Fantastic. This podcast is always amazing and great to see past and present players giving such a wonderful insight into the best sport there is. I have to agree with Baz about the sanitisation of the game though. I’ve watched Wire since 93 and legitimate fans have always respected a bit of “biff”. What happens on the field always stayed on the field. I remember going in the touchdown club at the old wilderspool stadium back in the 90s. You’d see two players who had not long before been throwing haymakers at one another suddenly sharing a beer. And absolutely the speed / athleticism etc of the sport is paramount but so is the toughness which whilst we need to manage it, should not be eliminated either. The last thing League needs is constant controversy like Footy etc where people become waylaid with trivial nonsense. And let’s not forget, I grew up watching J Davies, Jason Robinson etc …. The sport has always provided some of the highest quality athletes. But I also watched Baz himself, Moz, O’Connor, Faz, Scully, and the absolute ruthlessness of the sport back then was equally important to the viewer.
Great comment. Seems like a good bloke Barrie. I did think he went a bit far on Peter Shiels in the CC semi in 2001, when he smacked him across the eye for nothing. Was really bad that
I hated Barrie as a player but read his book and watched him as a pundit/host on Sky and love him now.
I bought the book. Need to read it.
Fantastic. This podcast is always amazing and great to see past and present players giving such a wonderful insight into the best sport there is. I have to agree with Baz about the sanitisation of the game though. I’ve watched Wire since 93 and legitimate fans have always respected a bit of “biff”. What happens on the field always stayed on the field. I remember going in the touchdown club at the old wilderspool stadium back in the 90s. You’d see two players who had not long before been throwing haymakers at one another suddenly sharing a beer. And absolutely the speed / athleticism etc of the sport is paramount but so is the toughness which whilst we need to manage it, should not be eliminated either. The last thing League needs is constant controversy like Footy etc where people become waylaid with trivial nonsense.
And let’s not forget, I grew up watching J Davies, Jason Robinson etc …. The sport has always provided some of the highest quality athletes. But I also watched Baz himself, Moz, O’Connor, Faz, Scully, and the absolute ruthlessness of the sport back then was equally important to the viewer.
Great comment. Seems like a good bloke Barrie. I did think he went a bit far on Peter Shiels in the CC semi in 2001, when he smacked him across the eye for nothing. Was really bad that
Great podcast guys, couple of mates of mine Mark & Barrie and I’ve met Will through Mark. Three top blokes, credit to Oldham and rugby league!! ❤
A fantastic interview. A new found respect for Mr McDermott.
Great show with Barrie - thank you
Love Barrie Mac's passion and agree with everything he said! Great podcast!
Even though Barrie from the wrong side of the Pennines he's a honorary Yorkshireman for his great service to the Rhinos...a great character
super useful podcast great guest with great stories to tell love baz
Cracking listen again..
Brilliant, a great watch
Great podcast, keep it up and more people will come on board.
Top man Barrie, legend of the game
Top lad see him in Gym all time
Top lad Barrie ❤
Barry McDermott seems a really nice guy.
I thought Barry was going to break into song of vindaloo when he said me and me mum and me dad and me gran
Brilliant from Barrie
Top man talks alot of sense about the game
Iyestyn Harris has got to be the best player to come out of Oldham
Got to feel sorry for Barry he as to put up with John wilco great interveiw
Great to hear Barrie McDermott. Will Perry getting boring and annoying with the Jon Wilkin thing. Drop it!
Will,,,,stop interrupting son!😡
Bring back Wilkin
😍 'PromoSM'
Mark Flanagan looks the part well groomed good looking lad,zero personality, what did he add to this ?? Nothing imo
Love the way he said he always had Fieldens number, yet never once went for stu on his own, the biggest bully the sport has ever seen, total 💩🏠