Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast

In this episode we are joined by proud Corkman, Newcastle Jets striker, Roy O'Donovan!!

We chat about what it's like being an apprentice at an English club, his triumphant return to Cork City and moving to Sunderland and working with Roy Keane. We also talk about playing in Brunei and moving to Oz to the A-League.

Roy gives his thoughts on the League of Ireland and how it can compete with other leagues, what's happening in Sunderland and what's better, Home and Away or Neighbours.

In this episode we are joined by Halifax Wanderers coach and CPL Coach of the Year, Stephen Hart.

We chat about bringing a new team together, what's expected of the modern pro, dealing with media criticism and who has final say in signings.

We talk about David Edgar's recent retirement as David played under Stephen for the Canada National team.

In this episode we are joined by Caldas SC midfielder Mauro Eustaquio.

We chat about life in Portugal and the Portuguese league. We talk about playing for Ottawa Fury and being a season one Cavalry FC player.

Mauro is great friends with Oliver Minatel so Mauro let's us know the advice he gave Oliver after his injury and also Mauro's own journey back from a knee injury.

We also get a great story about Mauro's favourite pair of boots!

We are joined on this episode by Halifax Wanderer, Alessandro Riggi.

We chat about coming back from injury, playing at the Island games and that incredible goal against Atletico Ottawa.

We also talk about what Stephen Hart is like as a coach, learning from Shaun Wright Phillips and what Didier Drogba is like day to day as a team mate.

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On this episode we are joined by Sheffield United and Leeds United legend Brian Deane!

We chat about Phoenix Sports & Media, a company Brian is the chairman of that uses his and other ex PL players experience to help the new generation of players. Brian and the team are very passionate about helping players avoid the pitfalls of professional football.

Brian also tells us about his foray into management, playing for Benfica alongside Nuno Gomes and the crazy situation that was happening there at the time.

We also hear about Brian scoring the first ever Premier League goal, the goal that heralded the start of the the goal that started off the most successful period of English football.

Make sure to check out Phoenix Sports & Media's Youtube series with ex Pros. It's incredible!!

Check out Brian's company: https://www.psm-group.co.uk/

The Story Behind the Shirt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj-U7Gf1WIk&list=PLiBo2U7ISVnVGfQVgBUVtTTxiexqbiesn&ab_channel=PhoenixSport%26MediaGroup