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Every football fan knows it's the goals that really stay with you such is their juddering emotional impact. In Life Goals well known football fanatics re -live the eight defining goals of their lives with host Theo Delaney and reflect on what was happening at the time as it all comes flooding back. Like a good football match it veers from the poignant to the euphoric
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Alison McGovern

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Alison McGovern

Theo Delaney’s guest is Alison McGovern, the MP for Wirrell South and the Shadow Minister for Culture and Sport. Her first political act was to mount a protest at her primary school against a rule forbidding girls to play football and she never looked back. A passionate advocate for the women’s game, she is also a staunch Liverpool fan born and bred. Among her scorers are Hernan Crespo, Robbie Fowler and Mo Salah and there’s an eclectic list of music choices too.@Alison_McGovern @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:00:4607/06/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Justin Moorhouse

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Justin Moorhouse

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the eight goals of his life is stand up Justin Moorhouse who has been a popular presence on the comedy circuit for over twenty years and is also known for his acting - notably in ‘Phoenix Nights’ and the Ken Loach film ‘Looking For Eric’ - and his radio shows. He has his own excellent podcast too called ‘About 30 Minutes, No More Than 45’. A big Manchester United fan, his list of scorers includes Van Persie, Keane, Sheringham and Peter Davenport.@JustinMoorhouse @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.justinmoorhouse.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:11:1631/05/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Bob Wilson (Part 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Bob Wilson (Part 2)

This is part two of the Bob Wilson Life Goals in which the former Arsenal goalkeeper tells Theo Delaney about clinching the double in 1971, his subsequent 30 year career in TV and his charity The Willow Foundation, co founded with his wife Megs which puts on the annual London Football Awards. Also, his unlikely friendship with American crooner Johnny Mathis. Goals from Charlie George, Bergkamp and Henry.
43:4525/05/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Bob Wilson (Part 1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Bob Wilson (Part 1)

Theo Delaney’s guest is the former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper Bob Wilson who went on to have a hugely successful television career before setting up and running the excellent Willow Foundation charity with his wife Megs. His goal choices stretch from the 50s onwards and in this, part one of a two part special, scorers include Ferenc Puskas, Geoff Hurst and Ray Kennedy…
52:2324/05/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Matt Forde (Part 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Matt Forde (Part 2)

The second part of Theo Delaney’s Life Goals chat with writer, comedian and political interviewer Matt Forde of Absolute Radio’s Rock n Roll football and his own excellent podcast The Political Party. Goals from Pearce, Gascoigne and Steve Chettle. To see Matt Forde live interviewing top politicos including Kier Starmer and Andrea Leadsom go to https://www.mattforde.com/live@mattforde @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
40:1918/05/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Matt Forde (Part 1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Matt Forde (Part 1)

Theo Delaney’s guest is writer, comedian and political interviewer Matt Forde of Absolute Radio’s Rock n Roll football. His own excellent podcast The Political Party has live dates coming up with guests like Kier Starmer, Peter Mandelson, Baroness Warsee and Andrea Leadsom. A Nottingham Forest and England fan, his music and goal choices make up a love letter to the nineties with scorers including Collymore, Pearce, Des Walker and Tony Yeboah. This is part one of a two part special.@mattforde @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalshttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
40:2017/05/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Giles Paley-Phillips

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Giles Paley-Phillips

Theo Delaney’s guest is musician and author Giles Paley Phillips of the highly successful ‘Blank’ podcast. (There’s now an excellent accompanying book of the same name). A Crystal Palace and England fan, among his chosen scorers are Ian Wright, David Platt, Darren Ambrose and Dougie Freedman and, as you might expect of an accomplished guitarist, rock dominates his musical selections.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@eliistender@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:06:5610/05/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Patrick Barclay

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Patrick Barclay

Theo Delaney’s guest is a true doyenne of football writing Patrick Barclay whose prose has graced the pages of all the quality nationals. A familiar face from Sky Sports Sunday Supplement show he has his own football podcast ‘The Perspective’ and is the author of acclaimed biographies on Herbert Chapman, José Mourinho, Alex Ferguson and Matt Busby. He chooses goals from Maradona (he was in the Azteca in 1986 for his famous brace), Messi, Joe Jordan and Harry Kane and expounds on the pros and cons of a life as a football scribe.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@paddybarclay@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:11:4403/05/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jah Wobble (Part 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jah Wobble (Part 2)

Part two with storied musician and Spurs fan Jah Wobble featuring more great goals, a memorable story about legendary drummer Ginger Baker and some forthright views on the people that own and run modern football clubs.
50:1027/04/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jah Wobble (Part 1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jah Wobble (Part 1)

Theo Delaney is joined by storied musician Jah Wobble who founded Public Image Limited with John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) and, after conquering his drink and drug problems and spending some time as a driver on the London Underground, has gone on to collaborate with some of the world’s greatest musicians including Pharoah Sanders, Ginger Baker and Brian Eno. The one constant in his mercurial existence has been football of which he is a lifelong devotee. Among the scorers of his chosen goals are Bobby Charlton, David Rocastle and Paul Gascoigne.
43:4126/04/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Hugh Woozencroft

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Hugh Woozencroft

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Hugh Woozencroft who hosts Talksport’s prime time Kick Off show and the popular The Game podcast from The Times. He grew up in Wembley so Cup Finals and Internationals are particularly special memories and his connoisseur’s list of scorers includes Ronaldinho, Gascoigne, Cantona and Bergkamphttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@HughWoozencroft@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:09:0519/04/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Daniel Storey

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Daniel Storey

Theo Delaney is joined by top football journalist, author and broadcaster Daniel Storey whose voice will be especially familiar to listeners of James Richardson’s Totally Football Show. His excellent writing appears in a whole host of places including the ‘I’ newspaper, Football 365 and The Irish Examiner and he also writes great football books. He describes going to Nottingham Forest with his Mum from and early age, staritng out as a blogger, the unique visceral impact of the penalty shoot out, a moving trip to watch Messi and he comes as close as anyone has to summing up the very raison d’être of Life Goals. Scorers include Gemmill (Scot), Messi, Beckham, Rooney and Michael Brown.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@danielstorey85@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:01:5712/04/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Conor McNamara

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Conor McNamara

Theo Delaney is joined by top commentator Conor McNamara whose rich Irish Brogue is familiar to sports fans across TV and radio channels on the BBC and beyond. He tells of growing up watching Limerick City before getting his big break and doing the commentary of the 1997 Cup Final on national radio while still at university. The conversation covers the life and craft of the commentator, the misunderstood merits of U2 and the gobsmacking brilliance of Lionel Messi who figures among the selected goalscoreres along with Zidan, Neymar, Sully Muntari and more.
01:03:3205/04/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tam Cowan (Pt 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tam Cowan (Pt 2)

Part two of Life Goals with guest Tam Cowan of BBC Radio Scotland’s football institution ‘Off The Ball’. Tam takes Theo Delaney through the remaining four goals of his life featuring a stellar cast including Paul Gascoigne, James McFadden, Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey and leaves the host hysterical with laughter more than once.
38:0030/03/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tam Cowan (Pt 1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tam Cowan (Pt 1)

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist and broadcaster Tam Cowan who co presents the beloved BBC Radio Scotland show Off The Ball with previous Life Goals guest Stuart Cosgrove. On this first part of a two part special the lifelong fan of Motherwell and Scotland’s eclectic list of scorers includes Justin Fashanu, Kenny Dalglish and Colin O’Neil. His colourful broadcasting adventures and his love of crooners also feature prominently.
42:2029/03/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jonny Gould (part 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jonny Gould (part 2)

This is part two of Theo Delaneys wide-ranging conversation with radio host, sports broadcaster, podcaster and entrepreneur Jonny Gould who brims with passion, knowledge, humour and a remarkable repertoire of nuanced regional accents…
01:05:2123/03/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jonny Gould (Part 1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jonny Gould (Part 1)

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster, football reporter, podcaster and entrepreneur and huge Aston Villa fan Jonny Gould in part one of a two part special which features goals from Tueart, Withe and Zidane. Part love letter to villa, part social history of the West Midlands and beyond, Jonny brings passion, knowledge and no little humour. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@jonnygould @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
51:0122/03/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Kate Mason

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Kate Mason

Theo Delaney’s guest is Kate Mason from Sky Sports News and The Football Ramble podcast. A Guild Hall trained violinist with a Masters degree from Cambridge her sparkling, informed style has made her a popular and respected anchor. This wide ranging discussion takes in squash, a love of Spurs and England, apres ski partying, the London Olympics and extreme profanity in podcasting. Among the scorers of Kate's Life Goals are Andreas Möller, Stephen Fletcher and Gareth Bale.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@kvlmason @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:07:3515/03/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Barry Fry

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Barry Fry

Theo Delaney’s guest is one of football’s greatest characters, the legendary Barry Fry who reflects on a lifetime in football with goal choices stretching from the early 60s to the present day. There are of his time as a teenage footballer with England Schoolboys and Manchester United where he forged lasting friendships with Nobby Stiles and George Best, his colourful management career working for the doyenne of ticket touts Fat Stan Flashman at Barnet and the Davids Gold and Sullivan at Birmingham before a rollercoaster ride at Peterborough where, at one point, he was Manager, Chairman and owner. A shrewd operator and a born storyteller, his love and knowledge of the game is as keen as ever and this classic ‘Life Goals’ has laughs and gasps in equal measure.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
01:02:4908/03/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Hayley McQueen

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Hayley McQueen

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Hayley McQueen of Sky Sports and the award winning ‘The Offside Rule’ podcast. The daughter of Leeds, Manchester United and Scotland legend Gordon Mcqueen, Hayley remembers growing up around football and footballers, living next door to Fabrizio Ravanelli and his extensive collection of kneck ties, her early career stints on the official Middlesboro and Manchester United club channels and her special admiration for Juninho, Ronaldinho and her friend Christiano Ronaldo. A Manchester United fan, she selects goals from a range of different teams with eclectic music choices to match.
01:03:3801/03/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Phil Hay

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Phil Hay

Theo Delaney’s guest is Phil Hay of the Athletic, the football writer who is synonymous with Leeds United. An adopted Yorkshireman - he was previously Chief Football Writer on the Yorkshire Evening Post - he grew up in Edinburgh where he followed his first football love Heart of Midlothian and he still regards himself as a Hearts fan. As well as his essential Leeds focused articles he has his own popular podcast ‘The Phil Hay Show’ and his forthcoming book ‘And it was Beautiful: Marcelo Bielsa and the Rebirth of Leeds’ is eagerly anticipated. His goal choices reflect his twin allegiances and he brings his considerable knowledge and expertise to Life Goals with all the eloquence you would expect of a major sports writer.
01:07:2722/02/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Douglas Anderson (pt 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Douglas Anderson (pt 2)

Part two of Theo Delaney's discussion with polymath Douglas Anderson who reveals a penchant for visiting graves and chooses concluding goals that prove dreams really do come true...
54:3316/02/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Douglas Anderson (Pt1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Douglas Anderson (Pt1)

Theo Delaney’s guest is renaissance man Douglas Anderson, the broadcaster, filmmaker and author with a passion for music (he’s also a DJ and music consultant) and football. A fervent follower of Hibernian and Scotland, among the scorers of the goals of his life are David Gray, Charlie Nicholas and George Best. Also featuring in a diverse, funny and compelling conversation are Serge Gainsbourg, Paul Gascoigne, Brian Jones, Barry Davies and Douglas’s very understanding wife Rebecca. But the star of the show is Mr Anderson senior, the latest in a long list of memorable ‘Life Goals’ Dads. This is part one of a two part special.http://mrdouglasanderson.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@douglaschats @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
48:4715/02/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jacqui Oatley

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jacqui Oatley

Theo Delaney’s guest is consummate sports broadcaster, journalist, commentator, and presenter Jacqui Oatley, a familiar face and voice to fans of a range of sports across many channels. She became obsessed with football, particularly Steve Bull and Wolverhampton Wanderers, as a schoolgirl but she only determined to get into sports journalism at the age of 27. Such was her dedication and prowess, she was prominent across the BBC within a few years and among numerous notable achievements, was the first female commentator on Match Of The Day in 2007. Among her chosen goalscoreres are Bull, Stuart Pearce, Diogo Jota and Kelly Smith.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@JacquiOatley @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
01:09:3208/02/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Simon Day

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Simon Day

Theo Delaney’s guest is comedian and actor Simon Day who shot to fame with the Fast Show and comic characters like Tommy Cockles and Competitive Dad. He selects goals stretching from 1970 to 2019 and touches on, fun times on the comedy circuit, addiction,fatherhood and a lifelong love affair with the beautiful game. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@SimonDay24 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
01:05:4201/02/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jim White (Part 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jim White (Part 2)

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with The Daily Telegraph’s Jim White, one of Britain’s foremost sports writers, who relives goals from Gerrard, Lampard and more.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@JimW1 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
41:3126/01/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jim White (Part 1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jim White (Part 1)

Theo Delaney is joined by esteemed journalist and sports writer Jim White of the Daily Telegraph. Vastly experienced with a remarkable depth of football knowledge, he has supported United avidly since growing up in Manchester.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@JimW1 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
44:4625/01/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Eni Aluko

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Eni Aluko

Theo Delaney is joined by Eni Aluko one of the finest footballers of her generation who played over 100 times for England and whose clubs included Chelsea and Juventus. She’s also a lawyer, a Sporting Director at Aston Villa and a popular TV pundit. In a wide ranging conversation Eni talks about playing football from early childhood on the Birmingham estate where she grew up, her parallel legal and football careers, the extreme highs and lows of playing at the elite level and her successful quest to expose racism at the FA which she sets out compellingly in her acclaimed autobiography ‘They Don’t Teach This’. Her chosen scorers include Cantona, Ronaldo and Marta.https://amzn.to/2XGJB7P@EniAlu @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals
01:05:1618/01/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Richard Park (part two)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Richard Park (part two)

Theo Delaney’s guest is the storied Richard Park a legendary figure in the radio business where he has been a commentator, innovator and the boss of numerous famous stations. The lifelong Raith Rovers and Scotland fan chooses goals from Ryan Christie, Carlos Bocanegra and more…https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
39:5412/01/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Richard Park (part one)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Richard Park (part one)

Theo Delaney is joined by Richard Park who has been described as the Godfather of modern radio. During a long and hugely successful career he has been a football commentator, the boss of numerous radio stations, a mover and shaker in the music business and, infamously, the original straight talking talent show judge on the BBC’s Fame Academy. He has been besotted with football since childhood when he used to watch his hometown club Raith Rovers with future Prime Minister Gordon Brown. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
39:3311/01/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Bradley (Part two)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Bradley (Part two)

Theo Delaney and actor John Bradley, loved by millions of Game Of Thrones fans for his portrayal of Samwell Tarly, continue their journey through the defining goals of his life. Scorers include Van Nistelrooy and Viduka and the discussion covers John’s big break, the nature of football rivalry and obsession and Michael Owen’s part in Manchester United history.
46:4105/01/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Bradley (Part one)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Bradley (Part one)

Theo Delaney’s guest is the actor John Bradley who achieved worldwide fame playing Samwell Tarly in Game Of Thrones. John talks about his deep love of football and music and in particular his devotion to Manchester United, choosing goals from Charlton, Cantona and more. This is part one of a two part show.
41:5404/01/2021
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Elsie Cook (part two)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Elsie Cook (part two)

Part two of the Elsie Cook edition of Life Goals in which she tells Theo Delaney of the obstacles and skulduggery she had to overcome in her mission to gain acceptance for women’s football in Scotland and beyond. Among her chosen scorers here are Pele and Mo Johnstone.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
49:5229/12/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Elsie Cook (part one)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Elsie Cook (part one)

Theo Delaney is joined by one of the most influential figures in women’s football football history in Scotland and beyond, Elsie Cook. An accomplished player who went on to help found the Scottish Womens FA and get the ban on women playing football lifted in the early seventies she also managed Scotland and met many of her heroes along the way including Pele, Best and Jock Stein. Her effervescent enthusiasm for the game - Kilmarnock and Scotland especially - remains undiminished as is evident in a wide ranging interview over two lively parts.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
45:5928/12/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Philippe Auclair (part two)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Philippe Auclair (part two)

The second half of the two part special with the incomparable football writer and musician Philippe Auclair features Thierry Henry, Clint Dempsey Calexico, Charles Mingus and more. Philippe’s latest album ‘Thunderclouds’ by Louis Philippe and The Night Train is out now!http://www.louisphilippe.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@philippeauclair @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney#football #soccer #baroquepop #guardian #arsenal #france #worldcup #championsleague
39:1922/12/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Philippe Auclair (part one)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Philippe Auclair (part one)

In part one of a two-part special, Theo Delaney is joined by the remarkable Philippe Auclair who straddles two successful careers, one as a football writer and the other as a musician. A regular on the Guardian Football Weekly podcast he is the biographer of both Thierry Henry and Eric Cantona. Meanwhile his latest album ‘Thunderclouds’, made under his stage name Louis Phillipe, has been rapturously received by critics and fans alike. His deep love and love and knowledge of football and music is finds eloquent expression through the great works of Donald Fagan Platini, Prefab Sprout, Denis Bergkamp, Michel Platini and more.http://www.louisphilippe.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@philippeauclair @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney#football #soccer #baroquepop #guardian #arsenal #france #worldcup #championsleague
47:1621/12/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Johnny Sharples

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Johnny Sharples

Theo Delaney’s guest is online influencer Jonny Sharples and recent Football Content Awards winner who has his own excellent podcast YourFest. An ambassador for the male suicide charity CALM he lost his his brother Simon, who he credits with instilling his love of football, in 2014. In a wide ranging conversation Jonny talks about coping with grief, his worship of Shearer, his serious Football Manager habit and why Denis Bergkamp’s greatest Premier League goal was actually a fluke. A massive Newcastle and England fan with a soft spot for his brother’s team Preston, among his selected goalscoreres are Christian Atsu, Kieran Trippier, Scot Laird and, er, Ivica Strok. https://www.thecalmzone.net https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@jonnysharples @theCALMzone @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
01:02:0114/12/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Stanley Chow

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Stanley Chow

Theo Delaney is joined by celebrated artist Stanley Chow whose work is in high demand around the world from footballers and prestigious publications alike. Stanley tells of learning his craft by drawing on the chip paper in his parents Altrincham take away and how, via inspiration from Parisian caricaturists and Badly Drawn Boy and a life-changing commission from the White Stripes, he achieved global recognition and a place at the top table at Manchester United. Scorers include Whiteside, Gazza, Van Persie and McTominay.
55:3307/12/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Celina Hinchcliffe

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Celina Hinchcliffe

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Celine Hinchcliffe a well known TV face thanks to work across the BBC, ITV, Sky and others. A football lover since childhood she switched from acting to sports broadcasting on the advice of Chris Evans and never looked back. Among her chosen scorers are Alan Shearer, Karen Carney and Chris Waddle for her beloved Sheffield Wednesday.@CHinchcliffeTV @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals
48:2730/11/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Daniel Taylor (Part two)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Daniel Taylor (Part two)

In the second part of this two part special Theo Delaney continues his chat with esteemed football journalist Daniel Taylor from The Athletic and formerly chief football writer of The Guardian and The Observer. He pays glowing tribute to the underrated Stan Collymore, describes watching a certain Man City goal in a press box mosh pit and the father and son euphoria sparked by an injury time derby-winner. https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@DTAthletic @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
43:0124/11/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Daniel Taylor (Part one)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Daniel Taylor (Part one)

Theo Delaney is joined by Daniel Taylor from The Athletic. Daniel has been named football writer of the year for four years in a row and was previously chief football writer on the Guardian and Observer. He has also written five books on football. In part one of a two-part special, Daniel talks about his deep love of the game and for Nottingham Forest in particular paying tribute to the legendary Brian Clough and Stuart Pearce among others. Scorers include Pearce, Johnny Metgod and Garry Parker.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@DTAthletic @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
52:0223/11/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - David Aaronovitch

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - David Aaronovitch

Theo Delaney is joined by award winning Times newspaper columnist David Aaronovitch who is also an author, programme maker and broadcaster. His own excellent Radio 4 show 'The Briefing Room' is also available as a podcast. A Tottenham Hotspur fan, David's chosen scorers include Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Glenn Hoddle.@davidaaronovitch @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goalsMerch: https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals
53:0416/11/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Greg Dyke

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Greg Dyke

Theo Delaney is joined by one of the most influential figures in British media and football of his generation. Among a string of huge jobs Greg Dyke has been the Director General of the BBC and the Chairman of the Football Association. He has also sat on the boards of the two football clubs he loves, Manchester United and - as Chairman - Brentford. He was in the Arsenal dressing room after they won the title at Anfield in ’89 and the Manchester United dressing room ten years later when they clinched the treble in Barcelona. As Director General of the BBC he travelled to watch England win 5-1 in Germany in 2001 and ordered that the game be repeated the following night on BBC1 so he could watch it all again on the telly. Scorers include Giggs, Heskey and DJ Campbell.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney
49:3209/11/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Mark Steel

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Mark Steel

Theo Delaney is joined by brilliant comedian, writer and broadcaster Mark Steel who takes him through the eight goals of his life in a wide ranging and frequently hilarious conversation covering the personal, political and cultural. Scorers include Gerd Muller, Neil Shipperley, Darren Ambrose and Eric Dier.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@mrmarksteel @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01:04:1302/11/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Danny Kelly (part 2)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Danny Kelly (part 2)

Illustrious media man and Talksport host Danny Kelly is Theo Delaney’s guest in this, the second half of a two part ‘Life Goals’ special. We rejoin Danny’s football odyssey in 1991 as he combines emotional sporting reminiscences with tales of Hip Hop wars and internet pioneering. Also, why ‘Don’t Buy An Island’ is a maxim to live by. Scorers include Kane and Crouch and the top tunes keep on coming.https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@dannykellywords @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
39:4927/10/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Danny Kelly (part 1)

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Danny Kelly (part 1)

Broadcaster Danny Kelly joins Theo Delaney in this the first half of a two-part special. A Tottenham Hotspur fan who grew up yards from the Arsenal ground and surrounded by Gooners Danny went on to become a hugely successful and influential figure in magazines, websites and TV and radio. Goals from Chivers, Perryman and Gascoigne feature as well as some fabulous music selections and of course some extraordinary yarns. Part two is released on November 27th 2020 https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@ndannykellywords @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
41:5526/10/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Ed Needham

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Ed Needham

Theo Delaney’s latest guest is storied journalist Ed Needham who has edited titles on both sides of the Atlantic including Maxim and Rolling Stone. Currently in charge at essential books magazine Strong Words, the lifelong Leicester City fan relives the eight defining goals of his life and selects fabulous music to go with them. Among the scorers Ronald Koeman, Jamie Vardy, Fernando Torres and Len Glover.http://strong-words.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals@Needham014 @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
59:3318/10/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Max Rushden

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Max Rushden

Theo Delaney is joined by the popular broadcaster Max Rushden, presenter of the Guardian Football Weekly podcast and Talksport’s Warm Up show. Choosing an eclectic list of goals from up and down the football pyramid, Max tells how he got his big break on Soccer AM and why, despite being a Cambridge United fan with a fondness for Spurs, the team that keeps him awake at night is Polytechnic FC. @maxrushden @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaneyhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01:04:2511/10/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Dave Clark

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Dave Clark

Theo Delaney is joined by the popular broadcaster Dave Clark who has been a familiar face to sports fans for over twenty years thanks to his work on Sky, latterly as the linchpin of their Darts coverage. A sufferer of Parkinson’s disease since 2011 he recently stepped down form his TV work but remains an indefatigable fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK and a generous mentor to fellow sufferers. He relives eight goals from the likes of Alan Clarke, Teddy Sheringham and John Sheridan and a string of eye popping stories from his distinguished career which include being pinned against a wall by a paranoid Paul Gascoigne a Buying giant bed from Kenny Everett. @daveclarkTV @theodelaney @LifeGoalsTDIf you’d like to contribute to Dave’s heroic fundraising efforts you can do so here:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-clark85&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=david-clark85&utm_campaign=pfp-tweet&utm_term=0fab70863ef24205a42bebe212fe3db3  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
56:3904/10/2020
Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Michael Smiley

Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Michael Smiley

Actor, writer and comedian Michael Smiley joins Theo Delaney to relive the eight goals of his life. Smiley's wide range of credits and accolades include his portrayal of Tyres O'Flaherty in cult sitcom 'Spaced' and a best supporting actor prize at the British Independent Film Awards for his role in 'Kill List'. Also a familiar face on the comedy circuit and TV panel games, Smiley takes us on journey of highs and lows that spans a Northern Irish childhood, homeliness and unemployment in 80s London and a stint as a bike messenger that proves to be a bridge into show business and meeting his wife, the journalist Miranda Sawyer. A zealous Manchester United fan, among his chosen goalscorer are Giggs, Solskjaer, Rooney and Gerry Armstrong and he chooses an eclectic spread of top tunes from the likes of Jackie Wilson, Rickie Lee Jones and Talking Heads. @mrmichaelsmiley @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/press  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
58:3327/09/2020