Pitch Talk Podcast

Were Chelsea FC right to sack Thomas Tuchel after their defeat in their opening Champions League group stage match v Dinamo Zagreb?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about the second managerial casualty of the 2022/2023 Premier League season, Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel.   SSLJA also looks at whether or not Chelsea were right to sack Tuchel or if it was an overreaction considering the amount of money Tuchel was given to spend in the summer transfer window. SSLJA also discusses Chelsea looking at Graham Potter as a replacement and if he'd be given time to implement change, or whether he'd be another manager in the revolving door   For more information about Pitch Talk visit:   Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)  http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk   Find &am

Will the Lionesses Euro 2022 victory springboard for a great 2022/2023 FAWSL & FA Women's Championship season?   Coach JBK returns with a bumper episode looking back at the 2022 Women's European Championships, looking ahead to the start of the FAWSL season and also the first week of the FA Women's Championship season. 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 fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/ http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/8839b7e0/podcast/rss Anchor FM - https://anchor.fm/pitchtalk Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-talk-po

Were AFC Bournemouth right to sack Scott Parker after 4 games including a 9-0 mauling by Liverpool?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about the first managerial casualty of the 2022/2023 Premier League season, Scott Parker.   SSLJA also looks at whether or not Bournemouth were right to sack Parker or if it was harsh considering the run of fixtures they've had in 3 of their first 4 games back in the Premier League. SSLJA also discusses Bournemouth's owners and if he feels they've doomed them to relegation already.    For more information about Pitch Talk visit:   Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)  http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/ http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk   Find & Subscribe to our audio -   Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/8839b7e0/podcas

Will the offside rule change to give attacking sides benefit of the doubt help more goals stand? Should pundits and co-commentators be impartial or do you prefer when they show some passion?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about Premier League rules changing to give the attacker benefit of the doubt on tight offside calls.   SSLJA also looks at criticism of pundits & co-commentators showing passion and gives his feelings on whether pundits and co-commentators such as Jamie Carragher & Gary Neville, should be impartial or whether they should show some passion during matches as its more entertaining.    For more information about Pitch Talk visit:   Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)  http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk  Find & Subscribe to our

Will FIFA limiting the amount of players a club can have out on loan stop clubs 'hoarding' players? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about FIFA tightening regulations around loans by limiting the amount of players a club can have out on loan at once and limiting the amount of players one club can have from another to 3 at any one time.  SSLJA looks at whether or not these rule changes will stop clubs from hoarding players by having 20+ players with no intention of using any of them for their first team and if the rule changes will have an impact.   For more information about Pitch Talk visit:   Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)  http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk   Find & Subscribe to our audio -   Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https:/

Are FC Barcelona selling out their own long term future for short term gain? How disrespectful were Napoli President's comments about not wanting players at his club to play at AFCON? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA (along with Guest & fellow Pitch Talk Co-host Coach JBK) talks about FC Barcelona's messy financial situation, where they seem to be selling off their long term future (merchandise & TV Rights), to spend big money in the summer transfer window ahead of the 2022/2023 season, all whilst asking players to take pay cuts and trying to force certain players out of the club to trim their wage bill. SSLJA also discusses some utterly disrespectful comments from Serie A Club Napoli's President Aurelio De Laurentiis about not wanting to sign African players, unless they sign an agreement not to play in the AFCON tournament.  For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan

Is releasing audio from VAR & Referee conversations going to help fans understand the VAR process? Will limiting the amount of times per season players take the knee increase its impact?    On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about Premier League CEO Richard Masters announcement ahead of the 2022/2023 Premier League season that they will be limiting the amount of times players take the knee, instead of it being done before every match.   SSLJA also discusses the announcement from Richard Masters that from the start of the 2022/2023 Premier League season, audio from VAR conversations between stockley park and referees will be released after matches.   For more information about Pitch Talk visit:  Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)   http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pitch

New Premier League shirts being released every season, is this ripping off loyal fans? Should clubs change home shirts every other season to save fans some money? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about Nike looking at the possiblity of giving clubs the option of keeping their shirts for 2 seasons instead of 1. SSLJA also discusses the current cost of living crisis and how expensive supporting your club can be and that clubs at the top have enough revenue streams to not have to change shirts every season and how they could spare fans the expense. For more information about Pitch Talk visit:  Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/ http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio -  Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/8839b7e0/podcast/rss Anchor F

How important is it for the growth of Arsenal Ladies to play their Champions League matches & selected FA WSL games at the Emirates?    On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about Arsenal Ladies being allowed to play their Champions League matches at the Emirates stadium if they qualify for the group stage and how significant this could be for the Women's team in terms of exposure.   SSLJA also discusses the Premier League appointing a new female chair to their board and if this could open the doors to more diversity within the Premier League board, that is looking for a 5th person.   For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)   http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk  Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite pod

Should more men be commentating on Women's Euro 2022 games, or should it be left to female commentators? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about Lord Alan Sugar's recent comments about a lack of male commentators on Women's Euro 2022 matches. SSLJA discusses the potential of Sugar's critical comments driving fans away from watching the tournament and SSLJA says why he feels Alan Sugar is wrong and the tournament is about the women and female commentators such as Vicki Sparks, Robyn Cowan and others deserve the spotlight. For more information about Pitch Talk visit:   Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)  http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk   Find & Subscribe to our audio -   Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/8839b7e0/podcast/rss  

Did Sepp Blatter & Michel Platini buy their way out of their fraud & corrption trial? Should both men have been sent to prison? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about the outcome of a Swiss fraud & corruption trial of Sepp Blatter & Michel Platini, relating to a £1.7m 'disloyal payment' when Blatter & Platini were Presidents of FIFA & UEFA respectively. SSLJA passionately discusses how he feels about the outcome of the trial, where Platini & Blatter were aquitted by a swiss court and how strongly he feels that both men bought their way out of the allegations and how their actions should have been punished considering their roles in football at the time. SSLJA also talks about how Platini and Blatter have damaged the reputation of football and his amazement at how the Swiss prosecutors seemingly couldn't find enough to charge both men for anything, and SSLJA discusses Blatter & Platini's comments & quotes after their aquittals. For more

Will a Government led review into the state of Women's Football actually lead to real change? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about a government led review into women's football, looking at how money is spent, revenue, growing the game and a lot more. SSLJA discusses the potential of the review to change things and whether or not we will see anything really change to benefit women's football, or if things will carry on as they are. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/ http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/8839b7e0/podcast/rss Anchor FM - https://anchor.fm/pitchtalk Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-talk-podcast/id445883703 Google Podcast

Should female football players be made to choose between their careers and starting a family? Coach JBK welcomes SSLJA as a guest to discuss the FA introducing contracts including maternity pay for female footballers and also financial cover for long term injuries so players don't have to fear or be out of pocket if they are injured.  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 fan & member of our Facebook group)   http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk  Find & Subscribe to our audio -  Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed -  https://anchor.fm/s/8839b7e0/podcast/rss Anchor FM - https://anchor.fm/pitchtalk A

Did Sadio Mane show how to leave a club with class & dignity when he left Liverpool FC? Do too many modern players burn bridges with the way they leave clubs? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about Sadio Mane's 6 year spell at Liverpool coming to an end as he sealed a move to Bayern Munich, along with discussing other players who burnt bridges when they left. SSLJA discusses the memories Mane leaves behind along with his trophies won, wishes him well and also talks about & wishes Divock Origi a fond farewell after his heroics in a Liverpool shirt. SSLJA also discusses other Liverpool players who have left under a black cloud as they burned bridges when they left. For more information about Pitch Talk visit:   Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)  http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk  https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/  http://Youtube.com/pit

At a time where cost of living and ticket prices are rising, should the EFL let clubs scrap the 3pm TV blackout? Would it be financially viable or would it destroy the lower leagues? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about speculation that the EFL was going to include scrapping the 3pm blackout agreement to not broadcast matches at 3pm on Saturdays in their 2022 AGM SSLJA discusses the financial viability of dropping the 3pm blackout, the fans it could pull in, if match day attendance would be affected and how it could affect the lower leagues if the EFL scrapped the blackout that some feel is archaic. SSLJA also looks at clubs using Ifollow and other methods of enhancing the matchday experience, especially for those that can't attend matches, for example for mental health reasons such as anxiety or physical health reasons such as illness. For more information about Pitch Talk visit:  Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (B

With inflated transfer fees and some agents pushing for moves for financial gain, how impactful would a FIFA enforced earnings cap be for agents in football? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA looks at FIFA proposing a 10% earning cap on transfers for agents, which is hoped can go some way to lowering inflated transfer fees and also regulate super agents who are lining their pockets by forcing big transfers. SSLJA looks at FIFA's side but also looks at how agents will be affected and how crazy transfer fees must be for FIFA to have to step in and attempt to sort things out, along with much more discussion on the topic. For more information about Pitch Talk visit:  Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/ http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio -  Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed

Did UEFA fail Liverpool supporters by blaming them for the delayed kick off for the 2022 Champions League final? Did Kylian Mbappe use Real madrid to get an insanely lucrative new contract? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the abysmal treatment of Liverpool supporters by French Police that led to the 2022 Champions League Final being delayed by over half an hour and the blame game that UEFA, French Authorities and French ministers tried to play using innocent Liverpool supporters, even though eyewitness reports and footage proved they weren't to blame for the delay. SSLJA also looks at Kylian Mbappe signing a new deal at PSG, after a uturn when it looked like he'd sign for Real Madrid. SSLJA looks at Real Madrid saying they felt 'disrespected' by Mbappe using them to get a new deal and also talks about the reported details of the contract that give Mbappe a lot of power and control. For more information about Pitch Talk visit:  Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk

Should players have a salary cap? Do players need to be more moral? Is VAR destroying football? Can we get rid of Sky Sports and bring back tackling? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about a few different things including Sky Sports, wage caps, player morality, VAR and tackling. SSLJA discusses some comments from a football group on facebook called Football in the 1990s and drills down into some comments by a group member called Lee Alpino who wants some...sweeping changes made in football including bringing back old school tough tackling and more. For more information about Pitch Talk visit:  Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/ http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio -  Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/8839b7e0/podcast/rss Anchor

Are pitch invasions a powder keg waiting to explode? Will it take a major incident for the powers that be to act decisively to prevent pitch invasions? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about the recent rise in pitch invasions, including incidents at Swindon Town v Port Vale with players being verbally & physically abused & Everton v Crystal Palace with Patrick Viera lashing out after being accosted by a fan. SSLJA discusses how much of a risk pitch invasions for fans and clubs alike due to the risk of injury and associated liabilities and what role the powers that be such as the Premier League & the FA have in regards top preventing pitch invasions. SSLJA also looks back to January 2022 and news at that time that Chelsea & Leeds were going to be handing down lengthy stadium bans to ticket holders if their children invade pitches after incidents.  For more information about Pitch Talk visit:  Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com htt

EA Games & FIFA will split after FIFA 23, will it be the end for EA Games or a new beginning? Will FIFA release their own games? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about EA Games and FIFA parting ways after FIFA 23, alledgedly due to FIFA raising the price of licensing names etc for the FIFA games franchise made by EA.   SSLJA discusses how significant (or not) it could be for EA Games losing the FIFA franchise and gives comparisons of other major franchises that have split from entities and done well.   SSLJA also looks at what EA Games can do to negate the impact of not producing FIFA games, how they can make their own EA Sports FC game work and speculates as to whether or not FIFA will release their own series of games   For more information about Pitch Talk visit:   Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.com  http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)  http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk ht