Michael Calvin's Football People
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Michael Calvin's Football People
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/privac...
Recent Episodes
465 episodes
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 t...
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 t...
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 impac...
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...
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 D...
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 Premie...
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...
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 int...
Erik Ten Hag - Rebuilding Manchester United
With a treble still possible, Erik Ten Hag gives Michael Calvin an insight into the influences and philosophy shaping a successful first season as Man...
Sean Dyche - Survive And Thrive
Everton manager Sean Dyche joins Michael Calvin to discuss the specifics of Premier League survival. Miguel Delaney and Dominic Fifield endorse his qu...
Paul Barber - Keeping the Dream Alive
Michael Calvin discusses the principles of football leadership, and Brighton's elevation from near-extinction with the club's chief executive, Paul Ba...
Chris Wilder - The Fireman Manager
Chris Wilder joins Michael Calvin to discuss the role of Firemen managers, a role undertaken by him at Watford and by Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace. A...
James Milner - Manager in the Making
James Milner discusses the pros and cons of a coaching career with Michael Calvin, as Liverpool face a summer of change. They're joined by Miguel Dela...
Marvin Sordell - Football's Fragile Mental Health
With pressure on managers and players reaching unprecedented levels, campaigner Marvin Sordell joins Michael Calvin to discuss football's approach to...
Emi Martinez - Touching the Sky
World Cup winner Emi Martinez gives Michael Calvin a unique insight into the mentality that has made him, in the eyes of FIFA, the world's best goalke...
Unai Emery - Pride, Passion, And Purpose
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gives Michael Calvin a fascinating insight into why the Basque region is producing so many influential coaches. John Cr...
David Moyes - 25 years and counting
No current manager has been in charge of more Premier League games than David Moyes. He shares his unrivalled experience with Michael Calvin, Paul Hay...
Martin O'Neill - A Life in Football
Michael Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Dominic Fifield discuss football's future, in the light of the charges laid against Manchester City. The return of...
Aaron Ramsdale - The Art of Goalkeeping
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joins Michael Calvin to discuss Mikel Arteta's empathetic management, his rivalry with Jordan Pickford, and daring t...
Jurgen Klopp - Life Lessons at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp gives Michael Calvin an insight into the demands of modern football, and discusses the next phase of his management of Liverpool. Miguel...
Pep Guardiola - The Man Behind the Manager
Pep Guardiola gives Michael Calvin an intriguing insight into his personal and professional philosophies in the latest Football People Podcast. Paul H...
Graham Potter - Football is Like Life
Graham Potter opens up on the pressures of managing Chelsea when he joins Michael Calvin on the latest Football People podcast. Dominic Fifield and An...
End Of Year Review
Michael Calvin is joined by David Preece, Miguel Delaney and Adrian Clarke on a special edition of the Football People podcast. They reflect on the Wo...
Professor Simon Chadwick - An Era-Defining World Cup
Michael Calvin is joined on the Football People podcast by Professor Simon Chadwick, who outlines the game's future in the context of a hugely signifi...
David Weir - Searching for Football's Raw Diamonds
David Weir, Brighton's technical director, joins Michael Calvin to discuss the global search for football talent, in the context of the first Arab Wor...
Tom Young - Southgate's Winning Mindset
With England preparing to face Senegal in the knockout stages in Qatar, leading sports psychologist Tom Young joins Michael Calvin on the latest Footb...
Luke Williams - How the Other Half Live
Notts County attracted a sell out 16,500 crowd last weekend. Luke Williams, their head coach, joins Michael Calvin, David Preece and Adrian Clarke on...
Glenn Hoddle - World Cup Preview
Glenn Hoddle shares World Cup memories, as a fan, player and manager, with Michael Calvin in the latest edition of the Football People podcast. Jonath...
Owen Hargreaves - The Inside Track
Owen Hargreaves joins Michael Calvin to discuss the mentality of England's Golden Generation, the breeding ground of the Bundesliga, and the prospects...
Jamie Vardy - Never Give Up
Jamie Vardy, released at 16, Premier League record breaker at 35, shares the secrets of his career with Michael Calvin in the latest Football People p...
Patrick Vieira - Taking it to the Streets
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Viera talks to Michael Calvin on the latest Football People podcast about the potential of the South London talent pool...
Brendan Rodgers - Managing Under Pressure
Brendan Rodgers tells Michael Calvin how he deals with the constant pressure of people calling for him to be sacked at Leicester. Paul Hayward and Dav...
Frank Lampard - Regret, Reflection & Renewal
Everton manager Frank Lampard joins Michael Calvin on the latest Football People podcast, to reflect on the lessons of his career. Jonathan Northcroft...
Mikel Arteta - Rebuilding Arsenal in His Own Image
Mikel Arteta gives Michael Calvin a unique insight into his managerial style and philosophy in the latest Football People podcast. The Arsenal boss is...
Liam Manning - Education of a Coach
Mike Calvin is joined by Adrian Clarke and Tony Hodson to discuss the North London derby, Manchester City's dominance, and the coaching styles of Mike...
Joey Barton - The strains and sacrifices of football management
Mike Calvin, Lucy Ward and David Preece dwell on the pressure of management in the latest edition of the Football People podcast. They respond to an i...
Professor Simon Chadwick - Football Will Never Be The Same Again
Michael Calvin gets a dispiriting glimpse into football's future from Professor Simon Chadwick, his latest guest on the Football People podcast. In ad...
Andy Holt - Rich Men, Poor Men
Michael Calvin is joined by John Cross and Anne Marie Batson to discuss the fallout from the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, and Chelsea's move to replace h...
Stuart Webber - Striking Out for the Summit
Michael Calvin is joined by Stuart Webber, Norwich's Sporting Director, who is preparing to climb Mount Everest. He talks about the "blessing and the...
Alan Redmond - The global search for young talent
Michael Calvin is joined by Alan Redmond, Global Head of Football for Roc Nation, to discuss the transfer market, and the global search for the best y...