In Episode 92 Derek is joined by a close friend Iain McMillan.
Iain recently released his debut novel The Boy With The Thorn In His Side which draws from his experience growing up in 80/90s Scotland and his life in recovery thereafter.
The pair discuss Iain's motivations behind writing his first book; his younger life which was dominated by football, fashion, clubbing and alcohol, before delving deeper into recovery and the social problems that face many across Scotland today.
Derek and Iain talk in detail about The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, how much is based on Iain's own life and how he hopes that this book will help others.
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In Episode 92 Derek is joined by a close friend Iain McMillan.
Iain recently released his debut novel The Boy With The Thorn In His Side which draws from his experience growing up in 80/90s Scotland and his life in recovery thereafter.
The pair discuss Iain's motivations behind writing his first book; his younger life which was dominated by football, fashion, clubbing and alcohol, before delving deeper into recovery and the social problems that face many across Scotland today.
Derek and Iain talk in detail about The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, how much is based on Iain's own life and how he hopes that this book will help others.
Episode 78 with Mark Evans - Head Of International Department at Football Association of Wales
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Episode 78 with Mark Evans - Head Of International Department at Football Association of Wales
In Episode 78 Derek is joined by Mark Evans who works as Head Of International Department at Football Association of Wales.
As well as working for the national team Mark regularly watches his local team in Merthyr where he contributes to their fanzine.
Mark has worked at the Welsh FA for over 30 years rubbing shoulders with stars like Gareth Bale and Ryan Giggs among many, organising trips to training camps and more recently to major tournaments across the Globe.
Derek and Mark talk about their shared love for football, following their local football teams, Mark's desire to see Wales become an independent nation and much more.
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In Episode 92 Derek is joined by a close friend Iain McMillan.
Iain recently released his debut novel The Boy With The Thorn In His Side which draws from his experience growing up in 80/90s Scotland and his life in recovery thereafter.
The pair discuss Iain's motivations behind writing his first book; his younger life which was dominated by football, fashion, clubbing and alcohol, before delving deeper into recovery and the social problems that face many across Scotland today.
Derek and Iain talk in detail about The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, how much is based on Iain's own life and how he hopes that this book will help others.
