Neil Mellor: Rafa Benitez, Istanbul & Liverpool’s Hidden Truths | The Football Historian Podcast #56

Neil Mellor joins The Football Historian Podcast to tell the real story behind his career at Liverpool.

From scoring 56 goals in a season to THAT moment against Arsenal, Neil opens up on life inside one of the biggest clubs in the world — including his relationships with Rafael Benítez and Gérard Houllier.

He also shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, including how he ended up with a medal… and why it wasn’t quite what he expected.

We also discuss: • Being told to support Liverpool by Steve Heighway • Training with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher • Life in the reserves and breaking scoring records • The reality of going out on loan as a young player • Dressing room stories with Dietmar Hamann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices