Topic: Craig Johnston on Talksport right now

[hollger]

A lot of us "normal" folks share his views and he's spot on about the money and greed in the game, it's obscene.

Although unless there's a major fan revolt that results in drastic changes (structural/personnel/etc) throughout English - and indeed, World - football I sadly can't see anything changing. We've seen fan power in action at our very own club so it can be done, but whilst the gravy train is still rolling in there's no incentive for anybody in the game to change anything. Just look at FIFA as an example, they're an embarrassment.

I agree with him it is a matter of time though, football can't stay immune to the financial problems in the World which are looking like they will get worse before getting any better.

Still - great interview, brilliant to hear from him - really top bloke. As passionate as they come, and more intelligent than most.

[tontherock]

Finally had the time to listen to the interview, always loved watching Skippy's never give up attitude when he played and was gutted when he retired, especially as the news was broken by a tabloid the day of the 1988 cup final. Total respect for the man and why he gave up football. He certainly is right about the way football is going moneywise but not sure what will or can be done about it.

[ceered]

A fantastic interview.

It's great to hear someone talking straight from the heart and saying what they reall think for once. Instead of all the normal interviews that are actually full of absolutely nothing and avoid anything remotely controversial in case someone doesn't like it.

Great respect to Craig.

Shame the interview had to be with them two - but so worth a listen if you haven't already.

[Rafas3leggedtable]

sat with my dad and listened to it - pure gold. Bring him home...

[RedBo]

Fantastic interview from start to finish.

[bigbear]

Pretty amazing guy.

[Alf]

This is top notch. Really enjoying this.

[lfc_col]

Great interview Craig's enthusiasm for the game is fantastic  you can tell he really cares about it

[TSC]

He was never the most technically gifted of players which was a problem in terms of getting into a team full of talent.  The fact he did get in regularly speaks volumes about his enthusiasm.  He was Kuyt with speed.   

[sinnermichael]

he's on the station again tomorrow on a programme called "my sporting life" at 10pm.

should be a good listen.

[Pistolero]

Despite the station that broadcasts it 'My Sporting Life' is currently one of the best things on the radio...

wish to fuck the BBC would headhunt Danny Kelly back to where he belongs

[Enders]

Despite the station that broadcasts it 'My Sporting Life' is currently one of the best things on the radio...

wish to fuck the BBC would headhunt Danny Kelly back to where he belongs

You sure about that?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7ydPUprifs

[petecolonia]

Absolutely brilliant programme, should be mandatory listening for players & fans - well, for everyone really...

[Shazz]

Listening to it now, what a guy! He has had me in tears. Love him,

[soberphobia]

He is just a terrific guy and would love to see him working with juniors and in charge of a junior system. The points he raised about the English kids in the you tube clip were enlightening. He upsets people because he speaks the truth and lots of people have vested interests in not disturbing the status quo. Anyone who can develop themselves from a kid with no talent to play for the best club team in the world has to have an idea or two about development that others can learn from. Loved his ideas about the measuring of skills and allowing youngsters to know where they are in their development.

Really smart guy and passionate. If i had a lad that was under his coaching i would feel safe in the knowledge that he was being given every opportunity to be his best.