Ruud Gullit and Mikael Silvestre discuss Ruud’s rock star profile in Milan, learning from Johan Cruyff and meeting Nelson Mandela.
Podcast: Tales, Tears & Trophies
Former Manchester United & Arsenal player Mikael Silvestre sits down with some of his opponents to discuss the highs and lows of their lives in football.
“I felt I was the best midfielder in the UNIVERSE!!” – Marcel Desailly with Mikael Silvestre
Marcel Desailly and Mikael Silvestre discuss the glory years in Milan, the shadow of drugs in sport and the tragic death of Seth, Marcel’s brother.
“The Liverpool players HATED the rondo!!” – Luis Garcia with Mikael Silvestre
Luis Garcia and Mikael Silvestre talk Gerrard, Alonso and the benefits of being 2-footed.
“It was like managing with one arm behind your back!” – Glenn Hoddle with Mikael Silvestre
Glenn Hoddle tells Mikael Silvestre about managing Gazza, how Arsene Wenger impacted his career, and playing in the same team as his dad.
“I slept with my Liverpool contract!” – Jason McAteer with Mikael Silvestre
Jason McAteer tells Mikael Silvestre about feeling invincible on the football pitch, and the dark places that retirement took him to.
“I got blamed for throwing a PIZZA at Sir Alex Ferguson!” – Ashley Cole with Mikael Silvestre
Ashley Cole & Mikael Silvestre on flying pizzas, Mourinho vs Wenger vs Ferguson, and the World Cup England could have won.
I’ll start a MARKET STALL when the punditry finishes!” – Joe Cole with Mikael Silvestre
Joe Cole & Mikael Silvestre on London market stalls, appalling training grounds, Jose Mourinho and coaching ambitions
“We could have been team mates!” – Joe Hart with Mikael Silvestre
Joe Hart on success at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola & England’s missed opportunities