Schmeichel: Wrestling with Roy Keane & Nearly Being Sacked by Sir Alex! | Stick To Football EP 51

03-10-2024 • 1 hr 18 mins

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.

Our special guest is one of the best goalkeepers ever: Peter Schmeichel. The Great Dane is joined by hosts Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott.

The 1999 treble winner reflects on his career before turning pro, including some early jobs in a textile factory which he believes helped him in football.

Jamie shares how the legendary Danish 1992 Euro champion helped him experience the iconic Yellow Wall at Borussia Dortmund.

Schmeichel shares a behind-the-scenes story - where he clashed with Sir Alex Ferguson in an Anfield dressing room! And Roy and Peter dive into their infamous fallout - and discuss their brawl.

The panel debate who the best goalkeeper in the world is and Peter opens up about his close bond with his son, fellow goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel; reflecting on Leicester’s famous Premier League triumph and why he believes Celtic is currently the perfect club for Kasper.

Lastly, don’t miss the post-show treat—Peter picks up the guitar for a sing-along session!

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00:00 Behind the scenes

06:13 Promo

07:03 Intro

07:17 Peter and Jamie in Dortmund

13:35 Peter’s jobs before turning professional

22:48 Signing for Bromby

25:04 Hero growing up

26:50 Playing handball in Denmark

35:29 Modern day goalkeeping

44:00 Joining Manchester United

54:00 What made Peter Schmeichel the best goalkeeper?

57:42 Peter Schmeichel arguing with Sir Alex Ferguson in the Anfield dressing room