Soccer Snobs

The Snobs back together on their own this week to talk about managers getting big jobs too soon, One Soccer and is it really good for Canadian soccer, and get into our Over/Under Rated segment!  We also tell some stories about how we have been ripped off and duped by telemarketers or fake websites. All this and a TON more check it out!

Jordyn Listro - Want to hear a story about someone who just LOVES the game, never gave up and overcame all obstacles in front of her to succeed? Then listen to this story of how Jordyn Listro persevered and made it to the NWSL as a professional and the Canadian Women's National team. Out of the game for almost 2 years Jordyn's drive, determination and belief saw her get signed by the Orlando Pride in the NWSL and to reach her ultimate goal of playing for the National team.

Nick Dasovic - What a great interview this one was. Nick tells us about his early days at Dynamo Zagreb where he learnt how to fight and become a professional. To his days with the National team and St. Johnstone were he had his best playing days helping an unfancied club reach the top of the Scottish game and compete with Celtic and Rangers! Nick is now a coach with the Vancouver Whitecaps and has spent time coaching in the youth national teams as well. His down to earth attitude and wit are a joy to listen to. His advice to coaches out there is a must listen. Join the Snobs and Nick Dasovic for another amazing show!

Paul Watson - Youngest International Manager in the world!  If you want a real interesting story, so interesting its a book! Then stop right here, and listen to this man. Paul Watson has travelled the entire Globe managing in Countries like Mongolia, Pohnpei, Bangladesh and many others!  He has helped non FIFA recognized countries organize and compete in International tournaments!  Find out how he did all this, and a LOT more in our show. Its hilarious, and in between the hilarity, we see Paul's soul and how all this is done completely unselfishly and how many people he has helped around the world. An ABSOLUTELY MUST LISTEN.

Ever wonder what it was like to be the in charge of a professional Football Club?  Well wonder no more!!! We are joined by Iain McMenemy, the Chairman of Stenhousemuir Football Club in Scotland.  He talks to the snobs about what its like day to day running a Club, how he battles the Scottish FA for the lower leagues, and how Scottish football can learn from the CPL!  This is absolutely fascinating you won't regret tuning into this one!

Joé Fournier Louis Riel Sport d'étude head coach joins the Snobs to discuss his incredible program that has produced the likes of Jonathan David and Vanessa Gilles amongst many others. Joé is an incredible coach, one of the best around and his banter and personality are just as good. What a wonderfully entertaining episode listening to Joé's humour, knowledge and insight into the game and producing top players and people.

Stephen Hart former Canadian National Team coach and current Halifax Wanderers coach joins the Snobs. What a wealth of knowledge and a refreshing talk. Stephen talks honestly about Canada's 8-1 loss to Honduras and the lead up to the game. His thoughts on coaching and his experiences in the game are insightful. A must listen to for any Canada soccer fan and coaches out there, get your masters lesson done by listening to Stephen today.

What more can one guest bring to the table? You want international soccer? Tony discusses his time with Portugal. Major European soccer? Well how is Benfica and his time there? Did you want to hear from someone who coached our National team as well as Olympic team? Check, Tony's done that and tells us about it. Coach talk? Check. Funny stories? Check. All these and even more from an intriguing person with loads of experience and some incredible stories. Listen to his playing story about fainting on the field as well as his role in identifying Alphonso Davies.

Snob Steve takes over as host while the Snobs are joined today by One Soccer's Laura Armstrong to discuss different issues in the women's game in Canada and with the CSA. Is there a plan for the Canadian MLS Clubs to start women's Teams? We get some inside info here.  What about the CPL?  Why do Canadians have to go overseas?  How is the internet connection?  Find out some great inside info, with this amazing journalist!

Vanessa Gilles star of the recent She Believes Cup tournament with the Canadian Women’s National team joins the Snobs this week! Vanessa fresh off her player of the match performance against the powerhouse American team speaks with the Snobs about her career. Growing up in Ottawa, going to school at the University of Cincinnati moving to Cyprus and then now to Girondins Bordeaux Vanessa continues to rise in the soccer ranks. Based on her recent national team performances is she going to move?  Or did she sign a new deal with Bordeaux?  Vanessa fit in perfectly with the Snobs, her sense of humour is top notch and she even may be the biggest joker/prankster in the National team. Find out, what her favourite snack was before matches in high school, you will NEVER guess! Tune in to find out.