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We speak to the man behind the coach this week as Scunthorpe United's Head of Football Analysis Sam Barrell drops by! Sam has worked for a host of clubs plus FIFA in analysing academies, first teams and World Cups. "The Bazooka" goes into depth about neutralising new signings, doing more work than the Prem, FC Midtjylland, Ted Lasso, being a one-man army and a certain Australian striker opening a cafe in Croatia. Learn how to win games here!
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We're coming to you from the dugout this week- coach and Tactics Writer for The Athletic Liam Tharme joins Cal and Rob on the pod. Liam tells us everything we need to know about Dutch formations, the rise of data analytics, the secret to Brighton's success and the best time to get a red card. Plus the lads discuss playing with a 12th man, Aston Villa's systematic failure, England's Euro final, Pep's overthinking and of course Bobby Zamora.... get your set piece folder out!
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The High Press go Stateside! Inter Miami CF's stadium announcer Mike Marinelli joins the lads this week to talk things all MLS. Mike takes us through his matchday experience, how he was inspired by the circus, Miami's Latino fan groups and David Beckham's involvement in the club.
We also chat about the growth of the MLS and sending American players to Europe, the electric atmosphere of drums and trumpets and how Mike was recruited by the owners. Even Stone Cold Steve Austin makes an appearance...
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WE'RE BACK! Season 3 starts with a bumper episode! However, this isn't your normal High Press Premier League Preview as we welcome back Kieran Maguire and Kevin Day from the Price of Football Podcast. We discuss Graham Potter eating couscous, smoke and mirrors, Moscow girls, stroke tourists, The Glazers, prawn sandwiches, Aston Martins, The Sound of Music and spending £500 million. Make sure you follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thehighpresspod. This is where we announce all of our guests, run competitions and keep you informed with everything happening on The High Press! Also, please do take the time to rate and review our episodes, just so it makes it easier for people to find us. Thanks!
The only podcast that brings you 22 guests this week - it's The High Press Premier League Review! Rob and Cal are joined by fans from every PL club to get their view on their highs and lows from the season just gone. Plus, the lads revisit their predictions from the start of the season to see where they were right (but mostly wrong!) So if you want an informed and unbiased take on the 21/22 season, stick this in your ears!
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Next up in our Worcester City series is central defender Fortune Mephosa! The giant at the back explains the importance of the relationship between defenders and goalkeepers, technical differences between a back 3 and a flat back 4 and his mission towards the Football League. Fortune also describes his first full season in men's football with a bittersweet season at Worcester, his spells at Telford and Alvechurch as well as looking up to Sergio Busquets and his friend Marvellous Nakamba!
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In the second installment of our Worcester City mini-series, playmaker Billy Shaw joins the pod to give us the insider details on how to flourish as a creative midfielder! Billy speaks about his Spanish influences, having his head on a swivel and having to be one step ahead of the defence. We also discuss Lingard's 6 month targets, Foden's silver hair, being shot in the hamstring, how to train well and of course the pleasure of smelling petrol! Billy also gives us an exclusive as to where his future lies...
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The Worcester City Supporter's Player of the Season joins us this week! Jamie Douglas talks basing his play on Stevie G, becoming an aggressive ball player and improving his understanding of the game. We also cover Cal's favourite word, how to maintain your consistency, getting knackered after playing for 10 minutes and Jamie's approach to making the best start to next season!
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Rob and BBC Reporter Manish Pandey explore the unheard story of the released academy player this week. Manish recently covered the journey of ex-Chelsea academy prospect Alfie Cain and discusses the dark road that can follow including drinking, gambling and depression. Hear about brutal phone-calls, Crystal Palace's aftercare, mental health support and how the cutthroat business of football only works out for 180 lads in every million potential players.
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We jump into the crazy world of Non-League football this week with the BBC's Ollie Bayliss. Ollie uses his expertise to present the Non-League Show on the radio and talked to us all about raw football, working on Football Manager, drinking with managers in the pub and opportunities for development in NL football. We also cover the hidden stats in FM, David Attenborough's fighting career, the Brazilian wonderkid Emmanuel as well as strange reasons for relegation! Can you find Ollie in Football Manager?
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Comedian, writer and lifelong Crystal Palace fan Kevin Day is this week's guest! Kevin tells us all about presenting Match Of The Day 2, writing for the BBC, stand up comedy, his love for Palace and the time he made babysat Jedward. Plus, hear about being mates with Jamie Redknapp, getting betting tips from a Roman gladiator, using a fire engine to enter Villa Park, working with Lee Dixon, the 92 and annoying Palace's owner by eating crisps... this is a good one!
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Gregg Evans joins The High Press this week! The Athletic's reporter for Aston Villa gives us an update on the club including possible transfers, differences between Smith and Gerrard, THAT holding midfielder situation and what's going on with the Chukweumeka brothers. Gregg also give his opinion on The Athletic, Keinan Davis' journey and the Villa push for Europe!
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In a bizarre twist, neither Rob or Cal host their One Year Anniversary Show! The Black Country's most hated man HRH conducts a special interview where the guest is The Press themselves! Listen up for Rob headbutting the Queen, Martin Jol making another appearance, behind the scenes of the pod, not being famous overnight, Cal pretending to be a cricket, underrated episodes and the boys going head to head in the quiz for the first time ever! Here's to Year 2...Up the Press!
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UK's leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins Cal and Rob this week to discuss how global events are affecting the beautiful game. In this topical episode, the award winning lecturer give his in-depth insight in how the war in Ukraine is affecting football including uncomfortable times for Chelsea and ethics at Newcastle. Kieran also explains administration, how Derby have found themselves in it and what the future holds for the Rams with their "unusual financial methods".
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Joining us for our 50th episode is BHBN Radio Producer and Presenter Phil Stoneman! Phil and Rob co-host the Saturday Sports Show on BHBN Radio, and you can hear all about holding a eulogy for Aston Villa, choosing between Arteta and Viera and commentating in poor conditions at St. Andrews! Phil also talks helping hospital patients and gives us the long and short answer on West Brom...
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A special solo episode today for Rob as he's joined by Kidderminster Harriers' defender Alex Penny! Alex talks through his goal and performance against West Ham in the FA Cup, big decisions being made at Hull and being comfortable playing in defence, midfield and also up front! Rob and Alex also discuss fighting referees in Scotland, playing alongside his brother, earning his place at Peterborough and travelling a thousand years into the future!
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We're getting technical this week as the lads chat to Foundation Youth Coach Ross Ensor. Ross has been a youth coach at both Wolves and Albion as well as a PhD Researcher in Sports Coaching. Ross goes behind coaching to ask the meta questions, emphasises the importance of being flexible as an academy player and explains instilling cultures into a team. Plus we cover racial barriers in coaching, developing a youth player's life skills and Cal being assaulted by a wrestler!
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Hallo und willkommen zum podcast! This week we're heading over to Germany to speak with Tom Julian - International PR and Communications Manager for the Bundesliga! Hear how Tom played a role in bringing sport back to the world during lockdown, was behind the recent ad campaign for the Bundesliga in America and what German football holds over the Premier League. We also cover the power of LinkedIn, his start in Scotland, buying Mercs in Germany, how he annoys his wife, working for Sky and a strange encounter with Stuart Pearce...
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Sports Photographer Simon Stacpoole joins the lads on the pod this week! The award-winning photographer shares his experiences of working at numerous World Cups, keeping his eye on Diego Costa and having his picture taken by Michael Owen. Plus, Simon tells us how he captures the best shots, having his work used by Sky Sports, about visiting breathtaking stadiums as well as shooting Jamie Vardy next to a toilet.
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Listen to the gaffer! Worcester City manager Tim Harris features on the pod this week to discuss the huge potential for the club, his great achievements with Newport County and managing Forest Green Rovers. Plus - Tim tells us what goes into being a Director of Football, harnessing talent in players like Dele Alli, a toxic situation at Hereford and what he likes to see in young players! Up the Sauce!
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It's the magic of the FA Cup! Kidderminster Harriers' captain Sam Austin joins us once again to preview their massive cup game against West Ham! Sam gives us the lowdown on their cup run so far including scoring the equaliser against Reading, reacting to their draw at home to the Premier League side and his key players for the upcoming game! The skipper also discusses playing live on BBC One and even who he wants next round...
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Must not mention 1982... Broadcaster Dan Bardell joins the lads this week! Dan lets us in on his work for The Athletic, BBC, Sky and The Villa View, as well as his meteoric rise in fame and fortune! Hear how Dan campaigned for Paul Lambert to be sacked, his opinions on Laura Woods, the highs and lows of broadcasting and getting caught live on air! Plus Dan reveals some unheard exclusives from his best friend and former Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia... wild times at Villa Park!
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Go between the sticks with our goalkeeper special! Alvechurch's Dan Jezeph joins the lads this week to tell us all about the most under-appreciated role in the team. The Crystal Palace fan tells us how he was signed through Twitter, mastering the mental side of the game, the limited opportunities for a GK, needing to have character and shares his formula for saving penalties! You'll have a new found respect for keepers after listening to this one!
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Football social media expert Chris Hall features in the pod this week! Chris has always been ahead of the curve and tells us how he essentially introduced social media into the Premier League through Facebook and YouTube in 2006! Also listen out for the debut of our new game 'The Wiki Round'! Plus, Chris discusses the interesting future of fan engagement through Twitter Spaces, Tiktok and NFTs, as well as Leeds vs Karen Carney, his work in Wembley Stadium for the FA and football journalism lectures at the University of Derby, Stephen Ireland chat and Zoltan Gera buying 30 bags of Skittles...
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He's got golden shoes! Another big guest joins The High Press as the lads sit down with Kevin Phillips! The Sunderland legend talks about being the only Englishman to win the European Golden Shoe and the chances of another English winner, loving his football under Ian Holloway, his England caps and proving Alan Shearer wrong. Plus, hear about how Super Kev was a right wing-back before it was cool, playing for Villa, Albion and Blues and his plans for the future including a possible return to Sunderland...
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Hello and welcome to The High Press Podcast! We've put together some of our best bits to give you a flavour of the poddy! You can join Rob and Cal every Monday for a new guest interview from the massive world of football. Have a listen to some of our past episodes featuring Big Ron Atkinson, Kevin Phillips, Youssouf Mulumbu, the England Kitman, mascots, football journalists, former players, non-league players, commentators, chairmen, referees and much more! Make sure you follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thehighpresspod. This is where we announce all of our guests, run competitions and keep you informed with everything happening on The High Press! Also, please do take the time to rate and review our episodes, just so it makes it easier for people to find us. Thanks!
Absolute chaos from start to end! Cal hosts the first High Press Christmas Pub Quiz and is joined by Rob alongside some former guests! Ex-WBA academy coach Warren Grant, Worcester City hardmen Jonah and Robbo and online menace HRH are this year's contestants and there may have been alcohol involved as answers include Martin Jol managing Real Madrid, Zidane being born in Austria and confusion surrounding Lampard outscoring both Henry and Fowler in the Prem! We had a right laugh attempting to record this and we hope you enjoy listening- a Merry Martin Jol Christmas to you all! Make sure you follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thehighpresspod. This is where we announce all of our guests, run competitions and keep you informed with everything happening on The High Press! Also, please do take the time to rate and review our episodes, just so it makes it easier for people to find us. Thanks!
Two words that strike fear into the hearts of players, managers and journalists alike - Big Ron. The former Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Brom manager joins The High Press Podcast! Ron Atkinson discusses his FA Cup and League Cup wins, his favourite team to watch currently, his thoughts on Brian Clough and the best players he's worked with. Plus, Big Ron gives us an insight in how to win trophies and recalls a clash with Neil Warnock! Merry bloody Christmas!
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"You tell them what's happened, I'll tell them why"- the advice given to our latest guest, freelance football commentator John Dunn! John mainly works for Leicester, Man City and Arsenal and takes us through the art of talking for 90 minutes. He chats to the lads about his preparation, remote work, the worst stadium to work in and having to commentate through an old Nokia phone!
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Ex-Watford, West Brom, Bolton and Birmingham defender Paul Robinson joins us on the podcast this week! Robbo tells us about his breakthrough at his boyhood club, his role in Albion's Great Escape and his bromance with Kevin Phillips. Millwall's current First Team Coach also talks us through where he got the hardman reputation, gives us a fascinating in-depth look at coaching attackers and looks back at some sexy football... we also chat eating custard for breakfast!
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"Work hard, score goals" is the great mindset of our guest this week- Stourbridge's Jason Cowley joins the lads to discuss his career so far, his two wonder goals featured on Soccer AM and his rating on FIFA! The Bromsgrove fan-favourite also covers his interest in building bikes, playing against Salford in their first league match on TV and playing with Jack Grealish at Aston Villa despite being a Bluenose!
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This week the Chuckle Brothers interview 'The Raving Idiot'- Rob and Cal are joined by Worcester City captain Aaron Roberts! Hear how Aaron has played in every position on the pitch, causing carnage up front and being a hothead at the back. Plus he tells us about his time at Bromsgrove Sporting, Worcester City's recent form and his love for past guest Jonah! Trust us, if he tells you to jump - you're asking how high...
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This week's guest isn't someone we always get to hear from! The lads are joined by Matt Derrig - Social Media Manager at Nottingham Forest. Matt takes us behind the scenes of the official Forest accounts, from announcing transfers, recording player interviews and organising press conferences. The lads get to realise the importance of social media throughout lockdown as Matt also tells us about his favourite players to work with and playing Connect 4 with Koln!
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He comes from Africa, he's better than Kaka, Youssouf Mulumbu!" The man himself joins us this week to let Albion fans know how much he loves them, how he doesn't respect Tony Pulis' coaching style and how he met 50 Cent in a lift. Youssouf lets us on his big plans for Congolese football, playing with Ronaldinho at PSG as well as his spells at Norwich and Celtic. Expect big things from the DR Congo national team in the future with Youssouf in charge!
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Top of the morning to you! Defender Jak Hickman features on the pod this week. The St Patrick's Athletic man speaks to the lads about his time at Coventry and Bolton and his move into Irish football. And if you want to hear about determination and motivation this is the episode for you as Jak tells us about his comeback from multiple injuries and after finding himself without a club. And of course we always manage to have a laugh!
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This week we're hosting Project Football's Mark Evans for the return leg of the podcast! The lads featured on Mark's show earlier in the year and invited him back for more chat on football fused with music, meeting the one and only Cyrille Regis and how Mark captained a West Brom side between the sticks. Mark also shares some upcoming new and original features for his podcast as well as his musical tastes...call him the Champage Supernova!
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Up the Sauce! Worcester City's Chairman Steve Goode joins this podcast this week to share his hopes for promotion and some brilliant City history. Steve goes behind the Chairman role to tell us about moving grounds, picking managers and his love for chips, as well as a Jimmy Greaves' red card and the film Moneyball!
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He's done it all! The lads are joined this week by Luke Bowles - current Football Development Manager for the Birmingham County FA. Luke is also a referee, a UEFA B level coach, treasurer of a regional Downs Syndrome club, former centre back and scout for Aston Villa. Hear all about every aspect of the game including tactics, recognising potential, coaching advice, ref abuse and seeing Michael Jackson on an away day!
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Completing our hat-trick of journos this week is Express and Star's Joe Masi! We could have spoken to 'Masimundo' for hours as he gives us some in depth insights into the world of sports journalism, his player ratings and the mysterious inverted pyramid! Plus- join us for some big quiz results, having a cuppa with Dean Smith, using inhalers and Euro '96. Just make sure you always type the s....
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Grab a can of Stella and turn to the back pages - sports journalist Joe Chapman joins the podcast this week! Joe guides us through his career to date including spells at Sky Sports and West Brom, explains the importance to keep writing as a journalist and his fear of being stuck in a toilet. Joe and the lads also discuss Siphiwe Tshabalala, getting The High Press into the newspapers and how he'd like to die next to a certain Australian actress...
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This week, we're graced by royalty! Social media sensation Harry Ross-Hughes joins both Robert and Calum to chat all things Wolves, trolling WBA and Villa fans and cleaning his teeth. Harry goes behind the HRH character to tell us about his death threats, bareknuckle fighting in Oxford, Raúl Jiménez injury, cremating meat and worst of all Milk Roll...
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He's here, he's there, he's every f*g everywhere - that's Kiddiminster Harriers' versatile man Sam Austin! Sam joins us this week to talk about experiencing a play-off final, being released and finding his shooting boots against some team called Manchester United. Sam has a fantastic attitude towards his game and we hope you all love this as much as he loves his dog! You can find Sam's goal against United here!
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This week's guest arrived just in time as Rob needs some attention after a heavy night out - we're joined by Premier League Medical Advisor Mark Gillett! Mark speaks about the huge role he played in football against the pandemic, mental health within the game and working with Ashley Cole and Michael Ballack. You can also hear about Christian Eriksen, the magic spray and Roy Hodgson in a jacuzzi...
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This week we're looking good with Sports Graphic Designer Rob Paddock joining the show! Hear how he started designing matchday programmes on MS Paint, throwing wine gums at stewards and his love for the band Blossoms. Rob also shares insights on his England based podcast 'We Still Believe', his own upcoming projects and his friend Sammy the Shrimp! You can find Rob on twitter - @robpaddock16.
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Sit down, be quiet and get your books out as Sports Journalism Lecturer and Author Chris Lepkowski joins us on the podcast this week. Chris and the lads marvel at the wonders of teletext, his Four Four Two experience and listen in amazement at how Victor Anichebe allegedly slept in a van! Also mentioned are football books, the lows of ITK accounts, the heady days of the 1985 FA Cup Final and plenty of funny stories.
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KICK OFF! Here we go again and back for Season 2 of The High Press! We're the only podcast with 20 guests on this week as we welcome fans from every Premier League club to give their verdict on their teams' performance this season. And of course Rob and Cal have something to say about this. So from Cal's rant on Spurs to Rob's adoration for Watford, we hope you enjoy as lots of work went into this one!
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Birmingham City's Sam Cosgrove joins us for our season finale! Sam talks us through his career so far, from playing up north for Aberdeen to the 8 hour trip down to Birmingham. We discuss playing like Duncan Ferguson, getting a straight red against Scott Brown on his debut and an exclusive look into his future at Birmingham, oh and don't ask about those red balls! We'll be back on 9th August for season 2!
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LISTEN UP FOR THE GIVEAWAY! A Cockney hardman kicks this episode off as we're joined by Rob from Surprise Shirts. He explains how the family run business was formed and how you can get your hands on a random, handpicked football shirt from all over the globe! Rob tells us about buying hundreds of shirts at a time, the two-tone Coventry strip as well as a lad running round Chile wearing a Wigan away shirt. And make sure you listen to take part in the giveaway - courtesy of Surprise Shirts! Please do take the time to rate and review our episodes, it would mean the world and makes it easier for people to find us. Thanks!
Well, there goes another tournament. Come and listen to the disappointment in the lads' voices as they look back at an unbelievable Euros. Rob talks having 0 mentality whilst sat in a cave, Cal mulls over the idea of Jordan Pickford taking a penalty and all 23 teams and Scotland are discussed. See what you think when the boys give their Euro awards (no Buruk Yilmaz didn't get player of the tournament) and listen out for the cryptic clue about next week's guest...
We had the incredible privilege of chatting with England senior Kitman, Pat Frost a few weeks back! You may have already heard this interview from Ep.11 but it was so good we wanted to release the episode on it's own! Pat speaks about s**t kits, Kyle Walker's pants and the Spice Girls so what's not to like?! Enjoy!
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You read that right! Craig Jones, Worcester City captain and defender gets into Rob's head and makes him crumble! The former Bromsgrove player tells us about his love for boxing, the best way to stop strikers and being famous in America. 'Jonah' also shares his passion for the non-league game, gives valuable advice to young defenders and reveals his footballing idols. We just hope Worcester City unveils their statue of Craig before he comes back for Rob...
How can you be the most recognisable person on a football pitch and not be recognised at the same time? The answer - be the mascot! This week West Brom's Baggie Bird, Dave Challoner, joins us on the podcast to share his origins as the mascot, his rivalry with Boiler Man as well as mugging off David Seaman. He shares his memories of his late friend, Eadesy as well as getting pies thrown at him at the Molineaux. Plus the lads speak about some tasty Euro games as well as the way to beat zee Germans! Enjoy!
A bit of a different episode this week as the lads are joined by Lay Pastoral Minister, Richard Haynes, to reflect on what football really means to us all in the wake of the incident involving Christian Eriksen. They share a thoughtful chat of how big a part football plays in our own faith and how the beautiful game can bring us together in times of crisis as much as religion can. Richard also tells us about football funerals, the duty of care of football clubs and comments on the ongoing situation at West Brom. More of a thoughtful and considered discussion this week but we enjoyed it all the same and hope you do too!
It's Coming Home! Maybe... Just in time for the Euros the lads present their tournament preview show. Packed full of analysis for every team, Rob and Cal are joined by their good friend Haidar to discuss every team's chances, top scorers and potential upsets. They share some very surprising opinions but in the middle of all of this we had the pleasure of being joined by Pat Frost, the current England kitman. We had so much fun recording this one for you all, as well as hearing all about s**t kits, Kyle Walker's pants and the Spice Girls. Don't say we don't spoil you! Get them 3 Lions out!
The High Press hits the headlines! This episode is a banger - we're joined by Luke Hatfield, Digital Sports Journalist for The Express and Star. Villa fan by nature and Albion fan by trade, Luke gives us the lowdown on sports reporting, how he got into it and gives advice for aspiring journalists. Hear how he got away with wearing a Villa top in St Andrews, breaking the news of an Albion manager being sacked and which footballer he'd love to interview, plus THAT Hutton goal. He also gives us the latest developments on Pereira and Grealish staying!
The High Press presents their End of Season Rumble!
Rob and Cal analyse the 2020/21 season to within an inch of its life and present their own awards - Manager, Young Player and Overall Player of the year! Also hear what shocked the lads from the past season including their best and worse transfers (it wasn't Willian). That's followed up by grading every team's performances and deciding the Team of the Season - helped along by 4 brand new BIG guests we haven't featured yet! They'll all be joining us again in the next few weeks but for now decide on your own TOTS and see how it compares to ours!
We're at the business end of the season! The lads cover title deciding matches as they happen in La Liga, Alisson scoring to potentially give Liverpool a European place and the Leicester fairytale continues.
Plus, this week's interview is with West Brom academy star Nick Clayton-Phillips! Football is everything to Nick as he talks starting out at West Brom, joining the Man City academy and how loan spells away have helped his mindset. He gives the lowdown on locker-room antics as well as spending a season in goal despite being 5 foot 7! All this and more in this week's episode!
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Bonjour! Join us for an impromptu football quiz where Rob tells everybody about mattresses and Cal talks about jaffa cakes. The lads cover the news and Rob tells Spurs to sell Kane before moving onto the interview with non-league star striker Demetri Brown. Demetri is the nicest guy you could meet but isn't happy with scoring 40 goals in 48 games! He talks all things from being a journeyman, a free agent, a car lover and a father. He also reveals what his plans are for his career after emerging as a raw talent. Good vibes all round in this one! Up the Sauce!
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After observing the social media boycott, we're here again with Episode 6! Birmingham and West Brom midfielder Rekeem Harper joins us for a chat about his potential career as a forensic scientist, playing alongside Sancho and CHO, being a secret striker and an interesting point about loan spells.
You'll have to excuse the poor connection on this one, but Rekeem more than makes up for it with his refreshingly positive attitude, his great work ethic and his huge smile! Keep listening to the lads after the interview for some crazy breaking news, a discussion on the Championship as well as Rob predicting the return of a special someone...
Now this is a good one! In our newest content-packed episode, the lads dissect the most intense week in football with fallout from the failed European Super League, the new 'Swiss model' Champions League and the sacking of the Special One, Jose Mourinho! You can also win a spot on next week's show so listen up!
Following that, we had the delight of speaking to former West Brom youth coach Warren Grant. He's full of football wisdom and stories and covers Saido Berahino, his journey through education and coaching, the best players he's developed and the time Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore saved his life on a night out and much, much more...
You can find Warren's YouTube channel below!
https://youtube.com/c/CoachWG
Have your ticket ready for the Tangent Express as Rob and Cal discuss what they miss from football of the past. In this week's Outside the Box, the lads will be complaining about the lack of hard men, season tickets, Sunderland shirts, as well as looking at promotions, relegations and a crucial game in the North Macedonian league in the news. Predictions are covered as well as a hint of next week's guest...
WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE, SAY WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE! This week we are joined by our second guest - West Brom winger Kyle Edwards! We get Kyle's thoughts on everything from his early days in football, coming back from injury, his time in both the Championship and the Premier League, Slaven Bilic and his track 'Promotion Ting'. He reveals the one team he wouldn't want to play against, THAT goal against Brentford and his dad's stewed chicken even gets a mention!
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After Jose Mourinho messed up our intro, the second installment of The High Press features our very first guest! We were delighted to welcome Joe Hawkins on to the podcast to discuss life as a non-league player. He speaks of how he arrived on the non-league scene later than most and playing whilst suffering with a hangover! Joe also gives us his career highs and lows as well as revealing exactly how he played live on BBC! The interview is followed by the lads' usual nonsense chat as well as reviewing predictions made last week. Oh, and Rob gets holy... Happy Easter!
Episode 1: Barthez, Bellingham, Burnley signed, sealed and delivered from our mouthes; this week we talk about ourselves; imagine that! Cal and Rob cover their passions and players that made them fall in love with the game. They also shared their best and worst memories, including the 2018 World Cup, a 5-5 draw and meeting a Golden Boot winner in Toys R Us. There's also an updated on this week's international games and a preview of the next round of Premier League fixtures!
In our very first podcast, we (Rob and Cal) discuss the recently announced England squad our '20 minute' episode that lasted 48 minutes...
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We're back in action with Greg Acton! We cover all the important points with what's going on at Spurs and what the Liverpool front 3 would look like as Pokemon.
The real football season is kicking in! Thomas and Callum discuss putting international games behind them to enjoy the proper stuff!
Thomas and Callum discuss the first Old Firm of the season. Round up the latest Premier League news and Gareth Bale's situation.