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Step into the extraordinary sporting journey of Liam Botham — a rare dual‑code rugby star, first‑class cricketer, and son of England cricket legend Ian Botham. In this exclusive episode of The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show, we explore Liam’s remarkable path across cricket, rugby union, and rugby league, along with the highs, challenges, and defining moments that shaped his career.

🔥 What You’ll Discover in This Episode

🏏 Cricket Beginnings

• Growing up as the son of Ian Botham
• Making his first‑class debut for Hampshire
• Taking the wicket of Mike Gatting on debut
• Why he stepped away from cricket after one season

🏉 Rugby Union Rise

• Transitioning from cricket to rugby
• Playing for West Hartlepool, Cardiff RFC, and Newcastle Falcons
• Scoring 120 points for Cardiff
• Winning the 2001 Tetley Bitter Cup
• Competing in the European Shield Final
• Representing England U21, including the SANZAR tournament in South Africa

🏉 Rugby League Switch

• Signing a dual‑code contract with Leeds Tykes & Leeds Rhinos
• Playing for London Broncos and Wigan Warriors
• Scoring 7 tries and 6 goals across 28 senior league games
• Why he ultimately retired due to injury

🏏 A Brief Cricket Return

• Playing in the Andrew Flintoff testimonial match at Old Trafford

💼 Life After Sport

• Running a successful sports travel company
• What’s next for Liam Botham

🎧 About This Episode

This conversation is packed with insight, humour, and untold stories from a man who lived at the crossroads of three major sports. Whether you’re a fan of cricket, rugby union, rugby league, or sporting history, this episode delivers something special.

📺 Coming Next on the Podcast

“Super Bob” – featuring Robert Taylor, former professional footballer for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester City, Leyton Orient, Brentford, and Gillingham. A must‑watch for football fans.

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Title: A Guided Missile – Tim Stimpson on Rugby, Life & Business

Description: Welcome to The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show! In this episode, A Guided Missile, we sit down with former England international and British & Irish Lions full back Tim Stimpson.

Tim shares his journey from school days at Silcoates and Durham University to his professional rugby career with Wakefield, West Hartlepool, Newcastle Falcons, Leicester Tigers, Perpignan, Leeds Tykes, and Nottingham. We revisit iconic moments such as:

• Leicester Tigers dominance (1998–2003) – four consecutive league titles and back‑to‑back Heineken Cup wins.
• Historic kicks – including his legendary 60m penalty against Llanelli and the 2001 Heineken Cup Final conversion.
• England & Lions career – the highs of Six Nations battles and the heartbreak of missing the 2003 World Cup squad.
• Life after rugby – coaching, business ventures in renewable energy, and delivering EV charging solutions at stadiums.

This episode closes out 2025 with reflections on sport, business, and resilience, plus a festive message for Christmas and New Year 2026.

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🎙️ Three Times A Quaker – with David Hodgson | World of Lord Russell Podcast

Step into the extraordinary football journey of David Hodgson, the English striker who played for top clubs including Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Norwich City, Swansea City, and internationally for FC Metz, Mazda, and Jerez Deportivo. In this exclusive episode, Lord Russell Baker explores Hodgson’s career highlights, fierce rivalries, European triumphs, and his enduring legacy at Darlington FC.

🏆 Key Moments in This Episode:

• Signing drama: Bolton vs. Middlesbrough
• Debut clash with Norman Hunter at Ayresome Park
• Winning the UEFA U-21 European Championship for England
• Life at Liverpool FC alongside Kenny Dalglish & Ian Rush
• European Cup glory in Rome, 1984
• The Sunderland move and Roy Evans’ cheeky farewell trophy
• Managing Darlington across three spells and writing Three Times A Quaker

📚 Discover the story behind David Hodgson’s acclaimed book Three Times A Quaker, and hear firsthand what’s next in his world of football.

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📺 Watch next: “Gordon The Guided Missile” with rugby legend Tim Stimpson

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