Aug. 23, 2024

Matchday 33 - Andrew Fox, Orange County SC defender and trivia legend

Matchday 33 - Andrew Fox, Orange County SC defender and trivia legend

We talk to Andrew Fox, Orange County Soccer Club defender and legendary trivia figure.
We talk about his unconventional journey to the USL, playing non-league in England, college scholarship in Texas, back to the English Football League before back to America.
We also talk about his red card for Grimsby Town against Crystal Palace - the first player in the UK to be sent off following a VAR review.
Fox tells us the detail of this extraordinary career footnote, why he loves football in the US and we talk promotion/relegation and fan banter.

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Matchday 5 - Warren Barton, Fox Sports and former Wimbledon and Newca…

We talk to ex-player and broadcaster Warren Barton. He talks about the importance of sport during the pandemic, how much the US game has improved in recent years on and off the field but how the college system needs to …

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May 6, 2021

Matchday 8 - Julian Stone, writer, producer and soccer tech

We talk to writer, producer and soccer tech Julian Stone. We talk about soccer in television and film, why Ted Lasso is so good and why overhead kicks aren't always the best things to film. Julian talks about working with …

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May 19, 2021

Matchday 10 - Jacqui Oatley MBE, groundbreaking broadcaster

We speak to Jacqui Oatley, the first female Match of the Day commentator and a leading advocate for women's football and women in broadcasting. We reminisce about sharing a press box at Bradford Park Avenue in 2003, discuss h...

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June 9, 2021

Matchday 12 - John Green, author, Liverpool fan, AFC Wimbledon owner

We talk to author and passionate football fan John Green. He explains why he detests greed in football, why MLS needs relegation and his disappointment in Liverpool’s participation in the European Super League. John describes...

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March 14, 2021

Matchday 2 - Thomas Gronnemark, Throw-In coach

We talk to the extraordinary Thomas Gronnemark. He's coached throw-ins for Ajax, FC Midtjylland, RB Leipzig, Atlanta United and, perhaps most famously, Liverpool. The former track and field and bobsled athlete talks about his...

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March 10, 2021

Matchday 1 - Gary Gibson, Head of Soccer Academies and International …

In our first episode we talk to Gary Gibson of Rangers FC. He explains why the Scottish champions have invested so heavily in their international programs, the importance of outreach and what can be learned from working with...

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