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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.
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Episodes
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterShould Sevilla sack Lopetegui? Over to you Monchi #ESPNweekly
Hola Sevilla are in trouble, plagued by injuries, poor recruitment, off-form players and rampant city rivals. Their head coach Julien Lopetegui is under major…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterWill injuries to Kounde and Araujo derail Barca? #ESPNweekly
Hola It's not been a good international break for Barcelona so far, with the loss of Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo to injury. Two Champions League matches and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter'Athletic Club can get fourth and they will NEVER change their identity' - Q & A (part 2)
Here comes Ansu Fati's pathway to Qatar, the four clubs trying to break into the elite group of Spain's top division and which players can still gatecrash…
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter'Players must speak out more on racism - they have huge power' Q&A Part One
Hola It's part one of this month's Q&A with me and Pete Jenson taking your questions on - racism in Spanish football, Sevilla under Lopetegui, Getafe's (and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDanny Murphy: 'If You've Got A Ninety Per Cent Pass Rate, You're A Coward'
In part two of my interview with the superbly engaging Danny Murphy, we hear more about his relationship with the late former Liverpool manager Gérard…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterSimeone: Atleti's Emperor with No Clothes #ESPNweekly
Hola! This week's EPSN column focuses on the fallout from the weekend's Mardrid derbi. in which Real Madrid beat Atleti 2-1. I consider the parlous state of…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDanny Murphy: 'I Had One Ambition – To Play For Liverpool at Anfield'
Danny Murphy is one of television’s finest analysts, not entirely surprising for a man who played the beautiful game with such intelligence, vision and skill…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Emile Heskey
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Emile Heskey from season five. The title of Emile’s autobiography ‘Even Heskey Scored’ was a good-humoured…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterVinicius jnr: The Fast and the Furious #ESPNweekly
Hola Self-control is part of greatness. At 22, Vinicius jnr stands at a crossroads. Will he use his fury as fuel? This is my latest column for ESPNFC. Enjoy G…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLiam Henderson: 'The only thing I want is to play in the same team as my wee brother'
When I asked Liam Henderson who the best opponent he has faced in Serie A is he didn’t miss a beat: Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini. Also in part two, fascinating…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLiam Henderson: 'Italy is football, food and religion'
I caught up with Liam Henderson in beautiful Florence, where the elegant midfielder plies his trade with Empoli. The former Celtic man has spent four years in…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterCan inspired Betis reach nirvana at the Bernabeu? #EPSNweekly
Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis are on the rise, and they play their La Liga co-leaders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Saturday. From my latest column for…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBruno Lage: 'I try to be the coolest guy in the world'
In part two of my enlightening chat with Bruno Lage, the Wolves manager goes deep into how the power of the image can overcome the distractions of modern life…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMorata, Ansu, Moreno - Something Great is Coming for La Roja #ESPNweekly
The La Liga weekend just past was proof that fans of the Spanish national team should be getting excited ahead of their opening match in Qatar in a little over…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBruno Lage: 'Ederson, Rúben Dias, Bernardo... Benfica was a machine'
Wolves manager Bruno Lage has imported the wisdom and techniques he garnered coaching at Benfica into the Black Country. The Portuguese has also learned a lot…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterWhy Casemiro to United is bad news for just about everyone
The simmering transfer of Casemiro from Madrid to Manchester United would be the most disappointing in my many years reporting on this game. For Madrid, it's…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterAncelotti, Alaba and Dani Alves. Fútbol es para listos #ESPNweekly
It means football is for the smart guys - Dani Alves told me that a few years ago now, but last weekend the evidence was as clear as ever. Inspired by the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Virgil van Dijk
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Virgil van Dijk from season five. The world’s greatest defender’s big break was his move to Celtic, which…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterIs Simeone in a comfort zone? Q&A Part Two
Hola! In part two of this month's Q&A, me and Pete Jenson go big on Atleti. Is Simeone in his comfort zone? Can they challenge this season? There's our take on…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBarca's Big Gamble (Q&A Part one)
Hola We're back for the first Q and A of the season (with special guest Pete Jenson)... and we've been inundated with questions on Barca's financial situation…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDavid Moyes: 'When Rice goes to England, I tell him to watch Harry Kane'
In part two of my second Big Interview with David Moyes, we hear about the ecstasy of beating Seville and the agony of going out to Eintracht Frankfurt in last…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterContinuity key as Madrid chase six-trophy haul #ESPNweekly
Only Bayern and Barça have swept the board (all six trophies) in a season. Madrid want to emulate them. Rivals in turmoil, or weakened …but no Mbappé, or a…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDavid Moyes: 'I thought it was my last chance - it was time to gamble'
Here we go friends – a new season of The Big Interview, and we open with David Moyes, a guest so enthralling the first-time round that we invited him back. In…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterIs Kounde Barca's new Dani Alves? #ESPNweekly
Jules Kounde once kicked his mum as a furious kid but Barcelona's new signing now has an even temperament to match his talent. In my latest column for EPSN FC…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterIs FC Barcelona ready for Lewandowski? #ESPNweekly
There's been a great deal written and said about Barcelona's financial operation during the close season. They have mortgaged many of their tomorrows in an…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterThe Clásico report: Vegas, baby. Vegas.
I wasn't in Las Vegas for this one, but I was as transfixed by the latest chapter of the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid as usual. So many storylines…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterThe Kid and the Contract: How Gavi is Running up the bill for Barca
Money is always in the mix when it comes to working out where FC Barcelona might be next season. On one hand, they have a core of exciting young talent…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterR-E-S-P-E-C-T (find out what it means to Thibaut Courtois)
The recipe for Thibaut Courtois’ titanic performance in the Champions League final included a generous helping of Sergio Ramos and a sprinkling of resentment…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Michael Laudrup: How I did La Croqueta
Today’s story is from Michael Laudrup. My aim with Michael was simple: I wanted to get HIM to tell YOU how he did what he did. Here’s me trying to do that and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterXavi's search for oasis in football desert: Q&A Part Two
Hola! Welcome to part two of the final Q&A of the 2021-22 season. Myself and Pete Jenson take questions on Xavi and Barcelona, Valencia, Ten Haag, Rangers and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterParis in the Summertime: End-of-season Q&A (part one)
Hola! This is it... part one of the final Q & A of the season. You asked, we answered. Madrid v Liverpool, Ancelotti, Camavinga, Rodrygo, Jordan Henderson…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterNedum Onuoha: The Pundit Bias – Why We Shouldn’t Believe Our Televisions
Nedum Onuoha is one of the canniest and best-informed observers of the beautiful game in broadcasting. The likeable Mancunian doesn’t hold back when…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterReal Madrid and Mbappe: The Empire WILL Strike Back
They may have missed out on Kylian Mbappe, but Real Madrid have already proved that the recruitment plan they drew up after losing Neymar to Barcelona works -…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterNedum Onuoha: Man City and Me – Supporter, Ball Boy, Player and Pundit
In his autobiography Kicking Back, Nedum Onuoha describes how his Nigerian immigrant parents instilled in him an incredible work ethic and a sense of respect…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Jamie Carragher: One night in Istanbul
Today’s story comes from Liverpool legend and analyst extraordinaire Jamie Carragher. He’s going to take you to two European finals – a dressing room so…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Gary Neville: The best I ever saw
Today’ story comes from our very first episode, with Gary Neville. This is Gary breaking down exactly where his ground-breaking analysis comes from and what he…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Harry Redknapp: The King (Kanu) and I
Today’s story comes from the one and only Harry Redknapp. He’s going to start you out with some Elvis, but then move on to a different King – King Kanu of…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Paul Clement: The Day CR7 Told me to Chill Out
Today you’ll hear from Paul Clement, Carlo Ancelotti’s former assistant manager at Real Madrid, who reveals how Cristian Ronaldo helped calm him down in the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJon Dahl Tomasson: The Secrets of Denmark’s Success
In part two of my Big Interview with the eloquent, funny, intelligent Jon Dahl Tomasson we talked coaching, and about how his recent stint as Malmo manager…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Jason McAteer: Roy Keane and the Dog and Duck
Today you’ll hear from Jason McAteer, who reflects on what it was like to go up against Roy Keane at his peak and the Manchester United legend’s peerless…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJon Dahl Tomasson: How Ancelotti Managed Milan’s Egos
I caught up with Jon Dahl Tomasson in Rotterdam, the city where he enjoyed one of his greatest moments: scoring in the 2002 UEFA Cup final victory for…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Jimmy Bullard: I convinced myself I was Zidane
Today’s story comes from Jimmy Bullard but it’s about Zinedine Zidane. Here’s Jimmy on how he convinced himself he WAS Zidane when he was playing in the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Neil Lennon: Those Barcelona boys will cut your throat
This story comes from Neil Lennon and was filmed in front of a live audience. To start, here’s me asking him about a titanic series of matches between his…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Kevin Bridges: Mourinho and me
Today, our story comes from the great Kevin Bridges, a two-time guest on The Big Interview. Here, he’s going to tell you about his time as a player under Jose…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Gaizka Mendieta: The perfect penalty
Today’s story comes from Gaizka Mendieta – who at Valencia was the most reliable penalty taker in the world. He’s going to tell you all of his secrets, so grab…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Gus Poyet
Here’s another chance to hear my Big Interview with Gus Poyet from season four. The former midfield maestro explains the indefatigable mindset of players from…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterOriol Romeu: Writing My Own Story
At the start of his pro career at Barca B, Oriol Romeu was under the auspices of Luis Enrique. It was an incredibly demanding experience, but the current Spain…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterOriol Romeu: The Xavi Hernandez Helpline
Oriol Romeu is a midfielder with such game intelligence that he has adapted to playing a pivotal role under several Southampton managers. Key to this success…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLa Liga's don't-miss dogfight - Q & A (part two)
Which La Liga players should be on Manchester United's radar if they are planning a summer rebuild? And how many of them feature in the relegation scrap that…
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter'There's no level above Liverpool': Q&A part one
Hola Welcome to part one of the April Q&A - yes, we know it's May but we wanted to preview this week's Champions League semi-finals, so we delayed it by a few…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBolo Zenden: Ronaldo Fenomeno, Master of Disguise
In part two of my absorbing conversation with Bolo Zenden, there’s great stuff about Ronaldo (the Brazilian one), who blossomed alongside the Dutchman at PSV…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterVillarreal: The Best Village Team in the World
During my time in Spain, I have seen the heights of Villarreal’s extraordinary rise from a scruffy port town team, playing in front of a couple of thousand…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBolo Zenden: The Winger’s Masterclass: How to Beat Your Full-Back
Boudewijn ‘Bolo’ Zenden was a winger full of pace and precision who graced the jerseys of the Netherlands, Barcelona, Chelsea, Middlesbrough, Liverpool and his…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBig Interview Extra: Mick Clegg - The Man Who Built CR7
Hola! Here's an interesting one... this is my chat with Mick Clegg, the former power development coach at Manchester United. Mick is a fascinating character…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLuuk de Jong: Xavi’s Mind Games
Xavi often cites Luuk de Jong as setting the standard of professionalism and application that he demands at Camp Nou. In part two of our conversation with…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Brian Laudrup: I'm still waiting for Effenberg's shirt
Today's story comes from Brian Laudrup. In 1992, he was a teammate of Stefan Effenberg at Bayern Munich and they were both moving to Fiorentina after Euro 92…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBenzema Ballon D'Or (assist by Vinicius jnr.)
There can only be one winner for the Ballon D'Or, but he has not done it alone. Here, from my writing for ESPNFC, is my argument that Karim Benzema must end…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLuuk de Jong: The Lightbulb Moment
To celebrate our sixth birthday, The Big Interview did something special: visited the Barcelona training ground to meet with their bright and brilliant Dutch…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Conor Coady: The Beauty of 3-4-3
Today, Wolves defender Conor Coady sells us on the merits of his favourite formation – 3-4-3 – and his it has changed the way he watches football, not just…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Ander Herrera: Big match mentality
Today’s story comes from Ander Herrer. I asked him to break down how he prepares himself for big games – here’s what he had to say, I think you’ll like it…