
Manchester sporting heroes are put in the spotlight by Ian Cheeseman. Revealing interviews about the people behind the sporting headlines. Listen live on Thursdays at 6pm.
Thu, 24 May 12
Duration:
38 mins
Available:
25 days remaining
This week Ian Cheeseman talks to James Goddard a man who could be on the verge of the defining moment of his sporting life as he goes for swimming glory at the Olympic games. James Goddard was born in the Seychelles but grew up in Stockport. He had trials to be a professional footballer, but has made his name as a backstroker, having already competed at the Olympic Games in Athens and Beijing - he won gold at the 200m backstroke at Manchester's commonwealth games of 2002. First Broadcasted 24.05
Thu, 17 May 12
Duration:
38 mins
Available:
18 days remaining
This week Ian Cheeseman talks to Sean Long a man who is rightly regarded as one of Rugby League's all-time greats. During his time at St.Helens, the Wigan born half-back, helped Saints win 4 Superleague's, 5 Challenge Cups, and two World Club Challenges. Personally he was Rugby League's Man-of-Steel in 2000, won the Lance Todd Trophy three times, and played for Great Britain & England 21 times - on the down side he's suffered some horrendous injuries and one bet £1000 on his own team to lose.First Broadcasted 17.05
Thu, 10 May 12
Duration:
37 mins
Available:
11 days remaining
This week Ian Cheeseman talks to Tony Vaughn, a man who played football for Manchester City & Stockport County during a 12 year professional career, which included a £1.35 million move from Ipswich to City. He also talks about what life's been like for him since he stopped playing. First Broadcasted 10.05
Thu, 3 May 12
Duration:
39 mins
Available:
4 days remaining
This week Ian Cheeseman talks to Stan Ternent a man who led Bury football club to two successive promotions in the 1990s - with some famous victories along the way - which is why it's argued by many that he's the clubs most successful manager. First Broadcasted 03.05
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