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June 4, 2021

Pitch Talk at the SAL Senior Cup final 2021

On May 22nd 2021 Ham Playing Fields, (home of Richmond & Kew FC) hosted the 2020/21 Southern Amateur League (SAL) Senior Cup Final and Straight Shootin' LJA & Da Gman were there for Pitch Talk to get pre-match and Post Match interviews, as well as hosting the half time and…

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June 1, 2021

Pitch Talk 2021 Website promo

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 Straight Shootin' LJA, Da Gman & JBK feat. Nathan Arsenal We…

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May 31, 2021

What is Pitch Talk? Who are we? Where can you find us?

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 Straight Shootin' LJA, Da Gman & JBK feat. Nathan Arsenal We tackle (pun intended) stories and issues…

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May 27, 2021

The Straight Shootin View Episode 59 - Young English players, Too quick to hype?

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 Manchester City FC on Saturday, In this episode Straight Shootin' LJA discusses the overhyping of…

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May 21, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 58 - Premier League Big 6 owners & Pre Season bridge building

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 could be one of the most interesting Close season/Pre Season summer…

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May 14, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 57 - Social Media Boycotts & Extreme Fan Protests

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 some Manchester United fans about the Glazer family ownership of the…

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May 9, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks - Top 5 WORST NON FIFA games (92-2002)

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 he played from 1992-2002, ranging from the Sega Megadrive, to the…

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April 29, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 56 - Harrogate v Port Vale, watershed moment for female refs?

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 Mens football by becoming the first ever appointed Female referee…

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April 22, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 55 - European Super League collapse, delaying the inevitable?

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 the proposed midweek European Super League and looks at whether or not fans were the…

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April 19, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 54 - European Super League & money grabbing hypocrisy

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 discusses the recently revealed plans for a midweek European Super League…

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April 15, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 53 - Michail Antonio and players choosing countries

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 choosing to represent Jamaica over England. SSLJA looks at whether Antonio has made the…

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April 8, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 52 - Football protesting Qatar 2022, too little too late?

Is it too late to stop the Qatar 2022 World Cup? Was 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 recently wearing t-shirts showing support for abused & deceased migrant workers working on the…

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April 4, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 51 - Ronaldo & no VAR expose disconnected governing bodies

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 Portugal's 2-2 draw with Serbia, in their world cup qualifier for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. SSLJA looks at bigger picture of…

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March 30, 2021

Pitch Talk Special Feature - BAME Underrepresentation in Women's football (Part 2)

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 entry 4:00 Damaged perception of Women's football after Aluko & Spence vs Mark Sampson…

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March 29, 2021

Coaching with JBK Episode 15 - FA WSL Roundup 17th - 21st March 2021

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 from March 17th to March 21st in the FA WSL giving his views,…

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March 24, 2021

Pitch Talk Special Feature - BAME Underrepresentation in Women's football (Part 1)

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 opening views on the current England squad & the lack of diversity 9:29 - Team…

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March 23, 2021

Pitch Talk Special Feature *PREVIEW* - BAME Under representation in Women's football

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 24-03-2021) SSLJA and JBK discuss reasons why people from BAME backgrounds lack representation on…

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March 22, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 50 - BAME Underrepresentation & The Rooney Rule

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 a true solution to this issue. 0:00 Intro 1:02 - Rooney Rule history and numbers…

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March 19, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks - Top 5 Favourite NON FIFA games

What are the Top 5 Non FIFA video games SSLJA has played? 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 played from (mainly) 1994-2002 (some games are from earlier than 94). SSLJA…

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March 13, 2021

Coaching with JBK Episode 14 - FA WSL Roundup 14th Feb to 8th March 2021

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 from March 14th to March 8th in the FA WSL giving his views,…

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March 9, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 49 - High defensive lines & quick set pieces

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 & weaknesses and also the potential advantages of taking quick set pieces…

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March 3, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 48 - UK & ROI World Cup 2030, Is football coming home?

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 of Ireland. SSLJA discusses previous World Cup bids including the failed 2018…

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March 1, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Episode 47 - Blow your whistle Lee Mason

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 his whistle twice in quick succession, which led to mass confusion and a Lewis…

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Feb. 26, 2021

The Straight Shootin' View Top Picks - SSLJA'S best Liverpool XI (1994-2020)

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 honourable mentions) of his favourite Liverpool FC XI during the time he's supported…

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