Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter

It’s the August Q & A – lots to discuss as La Liga starts with a bang – Atleti’s new phenom, what’s wrong with Madrid’s midfield and why Ivan Rakitic may yet be leaving Barcelona.  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

Hola!I recently spent an hour or so in the excellent company of Matt Jansen, a man who knows more than most about tribulation.Matt was a superb striker whose rapid rise to footballing stardom peaked with scoring the first goal and then setting up the winner in the League Cup final for Blackburn. But his career was then wrecked by an accident which nearly claimed his life. You’ll hear about how Matt came back from that nadir with the help of a world-renowned sports psychologist, about how he was so cruelly denied a place in England’s 2002 World Cup squad, about the ordeal of having to knock back Sir Alex Ferguson, and about what it was like to play alongside the wonderful Andy Cole.What a life story Matt has. What a privilege it was to speak with him.Graham 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

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Quinton Fortune. For the first time, here’s the full episode.In part two, Quinton speaks about how he got to know the second Ronaldo – Cristiano, and describes how his Manchester United team-mates’ relentless teasing fired up and brought out the best in the Portuguese genius.Quinton offers an incredible insight into the golden era at Old Trafford, where training was so intensely competitive – he speaks about getting a kick from Roy Keane – that playing on a Saturday was a blessed joy by comparison.Quinton Fortune will make a great coach. You heard it here first.If you would prefer not to wait 12 months to listen to these extra interviews, it’s time to become a Socio at patreon.com/grahamhunter 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

Last season, our Socios at patreon.com/grahamhunter got an exclusive interview with Quinton Fortune. For the first time, here’s the full episode.In part one, when Quinton relates his journey from the ‘nightmare’ of the Cape Flats in South Africa to gracing the Champions League stage, you realise you are dealing with the stuff of football fairy tales. Quinton describes happy days as a youngster at Spurs under Terry Venables where he adored club legend Paul Gascoigne. He also speaks about joining a heady era at Atlético Madrid, where in his senior debut he was tasked with marking Ronaldo – the original Ronaldo, the Brazilian who Quinton describes as the player who had everything.If you would prefer not to wait 12 months to listen to these extra interviews, it’s time to become a Socio at patreon.com/grahamhunter 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

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Gianluca Vialli from season two.Gianluca was my favourite footballer during the 1990s, and I had the honour of getting to know him at his peak. He graced Serie A with his goals during a golden age of Italian club football, winning the league and getting to three European finals with Vujadin Boskov’s Sampdoria – an unfancied club who caught the imagination with their togetherness and sheer will to will. At Juventus, Luca played amid a mouth-watering array of talent, as part of the Turin side’s Tridente attack, culminating in a Champions League win on his final game. We hear about how coach Marcello Lippi’s pressing, offensive style at Juve broke the mould of the Italian approach. Gianluca also gives incredible insights into his time at Chelsea – falling out of favour with Ruud Gullit, replacing Gullit as boss, and then his shock and anger at his own unmerited sacking.My friends, it’s simply one of the best Big Interviews ever. 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

Season 2019-20 of the Big Interview starts with the world's best defender and my pick for the Ballon D'Or - Virgil van Dijk!How does the Mane-Firmino-Salah press help him make those trademark interceptions? What coach does he try to impress every time he walks past a training drill? How did Holland set the trap for England in the Nations League? Thanks for listening - please let me know what you think of this one on Twitter @ghpodcast or by leaving a review on iTunes.Graham 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

Ahead of this summer’s World Cup, here’s another chance to hear my 2016 interview with Phil Neville, the manager of England’s Lionesses.In part two, Phil describes how he and his family made the joint decision to try a new life in Spain, his love for the Spanish language and the differences between football culture in Spain and Britain. Phil also speaks about his involvement with Salford City FC, a club which he and several others of Manchester United’s Class of ’92 have invested in financially and emotionally.Truly fascinating stuff. 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

Ahead of this summer’s World Cup, here’s another chance to hear my 2016 interview with Phil Neville, the manager of England’s Lionesses.Phil’s first love was cricket – and he played it to a very high standard with some truly great players; in fact, he could have gone all the way in that sport. However, football was where he found fame and fortune at Manchester United. Cricket’s loss has been soccer’s gain.Phil speaks about the values cricket and his parents instilled in him, and how we must strive to nurture toughness and independence in today’s young footballers.Enjoy 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

Of course Alisson was man of the match. Of course it was a penalty. And of course it was a poor match - here's my review of the final of the Champions League. Also, why elite footballers need a rest and why they won't get it. 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

In the second of our preview shows, I spoke to Duncan McMath, my colleague at La Liga Television and the film maker who directed Take the Ball, Pass the Ball, the film based on my book, Barca: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World. And a Suprs fan. Listen up. And enjoy the game. 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