In The Technical Area

Chris, Warren and Drew are back with a double act episode. Joining them for this episode is Portugese Coach Rui Tomè who has worked at the likes of Boavista and FC Porto and former EFL, NSL and A League player turned coach Wayne 'Sully' OSullivan. The guys chat about youth development across different countries, developing culture in a team, and how a growth mindset allows you to grow as a coach.

Chris, Warren and Drew are back after a pod holiday and are joined by German National Team analysis and professional coach Alex Otto. Hear from Alex as he gives us an insight into some of the changes to German football in recent years, his role supporting the national sides with video analysis including the 2014 World Cup Victory and maybe, just maybe we might get an insight into why the Germans always win the dreaded penalty shootout! 

Join Chris, Warren and Drew for this weeks episode with none other than the Wizard Of Oz Andy "Birchy" Bernal. Hear from And as he regales his journey from kicking a ball around in Canberra through to rubbing shoulders with the best at the Nou Camp, Bernabeau and Wembley Stadium as a player through to his "Hollywood Experience" working off the pitch as an advisor with David Beckham following his move to Real Madrid in 2003. 

Chris, Warren and Drew are joined by the enigmatic former A-League Coach, Kenny Lowe. Listen in to hear how Kenny balanced full-time work with a successful playing career in the UK, how he 'accidentally' became a coach, his move to Australia and helping to nurture some of the brightest young talents the country has produced during his time in the WA National Training Centre Program and then taking on the role of Perth Glory's A League coach. Throughout it all, the importance of people and relationships in coaching are very evident – this is one not to be missed!

Join Chris (and his rascal headwear), Warren and Drew for this episode with Former Socceroo and QPR relegation saver George Kulcsar as he talks about his journey from Canberra to Antwerp and his time alongside podcast king Peter Crouch in the English top flight. 

Chris, Warren and Drew are joined on this episode by Former Socceroo David Carney as he shares his insights into his journey from Campbeltown to England, Holland, Uzbekistan and everywhere in between! Enjoy this episode with one of Australian footballs true characters! 

Chris, Warren and Drew sit down to chat to Brentford FC Hall of fame inductee, Ghanaian international and former A-League striker Lloyd Owusu as he talks about his journey through the Leagues in England, the pride of representing his country, what makes a great striker and the time his gaffer made him sit in the stands and boo himself!

Chris, Warren and Drew are joined for this one by Mr Eddie Lennie. Eddie is a former professional referee with over 150 games in the NSL including 4 grand finals, Olympic games and the FIFA World Cup in France in 1998 under his belt. He is now heavily involved in the development of the next generation of match officials here in Australia and within the Asian Football Confederation and he reflects on what it's like to be the man in the middle, the role of coaches and players in keeping referees in the game and what it was like to referee the likes of Maldini, Totti and Del Piero!

Chris, Warren and Drew welcome former professional footballer at Southampton, Wrexham and CCM, and Welsh international through to U21 level, current General Manager at Central Coast United, Matt Crowell to the pod. We talk about his journey from street football to the Football League, moving to Australia and why he has moved into the 'administrative' side of the game, a route he feels far more former players should look at taking in order to have more 'football-people' running the sport.

Chris, Warren and Drew take a deep dive into youth development with Peter de Roo, a  former Professional Player and Technical Director in Holland who has also previously held positions at Football Queensland and the FFA Centre of Excellence. Now Current Technical Director of Football Association Malaysia. Peter talks about differences in football cultures across countries, growth of the Asian game, and what Australia must do to take youth development to the next level.