After the Final Whistle - With Guest Kayleigh Barton

Sis… nobody asked for this, but we’re giving it to you anyway!Welcome back to Episode 7 ⚽️This week, we’re joined by Kayleigh Barton for an honest conversation about football, identity, and what happens when the game you love comes to an end.Kayleigh takes us through her full journey - from amateur football to semi-pro, to becoming a professional player with Brighton & Hove Albion, and Charlton Athletic. She reflects on switching from centre-back to centre-forward, the managers and teammates who shaped her mindset, and the discipline it took to compete at the highest level.We also talk about representing Wales at the historic UEFA Women’s Euro Tournament in 2025 - a defining moment not just in her career, but in Welsh football history.But this episode goes deeper than matchdays and medals. Kayleigh opens up about grieving retirement, the emotional shift of stepping away from professional football, and learning who she is outside of the sport. Now stepping into coaching, she shares her ambition to become a standout manager in the women’s game both at club level and on the international stage and what she’s doing now to build that future.This one is about growth, legacy, and rewriting your story when the plan changes.Because sometimes, sis… the next chapter is bigger than the first. 🎙️Thank you so much for listening to our Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode please don’t forget to download, rate it, comment and share. Your support means so much to us!PS. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodcastTik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodIntro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9