Merseyside Legends With John Keith

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Author and broadcaster John Keith has spent more than 60 years in the press boxes of Anfield and Goodison Park. In that time John has amassed a huge and rare collection of audio tapes and never before heard recordings with legends from both Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs. From Shankly to Kendall, Paisley to Reid and many more, the tales and tapes of Merseyside's most famous and outspoken legends of the game will once again have their say.

Merseyside Legends with John Keith


    • May 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Views From The Press Box with Paul Joyce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 47:13


    John is joined by renowned football reporter and Times journalist Paul Joyce as the pair share heartwarming and challenging stories from their shared experiences in the press box. Paul is undoubtedly one of the most respected football journalists in Britain. Primarily covering Liverpool, Everton and England, Paul joined The Times in 2016 and has worked for national newspapers since 2000.

    Ian Callaghan: Liverpool's World Cup Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 52:03


    Ian Callaghan holds the record for the all time most appearances in that famous Liverpool jersey. With league titles, European cups, a World Cup and much more, Ian has played with and under the greats of the game both at a club and national level. From safeguarding Nobby Stiles' false teeth on the Wembley touchline in 1966 to lifting Liverpool's first ever Champions League trophy alongside Bob Paisley, Ian Callaghan is the epitome of Liverpool Football Club. Here he sits down to tell all alongside his great friend and author John Keith.

    Howard Kendall Pt 3: A Merseyside Monopoly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 32:32


    Howard Kendall talks to friend and journalist John Keith as he looks back on the signings that brought glory to Goodison Park and their domination of English Football in the 1980s.

    Howard Kendall Pt 2: From Discontent to Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 43:29


    Hear from Howard Kendall and his players as they look back on the glory years of Everton as they conquer England and Europe after a turbulent start to his time in the dugout.

    Howard Kendall Pt 1: The Wembley Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 26:54


    John delves into the archives to recount his privileged friendship with the legendary Howard Kendall in this special three part podcast looking into the life and career of a true blue.

    Bob Paisley Pt 2: Sober In Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 31:36


    On the balcony of a Rome hotel Bob Paisley looked out over a sea of red. Thousands of Liverpool fans were celebrating the Reds' first ever European Cup win on the streets of the eternal city. It was a night he wanted to remember forever...

    Bob Paisley Pt 1: A Reluctant Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 22:20


    Bob Paisley was content being a 'number two' and when the time came he repeatedly said no to being Liverpool manager. Luckily for Reds around the world the unassuming 'ordinary man' reluctantly became Liverpool's most successful manager in their history. In this special two part podcast we'll hear from Bob himself as we look back at the life of a 'reluctant genius.'

    Dixie Dean Pt 2: A Tram Ride to Immortality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 39:11


    Hear from Everton legend Dixie Dean in this special two part podcast exploring his life, legacy and love for Goodison Park. Dixie, in conversation with John Keith, reminisces about that record breaking season, what it meant to him and the cloud that loomed over his departure from The Blues. Get your kleenex ready as we also revisit the day Dixie passed away while sat in the stands of Goodison, watching his beloved Everton for the very last time.

    Dixie Dean Pt 1: Only Jesus Could Beat Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 20:48


    Hear from Everton legend Dixie Dean in this special two part podcast exploring his life, legacy and love for Goodison Park. Part One sees Dixie talk about his formative years growing up in Birkenhead, early career at Tranmere and a dream move to his boyhood club, the mighty Everton FC. He also has a few choice words about who could ever come close to his record goalscoring feats. Hosted by Dixie's friend and biographer John Keith, this is a must listen for any Blue - and even Erling Haaland!

    Bill Shankly: In His Own Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 26:58


    Bill Shankly is the man who made Liverpool FC the club they are today. A legend of the game, he transformed a struggling Anfield squad into giants of English football, creating a legacy still felt to this day. Hear rare and historic audio of Bill Shankly in his very own words as he joins John Keith to recount the Scottish manager's early years, highlights at Liverpool and moments that made him earn the title of 'Legend.' This podcast includes historic matchday commentary provided by the BBC.

    Welcome to Merseyside Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 0:54


    A brief introduction from podcast host John Keith as he prepares to launch his first season of the Merseyside Legends Podcast

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