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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 HunterScot Gemmill: Still Under Cloughie’s Spell
Being the son of Scotland and Nottingham Forest legend Archie was normality for Scot Gemmill when growing up, but having Brian Clough critiquing your…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterPaul Scholes: 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 HunterGraeme Le Saux: The Dark Side of the Dressing Room
In part two of my extraordinary conversation with Graeme Le Saux, we hear about dressing-room bigotry and bullying, and the seismic culture change that needs…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterWhat Rayo Vallecano could teach La Liga's elite teams
Hola! Here's my latest column for ESPN, for your listening pleasure. With four of Spain’s teams in danger of getting knocked out of the Champions League…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterGraeme Le Saux: Moneyball, Mallorca-style
Graeme Le Saux spent numerous family holidays in Mallorca, but he couldn’t have guessed that one day he would become a non-executive director at the island’s –…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Thierry Henry
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Thierry Henry from season four. You’ll hear about how Barcelona’s talented players adapted to the visionary Pep…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMemphis? He's a dud! Q & A part two
Here comes part two of the November Q & A, in which Graham and Pete mourn Levante's demise, look at interim managers from recent Spanish history and examine…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMessi to Putellas : The Race for the Ballon d'Or - Q&A part 1
Hola Welcome to this month's Q and A. Here myself and Pete Jenson talk Vinicius Jnr, the rise of La Real, Rayo Vallecano and who might win tonight's Ballon…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterA Night at the Opera, or a night at The Improv? Why Madrid's midfield may need a new script
Watching Real Madrid - and in particular how their coach, Carlo Ancelotti, handles his veteran midfield trio of Casemiro, Modric and Kroos - I saw one side of…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBrad Friedel: Confronting Superstitions and My Nemesis Shearer
For such an intelligent football man, you might be surprised to learn how Brad Friedel was once in the grip of crippling superstitions. Oddly, when he crossed…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterPresenting Between the Lines: Arrigo Sacchi and The Immortals
Today, I'm presenting to you an episode of Between The Lines, a podcast that tells the stories behind great sports writing, produced by Martin and Neil at…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBrad Friedel: How to Cope with Being Gala’s Goalie
Brad Friedel fell in love with English football long before he arrived on UK shores to grace the No.1 jerseys of Liverpool, Blackburn, Villa and Spurs. A trip…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterTime for Xavi to act locally, think globally
Here's my latest for ESPNFC - on Xavi's first game in charge of his beloved Barcelona, against their city rivals, Espanyol. The two teams are level on points…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLuka Modric: 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 HunterIago Aspas: Spain's absent artist
As Spain prepare for a World Cup duel with Sweden, here are my thoughts on a player who is absent from the mission: the evergreen Iago Aspas, a player who…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterOlivier Giroud: How Fraternité won France the World Cup
Olivier Giroud believes he was destined to play for Arsenal and current club AC Milan because he followed the fortunes of both as a kid. Also in part two, we…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterOlivier Giroud: The Believer
Olivier Giroud is a World Cup winner whose will to succeed was undergirded by his deep religious faith; it’s no coincidence that his brilliant new…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Owen Hargreaves
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Owen Hargreaves from season four. As a youngster at Bayern Munich, Stefan Effenberg would kick Owen in…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterKoeman's sacking signals return for Xavi at Barcelona
Here is my column for ESPNFC on the sacking, last night, of Ronald Koeman, by FC Barcelona, following a giant-killing defeat at the hands of Rayo Vallecano…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterPaulo Sousa: How I Helped Win – Then Steal – Juve’s European Crown
Paolo Sousa played through the pain barrier for his entire career, but it didn’t stop him winning back-to-back Champions Leagues at Marcello Lippi’s Juventus…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterStand On Me: Walter Smith, An Appreciation
Hola With the sad news of Walter Smith's passing, I felt moved to record this appreciation. Best Graham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterPaulo Sousa: Thinking Fast and Slow
Paulo Sousa was one of the most elegant midfielders of his generation. The Poland head coach is also one of the beautiful game’s deepest thinkers. In part one…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterAlaba, Aguero & Something About Xavi: Post-Clasico Q&A
Hola! Hope you enjoyed yesterday's Clasico, which finished Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 2. Myself and Pete Jenson answers your questions covering Alaba's goal…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterOne Giant Leap For Vinicius - Clasico Q&A (part two)
Here's part two of this month's Q&A, with a focus on the upcoming Clasico. What does the rest of Spanish football make of the global fascination with Barcelona…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterBarca: More Questions Than Ansu's - Clasico Q & A, part one
Here are Graham, Pete Jenson and our beloved socios, asking and answering all around this coming Sunday's Clasico - in this first part, we connect the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Alan Smith
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Alan Smith from season four. Alan was part of an Arsenal side which won England’s top division twice, and he…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJurgen Klopp: 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 HunterMichael Laudrup: Messi or Ronaldo or Pele or Maradona? You're missing the point.
In part two of my fascinating conversation with Michael Laudrup, we continue talking about Swansea’s 2013 League Cup triumph. They won the final against…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMichael Laudrup: A Cruyff Education
As a player and a manager, Michael Laudrup was pure footballing nobility, so much so that they made him a knight of the Danish realm. Michael is one of that…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterClassic Big Interview: Christian Fuchs
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Christian Fuchs from season four. Back then, Christian was still at Leicester, where he had won the Premier…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterStephen Glass: Scott Brown and the Leadership Gene
In part two of my fascinating interview with Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass, we hear about how everyone goes on about ‘pressing’, but no side can truly pull it…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterStephen Glass: The Long Road Home
Stephen Glass might have been brought up as a Dundee United fan, but he gave everything as a player and gives everything as a manager to my beloved Aberdeen…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDean Smith: Villa 7 Liverpool 2 and other Extraordinary Stories
In part two of my riveting Big Interview with Aston Villa manager Dean Smith we hear about how he establishes the right culture by leading by example. He…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterDean Smith: How to Build a £100m player
Dean Smith is a dyed-in-the-wool fan living the dream. As a youngster, the Aston Villa manager watched his club’s glory days from the Holte End when the…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterJose Mourinho: 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 HunterWho won the transfer window? Q&A part two
Madrid miss out on Mbappe... for now. Valencia look sharp, three Liga talents head for the Premier League and Rayo Vallecano reboot! Hosted on Acast. See…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterThe Griezmann Files: Transfer Window Q&A (part one)
It was quite a transfer window in La Liga, but when we asked our socios for questions, there was one move they all wanted to know more about. Here is Graham…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterVinny Samways: Ossie’s Pivote
In part two of my absorbing conversation with Vinny Samways, we speak about the midfielder’s earlier days at his beloved Tottenham, not least his time spent…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterVinny Samways: Viva Las Palmas
Vinny Samways is a man I admire. At the age of 28, the classy midfielder gave up the English top flight and stepped into the unknown. He signed for Canary…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterRoy Keane: 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 HunterRating Atleti, Sevilla, La Real and Betis' La Liga chances - Q & A (part two)
With Messi gone and both Barcelona and Madrid reassessing their long-term finances, our socios ask Graham and Pete Jenson about the teams most likely to make a…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLa Liga without Messi: politics, finance and intrigue - Q & A (part one)
Welcome to the first part of our monthly Q & A show. Graham and Pete Jenson answer questions on life after Messi for both Barcelona and La Liga. Hosted on…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterRafael da Silva: Fergie Mind Games and Mbappé Magic
Rafael da Silva’s most memorable Sir Alex Ferguson moment was just after Manchester United had lost the Premier League title on goal difference to their city…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterRafael da Silva: Bring Me Sunshine
Brazil has an uncanny habit of producing truly special right-backs, and Rafael da Silva fits that classification. In 2007, he signed for Manchester United on…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMessi on the move as Barcelona face credit crunch
You know the headline: Leo Messi, maybe the greatest footballer to ever take the field, will leave Barcelona, the only club he has ever played for. Here is my…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterPep in. Gareth upstairs. Kane at No.10. England's plan for global domination - Q & A part two
In our last Euro 2020 episode Graham and Pete take on questions about England's plan for Qatar and beyond; who starts next winter's World Cup as favourites and…
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter'The Italian Ramos' - Euro 2020 Q&A (part 1)
Ciao ragazzi, and welcome to the first part of the Q&A, as we bring our Euro 2020 series to a close. Here, Graham and Pete Jenson discuss: the under-sung stars…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterHow not to lose a final. Italy 1 England 1 (Italy win 3-2 on pens)
Recorded late, right after it went down, and with more than a little frustration in my voice. Forza Italia, the new champions of Europe, but where was the new…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterFinal Preview (II): Come and Have a Go if you Think You're Italian Enough
Hola The big day is here... and we dived into the mailbag to answers all your queries on England v Italy. We talk Chiesa, Kane, Foden, Saka, Chiellini and much…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterFinal Preview (I): Jorginho or Pirlo? Gerrard or Rice?
Hola The last time England met Italy at a major tournament was in the first group game of the 2014 Brazil World Cup. Italy won 2-1 that day, thanks to goals…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterEngland 2 Denmark 1: Keep the Ball, Kill the Game - Ole, Ole, Ole
Hola! England have reached their first major final since 1966. Here's my thoughts on a fantastic game at Wembley, when a young England team came of age. Enjoy…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterItaly 1 Spain 1 (Italy win 4-2 on pens) - Everything that football is supposed to be
Hola! Wow.... what a semi-final. This was recorded in the early hours of this morning, after I'd gathered my thoughts on events at Wembley last night. It was a…
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter"It's Matchday" Can Spain seize their Wembley moment?
Hola! This is it... the day of the Euro 2020 Italy-Spain semi-final - and I'm literally on my way to Wembley. Jump in my London Cab and listen to some of my…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterLa Roja: Smells Like Team Spirit
Hola! I'm in London ahead of tomorrow night's Italy-Spain Euro 2020 semi-final. Listen up for how La Roja vanquished a century-old Italian curse at Euro 2008…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterSancho, Thiago, Pedri plus a LIVE transfer. Your questions answered
Here's what I think about Gareth Southgate's career-defining moments on and off the pitch, including his response to racists and his management of a…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterSpain 1 Switzerland 1 (Spain win 3-1 on pens) - This One Goes Out To The Unai Glove
Nerves shredded, I send you this from the post-apocalyptic aftermath of Spain's quarter-final with Switzerland. Don't let the outcome fool you, it was…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMessi plays hardball - and there's noone quite like Busquets
Leo Messi's transition into free agency was a big story yesterday, so here's why I think he's probably not going, but he won't stay until he shapes his final…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterMancini and Vialli: Italy's Goal Twins
Hola! We’ve dipped into The Big Interview archive to serve you up a nice little slice of Sven-Goran Eriksson, in which he reflects on the relationship between…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterThe under-the-radar stars of Euro 2020 (so far)
A blessed day of rest, so a good chance to get through some of your questions. Including: which of the lesser-known players would I go for if I was FINALLY in…
Revista de la Liga with Graham HunterSpain 5 Croatia 3 (AET): Pedri, Pedri, Pedri
Another late-night episode recorded right after Spain's game (with an added bonus recorded after France were knocked out by Switzerland - stick around at the…