Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Calvin

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 Mikel Arteta, Antonio Conte, Roberto di Zerbi and Graham Potter. One of the game's brightest young managers, Liam Manning of MK Dons, is Mike's guest on the latest edition of the Football People podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in-depth conversation with Joey Barton, which touches on the strains of living away from home in a notoriously insecure profession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Paul Hayward examine the chaos surrounding Liverpool's failure to win the Champions League. They consider the implications of Manchester City's dominance, from Under16 level upwards, and map out the evolution of Jurgen Klopp's next great team. They also look outside the top two, to name their alternative winners and losers of a significant season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Seb Stafford Bloor take an in-depth look at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. They assess the managerial battle between Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti, the tactical contest between two experienced teams, and outline the ways Liverpool could win, or indeed lose, the final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Dominic Fifield and Richard Amofa assess an unforgettable final day, and Manchester City's dominance of the Premier League over the last ten years. A treble for Liverpool, culminating in Saturday's Champions League final, would be appropriate compensation. Antonio Conte has galvanised Spurs, but Burnley's future is bleak following their relegation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Patrick Barclay and Tony Hodson preview the final of the Europa League, a competition that has come of age. They recognise the youthful talent fuelling confidence in Eintracht Frankfurt's approach, but believed a combination of astute coaching, big game players and passionate support will lead to Rangers winning their first European trophy since the Cup Winners Cup in 1972. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Patrick Barclay and Tony Hodson consider the prospect of Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa preventing Manchester City from winning their fourth Premier League title in five seasons. They dwell on the lessons of brain training, hail Jordan Henderson as one of the great leaders of the modern game, and wonder whether VAR will influence the battle against relegation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Seb Stafford Bloor take an in depth look at Saturday's FA Cup final. Chelsea, a club defined by trophy-winning, have their season, and most probably their short term future on the line at Wembley. Thomas Tuchel, like his squad, is at a crossroads. Liverpool, meanwhile, are ready to produce another signature performance on a big occasion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Seb Stafford Bloor believe Manchester City will consolidate their advantage in the Premier League title race, and caution against reading too much into the Steven Gerrard factor when Liverpool visit Aston Villa on Tuesday. Thomas Frank is mentioned as a potential manager of the season : his Brentford side may well send Leeds United down on the final day of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Glenn Moore and Jordan Jarrett Bryan discuss whether Manchester City can recover from Champions League disappointment, and prevent Liverpool winning the Premier League title. They fear for Leeds in the relegation battle, but hail Rangers for reaching the Europa League final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Adrian Clarke assess this week's European semi finals, They fear for Manchester City in the Bernabeu, and though Villareal are likely to lose to Liverpool, they deserve greater respect. The atmosphere generated at both Europa League ties, at Ibrox and at Eintracht Frankfurt, will be a revealing test of nerve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Adrian Clarke assess the immediate and the long term impact of Jurgen Klopp's decision to sign a new contract at Liverpool. They also analyse the Premier League relegation battle. Survival is in Burnley's DNA and although Leeds might struggle to get the win they need, Everton are in real trouble. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Patrick Barclay and Tony Hodson envisage Liverpool and Manchester City ending a season for the ages in the Champions League final. A historic quadruple for Liverpool cannot be ruled out. The Europa League could be a farewell present to West Ham from Declan Rice, and Jose Mourinho's return to England is unlikely to go well at Leicester. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Glenn Moore and Seb Stafford Bloor struggle to see Liverpool and Manchester City dropping points in the Premier League run in. They examine the rebuild facing Manchester United, and their new manager Erik Ten Hag, and also consider the merits of a play off system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Adrian Clarke analyse the second instalment of the saga involving Manchester City and Liverpool, looking at the lingering impact of their midweek exertions. They are divided on whether Chelsea, whose defence of the Champions League ended in Madrid, should have allowed Connor Gallagher to play against them in their FA Cup semi final on Sunday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and Richard Amofa reflect on the intensity of the rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool, and how that might impact the midweek ties in the Champions League. They suggest Chelsea's defence will end in the Bernabeu, hail Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as one of the finds of the season, and believe Burnley's fate might have been sealed by their defeat at Norwich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Dominic Fifield analyse all aspects of Liverpool's visit to Manchester City on Sunday, but cannot agree on the result, and its consequences in the Premier League title race. They discuss increasing elitism, dismiss UEFA's latest reform of the Champions League, and set a 35 point target to avoid relegation to the Championship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Seb Stafford Bloor and Tony Hodson cast doubts on Chelsea's ability to repeat last season's success in the Champions League. They foresee problems for Manchester City against Atletico Madrid, but suspect Liverpool will have their semi-final place secured by the end of Tuesday's first leg against Benfica in Lisbon. They also ask why Declan Rice would join Manchester United, when the club is in such turmoil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Anne Marie Batson and Adrian Clarke review Manchester United's issues, including the abuse of Harry Maguire, the form of Marcus Rashford, the appointment of a new manager and the need for a rebuild. They believe Jude Bellingham would turn Liverpool into a Hall of Fame team, and that Harry Kane would benefit from the resurrection of his proposed move to Manchester City. Everton's relegation worries, a defining day for women's football and the future of Gareth Bale are also on the agenda. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Glenn Moore and Jordan Jarrett Bryan discuss the relative merits of Liverpool and Manchester City, who are going for a quadruple and a treble respectively. Chelsea still seem capable of retaining the Champions League and Patrick Vieira is seen as a credible manager of the season candidate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Dominic Fifield and Miguel Delaney analyse the quarter final draw for the Champions League. Liverpool face outsiders Benfica, Carlo Ancelotti returns to Chelsea with Real Madrid, and Diego Simeone will attempt to get inside Pep Guardiola's head. The panel see West Ham as credible contenders in the Europa League, and also preview the FA Cup quarter finals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Paul Hayward discuss another turbulent weekend for football, and suggest the idea of a breakaway Super League has never really gone away. They believe Chelsea will progress to the quarter finals of the Champions League, and suspect Atletico Madrid's Ronaldo complex will tip Tuesday's tie at Old Trafford in Manchester United's favour. They also speak from the heart about what football means to them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Patrick Barclay discuss the possibility of fundamental change in the wake of Chelsea's problems. Fan ownership, and an independent regulator, would be beneficial. Newcastle's visit to Stamford Bridge will be hugely symbolic, but the games of the weekend will be at Brighton, who face Liverpool, and at Leeds, who are in desperate need of a win against Norwich. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Dominic Fifield and Adrian Clarke assess the balance of power between Manchester City and Liverpool, Premier League title rivals who should comfortably qualify for the Champions League quarter finals this week. They praise Thomas Tuchel for his dignity, sympathise with Ralf Rangnick's lack of authority, and suggest Arsenal may eventually win things with kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Seb Stafford Bloor and Richard Amofa assess the fallout from Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea after nineteen consistently successful years. They highlight the gulf between Manchester City and Manchester United, suggest it is not too early to talk up Liverpool's chances of winning the quadruple, and feel Arsenal are 18 months away from being contenders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Faye Carruthers and Glenn Moore analyse a tumultuous weekend for world football, and refuse to rule out the possibility of a boycott of the World Cup finals in Qatar. They celebrate the escapism of Liverpool's League Cup final win, mourn the departure of Marcelo Bielsa from Leeds, and look forward to the midweek FA Cup ties. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Tony Hodson widen the debate about UEFA's decision to move the Champions League final, and their insistence that Russian and Ukrainian teams play at neutral venues. The panel previews Sunday's League Cup final, and assess Saturday's BT Sport game at Elland Road, where Leeds and Spurs, together with their respective managers, are at a crossroads. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and John Cross discuss the Champions League challenges faced by Manchester United and Chelsea this week. They foresee Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku leaving their respective clubs in the summer, and focus on the revival of the Premier League title race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Anne Marie Batson question whether a high maintenance, high performance manager like Antonio Conte has a long term future at Spurs. They assess Tottenham's rivals for the final Champions League qualifying spot, Manchester United, Wolves, Arsenal and West Ham, for whom Jarrod Bowen is an unsung star of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Dominic Fifield and Tony Hodson assess the last 16 of the Champions League, and name their eventual winners. Chelsea's status as world champions underlines their potential in Cup competition, while Manchester United's recurring problems suggest they will struggle in Europe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Faye Carruthers and Glenn Moore use the challenges facing Frank Lampard and Marcelo Bielsa, who are in opposition on Saturday, to highlight the pressures of football management, which may force Southampton's Ralph Hassenhutl to retire at the end of his current contract. They focus on relegation issues, hail the seamless Liverpool debut of Luis Diaz, and consider football's moral responsibilities in the light of the Kurt Zouma controversy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Miguel Delaney discuss Newcastle's chances of avoiding relegation, and react to the breaking news that Dan Ashworth has resigned from Brighton to join them as Director of Football. They preview another key set of fixtures at the bottom of the Premier League, praise Crystal Palace for their generosity of spirit, and suggest Chelsea's trip to the World Club Cup is another vision of football's future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, John Cross and Seb Stafford Bloor believe Arsenal Spurs and West Ham missed a huge opportunity in the January transfer window. Newcastle's recruitment was flawed, but gives them a good chance of avoiding relegation. Aaron Ramsey's move to Rangers was a surprise, but Christian Eriksen at Brentford is the feelgood story football needs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Glenn Moore and Adrian Clarke see Roy Hodgson as a no-risk option for Watford, but fear the consequences of Everton's chaotic search for a new manager. They assess the state of the transfer market, regard the exploitation of Newcastle's needs as inevitable, and name their players with most to gain from a move in the January window. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and Seb Stafford Bloor assess the significance of Watford's widely-anticipated search for their third manager of the season. Everton, Leeds and Brentford could be dragged into the relegation battle, but parachute payments distort the system by assisting a rapid return. Five clubs are competing for the final Champions League place, but the top three are seemingly set. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Paul Hayward and Richard Amofa highlight Jurgen Klopp's sustained commitment as the key to Liverpol's capacity to respond to the challenge of more lavishly-funded clubs. They foresee successful managerial careers for Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney, and regard Brighton's Graham Potter as an England manager in waiting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Faye Carruthers and Dominic Fifield sift through the wreckage of Rafa Benitez's brief reign at Everton, and doubt whether Roberto Martinez is the right man to succeed him. They see similar confusion at Newcastle, Manchester United and Spurs, focus on a key week in the relegation battle, and assess the damage caused by the chaotic postponement policy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Glenn Moore and Tony Hodson set the scene for Chelsea's visit to Manchester City, live on BT Sport on Saturday lunchtime. They agree with Cristiano Ronaldo that the top three should be Manchester United's minimum expectation, but see no real reason (apart from Liverpool potentially poaching Jarrod Bowen) that West Ham cannot claim the final Champions League qualification place. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and John Cross dwell on the pros and cons of Manchester City's dominance. Newcastle will have to get used to similar levels of envy and resentment, Southampton's model makes them upwardly mobile, Everton are arguably the most dysfunctional club in the Premier League, but the platform the FA Cup provides emerging players must be cherished. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Adrian Clarke and Seb Stafford Bloor assess the cult of individualism at Manchester United. They praise the managerial authority of Thomas Tuchel, expect a clear out at Spurs, but have sympathy for Claudio Ranieri and Rafa Benitez. They also name their potential FA Cup giant killers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Calvin, Jordan Jarrett Bryan and Dominic Fifield take an insightful, occasionally light-hearted, look back at football in 2021 There is good and bad news for Spurs, praise for the game's local heroes, and criticism for Arsenal, who made the most disappointing signing of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You guessed it.. the super league chat continues on another busy day! Paul and Max are joined by author Mike Calvin, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara, Sheffield United ladies forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk, PR expert Mark Borkowski and the chair of the Mariners trust group, Kristine Green.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the Champions League and ask such questions as is De Bruyne the best all-round midfielder in the world? Is Neymar under-appreciated? Why are there no notes on the Chelsea vs Porto game?Plus, Seb sits down with renown author and journalist Mike Calvin to discuss his new book: 'Whose Game Is It Anyway?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has the golden age of football writing gone? In the final episode of the series, Paul McCarthy removes his rose-tinted spectacles and looks at the changing face of football journalism. He's joined by Mike Calvin and Nancy Frostick (The Athletic) to talk drinking culture, Twitter trolls and the challenges facing the new generation of writers.Mike Calvin's book 'Whose Game Is It Anyway?' is out on April 19.Produced by Joey McCarthyTwitter: #PBC@PaulMcCarthy66@theofficialfwaSponsored by William Hill18+BeGambleAware.co.ukWilliamHill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Andy (briefly on the phone, then in quality), bring you the Clips of the Month for February, find out more about Mike Calvin's excellent new football documentary and replay a 'Re-Focus' with the sadly missed Glenn Roeder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul and Andy chew the fat after the weekend's FA Cup drama, Crawley goalscoring hero Nick Tsaroulla talks them through their win over Leeds and author Mike Calvin has his say on whether it's time to scrap academy football... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul and Max are joined by author and journalist Mike Calvin, break-dancer and Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson as well as Jimmy Burns who wrote the book on Ronaldo and Messi. The guys also bring you another Cruyff or Binney! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“No one likes Millwall. They don't care. But what does it really take to be a part of this team, or a supporter? A British Sports Books Awards 2011 nominee, Michael Calvin's Family provides a unique glimpse into the soul of a real football club. Award-winning sportswriter Calvin follows Millwall through an emotional promotion season. There for the first day of training, he was on the substitutes' bench at Wembley, 333 days later.”Welcome to the first part of a very, very special edition of #MillwallPodcastFamilySpecial, we welcome author Mike Calvin. Plus, three “Guvnors” from the book featuring the 2009-2010 season; captain Paul Robinson, player of the season Alan Dunne and non-stop action forward Gary Alexander.In the first of two editions, we discuss where the concept and the idea of the book came from with Michael, as well as getting the players views from the dressing room of having a journalist in the foreground throughout the ups and downs of our promotion season.We find out what manager Kenny Jackett was really like for the guys behind the scenes, and how he steered a side nearing relegation under previous manager Willie Donachie, to an established Championship club when he departed years later.We hear tales including a pre-season getaway in Ireland, sneaking out for a night out without the manager knowing. Along with what it was like as a player during that cup tie at Upton Park. Ever wondered what players like James Henry and Ali Fusieni were like in the squad? We get all the lowdown, tune in to find out more…If you enjoy the show - be sure to leave a rating and review, we will be sure to give them a read at the end of our next show.You can find us across social media! Our links are below.Twitter @ThatMillwallPodInstagram @That_Millwall_podcastOr you can email us at thatmillwallpodcast@gmail.comShow Sponsor GW DesignDesign isn't just images, colours & layouts, it's about creating projects featuring your brands' cultures and beliefs. We aim to engage in long-term partnerships with you as a client to bring your ideas to life.Advertising, branding, flyers and more we aim to please and work with you every step of the way until you are 100% happy with the final result. Whether you are a small start-up company or a major well-known brand we are here to help you with all of your design needs at excellent value prices.https://www.garethwrightdesign.co.uk/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-millwall-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“No one likes Millwall. They don't care. But what does it really take to be a part of this team, or a supporter? A British Sports Books Awards 2011 nominee, Michael Calvin's Family provides a unique glimpse into the soul of a real football club. Award-winning sportswriter Calvin follows Millwall through an emotional promotion season. There for the first day of training, he was on the substitutes' bench at Wembley, 333 days later.”Welcome to the first part of a very, very special edition of #MillwallPodcastFamilySpecial, we welcome author Mike Calvin. Plus, three “Guvnors” from the book featuring the 2009-2010 season; captain Paul Robinson, player of the season Alan Dunne and non-stop action forward Gary Alexander.In the first of two editions, we discuss where the concept and the idea of the book came from with Michael, as well as getting the players views from the dressing room of having a journalist in the foreground throughout the ups and downs of our promotion season.We find out what manager Kenny Jackett was really like for the guys behind the scenes, and how he steered a side nearing relegation under previous manager Willie Donachie, to an established Championship club when he departed years later.We hear tales including a pre-season getaway in Ireland, sneaking out for a night out without the manager knowing. Along with what it was like as a player during that cup tie at Upton Park. Ever wondered what players like James Henry and Ali Fusieni were like in the squad? We get all the lowdown, tune in to find out more…If you enjoy the show - be sure to leave a rating and review, we will be sure to give them a read at the end of our next show.You can find us across social media! Our links are below.Twitter @ThatMillwallPodInstagram @That_Millwall_podcastOr you can email us at thatmillwallpodcast@gmail.comShow Sponsor GW DesignDesign isn't just images, colours & layouts, it's about creating projects featuring your brands' cultures and beliefs. We aim to engage in long-term partnerships with you as a client to bring your ideas to life.Advertising, branding, flyers and more we aim to please and work with you every step of the way until you are 100% happy with the final result. Whether you are a small start-up company or a major well-known brand we are here to help you with all of your design needs at excellent value prices.https://www.garethwrightdesign.co.uk/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-millwall-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Twice named Sportswriter of the Year, former Chief Sportswriter with the Daily Telegraph, the Mail on Sunday, The Times and well known for his work on TV, as well as a series of classic sports books, Mike Calvin made both Millwall and literary history with his 2012 landmark 'Family'. The inside story of Kenny Jackett's 2010 triumph at Wembley - as well as the human stories that underpinned that fraught, but ultimately successful, campaign.Mike joins Aaron Paul, Ryan Loftus and yours truly to discuss that famous book, as well as the worrying state of the game in the current Covid19 lockdown.Our thanks go to Mike for taking time to join us on Achtung! Millwall for this wide-ranging episode.NickEmail us - achtungmillwall@gmail.comVoicemail - 0208 144 0232Twitter @AchtungMillwall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.