The Around The World Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joe Rees
Weekly podcast, with semi-pro and pro footballers from around the world, telling their stories about the amazing league systems, teams and games they have played in
This is one of my favourite episodes yet. Delwyn and I discuss his team 'Bellevue FC', which is a multi-ethnic, all inclusive football club in North Wales.
We also talk about the fantastic awards he and the club have won, including the the 2019 BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality Unsung Hero award.
On a personal note, I think at present the world needs more people like Delwyn and the lads at Bellevue FC, I think a lot can be learnt from listening to what he has to say in this podcast, I hope you enjoy!
UN CLWB - UN BOBL - UNEDIG
Chris has coached in Vietnam, India and Micronesia, for huge clubs such as Arsenal and PSG. He is a top bloke, looking to develop his career now coaching Futsal in the UK, with the hope of continuing to make a real difference in the future!
It the start of a new season! Justin is what this podcast is all about. He's traveled to well over 100 countries, been an international football coach, founded a football team and written his own book. I hope you find this inspiring to get out of your comfort zone!
Its the end of Season 1 and what better way to end than with the worlds oldest football club! Andy Dixon (Sheffield FC club historian) talks to Joe about the fantastic history of the club, as well as its more recent history, honours, matches against professional teams, and of course the stadium.
!THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS SEASON GUYS!
https://sheffieldfc.com/
Cem Toygar (Manager of Picadilly FC and Fixture Secretary for London Underground Football league) talks to Joe about the history and uniqueness of the league, along with his teams success and their new kit based on the tube train seats. This podcast is definitely one for the ground-hoppers that are listening!
Riaz is a guy who's done it all. Famous in the 1980's for being a notorious member of the Leicester City 'Baby Squad' firm, he has now changed his life completely. He's a lecturer at at University, he's also written a book and had a play written about his life, been part of a documentary on the BBC and much more.
https://www.olddogbooks.net/shop/olddogbooks/khan-memoirs-of-an-asian-casual/
Stuart and Joe speak about the physical and mental benefits of walking football, Stuarts involvement with the national side including managing England over 60's walking football to the European trophy. Finally Stuart talks about another fantastic project he has been involved in ' We Are Undefeatable'. This podcast is extremely interesting, and walking football certainly will take off over the next few years!
https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/
You name it Hugo has done it. He's formed a midfield partnership with Javier Mascherano and captained an Argentina under 20's side to 4th place in the under 20s World cup with a team containing the likes of Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez. Hes played in 15 teams across 10 countries including sides such as Newells Old Boys, Flamengo and Auxerre. He was player of the year at Barnsley in England and now Manages Bangor City FC in Wales. On top of this he's also a top bloke! This is one to listen too!
Joe talks with Josh about Josh's career so far in the USA and playing for Wales u17s. Josh has played for Atlanta United academy and also briefly moved to Wales to trial with Cardiff. Definitely one to keep an eye on in the future!
Rodoljub (Roki) talks to Joe about his difficulties turning pro in Serbia during the Yugoslav war, before establishing himself as a fans favourite in top divisions in Montenegro, Thailand and Malaysia. He also discusses some of his happiest memories, proudest moments and plans for the future.
Spoiler he's scored goals to win a championship on more than one occasion!
Fútbol Club Británico are a team from Madrid, playing just 6 divisions from La Liga and are the top English speaking club in Spain. Joe is joined by player-coach Arren and top scorer Rob as they discuss the Británicos season, close knit community feeling, their own personal journeys, plus Madrid nightlife. This episode is a must listen!
https://www.futbolclubbritanico.com/
Joe speaks to Reasat about moving from Bangladesh to a German refugee camp at a young age, playing against the likes of Özil and Reus, before achieving his dream of becoming the first Bangladesh player to play in a top European league. It doesn't end there however, having played across three continents Reasat hopes he can do all 6!
Nightingale FC are a non profit organisation based in Worcestershire using the power of football to raise money for the NHS Charities Together. Nick Sanders, one of those who helped bring the idea to life, speaks to Joe about the reasons behind it, the massive support they have seen, their ambitions, plus gives an exclusive on their first fixture. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nightingale-fc?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=nightingale-fc&utm_campaign=pfp-tweet&utm_term=ff2873b6e3d24dfab77fe02ec9049ce4
Busani is the President of Matabeleland national football team. He talks to us about the history of Matabeleland, struggles for independence, founding the Human Rights Cup, the nations song and his upcoming book both called ' We will conquer', plus the teams upcoming fixture with Wales football fans for independence.
Joe speaks to Gard about his career as a Goalkeeper in the 3rd and 4th divisions of Norway, Norwegian football in general and where to go as a ground hopper visiting Norway