Football Daily: Danny Webber's Career Claims Put to the Test
Short overview
In this week's Football Daily, former Premier League striker Danny Webber faces scrutiny as hosts Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi investigate three outlandish stories from his career, including fingerprint access at Sheffield United and a nickname from Avram Grant.
In the latest episode of Football Daily, former Manchester United, Sheffield United, and Portsmouth striker Danny Webber sits down with hosts Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi to discuss three remarkable stories from his football career. The episode, available for over a year, sees Webber make claims that range from the bizarre to the unbelievable, prompting the hosts to put each one under the microscope.
The Claims Under Investigation
Webber's first claim involves his time at Sheffield United, where he allegedly installed security cameras and fingerprint entry access to join an exclusive dressing room society. The second story suggests that former Chelsea manager Avram Grant was so impressed by Webber's football knowledge that he nicknamed him "World Wide Webber." The third claim involves former manager Neil Warnock, who reportedly left a voicemail pleading with Webber to ignore his reputation and sign for the club.
Fact-Checking with Evidence
Armed with photographs, football knowledge, and a healthy dose of skepticism, Prince and Abayomi investigate each claim thoroughly before Webber returns to reveal the truth. The episode is part of the "Karel Prince: Lie Detector" series, a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds.
Production Credits
The episode was produced by Matt Tasker as Series Producer, with Tom Hinckley as Technical Producer. Jim Salveson served as Executive Producer, with photography by Tom Barker and artwork by James Mobbs. Original theme music was composed by WIZZFX. Stevie Middleton commissioned the series for the BBC, with Steve Trenchard as Assistant Commissioner.
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