On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil revisit an amazing week in football. During which Martin shouted his famous “Aguerooooo”, and only a few days later commented Chelsea’s first ever Champions League win… with Neil only 8ft in front of him!
From Aguero, to Drogbaaaaa, this episode takes us inside that week, the dramatic final day, behind the scenes for Neil in the Chelsea hotel in Munich, UEFA confiscating his tapes, his son hugging Roman Abramovich, and so much more!
May of 2012… what a time.
[CHAPTERS]
00:00 INTRO
01:44 Did Martin know what he was going to say in celebration?
04:13 When did Martin Tyler realise how big the Agüero moment would be?
06:12 Seeing the Executive Chairman of the Premier league straight after the game!
07:43 "Now I listen to it as if its another person doing it"
08:06 "Did you do any preparation for the UCL final SIX days later?"
09:30 Mark Hughes claims it was the nosiest moment in a football ground he's ever heard!
10:54 Problems in the Chelsea squad leading up to the final
11:35 Neil Barnetts journey for ChelseaTV to Lille to film with Joe Cole!
12:57 Joe Cole told Neil Barnett that Eden Hazard would sign for Chelsea!
13:38 How did Denis Wise save Neil Barnett's day?
15:40 What problems did Bayern Munich have leading up to the final?
17:26 The surprising role of Ryan Bertrand
19:03 Nights out in Munich (John Terry's dad + Babayaro charging drinks to UEFA!)
23:03 Jody Morris broke the news to Neil that Ryan Bertrand was starting
23:53 Shouting for Ruud Gullit to get an interview!
26:10 How did the actual game go?
27:40 What moment in the game made Martin Tyler feel lucky/proud?
29:30 Neil's reaction to Drogba's equaliser
30:49 "Give me Didier over Thierry Henry any day"
32:03 What did Drogba tell Neil privately after the game?
32:40 Robben's story about his friendship with Petr Cech!
36:07 The dramatic penalty shootout!
38:17 Neil and Martin's hug WHILST still commentating (+Gary Nevilles handshake)
39:38 Martin's moment of reflection after the historic week
41:46 UEFA confiscated Neil's exclusive tapes!
44:57 Neil went to the team afterparty with his son! (Hugging Roman Abramovic)
47:26 Presenting on the open bus parade in London!
49:09 How Neil got in trouble with his wife!
49:51 "That truly was the most extraordinary week"
51:57 "Being entertained became more important than winning...So lucky Chelsea signed Hazard"
52:16 Martin Tyler and Neil's invite to Eden Hazard to come on the podcast
53:36 WHERE TO FIND US!
Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!
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