logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
1h 9m

It Was What It Was: Rafa Benitez: My Coa...

The Overlap
About this episode

We've got an extra treat for you this week: Rafa Benitez guest stars in our football history podcast, It Was What It Was


If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university.


In this episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by the legendary Rafa Benitez to discuss the stories, challenges, and philosophy that shaped his journey.


Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the second part of Rafa's coaching story, it's on the It Was What It Was feed.


Please subscribe to It Was What It Was and become a student of the game!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Oct 7
Liverpool’s Slip-Up, Arsenal Go Top & Amorim Ready To Go? | The Overlap Fan Debate
Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes return for another episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week, our fans dive into all the biggest stories across the Premier League, with strong opinions, plenty of disagreement, and a few laughs along the way.The discussion b ... Show More
1h 27m
Sep 9
Man Utd’s Worst Signing, Diving Debate & Transfer Magic Gone | The Overlap Fan Debate
Welcome back to another episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels across the country to talk all things football, in this episode the fans share their biggest hot takes in the game today!Ea ... Show More
43m 18s
Sep 2
Isak to Liverpool Confirmed, VAR Controversy & Arteta’s Big Problem | Deadline Day Fan Debate
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, it is our Deadline Day special and with that comes fireworks.Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by some of the biggest fan channels in the country to discuss what could be the most chaotic transfer window ever, f ... Show More
1h 27m
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2024
It Was What It Was: Carragher on Sacchi's Genius
We've got an extra treat for you this week! As well as Stick to Football - we’re also bringing you an episode from The Overlap’s football history podcast: It Was What It Was.  If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, an ... Show More
56m 51s
Aug 2024
Rafael Benítez: The Liverpool Era & His Management Journey
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. In this week’s special guest episode, we have ex-Liverpool, Chelsea, and Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez. Joined by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright, Benitez opens up on his time a ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2019
Allez Les Rouges from Dublin: Liverpool's golden title chance and how van Dijk became as influential as Gerrard
It's a special edition of the superb Allez Les Rouges podcast, recorded in Dublin, before host Peter Hooton and regular guest Simon Hughes speak at a show about the latter's excellent new book, There She Goes: Liverpool, A City on its Own: The Long Decade: 1979-1993. The duo are ... Show More
55m 10s
Oct 2016
Jurgen Klopp anniversary podcast (feat. Jamie Carragher)
As Jurgen Klopp prepares to celebrate his first year in charge at Liverpool, the ECHO discuss the German's first 12 months at Anfield. To do that, Andy Kelly, Neil Jones and Ian Doyle are joined by a very special guest, Reds legend Jamie Carragher, who gives his insight into the ... Show More
47m 25s
Feb 2020
Music, Madrid and beers with Klopp | Jamie Webster’s incredible story
His music, Madrid, beers with Jurgen Klopp – this is a must-listen with singer-songwriter Jamie Webster, whose version of Allez Allez Allez has been the soundtrack to Liverpool’s march to glory. Jamie popped into the Liverpool ECHO’s studio on Wednesday to speak to Paul Wheelock ... Show More
39m 42s
Oct 2024
One on One | Guardiola on longevity, learning from Nadal and the future
This episode of One on One sees Juliette Ferrington speak to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola about his time in charge of the champions, how he's learned from tennis stars including Rafael Nadal and to get an idea of how what could be in his future. Jules and Joe Thomlinson ... Show More
29m 40s
Oct 2024
Schmeichel: Wrestling with Roy Keane & Nearly Being Sacked by Sir Alex! | Stick To Football EP 51
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. Our special guest is one of the best goalkeepers ever: Peter Schmeichel. The Great Dane is joined by hosts Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott. The 1999 treble winner reflects on his career before tu ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 3
Rafa Benitez & the games that made him
A special episode from the Football Daily archives when in 2019 Rafa Benitez joined Guillem Balague to talk Istanbul, Tyneside & Madrid. [This is a re-versioned episode from the Football Daily archive. It was first published on the 25th April 2019] 
31m 16s
Dec 2017
Why Mike Ashley needs to accept the takeover bid NOW; Why Rafa Benitez is United's biggest asset and where will January investment come from
This week’s Everything is Black and White Podcast focuses on what went wrong at Chelsea, the latest with the takeover and the value of Rafa Benitez to the club. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone. ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2
Sir Kenny Dalglish: Liverpool, Advice for Wirtz & Starting at Celtic | Stick to Football EP 96
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE.In this episode, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are joined by one of the greatest to ever play the game, Sir Kenny Dalglish.Kenny reflects on his early career at Celtic, including what ... Show More
1h 35m