Pitch Talk Podcast

Is 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 leave Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa selling their captain Jack Grealish to Manchester City.SSLJA looks at the financial side of Jack Grealish leaving Aston Villa for £100m and how Villa played the transfer with a tactical contract extension a year prior and if Villa are better off with the funds to reinvest in the squad, as well as looking at Grealish and his ambition to win trophies and how some transfers can be mutually beneficial, especially if the selling club can't match the players ambition and

Ronaldo 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 comparisons to Paul Pogba's transfer back to Manchester United 5 years ago and how sponsor driven that was by Adidas and their need to increase their social media following with the transfer.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 @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us

After 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 Mikel Arteta the problem. Is Arteta on borrowed time and will he last until Christmas, and are the issues around the club causing the players not to care?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 @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast

Should 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 and the powers that be in football need to give more support to referees, in light of facts and figures from charity Ref Support UK that detail the scale of the problem of referees being assaulted, for example London Official Satyam Toki back in 2020, who still suffers effects a year later from being the victim of an assault.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

Was 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 at commentary and how important it is to have good commentary that can tell a story and get people emotionally invested into the athletes, along with hopes that Channel 4 can better the BBC's coverage with their presentation of the Paralympics.#Paralympics2020 #Tokyo2020 #TeamGB #OlympicFootball #WomensFootball #Olympics #Goldmedal #Australia #Japan #Scotland #Wales #roundup #PitchTalkVlogs #FootballVideos #FootballPodcast #FootballVlogs #Footballblogs #PremierLeague #EFL #Podcast #Podomatic #Podbean #EPL #Spotify #amazon

Da 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 recorded and edited by Da Gman.Special thanks to Pitch Talk contributors:- D.The-Knowledge- Guru43- J-DadzSpecial thanks to Nashxl for the Intro music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMw...Music used - Playground by Nashxl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgjCw...Connect with Nashxl via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nashxl_/Music used - Community Shield by Da GmanFor more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan &

In 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.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://pitchtalk.podomatic.com/rss2.xmlPodomatic - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pitchtalkPodbean - https://pitchtalk.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-talk-podcast/id445883703Google Podcasts - h

After 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 Defibrillators at Grass Roots level clubs.SSLJA discusses the importance of head and heart health along with the duty of care that clubs and sporting entities have towards their players, making reference to other sports such as Professional Wrestling where head trauma is a major issue.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 @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.c

Nuno 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 being appointed as Crystal Palace bossSSLJA looks at each appointment and how each manager could do, especially Viera who is at the beginning of his coaching journey and the significance of his appointment, as he is part of the underrepresented BAME community when it comes to football management. SSLJA looks at Everton fans and Liverpool fans being outraged by Benitez taking the Everton job, considering his close ties with the red half of Merseyside.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - htt

What 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 mental health, Chelsea player Christian Pulisic discussing seeing a psychiatrist for the good of his mental health and how important support can be on a bumper (and very personal) episode of Coaching with JBKFor 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 @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to ou

Are Paul Pogba & Granit Xhaka purely tournament players that aren't consistent enough in the Premier League? How many players are successful after being signed based on international tournament performances?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the fact that Paul Pogba & Granit Xhaka play better for France and Switzerland, than they do at Manchester United & Arsenal respectively.SSLJA also discusses the fact both players struggle for consistency in the Premier League but for a tournament they can both step up for their countries and looks at why this may be the case, is it motivation, is it better players around them at international level or something else?SSLJA also gives a warning (using some classic examples) of players who have been purchased based on tournament performances, only to be poor performers at club level.http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add

Could Team GB have been better prepared for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? How exciting is the upcoming FAWSL season going to be?In this episode of the Coaching with JBK, Jaymie discusses the Tokyo Olympic games, specifically Team GB and their elimination from the Olympic games and a problem with how Team GB got their place at the games without qualifying.JBK also looks at the issue of Covid-19 being a hindrance with expanded squads due to the pandemic and a lot of players being thrown together and not necessarily being prepared for the tournament, especially with plans seemingly thrown together at the last minute.JBK rounds out by looking ahead to the next season of the FAWSL and how good it could be based on an influx of new players.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our official website - https://www.pitch-talk.com/http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk&nb

Congrats to Alex Scott on landing the Football Focus hosting job. What does The Spectator have against Marcus Rashford's charitable acts?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses the recent news that former Arsenal Ladies & England Lionesses player Alex Scott will take over Dan Walker as the host of BBC's Football Focus and will be a commentator on EA Games football game FIFA 22. SSLJA also discusses The Spectator and the news of an article they were going to run on Marcus Rashford and how he had commercially benefitted from his recent charitable & benevolent gestures. SSLJA asks what does it matter if he did or not and also why the media feel the need to snipe at Rashford and question his motives, for acts that will benefit future generations. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our official website - https://www.pitch-talk.com/http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram

How important is Olympic football and who will get the gold medals in Tokyo? Should it be mandatory that players are released to play in the Olympics or should it be the players choice?In this episode of the Coaching with JBK, Jaymie discusses the Tokyo Olympic games, the first round of games of the Womens football at the Olympics and gives his views.JBK discusses whether or not Olympic football should be taken more seriously by mens club sides. JBK discusses whether or not clubs should either HAVE to release players, especially over age players such as Mo Salah for Egypt, where his club side Liverpool are not releasing him to compete so close to the start of the Premier League season, or if it should be left up to players to choose, citing examples of players who have won Olympic Gold in the past and used them as a springboard to greatness.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our official website - https://www.pitch-talk.com/http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Faceboo

Would Man City or PSG signing free agent Lionel Messi be due to financial doping? Will Lionel Messi stay at Barcelona or try his luck elsewhere?Inthis episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA discusses La Liga President and Real Madrid fan Javier Tebas' comments that Manchester City or Paris St Germain would only be able to sign free agent Lionel Messi by financial doping (using their owners money, not the money they've earned). SSLJA looks back at his previous comments on Tebas' conflict of interest as La Liga president and questions whether Tebas' comments are not only correct (as City & PSG have had recent FFP breaches), but whether or not he is the right person to say them, due to being a Real Madrid supporter and not critiquing their business practices.SSLJA also discusses the possibility of Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona and some of his own comments on a personal vlog from 2020 when rumours of Messi's departure started.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http

Is Racism a disease that needs to be purged from society before football, or does football need to lead the way in getting rid of prejudice first?Are politicians like Boris Johnson & Priti Patel using the England team to improve their Public image?In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View SSLJA discusses politicians jumping on the England bandwagon after the Euro 2020 Semi-Final victory and politicians using England's run to the final to deflect from their own damaged PR during the Covid-19 pandemic.SSLJA looks at the horrific Racist abuse suffered by England's black players on social media (specifically Sancho, Rashford and 19 year old Bukayo Saka), after missing penalties in the Euro 2020 final and looks at the hypocrisy of certain politicians condemning the abusers, whilst basically encouraging the racial tensions with their political decisions and actions.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan &a

In this Euro 2020 Final Special podcast introduced by JBK, Da Gman, Nathan 'Arsenal' & Straight Shootin' LJA discuss their thoughts on the Italy v England 2020 European Championship final. They give their thoughts on the game, the penalty shootout and England once again losing on penalties in a major tournament. They also look ahead to the future for this young England side, especially with the Qatar 2022 world cup taking place next year.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 @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://pitchtalk.podomatic.com/rss2.xmlPodomatic - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pitchtalkPodbean - https://pitchtalk.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-ta

In this Euro 2020 Final Special podcast, JBK, Da Gman, Nathan 'Arsenal' & Straight Shootin' LJA discuss their thoughts on the Italy v England 2020 European Championship final. The Pitch Talk crew give their thoughts on each side, how they've performed so far, their respective roads to the final, potential staring lineups, key players to watch and scoreline predictions for the finalFor 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 @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://pitchtalk.podomatic.com/rss2.xmlPodomatic - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pitchtalkPodbean - https://pitchtalk.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-talk-podcast/id445883703Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.g

England have made it through to the Euro 2020 final, is football finally coming home?In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View an elated SSLJA asks the question, 'Is football finally coming home' and gives his prediction on Sunday's Euro 2020 final. SSLJA looks at the match v Denmark and looks ahead to how England could win the final.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 @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://pitchtalk.podomatic.com/rss2.xmlPodomatic - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pitchtalkPodbean - https://pitchtalk.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-talk-podcast/id445883703Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL

Who does JBK think will progress to the Finals of Euro 2020? Will England beat Denmark, Will Italy beat Spain? Or will we see more surprises?In this episode of the Coaching with JBK, Jaymie discusses the Semi finals of Euro 2020 and gives his predictions on who he thinks will win the semis and go to the finals on July 11th.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our official website - https://www.pitch-talk.com/http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://pitchtalk.podomatic.com/rss2.xmlPodomatic - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pitchtalkPodbean - https://pitchtalk.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-talk-podcast/id445883703Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3BpdGNodGFsay