A bootroom special with former Cobblers midfielder Ryan Gilligan who performed ably for Northampton Town over a 7 year period, playing under nearly as many managers.

Ryan talks about joining up with family friend Colin Calderwood at Cobblers, learning from such quality players as Sean Dyche and Ian Taylor. Gilligan came into his own in a decent Stuart Gray side alongside such talent as Mark Bunn, Bradley Johnson and Adebayo Akinfenwa and Ryan talks about the tough training that gave Gray’s side a physical edge to match the good play.

That night at Anfield is a number 1 moment for plenty of people associated with the Cobblers and Gilligan is no different. He talks about playing with Ian Sampson and the work that went into turning Liverpool over on their own turf.

Things weren’t always plain sailing however and he talks frankly about moments of tension with Gary Johnson as well as his decision to move to Sweden, one that ultimately paid off by linking up with Graham Potter (now Brighton boss) at emerging Swedish side Östersunds FK.

This is a story of pride and growth in conversation with an intelligent guy who reveals a surprise secret about his new job out of football.