Welcome to The Obi One Podcast. Join Chelsea and Nigeria legend, John Obi Mikel, as he chats candidly to the game’s biggest names. From former team-mates, to his greatest rivals, to some of today’s current heroes. Alongside Chris McHardy, renowned sports broadcaster, the pair bring you the dressing room secrets, the untold stories, the in-jokes and the disagreements. Make sure to download The Obi One Podcast for free on your preferred podcast platform NOW. You can also watch every episode - ...
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North London FC is the most successful football club in the history of the Premier League. There’s only one issue: it only exists in Bob Harris' head. For over 35 years, broadcasting legend “Whispering” Bob Harris OBE has managed his line-up, built stadiums and training grounds and kept records of every single match played. Now, for the first time, Bob and his son Miles are revisiting 35 years of fantasy football history (as well as their own family stories) in A Game Of No Halves.
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Welcome to the Daily Record’s game-changing new podcast Fergie Time – featuring Scotland and Rangers legend Barry Ferguson as you’ve never heard him before.Every week join Ferguson and chief football writer Keith Jackson as they get straight to the heart of all that matters in Scottish football. And a bunch of other stuff you probably never even realised you cared about until now.This is Ferguson at both his most relaxed and his most explosive. Hear him unload on everything from the state of ...
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The TWITS series follows the adventures of Cyril Chippington-Smythe (Michael Urie), the world's richest man, and his mechanical manservant Bentley (Dakin Matthews) as they navigate a dystopian world in search of love and meaning. This is a world in which the great minds that should have discovered electricity went into the restaurant business instead, or decided to chuck the science game because their true passion was stand-up comedy. It is a world of hydrogen, steam-powered servants and fac ...
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A couple of lads discussing Manchester United and Football Topics over a few pints! In-depth match previews, reviews, transfer discussion and top notch banter! Subscribe to stay up-to-date with every episode.
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Bob and Miles delve into TWO seasons’ worth of North London this week, with some quite frankly incredible games & events littered through the episode. Plus, can they continue their great form in Football Pointless? Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/agonh50 …
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32 - James Rodriguez & The Mystery Manager Injury
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After a cliffhanger ending in last week’s episode, will North London lift the 2013/14 Premier League & Champions League trophies? Plus, Bob and Miles recap the entire 2014/15 season, where a big name joins the club, and the boys unpack a game where the manager had to leave the stadium with an injury! Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious,…
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The Obi One: S02 Episode 2 - Carlo Ancelotti
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In another exclusive for the Obi One Podcast, John and Chris are in the Spanish capital to speak to none other than Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti. Fresh from a record-extending fifth European Cup triumph as manager, Don Carlo was only too willing to open the doors to Real’s training ground for this wide-ranging and illuminating hour-long sit dow…
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Miles and Bob are back to find out North London’s fate going into the second half of 2013/14, and there are some seriously tasty matches on the horizon. Plus, special guest Jonny Morgan (superb singer-songwriter and Bob’s emerging artist of the year) joins the boys to talk about his time as a North London player, and takes on Bob for the long-await…
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 7 - EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid Insight & Obi Mikel's Impassioned Enzo Fernandez Verdict
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In this latest episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi and Chris find themselves in Madrid, Spain as they sit down with a familiar face. All will be revealed! Also in this edition, John Obi gives his verdict on the controversy surrounding current Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, makes an impassioned defence of African football AND endorses a former Blues…
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North London return for the 2013/14 season, where Man Utd will be without their legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson for the first time since Bob founded the club. Big transfers come in to bolster the squad for the new season, and Bob and Miles have a couple more football pointless quizzes that will get you scratching your head! Thank you to our spo…
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The Obi One: S02 Episode 1 - Usain Bolt
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Olympic legend Usain Bolt joins the Obi One Podcast for an exclusive, in-depth look back on his illustrious career. How did he deal with pressure, who was his greatest rival and was his showmanship merely an act? The Jamaican icon reveals all in conversation with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy. He also discusses a human’s limitations, makes a sta…
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It’s North London vs Manchester United in the run-in for the 2012/13 Premier League title, and Bob is aiming to send Sir Alex Ferguson into retirement without a final league trophy under his arm. But can Kaka, Haynes & the gang keep him at bay? Some massive new signings might make it possible, and Miles and Bob play some scintillating football poin…
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Bob and Miles embark on the 2012/13 season with North London, and a massive new addition to the squad sees a legendary old head depart. But can the boys keep Manchester United at bay in the league for Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in charge? Plus some enthralling & hilarious football pointless quizzes will keep you on your toes! Thank you to our…
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Bob & Miles conclude the 2011-12 season with Man United & Chelsea aiming to halt North Londons trophy charge. Plus the guys discuss Englands dramatic win and underwhelming performance against Slovakia and play more Football Pointless for good measure! Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day e…
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Welcome to all the new supporters of North London! Off the back of their video going viral on X, Bob and Miles discuss the minutiae of how Bob goes about playing games, the squad members, imaginary press conferences, and everything in between, whilst delving into the 2011/12 season. PLUS a very special guest joins the guys for the end of the episod…
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Bob and Miles are so excited for the EUROs to start that this week is a EURO 2024 special! Alongside finishing off the recap of North London’s 2010-11 season, join the guys as they preview this year’s EUROs (should Cole Palmer start for England? Will Mbappe be back for the end of the group stage?) And find out who is victorious in this week’s Premi…
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24 - England's Loss & Bastian Schweinsteiger
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Miles sees his infamous good luck streak come to a screeching halt while Bob dives in to his North London 2010-11 season! The guys also chat about Englands recent loss to Iceland and play Football Pointless which throws up some very interesting results. All of this plus...Bob has new cats!! Follow A Game of No Halves Stream: https://wizard.podlink.…
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With Real Madrid pipping Borussia Dortmund in the real-world Champions League Final, today Miles and Bob delve into North London’s own European history, looking back at some key moments and players to play in the competition. Plus, how many goals has Ronaldinho scored in the Champions League? And is it more than Zinedine Zidane?! Thank you to our s…
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 6 - Maresca, transfer targets & Fergie forgiveness
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In the latest Taking the Mikel episode, John and Chris discuss new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and his transfer priorities this summer. John also details the genius of Carlo Ancelotti, delivers a warning to José Mourinho and reveals why he might just be back on Sir Alex Ferguson’s Christmas card list. Download and subscribe to the Obi One Podcast now…
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Bob and Miles take us through North Londons fantasy 2023-24 season. Miles chats about his experience of being at Wembley this past weekend for Man United’s heroic F.A Cup win at the weekend and Bob reminds us of one of the greatest MLS goals of all time from the one and only George Best! Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat…
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Bob and Miles answer your burning questions about the world of North London F.C and how Bob actually plays the game. Plus we learn of a rather unique game called 'PANTS' that Miles played in his youth and Bob picks his all-time music industry fantasy team! Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every …
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20 - Inter Milan & The World Club Championship
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Bob and Miles talk about the 2010 World Club Championship. Featuring stiff competition from José Mourinho’s Inter Milan and the guys introduce a new football Pointless quiz to the podcast. Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/agonh50 and use code agonh50 to ge…
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Bob and Miles are back again to resume the 2009-10 season, where North London are battling with Man Utd and Barcelona for the Premier League & Champions League crown. A certain young Brazilian striker joins the club in January to link up with Riquelme and the gang, and we find out if Jamie Carragher scored more own goals than real goals throughout …
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The 2009-10 season is here, and Bob’s North London squad needs some bolstering. A big name leaves in the transfer window, but he’s swiftly replaced with some star talent. Plus, how many goals did Jimmy Bullard score? And was it more than Gilberto Silva?! Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every da…
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Twits in Peril, Chapter 5 - My Short but Brilliant Acting Career
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When we last saw Cyril he was being carried on the shoulders of a mob bent on confronting the evil tycoon Cyril Chippington-Smythe. They little suspect that the heroic “Johny” who is leading their little uprising is, in fact, the very Chippington-Smythe they despise. Quite a sticky wicket for our hero, but every step is bringing him closer to the r…
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We left Cyril and Binky packed like sardines on a creaky old mattress. Binky has put his foot in it by passing himself off as a leader of the Welsh Underground in order to impress Judy. A new day has dawned, however, bringing with it the promise of new adventures... and pancakes! Judy has arranged jobs for them and they happily head off to experien…
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Twits in Peril, Chapter 3 - Wales is a Mysterious Place
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We left Cyril horrified by the arrival of his Aunt Hypatia, Uncle Hugo, Cousin Binky and C. Langford Cheeseworth, who have come to join him in the amusing game they call, “Slumming”. Will they scuttle Cyril's chance to win his wager? Will he be forced to slink back to the Club in disgrace? The relatives retire to Cheeseworth's camouflaged land yach…
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Twits in Peril, Chapter 2 - I Eat a Cherry
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We left our hero in shorts and flip-flops, preparing to infiltrate a world without privilege. Can he survive for a week without cheesy eggs? without a girdle? Without Bentley? Ernie leads him into the topsy-turvey world inhabited by the working poor and Cyril's eyes slowly begin to open. A cherry causes him to re-evaluate his beliefs. NOW AVAILABLE…
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Twits in Peril, Chapter 1 - An Ill-Advised Wager
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Cyril is happily swilling down a Brandy and Prozac at the Club Bar when his old friends, Ford and Lincoln join him. The conversation turns to the gulf between the privileged class and the masses and Cyril is goaded into betting that he can pass for a member of the working class for a week. His cousin Binky arrives and places his bet on Cyril. Alas,…
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Man Utd are pushing North London to the very end of the 2008-09 season, with Bob’s youngsters really making a name for themselves, but who will come out on top in Europe and in the league?! Plus, Bob and Miles discuss the crazy (real life) FA Cup semi final & reminisce about old times Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat me…
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Miles brings a new quiz segment to the pod this week, introducing Bob to a game invented drunkenly with some mates, trying to guess exactly how many PL goals certain players have scored… plus we hear about North London’s new transfers & early form in the 2008-09 season Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating …
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Bob and Miles are back to rerun the 2007-08 Premier League season, with North London facing their toughest competition in a long time against a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Man Utd leading the title charge. Plus, Miles relives his time shooting photos for Real Madrid, and Bob talks about how Trevor Nelson rubbed Chelsea’s victory vs Man Utd in his fa…
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Cyril Chippington-Smythe (Michael Urie) never met a wager he didn't like. When his old friends, Ford (Nik Walker) and Lincoln (James Rana), bet him that he can't survive living like an average citizen named “Johny” for a week he jumps in with both feet and his cousin Binky (Christian Borle) jumps with him. Alas, Bentley (Dakin Matthews) must stay a…
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Miles and Bob are back from LA this week, where we hear about a tumultuous Champions League run-in with Manchester United, plus a very special guest joins the pod in Bob’s own granddaughter Olivia - an inspirational 16 year-old who represents Brighton and England’s cerebral palsy football teams. Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, read…
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North London are on tour this week as Miles & Bob chat new tattoos, best of British talent and memories from the Sunset Strip during their trip to the City of Angels, Los Angeles! The guys look forward to attending an MLS game and discuss using it as the perfect chance to scout new North London talent ahead of the summer transfer window. Plus Bob d…
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12 - Rogues Gallery PES & Ken The Video Man
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North London legend Ben Harris returns to join Bob & Miles as they discuss the 2007-08 season. As is tradition at this point, the conversation takes some surprising detours. From a Rogues Gallery PES lineup and the peak of 90's Premiership footballers to a very peculiar trip down memory lane where the guys regale us with the legend of Ken, the vide…
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11 - North London Legends: Volume 1 (with Ben Harris)
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It’s the first ever guest appearance on AGONH this week, with North London legend Ben Harris joining Bob & Miles (his Dad & Brother) to discuss his illustrious playing career as ‘North London’s David Beckham’. Ben also goes into detail about what it was like seeing the North London team gradually come to life in the late 1980s, and regales us with …
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Miles and Bob invent a new chant for North London ahead of the 2006/07 season, which proves to be one of the most dramatic title run-ins of all time. Plus Bob runs us through an incredible Champions League campaign in between giving us his opinions on Beyonce’s new country single. Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals …
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The Obi One: Episode 12 - Petr Čech
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Chelsea’s greatest ever goalkeeper, Petr Cech, joins John and Chris on Episode 12 of the Obi One Podcast. The Czech man mountain details what made José Mourinho’s Chelsea so special, opens up on the full extent of the sickening head injury that changed his outlook on life and why Champions League glory as a boardroom executive is his favourite memo…
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Bob and Miles delve into the inner workings of the North London universe and how the club operates, from how games take place, to how Bob chooses the transfers & fixtures for the team. Plus we head into the 2006/07 with some massive signings joining the squad. Thank you to our sponsors... Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better ev…
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 5 - Are Chelsea ‘billion pound bottlejobs’?
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In the aftermath of Chelsea’s extra time defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup Final, John gives his verdict. Was Gary Neville right to call the Blues bottlejobs? And what now for Mauricio Pochettino? The big man has his say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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In this weeks episode It's 2006 and the eyes of the world are on the World Cup in Germany. All except our very own Bob Harris, who has to lead his North London squad in to a summer tournament of his own invention: The World Club Championship! Possibly the most prestigious of all fictional club competitions involving the best teams from around the g…
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The Obi One: Episode 11 - Eden Hazard
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In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement last year, Eden Hazard opens up about his career like never before with John and Chris. From snubbing Sir Alex Ferguson to what life was REALLY like at Chelsea. The Belgian magician also explains why Zinedine Zidane - and not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo - is the greatest footballer of…
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Bob & Miles answer your burning questions about North London FC - how does the opposition score? Is there a time limit to games? Let's find out in this Q&A special! Follow A Game of No Halves Stream: https://agameofnohalves.lnk.to/agameofnohalves Instagram: @agameofnohalves TikTok: @agameofnohalves Twitter/X: @agameofnohalves Learn more about your …
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With one of the all-time great European performances clinching a Champions League & Premiership double, North London look to bolster their squad even more heading into 2005/06, with a true naughties cult hero joining their ranks. Plus, a very special addition to the backroom staff also joins to give the team some miracle-working massages. Follow A …
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 4 - Premier League’s all-time Africa XI
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In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John and Chris react to Nigeria’s run to the AFCON semi-finals and pick their best African XI of players who’ve plied their trade in the Premier League. John also makes a hilarious admission about ex-Chelsea star Celestine Babayaro. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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5 - You Can't Win Anything With Kids
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North London commence their 2004/05 season with a major new addition to the first team squad, looking to bounce back after finishing as runners up in the Premier League. Inspired by some visionary tactics & the emergence of a golden generation of youth academy graduates, can Bob oversee a league & champions league double? Follow A Game of No Halves…
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The 2003-04 season is here! Listen in as Whispering Bob and Miles discuss North London attempting to defend their Premier League and Champions League crowns. Plus the youth academy is starting to show promise, with a number of youngsters graduating to a surprisingly thin first team squad… and results aren’t looking too good at the beginning of the …
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The Obi One: Episode 10 - Rio Ferdinand
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In a break from the norm, Episode 10 features our first non-Chelsea or Nigeria star: it’s Rio Ferdinand. Hear from the Manchester United legend as he discusses his battles with Chelsea, his run-ins with Sir Alex, the brilliance of Paul Scholes and Erik ten Hag’s immediate future. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…
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After a stunning performance in the World Club Championship, North London FC enter the 2002-03 league season with some exciting fresh faces - including a certain Brazilian from PSG, who looks to have chosen London over Barcelona. But will his party boy attitude be tolerated by Bob as he tries to reclaim the Premier League trophy? Follow A Game of N…
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Episode 9 features a player former Chelsea team-mates affectionately nicknamed “Zizou”. It’s the one and only, Joe Cole. A boyhood Blues fan, Cole is in superb form in as he opens on a variety of topics in studio with John Obi Mikel. From turning down Sir Alex Ferguson to Claudio Ranieri’s hilarious sales pitch to take him to the Bridge. There’s th…
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 3 - Sunday Oliseh, look away now!
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Taking the Mikel: Sunday Oliseh, look away now! - Ep.3 Ahead of the upcoming 2024 African Cup of Nations, John Obi Mikel reminisces about leading Nigeria to continental success back in 2013. He then takes aim at a compatriot who he labels the worst manager he’s ever come across! 👀 Hold onto your hats, folks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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2 - World Club Championships (On Holiday In Portugal)
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Have you ever played in a World Club Championship whilst on a family holiday in Portugal? Bob and Miles are rewinding to 2002, one of the most notable years in North London FC's incredible history. Their warm-weather training complex was completed and the clubs famed talent development system was finalised. We discover the starting line-up for the …
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The Obi One: Episode 8 - Victor Boniface
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From the Special One to a special one. Victor Boniface is one of the most exciting young strikers in world football, and he’s our special guest on Episode 8. With 10 goals and 7 assists in 16 Bundesliga games this season, the Nigerian is spearheading Bayer Leverkusen’s bid to end Bayern Munich’s dominance. Here, he talks candidly about the heartbre…
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