The World Class Stamp Podcast

In Part 2 of our exclusive interview with former manager Dave Jones, we dive deep into his memorable time at Cardiff City. He shares behind-the-scenes stories involving key players like Michael Chopra, Aaron Ramsey, and Craig Bellamy. We also get his ultimate One2Eleven and put him through a round of quick-fire questions to wrap things up. A must-watch for football fans and Cardiff supporters alik...

In Part 1 of our exclusive interview with former Cardiff City manager Dave Jones, we dive into his journey from professional footballer to respected manager. Dave reflects on his early playing days, the transition into coaching, and the key moments that shaped his approach to management. Hear untold stories from the dressing room, the challenges of leadership, and how his career laid the groundwor...

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with former Premier League referee and assessor Rodger Gifford to explore his remarkable career on and off the pitch. Rodger shares behind-the-scenes insights from his time officiating top-flight football, including memorable encounters with legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish, and Brian Clough. We also discuss the pivotal moments t...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Suzanne Nelson, who worked closely with the England national team during Euro 1996. Suzanne shares fascinating insights into her work on biorythms and how it impacted player performance during the tournament. Discover how sports science, psychology, and biorythms played a role behind the scenes in one of England’s most memorable football campaigns.

In Part 2 of our conversation with James Beattie, we dive into the behind-the-scenes of his biggest transfers, unforgettable training ground moments, and his experiences on the international stage. He shares standout stories about managers, ranks the world-class players he's played with and against, and gives us his ultimate One2Eleven. Plus, we put him to the test with quick-fire questions and fu...

In Part 1 of our exclusive interview with James Beattie, we discuss his early footballing memories, growing up in Aberdeen, and his journey from Blackburn Rovers to Southampton. Beattie shares insights on his time at AFC Totton, behind-the-scenes stories from his playing days, and the challenges he faced off the pitch. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive deeper into his Premier League experiences...

In part 2 of our exclusive interview with Michael Chopra, we dive deep into his career journey, starting from his early days in football to playing under legendary managers like Bobby Robson and Roy Keane. Michael shares untold stories from training grounds, memorable matchdays, and life on the road with iconic players such as Alan Shearer, Craig Bellamy, and Dwight Yorke. We also discuss his stan...

In part 1 of our exclusive two-part interview, we sit down with former Premier League striker Michael Chopra to discuss his career highlights and dive into the current state of his former clubs. From Cardiff's Championship struggles to Sunderland's promotion charge, Michael shares his thoughts on their seasons so far, standout players like Jobe Bellingham and Aaron Ramsey, and how he keeps up with...

In Part 2, we continue our conversation with former Sheffield United, QPR, and Leeds United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny. Kenny opens up about career-defining moments with managers like Neil Warnock, iconic teammates such as Adel Taarabt, and unforgettable match-day experiences, including the infamous Aguero goal. He shares memories from his time across numerous clubs, his experience in transfers, fan i...

In Part 1 of our exclusive two-part series with former Premier League goalkeeper Paddy Kenny, we dive deep into his all-time One2Eleven and discuss what makes a player truly world-class. Kenny shares his thoughts on the concept of the 'World Class Stamp' and what goes into that accolade. We review his former clubs, including Bury FC’s tragic financial collapse, Sheffield United’s current promotion...

In Part 2 of our interview with former Middlesbrough and Cardiff City striker Andy Campbell, we dive deep into his football journey. Andy reflects on his club career, sharing insights about legendary managers like Bryan Robson, Terry Venables, and Steve McClaren, and teammates including Juninho, Gazza, and Robert Earnshaw. He takes us behind the scenes with training ground stories, match day exper...

In this episode of The World Class Stamp Podcast, former Middlesbrough and Cardiff striker Andy Campbell joins us for a deep dive into the current state of his former clubs. We discuss Middlesbrough’s solid start in the Championship and Cardiff’s unexpected struggles at the bottom. Andy shares his thoughts on Michael Carrick as Boro’s manager, Bulut’s sacking at Cardiff, and the relentless challen...

In Part 2 of our interview with Dean Windass, we explore his incredible football journey, starting from his early days in non-league football to playing at Hull, Aberdeen, Bradford, Middlesbrough, and more. Dean shares behind-the-scenes stories about his transfers, including crossing the Sheffield divide and his time in the Premier League. He reflects on some memorable match day experiences, his t...

*** Warning this podcast contains Industrial Language *** In Part 1 of our two-part interview, Dean Windass shares his ultimate one2eleven and gives his insights into how his current clubs are performing this season. We discuss his Premier League predictions, including which teams will finish in the top 4 and who is at risk of relegation. Dean also defines what makes a world-class player, naming t...

In this exclusive interview with former Arsenal and Gillingham goalkeeper Vince Bartram, we dive deep into his football journey. Vince reveals his all-time played-with XI and shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time under legendary managers like George Graham, Arsène Wenger, and Bruce Rioch. We also explore Vince's youth career at Wolves, his rise through the football pyramid, and his me...

Former Arsenal, Bournemouth, and Gillingham goalkeeper Vince Bartram joins us for Part 1 of a two-part interview, where we explore the evolution of modern goalkeeping, the mental challenges keepers face, and his insights from being coached by the legendary Bob Wilson. We discuss world-class players, standout goalkeepers from England’s Euro campaign, and promising Premier League shot-stoppers. Plus...

In the second part of our exclusive interview with football icon Matt Le Tissier, we delve into a myriad of captivating topics. Matt shares his thoughts on an all-time XI he’s played against, discusses the controversy surrounding Alan Shearer’s “not world class” label, and reflects on some of the best performances of his career. The panel reacts to his selections and stories, including memorable t...

In this episode, we analyze England’s rollercoaster performance at the Euros, including their dramatic shootout victory and narrow defeats. We also delve into the controversy surrounding the crowded international match calendar, with European leagues and FIFPRO challenging FIFA’s schedule. As we look ahead, we preview the upcoming Premier League season, discuss the implications of new FFP rules, a...

In the second part of our interview with former Wales rugby international Justin Thomas, we explore his remarkable journey in rugby. Justin shares his all-time played with XV and discusses their qualities, recounts stories about top players from his playing days, and reminisces about where it all started and his youth career. We dive into his club career, his experience playing for Wales, includin...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with former Wales rugby international player Justin Thomas, who played as a full back Thomas made his debut for Wales against South Africa in September 1995. Thomas started all four of Wales' matches in the 1996 Five Nations Championship, as well as the friendly match against Fiji and Italy in 1996 where Thomas scored a try for the national team v Italy. Jo...

In this engaging Part 2 episode of "The World Class Stamp," we continue our deep dive with football legend Rickie Lambert. Discover Rickie’s all-time played with XI and the manager who made the biggest impact on his career. Hear the panel’s reactions, stories from Rickie’s playing days, and discussions about other top outfield players of his era. We explore Rickie’s England career, his journey thr...

Join us on The World Class Stamp as we sit down with former Southampton and England striker Rickie Lambert. In this insightful episode, Lambert shares his definition of a world-class player, reflects on Southampton's rise to the Premier League, and discusses what the Saints need to stay in the top flight. We dive into Southampton's legacy of nurturing young talent and explore the possible adoption...

In the second part of our conversation with Craig Alcock on "The World Class Stamp," Craig reveals his all-time XI from players he has played with and discusses their impact. We explore Craig's journey from his youth career at Yeovil to his development through the football pyramid, including stories about clubs, players, managers, and fans. Craig reflects on the differences between League 2, Leagu...

In this episode of "The World Class Stamp," we sit down with former Yeovil, Posh, and Sheffield United defender Craig Alcock. Craig shares his definition of a world class player and discusses England's top talents and their chances at the upcoming Euros. We delve into Gareth Southgate's role and whether he's the right man for the job. Craig also provides insights into the season reviews of Yeovil,...

In this episode of The World Class Stamp, we dive into the exciting world of Euro 2024, focusing on team selection and predictions. Join us as we discuss our picks for England's squad, analyze Scotland's chances in the tournament, and evaluate England's biggest rivals. We'll also share our opinions on who we think will lift the trophy. Tune in for an in-depth and lively discussion on all things Eu...