Podcast Episodes

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE - https://www.pitch-talk.com/ What is Pitch Talk? Who are we? What do we do & Where can you find us? We are fans of football (soccer) dropping videos and vlogs on the beautiful game. Hosted by Straigh...

Are the British Media and football Fans too quick to hype young English players? Does the overhype negatively impact their development? Ahead of the all Premier League 2021 Champions League Final between Chelsea FC and Manch...

After Project Big Picture & The European Super League Debacles, will owners of the 'Big 6' Premier League clubs spend bigger than ever to get the fans back onside? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA looks ahead to what co...

Will protesting the Glazers force them to sell up? Do some protesters take it too far and is a 3-4 day social media boycott pointless? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the recent protests at Old Trafford by so...

What are the Top 5 WORST Non FIFA video games SSLJA played from 1992-2002? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks, SSLJA discusses his picks (and honourable mentions) of the worst Non FIFA video games that h...

Will the Harrogate Town v Port Vale EFL League 2 match from April 5th 2021 go down as a watershed moment for Female Referees? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Rebecca Welch breaking down a barrier for Women in...

The European Super League plans collapsed in spectacular fashion with all 6 Premier League sides pulling out, but is it merely delaying the inevitable? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the recent collapse of t...

The Premier League 'Big 6', Juventus, Real Madrid reportedly signing up to a breakaway European Super League, is this the future of football, or purely a money & power grab by big clubs? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA...

Did Michail Antonio make the right choice in choosing to play for Jamaica over England? Do FIFA residency rules need to be changed? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses West Ham United forward Michail Antonio choo...

Is it too late to stop the Qatar 2022 World Cup? Is Norway & Germany's support of migrant workers a token gesture from football? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Norway and Germany's international sides wearin...

Did Cristiano Ronaldo's disallowed goal v Serbia expose the disconnection between football's governing bodies? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's controversially disallowed late goal in Portu...

In this Pitch Talk Special Feature segment SSLJA & JBK to discuss the underrepresentation of people from BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds in Women's football. 0:00 Intro & Lack of representation as a barrier to ...

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. In this episode JBK discusses results fr...

In this upcoming 2 part Pitch Talk Special Feature segment, SSLJA & JBK to discuss the underrepresentation of people from BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds in Women's football. In part 1 (To be released on 24-03-...

In this special 50th episode of the Straight Shootin' View, SSLJA welcomes fellow Pitch Talk Co-host JBK to discuss the underrepresentation of BAME people in football management and if the controversial Rooney Rule is really ...

In this Pitch Talk Special Feature segment SSLJA & JBK to discuss the underrepresentation of people from BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds in Women's football. 0:00 - Intro, background and context 3:35 - JBK's op...

What are the Top 5 Non FIFA video games SSLJA played from 1994-2002? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks, SSLJA discusses his picks (and honourable mentions) of the best Non FIFA video games that he playe...

Welcome to Coaching with JBK, a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Mens and Women's game. In this episode JBK discusses results fr...

Do you favour taking a set piece quickly, or waiting for the refs whistle? Do you prefer a high defensive line, or a deep one? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses playing high defensive lines, their strengths & w...

Will a joint UK & Republic of Ireland World Cup 2030 bid be successful? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the joint World Cup 2030 bid involving the UK (England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland) and Republic...

Did Lee Mason's double whistle blow mistake that led to Lewis Dunk's free kick being disallowed, cost Brighton the game v West Brom? In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the controversy around Lee Mason blowing hi...

Who makes SSLJA's best Liverpool XI from 1994-2020? In this episode of The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks, inspired by Da Gman's Greatest Arsenal 11 episode of Five Minutes with Da G, SSLJA discusses his picks (and honoura...

In this episode JBK explores how the modern game has transitioned in the last few years from teams generally playing with a back 3 + GK, to playing with a back 4 + GK and the importance of balance at …

This weeks Five Minutes With Da Gee! DaGman shares his views on Footballers taking a Knee and what sort of impact he feels it has had on the English game. This topic has been very divisive which players recently speaking …