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Muslim Money TalkBacking Billion Dollar Muslim Founders: Saalim Chowdhury. Ep4 Muslim Money TalkIn this podcast episode of "Muslim Money Talk," host Areeb Siddiqui is joined by Saalim Chowdhury, a renowned VC investor and former director of Techstars London. They discuss Saalim's journey from a small village in Wales to his success in venture capital, emphasising the importance of building businesses based on lived experiences and solving real problems. They also touch on the challenges and opportunities for minority and Muslim founders in the entrepreneurial world.This podcast is powered by Kestrl. Kestrl is an app that helps M...2024-07-2956 min
Friday Night Counter Attack#166 - Who are the Uefa Champions League Superstars of 2024? Should Ollie Watkins LEAVE Aston Villa? Thomas Tuchel To Leave Bayern Munich!Hello and Welcome to Episode #166 of Friday Night Counter Attack!
This Week, Hamz, Saalim and Sara are joined by Matthew Smith ( Back of the Net Podcast) & Chris Spadadora (The Footy Culture) for an ACTION PACKED Podcast!
The Main Topics This Week Include:
- Who are the Champions League Superstars of 2024? Do they compared to 2014?
- Paul Scholes, Andrea Pirlo, Xabi Alonso: START, BENCH, SELL!
- How Ollie Watkins Continues to SHINE under Unai Emery?
- What's happened with Juventus in the...2024-02-231h 52Friday Night Counter Attack#158 - ALL TIME SPANISH FUTBOL LEGENDS DRAFT!Hello & Welcome to Episode #158 of Friday Night Counter Attack! The Home Of Elite European Football Experts!
This Week, Hamz, Saalim and Sara had the pleasure of discussing all things Spanish Futbol, specifically the GREATEST PLAYERS IN SPANISH FOOTBALL HISTORY!
The Main 5 HUGE Topics of discussion Include;
- How Can Spain WIN Euro 2024?
- Is the Golden Era of Spanish Football Over?
- Why Andres Iniesta the GREATEST Spanish Player of ALL Time?
- Will David De Gea go down as A...2023-12-291h 07Friday Night Counter Attack#153 - Juventus or Inter Milan? Who is Leading the Serie A Title Race? Ft Luca Bendoni!Hello & Welcome to Episode #153 of Friday Night Counter Attack! The Home Of Elite European Football Experts!
This Week, Hamz and Saalim had the pleasure of discussing all things SERIE A , with Matt (Back of the Net Podcast) & Luca Bendoni, Di Marizio Journalist & Football Reporter!
The Main 5 HUGE Topics of discussion Include;
- Who's the Top Dogs In Italy This Season?
- Is Lautaro Martinez World Class?
- Will Victor Osimhen LEAVE Napoli in January?
- Does Jose Mourinho Still Have The X Factor?
- Are Juventus Underdogs?
And So Much More!
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Startups Inside Out86. Selling 2 Businesses For $200M And Accelerating The Next Gen w/ Saalim Chowdhury👉🏽 Take Bae Startup Foundations free: https://www.thebaehq.com/courses/bae-startup-foundations👉🏽 Join Bae HQ: https://www.thebaehq.com/joinAmardeep Parmar from Bae HQ welcomes Saalim Chowdhury.Amardeep Parmar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmarBae HQ: https://www.thebaehq.comSaalim Chowdhury: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saalimc/2023-10-2937 minFriday Night Counter Attack#92- How Gareth Southgate Has Let Down England ft Anthony HayJoin Hamz (the Pessimistic Man Utd Fan) Sal (The OP-timistic Aston Villa Fan) and a whole hosts of guests across the football industry for our weekly Football Podcast at Friday Night Counter Attack, as we talk Man United, Aston Villa, Premier League Predictions and look ahead to the new season!
This Week, Hamz is joined by Staff Editor from The Athletic, Anthony Hay for Part 1 of the Podcast!
Part 1 includes:
Tactical Preview of Man City vs Man Utd
Key Battles: Erling Haaland vs Lisandro Martinez // Rodri vs Bruno Fernandes
How Erik Ten Hag can O...2022-09-301h 11
StratHack with Sera Holland & Amelia TorodeSeason 2, Episode 3 with Saalim Chowdhury, MD of TechStars LondonTechStars is one of the most successful technology accelerators on the planet. Recently they have been called out for the high rates of investment in female founded organisations and founders of colour. We caught up with Saalim Chowdhury, the new-ish UK MD, to get a better understanding from him as to what makes TechStars different. Saalim is fascinating on widening access to start up investment and demystifying the language and culture of early stage business ventures. He talks about predictors of business success, new models of teamwork and when it comes to knitting, why the knitter is more important than...2022-05-2240 min
Friday Night Counter Attack#65 - Phil Bonney: The Life of a Bundesliga CommentatorOn Episode 65 of Friday Night Counter Attack:
Phil Bonney: Life of a Bundesliga Commentator!
- How to get into Football Commentary
-BEST COMMENTARY MOMENTS!
-THAT Infamous Lewandowski Game!
- Top Bundesliga Prospects!
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
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A weekly catch up Podcast from passionate football fans discussing their Opinions, Passion and Excitement for the Beautiful game. Discussing current football topics, debating various unsettled arguments, our bond of playing football on a weekly basis and much more!
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- The Mentality of the Modern Footballer
- How the Mentalilty has changed for younger players.
- Do Modern Players Peak too early?
- Uefa Champions League JOINT 6 A SIDE
- Premier League Preview!
- AAAANNDDDD SO MUCH MORE!
Big thanks to Sam...2022-02-181h 00Friday Night Counter Attack#63 Shamoon Hafez- Life as a Football Journalist(Before the intro, thank you to everyone who has listened so far to any one of our podcast, as we have had listeners in over 60 (Yes SIXTY) Countries Worldwide!!! Keep sharing with everyone, this news has been so exciting for us all! Muchas Gracias)
Episode 63 brings another HUGE Guest Appearance into our humble football and mental health podcast. Introducing Shamoon Hafez, Football Journalist and Sports Writer for @BBCSport and Broadcast journalist for BBC Sport covering domestic, European and international football, as well as specialising in snooker and rugby league
Shamoon is a P...2022-02-1158 minFriday Night Counter Attack#62- Josh Pritchard Exclusive! Life of A Man Utd Academy Footballer!Episode 62 was something special. Hamz had the opportunity to interview Former Gillingham and Tromso player, Josh Pritchard.
Josh has played for numerous amount of clubs, venturing into Europe, to ply his trade in Scandinavia, whilst being able to represent his Country and continue to get game time and a fresh footballing education abroad.
The Main Topics of Conversations were as follows:
- Academy Days at Manchester United, Best Team Mates and Funniest Moments.
- Fulham FC and getting to the Europa League Final!
- Representing Wales u...2022-02-0441 min
Friday Night Counter Attack#61 - Rangnicks Tactical Genius // Mohammed Salisu Masterclass // Vlahovic to Juve!// Unpopular Opinions // Confidence in ExerciseEpisode 61 was a fresh approach to taking on football twitters biggest debates, from the unpopular opinions sent into us over the last week! (thanks to those who sent in their suggestions!)
Ralf Rangnick has turned up at Manchester United, not afraid to leave out the big names and change the formation continuously, finally with a 4- 3- 3 attacking formation and a defensive 4-4-2 system which secured a last minute decisive winner vs West Ham United.
Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus could be done before the podcast gets published, Hamz and Sal react to how this...2022-01-2851 minFriday Night Counter Attack#60 - Who is the GREATEST African Player In Premier League History? // Lampard for Next Everton Manager // Haaland DebateEpisode 60 brings so many new questions up for debate and discussion for the fellas.
Who is the Greatest African Player in Premier League History?
Who should be Evertons Next Manager?
Where Should Erling Haaland play his football next season?
Is Ezri Konsa good enough for a top 4 club and England?
4 big talking points that needed to be solved this week!
https://linktr.ee/fridaynightcounterattack2022-01-2142 minFriday Night Counter Attack#59- Coutinho And Digne Sign for Aston Villa! Zakaria to Man Utd? Vlahovic to Arsenal? Full Premier League Preview!Episode 59 brings 2 recordings together, as Hamz and Sal discuss how Aston Villa have strengthened in depth over the January transfer window, and how Steven Gerrard is looking to take Aston villa further up the table, starting with a win vs Man Utd!
#ScoutHamz discusses how Denis Zakariya is available for £6m and how Man Utd would benefit from signing such a player in January, ready to progress in 3 competitions.
Our Premier league preview includes:
- Man Citeh vs Chelsea, Surely Pep is too strong for Tuchel and this underwhelming Chelsea side!
-Aston Villa vs Man Utd, Gerrard looking for a r...2022-01-141h 23Friday Night Counter Attack#58- HAPPY NEW YEAR (EXCEPT MAN UTD) West Ham For Top 4?// Fa Cup Preview// Free Agents 2022//WE ARE BACK!!!
Episode 58 brings the fellas back to recording in 2022!!! Hamz and Sal are joined by Danny Siggers, founder of Nxt Up Academy (Hertfordshire).
The Main topics of Discussion this week include:
- Man Utd are in ANOTHER CRISIS! Why are the players such Cowards!?
- Free Agents 2022 (Who to sign, who NOT to sign)
- West Ham United- Are they heading for Champions League Football?
- Is David Moyes still the man for West Ham? Who can do better?
- F...2022-01-071h 05Friday Night Counter Attack#57- New Years Eve Pod: Top 5 Players To Watch In 2022Hamz and Sal finish off 2021 in style, looking back at the football year we all love, endured, despised and everything in between! The main topic: Top 5 Players To Watch in 2022! Happy New Year!2021-12-3152 minFriday Night Counter Attack#56- Failed WonderKids Special! Xmas Podcast ft 2 Maggies Up Top and Away Games Podcast!Episode 56 brings 3 Football Podcasts together for an all-mighty debate!!! Who's the biggest Failed WonderKid? Hamz invited 2 Maggies Up Top and Away Games Podcast to join the debate!!!2021-12-2459 minFriday Night Counter Attack#55- Will Qatar 2022 Be A Monumental Flop? Q AND A Part 3!On episode 55, Hamz and Amar discuss how Qatar 2022 could become the first flop of a modern world cup!
But before all of that, we begin with a Q AND A!
(mostly because our plan for this week was ruined due to cancelled football games across the leagues)
How can plays continue to play ALL YEAR ROUND!? Yet still be expected to continue to play at the highest of levels?
How can the governing bodies stop more players from receiving health problems? Sergio Aguero, Victor Lindeloff...2021-12-161h 01Friday Night Counter Attack#54- Millie Chandarana: Blackburn Rovers and Mental Health ExtraordinaireEpisode 54 brought us our first ever Women's Footballer on the podcast (and first footballer) Blackburn Rovers very own, Millie Chandarana.
Millie is currently playing women's football in the 2nd division of the English Women's league, where she is currently playing as a centre midfielder, whilst also working on a passion project regarding mental health and self awareness, called @themadmentor.
I mean, football and mental health are right up our street, so Millie was the perfect guest to learn more about, how she looks to develop her business and her...2021-12-1045 minFriday Night Counter Attack53- Man Utd vs Arsenal: The Forgotten Rivalry?Hamz is back for episode 53, leading a new look MEGA episode with guests from Away Games Podcast, Ball and Banter Podcast and upcoming North London artist, Nine Levels.
Main Topic of conversation- Man utd vs Arsenal... It used to be so so good! Is this still a relevant game?
The fellas discuss the following:
Why the rivalry matters MORE to the fans than the players?!
JOINT 6 a side// Man Utd vs Arsenal Combo! (Does Bergkamp, Henry, Rooney or Ronaldo Miss out?!
2021-12-031h 25Friday Night Counter Attack#52- Lock, Poch and 3 Lazy StrikersOn episode 52 of Friday Night Counter Attack, Hamz and Oli are back to discuss the recent changes at Manchester United and then some. Nothing better than a Man Utd and Spurs fan discussing the potential appointment of Mauricio Pochettino.
This weeks Podcast also includes:
- Why Messi, Neymar and Mbappe let down Pochettino and PSG vs Man Citeh
- How Pochettino can elevate his status at Manchester United 😎
-Which current Managers are RIGHT for Manchester United
- Man Utd fans need to accept their fate
- Top 5 Long...2021-11-261h 05Friday Night Counter Attack51- Out with the Old, In with the New ft Club at 22 (Rangers Podcast)Episode 51, Hamz and Sal make their way up to Glasgow (via zoom), to have a friendly chat with the ever popular Rangers Podcast, 'Club at 22'.
They were kind enough to help Hamz and Sal understand more about Steven Gerrard, the Manager, and what to expect in the premier league with Aston Villa. Going through all their Iconic moments, key tactical decisions, the importance of Michael Beale and so much more!
Key Moments include:
- How was it to win a league, but watching from home?
- Why Gerrard Should be r...2021-11-1953 minFriday Night Counter Attack#50- 50 things we love about Football!10 favourite stadiums,
10 favourite managers,
10 favourite players,
10 favourite ex players,
10 favourite football nations.
Episode 50 of our humble podcast was a relaxed and spontaneous conversation about 50 things we love about football!
we can easily do a part 2 of 50 MORE things! As long as you all enjoyed this one! 😎
thank you all for your continued support over our various platforms! Please share this across as we are looking to expand further!2021-11-1253 minFriday Night Counter Attack#49- What to expect from Antonio Conte's Spurs side?Episode 49 brings around a fresh change of manager from Tottenham hotspurs. Hamz and Oli discuss and debate how Antonio Conte will set up his new look spurs side, with some players looking to florish and some looking to stay in the club!
Hamz also discusses the EPPP and the growth over the last 10 years in youth prospects in the academies across the united kingdom, which brought around the question, Which Academy is the best in the UNITED KINGDOM?
Finally, Hamz and Oli preview the weekends games ahead, including the Manchester derby... yeah, none of us...2021-11-0544 minFriday Night Counter Attack#48 Vish returns and reminds us why he wanted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer GONE from Man Utd!Episode 48 brings us so so much to react to, Mostly Man Utd and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in this Episode:
- Vish returns to the pod, reminds us that we should have listened to him ONE YEAR AGO!
- Can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer save face and actually deliver a trophy or has he overstayed his welcome?
- Do Chelsea have the BEST academy in the United Kingdom?
- Premier League Preview : How GREAT have West Ham been?
Arsenal are slowly but surely returning to form
Spurs wont sack N...2021-10-2949 minFriday Night Counter Attack#47- The Modern Cost for Football FansEpisode 47 brings up an ever important question:
How much does a football fan REALLY spend on supporting their beloved team?
Hamz and Sal have an in depth discussion about how much the modern day fan really pays out of their own pockets to support their team season after season.
Also Featured on this weeks Podcast:
- Premier League Preview
- Is the writing on the wall for Ole?
Part 2 of the podcast is another chat about the cost of being a foo...2021-10-221h 14Friday Night Counter Attack#46- ”Messi FOR SURE will win the Ballon Do‘r”Hamz is still ill in Ep 46.
You may hear some coughing or some silences, because we value your ears and dont want you to get infected from the flu.
Hamz and Sal are back with another episode discussing the following:
- Ballon Dor 2021:
-Messi, Lewandowski or even Jorginho?! Who looks to be the favourite for this years Ballon DOr?
Should Defensive players get a certain award equal to the Ballon DOr?
Who the boys think deserve a ballon Dor.
...2021-10-1552 minFriday Night Counter Attack45- Black History Month- Footballer EditionHamz invites a few fellow podcasters to discuss their favourite football heroes from the black community, for their impact both on and off the pitch.
2021-10-0838 minFriday Night Counter Attack#44- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to STOP playing Favourites at Man Utd!😡 October Premier League PreviewOn Episode 44, the ONE person who wanted to jump on this week was our very own Sal Grealish/ Parkinson/ aka Sal the Aston Villa fan on the pod!
Hamz and Sal review the upcoming Premier League Fixtures:
Man Utd vs Everton: Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer too COMFORTABLE and confident in the wrong players?
Burnley vs Norwich: How can Norwich Establish themselves as a Prominent Premier League club?
Chelsea vs Southampton: "Tuchel needs to stick to just ONE up top!"
Leeds vs Watford: Are Watford in for another Relegation season?2021-10-0136 minFriday Night Counter Attack#43 -Is Mohammed Salah Liverpools GREATEST Premier League Player?Episode 43 Brings MJ from fellow Football podcast to this JAM PACKED Episode!
Jimmy Greaves, the former Spurs, West Ham, Chelsea and AC Milan Striker and goalscorer had recently passed away. Hamz and MJ go through his career in hindsight, both being too young to watch the great striker play live!
Golden Oldies 6 a side! Hamz brings back the 6 a side debate as Hamz and MJ look at how Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are still scoring goals in top leagues in their twilight years,
Which 6 players makes it into our...2021-09-241h 07Friday Night Counter Attack#42 - Will Cristiano Ronaldo be considered the GOAT if he wins BIG with Man Utd?well F**K...
Saturday was the BEST START possible for Cristiano Ronaldo as he had returned to Old Trafford.
The day of recording was the same night that Young Boys have pulled off an EXTRAORDINARY comeback vs Man Utd.
Hamz invites Mo and Aadil back on the pod to discuss the following:
- EARLY Uefa Champions League Predictions, are the English clubs STILL TOO STRONG?!
- Upcoming Premier League Games
- How far can Rafa Benitez take Everton?
...2021-09-1736 minFriday Night Counter Attack#41- Cristiano Ronaldo, The Manchester Messiah! How Ronaldo Fits Into Man Utd in 2021!Didnt wanna make this weeks pod a deep thing, but Ronaldo returning to Man Utd is like he has return to save man utd from YEARS OF PAIN AND SUFFERING!
Hamz invites his cousins on the pod this week, as he is away, enjoying cricket and sunshine down south.
this weeks podcast includes:
- RONALDOS RETURN! WHERE does he start in this new side?
- ALL 10 PREMIER LEAGUE GAME previews, who looks strong for this weekend?
- Fantasy football predictions, who should be in and out?
- 5 MEN...2021-09-101h 05Friday Night Counter Attack#40 - Premier League First Impressions- Ronaldo/ Adama Traore/ ArtetaWE MADE IT TO 40 EPISODES!!! thank you for the continued support and appreciation we have received on ALL platforms!
Episode 40 Brings Hamz and Sal back together for a 'First Impressions' Episode for the premier league, recorded a day before the transfer window ends.
This Weeks Pod includes the following Main Topics:
- Sal reviews Aston Villas first season WITHOUT John Terry and Jack Grealish, Looking at how the new signings can bring a positive impact to the club.
- Is Adama Traore destined to stay the...2021-09-0337 minFriday Night Counter Attack#39 - Cristiano Ronaldo to Man City would RUIN his Man Utd Legacy! ft TWO Maggies Up TopWell well well, look how the tables have turned!
Mbappe could be on his way to Real Madrid, Man Utd are without any new centre midfielders, Harry Kane has declared he is staying at spurs.
But Cristiano Ronaldo could REALLY be moving to Manchester City! To work with Pep Guardiola!!!
As everyone else in the world of football, we are stunned and surprised this could happen in real life!
Hamz brought back Mahir and 2 Maggies up top host, Big Kes (Both Arsenal fans) to discuss the following:
...2021-08-271h 22Friday Night Counter Attack#38 Shakka Hislop - Football Cult HeroesHamz and Danny have another fascinating conversation regarding footballs unsung cult heroes.
Danny, being a life long West 'Man' Utd fan, had a brief chat about Shakka Hislop.
Who's your Unsung Hero?
2021-08-2021 minFriday Night Counter Attack#37- Premier League preview! Lukaku/ Grealish and Messi ALL SIGN!ITS FINALLY HERE!
PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK BABYYYYYYYY!
WHILST THE LADS WILL BE AT FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, BRENTFORD AND ARSENAL WILL KICK OFF THE NEW PREMIER LEAGUE CAMPAIGN!
Hamz had invited a few of the friday night football gang along to this weeks podcast to discuss the following?
- Messi to PSG
- LUKAKU to Chelsea
- Grealish to Man CIty (We havent seen Saal in 2 weeks)
- Premier League Top 4/ winners
- Relegation Battle / Newly promoted teams
...2021-08-131h 01Friday Night Counter Attack#36 -No Resting on our Laurels ft Inter Sport ManagementHamz invited Ryan Coombs from Inter Sport Management to discuss the challenges and successes from the beginning of the pandemic until now.
Ryan goes into a great amount of detail of the ins and outs of being the head of a Brand New Sports Management company, straight from university.
Hamz shares some positive news for the first time, and can relate to Ryans impressive work ethic and dedication to "never resting on his laurels".
Great Listen for anyone looking to get into the sports industry!2021-08-0650 minFriday Night Counter Attack#35- How Football Improves Kids Mental Health and Social SkillsFor Episode 35, Hamz invited Sam Holmshaw, from the Holmshaw Academy to discuss the importance of 'Keeping Kids active during the school holidays'.
It goes to show how much society has changed when kids would rather sit indoors and spend time on gadgets during a summer of great weather!
Sam shares his thoughts on how his Academy has changed the perspectives for a lot of kids, socially, mentally and physically too.
Summer is a great time to help kids off school build self esteem!
Get them pla...2021-07-3039 minFriday Night Counter Attack#34 -2000s vs 2010s Premier League Debate!WE ARE IN THE OFF SEASON NOW!
This Weeks Episode was a pre recorded episode for the off season between the Euros and the New Premier League season!
Hamz invited his cousin Aadil on for a chat about the difference in class, quality, and all round ability!
Which Decade had the best quality of players?
2000s or 2010s?
let us know!
Thanks for listening!2021-07-231h 03Friday Night Counter Attack#33 - When Will Racism END in English Football? Heartbreaking EpisodeWell, Sunday Night was not what we hoped and prayed for...
Hamz and Sal discuss how English Football went from an all time high, to an all time low.
When will Racist football fans be held accountable?
How Can England Host a World Cup when fans behave like spoilt children when their team lose?
Is England really an accepting multi cultural society?
How can Englands Football Team Move Forward?
Let's see what happens.
E...2021-07-1619 minFriday Night Counter Attack#32 ENGLAND ARE IN THE EURO 2020 FINAL! Italy Awaits!WOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!
England Won a Semi Final FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1966!
ITALY WON ON PENALTIES VS SPAIN! (ONE OF US WENT) 👀
We Review the semi finals, Preview the final and look at the tactical Analysis for Mancini and Southgate!
ENJOY THE FINAL!2021-07-0834 minFriday Night Counter Attack#31 ENGLAND VS UKRAINE PREVIEW! Euro 2020 Quarter Finals!Hamz and Sal Are ELATED with Joy after England beat Germany!
we take a look at how the quarter finals are shaping up.
Denmark vs Czech Republic
Spain vs Switzerland
Italy vs Belgium
England vs Ukraine2021-07-0135 minFriday Night Counter AttackEngland vs Germany Preview ft 2 Maggies Up Top!ENGLAND VS GERMANY!
Hamz and Big Kes from Two Maggies Up Top, Preview Englands ROund of 16 tie, against old Foes, Germany!2021-06-2833 minFriday Night Counter Attack#30 Roberto Mancini: Italy's SUPERSTAR Manager! Euro 2020 Group StagesWE MADE IT TO 30 EPISODES!
FIRST THINGS FIRST, THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING AND FOLLOWING US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIAS AND HELPING OUR LITTLE PODCAST GROW!
Episode 30 brought back Sal and our favourite Italian Football Agent/ Expert, Marco Floreale!
key topics discussed in this episode are as follows:
-Roberto Mancini: the REAL Superstar of this Italian Side
-Why no one had Italy down as favourites? the role of the media questioned!
- Will Gareth Southgate truly...2021-06-2252 minFriday Night Counter Attack#29 Raheem 'The Dream' Sterling SHINES FOR ENGLAND! Euro 2020 Reaction!Hamz has decided to upload more content this summer due to the euros, so Podcasts are going to be uploaded a lot more frequent!
Hamz is joined by fellow fnf player Neil, who was here to share his thoughts and predictions for England and the Euros in general!
THIS WEEKS SHOW INCLUDES:
- Raheem Sterling Shines for England!
-Dutch Delight for De Boer!
-England 96 vs England 2021!
- Best England Goal in a tournament!
-Friday Night Football: Is it MORE INT...2021-06-1557 minFriday Night Counter Attack#28 Memphis Depay- The Flying Dutchman! Netherlands Euro 2020 Preview!Episode 28 brings Jeroen Thijssen, Head of Dutch and German Research for Football Manager at Sports Interactive, Dutch FA registered intermediary and scout onto the podcast with Hamz to discuss the Netherlands Euro 2020 squad and how they are going into this tournament as a fallen giant.
This was recorded before Van De Beek was injured and we discuss the following:
- Previewing the Dutch Squad, should Botman be in the squad?
- ALL TIME DUTCH 6 A SIDE!
- How Jeroen would set up the starting 11?
- Is...2021-06-111h 03Friday Night Counter Attack#27-Cristiano Ronaldo's Last Dance? Portugal Euro 2021 Preview!As the domestic football season has finished, the dawn of the international calendar is upon us with the Euro 2020 or 2021 and the Copa America finals!
Episode 27 allowed Hamz to bring his fellow scouting colleague on, FILIPE NEVES! Filipe has been a football scout for a long period of time, despite his youthful look!
Hamz and Sal decided this would be the best time possible to ask Filipe the following:
- How CONFIDENT are Portuguese fans going into this tournament?
- Has Cristiano Ronaldo FINALLY got a great supporting cast to achieve...2021-06-0455 minFriday Night Counter Attack#26:Premier League Award Show! BEST MOMENTS!Episode 26 brought to a close the premier league season, so we were thinking we can review the season with a few different awards.
Best goal -
Best signing -
Worst signing -
Manager -
Biggest Shock-
Most improved player-
Biggest letdown-
FIND US ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES!2021-05-2844 minFriday Night Counter Attack#25 Premier League Team Of The Season Heated Debate!PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE SEASON DEBATE, WITH 3 FOOTBALL PODCASTS!2021-05-211h 08Friday Night Counter AttackEid Special: The Social Impact of Muslim FootballersEid Mubarak to all our listeners!
Thank you for your kind messages and prayers!
This week, we bring you a special episode for Eid 2021.
We discuss the following:
How Muslim Footballers have influenced society.
Muslim 5 a side
Impact of other Muslim Athletes world wide!2021-05-1439 minFriday Night Counter AttackSteven Gerrard: Football Heroes #4 (Ramadan Mini Series)Ramadan bio
Hello to all of our amazing listeners!
The time of the year is Ramadan for 5/6s of us and we are probably still hungry and thirsty from our 30 days of no eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.
NO, NOT EVEN WATER!
Hamz has very kindly pre recorded a mini series for you all to listen to on 'Footballing Heroes' of a few friends and family members!
This Weeks Episode: Steven Gerrard!
What was his...2021-05-0745 minFriday Night Counter AttackThierry Henry and Ruud Van Nistelrooy: Football Heroes #3 (Ramadan Mini Series)Hello to all of our amazing listeners!
The time of the year is Ramadan for 5/6s of us and we are probably still hungry and thirsty from our 30 days of no eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.
NO, NOT EVEN WATER!
Hamz has very kindly pre recorded a mini series for you all to listen to on 'Footballing Heroes' of a few friends and family members!
This Episode, Hamz invites Luke back onto the podcast to discuss his ARSENAL footballing hero, Thierry Henry.
Hamz in turn di...2021-04-3049 minFriday Night Counter AttackLedley King: Football Heroes #2 (Ramadan Mini Series)Hello to all of our amazing listeners!
The time of the year is Ramadan for 5/6s of us and we are probably still hungry and thirsty from our 30 days of no eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.
NO, NOT EVEN WATER!
Hamz has very kindly pre recorded a mini series for you all to listen to on 'Footballing Heroes' of a few friends and family members!
Episode 2 of our mini series is about Former Tottenham Hotspur Centre Back, Current First Team Coach and Club Lege...2021-04-2330 minFriday Night Counter AttackEuropean Super League DEBATE! ENGLISH CLUBS WITHDRAW!CAN WE SAVE FOOTBALL?
HAMZ, ARIF AND SAF DISCUSS THE LATEST IN THE WORLDWIDE SCANDAL, KNOWN AS 'EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE'!
WE DONT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN! NO ONE DOES!
FOOTBALL IS THE BEAUTIFUL GAME FOR SO MANY REASONS!
Tags below for key moments!
00:00- intro 00:35- ED WOODWARD IS GONE! 01:10- CHELSEA FANS PROTEST! 02:30- WHAT A FOOTBALL TRIBE WE ARE! 04:00- FANS UNITING ACROSS THE COUNTRY! 05:00- JORDAN HENDERSON- CAPTAIN/ LEADER/ LEGEND! 08:20- MAN CITY WITHDRAW LIVE ON RECORDING! 😂😂😂😂 09...2021-04-2045 minFriday Night Counter AttackWayne Rooney: Football Heroes #1 (Ramadan Mini Series)Hello to all of our amazing listeners!
The time of the year is Ramadan for 5/6s of us and we are probably still hungry and thirsty from our 30 days of no eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.
NO, NOT EVEN WATER!
Hamz has very kindly pre recorded a mini series for you all to listen to on 'Footballing Heroes' of a few friends and family members!
Episode 1- Wayne Rooney.
How great was he?
Was he under...2021-04-1652 min
IlmFeed PodcastEP 079 - Medical School to Al-Azhar, Ramadan Top Tips, Ramadan for Kids - Shaykh Saalim Al-AzhariUstadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari who shares his journey from medical school in England to Egypt's Al-Azhar. They also discuss tips for Ramadan and how love for the deen can be instilled in our children.
2021-04-1147 minFriday Night Counter Attack#24 Life as a Sports PhotographerHamz and Sal have an easy conversation with Gareth Copley Jones-
How is Life as a sports photographer?
THAT Ben Stokes Photo!
Beloved Huddersfield Town.
NO FANS in a crowd!
Athletes who SEARCH for a cameraman!
Credentials are as follows:
staff sports photographer for Getty Images based in the Potteries.
I've specialised in cricket photography for the last 15 years working alongside the England cricket team. In that time I've covered tours New Zeala...2021-04-0932 minFriday Night Counter Attack#23 CAN ENGLAND WIN EURO 2021?!EP 23 brings another light hearted q and A regarding the England national team!
CAN ENGLAND WIN A TROPHY SOON?
can MR Southgate bring the trophy home this summer?
Why was Michael Carrick not selected?
FAVOURITE England Moments!
and so much more!
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2021-04-0257 minFriday Night Counter Attack#22 - Keith Hackett: Englands Finest Referee!Episode 22 brought along an English Football LEGEND!
MR KEITH HACKETT!
Former Referee between the 1960s to 1990s, at major tournaments worldwide, the referee of the 100th FA CUP FINAL!
Mr Hackett educates the fellas on todays referees, his career and of course... VAR!
Enjoy!2021-03-261h 09Friday Night Counter Attack#21 Life as a Football Agent.Episode 21 brought another special guest appearance from the world of football agents, Marco Floreale.
Marco explains the ins and outs of the life as a football agent, how transfers work and what else agents need to learn, once in a position of great responsibility.
2021-03-191h 20Friday Night Counter Attack#20 - NO FANS IN FOOTBALL!Episode 20 brought back Luke from our Arsenal Preview to discuss how one year of empty stadiums have impacted us, the fans in football.
what legendary moments we have missed, how we miss the good and the bad of being a supported at the ground, and the main differences from watching at home to watching with your family or friends in the stadium.
04:00- Liverpool FC
11:00- Fans missing from stands
19:00- DO players miss fans?
26:00- Best stadium memories
...2021-03-1250 minFriday Night Counter Attack#19- Romelu Lukaku- Balon Dor 2021?This week we are discussing the fascinating Serie A title race, between Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus!
The fellas discuss how Romelu Lukaku and Latauro Martinez have become the most fearsome strike partnership in world football and how their elimination from the champions league has helped their league form!
The fellas also take a trip down memory lane to see what era of strikers were better? 1990s or 2010s?
The Usual predictions for the premier league and Bundesliga take place with Roheel showing his disinterest in Manchester United signing a certain player...2021-03-0559 minFriday Night Counter Attack#18- Totti, Maldini, Del Piero? Best Ever Serie A player?Don't we all just love seeing our friends?
Episode 18 was the first time the FNCA fellas had seen each other since the end of the year!
This week, we had a q and a (Again) from our followers on Instagram @fridaynightcounterattack and we had some ABSOLUTE BELTERS!
In uncertain times like these, it means more when you can have genuine conversations with friends and family, yet this conversation was BEZERK😂😂😂
Hope you all are keeping well and stay safe in this pandemic!2021-02-261h 14Friday Night Counter AttackMan Utd vs Newcastle United Premier League Preview ft IT'S FOOTBALL DAYContinuing the trend of zoom football previews, Hamz has a friendly conversation with Louis from fellow football podcast, Its Football Day!
Louis is a Newcastle United fan who is in fear of another old Trafford defeat for Newcastle, after having an awful record at the theatre of dreams!
Hamz, for once, is optimistic of man utds chances of victory, even if he wants to see more rotation in the first team!
As always, we discuss the history of this fixture and what it means for both sets of fans!
WHO WILL...2021-02-1936 minFriday Night Counter Attack#17 - Football Transfer Education with Football Agent Tony Sharkey!On Episode 17, Sal and Hamz were joined by Experienced Football Agent and Founder of the Football Transfer Forum, Tony Sharkey.
Tony discusses all transfer related activity in the football league and how different clubs have different approaches and mindsets to their transfer policies, what makes a club want to spend more money and when a club should hold out for more!
The fellas also discuss the link Aston Villa have with Brentford and how Dean Smith has capitalised on his former clubs emerging talents.
2021-02-191h 07Friday Night Counter Attack#16 - "Phil Foden WILL be ENGLANDS SAVIOUR!" Combatting Self Esteem!Episode 16 Brings Liam Stoneley onto our podcast, a lifelong Manchester City fan and a Professional Football scout and coach!
Liam Shares his experiences as a man citeh fan, how he nearly smashed a TV during "AGUERRRROOOOOOOOOOOOO"
Liam also informs the fellas of how GREAT Phil Foden can be under Pep Guardiola!
Stick around for More of this weeks topics:
ALL TIME MAN CITY 6 A SIDE
Scouting Advice and football industry inside knowledge.
Combatting low self esteem.
2021-02-1259 minFriday Night Counter Attack#15- Best Ever South American Footballer?Episode 15 brings Hamz and Sal reunited with an old Friend, Amar who has come to discuss many new ways of combating LONELINESS in this pandemic!
WE ALSO DISCUSS OUR 6 A SIDE SOUTH AMERICAN PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM, with the copa libertadores final, the fresh signing of Caicedo to Brighton and Marcos Rojo Leaving for Boca Juniors, we thought it was time to pay tribute to our south american players who come to England to pursue a better career!
AND AS USUAL, A LOT OF FOOTBALL Chat and DEBATES (Most Sal vs Roheel) bu...2021-02-051h 02Friday Night Counter Attack#14: Life of a Football RefereeThis episode was ALL about the one person on the pitch who NEVER gets the credit they deserve- The Referee.
Umar Ahmed joins the fellas to explain how the life of a football referee has helped in his career, his daily life and increased his love of the beautiful game!
Umar has recently began playing Sunday league football with Inter Batley but still has time to help with refereeing in Non league and Reserve games.
Thank you all for your continued support in this difficult time, please take care of...2021-01-2948 minFriday Night Counter AttackArsenal vs Man Utd || Premier League Preview! || January 2021 "Felt like another preview was required for another big game in this seasons AMAZING premier League season!
Joining Hamz on the preview today was an old school friend, Luke, who shares his knowledge on his beloved Gunners, describing the key battles and the vital players in Mikel Arteta's team!
Please Like, Subscribe and enjoy the preview!2021-01-2949 minFriday Night Counter AttackBonus: European Football Scouts Casual DiscussionHamz had the opportunity to reunite a few Professional Football scouting colleagues of his, from Portugal and Georgia respectively.
This allowed Hamz to learn more about how his colleagues are doing in other countries, regarding their jobs, the benefits of volunteering work and gaining vital experiences.
The discussion also leads to future football stars you can look out for, the power of Agents and why you should look to Asia for additional football entertainment.
Next time, Hamz should learn Portuguese and Georgian to make fair!
2021-01-2226 minFriday Night Counter Attack#13 : The Premier League Coach, Jason BlakeEpisode 13 has brought the football factor back to the podcast with an amazing special guest joining the fellas.
Jason Blake is his name, improving football coaches is his game.
Jason shares his views on working as a football coach in Canada, helping the local community teams, the 2026 world cup which CANADA will be co hosting!
Jason also takes us through his moments as a coach with Eddie Howe, his time in the Chinese super league and his BRAND NEW PODCAST 'Global Soccer Education.
Bournemouth to Banff via CHINA! 20 years in Football!...2021-01-2251 minFriday Night Counter AttackLiverpool Vs Manchester United Preview!You didn't think we would miss out on THE BIGGEST GAME of the Season?
Big Thanks to Aminur for offering his expertise for Liverpool against a 'Not So Hyped' Hamz.
2 Londoners talking about the Teams from Merseyside and Manchester? Never heard that one before!
THANK YOU all for your support in these trying times!
2021-01-1542 minFriday Night Counter Attack#12: CALL 116 123- Samaritan Special// Mental Health AwarenessEPISODE 12 brings a fairly new avenue for our conversation, as the United Kingdom are in another lockdown!
Call the Samaritans on 116 123 if you are struggling with mental health issues and want to remain discreet!
Hamz and Sal are joined by an accomplished member of the Samaritans who discusses the health and mental benefits to talking openly about your issues and difficulties.
(If you are struggling and dont want to tell anyone, call the number in the title)
We also have a look down Memory Lane regarding the FA CUP and our b...2021-01-1531 minFriday Night Counter Attack#11- Football 2021 preview!Euro 2020, Premier League, Champions League? Who will be victorious? Are there any NEW Favourites for the Euros?
Will the Euros continue as England begins ANOTHER LOCKDOWN?!
Who misses out on Englands 23 man squad for the Euros?
Why does Giroud not start every game for Chelsea?
This weeks podcast is a quieter episode as THREE of our SIX members have caught Coronavirus, whom we are missing and wish a speedy recovery!
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2021-01-0841 minFriday Night Counter Attack#10 - Scouting for Goals ft Danny Siggers|| 2020 FOOTBALL Reviewhere we are, the final episode of the year, with just Hamz and special guest and good friend of the show, Danny Siggers back again to discuss the following:
* Biggest Footballing Surprises of 2020
* One Specific hope for 2021
* The Impact of ANOTHER LOCKDOWN in the United Kingdom
*Various Professional Scouting topics- how to find hidden talents?
* DO Managers get enough time in their jobs? (Moyes and Solskjaer)
Oh, and we NEARLY had an amazing special guest to finish 2020!
Stay safe and have a fantastic 2021 ahead!
2021-01-011h 07Friday Night Counter Attack#9- "Marcelo Bielsa is the future of English football!" Q AND A EPISODE!Episode 9 was a vibe! We had a great question and answer session in this podcast, thank you for some OUTSTANDING questions that brought such a positive energy to this episode! Moments like;
Marcelo Bielsa making a HUGE impression on Arif!
The Ultimate 5 a side question!
Saalim and Grealish as always...
So Much More!
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https://linktr.ee/fridaynightcounterattack2020-12-251h 00Friday Night Counter Attack#8 Can AC Milan Get back to the TOP of Italian Football? BEST AC MILAN 5 A SIDE!On Episode 8, 3 of the 6 co hosts attend the podcast, discussing AC Milan and their unbeaten run in Serie A, wondering, almost hoping they can get back to the top of Italian football!
Also discussing Fifa 21 on Next Generation Consoles, the importance of gaming with friends andThe passing of Paolo Rossi.
https://linktr.ee/fridaynightcounterattack2020-12-1855 minFriday Night Counter Attack#7 - Racism in Football 2020|| WHEN WILL THIS END!?The Fellas discuss How Racism in football has affected each other and football players in the professional game.
The Discussion includes how racism can be eradicated from football and society, with a few major punishments that could be useful for the future.
There is also discussion regarding Super Agent Mino Raiola and his main client, Paul Pogba and how his recent comments have affected Manchester United.
A new look 6 A SIDE including various debates between the fellas and a brand new scouting report for a Bright Young Talent from France!
2020-12-111h 17Friday Night Counter Attack#6 Diego Armando Maradona Tribute ft Sunjay KohliDiego Armando Maradona- In Episode 6, the fellas discuss the Impact of one of the Greatest Sportsman of all time. We look at it from our point of view, being the next generation and only seeing Archive Footage and how Diegos impact will last in football forever!
Sunjay Kohli joins the guys for an open and honest conversation regarding his podcast and love of football after a life changing surgery!
Some FNF fellas join in after a while, as they are subbed in at half time!
Expect the usua...2020-12-041h 29Friday Night Counter Attack#5 Can Jose Mourinho KEEP Spurs at the Top of the Premier League?Episode 5 brings together ALL 6 of the gang together, as Sal has recovered from COVID-19.
Episode 5 includes a Scouting report from a Lethal South American Striker, taking the Europa League by Storm!
The Lads discuss how Premier League managers can keep their players fresh and avoiding injuries with the Overloaded fixtures due to the Pandemic, which leads to our Premier League U23 5 a side discussion!
Enjoy the episode and stay safe in this Pandemic!
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...2020-11-2759 minFriday Night Counter AttackFriday Night Counter Attack: Messi Vs Ronaldo Debate PreviewWhen Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo get mentioned in Friday Night Counter Attack, Voices begin to raise amongst the Co Hosts, offering passionate defences into WHO IS THE GREATEST FOOTBALLER OF ALL TIME!?
Here we have our very own Safyaan (Team Messi) vs Roheel, Arif and Vishal (Team Ronaldo) discussing how Great (or not great) Lionel Messi has been as a LEADER!2020-11-2516 minFriday Night Counter Attack#4 Mason Greenwood Controversy, When will British Asian footballers make it to the top? Re ReleaseEpisode 4 brings together the Lads with ever present Leader on the Friday night football, Roheel, who tells us the importance of being a leader on a five a side pitch.
The Guys bring up their 5 a side for leaders of past and present, as well as the ever present Messi Vs Ronaldo conversation.
https://linktr.ee/fridaynightcounterattack2020-11-221h 07Friday Night Counter Attack#4- Roheels Introduction, When will British Asian footballers make it to the top?Scratching the surface for why there are not many British Asian players in the Top Flight of English Football2020-11-201h 07Friday Night Counter Attack#3- West Man Utd with Special Guest, Danny Siggers|| ALL TIME WEST HAM 5 A SIDE!On Episode 3, The Lads are down a man as Saalim has been taken victim of Covid-19. Instead, we invited Danny Siggers, Founder of Nxt up Coaching, as our first guest!
Discussing the trials and tribulations of being a young footballing prospect, learning the hard way about academy growth and potential, whilst looking to change the way players are brought through academies.
As Always, the age old debate of Messi vs Ronaldo crops up, as well as Dannys school mate, who has become a Premier League Football!
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/da...2020-11-1353 minFriday Night Counter Attack#2- Ballon Dor 2020 Debate, Sals IntroOur zoom catch up call turned into a podcast over the last week, so we made this our SECOND Episode and continued the trend of chatting about relevant football topics including:
Ballon DOr 2020,
Youth Scouting of the Week,
5 A side of the week and
How Sal adapted without football in Lockdown!
Enjoy!
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Twitter: @TheFNCPodcast 2020-11-0651 minFriday Night Counter Attack#1- Origins of Friday Night Football!Humbly introducing EPISODE ONE of Friday Night Counter Attack, raring to go with this brand new podcast. In this podcast we talk;
Ronaldo vs Messi ft GREALISH?
5 a side or 6 a side footie format
How to cope with no football in lockdown
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