You played for top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and VfB Stuttgart – how did the footballing culture differ between Germany and England during your career? “The English league is harder. Every game I played there, you had to fight until the end – it was unbelievable. I had never seen this before. AtContinue reading “Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph”
Author Archives: Callum McFadden
Why Derek McInnes Is The Right Fit for Hearts
With the dust still settling on another rollercoaster season at Tynecastle, Hearts find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Big club, big expectations, and once again, a big decision to make over who leads them into the next chapter. Amid all the noise and speculation, one name stands out as a sensible, stabilising option: Derek McInnes.Continue reading “Why Derek McInnes Is The Right Fit for Hearts”
Duncan Ferguson Launches Autobiography in Style at Mar Hall
Mar Hall, May 9 — Footballing legend Duncan Ferguson held the launch of his long-awaited autobiography last night at the grand Mar Hall Hotel, delivering a night filled with nostalgia, humour, and heartfelt reflections on a career that’s been anything but ordinary. “It’s all in the book. The good, the bad, and everything in between,”Continue reading “Duncan Ferguson Launches Autobiography in Style at Mar Hall”
Ryan Strachan on Promotion, Leadership And Looking To The Future With Peterhead
Peterhead have just sealed the League Two title and secured promotion to League One under the leadership of co-managers Ryan Strachan and Jordan Brown. I sat down with Ryan Strachan to discuss the pride in the squad’s success, his journey from player to co-manager, and what lies ahead for the club. First of all, congratulationsContinue reading “Ryan Strachan on Promotion, Leadership And Looking To The Future With Peterhead”
Craig Burley on Celtic, Chelsea and Transitioning From Player to Pundit
As a footballer, you won trophies in Scottish football and English football, as well as representing Scotland at major international tournaments. What are your personal highlights from your time as a player? “As a teenager, I dreamed of being a footballer, so the highlight for me has to be the fact that I was ableContinue reading “Craig Burley on Celtic, Chelsea and Transitioning From Player to Pundit”
The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient: Simon Cooper on Leyton Orient’s Emotional Journey
I spoke to Simon Cooper, author of acclaimed Leyton Orient book ‘The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient’, to explore the emotional core of the club’s modern history – from tragedy and triumph to identity and looking the future. Your book captures both the heartbreak and triumph of Leyton Orient’s recent history. Was there aContinue reading “The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient: Simon Cooper on Leyton Orient’s Emotional Journey”
Ross Oliver on Building Success at Linfield and Working Alongside David Healy and George McCartney
Ross Oliver has been a central figure in Linfield’s footballing success over the last decade, working closely alongside manager David Healy to build a formidable partnership on and off the pitch. With league titles, youth development achievements, and new coaching opportunities with West Ham United, I sat down with him as he reflects on theContinue reading “Ross Oliver on Building Success at Linfield and Working Alongside David Healy and George McCartney”
Luis Filipe Gonçalves on Working With Cristiano Ronaldo at Youth Level
Luis Filipe Gonçalves spent over a decade nurturing young talent at Sporting Clube de Portugal’s famed academy, where he witnessed the rise of one of football’s greatest players. Here, he reflects on his time working with a young Cristiano Ronaldo and shares insights into the early signs of promise and the dedication that set RonaldoContinue reading “Luis Filipe Gonçalves on Working With Cristiano Ronaldo at Youth Level”
Adam Lakeland on Turning Around King’s Lynn, His Managerial Journey To Date and His Ambition to Rise Through the Ranks
From early success at Curzon Ashton and Farsley Celtic to leading King’s Lynn Town into the play-off mix, Adam Lakeland is one of non-league football’s most impressive young managers. I spoke to him about how he reflects on his journey so far and his vision for the future. You arrived at King’s Lynn Town inContinue reading “Adam Lakeland on Turning Around King’s Lynn, His Managerial Journey To Date and His Ambition to Rise Through the Ranks”
Kevin Stirling on Sir Alex Ferguson and Aberdeen’s Golden Era
What factors contributed to Aberdeen FC’s unprecedented success under Sir Alex Ferguson between 1978 and 1986? “The foundations were laid by Ally MacLeod and later strengthened by Billy McNeill between 1975 and 1978. During this period, several key players were brought in, including Gordon Strachan, Steve Archibald, Stuart Kennedy, and Joe Harper. By the timeContinue reading “Kevin Stirling on Sir Alex Ferguson and Aberdeen’s Golden Era”
Callum McFadden 