Talking Sports Books

More from the "Best of Talking Sports Books" the fist 50 editions. In this clip we talk to George Sephton the "Voice of Anfield "about how he came to get the job as Anfield stadium announcer for Liverpool FC and some of his early memories and the affection in which he is held by the club and in particular Kenny Dalglish. George's book "My 50 Years with Liverpool FC " is available now and you can hear the full edition of the show with George on any streaming provider's platform or the website www.talkingsportsbooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

In this edition of the show we will be going back to the European Championships of 1988 with author Steven Scragg who will release his new book detailing the tournament the matches the players and the coaches. Also we will hear from the producer of "Test Match Special " for over 30 years Peter Baxter about the early days of commentary and broadcasting legends , Arlott Johnston and Blofeldt. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

From the best of "Talking Sports Books" where we look back at some of the great stories told over the first 50 editions of the show, in this extract former BBC Radio Head Football Correspondent Mike Ingham remembers his early days and dealing with Brian Clough at Derby County . To listen to the full feature with Mike head to the website or stream from any streaming provider --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

From the "Best of Talking Sports Books" In this extract from "I'm With The Cosmos" Steve Hunt who left Aston Villa aged just 20 to team up with some of the greatest players ever to play the game including the greatest of them all Pele. Steve remembers what it was like for a precocious young talent in the spotlight of the worlds media and how ignoring Pele's advice wasn't a good idea and neither was it a good idea to tell Chinaglia what he thought of him. Great tales and you can listen to the full edition on the website or stream it from wherever you stream your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

From "The Best Of Talking Sports Books" with Tim Caple the first 50 editions the incredible tale of Steve Hunt born in Aston Birmingham who was told by then Aston Villa manager Ron Saunders "There's bloke in the canteen who wants to sign you and were letting you go" and that was it off he went to sign up for the New York Cosmos in the same team that had Pele, Beckenbauer and Chinaglia where he became part of the most glamorous team in world football. In this clip Steve recounts how the move happened , going to legendary "Studio 54 " and Pele. 'm with the Cosmos is Steve Hunt's story. After only seven first-team appearances for Aston Villa, he found himself playing with two of the greatest players of all time: Pele and Beckenbauer at New York Cosmos. He returned home to play for Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion and was capped twice by England. This is his story. Steve Hunt collaborated with Ian McCauley on his autobiography. Ian is a former teacher, now living on the Isle of Wight. This is his first book although he enjoys writing short stories for pleasure. Ian is a Birmingham City supporter and Steve - a lifelong Aston Villa fan - has long since forgiven him. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

In this edition of the "TSB" show we look at "Formula One The Legends Cult Heroes and Their Legacies" with the author and journalist Tony Dodgins we relive some of the most memorable moments over the last 70 plus years of the sport and answer the question who was the greatest and who will win this years championship. Pete Cavill also joins us to talk about his just-released book "Death of a Boxer" which looks to understand why it is people are prepared to risk life to fight often for little or no reward and we look at moments of tragedy and personal achievement . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Taken from the "Talking Sports Books Podcast" as we look back at some of the best moments from the first 50 shows and in this clip Mark Bright remembers the day he hit the big time after turning down Howard Wilkinson at Sheffield Wednesday he signed for Leicester City to link up with another hot shot Gary Lineker. Mark remembers the call to Howard to tell him he was going to Leicester and the moment he found out he would be on £300 a week £150 appearance money and a £10,000 signing-on fee and he became the first in his family to ever own a new car as he collected a brilliant white Opel Manta. The full version of this show is available on the website www.talkingsportsbooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Pete May has supported West Ham all his life he was there for the FA Cup win over Arsenal when the Hammers were in Division 2 what he didn't think was that he would wait over 4 decades to celebrate another trophy win. In his book "Massive" he relives the journey that concluded with an epic night in Prague. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Continuing our look at some of the best moments from the first 50 editions of "Talking Sports Books" Podcast in this selection Mark Bright joins me to look back at his very early days when he was looking to forge a career as a pro beginning at Port Vale the moments of self doubt and the joy of a contract that paid less than the factory job he had at the time. You can listen to the full version of this show on the website or any streaming provider www.talkingsportsbooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Continuing our look back at some of the best stories from the first 50 editions of the podcast. In this clip we are talking with Fleet St veteran Rob Beasley who recounts the Saturday evening he was sat at home waiting for his big exclusive to break, Jose Mourinho was to be unveiled as the new England coach, until that is Rob's phone rang... You can listen to the full version of this story on the website or stream on any platform --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Welcome back as we continue to look back at the best moments from the first 50 editions of "Talking Sports Books" the podcast, in this clip Fleet St veteran Rob Beasley talks about his book "Jose Mourinho Up Close and Personal" and the moment Jennifer Aniston left the entire Chelsea entourage speechless. To listen to the full edition head to the website www.talkingsportsbooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

A story for every football fan who had a dream that one day their team would be competing with the elite this is the story of how Elton John and Graham Taylor took a team on the brink of financial ruin turned it around and took it on a journey from Division 4 to Division 1 onward to a Cup Final and competing in Europe and all on a budget of under one million. Sounds like the stuff of fantasy only this is a real story of 2 men's obsession with Watford FC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

More from the "Best of Talking Sports Books" as we look back at some of the best moments from the first 50 editions of the show. Remember the full editions of these podcasts are all available on the website www.talkingsportsbooks.com or on any streaming provider. In this extract some hilarious recollections from Rob Beasley who was with Jose from day 1 when he first arrived they went on to become great friends away from football as well.. Here he remembers his arrival at Chelsea and the incidents with the laundry basket, appearing in the stands in Munich the signing of Ashley Cole and borrowing a bible from "The Times" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

As we pass the 50th edition of "Talking Sports Books" we are going to look back at some of the best moments from the last 4 years picking some of the great stories that have been shared by the authors and personalities that have been on the show. In this edition former Tottenham Hotspur youth prodigy Anthony Potts looks back at some of the high jinks involving the legendary Paul Gascoigne, and being in a squad alongside Gary Lineker and coached by the late Terry Venables --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Here is an extract from the new show with Carl Frampton who talks about his life from growing up in "Tigers Bay" and onward to becoming a World Champion. In this extract Carl remembers that very first night sat in the back of a blue Mondeo on his way to making his competitive debut aged 7. The full edition is online now --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Extract from the new show with Gary Newbon talking about his book "Newbon Bloody Hell" and in this extract we look at the beginnings of one of Football's most loved shows "Saint and Greavsie" and it nearly didn't happen as when Greavsie was first called his response "to be honest i don't really fancy it" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Extract from the current show with guest Gary Newbon talking about his 50 years in sports tv. In this clip Gary remembers falling out with Fergie on the day he first interviewed him before making a brisk recovery as they became friends over 22 years. Listen in to the full show with Gary which is out now it's full of memorable tales with sporting greats ,Clugh, Fergie, Sir Alf , Chris Eubank to name a few.Show is out now to streammor its on every main platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

Taken from the new edition of the "Talking Sports Books" with Gary Newbon and more tales of Brian Clough great quotes and ancecdotes from a vintage time of great characters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

The new podcast is out now with iconic broadcaster Gary Newbon looking back over 50 years in sports media the book is full of great stories and anecdotes quite a few involving the legendary Brian Clough here is a clip from the show with Gary reacting to the moment Brian Clough kissed him live on prime time television. The full version of the show is out now --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message

In this edition, we are joined by legendary sports broadcaster Gary Newbon as he looks back on his 50 years as a broadcaster his book "Gary Newbon Bloody Hell" which is out this week so coming up then a show filled with great sporting memories anecdotes and stories as Gary recounts life a life working with some of sports greatest names from Brian Clough, Sir Alex Ferguson, Pele, Muhammad Ali, Nigel Mansell and Barry Sheene. Also on today show Carl Frampton remembering the very early days of his boxing career and that night when it all began as a 7 year old on his way to a first experience in the ring. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-caple3/message