There are football legends… and then there’s Bruce Grobbelaar.

The former Liverpool goalkeeper joined HOT 102.7FM Breakfast this week for a lively conversation that bounced from title-winning glory days to swinging on crossbars, scoring goals, and even escaping angry football fans on the London Underground.

Best known for his larger-than-life personality and fearless style between the posts, Grobbelaar remains one of the most recognisable goalkeepers in football history. During his time at Liverpool, he played more than 600 games for the club and once went nearly five uninterrupted years without missing a match.

Speaking to Parky and Bunny, Grobbelaar reflected on the pressure of replacing legendary Liverpool keeper Ray Clemence — and how quickly success followed after arriving at Anfield.

But it wasn’t just silverware that made the interview memorable.

Listeners were treated to stories about Grobbelaar walking on his hands during matches, sitting on top of the crossbar when play drifted to the other side of the pitch, and being firmly warned by legendary Liverpool manager Bob Paisley to tone down the antics.

Then came the story of his one and only professional goal — a penalty for Crewe Alexandra that he admitted he probably took a little earlier than instructed.

The conversation also touched on modern football, VAR controversies, and the changing role of goalkeepers in today’s game. Grobbelaar believes today’s keepers punch too often instead of catching the ball — something he says was non-negotiable in his era.

But perhaps the most fascinating moments came when he recalled matches in Africa played amid military tension and conflict, including occasions where football briefly brought war to a halt.

You can listen to the full interview below to hear Bruce Grobbelaar’s unforgettable stories in his own words.