On this week’s SPECIAL episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler & Neil Barnett are joined by David Pleat to discuss everything, from his time as a Player, Player-Manager, Manager to being the Director of Football at Spurs. Crazy stories of Di Canio flipping tables, fielding three Goalkeepers at Anfield, Elton John buying fish & chip, and MORE! An episode not to be missed.

Pick up your copy of David's book - "Just One More Goal: The autobiography of David Pleat" here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-One-More-Goal-autobiography/dp/1785909061

We’re also giving away copies of FIFA, signed by Martin & Alan Smith, both as a giveaway here on Instagram, and in a raffle on a Patreon, so keep an eye out for those!

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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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02:55 What Got DAVID into Football 
05:25 Playing for Notts Forest 
10:25 Being Persuaded to Sign for Luton + How Football has Changed Medically
17:46 Martin's Match Programme from David’s Playing Days 
19:42 Transitioning from Playing to Coaching 
25:30 Differences Between Managing Superstars at Spurs vs Players at Luton
30:35 Could Pep Manage a Smaller Team?
32:45 Three Goalkeepers in One Match at Anfield??
37:36 Why do Big Teams 'Fall Off'? 
43:02 Life as a Sporting Director at Tottenham 
45:08 Harry Redknapp as ‘Director of Football’ at Portsmouth 
58:18 Amazing Paulo Di Canio Story 
01:01:18 - Controversial Dismissal at Tottenham + Elton John's Fish & Chippy
01:03:15 The Book & it's Proceeds Going to Charity (Where to Find It)

Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz

Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/

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