In this episode of Inside the Mind Of, I sit down with Ryan McCarthy, the 29-year-old head coach of Hound Dogs FC, one of the newest teams in the Gibraltar Football League. From centre-back to touchline tactician, McCarthy has already lived a footballing journey that spans England, Sweden, and Gibraltar—and he’s just getting started.

We dive deep into:
⚽ His playing career across clubs like Redbridge, Hackney Wick, Södertälje FK, and Sundbybergs IK
🇬🇮 His return to Gibraltar with Manchester 62, Lions, and Europa Point
👔 Working alongside Dalibor Savić at Europa Point to achieve a record 4th place finish with 35 points
🚨 Taking charge as interim boss in 2023–24 and now stepping into full management with Hound Dogs
🔥 The vision behind building a competitive team in their first professional season
🧠 What it's like to live outside Gibraltar but work full-time inside the league
📈 What it means to be one of Europe’s youngest top-flight managers

From border crossings to bold ambitions, Ryan gives us an honest and inspiring look at football life in Gibraltar and what it takes to push for European qualification in one of UEFA’s smallest leagues.

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