Best Anthony McCool Podcasts (2024)

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FA Cup Classic Hednesford Town v Gainsborough Trinity 2nd November 24 30:26

3h ago30:26

30:26

Martin Price lives nearby to Hednesford Town in Rugeley, a season ticket holder at Wolverhampton Wanderers and had never been to a non-league football match. So, I took him along to Hednesford Town for his non-league debut and my word, what a game. One of the best entertaining football matches I can ever recall seeing live or being involved in. The…

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Barton Rovers v Folkestone Invicta + Interview Jermaine Hall on Directional CIC youth work 33:54

13d ago33:54

33:54

I sat down with Barton Rovers manager to talk about his motivation and work with youth support organisation Directional CIC. That is followed up with input form Barton Rovers Chairman Darren Whiley who describes how the stadium and club have been on a journey of improvement and how it looking completely refurbished. Barton lost three nil to Step 3 …

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Incredible story of Biggleswade FC born 2016 + Parents & Players share their pro Academy Experience 46:57

7d ago46:57

46:57

After the high and terrific performance playing York City in the FA Cup, I returned to dig deeper into this Biggleswade FC Story. A club formed only in 2016, ran in such a brilliant way and holding its own at step 4 whilst creating amazing memories. A club formed from youth players to keep them together is a real unique story. I speak with Chairman…

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View on (FA) England Manager Thomas Tuchel and Visit to Newport Pagnell Town v MK Irish FA Vase 19th Oct 2024 45:34

20d ago45:34

45:34

0-10mins. In my intro I share my thoughts on appointment of Thomas Tuchel, who I hope does well. But the frustration of the mixed message of the football ID. Skip 10 mins to the brilliant Ian Ford of Newport Pagnell Town FC, on the journey of the club and the amazing work they have done. Building foundations for sustainability and long term progres…

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Navigating Academy Football with Dr Chris Platts 1:10:41

22d ago1:10:41

1:10:41

It's with great pleasure and a privilege to welcome Dr Chris Platts on to our Podcast. Dr Chris Platts is dedicated to the wellbeing and welfare of young, potential and professional footballers. With research spanning 15 years, Chris tracked the careers of over 300 players from academy level football, and gathered the views of key support staff to …

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Biggleswade FC v York City FC 12th October 2024 22:07

26d ago22:07

22:07

Emirates FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round My thoughts on a great game with great hosts. Thanks to Jeremy Reynolds, Ruth Reynolds, Lee Rusbridge and Managers Dave Northfield and Mark InskipBy Anthony McCool

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Sheffield United v Luton Match Review 5th October 2024 – With Pete Armitage 45:57

1M ago45:57

45:57

Jump to 23 mins for post-match thoughts. I chat with Peter Armitage, a man that did a lot for local football around Luton. Together we broke many records and won many trophy's. Peter is also a staunch Hatters fan who is there week in week out. We have a chat on the way which includes his time in local football and expectations for the game. Post ga…

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Football is for the Fans - Richard Irving The FSA and Dunstable Town Chairman Andrew Madaras 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Interview with Richard Irving, Network Manager from the Football Supporters Association and Andrew Madaras, Chairman of Dunstable Town FC. Together with Tony McCool we discuss the role of The FSA being the voice of fans across football, being advocates for fan ownership, as well as some of the important roles community football clubs play for local…

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MK Irish v Harpenden Town 7th September 2024 - Finished 8-0 to MK Irish 7:09

2M ago7:09

7:09

A short report on this one sided game. MK Irish go 6 league games without conceding a goal at step 5 (level 9 of non-league football)By Anthony McCool

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Bedford Town v Bishop's Stortford 26th August 2024 15:08

2M ago15:08

15:08

Enjoyable game with some exciting talent on show. Loyal Bedford Town fans made their way to Hitchin Town to play the home fixture against Bishop's Stortford while the new artificial pitch is completed at the New Eyrie. The Game finished 2-1 to Bedford Town. Thanks to Lee and Martyn for the warm welcome and this includes post match Interview with Le…

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St Albans City FC v Worthing FC 17th Aug 24 12:44

3M ago12:44

12:44

Great game in the sunshine St Albans City FC v Worthing FC. In particular looking at standout players with a post match interview with the excellent David Noble.By Anthony McCool

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Real Bedford FC V Hertford Town FC 10th Aug 2024 - Through the eyes of a scout 17:36

3M ago17:36

17:36

Tony McCool reports on this season opener at Step 4 in the Pitching In Southern League from the perspective of a scout. What talent really stands out in his opinion. Includes post match interview with Real Bedford Manager Rob Sinclair.By Anthony McCool

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Non League to Pro Football 1:00:18

10M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

I've scouted for English Professional Football Clubs at hundreds of games. If you're a non-league player and you still want to 'make it', here is my advice...By Anthony McCool

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Destined to be a footballer with Andrew Osei-Bonsu 1:01:26

10M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Andrew went all the way through the Academy and into the 1st Team at MK Dons. But what happens when it all falls apart? Andrew discusses dropping into non-league, losing opportunities, agents, playing full-time in Ireland, Scotland and accepting he needs new career options. Recovering from feeling completely lost after all he knew was football. A m…

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Martin Price - AV industry sales expert talks Mental Health 38:37

11M ago38:37

38:37

One of the most consistent over performing sales people of the Audio Visual industry in the UK over the last 30 years. Martin is someone you never forget after you meet and he lit up every room he entered. This funny, charismatic, imposing, confident man could hold court with hundreds of people. But he's faced some deep challenges and here he talks…

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Academy Football - Can it do better? 1:17:42

12M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

My proposal for a better & fairer Academy Football SystemBy Anthony McCool

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The Short Introduction and Summary 8:07

12M ago8:07

8:07

Introducing McCoolToTalk by me, 'Tony' McCool I was labelled the "Firebrand" for speaking up in Academy football about concerns and integrity. I'll share lots of coaching and scouting experiences and methods that could help you if your involved in youth football or a football parent. I'll be talking about the rigours of non-league football. I'll ta…

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FA Cup Classic Hednesford Town v Gainsborough Trinity 2nd November 24 30:26

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Barton Rovers v Folkestone Invicta + Interview Jermaine Hall on Directional CIC youth work 33:54

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Incredible story of Biggleswade FC born 2016 + Parents & Players share their pro Academy Experience 46:57

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View on (FA) England Manager Thomas Tuchel and Visit to Newport Pagnell Town v MK Irish FA Vase 19th Oct 2024 45:34

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Navigating Academy Football with Dr Chris Platts 1:10:41

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Biggleswade FC v York City FC 12th October 2024 22:07

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Sheffield United v Luton Match Review 5th October 2024 – With Pete Armitage 45:57

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Football is for the Fans - Richard Irving The FSA and Dunstable Town Chairman Andrew Madaras 1:06:28

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MK Irish v Harpenden Town 7th September 2024 - Finished 8-0 to MK Irish 7:09

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Bedford Town v Bishop's Stortford 26th August 2024 15:08

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St Albans City FC v Worthing FC 17th Aug 24 12:44

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Real Bedford FC V Hertford Town FC 10th Aug 2024 - Through the eyes of a scout 17:36

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Non League to Pro Football 1:00:18

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Destined to be a footballer with Andrew Osei-Bonsu 1:01:26

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Martin Price - AV industry sales expert talks Mental Health 38:37

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Academy Football - Can it do better? 1:17:42

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The Short Introduction and Summary 8:07

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