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Episode 7 of Series 4 features former footballer John Moncur discussing his career in the 1990s, spanning Tottenham, Swindon Town, and West Ham United. Moncur shares colorful anecdotes about playing with Paul Gascoigne, winning promotion with Glenn Hoddle at Swindon, Eric Cantona's infamous stamp, and his pranking exploits at West Ham including interfering with Stuart Pearce's pre-match rituals. The episode captures the era's drinking culture, tactical evolution, and memorable moments including West Ham's role in denying Manchester United the 1995 title.
West Ham Shirt Sponsors and Burma Petrol Perks
John Moncur discusses his career shirt sponsors, starting with Holsten at Tottenham and moving to Burma petrol at Swindon. The Burma sponsorship came with unique perks including free petrol at Burma stations around Swindon and sponsored cars. Moncur shares a humorous story about teammate Mick Hazard, known as the tightest man in the world, who drove 50 minutes out of his way to find a Burma station for free petrol, causing them to be late for a match.
- Tottenham's shirt sponsor was Holsten with free Holsten beer after every game
- Swindon was sponsored by Burma petrol, providing free petrol and sponsored cars
- Mick Hazard drove 50 minutes out of his way to find a Burma station and they ended up late for kickoff
" the tightest man in the world...we was just outside where was we basically got on the M25. He was going down to Southampton and he went about 50, well, it was about 50 minutes out of his way to find a Burma station. And we ended up late with a kick-off. "
Paul Gascoigne's FA Cup Final Preparation
Moncur provides insider perspective on the legendary 1991 FA Cup final where Gascoigne famously injured himself. He reveals Gascoigne was dangerously over-excited before the match, even kicking a television in the morning. The night before a crucial Portsmouth match, Gascoigne kept teammates up until 2am playing a version of keepaway in a squash court, leaving everyone exhausted, yet still managed to score twice despite having no legs left.
- Gascoigne kicked a TV off its cabinet on the morning of the 1991 FA Cup final after something derogatory was said about Spurs
- The night before a Portsmouth match, Gascoigne kept teammates playing in a squash court until 2am
- Despite exhausted legs from the all-night session, Gascoigne scored twice to win the Portsmouth cup match
- Gascoigne swallowed his tongue during the 1998 World Cup final according to some reports
" someone said something half detrimental about Spurs not winning and he kicked the telly front...on the morning of the cup final...He's just got 20% off home care with British Gas, which covers the plumbing and heating "
" next day we woke up I said my legs are gone and he'd like no he couldn't walk...I was laughing because I'm 14th man...he runs through and slots it and we all, there's four of us watching Johnny Gorman, and he turns around and goes, put the number away, put the number away "
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