“Inter Milan was a fresh start for me… I think Rashford needs that too!” ⚽ Paul Ince | Up Front
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- On today’s episode, we are joined by a two time Premier League winner with over 50 caps for England.
Paul Ince’s 20 year career took him from his local club West Ham, to Italy, Old Trafford and Anfield as he became one of the few players to represent both side’s in the Premier League’s fiercest rivalry…
Paul went on to become a manager, learning his trade at Macclesfield Town and MK Dons before a short stint in the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. In 2022 he joined Reading FC but after a tumultuous spell that featured point deductions, an absent owner and a transfer embargo he left the club last year.
’The Guv’nor’ joins the show to discuss his challenging upbringing, his bust ups with Sir Alex Ferguson and his difficult time at Reading, whilst also giving his thoughts on the future prospects of his former clubs.
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“Inter Milan was a fresh start for me… I think Rashford needs that too!” ⚽ Paul Ince | Up Front
00:00 Intro to Paul Ince
00:53 Podcast starts
01:40 Paul’s journey
08:00 The affect John Lyall had on him
10:41 The affect of being raised by his aunt
11:56 Breaking through at West Ham
14:15 Joining Man Utd
24:46 The demise of Man Utd
27:00 ‘The Governor’
28:44 Sir Alex Ferguson
32:49 Moving to Inter Milan
35:54 Being called a ‘bottler’ by Sir Alex Ferguson
38:37 Inter Milan
43:34 Liverpool
48:55 Marcus Rashford
50:46 Macclesfield
52:54 MK Dons
53:20 Blackburn Rovers
56:47 Reading
01:01:21 Black Managers
01:04:48 England Career
01:10:02 What’s next?
Paul Ince has gone up in my estimation after this interview, very honest, genuine and good attitude, I wish him the best.
He headbutted a teammate and broke his nose
@@CidersAndReligiousCrusades Right so, he was racially abused.
What a man
@@CidersAndReligiousCrusadeswell he didn’t bang ya missus tho, did he, so what are you so rattled about?
Completely agree. I'm an Arsenal supporter & even prior to this interview, from what I've seen of him, from how he speaks, he comes across as a really genuine straight down the middle fella. No bullshit about him with a "Take me as I am & like it or leave it" attitude with no ulterior motive.
A great podcast. Ince is often forgotten when people talk about great midfielders. Keane, Scholes, Robson ....all get regular mentions...but Paul was up there with them. Always thought he was a bit arrogant, but this shows him as a very decent guy and a family man. Total respect.
He comes across as such a down-to-earth, normal bloke with fantastic commitment to his family, and he was a pretty gifted footballer to boot.
A very decent human being....10 out of 10
No, he was unreal
Huuuge mistake by Taylor to ignore him over Carlton palmer
Check out his performances for whufc
I'd love to have heard more about his time in Italy and why he didn't do a Liam Brady, John Charles or Joe Jordan and find another club in Serie A?
Hes from the east end....that's who we are ....proper
Good pun. 👏
One of the best Simon has done so far. Fair play to Paul Ince too, he has gone up in a lot of peoples's estimations after that interview. Top bloke
For this man to come from where he came from and end up playing more than 50 times for England (should definitely have got more) and becoming a stalwart for the biggest club in England is truly a rags to riches story ; what an absolute legend. Mind blowing that he's not written an autobiography because if anyones would be compelling , it would be his.
HE HAD TH3 BALLS TO CROSS FROM UNITED TO LIVERPOOL ALHOUGH NOT DIRECTLY
Spot-on.
@@Donatello-br4fd No one does it directly
I actually really liked how much he gave props to his wife, lotta love there
Thought this kinda talk is only for valentines day
Simon "I interviewed him at Palace" Jordan
oh ffs!
Did Jordan interview more people at Palace or did Wenger nearly sign more of the all time greats? 🤔
And your point is?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mickcresswell1031shut up you melt
one of the best football interviews I've seen. I feel guilty for booing Ince back in the day, the man has integrity, honour and above all else is a proper family man.
Italy v England,Rome,1997. World Cup qualifier.
Absolutely gave everything!
That was the night I became a fan of his. Him and Ian Wright.❤❤
Cracking performance
To be fair, they all did that night. It was a proper England team that.
Pint of Guinness
If I recall, he had his head bloodied, bandaged and was still running like a warrior. Im a LFC fan, and when he came I was over the moon. As a kid playing football, I tried my best to portray like Incey on the pitch, and my friends nicknamed me "Ince". Haha. That's how much I look up to this guy.
God bless you, Incey. Despite the racial abuse, you refuse to see colour - that makes me proud to be a fellow Londoner. From the hard, hard start in life you had, where you got to is incredible. I could see the emotion in your eyes when you spoke about wanting that feeling of 'family' (my eyes moistened as I watched). Well said to the press when then were trying the "first black player to" crap. You got to captain England because of your talent and leadership. I will never, ever forget you leading us to the World Cup finals with your head bloodied and bandaged that night in Rome. You love our country despite the evil idiots who racially abused you. That makes you a so much bigger man than they (or I can) can ever dream of being. That's why you are the governor.
Yeah well he was never the one seeing colour is he? Don't even know what you are trying to say with this comment. London was fucking horrible back then for a lot of black people...
I'm 46 and have seen many footballers play in midfield for England ; I'd rate Ince in the top 5 , could score goals , create , defend , motivate team mates , absolutely brilliant player.
Odd that he doesn't get mentioned alongside the English midfield greats of that era; him and Gazza in midfield were an awesome combination.
Name the other players on your list...
What list?@@F_Dot_
Decent not top class
Very shocked about how his dad behaved. Awful experience for Incey . So sad !
Very humbling....class player and a class gentleman
I'm an Arsenal supporter, he was before my time & even prior to this interview, from what I've seen of him, from how he speaks, he comes across as a really genuine straight down the middle fella. No bullshit about him with a "Take me as I am & like it or leave it" attitude with no ulterior motive.
What a fantastic bloke.
I got shivers when he related his pride at being England captain and not making anything of the fact he was the first black guy to do so. So refreshing to hear and much needed.
yeah, he is the real deal
Class for us, one of United’s greatest ever midfielders. Had the lot.
Then he went to Liverpool 😂
@@theoneandonly34 went to Inter, then Liverpool. Had no duty of loyalty to United once we sold him without even consulting him. After we agreed a new 4year deal with him, then got greedy and took the transfer fee instead.
We sold him coz 7 million pound plus Nicky butt nd Paul Scholes was come into frist team
@@stewhittaker4786 like I said, 7m was a hell of a lot back then. United wanted the money, they tore up a 4year extension and sold Ince without consulting him. Same thing they done with Stam and Lazio, same thing they done with Becks.
@@theoneandonly34 He wanted to go back to Man Utd but they weren't interested. What's your point?
I never comment on any video but this was an absolute belter and I watched it twice. What a story and what a man!
Loved Paul Ince as a player. Always gave 100%. Could tackle, could pass, could score, had more skill than credited. Big player during Euro 96' under Venables
I'm 55 and was there when he came through at West Ham. Not knowing the full story behind his move to Man utd has always tainted him with me and most West ham fans . Paul is from the same streets as me and everything he said about growing up and the values he has in life with family and standing up for yourself truly resonates with me. Top player, top man great podcast well done Guv ⚒👍
Legend, you can tell listening to people when they’re not being authetnic, you never get that feeling with the Gov. Just a normal bloke with extraordinary mentality and talent.
What a sound bloke Paul is. Deserves a lot more credit.
This man was my absolute hero growin up. I had his name on every united shirt i had.
lol fool
You obviously weren't watching Utd then if you don't rate Ince very, very highly. A team of warriors then. Embarrassing to compare today's lot at OT@@matthewdoyle3877
Love Paul Ince no nonsense as a player and as a man
All respect due to Paul.
He was such an underrated player. A proper midfielder, strong, great dribbler, got a great goal in him, physical and a great tackler. Really wish he got more credit for how essential he was to the early success at Man United in the 90s
Don't think he was underrated at all. Top player.
Tuchel ruined ur club mate 😂
@@declanshanahan3888underrated in terms of high stature in the premier league. Doesn’t get mentioned enough for how good he was
Love Paul ince as a Man Utd fan I was gutted when he got sold, watching him play was a big part of my childhood and why I started supporting Man Utd….great football player
Was loved at Inter, I’ve made a video about him in Italy on my channel 🔵⚫️
I remember when Paul played for Wolves against Chelsea at the Bridge. He was getting a bit of good natured stick from the home fans every time he'd take a corner but he had a bit of banter back with a smile on his face which the fans loved. Another great interview. Well done both of you👏
Incredible interview. One of the best so far.
You get a great feeling about a person then you hear him reveal fragments about himself, then it all falls into place about his innate strength, loyalty and talents. Inspiring!
I'm not a Utd fan but i loved Ince as a player growing up. He was everything a midefielder should be.
Ince was an OUTSTANDING footballer and an even better human being. Top 5 England midfielders of all time for me.
Hes no mason mount
@@tsampson6660who is Mason mount
@@tsampson6660 😅
Who are the others in your top 5? Genuinely interested
@@grahamgibbins8071 Of course, I am only commenting on players I have seen live in my lifetime:
Gerrard, Scholes, Gascoigne, Beckham.
Love Paul Ince. Just a real person.
Love Paul ince, world class midfielder player, always played great for Englan and loved his country and playing for England. A good tough honest man who come from a tough background who done great things.
Mr. Ince comes across as such a simple, straightforward and humble man, you wouldn't think you are speaking to someone with 50+ England caps, or 700+ career matches and 2 PL titles. Loved the moment when he said "I'm thick as shit", not because it is true but because it shows a self-reflective quality and a willingness to be self-deprecating.
The English Roy Keane. Perfect partner for Paul Gascoigne in midfield.
I love Roy but Ince had even more aspects to his game than Roy although Roy was phenomenal and achieved more.
@@Ghost-of-a-mandisagree on that one.
@@terryduckworth5105 Yet Keane would disagree with you
@@timujin1000 give your head a wobble
@@timujin1000you asked him?
I always remember Inceys first Milan derby clash with the great Desailly.
Great midfield battle. 💪🏿💪🏿
1994 hell of a team Man Utd were then. Ince and Keane in midfield, Kanchelskis on the wing was class
@johngroves3126 True Cantona and Hughes, Bruce and Pallister at the back. Paul Parker and Denis Irwin top full backs and Schmeichel in goal. no lover of Man United but top top players them
Seen that '94 side at Highbury, wearing black, Cantona & Hughes sent off, still came away with a point.
This is what I’m talking about… Kanchelskis was my favourite player for Man Utd, he was a proper technically gifted winger… and that team for sure, Cor Blimey!
I'm 45, and went to every home game that double season. I am soooooo glad i did. It was a surperb tem. A pleasure to watch. It does NOT feel like 30 bloody years ago!! Seems like yesterday to me. Scary!!
Top player. The Inter fans have great respect for him
Was loved at Inter, I’ve made a video about him in Italy on my channel 🔵⚫️
The reason why Fergie called Ince a 'bottler' and a 'f,cking big time Charlie' in the pre-match team meeting, was because he saw Ince as a THREAT to his midfield. Simple as that. Had he not been worried about ince dominating the midfield, then he wouldn't have said anything about him. In fact, he probably wouldn't have even thought about him.
Really dominating guys like Keane Giggs Butt and Scholes.
So why did he sell him then?
@@colingeddes2172 I suppose the emergence of the class of 92 Keane was also younger and they got a very good price for him. Let’s remember United won the double the year after he left
@@kenwoolley3003 ince was a very good player who always seemed to be under appreciated, but imo keane and Gerrard are the best 2 central midfielders ive seen in premier league history.
@@colingeddes2172 yes , Ince wouldn't take any crap off anyone including the manager
Fergie was autocratic , he didn't want to be undermined , especially in the dressing room
Good watch best one yet I think nice to see the great John Lyall get a mention
Incey,England legend...The Italy away game the bloke was monumental. All the best,Paul you are massively respected.
Great interview. Ince is very honest. He was a superb player and deserves another shot in management.
AN excellent insightful discussion. Fair play to Paul for triumphing over so many obstacles and adversities. Damn, If I could look back at a playing career at United, Milan, and Liverpool I'd be content and proud.
What a guy! What an interview. Fantastic 😊
Love listening to incy so honest
Always thought Ince was an underrated player, but just listening to him as a man and hearing his background and no bullshit mentality I respect him so much more.
Really missed watching upfront. Thank you Simon for bringing it back.
Was it ever gone?
Best one yet, what a top bloke, and a proper legend of the game … would love to see him managing a decent championship team 💪
Absolute legend. Cheers Paul
They don’t make them like Incey anymore. Great player, technically and physically, was world class. Man United in need of that character in the dressing room right now.
Oddly underrated as a player, Keane picked him in his best 11 (ahead of Scholes)
Keane picks a different one all the time.
Brilliant player ince - for both Man Utd and Liverpool, rare someone can say that! This was the best up front yet - what a bloke incey is!
Paul comes across extremely well
My mum met him and his family a few times when he booked holidays at the travel agency she worked for in Barking
She always said what a gentlemen he was
That's was a really interesting & (quite) deep interview.
His performances during Euro 96 & that night in Rome (WCQ 97 for France 98) was phenomenal.
Class player totally honest . Great interview
Brilliant interview!
That was brilliant.
Paul looked like he was going to burst into tears at any minute
Absolute legend.
Ince's comparison of Liverpool and united is floored. When he joined the former, they had just ended a period of unrivalled dominance, winning leagues and European cups, it was the end of that cycle. When he was at united, on the other hand, it was the beginning of their dominance so you can't compare the two. That said, United's dominance coincided with globalisation so over the fergie years, they arguably reach a larger consumer base, earned more income and thus surpassed Liverpool's popularity
Paul Ince. Pure class, built differently, yes a united legend who is so underrated and under appreciated. Thank you Paul for being a great footballer but fantastic human being. I would love to see you in the game more today.
Best guest so far! Brilliant. Have a good weekend folks.
Always a big fan of Paul Ince. Him and Keane in that midfield is an engine room which would compete with current PL midfields.
Best interview with Paul Ince I've seen. Loved him at United. He never put in less than 100% for the team and was a very skilful player. I so wish we had a young Paul Ince in the team now!
great player was a pleasure going to see paul in 90s when i was 16 was amazing times great interview
What a nice bloke Paul Ince is. I'd happily see him manage the club I support in the Championship instead of the guy who is running it now..
Great interview this lads, thank you! Loved the governor when he was down the wolves 🙌🏼
Always liked him as a player had no idea of his back story comes across fair and intelligent in his answer the only shame is its not longer
top interview ive got loads of respect for the pair of em
I'm just about to turn 49, and played for 20 years - a Saints fan, not Utd. Ince was one of the top midfielders I ever saw - just my kind of player. An absolute tiger on the pitch, made everyone shine around him.
Was you a fan of Matthew Oakley? Genuine question
One of the best interviews so far. Comes across as a great bloke and he was one hell of a player too!
Incey is a pure legend. What a player he was.
Incey, what a player you were sunshine ! A controller n influencer , a leader ! Your one of the best Paul. Jesus is always king.
Brilliant interview. I think Paul has been the best one yet.
The Guv’nor , Proper proper baller
Loved that, brilliant interview. Over an hour yet felt like 15 minutes.
love it- great interview
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done Simon.
Absolutely loved this interview! 👏🏻 👏🏻 bravo Simon and Paul 👏🏻
Brilliant interview 👏
I loved Ince for Liverpool and England. Top player.
Why, he was crap.
@@peterlfc1387 You’ve been misinformed.
@@alambyantname one game he was good?
@@peterlfc1387 He was excellent, not good.
Absolute class...will never see the likes and the mentality of incey ever again...real football players.....lost art....
Brilliant interview, thanks Paul and thanks Simon
I don't care what anyway says Incey was and is one of the greats....One of the few I would like to share a meal with he seems like real one.
A top player but above all a man with integrity.
Have to say , big thank you Paul, Simon great 👍 ❤ interview " chat" Paul wish you all best in life , first time iv actually sat listened to you , 👏
Great watch, thanks to both of you
Great interview, humble man and never forgets his background. (Sei una stella)⭐.
Incredible sincerity. Best episode so far. Paul is a fascinating character with many talents. Should have more media presence.
I'm not a fan of the way Simon conducts himself with Jim White at times but I have to say he's superb at these interviews and deserves a lot of credit for them.
Good to have you back simon,quality podcast with William Hill
Excellent episode, thanks so much! This man was a terror, but what a footballer, but more importantly, what a man. #COYS
Paul Ince what a man... loved him as a player because of how he played - great player but hard as nails, would've loved him at Wimbledon. Hope he gets back into the game, again would've loved him at Wimbledon but with all the MK crap I don't think we would've considered him & we're probably too small, but what a great bloke!! Good luck Paul
Paul Ince is so underrated, legend of the game
For whatever my comment counts I can 100% confirm, Paul Ince is extremely well regarded in Italian football. Great player and even a better person (always has been).
Fantastic interview with a fantastic player, one of my favourite players from that era.
Incey I really enjoyed your interview with Simon. Your are a legend and a decent man.god bless you.
Never really rated Simon on LBC but the guy is a really good interviewer. Also Ince earned my respect with his headbutting story
Really good interview this, I meet Paul at selhurst park in about 1990, I got his autograph as a kid about 12 I was, he grabbed the book didn't look at me or the book and scribbled a vague autograph on it, as a kid I was left abit disappointed by the way he was that night, but after watching this interview he's a desent man, thought he was doing a good job at Reading under difficult circumstances. Notsure why any club in the championship or below or even Scottish Premier wouldn't take a punt on him to be honest......
Really enjoyed this. Am a massive Paul Ince (and Liverpool) fan. Top bloke!
Best ball winner I’ve ever seen,I was shocked when he left United as was immense for us and at the top of his game. Great insightful interview,learnt a lot from it and Incy has gone up in my estimation in further .
This was a fantastic body of work Simon. Paul felt so comfortable that he was able to relax and speak his truth. Learned so much Paul that I never knew abd I'm old enough to just about remember his time at inter Milan. Great show
great interview lots of respect for paul ince after watching this