Mark Lovell Previews: Middlesbrough ft. Adrian Bevington

Join host Mark Lovell on the latest episode of the Pilgrims Podcast as he chats with Adrian Bevington. In this episode, we dive into the weekend’s big Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Middlesbrough. Adrian offers a unique perspective, having enjoyed two spells with his hometown club and boasting a remarkable 17-year career at the Football Association, including a successful stint as Managing Director of England’s National Teams. Adrian has also held senior roles with the Welsh FA, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and UEFA, and now serves as the UK lead for PROProfil, a prominent international player agency. Adrian shares fascinating stories from his time at the FA, including his extensive dealings with Wayne Rooney, offering unique insights into one of England’s most iconic players.The conversation also turns to former Argyle loanee Finn Azaz, now excelling under Michael Carrick at Boro. Mark and Adrian discuss the circumstances surrounding Finn’s transfer and the knock-on effects his departure has had at Home Park since January.Additionally, the pair explore Carrick’s impressive development as a manager at Middlesbrough and delve into the key storylines ahead of this weekend’s exciting fixture.Support the show here: ko-fi.com/pilgrimspodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.