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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 93: Coaching with JBK Episode 15 - FA WSL Roundup 17th - 21st March 2021

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 results from March 17th to March 21st in the FA WSL giving his views, analysis and more. 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/pitcht...

Mar 29, 20217 min

Episode 91: Pitch Talk Special Feature *PREVIEW* - BAME Under representation in Women's football

In this upcoming 2 part Pitch Talk Special Feature segment, SSLJA & JBK to discuss the underrepresentation of people from BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds in Women's football. In part 1 (To be released on 24-03-2021) SSLJA and JBK discuss reasons why people from BAME backgrounds lack representation on the pitch, looking at reasons including accessibility, dissecting recent interview quotes from Aston Villa ladies player Anita Asante. Quotes from Watford fc Ladies player Adekite F...

Mar 23, 20216 min

Episode 90: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 50 - BAME Underrepresentation & The Rooney Rule

In this special 50th episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA welcomes fellow Pitch Talk Co-host JBK to discuss the underrepresentation of BAME people in football management and if the controversial Rooney Rule is really a true solution to this issue. SSLJA and JBK discuss reasons why people from BAME backgrounds lack representation off the pitch in regards to coaching, management and other roles within the football hierarchy such as The FA and how this can be changed. For more information a...

Mar 21, 202119 min

Episode 92: Pitch Talk Special Feature - BAME Under representation in Women's football (Part 1)

In this Pitch Talk Special Feature segment SSLJA & JBK to discuss the underrepresentation of people from BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds in Women's football. 0:00 - Intro, background and context 3:35 - JBK's opening views on the current England squad & the lack of diversity 9:29 - Team GB at Tokyo 2020, can it be diverse? 14:50 - Attitude & stereotypes as barriers to opportunity 23:00 - Do managers & coaches have enough time to invest in underrepresented communities?...

Mar 21, 202136 min

Episode 89: The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks - Top 5 Favourite NON FIFA games

What are the Top 5 Non FIFA video games SSLJA played from 1994-2002? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks, SSLJA discusses his picks (and honourable mentions) of the best Non FIFA video games that he played from 1994-2002 (some games are from earlier than 94). SSLJA looks at why some of these games were so good and why these games made such a positive impact on him. Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA - Twitter - http://Twitter.com/sslja @SSLJA Facebook - https://www.facebook.c...

Mar 19, 202113 min

Episode 88: Coaching with JBK Episode 14 - FA WSL Roundup 14th Feb to 8th March 2021

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 results from February 14th to March 8th in the FA WSL giving his views, analysis and more. 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/pitc...

Mar 13, 202110 min

Episode 88: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 49 - High defensive lines & quick set pieces

Do you favour taking a set piece quickly, or waiting for the refs whistle? Do you prefer a high defensive line, or a deep one? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses playing high defensive lines, their strengths & weaknesses and also the potential advantages of taking quick set pieces for an attacking side and the pitfalls for the defending side. SSLJA discusses what he prefers in regards to quick set pieces and if he prefers playing a high line line or deep line whilst defending in...

Mar 08, 202116 min

Episode 87: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 48 - UK & ROI World Cup 2030, Is football coming home?

Will a joint UK & Republic of Ireland World Cup 2030 bid be successful? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the joint World Cup 2030 bid involving the UK (England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland) and Republic of Ireland. SSLJA discusses previous World Cup bids including the failed 2018 World Cup bid that Russia controversially won amid allegations of collusion between nations due to the set up of the voting process. SSLJA also discusses whether or not FIFA has changed wit...

Mar 03, 202116 min

Episode 86: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 47 - Blow your whistle Lee Mason

Did Lee Mason's double whistle blow mistake that led to Lewis Dunk's free kick being disallowed, cost Brighton the game v West Brom? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the controversy around Lee Mason blowing his whistle twice in quick succession, which led to mass confusion and a Lewis Dunk free kick goal being disallowed SSLJA discusses how bad Mason's mistake was and if the standard of refereeing has caused that sort of mistake. SSLJA also discusses Mason being taken off the Shef...

Mar 01, 20217 min

Episode 85: The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks - SSLJA'S best Liverpool XI (1994-2020)

Who makes SSLJA's best Liverpool XI from 1994-2020? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks, inspired by Da Gman's Greatest Arsenal 11 episode of Five Minutes with Da G, SSLJA discusses his picks (and honourable mentions) of his favourite Liverpool FC XI during the time he's supported the club. SSLJA also gives a list of honourable mentions to a lot of guys who didn't make his select 11. Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA - Twitter - http://Twitter.com/sslja @SSLJA Facebook - htt...

Feb 26, 202115 min

Episode 84: Coaching with JBK Episode 13 - The balancing act in defence

In this episode JBK explores how the modern game has transitioned in the last few years from teams generally playing with a back 3 + GK, to playing with a back 4 + GK and the importance of balance at the back between the defence and midfield when attacking. JBK also talks about wing backs the importance of them getting forward to support attacks, along with the importance of a goalkeeper and covering defenders on the counter attack, looking at examples in the men's and women's game. For more inf...

Feb 21, 20219 min

Episode 83: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 14 - To knee or not to knee

This weeks Five Minutes With Da Gee! DaGman shares his views on Footballers taking a Knee and what sort of impact he feels it has had on the English game. This topic has been very divisive which players recently speaking out about having to take the knee, feeling that the impact has been lost from the gesture and it now being a PR exercise for those in power. DaGman doesn't quite share this view but he fully understands how and why people feel this way.

Feb 20, 20218 min

Episode 81: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 46 - Breakaway leagues & empty FIFA threats

Will FIFA really ban players from the World cup if they play in a rumoured breakaway European Super League? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the threat by FIFA of banning players from the World Cup if they play in a rumoured breakaway European Super League. SSLJA discusses whether or not that is a logical course of action from World football's governing body to ban players from World Cups, and also if they would even follow through with bans, especially if big drawing players such...

Feb 19, 20219 min

Episode 80: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 45 - Liverpool & Klopp, Slumps & Bouncebacks

Liverpool FC and their recent dip in form, is the manager distracted, is Alisson trying too hard to correct his mistakes & causing more? Our co-host SSLJA discusses his beloved Reds and looks again at their recent poor form and reasons for it, including a recent bereavement for manager Jurgen Klopp, that may be causing him to understandably take his eye off the ball and a goalkeeper that may be causing his own problems. SSLJA looks at previous examples where managers have lost focus and resu...

Feb 15, 202114 min

Episode 79: Coaching with JBK Episode 12 - FA WSL Roundup 07-02-2021

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 the weekend of February 7th 2021 in the FA WSL giving his view on results and more. 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/ ...

Feb 09, 20217 min

Episode 78: Coaching with JBK Episode 11 - Tactical evolution of the no.10 role

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 the tactical evolution of the no.10 role as a position. Focusing on the departure of Mesut Ozil from Arsenal and what he feels they lost tactically from that departure. JBK also delves into the mechanics behind the No.10 role, how it has changed over the last few years and how he feels...

Feb 04, 20218 min

Episode 77: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 44 - Social Media Racists & Media Laziness

Players being abused on social media, do the powers that be in football & Government need to do more & do the media have a part to play? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the issue of players being abused on social media recently, including Marcus Rashford, Reece James & others, and looks at whether or not perception of black players in the media, basically encourages the abuse via consistently negative portrayal. SSLJA discusses the abhorrent abuse that black players h...

Feb 02, 202120 min

Episode 76: Coaching with JBK Episode 10 - JBK's January 2021 FAWSL Roundup

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 the month of January 2021 in the FA WSL giving his view on results and more. 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://...

Jan 27, 20219 min

Episode 75: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 43 - Short term Chelsea and the Lampard problem

*Recorded January 23rd 2021* Should frank Lampard have seen his Chelsea sacking coming? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses (Recorded before his sacking on Monday 25th Jan 2021) whether or not Frank Lampard's sacking from Chelsea FC was inevitable or not considering the club's record of sacking managers & coaches during the Roman Abramovic era. SSLJA looks at whether or not Chelsea FC are a short term club when it comes to managers and if any managers really get a fair shake to m...

Jan 26, 202115 min

Episode 74: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 12 - Why not the under 23s pt2

This week on Five Minutes With Da Gee! Co-host DaGman revisits the topic 'Why not u23s?'. After a conversation with fellow co-host Straight shootin' LJA and JBK, Dagman also spoke to Pitch Talk regular listeners D.TheKnowledge, Guru43 and J-Dadz and here is what they had to say. 0:00:00​ - It's your boy DaGman... 0:00:59​ - Why not the U23s part 2 0:01:38​ - Gure 43 thoughts on U23s being used within the First team 0:02:35​ - J-Dadz thoughts on why development is key 0:05:17​ - D.Theknowledge th...

Jan 24, 202112 min

Episode 73: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 42 - Do Liverpool FC need to change?

What's wrong with Liverpool FC and their current form? Do they need to change something/anything? Our co-host SSLJA discusses his beloved Reds and asks those 2 questions and discusses what can and potentially can't be done to change the Redmen's fortunes on the pitch as their title defence seems to have stalled with draws and a surprise first defeat in almost 4 years v Burnley. SSLJA looks at a Premier League rule which may put the kibosh on any acquisitions in the January transfer window and wh...

Jan 23, 202114 min

Episode 72: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 41 - Socially Distanced celebrations, absurd or sensible?

Are socially distanced celebrations in football (Due to Covid-19) absurd or sensible? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses whether or not social distancing during celebrations is absurd or actually sensible. SSLJA looks at James Maddison of Leicester & his socially distanced celebration v Southampton and questions whether or not it was a parody, and also whether or not a player should be praised, for doing something that is supposed to be a prerequisite during the Covid-19 pandemi...

Jan 19, 202110 min

Episode 71: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 11 - Balo-stay or Balo-gone

This week Folarin Balogun hit the headlines because it's been speculated that the young Arsenal starlet has signed a pre-contract agreement with RB-Leipzig. DaGman and friends discuss the issues surrounding Balogun and his potential move. Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to Trini Martian for the music in this week's vlog: Music: She Bad by Trini Martian: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/she-... Connect with Tri...

Jan 17, 202117 min

Episode 70: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 40 - Covid 19, has the Premier League got a Plan B?

Do the Premier League have a Plan B in regards to rescheduling games postponed because of Covid-19? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses whether or not the Premier League have a Plan B in regards to playing matches during the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, especially as rescheduled matches will have to be played later in the season, potentially causing a fixture pile up with the rescheduled Euro 202 tournament on the horizon in summer 2021. SSLJA looks at whether or not the Premier le...

Jan 12, 202117 min

Episode 68: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 10 - Why not the Under 23s

On this weeks 'Five Minutes With Da Gee!', Dagman is joined by fellow Pitch Talk family members Straight Shootin' LJA and JBK. The hold a discussion on why managers tend to shy away from throwing under 23s in the deep end. 0:00:00 - Yes! And it's your boy... 0:01:07 - Why not the Under 23s? 0:03:18 - Opinions of SSLJA 0:06:27 - Opinions of JBK 0:09:09 - Let us hear from you! Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to ...

Jan 10, 202110 min

Episode 67: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 39 - Clubs, Pundits & Social media responsibility

Do Clubs and Pundits need to be more responsible with what they say on Social media & broadcasts? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the recent war of words between Karen Carney & Leeds United and the fall out from it. SSLJA looks at Karen Carney making the assertion on an Amazon Prime broadcast that Leeds United only won the EFL Championship in 2019-2020 season because of the Lockdown due to Covid-19 that enforced a break on football. SSLJA discusses the fallout of Carney's...

Jan 09, 202115 min

Episode 66: The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks - Top 5 Favourite FIFA games (1994-2002)

What are the Top 5 FIFA video games SSLJA played from 1994-2002? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks, SSLJA discusses his picks (and honourable mentions) of the best FIFA video games that he played from 1994-2002 (some games are from earlier than 94). SSLJA looks at why some of these games were so good and why these games made such a positive & lasting impact on him & others. Connect with Straight Shootin' LJA - Twitter - http://Twitter.com/sslja @SSLJA Facebook - htt...

Jan 07, 20219 min

Episode 47: Five minutes with Da Gee! - Vlogume 6 - My Greatest Arsenal XI

For this weeks 'Five Minutes With Da Gee', DaGman has decided to share his choice for his ultimate Arsenal XI. DaGman selects a team which is worthy of any premier league era but do you agree with his selection? Connect with DaGman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaGman84 This vlog was filmed and edited by DaGman. Special thanks to Trini Martian for the music in this week's vlog: Music: She Bad by Trini Martian: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/she-bad-single/1479563358 Connect with Trini Martia...

Jan 07, 202112 min

Episode 46: The Straight Shootin' View Episode 33 - Club Owner or Club VIP, should you keep quiet?

Should club owners, chairmen and people in powerful positions in clubs keep quiet after bad results? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the issue of football club chairmen and people of power coming out with potentially inflammatory remarks or pandering to fans after bad results. SSLJA discusses examples such as Tony Khan's comments after a bad Fulham result where he apologised to fans but also verbally buried the players he has. Also LJA looks at Steve Parish responding to and dism...

Jan 07, 202112 min
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