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53 Minutes
Josh Widdicombe and Dara Ó Briain explore the exceptional circumstances that allowed a below average footballer to find his way onto football’s most elite stage, the Premier League. Ali Dia - It's a name synonymous with footballing failure. Whether he’s guilty of a con, a hustle, or simply of being the recipient of a lucky break, Dara and Josh unearth the reality behind the myth that has surrounded his name for the past quarter-century.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.0 stars from 131 ratings
53 Minutes
Brilliant listen
Gary M-B via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/24/24
Very enjoyable overall
Really enjoyed listening to the pod whilst out walking the dog. I was five when this all happened so I didn’t really know the details. Love hearing stories like this, although I’m aware there is only one story like THIS! Nice to hear different voices talking about football for a change,...Read full review »
Loyal2thegame-14 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/23/24
A must for all football fans
LondonUKMan via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/23/24
Recent Episodes
Graeme Souness hasn’t spoken much about bringing Ali Dia to Southampton and putting him on the pitch. In this final episode, he gives an exclusive interview about what really went down when Ali Dia came to town, while Josh and Dara have discovered the latest about Ali himself. If you've enjoyed...
Published 04/22/24
Published 04/22/24
Ali Dia disappeared from the public eye almost as quickly as he appeared in it, and for over a quarter of a century he’s been a footballing recluse. Josh and Dara hear from some of the people who know the most about the man behind the myth. If you're enjoying the series, please do leave a rating...
Published 04/15/24
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