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Early Doors Football PodcastEpisode 30 (last in the series): Part 2 of our women's football focus, with former Everton Women's manager Willie KirkEpisode 30 is the last in the series - and we finish on International Women's Day with part 2 of our focus on women's football, with former Everton Women's manager Willie Kirk.2022-03-0821 minEarly Doors Football PodcastSATURDAY SPECIAL #5: Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett talks VAR, developments for refereeing and moreA fantastic insight on this week's Saturday Special from former Premier League referee Keith Hackett, who starts off by talking about the introduction of technology that has helped referees - and discusses the importance of making sure there is an effective pathway for aspiring match officials.2022-03-0545 minEarly Doors Football PodcastEpisode 29: Chonburi FC feature, Part 1 of our women's football focus with Alex Russell & Helen Nkwocha, plus former Brentford defender Mark HillWe start this week's penultimate episode in the series with a look at Chonburi FC in Thailand - the last of our featured clubs.
We bring you the first part of our women's football focus, with Millwall Lionesses assistant manager Alex Russell and Helen Nkwocha, who was the first woman to manage a top flight European men's team.
Mark also chats with Mark Hill about his career as a professional footballer with Brentford and Wycombe. The former defender is now a director of Sport4Kids, an organisation that provides a fun and safe environment for ve...2022-03-0146 minEarly Doors Football PodcastSATURDAY SPECIAL #4: Dylan, Tom & Mark discuss the art of tackling & the Munich air disaster, Temecula FC owner Brandon Jantz is a returning guestThis week's Saturday Special starts with comparisons between Dylan Kerr and Charlie George - mainly because of their similar hairstyles when Dylan was a young lad. Tom, Dylan and Mark discuss the art of tackling - and Tom reveals a little known story about the Munich air disaster. Temecula FC owner Brandon Jantz discusses the development of the game in the USA.2022-02-2633 minEarly Doors Football PodcastEpisode 28: Dean Barrick, Sport Against Suicide founder Tara Hancock, Fan Fixture 4: Arsenal v LiverpoolDean Barrick, a defender with Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham, Cambridge, Preston, Bury and Doncaster, talks about his career and playing under managers including Ron Atkinson, Neil Warnock and David Moyes. He also recalls his time as player-manager at Hucknall Towm and breaking his leg in the FA Trophy final.
We are also joined by Sport Against Suicide founder Tara Hancock (WARNING: The interview with Tara includes suicide-related discussions).
Our latest Fan Fixture is between Arsenal and Liverpool fans in Singapore. 2022-02-2249 minEarly Doors Football PodcastSATURDAY SPECIAL #3: 'The art of defending' with Crewe Alexandra manager David ArtellCrewe Alexandra manager David Artell, who was a centre back for Rotherham, Mansfield, Chester, Morecambe, Crewe, Northampton, Wrexham and Bala Town and represented Gibraltar, chats with Mark and Dylan about the art of defending - and how it has changed since his playing days.2022-02-1933 minEarly Doors Football PodcastEpisode 27: Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber, FF Lugano defender Charlotte Potts, Fan Fixture 3: Crystal Palace v EvertonBrighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber joins us to talk about his 10 years with the South Coast club. We are also joined by former Sunderland Women's player Charlotte Potts about her move to Switzerland, and our third Fan Fixture pits a Crystal Palace fan in Philadelphia against an Everton fan in Michigan.2022-02-1557 minEarly Doors Football PodcastSATURDAY SPECIAL #2: England legend Billy Wright's daughter Vicky Wright and England Amputee team manager Owen Coyle JuniorVicky Wright talks about her father Billy Wright's legacy as the first man in football history to reach 100 caps for his country. Mark also chats with England Amputee team manager Owen Coyle Junior about his side's preparations for this year's Amputee World Cup in Turkey.2022-02-1238 min
Early Doors Football PodcastEpisode 26: Leicester legend Steve Walsh, Newcastle World editor Liam Kennedy, player turned author Deb Bunt, Fan Fixture 2: Chelsea v SpursLeicester City legend Steve Walsh is a returning guest and Mark chats to Newcastle World editor Liam Kennedy. Nicola Waxler welcomes former player turned author Deb Bunt - and our second Fan Fixture sees a Chelsea fan in the USA take on a Spurs fan in Australia.2022-02-081h 14
Early Doors Football PodcastSATURDAY SPECIAL #1: Richard Shaw, St Kitts & Nevis heritage scout Sam Bennett and Dylan Kerr's latest trophy triumph in South AfricaFor our first Saturday Special, we are joined by former Crystal Palace defender Richard Shaw and St Kitts & Nevis heritage scout Sam Bennett - and our co host Dylan Kerr talks about his latest cup success in South Africa.2022-02-0557 min
Early Doors Football PodcastEpisode 25: Dave Beasant, Arsenal Under 18s' Dan Micciche, Glasgow Women's manager Craig Joyce, Fan Fixture 1: Leicester City v West HamIt's our relaunch episode this week and kicking off is former Wimbledon, Newcastle and Chelsea keeper Dave Beasant, who talks about his career, being part of the England squad for Italia 90, and being named as a substitute aged 55. Dan Micciche talks about his role as head coach of Arsenal's Under 18s, and Nicola Waxler is on board for her first episode as our new women's football host.
We are also joined by Glasgow Women's manager Craig Joyce - and we launch our new Fan Fixture feature with a clash between Leicester City and West Ham fans in...2022-02-011h 07
Early Doors Football PodcastEARLY DOORS FOOTBALL PODCAST RELAUNCH!The Early Doors Football Podcast relaunches on Tuesday, February 1! Our relaunch episode features Dave Beasant, Arsenal U18s manager Dan Micciche, new women's football section host Nicola Waxler and Glasgow Women's manager Craig Joyce. We launch our new Fan Fixture feature with a clash between Leicester City and West Ham fans in New Zealand.2022-01-3100 min