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Aug 2019
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Ramble Meets... Michael Calvin

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About this episode

With his books Living on the Volcano, The Nowhere Men, No Hunger in Paradise and State of Play, Michael Calvin has established himself as the go-to chronicler of just about every aspect of the modern game. A multi-award winning journalist and writer, he has spent over 40 years covering the world's most popular sport at all levels.


Here, in this exclusive interview, Mike tells Football Ramble Daily all about his career, the characters he's met along the way and, from his almost unique position, where he thinks football is heading.


This episode was recored 29th July 2019.


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