Paul McGregor is a former Premier League and UEFA Cup footballer, who on retirement from sport, became the lead singer of cult rock band Ulterior. With a unique blend of experiences in sports, music and coaching, Paul shares his tales from behind the curtains of both these worlds.
In this entertaining episode hosted by Hazel Savage, Paul talks about:
- The mental and physical parallels between sports and music
- The importance of self-belief in success
- His time at Nottingham Forest under legendary manager Brian Clough
- Advice he received from the Manic Street Preachers' frontman James Dean Bradfield
- His current music projects including Vilence, and The Upper Body
- And a dream TV show pitch with rock-loving ex-footballer Ali McCoist
Useful links:
- Ulterior (Paul McGregor's former band)
- The Upper Body (one of McGregor's projects)
- Reservoir Red Dogs Podcast (Nottingham Forest)
- Dide - the masked rapper
- Ali McCoist listening to AC/DC
- Cocteau Twins (one of Paul's favorite bands)
- The Paul McGregor Foundation
Share this story
