6, 8 or 10 - Life & The Beautiful Game

Join me as I chat to Glasgow City & Scotland, Legend - Lee Gibson.

We first spoke on Ep03 in season 1, Lee was one of my first ever guests and for her to come back on for this season I am eternally grateful.

Also a thanks to Zucca Bistro in East Kilbride for allowing us to record in there!

In this episode we pick up were we left off in SE01 EP03 as we head to Sweden, where Lee played for a season before returning back to Glasgow City and to catch the eye of Anna Signuel (then Scotland Manager) pre Euro's. We talk last minute winners, league titles at Ibrox, Scotland & Glasgow City's aspirations for this season.

Lee coasts through the quickfire round until we begin to talk about music, a passion she has that may rival football.

I'd like to wish Lee & her teammates at Glasgow City & Scotland all the best for the season ahead.

Enjoy and have a great weekend.

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Hello & Welcome to our 7th EP of SE04 with Motherwell's, Lucy Ronald.

I've known Lucy since she was 10 years old and have been privileged enough to be a part of her journey in life & in football for many years. Join us as we take a genuine wander down memory lane.

From Glasgow City 13's to her 1st Team debut, signing for Hibernian, Captaining Glasgow Women to SWPL2 & plying her trade at the heart of Motherwell's midfield in SWPL1 she's had quite the journey.

One which was on hold due to a dreaded knee injury, but now on the road to recovery both physically & mentally she managed to achieve a goal she has had since kicking the ball off the wall at Lesser Hampden, by playing at Hampden Park in a national cup semi final.

We dance through the quickfire round in which you are going to get a few laughs as well as appreciate her music taste. Lastly we finish off with some solid advice she would give to her younger self.

Once again, thank you for listening.

Hello & Welcome to the 6, 8 or 10 Podcast, with me your host & this week's guest, Illyus.

If you know Illyus, he is more known for his career in music, DJ'ing & producing but I get the chance to speak to him about his love for football, where it all began, being a football dad, his partnership with Barrientos, as well as growing up in Germany and the influences that this had on his own football career as well as introducing him to the world of DJ'ing.

This episode is a little different from the norm but it hits the spot all the same. Also, check out his music. We will include this on our instagram story, as well as our twitter page.

Take Care & have a great weekend.

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Hello & Welcome to the 6 8 or 10 Podcast with me, your Host - Craig Joyce & this weeks guest - Owen Coyle.

Disclaimer - This episode was recorded a few weeks back, we had a break and such is this world of football the timeline & landscape has shifted - especially when we speak about Queen's Park & Owen's Uefa Pro Licence trip to Geneva (which you may have seen via his social media channels).

Let's dive in now we have that part out of the way, we head back to Owen's earliest memories of Football which are naturally with his dad, Owen Snr from when he played football prior to moving into a career in management. We then jump straight to Owen's coaching career (thanks to his uncle Joe's honesty) where he done an apprenticeship before joining the England Amputee Football Association as an assistant and eventually becoming the Head Coach leading them out at International Tournaments and lending a hand in creating a pathway for the grassroots players to then pro clubs.

We then head to Queen's Park were we first met and have stayed in contact ever since. He was a vital part in promoting the Youth players to first team and part of the staff who nearly got Queen's Park to the Premier League.

We then take a detour via his journey on the Uefa Pro Licence with the Scottish FA, and down South to Nottingham Forest as we discuss his role there, as well as personal & player development.

Owen is ever so insightful about the game and his passion for it really does rub off on you and give you a buzz for it.

I've waffled on enough, so I'll let you crack on with this latest episode in Season 4.

Have a great weekend, thanks again for listening.

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Hello & Welcome to the 6, 8 or 10 Podcast, with me your host and this episodes guest, Motherwell Women's Manager, Paul Brownlie.

I've know Paul for a very long time & our journeys have crossed paths continuously over the years. I've followed his career from when we met at college programme with the SFA. From there he has had a fantastic career with his boyhood club, Celtic, before moving into a role with the National Teams & Performance centre with the SFA. He then moved onto leading Motherwell into the top 6 in the SWPL1.

His passion is infectious for football and for his own personal development.

So wherever you are listening to this episode, thank you & enjoy!

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Hello & Welcome to the 6, 8 or 10 Podcast, with me your host, Craig Joyce & my guest, Hibernian Women's Manager, Grant Scott.

I'm delighted to have Grant on the show as he has been a huge support for me a coach and none more so than the last year.

Grant is ever so humble about his journey and achievements in the game. He had passion in abundance and this transpire through the building at the HTC. He is one of the most successful coaches in the Women's game in Scotland and we welcome you to join us on his Story as a Coach.

So whatever you are doing, have a little listen to EP03 of the new season. You won't be disappointed.

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Hello & Welcome to the 6, 8 or 10 podcast for EP02 of Season 4.

I'm absolutely blown away by how many listens there was for our return EP with Ellie Kane. Thank you so much if you tuned in and also if you listened to our back catalogue .

Sticking with the Partick Thistle theme, I'm delighted to be joined by their current Captain & Women's Team Manager, Brian Graham.

I loved Brian's honesty from the word go, we covered all things in his playing career, pride in captaining Partick Thistle, Mental Health & his pride in the journey he has been on in his management career with Patrick Thistle Women.

I think you're going to enjoy this one.

So until next time, Bye Now!

Hello & Welcome Back to the 6, 8 or 10 Podcast!

It's been a while since I've said that & to be honest I wasn't sure if I'd ever say it again but I can assure you it felt good.

Thanks for joining me as rise from my hiatus with the help of SWPL hotshot, friend & Partick Thistle attacker, Ellie Kane.

Join us as we take a wander through Ellie's career to date, sharing anecdotes of our time together at Queen's Park from the beginning to the historical SWPL2 title winning season. When listening to the quick fire round, have a think to yourself what your answers would be and drop us a message on our socials.

All that's left to do really is sit back or go for a wander and enjoy.

Until next time.

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Hello & Welcome to the final episode of the 6, 8 or 10 Podcast.

It's been a glorious 3 seasons but unfortunately its time to call it a day & I couldn't think of a better way to finish than with the man who helped me on not only this journey but in life, Graham Hunter.

Please note that this episode was filmed a few months ago, some stories will be relevant to this time.

I'd like to thank everyone who has or will listen to this podcast. A pipe dream in which I began as a coping mechanism for my own mental health. I'd also like to thank the Blue Lenas who provide the incredible soundtrack, with Keep the Motor Running as well as Graham for his suggestion for After the Fair by the Coral to play out the final episode.

And then there is the guests, all 50 of them who have shared their magnificent stories from season 1 to 3. You have been beautiful and an inspiration to me.

I'm forever grateful to everyone and anyone who has listened to, connected with or have had an impact throughout this adventure of mine. That's a job well done from me.

So for one last time.

Take Care, Stay Safe.

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Inspired by Mundials, GIANT podcast The Magnificent 7....

That's the first time I'd heard Bex speak about football I knew immediately I had to speak to her one day.

Thankfully she accepted my invitation to chat life & the beautiful game.

Global Executive for Women's Football at Copa90, Fifa, Duke University, Captain of New Zealand, 2x Olympian, World Cup, Germany, Sweden, Champions League Winner....yeah Bex Smith has done it all.

Bex is inspiring, not only her career to date but her journey in life.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.

Have a lovely Christmas and stay safe.

Enjoy

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