Hull City Legend Richard Garcia on Lucas Herrington’s Premier League Move | EXCLUSIVE Interview
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Former Socceroo Richard Garcia joins Football360 Today to discuss Lucas Herrington’s move to Hull City, his development with the Young Socceroos and what the Australian defender can expect in the Premier League.Garcia also looks back on his own time at Hull City, including their historic promotion to the Premier League, and explains why he believes Herrington has made the right move.Plus, Garcia opens up on his coaching journey, his role with Australia’s Under 20s and his work with Olympic Kingsway in the NPL.00:00 – Richard Garcia on Lucas Herrington’s Hull City move02:06 – What makes Lucas Herrington stand out04:43 – The importance of patience for young Australian players07:09 – Richard Garcia’s time at Hull City13:12 – Why Hull City is the right move for Herrington16:18 – Can Hull City survive in the Premier League?17:34 – Could Mo Toure join Hull City?19:26 – Richard Garcia’s coaching journey28:47 – What’s next for Garcia?Subscribe to Football360 for more interviews, analysis and stories from Australian football.
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