Jon Dahl Tomasson Part Two: The Secrets of Denmark’s Success

In part two of my Big Interview with the eloquent, funny, intelligent Jon Dahl Tomasson we talked coaching, and about how his recent stint as Malmo manager culminated in an at times tough learning experience in the Champions League. Jon lives for football and it’s the challenging all-round nature of a club project that inspires him as a coach.Also in part two, great insights into how Denmark so regularly punch above their weight, and why Jon knocked back Barcelona to play for Milan.<a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUC-fx5fn0ivc2GrjfQ8bTTNg&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Cf7fc57878f854192b53b08d8b6e9515d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637460460496509772%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=TArpn95FiDie6Th1pR8vv37NHvKu7pMJO%2Bww66sgHRw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe&nbsp;to The Big Interview YouTube channel</a>

Jon Dahl Tomasson: The Secrets of Denmark’s Success

BITESIZE | Jason McAteer: Roy Keane and the Dog and Duck

Today you’ll hear from Jason McAteer, who reflects on what it was like to go up against Roy Keane at his peak and the Manchester United legend’s peerless ability to read the game

Jon Dahl Tomasson Part One: How Ancelotti Managed Milan’s Egos

I caught up with Jon Dahl Tomasson in Rotterdam, the city where he enjoyed one of his greatest moments: scoring in the 2002 UEFA Cup final victory for Feyenoord against Borussia Dortmund.Jon’s next port of call was AC Milan, where the forward starred alongside greats such as Filippo Inzaghi, Alessandro Costacurta and Andrea Pirlo. There was tough competition for places, but legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti managed the club’s big egos, got under the players’ skin and inspired them with his passion.<a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUC-fx5fn0ivc2GrjfQ8bTTNg&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Cf7fc57878f854192b53b08d8b6e9515d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637460460496509772%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=TArpn95FiDie6Th1pR8vv37NHvKu7pMJO%2Bww66sgHRw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe&nbsp;to The Big Interview YouTube channel</a>

Jon Dahl Tomasson: How Ancelotti Managed Milan’s Egos

BITESIZE | Jimmy Bullard: I convinced myself I was Zidane

Today’s story comes from Jimmy Bullard but it’s about Zinedine Zidane. Here’s Jimmy&nbsp;on how he convinced himself he WAS Zidane when he was playing in the Premier League - and how a movie that focuses on Zizou during one La Liga match moved him from one footballing genius to another.

BITESIZE | Neil Lennon: Those Barcelona boys will cut your throat

This story comes from Neil Lennon and was filmed in front of a live audience. To start, here’s me asking him about a titanic series of matches between his Celtic team and the Barcelona side that had as its focal point Ronaldinho.

BITESIZE | Kevin Bridges: Mourinho and me

Today, our story comes from the great Kevin Bridges, a two-time guest on The Big Interview. Here, he’s going to tell you about his time as a player under Jose Mourinho, and the origins of his feud with Edwin van der Sar.&nbsp;

BITESIZE | Gaizka Mendieta: The perfect penalty

Today’s story comes from Gaizka Mendieta – who at Valencia was the most reliable penalty taker in the world. He’s going to tell you all of his secrets, so grab your pen and paper and listen up.&nbsp;

Classic Big Interview Episode: Gus Poyet

Here’s another chance to hear my Big Interview with Gus Poyet from season four.The former midfield maestro explains the indefatigable mindset of players from his native Uruguay which makes the nation overachieve, and culminated in the 1995 Copa America triumph which Gus starred in. That sparked a level of euphoria only football can bequeath, as did Gus’ incredible European Cup Winners’ Cup final win with Real Zaragoza against Arsenal that same year.Also in this extraordinary Big Interview: why playing in a Chelsea midfield alongside Roberto Di Matteo, Dan Petrescu and Dennis Wise meant he felt they could beat anyone.

Classic Big Interview: Gus Poyet

Oriol Romeu Part Two: Writing My Own Story

At the start of his pro career at Barca B, Oriol Romeu was under the auspices of Luis Enrique. It was an incredibly demanding experience, but the current Spain manager made the midfielder see football completely differently, not least because of Oriol’s desire to improve.Also in part two, we chatted about Oriol’s published diaries. He found the writing experience fun, cathartic and self-improving – and he wanted to leave a legacy, a testimony.And there’s great content about the methods of Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl and why club team-mate James Ward-Prowse is the best free-kick taker in the world.<a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUC-fx5fn0ivc2GrjfQ8bTTNg&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Cf7fc57878f854192b53b08d8b6e9515d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637460460496509772%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=TArpn95FiDie6Th1pR8vv37NHvKu7pMJO%2Bww66sgHRw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe&nbsp;to The Big Interview YouTube channel</a>

Oriol Romeu: Writing My Own Story

Graham Hunter one-on-one with the biggest names in football.

Graham Hunter one-on-one with the biggest names in football.

The Big Interview with Graham Hunter

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