The Trifactor Podcast

The Trifactor Podcast

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  • #42 Manchester United: Talent cannot mask pressing, spacing, and ball progression issues (part1).

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    In this episode we sit with former Stretty Rant writer and Manchester United fan El Rob. We talk about the current state of United and where they go from here. We also get into some player, fan, and journalism talk. 

    • Current-state of Red Devils
    • What should Manchester United do?
    • What is Ole likely to do vs what he should do?
    • Why not play deep block and counter?
    • Is it time for Ole to leave? Who would replace though?
    • A look at Players: What is Pogba? Maybe he should be in Pirlo role.
    • Segue into football journalism, fan toxicity, some love for Carl Anka, and the growth of analytics.
      • Some shade on Goal.com

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        El Rob articles: http://www.stretford-end.com/tag/elrob/

        1 hr 17 min
      • #41 Kenwyne Jones: The Saints, Black Cats, & Potters. Plus fan questions (part2).

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        In this second installment with the Kenwyne Jones, we get down into the nitty gritty of club football, the highs and the lows. Similarly, Kenwyne talks about his service for Trinidad and Tobago and the challenges within the national setup.  We also answer questions from supporters of Kenwyne and our Podcast. Big Shouts out to you all.

        • Change in the (Mind) Game 
        • The Issues 
        • The Feedback 
        • Trifactor Fan Questions
        • Attitude to Power 
        • Favorite Players 
        • Fan Moments 
        • Evolution as a Player 
        • Learning Curves and Coaching Evolution 
        • Outlook on the Game 
        • What Next 
        • The Hope 
        • Stoppage Time 

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          Black Diamond International:https://www.bdsportsint.com/

          1 hr 17 min
        • #40 Kenwyne Jones: The Irrepressible servant of the game (part1).

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          The youngest player on Trinidad and Tobago's 2006 World Cup team, former skipper, 'trini-Drogba', and Trinidad and Tobago football legend Kenwyne Jones joins us to share about his vast past experiences with the national team, his patriotism, his exceptional club career in the English Premiership, as well as his goals for the future. This one another great one with one of the greats.

          • Coaching Badges and Influences 
          • Advice to Youth 
          • International Perspectives 
          • Black Diamond International
          • Motivating and Formative Years 
          • Secondary School (St Anthony's College) and T&T U17 National Team
          • Perugia/Italy and Going Pro 
          • The 500 Effect 
          • Signing for Southampton 
          • Periodization 
          • Heights of Passion and The Dream 
          • The Trini Mindset 

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            Black Diamond International:https://www.bdsportsint.com/

            1 hr 14 min
          • #39 Devon Payne: Leaving the Oil Field in pursuit of a dream.

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            In this episode we spoke with family. One of Osei's big influences sat with us and spoke about his Intercol (Trinidad and Tobago SSF) days with St. Benedicts College, and journey through D2 in University in Atlanta. 

            • Introduction to football
            • First player you looked up to?
            • Goal setting mindset
            • Standouts at St. Benedict's college
            • Working in Oil and Gas when opportunity knocked
            • Once in a lifetime opportunity, coach who had never even seen him play
            • Black Mecca (Atlanta) culture shock 
            • D2 football and the value of going to university/college
            • Perseverance and goal setting and positive thinking
            • Staying in the U.S. when going back home felt more natural
            • Life changes and end of football journey. The love remains
            • Looking back on college, best moments, worst moment, minor leagues in trinidad
            • Trifactor amateur memories
            • Parting words of advice. Faith and doing the SATs without a calculator.

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              1 hr 32 min
            • #38 Conrad Smith: "When you feel like playing football, nobody can stop you". But he loved Basketball.

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              On this episode we're joined by former TT Pro League and Trinidad and Tobago international Conrad Smith. He talks his journey and eventual love for football, with basketball being his first love. His travels, his regrets and relationship with fellow secondary school and international Hayden Tinto. 

              • Introductions and accolades
              • First memories of football(I never liked football)
              • Youth football doesn't need 11 players to play at at early age?
              • Nicki Minaj segue
              • Allstar team tour of Caribbean and finally seeing football career vision
              • First contract offer
              • Canadian Culture shock!
              • Hayden Tinto
              • Nobody can stop you, like.....Messi?
              • MLS trials
              • U-20 Debacle
              • Whole of San Juan and Barataria
              • Your regrets and $800 USD a week
              • English football trials with Tinto
              • Favourite players
              • Advice to a young player
              • Can you see yourself developing football in Trinidad and Tobago?
              • Favorite football memory

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                Conrad Smith & CSS academy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tJ2gM05OzlYNTTObDhpHQ/videos

                1 hr 35 min
              • #37 We cannot ignore Kathryn Mayorga. Plus, long discussion on Callum Hodson-Odoi

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                Andre keeps it as short and as simple as he can about our role in CR7 and Kathryn Moyorga. 

                We're joined by Chelsea regular Triple M, and Scarlett of TF4TV and discuss Chelsea fan favorite and "better than Sane", Callum Hodson-Odoi. 

                • Cristiano Vs Mayorga
                • Please welcome David Scarlett
                • Osei is scared of Chelsea potential this season
                • Mark joins
                • Andre says Chelsea are the favourites
                • CHO convo begins

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                  Check out TF4TV: https://www.youtube.com/c/TF4TVmedia/videos

                  1 hr 14 min
                • #36 EPL talk with renowned Chelsea supporter CandylovesCFC

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                  We sit with Chelsea fan and vlogger Candylovescfc. We talk about:

                  • Arsenal fan Osei, loves Kroenke. 
                  • Top four prospects. Brief mention of Tottenham.
                  • Candy thinks Liverpool are too light and may be pipped by Manchester United
                  • Tuchel and Chelsea prospects with Lukaku and Niguez added to the ranks.
                  • Respect the Italians (Sarri, but really Conte)
                  • CR7 can definitely cut it if Zlatan and Cavani could/have.
                  • Segue into PSG and midfield questions. Andre doesn't stand for Neymar slander.
                  • City are still Manchester City, but goalscoring is in question. 

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                    36 min
                  • #35 Andre Fortune II: Road less travelled in youth development in the USA. Importance of Family support.

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                    On this episode we're joined by Dre 2.0; Andre Fortune II. Developing in Europe and the USA in his burgeoning career in the USL. 

                    • How did you get into football?
                    • Idol growing up?
                    • Parents' Influence
                    • USA U-15
                    • Pay to play, Trials, More parental Support & Pro vs Princeton
                    • International Youth Career
                    • Cultural Shifts and development at Rochester
                    • Coaching Influences (influence of Dad and more)
                    • Senior Team Call Up
                    • Gold Cup Experiences
                    • Looking Forward
                    • Misconceptions
                    • Advice for Youth

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                      1 hr 12 min
                    • #34 CR7 doesn't address coaching and midfield deficiencies. Red-Zoned countries not based on COVID, but demagoguery.

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                      Triple M rejoins in Andre's continued absence with new baby. We discuss:

                      • Rating Manchester United and Chelsea FC transfer windows. 
                      • Red card for Reese James vs Liverpool
                      • FPL and CR7 FOMO
                      • So-called Red Zoned countries and the inherent geopolitical and xenophobic biases. 

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                        36 min

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                      Tree Trinis long-form football podcast. Past and present pros interviews, EPL, FPL and more.