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The Big Interview with Colin Sanderson

11:17am Wednesday 27th March 2013

ALMOST four decades of guiding youngsters through to York City stardom has ended prematurely for Colin Sanderson as he tells deputy sports editor TONY KELLY.

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The Big Interview with Anthony McGrath

10:13am Wednesday 20th March 2013

THERE is no doubt Yorkshire will miss the retired Anthony McGrath. Whether it be scoring runs on the field or passing on his wisdom to youngsters and playing the odd practical joke off it, last month’s departure will leave a hole at Headingley.

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The Big Interview with Paul Davison

10:21am Wednesday 23rd January 2013

It’s lights, cameras and action for Pickering snooker player Paul Davison in this weekend’s televised Betfair Snooker Shoot-Out. He tells STEVE CARROLL how he can’t wait to get out on the table.

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The Big Interview with John Quinn

11:38am Wednesday 5th December 2012

Countrywide Flame has established himself as a real Champion Hurdle contender for Norton trainer John Quinn. But, as he tells STEVE CARROLL, the four-year-old is by no means the only talented jumper at the historic Highfield stables.

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The Big Interview with Craig McCann

10:46am Wednesday 5th September 2012

Fencer Craig McCann goes for Paralympics glory on Saturday. He tells STEVE CARROLL how he has been inspired by the London Games.

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The Big Interview with Paul Hanagan

9:16am Wednesday 4th April 2012

PAUL HANAGAN says leaving Richard Fahey’s Malton yard was the toughest decision of his life. But, as he settles in Newmarket, the dual champion jockey tells STEVE CARROLL that he can’t wait to capitalise on his new job with Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum.

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The Big Interview with Scott Kerr

10:58am Wednesday 29th February 2012

Now that he has broken his scoring duck, the race is on for more goals for Scott Kerr as he tells DAVE FLETT.

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The Big Interview with Matthew Blinkhorn

11:00am Wednesday 18th January 2012

New recruit Matthew Blinkhorn has Wembley in his sights as he reveals to The Press’ York City reporter DAVE FLETT.

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The Big Interview with Andy Wilby

10:48am Wednesday 14th December 2011

AFTER 40 years of combat, York martial arts ace Andy Wilby is to keep on fighting as he tells The Press deputy sports editor TONY KELLY.

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The Big Interview with Oliver Dingley

9:27am Wednesday 26th October 2011

LONDON 2012 is looming large for Harrogate diver Oliver Dingley. But although he would love to compete next summer, he tells STEVE CARROLL his targets are longer term.

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The Big Interview with Sean Bass

10:44am Wednesday 5th October 2011

York RUFC head coach Sean Bass bursts with pride every time he leads his men out to Yorkshire One battle. He tells STEVE CARROLL why the Clifton Parkers are the only club for him.

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The Big Interview with Willie Thorne

10:12am Wednesday 28th September 2011

Gambling brought Willie Thorne to the brink of suicide but the snooker commentator, who returns to York in December for the UK Championship, tells STEVE CARROLL he has no one to blame but himself.

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The Big Interview with Chris Smith

10:29am Wednesday 7th September 2011

Painful memories of play-off anguish from last season should fuel York City’s revenge mission against Tamworth as skipper Chris Smith reveals to DAVE FLETT.

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The Big Interview with Dede Scott Brown

11:36am Wednesday 31st August 2011

Dede Scott Brown, the curator of York Racecourse’s once renowned museum, steps down from her post at the end of the year. She tells STEVE CARROLL about the weird and wonderful artefacts from horse racing’s history.

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The Big Interview with Kieren Fallon

10:32am Wednesday 17th August 2011

Returning to North Yorkshire feels like coming home for Kieren Fallon. The six-time former champion jockey talks to STEVE CARROLL.

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The Big Interview with Steve Davis

10:39am Wednesday 27th July 2011

YORK has become the UK Snooker Championship’s spiritual home, reckons the man who has won the event more than anyone else. Steve Davis talks to STEVE CARROLL.

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The Big Interview with Alison Nicholas

10:05am Wednesday 8th June 2011

Yorkshire has played a key role in the glittering career of Alison Nicholas. Now she tells TONY KELLY she wants that true grit to aid Europe’s Solheim Cup bid.

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The Big Interview with Barry Hearn

9:46am Wednesday 1st June 2011

He is transforming the game of snooker and York is a key part of his plans as World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn tells STEVE CARROLL.

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The Big Interview with Pete Williams

10:10am Wednesday 25th May 2011

GOING for glory in the Tour of Ireland this week, professional cyclist Pete Williams tells STEVE CARROLL why he likes nothing better than getting on his bike in York.

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The Big Interview with Lee Stewart

10:51am Wednesday 18th May 2011

York’s newest boxing professional Lee Stewart outlines his plans to TONY KELLY.

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The Big Interview with Eric Sleightholme

9:30am Wednesday 20th April 2011

It has been 70 years since farmer Eric Sleightholme first stepped up to the oche to play local league darts in the York area. DAVE FLETT talks to the 84-year-old about his many successes in the sport.

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The Big Interview with Duran Fentiman

10:22am Wednesday 6th April 2011

Duran Fentiman wants to make more headlines as the Malton jockey reveals to STEVE CARROLL.

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The Big Interview with Paul Hanagan

10:33am Wednesday 23rd March 2011

Paul Hanagan hopes the new Flat season will fulfil his Classic ambitions. Britain’s champion jockey talks to STEVE CARROLL.

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The Big Interview with Sean Levey

11:47am Wednesday 16th March 2011

Jockey Sean Levey has arrived in North Yorkshire with a big reputation. The former Aidan O’Brien protégé talks to STEVE CARROLL about his riding ambitions.

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The Big Interview with Joe Baxter

1:11pm Wednesday 9th March 2011

Today club secretary Joe Baxter was appointed the new captain of Heworth Golf Club in its centenary year. He tells TONY KELLY just what the club means to him.

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The Big Interview with Scott Kerr

11:36am Wednesday 9th February 2011

A red card stymied Scott Kerr’s initial move to Bootham Crescent. Now he is at City he tells DAVE FLETT his aim is promotion.

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The Big Interview with Matty Wain

10:40am Wednesday 2nd February 2011

Dunnington Football Club boast one of the best-qualified managers in the country in Matty Wain. The York College teacher talks to TONY KELLY about the full-on challenge of achieving the coveted UEFA ‘B’ license.

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The Big Interview with Mark Rogers

11:11am Wednesday 26th January 2011

York Golf Club’s forward-thinking head professional, Mark Rogers, is intent on nurturing young talent, as he tells TONY KELLY.

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The Big Interview with Sam Orange

11:20am Wednesday 19th January 2011

Battling back from a nasty car accident, York rugby league prospect Sam Orange is on the brink of living his professional dream as he tells The Press’ York City Knights reporter Peter Martini.

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