Paul Merson Remembers Playing With Wrighty, Gazza, Redknapp & Football's Greatest Mavericks 💥 Ep 4

[@LeeRestoration1275]

Paul is a much under rated legend of the game - his knowledge and honesty is second to none , i really hope he is conquering his demons - he is needed in the sport for a long time to come

[@stevehomer3676]

Wonderful time spent listening. Nothing like this on any of the big channels anymore. Their loss - our gain 🏆

[@deanwarde7126]

Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one. the 2 Garys, Neville & Linekers pods are informative, funny & on the money, Peter Crouch has a good one too. On a different level, Simon Jordan is an excellent listen.

[@chiplawson5491]

The thing that is so great about Merse is the fact he's so honest and has such enthusiasm and respect for those he talks about within the game. His football knowledge is also vastly underrated.

[@RobDug]

I was a steward at my local non league, one midweek night game we were playing a team that Walsall had in a cup game the following week. I was on the gate and I saw P Merson on the visitor list, I always loved him as a player so I kept an eye out and I saw him stood on his own right at the back of a massive queue, no attempt to come up to the gate and get through, just waiting patiently with the fans. I went and got him and took him to his seat, no airs and graces, absolute top bloke.

[@chrisab66]

Enjoyed that. Wish Jeff would bring back that old Time of our Lives for football teams from 70s, 80s and 90s, miss that show.

[@Secret19977]

A pad cast with the whole crew would be great

[@SarahTheBoredEnglishPerson]

What a great interview. Merse knows his stuff. And a great footballer himself. Love hearing his opinions.

[@rob1969in]

completely agree with what Merse says about Stan,he was ridiculously good,so good to see Merse looking so well and happy.

[@Rossboy2112]

Great player Merson was nobody has a bad word to say about him he’s an Arsenal legend ❤ lovely fella great personality has demons like most human beings all the best to him ❤

[@2headedboii]

'Nah that turned out to be a good night' The honesty is refreshing. You're a legend Merse, legendary player, legendary survivor!

[@moz7777]

Spot on about Barnes at Liverpool. Unplayable. Also agree with Maradona, truly the greatest to kick a ball.

[@mrhussain9008]

I think Messi has surpassed him imo. The 3 most naturally gifted footballers are Messi Maradona R9

[@staffh3815]

Still maradona for me r9 could have been if not for injuries 😢​@mrhussain9008

[@jamesblacklaws23]

I’m in the maradona camp too. Imagine what he could do in the modern game where you can barely tackle. I know teams are tactically superior now but he would still shine brightest

[@PANDAPILCH]

Yes! Jeff Stelling finally has his own podcast!

[@Rossboy2112]

It’s unbelievable ❤

[@NTL578]

Jeff?​@@Rossboy2112

[@issyjas3309]

Needs to get his own shirt

[@joshdearlove225]

Big Millwall supporter in my 30s. Im too young to have been at the game Merson refers to. But the story of his performance and standing ovation is passed down as a story as the only time thats has ever happened at millwall. As is passed down a hatred and respect for Pompey, which makes this event even better

[@markmccarron1851]

Quality!! This is the 1st episode i’ve watched, can’t wait for more. Merse is a true legend of the game loved watching him play & on T.V.🙌

[@fergusmaher7490]

Spurs fan here. Always love listening to Merse.

[@ScottReviewsThings]

Without a doubt. For me. The best player I’ve ever seen at Portsmouth. He was the heart beat of that team that year. Merse you will always be a Pompey legend.

[@SoyaSauceMFC]

I was there the day Merson run as apart at Millwall. Hard to take it. But credit where credits due. He was unbelievable. And one of best players I have watched live 💙

[@a.f.8]

I am Spurs supporter, but Merse is just one of my favourite people in the game. Honesty, humility,emotionally intelligent, and by the way, was a great player! He did one of the best programmes I have seen on TV in recent years, on BBC a couple of years, where he filmed himself walking through the Yorkshire countryside and just musing about his life, meeting people on the way. I have tried searching on the iPlayer but can’t find it. Would love to watch it again 👍🏼

[@stevehomer3676]

Same here spurs supporter but bigger fan of personality and bright football. 👍

[@andrewbryce2707]

Merson speaking truth bars regarding John Barnes. Barnes at his best was an unbelievable player.

[@mrkipling2201]

One of the best players in the world from 1987-1990.

[@ArmyofLove]

Paul merson always has an honest and fair reflection on things.

[@pauladamson8684]

Love both these guys. Merse is a top bloke. Jeff well what can you say, what a presenter

[@gerardonochie3408]

Arsenal Legend Paul Merson. Honest and likable player says it as it is.

[@davidnorman3745]

This is brilliant Jeff. Keep them coming.

[@stevenmorley1639]

I'm glad Jeff is presenting his own Podcast now and Certainly will attract top players to his show . N.B to the props Dept .can you provide a couple of coffee tables so no-one has to put their cups on the chair . 😊

[@ericgeorge5483]

I'm a Boro fan and Merson was unbelievable for us. Legend, and a real gent too.

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Proper bloke. Merse. Realising the importance of the ovation of rival fans.. especially from millwall.

[@KingKong-ee8hc]

Great to hear ur voice again Jeff, I was lucky enough to watch Merson play and he was genius

[@footballsgreatestpod]

Magic man 🪄

[@Ron-io3vu]

Good old Merson, loved seeing him on the ball at Highbury standing on the north bank , one from my Era with Adam’s/winterburn/Dixon/Keown and wrighty

[@davidhigginbottom569]

Please do an interview with the great Charlie George. He is the best English player I ever saw in a Derby Shirt. What a player and a great man to talk to too. God bless him

[@neilshayler3119]

Love Merson met him at a dinner speech and was chatting as my Grandad managed Pauls dad, he's had his troubles but boy lovely guy wish him all the best

[@OddMinimum-rk7lv]

I remember that Millwall game, they absolutely tore us to shreds and Merse was the main reason for that. Could tell he was head and shoulders above everyone that day, even at that age! Different granuals….definitely a Maverick and a proper legend

[@AW-kr9fl]

Merse was a superb player. Arsenal legend.

[@CliveWinter]

Paul person a top quality player he proved that after his addiction as a Millwall fan I used to enjoy watching Paul person at Arsenal

[@jayh6565]

Spot on Merse. I'm with you on all of what you said. Especially on Diego Maradona being the best ever. That second goal in 86, on a moving newly laid pitch was unbelievably good. Would've loved to see you turn out at Selhurst in Red and Blue. Top bloke 👍🏻

[@Blandalorian]

The word “legend” is incredibly overused in modern football, but Merse is a Pompey legend. And to do that in only a single season speaks to just how good and how important he was that season.

[@joshdearlove225]

Pompey Legend. But, looks out for Millwall scores.... Tbf thats the best anyone ever played a game at our ground. Including our own players since we moved to the new ground

[@charlieandrews6121]

What about arsenal

[@ryangovier6384]

He's a legend in general tbh!

[@silewis9396]

Pompey legend isn't used often. Merse was a hell of a talented player in his prime no doubt. I wish him well in the battle v the demons

[@joshuawilliams8523]

He is a Arsenal legend too tbf the guy is a legend in general

[@johnanita9251]

Thanks. This is the perfect nostalgia for me 😅 I salute you.

[@BobbyAndMarleesJourneyDay]

Merson was a brilliant player, heard him talking about levels and he was right, Le tissier was levels above him. The difference is if you put le tiss into his arsenal team he would have been the best player. Or put him into the united team he would have been like Cantona. Le tissier was special and he still is, he puts his beliefs ahead of a pound coin. Matt’s a proper legend

[@philiplaycock8944]

Brilliant Jeff! Paul most definitely had a huge talent!

[@Leer1969]

Brilliant podcast and Merson honest as usual love the bloke for it 😊

[@1984aok]

Stood next to him at a nonleague game a few months ago he was watching his son. Lovely man chatting to me throughout was awsomme esp as an Arsenal fan.

[@darrenb3214]

I don’t think there’s another ex-footballer like Merson, in the way he speaks. He’s so open, no bravado, no ego. Says it like it is and seems genuinely a really good person. 🤍

[@ivanamassivedump8715]

I love the way our favourite presenters are doing their own thing now. There's a few that have done it. I think they got tired of the corporate stranglehold.

[@Razormiller]

I agree with Merse about Stan Collymore. I thought he was an amazing footballer. An absolute monster of a player. He had everything. Strength, speed, skill, great finisher, great long shots etc. He was great at Forest and when he went to Liverpool I really thought(back then) he would become one of the best players in the World. Unfortunately the mental side of it seemed to sidetrack the footballin potential he had. He still had great moments where he showed his ability(his goal for Villa v Atletico springs to mind) but he never really quite hit the heights I expected of him. Always felt like he had so much more potential left untapped so its interesting to hear Merse say that.

[@jonathangault3335]

Ray Wilkins came up to Glasgow Rangers.....CLASS

[@Geeyerheidawobble]

Scored an absolute screamer in the 5-1 game 👌

[@samuelbloom2520]

Merc,so honest about himself.Great Guy.

[@SamCovington-fh7ek]

Jeff and Merse legends the pair of them

[@DEEDUBZ]

Merse is an Arsenal great. 2 great storytellers, Jeff and Merse.

[@andrew-jv7iv]

12-3 Saturday was the best thing on telly. Condense to 90 minutes, facetime the fellas. Release on Friday evening.

[@Honmatres]

So good to see you again Jeff!

[@andykopgod]

Really enjoyed that, could we have a part 2 with him talking about his problems

[@alancochran937]

The magic man, he was fantastic at Pompey

[@footballsgreatestpod]

Lucky Harry convinced him 😅

[@mrkipling2201]

Gazza got Spurs to the 1991 Cup final almost on his own, in my opinion. One of the best we've ever seen play the game.

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

Good video enjoyed very much but just one gripe. Merse was wrong about John Barnes. If every team England played, put 2 or 3 players on Barnes as Merse claimed, then that would have left gaps all over the field for the others to capitalise on. Clearly that didn't happen, as England won squat and also England fans never warmed to Barnes and felt he never replicated anywhere near his club form for the country!

[@edwardbastard9752]

Merse used to share a flat with an old mate of mine during his Walsall days, tales to tell that shall never be told! Great days! 🙂

[@Tom.Jackson.]

Only found Footballs Greatest today, loved this and just watched p2, Merse is a hell of a guy, love the bloke, love that much just searched amazon to see if he got any books, found one 😁

[@paulnova7536]

Merson the person love him longtime proper old school character. Up the Chelsea.

[@richs180]

Love Merse. Hope he is staying well. Good watch. Subscribed.

[@ScottTrenum]

Wonderful to see merse looking well 😊

[@jack8988]

New subscriber what a great listen this was! Gotta love merse

[@DJCoachCookie68]

Love the Merse, the Magic Man, first saw him play on Telly at age 17 I think in a 5a side Tourney for the Arse, and with his long hair I thought he looked and played like a Maverick Frenchman!

[@marksilbery6279]

I see the same evening standard six a side he was unbelievable wasn't he 👍

[@garylovattlovatt193]

Superb watch. Thanks so much 😊😊

[@andreblanchette9151]

Merse was the reason I started supporting The Arsenal back in 88'

[@jaguar629]

What a fantastic interview.

[@johnnobrega4767]

Bloody awesome, loves The Merse !

[@danielflack2923]

Thanks for the memories magic man. First name I ever had on my shirt

[@towniebuey]

I still find it hilarious that sky bet still paid Merson to be in their adverts. Unbelievable (Jeff) really. What a player, and what a run Soccer Saturday had.

[@bigkahuna9942]

Hearing the stories from ex players that this podcast gives you is awesome .

[@marksheppard4715]

Interesting discussion about Gazza. I think if he played today there would be far earlier recognition and intervention before his issues escalated. Not guaranteed to work of course but I do think he could gave been even better and achieved even more playing today.

[@FitzElda]

The goal Merson scored against Sheffield Wednesday in the 1993 league cup final was a cracker

[@coyne_h91]

Fantastic podcast! Two mavericks talking about mavericks! Brilliant 👏

[@ShoutFromTheTop]

As a Tottenham fan, Merse is one of the few Arsenal players i like. Some player as well.

[@matthewdoyle3877]

Jeff Stelling a legend

[@khalzo7804]

Need more honesty like this

[@fabiostefanutto5307]

Great player, great guy, always entertaining.

[@maxfrasier]

Great to see the Magic Man in a good place.

[@teamtempest844]

Merson speaking highly about the drink driving smash and run type! What a community.

[@matthewesney2629]

Merse was underrated, his outside of the left foot always found its target and he was more than capable of a top bins

[@leebush4053]

You mean right foot. He'd agree his left foot was to stand on.

[@matthewesney2629]

@@leebush4053 I got 20quid saying this fellas a virgin.. Any takers?

[@colinfarrelly2513]

Absolute legend.

[@vantheman1238]

Gazza was that good he would play in any era and that includes today. Of course coaches, managers and clubs would work with him. Imagine how good he would be in today’s game.

[@brianmaguire3413]

Good to see merson looking good should be a coach

[@jackmeough6338]

Re Stan Bowles being in a bookies half hour before kick off, I saw Steve Claridge, albeit near the ground, trying to get a bet on at 2:30 and the bookie saying the favourite has already fallen, no more bets.😂

[@leef-r2583]

Oh Jack I love that he stopped for that girl a heart warming moment and I'm not that sort of fella so I think he is a legend ❤️

[@mrfrisky6501]

Love when top players confirm how good Gazza was...

[@jamesburke2094]

Literally yesterday was on about john barnes' legendary status

[@RobertSansom-g8n]

Great!!! more please

[@Afc1987]

This is better than sky 100% i love it ❤

[@masayuki83]

After hearing Merse talk about what Ian Wright is like during his playing days, it's no wonder he gets along with Keano.

[@xPEOx1990]

Kalvin Phillips was one of the best holding midfielders in the league until he went to city and didn’t get played. Also Gareth Barry and Micheal carrick all good holding midfielders

[@johnhunter5288]

Top man! Smashing player!

[@dgnoel4180]

Merse spot on about Wrighty.

[@the-68quadfather45]

Jeff that shirt button gonna go off like a 9mm

[@LordFlashheart.11]

🤣🤣👍🏻

[@jonhobson3592]

Talking of the maverick Stan Bowles 😢… rip

[@marklawrence4748]

Great podcast mers is a legend

[@bantamNeil12]

Absolutely brilliant and deserving of the name "The Magic Man" 🎩 🪄 🔮 ⚽️ 👏🏻👏🏻

[@footballsgreatestpod]

Cheers Neil ⚽️👑

[@donholt3361]

When Merson came to Boro, I thought he was just there for the cash like many of the older players we bought back then, Dier, Parlour , Gazza. He was absolutely fantastic. Great player. Jus think how good he could of been without the drink.

[@r4h4al]

Dier as in Eric?

[@somisak]

Merse loved the outside of the boot pass 👌

[@larryanderson9711]

No lie. Stanley Victor and Merse are my two favourite players

[@OllieWace]

Great episode

[@FootkerSnooball]

Not a good comparison considering it was Patrick Swayze who was trying to talk to people in "Ghost" but it's just they couldn't see him (until later on at least) because he was dead.

[@alexashworth6618]

Love merse what a legend

[@footballsgreatestpod]

And what a storyteller! 👏

[@sjacko1066]

Just brilliant