Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to quickly tell you about some others.

My name's Andy Martin and I'm the editor of a team of podcast producers at the BBC in Northern Ireland.

It's a job I really love because we get to tell the stories that really matter to people here,

but which also resonate and apply to listeners around the world.

And because the team is such a diverse

range of skills and strengths, we have trained journalists, people who love digging through

archives, we've got drama and even comedy experts. We really can do those stories justice. So if

you like this podcast, head to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more fascinating stories

from all around the UK. BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more fascinating stories from all around the UK.

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You get a phone call.

You get a phone call from Sam Allerdice.

How did that phone call go?

What did he say to you on that phone call to convince you? Well, I would say that the phone

call came at the right time. He made his intention clear. He told me how vital I would be for the team.

But I'll have to admit I didn't do my research, you know, because I never really heard of voting,

but for the fact that I wanted to play in the Premier League, you know, and that was my opportunity to come to England.

The Football Daily Podcast on BBC Sounds.

JJ, it's great to see you, mate.

It's great to see you.

Haven't seen you in a long time, but thank you very much for this time here.

I just want to find out about you.

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