International Clearance

There will be British representation on the pitch at the Champions League Final in London this season, as Jadon Sancho and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens of Borussia Dortmund) head back to London to face Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid on June 1st. This of course confirms a trophyless season for Harry Kane, who saw Bayern's attempt at European glory collapse after he was substituted at the Bernabeu. Get in touch with the show @intlclearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a week of European Semi Finals, British players make their mark in different ways. We talk the impact of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and, most impressively, Jadon Sancho in the first legs of their Champions League ties. We also look at the several UK-raised players previously discussed in Finland, Italy and Brazil that have found the net since we were last on, including a nostalgic Yannick Bolasie masterclass in Rio De Janeiro. Plus, a surprise route out of West Ham for David Moyes...Get in touch @intlclearance on X, Instagram and TikTokThanks for listening and make sure to follow us to stay up to date! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is Drew Sherman, Senior National Academies Manager at the FAW. He shares his experiences as a Technical Director in Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as leading the Cook Islands up the FIFA rankings in a remarkable spell as coach while still in his 20s!Follow and get in touch with us @intlclearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to be joined by Thomas Stewart, manager of Swedish side Ytterhogdals IK. We hear about his adventures with the fourth tier club as he begins his second league campaign in charge, as well as stories of his time as a player with Sacramento Republic in California and Canadian club Ottawa Fury.Plus, bad injury news for Lewis Ferguson and Jesse Lingard, while the turnaround of Ainsley Maitland-Niles at Lyon continues with a late winner.Follow the show and get in touch @IntlClearance. We love your feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having spotlighted the British players and manager in Finland's top flight, we reflect on which featured in their opening weekend. We also look beyond Ajax for once and discuss the Brits playing across the Dutch Eredivisie, and head to Rome to salute the return of Tammy Abraham. We're back with a guest next week! Do us a huge favour please and rate/review the pod on your provider if you haven't already.Get in touch and follow the show @intlclearance via X, Instagram or TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While many countries are nearing the finish line of their domestic football leagues, there are some that are just about to begin theirs! We focus in on Finland's Veikkausliiga and the British players (and manager) ready for their new season. Plus, more alarming news for Jesse Lingard at FC Seoul, more Bundesliga despair for Harry Kane, and more Ajax madness for Hendo & Chuba Akpom.Get in touch intlclearance@gmail.com or via @IntlClearance on TikTok, Instagram or X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the March international break comes to a close, we round up some more highlights from the British born or raised footballers and coaches in national teams around the world. Chris Kiwomya makes history for the British Virgin Islands, Afghanistan call up a Watford teenager and our recent guest Bevis Mugabi captains Uganda for the very first time. Plus, a focus on Brits playing for Anguilla, Guyana, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and (as ever) Montserrat.Reach us @intlclearance on socials, or intlclearance@gmail.comThank you as always for listening in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some essential club football updates from Bright Osayi-Samuel and Jesse Lingard, we jump into the international break and those Brits representing countries of their heritage. We go from Gabriel Osho's first Nigeria call-up to Ben Brereton Diaz's troubles with Chile, from two young brothers beginning their senior football adventure with Montserrat to the English-born players helping St Kitts and Nevis topple a fellow international football minnow. Plus, a former Premier League striker begins his managerial career in remote Micronesia...Ratings & Reviews most welcome!Find us @intlclearance on the socials, or email us if you fancy getting in touch: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big update from the last fortnight or so, with lots of Brits in the latter stages of European competitions and leagues including Lewis Ferguson, who looks to be attracting interest from big clubs in Italy. Plus, a roundup of those coaching abroad in the new MLS season that's underway including Phil Neville and Dean Smith.Follow us @intlclearanceGet in touch: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, more (but shorter!) European competition updates, and tales of players enjoying themselves in Lithuania and St Pauli. Plus, Steve Bruce puts himself forward for an international job! Then, we are joined by author Matt Riley, who spent some time. working in Thai football while living in the country, and has penned his adventures in new book Thai Football Tales: A Beautiful Madness.Socials: @IntlClearance Email: intlclearance@gmail.comPlease show your support for us in the ratings and reviews, it helps us a great deal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up on some of the usual suspects, some late transfer moves to outside of the UK for British players, and then a comprehensive round-up of all the players of interest in the respective UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League first legs. Some familiar names, some new names to us! All fascinating.Follow us @intlclearance on X, TikTok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe & Scully discuss heartbreak for the Nigerian diaspora on duty at AFCON, as well as two top-of-the-table clashes in Germany and Spain featuring some big names from the British Isles. Plus, hints at a future role for Jordan Henderson at Ajax, while more details emerge on Jesse Lingard's surprising move to FC Seoul.We're delighted to be joined this week by Seth Burkett, who has written two books about his adventures playing professional football in Brazil, and Sri Lanka.Our chat is just the tip of the iceberg, so make sure you check out his work if you want to know more...The Boy In Brazil: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Brazil-Living-Learning-Football/dp/0992658527Titans of The Teardrop Isle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Titans-Teardrop-Isle-Season-Footballer/dp/1838030018/Follow us @intlclearance on X, Instagram and TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Melling of the excellent English Players Abroad joins us for the new season to reflect on the notable English moves abroad during the January transfer window including Jesse Lingard and two new arrivals at Sheriff Tiraspol. We also discuss Serie A's strong interest in EFL Championship players in the window.Scully & Joe also have updates on Kane's goalscoring record, Kyle Walker's nearly-move and an Ajax debut for Jordan Henderson in front of a certain Gareth Southgate.Follow the show! @intlclearance on X, Instagram & TikTokGet in touch: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Newcastle, Sunderland and Fulham midfielder Lee Clark shares stories of his time managing in Sudan and Oman.Plus, we keep tabs on those on diaspora duty at AFCOn and the Asia Cup, plus transfer window stories involving UK players moving abroad.Follow the show @intlclearance on X, Instagram and TikTokEmail us intlclearance@gmail.com to get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we watch what looks to be becoming an all-time greatest AFCON, it just makes sense to hear from someone that has experienced the tournament themselves! We're delighted to be joined by Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi as he shares his adventures playing for Uganda in 2019. We also catch up on Jordan Henderson's departure from Saudi Arabia, as well as an old friend joining Harry Kane at Bayern.Email us: intlclearance@gmail.comStay up to date by following @intlclearance on X, Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International Clearance returns from its hiatus and we have SO much to catch up on. Once we get back into the swing of things, there's also a quick chat with our fellow podcaster Peter Crouch, who had a loan spell in the Swedish football pyramid as a Spurs youngster. Now, where were we...Find us @intlclearance on X, Instagram and TikTok.Get in touch: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get all our 1977 Team Hawaii questions answered by none other than their Scottish player/coach Charlie Mitchell. Charlie spent many years in the North American Soccer League, playing for Rochester Lancers, New York Cosmos (with Pele!), Toronto Blizzard and Tulsa Roughnecks, but listeners will know it's his year in Hawaii that has us salivating! There's also overseas news on Titus Bramble, Terry Fenwick and another English arrival at David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami. Follow @IntlClearance for all show updates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we get into a bumper list of updates about Brits playing or coaching around the globe, from Lee Clark's first games managing in Sudan to some title winners in Belgium and India. We also discuss Valencia forward Yunus Musah's recent international football declaration, and another Palace youngster to potentially follow in former guest Mandela Egbo's footsteps... The Higher or Lower game returns, while there's also a quick chat with Cam Melling, the man behind the much-referenced social media resource English Players Abroad (@EnglishPlayersAbroad on Instagram, @EnglishAbroad1 on Twitter). Stay up to the date with the podcast @IntlClearance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to be joined this week by Sheffield United legend Brian Deane. In his 30s, the former England international played under Graeme Souness at Benfica and Steve McMahon at Perth Glory. Brian is also our first guest to have managed overseas, having spent two seasons as head coach at Sarpsborg 08, and we get an insightful conversation on his reasons for starting out in Norway. Be sure to follow @IntlClearance on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chatting with Joe & Scully on this episode is Chris Dickson, whose goalscoring exploits span from non-league to the Champions League. 'Dicko' shares stories of his time in Cyprus, where he played for five clubs - Nea Salamis, AEL Limassol, Pafos FC, Enosis Neon Paralimni and Ermis Aradippou - and his time in China with Shanghai SIPG. The London-born striker also looks back on the time he was called up for Ghana, earning two caps in 2008-09. Subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes as they arrive, and make sure to follow us @IntlClearance on Twitter and Instagram.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.