Kick Off With Jamie Mccreedy

🎙️ In this episode of Inside The Mind Of, Jamie McCreedy sits down with João Carlos Pereira — Portuguese football manager and former winger — to dive deep into a career that’s taken him from the pitches of Portugal to the dugouts of Europe and beyond.Pereira shares insights from his time as a player with Académica, Moreirense, and Trofense, before transitioning into management with clubs including Nacional, Belenenses, Estoril, Ermis Aradippou, Servette, and Grasshopper Club Zürich.We explore:⚽ His journey from Luanda, Angola, to the Primeira Liga.🧠 What it takes to coach across Portugal, Switzerland, Cyprus, and Kuwait.📊 The challenges of managing historic clubs under pressure.🔑 Lessons learned from short but impactful stints, including record survival with Ermis and leading Grasshoppers while topping the league.Whether you’re a coach, a player, or a fan of the beautiful game, this episode gives a rare look inside the mind of a manager who’s worked at every level of football.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with footballers and coaches from around the world.#premierleague #wolves #toti

🎙️ Jonas Mikael Axeldahl Joins Jamie McCreedy on ‘Inside the Mind Of’!Former Swedish international and current manager Jonas Mikael Axeldahl sits down with Jamie McCreedy to talk football, from his playing days in Sweden, Italy, and England, to representing Sweden at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Jonas also shares insights from his transition into management, including his time at Falkenbergs FF and his current role as head coach of Vejby IF.In this episode, we dive into:⚽ Memorable matches in Serie B, Serie C, and the English Football League⚽ Ipswich Town’s iconic 2000 play-off promotion to the Premier League⚽ Playing at the Olympics and representing Sweden on the world stage⚽ Lessons learned moving from player to manager⚽ Tips and advice for aspiring footballers and coachesDon’t miss this exclusive conversation with a footballer who has seen the game from every angle!🔔 Subscribe to Inside the Mind Of for more exclusive football interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from players, managers, and coaches around the world.#JonasAxeldahl #InsideTheMindOf #FootballPodcast #IpswichTown #SwedenFootball #JamieMcCreedy

Martin Sjögren – one of Europe’s most experienced coaches in the women’s game – joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of.From winning titles in Sweden with Linköping and Malmö, to leading Norway at the World Cup and Euros, Martin shares his journey across club and international football. We dive into the highs and challenges of managing at the top level, his current success with Hammarby IF in the Damallsvenskan, and his upcoming move to the NWSL as head coach of Chicago Stars FC in 2026.If you’re passionate about football, leadership, and the future of the women’s game, this conversation is not to be missed.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with players, coaches, and football minds from across the world!#football #footballcoaching #soccer #footballmanager

This week, Jamie McCreedy sits down with Stevie Grieve, the Scottish coach who has carved out a remarkable career across the world of football. From coaching in India and Canada to working as an analyst in Scotland and now managing in Finland with SJK, Stevie’s story is anything but ordinary.We dive into his journey:Starting out in Perth with a passion for coaching at just 16His bold move to India, where he became known as the “Scottish Gary Neville” through his TV show The Mind GameBuilding youth development in CanadaReturning to Scotland for roles with Dundee United, St Johnstone, and Forest Green RoversHis rise in Finland, where he’s now Head Coach of SJK and already making headlines with his attacking, entertaining style of playThis conversation is full of lessons on resilience, adaptability, and the importance of thinking differently in football.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with players, coaches, and figures shaping the game worldwide.#FootballPodcast #StevieGrieve #SJK #InsideTheMindOf #football #soccer

Laura Holden’s football journey has taken her from Bristol City’s academy to scoring a famous FA Cup winner for Bridgwater, before spells at Cheltenham Town, Aberdeen, and now Swindon Town. From the highs of that Palace goal to the setback of an ACL injury, Laura’s story is one of resilience, passion, and chasing the game she loves.

Football League veteran Alan Walker joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of... 🎙️From his early days at Bangor City in Wales, through spells at Lincoln City, Millwall, Mansfield Town, Barnet and more, Alan is best remembered for his time at Gillingham, where he made over 150 league appearances, picked up the Player of the Season award in 1989/90, and earned a place in the PFA Team of the Year (1991/92). 💪⚽In this episode, Alan opens up about:His journey from non-league to the Football LeagueThe highs and lows of his Gillingham yearsWinning personal honours and what they meant to himLife after playing — managing Sittingbourne, Tonbridge Angels, Fisher Athletic, and Maidstone UnitedHis current role shaping the future of the game as Director of Football at Ashford United and Head of Coaching at Kent FAIf you love stories from the heart of English football, this one’s packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration. 🙌👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with more football journeys from around the world on Inside the Mind Of...#FootballPodcast #InsideTheMindOf #AlanWalker #GillinghamFC #FootballStories

Jennifer Foster joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to talk all things women’s football – from her playing days to coaching in the WSL, Championship, and abroad.A UEFA A Licensed coach currently working with Everton Women, Jennifer has over 20 years in the game and a wealth of experience across clubs including Birmingham City, Bristol City, Leicester City, Nottingham Trent University, GoPro Sports in Dubai, and UK International Soccer in the US.We dive into:⚽ Life as a former pro turned coach🌍 Coaching across England, the UAE, and USA📈 Birmingham’s top-4 WSL finish & the challenges of COVID seasons🏆 Bristol City’s Championship promotion🦊 Taking interim charge at Leicester and leading them to their first ever FA Cup semi-final🔵 Joining Everton ahead of an exciting new chapter at Goodison Park🌐 The future of women’s football and the brand-new UEFA Women’s Europa CupDon’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell 🔔 so you don’t miss more amazing conversations with voices shaping the game.#womansfootball #wsl #evertonwomen #everton

Former Dundee assistant and ex-Wolves, Stoke, Ipswich, and Hamilton coach Stuart Taylor joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to reveal untold stories from his playing days, FA Cup shocks, promotions, and life in Scottish and English football.

Joe Kirkland, a highly driven football coach from Burton Upon Trent, joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind of to share his remarkable journey through the beautiful game. With a degree in Football Coaching & Development, Staffordshire University’s 2022 Student of the Year has coached in seven different countries, led Burton Albion Women to their highest points-per-game record since 2017, and founded his own coaching business in California. From managing youth and development squads to taking the reins at Solihull Moors Women in November 2024, Joe opens up about his passion for inspiring others, the lessons learned across continents, and what it takes to succeed both on and off the pitch.

Edu Rubio sat down with Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind of to share the story of his coaching journey in football. From starting out at the Valencia youth academy, to key academy roles with MK Dons and Chelsea, Edu went on to manage and develop young players before stepping into senior football.

He spoke about his experiences as Assistant Manager at Crawley Town, working under both Gabriele Cioffi and John Yems, and his time at Crystal Palace, where he worked alongside Roy Hodgson and Patrick Vieira. Edu also opened up about coaching at the highest level in the Premier League with Wolves under Julen Lopetegui, and later with West Ham United.

This episode dives into the challenges, lessons, and highlights from Edu’s career, offering a real insight into life on the touchline and inside top academies. 🎙️