Roker Rapport Podcast: With Dutch master and former Sunderland Winger - Bolo Zenden!

Our Bomber got the chance to chat with the absolute class act that is Mr Bolo Zenden, to have a quick recap of his glittering career in football, from De Herdgang to the Bernabéu, from Anfield to the Stadium of Light and everywhere in between. You can listen for FREE on AcastiTunesSpotify, & YouTube - get stuck in!


What are we talking about?


  • How is Bolo doing at home during lockdown?


  • His quite spectacular list of former clubs; How did it feel moving from the Eredivisie to La Liga, and how did he find his way to the EPL?


  • His memories of his time at Barcelona under Louis van Gaal; Is there such a thing as too many Dutch players?


  • Moving to the Premier League with Chelsea, Liverpool, Boro and finally Sunderland; How and why did he make the move from Olympique de Marseille to the banks of the Wear?


  • Some of his favourite players, managers and memories down the years; Just how good was El Fenomeno in his prime, and who was the best opposition player he faced?


  • Upon joining Sunderland in 2009, how did he adjust to a club that wasn’t chasing any titles?


  • Could that side have done more given the talent in the ranks?


  • Why he chose to try move on after his time on wearside; Was his style of play given enough of a chance under Steve Bruce?


So much more! A true gent of the game, a phenomenal talent and an extremely honest lad! Listen in!


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