Touchline Radio

On this episode I speak with Cody Royle, the author of "Where Others Won't" - a self published book detailing how businesses can draw successful leadership examples from sport. We explore the ideas behind the new football culture of the so-called "continental" management, comparisons between Premier League staples Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson, and even analyzing the GOAT discourse surrounding Ronaldo and Messi (and its fallacies). There's also an interesting relationship between Cody and Manchester United, as he reveals that a relative from days gone by once represented the Red Devils... A download link is available at your convenience.

In this episode I speak to Kelly Lindsey: the coach of Afghanistan's Women's National Team. Out of all the possible jobs in world football, we discuss why this one - why it matters, what her goals are, and how harrowingly challenging every day is... But with all things considered, she does it not just for what it means for those women now, but for the future of the nation they choose to represent.

In summary of what was a grand finale to the MLS season, I invite Jonathan Meisenheimer and Brandon Stiff - two lads who have gone through all the perils and joys of supporting Toronto FC. We discuss the ethos of supporting a club in Major League Soccer, the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League, the importance of the Canadian Soccer League and the future of soccer in Canada, and so much more, including the magic of the moment when Toronto went on to lift the cup. Download available for your listening convenience!

On this day in 1857, a cricket club would have a kickabout... And the first football club of the world would be formed. 150 years later, the world's greatest would meet the world's first, and the club would be one of two who would receive the FIFA Order of Merit. It would be thanks to club Chairman Richard Tims who would help realize the importance of preserving a club like Sheffield FC - a history that can be actively exist for the community now, and generations beyond. Without Sheffield FC there wouldn't be a Pelé and there wouldn't be an us. This is our conversation.