Kick Off With Jamie Mccreedy

Jamie McCreedy sits down with Hertford Town manager Ben Herd for an inside look at the club’s future ambitions and the raw realities of non-league football. While discussing the true cost of becoming a better player, Herd reveals his unique approach to building character—including why he expects his squad to clean the clubhouse. Beyond the old-school discipline, Jamie and Ben spoke on the club&#39...

From working at McDonald's to becoming a football club owner, Mario joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of to share the remarkable journey that has taken him through business, politics and football. He reflects on the importance of passion, leadership and communication, explains what it takes to build and run a football club, and discusses how sport can bring communities together. Mario a...

Matt Holland joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of to discuss his coaching journey across Asia, working with clubs and national teams including Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Guam. He reflects on memorable World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying campaigns, coaching in different football cultures, and the experiences that have shaped his career. ⚽🎙️

Mark Withers joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of to share the incredible story behind one of football's most unique careers. From starting his journey in the United States to playing professionally in Portugal, Andorra, and Australia, Mark reflects on adapting to different football cultures, overcoming challenges, and embracing life as a global journeyman. He discusses his time in the N...

In this episode of Inside the Mind Of, Jamie McCreedy sits down with football coach Pablo Ríos Freire to discuss his incredible coaching journey across Europe and Asia. Pablo began his career in the prestigious Atlético Madrid academy before continuing his development with Leganés, Getafe CF and other Spanish academies. His career then took him to China, where he worked in youth development, fitne...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE 🎙️ Miami FC defender Angelo Calfo joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of. Angelo discusses his football journey from Seattle to England, Australia and the United States, winning the NISA Championship with Flower City Union, playing for Texoma FC's inaugural squad, and his move to Miami FC in the USL Championship. He also talks about balancing football with academic success a...

From grassroots football at VV EMK to scoring title-clinching goals for Helmond Sport U21s, Luca's journey has taken him through the Netherlands, Spain, and beyond. We discussed his development, life abroad, and ambitions for the future on the latest episode of Inside the Mind Of. ⚽🎙️

Rob Blackie joins Jamie McCreedy for an in-depth conversation about his political journey, his decision to run for Mayor of London against Sadiq Khan, and the key issues that shaped his campaign. During the interview, Rob discusses his career in politics, working alongside Charles Kennedy, his experience in communications and campaigning, and the launch of his award-winning "Breaking Putin&#3...

Martin Lowe joined Jamie McCreedy to break down South Korea’s hopes, ambitions, and tactical outlook for the 2026 World Cup! In this episode, we dive deep into Group A, analyzing South Korea's matchups against Mexico, the Czech Republic, and South Africa. Can manager Hong Myung-bo replicate the magic of 2002? We discuss the form of talisman Son Heung-min, the defensive leadership of Bayern Mun...

Rui Tavares joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of for a detailed conversation about his career as a goalkeeping coach across Europe, the Middle East, and South America. He spoke about the realities of working at elite level football, including his involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup, where he was part of a coaching setup that faced PSG on the global stage. The discussion explored what it...

Nick Buckley joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on some of the biggest issues facing Britain today. During the conversation, Nick shares his views on homelessness, immigration, crime, Black Lives Matter, transgender issues, charity work, and politics. He also reflects on his experiences helping vulnerable people through his charity and explains why he believes major changes are needed...

In this episode, we sit down with globe-trotting football manager, UEFA Pro Licence holder, and tactical mastermind Sanjin Alagić . From transforming FK Sarajevo's youth academy into an elite powerhouse (including a legendary 16-0 victory) to the miracle at Nairobi City Stars—where he rebuilt an incomplete squad in just six weeks to win the Kenyan National Super League—Sanjin’s career is a mas...

Ryan Henson joined Jamie McCreedy for a fascinating political discussion covering the future of the Conservative Party, Hertford politics, Reform UK, Labour’s decline, and the changing British electorate. Ryan spoke openly about his journey into politics, his experience as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Bedford in 2019, and his work as a Hertford councillor.

Former Harrogate Town AFC professional Brad Williams joined Jamie McCreedy on the podcast Inside The Mind Of to discuss the realities of academy football, injuries, and rebuilding life after the professional game. After spending nine years at Hull City AFC Academy , Brad earned a professional contract with Harrogate Town AFC , making appearances in both the EFL Trophy and EFL League Two . However,...

What really happens behind the scenes in British politics? Sean Houlston gives an inside look into working within an MP’s team, revealing the reality of Westminster, political campaigns, constituency work, and the pressures that come with modern politics. From handling local issues to preparing for elections, this conversation explores the side of politics most people never see. The discussion als...

In this exclusive political interview, Lib Dem politician Mathew Hulbert opens up about his journey in UK politics and shares his vision for the future of the Liberal Democrats. As the political landscape shifts, Mathew doesn't hold back on his stark warnings regarding the rise of Reform UK.We dive deep into why he views their policies and rhetoric as a fundamental danger to human rights and c...

Independent candidate Shayne Wiskin, standing in Plaistow West & Canning Town East, outlines his campaign and the issues he says are impacting residents across Newham. Drawing on his background in construction and counterterrorism, Wiskin discusses his stance on law and order, immigration and housing. He is critical of Labour’s long-standing leadership in the borough, arguing that more needs t...

Former Conservative MP Tim Loughton breaks down one of the most important political moments in years — the 2026 UK elections — and what it means for voters across the country. Sanctioned by China in 2021, Loughton reveals the reality behind his stance on Beijing, including concerns over espionage, human rights abuses, and the growing global influence of the Chinese state. He also opens up about be...

In this episode of Inside the Mind Of , Jamie McCreedy sits down with Motherwell goalkeeper Calum Ward to dive deep into his incredible journey through football. From developing at AFC Bournemouth to grinding through non-league football, earning promotion with Weymouth, playing in Finland with AC Oulu, and now starring in the Scottish Premiership with Motherwell — Calum shares the realities of cli...

Slovenian coach Matjaž Jarh joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to discuss his rapid rise in football coaching. From studying sports science at the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Sport to earning his UEFA A Licence, Jarh shares his journey through youth development, performance analysis, and senior management. He also reflects on his work at NK Kungota and NK Maribor Tabor, where he pr...

Peter Plougmand joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to discuss his rise from Danish amateur football to becoming one of the most decorated players in NCAA Division II history. Starting at Tarup-Paarup IF in Denmark — where he made 42 appearances and scored 17 goals in the Denmark Series — Peter balanced senior football with his development before moving to the United States. At Mars Hill U...

Jamie McCreedy sits down with Hertford & Stortford MP Josh Dean for an in-depth conversation on local and national issues. From roads and public transport challenges to NHS waiting times, housing growth, and the rising cost of living, they dig into the questions constituents really want answered. Josh also reflects on national politics, the UK’s role in Ukraine, and accountability as a local M...

Former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant joins Jamie McCreedy for a direct and wide-ranging political interview covering immigration, Reform UK, the future of Britain, and his time in the public spotlight. During the conversation, Fabricant discusses his journey in Westminster, reflects on key highlights from his parliamentary career, and shares his concerns about the direction of UK politics. Spe...

Tristan Nydam joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to reflect on his journey from Ipswich Town academy prospect to Championship first-team regular at just 17. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in England, he broke through during the 2017–18 season and faced future Premier League stars, while also representing England at youth level alongside some of the country’s top talents. He opens up about hi...

Samuel Foltýn joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to discuss his journey from youth football in Slovakia to his first professional contract abroad. Starting at ČSFA Malacky, he captained every age group and played against elite European academies including Liverpool, Juventus, Barcelona, Sparta Prague, and Ajax. Samuel then progressed to Inter Milan Academy Slovakia, winning a league title...