Jamie Carragher called Talksport after I said he was a bottler. It made great radio, but also helped me to see things more from the perspective of the players': Broadcaster Adrian Durham recalls iconic phone-in from Liverpool legend

Talksport broadcaster Adrian Durham recalls the heated exchange with Jamie Carragher in 2007 when he labeled Carragher a "bottler" for retiring from the England team. Carragher's vehement response led to him calling Talksport, challenging Durham to confront him face-to-face. Durham took up the challenge, visiting Liverpool and engaging with Carragher, which allowed him to better understand Carragher’s decision and the broader challenges footballers face, ultimately enhancing Durham’s perspective as a broadcaster and bringing depth to sports discussions.

It would be interesting to see if you've got any bottle; come to Liverpool and say it to my face, then we'll see. Don't call me a bottler.

You may recall Jamie Carragher calling Talksport after I said he was a bottler for retiring from England. I was put on the spot, but fair play to him.

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