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YESTERDAY I introduced you to Kevin Phillips during a hugely enjoyable Big Interview, in which the former Sunderland striker talks about how he came to win the European Golden Boot.

He received that glittering trophy front of a packed crowd at the Stadium of Light – and he explains how the words of the great Jimmy Greaves were key to helping Kevin outscore the top strikers in European football.

In this extract, Kevin talks about his Sunderland days and his formidable partnership with Niall Quinn; the expert man-management of Peter Reid; Nicky Summerbee’s wand of a foot; Saturday nights out and Monday afternoons in the pub.

But this is only a little piece of the full, 90-minute podcast. The full interview is available to Socios (there are over 600 them now, and you can join the party by clicking here) and is just one of the podcasts we have been producing for them.

Subscribe now and you can listen to Big Interviews with Rafael van der Vaart, Ledley King and Robbie Keane right away!

In October, our Socios received over nine hours of ad-free content, including:

• New episodes of The Big Inside View every week
• Messi: The Unsigned Contract
• England Under-17s: World Cup Special

Plus

• Messi: World Cup Qualifying Special
• Q&A Special

I would love to see you in the Socio club. Mine’s a G&T, no ice.

Cheers,

Graham

YESTERDAY I introduced you to Robbie Keane during an epic Big Interview, in which the former Spurs striker railed against the way that increasing wages have diminished the desire of young, talented footballers to make it in the game.

That drive to succeed still burns in Robbie – if you have any doubt then I urge you to listen to this podcast.

In this extract, Robbie becomes riled by his encounters with players who are not as determined to win as he is. He also identifies those who do share his passion to succeed – players like Roy Keane and former Spurs team-mate Luka Modric.

But this is only a taster. The full interview is available to Socios (if you haven’t signed up but would like to then click here) and is just one of the exclusive podcasts we have been producing.

In September, our Socios received over seven hours of ad-free content, including:

• The Big Interview with Ledley King
• New episodes of The Big Inside View every week
• Barcelona v Espanyol: Preview Special

Plus

• Champions League Review
• World Cup Qualifiers Special

I would love to see you in the Socio club. Mine’s a G&T, no ice.

Cheers,

Graham

Now, I have gone into every Big Interview knowing that football was going to be the main topic of conversation. But there have been times when I’ve spoken to a guest who talked just as passionately about cricket – so much so, that we have dedicated a special clip show to the sport.

We begin with perhaps the most talented cricketer to have featured among our guests: Mr Phillip Neville. Phil was facing fast balls and yorkers, delivered by some recognised international players, when he was just eight years old. He lived to tell the tale on The Big Interview.

A young Matt Le Tissier was also considered to be a skilled wicketkeeper and a prodigious batsman. He might have made it in the sport had he not happened to be a pretty capable footballer too.

Phil also describes the mental toughness he saw in the Australian cricketers he played with and explains how that helped him in his football career, while Chris Sutton argues that batsman is the most psychologically demanding role in all sport.

And we give the last word to Gary Neville as he pays tribute to the late, great cricket commentator Richie Benaud.

Remember,  this clip show episode is available for free but you can listen to it ad free, as well as over 10 hours of other content, by becoming a Socio at www.patreon.com/grahamhunter

Enjoy!

LAST week I introduced you to Ledley King during an hour-long Big Interview in which the former Spurs captain talked about about where he came from – the place and the people (including Ashley Cole and John Terry).

The podcast was also about the ties that bind him to Tottenham – his memories of The Lane, the big games he was a big part of, and the players and managers of his era as a Tottenham legend and one of the best defenders in Premier League history.

In this extract, Ledley talks about one of those managers, Juan Ramos, and describes the strict fitness regime implemented by the Spaniard during his reign at The Lane.

But this is only a taster. The full interview is available to Socios (if you haven’t signed up but would like to then click here) and is just one of the exclusive podcasts we have been producing.

In August, our Socios received over nine hours of ad-free content, including:

• The Big Interview with Rafael van der Vaart
• New episodes of The Big Inside View every week
• La Liga Preview Q&A

Plus

• Sevilla Match Day Special
• Champions League Special
• Ousmane Dembele Transfer Special

I would love to see you in the Socio club. Mine’s a G&T, no ice.

Cheers,

Graham