More Than A Match

In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Manchester City and England goalkeeper Khiara Keating to talk about her incredible journey from a Sunday League team run by her mum in Ardwick, to becoming one of the most exciting young goalkeepers in world football.Khiara opens up on leaving Manchester United at 11 to join City, making her WSL debut at 17, winning the Golden Glove, getting her first England call up, and life inside the Lionesses camp during their Euros triumph under Sarina Wiegman. She talks Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Lauren James, the pressure of being a modern goalkeeper, her sister Khiara at Liverpool, and what football has really taught her.Honest, funny and packed with stories you won't hear anywhere else.If you enjoyed this episode, smash that like button, subscribe to the channel and drop a comment below telling us who you want to see next.

Charlie McNeill joins More Than a Match for one of the most honest football interviews you'll hear. The Sheffield Wednesday forward, once dubbed the most prolific youth goalscorer in England with over 600 goals, opens up about his incredible rise through Man United's academy, what it was really like training with Cristiano Ronaldo, and the brutal reality of life after leaving Old Trafford.From scoring 24 goals in 21 games in his debut Man United U18 season, to winning the FA Youth Cup at Old Trafford, to making his senior debut the day before his 19th birthday against Real Sociedad in the Europa League, Charlie's journey has been anything but ordinary. He also gets brutally honest about his loan spells at Newport County and Stevenage, the self-doubt that crept in, and how joining Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer in 2024 has reignited his career, including scoring a brace just 27 seconds into his debut against Hull City.

In this episode of More Than A Match Ryan Hopper and D'Mani Mellor debate whether Tottenham could actually face relegation this season, discuss Michael Carrick's future and whether he should stay at Manchester United, react to York City's incredible last day promotion drama, and break down the biggest stories across the Premier League and EFL.

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with former Liverpool F.C. academy player Marley Blair for one of our most powerful conversations yet.Marley opens up about being mistreated in football, dealing with the loss of his mum while in academy football, facing racism during his career, and the challenges that shaped him on and off the pitch.We also discuss his time under Steven Gerrard, the struggles he faced across clubs, and how those experiences inspired his mission today — helping the next generation of players avoid the mistakes and hardships he went through.An honest conversation about football, grief, resilience and turning pain into purpose.Drop a comment with your thoughts and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes of More Than A Match.

In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Jack Massey to hear the real story behind his rise in boxing.

From selling his own tickets door to door to fighting on the biggest stages, Jack shares what it truly takes to build a career from the ground up in the fight game. He opens up about the early struggles, the sacrifices, and the reality of chasing success without shortcuts.

We also dive into his journey towards becoming a world title contender, the mindset needed to keep pushing forward, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

This is a story of resilience, hard work, and proving that anything is possible when you back yourself.

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In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Rhys Bennett to talk about his journey through football and life after the game.From coming through at Bolton Wanderers to his time at Rochdale AFC, Rhys reflects on his experiences in the Football League and the challenges he faced along the way.He opens up about the injuries that had a huge impact on his career, ultimately forcing him to step away from professional football earlier than expected. Rhys shares the mental and physical battles that came with that period, and how he managed to adapt to life after the game.We also dive into his journey beyond football, as he explains how he transitioned into becoming a business owner, building a new path and identity outside of the sport.This is an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, setbacks, and finding purpose after football.Let us know your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe and support the channel.

John McAtee shares his incredible underdog journey from non league football to reaching the Premier League. He opens up about beating Wrexham in the unforgettable 5-4 playoff clash, signing for Bolton Wanderers and Luton, and overcoming serious injury setbacks along the way. An inspiring football story about resilience, belief and chasing the dream.

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with Amy Truesdale MBE, Paralympic Gold Medalist and one of the best in the world at her sport.Amy opens up about winning Gold in Paris, what it really feels like to stand on top of the podium, and the sacrifices it takes to become a world champion. Born with one arm, Amy shares her journey through elite sport, the challenges she faced growing up, and how she turned adversity into greatness.We also talk about shaking the King’s hand, representing Team GB on the world stage, and what’s next as she looks ahead to the future after Paralympic success.From mindset and discipline to the reality of life as a professional athlete, this is an inspiring and powerful episode you don’t want to miss.

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with content creator Simon Gbeleyi, whose journey has taken him from making TikToks in his bedroom to producing adverts for Manchester United.Simon opens up about how he first started creating content with limited resources and how consistency and belief helped fuel his rise in the creative world. He tells us about working directly with United, including his unforgettable trip to Romania, and what it was like to play at Old Trafford.We also talk about his work interviewing youth teams and young players, giving a platform to the next generation, and how his content has grown into something much bigger than he ever imagined.A real story of creativity, hard work, and turning passion into opportunity — this episode shows there’s more than one way to make it in football.

This week on More Than A Match, D’Mani and RH sit down with former Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson for an open and honest conversation about his football journey.Cameron takes us back to making his Manchester United debut at just 18 years old, sharing what it was really like breaking through at Old Trafford. He opens up about working under Louis van Gaal, his old-school methods, and why that period brought him real joy in football.He also speaks honestly about the challenges he faced under José Mourinho, including the moment he was kicked out of the dressing room, and how quickly things can change at the top level.The episode dives deep into the injuries and setbacks Cameron suffered after leaving United, including being away from football for over 700 days, and the mental strength it took to find his way back into the game.A powerful story about resilience, setbacks, and rediscovering love for football — this one truly shows why it’s More Than A Match.