Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Episode 9 -The Implications of Brexit on Irish Players Joining Clubs in England
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
In this episode, I speak with John Morling, Academy Manager at Brighton and Hove Albion and Pat Cleary, Head of Youth Development at Bohemians FC where we discuss the implications of Brexit for Irish players moving to the UK. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Episode 8 - A conversation with Martin Russell and Aaron Callaghan
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
In this episode, I get an insight into the schoolboy careers of Martin Russell, who signed for Manchester United as a youth and Aaron Callaghan who signed for Stoke City around the same time. Martin is the former manager of UCD and Limerick FC and Aaron is the former manager of Longford Town and Bohemians FC. Both are UEFA Pro Licence holders. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.



Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Episode 7 - The Current Landscape of Underage Soccer in Ireland.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
This episode is a conversation with former colleagues and friends; Tony Mannion (former FAI Coach Education Tutor and former Galway United Manager), Paul Smyth (Director of Football at Home Farm FC) and Karl O'Shaughnessy (UEFA Coach and Sports Enthusiast) on the current landscape of underage soccer in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Episode 6 Futsal as a development tool for young footballers (Part 2)
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
In this episode, I speak with Martin Perciavalle, FAI Futsal Lead Tutor and UEFA Futsal Licensed Coach, and Stephen Finn, UEFA A Coach and member of the Football Research Group at Waterford IT where we discuss the benefits of Futsal for the development of young players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Episode 5 - Futsal as a development tool for young footballers (Part 1)
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
In this episode, I speak with Martin Perciavalle, FAI Futsal Lead Tutor and UEFA Futsal Licensed Coach, and Stephen Finn, UEFA A Coach and member of the Football Research Group at Waterford IT where we discuss the benefits of Futsal for the development of young players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Episode 4 - Player Pipeline Part 2
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Join Stephen Finn, UEFA Coach and member of Waterford IT Research Group, Mark Rodden, Football Commentator and journalist, and myself, Paul Hamill, as we discuss the elite player pipeline in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Episode 3 - Player Pipeline - Part 1
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Join Stephen Finn, UEFA Coach and member of Waterford IT Research Group, Mark Rodden, Football Commentator and journalist, and myself, Paul Hamill as we discuss the elite player pipeline in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Episode 2 - Coaching Tips & Coaching Nuggets
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
In this episode, Johnny McDonnell (former League of Ireland Head Coach and current Director of Football at Belvedere FC, Paul Smyth (Football Director at Home Farm FC) and myself discuss and share coaching tips and nuggets picked up over the years .If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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