Daniel Harris on the Manchester derby, Jose v Pep, Rashford and the Class of 92
The sports writer - who is also a lifelong United fan - is in the studio for episode 22 of the Betway Insider Podcast to discuss all things red and blue
Daniel Harris joins host Tom Bowles and resident tipster Alan Alger in the studio for episode 22 of the Betway Insider Podcast.
The SJA-nominated sports writer - who is also an author and has co-directed his first film - discusses:
- Why Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola have been so understated during their first few months in Manchester.
- Whether Mourinho is a quick-fix at United compared to what Guardiola is trying to accomplish at City.
- Whether the Special One will trust Marcus Rashford, both in Saturday's derby and throughout the season.
- The professional and personal reasons as to why he is revelling in Rashford's rise - plus some kind words for Kelechi Iheanacho.
- Sam Allardyce's curious comments over Wayne Rooney's performance for England against Slovakia.
- How long Rooney can realistically maintain his place in the United and England side.
- His mixed feelings towards Paul Scholes, who criticised the Premier League while promoting his new Class of 92 book.
- How he became a United fan despite being born and raised in London.
- His favourite United player - and the one who he thinks is the most underrated.
- The difference between writing about football and cricket - and his thought process on writing this remarkable piece before last year's Ashes series.
- House of Flying Arrows, the darts film he has just co-directed.
In addition to revealing how non-league football perceive the Class of 92 and Salford City, Alan attempts to record back-to-back Wise Al wins and gives his bet of the weekend - with all profits going to the English Federation of Disability Sport.
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