The Football Firsts Podcast: Recent Episodes
Amos Wynn
This is The Football Firsts Podcast, a show all about memories of the beautiful game.
Across the series we will welcome a number of guests to talk about their footballing upbringing, and discuss topics such as firsts kits, first boots or first match .
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In this episode we are joined by former Blackpool defender Tom Aldred.
The ex-Carlisle United, Accrington Stanley and Bury centre back discusses the turbulent time he spent at Bloomfield Road, winning the League Two play-off final, and his new life in Australia.
In this episode we are joined by former Blackpool defender Shaun Barker.
The ex-Rotherham United, Derby County and Burton Albion man discusses how his relationship with football changed, the reason he doesn't regret leaving the Seasiders before they reached the Premier League, and his battles with injury.
In this episode we are joined by former Blackpool defender Peter Clarke- who spent spells at Bloomfield Road.
The 42-year-old discusses the good and the bad from his time with the Seasiders, his experiences with other clubs, and why he's still passionate about playing.
In this episode we are joined by Blackpool striker Jake Beesley.
The 27-year-old looks ahead to an exciting final weekend of the season, as well as discussing what it's like to be following in his fathers footsteps at Bloomfield Road and his time at other clubs, including Salford City with the owners from the Class of 92.
In this episode we are joined by Blackpool wing-back Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.
The 25-year-old discusses the tough time he experienced as a youth player at Arsenal, his development with Nottingham Forest, and which players he idolises.
He also explained why he didn't celebrate his goal in a recent FA Cup tie at the City Ground.
In this episode we are joined by former Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City manager Gary Bowyer.
His career achievements include guiding the Seasiders back to League One and helping Dundee to the Scottish Championship.
He discussed a number of topics including his spell at Bloomfield Road, his rise through the coaching ranks, and how he was inspired by a historic time at Nottingham Forest.
In this episode we are joined by Blackpool striker Kylian Kouassi.
He discusses the position he played as a youngster before becoming a forward, the Ivory Coast legend he idolises, and his future international ambitions.
In this bonus episode of the podcast we take a closer look at Neil Critchley's time with Liverpool ahead of Blackpool's EFL Trophy game against the Reds' U21s.
In this episode we are joined by Blackpool striker Shayne Lavery.
He discussed football in Northern Ireland, coming through the ranks at Everton and dealing with injury.
In this first episode of this series of the Football Firsts Podcast we are joined by Jensen Weir, who is currently on loan with Blackpool from Brighton & Hove Albion.
He discusses a range of topics, including memories of his dad playing at the top level, his early experiences as a footballer, and his future ambitions.
This series of the Football Firsts Podcast is slightly different, as we focus entirely on past and present players of Southport FC.
In this episode we are joined by Earl Davis.
After starting his career with Burnley, the former defender spent multiple stints at Haig Avenue.
During his time with the club, he won the National League North title twice under manager Liam Watson.
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This series of the Football Firsts Podcast is slightly different, as we focus entirely on past and present players of Southport FC.
In this episode we are joined by Doug Tharme.
The defender started his career with Wrexham, where his experiences included playing at Ibrox.
Since then he has spent time with with Curzon Ashton and Connah’s Quay, before moving to Haig Avenue where he has established in Liam Watson’s starting 11.
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This series of the Football Firsts Podcast is slightly different, as we focus entirely on past and present players of Southport FC.
In this episode we are joined by Jack Bainbridge and Josh Hmami.
As a youth player, Bainbridge spent time with Everton, Swansea and Sunderland, before making his professional debut with the latter.
He joined his hometown club in 2020 and is currently enjoying his second season at Haig Avenue.
Meanwhile, Hmami started his senior career with Accrington, before he dropped down the leagues.
Last year he was part of Marine's historic FA Cup run, before making the move to Southport.
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This series of the Football Firsts Podcast is slightly different, as we focus entirely on past and present players of Southport FC.
In this episode we are joined by Cameron Mason.
The goalkeeper started his senior career with Chesterfield, before moving to Curzon Ashton, where he became their longest serving player.
His time at the Tameside Stadium came to an end in the summer, with Southport being his next destination.
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This series of the Football Firsts Podcast is slightly different, as we focus entirely on past and present players of Southport FC.
In this episode we are joined by Chris Doyle and Marcus Carver.
Doyle started his professional career with Morecambe, before dropping down to non-league, with his previous clubs including Marine and FC United of Manchester.
Meanwhile, Carver took a similar path after coming through the youth set-up at Accrington, making himself one of the most dangerous striker in non-league football.
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In this week's episode we are joined by Joe Maddocks and Lowell Carragher from Liverpool band, RATS.
The four-piece are hoping for a big 2021, with live dates finally back in the calendar, including a headline show at the historic Cavern club.
Whilst they are pulling in the same direction musically, there is a split when it comes to football, with Joe an Evertonian and Lowell backing the Reds.
Music and football often go hand in hand, but no more so in Liverpool, as we will discuss in this episode.
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In this week's episode we are joined by non-league footballer, Adam Anson.
The defender spent his youth career with clubs including Everton and Liverpool, before joining Wigan Athletic.
In the last few years he had plied his trade in the lower leagues, playing for Chorley, Witton Albion and most recently Southport.
As well as competing on the pitch, he has also started coaching kids, to pass on what learnt as an academy player.
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In this week's episode we are joined by Walsall academy manager, Miguel Llera.
The former defender played professional football for over 15 years, working his way through the lower leagues in Spain, before making the move to England, where he played for the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons and Charlton.
This episode looks back at his career and his journey into coaching, as well as discussing the role football has in Spanish culture.
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In this week's episode we are joined by Goal reporter, Neil Jones.
The journalist has been reporting on his boyhood club, Liverpool, for over ten years, and was one of the lucky few to be inside Anfield on the night they lifted the Premier League trophy.
This episode looks at his love for the Reds, as well as discussing his career path and favourite moments from the press box.
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In the opening episode of this series we are joined by singer-songwriter, Andrew Cushin.
The musician released three singles throughout 2020, and is ready for the resumption of live music, with sold-out hometown show in Newcastle already in the diary.
Cushin's talent has caught the eye of former Noel Gallagher, who was on hand to produce his most recent release.
Whilst music is now his main focus now, up until the age of 19, the Geordie artist was still playing semi-professional football as a goalkeeper.
Although he has now hung up his gloves, Cushin's passion for the beautiful game is still very much present.
This episode discusses his love for Newcastle United, as well as his decision to choose music over football.
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In the final episode of this series, we are joined by journalist, James Pearce.
The Athletic reporter shares stories of his early love for Liverpool, the best people he has interviewed and what it is like to meet your heroes.
From Champions League final’s, to a league winning season, Pearce has covered Liverpool across the globe through both highs and lows.
Even whilst football has been behind closed doors, he has still been able to attend the games and keep everyone in the loop about the ongoings at Anfield.
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This week's guest is Charlie McGough from Yorkshire band The Blinders.
Despite 2020 being a difficult year, the three-piece were able to release their second studio album, Fantasies of A Stay at Home Psychopath.
As well as that, McGough was also able to celebrate Leeds United winning promotion to the Premier League.
In this episode, the guitarist discusses his first impressions of Elland Road, his love for Marcelo Bielsa and a drunk meeting with The Lightning Seeds.
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This week’s guests are rugby league players Liam Marshall and Willie Isa, who play for Wigan Warriors.
Despite playing with a different shaped ball, the pair have played at some of the best stadiums in the world, and have a huge passion for football.
This episode will discuss what is like playing at grounds such as the Nou Camp and Wembley, as well matches that stick in their minds and the players that made them fall in love with the game.
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This week’s guests are non-league footballers Jack Doyle and David Morgan.
Despite currently playing for Southport FC, the pair have contrasting allegiances, supporting Everton and Liverpool.
Doyle came through the youth academy at Blackburn Rovers, where he went out on loan to Derry City and Maidstone United.
Meanwhile, Morgan moved over to England from Ireland as 14-year-old to join Nottingham Forest. Since then, he has gone on to play for eight different clubs including Nuneaton and Fylde.
This episode will discuss their career pathways as well as how they fell in love with the beautiful game.
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This week's guests are Red Rum Club's Fran Doran and Tom Williams.
Despite a difficult 2020, the Liverpool band have been able to release their second studio album, The Hollow of Humdrum, and will head on tour next year.
Cousins and lifelong Liverpool fans, Doran and Williams, have always been surrounded by football, with their family involved in running Bootle FC.
This episode will discuss memories including their first impressions of Anfield and the impact that football has in their home city.
As well as that we will be talking the players that have caused them heart break, as well as a childhood fear of Freddie Ljungburg.
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Thank you to The Cheap Thrills for providing the music.
This is The Football Firsts Podcast, a show all about memories of the beautiful game.
Across the series we will welcome a number of guests to talk about their footballing upbringing, and discuss topics such as firsts kits, first boots or first match .