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Confessions of a Football Writer, with Paddy Barclay
A podcast peering behind the scenes at how the world of football really works. From World Cups to West Brom away; bungs to big nights out; dodgy transfers to dinners with Platini, this show asks Paddy Barclay to lift the lid on his treasure trove of anecdotes from the top table of football.    In fifty years covering the game Paddy has met everyone and been privy to some of the silliest and most seismic moments that have shaped the world’s favourite sport. Alongside wide-eyed, naïve optimist Joe Forrester, this podcast will show you how deals get done, what players and managers are actually...
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4.4 stars from 9 ratings
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We want more. This is way better than Sky’s Sunday Supplement. I want to hear more from Paddy. Did he think the long range shooting at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina is the best ever. What did Paddy think of Brazil’s Nelhino’s goal against Italy in the 3rd place play-off In that competition.
Anahom via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/24/23
Legend
From having seen them all, you’d think it would be the same old. This is fresh and honest - what more can fitba fan want
Beerhunter McDuff via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/09/20
Absolute gem of a podcast
What an absolute gem of a podcast. Brilliant anecdotes from one of the most experienced sports writers out there - I was in stitches when Barclay was reminiscing about Van Basten! Quality stuff, hope they do more.
Nazzlepops via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/08/20
Recent Episodes
In our first episode, Paddy reminisces about Zidane being a gentleman, Samuel Eto'o being rude and Marco van Basten being angry. We also find out about the surpisingly Rock and Roll life of one of English football's most sedate managers and Paddy has some controversial opinions on Trent...
Published 10/06/20
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