Steve Claridge - Machetes, Thongs and Halftime Haymakers

About this episode

Steve Claridge shares humorous stories from his football career, including volatile managers and a legendary halftime brawl.

Former striker and manager Steve Claridge sits down with Amy Irons and Craig Levein for a hilarious trek through his nomadic football career. He lifts the lid on playing under volatile managers like John Beck and Barry Fry, detailing a legendary halftime brawl that left his boss stuck in the physio machinery. Steve also shares brilliant stories about cutting thousands of cabbages with a machete hours before kickoff and explains the chaotic truth behind that infamous live TV gatecrashing involving a red leather thong

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Irons, Craig Levein

Guest: Steve Claridge

Topics covered

• football career
• volatile managers
• halftime brawl
• live TV gatecrashing
• humorous anecdotes

Keywords

• Steve Claridge
• football
• halftime brawl
• John Beck
• Barry Fry
• live TV
• machete
• red leather thong

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