Friday Night Counter Attack

Don't we all just love seeing our friends?  Episode 18 was the first time the FNCA fellas had seen each other since the end of the year! This week, we had a q and a (Again) from our followers on Instagram @fridaynightcounterattack and we had some ABSOLUTE BELTERS! In uncertain times like these, it means more when you can have genuine conversations with friends and family, yet this conversation was...

Continuing the trend of zoom football previews, Hamz has a friendly conversation with Louis from fellow football podcast, Its Football Day! Louis is a Newcastle United fan who is in fear of another old Trafford defeat for Newcastle, after having an awful record at the theatre of dreams! Hamz, for once, is optimistic of man utds chances of victory, even if he wants to see more rotation in the first...

On Episode 17, Sal and Hamz were joined by Experienced Football Agent and Founder of the Football Transfer Forum, Tony Sharkey. Tony discusses all transfer related activity in the football league and how different clubs have different approaches and mindsets to their transfer policies, what makes a club want to spend more money and when a club should hold out for more! The fellas also discuss the...

Episode 16 Brings Liam Stoneley onto our podcast, a lifelong Manchester City fan and a Professional Football scout and coach!   Liam Shares his experiences as a man citeh fan, how he nearly smashed a TV during "AGUERRRROOOOOOOOOOOOO"   Liam also informs the fellas of how GREAT Phil Foden can be under Pep Guardiola!   Stick around for More of this weeks topics: ALL TIME MAN CITY 6 A SIDE   Scouting...

Episode 15 brings Hamz and Sal reunited with an old Friend, Amar who has come to discuss many new ways of combating LONELINESS in this pandemic!   WE ALSO DISCUSS OUR 6 A SIDE SOUTH AMERICAN PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM, with the copa libertadores final, the fresh signing of Caicedo to Brighton and Marcos Rojo Leaving for Boca Juniors, we thought it was time to pay tribute to our south american players who...

This episode was ALL about the one person on the pitch who NEVER gets the credit they deserve- The Referee.   Umar Ahmed joins the fellas to explain how the life of a football referee has helped in his career, his daily life and increased his love of the beautiful game! Umar has recently began playing Sunday league football with Inter Batley but still has time to help with refereeing in Non league...

Felt like another preview was required for another big game in this seasons AMAZING premier League season! Joining Hamz on the preview today was an old school friend, Luke, who shares his knowledge on his beloved Gunners, describing the key battles and the vital players in Mikel Arteta's team!   Please Like, Subscribe and enjoy the preview!

Hamz had the opportunity to reunite a few Professional Football scouting colleagues of his, from Portugal and Georgia respectively.    This allowed Hamz to learn more about how his colleagues are doing in other countries, regarding their jobs, the benefits of volunteering work and gaining vital experiences.   The discussion also leads to future football stars you can look out for, the power of Age...

Episode 13 has brought the football factor back to the podcast with an amazing special guest joining the fellas. Jason Blake is his name, improving football coaches is his game. Jason shares his views on working as a football coach in Canada, helping the local community teams, the 2026 world cup which CANADA will be co hosting!  Jason also takes us through his moments as a coach with Eddie Howe, h...

You didn't think we would miss out on THE BIGGEST GAME of the Season? Big Thanks to Aminur for offering his expertise for Liverpool against a 'Not So Hyped' Hamz. 2 Londoners talking about the Teams from Merseyside and Manchester? Never heard that one before!  THANK YOU all for your support in these trying times!  

EPISODE 12 brings a fairly new avenue for our conversation, as the United Kingdom are in another lockdown! Call the Samaritans on 116 123 if you are struggling with mental health issues and want to remain discreet! Hamz and Sal are joined by an accomplished member of the Samaritans who discusses the health and mental benefits to talking openly about your issues and difficulties.  (If you are strug...

Euro 2020, Premier League, Champions League? Who will be victorious? Are there any NEW Favourites for the Euros? Will the Euros continue as England begins ANOTHER LOCKDOWN?! Who misses out on Englands 23 man squad for the Euros? Why does Giroud not start every game for Chelsea? This weeks podcast is a quieter episode as THREE of our SIX members have caught Coronavirus, whom we are missing and wish...

here we are, the final episode of the year, with just Hamz and special guest and good friend of the show, Danny Siggers back again to discuss the following: * Biggest Footballing Surprises of 2020 * One Specific hope for 2021 * The Impact of ANOTHER LOCKDOWN in the United Kingdom *Various Professional Scouting topics- how to find hidden talents? * DO Managers get enough time in their jobs? (Moyes...

Episode 9 was a vibe! We had a great question and answer session in this podcast, thank you for some OUTSTANDING questions that brought such a positive energy to this episode! Moments like; Marcelo Bielsa making a HUGE impression on Arif! The Ultimate 5 a side question! Saalim and Grealish as always... So Much More!   NEW EPISODES RELEASED EVERY FRIDAY! https://linktr.ee/fridaynightcounterattack  ...

On Episode 8, 3 of the 6 co hosts attend the podcast, discussing AC Milan and their unbeaten run in Serie A, wondering, almost hoping they can get back to the top of Italian football!   Also discussing Fifa 21 on Next Generation Consoles, the importance of gaming with friends andThe passing of Paolo Rossi.   https://linktr.ee/fridaynightcounterattack

The Fellas discuss How Racism in football has affected each other and football players in the professional game. The Discussion includes how racism can be eradicated from football and society, with a few major punishments that could be useful for the future.  There is also discussion regarding Super Agent Mino Raiola and his main client, Paul Pogba and how his recent comments have affected Manches...

Diego Armando Maradona- In Episode 6, the fellas discuss the Impact of one of the Greatest Sportsman of all time. We look at it from our point of view, being the next generation and only seeing Archive Footage and how Diegos impact will last in football forever!   Sunjay Kohli joins the guys for an open and honest conversation regarding his podcast and love of football after a life changing surger...

Episode 5 brings together ALL 6 of the gang together, as Sal has recovered from COVID-19.   Episode 5 includes a Scouting report from a Lethal South American Striker, taking the Europa League by Storm!   The Lads discuss how Premier League managers can keep their players fresh and avoiding injuries with the Overloaded fixtures due to the Pandemic, which leads to our Premier League U23 5 a side dis...

When Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo get mentioned in Friday Night Counter Attack, Voices begin to raise amongst the Co Hosts, offering passionate defences into WHO IS THE GREATEST FOOTBALLER OF ALL TIME!?   Here we have our very own Safyaan (Team Messi) vs Roheel, Arif and Vishal (Team Ronaldo) discussing how Great (or not great) Lionel Messi has been as a LEADER!

Episode 4 brings together the Lads with ever present Leader on the Friday night football, Roheel, who tells us the importance of being a leader on a five a side pitch.  The Guys bring up their 5 a side for leaders of past and present, as well as the ever present Messi Vs Ronaldo conversation.   https://linktr.ee/fridaynightcounterattack

Scratching the surface for why there are not many British Asian players in the Top Flight of English Football

On Episode 3, The Lads are down a man as Saalim has been taken victim of Covid-19. Instead, we invited Danny Siggers, Founder of Nxt up Coaching, as our first guest!   Discussing the trials and tribulations of being a young footballing prospect, learning the hard way about academy growth and potential, whilst looking to change the way players are brought through academies.  As Always, the age old...

Our zoom catch up call turned into a podcast over the last week, so we made this our SECOND Episode and continued the trend of chatting about relevant football topics including: Ballon DOr 2020, Youth Scouting of the Week, 5 A side of the week and How Sal adapted without football in Lockdown! Enjoy!    Instagram: @Fridaynightcounteattack Youtube: @Fridaynightcounteattack Tik Tok: @Fridaynightcount...

Humbly introducing EPISODE ONE of Friday Night Counter Attack, raring to go with this brand new podcast. In this podcast we talk; Ronaldo vs Messi ft GREALISH? 5 a side or 6 a side footie format  How to cope with no football in lockdown Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Spotify! Instagram: @Fridaynightcounteattack Youtube: @Fridaynightcounteattack Tik Tok: @Fridaynightcounteattack Twi...