Straight From The Off

Straight From The Off welcomes Bradley Orr to the podcast. Bradley went from watching his father play for Knowsley Utd and Croxteth Legion, to his father watching him in the Premier League! He tells us where it all started, at The Railway in Kirkby and progressing to Everton youth team and Liverpool Schoolboys. He tells us why he chose Newcastle Utd as a teenager and how the move shaped him as a pro and as a person. He tells us who his first heroes of football where and how he followed them everywhere. He tells us tales from all the clubs he played for over the years including Burnley, Ipswich, QPR, Blackburn and Toronto, the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 33 is brought to you by: Adapt Scaffolding, for all your scaffolding needs across Merseyside and the North West.

Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Brown to the Podcast. The former Tranmere Rovers and Barrow A.F.C. player tells us his story from the professional game to the Liverpool amateur scene. Partnering Wayne Rooney up front as a child and 'nutmegging' Gerard Pique! Paul has played for some of the city's most prestigious clubs that include Canada, Oyster, Waterloo Dock and Fazakerley. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 2 is brought to you by: Applied Electrical LTD, Liverpool based Electricians.

Straight From The Off welcomes Allen Weston to the Podcast. 'Weso' has been a fan favourite at centre half for all the teams he has played for over the years. He was integral in the success in Campfield's National Cup winning side of 2015 and their unbeaten league winning campaign. Allen played for teams including Priory Villa, East Villa reserves, Richmond Raith Rovers, The Liver, Before moving into the semi pro ranks with AFC Liverpool, City Of Liverpool and Northwich Victoria. Allen played in the first City Of Liverpool season with great success, fans had a banner and a song about him! He now coaches his son’s football team, Aintree Ajax. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 67 is brought to you by: Project Futsal @Projectfut5al

Straight From The Off welcomes Ben Garrity to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool County FA sides at various ages Ben attracted interest from Chester FC. He would then return to the amatuer scene and play for Red Rum and Warbreck FC in the Liverpool County Premier League. After impressing with those sides, Ben moved to up and coming team Lower Breck FC. Lower Beck won an unpresidented quadruple with Ben at the heart of midfield and also went the season unbeaten. Again, Ben caught the eye of other sides and Warrington Town was his next destination. Ben adjusted to the step up very well and it wasn’t long until the pro clubs were watching. A move to the football league with Blackpool FC saw Ben realise his dream of being a Pro footballer. Ben explains his love for his Sunday league side Oyster and how difficult it was to leave amateur football when signing a contract with Warrington. Ben now plays for Port Vale after a season long loan spell at Oldham Athletic. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 66 is brought to you by: One Central Communications

Straight From The Off welcomes Josh Quarless to the Podcast. Josh is currently in red hot form at his new club City of Liverpool FC after joining recently from Burscough. He started out playing for his fathers team as child and after impressing he was given trials at various professional clubs. When no solid offers came, Josh lost heart in the game and stopped playing for a short while before being enticed back into football by his friends. After playing for Stoneycroft in the Liverpool County league he had a spell with Sefton and then earned a move to the semi pro secene with Burscough FC. Josh also has a huge love for Sunday football and ‘his’ team inparticular Dovecote FC who play in the ultra competitive Liverpool Business Houses Premier Legue. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 65 is brought to you by: CK1 Electrical. Cover all aspects if works, commercial, demostic and industrial.