finals and won UEFA Best Midfielder of the Year twice.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

Dec 4, 2023 • 5min
BITESIZE | Stephen Glass: Taking notes from Tata Martino
Today’s story comes from Stephen Glass, who talks about his time as part of the academy staff at Atlanta United when Tata Martino in charge and what he learned from him.Listen to the original full episodes:Stephen Glass: The Long Road Home - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastStephen Glass: Scott Brown and the Leadership Gene - 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

Nov 30, 2023 • 38min
Classic Big Interview: Alan Pardew Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Alan Pardew from season one.In part two, we hear about Crystal Palace’s dramatic victory over the mighty Liverpool in the 1990 FA Cup semi-final. The Eagles took Manchester United to a replay in the final and almost cost Alex Ferguson his job.We hear also about big moments in Alan’s managerial career, like taking West Ham to within a whisker of the 2006 FA Cup, and near misses at Newcastle. There are also frank opinions on Jose Mourinho and Sven-Göran Eriksson, and how Gazza was football’s ultimate tormentor.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

Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
BITESIZE | Michael Laudrup: Why we shouldn't compare Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo & Co.
Today’s story comes from Michael Laudrup, who explains why he refuses to choose between the greats of the beautiful game.Listen to the original full episodes:Michael Laudrup: A Cruyff Education - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastMichael Laudrup: Messi or Ronaldo or Pele or Maradona? You're missing the point. - 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

Nov 28, 2023 • 30min
Classic Big Interview: Alan Pardew Part One
Here’s another chance to hear part one of my interview with Alan Pardew from season one.As a player, Alan’s journey from non-league to the big time was long and hard – he even took a massive pay cut when he quit his job in the building trade to pursue his football dream. It was worth it, though, as promotion to the top flight and appearances at Wembley with Crystal Palace beckoned.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

Nov 27, 2023 • 5min
BITESIZE | Paulo Sousa: Nothing could stop me watching football
Today’s story comes from Paulo Sousa, whose family couldn’t afford a television set, so he and his father would watch football from up a tree. Now that’s commitment!Listen to the original full episodes:Paulo Sousa: Thinking Fast and Slow - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastPaulo Sousa: How I Helped Win – Then Steal – Juve’s European Crown - 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

Nov 24, 2023 • 10min
BITESIZE | Scot Gemmill: Building Billy Gilmour
Today’s story comes from Scot Gemmill, who speaks about his role in developing Billy Gilmour with the Scotland Under-21s, and how Scotland's future footballing talent can reach their maximums.Listen to the original full episodes: Scot Gemmill: Still Under Cloughie’s Spell - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastScot Gemmill: Galvanising Gilmour - 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


