Tony Webster, the Football ownership & Finance expert, is here to explain the key ingredients for a successful football club, and the things owners look out for when investing in one. We examine why #Burnley is one of the most well-run clubs in Europe, why #SheffieldUnited fans should worry about the future, and how teams like #Ajax compare to other teams across Europe!
Today, we are joined by Simon Hall, a Referee who is extremely experienced and reached level 4 of the ranking (Level 7 is Prem standard). His perspective was TRANSFORMING. The thousands of aspects to a Refs life previously uncovered...this interview will hopefully blow your mind. Here are the timestamps, and below we will share some awesome links!
Today, Nick Donnelly is joined by a SPECIAL GUEST. Jan de Hoon is a former player and coach at #Eredivise side Willem II. During his time at the club, he helped bring through Frenkie De Jong and Virgil Van Dijk, and can say he played a SUBSTANTIAL role in the development of the #Liverpool and #Barcelona players!
You have heard the name, now get to know the man behind #Liverpool, Gent, Gladbcah and other teams HUGE improvement on the pitch from throw-ins and set pieces! From almost crashing the car when Jurgen Klopp rung him up to ask about moving to #premierleague to the background in bobsleighing and sprinting, Thomas is able to open up in brand new ways about his incredible life!
We have Markus Fjørtoft on today, the host of popular podcast BroPod! THe Norwegian footballer is here to discuss a multitude of different political issues, like the 2011 Norway attacks, Racism in football, the implementation of BlackLivesMatter in the Premier League and more! Also yes, Markus' father is l Jan Åge Fjørtoft!
It's a unique video today! Nick Donnelly sits down with Jago Lott and his dad, to discuss what challenges Jago has faced in his PURSUIT of making it as a professional footballer! Jago was scouted by #southampton
and #bristolcity in his pursuit to be a #premierleague
footballer, and him + his dad provide some DETAILED insight into his journey so far!
Today, we are joined by Michael Bell, the FOUNDER of the very popular Dutch Football News page, Football Oranje! Michael has been putting the pieces together for nearly 8 years, and has single handily built the World's most visited English-speaking Dutch Football News page, with over 20k followers on twitter and thousands of website traffic!
Find out how Michael almost lost it all through a Bas Dost tap in (yes really), his secrets to building such a great news page, how he is STILL massively involved in the day-to-day runnings of the site, and tips for people wanting to build their own site! We also discuss HOT Dutch football topics, like The Netherlands team for #EURO2020 #EURO2021 , and some #Eredivisie content, plus the best youngsters coming through at Ajax PSV and MORE.
Today, Continental Aspire Soccer sits down with the inspirational Jack Hayes of Hayezies Football Academy! Jack left school, and wasn't sure what he wanted to do in life, besides knowing he wanted to work in football. Within 2 years, Jack was a fully established coach at #nonleague level, working with Romford FC, East Thurrock and more! He had also set up his own #FootballAcademy, a school named after himself operating throughout London helping kids turn into potential professional footballers! A few of them have gone on to join #WestHamUnited....
We have a HUGE guest this week! Laurie Pinto helped broker the Glazer takeover of Manchester United, has 30 years worth of experience in finance, and is a total EXPERT on club & player deals and contracts!
Laurie talks about his background in North London, what inspired him to get into banking, how to close a deal in Football, some of the effects COVID has had on the game, why he is COMPLETELY against Financial Fair Play and WOULD back Manchester City, AND why the European Super League is a terrible idea! He also discusses why Pep Guardiola destroys money more than anyone else in the world, and some European teams making the most!
Training for 1980s Arsenal as a 19 year old American? Turning down the chance to play for Sir Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen? Becoming a legend of American soccer? Winning two Championships as a visionary coach? Rudy Ybarra has done it ALL. A top player and top coach, Rudy is famous in the MLS and American soccer youth divisions for his excellent progressive work! Hear it all from the man himself!
Vince Cooper is a long time football journalist, who has published magazines for World Cups. He sits down ahead of the release of his new book "Blue Army Men Made Chelsea" (Link below), to have a long discussion on how modern day Football writers and journalists can improve! Genuinely, really insightful!
Colin Chambers, a former recruitment head at Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic, tells us all about his scouting life! He gives you advice on how to get into the career, AND why there is not enough experience in the game! We have a great conversation about Lampard and Gerrard!
George Foster, one of the most acclaimed scouts in the UK, sits down with Nick Donnelly to speak about his views and time as a football scout in the world of recruitment! George gives some very good points for both sides of the data analysis vs the eye test debate, he also has some controversial takes on what makes a "great" striker, and he speaks about his playing career! George also talks about how wonderful it is to work for Southampton FC!
The son of former Manchester United and Russian midfielder Andrei Kanchelskis, talks EVERYTHING about Russian Football, his father, his work now. Andrei Kanchelskis Junior has worked with PLENTY of high profile footballers, like Daniel James Ruben Loftus Cheek and Gareth Bale, on helping different brands use these influencers to market products! It's a great conversation!
Nick Donnelly is joined by former Millwall Footballer Leon Constantine! He speaks about the darker side of the game, in where he was once stalked as a young footballer. He also speaks about his time as an agent, and the flaws within the Premier League academy system. Then, he touches on the role of #BlackLivesMatter in The Premier League!