Michael Calvin's Football People

3.7 (401)
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BT Sport brings you closer to the heart of the game with Michael Calvin's Football People, The weekly podcast features the best writers, addressing the biggest issues, and an in depth interview, conducted by the host, an award winning author and journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/06/2023

Joe Cole - An English double in Europe?

Joe Cole joins Michael Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Miguel Delaney to discuss the Conference League and Champions League finals. They pay tribute to the tactical diversity of modern Italian teams, but foresee redemption for West Ham's David Moyes, and a milestone achievement by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
01/06/2023

Christian Eriksen - Football as Art

Manchester United's Christian Eriksen joins Michael Calvin to look forward to the FA Cup final, and to give an insight into his instinctive approach to the game. Seb Stafford Bloor and Tony Hodson dwell on the implications of Manchester City's dominance, assess their natural challengers, and discuss the bouncebackability of this season's relegated clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
24/05/2023

Roy Hodgson - Lessons of a Lifetime

On the eve of perhaps the last game in a 47 year career, Roy Hodgson, at 75, offers Michael Calvin a masterclass in management and coaching. His impact on club and country is assessed by Paul Hayward and Dominic Fifield, who also discuss relegation, elite football's lack of romanticism, and the need for a militant approach to racial abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 2m
19/05/2023

Marco Silva - The Coming Man

Marco Silva, shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the year award joins Michael Calvin to discuss his influences, achievements, and trademark intensity. John Cross and Miguel Delaney praise his maturity at Fulham, and take an all-encompassing look at the challenges facing modern football, in the light of Manchester City's domination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
11/05/2023

Michail Antonio - Don't Crumble

West Ham striker highlights the importance of winning a European trophy, and looks to the past and the future with Michael Calvin.. Paul Hayward and David Preece dwell on the lessons of his career, the significance of Manchester City's Champions League return leg against Real Madrid, and a rapidly developing race to avoid relegation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52 min
04/05/2023

Steve Cooper - Summoning the Spirit of Clough

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper gives Michael Calvin an insight into the principles and pressures involved in the attempt to stay in the Premier League. Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Hodson praise his approach, and assess Forest's relegation rivals before dwelling on the problems faced by Frank Lampard and Jurgen Klopp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
27/04/2023

Patrick Bamford - Marching On Together

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford gives Michael Calvin a timely insight into the strains of the scramble to avoid relegation. Lucy Ward and Adrian Clarke assess their chances of survival, and reach an identical conclusion : Manchester City will be Premier League champions for the third successive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52 min
20/04/2023

Tyrone Mings - The Emery Effect

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings joins Michael Calvin to discuss the impact of Unai Emery's coaching, and his rise from Academy reject to England international. John Cross and Richard Amofa assess Villa's chances of European qualification, look forward to the FA Cup semi finals, and suggest Arsenal will fail to prevent Manchester City winning a treble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51 min

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Michael Calvin's Football People Trailer

Michael Calvin’s Football People will retain the best features from the Football Writers Podcast, but take it closer to the heart of the game. Mike will still be hosting the best journalists, discussing the biggest issues. The tone won’t change. Informed, insightful, intelligent rather than inane. We'll also feature extended interviews with managers, coaches, players, support staff, club owners, scouts, & agents. First episode out on Thursday 4th August! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/08/2022

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Michael Calvin

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Jonathan Northcroft

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Miguel Delaney

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Joe Cole

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Steve Cooper

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Sean Dyche

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Marvin Anthony Sordell

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Anne Marie Batson

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Adrian Clarke

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Jürgen Klopp

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3.7

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401 Ratings

TalkSport it isn’t! (Thank goodness)

02/05/2023

Begnoster

An informative and interesting football podcast that cuts out the inane tomfoolery so prevalent on mainstream outlets these days. The interviews are level-headed, the topics current and relevant. This is always worth a listen.
Excellent

08/08/2023

Griff Gostuffyourself

This is a must for any football fan of whatever persuasion. Sensible discussions and the in depth interviews with players or managers are very insightful.
Not the usual rubbish

22/11/2022

Flora_753

Really informative and I love Mike. I like the new format too, I’ve listened for years so it’s keeping things fresh.
Hate for Newcastle is unreal!!

20/04/2023

lee from newcastle in the UK

Since the change of format the pod has really gone downhill!! And the odd time Newcastle do get a mention usually Mike and Miguel Delaney just talk about Saudi Arabia and sportwashing and how much money Newcastle has spent! Nothing saying how good Howe has been and that six of the team were players he inherited!!!! Then in the same breath they say how great Man City are to watch with no mention of the money they’ve spent and the poor human rights record of Abu Dhabi!!! One rule for one……. Yawn!

BT Sport brings you closer to the heart of the game with Michael Calvin's Football People, The weekly podcast features the best writers, addressing the biggest issues, and an in depth interview, conducted by the host, an award winning author and journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.