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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 HunterBITESIZE | Michael Carrick: Penalties in Moscow
Today’s story comes from Michael Carrick, former Manchester United midfielder and now a key part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s staff at Old Trafford. Here’s…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Graeme Souness: They were terrified of us
Today’s story comes from Graeme Souness, once of Liverpool and Scotland. He’s going to tell you that even the most elite club game in world football, the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Jonny Evans: A debut to remember
Today our story comes from Jonny Evans, an FA Cup winner with Leicester City in 2021. But he’s going to tell you about one of his earliest experiences of elite…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Jurgen Klopp: My kind of leadership
Today’s story comes from the Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who is going to tell you about leadership and the power of second chances. Hosted on Acast. See…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDreams and Hard Work: Can Villarreal's Rulli outshine Neuer?
Hola Here is my latest column for ESPN FC on tonight's (Tuesday) Champions League quarter-final second leg between Bayern Munich and Villarreal. The Spanish…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Don Hutchison
Here’s another chance to hear my Big Interview with Don Hutchison from season four. You’ll hear about Don’s meteoric rise from boys’ club to Hartlepool to…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | John Collins: The Making of Thierry Henry
Today our story comes from John Collins, who moved from Celtic to Monaco in one of the first major Bosman transfers. He tells us how when he got there, he got…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Emile Heskey: What ex-pros miss the most
Today’s story comes from Emile Heskey. He remembers the fun of the footballer’s daily work – training – here as part of the Leicester City team that won two…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Darren Fletcher: The truth about Sir Alex
Today’s story comes from Darren Fletcher, who’s going to tell you about the master of man management, Sir Alex Ferguson – the hairdryers, the calmness, and why…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | David Weir: Team America
Today’s story comes from David Weir, former centre-back and captain of Scotland, Everton and Rangers, who’s going to tell you about his formative years playing…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJaap Stam: Being Part of United’s Miracle Year
In part two of my fascinating Big Interview with Jaap Stam, we hear about how Johan Cruyff said that the centre-half could have defended for a team by himself…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDembélé vs Camp Nou - the comeback of the century
How has a player who was subjected - not entirely without reason - to some of the most brutal treatment I have seen from the supporters of FC Barcelona become…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Conor Coady: Ice Baths and Inflatable Trousers
Today, you’ll hear Wolves defender Conor Coady break down the science of recovery at the club – and his respect for former boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Hosted on…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJaap Stam: The Man Sir Alex Regretted Letting Go
Jaap Stam was one of the most eloquent guests we have ever had on the Big Interview. The Dutch centre-half had a glittering career, not least at Manchester…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Darren Anderton: Saying No to Sir Alex
Today you’ll hear from Darren Anderton on the career crossroads which saw him weighing up a move away from his beloved Spurs to Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Damien Duff: Beating Barcelona
Today’s story comes from Damien Duff, who talks about the unmissable rivalry between Jose Mourinho's Chelsea and Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Craig Gordon: The long way back
Today’s story comes from Craig Gordon and it’s his incredible account of the journey from an apparently career-ending injury, through two years of rehab, to a…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Christian Fuchs: My hero the bully
Here’s Christian Fuchs, title winner with Leicester City, to tell you an incredible story from his early years as a teenage professional in Austria. Christian…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLuis Enrique to Man United is a futile dream... in more ways than one
Hola Here's my latest ESPNFC column on why Luis Enrique will be sticking with Spain instead of Manchester United. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterGareth Bale's Long Goodbye (Q&A part two)
Hola Welcome to part two of the March Q and A, where myself and Pete Jenson talk Bale, Cholo, Atleti-Man City, Ukraine and more. Enjoy G Hosted on Acast. See…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Ander Herrera: Superfan
Today’s story comes from Ander Herrer. You might know Ander as one of Europe’s Premier midfielders, but let me introduce you to Ander Herrer, super fan – of…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterHow do Barcelona break even AND keep the Xavi revolution rolling? (Q&A part one)
What does Aubameyang's contract mean for the future of the Barcelona attack? Are Coutinho, Griezmann and Adama going to start pre-season in Catalonia? Will…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Clive Allen: Maracana Memories
Today you’re going to hear from Clive Allen, a guaranteed goalscorer through the 1980s with Spurs, Bordeaux, QPR and Palace to name a few. Here he’s talking…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Alan Smith: That FIFA guy
Today’s story comes from Alan Smith, once of Arsenal and England but now of EA Sport’s FIFA franchise. That’s what he’s going to tell you about – how decades…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Brian Laudrup: The Golden Ticket for Euro 92
Today's story comes from Brian Laudrup, who was preparing for a big season with Bayern Munich in the summer of 92, when he got the news that would change his…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Benni McCarthy: When Jose met Didier
Today’s story comes from Benni McCarthy, the former South Africa and Porto striker, who tells us about the first time his old manager in Portugal, Jose…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Alan McInally: Playing Under Heynckes
Today you’ll hear from ex-Bayern Munich striker Alan McInally, who recalls the inimitable man-management style of legendary former boss Jupp Heynckes Hosted on…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Charlie Adam: From the Halfway Line
Here’s a one-two from Charlie Adam, who is going to break down two of his most outrageous goals. First, the free-kick that helped Blackpool to promotion to the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterAndres Iniesta: Big Interview Icon
Welcome to our Big Interview Icons series where we shine a light on a legend whose name has lit up some of the conversations I’ve had with my guests over the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterWill Ancelotti take the rap for Madrid's criminal Clásico?
From my writing for ESPNFC, here is my take on a weird and wonderful Clásico. Paired with Madrid's other embarassing losses this season - at home to Sheriff…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Dean Smith: Aston Villa 7 Liverpool 2
Today you’ll hear from Dean Smith, the Aston Villa manager who masterminded one of the most memorable results in the club’s history when his team overcame…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Alan Pardew: He won't shoot from there
Today's story comes from Alan Pardew, who tells us about the moments that can change the course of a career in football and of the hidden weapon in a manager's…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Alex McLeish: There's this kid called Messi...
Today’s story comes from Alex McLeish and it’s taken from an interview we recorded in front of a live audience in Glasgow. He’s talking recruitment – making…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Andy Robertson: The one-man pressing machine
I got lucky with the timing of my interview with Liverpool’s Andy Robertson. We sat down soon after Liverpool 4 Manchester City 3 in January 2018 – so I got to…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterIan Cathro: How Conor Coady Ran the Wolves System
In part two of my Big Interview with Ian Cathro, you’ll hear about the Dundonian’s enduring relationship with Nuno Espirito Santo, an extraordinary manager and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Chris Sutton: King Henrik and I
Today you’ll hear from former Blackburn and Celtic striker Chris Sutton, who tells us that his days playing up front with Swedish legend Henrik Larsson were…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterRebuilding Barcelona: How Xavi is bringing his old club back to its roots
From my writing for ESPNFC, here is my pre-Clasico take on the blueprint FC Barcelona are following as they back Xavi to find a new version of the club’s…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterIan Cathro: The Meeting With AVB That Changed My Life
That Ian Cathro is one of football’s most highly regarded coaches is all the more remarkable considering he never played the game at a high level. He is still…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBITESIZE | Chris Waddle: Maldini fell for that
Today's story comes from former England winger Chris Waddle, who will tell you how his style of play had the same effect on defenders from the Champions…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterCourtois v Messi: Can the best goalkeeper in the world stop PSG?
Hola Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, is in the form of his life. He will need to produce heroics to take Los Blancos through tomorrow (Wednesday)…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Ryan Fraser
Here’s another chance to hear my Big Interview with Ryan Fraser from season four. When I caught up with my fellow Aberdonian, life was a beach under Eddie Howe…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterChapi Ferrer: Transplanting The Barca DNA
Chapi Ferrer tells us how Ronald Koeman was the biggest personality in Barcelona’s ‘Dream Team’, a mentally tough character who was Johan Cruyff’s extension on…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterPedri Forever: The moment and the match that made Xavi call him ‘the best in the world’
Orgasmic football. Sporting Viagra. Against Athletic, Barcelona – and Pedri in particular – provided that special magic that can get a stadium on its feet and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterChapi Ferrer: Cruyff’s Dream Team Thirty Years On
Chapi Ferrer was the classy right-back for Johan Cruyff’s ‘Dream Team’ who won Barcelona’s first European Cup in 1992. It was a miracle that Chapi played that…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMessi, the Picasso of the penalty spot: Q&A part two
Hola! This is the second part of February's Q&A where we discuss Atleti and Diego Simeone, the rise of Betis, Messi's 'average' penalty record and the best…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterGrandmaster Xavi lines up his pieces... and Mbappé checkmates Carvajal. (Q & A, part one)
Part one of this month's Q & A show is all about Barcelona - how is Xavi's principled project being reshaped by the reality of the situation at Camp Nou? Which…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDavid Beckham: Big Interview Icon
Welcome to our Big Interview Icons series where we shine a light on a legend whose name has lit up some of the conversations I’ve had with my guests over the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: James Milner
Here’s another chance to hear my Big Interview with James Milner from season four. You’ll hear about James witnessing great European nights at Leeds from his…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMartial, Haaland and 10-day old fish: Q & A Part Two
In the second part of the January Q & A show we cover Anthony Martial's loan to Sevilla and his new club's title challenge. Listen out for strong views on…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterWhat does Adama Traore say about Barcelona? Q &A part one
It's all about FC Barcelona in the first part of the January Q & A show. What does the move for Adama Traore say about Barcelona? What should they do about…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJan Age Fjortoft: The Making of Haaland
In part two of my engrossing chat with Jan Age Fjortoft we hear about how the Norwegian lost three Austrian Cup finals when playing for Rapid Vienna. There’s…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJan Age Fjortoft: The Art of Post-Match Interviewing
You might remember Jan Age Fjortoft from the 1990s as a formidable striker for the likes of Swindon, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United, but nowadays this…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Kevin Bridges, The Return
Here’s another chance to hear my second Big Interview with Kevin Bridges from season four. We hear about Celtic fan Kevin’s adoration for Henrik Larsson, what…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMark Hateley: When the Ultras Sing Your Name
In part two of my fascinating conversation with Mark Hateley, we hear how his success with Portsmouth and England led to a transfer to the mighty AC Milan…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterXavi v Ancelotti: Supercopa Clasico preview
Here comes a peculiar Clasico - Real Madrid v Barcelona ... in Saudi Arabia. Here's what I think about the circumstances around the Supercopa clash and then…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMark Hateley: My Father’s Shadow
Mark Hateley’s new autobiography Hitting The Mark brilliantly defines the extraordinary career of a truly great British centre-forward. In part one of an…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterPep Guardiola: Big Interview Icon
Welcome to our Big Interview Icons series where we shine a light on a legend whose name has lit up some of the conversations I’ve had with my guests over the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter'Next year, it'll be Rayo v Liverpool' - the winner is... TBI Oscars (part two)
Welcome to part two of our annual Oscars show, where our listeners - as well as Graham and Pete - decide who wins categories including lifetime achievement and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter'Tenacious, technically brilliant and utterly fearless' The winner is... TBI Oscars 2021 (part one)
Welcome to our annual Oscars show, where our listeners - as well as Graham and Pete - decide who wins categories including best performer in a lead role and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterScot Gemmill: Galvanising Gilmour
Scot Gemmill is currently a very successful manager of the Scotland under-21 team. In part two of this absorbing Big Interview, you’ll hear how he hadn’t…