Kevin Ball | Football's Hardest Man?

Notorious hard man Kevin Ball is with us for this week's episode talking running with the hooligans as a youth, battles on and off the field, convincing the FA he was just misunderstood, lost flip flops, smashing David Dunn and playing Browny on the right-wing v Arsenal.
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[@Jimmo85]

Best episode in a while this one. Had me howling at times. Proper old school is Bally.

[@lfc290]

Bally the Wally?

[@docca123]

I think the podcasts are ruining the introduction

[@mickeyedwards9764]

Shut up

[@docca123]

@@mickeyedwards9764 anything you say Mickey - would you like a cup of tea as well ?

[@robwood8331]

​@@docca123lose the intro or make it as brief as possible if you need to push a sponsor or something

[@francocosentino8514]

Agreed Northern monkeys

[@normanhaggerston8709]

Bally was Mr Sunderland, worshipped by the fans and loved the club, absolute legend

[@ja-ks8dh]

What a quality speaker by the way. Comes across brilliant. What a player to have in your team.

[@bramwelch4874]

Intros are the best bit, I love hearing Parkin talk about how much he hates football

[@WestEast198]

Superb podcast, one of the best yet. Not a supporter of any of his clubs either but you can tell his passion and determination for the cause is what every team needs. Was in stitches at his team mate’s winding him up with the yearly captaincy vote (he’s not invited) 😅

[@benarcher7411]

Kevin ball has morphed into Peter hook

[@ShalomBrother]

😂

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

great to listen to a pro not talking about booze and wasting ability well done Mr Ball

[@jido7557]

Podcast starts at 0:00

[@niallwilliams8833]

Carttermole next please!!

[@mikelitorous5570]

Smashing cars with cricket bats in Newcastle city centre with bendtner sounds a laugh

[@keithavery9669]

Tremendous podcast, so lucky to have watched most of his games at Sunderland and he was an absolute legend and what a warrior ⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@anthonyclaughan5620]

What a Legend bally is

[@stuartwilliams1146]

Kevin Ball absolute legend🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

[@Mackem67]

Now Boot Bally Bally is one of SUNDERLAND players that never will be forgotten,his name will be passed on in conversation from father to son in years to come, He's a SUND'LAND legend, I was privileged to meet him after we won promotion at Barnsley away, I've still got the scarf he gave my son in the dressing room after the game. That's what SUNDERLAND are lacking at the moment, a great leader, heart on sleeve,

[@mikelitorous5570]

Bally holding the championship trophy with one hand is one of the coolest pictures out there

[@Jaaskelainen1993]

Top episode fellas. You're still smashing it years later.

[@pompeymackem]

Oh Bally Bally!! One of me all time favorites.

[@bryancox161]

Absolute legend Bally

[@happyChappy96621]

Honestly I’m not a Sunderland fan and Ball was too young to appreciate Ball when I was growing up but I’ve got to say what a class act this man is.

[@stevenhenzell8964]

Love Kevin Ball one of the best I seen at Sunderland

[@lmillssafc]

Just finished watching it. A TRUE Safc Legend(but we knew that already). EVERY Sunderland team should have a ‘Bally’. So on point with his views regarding the game and what makes a team successful. Passion, committment, dedication, performances and standards. We’ve never replaced him in my opinion. Yeah people go on about Cattermole, but i honestly think Bally delivered so much more. Add to that he bleeds Red n White just makes him even more of a crucial part of our history. Another quality UTC interview. Well played again Chris and the lads. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@lmillssafc]

Love the introductions lads, fuck the haters, sets up the interview nicely.

[@birtlee2078]

Sunderland have produced some proper footballers . Fair play!

[@willpiper7880]

Love the intros - you're the reason why we've been listening since 2018 so no need al all to cut your intro short :D

[@Fifaprofessional2913]

Yous probably won’t believe me but that is my grandad ( Kevin ball ) No lie, I’m river freeman ball, my dad is Luke ball, and Sharon ball is my nana

[@hiitdon8630]

10:11 if a player doesn’t have that kind of desire it means playing football isn’t for him

[@alanp.thompson]

Took bloke Kevin ball meet him once in PC World in Sunderland come across as down to earth bloke. Always a good leader on the pitch to.

[@abdihassan1391]

8:43 STARTS 👊🏾

[@akaskinz1856]

Thank you!!

[@lukeedwards8599]

0:00 is when it starts 🤔

[@PB200559]

Best captain I've seen at Sunderland. Top Lad.

[@FTMJarra]

Top bloke Bally, had a bit craic with him in local Asda after a defeat vs Boro, he stood and talked with me for a good 15mins, smashing fella

[@shaunroche3280]

Best episode ever! Bally is an absolute Legend, absolutely love him. I remember being at home but I can't remember if it was against QPR or Wimbledon and I can't remember which way round it was, but it involved Vinnie Jones and Razor...think it was Razor first who'd been put on Bally and was attempting to kick him all over, but I remember seeing him go, nah, had enough of this as Bally had him in his pocket...Vinnie then comes on with Devil eyes and snorting and attempts to put Bally in his place.....ten minutes later I see him shake Bally's hand and go no that's it I've had enough, and every time the ball came near him he looks up to see Bally chasing him down and he just kept getting rid of it, totally stopped him from playing. Awesome stuff. Vinnie and Razor hardest men in football? Haha, no chance, not that day!

[@michaelcooper9705]

Great episode. Never knew Charlie from Casualty was such a hard nut 😯 All those who don't like the intro or do not have time to watch it just do what I do and fast forward it. Simple.

[@jackshaw1588]

Met bally about 10 year ago down Durham. We were watching the Sunderland game and him and couple of his mates sat the next table across from me and my friend. He's such a down-to-earth fellow, shows genuine interest in getting to know you, spoke well to everyone that approached him, top gent.

[@mrperfectedkelly]

Would love you guys to have Neville Southall on 😊

[@kingbeastie]

Nev would have so many great stories. He's played with and against some great players. I'd love to see him as a guest too, great shout.

[@scottanderson6782]

If there's one bloke I would want to lead my team into battle, without a doubt it's Bally. Hard as fucking nails.

[@Thelonerangersmate]

Kevin Ball Sunderland legend, ooh Bally Bally

[@bradley8828]

I reckon a stone island jacket adds about 10 u wot geeza points

[@christopherbennett1336]

That tackle on David Dunne was one of the best moments of my life. Definately got the ball though!!!!!

[@unclejacksbluewhitearmy]

Good result that night for him

[@ryanwales8757]

Hahahaha you have got to be a Dingle, fair play though brilliant tackle dunny got lifted 😂brfc!still won on the day😉game old player Bally💪

[@anthonytibbs9902]

Haha here comes the BOOM

[@paulearley2970]

It's a long watch, but great a great one. Kevin lived down my road when he played for Pompey and always had time for us when we were playing football in the street. He used to show us a few tricks one of which was heading the ball against the kerb repeatedly really fast. We were well impressed. I still wouldn't be able to do it today. Ha ha. A great guy.

[@georgedean6368]

The best I have watched .

[@reecebarnes5973]

I'm a Newcastle fan, but I no Kevin Ball quite well and he's told me a few of these stories before and he's quite funny but he's such a nice bloke untill winds me up about Newcastle but I expect nothing less of him 😂

[@raymondthomadwormald9621]

Loved that Bally 😮

[@cheech7900]

Cracking episode lads.

[@hbenson2775]

Intro’s are the best bit!! Love how Brownie just giggles in the corner!! Quality!!

[@calum5899]

Another quality podcast keep them coming lads

[@LionsTv1885]

The intros are brilliant boys keep them going. Parky looks like a young Lou ferringo in that first pic when he plays the hulk!!!

[@borosniper7725]

Boro fan here, but I really enjoyed this from Bally.

[@adam66846]

So much love for Bally. Mint.

[@stuheadley8552]

I'm here for the intro!!

[@flyoverfredusa]

loved him at Burnley

[@lloydllewellyn8777]

Cracking episode definitely needs to come bk on 😂

[@deanwright7273]

Bally won’t probably remember but when he was in the spire the nurses took me into see him

[@ryandougall]

Great podcast absolute legend at Sunderland some crazy stories

[@shaunmccoy1969]

Proper footballer. Loved the mention of Tommy Tynan. He'd be a great guest.

[@PYPN]

PROPER FOOTBALLER😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnbromley5160]

Absolutely brilliant, one of the best.

[@wawawswfc4957]

Excellent as per ....looking 4ward to mick Harford....when r u getting billy whitehurst on ....

[@carlschumacher7383]

I love the intro !!!!!!

[@exo-d9972]

Get peter Reid on that would be brilliant

[@badofcheese]

Even as a Newcastle fan I’d look forward to that one. Would need to be a two parter though.

[@northernsoul83]

Bally legend met him a few times and been found his house. His stories are amazing

[@steen1976]

Quality that lads. Bally is top craic.

[@VillaBoys123]

Top class intro lads. 10/10. Bally was alright too.

[@danieltrussell9658]

One of the best yet What a legend #cpfc

[@kingbeastie]

I really enjoyed that one, great work guys.

[@chrisroe8230]

Carry on with the introductions. Nothing wrong with them. It keeps it real.

[@bfcrangers5411]

I'll always love him for that tackle on Damien duff at the turf. Burnley legend 👏

[@IHSV1496]

Remind me how that game went again? Or the reverse fixture? 🤡

[@bfcrangers5411]

@@IHSV1496 how has the most recent fixture ended? 3-0 perhaps 🤔🤣

[@IHSV1496]

@@bfcrangers5411 Up the Celts btw 🍀

[@gmafh1315]

Any chance of having the time to skip to in the title from now on lads...... Cheers

[@jasoncartwright2969]

Brilliant episode

[@malmes999]

Legend! some class stories could listen all day to Bally top player.👍

[@petegittins91]

The intros are crucial lads. Need a bit of a chat to keep the rapport going and also to review the talking points from the previous episode

[@nicknewey6152]

One of the best you've done lads 👏

[@brucedunn6845]

When football was for real men , not the fairies of today 🧚

[@iani1457]

Intro superb this week lads. Another level with the added photos.

[@DonnyBhoy]

Ha that first pic of John looks like a young Jeremy Clarkson 😂

[@leebutler1965]

Get billy whitehurst on

[@bantamNeil12]

Another great episode lads...top man bally!!!...👏🏻👏🏻

[@stuartgriffin964]

Brilliant show Top man 👍

[@leebooth2052]

Used to hate him when played against us (sheff Utd) really enjoyed this one,top man ⚽️👌

[@birtlee2078]

Best one yet! Real footballer!

[@shaunfowell5228]

Give. Me. Mr. Ball

[@GGK1986]

Proper player and the ultimate captain

[@CunzyKid]

Great interview

[@mdg1867]

Really enjoy the intros. Keep doing them

[@dannymann88]

Another brilliant episode. Top guest 👊🏻

[@robwood8331]

The type of player you really want in your side gives his all for the club

[@kevwright6064]

Legend

[@Kevin-sy9oo]

Great episode now get billy whitehurst on

[@ianmaxwell8076]

Won’t take part

[@willowbankbear]

Brilliant, a proper footballer

[@robbie2474]

Love the intro`s ... Defo keep um!!!

[@marky3421]

Class episode this, his best tackle was the one at sid James park…

[@Pomegranate-my4fo]

9.20 start 🥱

[@garethbaker5515]

Great episode lads old school as fck 👌

[@pauldouglass1994]

LOVE the intros. Please don’t stop them 👏🏼

[@scottcooper468]

You talk some shit 😩😂

[@arewhyehen1]

Great episode

[@nonurbizness]

Magnificent

[@exo-d9972]

Could of done with another hour would of liked to of heard more story’s

[@westy0087]

Must be in the minority who enjoys the bants n stuff during the intro. Plenty of other useful information on there also! This podcast keeps me from going insane whilst on my night shift! Nearly finished all the episodes, be another member to the patreon shortly! Super Kevin Ball UTC

[@danieloliver4558]

Amazed when I saw he was from Hastings..he sounds like a Yorkie.

[@cameronholliday2819]

I love that u say people hate the intros then talk aload of shite in the intro still 🤣🤣

[@leedsunitedoldschool2837]

Get hold of Ian Baird? Proper old fashioned no 9. Cult hero at Leeds in the 80'ies.

[@domrice8628]

The hardest footballer was from the same village as me ,his name is Billy whitehurst

[@laurencevan-togen2728]

Saw him have many cobble fights round the back of the New 'N when Fed Powney had it

[@stephenmckenzie2511]

Brilliant this what a bloke, should be back involved with Sunderland asap