Podcast appearances and mentions of nick webster

Join us on "The Bear & the Ball" podcast as host Nick Webster interviews Claire Smith from Soccer Stars, a comprehensive, developmental experience for children ages 1 to 12+. Soccer Stars recently partnered with Cal South to create our new Cal South Pathways program. Claire shares insights on using soccer to foster self-confidence and physical literacy in children. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about the impact of sports on youth development!

The "beautiful game" has many variations but perhaps the most exciting is 5v5 soccer. On this week's "The Bear & the Ball," host Nick Webster chats with Andrew Vorce, the president of one of the nation's largest 5v5 organizations which has recently partnered with Cal South.Andrew talks about his journey through soccer, the origins of his 5v5 company, and how they can help you easily start hosting your very own 5v5 tournaments.

Bradley Mulvey is the founder and CEO of FirstStrikeSoccer.com. Since arriving in the USA from Glasgow, Scotland, Mulvey has reinvented 1-on-1 training. His methods have produced top-class youth, collegiate, and pro players.On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," host Nick Webster discusses Bradley's soccer journey, and the four pillars of creating players that represent the best versions of themselves, namely, technical, tactical, physical, and most importantly, mentally strong individuals.

Our podcast, "The Bear & the Ball," is hitting the road this summer taking in the magic of the UEFA European Championships. Henry Winter is one of the most esteemed soccer writers in the world and his insights into the game are second-to-none. Our host Nick Webster sat down with Henry outside the media hub in Gelsenkirchen prior to England taking on Serbia.

Imagine watching Ronaldinho versus Kaka and you're only a few feet away from these two legends of the game. This is the dream which is now a reality thanks to the visionary mind of Yuri Moreira.On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Yuri talks to host Nick Webster about the dramatic growth of the game and how the next decade may look.

Toni Owens is the CEO and founder of Evolve1 and has a passion for the mental side of sports. Elite athletes see, understand, and react to the game in a way that sets them apart. Evolve1 trains athletes to develop these "invisible skills" using an intuitive, personalized E1 mental training delivered on a daily basis.On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Toni and host Nick Webster look at the science and business of mental health in the soccer environment.

From the rugby fields to paving the way to college and playing the sport of your dreams, CaptainU's Danny Carlton has seen it all. A Manchester native who was part of the Manchester United Academy program while being a Liverpool supporter, Danny excels in high performance and development environments.On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Danny and host Nick Webster talk about how challenging it is for parents and scholars to find the right college at the right time.About CaptainU:CaptainU is the new Official College Recruiting Software to Cal South and its youth soccer community. CaptainU, a self-managed recruiting software tool within the Stack Sports ecosystem, provides athletes with the best way to contact college coaches and find high-quality college camps. CaptainU empowers athletes to take their game to the next level through recruiting and discovery tools to connect with clubs, events, and colleges. More than 3.5 million high school athletes, college coaches, club coaches, and tournament directors have used CaptainU tools to network, build relationships, and build championship teams. CaptainU was founded in 2008 and continues to power the recruiting journey for all levels – including National Champion college programs, national governing bodies, and state-level partners –across all college sports. To learn more about CaptainU, visit CaptainU.com.

Michael Erush is the Men's Head Coach for the Cal State LA Golden Eagles and the Boys' Varsity Head Coach at Harvard-Westlake School. He has also played for the Colorado Rapids, Chivas USA, and Miami FC, as well as stints with clubs overseas during his career.His journey to becoming a Head Coach at the collegiate level is a fascinating story and showcases the commitment and patience needed to reach the elite levels. Michael joins host Nick Webster on this episode of "The Bear & the Ball" to discuss his journey and what it takes to succeed in coaching college soccer.

Dave Simeone is the Director of Education Programming for the United Soccer Coaches, the largest coaching organization in the world. Over many decades Dave has seen the game of soccer continue to grow and his insights, wisdom and knowledge are second to none.On this episode of Cal South's "The Bear & the Ball" podcast, Dave talks with host Nick Webster about game models, data, and how the game of football continues to evolve.

Judged by his football peers, the local and international media, and the countless number of young Japanese over the space of 24 years, Tom Byer has forever changed the way soccer is taught and played throughout Japan. Now his name and reputation are attracting great interest from other parts of Asia.On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Tom and host Nick Webster discuss the foundations of playing the sport, and... it all starts at home!

As commissioner of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), Yan Skwara has overseen a steady growth in the league as more players understand that there is a true pathway to the collegiate and professional playing levels.On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," Yan and host Nick Webster talk about the history of the league and how it has grown from a small Southern Californian league to become the preeminent amateur destination for adult players.

The world of soccer continues to change at lightning speed. On this episode of "The Bear & the Ball," host Nick Webster talks with DarkHorse.AI CEO Billy Brush about how artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way in which scouts may access data in order to discover players that may sometimes fall under the radar. DarkHorse.AI provides a professional, edit-free reel in one click. As he has written on his website, “When we learned we could help parents and players create a professional reel that's shareable to multiple college coaches with the push of a button everything clicked. As Steve Jobs' said, 'It's a tool for the athlete's heart. And when you can touch someone's heart, that's limitless.'"

Nick Webster, John Turney, and others over at the Pro Football Journal have painstakingly helped us know how players prior to the NFL officially adopting some statistics fared in comparison to today's athletes on the gridiron. Nick joins us in this episode to tell us how they did it and bring some good old-time football memories back to our modern times.Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriberDon't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

On the latest episode of Cal South's "The Bear and the Ball" podcast, host Nick Webster will talk with IDA Sports co-founder Laura Youngson about her efforts to battle gender inequality throughout the world with Equal Playing Field. Laura Youngson is a social impact entrepreneur whose experience includes founding two companies, IDA Sports and Brunswick Aces. Laura has also worked as a senior policy advisor for the UK Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, and further worked in sports event management for the London Olympics, the Street Child World Cup (Brazil), and the European Games in Baku. Laura is a STEM advocate, TED speaker, and four-time Guinness World Record Holder. She's always been drawn to the power sport had in bringing people together and in 2017, she set out to make a lasting mark in the game she loves.Equal Playing Field (EPF) is a grassroots, non-profit initiative to challenge gender inequality in sport and to promote sports development for girls and women globally, especially in marginalised country contexts.https://www.idasports.com/https://equalplayingfield.com/home

"We Are Soccer" is described as the premier soccer show for fans of all ages, discussing professional soccer, youth soccer, and everything in-between. Its host Craig Hearn chats with guests and provides comments on soccer from all leagues around the world, all while having fun. "We Are Soccer" brings you the news from the world of soccer and breaks it down in easy to understand segments. In this episode of "The Bear & the Ball" podcast, our own host Nick Webster chats with Craig about the collegiate and professional game.

Dave Fletcher is joined by Dom Dietrich and Rams fan Nick Webster to react to latest transfer news.

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Dominic Dietrich is joined by safe standing campaigner Nick Webster to discuss the news.

Skye Eddy discovered her passion for soccer at an early age. Her enthusiasm for the sport, combined with her keen interest in child development and education, paved the way for her unique contributions to the soccer community.Eddy's journey in soccer began with her own experiences as a player. She excelled in the sport and continued to develop her skills over the years. Her understanding of the game and her observations of the youth soccer landscape led her to recognize the crucial role parents play in a child's soccer experience.Realizing the need for guidance and support for parents navigating the complexities of youth soccer, Skye Eddy founded SoccerParenting.com. Her vision was to create a platform that not only offers resources and guidance but also fosters a community where parents, coaches, and players can come together to enhance the youth soccer experience.SoccerParenting.com provides a wealth of information, resources, and educational materials aimed at supporting parents in understanding the various aspects of youth soccer. It covers topics ranging from skill development and game strategy to navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of the sport for young athletes.On this episode of the Bear and the Ball, your host Nick Webster digs deep to discover the secret of soccer parenting.

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Saudi Soccer Show! In this episode we dive deep into the thrilling world of the Saudi Pro League, which had an action-packed week full of goals galore. Join your hosts Brian Lofrumento and the voice of soccer in America, Nick Webster, as they take you through all the action-packed highlights and intriguing storylines of the week, as well as a few unexpected rumors of former Premier League stars that could be on the move as free agents. From a sensational seven-goal thriller between Al Nassr and Al Ahli to the incredible form of Al Taawoun and Al Ettifaq in the league table, we cover it all. And of course, we can't forget about Cristiano Ronaldo, who continues to prove he's a goal-scoring machine even at the age of 38. So sit back, relax, and get ready for another episode filled with Saudi soccer excitement!

Welcome back to the Saudi Soccer Show! In today's episode, we dive deep into the buzzing transfer window action, where clubs in the Saudi Pro League have been making some serious moves. Join hosts Nick Webster and Brian Lofrumento as they break down the latest signings, surprises, and controversies happening in the league. From big-name acquisitions to rising stars, we've got it all covered for you. Stay tuned as we analyze the impact of these transfers on the league, the clubs, and even the national team. It's time to jump right into the action and get the ball rolling on another exciting episode of the Saudi Soccer Show!

There were goals and drama galore across the Saudi Pro League in week one, and hosts Brian Lofrumento and Nick Webster are on hand to go over all the action with stats, analyses, and updates on all the latest news and rumors. PLUS, you'll hear exclusively from Gregoire Akcelrod, a former French professional footballer who is now an agent and journalist, who has unique insights into the incredible squad that Al Ahli is assembling.

Welcome to the Saudi Soccer Show! In today's episode hosts Nick Webster and Brian Lofrumento dive into the exciting world of the Saudi Pro League. They discuss the league's ranking in comparison to other top leagues, highlight star players who have chosen to play in Saudi Arabia, and analyze the unique aspects of the league that set it apart from others. Brian and Nick also provide insight into some of the top teams in the league, their key signings, and the targets they'll be setting for this season. In addition to examining the club scene, they explore the impact of the Saudi league on the national team and its future prospects. From exciting transfers to tactical analyses, this episode is packed with the latest news and stories from the vibrant world of Saudi soccer. So, get ready to kick off another thrilling season of the Saudi Soccer Show!

Ed Dawes talks to Nick Webster and son George. Plus Richard Stearman on his future.

Ed Dawes chats to Nick Webster and son George about Derby's late late show at Vale Park.

Ed Dawes and Nick Webster dissect what Paul Warne said ahead of the trip to Cheltenham.

An Illinois bait maker, who talks about his experience making baits and fishing for bass.

Ed Dawes is joined by Nick Webster to talk individual performances against Torquay.

Nick Webster joins Dave Fletcher to discuss Exeter City stalemate

Dave Fletcher and Nick Webster reflect on Derby's latest EFL Trophy outing

I had an interesting chat with Nick Webster a southern Illinois bait maker, who talks about his experience making baits and fishing for bass.

Nick Webster is a Website Security expert and hosting specialist at GoDaddy UK. Understanding the topics discussed today is essential when starting a business and could save you millions in the future. The simplicity and speed of creating websites have increased in recent years. Business owners are now webmasters thanks to content management systems and support from experts like GoDaddy.You may have the question  “what is web hosting?” Well, one way is to think of a website like a house. All houses have two related parts: an address and a piece of land where the house sits. Websites work similarly.Domain names are like a house's street address. It's where people go to visit your website. Web hosting is like the land where you build your house. This is the space on the Internet where you place your website's files. Typically, web hosting runs on a server owned by a web hosting company — your web hosting is just a small section of the company's  server.Every website on the Internet, no matter how big or small absolutely must have a domain name and web hosting.In this episode, Nick tells Simon all the ins and outs of website hosting and explains all the fundamentals you need to know to protect your business online.Top Tips:Make sure that you get yourself an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). This will give you a protective layer, just to make sure that no invasive attacks can come in. You will want to make sure that your name is not on the public registry to ensure that your contact details are not listed publicly on the web. GoDaddy Privacy Protection prevents your personal/business details from being freely accessible. Get yourself domain protection, just to make sure that your name is off, and you'll be good to go.TopicsThe perfect URL - https://uk.godaddy.com/blog/10-tips-choosing-perfect-domain-name/GoDaddy Domain Broker Service - https://www.godaddy.com/en-uk/domains/domain-broker?ci=Trademarks and URLs  - https://uk.godaddy.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-domain-name/Hosting - https://www.godaddy.com/en-uk/hosting/web-hostingSecurity - https://uk.godaddy.com/blog/what-is-website-security/Powered By GoDaddy UK:40% off: https://bit.ly/3IZ0IbcTailor Brands:Pep for 40% off https://tailorbrands.go2cloud.org/SH5UFOR MORE HELP START HERE: purposefulproject.com

Coaches who plan are coaches who succeed in helping players develop a love of the game. Licensed U.S. Soccer coach, Nick Webster, gives some tips and advice on why and how coaches should plan their coaching sessions. For more coaching advice, sessions and strategies, visit calsouth.com.

On this episode of "Wynalda For The Win" Eric is joined by former co-host of "Fox Football Fone-in" Nick Webster to discuss happenings in the Premier League and Youth Soccer in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soccer has always been a part of your host Nick Webster's life. Here he talks about his early years as a player, coach, and supporter of the game. He also speaks about his time with the Fox Soccer Channel and traveling the globe covering World Cups and Euros. He'll also delve into where he thinks soccer is going and plans for the future.

Amelia Warren and Nick Webster join Dave Fletcher to discuss all the latest Rams news.

Joined by Jake Barker and Nick Webster, with the latest on Derby County and the EFL.

Nick Geber and Nick Webster discuss how the NFL showed why closed systems are a fraud. Plus weekend FA Cup picks.

Winners and losers in the transfer window discussion with Nick Webster

Many years ago coaches believed that a loud voice, a demanding nature, and the "My way or the highway" approach was the best way to teach sports to young children . Podcast host, broadcast, and longtime soccer coach Nick Webster learned through trial and error that a course of "guided discovery" is the tool that works best with the current generation of kids. Here are his tips to coach and teach "The Beautiful Game" to the youth of today!

Nick Geber and Nick Webster break down this weekend's Premier League matches.

Nick Geber and Nick Webster's Patented Premier League pundits' preview and Picks show!

On this week's episode of Customer's Not Always Right we had a very special guest! Our good friend and co-worker Nick Webster and his insight on the kitchen life and some of his past work experiences! As always we really appreciate the love and support and we encourage you guys to give us a review on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcast needs! So anyways grab drink, grab a snack, sit down, and enjoy this weeks fix of CNAR! Cheers, Andrew and Banks

Referees are in short supply and the reasons are complex, however, we can all play a part in making the game more attractive to the next generation. Bernie Towers, President of Coast Soccer League, Ben Nicholson, President of Santa Monica Surf, and Juan Guzman former FIFA referee join your host Nick Webster to discuss how we can change the dynamic that threatens to complicate the sport we all love.

On this episode of the Bear and the Ball, Vice President of Cal South, Nick Webster, catches up with one of the legends of the Southern California coaching community, Steve Hoffman. Steve is the Technical Director for Cal South and the Head Coach for the women's program at Ventura College. He has helped players and coaches reach the highest levels of the game.

John Turney and Nick Webster made headlines this summer with the release of their sack-crediting statistics for the 1960 to 1981 NFL seasons. Their exhaustive research — including countless hours of viewing of priceless NFL game film — yielded many surprising results and long-overdue credit for iconic NFL stars like Deacon Jones, Jack Younglood, Alan Page, Al "Bubba" Baker and the Steel Curtain. John gives a behind-the-scenes look into the leg work that produced these eye-opening sack results, as well as his take on: • The usage of 3-4, nickel and dime defenses throughout the eras • The "what ifs" of the NFL vs. the AFL and legendary vs. contemporary players • Current NFL issues John's blog, Pro Football Journal: https://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/ The Professional Football Researchers Association: https://profootballresearchers.org/ The Sports Reference announcement of inclusion of the unofficial 1960-1981 NFL sack statistics on Pro Football Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2021/07/pre-1982-sacks-added-to-pro-football-reference/ The official Pro Football Reference entry on the 1960-1981 sack research results: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/sacks_single_season.htm?sr&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool#sacks_all_leaders How John and Nick's research shed light on the sack performances of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers: https://steelersnow.com/new-pre-1982-sack-research-puts-steel-curtains-accomplishments-into-new-perspective/ https://steelersdepot.com/2021/07/ever-wondered-how-many-sacks-the-steel-curtain-had-now-we-know/ https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2021/07/13/steelers-nfl-sacks-2021-lc-greenwood-joe-greene/ The APBA Football Club's/APBA Football Handbook gallery of 1970s Topps football cards indicating team sack leaders: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=105036975104536&set=a.133353258939574 Al "Bubba" Baker's PFR page (his 1978 APBA Football rookie card gives him 5 points and a J-0 injury grade; Al ends up unofficially as the single-season NFL sack leader with 23): https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BakeAl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-

After a long wait it was good to be at Mallory on Saturday for the first meeting of the 2021 season. Everyone was in good spirits although for some of you that initial state of euphoria didn't last too long !!.The entry was boosted by race debuts for Carl Bate (MGBGT), Anthony Bate (Maestro), Mathieu Dore (MGBGT), Jack Woodcock (ZR) and Tim Grigsby (TF) and a welcome return for Chris Pollard. It's never easy to recruit new drivers but it is vital to our long term success that we get new blood on the grid and to get five enthusiastic new drivers is fantastic.  Mark Grant ran out of time to get his ZR ready for Mallory but came along to the meeting and plans to make his debut at Castle Combe.The meeting went well, and we are not aware of any bangs or scrapes and everyone seemed to enjoy the day.  We know that all of our new and returning guys enjoyed themselves and went home happy. Wasn't it great to see a Maestro back on the grid.Some drivers don't like Mallory. Of course we respect their views but we think it's a decent little track and rewards drivers who are quick, precise – and brave !!.  Whilst the triple header format makes it a busy day a good number of you have said that you like it and whilst we wouldn't consider it at other circuits we think it works well for Mallory although we accept that it is tough on the likes of Dave Mellor, Will Sharpe and Paul Wisbey who had various mechanical problems and came away with zero points.The entry of 22 cars soon dropped to 21 when Paul Wisbey was forced to withdraw with a broken steering column before even getting out for the Practice session.  Dave Mellor's bad luck continued and after taking pole position with a lap that was 0.5 secs under the lap record his day was over and he was putting the ZR back on the trailer with a broken crank. This further reduced the entry 20 cars.In addition to that, Adrian Olsson had a head gasket fail in Practice and missed the Qualifying session so had to start all three races from the back of the grid.  Steve Darbey also had a cylinder head problem in Race 1 and despite the best efforts of Kev Bull and Mark it wasn't possible to repair it so he didn't make it onto the grid for Races 2 and 3.In Classic class, Nick Webster's fuel pump failed up on the first lap of qualifying, we fitted a new one in time for Race 1 but he had to start all three races from the back of the grid.  Will Sharpe had a diff fail in Race 1, he charged back home to collect a spare and made it onto the grid for Race 3 and was going really well until being forced to retire yet again with a clutch problem. A disappointing day for Team Sharpe.As is always the case with broken cars, everyone mucked in to get them repaired and if at all possible back out on track. It's good to see that the spirit of MGOC racing is alive and well.Congratulations go to Steve McDermid who took all three overall and Class Z wins. Simon Kendrick took the Class F win in Race 1 but Mark took the honours in Races 2 and 3.Malcolm Hill took the Classic class win in Race 1 but Dave Amphlett took the honours in Races 2 and 3. The only new lap record was in Class Z where Steve took .002secs off Stuart Philps's 2016 lap record.The outstanding performance of the day was from Jack Woodcock who qualified his ZR on the third row of the grid and went on to take very impressive 2nd places in Races 1 and 3 and a 3rd place in Race 2.  Well done Jack.

NICK Webster called me, wanting some information about the Lunkerhunt series of fishing lures..

James Pomeroy looks at what the latest economic data can tell us about the recovery, Simon Wells explains why we have revised our eurozone growth forecasts and Nick Webster assesses the results of our proprietary survey of South African consumers. Disclaimer.To stay connected and to access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin is joined this week by Collin Chute and Nick Webster, hosts of the "Washington Hangover" podcast. Justin, Collin, and Nick talk all things Washington Football Team including their 27-17 win over the Eagles, Ron Rivera, and whether or not Alex Smith should see the field ever again. Enjoy! Listen to the "Washington Hangover" podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the guys on social media: Instagram: @WashingtonHangover Twitter: @WSHangover

In the NEW episode, number 179, Christopher Harris and co-host Nick Webster cover a range of topics including: • Our first impressions of MLS Is Back on ESPN • Peacock goes all in on the Premier League...

In the NEW episode, number 176, Christopher Harris and co-host Nick Webster cover a range of topics including: • News about FA Cup games moving to ESPN • Italian soccer sells out to a soft drinks maker...

In the NEW episode, number 175, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Nick Webster cover a range of topics including: • NBC releases more details about its coverage of the Premier League • Serie A comes home to...

Today we’re bringing you an interview with Jamie Angus, director of the BBC World Service Group. He spoke to The National’s Nick Webster in our Abu Dhabi studio about the BBC’s efforts to curb the proliferation of fake news. The Middle East is regarded as prime territory to cause further division and increase tension for online fraudsters. So what can established news organisations do to help consumers tell the difference between what is real and what is not? Mr Angus tells us how the BBC is taking a proactive approach to curb the spread of fake news.

John Harkes was off the team. It didn’t make any sense. Harkes was practically born to play on the national team. He grew up in Kearny, N.J. -- nicknamed “Soccertown U.S.A.” -- where everyone he knew was the kids and grandkids of Scottish and Irish immigrants, and a love of soccer was in their DNA. “We played constantly,” remembers Harkes. “We got kicked off the baseball fields, we got kicked off the American football fields, we got the ball stolen by the police and then had to have our dads go down and get the ball back again so we could play again that night.” That non-stop playing paid off. Harkes was recruited by the University of Virginia and in his senior year, he quit college and joined the U.S. national soccer team. In 1990, the 23-year-old helped the team qualify for the World Cup for the first time in four long decades. He was so good that he got picked up by one of the oldest pro teams in England, Sheffield Wednesday. It was a tough initiation for the young American, but he found a way to prove himself: with a blast from 35 feet out that flew past one of England’s best goalkeepers of all time, a legend name Peter Shilton. It was Harkes’ way of saying, “Hey, Americans can do it.” But there was no time for celebrating. “Don’t get caught up in your emotions,” he told himself. “You’re an American. You’re trying to break in here. Get back to business.” Because professional soccer has an unforgiving, unsentimental culture. All that matters is the game.    By the time Harkes returned to the U.S. in 1996 to play for the shiny new Major League Soccer, he had become a legit international star – as well as one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful – and was named Captain for Life by team manager Steve Sampson. Harkes was funny, confident, well-liked and respected by his teammates. And he was Eric Wynalda’s best friend. They had been teammates for eight years and worked well together. Harkes could take the pressure off when Wynalda got too intense. They were partners in locker-room comedy and on the team bus did scenes from Dumb and Dumber or Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. But Steve Sampson didn’t always appreciate Harkes’ breezy personality. And on April 14, 1988, Sampson called a press conference and announced that John Harkes – the man who’d become arguably the centerpiece of American soccer – was off the team. The announcement shocked everyone – reporters, fans, players and Harkes himself: “I was just like, ‘Wow. I don’t understand.’” At the time, Sampson vaguely cited discipline and leadership issues. In American Fiasco, Sampson boils his decision down to three strikes -- only two of which were made public at the time of Harkes’ ouster.   Strike one: Sampson says Harkes, a midfielder used to playing at the center of it all, initially refused to move to left back during an exhibition match against Holland. (Harkes disputes this, saying he was merely reluctant.) Strike two: Two days later, Sampson says Harkes and other players went out on the town and trashed a hotel room. (Harkes also disputes this.) Strike three is a longer story. The last straw for Sampson involved allegations that Harkes was having an affair with another player’s wife. Upon hearing the news, Sampson says he knew immediately that he’d have to kick Harkes  off the team. “There were lines that you do not cross over. You don’t have an affair with another player’s wife." And it wasn’t just another player, but his best friend, Eric Wynalda. The story behind that third strike wasn’t made public for 12 years, until Wynalda himself revealed it on his soccer talk show, Fox Football Fone-in. He and co-host Nick Webster were discussing an English player being accused of having an affair with the ex-girlfriend of a teammate.  Webster said, “Well, you’ve had experience with this, Eric.” At that point, Wynalda explained to viewers, “there were allegations that John Harkes had been, had an inappropriate relationship with my wife and he was removed from the team for that reason.”    Sampson then broke his silence about the matter and spoke to reporters. “It was a relief, for me, because, finally, people heard the truth,” he says. (John Harkes declined to discuss allegations of an affair.) Many players were surprised to learn an off-field issue had subtracted Harkes’ on-field skills and leadership from the team. Alexi Lalas was angry. Had he known the reason at the time, he says he would have said, “I want him on my team because he’s a good soccer player. As a professional, I will forgive you a lot as long as you’re going to help me win.” Even Eric Wynalda was against Harkes getting sacked. “I thought that if I can handle it, Steve should have been able to handle it. Ripping John off that team was ripping the heart out of our team.” All these years later, Steve Sampson doesn’t regret his decision, but he’s learned an important life lesson from it: “That to be a principled man, always comes with consequences.”

Co-host Nick Webster gives his weekly pep talk. This time? The Redskins Fans. #HTTR

The National's current affairs podcast, where this week host Naser Alwasmi is joined by experts on Turkey and Kuwait as the Middle East nations each had their share of headlines. In Abu Dhabi, Eman Abd el Aty - once known as the world's heaviest woman - is on the road to recovery. Nick Webster has the story.

Fresh off of their 'Nick and Collin' YouTube webseries, Nick Webster and Collin Chute are back. And they're ready to talk some football. The draft, the drinking, and as always, Kirk Cousins drama. Joining them is special guest and longtime friend of the show, Jackson Magnini, NFL draft expert and aspiring NFL agent.

What'd they record this show in an airport?? One of them did! Cale's going on a trip and recorded the show while being stuck in the airport during the first blizzard of the new year! And Phil's sick! This episode is guest edited by Nick Webster of the Redskins Hangover! Check out the Redskins Hangover here: https://soundcloud.com/nwebster_vo Intro: We're swear boyz What we're Reading: Sean: Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, Civil War 2 #8. Pete: The Walking Dead- The conclusion of the Whisper War Cale: Princess Leia, Jupiter's Circle Phil: Superman Reader mail: Matt Murphy wrote us an email! Thanks Matt! Random Question of the Week: Could the Fantastic Four work as a horror movie? Why and Why not? News: http://www.ign.com/…/marvel-teases-event-comic-featuring-ev… http://www.cbr.com/crossbones-will-not-return-marvel-cinem…/ http://www.superherohype.com/…/388415-james-gunn-talked-to-… http://www.ign.com/…/ultimate-spider-man-finale-preview-plu… http://www.ign.com/…/spider-man-homecoming-disney-reveals-m… http://www.superherohype.com/…/388451-new-thor-ragnarok-pho… http://www.ign.com/…/ben-affleck-says-hes-not-positive-hell… http://www.ign.com/…/thor-will-battle-shiar-gods-in-the-asg… Main Topic: Events! Our favourites throughout comic book history, and our analysis of event comics over the last 10 years.

Brentford are coming back off a 4-0 hammering by Sheffield Wednesday. Derby are in freefall - recently sacking their manager Paul Clement. This was the perfect opportunity for Brentford to get back on track. An absolutely packed podcast this week which included the Beesotted crew popping across to Chiswick Town Hall to the miscarriage of justice ‘wheely bin one' protest for Brentford fan celebrity rock photographer Paul Slattery .. then meeting up in The Old Pack Horse Pub in Chiswick High Road to discuss the Wednesday bashing and how Dean Smith is getting on at Griffin Park. We also spoke to Brentford Chairman Cliff Crown about £71 Manchester United match tickets and ask him will we be seeing similar prices at Griffin Park any time soon? … plus we get the lowdown on Derby County from Nick Webster the Derby County Flagman In the pub/studio: Billy Grant Dave Lane Liberal Nick Carthew Savvy Bee Kyriacou plus on the blower: Cliff Crown Nick Webster - The Derby Flagman 0 min - intro 4m 45 sec - Fans in the pub post-Sheffield Wednesday match 8m 44 sec - Beesotted crew chat Sheffield Wednesday 15m 46 sec - Beesotted crew chat about manager Dean Smith 36m 54 sec - Brentford Chairman Cliff Crown interview on Manchester United £71 ticket prices, Brentford ticket prices and can Brentford actually benefit from the Midtjylland relationship 45m 01 sec - Beesotted crew discuss Cliff Crown's comments 59m 10 sec - Brentford fan Paul Slattery arrest protest 1h 04m 25 sec - Interview with Nick Webster - Derby Flagman 1hr 14 min 43 sec - Beesotted crew discuss Derby 1hr 20 min 04 sec - END #dcfc #mufc #fcmidtjylland #brentfordfc

Brentford take on #dcfc at the IPRO stadium ... hoping to put the bad week behind them and nab a few points (2 points we think it was) ... The Beesotted crew throw their thoughts together straight after the Birmingham City game .... as they try to come to grips with the week's events .. ... We also speak to the Derby County flagman Nick Webster about all things Derby .... as well as discussing the #TwentysPlenty affordable football demonstrations taking place all over country at the weekend .... In the pub: Billy Grant Dave Lane Matt Allard Nick Carthew