Sammy Lee: Liverpool, Gerrard, Carragher, Rafa & The Everton Decision | The Football Historian Podcast #59

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 59, I’m joined by Liverpool legend Sammy Lee. A boyhood Red from the heart of the city, Sammy went from watching Liverpool from the stands to playing in one of the greatest teams in the club’s history, winning league titles, European Cups and becoming part of the fabric of Anfield. This episode covers his life as a Liverpool supporter, breaking into the first team, the standards of the dressing room, what Graeme Souness, Phil Thompson, Kenny Dalglish and Jimmy Case were really like, and why Liverpool’s success was built on far more than just talent. Sammy also talks through some brilliant moments from his playing career, including his headed goal against Dinamo Bucharest, his famous free-kick against Manchester City and what it was like being part of Liverpool’s European dominance. We also discuss his coaching career in detail, including working under Rafa Benitez, coaching Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, why Lucas Leiva never got enough credit, his time with England’s golden generation, working alongside Sam Allardyce, and the complicated emotions of joining Everton as a proud Liverpool man. This is a proper football conversation with someone who has lived the game from every angle: supporter, player, coach, assistant manager and Scouser. Thanks so much for the continued support, and I hope this instalment of your soon-to-be favourite football podcast continues to impress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices