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• Elliott Bennett | Dealing With Imposter Syndrome, Super Car Fridays, & Why Owen Coyle Was A JOKE!

  This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Wolves, Brighton, Norwich, Blackburn Rovers & Shrewsbury winger...Elliott Bennett!Elliott sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from learning his trade on loan at Bury to scoring the winner against Tottenham in the Premier League.Elliott and the boys speak about his early days at Wolves coming through with his younger brother and why a loan move to Bury in League Two was one of the most important decisions of his career.The lads then chat about Elliott being bullied into leaving his boyhood club and moving to Brighton in a transfer that ended up kickstarting his career and working under Gus Poyet.Elliott then talks about how his move to Norwich came about thanks to a gentleman's agreement with Tony Bloom. Benno then looks back on his memories at Norwich including playing in the Premier League and also Super Car Fridays.The trio then jump forward to Elliott's time with Steve Cotterill and what lead to the two not speaking for 5 years before Elliott signed for Cotterill's Shrewsbury in an awkward encounter.They then chat about the decision to join Blackburn Rovers where Elliott became captain working under Owen Coyle who was miles off it, Bradley Dack's protein powder and why it ended on a slightly sour note.Finally they discuss Elliott's life after football including his very brief stint in non-league before turning his attention to property development.Support the show

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• Chris Stokes | Graham Westley's Gym Sessions, THAT Coventry Super Team & Impossible Bury Promotion!

  This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Forest Green, Coventry, Bury, Stevenage, Kilmarnock, Morecambe & Barrow defender...Chris Stokes!Chris sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting at Bolton with Jordan to playing in THAT incredible coventry team.Chris and the boys then speak about his time at Forest Green Rovers, representing England C and playing against Jamie Vardy and Andre Gray.The lads then chat about Chris' big move to Coventry, their incredible team of superstars and how they somehow didn't achieve promotion from League One.Chris then talks in depth about how his move to Bury quickly became an issue due to their financial struggles and how the team spirit lead them to promotion from League Two despite playing without pay.The trio then discuss Chris' move to Stevenage which included various managers and their 'interesting' techniques from core work outs on the pitch after a game to roaring in the tunnel pre-match.They then chat about the decision to play in Scotland, promotion with Kilmarnock and why Scottish fans are great.Finally they discuss Chris' move back to England with Morecambe & Barrow before dropping back into non-league with AFC Fylde.Support the show

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• Charlie Adam | A Cold Tuesday Night In Stoke, Losing Card Roulette & THAT Blackpool Promotion Season

  This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke, Reading & Dundee Midfielder...Charlie Adam!Charlie sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from THAT Blackpool season to transitioning into football management.The lads then chat about Charlie's early life in football with Rangers, playing against that iconic Barcelona team & learning from the legendary Walter Smith.Charlie and the boys then speak about how moving to Blackpool really kick started his career, Ian Holloway's incredible man management skills as well as achieving the impossible and winning promotion to the Premier League.Charlie then talks in depth about how his dream move to Liverpool came about, meeting Sir Kenny Dalglish & why Steven Gerrard was the perfect captain.The trio then discuss Charlie's move to Stoke City where he spent 7 years, losing card roulette with Peter Crouch & how he gained his 'Parched' nickname.Finally they discuss Charlie's time with the Scottish national team before chatting about life after playing football and stepping into coaching.Support the show

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• Gary Taylor-Fletcher | THAT Blackpool Promotion Season, Pre-Season Sneak Outs & Our 100th Episode!

  This week it's our 100th episode of the pod and Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Leyton Orient, Lincoln, Huddersfield, Blackpool, Leicester, Tranmere & Accrington Stanley forward...Gary Taylor-Fletcher!Gary sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from THAT promotion season with Blackpool to becoming a manager with AFC Crewe.The lads then chat about Gary's early life in football with Northwich Victoria before being picked up and finding life difficult at Leyton Orient.Gary and the boys then speak about how moving to Lincoln really kick started his career, Keith Hill's impact on his career and the step up to Huddersfield.Gary then talks in depth about his time with Blackpool from training on the beach to doing the impossible and winning promotion to the Premier League.The trio then discuss Gary's switch to Leicester, how his contract came to be and playing with Jamie Vardy.Finally they discuss Gary's career as a manager with Bangor City before taking up the role at AFC Crewe and his ambitions for the future.Support the show

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• Frank Fielding | Keith Hill's Strippers, Pre-Game Trials & The Role Of A Third Choice Goalkeeper!

  This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Blackburn, Derby, Bristol City, Millwall and current Stoke City goalkeeper...Frank Fielding!Frank sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from becoming the importance of going out on loan as a young player to becoming a third choice goalkeeper at Stoke.The lads then chat about Frank's time playing for England U21's with some incredible names, Time with Keith Hill at Rochdale & his big move to Derby.Frank and the boys then speak about the difficult times early on at Bristol City before the highs of achieving promotion back to the Championship.Finally they discuss Frank's time at Stoke City and how he has adapted to being a 3rd choice goalkeeper and lending his experience to the younger keepers.Support the show

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