EP98: Paul Anderson (Derby County U15 Head Coach)

Paul Anderson is the Head Coach of Derby County's Under 15 side. He is also a former footballer having signed his first professional contract with Liverpool, where he won the FA Youth Cup in 2006. It was with Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town where he most made his mark as he made over 300 professional appearances. In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Sam Westley quiz Paul on his experiences as a player and as a coach. How did Paul react when West Bromwich Albion told him that he wouldn't make it as a Premier League player? Who were the players that Paul admired in terms of their ability to perform under pressure? Which managers got the best out of Paul and why? Paul also offers his suggestions for how we can best support young players as they navigate the challenges of academy football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices