Sliding Doors meets Biff’s Almanac: Max Rushden’s City saga and a chat with Tony Hadley

On Wednesday afternoon (UK time), Max Rushden sat down with Tony Hadley via Zoom for a TalkSport interview centred on the singer’s forthcoming big‑band tour. The chat recalled Hadley’s experiences sharing the stage with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, and even featured a brief rendition of a Spandau Ballet classic.

Soon the conversation shifted to football. Hadley, a lifelong Arsenal supporter, gave his take on Mikel Arteta’s recent tactics and the club’s upcoming fixture against Leeds United, noting how Arsenal’s history still feels alive for its fans.

The discussion also drifted into football folklore when Hadley mentioned Billy Bremner, joking that co‑host Charlie Baker and Rushden might be “too young” to have seen the Scottish legend play. The banter underscored the close ties between music and sport in British culture.

According to The Guardian, Rushden’s wider piece weaves these anecdotes into a larger narrative about Manchester City’s “alternate histories”, likening the story‑telling to the film *Sliding Doors* and the speculative style of Biff’s Almanac.

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