Pitch Talk Podcast

After suspending then bringing back Gary Lineker after massive backlash that disrupted a whole weekend of BBC Sport coverage, will the BBC change? On episode 149 of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses his thoughts on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) suspending Gary Lineker for speaking out with his opinion, against a new government policy on refugees and if they've be...

Were Crystal Palace right to sack Patrick Viera when they did? Was Antonio Conte right to say Spurs should be winning trophies and need to change their methods? On episode 148 of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses his thoughts on Crystal Palace sacking Patrick Viera with 12/13 games left in the season and the transfer window long closed. SSLJA also discusses his views on Anton...

Can Arsenal win the Premier League this season? Can Liverpool end the season in the top 4 after their 7-0 win v Man United?  On this episode 147 of The Straight Shootin' View, our co-host SSLJA discusses his thoughts on Liverpool beating fierce rivals Manchester United 7-0 and if Liverpool can finish the 2022/2023 season in the top 4 to qualify for the champions league next season.  SSLJ...

Should players be allowed to do product endorsements during rehab? Does it help their mental health (especially with long term injuries) to have something else to focus on? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about players doing endorsements whilst injured and it it can be beneficial for players to have something to do whilst recovering from injuries, something th...

On February 23rd 2023 the football world lost legendary football commentator John Motson and SSLJA pays tribute to 'Motty'.   On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA talks about the passing of John Motson at 77 years old, including his memories growing up with Motty's voice on BBC Match of the Day and the early FIFA games including FIFA 96 & FIFA 98, as well as Mot...

Amazon & BBC getting Live Champions League matches & highlights, how will this change the way we watch the competition?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Amazon and BBC winning the rights to broadcast Live matches and highlights respectively in the UK from 2024.   SSLJA looks at who could host the BBC coverage (as Gary Lineker does the BT...

Manchester City have been charged with 115 breaches of FFP by the Premier League, but what will the punishment be (if any)?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the recent news of Manchester City being charged by the Premier League for 115 breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules over the space of 9 years.   SSLJA discusses potential sanctions an...

Has Graham Potter been put in an impossible position with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly's January Transfer spree? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA and special guests Coach JBK & Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss Chelsea fc and their January 2023 transfer spree where they've brought in 7-8 players, but all on 6-8 year contracts to avoid falling foul of FFP.   Our 3 Pitch...

On this episode of Coaching with JBK, Coach Jaymie looks back at the latest results from in the Barclays WSL (Women's Super League), Women's Championship, Continental Cup along with his views on the controversially abandoned Liverpool v Chelsea Women's match.   Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches a...

On this episode of Coaching with JBK, Coach Jaymie discusses the latest round of WSL, Women's Championship and FA Continental Cup results from the first half of January 2023.   Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Men's and Women's game.    For more information about Pi...

Should former players become Referees? Would we see a rise in Black Referees? Would we see mateches flow better? On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses comments from Former Premier League Referee Howard Webb, who has said that he feels former players should become Referees. SSLJA looks at whether or not former players would be good Refs or not and if we would see...

2023 began with Sol Campbell wondering why he was 'snubbed' for New Years Honours & Gianni Infantino again showing he has no shame On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Gianni Infantino and his shameless attempt at getting positive PR for FIFA by calling for a stadium in every country to be named after Pele, as a response to backlash for him taking a selfie...

2022 ended with Messi winning a World Cup but we lost the legend that is, was and will forever be Pele and 2023 started with Ronaldo going to Saudi Arabia. On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA welcomes us to 2023 and discusses Football legend and widely regarded GOAT Pele passing away, Messi finally winning a world cup and Aston Villa gk Emi Martinez' childish antics.&nb...

On this episode of Coaching with JBK, Coach Jaymie looks back at the final set of results of 2022 in the Barclays WSL (Women's Super League), not including 2 postponed matches.  Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Men's and Women's game.   For more information about Pitch T...

How impressed have you been with Morocco & Croatia so far?  Are England & Portugal blaming refereeing decisions to deflect from poor performances? Is it written in the stars for Messi to lift the World Cup or will France become back to back winners?    On this episode of the Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses the fallout from the World Cup Quarter Finals incl...

Coaching with JBK returns and on this episode, Coach Jaymie looks back at the period of October 2022 - December of FA Women's Championship action and discussing results, some managerial changes and much more. Coaching with JBK is a vlog/podcast from FA Qualified and Licensed Football Coach Jaymie Bailey aka JBK giving his views on matches and issues from the Men's and Women's game. For more inform...

Have you enjoyed the Qatar World Cup group stage? Have you enjoyed the punditry and analysis? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA gives his views on the world cup group stages, the upsets, commentary & pundits, thoughts on the first couple of last 16 matches and more. SSLJA also looks at people like Piers Morgan, Gary Neville and Roy Keane and some of their peculiar...

Will Qatar 2022 World Cup make the January 2023 transfer window busier than usual?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA asks if the Qatar 2022 World Cup will make the January 2023 transfer window busier than usual, or if will it be a lot quieter due to more inflated prices than usual because of the world cup?   SSLJA also looks at the potential of the loan ma...

Did Cristiano Ronaldo deliberately give a controversial interview to Piers Morgan to force Manchester United to release him? How much will the Glazers sell Manchester United for? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's interview with Piers Morgan that led to CR7 & Manchester United parting ways.   SSLJA looks at how the situation playe...

Do you think Gareth Southgate picked the wrong players for the England World Cup squad? Will this world cup be as enjoyable as usual with the political issues in Qatar?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses Gareth Southgate's England squad and some of the omissions, as well as some very odd picks for players being taken to the Qatar 2022 world cup, and SS...

FSG are listening to offers for Liverpool FC, who will buy the Reds and for how much?   On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our Liverpool supporting co-host SSLJA looks at the recent news that Liverpool owners FSG are listening to offers to buy the club, as well as exploring the option of taking on investors for the club.   SSLJA discusses the kind of owners he'd like his belov...

Were FIFA wrong releasing a statement telling participating teams to just focus on football, not politics during the Qatar 2022 world cup? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host Straight Shootin' LJA gives a passionate take in response to FIFA releasing a statement to all participating teams telling them to stick to the football and only focus on that, and not make any political...

Are Gary Neville & David Beckham hypocrites for being a pundit for a Qatari owned media entity & an ambassador for Qatar?  Do players & managers at Grass Roots level take their examples & role models from the Premier League?  On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA looks at the irony of David Beckham being an ambassador for Qatar considering he was...

Do enough senior professionals take younger players under their wing in the modern era? On this episode of The Straight Shootin' View our co-host SSLJA discusses a story from Micah Richards' upcoming book 'The Game; Player, Pundit, Fan', in which Richards talks about how former Manchester United & Newcastle striker Andy (Andrew) Cole gave him some timely financial advice at a critical moment e...

Will Referees wearing body worn cameras prevent assaults on Referees in Grass Roots Football? On this Pitch Talk Special Feature our 4 co-hosts discuss recent news that an FA trial of Referees wearing body worn cameras will take place at Grass Roots level in England. Da Gman, Coach JBK, SSLJA & Nathan 'Arsenal' discuss the results they hope this trial will achieve as well as the reasons why it...