The Longman’s Football World Podcast with Owain Tudur Jones: Recent Episodes
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The Longman’s Football world with self-proclaimed journeyman Owain Tudur Jones. Owain sits down with a variety of guests to discuss football and more.
OTJ sits down with his former room-mate Ashley Williams to discuss nights out, pre season trips, The Red Wall and so much more
The Longman chats with his former international team-mate Sam Vokes to discuss loan moves, John Toshack, scoring one of Wales’ most iconic goals and lots more
With Euro 2020 just around the corner, The Longman chats to one of the Welsh national teams longest serving members of staff, Mark Evans to discuss his experiences working along side various managers from Yorath and Gould to Gary Speed and Chris Coleman…
The Longman is back! After more than two years away OTJ returns to chat with former Wales manager Chris Coleman to discuss Euro 2016, learning Welsh and why Chris loves owls and red kites!
Owain meets former Hibs teammate Rowan Vine to talk about their time playing in Scotland, clashing with Terry Butcher, nights out escapades, turbulent times while playing for QPR and lots more.
Owain meets Man City legend and current Connah’s Quay Nomads manager Andy Morrison to talk about challenging for the JD Welsh Premier League title, being a driving force to get Man City back up the leagues, the difficulty with switching off while being a manager, Owain fearing for his life when approached by Andy in a lay-by after questioning his team’s style of play and so much more...
Owain meets former Norwich City captain Russell Martin to talk about his heartbreak at leaving the club, why he’s planning his next career move already, playing golf in hotel corridors, realising how big a club Rangers are, Paul Lambert’s influence and plenty more.Production by Meic ParryGraphic by Celt Iwan
For the first episode of 2019 Owain meets his former Hibs teammate James Collins to revisit the dark days of being relegated on a penalty shootout, Sunshine On Leith being the best football anthem out there, being managed by the impressive Nathan Jones at Luton, some ‘interesting’ Christmas Party shenanigans and dealing with being on the front pages of the tabloid newspapers after a day out at Cheltenham Races.Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain meets his former Swansea City teammate Mark Gower to discuss starting out as a youngster at Spurs, dropping down the leagues to rebuild his career before finally experiencing Premier League football with the Swans, not knowing what to do after retirement, his current job as a Liverpool FC scout and plenty more Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
The Longman meets with recently retired Welsh International David Cotterill to discuss the reasons behind retiring from playing, dealing with the internal demons which led to contemplating taking his own life, being part of the Euro 2016 squad, the pressures that come with being seen as the next big thing in Welsh football at the age of 16, coping with the big money that follows.Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Zak joins Owain to talk about dealing with injuries, turning to alcohol to cope in times of trouble, Norwich’s incredible rise to the Premier League under Paul Lambert, worming his way into all the Champions League trophy lifting photos next to Steven Gerrard in Istanbul and lots moreProduction by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Part 2 or 2. Brian talks to Owain about the months leading up to that historic win vs Hull as Swansea manager to keep the club in the Football League, Alan Curtis’ emotional speech to the players, the difficulty of releasing players, being trusted by John Toshack to find and bring through Welsh youngsters, the long process of getting Hal Robson-Kanu to play for Wales and lots more Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Part 1 of 2. Brian talks through his Wales playing career, the characters in the dressing room, the team spirit created on nights out together, trusting his judgment as Wrexham manager to sign Andy Morrell, Karl Connolly and Lee Trundle, THAT giant killing FA Cup win vs Arsenal at The Racecourse as well as giving some insight into his dancing skills. Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain meets former international team-mate Jermaine Easter to talk about Jermaine abusing OTJ on the pitch, life after football, Roy Evans’ ringtone, John Toshack’s team meetings, playing alongside Gareth Bale, Paul Lambert’s teamtalks and plenty more Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain meets with Newport County captain and Wales International Andrew Crofts to talk about promotion to the Premier League with Norwich City, running through brick walls for Chris Coleman, being a part of the national team revolution under Gary Speed, promotion parties in Las Vegas & lots more Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain meets with actor Craig Russell to talk about supporting his beloved Charlton Athletic, his love/hate relationship with modern day football, how Scott Parker broke his heart, fake smiles in showbiz parties & loads more. Includes a surprise cameo appearance from Larry Lamb (of which he knows nothing about) Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain meets former Inverness Caledonian Thistle teammate David Raven to talk about the difficult transition from the professional football ‘bubble’ to life in the real world, being part of the travelling squad for Liverpool’s Champions League Final win in Istanbul, Ducking for cover in the dressing room during Terry Butcher’s rants after defeats, his failed stint into the world of Plumbing, winning the Scottish Cup and lots more Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain meets his S4C colleague to discuss working in the TV & Radio industry, the Welsh Premier League over the years, interviewing the likes of John Toshack, filming with John Hartson in his living room while he was wearing nothing but a dressing gown, who he’d pick if he had to choose between his beloved Arsenal winning the Champions League or Wales to win a major trophy and lots more Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Joe and Owain reminisce about their playing days with the Swans, the characters in the changing room, reaching the 2016 Euros semi-final as well as being picked in the team of the tournament and the infamous Chicken & Egg Magazine photo! Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain talks to former Swansea and Wales team-mate and current Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen about his early days in Swansea, his brief time at Wrexham, the big move to Liverpool, being branded the Welsh Xavi, how close he was to moving back to Swansea from Liverpool as well as scoring an offside winner against his boyhood team. Production by Meic Parry @meicparryGraphic by Celt Iwan http://www.celtiwan.cymru/
Owain meets with former Wrexham player and manager Andy Morrell to talk about his love for Wrexham, starting his own podcast, the struggles of being an out of work manager looking for work, playing under Dean Saunders and lots more
Scarlets, Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens speaks to Owain about his thoughts when it looked like he’d conceded the last minute penalty which would’ve lost the Lions the series vs The All Blacks, supporting the Wales football team during the Euros, unwinding during the off-season, dealing with the physicality of test rugby, listening to Dafydd Iwan before every game and lots more
Owain meets Swansea City legend and fans favourite Andy Robinson to talk about Kenny Jackett stopping him going to Magaluf, leaving for Leeds, being a huge part of Swansea’s on-field success, the big personalities in the Swans dressing room, his feelings on seeing his best friend Lee Trundle eating salads and much more
Owain talks to Sky Sports reporter Bryn Law about being a Wales fan through the good times as well as the dark days, tough interviews with the likes of Craig Bellamy, the passing of his long-time friend Gary Speed and lots more.
Owain meets his former Inverness Caledonian Thistle teammate and current Yeovil Town defender, Gary Warren to reminisce about nights out, dealing with being professional footballers with a serious lack of pace, beating Celtic, how ICT miraculously got better after Owain left for Hibs and lots more
Owain meets with Wales and Lions rugby legend Stephen Jones to talk about on-pitch retaliation, playing in massive games, dealing with the physicality of a brutal sport, comparisons and differences between football and rugby, rugby players being failed footballers & much more.
Owain sits down to chat with current Yeovil Town manager Darren Way to discuss the pressures of managing in The Football League, rehabbing together for 18 months while together at Swansea City, taking wrong turns on bike rides and ending up on the M4 motorway, smokebombing the physio rooms and the car accident which very nearly took his life.
Neil talks about his decision to play for Team GB at the London Olympics, his feelings playing for Swansea vs Aston Villa moments after finding out about Gary Speed’s passing, the tackle that left Seamus Coleman injured and the aftermath of the incident, facing the press the morning after celebrating Iceland’s win over England and much more
Owain meets with his former teammate to discuss the issues surrounding modern day academy football, witnessing Dean Saunders’ perfectly hit penalty hitting John Toshack on the chin, captaining Wrexham at 19, being the most famous non cricketing sportsman of Indian descent and more
Y cyflwynydd Morgan Jones sy’n ymuno efo Malcolm ac Owain i drafod buddugoliaeth Croatia dros Loegr, Zvonimir Boban yn ymladd efo plismyn Croatia, heddlu iaith, ei falchder o'r Gymraeg, cyfweld John Toshack a David Beckham, a'r hyn sydd nesa i dîm pêl-droed Cymru.
Dyl Mei sy’n ymuno efo Malcs a OTJ i drafod y rownd gynderfynol rhwng Ffrainc a Gwlad Belg a Lloegr a Croatia. Ydi pêl-droed yn ‘dod adra’ at y Saeson, tebygrwydd Dyl i Alan o ffilm Yr Hangover, achwyn ar Tudur Owen a llawer mwy
Owain speaks to his former international teammate and current media colleague about the time Gabbs lost his temper with the Longman, life after football, being involved in the Toshackare with Wales, his attempt but ultimate failure in persuading Chris Coleman into giving him his 50th international cap, life in London with James Collins after joining West Ham and much more…
Sylwebydd Sgorio Nic Parry sy'n ymuno ag OTJ a Malcs wrth iddynt baratoi i wylio gêm Lloegr yn erbyn Colombia gan drafod digwyddiadau mwyaf y gystadleuaeth, atgofion Nic a Malcs o weithio efo'i gilydd am y tro cyntaf yn Qatar, Neymar yn deifio, ‘stripclub’ yn agor yng Nghaernarfon a llawer mwy!
Y comediwr Tudur Owen sy’n ymuno 'fo OTJ & Malcs i drafod Maradona, casineb Tudur tuag at y wasg Saesnig, nerfau cyn perfformio, sticeri panini, gweld os yw Tudur a Malcs yn perthyn, rant Malcs am VAR a mwy...
Owain speaks to Welsh international football and netball player Nia Jones about representing her country in two different sports, being in Australia for the Commonwealth games, going viral on social media with her ‘flossing’ skills, the current Wales Women’s team trying to get to 2019 World Cup, stealing Owain’s job on TV and much more
Ymateb yr hogia i'r gemau diweddar draw yn Rwsia, Malcs yn cwffio efo Bruce Rioch, OTJ mewn dagrau ar ôl cerdyn coch am headbutt, y pwysau sydd ar DG wrth iddo sylwebu ar gemau Cymru, John Hardy mewn speedos ar Love Island a llawer mwy
Simon Church & OTJ share their experiences of having to deal with early retirement through injury, how they battled through the last couple of years of their careers in constant pain, the pot belly that follows retirement, avoiding Chris Coleman as he told the unlucky few they would not make the final squad for Euro 2016, playing in a European Championship Semi Final and much more.
Ymunwch a'r Tri Gŵr Doeth wrth iddyn nhw sgwrsio cyn ac yn ystod gêm Lloegr a Tunisia am y pwysau sydd yn cael ei roi ar dîm rhyngwladol y Saeson, record sgorio ddadleuol Raheem Sterling ar ôl cael ei hyfforddi gan Malcolm, pwy sy’n edrych yn dda ar ddechrau Cwpan Y Byd, dyfodol Chris Mepham, torri fewn i fridge Carlsberg yn stafell y wasg yn ystod Ewro 2016 a llawer mwy.
Spirit of 58 founder Tim Williams talks about Wales Away trips, building up the clothing brand, leaving his job to take the business to the next level, being reduced to tears after losing his passport during a trip home after the group stages of Euro 2016 and much more
Croeso i Fyd Pêl-droed Y Dyn Hir! Gwrandewch ar OTJ a Malcolm Allen yn trafod Cymru, yr hogia ifanc sy’n torri fewn i'r garfan, y siom o beidio gweld y tîm yn paratoi am Rwsia yn ogystal â thrafod Cwpan Y Byd, pwy fydd yr enillwyr, pwy fydd yn siomi a llawer iawn mwy.
Adrian Forbes talks about the highs and lows of the footballing world. From breaking into the Norwich team as a teenager, scoring promotion winning goals for Swansea and the nights out that followed to his struggle with depression after retirement and how a phone call from his son possibly saved him during his darkest time.
Osian Roberts speaks about working with Ryan Giggs, how he first got involved with the National Squad as part of Gary Speed’s coaching staff, the sad, untimely passing of the Welsh Llegend and its effect on the squad, his decision to go for the top job himself after Chris Coleman’s departure and much more.
Leon Britton is back on the podcast to discuss winning headers against Peter Crouch, retirement, relegation, his plans for the future, being the Swansea manager, the special relationship he had with the fans and more
Owain catches up with the recently appointed Wrexham FC manager to talk about his new job and his hopes for the club, being teammates at Swansea, working his way from non-league to the Premier League, getting embarrassed by Gareth Bale and much more.
Owain meets with Norwich City legend Darren Huckerby to talk about falling in love with Norfolk, his time with Newcastle, Leeds, Man City, Coventry and San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS as well as the recent disappointment of losing his coaching role with The Canaries.
Owain chats to former Northern Ireland international and Norwich City cult hero Paul McVeigh about the successful Norwich side of 09/10; having his yoga mat ripped to pieces; and why he retired early from football to focus on the next chapter in his life working with MindSpan - a company who specialise in teaching athletes and businesses about the power of the mind.
Owain sits down with Wycombe midfielder Sam Saunders to speak about the first time they met while on a tour of Japan, their time playing at Brentford together, being the founder of a designer swimwear company, Thomas Royall, & much more
Owain meets up with Bayo Akinfenwa to reminisce about their days at Swansea City, the rise of his brand BEAST MODE ON, how being the strongest footballer on FIFA led to building up a cult following on social media, dealing with racism in football, interviewing The Rock and much more.
Owain catches up with them man who took him out of Wales, his Norwich City manager, Bryan Gunn. They discuss the infamous 7-1 defeat to Colchester, how he was sacked by the club he loved, his feeling at the time and his pride in watching his son, Angus follow in his footsteps
The Long Man is back with a bang for this latest conversation with Welsh footballing legend John Hartson. John talks goals, being a fans favourite at Celtic, the moment Tony Adams told the Arsenal squad about his alcohol addiction, John overcoming his own addiction to gambling and emotionally discusses the illness which nearly cost him his life.
Owian speaks to Everton’s former title winning captain Kevin Ratcliffe about his experiences being part of one of Europe’s best teams during the 80’s, the frustration of not being able to prove it with the ban of English club from European competitions, leading out his country and more.
This week’s podcast features one of Wales’ most popular characters in football.Mickey Thomas speaks openly about the pressures of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world, his time in prison and being part of one of Wales’ strongest international sides. Owain ask him how he feels they’d do against the current crop of players.
Football writer Chris Wathan keeps Owain company in the first podcast of 2018. Chris writes for several outlets including The Western Mail and Wales Online and has followed the national side and Welsh Clubs for years. He published his book, Together Stronger in 2016 following Wales' qualification to the Euros.
Owain meets up with former Swansea team mate and cult hero Ferrie Bodde to talk about promotions, scoring goals, international callups and the cruel injuries that prematurely ended the wonderful midfielder’s career.
Second part of Owain’s chat with former Wales team mate Chris Gunter.Chris talks about his favourite Euro 2016 memories, the leaked video that went viral following England’s defeat to Iceland, his respect for Chris Coleman and his feelings at being one of Wales’ highest capped players.
Owain catches up with his old team mate Chris Gunter to chat about club football, Jaap Stam still being the best player in training, reversing cars into walls, Wales' failure to reach Russia 2018 and more.Part 2 on its way very soon.
Owain catches up with his friend and colleague Malcolm Allen for a rare chat in English. From happy days scoring goals for Wales to injuries and alcohol problems in in darker times, Malcolm discusses all.
Owain speaks to BBC Wales Football Correspondent Rob Phillips about watching matches for a living, interviewing superstars, the ever-changing media world and much more.
Owain and Blakey talk about promotions, relegations, big money moves, being and award winning actor and how a tough upbringing helps shape character on the pitch but can be a hinderence off it.
Owain chats to Middlesbrough manager Garry Monk who shares his thoughts on modern day management, what he misses from his playing days and Owain's babysitting skills.
Owain meets with former team mate and current Swansea City captain Leon Britton to chat about his career, his plans after football and much more.
Owain chats with UFC fighter Brett Johns about life as a professional mixed martial artist, supporting the Welsh national football side and how the team's Euro 2016 success inspired him.
Owain catches up with Swansea City legend Lee Trundle discussing their playing days at the club, Swansea’s current situation and much more. Thanks to Celt Iwan for graphic expertise.