From Premier League prodigy to Real Madrid legend, Gareth Bale’s story is one of brilliance, backlash, and balance.
Ajee and Samuel explore how a record-breaking Galáctico became both hero and outsider, from that Inter Milan hat-trick to “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order.”
Discover what Bale’s journey reveals about the difference between passion and peace and also enjoy a cheeky player comparison section towards the end of the episode.
Host: Samuel Ukah
Co-host: Ajee Mamman
Producer: Abraham Olurin
Editor: Samuel Ukah
On this week's PPH episode, Samuel and Ajee are joined by special guest Ubi to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's rise at Liverpool all the way to his controversial transfer to Real Madrid. The boys tackle his shift from midfielder to right-back, his defensive deficiencies, and whether he is an all-timer in a passionate debate towards the show's end.
Hope you enjoy!
Host: Samuel Ukah
Co-Host: Ajee Mamman
Producer: Abraham Olurin
Editor: Samuel Ukah
Marcus Rashford went from wonderkid to United’s main man, lifting trophies to carrying heavy criticism. After years of scrutiny, he’s left Old Trafford for Barcelona. In this episode, Samuel, Ajee, and a special guest trace his rise and setbacks and ask whether Spain can spark the restart his career needs.
Hosted by: Samuel Ukah
Co-hosted by: Ajee Mamman
Produced by: Abraham Olurin
Edited by: Samuel Ukah
Mario Balotelli had everything: talent, charisma, and the spotlight. But somewhere along the way, the promise of Super Mario faded. In this episode, we look back at the moments that defined his career, the brilliance, the chaos, and the stories that still make him unforgettable. And we try to answer the big question: what stopped Balotelli from ever making a real comeback?
Host: Samuel Ukah
Co-Host: Ajee Mamman
Producer: Abraham Olurin
Editor: Samuel Ukah
It's the first episode of 2025 and it's close to our hearts! Samuel and Ajee review Ademola Lookman's career so far. We also have a special guest on this one so stay tuned!
On this week’s episode of The Pace and Power Hour, Samuel is joined by special guests Reem and Ajee to discuss Arsène Wenger’s final seasons at Arsenal. The trio reminisces about his glory years at the club before peeling back the curtain to examine the dramatic decline that culminated in the Frenchman’s departure in 2018.
Where does Wenger rank among the all-time Premier League greats? Tune in to find out.
So The Pace & Power Hour are back with a brand new show. This is The Debate, in which we bring on a guest to have a footballing conversation about a specific player, manager, or team. This week we are glad to bring on Adam Kennedy, host of The Perth to Paisley Podcast and writer for WhoScored.com to debate on whether Neymar is overrated or underrated.
Links to Adam's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/adamtkendo/
https://open.spotify.com/show/5eoXnEwTlQ6ZNwPzQIui3W
https://www.instagram.com/perthtopaisley/
https://perthtopaisley.com/
https://twitter.com/adamtkendo
