Pitch Talk Podcast
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We are fans of football (soccer) dropping videos and vlogs on the beautiful game.
We tackle (pun intended) stories and issues on and off the pitch from tactical breakdowns and transfers, to how football affects society, politics of the game and everything in between.
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Episodes
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 169 - Klopp leaving Liverpool
January 27, 2024 06:59 - 33 minutes - 48.7 MBOn Friday 26th January 2024 Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp announced that he will leave the Reds at the end of the 2023/24 season. Our co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his thoughts on the imminent departure from the perspective of a Liverpool supporter along with Nathan Arsenal and Coach JBK giving their views as Arsenal fans on the news and the potential impact it could have on the rest of Liverpool's season. SSLJA also gives his take on the almost 25 minute interview that Klopp gave t...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 168 - European Super League, not dead yet
December 21, 2023 14:19 - 19 minutes - 29.6 MBThe banning of a European Super League and sacntioning of players and/or clubs for joining has been deemed unlawful by the European Court of Justice, does this open the door for a new Super league? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses the European Court of Justice ruling that UEFA and FIFA have abused a position of power by prohibiting and sanctioning clubs wanting to join a breakaway league. SSLJA looks at the ramifications of the decision and also at...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 167 - Rebecca Welch & Sam Allison, Refs breaking barriers
December 15, 2023 06:36 - 14 minutes - 22.4 MBRebecca Welch as the first Female Premier League Referee & Sam Allison being the first Black Premier League Ref for 15 years, barriers broken down? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the news that we will see the Premier League's first Female Referee ever on December 23rd 2023 and the first Black Premier League Referee since Uriah Rennie in 2008 on Boxing Day 2023. SSLJA discusses the significance of both appointments and the fact tha...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 166 - Joey Barton vs Female Pundits
December 11, 2023 12:11 - 15 minutes - 23.8 MBShould Women be pundits for mens football? Do you need to have played at the top level to discuss it? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Joey Barton's recent tcomments about Women and saying they shouldn't be allowed to be pundits for mens football as they don't have any experience in the game. SSLJA discusses the female pundits he thinks are bringing good things to the mens game, and the male pundits he's not so keen on, even though ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 165 - Sin bins, can they work with the pros?
November 29, 2023 06:50 - 13 minutes - 21.6 MBCan sin bins work at the top level of professional football? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the news that the IFAB will be trialling sin bins aka temporary dismissals, with a view to introducing them at the top level of the game. SSLJA talks about how sin bins can be implemented and how they could be successful, after being trialled successfully at grass roots level for a number of years, including in the Southern Amateur Football League that SSLJ...
Pitch Talk Special Feature - Everton deducted 10 points, a Man City warning?
November 18, 2023 08:15 - 24 minutes - 35.5 MBEverton docked 10 points due to FFP breaches, unfair? Harsh? Could this be a warning to others such as Manchester City? On this Pitch Talk Special Feature segment our co-hosts Straight Shootin' LJA, Coach JBK and Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss the recent news that Everton have been docked 10 points (effective immediately) during the 2023/2024 season. They discuss the immediate fallout, including comparisons with Everton & Manchester City (who are also under investigation for 115 FFP breaches) an...
Coaching with JBK Episode 58 - Custom built Womens stadium, Brighton's leap of faith?
October 31, 2023 06:30 - 12 minutes - 19 MBBrighton and Hove Albion building a custom built stadium for Women's football, a massive gamble or a big step forward for the Women's game? Coach JBK discusses Brighton and Hove Albion submitting plans and getting planning permission to become the first FA WSL club to build a stadium custom built for Women's and Girls football. JBK also looks at whether this could be a catalyst for other WSL clubs to do the same and if Brighton's Women's side can fill the ground regularly. Coaching with J...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 164 - Man United's phantom takeover & the Mark Goldbridge problem
October 19, 2023 05:30 - 21 minutes - 31.7 MBWith Sheikh Jassim's £6bn takeover of Manchester United collapsing due to the Glazers not wanting to give up 100% of the club, are fans like Mark Goldbridge helping or harming the club? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Sheikh Jassim's £6bn takeover of Manchester United collapsing due to the Glazers not wanting to give up 100% of the club, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe taking a 25% stake in the club and what this could mean for the future of the club. SSLJA a...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 163 - Liverpool FC vs PGMOL and unfit VAR
October 12, 2023 05:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBShould Spurs v Liverpool from Sept 30th 2023 be declared a draw and points shared after the abysmal VAR decision to disallow Luis Diaz' goal? Has VAR lost all credibility after this match and is it unfit for purpose? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the disallowed Luis Diaz goal and the fallout from the abysmal VAR decision to disallow the goal. SSLJA dissects the shambolic audio of the decision that was subsequently released after Liverpool fc's req...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 162 - Jordan Henderson, bridges burnt, bought & paid for
September 12, 2023 06:35 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHas Jordan Henderson tainted his Liverpool legacy & ruined his relationship with the LGBTQ+ community with his move to Saudi Arabian club El Ettifaq? Our co-host SSLJA discusses Jordan Henderson and the manner of the Liverpool club Captain's departure, including comments about not being wanted at the club, but also some odd comments about going over to Saudi Arabia to help open eyes about people from the LGBTQ community, but doubling back and basically saying he wouldn't wear the rainbow arm...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 161 - Mike Dean, too honest or attention seeking?
September 06, 2023 05:40 - 14 minutes - 22.6 MBShould Mike Dean have admitted he didn't ask Anthony Taylor check a potential red card offence because he didn't want a friend to come under scrutiny? Our co-host SSLJA discusses Mike Dean's recent comments on Simon Jordan's podcast, where he said that he didn't call Anthony Taylor over to review a potential red card decision because he didn't want his 'friend to get any more aggro than he was already going to get'. SSLJA looks at the potential consequences of Mike Dean's admission not ju...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 160 - 100 minute matches, good or bad for players?
August 30, 2023 05:45 - 9 minutes - 15.3 MBAt the start of the 2023/2024 Premier League season we've seen a lot of added time at the end of matches, similar to the Qatar world cup, but is it good for players? Our co-host SSLJA discusses this and whether or not players are to blame for the laws of the game being changed to add a lot more extra added time on to matches and if it benefits fans & players. We are Pitch Talk and we produce Video & Audio Content, from filming football matches, to podcasts and everything in between, connec...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 159 - FIFA Uncovered Episode 4 REVIEW
August 07, 2023 09:26 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBSepp Blatter wanting to win a Nobel Peace prize, Jack Warner's crooked family business and Infantino backstabbing Platini with Blatters help, all in a days work at FIFA On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the final episode of 4 episodes of the FIFA Uncovered documentary series on Netflix. SSLJA discusses his views on the fourth and final episode of the FIFA Uncovered series, including Sepp Blatter wanting to win a Nobel Prize, Jack Warner letting his s...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 158 - FIFA Uncovered Episode 3 REVIEW
July 31, 2023 07:46 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBBin Hamann vs Blatter for the FIFA Presidency back in 2011 ended up as a coronation for Blatter, how much did this damage FIFA's reputation? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the third of 4 episodes of the FIFA Uncovered documentary series on Netflix. SSLJA discusses his views on the third episode, including Sepp Blatter vs Bin Hammann for FIFA leadership in 2011 which ended up as a coronation as Bin Hamann and Jack Warner were suspended. Also SSLJ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 157 - FIFA Uncovered Episode 2 REVIEW
July 24, 2023 09:20 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIs the World Cup the greatest image building event for FIFA? How big a problem has lack of accountability been at FIFA? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the second of 4 episodes of the FIFA Uncovered documentary series on Netflix. SSLJA discusses his views on the second episode, including Sepp Blatter talking about wanting to unite the football family, Chuck Blazer as a salesman for FIFA, the world cup being little more than an image building event ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 156 - FIFA Uncovered Episode 1 REVIEW
July 19, 2023 05:45 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBDid Sepp Blatter start the corruption at FIFA or was Joao Havelange responsible for starting what we see today? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the first of 4 episodes of the FIFA Uncovered documentary series on Netflix. SSLJA discusses his views on the opening episode, including Sepp Blatter talking about there being no corruption in football, FIFA becoming a business after its humble beginnings, if Joao Havelange was responsible for starting corr...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 155 - Saudi pro league, MLS on steroids or potential threat?
July 05, 2023 05:36 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIs the Saudi Pro League a potential threat to the top European leagues due to their spending power, or are they just a jacked up MLS? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the potential of the Saudi Pro League being a football superpower on the level of the Premier League (and what they'd need to do to try and get there), after some of their teams have signed some top players coming into the twilight of their careers such as Karim Benzema & Cristiano Rona...
Coaching with JBK Episode 57 - Reading Women go semi pro & Leicester City Women release 12
June 19, 2023 05:30 - 36 minutes - 52 MBShould Women's teams be subsidised by the men's teams when they are part of the same club? Should there be more general cohesion with the men's and women's sides? Coach JBK welcomes fellow co-host SSLJA and discusses Reading Women's side having to go semi-professional/part time due to their relegation and also because of cut backs on the men's side after their relegation at the end of the 2022/2023 season. JBK also discusses Leicester City's Women's side also being affected by cut backs on ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 154 - Premier League vs Streaming Pirates, a Flawless example?
June 12, 2023 05:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIs 11 years in prison for streaming football matches disproportionate, considering worse crimes get less time behind bars? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA welcomes Coach JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal' on as they talk about a recent court case involving a friend of SSLJA's (Mark Gould) who was jailed for 11 years for his role as the ringleader of the group behind the illegal streaming platform Flawless, which streamed Premier League matches, including matches NOT sho...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 153 - Vinicius Jr vs Javier Tebas, La Liga & Racists
May 26, 2023 05:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBShould Vinicius Jr leave Real Madrid to get away from the Racism in La Liga? Is Javier Tebas wrong to say that Vinicius Jr brings racist abuse upon himself? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses the recent racist abuse suffered by Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr during a match against Valencia. SSLJA discusses the disgraceful reaction from Spanish media, some fans and La Liga President Javier Tebas, who not for the first time has tried to make Vinicius fe...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 152 - Gambling shirt bans & Ivan Toney risking his future
May 22, 2023 06:21 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIs Ivan Toney's 8 month ban for 232 breaches of gambling rules harsh? Should the Premier League have totally banned gambling adverts, as opposed to just banning front of shirt sponsorship? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses the recent news that the Premier League and its clubs agreed to a ban on front of shirt sponsorship by gambling companies from the start of the 2026/27 season, and looks at whether or not the ban should have gone a lot further and ...
Pitch Talk special feature - Premier League Relegation Battle, Top 4 Race & Public VAR audio
May 19, 2023 06:27 - 30 minutes - 44.2 MBWho will be relegated from the Premier League with Southampton? If Leicester go down will they lose their best players? Should more VAR audio be made public? Will Liverpool make the Top 4? On this Pitch Talk Special Feature, during the Leicester City v Liverpool FC Monday night match on May 15th 2023, our co-hosts SSLJA and Arsenal supporting co-hosts Coach JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss Southampton being relegated from the Premier League and the very real threat of Leicester following the...
Pitch Talk Special Feature - Can Arsenal go the distance?
April 18, 2023 05:43 - 18 minutes - 27.4 MBHave Arsenal got enough win the Premier League title after recent back to back draws? On this Pitch Talk Special Feature our co-hosts SSLJA and Arsenal supporting co-hosts Coach JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss Arsenal's recent draws v Liverpool & West Ham and whether they have the mental strength win the Premier League title after surrendering 2-0 leads in back to back games. SSLJA, JBK & Nathan discuss Arsenal's upcoming matches with Manchester City & Newcastle United and look at how many ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 151 - Premier League Clubs v Manager Stability & Everton v FFP
April 07, 2023 05:34 - 18 minutes - 27.7 MBAre Premier League clubs reacting too drastically to a few bad results? Everton are being investigated for FFP breaches, would a points deduction relegate them? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses a few topics, starting with the unfortunate record the 2022/2023 season has recently broken for amount of managers sacked in a single season with Brendan Rodgers & Graham Potter being sacked within hours of each other. SSLJA looks at the amount of sackings i...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 150 - Arsenal's shifting expectations ft. JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal'
March 31, 2023 05:45 - 12 minutes - 19.4 MBWould the 2022/2023 season be considered a failure if Arsenal don't win the Premier League? On this 150th episode of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA welcomes fellow co-hosts Coach JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal' on to discuss the elevated expectations of Arsenal fans this season and if their europa league elimination will be a blessing in disguise. SSLJA, JBK & Nathan discuss Arsenal's season so far and the progress Arsenal have made, in spite of some more fickle fans stating the se...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 149 - Gary Lineker vs The BBCs selective impartiality ft JBK
March 24, 2023 06:30 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAfter suspending then bringing back Gary Lineker after massive backlash that disrupted a whole weekend of BBC Sport coverage, will the BBC change? On episode 149 of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses his thoughts on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) suspending Gary Lineker for speaking out with his opinion, against a new government policy on refugees and if they've been selective with their response. SSLJA also discusses his views on the backlash, including ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 148 - Viera sacked & Conte gives Spurs the truth
March 22, 2023 06:31 - 14 minutes - 22 MBWere Crystal Palace right to sack Patrick Viera when they did? Was Antonio Conte right to say Spurs should be winning trophies and need to change their methods? On episode 148 of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses his thoughts on Crystal Palace sacking Patrick Viera with 12/13 games left in the season and the transfer window long closed. SSLJA also discusses his views on Antonio Conte's so-called 'rant' about Tottenham Hotspur not winning trophies, with Conte pointing ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 147 - Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United & Arsenal's mentality monsters
March 07, 2023 06:40 - 18 minutes - 27.8 MBCan Arsenal win the Premier League this season? Can Liverpool end the season in the top 4 after their 7-0 win v Man United? On this episode 147 of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses his thoughts on Liverpool beating fierce rivals Manchester United 7-0 and if Liverpool can finish the 2022/2023 season in the top 4 to qualify for the champions league next season. SSLJA also discusses his thoughts on Arsenal's title chances after a stunning 97th minute comeback win v Bou...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 146 - Players doing endorsements during injury rehab
March 02, 2023 06:36 - 18 minutes - 27.8 MBShould players be allowed to do product endorsements during rehab? Does it help their mental health (especially with long term injuries) to have something else to focus on? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about players doing endorsements whilst injured and it it can be beneficial for players to have something to do whilst recovering from injuries, something that can also help them after they retire by building their brands. SSLJA discusses the psychol...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 145 - Farewell John Motson, a legendary voice
February 24, 2023 06:42 - 13 minutes - 20.8 MBOn February 23rd 2023 the football world lost legendary football commentator John Motson and SSLJA pays tribute to 'Motty'. On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about the passing of John Motson at 77 years old, including his memories growing up with Motty's voice on BBC Match of the Day and the early FIFA games including FIFA 96 & FIFA 98, as well as Motson inspiring his love for commentary in general, not just football. For more information about Pitch...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 144 - Amazon, BBC & Champions League rights from 2024
February 14, 2023 06:34 - 12 minutes - 19.6 MBAmazon & BBC getting Live Champions League matches & highlights, how will this change the way we watch the competition? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Amazon and BBC winning the rights to broadcast Live matches and highlights respectively in the UK from 2024. SSLJA looks at who could host the BBC coverage (as Gary Lineker does the BT Sport coverage) and takes a quick stroll back down memory lane to the mid 90s, when Champions League matches we...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 143 - Manchester City v Premier League FFP
February 10, 2023 06:33 - 23 minutes - 34.4 MBManchester City have been charged with 115 breaches of FFP by the Premier League, but what will the punishment be (if any)? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the recent news of Manchester City being charged by the Premier League for 115 breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules over the space of 9 years. SSLJA discusses potential sanctions and looks at what sanctions would fit the crime, including stripping titles & points deductions and if awa...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 142 - Boehly's January spree as Chelsea dodge FFP
February 03, 2023 06:47 - 20 minutes - 30.7 MBHas Graham Potter been put in an impossible position with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly's January Transfer spree? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA and special guests Coach JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss Chelsea fc and their January 2023 transfer spree where they've brought in 7-8 players, but all on 6-8 year contracts to avoid falling foul of FFP. Our 3 Pitch Talk co-hosts discuss Chelsea's exploitation of an FFP loophole by spreading contracts out for longer a...
Coaching with JBK Episode 56 - WSL, Championship, Conti Cup Roundup & Liverpool v Chelsea abandoned
January 27, 2023 06:39 - 24 minutes - 35.5 MBOn this episode of Coaching with JBK, Coach Jaymie looks back at the latest results from in the Barclays WSL (Women's Super League), Women's Championship, Continental Cup along with his views on the controversially abandoned Liverpool v Chelsea Women's match. Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Men's and Women's game. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our O...
Coaching with JBK Episode 55 - WSL, Championship, FA Continental Cup results (Jan 23)
January 18, 2023 06:43 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this episode of Coaching with JBK, Coach Jaymie discusses the latest round of WSL, Women's Championship and FA Continental Cup results from the first half of January 2023. Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Men's and Women's game. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 141 - Should former players become Referees?
January 17, 2023 06:36 - 14 minutes - 21.7 MBShould former players become Referees? Would we see a rise in Black Referees? Would we see mateches flow better? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses comments from Former Premier League Referee Howard Webb, who has said that he feels former players should become Referees. SSLJA looks at whether or not former players would be good Refs or not and if we would see more Black Referees if former players decide to go into officiating, considering how many Bla...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 140 - No honours for Sol Campbell & no shame from Infantino
January 07, 2023 07:58 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB2023 began with Sol Campbell wondering why he was 'snubbed' for New Years Honours & Gianni Infantino again showing he has no shame On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Gianni Infantino and his shameless attempt at getting positive PR for FIFA by calling for a stadium in every country to be named after Pele, as a response to backlash for him taking a selfie near Pele's open casket during Pele's funeral. SSLJA also discusses Former Spurs, Arsenal invin...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 139 - CR7 sells out, Darwin will come good & RIP Pele
January 03, 2023 07:54 - 21 minutes - 31.4 MB2022 ended with Messi winning a World Cup but we lost the legend that is, was and will forever be Pele and 2023 started with Ronaldo going to Saudi Arabia. On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA welcomes us to 2023 and discusses Football legend and widely regarded GOAT Pele passing away, Messi finally winning a world cup and Aston Villa gk Emi Martinez' childish antics. SSLJA also discusses Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabia for what could be one last big pa...
Coaching with JBK Episode 54 - WSL End of 2022 Roundup
December 15, 2022 06:50 - 11 minutes - 18.1 MBOn this episode of Coaching with JBK, Coach Jaymie looks back at the final set of results of 2022 in the Barclays WSL (Women's Super League), not including 2 postponed matches. Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Men's and Women's game. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 138 - World Cup 1/4 final upsets, African History & Blaming Refs
December 12, 2022 08:21 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHow impressed have you been with Morocco & Croatia so far? Are England & Portugal blaming refereeing decisions to deflect from poor performances? Is it written in the stars for Messi to lift the World Cup or will France become back to back winners? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the fallout from the World Cup Quarter Finals including Portugal being eliminated by Morocco who became the first African team to get to a World Cup semi final, and E...
Coaching with JBK Episode 53 - WSL & Championship Oct - Dec 2022 Roundup
December 11, 2022 13:35 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBCoaching with JBK returns and on this episode, Coach Jaymie looks back at the period of October 2022 - December of FA Women's Championship action and discussing results, some managerial changes and much more. Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Men's and Women's game. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Fac...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 137 - World cup group stage & Early last 16 thoughts
December 05, 2022 06:37 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHave you enjoyed the Qatar World Cup group stage? Have you enjoyed the punditry and analysis? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA gives his views on the world cup group stages, the upsets, commentary & pundits, thoughts on the first couple of last 16 matches and more. SSLJA also looks at people like Piers Morgan, Gary Neville and Roy Keane and some of their peculiar comments and whether or not he agrees with them and also gives a shout out to those whose punditr...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 136 - Will Qatar 2022 cause a busy January 2023 transfer window?
November 28, 2022 06:33 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBWill Qatar 2022 World Cup make the January 2023 transfer window busier than usual? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA asks if the Qatar 2022 World Cup will make the January 2023 transfer window busier than usual, or if will it be a lot quieter due to more inflated prices than usual because of the world cup? SSLJA also looks at the potential of the loan market being busy along with pre-contract agreements being signed due to players being out of contract in ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 135 - CR7 burns bridges to escape as the Glazers look to sell
November 23, 2022 06:41 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBDid Cristiano Ronaldo deliberately give a controversial interview to Piers Morgan to force Manchester United to release him? How much will the Glazers sell Manchester United for? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's interview with Piers Morgan that led to CR7 & Manchester United parting ways. SSLJA looks at how the situation played out and also the news that the Glazer family (similar to FSG at Liverpool FC) are prepared to listen ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 134 - Southgate's odd squad and is SSLJA jaded about Qatar 2022?
November 19, 2022 07:44 - 19 minutes - 29.3 MBDo you think Gareth Southgate picked the wrong players for the England World Cup squad? Will this world cup be as enjoyable as usual with the political issues in Qatar? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Gareth Southgate's England squad and some of the omissions, as well as some very odd picks for players being taken to the Qatar 2022 world cup, and SSLJA gives his feelings on Southgate being only a year into a long term contract. SSLJA also discu...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 133 - End of the FSG era, who is next for Liverpool FC?
November 17, 2022 06:30 - 15 minutes - 23.9 MBFSG are listening to offers for Liverpool FC, who will buy the Reds and for how much? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our Liverpool supporting co-host SSLJA looks at the recent news that Liverpool owners FSG are listening to offers to buy the club, as well as exploring the option of taking on investors for the club. SSLJA discusses the kind of owners he'd like his beloved Liverpool FC to avoid and what kind of new owner/s he'd like to see at the club, as well as an increa...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 132 - FIFA says focus on football not politics at Qatar 2022
November 07, 2022 07:32 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWere FIFA wrong releasing a statement telling participating teams to just focus on football, not politics during the Qatar 2022 world cup? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives a passionate take in response to FIFA releasing a statement to all participating teams telling them to stick to the football and only focus on that, and not make any political statements during the tournament. SSLJA gives his honest opinions on FIFA and their leader ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 131 - Neville & Beckham sell out & Managers not leading by example
November 04, 2022 06:46 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAre Gary Neville & David Beckham hypocrites for being a pundit for a Qatari owned media entity & an ambassador for Qatar? Do players & managers at Grass Roots level take their examples & role models from the Premier League? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA looks at the irony of David Beckham being an ambassador for Qatar considering he was part of the sinister events leading to the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 world cups back in 2010. Also SSLJA discusses ...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 130 - Micah Richards, Andy Cole & wise advice
October 27, 2022 05:30 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBDo enough senior professionals take younger players under their wing in the modern era? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses a story from Micah Richards' upcoming book 'The Game; Player, Pundit, Fan', in which Richards talks about how former Manchester United & Newcastle striker Andy (Andrew) Cole gave him some timely financial advice at a critical moment early in his career. SSLJA discusses what Cole said to Richards, why it resonated and the importan...
Pitch Talk Special Feature - Grass Roots Referees wearing body cameras, has it come to this?
October 25, 2022 05:51 - 50 minutes - 72.4 MBWill Referees wearing body worn cameras prevent assaults on Referees in Grass Roots Football? On this Pitch Talk Special Feature our 4 co-hosts discuss recent news that an FA trial of Referees wearing body worn cameras will take place at Grass Roots level in England. Da Gman, Coach JBK, SSLJA & Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss the results they hope this trial will achieve as well as the reasons why it has come to this extreme, including poor standard of refereeing and rising numbers of referees be...