Michael Calvin's Football People

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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
06/01/2023

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
05/24/2023

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
05/19/2023

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
05/11/2023

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
05/04/2023

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
04/27/2023

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
04/20/2023

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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08/02/2022

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.

08/02/2022

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78 Ratings

Venture Capitalists

05/23/2022

NorCalStickyIcky

I love the distain in Calvin’s voice when he calls Burnleys new American owners “venture capitalists”. Just utter contempt and disgust. I’m sure he’s broadcasting live from his 400sf apartment in a faceless pale yellow building as he says this. He’s just a regular bloke waiting in line for his daily ration of bread and vodka like everyone else.
Mike Calvin’s Football Podcast

08/25/2022

SJCB1957

Excellent podcast that involving serious journalists discussing the big issues impacting football. Love it.
For true fans of the beautiful game

05/30/2022

DanvirSingh

If you love the game of football and appreciate thoughtful, considered discussion on it then this is the podcast for you! Can’t wait for next season to come around so I can get back to listening to one of my new favorite podcasts!
Calvin knows the score

02/23/2022

AbelSouthall

By far the best of the ‘broadsheet pods’ for knowledge and insight. Part way through last year looking like it shook the guest list up and became far more diverse & inclusive. Long may it continue always a decent listen this. Nice one MC.

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.

Channel

Pixiu
Creator

BT Sport
Years Active

2016 - 2023
Episodes

465
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Michael Calvin's Football People

Michael Calvin's Football People

Joe Cole - An English double in Europe?

Christian Eriksen - Football as Art

Roy Hodgson - Lessons of a Lifetime

Marco Silva - The Coming Man

Michail Antonio - Don't Crumble

Steve Cooper - Summoning the Spirit of Clough

Patrick Bamford - Marching On Together

Tyrone Mings - The Emery Effect

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