Player Stories

New series. Eight years deep. Same nonsense. We’re kicking things off with a belter… Pascal Chimbonda and trust us, he delivers. Perhaps the most laid-back man in the world, but my word he’s got some stories. Rocking up at Wigan without speaking a word of English, his time there was eventful on and off the pitch. A brilliant debut season saw him earn a shock call-up to France’s World Cup squad but it all ended in dramatic fashion when he handed in a transfer request in the dressing room straight after the final game of the season. With front-row seats for Zidane’s infamous headbutt, we find out exactly what Wigan’s Pascal Chimbonda says to French legend Zizou after he’s potentially cost him a World Cup winners’ medal. Dubbed Roy Keane’s “worst ever signing”, we dig into what really went wrong between them and along the way hear plenty of stories about being pinned up by Big Dunc, Jimmy Bullard’s antics, and sharing a dressing room with Browny at Doncaster. This show is sponsored by Talksport Bet Get £40 in FREE BETS at http://talksportbet.com/utc when you bet £10 18+ gambleaware.org T&Cs apply 🌏Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/cosh This is risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Bespoke kits for your club with O'Neills Sportswear UK👇 👕Your custom design 🚚Delivered in 4-6 weeks ✅Low minimum order quantity 🤝Kit out your team now, from this link: https://bit.ly/3z46QiI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth Johnson joins us this week to finally clear up one of football’s biggest urban myths — the legendary Leeds United contract story. From leaving home at 14 to survive Dario Gradi’s ruthless standards at Crewe, to becoming part of Derby’s chaotic foreign-superstar era, Seth brings some unbelievable tales, including stories about Ravenelli turning up suited and spotless every day, a teammate praying in toilet cubicles before kick-off, and the car crash that nearly ended everything at 17. Seth also tells the full truth about the night out in Slovakia that saw him, Matt Jansen and Lee Hendrie banned from the England U21s for three months, why he turned down Liverpool despite late-night calls from Gérard Houllier, and what it was like making his England debut next to Del Piero. A funny, honest and long-awaited chat with a player fans have always wanted to understand properly. This show is sponsored by Talksport Bet Get £40 in FREE BETS at http://talksportbet.com/utc when you bet £10 18+ gambleaware.org T&Cs apply 🌏Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/cosh This is risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Bespoke kits for your club with O'Neills Sportswear UK👇 👕Your custom design 🚚Delivered in 4-6 weeks ✅Low minimum order quantity 🤝Kit out your team now, from this link: https://bit.ly/3z46QiI £35 off Carver Mat frames at AuraFrames.co.uk with promo code COSH. Frames sell out fast. 🎧 Full episode available to listen & download now: 🟢 Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yc4dnec3 🍏 Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yue6snp3 Get two extra episodes a month with the Undr The Cosh Patreon club⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/2p8pts4a Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/mt5h8td3 | Merch: https://tinyurl.com/ytv7rmke Watch the newest videos: https://tinyurl.com/2nr7amwa Follow Under The Cosh Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/3vzcartn Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yckpr37k Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/286aahys Watch more videos! Undr The Cosh Podcast | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/5b3e2k29 Podcast Best Bits | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ysbf2m4h On The Road | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ua8t9vfu Most Popular: https://tinyurl.com/3z76x3ck #UnderTheCosh #Podcast #FootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary, Jill, Ian, and Roy are joined by Everton legend Duncan Ferguson for an unmissable conversation about his remarkable career. We hear about Duncan’s unique career - from his infamous red cards to defying football’s conventions. Duncan tells the gang about his transition into coaching, his powerful bond with fans, and shares behind-the-scenes stories from his dealings with players like Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. It’s an engaging, candid, and hilarious chat with one of football’s most colourful and uncompromising figures - don’t miss it! This show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.com This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://www.huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://Betterhelp.com/STF to get 10% off your first month. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Post your job for free at https://LinkedIn.com/STF Terms and conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're honored to have former NYCFC player and MLS Cup champion, Tony Rocha, join the show to recount some amazing stories from his career as a pro! Die-hard MLS fans rejoice, we have an awesome episode for you! Tony Rocha, formerly of NYCFC and Orlando City SC, is in-studio for a hilarious trip down memory lane. Tony explains some of the harsh realities of the MLS Draft process, tells the story of how a night of partying saved the 2021 MLS season for NYCFC, and reveals how he joined the Belize national soccer team through a Facebook message. The guys also discuss Tony's new career as a brand manager for current players. Some of Tony's stories will leave you speechless! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Stick To Football with Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott and Roy Keane – the original show from The Overlap brought to you by Sky Bet. As we reach the international break, today’s episode is all about our panels stories from playing for their country. Listen to Roy’s tales of the Republic of Ireland squad at the 1994 World Cup and the build-up to the infamous fall out at the 2002 World Cup. Wrighty reveals how playing for England was the best feeling he ever had, but not playing in an international tournament meant he never fulfilled his destiny. Gary chats about the England camp that seen a pianist sell a story of a social squad gathering to the press as well the brutal reaction from Paul Gascoigne for his 1998 World Cup omission. And with 161 England caps to her name as well as being the only person around the table to boast a major international trophy, Jill chats about England’s Women’s Euro 2021 success. We also answer your community questions. Watch out for some classic shirts and cap Roy has on display, find out which roommate Wrighty was up playing Tomb Raider with until 4am and how a spiritual healer resulted in the end to a team-mates international career. Make sure to turn on notifications and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notorious hard man Kevin Ball is with us for this week's episode talking running with the hooligans as a youth, battles on and off the field, convincing the FA he was just misunderstood, lost flip flops, smashing David Dunn and playing Browny on the right-wing v Arsenal. 🤝Get £5 in free bets using code UTC5 when you sign up to Betmate and take on Chris, Browny & Jon each week 👉 https://betmate.onelink.me/tFnJ/undrt... ❌ No deposit required! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/cosh Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Get two extra episodes a month with the Undr The Cosh Patreon club⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/2p8pts4a Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/mt5h8td3 | Merch: https://tinyurl.com/ytv7rmke Follow Undr The Cosh Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/3vzcartn Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yckpr37k Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/286aahys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Men in Blazers marvel as Manchester City eviscerate United, and celebrate FIFA Day by welcoming Drake onto the pod to share Mario Balotelli stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.