"I could've signed for Portsmouth, how fundraising put me in hospital and I shaved my moustache because of Souness!" - FSD interviews Francis Benali

When you think of Southampton FC, few players spring to mind sooner than Francis Benali. Born-and-bred Saints, Franny played over 300 times for his boyhood club. Benali spoke to FSD on his journey through the game, why he ditched his famous facial hair and how attempting 7 consecutive Iron Man triathlons for charity put him in hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices