Talking Youth Football with Marc Campbell

It's time for another interview on the Canary Club Podcast, and this time it's the vastly-respected HTFC Youth coach Marc Campbell, who starts by explaining the benefits of former players returning to take over the managerial reigns, with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoying success at their respective clubs. Marc and Marac then joyfully reminisce on some brilliant stories from their time together at Arlesey Town Youth, including Marc's military-like fitness regimes for the players, hilarious red cards and favourite matches. The two led an Arlesey side from Under 15 level all the way through to Under 21s, so they reflect on the challenges faced by many of the players away from the pitch, going through adolescence and trying to balance football with other aspects of life. Marc then goes on to discuss the formation of the EJA (Eastern Junior Alliance) League and the benefits it has for young footballers in Hitchin, going up against many of the clubs that Mark Burke's side face every week, such as Needham Market.  Finally, we've got some exciting news about a partnership between Hitchin Town FC Youth's EJA team and HTFC Radio!