Talkin Fitbaw

Talkin Fitbaw

Derek chats to current & ex-players, coaches, agents, football writers and many more key figures in the game from across the globe

Episodes

September 23, 2021 56 mins

Derek chats to one of Belfast's finest footballing exports, Danny Griffin.

Danny’s in great form as he relives his time in the game from turning down his boyhood heroes Liverpool to sign for St Johnstone where he’d make his name.  We hear why he turned down Premier League football, why he moved to Dundee United, his stint at Stockport, as well as his time at Aberdeen, Dundee, Ross County, and his two promotion winning seasons with ...

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Derek chats to one of the most respected and decorated coaches in Scottish football, Eddie Wolecki Black.

Eddie is in fine form as he tells us about his time banging in the goals for the likes of Montrose, Deveronvale and Huntly and his agony at missing out on a move to boyhood heroes Dundee United.

He tells us about the success he had at Lochee United as a manager, being undermined at Montrose, guiding Glasgow City to untold succe...

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August 18, 2021 89 mins

Derek chats to one of Scottish football's much loved goalies, John Hillcoat for a fun look back at his time between the sticks.

John has stories galore from his 15 different clubs with plenty of laughs throughout.

He also tells us about his stint as a columnist for The Sunday Mail and what keeps him busy nowadays.

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With the Premier League campaign kicking off on Friday, millions of us will be entering our fantasy football teams.

Derek chats to Ethan James from the Fantasy Football Hub to give us the lowdown on what we should be doing to improve our ranking.

He tells us what players we should be looking out for, best formations, do's and dont's and loads more in between.

Enjoy folks!

 

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July 22, 2021 90 mins

Derek crosses over the channel to chat to one of Scottish football's most loved characters - Ivo den Bieman.

We hear about how his move to Scotland and Montrose came about, nights out in Aberdeen and winning promotion with the Gable Endies.

He talks about his season at Dundee where he scored and played in that famous 4-3 win over Rangers and featured alongside the likes of Graham Rix, Kevin Ratcliffe, Morten Weighorst, Dusan Vrto a...

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July 15, 2021 57 mins

Derek chats to one of the most talented coaches in English football, Steve Eyre.

Steve is in great form as he recounts his time growing up in and around his beloved Manchester City.  He looks back fondly on his 21 years in City's youth setup where he helped bring through the likes of Phil Foden, Kieran Trippier, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge.

He also tells us about his stint as Rochdale boss, his time at Huddersfield and Ches...

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July 7, 2021 51 mins

Derek chats to an absolute legend in the world of football physiotherapy - Alan Smith.

Alan’s story in the game is truly fascinating, after injury curtailed his playing aspirations at an early age he embarked on a career as a top class physio.

We hear about his time at Sheffield Wednesday where he’s fondly remembered during a golden time for the Owls, why he turned down Glasgow Rangers.

And he tells us about his many years with Eng...

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July 1, 2021 38 mins

Derek chats to one of Scottish football’s most loved goalies, a hero at the likes of Dundee United, Dunfermline and Raith Rovers, it is of course Guido van de Kamp.

Guido is in brilliant form as he relives his time coming through the ranks at Den Bosch, his Tannadice memories including that Scottish Cup final win over Rangers, the promotion winning season with the Pars, becoming a cult hero at Glentoran as well as his enjoyable spe...

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June 24, 2021 84 mins

Derek chats to one of Scottish football’s greatest characters, not only a legend at Dunfermline and Livingston but he’s also an MBE and the Lord Provost of the Kingdom of Fife, it is of course the one and only Jim Leishman.

As you can expect, Jim’s in top form as he relives his playing and coaching career with plenty of brilliant stories, he also tells us about his trip down to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen and his move into ...

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June 9, 2021 44 mins

Derek chats to former England Under 21 and Sheffield Wednesday defender Ian Knight.

Ian’s story in the game is a fascinating one, he was one of the most promising defenders in British football when he burst on the scene at Hillsborough until a horrific challenge by Chester City’s Gary Bennett more or less curtailed his career.

He tells us about that game, the aftermath, how he claimed damages as a result and how he kept positive to...

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June 2, 2021 41 mins

Derek chats to Clyde royalty and former Kilmarnock favourite Paul Flexney for an entertaining look back on his time in the game.

Paul tells how he lived out his boyhood dream of turning out and captaining the Bully Wee, his Shawfield memories, the influence Craig Brown had on his career, his stint down south at Northampton and his time at Rugby Park where he was part of that famous promotion winning side in 1990.

He also tells us h...

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May 26, 2021 42 mins

Derek chats to former Dundee United stalwart Fred van der Hoorn as the big Dutchman relives his career.

We hear about how he idolised the great Holland team of the 70s, breaking through and skippering his hometown club FC Den Bosch where he'd also be part of two promotion winning sides later in his career.

He tells us how the move to Tannadice came about, his memories of Jim McLean, what he made of Scottish football, the feeling of...

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May 19, 2021 84 mins

Derek chats to Canada's finest, the one and only Colin Miller.

Colin is in terrific form as he relives his time in the game from starting out at the star-studded Toronto Blizzard before his move to his beloved Rangers, we also hear about his spells at Doncaster, Hamilton Accies, Hearts, Dunfermline and St Johnstone and representing Canada as well as his time as a coach either side of the Atlantic.

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May 12, 2021 82 mins

Derek chats to Kilmarnock legend Mark Reilly as he relives his time in the game.

We hear about his early days at Motherwell under Tommy McLean before his move to Rugby Park where he’s best remembered, he tells us about the promotion winning season, staying up on the last day, Scottish Cup glory in 97, a raft of Tommy Burns stories and hilarious tales involving the likes of Ally McCoist, he also tells us about his ill fated spell at...

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May 5, 2021 40 mins

Derek chats to Grimsby Town legend, the one and only Bobby Cumming.

Bob is in great form as he relives his time growing up in Airdrie, being thrown into the Juniors at 15 and being part of the Albion Rovers set up before his move to Blundell Park where he’d spend the next 13 years as he became a much loved figure with the Mariners.

He tells us about promotions, the time he got Norman Hunter sent off, his promotion winning season wi...

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April 28, 2021 64 mins

In our 100th episode, Derek chats to a man who was a warrior for fifteen clubs during his long and distinguished career, it's the one and only Chris Swailes.

Chris is in fine form as he gives us an insight into his time in the game, from following his beloved Newcastle growing up, his regrets at not taking his opportunity at Ipswich, becoming a fans favourite at Rotherham and Bury, Wembley cup final wins, taking on the best in the ...

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April 21, 2021 68 mins

Derek chats to former Motherwell favourite John Philliben for an entertaining look back at his time in the game.

'Softie' is in terrific form as he relives his career from coming through the ranks at hometown club Stirling Albion who he'd go onto manage, winning the Euros and starring in a World Cup for Scotland as a youngster, his spell down south playing for Billy Bremner at Doncaster Rovers, his 12 years at Fir Park including fa...

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Derek chats to journalist and film-maker Adrian Goldberg to chat about his recently released film - The Celtic Boys Club Scandal.

Adrian tells us the challenges faced when creating the film, what he makes of the response from Celtic, his views on the recent SFA report, the harrowing stories he heard from the abuse survivors and what the reception has been like since its release.

You can view the film by visiting - https://youtu.be/...

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April 9, 2021 76 mins

In Part 3 of this Steven Thicot Special, we learn about his career after leaving Hibs.

He's been all over the globe, from starring in Portugal for Belenenses, Naval and Tondela, we hear about his time in Romania with Dinamo Bucharest, his unhappy spell in Greece, playing in Malaysia for Melaka United, moving to America with Charlotte Independence and how he’s getting on at his current club in Lithuania, Kauno Zalgiris.

He also tell...

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April 5, 2021 60 mins

Derek chats to former Hibs defender Steven Thicot to look back on his time at Easter Road in Part 2 of this three part special.

Steven tells us how he fell in love with the club at first sight, his memories of the Edinburgh derby, beating the Old Firm, taking on Barcelona, dressing room tales, what he thought of the manager's he played under, his regrets at not showing his best form and a whole lot more.

Enjoy folks!

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