This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we sit down with Tristan Gordon. a man whose journey through football and life is as powerful as it is inspiring. From early days lighting up the local pitches to being on the verge of a professional career, Tristan’s footballing ability was never in doubt. But life took a series of unexpected turns that forced him to rebuild from the ground up. Through the challenges, lessons and moments that changed his direction, Tristan found a new purpose one ro...

This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by Adrian Binns. a man who has lived and breathed grassroots football from childhood to veteran level. Adrian started out in 7-a-side with Sydenham Cobra, before moving through youth setups, progressing into competitive football and is continuing to fly the flag for local football well into adulthood. But what makes this episode powerful isn’t just Adrian’s football journey it’s his honesty off the pitch.In the second half of the conversati...

This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by a true footballing all-rounder and legend in grassroots Jamie Leggett. Jamie’s journey has taken him from Sunday league pitches with Abbey Boys and Long Lane, through youth football with Thamesmead Town and Bromley FC, all the way into senior spells at clubs. But Jamie isn’t just a player. He’s coached at grassroots and semi-pro levels as well as managing both 5-a-side and 11-a-side teams. He’s even represented Scotland and England at 6-a-s...

This week on The Set Peace Podcast we’re joined by striker Inih Effiong, a player with a footballing journey full of twists, setbacks, and comebacks. With years of experience across non-league and professional football, Inih has built a reputation as a powerful forward and a resilient character who never gave up on his dream and how people around him played an important part in this In the first 45 minutes, he takes us inside the realities of life as a footballer from the constant movement b...

This week on The Set Peace Podcast we welcome two outstanding professionals of the women’s game Charley Clifford and Chloe Arthur. Charley, a Charlton legend with the club record for appearances, has gone on to represent Crystal Palace, ebbsfleet and now at Barking . Chloe has played at the very highest levels, with spells at Celtic, Hibernian, Bristol, Birmingham, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace as well as proudly representing Scotland on the international stage. In the first 45 minutes, w...

This week, we sit down with Elliott Cox, a man whose journey bridges the worlds of football, education, and personal development. In the first 45 minutes, Elliott takes us through his time in the game, from the early days at Queens Park Rangers to spells with Histon, Maidstone united among other clubs. He shares what the grassroots and semi-professional scene taught him about resilience, adaptability, and making the most of every opportunity on the pitch. Off the pitch,we talk about t...

This week, we’re joined by professional footballer and Hornchurch midfielder Sean Scannell a player with a deep football story and even deeper life lessons. Starting out at Crystal Palace Sean rose through the academy ranks to make his mark at the professional level. In the first 45 minutes we walk through his journey from his time at Palace and representing Republic of Ireland internationally to his stints at clubs including Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and more. We talk about c...

This week we are joined by a true grassroots legend Tyrus Gordon-Young. If you’ve been around South East London football, you know the name. Tyrus is a seasoned veteran who’s left his mark at clubs like Erith Town, Thamesmead Town, Cray Wanderers, VCD just to name a few. His name carries weight not just for his talent, but for the way he’s shown up for the game and the community, time and time again. In the first 45 minutes, we dive into his football journey the highs, the setb...

This week, we’re joined by Frank Vincent, who has just signed for Dorking. A versatile player with experience at clubs like Dagenham and Notts County, Frankie has seen the game from many angles. In the first 45 minutes, Frankie shares his football journey from breaking into senior football to the ups and downs of moving between clubs, and what he’s learned along the way. Then, in the second half, we go deeper into Frankie’s personal story with mental health. He opens up about the pressures ...

This week, we’re joined by Eastleigh striker Paul McCallum. A forward known for his strength on the pitch, and now, for his honesty off it. In the first 45 minutes, Paul walks us through his journey in football from coming through the ranks at West Ham, to the highs and lows of life at his other clubs Then, in the second half, we dive deeper into Paul’s personal experiences with mental health. He opens up about the challenges he’s faced away from the game, the pressures that come ...

For our very first episode, it’s just the two of us your hosts taking time to share our stories, how football and mental health have shaped our lives, and why we created this space. We’ll talk about what this podcast stands for: honesty, vulnerability, and giving a platform to the voices in football that often go unheard. You’ll also get a preview of what to expect in the coming episodes from powerful guest interviews to open conversations and how you can get involved by sending ...