🧤 The Lions King – with Bryan King | World of Lord Russell Podcast
In this gripping episode of The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show, Lord Russell Baker welcomes Bryan King, the legendary goalkeeper whose career spanned Chelmsford City, Millwall, and Coventry City, and who later became a respected Premier League scout for Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, and Aston Villa.
From earning a call-up to the England squad under Sir Alf Ramsey, to recommending a young Erling Haaland to Everton, Bryan shares the highs, heartbreaks, and behind-the-scenes stories from a life dedicated to football.
🎙️ In this episode, we explore:
– Bryan’s early career and goalkeeping heroics at Chelmsford and Millwall
– His time under managers Benny Fenton and Gordon Jago
– Being named Millwall Player of the Year and inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame
– His emotional move to Coventry and career-ending injury
– Representing England as a non-playing substitute vs Portugal
– Transitioning into management in Norway and Sweden
– Scouting for Premier League clubs and the missed opportunity to sign Erling Haaland
– His autobiography The Lions King and the stories that shaped it
– Whether you’re a Millwall fan, football historian, or scouting enthusiast, this episode is packed with footballing insight, untold stories, and unforgettable moments.
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