Matt Le Tissier is a bona fide football legend, often described as one of the most naturally talented players of his time, the man that south coast residents call ‘Le God’ and one of the most famous soccer stars of the 1990's.
Matt joined Southampton FC on the YTS scheme in 1985, signed professional forms with them the following year at 16 years of age and for the next 16 years he put loyalty above riches and remained at the club.
A hero to his fans for his creativity, he was the first midfielder to score 100 goals in the Premier League and Matt's penalty taking abilities were renowned, converting 47 out of 48 from the spot.
Then for 15 years he was on our TV screens every week on Sky Sports giving his commentary on the Premier League football matches.
This all came to a screeching halt when he tweeted his thoughts on the Ukraine/Russia conflict and also retweeted a post that questioned the government line on Covid.
These actions were apparently outside the accepted new-speak and for these crimes he was sacked.
Matt joins Hearts of Oak to talk about his life as a footballer and as a pundit on TV before we move onto how cancel culture came for him.
We discuss how he has embraced his new life as a Covid pundit and as a high profile voice that stands up for freedom of speech, freedom of thought and against creeping government control and increasing tyranny.
You can catch Matt on GETTR every Monday at 8pm for 'The Flip Side', bringing fantastic interviews with high profile guests.
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Interview recorded 3.1.23
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