“There has to be a trust between you and the players.” – A chat with former England and Arsenal physiotherapist Gary Lewin

It’s almost a certainty that some individuals in the world of football are a right pain in the neck. Luckily for them, other individuals are sufficiently trained within the medical sector to deal with this ailment, and many others to boot. One such man who has established himself as one of the most reliable and...

Playing memories to coaching reflection, Zaha discussion to Premier League predictions: A chat with former Crystal Palace player & coach John Salako

215 league appearances for the Eagles, five caps for England and one of the most talented players involved in the Crystal Palace team of the 80’s. John Salako is a man who has experienced a fruitful existence within football, turning out for a variety of clubs including Coventry City, Fulham, Charlton Athletic, Reading and Brentford....

“Lower your expectations, but don’t give up. It’s not an easy ride” – An interview with Stefan Coerts – ‘Head of news’ at Goal.com

The path towards establishing yourself as a notable and credible sports journalist isn't as precise as one may believe. There are many different avenues that can lead you into the industry that may not necessarily be the 'norm'. Ultimately, your passion, drive and willingness to succeed will enable you to forge a career for yourself, at...

“Stigma and discrimination still exist within football and the fanbase” – Gary Souter discusses the progression of mental health understanding within football

The idea of mental health in football is a concept which asks a lot of questions. Football itself has been played for over 100 years. Back in 1863, rugby football and association football decided to split and form their own individual sporting bodies, thus creating the first specific footballing body known as the Football Association (The...

“A sports fan will always spot a fraud!” – An interview with Sky Sports News presenter Rob Wotton

He is one of those friendly faces that you see reporting the news on one of the world’s best sporting news programmes. Having been apart of the Sky Sports News team since they were first broadcast 20 years ago, Rob Wotton has become a permanent fixture on our television screens, bringing us the latest news,...

“The better the game, the less you need to say” – An interview with football commentator Daniel Mann

To some, it is purely noise in the background. To others, it is an art form which dates back further than most modern day memories and is a skill perhaps underappreciated by those outside of its capacity. To have a career as a football commentator automatically comes with its disadvantages. Forget about the toughness of...

“The Borough sees us as an important factor in the community” – A chat with the CPFC Foundation

Power, inspire and better. These words resonate around the streets of London. With certain negativities in the minds of communities in the capital, it is important to keep remembering that there is still so much good fighting against the bad. More specifically, in south London, the CPFC Foundation work tirelessly to ensure that the young...

“You have to take your chance when it comes your way” – Football Commentator Gary Taphouse

Commentating at the highest level of sport does not come easy. You need to have a vast knowledge of the sport you’re involved in, a natural talent to broadcast a match to a mass audience, but most importantly, a steely determination to succeed in a market where many wish to thrive. Gary Taphouse has done...

“What’s important is to improve year after year” – Mark Bright on modern football transfer policies

‘The only loyalty in football is between the supporter and his club. That will never die.’ These are the words of ex-Manchester United/England midfielder and Crystal Palace club legend Steve Coppell. We are in a time where loyalty in football is severely tested, with financial influences, cultural temptations and trophy hunting individuals daily testing the...