Kammy & Ben's Proper Football Podcast

It's the final episode of the series and Kammy and Ben have got the one and only Harry Redknapp as the last guest for the run.He says what it was like working for Daniel Levy at Spurs, whether he was in for the Leeds job last year and how he felt about not becoming the England manager. He also tells them what Frank Lampard said to him about Mykhailo Mudryk, how he thinks Tottenham will get on this season and why Paolo di Canio was the toughest player to manage during his career.Plus there's much more including memories of Bobby Moore, pranking Milan Mandaric and why West Ham told him they had to sell Rio Ferdinand. Meanwhile, Kammy reveals why he was told off at Tottenham and how he feared for his life on a recent road trip with a famous pal.

This episode discusses issues that some people might find distressing. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Former Aston Villa favourite Lee Hendrie joins Kammy and Ben for this week’s Proper Football Podcast.He takes us through his disastrous Villa debut and reveals which surprising figure consoled him while the game was going on. He tells us which manager would have eaten himself if he’d been chocolate and how he ended up playing for Nuneaton Griff. He also talks honestly about his mental health issues, how things almost became too much for him to bear, and what strategies he uses to cope with them now.Meanwhile, Kammy recalls playing against Lee’s dad and explains how he ended up burning one of his team-mate’s football socks.

This week’s episode features rows, Rolexes and a job interview for Kammy at a “gentleman’s club” as former Crystal Palace, Birmingham and Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison sits down in the Proper Football studio.He takes us through that spat between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in Japan, his unlikely bromance with Attilio Lombardo and explains why Robbie Savage drove him mad on the pitch, even when they were teammates.He also reveals how Arsene Wenger tried to sign him as a teenager, remembers how his mouth got him in trouble at Anfield and how his mum helped sort his transfer to Birmingham.Meanwhile, Kammy takes us through the time he interviewed for a managerial position in the unlikely setting of Spearmint Rhino…

Former West Ham, Liverpool and Birmingham City defender Julian Dicks is this week's guest on the Proper Football Podcast and, just as on the pitch, he does not hold back.Why did he and Frank McAvennie hitch a ride on a milk float during training? What made him chuck his boots at a young Frank Lampard? And what was it like in the "brutal" Birmingham City dressing room of the 1980s? He talks about kicking Paolo Di Canio, arguing with Billy Bonds and falling out with Roy Evans. He also reveals which away ground was horrendous to play at and why he thinks he would find it easier to play football today.

Joining Kammy and Ben this week is the Wrexham goal machine Paul Mullin.He talks about what it's like suddenly becoming famous on both sides of the Atlantic, being papped in LA and why he turned down the owner's offer of using his house when he had to stay on after his pre-season injury.He also reveals what it's like being followed around by the documentary cameras, how he ended up on the books of both Everton and Liverpool as a kid and what he really thinks about the possibility of being called up by Wales.

This week's guest with Kammy and Ben is Arsenal legend Martin Keown.He talks about everything from his spat with Ruud van Nistelrooy in 'The Battle of Old Trafford', to playing with Henry and Bergkamp and how he'd handle Erling Haaland today. He also explains why he left Arsenal as a teenager over £50, which player drove Tony Adams crazy in training because he couldn't get near him, why Arsene Wenger said players should only have one car, one watch and one plain shirt and whether Arsenal can win a big trophy this season under Mikel Arteta.Elsewhere, Kammy reveals he's been approached about a move to Saudi Arabia and in light of the stand-off between Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag, he discusses whether it's ever acceptable for a manager to publicly criticise one of his players.

This week's guest with Kammy and Ben on the Proper Football Podcast is a Premier League legend: former QPR, Newcastle, Tottenham and West Ham striker Les Ferdinand.Who stopped him from joining Manchester United? What changed his relationship at Newcastle with Kevin Keegan and which modern day manager blew his mind?He takes us inside his former position as Director of Football at QPR: why he left and what he would change. He also discusses how believes he was judged differently due to his colour and the lack of opportunities for black people in executive roles within football.Elsewhere, he reveals why he still considers Euro 96 to be a painful experience, who was his toughest opponent and remembers the time he and his QPR team-mates were tricked into wearing some unusual football kits on Noel’s House Party. If you want to see that, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSUKJHzpoZk

Kammy and Ben return on BBC Sounds with series 3 of the Proper Football Podcast and their first guest is Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish.He takes us inside what it’s like to be a Premier League chairman and answers some key questions about his time at the club: why was Patrick Vieira sacked? Why did he bring back Roy Hodgson and why did Wilfried Zaha choose to leave the Eagles?He also discusses the wider game in general, from whether the European Super League could become a reality to the arrival and impact of the Saudi Pro League. Why does he think football’s governing bodies are struggling to keep up with the game and why does he believe it is vital the Premier League remains competitive and gives all clubs a chance to improve and challenge the status quo?

Former Bolton, Southampton and Blackburn striker Kevin Davies is this week's guest on the pod and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He answers some key questions from his career: how did a hotel room chat with Big Sam help revitalise his career? Why did he love playing against John Terry and did Bolton deserve their long ball tag?He also recalls Chesterfield's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Middlesbrough, reveals why he fell foul of Gordon Strachan at Southampton and explains why his big money move to Blackburn didn't work out.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Former Tottenham captain Ledley King is this week’s guest and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He explains why Harry Kane should stay at Tottenham, why he backs chairman Daniel Levy and gives his thoughts on Antonio Conte’s outburst which eventually led to his dismissal. He also reflects on some of the big names he worked with at Spurs: Harry Redknapp, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Edgar Davids.Elsewhere, he recalls the night Martin Jol was sacked, Juande Ramos’s strict food regime and what Peter Crouch was like when he was 14.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Lionesses Legend and Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott joins Kammy and Ben on the pod and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.She reveals whether she thinks England will win the upcoming Women’s World Cup despite some big name absentees and gives her thoughts on why so many top players are currently suffering ACL injuries. She also recalls how one of her own teammates was vocally unimpressed about her introduction as a sub on her debut and how Tottenham’s high-tech training ground gave England nightmares the night before the Euros final.Meanwhile, Kammy remembers how the offer of chips at one of his clubs would reveal whether you’d made the first eleven or not, and he has to decide whether this week’s Father Kammy confession deserves forgiveness or absolution. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben are joined by former Norwich and West Ham striker Dean Ashton and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds. Dean recalls his career from being a precocious talent at Crewe to winning his only England cap under Fabio Capello - not that he was a big fan of Dean's physique. He also recalls being wooed by Alan Pardew, explains why Steven Gerrard isn't human and remembers the time his non-football watching dad told a legend to get lost. BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben are joined by the former Brighton, Palace and Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.Which manager does he call crazy and which a wizard? Who told him he was the fifth of the club's five strikers? And who asked him to coach his own replacement? He also gives his view on why Graham Potter didn't work out at Chelsea, why he and Eddie Howe didn't get on at Bournemouth and does he reveal who left an unpleasant surprise in the Palace dressing room ahead of a big game at Brighton?Meanwhile, Kammy recalls launching a laundry basket in anger and decides whether a listener who can't remember the set piece instructions deserves absolution or penance in Father Kammy. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Proper Football is going Beast Mode this week as Kammy and Ben are joined by Adebayo Akinfenwa and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He chats about receiving love from Guardiola, Klopp and Mourinho, fights among teammates and what really happened when an outfield player saved his penalty in a recent non-league game.Meanwhile, Kammy is confused over who or what KSI is, recalls when a blag for a free dinner didn’t work out and has to decide whether this week’s Father Kammy confession deserves forgiveness or absolution. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Former Arsenal and England defender Lee Dixon is this week's guest and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He takes Kammy and Ben inside his time at Arsenal, from joining the club under George Graham to winning the league title on that epic night at Anfield in 1989 and then working under Arsene Wenger as he transformed the club. He also discusses why he thinks Wenger got under Sir Alex Ferguson's skin, whether the Tuesday Club was really that bad and recalls the time Gazza decided to wear everyone's clothes at England training.Meanwhile, Kammy reveals a little known fact about himself and has to decide whether a Chelsea fan who missed matches because of the rain deserves to be forgiven in Father Kammy. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel joins Kammy and Ben on season 2 of the podcast, and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.He recalls the surprise meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson that led to him joining United, recalls what it was like rooming with Eric Cantona and how he ended up on stage performing with Robbie Williams. And a West Ham fan reveals how she jinxed her ex's football team in Father Kammy. But does she receive absolution? Meanwhile, Kammy shares a confession of his own from his appearance on Diary of a CEO. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Everton and Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi is this week's guest on the pod, and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.Alex reveals how he overcame the doubters, including some of his teachers, to forge a successful football career. He also discusses why he's an advocate for mental health and whether Everton can improve their results between now and the end of the season.He also recalls when Arsene Wenger announced he was leaving Arsenal, being managed by a fired-up Duncan Ferguson and why he sometimes plays football with his mates in disguise.Please note the interview with Alex was recorded in December 2022.Meanwhile, Kammy remembers a time he lost his temper with one of his Bradford players and a Newcastle fan confesses he may be the reason for their League Cup Final defeat to Manchester United in Father Kammy. If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

This episode discusses issues that some people might find distressing. If you suffer or have suffered domestic abuse, details of help are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.This week's pod has a bit of everything: last-gasp winners, The Masked Singer, Vinny Kompany's head, and a transfer exclusive as the guys sit down with Birmingham City striker - and Watford legend - Troy Deeney. He recalls that goal against Leicester, how he stopped his leg from shaking before a vital penalty at Wembley and what it took to impress Sean Dyche. The guys also have a frank discussion about domestic abuse and Troy explains how he hopes to help others who have suffered with this during their lives.He also tells them which Birmingham youngster is going to the top, the unbelievable pranks that went on at Walsall and why going to Disneyland meant so much to his family.Meanwhile, Kammy reveals which top Premier League player he suggested to Jose Mourinho for Manchester United and why he didn't end up at Old Trafford, and he takes us behind the scenes on The Masked Singer. A Watford fan shares his biggest guilty secret with Father Kammy which saw Troy end up with a broken hand. But is he absolved? If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Liverpool's Andy Robertson is this week's guest on season 2 of the podcast, and you can listen to it first on BBC Sounds.Andy takes us inside the Anfield dressing room to tell us about his teammates, how Jurgen Klopp inspired their 2019 Champions League victory and why he lost his head with five minutes to go of that match. He also talks about growing into the role of Scotland captain, why he thinks English players sometimes get a rough ride from the press and reveals which future opponent he once had to show to his seat at Hampden.Please note the interview with Andy was recorded in December 2022.Meanwhile, Kammy hears some of our listeners' guilty football secrets - but does he let them off or does he give them penance? If you want to share your guilty secret, e-mail us at kammyandben@bbc.co.uk or contact the guys on Twitter: @chris_kammy @BenShephard with #fatherkammy.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first, a month before anywhere else.

Kammy and Ben are back with season 2 of the Proper Football Podcast, and you can hear new episodes first on BBC Sounds before anywhere else.Kammy's got out his Italian phrasebook as the lads are in Como to speak to former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.He talks about Messi, Wenger and Guardiola, discusses the Gunners chances of winning the Premier League this season and what it was really like to play for that great Spain team that lifted the World Cup and the Euros.He also explains his reasons for joining Como, talks about the biggest regret of his career and reveals which ground in the Premier League he hated playing at. Meanwhile, Kammy talks about his MBE and wonders how the Prince of Wales got hold of his address. The episode was recorded before Kammy received the honour at Windsor Castle on March 7.BBC Sounds is the best place to listen to Kammy and Ben's Proper Football Podcast with new episodes available first from 9 March, a month before anywhere else.