Episode 1920: Arsenal Win At Losing, Story Time With Evra, Houllier’s Romance
This morning we heard the sad news of the death of Gerard Houllier, former manager of France, Liverpool and Aston Villa among others. We talk about the mark Houllier made on English football.
Gérard Houllier, former Liverpool manager, dies aged 73 – video obituary https://t.co/qg7rfCGyuJ
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 14, 2020
Then we turn our attention to the weekend, in which Arsenal stole the show from some other underperforming clubs then had the show quickly stolen from them by Patrice Evra.
Patrice Evra on Thierry Henry’s take on Xhaka. #Fascinating pic.twitter.com/wAYrJWJPHn
— AFCMikel (@AFCPW) December 13, 2020
We are joined by Dion Fanning and John Brewin to talk about Houllier, Arsenal, and whether some critics are right to suggest this is the worst season ever.
Plus there’s Thierry Henry’s media fence, reaching maximum outrage and Paul Ince’s 5-a-side record.
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Ken Early, hazy memories of a North Quays nightclub, and Brendan Rogers
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Shane Horgan on the fears of a generation of players exposed to constant sub-concussive blows, and the challenge of changing a culture
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