Craig Burley interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (8.27.15)
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with ESPN soccer analyst Craig Burley. During the interview, Craig Burley discusses what it was like playing at Chelsea in the pre-Abramovich days, his memories from playing in the 1998 World Cup, what it was like working […]
Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with ESPN soccer analyst Craig Burley.
During the interview, Craig Burley discusses what it was like playing at Chelsea in the pre-Abramovich days, his memories from playing in the 1998 World Cup, what it was like working under Chelsea manager Glenn Hoddle, Burley’s interaction with Hoddle’s faith healer, his opinions about whether the US soccer media are soft on MLS, and what it’s like working on ESPN FC with Dan Thomas, Steve Nicol and others.
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Burley, a former Scottish international and professional footballer, is a studio analyst for ESPN on the network’s daily soccer studio show, ESPN FC. He will serve in the same analyst role during ESPN’s production of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Burley, a midfielder, began his international career with the Scotland U-21 National Team in 1992 before moving on to the senior team. From 1995-2003, he made 46 appearances for the Scottish National Team and scored three goals, including Scotland’s goal against Norway in their second of three matches at the 1998 World Cup in France.
He made his professional debut in 1989 with Chelsea in the English Premier League, where he played in 113 matches. In 1997, Burley returned to Scotland to play for the historic Scottish Premier League club, Celtic FC (1997-1999). He also spent four seasons with Derby County (1999-2003). Burley retired from professional football in 2004.
Burley has since made a name for himself as a football pundit, having worked previously for ESPN UK, Setanta Sports and BBC Radio. He regularly contributes columns to Scotland’s Daily Record and was a featured analyst on ESPN’s Press Pass. In 2013, Burley moved to the United States with his family to work as an analyst on ESPN FC.
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Nate is a radio sportscaster, writer, stand-up comedian, and soccer coach located in Redding, California. Originally from Watsonville, a futbol crazy town in Santa Cruz County, Nate is a graduate of Humboldt State University where he majored in Broadcast Journalism. Soccer is one his true loves in life, and he is an avid Liverpool FC, San Jose Earthquakes, and United States National Team supporter. Road trips, sake & sushi outings, and late night terrace inspired singing are some of his hobbies. His greatest heroes include Bill Shankly, Richard Pryor, Diego Maradona, Hunter S. Thompson, and Jon Miller. In addition to World Soccer Talk Radio, Nate’s work can be heard on AM 1460 in Redding and online at KCNR1460.com, where he is the lead radio voice for live coverage of Northern California college and high school sports.
