Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE.
Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are joined by John Barnes to reflect on a remarkable career and life in the game.
Barnes looks back on his early years and pathway into football, from his breakthrough at Watford to earning a move to Liverpool. He revisits some of his most iconic moments, including that unforgettable goal against Brazil, and speaks openly about dealing with racism during his playing days.
The conversation also turns to the famous Liverpool vs Manchester United rivalry, with Barnes sharing why he feels United often had the edge during that era.
We finish with a look back at his iconic England rap, as John reveals how it came together and shares unseen footage from the recording.
What is your favourite John Barnes moment? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.
00:00 – Intro
04:50 – Transition to Professional Football
28:30 – Racism in Football
29:02 – Joining Liverpool
40:20 – Football Culture
01:00:54 – The Legacy of Sir Kenny Dalglish
01:03:37 – Love for Liverpool
01:07:14 – Iconic Rap Story
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38 Comments
John Barnes Legend!!!
🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲1 Jon barnes never 2
One of the best episodes ever
Brilliant back story of early life very highly educated and articulate man always conducted himself with a high level of dignity, a true pioneer and ambassador..
John barnes..what a player ..what a true gentleman ❤
What a shame Micah Richards is on the television more than John Barnes.. A wealth of knowledge. Articulate. And a good listener.
“That’s clever” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
What a player a mind what a view of the world
Did he have shorts on? 😂😂
Keano not having Alan Hansen
John Barnes is so good at communicating. Surprised we don't see him more on podcasts and telly
What a smart man.
The Great Wizard Barnes!!!
Barnsy❤
Glad we found out what I great mind John Barnes has, after he gave the game up
Brilliant communicator. Amazing storyteller. Loved this episode.
what a brilliant man and player. Shame on the racists.
Not only was John Barnes a phenomenal player, he's also an outstanding human. What a brilliant interview.
Admiration oozing out of Roy. Thats quite a compliment
That New Order rap footage on Johns phone is amazing 😮👍🏻
Starring Bob Mortimer as Peter Beardsley 😂
One of best episodes , and such a legend being so humble and explaining the issue racisim so simply !! Wow !!
World class from barnes, brilliant communications
What a guy
Wow he can talk, I came by accident ended up watching the whole video and gonna be bing watching All John barns interviews now 😂😊
lol, He won’t let them finish their question. Great Player!
John Barnes – On the list of childhood legends!
John Barnes…the reason I support LFC and football. What a player
Great video, learnt a lot
My hero 🫶
Loved this. Grew up watching 'The John Barnes Story' on VHS on repeat. Favourite ever player.
John Barnes was my hero and still is . What a player
More of JB on the TV class act.
Great interview.
Denis bergkamp as a guest ?
Brilliant, absolutely Brilliant. I've always admired John Barnes and how he speaks and thinks, first encountered him as a UCL Pundit, always articulate and the fact he was also a great player is just fantastic. Great episode!
Digger Barnes was my footballing hero growing up. They say never meet your heroes. I've met him three times and each time we had long conversations together. He's such an articulate and intelligent man. Also an absolutely amazing footballer!
Love the part where they discuss the club songs 😂