What was it that set Arsène Wenger apart from other managers? Was Cesc really aiming for Fergie with that pepperoni pizza in the tunnel at Old Trafford? How did he end up spending hours in a police station after a night out at the 2006 World Cup in Germany?
Gary is joined by the brilliant Cesc Fàbregas to discuss the early days of his career with Barcelona ... Show More
Oct 2025
One on One | Arteta on his first dressing room and how it compares to Arsenal's
On 'One on One' this week, the Arsenal Manager, Mikel Arteta, takes us into his first dressing room as a 16-year-old at Barcelona and reveals how senior players, Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique, took him under their wing. He contrasts his experiences with those of his young footba ... Show More
20 m
Apr 2025
One on One | Lampard on life back in management, whilst Timber takes us inside the Arsenal dressing room
Natalie Gedra joins Joe Thomlinson on this episode of 'One on One' and we’ve sent her to Coventry, to meet Frank Lampard! He discusses the highs and lows of management, who he turns to for advice and chasing promotion to the Premier League. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber ... Show More
34m 22s
Oct 2024
Claude Makélélé exclusive: Life at Chelsea, Real Madrid exit & Kanté’s genius
He’s the man who has a position named after him, and he’s also the latest guest on the Obi One Podcast. Introducing the one and only Claude Makélélé.
The former midfield metronome looks back on his career, from being unceremoniously jettisoned by Real Madrid to finding a home at ... Show More
51m 33s
Mar 2025
One on One | Arsenal’s Raya on doing his own washing at Southport! Plus, Fulham boss Silva shares his ambitions.
Joe Thomlinson is joined by Sam Obaseki on this week’s pod to bring you more exclusive chats with some of the biggest names in football. <br /><br />Sam’s been to Fulham to meet their manager Marco Silva, who discusses his footballing moves from Portugal to the Premier League, a ... Show More
36m 18s