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  • Interview with Steve Walters
    One of the founders of the Offside Trust Steve Walters talks to us about the inception and evolution of the organisation, and its long and short term goals.
    Steve explains the challenges he and his colleagues face in their quest to spread the word of the trust and get more victims of sexual abuse to speak out.
    For more information, visit www.theoffsidetrust.com or follow them on Twitter @OffsideTrust
    Follow Steve on Twitter @Steven_Walters4
    12 min
  • Interview with Darren Powell
    USL side San Antonio FC Head Coach Darren Powell is one of the most decorated British Coaches in the United States of America, having guided two college teams to multiple successes and developing numerous players who have gone on to play in MLS and the Premier League.
    Darren explains how his career evolved from a trainee at Notts County to becoming Head Coach of one of the most exciting new teams in the USL.
    Darren's journey is truly inspiring and proves that you don't have to be a world class footballer to become a world class coach
    27 min
  • Review with Rhodri Giggs - Plan B's, Promotions & P45's
    This edition of Shoot The Defence is brought to you by the Offside Trust - Supporting fellow survivors and to safeguard children from abuse in all sports.
    We're joined by Rhodri Giggs to discuss Man Utd's 2-0 victory over Chelsea and what this means to the title race.
    Our Biteback question this week is:
    “If Chelsea fail to win the title, will this be the biggest choke in Premier League history?”
    All this & more
    53 min
  • Review with Rhodri Giggs - "It's not what you know, it's WHO you know"
    This week's show is a bit of a mixed bag in terms of football news.
    We discuss the battle for Champions League places and what could be in store for Spurs and Chelsea next season.
    There's a debate on why we think Arsenal's board have failed to provide a statement on Arsene Wenger's future, plus our Biteback feature which revolves around the ethical and moral reasons for Tony Adams' appointment as Granada caretaker manager.
    Our "In other news" segment includes Sheffield United's promotion to the Championship, the USWNT's loss to FC Dallas U15 men, the Madrid derby, Bayern's annihilation of Dortmund & supermarket adverts on football shirts
    59 min
  • Football review with Rhodri Giggs
    Rhodri Giggs joins us right on full time as Manchester United salvaged a point against a stout Everton. We discuss United's recent form, results and players who should stay/leave the club.
    There's also a review of Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Manchester City and our Biteback section focuses on "Slap Gate" involving David Moyes and BBC Reporter Vicki Sparks.
    On our "In other news" segment we focus on Ajax's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord, Sydney FC's players deliberately getting booked, Schweinsteiger's debut for Chicago fire, French players with pellet guns, Celtic's title win and match/spot fixing.
    1 hr 8 min

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