View From The Touchline

View From The Touchline


Latest Episodes

S1 Episode 5: James Allan
February 04, 2021

In this week's episode, I welcome James Allan to the podcast. James is currently working for his hometown club Newcastle United in the role of First Team Sport Scientist. James has also worked at first team level in the Premier League for Southampton FC.

S1 Episode 4: Gary Hunt
January 28, 2021

Gary Hunt is a UEFA A Licence coach, and most recently was U19s Head Coach at Waterford FC having previously been Head of Youth Development and U17s coach at the club. Gary also holds the UEFA Elite Youth A Licence and is an ambassador for The Coaches' Vo

S1 Episode 3: Matt Dye
January 21, 2021

In Episode 3, I welcome Matt Dye to the series. Matt is currently Head of Academy Coaching at Peterborough United, and is a UEFA A Licence and FA Advanced Youth Award holder. Matt and I discuss a range of topics including carving out a career in football

S1 Episode 2: Gary Devenney
January 21, 2021

In Episode 2, I welcome Gary Devenney to the series. Gary is a UEFA A Licence holder, and is currently working as U18s Head Coach at Irish Premiership club Coleraine FC. Gary and I discuss a range of topics including preparing young players for the senior

S1 Episode 1: Sam James
January 21, 2021

In Episode 1, I welcome Sam James to the series. Sam is a UEFA B Licence holder, and is currently working as a Women's Academy Coach at Manchester United. Sam and I discuss a variety of topics including our experiences of university football, creating eff