The Beautiful Game Podcast

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 148 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MICHAEL CAULFIELD- We discussed the career of Michael #Caulfield with the man himself. We discussed his career in sports, working with Gareth Southgate, the work he has done with Brentford, the early days of his career + much more.00:00 Intro1:12 Guest intro1:40 What do you do?2:57 Falling in love with the beautiful game.9:07 Pivoting into Football from a horse racing background15:10 First client in football18:00 Working with Gareth Southgate23:38 What does Gareth need to do to take the next step28:48 How does it feel hearing Southgate criticism?31:08 Current role as Brentford first team psychologist37:59 Do you seek out conversation or do you wait for conversation to come to you?43:35 How do you improve the mindset of a player?50:21 Ivan Toney situation57:39 What needs to change for players to get more comfortable?1:13:30 Ollie Watkins1:17:44 Relationship with Thomas Frank1:24:59 Michael’s relationship with mental health1:25:55 Has this generation gone soft in terms of mental health1:29:02 Gen Z mentality1:32:41 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 147 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BRODIE COUSINS - We discussed the career of Brodie #Cousins with the man himself. We discussed working with footballers, starting his business in elite performance, preventing #injury + much more.0:00 Intro0:32 Guest Intro1:55 Who is Brodie Cousins?2:36 Brodie's early days4:08 What steps did you take to build your strength and conditioning business11:35 Were your family supportive?13:38 What do you offer to athletes16:29 What drills do you perform?17:00 How important is it to create a good working environment for your clients?19:04 How do you manage your schedule 21:44 Talk to us about the summer training camp in Dubai?25:20 What advice would you give to someone that wants to get into your space?27:34 Do you like at anyone else in your space?29:38 What are the perks of your job?30:18 Talk to us about the yotubers you work with?33:50 How is it training iShowSpeed37:30 How is it working with Steven Bartlett?39:42 What has been your biggest moment45:08 Have you spoken to clubs?48:38 What is the end goal?53:00 Life outside of work54:03 Closing remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 146 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW TODD #CANTWELL - We discussed the career of Todd Cantwell with the man himself. We discussed playing for Norwich, playing in the Premier league, the end of #Norwich career, relationship with ownership, joining #Rangers and working under Mick Beale + much more0:00 Intro2:02 Guest intro2:20 How is Todd doing?2:58 How did Todd’s journey start?6:27 When did you feel first team was a realistic possibility?8:35 Arsenal interest at a young age10:20 Dealing with injuries in the academy11:38 Making first team debut against Chelsea17:00 Mindset of playing in the premier league18:40 playing number 1019:50 Being the man to replace Maddison at Norwich20:56 Memories of beating Manchester City22:10 Losing 10 in a row/ poor mentality26:40 Interest in Todd after relegation29:20 Dominating championship season/ promotion31:00 More rumours about Todd’s future32:00 Bayern Munich move falling through 33:10 Overwhelming nature of attracting interest as a young player35:25 Strange relationship dynamic with Stuart Webber36:52 Leeds move falling through37:51 Did relationship with Norwich become toxic?41:11 What was happening behind the scenes?47:20 Getting subbed of against Aston Villa49:03 How did you get through the situation mentally?52:36 Did you escalate issues to Delia Smith?53:55 Norwich situation going past the point of return55:55 How did Rangers move come about?58:32 Gigantic size of Rangers football club1:00:00 Working with Michael Beale1:04:19 Dressing room after Michael Beale left Rangers1:06:06 Challenges of gelling as a new team with 9 signings1:09:00 Playing Celtic and PSV in the same week1:12:00 Relationship with Rangers fans1:13:54 Chris Sutton drama1:16:07 Rangers vs Celtic rivalry1:18:21 Is Celtic dominance mental?1:22:38 Rangers dressing room1:24:35 Plenty of football to play1:25:11 Plan to be back after international break1:26:06 Frank Lampard rumours 1:26:42 Life outside of football1:31:53 Investments outside of football1:32:36 Social media abuse1:36:00 Have managers tried to tame you? 1:38:03 Drug testing in football1:41:51 What does Todd want the rest of his career to look like at the end?1:43:39 Guest recommendations1:44:57 Outro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 145 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW DEMETRI MITCHELL - We discussed the career of Demetri #Mitchell with the man himself. We discussed growing up in the #ManchesterUnited Academy, playing for #Exeter. the highlights of career, building his clothing line + much more.0:00 Intro1:00 Guest Intro2:02 Dem opens up on Jamaica4:31 Who are you?5:44 Take us back to the beginning?8:10 Talk to us about growing up in a council estate?9:34 When did you realise you had something for football?11:03 How was the journey through the Manchester United System?14:00 Why did the club give you a new deal?14:51 Talk to us about the Manchester United academy16:27 What is the cliff?17:27 How was your first team debut?19:46 How was it under Jose Mourinho23:08 How was Paul Pogba?25:41 What was the conversation with your dad after making your debut at MUFC?26:24 What is the convo with the club after making your debut?29:36 Is there anything you would have done differently at United and what happened after your United career?38:10 How was it playing for Hearts?40:50 Talk to us about Blackpool?48:43 How is it when you're on the bench and not starting games?50:17 Hibbs chat56:23 How was your relationship with Lee Johnson1:00:00 Talk to us about the mental battle of recovering from injuries1:03:20 How was it joining Exeter?1:10:50 Do GxA stats get you to a higher level1:12:21 Would you say you're feeling fitter than ever and what's next for you?1:14:05 How are the finances in the lower leagues?1:19:30 Life outside of football1:22:30 How is the drug testing in football?1:24:02 Talk to us about Benirclo1:33:20 Manchester United chat1:36:00 Closing remarks and outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 144 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW SÉBASTIEN BASSONG - We discussed the career of #sébastienbassong the man himself. We discussed life in retirement, #harrykane, going through mental challenges during his career, being banished by Norwich #daniellevy , #andreonana, #lukamodric + much more.0:00 Into2:06 Guest intro3:06 Who is Sébastien Bassong?9:40 When did Seb realise his career was coming to an end?12:30 Being banished by Norwich20:21 Altercations in the dressing room22:46 Tag team fight with Andy Carroll 26:41 Mental challenges after being banished by Norwich29:20 Seeking therapy32:00 Being Frozen out at Tottenham35:30 Liverpool being his lucky charm40:47 What happened in Seb’s first therapy session44:00 Childhood Trauma48:25 Going AWOL to leave Newcastle53:40 Sébastien’s experience of being involved in a transfer saga56:26 Does Harry Kane need to leave Tottenham?58:09 Is Harry Kane the best striker in the world?1:00:49 Is Daniel Levy good for Tottenham?1:06:12 Luka Modric brilliance1:09:46 What does Seb do now?1:18:23 What does Cameroon mean to you?1:20:43 Andre Onana1:24:44 One thing Seb would like to change in football1:31:00 Guest recommendations 1:32:00 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 143 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW KEITH ASARE - We discussed the career of Keith #Asare with the man himself. We discussed, Keith's #football career, recovering from multiple #injuries, Playing with Brennan Johnson, struggling to get over short lived football career, his career in business + much more.0:00 Intro3:04 Guest intro3:34 Who is Keith Asare4:46 How Keith got into football8:09 When did you realise you have talent9:45 Southend FA youth cup game11:30 Feeling the love at Southend12:38 Premier League clubs showing interest at 1313:20 Why did Keith choose Nottingham Forest15:49 Family reaction to signing for Nottingham Forest16:30 Youth team at Nottingham Forest18:04 First big injury20:39 Road to recovery22:24 Interest from Dortmund23:25 Signing first pro contract25:33 What was holding Keith back from progressing 27:29 Effects of injury30:10 Becoming a monster32:50 Progress on injury/ Rehab37:30 Coming back from Injury then getting injured again39:43 Speaking to club psychiatrist40:50 Zoom chat with the Doctor43:15 Moving back into Mums house46:00 Moving to Spain to 4 months48:15 Going to Club Brugge50:52 Going through Depression53:13 How having to retire has changed Keith54:53 Are you happy58:13 Keith’s Concierge business1:04:48 Life outside of business1:15:34 Guest recommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 142 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OLA AINA - We discussed the career of Ola #Aina with the man himself. We discussed, growing up on ends, playing for #Chelsea, his time with #Torino, coming back to England + much more.0:00 Intro03:09 Guest intro04:34 Growing up in Bermondsey 07:10 Where did football journey begin09:37 Becoming a Chelsea fan10:27 Getting scouted12:01 Choosing between Chelsea and Tottenham academy14:15 Tottenham messing his family around16:00 Signing for Chelsea18:00 Chelsea golden youth team24:39 Wanting to leave before Conte came to the club26:50 Being in around the first team28:37 Eden Hazard31:27 Jose Mourinho man management34:50 Antonio Conte man management37:45 Conte’s 3 at the back system38:45 Going on loan to Hull41:40 Sarri not having Ola43:11 Going to Torino47:25 Playing in Italy48:42 Fans coming to training ground52:03 Playing against Cristiano Ronaldo53:40 Finding out Torino has a buy clause56:25 2022/23 season at Torino58:13 Loan spell at Fulham1:00:25 Racism in Italy1:02:38 Current situation with Ola1:03:29 West Ham bidding during the season1:08:53 Would Ola consider Saudi1:09:48 Are Chelsea academy prospects underrated1:13:10 Tammy and Tomori lack of England opportunities1:16:10 Ola’s international journey1:19:24 Why isn’t it clicking for Nigeria?1:25:22 Victor Osimhen1:27:00 African success in World Cup1:28:10 Life outside of football01:36:55 Guest recommendation01:38:50 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 141 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NATHAN BUTLER-OYEDEJI - We discussed the career of Nathan #Butler-Oyedeji with the man himself. We discussed; his journey to signing his first pro contract at #Arsenal, recovering from several injuries, going on loan, plans for the future, #Saliba rise to the top + muchmore Timestamps0:00 Intro1:18 Guest intro3:33 Who are you?4:50 When do you realise that you have something?6:11 Why was your dad against playing for a Sunday league team?6:44 How did you join Arsenal?7:55 How long did it take to get signed by Arsenal?9:26 Talk to us about going through the ranks?10:38 What's your advice to youngsters that are going through a rough patch?11:58 What happens at age 12-13?13:33 How long were you injured for14:00 What did you learn about yourself when you were injured?14:50 What happens after injury?16:46 When did you move into digs?18:06 Take us through the process of signing a scholar?19:04 What role does Per play in the academy?20:04 What are you friends on the ends saying after signing your scholar?22:07 What is your situation at 17-1823:04 How did you feel when you signed your pro contract at Arsenal25:19 What did you do when you signed that first pro contract?26:22 What is the plan after signing your pro?27:50 NBO on Saliba being too good for U2128:19 Talk to us about last season?28:54 Talk to us about going on loan to Accrington Stanley and your experience34:00 What is the convo with Arsenal after your loan?34:40 Talk to us about going to Dubai with the first team and what players took you under their wing37:16 Talk to us about Myles Lewis Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri38:19 What's the plan for next season?41:00 Have you spoken to Arsenal about going out on loan and how is pre season going?41:47 How you feeling physically after several injuries?42:14 How has you dialogue with Arteta been?43:00 How do you assess Arsenal's transfer window so far45:00 Life outside of football49:26 Guest recommendation50:15 Closing remarks50:38 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 140 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NIGEL JAMES - We discussed the career of Nigel #James with the man himself. We discussed; his short playing career, being the father to Reece and Lauren James, The decisions his made throughout their careers, Reece being linked to Real #Madrid, the current situation at #Chelsea + much more.00:00 Intro00:50 Guest Intro3:00 Who is Nigel James?3:41 When did you get that bug for football?15:36 How long was your transition from playing to coaching19:00 Nigel on Reece James early career and the struggles faced in the journey29:09 Was there a time where you considered leaving Chelsea?31:00 Reece transitioning to Right Back37:51 Reece James going on loan to Wigan44:35 Derby trying to loan Reece James in Jan48:03 Were any other PL clubs interested in Reece after his loan spell at Wigan50:01 What made you guys decide to stay at Chelsea?54:00 How did you deal with the adversity during Reece's career59:10 How do you balance football and education?1:04:35 Talk to us about Lauren James journey?1:11:30 Nigel on Lauren leaving Arsenal, playing for Manchester United and then joining Chelsea1:15:20 How does it feel having 2 of your children playing as England internationals?1:16:04 How do you manage the spotlight?1:21:13 Talk to us about Agents1:29:31 Was Reece James every close to joining Real Madrid1:31:22 How do you access Chelsea performance last season1:32:50 Have you spoken to the new manager?1:34:42 Talk to us about Mason Mount?1:36:17 Talk to us about CHO and why it has not worked out?1:38:44 What is your advice to parents that have kids who want to be footballers?1:42:56 How is Reece's fitness?1:46:23 Talk to us about Trent Alexander-Arnold1:50:04 Nigel on his coaching academy1:55:19 Closing remarks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 140 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW KHAYON EDWARDS - We discussed the career of Khayon #Edwards with the man himself. We discussed; coming through the #Arsenal academy, training with Chelsea, Using Hale End alumni's as inspiration, plans for the future, Saka, Flo Balogun, Nketiah and #Jesus + much more. 0:00 Intro0:54 Guest intro2:57 What have you been up to during the holidays4:08 Do you chat about football outside of football?4:33 Take us back to the beginning6:10 When did you join Arsenal?7:10 How were the facilities at Chelsea and Arsenal acadamies?8:13 Talk to us about your family?9:35 How important is religion to you?9:57 How is your friendship group?10:58 How is it growing up in modern society11:26 Talk to us about going through the ranks at Arsenal14:46 Who was in your age group?15:27 How was it signing your first pro contract in 2022?16:02 Take us through the day of signing the contract?18:00 What was your mindset after you signed your pro deal?18:37 Khayon player profile20:34 When was that welcome to the first team moment?21:28 How was it transitioning into the first team?23:00 Sum up your season24:40 How you spoken to Mikel Arteta25:50 Who is the best trainer and the team leader?26:38 Talk to us about your injury30:29 Have you thought of your aims and objectives for next season?30:51 Where do you stand in your development now 33:45 Do you like at Flo Balogun's rise as inspiration?35:20 Do you see the Twitter hype?36:00 Talk to us about last season title running?37:25 What's your message to the Arsenal fans?38:15 Are you a student of the game?40:10 Life outside of football41:47 Have you thought about your international future?44:00 Khayon thoughts on social media46:00 What are you doing now to make sure you hit the ground running in pre season?47:02 Closing remarks47:54 Guest recommendation50:03 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 139 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ISAIAH JONES - We discussed the career of Isaiah #Jones with the man himself. We discussed; playing in the non-league circuit, breaking through at #Middlesborough, Chuba #Akpom's rise, his battle with mental health + much more.0:00 Intro2:40 Guest intro4:04 Humble beginnings6:04 Joining Lambeth All stars7:45 Growing up in Peckham8:45 Falling in love with football9:51 Trial at Charlton12:25 Tooting and Mitcham15:26 Playing in Non-League17:04 Joining Middlesbrough21:28 Adapting to a pro environment23:44 Training with the first team25:10 Going out on loan to St Johnstone35:50 Queen of the South loan40:05 Altercation with Neil Warnock42:46 Redemption under Neil Warnock44:00 Shining in debut season at Middlesborough49:08 Time under Chris Wilder54:05 Start of 2022/2355:40 Chuba Akpom59:10 Isaiah’s Mental health challenges1:10:05 Middlesborough’s end to the season.1:14:19 Michael Carrick message after play off defeat1:17:39 International future1:19:21 What’s next for Isaiah?1:21:53 Cameron Archer1:22:50 Off the Pitch1:26:13 Guest recommendations1:27:38 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 138 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW LEE DYKES- We discussed the career of Brentford’s technical director Lee #Dykes with the man himself. We discussed; his career through the ranks, signing Ivan #Toney, being linked with the Spurs job, David Raya’s future at #Brentford, recruitment + much more..0:00 Intro1:30 Guest Intro2:37 Lee’s journey in football16:20 Skills Lee transferred from playing days to being a technical director.17:42 Assessing Brentford’s season20:04 Work that goes on behind the scenes22:45 How do you go about identifying talent?24:50 Do Brentford see themselves as a stepping stone for talent?27:15 Brentford academy returning29:02 Lee on recruitment31:21 Recruiting Ivan Toney36:16 Ivan Toney contract talks?37:19 Ivan Toney not being able to train38:50 Lee being linked with bigger clubs?45:24 David Raya situation48:42 Brentford interest in Viktor Gyökeres50:03 How difficult is it finding hidden gems?52:17 Almost signing Mudryk53:52 Josh Dasilva Premier League career55:09 Lee Dykes future58:25 Views on the Premier League this season1:00:19 Lee’s message to the fans1:02:11 Lee’s summer plans1:03:37 Life outside of football1:06:20 Final thoughts1:07:02 Closing tradition1:07:55 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 137 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW TYREECE JOHN-JULES - We discussed the career of TJJ with the man himself. We discussed; playing for #Arsenal as a youngster, his multiple loan spells which include #Ipswich, Granit Xhaka's mentality, plans for the future, Mikel #Arteta + much more.0:00 Intro0:50 Guest Intro2:03 Take us back to the beginning 3:38 Have you always been a striker?4:06 When did you notice that you were on smoke?5:00 Who was in your age group?6:00 Talk to us about sponsorships and agents?6:42 How were the family when you signed your scholar at Arsenal?8:00 Unai Emery faith and jump up to the first team9:07 Talk to us about integrating into the first team10:34 How did having fellow youngsters in the first team help you?11:10 Talk to us about being in the first and the going out on loan?12:25 Are you heavily involved in deciding a loan?13:25 Were they any other teams that were interested in you14:53 Talk to us about your first loan spell?15:54 How did you settle in with the fans and the club?16:54 How do you describe your loan spell at Lincoln?19:00 What was the plan after you signed your pro deal?21:11 Talk to us about Darren Moore22:17 What's the convo with Arsenal after your Doncaster loan?23:00 What was the diff between League 1 and Champ?25:33 After all the loans how are you feeling in regards to your Arsenal future?28:32 How has it been watching Ipswich29:17 Will you be getting a promotion medal?30:18 What does falling in love with a club mean?31:10 Do you feel your getting closer or further away from the Arsenal first team?32:57 Where are you at now?34:00 Talk to us about recovering from injuries?35:27 How bad does it get when your injured?37:03 What does your family mean to you?38:02 Are you open to extending your Arsenal contract?38:55 How do you view Arsenal's rise?41:06 Have Arsenal had conversations about your future? 41:50 Talk to us about Mikel Arteta and your daily set up?43:15 What's your take on Arsenal season so far?44:08 How is Granit Xhaka?45:30 Bukayo Saka talk47:37 Eddie Nketiah talk49:42 Flo Balogun talk51:02 Talk to us about representing England & your international future?52:32 How do we get to the bottom of your injuries?54:46 Are there any plans to do a hot weather training camp?56:05 Talk to us about the Arsenal fans?57:07 How is your social media relationship?57:48 Life outside football59:37 How do you protect your wealth?1:00:40 Final message to Arsenal fans1:01:30 Final thoughts1:02:00 Guest recommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 137 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ANDRE WISDOM - We discussed the career of Andre #Wisdom with the man himself. We discussed; breaking through at #Liverpool, playing with Gerrard and Carra, working under Frank #Lampard at Derby, Brendan Rodgers, getting stabbed multiple times + much more. 0:00 Intro1:30 Guest intro2:49 Humble beginnings10:38 Joining Liverpool from Bradford12:15 Adapting his game technically14:08 How was Carragher and Gerrard with the youngsters16:41 Raheem Sterling opening the door for Liverpool youngsters21:10 Working with Brendan Rodgers23:50 Representing Liverpool31:16 How was it like playing with Carragher32:24 Going out on Loan to Derby36:42 West Brom loan/ working with Pulis38:41 Lifestyle of being a young footballer42:35 Playing for RB Salzburg44:24 Dayot Upemecano44:57 Knowing his Liverpool career was over.47:30 Going back to Derby permanently49:14 Working under Frank Lampard55:33 Getting stabbed57:30 Rushing recovery after being stabbed1:01:00 Feelings on being stabbed1:02:11 Police need to do better1:03:52 Mental trauma of being stabbed1:06:25 Receiving therapy1:08:45 Accepts responsibility for stabbing1:11:04 Going to clubs on trial1:17:10 What happens if the phone doesn’t ring?1:18:54 Going from Liverpool to being clubless1:20:48 Representing England U21s1:25:22 How Andre has been keeping afloat whilst not playing for 2 years.1:28:24 Renting out his properties to Liverpool football club.1:31:23 Being the breadwinner with different circumstances1:33:39 Have you spoken to any of your old clubs about training with them?1:37:18 Watching the current Liverpool team1:40:35 Trent/ Best right back?1:43:45 Jurgen Klopp 1:46:48 Why Andre is not on social media1:50:28 Life outside of football1:53:43 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 136 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW CARLOS RICHARDS - We discussed the career of youngster Carlos #Richards with the man himself. We discussed; making #Derby debut, meeting Wayne #Rooney, recovering from rejections + much more.00:00 Intro1:55 Guest intro2:33 Take us back to the beginning6:37 Carlos Richards upbringing8:28 How did you get into football?9:52 Initial Chelsea rejection10:50 Views on stats vs performance12:02 Juggling school with football14:39 Overcoming rejection19:42 Signing for Derby22:18 Staying in Digs 24:15 How is it leaving your family?25:15 Transitioning from London to Derby26:21 Managing friendship groups28:08 Getting called to play for the first team30:14 How is Wayne Rooney the manager?31:14 How do you assess your own game?31:11 Which players are you studying?33:06 Bukayo Saka33:49 Deep dive on the whole debut experience37:25 Carlos on experienced players38:09 This season39:02 Experience of being thrown into the limelight as younger players 40:45 Can you be thrown in too soon as a youngster?43:46 Views on football snobbery towards Gibraltar46:00 Contract situation47:11 Life outside of football56:51 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 135 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW JOSH DASILVA- We discussed the career of Josh #Dasilva with the man himself. We discussed; coming through the #Arsenal academy, leaving Arsenal, why he joined #Brentford, Thomas Frank, new contract talks, Ivan Toney, Bukayo Saka + much more.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:55 Guest Intro2:12 Who is Josh Dasilva?4:08 What position did you start in?5:02 When did you notice that you have a knack for football?7:17 Who is in your age group at Arsenal and how was the energy?9:15 How was it going through the ranks at Arsenal?12:15 What adversity did you have to go through?15:23 When did you feel that you can make it as a pro baller?17:40 When was the moment that you got called in to train with the first team?20:20 Speak to us about Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez?22:53 What did you need to develop to play in midfield?24:55 How was that feeling of making your Arsenal debut?28:16 What happened between making your debut and leaving Arsenal?31:10 Talk to us about your Arsenal departure?34:06 Did Arsenal map out a future for you?35:45 What made you join Brentford? (A story on failed Birmingham move)41:06 How long was the period between the Birmingham medical and the Brentford move?42:10 Talk to us about the period of Brentford being in the Champ46:32 Did you have any concrete offers from EPL clubs?47:02 Talk to us about the Brentford front three in the Champ and Brentford's play off run?52:04 How is the atmosphere when you got promoted to the Prem?55:52 Talk to us about your hip injury?1:02:11 How difficult was it for you from a mental standpoint to cope with the injury?1:04:26 Talk to us about your Prem career so far?1:11:07 How would you assess you season from an individual standpoint?1:13:18 What is the reason as why the gaffer is not starting you?1:14:40 How are you feeling in terms of a percentage?1:17:14 Talk to us about winning at the Etihad?1:19:14 Do you feel at this current moment that you're one of Brentford's best players?1:20:10 Talk to us about Ivan Toney?1:21:28 What do you think Ivan can achieve in the game?1:22:55 Has Ivan missed a penalty in training?1:24:00 What has been you biggest victory this season?1:26:00 Talk to us about the gaffer and how is he as an individual?1:27:26 Have you had contract talks?1:28:38 What would you be looking at if you extend your stay at Brentford?1:30:00 What is the aims for the rest of the season?1:32:00 Talk to us about Brentford fans?1:33:30 Talk to us about representing England?1:35:17 Talk to us about Reece James?1:37:52 Talk to us about Arsenal? (Bukayo Saka insight)1:40:38 Who do you think is going to win the Premier league?1:42:28 Life outside of football?1:44:40 How do you protect your wealth?1:46:00 What's the drip on date night?1:47:40 What music are your rocking with?1:50:38 What's the aims and objective for you in the next 12-24 months1:52:20 Guest recommendation1:54:30 Closing remarks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 134 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ADAM IDAH - We discussed the career of Adam #Idah with the man himself. We discussed playing for #Norwich, recovering from a knee injury, looking up to #Lukaku, his relationship with Steven Kenny + much more.Timestamps00:00 Intro1:50 Guest intro2:05 Thoughts on current season2:55 How has club environment been?3:49 Dean Smiths impact on Adams game4:45 How would you assess your personal season so far?7:31 Mental challenges of overcoming injuries11:23 Norwich rewarding Adam with a long term contract.12:16 What does Norwich mean to you?13:17 How is Adam feeling physically?15:20 How is it playing under David Wagner?17:31 What do you want to be as a player?20:24 Battling CB’s21:26 Big number 9s being back in fashion22:24 Do the club view you as a long term replacement to Pukki?23:33 How do you deal with fan criticism?25:24 How fit do you feel at the minute?27:27 Belief from the manager28:40 Feelings on career so far?29:37 Playing at Old Trafford and scoring hat trick31:20 Thoughts on promotion and relegation33:24 Reported Man United interest34:18 When did you realise you had the spark for football?37:59 Thoughts on playing for Ireland39:56 Thoughts on Max Aarons41:02 Life outside of football48:18 Outro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 133 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BRITT ASSOMBALONGA - We discussed the career of Britt #Assombalonga with the man himself. We discussed playing in Turkey, relationship with Tony Pulis, his time at Middlesbrough, signing for #Watford, Mario #Ballotelli and Britt's international football + much more.0:00 Intro0:56 Guest Intro3:13 Talk to us about the here and now3:45 How did the move to Watford materialise4:33 What problems did you have in Turkey and why did you leave?6:23 Were any other clubs interested in you?7:00 What is it about Turkey that it is attracting talent7:52 How was Turkey different to England?8:30 How was the president at Adana?9:28 How would you sum up your time in Turkey10:42 How was Mario Ballotelli?12:52 How was the mental challenges?14:38 Why did you choose to go to Turkey?15:46 Did you have talks with Middlesbrough to extend your contract?17:12 Talk to us about the back end of your time at Borough?22:49 Talk to us about Chuba Akpom24:45 Talk to us about working under Tony Pulis35:08 Were there any training rules?35:53 Has Chuba Akpom got what it takes to play in the EPL37:11 How would you assess your time at Middlesbrough38:43 How did the football journey start for you?42:39 How did you find going down to the lower leagues?44:10 Talk to us about Peterborough48:44 How was it playing at Nottingham Forest?49:28 Talk to us about Mikhail Antonio50:18 Where was your mindset at after scoring so many goals at Peterborough51:15 What Premier Leagues clubs were in for you before you joined Middlesbrough?53:28 How much did Burnley bid for you?54:01 How has it been being back at Watford57:05 How are you feeling physically?57:37 How is the dressing room at Watford?59:05 What is your mindset in regards to your Watford deal?59:56 Talk to us about your international career?1:03:00 Talk to us about the infrastructure of African football?1:07:18 Life outside of football1:09:42 Talk to us about your injury?1:11:31 How was the recovery process? 1:14:27 How do you protect your investment?1:16:36 SPKD and Watford shirt showing1:17:27 What is your music playlist?1:18:55 Guest recommendation1:20:35 Closing remarks1:21:00 Outro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 132 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ALEX IWOBI - We discussed the career of Alex #Iwobi with the man himself. We discussed playing for Arsenal, his Arsenal departure, #Everton season and the current ownership. We discussed Frank Lampard, Sean Dyche’s impact, representing #Nigeria + much more.Timestamps0:00 Intro0:50 Guest intro2:12 Take us back to the beginning3:53 Overcoming setbacks on the journey5:17 How important are your parents in your career.6:28 Process of getting his first contract at Arsenal8:28 Arsene Wenger influence9:16 Step up from youth team into Men’s football10:31 Making his debut for Arsenal11:39 What made you come to the decision to leave Arsenal?15:16 How do you think your departure was handled?17:57 Signing for Everton20:07 How is it playing in several different positions?20:37 Playing under Frank Lampard24:34 How was Frank Lampard’s relationship with the Everton fans?25:57 Did you feel you were fighting for Lampard’s Job before the West Ham game?27:10 How did the players receive the news that Frank Lampard had been sacked?28:35 How difficult was it playing at Goodison Park?29:59 Fans anger to the Everton board30:55 What has Sean Dyche changed at Everton?32:45 What are Sean Dyche's non negotiable’s?33:32 Sean Dyche and Frank Lampard differences35:25 Mindset shift from Arsenal to Everton36:38 Alex on Amadou Onana37:47 How pivotal is DCL to Everton’s chances of Survival?39:20 Assessing Alex personal season so far42:43 What are the problems with Everton’s infrastructure?44:26 What does pressure do?45:28 Do the players feel adequately supported by the board?48:07 Message to Everton fans50:28 Are there contract talks to extend your time at Everton?51:46 How would you grade your time at Everton?51:35 Representing Nigeria53:37 Victor Osimhen55:26 What needs to change for Nigeria to be successful?1:01:52 Arsenal right now1:03:45 Bukayo Saka1:04:30 Eddie Nketiah1:06:07 Are Arsenal gonna win the league?1:08:29 Personal aims for career1:10:54 Life outside of football1:18:00 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 131 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW PAUL BARBER - We discussed the career of Paul Barber with the man himself. We discussed the ambition of Brighton & Hove Albion, The future of Moises Caicedo, why Leandro Trossard was allowed to leave for Arsenal, Mitoma's rise to prominence, views on state owned ownership + much more.0:00 TBG intro0:35 Guest Intro2:15 Tell us a bit about you2:46 What is the key to building commercial connections3:52 What does it mean to receive an OBE?4:38 How would you assess the season so far?5:52 What are the expectations right now?7:40 Are preparations different ahead of a game against Crystal Palace?8:44 How do you create a succession plan KEY TOPIC FOR TRAILER11:35 Why did Trossard leave?15:20 How Close was Caicedo to leaving in the Jan transfer window19:55 Has Moises Caicedo got a release clause in his contract?20:35 Talk to us about Roberto De Zerbi23:24 How do you feel about Roberto De Zerbi being linked with a move away24:50 How is Roberto as a man?25:58 How is Graham Potter as a man?28:35 How do you guys recruit players like Mitoma32:26 More insight on Mitoma34:50 Do you fear being too successful?37:36 How important is it to develop your own talent39:18 What is your take on the breaches in regards to Manchester City40:59 What's your view on the independent regulator?43:00 What is your view on state ownership?45:58 What do you make of Spurs48:23 Life outside of football51:05 What is your end game?52:18 Guest recommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.