Show Notes
Former Hearts captain and Scotland international Michael Stewart joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a fascinating and typically forthright look back at his life in football.
Michael reveals the extraordinary story behind his ban from Hampden following his criticism of Scottish refereeing, explaining just how far the restrictions went and why he believes the decision set a dangerous precedent for football pundits.
He also gives his verdict on Hearts after their agonising title challenge and the departures of Derek McInnes, Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin to Rangers. Can Wouter Vrancken rebuild the side, and can the Tony Bloom and Jamestown Analytics project keep Hearts challenging Celtic and Rangers?
Michael also opens up on life as one of Scottish football’s most outspoken pundits, the criticism that comes with it and why he refuses to change the way he calls the game.
Then it’s back to where his career began, being signed for Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson, making his debut alongside David Beckham and receiving some unforgettable words of encouragement from Roy Keane.
A brilliant conversation covering Manchester United, Hearts, Scottish football, punditry and one of the strangest bans Michael has experienced.
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