More Than A Match

This week on More Than a Match, we’re joined by Manchester United youngster Sonny Aljofree to talk about his journey through football and his rise in the game.

We chat with Sonny about his recent move to Notts County and why he’s excited for the season ahead. He reflects on his time at Manchester United, including winning the FA Youth Cup and what it was like learning from Cristiano Ronaldo up close in training.

Sonny also opens up about planning for life after football — including how he’s currently juggling a university degree alongside his playing career.

This week on More Than a Match, the boys recap their eventful off-season and how they’ve stayed sharp.

Dmani shares the story of his recent engagement and linking up with former teammates for pre-season training. RH reflects on his wild ride at the $1M TST Tournament and a trip to Canada for a training camp with ex-pro Steven Ireland.

They also dive into the Club World Cup — is it worth the hype, or just another money grab? Plus, their takes on the latest transfer window drama: blockbuster signings, potential exits, and who’s still on the move.

This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with Macclesfield FC owner Rob Smethurst — and hear the unbelievable story of how a 4-day drinking session led to him buying a football club.

Rob opens up about Robbie Savage’s shock departure from the club, whether there’s any bad blood left, and how it all unfolded behind the scenes.

We also discuss the appointment of new manager John Rooney, the club’s bold ambitions for the upcoming season, and how Rob is reshaping Macclesfield on and off the pitch — from elite-level facilities to major community impact.

This one’s full of wild stories, honest reflections, and big plans ahead.

This week on More Than a Match, we hit the road for a special episode featuring Liverpool’s newest signing Jeremie Frimpong and content creator Angry Ginge.

We dive into Frimpong’s massive move to Liverpool FC, how the transfer came together, and why he’s launched the Pathways event.

Angry Ginge also joins us to break down his Man of the Match performance at Soccer Aid and shares exciting plans for Winton United’s future.

It’s football, personality, and purpose — all in one episode. Don’t miss it!

This week on More Than A Match, we’re joined by Premier League legend Emile Heskey as he takes us through his incredible football journey — from his early days to life after the final whistle.

We dive into his record-breaking transfer to Liverpool, where he formed iconic partnerships with the likes of Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard. Emile opens up about what it was like playing for both sides of Birmingham — Aston Villa and Birmingham City — and how he adapted to the shift from Champions League football to mid-table battles.

He also reflects on his international career with England: making the 2010 World Cup squad, the heartbreak of missing out in 2006, and facing the legendary Brazil side featuring Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

And finally, we discuss that unexpected clash with YouTube star KSI, and whether it impacted his reputation in the football world.

This week on More Than a Match, we’re joined by ‘The Demolition Man’ Jack Rafferty and his trainer Steve Maylett from the renowned Finest Boxing Gym. We dive into Jack’s current journey through the boxing ranks, his mindset, and his ambitions for the future.

Steve opens up about his path into coaching, his success training former WBO World Champion Terry Flanagan, and how he’s built a thriving gym packed with rising talent. Together, Jack and Steve talk about their relationship with legendary promoter Frank Warren, and how he’s helped elevate their careers with top-tier fight nights.

We also explore the demands of being a professional boxer — from brutal training and strict dieting to the mental resilience needed every day. And of course, we get into what’s next… and who Jack wants to face in the ring.

In this week's episode of More Than a Match, we sit down with Robbie Savage 'The Gaffer' to talk all things Macclesfield FC. Robbie opens up about the incredible journey to becoming champions with The Silkmen, the pressure of delivering results, and the expectations placed on him and the squad throughout the season.

Dmani also shares his perspective on playing under Robbie’s management, what made this season special, and why the team is already excited for the challenges ahead next season. We dive into the unbeatable team spirit, the friendships that have formed off the pitch, and of course — the end-of-season trip to Portugal and all the antics that came with it!

This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with former Premier League star Robbie Savage to dive into his incredible football journey. From being released by Manchester United’s legendary Class of ’92 to captaining a Premier League side, Robbie shares how he overcame rejection and built a career on grit and personality.

He also talks about life after football, including his punditry work with TNT Sports and the BBC 606 show with Chris Sutton. Plus, we get into the infamous "dark arts" of football — including his fiery clash with Dion Dublin and a hilarious phone call with Roy Keane you won’t want to miss.

This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with former Manchester United academy star Demetri Mitchell to dive into his incredible football journey - from Old Trafford to the Scottish Premiership and beyond.

He shares untold behind-the-scenes stories from training and life inside Manchester United, what it was like making his first-team debut, and his proudest moments - including winning the play-offs with Blackpool and playing some of his best football at Hearts.

Demetri also opens up about battling injuries and setbacks, and how he's channelled those experiences into building a future beyond football - launching his own clothing brand, Benir Clothing

This week on More Than a Match, we’re celebrating the journey so far with a special highlight reel of our favorite moments from the podcast.

From our very first episode to the latest, we revisit some of the most heartfelt, powerful, and inspiring stories shared by us and our incredible guests.

Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just joined recently, thank you for being part of this growing community. Your support means the world to us—and we can't wait to share what’s next.