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The Next Step
by George Murray
Having played academy football for around half of my life, I had some experiences, on and off the pitch, which many other young people only dream of. The Next Step is a podcast where I, George Murray, talk to a variety of guests in the world of football about their careers and love for the game, while also discussing what the future holds for them as I prepare for my own.
Episodes
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25. Jared Roberts-Smith: The Bridge Between Players & Coaching Staff
It was a pleasure to have Jared Roberts-Smith on the platform. Jared is someone who I have seen working firsthand in a sports science role and having worked in such positions at clubs including Charlton Athletic, Luton Town and Stoke City for the past 10+ years, he reflects on what is now the…
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24. Daniel Geey: Utilising A Core Skillset In The Law & Order Of Sport
My latest guest is football and sports lawyer, Daniel Geey. Daniel breaks down how he originally progressed in his career, merging his fervent interest in football with his university law degree. He recounts how he used to blog and made as many useful contacts as he could, and looks back on the...
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23. James Justin: Youthful Hatter To Versatile Fox
Leicester City and England Under 21s’ James Justin comes on the pod to talk about a host of topics, with his senior career already four years old at the age of 22. Firstly, James is full of gratitude for his hometown club, Luton Town, where he came through the ranks and made his debut in 2016…
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22. Drewe Broughton: Harnessing The Power Of The Driving Voice Within
This episode was a detailed dive into psychology and mental health in the game with high-performance coach Drewe Broughton. After falling out of the game and into the most trying period of his life at the end of a gruelling career almost 10 years ago, Drewe turned his life around and now enables...
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21. Leon Barnett: Reaching The Premier League With The Power Of Positivity
Over the course of a 40-minute chat with Leon, we were able to cover a range of discussion points. We started by building on his good friend and youth team-mate Jon De Souza’s comments about his work ethic and desire, which Leon agrees singled him out at a young age. He told me about his positive...
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20. Jon De Souza: Pracademics, People Skills & The Chameleon Effect
Colchester United’s Director of Performance Jon De Souza joins me to talk all things Luton (where I first met him once he became a coach after playing in the youth team) and how he has adapted his coaching style over the past decade or so. He says that his experiences at Luton — where he played...
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19. Kelly Cates: Fine-tuning Personal Style & Being True To Yourself
Episode 19 features an interview with Sky Sports and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Kelly Cates. Kelly is a leading female figure in UK sport, particularly in football, and has covered some of the biggest sporting events across the world including the World Cup, the Champions League and the Premier...
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18. Ryan Atkin: The Rainbow Of Hope, Diversity & Inclusion
Professional referee Ryan Atkin joins me to look back on his memories of football growing up and eventually taking a course before pursuing a career in “the art of refereeing”. Ryan also tells me about how he believes officials are misunderstood and that it is an overlooked profession in the…
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17. Harriet Drudge: Putting The Social Back Into Media
Harriet Drudge comes on the pod to talk about her initial steps and how she acquired valuable skills before establishing herself as a Social Media Associate, a role which, 10 years ago, didn’t exist. In fact, social media helped her take her first steps into a career, of which she “was very...
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16. Ben Haines: Move With The Times Or Get Left Behind
Ben Haines from 90min.com joins me for a chat, beginning with how “timing and the fortuitous nature of being in the right place at the right time” have had such a big impact on his life so far. He describes a specific moment during a difficult period at university which made him aware of the...
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15. Chris O’Donnell: From The Pitch To The Track, Now The Olympics & Back
This week, I am joined by Irish 400m runner Chris O’Donnell, to examine the differences between football and athletics given his transition from one sport into the other. He tells me about his love of football, which started at a young age in a football-mad family and remains strong to this day....
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14. Laure James: Communication & Multilingualism Are Key
UEFA Communications Consultant and Media Officer Laure James joins me to discuss her unique start in the industry and how she has adjusted to working remotely since the start of lockdown. Laure looks back on her highlights so far and tells me how getting into sports media is slightly different...
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13. Thomas Gronnemark: The Long, The Fast & The Clever (Throw-Ins)
World record throw-in holder and elite throw-in coach of 16 years Thomas Gronnemark joins me on the pod. He discusses his history of playing the game and his “football superpowers” that meant he moved into athletics in his early twenties. Eventually, in 2004, he combined his interest in long...
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12. Jack Collins: Building A Reputation In A New Generation Of Creators
Jack gives his advice on having a broad skillset and how the ability to “do everything” can be “a massive advantage” when entering the world of journalism and digital media. He tells me about the history behind his family’s love affair with Fulham, which has led to him seeing promotion to and...
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11. Troy Townsend: Leading The Fight For Equality & Using The Power Of Football To Provide Hope
Troy talks to me about his storied career in various sectors of the game, and explains Kick It Out’s ‘Raise Your Game’, the mentoring program that helped Troy initially get a job at the organisation eight years ago and connects people that want to work in the industry with professionals in seven...
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10. Josh Taylor: The Stateside Experience, Setbacks & Aiming For The Football League
Josh Taylor tells me about his childhood playing in Crystal Palace’s academy and the regrets he has now about how his love for the game diminished for a while. When he regained his desire to play seriously, an opportunity arose for Josh to play and study at a high level as a student athlete in…
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9. Charlie Patino: Hunger To Succeed & Eliminating Weaknesses
I sat down with Arsenal and England’s Charlie Patino, who told me about the decision-making process involved when he joined Arsenal from Luton five years ago. He also shared his advice for younger players based on his own experiences, and discusses the natural comparison that has been made…
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8. Gareth Roberts: A Party 30 Years In The Making & Liverpool Back On Their Perch
My latest guest on the pod was Gareth Roberts of The Anfield Wrap. We discussed a variety of topics, including how the award-winning podcast started out and developed into one of the biggest in the world of football. Gareth told me about his first memories as a Liverpool fan, his early work...
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7. Semra Hunter: Falling In Love With Spanish Football & Working Towards La Copa Mundial
Semra Hunter, host of La Liga TV, speaks to me about her sporting background, her transition into journalism and eventually broadcasting, and her passion for football, particularly in Spain. Semra shares how some of her experiences have given her a number of “pinch myself” moments and how she got...
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6. Adam Hurrey: 'Hitting It Too Well' & The Good & Bad Of Football Twitter
Adam talks to me about his brainchild — exploring the bizarre, perplexing and often hilarious world of football clichés — and how it was born out of pub conversations with his brother and a friend. The trio started the blog in 2007, which Adam would later take over and raise as his own in years…
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5. Matt Davies-Adams: The Power Of Saying Nothing & The Buzz Of Matchday
Football commentator and podcaster Matt Davies-Adams joins me to discuss his two lines of work. We discuss the art of commentary and Matt shares why, in special situations, saying nothing and letting the crowd noise do the talking is better than trying to match such raw emotion. He reveals who he...
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4. Jordan McCann: Developing Good Players & Even Better People In Academy Football
In this episode, I was delighted to be joined by one of my old coaches, Jordan McCann, who worked at Luton Town for the majority of my time in the academy. Now, having joined Lincoln City as the club's academy manager, I caught up with Jordan to discuss what it is that makes him such an effective...
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3. Seb Stafford-Bloor: Being A Swiss Army Knife In The Future Media Landscape
Freelance football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor joins me for a chat about how he got into the industry, what its future may look like and his tips for aspiring journalists like myself. We also discussed the importance of social media in journalism today, what the future of the game might look like…
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2. Cameron McGeehan: Youth Cup Glory, The Rocky Mentality & Secrets Of A Goalscoring Midfielder
Professional footballer Cameron McGeehan tells me about his love of football from a young age and his career so far, including highlights such as leading Norwich City to FA Youth Cup glory in 2013. Cam remembers watching successful Chelsea sides in the early 2000s as a ballboy, and explains how…
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An introduction to The Next Step podcast, with exciting guests coming very soon... Follow me on Twitter: @georgemurray_ #TheNextStep
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Having played academy football for around half of my life, I had some experiences, on and off the pitch, which many other young people only dream of. The Next Step is a podcast where I, George Murray, talk to a variety of guests in the world of football about their careers and love for the game, while also discussing what the future holds for them as I prepare for my own.
HOSTED BY
George Murray
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Having played academy football for around half of my life, I had some experiences, on and off the pitch, which many other young people only dream of. The Next Step is a podcast where I, George Murray, talk to a variety of guests in the world of football about their careers and love for the game,...
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