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
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 22 - SSLJA world cup roundup Part 2
December 31, 2018 06:27 - 9 minutes - 14.2 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 22 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses his opinions on how the 2018 World Cup in Russia went in part 2 of his World Cup roundup. SSLJA gives his view on the media trying to bury VAR, the bigger nations being arrogant going into the tournament, African teams not getting out of the groups and the sides he ...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 21 - SSLJA world cup roundup Part 1
December 31, 2018 06:25 - 16 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 21 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses his opinions on how the 2018 World Cup in Russia went in part 1 of his World Cup roundup. SSLJA gives his view on England getting to the Semi Finals, VAR & how he feels it affected the tournament and much more. Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA on Twitter - http:/...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 20 - Danny Rose & Russian Racism
December 31, 2018 06:01 - 12 minutes - 18.4 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 20 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Danny Rose and his recent interview where he revealed that he had to ask his family not to attend the 2018 World Cup in Russia because he feared they'd be racially abused. SSLJA gives his view on the powers that be (FIFA, UEFA et al) and whether or not they do enough...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 19 - Lampard to Derby & Zidane Leaves Real
December 31, 2018 05:49 - 7 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 19 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Frank Lampard being taken on as the new manager of EFL Championship side Derby County and Zinedine Zidane leaving Real Madrid just 5 days after winning a 3rd consecutive Champions League trophy. SSLJA gives his view on the risk being taken by Derby County, comparing ...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 18 - Karius, Ramos & talent vs bad behaviour (2018 #UCLFINAL)
December 31, 2018 05:44 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 18 is right here & is a #UCLFINAL BONUS episode! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA looks back at the 2018 UEFA Champions league final between Real Madrid & Liverpool after the match and then 24 hours later. SSLJA gives his view on the mistakes from Liverpool's GK Karius that basically decided the game, but also he gives his vie...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 17 - 2018 #UCLFINAL Preview
December 31, 2018 05:41 - 9 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 17 is right here & is a #UCLFINAL BONUS episode! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA looks ahead to the 2018 UEFA Champions league final between 12 time winners Real Madrid & 5 time winners Liverpool. SSLJA gives his view on potential impact players, a prediction of the outcome of the match & more. Connect with Straight Shootin'...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 16 - The Premier League & Female referees
December 31, 2018 05:24 - 7 minutes - 11 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 16 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Sian Massey-Ellis' recent comments that it's only a matter of time before there is a female Premier League referee. SSLJA gives his view on the potential of a woman officiating a Premier League match and how it could give football as a game, (more specifically the Pr...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 15 - UEFA, 4 subs & multiple clubs
December 31, 2018 05:20 - 12 minutes - 18.5 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 15 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses UEFA changing their rules for the 2018/19 season to allow players to represent 2 clubs in the same season in the Champions League and Europa League. SSLJA gives his view on the change and also looks at UEFA adding a 4th substitute in extra time in both competitions, ...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 14 - Thank You Martin Glenn
December 31, 2018 05:17 - 12 minutes - 18.5 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 14 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses comments by FA Chief Executive Martin Glenn, who in response to Pep Guardiola wearing a yellow ribbon supporting Catalan Independence, made a highly offensive comparison. SSLJA gives his view on the topic, also looking back at a previous verbal mistake by Mr Glenn d...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 13 - Women's football & pay disputes
December 31, 2018 05:10 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 13 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the Northern Ireland Women’s football team demanding a meeting with the Irish FA over a plea for adequate pay to cover the expense of playing internationals. SSLJA gives his view on the topic, also looking at other International Women’s teams such as Norway & Denmar...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 12 - Man City's tackle protection plan
December 31, 2018 05:04 - 9 minutes - 14.2 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 12 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Manchester City trying to get rules changed to protect their players from bad tackles, including having tackles retrospectively punished. SSLJA gives his view on the topic, including the question of whether or not Man City have only their own interests in mind or no...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 11 - Does Balotelli's booking boost the bigots?
December 31, 2018 04:58 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 11 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Mario Balotelli being given a yellow card for protesting to the referee about alleged racist abuse that he received from fans during a Ligue 1 match v Dijon. SSLJA gives his view on the topic, including the role the French League & what they need to do next to addre...
The Straight Shootin view Episode 10 - Are fans being priced out by clubs?
December 31, 2018 04:54 - 12 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 10 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses The Football Supporters Federation (FSF) asking that clubs make going to football matches more affordable for away fans, after research revealed fans would spend an average of £171+ to follow their sides during the busy festive period of matches. SSLJA gives his vie...
The Straight Shootin view Episode 9 - Are the FA still encouraging England mediocrity?
December 31, 2018 04:49 - 9 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 9 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses The Football Association saying that Gareth Southgate's job with England is safe for the next few tournaments, no matter what happens at the Russia 2018 world cup. SSLJA gives his view on the topic and looks at whether or not this assurance from the FA should have be...
The Straight Shootin view Episode 8 - Does fear of losing result in a lack of ambition?
December 31, 2018 04:44 - 8 minutes - 13.3 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 8 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Phillip Neville's comments that a fear of losing could make teams in the bottom half of the Premier League not take risk & go for victory in matches. SSLJA gives his view on the topic and looks at whether or not this is just limited to lower half Premier League teams...
The Straight Shootin View Episode 7 - Alan Shearer's Dementia, Football and me
December 31, 2018 04:38 - 9 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 7 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this Bonus episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the recently aired BBC Sport documentary hosted by Alan Shearer called 'Dementia, Football and me' BBC iplayer link to the documentary - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09g0gzk/alan-shearer-dementia-football-and-me SSLJA gives his view on the documentary...
The Straight Shootin View Episode 3 - How do YOU define a world class player?
December 31, 2018 04:36 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 3 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses how he defines a 'World Class' player in an era where he feels that mantle is bestowed all too freely and asks the people who they'd consider and how they define 'World Class'. Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/sslja @SSLJA Facebook ...
The Straight Shootin' view Episode 6 - Gloucestershire police vs Kids & street football
December 31, 2018 04:17 - 6 minutes - 9.68 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 6 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the news that Gloucestershire police were urging residents (via a letter) to call them if they spot children playing football in the street, to clamp down on 'anti-social behaviour'. Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/sslja @SSLJA Fac...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 5 - Javier Tebas vs Man City, PSG & hypocrisy
December 31, 2018 03:35 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 5 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Javier Tebas and the Real Madrid supporting La Liga President's somewhat hypocritical opinion that Manchester City & Paris St Germain are cheating financially, and that clubs involved in 'financial doping' should be kicked out of the UEFA champions league. Connect wi...
The Straight Shootin view Episode 4 - Blaming managers vs Player responsibility
December 31, 2018 02:16 - 6 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 4 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the blame game that seems to happen when a team has a bad run of results. Should the blame lay solely with the manager, or should the players be held more responsible for poor results as they actually play the matches? Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA on Twitter - ...
The Straight Shootin View Episode 2 - Can Netflix, Amazon, Twitter Facebook change football?
December 31, 2018 02:03 - 9 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Straight Shootin' View Episode 2 is right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football, from match results to bigger issues in the game. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA looks at recent speculation that Netflix & Amazon will produce documentaries on Juventus & Manchester city (respectively) and also discusses the potential impact that Twitter & Facebook could have if they were to bid for the rights to Premier League match coverage. Connect wit...
The Straight Shootin' View Episode 1 - Man City 5-0 Liverpool 09-09-2017
December 31, 2018 01:43 - 10 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Straight Shootin' View kicks off right here! Pitch Talk co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives his view on anything football,from match results to bigger issues in the game. In the debut episode Straight Shootin' LJA looks at Manchester City 5-0 Liverpool (09-09-2017) match and looks at why the defeat happened & why it was so heavy. Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/sslja @SSLJA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/straightshootinlja http://facebook.com/li...
Pitch Talk 12-03-2018
March 13, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBThis episode is the 2nd part of our discussion focusing on Video Assistant Referees (VAR). We look at whether the media & pundits are confusing fans and putting them off VAR, whether or not VAR should be used in the Premier League, if VAR could have other practical applications such as teaching referees & more. We also have a devoted grass roots segment featuring 14 Southern Amateur League side Ibis Eagles AFC. If there’s a story to be spoken about then we’ll hit it head on with hon...
Pitch Talk 26-02-2018
February 27, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThis episode focuses on the winning poll topic which was Video Assistant Referees (VAR), discussing the implementation of video technology in football, it's pros, cons, how it's been used so far and how it can be improved. We look at recent examples in England and abroad that have used VAR and we discuss other competitions it could be used in, including the World Cup and Champions League. We also have a devoted grass roots segment featuring 14 Southern Amateur League side Ibis Eagles AFC. If...