More Than A Match

his week on More Than a Match, we flip the script and answer YOUR questions in a full-on Q&A special!

From the viral 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate to the lads breaking down the chaos of Benn vs Eubank, nothing is off-limits.

They also go head-to-head in a 5-a-side battle, picking teams of players they’ve either coached or played with — and some huge names get mentioned

But that’s not all…

The boys tease the idea of a possible theme song coming soon and open up about their ambitions for the podcast, where they want to take it, and how they plan to grow More Than a Match into something even bigger.

This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with former wonderkid Dan Adshead to hear the incredible story behind his football journey so far. From training with Rochdale’s first team at just 14, to making his senior debut at 16 while still balancing school — Dan opens up about what it was like growing up in the spotlight.

He also reflects on his move to a Premier League club, how he handled the pressure of early success and the challenges he's faced since - including injuries, setbacks, and the mental battle of staying in the game.

This week on More than a Match, we sit down with Macclesfield FC striker Tom Clare to explore his remarkable journey - from non-league football to the bright lights of Love Island, not once, but twice.

Tom opens up about the early days of his football career, his rise through the non-league system, and the constant challenge of balancing life on the pitch with the demands of everyday work. He also shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Love Island came into his life, how it changed everything once he left the villa, and what it truly felt like to go all the way and win Love Island: All Stars.

This week on More than a Match, we sit down with Oldham Athletic defender Charlie Raglan to hear the incredible story behind his football journey — one that’s anything but typical.

From a childhood spent playing football in Tenerife, to battling through the tough reality of non-league life in England, Charlie opens up about the financial struggles, the near-misses, and the relentless self-belief that kept his dream alive. He reflects on the challenge of adapting back to English football, how close he came to walking away from the game, and what finally led him to the Football League and his current role at Oldham.

This is a story about resilience, grit, and what it really takes to carve out a career in the beautiful game.

In this week's episode of More than a Match, we speak with 'The Wonderkid' Callum Gribbin about his difficult experiences on and off the pitch since leaving Manchester United. We talk to him about his football career since leaving the club, and what football has taught him along the way as he matures to become the person he is now and support his family. He also tells us about the untold stories of Manchester United during his time at the club, as well as the challenges of being a footballer that most people do not see.

In this week's episode of More than a Match, we speak with Manchester United and Lioness defender Gabby George about her football career thus far. We speak with Gabby about her two ACL injuries, which could have ended her football career, and how she recovered mentally and physically from both of them. We also spoke to her about her life's influences, such as her cousin, Jesse Lingard, who is a significant role model for her both on and off the pitch, and how women's football has grown in popularity in recent years as a result of the nation's support for the Lionesses in major tournaments.

In the fifth episode of More than a Match, we interview with Leeds midfielder Joe Rothwell about his current success and the path that eventually brought him to his Premier League debut. Also, we talk to him about his proudest moments in his football career, as well as some of the challenges he experienced along the road and the sacrifices he had to make to get to where he is now...

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In our fourth episode of More Than a Match, we talk to 'The Flash' Zelfa Barrett about his boxing career thus far and what drove him to have the fighting mentality he does. We discuss his recent fight against Jazza Dickens and what life is like with new trainer Joe Gallagher after leaving his uncle Pat Barrett. Finally, we discuss life outside of the ring after dealing with the tragedy of his mother and brother's deaths, and how it has impacted his perspective on life.

In Episode 3 of More Than A Match, we answer your questions to give you a deeper understanding of our journey. We talk about the challenges of being released from clubs while fighting to sustain our careers as professional footballers, how we navigate personal hardships, and the invaluable support that helped us through tough times. We also reflect on life after release and the successes we’re now achieving.

In our second episode of More Than A Match, we interview Everton midfielder James Garner. We spoke with him about his journey from starting at Carrington with Dmani to becoming a regular starter in the Premier League, as well as the sacrifices that footballers endure from a young age that many people are unaware of. We also interview him about life under new boss David Moyes and his football successes to date.