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Pitch Talk Podcast

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What is Pitch Talk? Who are we, What do we do & Where can you find us? We are fans of football (soccer) dropping videos and vlogs on the beautiful game. We tackle (pun intended) stories and issues on and off the pitch from tactical breakdowns and transfers, to how football affects society, politics of the game and everything in between. If there's a point to be discussed, we'll hit it head on with honest opinions. Connect with us and join the Pitch Talk revolution!!!
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Episodes

Episode 58: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 9 - Best of 2020

2020 is coming to an end and DaGman has decided to end the year with a round up vlog. He's constructed a best XI for 2020, also mentioning his choices for Best Manager, Goal Keeper, Defender, Midfielder, Striker and Goal. 0:00:00 - Hey! What's going on people? 0:01:52 - Best XI of 2020 0:07:06 - Best Manager of 2020 0:08:19 - Best Team of 2020 0:09:50 - Best Goal Keeper of 2020 0:09:56 - Best Defender of 2020 0:10:01 - Best Midfielder of 2020 0:10:09 - Best Striker of 2020 0:12:18 - Best Goal of...

Jan 07, 202112 min

Episode 57: The Straight Shootin' View Bonus Clip - Sports Direct shirt Re-Releases & The VAR problem

In this bonus clip Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Sports Direct's re-releasing of retro football shirts & why he's not a fan. SSLJA also says what he feels is holding back VAR after hearing about controversy during the Crystal Palace 4-1 Leeds United Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA - Twitter - http://Twitter.com/sslja @SSLJA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/straightshootinlja For more information about Pitch Talk visit: http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our F...

Jan 07, 20214 min

Episode 56: Coaching with JBK Episode 9 - JBK eats his words about Arsenal Ladies

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. In this episode JBK takes a quick look at the latest round of FA WSL games and rounds out 2020 by eating his words about the decline of Arsenal ladies. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk...

Jan 07, 20214 min

Episode 55: Coaching with JBK Episode 8 - The decline of Arsenal ladies

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. In this episode JBK gives a shout out to Lucy Bronze after she won the FIFA Women's best player title (the first Brit since Michael Owen in 2001) and goes in depth discussing the recent decline of Arsenal FC's Ladies team and their worrying recent record v big/title contender sides. JBK looks at whether or not the ...

Jan 07, 202112 min

Episode 54: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 8 - The Mikel Arteta Revolution Pt2

There's trouble brewing in the air, down at the Emirates! Arsenal finds themselves placed 15th in the table and only on 14 points, after 14 games. The gunners are struggling to hit the back of the net with them only scoring 11 times in the league. Their form is disgusting and in the previous 10 games they have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 7... Pitchtalk co-host DaGman isn't a happy fella and this week has decided to revisit the topic of Mikel Arteta's revolution but this time I don't think he's quite...

Jan 07, 202123 min

Episode 53: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 38 - 3 + 5 subs = 9 on the bench

Player welfare and the packed schedule for the 2020/21 season has been a controversial issue and recently Premier League clubs were deadlocked in the voting to raise the number of subs from 3-5 so the number will remain at 3, but the amount of players named on the bench has risen to 9. In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the deadlocked voting and the fact that it is to the detriment of every club (and has already been with the amount of injuries going up by 30% in comparison to the s...

Jan 07, 202115 min

Episode 53: Pitch Talk Special Feature - JBK deconstructs Zonal & Man Marking

This Pitch Talk Special Feature sees JBK dissecting and explaining Zonal & Man Marking including what is needed to make the most of each formation from set pieces and in open play, especially with the much misunderstood Zonal marking. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalk https://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/ http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk http://Pitchtalk.blogspot.com ...

Jan 07, 202136 min

Episode 52: Coaching with JBK Episode 7 - Klopp brings the noise to broadcasters

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. In this episode JBK discusses Jurgen Klopp's interview with Des Kelly of BT Sport and also Gary Neville's comments about the Liverpool manager trying to 'get an advantage'. JBK looks at whether or not this is the first time Klopp has taken TV broadcasters to task, as Jaymie is currently reading Klopp's book called ...

Jan 07, 202122 min

Episode 51: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 37 - Millwall fans boo BLM & Simon Jordan's enabling

Millwall fans booing their own players taking the knee, how much damage does this kind of action cause to the fight for equality? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the issue of some Millwall fans feeling that it was appropriate to boo the taking of the knee before their EFL Championship match with Derby County on September 5th 2020. SSLJA discusses the fallout to this incident including Millwall as a club being slow to react & condemn the booing fans, the EFL's reaction and Sim...

Jan 07, 202116 min

Episode 51: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 36 - Blaming VAR? Wrong Target

In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View SSLJA discusses VAR & takes aim at those fans and entities constantly blaming the technology for not just poor refereeing decisions, but the grey areas around rules and laws of the game such as the interpretation of the handball rule, enforcement of laws of the game such as yellow cards for diving and more. SSLJA argues that those blaming VAR may not get the purpose of VAR and argues that VAR could be 100% successful, but is being held back by hu...

Jan 07, 202116 min

Episode 50: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 7 - Pre-North London Derby Thoughts

With it being the North London Derby weekend and of course, DaGman is a big Arsenal fan he has decided to share his views on the potential outcome of Sunday's clash between Tottenham and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. DaGman also shares his views on why he feels Arsenal maybe a little out of shape at the moment and his hopes for possible team selection. Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to Trini Marti...

Jan 07, 202112 min

Episode 49: Pitch Talk Special Feature - VAR Part 2 (12-03-2018)

Part 2 of our Special Feature segment takes a look back to 2018 when we focused on Video Assistant Referees (VAR). This episode looked at whether the media & pundits were confusing fans & putting them off VAR, whether or not VAR should be used in the Premier League, if VAR could have other practical applications such as teaching referees & more. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group) http://Twitter....

Jan 06, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode 48: Pitch Talk Special Feature - VAR Part 1 (26-02-2018)

Part 1 of our Special Feature segment takes a look back to 2018 when we focused on Video Assistant Referees (VAR), discussing the implementation of video technology in football, it's pros, cons, how it had been used so far and how it can be improved. We looked at recent examples (at the time) in England and abroad that had used VAR and we discussed other competitions it could be used in, including the World Cup and Champions League. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: http://Facebook.co...

Jan 06, 202155 min

Episode 47: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 35 - Gary Neville tows the Sky Sports company line

Did Gary Neville tow the Sky Sports company line just to try and embarrass Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the debate on Sky Sports Monday night football (From November 30th 2020) between Gary Neville abd Jamie Carragher about Jurgen Klopp's post match comments after his Liverpool side drew in controversial fashion with Brighton on November 28th. SSLJA dissects Gary Neville's somewhat strange point of view about 2020/2021 not being an exceptional s...

Jan 06, 202112 min

Episode 46: The Straight Shootin View Episode 34 - Jurgen Klopp vs Des Kelly, Sky Sports & BT Sport

Are broadcasters such as BT Sport and Sky Sports putting money over player welfare and causing injuries to players with the packed league schedule for the 2020/21 season? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Jurgen Klopp's post match comments after his Liverpool side drew in controversial fashion with Brighton on November 28th. SSLJA discusses Klopp's passionate post match interview with BT Sport's Des Kelly and the suggestions made by Klopp that the fixture Premier League schedule ne...

Jan 06, 20219 min

Episode 45: Coaching with JBK Episode 6 - FA WSL Results 13th - 15th Nov 2020

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. This episode looks at FA WSL results over the weekend of November 13th & 15th 2020 featuring a Manchester Derby between high flying Manchester United and Manchester City & more results and analysis. Connect with Jaymie - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jbk_89/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/JBK189 @JBK...

Jan 06, 202111 min

Episode 44: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 5 - My Bigger Picture Q & A

On this weeks 'Five Minutes With Da Gee', DaGman takes time to reply to some questions posed by fellow co-host Straight Shootin' LJA. DaGman goes over his radical ideas to get rid of the January transfer market, to add a Managers register/Transfer Market and idea to change the outcome of the domestic cups. Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 Connect with The Straight Shootin' LJA: https://twitter.com/SSLJA This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to Nash...

Jan 06, 202112 min

Episode 43: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 32 - Greg Clarke, FA Dinosaur or FA Deflector?

Is Greg Clarke a dinosaur that got caught slipping verbally or did he slip deliberately, to deflect attention from the lack of diversity in top FA roles? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the recent abhorrent comments from FA chairman Greg Clarke (including using the phrase 'coloured' in reference to black people) that led to his resignation from his post as chairman of the Football Association. SSLJA discusses the theory that because Greg Clarke has been in business and football f...

Jan 06, 202116 min

Episode 43: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Lockdown 2.0, Grass Roots Football & Youth Mental Health Part 2

Part 2 of our special feature segment continues as Straight Shootin' LJA and JBK take a deep dive into and discuss the latest Government mandated Lockdown due to the rising number of Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in England. They look at the lockdown resulting in the cessation of all football and Sport in general at Grass Roots level and ask how much of an impact did the first 3 month lockdown back in March have on those areas in particular. LJA & JBK discuss some very concerning facts and fi...

Jan 06, 202129 min

Episode 42: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Lockdown 2.0, Grass Roots Football & Youth Mental Health Part 1

Straight Shootin' LJA and JBK take a deep dive into and discuss the latest Government mandated Lockdown due to the rising number of Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in England. They look at the lockdown resulting in the cessation of all football and Sport in general at Grass Roots level and ask how much of an impact did the first 3 month lockdown back in March have on those areas in particular. LJA & JBK discuss some very concerning facts and figures concerning the detrimental impact on young pe...

Jan 06, 202132 min

Episode 42: Coaching with JBK Episode 5 - Lockdown 2.0 and Women's inequality

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. This episode looks at the announcement of the 2nd lockdown in England and accusations of gender inequality against the FA, due to all academies at FA WSL level and below being closed until the end of the lockdown, but boys academies being allowed to continue and remain open, even though some of these academies shar...

Jan 06, 20219 min

Episode 41: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 4 - My Bigger Picture

On this weeks 'Five Minutes With Da Gee', DaGman takes a look at the Premier Leagues proposal to the EFL 'The Bigger Picture'. However he doesn't spend to much time discussing the proposal itself, in fact, DaGman actually has some ideas of his own which he chose to share. Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to Nashxl for the music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMw... Music used: Playground by Nashxl: https://...

Jan 06, 202111 min

Episode 40: Coaching with JBK Episode 4 - Formations, High Press and defensive football

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. This episode looks at tactics and formations and discusses what formations can work and why. JBK also looks at the high press that sides such as Liverpool use and how that can be used, but also exploited by the high line played alongside it and why it works with the right personnel. Connect with JBK - Connect with ...

Jan 06, 202111 min

Episode 39: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 31 - Taking a knee, a token gesture from football?

Is taking the knee before football matches just a token gesture, or will it actually help usher in real change in the game? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the issue of football clubs 'Taking a knee' in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and whether or not it has become just a token gesture, especially after some very enlightened comments by Les Ferdinand about why QPR players didn't take a knee before a match v Coventry City in September 2020. SSLJA discusses the th...

Jan 06, 202115 min

Episode 38: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal 01/11/2020, Arteta's Progress?

This Pitch Talk Special Feature segment focuses on Arsenal beating Manchester United 1-0 on November 1st 2020 and if this could be a significant result during the managerial reign of Mikel Arteta. Hear what our co-hosts Da Gman, JBK & Nathan Arsenal think about the result and it’s potential importance in regards to Arsenal’s progress so far & their continued progress under Mikel Arteta. For more information about Pitch Talk visit: http://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member ...

Jan 06, 20219 min

Episode 37: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 3 - Top 6 & Bottom 3

On this weeks 'Five Minutes With Da Gee', DaGman shares his honest opinions on his predicted TOP 6 & BOTTOM 3 finish for this season. Who will DaGman choose to win the Premier League? Will his Arsenal side finish within the European spots? and who does he predict has little chance of survival? Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to Nashxl for the music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMw... Music used: Play...

Jan 06, 202116 min

Episode 37: Pitch Talk Special Feature - Arsenal & the Ozil conundrum

This Pitch Talk Special Feature segment focuses on Mesut Ozil and his situation with Arsenal FC. We discuss him being frozen out of the team by being left out of not only Arsenal's 2020/2021 Europa League squad, but also their Premier League squad for the same season. We discuss potential reasons for him being frozen out including a tongue in cheek reason, but also his views on China (relating to his muslim faith) and Ozil not producing great performances consistently. Hear what our co-hosts Str...

Jan 06, 202158 min

Episode 36: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 2 - VAR is messing up the game

V.A.R is causing quite a stir, this week DaGman has a few opinions to share about its implementation and effects on the game. Let's see what Da G has to say! (This weeks vlog also features The Straight Shootin' LJA and Gezzie Fizzle). Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to Nashxl for the music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMw... Music used: Playground by Nashxl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgjCw... Conne...

Jan 06, 202121 min

Episode 35: Coaching with JBK Episode 3 - Weekend Results roundup Oct 17th & 18th 2020

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. This episode looks at the weekend of October 17th & 18th which in the Mens Premier League included a controversial Merseyside Derby and some great goals elsewhere including Lanzini for West Ham v Spurs, in Scotland there was the old Firm Derby and in the FA WSL there were some tasty games too including a North ...

Jan 06, 202113 min

Episode 34: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 30 - Retrospective punishment for dangerous tackles

Should dangerous tackles (whether intentional or not) be punished retrospectively like dives? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the issue of bad tackles in the Premier League with special focus on Jordan Pickford and his awful tackle on Virgil Van Dijk that left the Liverpool defender with a season threatening ACL injury. SSLJA looks at the issue of reckless tackles (giving a few examples) and player safety from a players perspective (drawing upon his own experience in the amateur ...

Jan 06, 202115 min
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