How the hard work pays off. Stories of away days that will live on forever. Part time coaches revealing their inner-Pep tactics for Sunday League sides that they coach on a frosty morning. All this because of one common theme - the love of the game.
Newly signed Welling United first team player Donald Macauley talks with host Louis Mathias. Donald has just signed on with Welling's first team at just 17 years of age after a successful year as an U19 player in their scholarship program. His unquestioned devotion has led him to this stage, but it hasn't been all a smooth ride. Donald discusses how he came back from his dip in form earlier to reap rewards only many could think about. This is just the start.
The most prestigious individual award in world football - the talks have begun as to who should win the Ballon D'or. Josh and Louis give two very different top 3s from the shortlist, and debate to fight for the players they have chosen. We will give you one clue; one of the 'goats' is not in either of their top 3! But they have an explanation... Listen now
Abdul Habib, another Millwall academy coach discusses how he feels the academy system needs reshaping, and how his unique ideas in coaching influence the development of his players. Abdul is also a first team scout for Aldershot FC, who are in the national league. Has anyone known how much detail a scout actually takes into consideration before taking interest? Listen now!
Football fan. Football coach. Football player. Tom Hayes has completed it mate. He supports the infamous Millwall, is the skipper for his boyhood club Orpington Rovers alongside his mates and has coached some of the best talent in London. End of season tours, trips away with Millwall and getting to a national final. We salute you Tom. This episode is an absolute banger, not one you can miss.P.S Special mention to Alex Drabwell an integral part to the Gatehouse team Tom coached. His special 'kick off glitch' will never be forgotten.
Once a Spurs ballboy. Now in America doing a scholarship playing football alongside his degree. This new way of life is starting to become popular among footballers. Experiences of playing with players from everywhere, capped internationals and more, this episode is an absolute gem for anyone interested. 'Work hard party later'
Lawrie Wilson has made hundreds of professional football appearances and has been at clubs such as Bolton, Charlton and Stevenage where he won the FA Trophy at Wembley. He now plays at National League South club Billericay Town. Lawrie has had a brilliant career, and has some brilliant stories to come with it. Celebration with fans, social media's inflluences as well as that special feeling of having a chant made just about you. Oh, and a footballer's piss-up in Marbella, not knowing training was the next day as discussed is not the best idea... Listen now!
As a lifelong Fulham fan, Tim Miller has been to dreamland when reaching the Europa League Final, but has also felt pain when Fulham have been relegated on several occasions. Host Louis Mathias and Tim discuss just how bad of an idea the ESL was and whether sanctions should be put in place for the 'big six' clubs.
Going viral overnight. Shaking Messi's hand. Behind the scenes in some of the biggest Champions League and Premier League games in history. This episode is sure to be an absolute blinder.
Brother a pro? Dad a former semi-pro? Now a player at Leicester? He's completed it mate. And more. Dillon Addai has been at just about every level of football, from games against Juventus to games against Chelmsford in the FA Youth Cup as a 15 year old. He will be receiving a squad number this summer for Leicester amongst the likes of Jamie Vardy and James Maddison, and has already trained with the u23 team as an u16. But it hasn't been plain sailing all his career. Released as a youngster at West Ham, Dillon actually quit football for a season. He talks about the highs and lows of his career so far and what brings him to one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
The first episode ever! An insight into Millwall's prestigious academy, from one of their very own coaches who delves into detail about the ins and outs of football both at the grassroots and elite level including Millwall. In 2018 he founded his very own girls' football club in the heart of East London naming the club 'Vicky Park Rangers' after the famous park Victoria Park that neighbours the school he works at. He also discusses how not to prepare for a game from his own experiences in Sunday league , hangovers and the lot he has been there!
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