Macca & Beats

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Frank Stapleton joins us for an incredible look back at one of football’s greatest eras.
From signing for Arsenal as a teenager, to becoming a Wembley hero, transferring to Manchester United, playing against Diego Maradona, working under Johan Cruyff and witnessing the arrival of Sir Alex Ferguson — Frank shares stories from an unforgettable career.
We also dive into:
Leaving Arsenal for Manchester United
The famous 1979 FA Cup Final
Old Trafford in the 1980s
Football before the Bosman ruling
Playing in Europe
Ajax under Johan Cruyff
Ireland, Wembley and dressing-room culture
A brilliant football conversation packed with stories, honesty and nostalgia.
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Mick Duxbury tells the full story of a football career that goes far beyond the highlights. From over 200 appearances for Manchester United, 2 FA Cup winners’ medals, and 10 England caps — to life after football and starting again from scratch.
In this episode, Mick opens up on:
Breaking into Manchester United in the 1980s
Playing 60 games in a single season
Winning FA Cups… but not always feeling fulfilled
Why he struggled at international level with England
Life under Ron Atkinson and Alex Ferguson
The reality of football’s drinking culture
Moving abroad to Hong Kong
Facing the end of his career
And starting again — including working as a milkman before becoming a teacher.
This is a raw and honest look at what a football career really looks like — on and off the pitch.
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Norman Whiteside reveals what it was REALLY like coming through at Manchester United — from making his debut as a teenager to breaking records at the World Cup.
In this episode of Macca and Beats, former Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend Norman Whiteside shares incredible stories from his career, including becoming the youngest player to play at a World Cup, life under Sir Alex Ferguson and the reality of football in the 80s.
From growing up in Belfast during The Troubles to playing at Old Trafford and on the world stage, this is a journey few players have ever experienced.

Paul McGrath reveals what football was REALLY like in the 80s and 90s — from playing at the highest level to the realities behind the scenes.
In this episode of Macca and Beats, football legend Paul McGrath sits down (with his son) for a raw and honest conversation about his career, sharing stories from his time at Manchester United, Aston Villa and with the Republic of Ireland.
From dressing room moments and career highs to the challenges he faced off the pitch, this is Paul McGrath like you’ve never heard before.
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