In part two of my engrossing chat with Adam Lallana, we hear about the Brighton man’s adoration for Alexis Mac Allister, the most unselfish of players, whose World Cup performances were so accomplished that Lionel Messi kept looking for him to link play. Adam studies Messi’s technique in order that he can sustain his career for as long as possible. Also: buying into Roberto De Zerbi’s unique deep build-up approach, Santi Cazorla and feeling intimidated to be in the same team as Steven Gerrard.
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Adam Lallana: ‘I’ve been told I don’t play like an English footballer – I’m proud to have Spanish blood in me’
Adam Lallana’s grandfather hailed from Madrid, and the elegant attacking midfielder’s Latin blood might explain why he bonded so closely with Mauricio Pochettino at Southampton. The Argentine boss was like a second father to Adam, the man manager supreme.
Also in part one of this one-of-the-best-ever Big Interviews, why if you are going to lose a Champions League final, you might as well lose it to the mighty Real Madrid. And why Luca Modric is pound for pound the best midfielder in the world.
Classic Big Interview: Robert Snodgrass
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Robert Snodgrass from season five.
The irrepressible winger – now of Hearts – plied his trade at West Ham back then, and we hear how a tough Glasgow upbringing grounded him for when his big chances came at Livingston and then Leeds. Robert dips into his trove of masterly prank phone calls, and there’s an amazing soliloquy on how to make the absolute best of yourself as a footballer and a man.
‘It’s not just the best goal of this year, it’s almost perfection’ The winner is… TBI Oscars 2022 (part two)
Welcome to part two of our annual Oscars show, where you wonderful Socios – as well as Graham Hunter and Pete Jenson – decide who wins categories including best documentary and best costume design (i.e. kit!).
2022 was such an incredibly memorable year for football that Graham even donned his Highland finery to honour our big awards bash.
‘You blink between his magical moments’ The winner is… TBI Oscars 2022 (part one)
Welcome to our annual Oscars show, where YOU, our beloved Socios – as well as Graham Hunter and Pete Jenson – decide who wins categories including best performer in a lead role and best director (of football).
2022 was such an incredibly memorable year for football that Graham even donned his Highland finery to honour our big awards bash.
