Show Notes
Benito Carbone joins Ali for a conversation about his passion for English football, and why he wants to return to England as a manager. He discussing his coaching and management experiences so far, and the attacking football he wants to bring to an English club.
The former Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa, Bradford City, Derby County and Middlesbrough attacker remembers playing alongside Paolo Di Canio at Sheff Wed, Fabrizio Ravanelli at Derby County, Gareth Southgate and Paul Ince at Middlesbrough, plus an FA Cup hat-trick for Villa against Leeds, and Bradford’s unforgettable military-style pre-season.
Carbone also gives his account of the abrupt end to his time working at Leeds United under Massimo Cellino, an experience he says affected him deeply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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