Episode 1253: Alan Smith On Arsenal, Strike Partnerships, Not Knowing Your Worth, Manager Power, 80’s Money, The 89 Anfield Finale
Alan Smith is known to a whole generation of people as the voice of reason in Sky’s football coverage, but before he was a co-commentator, he was also a 2-time golden boot winner, and a 2-time league winner with a really talented Arsenal side.
He’s released a self-penned book, Heads Up: My Life Story, on his career in football, and he joins us today for a chat about Arsenal in the late 80s, winning the league at Anfield, and getting called a c*** by George Graham in front of his team-mates.
We chat about his strike partnerships with Gary Lineker and Ian Wright, getting his teeth kicked out, the power of the manager, not knowing his own financial self worth, and battling a lack of self-confidence.
Plus there’s Tony Adams’ Art of the Deal, why Arsenal in ’89 > Man City in ’12, and Ken inhabits the spirit of George Graham in quite frankly startling, and shocking fashion.
Click the image at the top of the page to play the show. Monday’s shows are free to all. To listen to our programming throughout the rest of the week, join the Second Captains World Service. It’s independent, commercial-free and member-led with feature interviews, breaking news, Richie Sadlier’s Player’s Chair, The Politics Podcast, and lots of added extras.
We discuss possible solutions for Jose Mourinho as he wanders in an existential vacuum#LoganVSKSI https://t.co/lcG0omKkNW … pic.twitter.com/2F8r82nEEL
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) August 27, 2018
Go to PatreonShould Tyrone go for the jugular? Can Dublin be spooked? All Ireland Preview OUT NOW with Oisin McConville, Andy McEntee and @Mike_Quirke@TyroneGAALive @DubGAAOfficial #ClubTyrone
?????????????https://t.co/5YOh5Zjmsl pic.twitter.com/77KEGmQ4mJ— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) August 29, 2018