Boot Room Podcast

Boot Room Podcast

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Boot Room Podcast episodes

  • VAR Nonsense, Spurs & Man United's Struggles, Arsenal Stuttering Under Emery & The Race For The Sack
    Jamie, Alan and Christie are back to discuss the weekly goings on in the world of football. Of course, VAR is still dominating the news and Al can't wait to tell us how much he hates it.... 
    The lads discuss it's implementation for offsides and penalties with Jamie admitting to "buying contact" in his game at the weekend.
    With Manchester United and Spurs both struggling, what needs to happen to improve both clubs fortunes? Why has Dele Alli regressed and will both managers see out the rest of the season?
    Christy discusses his  beloved Arsenal and whether they have progressed under Unai Emery
    Finally, the lads have some harsh words for Watford after their defeat at Manchester City plus, they make their predictions for the top four and the managers race for the sack....
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    1 hr 4 min
  • International vs Club Football, Player Agents & The Premier League's Best Ever Players
    With it being an International week Jamie, Al and Christy discuss whether International football is losing it's relevance compared to the Premier & Champions League?
    With Premier League Clubs paying £211m to player agents in 2018, the lads talk about their experiences with agents and just how involved are the players in their own transfers? 
    Finally, the lads answer questions from listeners who asked who are the best 3 players in Premier League history in each position plus, who were the most talented young players the lads ever played against?
    Follow us on Twitter @Bootroompodcast @Jamieholme @Alanrog3 @Christyeholly
    1 hr 12 min
  • Liverpool vs Arsenal Review, Have Spurs Gone Stale? What Next For Manchester United? Plus, Bury & Bolton In Turmoil

    With Christy away on international duty with US national team, Jamie & Alan are left to review the Liverpool vs Arsenal game. They discuss Emery's naive tactics, Pepe's impressive full debut, they . throw some shade at Gary Neville & Martin Tyler, plus ask is Mo Salah underrated?

    After a poor result for Spurs against Newcastle, the lads debate whether Spurs have gone stale and mention the dreaded VAR word in relation the Harry Kane's penalty claim. 

    With Manchester United dropping 3 points at home to Crystal Palace the lads take a look at what could be next for United? Do they need change at both board and management level? Are they suffering as a result of the big contracts they've given out? 

    Finally, with the sad news that Bolton and Bury risk being put out of business, the lads discuss whether top clubs should be doing more to help the lower league clubs in their areas?

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    1 hr 3 min
  • VAR Strikes Again, Making Mistakes On The Pitch, Maddison Lights Up The Bridge & Coutinho: What Went Wrong?
    VAR caused more controversy at the weekend in the Manchester City vs Spurs game. The lads debate was the decision correct and is VAR or the new handball rule to blame? 
    With Liverpool having to play extra time on Wednesday then, travel home and play Southampton on Saturday what effect can that have on performance and with Adrians howler, the lads tells us what have been the worst mistakes they've ever made on the pitch.
    James Maddison was the stand our for Leicester City again at Stamford bridge, the lads give their thoughts on him as a player as where he could potentially move to next. 
    With Philippe Coutinho finalising a move to Bayern Munich the lads discuss where it all went wrong for him and why does it not work out for some players when moving to the likes of Barcelona. 
    Thanks for listening and if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review on iTunes or tell a friend. 
    You can also follow us on Twitter: @BootRoomPodcast @JamieHolme @Alanrog3 @Christyeholly & join in the conversation using #BootRoomPodcast
    55 min
  • Is VAR Killing Football? How To Stop Manchester City & Their Love of Tactical Fouls? Plus, Is Paul Pogba Worthy of the Hype?
    With the Premier League season finally underway Alan is back to join Jamie & Christy to discuss all the main talking points from the weekends football. 
    First up, they have a heated debate on whether VAR is sucking the emotion out of football and killing the game?
    They discuss the brilliance of Manchester City, their love of tactical fouls and just how should teams set up to try and beat them?
    Next up, they talk about yesterday's Manchester United vs Chelsea match and in particular, is Paul Pogba worthy of the hype or is he simply a show pony and can Harry Maguire be the leader they so much crave?
    Plus, do newly promoted sides have to change the way they play when coming up to the Premier League?
    Thanks all for listening. If you like the podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and tell a friend.
    You can also follow us on Twitter: @BootRoomPodcast @JamieHolme @Alanrog3 @Christyeholly & join in the conversation using #BootRoomPodcast
    53 min
  • Charity Shield Review, Is Pep rattled? Transfer Deadline Madness, Are Captains Still Important & Premier League Predictions
    With Alan sunning himself in Spain, Jamie and Christy hold the fort and review the Manchester City vs Liverpool Charity Shield Match and ask did the game really matter plus, is Pep rattled by Liverpool? 
    They discuss are the demands on the modern players too much and what effect it can have on their performance?
    They take a look at all the potential transfer deadline deals and debate who's had the best transfer window?
    Off the back of Pep Guardiola asking his players to vote for Manchester City's new captain, they discuss whether the role of a captain is still as important as is once was?
    Finally, they give their predictions for who will finish in the Premier League top four, get relegated, win the golden boot and which team will be the surprise package.
    Follow Us on Twitter: @BootRoomPodcast @JamieHolme @Alanrog3 @Christyeholly & join in the conversation using #BootRoomPodcast
    58 min
  • Winning The World Cup, Zidane vs Bale, Transfer Talk & Do Pre Season Results Matter?
    The lads are back for season 2 of the Boot Room Podcast. Jamie is once again joined by Ex Nottingham Forest & Leicester defender, Alan Rogers & USWNT Opposition Analyst, Christy Holly to talk all things football. 
    This week, Christy tells the lads about winning the Women's World Cup with the USA & challenges some of the common misconceptions about women's football. 
    The lads debate Gareth Bale's much maligned move to China and his ongoing saga with Zinedine Zidane.
    They talk all things pre season and answer do the results really matter? What is the focus from both a player and coaches perspective? Plus, Al shares some interesting stories from his time playing for Gary Megson at Nottingham Forest. Finally, they take a look at the transfer dealings of the top Premier League sides and discuss who has done the best business so far and which clubs still have a lot left to do. 
    Follow the lads on Twitter @JamieHolme @Alanrog3 @Christyeholly & join in the conversation using #BootRoomPodcast
    1 hr 6 min
  • Alan Rogers; Life After Football, Mental Health Support For Ex Professional’s & Investments Gone Wrong
    Ex Nottingham Forest & Leicester City defender, Alan Rogers joins Jamie & Football Analyst & Sports Phycologist, Christy Holly to give an honest, brave account of what life is like after professional football.
     
    Alan talks openly about the challenge in integrating back into normal life after his career had finished. He gives details on the impact his career has had on his mental health and how seeing a recent interview by goalkeeper, Chris Kirkland encouraged him to talk to those close to him about some of his own struggles.
     
    He also talks about his experiences with the PFA and how some bad financial advice has left him short of his £500k pension.
     
    This is one of the most powerful and important podcasts of this series.
     
    Follow the lads on Twitter @JamieHolme @Alanrog3 @Christyeholly
    58 min
  • Pressure’s On Liverpool & City, Being Hit In A Tackle From Roy Keane & Who’s Better...Gerrard, Scholes or Lampard?
    Joining Jamie is, Alan Rogers. Alan the Ex Nottingham Forest & Leicester City Left Back, now UEFA A Coach
     
    Also joining Jamie and Alan is The Boot Room's resident Irish Man, Christy Holly who is the current Opposition Analyst for the USA Women's National team and former Head Coach of US National league side, Sky Blue FC.
     
    In this episode, the lads talk about the Premier League title race, what impact will the Champions League have on the run in & who they think will finish in the top four. Al tells some brilliant stories from his career including an infamous meeting with Roy Keane on his debut plus, the lads give their thoughts on who was better...Gerrard, Lampard or Scholes. 
     
    Follow the lads on Twitter @JamieHolme @Alanrog3 @Christyeholly
    1 hr 8 min
  • Callum Walsh: Being A Performance Coach in Premier League, Dressing Room Player Power & Liverpool or City For The Premier League Title?
    Joining Jamie is, Callum Walsh. Callum is the Senior Physical Performance Coach at Huddersfield Town having previously spent time coaching Turkey's national team, in Brazil with Atletico Paranaense and Wales with Cardiff City.
     
    Also joining Jamie and Callum is, Christy Holly. Christy is the current Opposition Analyst for the USA Women's National team and former Head Coach of US National league side, Sky Blue FC.
     
    In this episode, Callum talks about his career from coaching in Brazil to his day to day role with Premier League outfit, Huddersfield. The lads discuss player power in the dressing room. Do they now have too much control? What is the best way to get young footballers first team experience in the top Premier League sides? They discuss who is going to win the Premier League, Liverpool or City? Plus, who is the best players they've played with and coached?
     
    Follow the lads on Twitter @JamieHolme @Walshy2123 @Christyeholly
    1 hr 32 min

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An unfiltered weekly football podcast with host, former non-league footballer, Jamie Holme, Ex Nottingham Forest & Leicester City defender, Alan Rogers & Non-League Striker Jimmy McCarthy. The…