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We talk to Rosenborg and Iceland striker Matthías Vilhjálmsson on the eve of his side's Champions League qualifier second leg against Celtic.

Matthías tells us which Rosenborg players to look out for and sets the record straight over a mis-quoted article in the Daily Mail.

Iceland's Euro 2016 campaign is also discussed, along with Matthías' views on Liverpool FC - the club he supported as a kid.

Thanks to our partners; Mysportswear, FNX Network, youthenergy, SAVE Association, Sofa Sports News & Lucky 7 Management

Intro theme is Shinobi by Terrah Bite. All material can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhpwB9F3BteMQa3Wrhq5dA

Former FIFA referee and current Director of you-are-the-ref.com Keith Hackett joins us to talk a bit about his career and gives his views on VAR, Goal Line Technology and the development of referees.

Keith also gives us his account of the 21 man brawl between Manchester United and Arsenal in 1990 and reaction to claims some referees attempt to take centre stage.

Thanks to our partners; Mysportswear, FNX Network, youthenergy, SAVE Association, Sofa Sports News & Lucky 7 Management

Intro theme is Shinobi by Terrah Bite. All material can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhpwB9F3BteMQa3Wrhq5dA

David Lean, a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse and ambassador for the Voicing CSA charity, joined us to talk about his recent 24hr sponsored walk to raise awareness of #childabuse for #CSASurvivors everywhere.

At 12 years of age, David was sexually abused by his football coach, but 30 years later he broke his silence with evidence that led to his abuser being jailed for 2 years.

David tells us about how his case was initially rejected by the Crown Prosecution Service, but how his appeal to the Child Sexual Abuse Review Panel found it in his favour.

It is 2017 and Child Sexual Abuse remains a taboo subject. However, thanks to the bravery of the likes of David and other CSA survivors, coupled with the support from charities such as Voices CSA, SAVE Association and the Offside Trust, there is hope and support for all victims.

David's fundraising page is here. Please feel free to donate

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=DaveandJonas.csaawareness&isTeam=true

The general director of anti match-fixing organisation Federbet and newly elected head of the Committee for Ethics and Fair Play of the Football Federation of Ukraine, Francesco Baranca joins us to talk about his role and the challenges he faces.

Mr Baranca gives us his views on the conduct of some betting organisations and the responsibilities football clubs have to help eradicate match fixing.

Special thanks to DCF Sport Legal for arranging this interview.

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#MatchFixing #Betting #Bookies #SpotFixing #Ukraine #Soccer #Football #bookiekiller #bookiebashing #williamhill #handicapper #betting #sportsbet #sportsgambling #capper #cheating

FC Utrecht Goalkeeping coach and former Aston Villa and Wolves 'keeper Stefan Postma kindly took time out of his busy pre season schedule to talk to us about his journey from the Netherlands to the Premier League and back - via an unlikely Mediterranean club.

Stefan shares his experiences with the late Graham Taylor and lists his combined Aston Villa and Wolves side, based on who he has played alongside.

We talk a little about Stefan's current role at Utrecht and the club's aspirations for the season.

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– FNX Network

– Mysportswear

– youthenergy

– SAVE Association

- Sofa Sports News

#AVFC #FCUtrecht #Wolves #PL #Eredivisie

You’d be hard pressed to find another individual with more experience in TV and media than Tom Watt.

A 36 year veteran across several areas of the industry makes Tom one of the most decorated and respected individuals in the modern era.

Tom talks to us about the early years of his acting career – notably playing Lofty Holloway in Eastenders, meeting the likes of Lionel Messi for one of his many books, the evolution and growth of soccer in the United States, and – of course – his beloved Arsenal.

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Special thanks to our sponsors:

– FNX Network

– Mysportswear

– youthenergy

– SAVE Association

#AFC #Arsenal #COYG #Messi #Lacazette #Sanchez #Wenger #Eastenders #MLS #USA

Former Nottingham Forest captain Steve Chettle joins us to talk about rollercoaster career at the club and youth development in England.

Steve gives us his account of the great Forest team of the late 80's-early 90's under Brian Clough, playing with the likes of Des Walker, Stuart Pearce, Jonny Metgod and Roy Keane.

Listen as Steve tells us who he thinks is the best player he has ever played alongside and much, much more.

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Special thanks to our sponsors:

- FNX Network

- Mysportswear

- youthenergy

- SAVE Association

Former Olympiakos and Bolton midfielder Stelios Giannakopoulos joins us to talk about his career highlights, which include a 40 meter strike against FC Porto, netting a brace in the 3-0 win over deadly rivals Panathinaikos to seal the title and life at Bolton under Big Sam.

Stelios gives us his views on Greece's unlikely Euro 2004 success, coaching and answers questions from our Facebook group page.

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- FNX Network

- Mysportswear

- youthenergy

- SAVE Association

#Greece #Euro2004 #Olympiakos #Bolton

Paul Parker and Rhodri Giggs join us to discuss the sensational £75M transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United and Wayne Rooney's return to Everton

This episode is sponsored by FNX Network, MySportswear and youthenergy drinks

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Did you know Shoot The Defence was the first podcast to interview Cheeky Sport Joel? No? Well now you do.

Listen in as we ask Joel about how Cheeky Sport was founded, obstacles they faced from day one and much more.

Joel, Dave and the rest of the Cheeky Sport team have worked miracles to get where they have and we at Shoot The Defence are proud to call them our friends.