On the club game, we salute Jude Bellingham on his Champions League win, and hold a mirror to the hypercriticism coming his way from English viewers. Plus, a tweet-and-delete from Wilfried Zaha suggests a Galatasaray exit is more likely than unlikely. Then we turn to this international break and the diaspora that featured in games played so far, including 39 year-old Curtis Davies scoring for Sierra Leone, and a group of youngsters in action for Gibraltar against Scotland, including a teenage pr...
Jun 06, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 19
After Ademola Lookman's incredible hat-trick to win Atalanta the Europa League, we debate what else lies ahead for the South Londoner. Plus, a look ahead to the Champions League Final and the English trio involved at Wembley. Plus, with another international break fast approaching, we bring you up to the date on the young British players declaring for the likes of Kenya, Pakistan and Zimbabwe's national sides, as well as some envious training camps around the world for the Guyana and Montserrat ...
May 30, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
With plenty of football league seasons coming to a close, we salute some of the British players and coaches celebrating promotions and silverware around the world including Osian Roberts, the Welsh caretaker manager leading Como 1907 to Serie A, and Dapo Afolayan whose goals sealed the Bundesliga 2 title for FC St. Pauli. Plus, a nightmare year for Jordan Henderson somehow gets worse, Ademola Lookman's form for Atalanta inspires some new parents, and Steven Caulker searches for a new club online...
May 22, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 17
There will be British representation on the pitch at the Champions League Final in London this season, as Jadon Sancho and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens of Borussia Dortmund) head back to London to face Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid on June 1st. This of course confirms a trophyless season for Harry Kane, who saw Bayern's attempt at European glory collapse after he was substituted at the Bernabeu. Get in touch with the show @intlclearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In a week of European Semi Finals, British players make their mark in different ways. We talk the impact of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and, most impressively, Jadon Sancho in the first legs of their Champions League ties. We also look at the several UK-raised players previously discussed in Finland, Italy and Brazil that have found the net since we were last on, including a nostalgic Yannick Bolasie masterclass in Rio De Janeiro. Plus, a surprise route out of West Ham for David Moyes... Get in ...
May 03, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week's guest is Drew Sherman, Senior National Academies Manager at the FAW. He shares his experiences as a Technical Director in Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as leading the Cook Islands up the FIFA rankings in a remarkable spell as coach while still in his 20s! Follow and get in touch with us @intlclearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 26, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We are delighted to be joined by Thomas Stewart, manager of Swedish side Ytterhogdals IK. We hear about his adventures with the fourth tier club as he begins his second league campaign in charge, as well as stories of his time as a player with Sacramento Republic in California and Canadian club Ottawa Fury. Plus, bad injury news for Lewis Ferguson and Jesse Lingard, while the turnaround of Ainsley Maitland-Niles at Lyon continues with a late winner. Follow the show and get in touch @IntlClearanc...
Apr 17, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Having spotlighted the British players and manager in Finland's top flight, we reflect on which featured in their opening weekend. We also look beyond Ajax for once and discuss the Brits playing across the Dutch Eredivisie, and head to Rome to salute the return of Tammy Abraham. We're back with a guest next week! Do us a huge favour please and rate/review the pod on your provider if you haven't already. Get in touch and follow the show @intlclearance via X, Instagram or TikTok Hosted on Acast. S...
Apr 12, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 12
While many countries are nearing the finish line of their domestic football leagues, there are some that are just about to begin theirs! We focus in on Finland's Veikkausliiga and the British players (and manager) ready for their new season. Plus, more alarming news for Jesse Lingard at FC Seoul, more Bundesliga despair for Harry Kane, and more Ajax madness for Hendo & Chuba Akpom. Get in touch intlclearance@gmail.com or via @IntlClearance on TikTok, Instagram or X Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Apr 05, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 11
As the March international break comes to a close, we round up some more highlights from the British born or raised footballers and coaches in national teams around the world. Chris Kiwomya makes history for the British Virgin Islands, Afghanistan call up a Watford teenager and our recent guest Bevis Mugabi captains Uganda for the very first time. Plus, a focus on Brits playing for Anguilla, Guyana, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and (as ever) Montserrat. Reach us @intlclearance on socials, or intlclearan...
Mar 29, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 10
After some essential club football updates from Bright Osayi-Samuel and Jesse Lingard, we jump into the international break and those Brits representing countries of their heritage. We go from Gabriel Osho's first Nigeria call-up to Ben Brereton Diaz's troubles with Chile, from two young brothers beginning their senior football adventure with Montserrat to the English-born players helping St Kitts and Nevis topple a fellow international football minnow. Plus, a former Premier League striker begi...
Mar 22, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Big update from the last fortnight or so, with lots of Brits in the latter stages of European competitions and leagues including Lewis Ferguson, who looks to be attracting interest from big clubs in Italy. Plus, a roundup of those coaching abroad in the new MLS season that's underway including Phil Neville and Dean Smith. Follow us @intlclearance Get in touch: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 14, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week, more (but shorter!) European competition updates, and tales of players enjoying themselves in Lithuania and St Pauli. Plus, Steve Bruce puts himself forward for an international job! Then, we are joined by author Matt Riley, who spent some time. working in Thai football while living in the country, and has penned his adventures in new book Thai Football Tales: A Beautiful Madness. Socials: @IntlClearance Email: intlclearance@gmail.com Please show your support for us in the ratings and...
Feb 28, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We catch up on some of the usual suspects, some late transfer moves to outside of the UK for British players, and then a comprehensive round-up of all the players of interest in the respective UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League first legs. Some familiar names, some new names to us! All fascinating. Follow us @intlclearance on X, TikTok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 21, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Joe & Scully discuss heartbreak for the Nigerian diaspora on duty at AFCON, as well as two top-of-the-table clashes in Germany and Spain featuring some big names from the British Isles. Plus, hints at a future role for Jordan Henderson at Ajax, while more details emerge on Jesse Lingard's surprising move to FC Seoul. We're delighted to be joined this week by Seth Burkett, who has written two books about his adventures playing professional football in Brazil, and Sri Lanka. Our chat is just t...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Cam Melling of the excellent English Players Abroad joins us for the new season to reflect on the notable English moves abroad during the January transfer window including Jesse Lingard and two new arrivals at Sheriff Tiraspol. We also discuss Serie A's strong interest in EFL Championship players in the window. Scully & Joe also have updates on Kane's goalscoring record, Kyle Walker's nearly-move and an Ajax debut for Jordan Henderson in front of a certain Gareth Southgate. Follow the show! ...
Feb 07, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Former Newcastle, Sunderland and Fulham midfielder Lee Clark shares stories of his time managing in Sudan and Oman. Plus, we keep tabs on those on diaspora duty at AFCOn and the Asia Cup, plus transfer window stories involving UK players moving abroad. Follow the show @intlclearance on X, Instagram and TikTok Email us intlclearance@gmail.com to get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
As we watch what looks to be becoming an all-time greatest AFCON, it just makes sense to hear from someone that has experienced the tournament themselves! We're delighted to be joined by Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi as he shares his adventures playing for Uganda in 2019. We also catch up on Jordan Henderson's departure from Saudi Arabia, as well as an old friend joining Harry Kane at Bayern. Email us: intlclearance@gmail.com Stay up to date by following @intlclearance on X, Instagram and Tik...
Jan 24, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
International Clearance returns from its hiatus and we have SO much to catch up on. Once we get back into the swing of things, there's also a quick chat with our fellow podcaster Peter Crouch, who had a loan spell in the Swedish football pyramid as a Spurs youngster. Now, where were we... Find us @intlclearance on X, Instagram and TikTok. Get in touch: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 17, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We get all our 1977 Team Hawaii questions answered by none other than their Scottish player/coach Charlie Mitchell. Charlie spent many years in the North American Soccer League, playing for Rochester Lancers, New York Cosmos (with Pele!), Toronto Blizzard and Tulsa Roughnecks, but listeners will know it's his year in Hawaii that has us salivating! There's also overseas news on Titus Bramble, Terry Fenwick and another English arrival at David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami. Follow @IntlClear...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week we get into a bumper list of updates about Brits playing or coaching around the globe, from Lee Clark's first games managing in Sudan to some title winners in Belgium and India. We also discuss Valencia forward Yunus Musah's recent international football declaration, and another Palace youngster to potentially follow in former guest Mandela Egbo's footsteps... The Higher or Lower game returns, while there's also a quick chat with Cam Melling, the man behind the much-referenced social m...
Mar 17, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We're delighted to be joined this week by Sheffield United legend Brian Deane. In his 30s, the former England international played under Graeme Souness at Benfica and Steve McMahon at Perth Glory. Brian is also our first guest to have managed overseas, having spent two seasons as head coach at Sarpsborg 08, and we get an insightful conversation on his reasons for starting out in Norway. Be sure to follow @IntlClearance on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with the podcast! Hosted on Acast...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
Chatting with Joe & Scully on this episode is Chris Dickson, whose goalscoring exploits span from non-league to the Champions League. 'Dicko' shares stories of his time in Cyprus, where he played for five clubs - Nea Salamis, AEL Limassol, Pafos FC, Enosis Neon Paralimni and Ermis Aradippou - and his time in China with Shanghai SIPG. The London-born striker also looks back on the time he was called up for Ghana, earning two caps in 2008-09. Subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes as they ar...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
'Sir' Les Ferdinand is a Premier League legend, but did you know he spent a season on loan with Beşiktaş early into his pro career? The now QPR Director of Football joins us on this episode to share stories of his formative time in Istanbul. Follow us @IntlClearance on Twitter and Instagram! Get in touch with the show: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Former Hamilton, Doncaster and Carlisle striker Richard Offiong shares his experiences as a player in a number of countries, with mixed results. His story is one of an undying enthusiasm for travel and the beautiful game, in spite of a number of obstacles. We also discuss the response to our Mandela Egbo chat, and even more transfers abroad to keep an eye on! Get in touch with the show @intlclearance on Instagram and/or Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 17, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We're joined this week by New York Red Bulls right back Mandela Egbo, who shares the story behind his move from the Premier League to the Bundesliga at age 17, as well as arriving in The Big Apple during a pandemic. Follow the show @intlclearance on Twitter + Instagram, or get in touch with us via email: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
London-born, Antigua and Barbuda international Brentton Muhammad speaks to the pod from Iceland, where he currently plays in goal for Vestri. We learn about his experience of 'soccer' in the US college system, the dedication required to make a career in the game we love, and the many culture shocks along the way. There's also some transfer window updates, and we get into more of your correspondence. Follow the show @intlclearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Former Aberdeen keeper David Preece talks about his experiences playing in Denmark and Iceland, as well as offering insight into his current coaching role at Swedish side Östersunds. There's some interesting transfer window activity to bring you, and we go through your correspondence from episode 1. Keep it coming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Our first guest on International Clearance is former Premier League player and now Newcastle United youth coach Peter Ramage, who shares his experiences playing in India with Kerala Blasters, and the United States with Phoenix Rising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Co-hosts Joe Walker & Scully introduce their new podcast, speaking with British footballers about their adventures playing or coaching overseas. Subscribe to stay up to date with the forthcoming first season of interviews, and follow @intlclearance on Twitter + Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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