The #PURE10 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sam Akpan
A new, refreshing (and sometimes, controversial) outlook on weekly events going in the Premier League and beyond hosted by Sam Akpan.
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A sit down with Queens Park Rangers academy director, Alex Carroll where he talks about his journey, the new training ground, giving tips and advice to those trying to work within academies.
Having a sit down with Per Mertesacker, former Arsenal defender and current academy manager, on his path, reflecting on Arsenal's success and his future for development within the field. Hope this is enjoyable.01:26:09 – How has the season been from the perspective of Academy manager?03:57:18 – How do you stop to reflect on what you’ve done this season?06:17:03 – What do you consider to be the main metric of success as academy manager08:31:34 - How do you deal with a diverse academy of different backgrounds and upbringings10:11:22 – How do you define your role at the Arsenal Academy?12:12:14 – What is the biggest learning curve you are most proud of during your journey?14:35:19 – How do you keep the appetite to continue learning?16:56:21 – I s there anything when you first started where you thought ‘I don’t want to do this’?19:08:01 – How do you strike a balance between developing players and on the pitch success?22:18:23 – Is playing pressurised games like the Youth Cup final something you try to recreate often?25:04:24 – How do you take breaks?27:45:11 – Where do you see your development taking you next?31:38:15 – Any tips for someone to get into the industry?
Running through some of the best European strikers, what they're good at and how the blueprint for being a top ST has changed. Let me know what you think My boy Keyz on the intro beat as usual: Get at him @beatsbykeyz on Twitter and Instagram
The first ever visual of the Pure10 podcast. An honour to have finally reached ten episodes! My boy Keyz on the intro beat as usual: @beatsbykeyz on Twitter and Instagram Twitter: @_samakpan
The 9th episode of the Pure 10 podcast has arrived. This week, the talk is centred on replicability in football, looking at consistent performances and the need for them. Following that, I look at reactionary goalkeeper takes, focusing on Edouard Mendy after the United and West Ham games.
Enjoy!
Another lie about consistency... but the Pure 10 podcast is back and better, talking about Ole and that 5-0. More episodes coming soon so just wait on it!
Been a while, but it's time to get real and really tackle the narratives about England!
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Emergency episode - this week we talk all things European Super League, from initial ideas, implications and potential success.
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With the fallout of European football, I asses how the stardom of PSG's number 7 has changed the way we view youngsters all and the importance of the big stage. Secondly, I talk about the 'culture' and how rather than judging managers on league and cup attainment, the ability to shake a club's culture plays a massive role in this.
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This week I take it slightly differently and test the credentials of 'AkpanBall', forming an NBA inspired All-Star 11 with the system used by the only undefeated manager in the league with the rule that only 1 player per team can be used.
My question this week discusses what type of player I would be in real life.
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This week, I discuss why I love Rodri, Jorginho (and Winks) and why they're so underrated.
I talk about Bruno, how good he is and why I hate using stats to measure their influence, for good and bad.
My question this week is what your favourite all time game is, and if given the opportunity - what game would you attend?
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The first debut episode takes a look at my issues with VAR after Luiz and Bednarek were sent off and offers some solutions to this calamitous use of technology in football.
I review the importance of squad depth and why Mourinho and others are finding it easier and harder to reach the goals for their teams this year, an issue which has been accelerated in light of the pandemic.
My hypothetical question this week focuses on what I would do if Pep Guardiola picked me up and gave me a preseason under my belt and let me run loose up top at the Etihad.
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