International Clearance

We're delighted to be joined this week by Sheffield United legend Brian Deane. In his 30s, the former England international played under Graeme Souness at Benfica and Steve McMahon at Perth Glory. Brian is also our first guest to have managed overseas, having spent two seasons as head coach at Sarpsborg 08, and we get an insightful conversation on his reasons for starting out in Norway. Be sure to...

Chatting with Joe & Scully on this episode is Chris Dickson, whose goalscoring exploits span from non-league to the Champions League. 'Dicko' shares stories of his time in Cyprus, where he played for five clubs - Nea Salamis, AEL Limassol, Pafos FC, Enosis Neon Paralimni and Ermis Aradippou - and his time in China with Shanghai SIPG. The London-born striker also looks back on the time he was calle...

'Sir' Les Ferdinand is a Premier League legend, but did you know he spent a season on loan with Beşiktaş early into his pro career? The now QPR Director of Football joins us on this episode to share stories of his formative time in Istanbul. Follow us @IntlClearance on Twitter and Instagram! Get in touch with the show: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Former Hamilton, Doncaster and Carlisle striker Richard Offiong shares his experiences as a player in a number of countries, with mixed results. His story is one of an undying enthusiasm for travel and the beautiful game, in spite of a number of obstacles. We also discuss the response to our Mandela Egbo chat, and even more transfers abroad to keep an eye on! Get in touch with the show @intlcleara...

We're joined this week by New York Red Bulls right back Mandela Egbo, who shares the story behind his move from the Premier League to the Bundesliga at age 17, as well as arriving in The Big Apple during a pandemic. Follow the show @intlclearance on Twitter + Instagram, or get in touch with us via email: intlclearance@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London-born, Antigua and Barbuda international Brentton Muhammad speaks to the pod from Iceland, where he currently plays in goal for Vestri. We learn about his experience of 'soccer' in the US college system, the dedication required to make a career in the game we love, and the many culture shocks along the way. There's also some transfer window updates, and we get into more of your correspondenc...

Former Aberdeen keeper David Preece talks about his experiences playing in Denmark and Iceland, as well as offering insight into his current coaching role at Swedish side Östersunds. There's some interesting transfer window activity to bring you, and we go through your correspondence from episode 1. Keep it coming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first guest on International Clearance is former Premier League player and now Newcastle United youth coach Peter Ramage, who shares his experiences playing in India with Kerala Blasters, and the United States with Phoenix Rising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-hosts Joe Walker & Scully introduce their new podcast, speaking with British footballers about their adventures playing or coaching overseas. Subscribe to stay up to date with the forthcoming first season of interviews, and follow @intlclearance on Twitter + Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.