Best Stephen Warnock Podcasts (2026)

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8: Greg Rusedski: Wimbledon Pressure, Sacrifice & Life at the Top of Tennis | EP 8 1:23:31

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Former world No. 4 Greg Rusedski joins More Than A Name for an open, honest and wide-ranging conversation about life at the very top of professional tennis. Greg talks about how he first discovered tennis, the extraordinary financial sacrifices his father made to give him a chance of making it professionally, and the fine margins that nearly led hi…

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Kevin Thomson - Walter Smith gave me the Hairdryer! 44:42

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From coming through the ranks at Hibernian to winning trophies and playing Champions League football with Rangers, former Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson joins us to look back on a career full of big moments and bigger characters. He lifts the lid on life under Walter Smith, including receiving the famous hairdryer treatment, along with the highs…

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7: Shaun Derry: Drinking Culture in Football, Maximising Talent & His IVF Journey | EP 7 1:06:55

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Former Premier League and Championship midfielder Shaun Derry joins More Than A Name for a hilarious, honest and emotional conversation about football and life beyond the badge. Shaun explains how he made it to the Premier League by maximising his ability, the outrageous initiation culture at Notts County, and the excessive drinking culture that ex…

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Ian McCall - I was sacked and handed my stuff in a bin bag! 42:03

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After managing for nearly 1000games the former Ayr United, Partick Thistle and Dundee United gaffer talks us through his career across Scottish Football. From signing for Graeme Souness Rangers to starting his management career at Clydebank to getting sacked after receiving a standing ovation at Ibrox, Ian has seen it all and in this great episode …

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The future of pharmacogenomics with Professor Ron Trent 29:30

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Pharmacogenomics is transforming the way we think about medicine. It explores how a person's genetic makeup affects the way their body responds to certain drugs, whether they will benefit from a treatment, experience side effects, or gain no benefit at all. In this episode, we sit down with Professor Ron Trent, NSWHP’s Clinical Director at the Depa…

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6: Stephen Warnock: Depression, Pain & Finding a Way Back | EP 6 1:00:22

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This week on More Than A Name, Max Whittle and former Aston Villa defender Luke Young sit down with ex-Premier League star and top pundit Stephen Warnock for one of the most powerful and open conversations we’ve ever recorded. Stephen takes us through his incredible journey: Growing up a Liverpool fan and living the dream by playing for the club. B…

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Stephen Warnock - My Liverpool Return Was Blocked! 45:18

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Former Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Leeds United defender Stephen Warnock sits down to reflect on his footballing career. He opens up about the highs and lows of his playing days, including when his entire team found themselves locked up in the cells, when Big Sam handed him his credit card plus his PIN number and the dramatic story of when Liverpoo…

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The science behind bedbugs, ticks, maggots and more with Stephen Doggett 31:49

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Bedbugs, ticks, maggots and mozzies. Sounds like the holiday from hell, right? Not for Stephen Doggett. The medical entomologist based at NSW Health Pathology’s Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead spends every working day with these tiny creatures and loves his work. In this episode, Stephen explains why bedbugs are makin…

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5: Graham Scott: What It Really Takes to Referee in the Premier League | EP 5 1:10:44

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This week on More Than A Name, hosts Max Whittle and Luke Young are joined by former Premier League referee Graham Scott, whose career includes almost 1,000 professional match appointments, over 100 Premier League games, and more than 100 VAR duties. A former semi-pro goalkeeper and now Telegraph columnist, Graham brings a unique blend of practical…

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Clive Tyldesley - "...and Solskjaer has won it!" 46:58

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One of football’s most iconic voices joins Craig and Amy for a revealing and often hilarious journey through life behind the mic. From reporting on Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough to rubbing shoulders with Bill Shankly, Graeme Souness and Sir Alex Ferguson, Clive lifts the lid on the moments that shaped his career and shares the one line of co…

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Fast testing for urgent care with Gayle Warnock 26:58

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Meet Gayle Warnock – NSW Health Pathology’s Associate Director for Point of Care Testing. As one of the largest providers in Australia, NSW Health Pathology has more than 850 Point of Care Testing devices in use at rural, regional and metropolitan hospitals around the state. Gayle talks about how this incredible technology is being used to help del…

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4: Charlie Wakefield: Inside Chelsea’s Academy & the Reality of Chasing the Dream | EP 4 54:59

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This week on More Than a Name, we sit down with former Chelsea academy star Charlie Wakefield for an honest and revealing conversation about the realities of chasing a career in elite football. Charlie opens up about how he signed for Chelsea at 12 (2:28), growing up inside the academy “bubble" (4:50), and the pressure of being labelled a top prosp…

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Kemar Roofe - Spygate, Murderball and Gerrard 43:45

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Kemar Roofe joins Craig and Amy for an honest, lively and surprising look back at the moments that shaped his career. From breaking through at Oxford to playing under Marcelo Bielsa, Vincent Kompany and Steven Gerrard, Roofe reveals the standards, the pressure and the mindset behind his best football.He lifts the lid on “Murderball” training, that …

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From regional roots to science at Oxford - Daniel Arnold 28:32

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Meet Daniel Arnold, an early career scientist who has gone from collecting pathology samples at our Wagga Wagga laboratory to researching virology and pandemic preparedness at Oxford University in the UK. We chat with Daniel about growing up in regional NSW, studying at a local university during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking his studies overseas an…

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3: James Haskell: Therapy, Fatherhood, England Rugby Chaos and Life After Loss | EP 3 1:06:56

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Former England rugby international James Haskell joins Max Whittle and Luke Young on More Than A Name for one of his most honest and wide-ranging conversations to date. Haskell opens up about how therapy has shaped his life (02:30), why he loved playing rugby (9:40), dealing with retirement (11:36), the difference between rugby and football culture…

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The Irrepressible Martin Allen 48:30

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Joining Craig and Amy is the irrepressible Martin Allen. In a brilliantly funny and fascinating interview the former Brentford, Leicester City and Barnet gaffer reveals his unique man-management style (less said about the wine gum the better), how his upbringing influenced him plus the treat he gave his players that turned them into little boys on …

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Fascinating fungi - Dr Catriona Halliday 30:19

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In this episode, NSW Health Pathology mycologist Dr Catriona Halliday shares her insights into the fascinating and sometimes dangerous world of fungi. From life-saving antibiotics to life-threatening infections, fungi play a complex role in human health. Dr Halliday discusses emerging fungal threats like Candida auris, the challenges of diagnosing …

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2: Stiliyan Petrov: From Bulgaria to the Premier League — Pressure, Pride & Perspective | EP 2 1:33:20

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Stiliyan Petrov joins Luke and Max for an incredibly honest and insightful conversation about life in Bulgaria, his time with Celtic and Aston Villa and his journey with cancer, which continues today through The Stiliyan Petrov Foundation. Stiliyan talks throughout about the huge demands his dad placed on him as a footballer and why those expectati…

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Iain Dowie - From missiles to Millwall chants 42:28

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From missiles to Millwall chants. Iain Dowie joins Craig and Amy for a hilarious and surprisingly emotional journey through his unique footballing life. From testing weapons to scoring goals (and one unforgettable own goal), Dowie’s career is anything but ordinary. Which manager made players throw up in training? What happened when he tried to reas…

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Unlocking cold cases - Dr David Bruce 32:00

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Ever wonder how DNA is actually used to crack cold cases? Dr David Bruce is a forensic DNA specialist and the Cold Case DNA Casework Coordinator at NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS). He talks about the remarkable advances in this field over the past few decades, takes us behind the scenes of some high-profile cases…

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1: Luke Young: 17 Years in the Premier League — The Real Story | EP 1 51:55

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The More Than A Name Podcast is here as we begin Series 1! Former Premier League defender Luke Young chats to co-host Max Whittle about his 17-year career with Spurs, Charlton, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, QPR and England. Luke opens up about the drama at his final club QPR (03:43), playing in the infamous match between QPR and Chelsea in 2011 (08:0…

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Pathologically Speaking - Season 2 Trailer 1:04

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We're back with a new season of Pathologically Speaking! It's the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the science, the stories, and the people powering NSW Health Pathology. We’re kicking things off on International Pathology Day with our first episode featuring forensic DNA specialist Dr David Bruce, who explains how our experts help polic…

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Adebayo Akinfenwa - Unapologetically Himself 45:19

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Football’s BIGGEST cult hero. Literally. Adebayo Akinfenwa joins Craig and Amy for a laugh-out-loud chat about his career, his unforgettable managers, and the moments that made him a legend. Which manager stripped off during team talks? What was it like leaving home at 18 to play in Lithuania? And will he dare face the dreaded WHEEL OF TRUTH? WARNI…

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More Than A Name - Coming Soon! 0:40

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More Than A Name is almost here! Launching on Tuesday 4th November, the show explores untold, unfiltered sporting stories. Hosted by former England and Premier League defender Luke Young and sports presenter Max Whittle, each episode sits down with athletes, coaches, and public figures to talk about the side of success we rarely see — identity, pre…

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Robbie Neilson - It was 20years ago today.... 42:51

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Twenty years to the day since Vladimir Romanov sensationally sacked George Burley, despite Hearts sitting top of the league and unbeaten, Robbie Neilson joins us to reveal what life was really like under the chaotic Lithuanian regime. He also reflects on playing under Sven-Göran Eriksson, recalls Craig Levein’s blunt words of encouragement when he …

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Peter Schmeichel - How to Make Manchester United Great Again 44:38

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How do you bring Manchester United back to their former glory? Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel joins Craig Levein and Amy Irons for a fascinating chat about where Manchester United have lost their way and what he’d do to put it right. Peter also reflects on his pride in his son Kasper, reveals how Eric Cantona inspired his teammates from the …

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Martin Tyler - "...and it's LIVE!" 45:18

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From “Aguerooooo!” to “And it’s live!”, Martin Tyler joins Craig and Amy for a deep dive into the life behind the voice that defined the Premier League. In this episode, the legendary commentator opens up about his decades in the gantry, the moments that made history, and the lines that still get shouted at him in the street. We also hear about his…

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Stiliyan Petrov - Celtic and Villa Legend 48:50

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From battling for midfield dominance to battling for his life, Stiliyan Petrov joins Craig and Amy for a powerful episode of Sacked in the Morning. The Celtic and Aston Villa legend opens up about his rise from Montana and CSKA Sofia to becoming a fan favourite in Glasgow and Birmingham. He shares stories of playing under Martin O’Neill, recovering…

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Pasquale Bruno - From Juventus to Cowdenbeath 42:37

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Cult hero, enforcer, and all-round warrior Pasquale Bruno joins Craig and Amy for a fiery episode of Sacked in the Morning. From clashing with Maradona and Van Basten in Serie A to being nicknamed “The Animal” for his no-nonsense defending, Pasquale shares incredible stories from a career built on grit, passion, and pure chaos. He opens up about li…

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Jon Parkin - CULT HERO! 44:39

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Cult hero, podcaster, and all-round maverick Jon Parkin joins Craig and Amy for a brilliantly chaotic episode of Sacked in the Morning. From crashing golf buggies before a friendly against Real Madrid to pole dancing in Krakow three days after knee surgery, Jon shares outrageous tales from a career that was anything but ordinary. He also opens up a…

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Philippe Clement - Rangers and Me 49:35

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Just months after leaving Rangers, Philippe Clément joins Craig and Amy for an honest and timely episode of Sacked in the Morning. In an in-depth interview Philippe reflects on the whirlwind of his time in Glasgow, from silverware and title races to boardroom upheaval and the pressure of managing one of football’s most demanding clubs. He opens up …

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Julian Dicks - THE TERMINATOR 45:12

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Julian Dicks - West Ham legend, former Liverpool defender, and self-proclaimed non-league gaffer, joins Craig and Amy for a no-nonsense episode of Sacked in the Morning. From being told he’d never play again at 22 to earning the nickname “The Terminator,” Julian opens up about the brutal injuries, the boozy rehab, and the unforgettable characters h…

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Jamie Hutchinson - Virtual Touchline Legend 46:35

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Just how close is Football Manager the game to being a Football manager in real-life? Comedian, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “virtual touchline legend” Jamie Hutchinson joins Craig and Amy for a brilliantly chaotic episode of Sacked in the Morning. From getting sacked in both real life and Football Manager to a virtual divorce in Portugal, Jamie’…

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The Unbelievable Si Ferry 51:22

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Football coach, podcaster, and all-round storyteller Si Ferry joins Craig and Amy for one of the funniest episodes of Sacked in the Morning yet. From toilet trouble mid-match to getting called a “little piggy” by Paolo Di Canio, Si serves up outrageous, no-holds-barred tales from his playing days. Get in touch with us via [email protected].…

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Groupchat 12:15

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Craig Levein and Amy Irons are back with listener emails, messages for Craig, and a brand-new way for you to get in touch with the show… which can only mean one thing: Craig’s got some fresh scripting to (reluctantly) learn.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Viv Anderson on Clough, Sir Bobby and Sir Alex 40:46

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Double European Cup winner Viv Anderson sits down with Craig and Amy to relive an extraordinary career spent under some of football’s most iconic managers. From breaking through under the legendary Brian Clough as a teenager, to being signed by a little-known Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, and representing England under the great Sir Bobby Rob…

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Andy Cole on Sir Alex, United, and a Life in Football 37:44

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Premier League legend Andy Cole joins Craig and Amy for a candid look back at his incredible career. From banging in goals under Kevin Keegan’s swashbuckling Newcastle side to the moment he realised the true scale of Manchester United, Andy shares the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned. He also opens up about life after playing — and hi…

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Alastair Campbell - Diego and Me! 47:49

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Ever heard the story about how Alastair Campbell found himself playing football with Diego Maradona? In a fantastic episode, former Downing Street Press Secretary and top podcaster himself Alastair Campbell joins Craig and Amy to chat about leadership. What we didn't expect was to hear how he shared a pitch with arguably the greatest footballer tha…

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Dean Saunders with the Worst Injury Story Ever! 42:53

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**CONTAINS INJURY DETAIL** Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders joins Craig Levein and Amy Irons for a riotous journey through his career. Get ready for the worst injury he has EVER witnessed and we have EVER heard, what he would do each season to guarantee himself at least 18 goals plus that time he watched Graeme Souness plant a flag into the o…

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It's been a while... 10:15

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After more than 6 months away Craig Levein and Amy Irons are back to reveal when the podcast is returning and just why they've been away so long. A story that involves a trip to A&E, a nativity play and 'Pimp My Ride'...oh the devil makes an appearance too! We also want you to be even more involved in the podcast so we’re expanding our listeners qu…

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Alan Stubbs on celebrations 46:30

1y ago46:30

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Former Celtic and Everton defender Alan Stubbs on celebrations, making mistakes and Martin O’Neill.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Tony Cottee on team spirit 47:15

1y ago47:15

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West Ham, Leicester and England striker Tony Cottee on team spirit, motivation and playing against his window cleaner.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Ray Houghton on a little bit of luck 48:21

1y ago48:21

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Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton on luck, Jack Charlton and jogging in the sauna.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Alan Rough on three World Cups 47:30

1y ago47:30

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Legendary goalkeeper Alan Rough on World Cups, wages and Ben Doak.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Alex Horne on non-league football 42:50

1y ago42:50

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Taskmaster Alex Horne on promotion, job swaps and the joys of non-league football.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Lee Dixon on imposter syndrome 49:57

1y ago49:57

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Arsenal legend Lee Dixon talks imposter syndrome, fighting Dennis Bergkamp and Arsene Wenger's new windows.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Jason McAteer on regrets 41:58

1y ago41:58

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Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer talks first loves, regrets and turning down Kenny Dalglish.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Brian McClair on extreme training 43:50

1y ago43:50

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Brian McClair on his time at Manchester United and Celtic. Choccy talks seagulls, tiddlywinks and avoiding the hairdryer treatment.By BBC Radio Scotland

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John Hartson on the manager always being right 48:52

1y ago48:52

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Legendary striker John Hartson on his time at Arsenal, Celtic and West Ham. Find out why the Welshman thinks the manager is always right, the impact Arsene Wenger had on his eating habits and that time he scared Martin O’Neill. Details of information and support with addiction are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline…

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Bringing precision cancer treatments to Australians - Prospect 33:12

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A landmark cancer treatment program is underway in Australia. Known as Prospect, the study is opening up new, potentially life-saving treatment pathways for 23,000 Australians with advanced, incurable or an earlier diagnosis of poor prognosis cancers. We talk to Prof Rob Lindeman and Louise Carey about the vital services NSW Health Pathology is pro…