In this powerful episode of Boots to Billing, hosts Alan McFadden and Chris Fahey sit down with Scottish football journeyman and FIFA Licensed football agent Scott McLaughlin for an honest and eye-opening conversation about life in and after professional football.

Scott takes us through his impressive 21-year career, starting as a 16-year-old at Hamilton Academical, playing in the Scottish Premier League with Livingston, and featuring for clubs including Morton, Airdrie United, and Clyde. Along the way, he shares brilliant stories about legendary teammates like "Big Marv" Andrews, Robert Snodgrass, and the unforgettable Andy McLaren.

But the conversation takes a profound turn as Scott opens up about his mental health struggles after retiring from football. From the devastating hit-and-run accident that nearly killed him to the crippling anxiety and depression that followed, Scott reveals the reality behind the "invincible" footballer persona. His candid discussion about seeking help, finding the right support, and eventually rebuilding his life through personal training and football agency work provides hope and inspiration for anyone struggling with similar issues.

Scott and the hosts also tackle the lack of post-career support for footballers, the importance of speaking to the right people about mental health, and why charities like Back Onside are doing crucial work that clubs themselves often neglect.

This episode is essential listening for anyone connected to football, mental health advocacy, or anyone who's ever wondered what happens when the final whistle blows on a playing career.Boots to Billings - where football careers become business success stories.

This podcast is created by ⁠Pitch to Placements⁠ in collaboration with ⁠AGPayroll⁠. This episode was sponsored by Back Onside.

Check out this clip from our chat with Nicki Paterson - "The Scottish Frank Lampard"

From Vegas nightclubs with Mike Tyson to training with Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls, then back to his mum's spare room wondering what's next.

Now he's one of the UK's top sales performers. This is how you turn football heartbreak into business success.

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Meet Nicki Paterson - the man a football manager once called "The Scottish Frank Lampard," and you're about to discover why.

Picture this: A 16-year-old lad from Hamilton, playing part-time football and feeling like his dreams are slipping away. Fast forward eight years, and he's sharing a training pitch with Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls, living the American dream with a beautiful stadium, proper money, and crowds of 20,000.

But football, as every player knows, can be cruel.

One tackle. One injury. One phone call from home. Suddenly, Nicko's back in Scotland, sleeping in his mum and dad's spare room, wondering what the hell happens next. The contract offers have dried up. The lifestyle's gone. And he's got a family to support.

This is where most football stories end in disappointment. But Nicki's story? This is where it gets interesting.

Ready to discover how your football story becomes your business superpower?

This is more than a podcast episode - it's a blueprint for transformation. Whether you're hanging up your boots tomorrow or planning for life after football, Nicki Paterson's journey will change how you see your future.

Hit play, and prepare to see your football experience in a completely different light.

Boots to Billings - where football careers become business success stories.

This podcast is created by Pitch to Placements in collaboration with AGPayroll.