In another special My Football Heroes Story, we are delighted to be joined by the library of all things Spanish football - Friend of the show, David Whitworth. 

This story is about a player who for a few short years held Spain and Europe in the palm of his hand. All done in the most unreal of kits, and with the most unreal of haircuts. It is the story of dragging a sleeping giant back to the top table of football. A story of a massive transfer, massive expectations, momentum stalling, and of Middlesbrough. Of course it's the Gaizka Mendieta story.

If you were a 90s kid this player is seared into your palette of football. Blazing like a comet. Seemingly capable of otherworldly feats, before disappearing from view. For others, the Gaizka Mendieta Story is a 'you weren't there' story. A player who often gets no mention, but was for a short time, officially the best midfielder in the world. 

Its also the tale of late 90s Spanish football, the ups and downs of one of the most fluctuating times ever seen. Of the introduction of La Liga into UK households. The late dusk of the great Seire A era, and of mid 00s Middlesborough and success.

Other topics covered

• Rivaldos bicycle kick
• The silver world cup ball
• The original Bolton
• Replacing Veron and Nedved

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