Neil “Dolly” Dalton | Vinnie Jones’ Comeback, Jimmy Glass & Football’s Wild Drinking Culture

Sponsored by Warwick Road Bed Centre.Carlisle United’s legendary former physio Neil “Dolly” Dalton joins the lads for more incredible stories from over 1,200 matches in professional football.Dolly reveals how he went from apprentice footballer to becoming Carlisle’s head physio at just 22, recalls the unforgettable Jimmy Glass goal that saved the club and explains what really happened when Vinnie Jones pulled on a shirt for Carlisle.There are also brilliant stories involving Nigel Pearson’s secret “Bright Eyes,” Roddy Collins’ midweek drinking sessions, chaotic trips to Dublin and the reality of helping injured footballers through the most difficult periods of their careers.Expect honest football stories, dressing-room secrets and plenty of nonsense from an era of the game that will never be repeated.Subscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly football conversations with former professionals, current players and special guests from across the game. 🎙️⚽TIMESTAMPS00:00 Neil “Dolly” Dalton returns00:35 Sponsored by Warwick Road Bed Centre01:39 Carlisle’s promotion-winning season03:22 An incredible generation of young players04:40 The player who rejected Sir Alex Ferguson07:56 The wild apprentice trip to Holland10:32 How Dolly became a football physio13:30 Becoming Carlisle’s head physio at just 2214:03 Managing huge dressing-room characters15:20 Promotions, relegations and Wembley17:17 The brutal reality of football contracts18:25 Friday afternoons with the “bomb squad”19:06 Why injured footballers shouldn’t be punished20:50 The mental impact of a serious injury23:42 Protecting players after a heavy night out26:06 Nigel Pearson’s secret “Bright Eyes” trick29:00 The unforgettable Jimmy Glass miracle31:35 Inside the dressing room after survival33:02 How Roddy Collins got the Carlisle job35:01 Roddy’s midweek drinking sessions36:12 Carlisle’s chaotic trips to Dublin37:19 A night out with Vinnie Jones37:50 Vinnie Jones plays for Carlisle38:53 Christmas Day training after several drinks40:47 The incredible story of Roddy’s missing Mercedes#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #NeilDalton #VinnieJones #JimmyGlass #FootballPodcast