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The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.
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BT Sport brings you closer to the heart of the game with Michael Calvin's Football People, The weekly podcast features the best writers, addressing the biggest issues, and an in depth interview, conducted by the host, an award winning author and journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Globalisation Café is an occasional podcast series hosted by Dr. Philip Leech-Ngo. It is a show about the global issues that affect our everyday lives, marking a new platform for political junkies and newbies to engage with research, international affairs and politics. We feature conversations with some of the most interesting people in the political world; expert commentary on current affairs; and other stories that are relevant to the current affairs affecting Canadians. Because the politi ...
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Joe Cole joins Michael Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Miguel Delaney to discuss the Conference League and Champions League finals. They pay tribute to the tactical diversity of modern Italian teams, but foresee redemption for West Ham's David Moyes, and a milestone achievement by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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Manchester United's Christian Eriksen joins Michael Calvin to look forward to the FA Cup final, and to give an insight into his instinctive approach to the game. Seb Stafford Bloor and Tony Hodson dwell on the implications of Manchester City's dominance, assess their natural challengers, and discuss the bouncebackability of this season's relegated …
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Roy Hodgson - Lessons of a Lifetime
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On the eve of perhaps the last game in a 47 year career, Roy Hodgson, at 75, offers Michael Calvin a masterclass in management and coaching. His impact on club and country is assessed by Paul Hayward and Dominic Fifield, who also discuss relegation, elite football's lack of romanticism, and the need for a militant approach to racial abuse. Hosted o…
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Marco Silva, shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the year award joins Michael Calvin to discuss his influences, achievements, and trademark intensity. John Cross and Miguel Delaney praise his maturity at Fulham, and take an all-encompassing look at the challenges facing modern football, in the light of Manchester City's domination. Hosted…
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West Ham striker highlights the importance of winning a European trophy, and looks to the past and the future with Michael Calvin.. Paul Hayward and David Preece dwell on the lessons of his career, the significance of Manchester City's Champions League return leg against Real Madrid, and a rapidly developing race to avoid relegation. Hosted on Acas…
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Understanding Transgender Athlete Rulings in the United States with Katie Barnes of ESPN
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After a recent proposal by the U.S. Department of Education on transgender athlete participation in schools, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden welcome Katie Barnes of ESPN to the show to discuss the recent history of legislation and rulings around transgender participation in youth sports, how it relates to Title IX, and what the fu…
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Steve Cooper - Summoning the Spirit of Clough
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Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper gives Michael Calvin an insight into the principles and pressures involved in the attempt to stay in the Premier League. Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Hodson praise his approach, and assess Forest's relegation rivals before dwelling on the problems faced by Frank Lampard and Jurgen Klopp. Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Leeds striker Patrick Bamford gives Michael Calvin a timely insight into the strains of the scramble to avoid relegation. Lucy Ward and Adrian Clarke assess their chances of survival, and reach an identical conclusion : Manchester City will be Premier League champions for the third successive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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The NFL Draft is Here, and Black QBs Could Rule the Day
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As the NFL Draft approaches, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the event, the large pool of Black quarterbacks likely to be selected in the first round, and what it means to watch the evolution in real time. Plus, with C.J. Stroud of Ohio State reportedly performing poorly on IQ-type tests, it's time to ask why these reports…
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings joins Michael Calvin to discuss the impact of Unai Emery's coaching, and his rise from Academy reject to England international. John Cross and Richard Amofa assess Villa's chances of European qualification, look forward to the FA Cup semi finals, and suggest Arsenal will fail to prevent Manchester City winning a tr…
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Another Huge NFL Deal, Jackie Robinson Day, and the WTA Returns to China
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed an NFL record-breaking contract his week, but how does it affect Lamar Jackson and his contract dispute with the Baltimore Ravens? Hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden break it down, plus why another Jackie Robinson Day came and went in MLB, and what to make of the Women's Tennis Assoc…
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Erik Ten Hag - Rebuilding Manchester United
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With a treble still possible, Erik Ten Hag gives Michael Calvin an insight into the influences and philosophy shaping a successful first season as Manchester United manager. Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece assess his impact in the context of the unique threat represented by Manchester City, who will never have a better chance to win the Champi…
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Everton manager Sean Dyche joins Michael Calvin to discuss the specifics of Premier League survival. Miguel Delaney and Dominic Fifield endorse his qualities, as they examine the nine team struggle to avoid relegation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fallout from a Huge NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four
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After a record-breaking NCAA Women's Final Four, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the attention around Caitlin Clark and Iowa, the sudden success of Kim Mulkey at LSU, and the future for Dawn Staley and South Carolina. What role did race play in how Clark and Angel Reese were covered? How has NIL helped women's college bask…
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Newfound Freedom in the NCAA Tournament and NFL Free Agency
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With the NCAA tournaments and NFL free agency in full swing, hosts William C. Rhoden and Kenneth L. Shropshire discuss the role that name, image and likeness has played in creating the anonymous men's Final Four and powerhouse women's Final Four. Then, they use the idea of freedom in today's NCAA to transition to Lamar Jackson, who made his trade r…
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Michael Calvin discusses the principles of football leadership, and Brighton's elevation from near-extinction with the club's chief executive, Paul Barber. They are joined by Paul Hayward and Tony Hodson, who examine the race for a top four place in the light of Tottenham's implosion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Chris Wilder joins Michael Calvin to discuss the role of Firemen managers, a role undertaken by him at Watford and by Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace. Adrian Clarke and David Preece discuss the pressures and practicalities of the job, which reflects the increasing financial importance of promotion to, and survival in, the Premier League. Hosted on Ac…
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James Milner - Manager in the Making
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James Milner discusses the pros and cons of a coaching career with Michael Calvin, as Liverpool face a summer of change. They're joined by Miguel Delaney and Dominic Fifield, who look forward to the quarter final draw in the Champions League, assess the last eight in the FA Cup, and criticise a bloated 2026 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
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Dynasties and Discipline at the 2023 NCAA Tournaments
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In the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets that were easy to get to a weeklong marketing and networ…
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Marvin Sordell - Football's Fragile Mental Health
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With pressure on managers and players reaching unprecedented levels, campaigner Marvin Sordell joins Michael Calvin to discuss football's approach to mental health. Anne Marie Batson and Adrian Clarke offer their views, and also consider the fallout from the Champions League for Chelsea, Spurs and PSG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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World Cup winner Emi Martinez gives Michael Calvin a unique insight into the mentality that has made him, in the eyes of FIFA, the world's best goalkeeper. Goalkeeping coach David Preece and Richard Amofa assess his impact, and address a range of domestic issues, including the rise and rise of Manchester United under Erik Ten Hag. Hosted on Acast. …
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Unai Emery - Pride, Passion, And Purpose
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gives Michael Calvin a fascinating insight into why the Basque region is producing so many influential coaches. John Cross and Tony Hodson assess his impact, and look at the background to Sunday's League Cup final between Newcastle and Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets that were easy to get to a weeklong marketing and networ…
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No current manager has been in charge of more Premier League games than David Moyes. He shares his unrivalled experience with Michael Calvin, Paul Hayward and Jonathan Northcroft in an episode that touches on Manchester City's title challenge, Liverpool's chance for renewal in the Champions League, and the need to address the increasingly obvious f…
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Michael Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Dominic Fifield discuss football's future, in the light of the charges laid against Manchester City. The return of the Champions League highlights the achievements of this week's guest Martin O'Neill, who won the European Cup with Nottingham Forest in successive seasons under Brian Clough before embarking on a ste…
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The State of Football Ahead of Super Bowl LVII
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The NFL descends on Phoenix this week for Super Bowl LVII, and in this edition of the Global Sport Matters podcast, Kenneth L. Shropshire, William C. Rhoden, James Lofton and Rachel Lofton whip around the NFL, discussing the state of football in 2023, from Damar Hamlin and player safety to the historical first of Black quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and…
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Aaron Ramsdale - The Art of Goalkeeping
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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joins Michael Calvin to discuss Mikel Arteta's empathetic management, his rivalry with Jordan Pickford, and daring to dream of a Premier League title. Goalkeeping coach David Preece and former Arsenal player Adrian Clarke add their expert opinion on a range of current issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Tom Brady Can't Say Goodbye to the NFL and Ed Reed Divorces Bethune-Cookman
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Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the present and future of NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who in his mid 40s is struggling to say goodbye to his football career and transition into retirement. Why is it so hard for athletes and professionals of all sorts to stop working, and what can we learn from a case as unique as Brady's? Then, t…
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Jurgen Klopp gives Michael Calvin an insight into the demands of modern football, and discusses the next phase of his management of Liverpool. Miguel Delaney and Tony Hodson offer their views on a potential rebuild, and compare Klopp with another recent guest on the Football People Podcast, Pep Guardiola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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What the NFL Exec Carousel Means for Teams Plus Lamar Jackson's Future
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Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden digest the latest in the NFL executive carousel, which has seen three Black men hired to prominent roles on NFL teams in the past calendar year. What does a president really do on an NFL team, and how can someone make change from that position? Then, a discussion about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar J…
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Pep Guardiola - The Man Behind the Manager
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Pep Guardiola gives Michael Calvin an intriguing insight into his personal and professional philosophies in the latest Football People Podcast. Paul Hayward and Jonathan Northcroft discuss his relationship with Mikel Arteta, the characteristics of great coaches, and the intensifying pressure on managers at the wrong end of the Premier League table.…
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Who's In and Who's Out as Head Coach in the NFL
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On the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden breakdown the NFL's handling of the Bills vs. Bengals game following the collapse of Damar Hamlin. The two also discuss the firings from Monday and the continued lack of diversity of head coaches in the NFL. NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, Damar Hamlin has been released from the hospit…
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Graham Potter opens up on the pressures of managing Chelsea when he joins Michael Calvin on the latest Football People podcast. Dominic Fifield and Anne Marie Batson agree that he should be given time to build a new team. The panel also focuses on the Manchester and North London derbies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Pelé, Damar Hamlin and the Humanity in Sports
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On the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden get personal with Global Sport Institute Director Scott N. Brooks on legacy of Pelé that reaches beyond soccer, as well as reflecting on Damar Hamlin and the necessary reminder of the humanity in sports above all. Read William C. Rhoden's piece on Damar Hamlin from ESPN's Andscape: HERE To st…
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From Sport Matters to Ol' Heads New Thoughts
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Sport Matters podcast with Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden is trying on a new name: Ol' Heads New Thoughts! On the episode, Ken and Bill are joined by Andscape Senior Editor Erik Horne to talk about the triumphs and tribulations at the 2022 World Cup, Troy Vincent comparing the draft combine to a "slave auction" at a recent NFL owners m…
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Michael Calvin is joined by David Preece, Miguel Delaney and Adrian Clarke on a special edition of the Football People podcast. They reflect on the World Cup, and assess the season so far, with contributions from Mikel Arteta, Emma Hayes, Graham Potter, David Weir, Frank Lampard, Jamie Vardy, Brendan Rodgers, Patrick Vieira and Professor Simon Chad…
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Guest producer and storyteller, Karen Given hosts a roundtable discussion on protests at major sporting events with Global Sport Institute Director, Scott N. Brooks, and Ken Shulman, veteran journalist and host of Away Games. The trio discuss major moments of activism and protest at sporting events worldwide from the 2022 World Cup to 1968 Olympics…
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Professor Simon Chadwick - An Era-Defining World Cup
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Michael Calvin is joined on the Football People podcast by Professor Simon Chadwick, who outlines the game's future in the context of a hugely significant World Cup in Qatar. Paul Hayward and Dominic Fifield analyse his observations, and discuss the chances of Lionel Messi confirming his greatness in Sunday's final against France. Hosted on Acast. …
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Sport Matters: Brittney Griner returns home and Coach Prime moves to CU
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Hosted by Kenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist and William C. Rhoden. On this episode, the two discuss the release of Brittney Griner and the new precedent this could set for athletes traveling overseas to play sports as well as discussing the move by Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders from Jackson St…
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Global Sport Matters: Introducing The Long Game
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This episode is from producer and storyteller Karen Given and originally aired on The Long Game Podcast. Tune in next week for the companion episode, "Sports, Politics and Athlete Activism." Episode: Athletes Join the Fight for Women's Rights in Iran About this episode: At first glance, the protests in Iran might not seem like a sports story. But i…
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David Weir - Searching for Football's Raw Diamonds
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David Weir, Brighton's technical director, joins Michael Calvin to discuss the global search for football talent, in the context of the first Arab World Cup. Tony Hodson and Richard Amofa provide additional insight, previewing the quarter finals. Do you agree with the panel's predictions for the last four? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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With England preparing to face Senegal in the knockout stages in Qatar, leading sports psychologist Tom Young joins Michael Calvin on the latest Football People podcast. Paul Hayward and Jonathan Northcroft concur with Young's positive assessment of Gareth Southgate's management, and name England among four teams who could win this World Cup. Hoste…
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Notts County attracted a sell out 16,500 crowd last weekend. Luke Williams, their head coach, joins Michael Calvin, David Preece and Adrian Clarke on the latest Football People podcast. They discuss County's analytical approach, FIFA's political power plays, Manchester United's sale and England and Wales' next games in Qatar.not Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Sport Matters: The Hiring of Jeff Saturday
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Kenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden discuss the hiring of Jeff Saturday as interim head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and what this hand-picked hire says about the Rooney Rule moving forward. The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & E…
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Glenn Hoddle shares World Cup memories, as a fan, player and manager, with Michael Calvin in the latest edition of the Football People podcast. Jonathan Northcroft, in Qatar, and Tony Hodson agree with Glenn's prediction that Brazil will win, and also examine the controversy swirling around the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Owen Hargreaves joins Michael Calvin to discuss the mentality of England's Golden Generation, the breeding ground of the Bundesliga, and the prospects of Gareth Southgate's squad in Qatar. John Cross and Dominic Fifield add their insight into a controversial World Cup, and examine the implications of Liverpool being up for sale. Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Jamie Vardy, released at 16, Premier League record breaker at 35, shares the secrets of his career with Michael Calvin in the latest Football People podcast. Ex-pros Adrian Clarke and David Preece assess his impact, and look forward to the knockout stages of the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Patrick Vieira - Taking it to the Streets
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Crystal Palace manager Patrick Viera talks to Michael Calvin on the latest Football People podcast about the potential of the South London talent pool, and a new generation of street footballers. Miguel Delaney and Richard Amofa outline the value of his empathetic approach, and look at Unai Emery's replacement of Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa. Host…
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Brendan Rodgers - Managing Under Pressure
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Brendan Rodgers tells Michael Calvin how he deals with the constant pressure of people calling for him to be sacked at Leicester. Paul Hayward and David Preece join them in the latest edition of the Football People podcast to discuss intensity of expectation, and the way managers are sacrificed in the modern game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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Frank Lampard - Regret, Reflection & Renewal
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Everton manager Frank Lampard joins Michael Calvin on the latest Football People podcast, to reflect on the lessons of his career. Jonathan Northcroft and Dominic Fifield assess his impact on Merseyside, and the implications of Newcastle applying new-found financial and political muscle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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