Podcast based around the amateur football scene in the fantastic city of Liverpool. Each episode will bring a player or manager from the past or present to share their stories of glory and despair, with us on Straight From The Off.
Episode 100! Straight From The Off welcomes Francis Jeffers to the podcast. Franny is a Croxteth lad who realised his dream of playing for his beloved Everton FC in the Premier League. He started out playing for local teams in the Scotland road league before signing for local amateur legend Alan Egerton who managed Blessed Sacrement FC in the famous Walton & Kirkdale league. Franny already had a taste of the glory days as a schoolboy playing at Wembley for his primary school team St Swithens. Franny was a goal machine and it wasn't long before the clubs came calling. He was invited in to Everton where he would remain into his professional career. Fran represented England at every level even scoring on his debut vs Australia. He held a goal scoring record for the under 21s with Alan Shearer that has only recently been broken. When Arsenal came calling looking for that ‘Fox in the box' He tells us why he felt he had to leave Everton in an 8m pound move. But did he regret it!? He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 100 is brought to you by: 4Corners combat Gym and 4Corners Cafe.
Straight From The Off welcomes Jonjoe Kenny to the podcast. Jonjoe is a Kirkdake lad who realised his dream of playing for his beloved Everton FC in the Prenier League. He started out playing for local team Custy's in the Scotland Road JFL and he was selected for Liverpool schoolboys alongside his good pal Jordan Rossiter. He was invited in to Everton where he would remain into his professional career. Jonjoe represted England at every level up to U21s, even winning the 2017 Under 20 World Cup. Jonjoe had loan spells at Wigan, Oxford, Shalke04 and Celtic whilst at Everton as he tried to impress each new manager. He tells us why he felt he had to leave Everton to help his career, and why Hertha Berlin where the club for him. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career so far. Episode 99 is brought to you by: Alps Scaffolding
Straight From The Off welcomes Stephen Wright to the podcast. Stephen went from supporting Everton to playing for the Liverpool, and taking abuse off his friends and family that were blues! He represented Bootle Schoolboys where he gathered interest from local clubs in Everton and Liverpool. Ste was also capped for England at Under 21 level, playing in the same teams as John Terry etc. He tells is what it was like to be a youngster at Liverpool in the same age group as Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen and what it felt like to play in the champions league with the club. He tells us about the other teams he has played for in his career including Sunderland, Coventry and Brentford amongst others and all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 98: is brought to by Fischer Crowne. Located in the heart of Liverpool on Castle Street. They are walking distance to Moorfields and James Street mainline train station. Suite 3, 34 Castle St, Liverpool L2 0NR 0151 363 9448
Straight From The Off welcomes Billy Kenny to the podcast. Billy was hailed as one of the best prospects in English football as a youngster playing for Everton. He was named man of the match in the merseyside derby at just 19 years of age and still on YTS forms. Billy went from supporting Everton to playing for the club, and that's all he could think of as a kid playing footy on Burlington Street, just off Scotland Road. He played for local club Tichy FC and then the famous Four Swallows FC who conquered all. He represented Liverpool Schoolboys where he gathered interest from Premier League clubs in Everton, Liverpool and Man United. Billy was also capped for England at Under 21 level, playing in the same team as Steve McManaman, Andy Cole and Chris Sutton. Billy has had many struggles with addiction during his life and that plagued his short career in professional football, he tells us how hard it was to be him during those times. He tells us about playing for Oldham and then playing with his mates for the likes of The Sandon, Royal Seaforth and the Britannia Vets and tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 97: is brought to you by: Richtime watches and jewellery, based in Hale, Cheshire.
Straight From The Off welcomes Mark Hughes to the Podcast. Mark is the marksman for up and coming club Liverpool East who are current LCFA Junior cup holders. Their aim is gain promotion year on year to the Business Houses Premier League, and eventually feature in the FA Sunday Cup. He was integral in the rise of Lower Breck FC reserves who worked their up the Liverpool County Premier league, Mark was assistant and also manager for a spell before the side unfortunatley folded. He tells us how he was close to being unable to play football again as a teenager after breaking his femur. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 96 is brought to you by: Montage Memorabilia
Straight From The Off welcomes Don Rimmer to the Podcast. Donnie is the chairman of North West Counties side Litherland REMYCA. Don has played for teams that include REMYCA, Kirkby Town, Olympic Macedonia (in Australia) amongst others. He tells us about being friends with Everton legend Colin Harvey as a child growing up in Fazakerley and even followed Colins brother Brian to Australia on his football journey playing at a good level whilst there. After returning to the UK Don signed for REMYCA and was part of the clubs most succesful spell in the early 90's winning multiple trophies and since then has covered nearly every role within the club. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 95 is brought to you by: REMYCA Vets FC
Straight From The Off welcomes Stephen McNulty to the Podcast. Stephen played Liverpool FC as a youth and and eventually turned pro with the club. He tells us the mistakes he made as a young pro and how it felt to be released from LFC, and how he had to go and get a regular job. He was persuaded to sign for Burscough FC which kickstarted his love for football again, and it wasn't too long before other clubs were interested and route back into professional football had begun. Ste played for clubs like Barrow, Fleetwood, Luton, and Tranmere amongst others. He has now taken up management with Bootle FC and tells us what it's like at that level. Stephen talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 94 is brought to you by: Framed Shirts. Twitter: @FramedShirt
Straight From The Off welcomes Phil Jevons to the podcast. Phil went from playing for LFC as a youth to signing for Everton where he would remain into his 20's. He started out playing for local club Cadawa and represented Liverpool Schoolboys in an exeptional year of talent. Phil played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He also played for Grimsby Town and famously scored the winner in a league cup tie at Anfield to knock out Liverpool. He played for Yeovil, Huddersfield & Stockport amongst others. He tells us why he took up coaching and what the future now holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 93 is brought to you by: Sefton Park Rangers Football Club
Straight From The Off welcomes Dean Forshaw to the Podcast. Dean grew up in Croxteth and like so many of our guests started out playing footy in the streets growing up. Suprisingly, Dean didn't really feature for his school side De La Salle as he didn't see eye to eye with the teacher (unsuprisingly!) Following in his fathers footsteps he signed for the Oyster as a teenager and went on to win everything there is to win in amatuer Sunday football. Hear why they dominated for over a decade, winning two National Cup Finals along the way. Dean tells us why he didn't really fancy playing for teams outside Crocky, even after scoring a hatrick on his debut for Cammel Lairds. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 92 is brought to you by: Elite Lanscaping Northwest
Straight From The Off welcomes Colin Flood to the Podcast. Colin was a fantastic left footed full back on the amateur football scene. Always mentioned in the best ‘left foot' catagory of the show he was known for his pin point delivery to the likes of Terence Brown and Leighton McGivern. Playing for teams like Seymour, Britannia, Waterloo Dock, Warrington & Marine He tells us about the sides he has played for over the years and the plans he has for coaching going forwards. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 91 is brought to you by GMS Electrical.
Straight From The Off welcomes Alan Navarro to the Podcast. Alan played for Liverpool Schoolboys were he was spotted by Liverpool FC and invited to go on trial. After what seemed likes months of training Alan was signed and eventually gained a YTS with the club before eventually turning pro. Alan tells us what it was like to train day in day out with the likes of Jamie Redknapp, Patrick Berger and Steven Gerrard. He tells us how he had to move on from LFC to sustain his career as a professional footballer and what it was like in the lower leagues. Alan played for clubs like Tranmere, Crewe, Accrington, Macclesfield, MK Dons, Brighton and Swindon amongst others. He now plays in the Liverpool Vets league with legendary side Britannia. Alan talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 90 is brought to you by: LFQ: A Liverpool FC themed Quiz. Download the app to challenge your friends and family! simply search LFQ in the app store and join in.
Straight From The Off welcomes Paul McNally to the Podcast. The newly installed City Of Liverpool gaffer tells us his story, from being a quick goalscorer to eventually dropping back into defense. Playing for a variety of clubs that include The Breeze, East and West Toxteth, South Liverpool, Poulton Vics and Cammel Lairds, Paul found his passion for coaching and management and that's where he saw his future. Success with Lairds and Litherland REMYCA seen Skelmersdale make an approach for Paul's services and it was a move he could not turn down. Paul was to oversee Skem's best run in the FA Cup and built a side known for it's good football. Recently City Of Liverpool FC have aquired Paul's services and he embraces the challenge ahead. There has been ups and downs along the way which he tells us all about. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 89 is brought to you by: Grassroots Footy Creative
Straight From The Off welcomes PJ Smith to the Podcast. PJ was one of the most naturally gifted players I have ever faced when he was a teenager. He seemingly had the world at his feet playing an age group up for Everton FC, but it wasn't going as well for him and many thought with personal issues and a sort of imposter syndrome telling him he didn't belong at that level. Life has gone full circle now for PJ, working to help people woth drink and drug problems (from which he suffered himself) has brought him back into football working with Premier League teams explaining the pitfalls of life and the realities if you don't make it as a pro. He tells us about his younger years with Tramways, Alsop and Mainliners and how all the top local pro clubs including Liverpool and Man Utd wanted him. He tells us about all the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 88 is brought to you by: 4 Corners Combat Gym
Straight From The Off welcomes Ste Melling to the Podcast. Ste has had life long affiliation to East Villa FC where he has played for a number of years making it into the top 10 for appearances for the great club. He is now the manager of the club and starting yet another chapter in his story, winning the LCFA Challenge Cup last season. Ste has played for Sunday league sides St Sebs and The Western winning multiple trophies for those teams. Ste also has spells in the semi-pro game but always found himself going back to East Villa. He tells us a great story about being invited to the Liverpool FC players party with his good pal Darren Farley and how Dirk Kuyt was ‘In the Doghouse' He tells us about all the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 87 is brought to you by: Grassroots Footy Creative www.grassrootsfooty.com
Straight From The Off welcomes Elliott Nevitt to the Podcast. Elliott has had a rapid rise over the last 2 years. From being a prolific goalscorer at amatuer and semi pro level to signing professional terms with Tranmere Rovers. Elliott has played for local sides such as Stanfield, Custy's, WEX, Waterloo Dock, City Of Liverpool FC, Burscough and Campfield winning all there is to win along the way including scoring the winner in the FA Sunday Cup for Campfield. Elliott's dreams come true when he scored a hat-trick at Wembley for Warrington Rylands winning the FA Vase. It was that performance that brought the attention from the professional clubs and Elliott soon signed for Tranmere Rovers. But he didn't just settle for being a professional, he went a strict fitness regime and got himself into prime condition and ended the season as player of the year as well as supporters player of the year and the goal of the season award. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 86 is brought to you by: The Lindon Williams Trophy. Saturday 16th July at Admiral Park.
Straight From The Off welcomes Yinka Ademuyiwa to the Podcast. Yinka was a very popular player during his time in the in the amateur game. Starting off playing in Skelmersdale he moved to Croxteth and although things were difficult for him being one of the only young black lads in the area, Yinka just wanted to play football. When he got his chance he took it and played in a very good East Villa side that boasted some top talent including Ryan Lowe and Lee Cox. He was invited to Liverpool FC centre of excellence and even trained a pre season with the likes of John Barnes. Yinka has played for teams that include Southport, Lobster, NELTEC, Warbreck and Y Sports. Yinka went into coaching and has been very successful in doing so, he is now working for Liverpool FC along side the First Team. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 85 is brought to you by: The Cleaning Cousins @the_cleaningcousins
Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Rainford to the Podcast. Jamie is a great goalscorer in the amateur and non league scene and flirted with the pro game on a number of occasions. Jamie has played for teams that include Bootle, Marine, Chester, Halifax and local Sunday league legends Oyster FC. He tells us about the mistakes he made on his journey in football and how he feels everything happens for a reason. He tells us about Paul Ince who had invited him on trial at Notts County and how being contracted at the time may have hurt his chances of being a professional. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 84 is brought to you by: Hat Scarf or a Badge
Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Kinsella to the Podcast. Kinny was a top goalkeeper who was wanted by all the local clubs in his younger years. Michael has played for teams that include Bury, Droylsden, Vauxhall motors, Aberyswyth and Tranmere Rovers amongst others and was a youth team player for both Liverpool and Everton. He tells us how he finds it difficult looking back on his career and often wonders how he he got to the level that he did due to attitude problems and off field issues. He talks about seconds chances and how he stayed in the game after time in prison. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 83 is brought to you by: Formwork Direct
Straight From The Off welcomes Ged Hennigan to the Podcast. Ged was a cultered midfielder who loved to get the ball down and play. Ged has played for teams that include Bury, Droylsden, Burscough, St Helens & Barrow amongst others after being a youth team player for both Liverpool and Everton and playing mainly for the Canada of a Sunday while his contract was ‘In the drawer'. He tells a great story about waking up in a strangers house in Aberyswyth, Wales after a mad night out. He tells us about trips abroad with the great Pacific team of the late 80's early 90's. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 82 is brought to you by: Elite Landscapes Northwest Ltd
Straight From The Off welcomes Terence ‘Knocker' Parry to the Podcast. Knocker was one of the reasons I started the podcast, when someone on twitter referred to him as the dirtiest player of all time, I knew there was something i could work with! Knocker admits he likes to mix it with the best of them but doesn't consider himself a dirty player. Primed on the streets of Kirkdale playing for Four Swallows and Byrom He eventually joined local giants The Sandon. He tells us about the battles with rivals Britannia and what it meant to the players. He tells us why he always liked Sunday footy more than Saturdays. He tells us how football is an escape for any off field problems and how it has helped him recently. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 81 is brought to you by: The Web Analyst
Straight From The Off welcomes James Barrigan to the Podcast. James started out as youth with Liverpool FC and was later picked up by Wigan Athletic after impressing for his school side Archbishop Beck and the Liverpool Schoolboys. He tells us about the highs of playing against Man United reserves and the lows of being released. James went on to win the FA Sunday Cup with Sunday league side Campfield FC and also played against Tottenham Hotspur for Marine in the FA Cup, facing up against Gareth Bale and Co. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 80 is brought to you by: Sunday Best, a documentary by Straight From The Off and Grassroots Footy Creative.
Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Smith to the Podcast. Smigger was an old strike partner of mine and one hell of a striker. Paul has played for teams that include Eden Vale, Bootle, The Warby & BRNESC, but his main love will always be REMYCA United (Litherland Remyca) who he has represented for 27 years. He tells us about riding a pink bike to footy as a youngster and the looks he got from his team mates. Paul looks back at a horrific injury he suffered after a player told him he would break his leg resulting in him missing 2 years of football. He tells us about his pint of Stella goal bonus, favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 79 is brought to you by: Framed Shirts
Straight From The Off welcomes Jack Mano to the Podcast. Jack has played for teams that include, Melling Victoria, The Parky, Bootle, AFC Bull, Waterloo Dock and Oyster. He tells us about playing for Kirkby schoolboys, the Knowlsey squad in Dallas and signing for Bolton as a youngster. Jack looks back at saving another palyers life by carrying out CPR after a game. He tells us his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 78 is brought to you by: CCR Sports Agency
An episode with a twist! Due to late cancellation of this weeks guest, rather than have a blank week I decided to try and build a perfect amateur footballer, like I ask my guests to do each week! and with no time to think or prep it wasn't easy let me tell you!
Straight From The Off welcomes Andy ‘The Bruce' Green to the Podcast. The former South Liverpool & Altrincham goalscorer tells us his story from being a teenager with Bootle to playing pro football in Belgium. Andy was a natural goalscorer for Liverpool County FA side and took that into the adult game scoring for fun for The Saucer and South Liverpool. He Tells us how how was involved in memorable FA Cup ties for Knowsley United and how he faced a Spurs team featuring Jurgen Klinsman in 1995. He explains how his mouth often got him in to trouble with the powers that be and tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 76 is brought to you by: Elite Landscaping Northwest. 07519352740
Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Ball to the podcast. Michael was a massive Evertonian growing up and always hoped that one day he could play for his boyhood team, but in his early years playing football it was Liverpool that he learned his trade. Michael jumped at the chance to sign for Everton just before going to Lilleshall, Englands national school. During his pro career Michael also played for Scottish giants Rangers and legendary Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. He had spells at Man City and Leicester and was also capped for England. He tells us how he was never confident in passing a medical at potential new clubs, about Kendall, Sven and Hiddink and all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 75 is brough to you by: Tobins Tiling covering all aspects of Tiling services, contact Peter on 07890583536
Straight From The Off welcomes Ray Wilkinson to the Podcast. The former Lobster & Fantail goalscorer tells us his story from being on trial at Liverpool with a certain Kenny Dalglish and having a conversation with Bill Shankly about leaving Liverpool, to scoring goals for Wigan Athletic. Ray was a natural goalscorer for Kirkby boys and took that into the adult game scoring the winning goal in the FA Sunday Cup final for Fantail. He Tells us how how he became a manager and about the glory and despair that goes with that role. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 74 is brought to you by: G Wholesale beer supplies Ltd, Supplying beer & spirits to pubs and bars in Liverpool & local area.
Straight From The Off welcomes Joseph Roberts to the Podcast. Joe has played for teams that include Mainliners, Keyways, Britannia, Sandon, South Sefton Borough and his main two sides Waterloo Dock and Seymour. He tells us about playing for Sefton schoolboys and signing for Wigan as a YTS. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 73 is brought to you by: Geassroots Footy Creative
Straight From The Off welcomes Terence Brown to the Podcast. Terence was a goal scoring sensation in amateur football, a striker who started out with Byrom FC and eventually joined Britannia FC after being released by Wrexham. He tells us and his winning goal in the Ken Gillies cup final which started a run of trophies for the Brit, and all about his hat-trick in the Premier Cup Final vs Sandon in what he describes as the biggest game of his life. He tells us about the mental side of the game and how he thinks it can be improved and the plans he has for coaching going forwards. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 72 is brought to you by: Play It Forward Coaching. @pifliverpool
Straight From The Off Dale Jennings to the Podcast. The former Tranmere Rovers and Bayern Munich player tells us his story. After being released from Liverpools academy as a teenager Dale wasn't sure if he would remain in the game at all. Tranmere was his last chance and he hit the ground running, playing for the first team at just 17 years of age. He impressed that much that the mighty Bayern Munich signed him for a fee that could potentially rise to 1.8m. After struggling with injury and the way of life in Germany Dale came back to England and had spells with Barnsley and MK Dons amongst others. He then dropped back into the amateur and semi pro game having great success with Kensington Fields FC. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 71 is brought to you by: FC Aintree BVB
Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Branch to the podcast. Michael went from supporting Everton to playing up front for the club. He started out playing for local club Aigburth Peoples Hall and represented Liverpool Schoolboys before going to Englands national school at Lilleshall. Michael played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He also played for Man City, Wolves, Bradford and Reading amongst others. He tells us why he felt enormous pressure as a local teenager playing for his boyhood club, about his time in prison and what the future now holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 70: is brought to you by: Callum Hilton Fitness PT Instagram: @hiltonfitness_
Straight From The Off welcomes Anthony Smith to the Podcast. Ant' has taken up nearly every role possible within amateur football, and continues working at the County FA trying develope grassroots football within the City. Anthony played for teams that include ‘Little' Red Rum, Dengo United, Heswall, Abbey Road Vets. He tells us about trips abroad playing football and coaching in the USA and managing his beloved Dengo. Anthony tells us why the Liverpool Business Houses and the Liverpool Sunday League had to merge. We discuss the referee shortage that grassroots finds itself in. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 69 is brought to you by: Luduso Activewear who have partnered up with SFTO pod for 2022. Check out their brilliant range of clothing at www.luduso.co.uk
Straight From The Off welcomes Graeme ‘Basher' Porter to the Podcast. Bash was one of the stand out players at his age group playing for Merton Villa when his father was manager. He was selected to play for Bootle Boys ‘B' team but not deemed good enough for the ‘A' Team. After working on his game and impressing during matches he was selected to play for Sefton Boys and it was at that level he excelled and was asked to go for a trial at Leeds United. During that trial Basher scored a hat-trick and was asked to join the club permanently. After a year YTS Graeme signed a 4 year pro deal and was brought onto the pitch at Elland Road to sign his contract in front of the fans before a home premier league match vs Everton. Basher tells us what it was like being a scouser in Leeds and what lead to his controversial sacking! He tells us about life after pro football and playing with his mates at a very good level of amateur football and how hard it was. He talks about all the other teams he has played for, the coaching of his sons team, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against and coached throughout those times. Episode 68: Luduso Activewear who have partnered up with SFTO pod for 2022. Check out their brilliant range of clothing at www.luduso.co.uk
Straight From The Off welcomes Allen Weston to the Podcast. 'Weso' has been a fan favourite at centre half for all the teams he has played for over the years. He was integral in the success in Campfield's National Cup winning side of 2015 and their unbeaten league winning campaign. Allen played for teams including Priory Villa, East Villa reserves, Richmond Raith Rovers, The Liver, Before moving into the semi pro ranks with AFC Liverpool, City Of Liverpool and Northwich Victoria. Allen played in the first City Of Liverpool season with great success, fans had a banner and a song about him! He now coaches his son's football team, Aintree Ajax. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 67 is brought to you by: Project Futsal @Projectfut5al
Straight From The Off welcomes Ben Garrity to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool County FA sides at various ages Ben attracted interest from Chester FC. He would then return to the amatuer scene and play for Red Rum and Warbreck FC in the Liverpool County Premier League. After impressing with those sides, Ben moved to up and coming team Lower Breck FC. Lower Beck won an unpresidented quadruple with Ben at the heart of midfield and also went the season unbeaten. Again, Ben caught the eye of other sides and Warrington Town was his next destination. Ben adjusted to the step up very well and it wasn't long until the pro clubs were watching. A move to the football league with Blackpool FC saw Ben realise his dream of being a Pro footballer. Ben explains his love for his Sunday league side Oyster and how difficult it was to leave amateur football when signing a contract with Warrington. Ben now plays for Port Vale after a season long loan spell at Oldham Athletic. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 66 is brought to you by: One Central Communications
Straight From The Off welcomes Josh Quarless to the Podcast. Josh is currently in red hot form at his new club City of Liverpool FC after joining recently from Burscough. He started out playing for his fathers team as child and after impressing he was given trials at various professional clubs. When no solid offers came, Josh lost heart in the game and stopped playing for a short while before being enticed back into football by his friends. After playing for Stoneycroft in the Liverpool County league he had a spell with Sefton and then earned a move to the semi pro secene with Burscough FC. Josh also has a huge love for Sunday football and ‘his' team inparticular Dovecote FC who play in the ultra competitive Liverpool Business Houses Premier Legue. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 65 is brought to you by: CK1 Electrical. Cover all aspects if works, commercial, demostic and industrial.
Straight From The Off welcomes Ryan Jones to the Podcast. Ryan is regarded by many as one of the finest Goalkeepers the city has produced, winning multiple trophies with Sunday league giants Campfield FC. Ryan has played for teams that include, Kingsley, Pineapple, AFC Liverpool and Bootle amongst others. Ryan had a spell in the professional game with Leeds United and also spent a few seasons over in America. He tells us what it was like going on trial at various clubs and what it's like to save a penalty in the National Cup Final! He talks about his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 64 is brought to you by: The Cleaning Cousins. Instagram: @thecleaningcousins
Straight From The Off welcomes John Aldridge to the Podcast. John needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From school football in Garston were he lived, to lifting the League title and FA Cup for his beloved Liverpool FC. ‘Aldo' played for Blue Union, Garston Woodcutters, Cheshire Lines and South Liverpool before moving on to the pro game with Newport County. It was from there that he caught the eye of Jim Smith at Oxford and made his way to the 1st Division and eventually to Liverpool FC. He tells us how about those early days and what it took to make it as a professional and how he played and scored at the World Cup! he tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 63 is brought to you by: Richtime watches and jewellery. The best supplier of new and used watches in the UK.
Straight From The Off welcomes David Jennings to the Podcast. Jenno was a tough tackling midfield general with a touch of class and later on in his career dropped back in to centre half and won more trophies in doing so. Jenno has played for teams that include Redrock, The Pilot, Royal Seaforth, Sandon, Seymour and JOB amongst others. Whilst playing for Royal Seaforth they lost 9 finals in a row before landing the Challenge Cup. He tells us how his battle with cancer effectively ended his playing/managing days and how he dealt with that awful news. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 62 is brought to you by: Impressions Health & Support www.impressionsgroup.org/
Straight From The Off welcomes Lee Cooper to the Podcast. Lee was a striker that has a real eye for goal and has been a thorn in the side of many a defender throughout his career. Lee has played for teams that include Prescot Cables, Stockbridge Village, St Dominics, Burscough & Barrow amongst others. While playing mainly for the Canada of a Sunday after joining from Thithebarn. He tells a great story about collecting his wages when on loan! and the trials and tribulations of non league football. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 61 is brought to you by: The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park.
Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Menagh to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool Schoolboys at various ages and playing for Everton as a youngster Jamie continued to impress in the amateur game and got picked up by Blackpool were he would sign a pro contract. He would later move to Stoke under Tony Pulis and after an interesting conversation with Mark Hughes he moved on. He played for teams like Chester, Marine, Witton Albion and Stockport whilst also playing in the amateur ranks for teams like Seymour, The Bull, Nalgo, Kensington Fields and more recently Oyster. Jamie is now playing for Lower Breck FC. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 60 is brought to you by: Clicks Property Maintainance: Specialising in painting and decorating.
Straight From The Off welcomes Tommy Boden to the Podcast. Tommy was a commanding centre back who could also play football. He was a two footed player that enjoyed spells at Holy Name, Orry's, Saltbox, The Warby, The View, The John's, JOB and Kennelwood. He tells us about his winner for The Warby in a Cup Final at Burscough, about losing two Premier Cup finals with The View and JOB before finally winning the trophy. His Saturday teams include a spell at Wrexham, then playing for the likes of Bootle, St Helens and Runcorn then finishing off with The Saddle. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 59 is brought to you by: Absolution Clothing check them out on Instagram: @absolution.clothing
Straight From The Off welcomes Martin Ryman to the Podcast. The South Liverpool FC manager of 20 years tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining South Liverpool in the Norris Green League and later the great Almithak side as well as having trials with a few clubs. He Tells us about his time at South Liverpool as a player and where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time since he has been in charge which includes the prestigious LCFA Challenge Cup amongst others. But it wasn't all plain sailing, there has been ups and down which he tells us all about. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 58 is brought to you by: Sefton Park Rangers Football Club. A brilliant club that does so much for the community! @SPR_CFC Thanks to Jake Nolan on his continued support of grassroots football.
Straight From The Off welcomes James Olsen to the Podcast. Jay was one of the stand out players at his age group playing for Merton Villa and was snapped up by Everton. He then moved onto Liverpool were he would turn Pro. Jay tells us what it was like playing for Liverpool and how he had to move on when John Aldridge wanted him at Tranmere Rovers. Whilst at Tranmere Rovers during pre season, Jay had terrible luck in a training incident that resulted in broken bones in his neck and a large period of time out of the game. He tells us about the lows that followed and how he had to recover mentally as well as physically. Jay talks about his the other clubs he has played for, his coaching, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against and coached throughout those times. Epsiode 57 is brought to you by Canters Crime Solicitors. Call 0151 239 1020 during working hours or 07769 931 027 for out of hours emergency.
Straight From The Off welcomes Mark Phillips to the Podcast. Mark is nothing short of a legend for the mighty Britannia where he captained the team during their golden period. He tells us of his battles against Sandon and Croxteth Legion, how his he came to play for Britannia, which is something he always wanted to do. His spell in the Welsh leagues and being assistant manager at Runcorn. The Treble season with The Brit in which they lifted trophies at Villa Park and Anfield. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 56 is brought to you by: GGRS Energy who specialize in renewable energy.
Straight From The Off welcomes Mick McDonald to the Podcast. The former Eden Vale manager tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining Holy Ghost and later the great Melrose side. He Tells us about his time at Bootle FC and playing for Eden Vale where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time he was in charge which included the prestigious LCFA Premier Cup in 97/98. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 55 is brought to you by: The Paul McDonald memorial match to be played at Bootle FC on Friday 3rd September.
Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Gray to the Podcast. Tony is a striker that has a real eye for goal and has always delivered, with a ratio of 1 in 2 throughout his career. Tony has played for teams that include South Sefton, Newton, Bangor City, Burscough, Southport, Droylsden, Chester & Warrington amongst others. He scored goals for fun with Ormskirk & District league side the NAC which was when i first came across him. He tells us about being removed from the FA Sunday Cup final whilst playing for A3 Canada and how it all came about. He tells us how he won a pair of Adidas predator from Zidane & Beckham for a free kick he once scored and he talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 54 is brought to you by: The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park.
Straight From The Off welcomes Kevin Townson to the Podcast. Kevin has played professional football for Rochdale and Macclesfield as well as playing for teams like Northwich Victoria and Droylsden. Scoring two goals against Premier League League side Fulham in a League Cup tie as a teenager for Rochdale being one of his career highlights. Kevin represented England under 19s with famous players such as Glen Johnson, Dean Ashton, Darren Bent & Carlton Cole amongst others. He tells us how good Paddy McCourt was and an interesting tale of him being desperate for the toilet in Lee McEvilly's house! Kevin tells us about a chance to play in Australia for Melbourne Knights and returning back to England and playing amateur football with his pals for Fazakerley FC winning a double double under Mick Laffey and Ste Jennings. He tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 53 is brought to you by: Heaven2resin
Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Mooney to the Podcast. Paul is renowned as having one of the best left pegs in the semi pro and amateur scene, once scoring a hat-trick of free kicks in a Premier Cup semi final. He was integral in the rise of Lower Breck FC who have worked their way from a youth team to winning the Liverpool County Premier league and every cup in sight, completing a memorable quadruple and finishing the season undefeated. Paul has won the Business Houses Premier league and the LCFA Premier Cup 2 years on the bounce. Released by Everton as a youngster he almost quit football but thankfully got back at it, represting Knowsley in the Dallas cup. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 52 is brought to you by: GMS Electrical
Straight From The Off welcomes John Miles to the Podcast. John was one of the stand out players i had the pleasure to play against as a youngster in the Walton & Kirkdale JFL. Even though John was playing an age group up from his own age he still stood out, which lead him to be signed by Everton, and then Liverpool were he would turn Pro. John tells us what it was like to train every day with the likes of Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard. He tells us how he had to move on from LFC to sustain his career as a professional footballer and what it was like in the lower leagues. John played for clubs like Stoke, Crewe, Accrington, Macclesfield, MK Dons and Fleetwood amongst others. He now plays in the Liverpool Vets league with legendary side Britannia. John talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 51 is brought to you by: The Bus Yard, Cains Brewery site at the Baltic quarter, Liverpool.
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