A Tough 45: Recent Episodes
Ryan Day
A Tough 45 Podcast discusses all the big football topics whilst also tackling some of the toughest subjects within the game. The show is hosted by Ryan Day and former Chelsea , Swansea and Maidstone United footballer Steve Watt and includes regular interviews from people within the game both professionally and in the Non-League game.
This episode opens up on a personal battle with mental health and racism with professional footballer Jean Terach Bavangila. Jean discusses his mental breakdown after being released by Southampton and how he thinks that taking the knee is losing its impact.
Ryan Day speaks to Steve Watt about his experience with Football Agents and speaks about his relationship with is agent at the age of just 16 when he was at Chelsea FC.
Ryan Day and Steve Watt discuss the potential allowance of 3G pitches in the EFL as well as looking at whether the Emirates FA Cup has lost its magic and Steve speaks openly about social media abuse and how fans should appreciate the job that footballers do.
In this episode Ryan Day talks to current Margate Striker Ben Greenhalgh about his part in a new Mental Health video released by the Club and how he thinks football still has lots to do to help those that are struggling with mental health issues.
Ryan Day speaks to former Cambridge United, Worcester City, Gosport Borough and AFC Totton player Adam Wilde about his long career in football and the highs and lows that come with it including the time that he was benched at Wembley and how it nearly broke him as a person.
Ryan Day and Steve Watt discuss the sacking of Ole Gunner Solksjear and take a look at the current playing squad at Old Trafford. We also take a look at the current Premier League title race and the decision of Chelsea to increase their Season Ticket prices by nearly 300%.
This episode highlights the success of a current Women's Sport Presenter Charlotte Richardson who speaks openly about working in men's football and the barriers that society still have to overcome.
In this episode Ryan Day and Steve Watt discuss the latest International fixtures whilst discussing whether England striker Harry Kane receives some unfair criticism from the English media.
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