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Gabriele Cioffi joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of to dive into his incredible career across Italy, England, Australia, and the UAE. From his playing days at Mantova, Torino, Ascoli, and Carpi to his coaching journey with clubs like Birmingham City, Crawley Town, Udinese, and Hellas Verona, Cioffi has seen it all. In this conversation, he reflects on:Winning promotion as a player and capt...

Jon Grey’s journey through football is a story of loyalty, development, and stepping onto the international stage. Starting as a scholar at Swansea City , Grey signed his first professional contract in 1996 before injury cut his playing career short. He returned to the club as a part-time coach in 2009, eventually moving into a full-time role by 2012. Over the next decade, he held key academy posi...

Eduardo Moreira has built a fascinating career in football, spanning both Portugal and international football , with experience across youth development, senior coaching, and technical leadership roles. His journey began in the Portuguese game, progressing through youth academies and assistant roles before stepping into head coaching positions. He worked with clubs including Boavista , Varzim SC ,...

Jack Saunders’ football journey is a story of resilience, development, and seizing opportunities across non-league football. He began as a scholar at Welling United , where his early potential and work ethic stood out before making the switch to Dorking Wanderers B for the 2022–23 season. At Dorking, he quickly established himself as one of the B team’s standout performers, playing a pivotal role...

In this episode of Inside The Mind Of , we sit down with Serbian coach Nikola Lazarević, a UEFA Pro Licence holder whose career has spanned multiple countries and top-level competitions. Starting his coaching journey at just 21, Lazarević first worked as an assistant at Car Konstantin and Radnički Niš in Serbia before taking his expertise abroad. He became part of FC Istiklol ’s coaching staff in...

Join us as we dive into the career of Josh Rees , a dynamic midfielder currently playing for Hornchurch in the National League South. Josh’s journey began in the Arsenal academy, progressing through the youth ranks before experiencing early loan spells at Brentford Development Squad . He then moved to Nottingham Forest , making his Championship debut in 2014 and gaining experience on loan at Nunea...

Join us as we dive into the journey of Marios Sideras , a former Cypriot first-division footballer turned ambitious coach. Marios began his playing career at Apollon Limassol , impressing at U15 level with 10 goals and 13 assists, before moving to Karmiotissa , where he shone in the U17, U19, and U21 teams, recording impressive goal and assist stats while gaining first-team experience. Passionate...

Siniša Antoan Cohadzić is the current manager of South Melbourne FC , a club with a rich history in Australian football. Under his leadership, the team has shown resilience and tactical discipline, reflecting his deep understanding of the game. Cohadzić's journey from player to coach exemplifies his commitment to the sport and his ability to adapt and lead at the highest levels.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Saša Kolman, former Slovenian player turned international coach. From his early days at Tolmin , moving through clubs like Nafta Lendava , Primorje , and Suðuroy , to managing South Melbourne Hellas and Gorica , Saša shares the challenges, lessons, and milestones that shaped his career. Now at the helm of Slovenia’s women’s national team , he’s le...

In this episode of Inside The Mind Of, Jamie McCreedy sits down with Bobby-Joe Taylor, an experienced English professional footballer who has played across the National League, Isthmian League and now lines up for Farnham Town in the Southern League Premier Division South. From coming through the youth ranks at Chelsea, Gillingham, and Cambridge United, to making his mark at Maidstone United with...

🎙️ In this episode of Inside The Mind Of, Jamie McCreedy sits down with João Carlos Pereira — Portuguese football manager and former winger — to dive deep into a career that’s taken him from the pitches of Portugal to the dugouts of Europe and beyond. Pereira shares insights from his time as a player with Académica, Moreirense, and Trofense, before transitioning into management with clubs includin...

🎙️ Jonas Mikael Axeldahl Joins Jamie McCreedy on ‘Inside the Mind Of’!Former Swedish international and current manager Jonas Mikael Axeldahl sits down with Jamie McCreedy to talk football, from his playing days in Sweden, Italy, and England, to representing Sweden at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Jonas also shares insights from his transition into management, including his time at Falkenbergs FF an...

Martin Sjögren – one of Europe’s most experienced coaches in the women’s game – joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of. From winning titles in Sweden with Linköping and Malmö, to leading Norway at the World Cup and Euros, Martin shares his journey across club and international football. We dive into the highs and challenges of managing at the top level, his current success with Hammarby IF in...

This week, Jamie McCreedy sits down with Stevie Grieve, the Scottish coach who has carved out a remarkable career across the world of football. From coaching in India and Canada to working as an analyst in Scotland and now managing in Finland with SJK, Stevie’s story is anything but ordinary. We dive into his journey:Starting out in Perth with a passion for coaching at just 16His bold move to Indi...

Laura Holden’s football journey has taken her from Bristol City’s academy to scoring a famous FA Cup winner for Bridgwater, before spells at Cheltenham Town, Aberdeen, and now Swindon Town. From the highs of that Palace goal to the setback of an ACL injury, Laura’s story is one of resilience, passion, and chasing the game she loves.

Football League veteran Alan Walker joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of... 🎙️From his early days at Bangor City in Wales, through spells at Lincoln City, Millwall, Mansfield Town, Barnet and more, Alan is best remembered for his time at Gillingham, where he made over 150 league appearances, picked up the Player of the Season award in 1989/90, and earned a place in the PFA Team of the Year (...

Jennifer Foster joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to talk all things women’s football – from her playing days to coaching in the WSL, Championship, and abroad. A UEFA A Licensed coach currently working with Everton Women, Jennifer has over 20 years in the game and a wealth of experience across clubs including Birmingham City, Bristol City, Leicester City, Nottingham Trent University, GoPr...

Former Dundee assistant and ex-Wolves, Stoke, Ipswich, and Hamilton coach Stuart Taylor joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to reveal untold stories from his playing days, FA Cup shocks, promotions, and life in Scottish and English football.

Joe Kirkland, a highly driven football coach from Burton Upon Trent, joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind of to share his remarkable journey through the beautiful game. With a degree in Football Coaching & Development, Staffordshire University’s 2022 Student of the Year has coached in seven different countries, led Burton Albion Women to their highest points-per-game record since 2017, and...

Edu Rubio sat down with Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind of to share the story of his coaching journey in football. From starting out at the Valencia youth academy , to key academy roles with MK Dons and Chelsea , Edu went on to manage and develop young players before stepping into senior football. He spoke about his experiences as Assistant Manager at Crawley Town , working under both Gabriele C...

Pawanvir Singh, the Hong Kong right-back who’s been making his mark across the First Division, joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind of to share his football journey. From his early days at Sai Kung Youth to senior football with All Black, Happy Valley, Wong Tai Sin, HKFC, and now RCFC, Pawanvir has experienced the game from multiple angles. With over 20 senior appearances and a parallel career...

Australian midfielder Sebastian Scaroni, currently plying his trade in Thailand, joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of for a deep dive into his football journey. From his early years in Australia to adapting to life and football in Asia, Sebastian opens up about the challenges, lessons, and defining moments that shaped his career. Hear his perspective on the game, the realities of playing abr...

Paul Cowie joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of to share his journey from classroom to touchline — starting out as a teacher before stepping into the world of professional football. Paul talks about his time as Head of Coaching at Dundee United and most recently his role as assistant manager and coach at Ross County during the 2024–25 season, where he worked alongside his brother in the Scot...

Former England international Chantelle "Channy" Woodhead joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind Of for an honest and down-to-earth chat about her football journey. From winning the FA Cup with Doncaster Belles in 1994 to playing for Everton and Leeds United Ladies, Chantelle shares what it was really like being part of the women’s game during a time of big challenges and limited recogni...

In this episode of Inside the Mind Of , I sit down with Ryan McCarthy , the 29-year-old head coach of Hound Dogs FC , one of the newest teams in the Gibraltar Football League . From centre-back to touchline tactician, McCarthy has already lived a footballing journey that spans England, Sweden, and Gibraltar —and he’s just getting started. We dive deep into: ⚽ His playing career across clubs like...