Straight From The Off

Straight From The Off welcomes Ryan Jones to the Podcast. Ryan is regarded by many as one of the finest Goalkeepers the city has produced, winning multiple trophies with Sunday league giants Campfield FC. Ryan has played for teams that include, Kingsley, Pineapple, AFC Liverpool and Bootle amongst others. Ryan had a spell in the professional game with Leeds United and also spent a few seasons over in America. He tells us what it was like going on trial at various clubs and what it’s like to save a penalty in the National Cup Final! He talks about his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes John Aldridge to the Podcast. John needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From school football in Garston were he lived, to lifting the League title and FA Cup for his beloved Liverpool FC. ‘Aldo’ played for Blue Union, Garston Woodcutters, Cheshire Lines and South Liverpool before moving on to the pro game with Newport County. It was from there that he caught the eye of Jim Smith at Oxford and made his way to the 1st Division and eventually to Liverpool FC. He tells us how about those early days and what it took to make it as a professional and how he played and scored at the World Cup! he tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes David Jennings to the Podcast. Jenno was a tough tackling midfield general with a touch of class and later on in his career dropped back in to centre half and won more trophies in doing so. Jenno has played for teams that include Redrock, The Pilot, Royal Seaforth, Sandon, Seymour and JOB amongst others. Whilst playing for Royal Seaforth they lost 9 finals in a row before landing the Challenge Cup. He tells us how his battle with cancer effectively ended his playing/managing days and how he dealt with that awful news. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes Lee Cooper to the Podcast. Lee was a striker that has a real eye for goal and has been a thorn in the side of many a defender throughout his career. Lee has played for teams that include Prescot Cables, Stockbridge Village, St Dominics, Burscough & Barrow amongst others. While playing mainly for the Canada of a Sunday after joining from Thithebarn. He tells a great story about collecting his wages when on loan! and the trials and tribulations of non league football. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Menagh to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool Schoolboys at various ages and playing for Everton as a youngster Jamie continued to impress in the amateur game and got picked up by Blackpool were he would sign a pro contract. He would later move to Stoke under Tony Pulis and after an interesting conversation with Mark Hughes he moved on. He played for teams like Chester, Marine, Witton Albion and Stockport whilst also playing in the amateur ranks for teams like Seymour, The Bull, Nalgo, Kensington Fields and more recently Oyster. Jamie is now playing for Lower Breck FC. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes Tommy Boden to the Podcast. Tommy was a commanding centre back who could also play football. He was a two footed player that enjoyed spells at Holy Name, Orry’s, Saltbox, The Warby, The View, The John’s, JOB and Kennelwood. He tells us about his winner for The Warby in a Cup Final at Burscough, about losing two Premier Cup finals with The View and JOB before finally winning the trophy. His Saturday teams include a spell at Wrexham, then playing for the likes of Bootle, St Helens and Runcorn then finishing off with The Saddle. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes Martin Ryman to the Podcast. The South Liverpool FC manager of 20 years tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining South Liverpool in the Norris Green League and later the great Almithak side as well as having trials with a few clubs. He Tells us about his time at South Liverpool as a player and where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time since he has been in charge which includes the prestigious LCFA Challenge Cup amongst others. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, there has been ups and down which he tells us all about. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes James Olsen to the Podcast. Jay was one of the stand out players at his age group playing for Merton Villa and was snapped up by Everton. He then moved onto Liverpool were he would turn Pro. Jay tells us what it was like playing for Liverpool and how he had to move on when John Aldridge wanted him at Tranmere Rovers. Whilst at Tranmere Rovers during pre season, Jay had terrible luck in a training incident that resulted in broken bones in his neck and a large period of time out of the game. He tells us about the lows that followed and how he had to recover mentally as well as physically. Jay talks about his the other clubs he has played for, his coaching, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against and coached throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes Mark Phillips to the Podcast. Mark is nothing short of a legend for the mighty Britannia where he captained the team during their golden period. He tells us of his battles against Sandon and Croxteth Legion, how his he came to play for Britannia, which is something he always wanted to do. His spell in the Welsh leagues and being assistant manager at Runcorn. The Treble season with The Brit in which they lifted trophies at Villa Park and Anfield. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times.

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Straight From The Off welcomes Mick McDonald to the Podcast. The former Eden Vale manager tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining Holy Ghost and later the great Melrose side. He Tells us about his time at Bootle FC and playing for Eden Vale where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time he was in charge which included the prestigious LCFA Premier Cup in 97/98. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times.

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