Football's Greatest: Could It Be Magic?

Football's Greatest: Could It Be Magic?

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Football's Greatest: Could It Be Magic? is a new show brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA Cup. Join Joe Cole and Ashley Cole, who won the cup nine times between them, ahead of each round in this season's competition as they look back on some of their greatest FA Cup memories, and follow this season's story - all the way to Wembley - with special guests. 18+ please drink responsibly..

“Man Utd is what happens when you have dysfunction” | Could It Be Magic Ep3

“Man Utd is what happens when you have dysfunction” | Could It Be Magic Ep3

Joe Cole and Ashley Cole are back to preview the FA Cup 4th round in Football's Greatest: Could It Be Magic? Nottingham Forest and England legend Stuart Pearce is their guest and they discuss his former club’s brilliant season so far. Also on the show: Which players at a top club aren’t running enough? Should Trent Alexander-Arnold stay at Liverpool or go to Real Madrid? Why are Manchester City easier to play against this season? Plymouth Argyle captain Joe Edwards joins them to talk about their

Feb 5, • 54:08

“Tottenham’s players won’t fancy the portacabins” | Could It Be Magic Episode 2

“Tottenham’s players won’t fancy the portacabins” | Could It Be Magic Episode 2

Joe Cole and Ashley Cole are back with episode 2 of Football’s Greatest: Could It Be Magic? and this time they’re focussing on one of the best weekends in the football calendar - the FA Cup 3rd round. Former Tottenham, Manchester United, West Ham and England striker Teddy Sheringham is with them and reflects on his win with United in 1999 and the Hammers’ heartbreaking defeat on penalties to Liverpool in 2006. He also reveals why he’s backing Ange Postecoglu’s management at Spurs and what Manch

Jan 8, • 46:44

Wem-ber-lee, annoying Drogba and being put off by Mick Jagger

Wem-ber-lee, annoying Drogba and being put off by Mick Jagger

Ashley Cole has won the FA Cup more than any other footballer ever. 7 (SEVEN) times. Only a handful of clubs have won it more than he has, and he played for two of them. Oh, and he was also the best left back in the world. Ask CR7. Joe Cole was probably the first footballer to be known nationwide before he’d even kicked a ball professionally. A baller full of tricks, feints and skill, the kind of player who would give opponents nightmares before the match. He lifted the cup twice during his car

Nov 27, 2024 • 46:15

Introducing... Football's Greatest: Could It Be Magic?

Introducing... Football's Greatest: Could It Be Magic?

Welcome to Football's Greatest: Could It Be Magic - a new podcast with Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA Cup. Join Joe Cole and Ashley Cole ahead of every round of the FA Cup this season to relive the greatest moments from years gone by and follow this season's story with special guests. The first episode drops on the FOOTBALL'S GREATEST YouTube and podcast feeds this Wednesday. Be match ready with Carling, the beer of football. 18+ Please drink responsib

Nov 25, 2024 • 1:31

Next Generation | "We'd never seen anyone like Cristiano Ronaldo"

Next Generation | "We'd never seen anyone like Cristiano Ronaldo"

In the final episode of the series, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes look at some of the key players in the later years of the Fergie era. They remember the first time they came up against Cristiano Ronaldo and why he used to frustrate his team-mates, how Scholesey helped persuade Wayne Rooney to sign and why it all kicked off between Patrice Evra and some of the ground staff at Chelsea. As well as players who became legends, they look at one or two who didn't live up to expectations, why it never

Nov 6, 2024 • 48:49

Leaders | "Forget the manager, I’m getting it off Roy! "

Leaders | "Forget the manager, I’m getting it off Roy! "

Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes are back and this week they’re discussing captains: Keane, Robson, Bruce, Cantona, Adams and Shearer are some of the names that come up in the chat: Who was the best skipper they played under? What did they make of David Beckham being named England captain? And who used to say “Bring your jeans” before a team-bonding session? Along the way, they discuss what makes a great leader, how some players crumbled under rollickings from the skipper and how the presence of cer

Oct 30, 2024 • 35:16

European Nights | "When he got the ball, Zidane was a genius"

European Nights | "When he got the ball, Zidane was a genius"

This week's episode focusses on European nights: the teams, the players, the fights and the freezing cold nights away from home. The lads discuss why they loved playing in Europe and reflect on some of the players they lined up against including Zidane, Messi, Del Piero, Seedorf and R9: What was it like to have Messi running directly at you? Which midfielder would snarl, 'Don't touch me'? And which were their favourite places to play? They recall the infamous away match at Galatasaray, the tri

Oct 23, 2024 • 38:27

95-96: Our First Title | "That's it, we're dead. Everyone's gonna hate us."

95-96: Our First Title | "That's it, we're dead. Everyone's gonna hate us."

This week Nicky and Paul are taking you back to 1995-96: the season of Cantona's return, grey kits, Keegan's rant and, of course, "You'll never win anything with kids". Nicky and Paul recall their reactions when they heard Hughes, Ince and Kanchelskis had been sold and how they felt after getting well beaten at Aston Villa on the opening day. They discuss Eric Cantona's comeback against Liverpool and how he got different treatment from Sir Alex, how they whittled down Newcastle's 12-point lead

Oct 16, 2024 • 39:08

The Class of 92 | “If you got the balls wrong they’d annihilate you”

The Class of 92 | “If you got the balls wrong they’d annihilate you”

Paul and Nicky take us back to their early days as young kids trying to make it at Manchester United. They discuss whether they like the ‘Class of 92’ tag, how hard it was to make it as a young pro and what they thought of their team-mates: which player is like Benjamin Button? Who was discovered by the dad of a famous actor? And who did they consider to be the best player among them? Nicky reveals how he almost signed for another club and how an alternative career came to an abrupt end, they

Oct 9, 2024 • 38:23

Rivalries | "He's got his finger in my mouth, trying to rip my mouth open"

Rivalries | "He's got his finger in my mouth, trying to rip my mouth open"

Battles. Clashes. Red cards. Respect. This week Nicky and Paul are talking about rivalries. They look back on their biggest games against Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Leeds and Chelsea, take us inside the tunnels at Anfield, Highbury and Elland Road and recall what it was like to play against the likes of Steven Gerrard, Patrick Vieira, David Batty and Dennis Wise. Which was the biggest rivalry of their careers? Which rival midfielder used to do the weirdest things on the pitch? And wh

Oct 2, 2024 • 40:46

Fergie Time | “If you let them beat you with those white suits on, don't come back.”

Fergie Time | “If you let them beat you with those white suits on, don't come back.”

It’s episode two of Football’s Greatest Eras with Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes and this week they’re talking about the man who had a transformative effect on their lives - Sir Alex Ferguson. Nicky and Paul tell us what it was like to be managed, motivated, developed and - yes - rollicked by the great man. They also bring up a ton of memories such as: Which of them was once surprised to find Fergie waiting for them in the headmaster’s office when they were late for school? Who thought he was

Sep 25, 2024 • 36:04

The '99 Champions League Final

The '99 Champions League Final

Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes are here to take you inside one of the most dominant periods of English football. You can expect stories about the trophies, the rivalries, the hairdryer and their team-mates throughout the series as they get candid about their time at Manchester United. Welcome to Football's Greatest Eras and where else to start but with the crowning glory for that team - the 1999 Champions League Final win over Bayern Munich. Nicky and Paul take us from their flight out to Barcel

Sep 18, 2024 • 35:35

1. The 99 Champions League Final

1. The 99 Champions League Final

Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes are here to take you inside one of the most dominant periods of English football. You can expect stories about the trophies, the rivalries, the hairdryer and their team-mates throughout the series as they get candid about their time at Manchester United.Welcome to Football's Greatest Eras and where else to start but with the crowning glory for that team - the 1999 Champions League Final win over Bayern Munich. Nicky and Paul take us from their flight out to Barcelona

Sep 18, 2024 • 40:50

Introducing: Football's Greatest Eras with Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes

Introducing: Football's Greatest Eras with Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes

Football's Greatest Eras is a new podcast with Manchester United legends Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes. The pair - two Manchester lads themselves - were part of one of the most successful teams ever seen in English football, working under arguably the greatest manager of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson. Nicky and Paul take you deep inside the United dressing room during this period of dominance. From Ferguson’s team talks to tea cups against the wall; Roy Keane’s leadership to training ground bust-ups

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:21

Best of... Greatest Matches

Best of... Greatest Matches

Great matches. Magic moments. Wonderful memories. In the latest compilation of some of the best bits from Football’s Greatest with Jeff Stelling, our guests remember some of the biggest games from their careers. James Milner talks about Liverpool’s epic comeback to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final second leg in 2019. He reveals Jurgen Klopp’s inspirational words before the game, and how the Reds were able to subdue Lionel Messi and company to reach the final. Joleon Lescott r

Aug 20, 2024 • 17:12

Best of...Greatest Regrets

Best of...Greatest Regrets

Big moves that don’t happen.Being left out of a match day squadHearing you’re not good enough. Football is full of regrets and in this latest compilation episode of Football’s Greatest with Jeff Stelling, we hear some of our guests’ biggest ones from their careers.Former Australia keeper Mark Schwarzer explains how a move to Arsenal fell apart in 2010 and why it left him frustrated and upset with the Fulham manager Mark Hughes and the club’s owner.Brighton midfielder James Milner recalls how it

Aug 13, 2024 • 20:27

Best of... Premier League Legends

Best of... Premier League Legends

This week’s best bits is all about some of the Premier League legends who have been discussed over the course of the Football’s Greatest series. Paul Merson recalls what it was like to play with Ian Wright, what made him such a great goalscorer and how he could also handle himself, including in the players lounge after. Joleon Lescott talks about what made Wayne Rooney such a tough opponent on the pitch, how his strength compared to Didier Drogba's and why he thinks Sir Alex Ferguson was able

Aug 6, 2024 • 18:02

Best of...the Greatest Fall Outs

Best of...the Greatest Fall Outs

Football’s Greatest continues to bring you some of the best moments from the series so far. This episode focusses on the some of our favourite stories we've heard about disagreements and rivalries. Glenn Hoddle reminisces about David Beckham’s red card against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup, gives his thoughts on how their relationship was handled in the ‘Beckham’ documentary and how he feels about it all now. Matthew Le Tissier recalls his bruising encounters with Arsenal hard man Martin Keo

Jul 30, 2024 • 19:49

Best of... the Greatest Managers

Best of... the Greatest Managers

Over the next few weeks we'll bring you some of the best moments from the Football's Greatest series so far. This episode focusses on the greatest managers. James Milner recalls the change at Liverpool from Brendan Rodgers to Jurgen Klopp, his first impressions of the German and their conversation about converting him into a full back. Gordon Strachan discusses Sir Alex Ferguson's impact at Aberdeen, his desire to win above all else, how the players were afraid to get injured becau

Jul 23, 2024 • 19:44

Is Rice still cooking? Man Utd's Dutch revolution and Slot at Liverpool

Is Rice still cooking? Man Utd's Dutch revolution and Slot at Liverpool

It’s the final episode of Football’s Greatest: Euros and Merse and Jeff are rounding it off with one last Q+A. They tackle questions from you like: is Declan Rice is overrated? How will Arne Slot get on at Liverpool? And did Merse really ask a team-mate to injure him so he could go to the races? They also discuss how news journalists could be ruthless, whether Sean Dyche should be on the shortlist for the England job, the Dutch revolution at Manchester United, if Aston Villa can stay in the to

Jul 20, 2024 • 28:24

Southgate resigns, but who next?

Southgate resigns, but who next?

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager so Merse and Jeff debate who should follow him in the top job. Graham Potter or Eddie Howe? Jose Mourinho or Jurgen Klopp? Merse picks out another contender and argues passionately why it should not be a foreign manager. They also discuss Southgate’s legacy, give their thoughts on why England lost to Spain in the Euros final, wonder if Jude Bellingham is a problem and whether Harry Kane still has a future at international level. If

Jul 16, 2024 • 41:28

England v Spain Euros Final Preview

England v Spain Euros Final Preview

Arsenal legend Paul Merson and Jeff Stelling preview the Euros final: player-for-player, who has the better squad? Is Lamine Yamal the best 16 year-old footballer Merse has ever seen? Will it be seen as a failure if England don't win it? They also discuss whether Harry Kane really is, as Gary Neville suggested, the best England player ever, if Gareth Southgate is an elite football manager, how Merse enjoyed Ronald Koeman suffering at the hands of karma on Wednesday and why he thinks England

Jul 13, 2024 • 43:38

Q&A | Should Toney start, the strongest player and the worst thing about modern football

Q&A | Should Toney start, the strongest player and the worst thing about modern football

It's another Q&A with Merse and Jeff and among the questions in this episode: should Ivan Toney start for England? Who was the strongest footballer Merse played with or against? And what do they love and hate about modern football? Merse also names the clubs he would have liked to play for during his career and gives his take on Enzo Maresca and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's moves to Chelsea. If you want to get in touch and ask the guys a question, here what to do:  Email: footballsgreatest@foldingp

Jul 6, 2024 • 19:18

England to make Swiss roll over, Ronaldo drama and Erling Haaland at Rochdale

England to make Swiss roll over, Ronaldo drama and Erling Haaland at Rochdale

How come Merse is so confident England will beat the Swiss and win the Euros? Why should Gareth Southgate have no excuses for the quarter-final? And who needs to have a word with Jude Bellingham? Merse and Jeff discuss all of that plus whether the Euros have harmed Southgate's chances of landing a job with a top club, the enduring drama that is Cristiano Ronaldo, why France are dull to watch, their top 5 players of the tournament so far and whether Erling Haaland would score 60 goals in th

Jul 4, 2024 • 43:12

Q&A | Asking out Kylie, leaving Arsenal and the next England manager

Q&A | Asking out Kylie, leaving Arsenal and the next England manager

Why did Merse leave Arsenal for Middlesbrough? Who should follow Gareth Southgate as England manager? Did Merse really once ask out Kylie Minogue? Jeff Stelling and Paul Merson answer all of these questions and more in their second Q&A on Football’s Greatest: Euros. If you want to get in touch and ask the guys a question, here what to do:  Email: footballsgreatest@foldingpocket.co.uk WhatsApp: 0203 951 9653 (+44 203 951 9653 from outside the UK) Follow Football's Greatest and join in

Jun 29, 2024 • 23:40

Three Kittens not Lions against Slovenia, but can England still win it?

Three Kittens not Lions against Slovenia, but can England still win it?

What’s up with Bellingham? Just how fit is Harry Kane? And will Gareth Southgate finally ring the changes for the knockout stages? Jeff and Merse discuss England’s drab display against Slovenia. Merse genuinely still thinks England will win the Euros…but why? They also debate if it’s the end for Steve Clarke and Scotland, assess the other contenders, ask if Austria's good form reflects badly on Manchester United and pay respect to Luka Modric and some of the other legends at the tournament.

Jun 27, 2024 • 45:38

England's Subbuteo football, the surfer boy and liver in engine oil

England's Subbuteo football, the surfer boy and liver in engine oil

Questions, questions, and more questions for England and Gareth Southgate after the rotten draw with Denmark. Jeff and Merse try to find some of the answers: was it as bad as the Iceland game? Was Grealish left out so Gareth could avoid confrontation? And why was it like Subbuteo? They also discuss Scotland's draw with the Swiss, which Euros manager is like a surfer boy and how you reset a broken nose. Jeff also reveals his top 5 moments from his trip to Germany and which food left him feeling

Jun 21, 2024 • 58:38

Q&A | “You’re rooming with Mr Gascoigne”

Q&A | “You’re rooming with Mr Gascoigne”

Paul Merson and Jeff Stelling are back for episode 2 of Football’s Greatest: Euros and they’re taking listeners questions on whatever you want to ask. Topics include who Merse would pick from his playing days to start in the current England side, Jeff’s epic rant about Middlesbrough on Soccer Saturday, and what it was like living with a certain Paul Gascoigne… Get in touch: Email: footballsgreatest@foldingpocket.co.uk WhatsApp: 0203 951 9653 (+44 203 951 9653 from outside the UK) Follow Footba

Jun 16, 2024 • 22:53

Euros Preview | "I only see England or France winning this competition"

Euros Preview | "I only see England or France winning this competition"

Welcome to the first episode of 'Football's Greatest: Euros', a new show with Paul Merson and Jeff Stelling for the duration of the European Championships. They kick off by looking at the contenders for the tournament. For Merse, it's down to two teams - England and France. But is he backing the Three Lions to bring it home? The guys pick their starting elevens for England's opener against Serbia - Merse is not having Jeff's team at all. They discuss a theory about why Gareth Southgate isn't m

Jun 14, 2024 • 42:23

Football's Greatest Top 5: Gordon Strachan | “My first night out at United I ended up in the boot of a car”

Football's Greatest Top 5: Gordon Strachan | “My first night out at United I ended up in the boot of a car”

For the last of our Football’s Greatest interviews, Gordon Strachan joins Jeff once more to discuss his top 5 captains from his career. Along the way Gordon recalls the best footballer he ever played with, the moment he says was one of the best of his life and the player who lived his life in chaos. He also reveals how he ended up in the boot of a car on his first night out at Manchester United, why he only went to England once Graeme Souness had left, what made Scott Brown an inspirational fi

Jun 4, 2024 • 30:48

Football's Greatest Top 5: Joleon Lescott | “Wayne Rooney’s ability was stupidly good.”

Football's Greatest Top 5: Joleon Lescott | “Wayne Rooney’s ability was stupidly good.”

Former Manchester City and England defender Joleon Lescott is back with Jeff to pick the top 5 forwards he faced during his career.  Who made him realise what the level was in the Champions League? Which Champions League winner turned into Iron Man inside the box? Who is his surprise number one? Joleon also reveals how facing Wayne Rooney would leave you exhausted, why Carlos Tevez once refused to come on as a sub in Munich and who he’d pick between Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Fernando To

May 28, 2024 • 28:49

Football's Greatest Top 5: Mark Schwarzer | "Harry Kewell was unlucky at Liverpool"

Football's Greatest Top 5: Mark Schwarzer | "Harry Kewell was unlucky at Liverpool"

Australian football legend Mark Schwarzer joins Jeff once again on the pod, this time to pick his Top 5 Australian men’s players ever. Some top names from the Premier League era are discussed including Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka and Tim Cahill. Which of his five does he suggest could have played for any of the top clubs in the world? Who, according to Mark, was the most talented player his country has produced? Whose move to one of England’s biggest clubs didn’t work out and why? Mark also reca

May 21, 2024 • 25:25

Football's Greatest: Phil Thompson | "I admire Gary Neville, believe it or not”

Football's Greatest: Phil Thompson | "I admire Gary Neville, believe it or not”

What makes a great leader in football? Thats’s the question Jeff is asking former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson on this week’s episode of the pod. Thommo was himself a born leader, who lifted the European Cup as captain in 1981. He talks about how Bill Shankly mapped out his entire career and the time Bob Paisley gave him his biggest rollicking, the best leaders he played with and why captaincy seems to matter more in the UK. He also reveals the player that scared him the most, how he pranked

May 14, 2024 • 49:00

Football's Greatest Top 5: Charlie Nicholas - "I wasn't picked for Scotland because I joined Arsenal"

Football's Greatest Top 5: Charlie Nicholas - "I wasn't picked for Scotland because I joined Arsenal"

Who were the top 5 British players of the 1980s? Arsenal, Celtic, Aberdeen and Scotland legend Charlie Nicholas discusses his picks with Jeff on the latest episode of the pod. Who was so good that even Diego Maradona was impressed? Which opponent used to encourage you during a game? Which defender used to pull your ears off the ball? Along the way he explains how joining Arsenal stopped him being picked for Scotland, reveals who his favourite strike partner was during his career and which curr

May 7, 2024 • 27:13

Football’s Greatest: Gordon Strachan - "Fergie’s petrol was anger"

Football’s Greatest: Gordon Strachan - "Fergie’s petrol was anger"

This week’s guest joining Jeff Stelling is the former Coventry, Celtic and Scotland manager Gordon Strachan. They look back on his career as a player with Aberdeen, Manchester United and Leeds United and he gives us plenty of stories about managerial legends like Sir Alex Ferguson, Jock Stein, Howard Wilkinson and Ron Atkinson including: How Fergie scared the Aberdeen players into winning Why Jock Stein could be brutal with his own players Whether Big Ron really had a sunbed at the training

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:04:18

Football’s Greatest: Glenn Hoddle - Kane would’ve walked into Man City’s team

Football’s Greatest: Glenn Hoddle - Kane would’ve walked into Man City’s team

Kane, Gascoigne, Greaves, Klinsmann, Modric, Bale, Mackay, Waddle, Ardiles, Son, Lineker, Sheringham. Tottenham have had some great players down the years but who would be in your top 5? That’s the question Jeff Stelling asks Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle in this week’s episode of the pod. Which forward glided across the pitch? Who played football like it was a chess match? Which legend was partly responsible for Glenn being picked up by the club? Glenn also explains why he thinks Harry Kane

Apr 23, 2024 • 28:54

Replay 4: Matt Le Tissier - “My free kick competition with Becks and Hoddle”

Replay 4: Matt Le Tissier - “My free kick competition with Becks and Hoddle”

Matt Le Tissier may not have been a great goalscorer like Alan Shearer or Harry Kane but he was a scorer of great goals. In our latest REPLAY with Jeff Stelling, Le Tiss talks through some of those that have gone down in Premier League folklore and why he was able to often produce brilliant moments. Which was the best goal from his canon? Which goals were a turning point in his football career? What’s his favourite of his strikes? He also chats about chipping Peter Schmeichel, why he was n

Apr 19, 2024 • 7:48

Football’s Greatest: Joleon Lescott - “Man City players were happy to see Mancini go"

Football’s Greatest: Joleon Lescott - “Man City players were happy to see Mancini go"

Jeff is joined by Joleon Lescott to discuss Manchester City’s Premier League title win in 2012, one which some believe to be the greatest ever. Big names and big characters are brought up, including Roberto Mancini, Yaya Toure, Vincent Kompany and Mario Balotelli. They discuss: THAT game against QPR: the comeback, Aguero’s goal and Joey Barton’s red card The most influential player in that City squad Why many of City’s players were happy to see Mancini go the year after the title win Joleon al

Apr 16, 2024 • 55:01

Replay 3: Paul Merson on Harry Redknapp - "I sneaked off to Barbados and Harry found out"

Replay 3: Paul Merson on Harry Redknapp - "I sneaked off to Barbados and Harry found out"

In our latest Replay, former Arsenal, Aston Villa and England forward Paul Merson talks about the impact of Harry Redknapp on his career from our Greatest Mavericks episode. The two men had a memorable season together at Portsmouth in the Championship, winning the title and gaining promotion to the Premier League. This bonus episode also includes unheard material, including a brilliant story where Merse recalls the time he took an unsanctioned mid-season break in Barbados and Harry found out. H

Apr 12, 2024 • 8:13

Football's Greatest Top 5: Michael Ballack - "Jude Bellingham is better than I was"

Football's Greatest Top 5: Michael Ballack - "Jude Bellingham is better than I was"

Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Germany legend Michael Ballack joins Jeff Stelling to discuss his Top 5 Bundesliga players.  Which midfielder was the best player Michael Ballack played with during his career? Who has seen off all-comers at Bayern Munich? Who has changed the way his position on the football pitch is played? As well as picking his Top 5, Ballack gives his opinion on England’s Jude Bellingham, marks out what has impressed him about Xabi Alonso’s managerial career so far and recalls ho

Apr 9, 2024 • 23:02

Replay 2: James Milner on how Jurgen Klopp transformed Liverpool

Replay 2: James Milner on how Jurgen Klopp transformed Liverpool

In the second of our 'Replays', former England midfielder James Milner discusses the impact of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. With Klopp aiming to win a second Premier League title before leaving in the summer, Milner takes us back to the start of his reign at Anfield. We go inside the dressing room and on to the training pitch as Milner provides an insight into how Klopp turned around the club's fortunes. What was Klopp like to work with when he first arrived? How did he use anger to s

Apr 5, 2024 • 6:52

Replay 1: Chris Kamara on THAT red card at Portsmouth

Replay 1: Chris Kamara on THAT red card at Portsmouth

"We're off to Fratton Park, where there's been a red card, but for who, Chris Kamara...?" On the 14th anniversary of that legendary moment, Chris Kamara and Jeff Stelling recall how it happened in the first of our Football's Greatest replays. Kammy reveals how it changed his life and recounts how a series of events led to one of football's funniest moments. Happy Chris Kamara Day! Listen to the full episode of Football's Greatest Partnerships with Chris Kamara here: Apple - https://podcasts

Apr 3, 2024 • 3:52

Football's Greatest: Matthew Le Tissier - “Keown and I would be fighting when the ball was 40 yards away”

Football's Greatest: Matthew Le Tissier - “Keown and I would be fighting when the ball was 40 yards away”

Expect crunching tackles, pinching and crazy eyes as Southampton legend Matthew Le Tissier reveals his Top 5 toughest opponents to Jeff Stelling on the latest Football's Greatest podcast.   Who was the most annoying player he faced in the Premier League? Which defender had the longest metal studs he’d ever seen? And who intimidated even Vinnie Jones? Le Tiss also recalls the England hero who scared him early in his career, the Manchester United player who frustrated him most and the defender he

Apr 2, 2024 • 28:59

Football's Greatest: Chris Kamara - "Gazza was the best player in the world"

Football's Greatest: Chris Kamara - "Gazza was the best player in the world"

The legend that is Chris Kamara is back alongside Jeff Stelling to discuss his top 5 unbelievable football moments. Which World Cup goal broke his heart? Which soccer match does he watch every year? And why did he once race Jeff in Japan using only one leg? He also states why he thinks Gazza was the best in the world in 1990, names his favourite match ever and explains why he had no idea that one of the most controversial goals in football history had actually happened. Football's Greatest is

Mar 26, 2024 • 25:16

Football’s Greatest: Sir Geoff Hurst - “I’m going to whack this ball with everything I’ve got”

Football’s Greatest: Sir Geoff Hurst - “I’m going to whack this ball with everything I’ve got”

Sir Geoff Hurst is with Jeff on the pod this week to talk about his greatest ever England football matches. They cover the 1966 World Cup, including the feisty win over Argentina, how he discovered he was playing ahead of Jimmy Greaves in the final, scoring the hat-trick against West Germany that made him a legend and which team-mate ended up in someone’s garden on the night they celebrated England’s men’s greatest ever success on a football field.  He also discusses what he believes is the wo

Mar 19, 2024 • 46:05

Football’s Greatest: Glenn Hoddle - “I protected David Beckham more than he knows”

Football’s Greatest: Glenn Hoddle - “I protected David Beckham more than he knows”

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle joins Jeff to choose his greatest midfielders on the latest episode of the pod. Which current Premier League star does he thinks still isn’t trusted by England management? Why does every team need a Declan Rice? And what was his reaction to the David Beckham documentary? Glenn also explains why he dropped Gazza from the 1998 World Cup squad, reveals the real reason why Matt Le Tissier received fewer chances with England, recalls when a football legend tried

Mar 12, 2024 • 41:43

Football’s Greatest Premier League Goalkeepers with Mark Schwarzer

Football’s Greatest Premier League Goalkeepers with Mark Schwarzer

Who’s the most complete keeper in the Premier League: Alisson or Ederson? Did Aaron Ramsdale deserve to lose his place to David Raya in the Arsenal goal? And why did he love working for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea? These are some of the questions Jeff puts to former Middlesbrough, Fulham and Australia keeper Mark Schwarzer on this week’s pod.  They also discuss how he was left fuming with Mark Hughes and Fulham when a potential move to Arsenal collapsed in 2010, why he’s backing his Aussie compat

Mar 5, 2024 • 47:12

Football's Greatest: Phil Thompson's Top 5 Liverpool Players

Football's Greatest: Phil Thompson's Top 5 Liverpool Players

Kenny Dalglish or Steven Gerrard? Mo Salah or John Barnes? Ian Rush or Bobby Firmino? These are some of the decisions for Liverpool legend Phil Thompson as he chooses his top 5 players in the club’s history on the latest Football’s Greatest with Jeff Stelling. Who would regularly lose their temper in the dressing room if Liverpool failed to win in the Premier League? Why does Thommo think it’s wrong for Liverpool fans to boo Michael Owen? Who was his favourite out of the modern day front trio

Feb 27, 2024 • 29:50

Football's Greatest Premier League German Players with Michael Ballack

Football's Greatest Premier League German Players with Michael Ballack

This week's guest on Football's Greatest was a world class player in his prime. It's Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Germany legend Michael Ballack. He and Jeff sit down to discuss the best German players to have played in the Premier League: Was Mesut Ozil misunderstood? Why was Jurgen Klinsmann made for English football? And which former Manchester City star was sometimes difficult to manage? He also gives his view on whether Jurgen Klopp will become Germany head coach one day,

Feb 20, 2024 • 40:39

Football's Greatest Set Piece Takers with Matthew Le Tissier

Football's Greatest Set Piece Takers with Matthew Le Tissier

This week Jeff is in the presence of the man known as ‘Le God’ - Matthew Le Tissier - as they discuss the best set pieces takers ever on Football’s Greatest. Who won a free-kick competition between Le Tiss, Glenn Hoddle and David Beckham? Which current Premier League star does he claim bends it better than Becks? And who else has impressed him: De Bruyne or Bruno Fernandes? Trent Alexander-Arnold or Cristiano Ronaldo? Matt reveals his favourite free-kick, which moment from an England match is

Feb 13, 2024 • 45:45

Paul Merson's Top 5 Premier League Foreign Imports

Paul Merson's Top 5 Premier League Foreign Imports

If you had to pick your Top 5 Premier League foreign imports, who would make your list? That’s the question Jeff Stelling asks former Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and Portsmouth favourite Paul Merson in this week’s episode of Football's Greatest. Which Champions League winner did Merse originally think was a waste of money? Who was so good that they looked like an adult playing against children? And which legend on his list is he grateful to for getting him off the front pages of the new

Feb 6, 2024 • 26:43

Football's Greatest Mavericks with Paul Merson

Football's Greatest Mavericks with Paul Merson

Jeff Stelling is joined by his good pal Paul Merson to chat about football's greatest mavericks. Merse will know a thing or two about that having been a mercurial talent himself for Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and England. Which of these legends did he think was better in their prime: Ian Wright or Alan Shearer? Which Arsenal legend would go looking for the opposition in the players' lounge after Premier League matches? Who would nobody go near in England training because th

Jan 30, 2024 • 39:06

Football's Greatest Top 5: James Milner's Best Matches

Football's Greatest Top 5: James Milner's Best Matches

This week on Football's Greatest, Jeff Stelling sits down with Brighton’s James Milner again, this time to discuss the top 5 games from his football career. What was going through his mind during Liverpool’s epic 4-0 Champions League win over Barcelona? Which manager left him out of vital Premier League matches because of superstition? And how did he feel to be subbed off after just 25 minutes at the World Cup? He also talks about why the senior England squad is on another level, how members o

Jan 23, 2024 • 23:41

Football's Greatest Managers with James Milner

Football's Greatest Managers with James Milner

Welcome to Football's Greatest with Jeff Stelling, a new weekly podcast where the legendary host sits down with a soccer icon to discuss those who have made a difference in the beautiful game. This week's guest is Brighton midfielder James Milner: three-times Premier League winner, a Champions League winner and holder of 61 England caps. He's worked with some of the best managers in the business and in this episode he gives us insights into how they led, motivated and coached players. Why woul

Jan 16, 2024 • 43:33

Football's Greatest Partnerships with Chris Kamara

Football's Greatest Partnerships with Chris Kamara

Welcome to Football's Greatest with Jeff Stelling, a new weekly podcast where the legendary host sits down with a soccer icon to discuss those who have made a difference in the beautiful game. For our first guest there was only ever one choice: a reunion with Jeff's old pal Chris Kamara to discuss football’s greatest partnerships.  What really happened when Kammy missed THAT Premier League red card at Portsmouth on Soccer Saturday? Why was their trip to the 2002 World Cup so memorable

Jan 9, 2024 • 45:19

Welcome to Football's Greatest

Welcome to Football's Greatest

Welcome to Football's Greatest with Jeff Stelling, a new weekly podcast where the legendary host sits down with icons of the sport to talk about those who made a difference in the beautiful game from a players’ perspective: the top keepers, the toughest defenders, the silkiest midfielders and the deadliest strikers.  The show will also look at those who had great influence off the pitch too - the successful managers, the funniest team-mates and the most impressive leaders in the dressing room -

Dec 28, 2023 • 1:48

Coming soon

Coming soon

Football's Greatest launches January 9th 2024.

Dec 17, 2023 • 0:08

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