Pitch Talk Podcast
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -What is Pitch Talk? Who are we, What do we do & Where can you find us?
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.
If there's a point to be discussed, we'll hit it head on with honest opinions.
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Episodes
Episode 166: Coaching with JBK Episode 40 - FAWSL, FA Cup, Conti Cup & Championship Roundup
February 09, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this BUMPER episode Coach JBK discusses the latest round of FA Women's Super League, Conti Cup, Women's FA Cup & FA Women's Championship games!!!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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http:/...
Episode 165: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 94 - African migrants & Infantino's greedy World Cup crusade
February 06, 2022 12:22 - 11 minutes - 8.42 MBWas Gianni Infantino wrong to use the deaths of African migrants, purely to aid justification of a World Cup every 2 years? Was it insensitive for him to make the comments during AFCON?On this episode of The Staight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses FIFA President Gianni Infantino's crusade to introduce a Biennial Wolrd Cup. SSLJA looks at some very callous & insentitive comments said during AFCON by Infantino, which used the death of African migrants, as a reason to justify introducing a world ...
Episode 164: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 93 - Watford's shifting sands & short term fixes ft JBK
February 01, 2022 07:52 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBDo Watford need to change their business model to get into Europe? Will Hodgson be able to bring success to Watford or has he brought out of retirement just to steady the ship for the rest of the 2021/2022 season?On this episode of The Staight Shootin' View, SSLJA welcomes fellow Pitch Talk Co-Host Coach JBK on to discuss Watford sacking Claudio Ranieri after less than 3 months in charge and hiring roy Hodgson to replace him.SSLJA and JBK look at Watford's owners the Pozzo family and question...
Episode 163: Coaching with JBK Episode 39 - FAWSL & Championship Week 13 Roundup
January 25, 2022 08:13 - 24 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode Coach JBK discusses the latest round of FA Women's Super League & FA Women's Championship games from JBK!!!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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @p...
Episode 162: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Integrity of the game, Fringe Players & Ignoring Fans during Covid
January 24, 2022 07:44 - 28 minutes - 15.8 MBIs there any integrity in football at the top level of the game? Is Covid exposing a lack of integrity from clubs?On this Pitch Talk Special Feature, JBK, Straight Shootin' LJA and Da Gman discuss the lack of integrity at the top level of english football, looking at the Premier League selectively postponing matches (seemingly favouring some sides over others). Our co-hosts also discuss whether or not bigger clubs should be forced to play younger players and players out of position to get gam...
Episode 162: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Covid Postponements, Club Doctors & Giving Youth a Chance
January 22, 2022 10:41 - 27 minutes - 15 MBHave the Premier League set a dangerous precedent by postponing games due to Covid? Are club doctors being put under pressure by clubs and/or managers of clubs due to the money in the game?On this Pitch Talk Special Feature (2 of 3), JBK, Straight Shootin' LJA and Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss the Premier League postponing matches due to Covid cases for certain teams, but not others and the potential of club doctors potentially being put under pressure to help get matches postponed to give sides a...
Episode 162: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Premier League Restructure, Covid Manipulation & Fairer Cup Money
January 20, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 16.8 MBDoes the Premier league need to be reduced to 18 clubs to reduce fixture congestion? Does the Premier League need a Winter break?On this Pitch Talk Special Feature, JBK, Straight Shootin' LJA and Da Gman discuss the need for a Winter break in the Premier League, an idea for rebranding the league including a reduction of teams to 18 to reduce fixture congestion.Our co-hosts also discuss the potential of implementing the German system in regards to league structure and fairer spreading of cup r...
Episode 161: Coaching with JBK Episode 38 - FAWSL & Championship Week 11 & 12 Roundup
January 18, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode Coach JBK discusses the latest 2 rounds of FA Women's Super League & FA Women's Championship games in a double bill from JBK!!!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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twit...
Episode 160: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 92 - FIFA Greed & AFCON Disrespect
January 10, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MBDoes AFCON deserve more respect from pundits, English media & managers? Are FIFA being greedy with proposals for a World Cup every 2 years?On this episode of The Staight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the proposals for a biennial FIFA World Cup and also how AFCON is percieved by managers, pundits & the English media.SSLJA looks at whether or not a FIFA world cup every 2 years is even feasible, let alone sensible considering the already packed fixture schedule, plus the knock on effect of of b...
Episode 159: The Straight Shootin View Episode 91 - Premier league & UEFA TV money vs Covid-19 & Player Safety
December 22, 2021 08:30 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MBShould the Premier league have a 2 week break over Xmas due to recent Omicron cases and extend the season? Was it fair for UEFA to basically kick Spurs out of the Europa Conference League because they couldn't face Rennes due to a Covid-19 outbreak?On this episode of The Staight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the recent outbreaks of the Omicron variant of covid-19 in the Premier League and discusses whether or not the league should shut down for 2 weeks in the interest of player safey, to cle...
Episode 158: Coaching with JBK Episode 37 - FA WSL & Women's Championship Week 10 roundup
December 20, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.82 MBIn this special episode Coach JBK discusses the latest (Covid-19 reduced) round of FA Women's Super League & FA Women's Championship games.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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twitter....
Episode 158: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 90 - Spurs 2-2 Liverpool, Kane, Robertson & more
December 20, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIs VAR or Refs the issue when it comes to poor decisions? Are the media making excuses for Harry Kane's poor form?In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses Spurs 2-2 Liverpool from Sunday December 19th 2021 and some of the controversy that came from this extremely entertaining Premier League match.SSLJA discusses Harry Kane's yellow card & Andrew Robertson's red card that was upgraded by VAR, inconsitent refereeing and reasons behind these decisions being different. SSLJA...
Episode 157: Coaching with JBK Episode 36 - Dissection of Arsenal's FA Cup Final Performance
December 18, 2021 08:04 - 18 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode Coach JBK discusses and dissects the 2020-2021 Vitality Women's FA Cup Final, which he attended at Wembley, in which Arsenal Ladies were defeated 3-0 by Chelsea Women. JBK looks at the tactical side of the game and takes a deep dive into what went wrong for Arsenal and what Chelsea did right.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 info...
Episode 156: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 89 - Sam Kerr vs Slow Stewards risking player safety
December 16, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBDoes Women's Football need better stewards for matches? Did Sam Kerr risk her life shoulder tackling a potentially dangerous pitch invader?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses an incident involving a pitch invader during a Chelsea Women v Juventus Ladies, where Chelsea striker Sam Kerr did the stewards job and flattened the young man who halted the game. SSLJA looks at the incident and also the wider issue of player safety that seemed to be a second thought, as the s...
Episode 155: Coaching with JBK Episode 35 - FA WSL Week 9 & FA Cup 3rd Rd Roundup
December 14, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.51 MBIn this episode Coach JBK discusses week 9 of FA WSL results, as well as 3rd round Vitality Women's FA Cup results.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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk...
Episode 154: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Young Managers & Too Much Too Soon
December 09, 2021 08:23 - 35 minutes - 19.1 MBAre young managers taking big jobs that they aren't ready for? Should they bet on themselves and wait until they are more seasoned before taking big jobs?In this Pitch Talk Special Feature Segment, SSLJA, Da Gman, Nathan 'Arsenal' & JBK discuss the issue of young managers potentially hurting their careers by taking on jobs they aren't ready for early in their careers.In the immediate aftermath of Steven Gerrard taking over Aston Villa & Eddie Howe taking over at Newcastle after a change in ow...
Episode 153: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 88 - Does English football need independent governance?
December 01, 2021 08:54 - 30 minutes - 17.2 MBDoes football need to be governed by an independent entity? Does the Premier League only look out for its own interests?Chapters - 0:00 - Overview of the Fan-Led review & Recommendations10:00 - SSLJA's viewIn this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the results of a recent fan-led review which has recommendations that English Football be governed by an independent body, instead of by the Premier League.SSLJA discusses this along with what needs to change in football includi...
Episode 152: Coaching with JBK Episode 34 - Managerial Sackings in the FA WSL in the TV Era
November 26, 2021 07:35 - 10 minutes - 8.46 MBIn this special episode Coach JBK discusses the recent sackings in the FA WSL and looks at whether or not these sackings have been done for PR reasons, or results.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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebo...
Episode 152: Coaching with JBK Episode 33 - FAWSL & Championship Week 8 roundup
November 26, 2021 07:33 - 21 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this special episode Coach JBK discusses the latest round of FA Women's Super League & FA Women's Championship games, including wins for Manchester City, Chelsea & Arsenal's Women's sides.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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become ...
Episode 151: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Solskjaer sacked and the decline of Manchester United
November 22, 2021 09:01 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat is causing the decline of Manchester United? Was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking a knee jerk reaction?In this Pitch Talk Special Feature Segment, SSLJA & JBK discuss the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager after a 4-1 thrashing by Watford and looks at whether or not the sacking was deserved and also looking at the recent decline of Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club.SSLJA & JBK look at the issues Manchester United are facing as a club, such as...
Episode 150: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 87 - Exceptional Mo Salah & wage structure exceptions
November 19, 2021 07:35 - 9 minutes - 7.91 MBShould clubs (such as Liverpool FC) break their wage/pay structures to keep world class players such as Mo Salah?In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA gives his views on Mo Salah's contract negotiations with Liverpool FC and if the club should give him the wages he wants to stay.SSLJA looks at club wage structures and whether or not exceptions should be made for world class players and the potential impact (both ways) that making those kind of exceptions can have on the club an...
Episode 149: Coaching with JBK Episode 32 - FAWSL Week 7 North London Derby Special
November 15, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this special episode Coach JBK discusses the latest round of FA WSL games, specifically focusing on analysis of the North London Derby between Tottenham Women and Arsenal Women, which JBK attendedCoaching 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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk ...
Episode 149: Coaching with JBK Episode 31 - FAWSL & Championship Week 7 roundup
November 15, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.68 MBCoaching with JBK returns talking about the latest round of FA WSL including Everton v Manchester United and discussing Women's Championship games & much more around the Women's game.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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & ...
Episode 148: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 86 - Farke & Smith v Premier League Managerial Merry Go Round
November 10, 2021 08:52 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBDaniel Farke & Dean Smith being sacked in the same weekend by Norwich & Aston Villa, absurd timing by both sides?In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA gives his views on the sacking of Daniel Farke from Norwich (hours after their first win of the season) and Dean Smith from Aston Villa (4 months after selling their captain & best player) and the strange circumstances around their sackings which happened within 24 hours of each other.SSLJA looks at both managers and the timing o...
Episode 147: Coaching with JBK Episode 30 - FAWSL Week 6, FA Cup Roundup & Carli Lloyd Special mention
November 08, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 12.7 MBCoaching with JBK returns after a hiatus due to the international break talking about the latest round of FA WSL games, Women's FA cup Semi Finals (including a look ahead to the final at Wembley which JBK will be attending) and a special mention to Carli Lloyd and her career rounding out things.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...
Episode 146: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 85 - Howe to Newcastle & Spurs short term Conte contract
November 05, 2021 07:41 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBEddie Howe to take the vacant Newcastle job after the Saudi takeover Spurs only giving Antonio Conte an 18 month contract, odd moves or smart?In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA gives his views on the then rumours of Eddie Howe taking over at Newcastle after Steve Bruce's sacking, which followed the Saudi takeover of the club. SSLJA also discusses Antonio Conte taking over at Tottenham Hotspur after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked after only 4 months in charge.SSLJA looks at b...
Episode 145: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 84 - Anton Ferdinand; Football, Racism & Me Review
October 28, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, as part of Black History Month SSLJA discusses the football documentary Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and me that aired on BBC One back in November 2020. SSLJA gives his thoughts on subjects brought up in the documentary including Racism in football, how the FA and Kick It Out handled the situation between Ferdinand & John Terry and much more including asking if anything has changed in the year since the documentary was aired.Programme synops...
Episode 144: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 83 - Fever Pitch; The Rise Of The Premier League Ep4 Review
October 21, 2021 06:52 - 23 minutes - 13.8 MBWelcome to the final episode of the 4 part series where SSLJA reviews, Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League.In this final episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses Series 1 Episode 4 of Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League, which was documentary by Studio 99 aired on BBC 2. SSLJA gives his thoughts on the final episode featuring the start of the Manchester United v Arsenal rivalry, the fall of Blackburn Rovers and more including his overall thoughts on the series. S...
Episode 143: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 82 - Fever Pitch; The Rise Of The Premier League Ep3 Review
October 19, 2021 06:46 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBWelcome to episode 3 of a 4 part series where SSLJA reviews, Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League.In this third episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses Series 1 Episode 3 of Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League, which was documentary by Studio 99 aired on BBC 2. SSLJA gives his thoughts on how the documentary discussed the subject of the instant celebrity status that a lot of Premier League were propelled into, focusing on the divergent career paths of former team...
Episode 142: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 81 - Fever Pitch; The Rise Of The Premier League Ep2 Review
October 18, 2021 06:21 - 14 minutes - 9.61 MBWelcome to episode 2 of a 4 part series where SSLJA reviews, Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League.In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses Series 1 Episode 2 of Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League, which was documentary by Studio 99 aired on BBC 2. SSLJA gives his thoughts on subjects brought up in the episode including the Blackburn v Manchester United title race, player salaries rising, Cantona's kung fu kick and Racism.For more information about Pitch T...
Episode 141: Coaching with JBK Episode 29 - FAWSL 2021/2022 Week 5 Roundup
October 16, 2021 10:07 - 12 minutes - 9.28 MBIn this episode Coach JBK looks back at the Fifth round of FA WSL results from top and bottom of the table including the Manchester derby, Spurs losing their unbeaten record and more before the FA WSL takes a 4 week break.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.comhttp://...
Episode 140: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 80 - Fever Pitch; The Rise Of The Premier League Ep1 Review
October 15, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 8.22 MBWelcome to episode 1 of a 4 part series where SSLJA reviews, Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League.In this first episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses Series 1 Episode 1 of Fever Pitch; The Rise of the Premier League, which was documentary by Studio 99 aired on BBC 2. SSLJA gives his thoughts on how the documentary tackled the subject of the formation of the Premier League and how it set up future episodes in the series.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our O...
Episode 139: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 79 - Marcus Rashford & AQA GCSE Media Studies
October 08, 2021 07:01 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBMarcus Rashford will be included on the AQA Media Studies course syllabus, how important is his contribution to social change in Britain? In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, as part of Black History Month 2021 SSLJA discusses the recent news that Marcus Rashford and his use of social media to influence social change in England will be featured on the AQA GSCE Media Studies syllabus. SSLJA looks at how important seeing a footballer using his celebrity status as a vehicle for positiv...
Episode 138: Coaching with JBK Episode 28 - WSL FA Cup Roundup & NWSL situation
October 06, 2021 09:06 - 21 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode Coach JBK looks back at the 4th round of FA WSL results, rounds up the Vitality Women's FA Cup results and discusses some hugely controversial news coming from the NWSL, who as a league took a break this past weekend due to the surfacing of allegations of abuse of players being covered up.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 informa...
Episode 137: Coaching with JBK Episode 27 - FA WSL 2021/22 Week 3 roundup
September 28, 2021 07:18 - 23 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode Coach JBK looks back at the third round of FA WSL results from top and bottom of the table including the top 4 all going head to head with Manchester United 1-6 Chelsea & Arsenal 5-0 Manchester City 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.c...
Episode 136: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 78 - 2021/2022 Increased importance for domestic cups?
September 23, 2021 06:51 - 11 minutes - 8.45 MBWill the domestic cups become more important in the 2021/2022 season. due to financial losses from the Covid-19 pandemic? Should the Top 8 Premier League clubs be allowed into the Carabao (League) cup?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the potential of the domestic cups becoming more important to clubs due to the massive financial losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically clubs losing out on gate receipts in the 2020/2021 season due to fans not being allowe...
Episode 135: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 77 - Brazil v Argentina & FIFAs Covid Clownshow
September 17, 2021 09:48 - 17 minutes - 11.3 MBDo FIFA have a right to ban players not released by clubs to play matches in Covid 19 red list countries? Were FIFA and the Brazilian FA trying to play political games trying to block players who didn't travel from playing for their clubs?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the recent cancellation of the Brazil v Argentina 2022 FIFA world cup qualifier due to 4 Argentinian players breaching Brazilian Covid-19 isolation rules and if domestic clubs should be forced to...
Episode 134: Coaching with JBK Episode 26 - FA WSL 2021/22 Week 2 roundup
September 15, 2021 06:19 - 19 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode Coach JBK looks back at the second round of FA WSL results including West Ham taking on Aston Villa, Chelsea putting Everton to the sword and looking ahead to more action including Arsenal v Man City!!!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.comhttp://Face...
Episode 133: Coaching with JBK Episode 25 - FA WSL 2021/22 Week 1 roundup
September 13, 2021 11:48 - 12 minutes - 9.2 MBHow exciting will the 2021/2022 season be in the FAWSL? How much of a difference will Sky Sports coverage make?In this episode and excited Coach JBK celebrates the return of the FAWSL and looks back at the first week of games including Manchester United Ladies v Reading from Friday September 3rd 2021, a thriller between Arsenal Ladies & Chelsea Women 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 matc...
Episode 132: Coaching with JBK Episode 24 - Club v Country debate
September 13, 2021 11:08 - 9 minutes - 7.68 MBShould domestic clubs be forced to release their players for international matches during the Covid-19 pandemic? Did the stopping of the Brazil v Argentina 2022 world cup qualifier reflect badly on football as a sport?JBK discusses the recent stopping of the Brazil v Argentina 2022 FIFA world cup qualifier due to 4 Argentinian players breaching Brazilian Covid-19 isolation rules.JBK looks at how the cancellation of the game after 11 minutes by Brazilian health authority Anvisa reflected badly...
Episode 131: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 76 - One club players v Ambition & Football as a business
September 10, 2021 10:28 - 21 minutes - 13.3 MBIs the Era of the one club player over? What is more of a deciding factor in a player leaving a club, player ambition or club finances? Can a captain leaving a club be mutually beneficial?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses one club players, whether they are exceptions to the rule and whether or not the era of players such as Paolo Maldini, Ryan Giggs, Francesco Totti who spend their entire career at one club is over after a summer where we've seen Lionel Messi leav...
Episode 130: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 75 - Ronaldo, Messi, football shirts & social media
September 04, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.5 MBRonaldo to Man United & Messi to PSG, transfers made for financial reasons or can both still contribute on the pitch?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the transfers of Lionel Messi to Paris Saint Germain & Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United after over a decade away. SSLJA looks at the financial side of both of these transfers including shirt sales and social media following and how important these factors are in modern football.SSLJA draws comparison...
Episode 129: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 74 - Kroenke, Edu, Arteta, what's wrong with Arsenal?
August 31, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 12.5 MBAfter 3 defeats at the start of the 2021/2022 Premier League season and years of decline, fans are asking, what's wrong & where next for Arsenal football club?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the issues around Arsenal at the moment and with Pitch Talk co-hosts JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss what is causing Arsenal's current woes.SSLJA, Nathan & JBK ask whether is it lack of leadership at board level with the Kroenke family, Sporting Director, Edu or if Head Coach...
Episode 128: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 73 - Grass Roots Referees NEED protection
August 27, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 13.6 MBShould physically assaulting a Referee (or any match official) carry an automatic lifetime ban? How important is it for the FA to properly support referees & officials?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the issue of referees at grass roots level being attacked and assaulted and looks at what more football needs to do, especially the FA as guardians of the game, to protect referees whilst doing their job.SSLJA talks about lifetime bans for those who assault referees...
Episode 127: Coaching with JBK Episode 23 - Olympic and Paralympic Coverage
August 24, 2021 10:02 - 13 minutes - 8.86 MBWas there enough coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Did the BBC pick and choose what they wanted to show instead of what the audience actually wanted to watch?JBK discusses the BBC not using all of their channels to show the most Olympic events possible, discussing things such as having 2 or more events/matches/bouts on at the same time, both being shown on different platforms, giving the audience a choice, instead of having to just watch the event the broadcaster has chosen.Also JBK looks ...
Episode 126: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 15 - Arsenal Worries
August 13, 2021 14:45 - 34 minutes - 16.9 MBDa Gman is Back again with season 2 of Five Minutes With Da Gee!After a short break, Da Gman has returned for his first installment of season 2 which just happens to be in correlation to the beginning of the 2021/2022 Premier League season. DDa Gman's latest vlog is entitled 'Arsenal Worries' and here you will hear him and some pals of his D.The-Knowledge, Guru43 & J-Daz share their views on the situation that is Arsenal and how they feel the club/squad will perform this season.This vlog was ...
Episode 125: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 72 - IFAB change handball AGAIN & UEFA scrap away goals
August 13, 2021 06:10 - 10 minutes - 8.43 MBIn this episode of The Straight Shootin' View SSLJA discusses yet more tweaks & changes to the handball rule by the IFAB ahead of the 2021/2022 season along with a potential game changer with UEFA scrapping the away goals rule.SSLJA looks at how both of these changes will affect the champions League and premier League and also how VAR could be affected and if these changes are positive or negative.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.comhtt...
Episode 124: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 71 - FA Head health & Premier League Heart health
August 11, 2021 09:49 - 23 minutes - 14.3 MBAfter recent studies and Christian Eriksen's collapse at EURO 2020, the importance of head and heart health has never been more evident.In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses The FA limiting the amount of heading done in training based on the results of a new study linking heading to dementia.SSLJA also talks about the Premier League & Football Foundation teaming up to help an initiative to allow Grass Roots Football clubs access to funding to get Automatic External De...
Episode 123: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 70 - Nuno, Benitez, Viera and new beginnings
August 09, 2021 00:45 - 21 minutes - 13.3 MBNuno Espirito Santo to Spurs, Rafael Benitez to Everton and Patrick Viera starting his Premier League management career at Crystal Palace, 3 interesting appointments, how well will each fare?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the managerial appointments of Rafael Benitez by Everton (which has been divisive to say the least), Nuno Espirito Santo taking on the Tottenham Hotspur hot seat (where his fellow Portugese Mourinho failed) and Arsenal legend Patrick Viera bei...
Episode 122: Coaching with JBK Episode 22 - The Olympic Mindset & Mental Health
August 05, 2021 07:36 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat do athletes have to do to keep in top shape mentally, physically, psychologically and socially, especially during the Olympic games?JBK looks at the issue of physical & mental demands on athletes and how they deal with the pressures of being elite sports people, competing at the very top level, the level of sacrifice they have to make to not only get there, but stay there. JBK discusses examples such as athlete Simone Biles stepping aside during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games due to her me...