We speak to the man behind the coach this week as Scunthorpe United's Head of Football Analysis Sam Barrell drops by! Sam has worked for a host of clubs plus FIFA in analysing academies, first teams and World Cups. "The Bazooka" goes into depth about neutralising new signings, doing more work than the Prem, FC Midtjylland, Ted Lasso, being a one-man army and a certain Australian striker opening a cafe in Croatia. Learn how to win games here!
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We're coming to you from the dugout this week- coach and Tactics Writer for The Athletic Liam Tharme joins Cal and Rob on the pod. Liam tells us everything we need to know about Dutch formations, the rise of data analytics, the secret to Brighton's success and the best time to get a red card. Plus the lads discuss playing with a 12th man, Aston Villa's systematic failure, England's Euro final, Pep's overthinking and of course Bobby Zamora.... get your set piece folder out!
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The High Press go Stateside! Inter Miami CF's stadium announcer Mike Marinelli joins the lads this week to talk things all MLS. Mike takes us through his matchday experience, how he was inspired by the circus, Miami's Latino fan groups and David Beckham's involvement in the club.
We also chat about the growth of the MLS and sending American players to Europe, the electric atmosphere of drums and trumpets and how Mike was recruited by the owners. Even Stone Cold Steve Austin makes an appearance...
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The only podcast that brings you 22 guests this week - it's The High Press Premier League Review! Rob and Cal are joined by fans from every PL club to get their view on their highs and lows from the season just gone. Plus, the lads revisit their predictions from the start of the season to see where they were right (but mostly wrong!) So if you want an informed and unbiased take on the 21/22 season, stick this in your ears!
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Next up in our Worcester City series is central defender Fortune Mephosa! The giant at the back explains the importance of the relationship between defenders and goalkeepers, technical differences between a back 3 and a flat back 4 and his mission towards the Football League. Fortune also describes his first full season in men's football with a bittersweet season at Worcester, his spells at Telford and Alvechurch as well as looking up to Sergio Busquets and his friend Marvellous Nakamba!
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In the second installment of our Worcester City mini-series, playmaker Billy Shaw joins the pod to give us the insider details on how to flourish as a creative midfielder! Billy speaks about his Spanish influences, having his head on a swivel and having to be one step ahead of the defence. We also discuss Lingard's 6 month targets, Foden's silver hair, being shot in the hamstring, how to train well and of course the pleasure of smelling petrol! Billy also gives us an exclusive as to where his future lies...
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The Worcester City Supporter's Player of the Season joins us this week! Jamie Douglas talks basing his play on Stevie G, becoming an aggressive ball player and improving his understanding of the game. We also cover Cal's favourite word, how to maintain your consistency, getting knackered after playing for 10 minutes and Jamie's approach to making the best start to next season!
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Rob and BBC Reporter Manish Pandey explore the unheard story of the released academy player this week. Manish recently covered the journey of ex-Chelsea academy prospect Alfie Cain and discusses the dark road that can follow including drinking, gambling and depression. Hear about brutal phone-calls, Crystal Palace's aftercare, mental health support and how the cutthroat business of football only works out for 180 lads in every million potential players.
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We jump into the crazy world of Non-League football this week with the BBC's Ollie Bayliss. Ollie uses his expertise to present the Non-League Show on the radio and talked to us all about raw football, working on Football Manager, drinking with managers in the pub and opportunities for development in NL football. We also cover the hidden stats in FM, David Attenborough's fighting career, the Brazilian wonderkid Emmanuel as well as strange reasons for relegation! Can you find Ollie in Football Manager?
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Comedian, writer and lifelong Crystal Palace fan Kevin Day is this week's guest! Kevin tells us all about presenting Match Of The Day 2, writing for the BBC, stand up comedy, his love for Palace and the time he made babysat Jedward. Plus, hear about being mates with Jamie Redknapp, getting betting tips from a Roman gladiator, using a fire engine to enter Villa Park, working with Lee Dixon, the 92 and annoying Palace's owner by eating crisps... this is a good one!
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Gregg Evans joins The High Press this week! The Athletic's reporter for Aston Villa gives us an update on the club including possible transfers, differences between Smith and Gerrard, THAT holding midfielder situation and what's going on with the Chukweumeka brothers. Gregg also give his opinion on The Athletic, Keinan Davis' journey and the Villa push for Europe!
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In a bizarre twist, neither Rob or Cal host their One Year Anniversary Show! The Black Country's most hated man HRH conducts a special interview where the guest is The Press themselves! Listen up for Rob headbutting the Queen, Martin Jol making another appearance, behind the scenes of the pod, not being famous overnight, Cal pretending to be a cricket, underrated episodes and the boys going head to head in the quiz for the first time ever! Here's to Year 2...Up the Press!
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UK's leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins Cal and Rob this week to discuss how global events are affecting the beautiful game. In this topical episode, the award winning lecturer give his in-depth insight in how the war in Ukraine is affecting football including uncomfortable times for Chelsea and ethics at Newcastle. Kieran also explains administration, how Derby have found themselves in it and what the future holds for the Rams with their "unusual financial methods".
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Joining us for our 50th episode is BHBN Radio Producer and Presenter Phil Stoneman! Phil and Rob co-host the Saturday Sports Show on BHBN Radio, and you can hear all about holding a eulogy for Aston Villa, choosing between Arteta and Viera and commentating in poor conditions at St. Andrews! Phil also talks helping hospital patients and gives us the long and short answer on West Brom...
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A special solo episode today for Rob as he's joined by Kidderminster Harriers' defender Alex Penny! Alex talks through his goal and performance against West Ham in the FA Cup, big decisions being made at Hull and being comfortable playing in defence, midfield and also up front! Rob and Alex also discuss fighting referees in Scotland, playing alongside his brother, earning his place at Peterborough and travelling a thousand years into the future!
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We're getting technical this week as the lads chat to Foundation Youth Coach Ross Ensor. Ross has been a youth coach at both Wolves and Albion as well as a PhD Researcher in Sports Coaching. Ross goes behind coaching to ask the meta questions, emphasises the importance of being flexible as an academy player and explains instilling cultures into a team. Plus we cover racial barriers in coaching, developing a youth player's life skills and Cal being assaulted by a wrestler!
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Hallo und willkommen zum podcast! This week we're heading over to Germany to speak with Tom Julian - International PR and Communications Manager for the Bundesliga! Hear how Tom played a role in bringing sport back to the world during lockdown, was behind the recent ad campaign for the Bundesliga in America and what German football holds over the Premier League. We also cover the power of LinkedIn, his start in Scotland, buying Mercs in Germany, how he annoys his wife, working for Sky and a strange encounter with Stuart Pearce...
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Sports Photographer Simon Stacpoole joins the lads on the pod this week! The award-winning photographer shares his experiences of working at numerous World Cups, keeping his eye on Diego Costa and having his picture taken by Michael Owen. Plus, Simon tells us how he captures the best shots, having his work used by Sky Sports, about visiting breathtaking stadiums as well as shooting Jamie Vardy next to a toilet.
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Listen to the gaffer! Worcester City manager Tim Harris features on the pod this week to discuss the huge potential for the club, his great achievements with Newport County and managing Forest Green Rovers. Plus - Tim tells us what goes into being a Director of Football, harnessing talent in players like Dele Alli, a toxic situation at Hereford and what he likes to see in young players! Up the Sauce!
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