In this special extended episode, host Ed chats with Graham Daniels, General Director of Christians in Sport and Director at Cambridge United. Graham shares his journey from his playing career at Cardiff City and Cambridge United to his current roles. The conversation focuses on the importance of cultivating a purpose-based identity over a performance-based one, the challenges and rewards of being a Christian in professional sports, and the significant impact faith can have on athletes. Graham's insights provide valuable advice on embracing one's faith in everyday life and in professional arenas. Tune in for an inspiring and deeply meaningful discussion.

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Joe is (mostly) away this week so Ed is joined by Producer Anthony and a special guest UCB1's Sarah Hine! This week we'll be covering Manchester City's thrilling 5-2 victory over Crystal Palace and Chelsea's ongoing struggles. We also touch on other key matches including Everton's win over Nottingham Forest, Liverpool's latest triumph, and Newcastle's impressive performance against Manchester United.

There's also a discussion about staying motivated, both for footballers and in everyday life, with Sarah sharing her career journey and biblical insight from Ed.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Big Man Up Top Podcast! Today, Ed and Joe kick things off with the early relegation of Southampton and Liverpool's struggles to get over the line in the Prem. They touch on other key moments, including Brighton vs Palace, and Manchester United’s dull goalless draw with Manchester City. The duo also provides updates on the EFL, including Burnley's strong position in the Championship and Ipswich's tough loss against Wolves.

Joe then talks with Tim Hughes, lead pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham and a lifelong Everton fan. They discuss the emotional impact of leaving Goodison Park for a new stadium, making comparisons between football stadiums and church buildings as significant physical spaces.

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Join Ed and Joe in the latest episode of The Big Man Up Top as they dive into the thrilling FA Cup quarterfinals, featuring intense matches like Bournemouth vs Man City and Preston North End vs Aston Villa.

The duo also explore the rumours around Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid and its impact on Liverpool fans, discussing what is the best way to send off a player whose decided to leave.

Ed and Joe discuss the international break, focusing on England's underwhelming game against Albania and then looking at the other home nations & the the craziness of the Nations League Quarter Finals.

They also have an in-depth conversation about brain injuries in sports, inspired by recent incidents and an enlightening interview with Olympic Gold Medalist rower James Cracknell and they explore the importance of practical care in community and faith context.

Don't miss the engaging chat and key takeaways on player safety and welfare!

Thank you to James Morris from UCB News for his fantastic interview with James Cracknell. You can listen to the full thing on the UCB Player app.

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In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, Joe doesn't want to talk about the League Cup final, with Newcastle's remarkable win over Liverpool ending a 70-year domestic trophy drought. They explore the reasons behind Newcastle's success and Liverpool's struggles.

The discussion shifts to Manchester City's disappointing draw against Brighton and Nottingham Forest's dominant performance against Ipswich. There's also a follow up chat about Manchester United after the announcement of their new stadium and the financial intricacies involved.

The episode then transitions to Thomas Tuchel's first England squad announcement, discussing notable inclusions and exclusions, and reflects on the value of experience versus youth in football and life, backed by biblical references on the wisdom of age.

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In this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' podcast, Ed and Joe dive into a lively discussion about the business side of football, focusing on recent cost-cutting measures and redundancies at Manchester United. They also review this week's Premier League matches, including Nottingham Forest's surprising(?) win over Manchester City, and a dramatic Spurs vs. Bournemouth clash. The podcast also touches on Manchester United's performance against Arsenal and Liverpool's under par performance. Additionally, there's an interview with businessman and Man United fan Stephen Illingworth from Widdop & Co., who shares his insights on running a business as a Christian. Find out more about Widdop & Co by visiting www.Widdop.co.uk

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It's latest episode of The Big Man Up Top podcast! Hosts Joe and Ed review the FA Cup fifth-round action and discuss everything from classic penalties to the controversial red cards, especially Matheus Cunha and Liam Roberts's dramatic send-offs.

The episode also features a special interview with former rugby league player Allen Langham, who shares his journey from anger and violence to redemption through faith.

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Ed's back from his holiday and joins Joe for a jam-packed football discussion. They kick off with the latest Premier League action, including Arsenal's defeat and Liverpool's resurgence, as well as a thrilling 4-3 Newcastle vs. Forest game. They also delve into some key championship and league matches, with Burnley's impressive form and some odd sponsorship. Later in the episode, they explore the topic of leadership, comparing football managers and the Biblical leaders.

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Ed is off on holiday this week, but UCB 1's Joel Brown has subbed in to join Joe for all this week's action. Manchester City's new hero, David Moyes' revitalisation of Everton, Chelsea's challenges, and the rest of the action is up for debate.

Also on the show is an interview with Martin Bateman from the ministry Ambassadors Football, as he shares how football can act as a positive force within communities and hear inspiring stories of outreach.

You can find out more about Ambassadors Football at https://gb.ambassadorsfootball.org/

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