Des Walker: Playing for Clough, Italia 90 and Nights out with Roy | Stick to Football EP 94

On this week’s Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott are joined by legendary defender Des Walker.

We take it right back to the start of his career, breaking through at Nottingham Forest under the great Brian Clough, becoming a fan favourite with his speed and fearless defending. Des opens up about life in that dressing room, his rise to England stardom, and shares stories from unforgettable nights out with teammates including one with Roy Keane that you won’t want to miss.

We also revisit his time on the biggest stage, pulling on the Three Lions shirt at Italia ’90, where England went all the way to the semi finals in one of the most iconic tournaments of all time. Des recalls what it was like to face some of the best players to ever play the game, from Diego Maradona to Marco van Basten, and reflects on the highs and challenges of representing his country.

Alongside his England career, we look back at his club journey, from Forest to his spell in Italy, to becoming a rock at the heart of the defence for Sheffield Wednesday, where he built a lasting connection with the fans.

From Forest to Wednesday, from international glory to the moments that shaped his career on and off the pitch, this is a must watch conversation with one of England’s finest defenders.

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00:00 - Intro
11:54 - Early career and playing for Forest
20:55 - Football Inspirations
24:21 - Career highlights and rivalries
32:26 - Des’ influence on Roy and drinking culture
39:04 - Move to Italy and Reflections
43:55 - Memories of Brian Clough
50:28 - England Squad and World Cup Insights
01:04:33 - Graham Taylor's England Era
01:09:18 - Nottingham Forest's Current Situation
01:13:20 - Life After Football

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