More Than A Match

Football agent Josh Gordon sits down with More Than A Match to tell the story of how he went from sleeping rough to running Icon Global Sports. Honest, raw and full of insider truth about the football agency game most people never see. Josh opens up on the reality of being a football agent, loyalty to his players, the dark side of the industry, and the advice every young player and parent needs to...

Manchester's Billy Deniz sits down with More Than A Match to tell his full story. A kid from Droylsden whose mum was told he'd end up in jail if she didn't get him into something. He picked kickboxing aged 6, smashed everyone in his weight class by 16, then made the brave call to switch to boxing and chase a British title. This year alone he's sparred Artur Beterbiev in Montreal, f...

Tays sits down with More Than A Match for his most honest interview yet. From writing raps in school aged 8 to winning Locked In and joining The Bov Boys, this is the full story of how he built one of the UK's biggest content groups. We get into the boxing college dropout moment, the track that changed everything, the book where he wrote down every goal before it happened, life inside the Bov...

England World Cup squad reaction with insider takes you won't get anywhere else. We break down Tuchel's selection, the players who got snubbed, and what it means heading into the World Cup. RH has personally coached players in and around this squad, so this isn't pundit guesswork. We get into James Garner's snub after the season he's had, the Cole Palmer call, Marcus Rashford&#...

In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Manchester City and England goalkeeper Khiara Keating to talk about her incredible journey from a Sunday League team run by her mum in Ardwick, to becoming one of the most exciting young goalkeepers in world football. Khiara opens up on leaving Manchester United at 11 to join City, making her WSL debut at 17, winning the Golden Glove, getting...

Charlie McNeill joins More Than a Match for one of the most honest football interviews you'll hear. The Sheffield Wednesday forward, once dubbed the most prolific youth goalscorer in England with over 600 goals, opens up about his incredible rise through Man United's academy, what it was really like training with Cristiano Ronaldo, and the brutal reality of life after leaving Old Trafford....

In this episode of More Than A Match Ryan Hopper and D'Mani Mellor debate whether Tottenham could actually face relegation this season, discuss Michael Carrick's future and whether he should stay at Manchester United, react to York City's incredible last day promotion drama, and break down the biggest stories across the Premier League and EFL.

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with former Liverpool F.C. academy player Marley Blair for one of our most powerful conversations yet. Marley opens up about being mistreated in football, dealing with the loss of his mum while in academy football, facing racism during his career, and the challenges that shaped him on and off the pitch. We also discuss his time under Steven Gerrard, the...

In this episode of More Than A Match , we sit down with Jack Massey to hear the real story behind his rise in boxing. From selling his own tickets door to door to fighting on the biggest stages, Jack shares what it truly takes to build a career from the ground up in the fight game. He opens up about the early struggles, the sacrifices, and the reality of chasing success without shortcuts. We also...

In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Rhys Bennett to talk about his journey through football and life after the game. From coming through at Bolton Wanderers to his time at Rochdale AFC, Rhys reflects on his experiences in the Football League and the challenges he faced along the way. He opens up about the injuries that had a huge impact on his career, ultimately forcing him to s...

John McAtee shares his incredible underdog journey from non league football to reaching the Premier League. He opens up about beating Wrexham in the unforgettable 5-4 playoff clash, signing for Bolton Wanderers and Luton, and overcoming serious injury setbacks along the way. An inspiring football story about resilience, belief and chasing the dream.

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with Amy Truesdale MBE, Paralympic Gold Medalist and one of the best in the world at her sport. Amy opens up about winning Gold in Paris, what it really feels like to stand on top of the podium, and the sacrifices it takes to become a world champion. Born with one arm, Amy shares her journey through elite sport, the challenges she faced growing up, and h...

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with content creator Simon Gbeleyi, whose journey has taken him from making TikToks in his bedroom to producing adverts for Manchester United. Simon opens up about how he first started creating content with limited resources and how consistency and belief helped fuel his rise in the creative world. He tells us about working directly with United, includin...

This week on More Than A Match, D’Mani and RH sit down with former Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson for an open and honest conversation about his football journey. Cameron takes us back to making his Manchester United debut at just 18 years old, sharing what it was really like breaking through at Old Trafford. He opens up about working under Louis van Gaal, his old-school metho...

This week on More Than A Match, D’Mani and RH sit down with the man of the moment Paul Dawson after his historic FA Cup win against Crystal Palace. Paul and D’Mani relive what it felt like making history in one of English football’s biggest competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories you won’t see on TV. From the build-up to the final whistle, they break down the moments that made the night so...

This week on More Than A Match, DJ Buffonge joins D’mani Mellor and RH in the studio for a huge debut episode. DJ opens up about his time in the Manchester United academy, growing up in London, and the real struggles young footballers face behind the scenes. He talks about life after leaving United and how tough it was playing abroad in new countries where he knew no one. DJ also shares his honest...

This week on More Than A Match, the lads are back in the studio with another debate-filled episode packed with big football talking points! We kick things off with a heated discussion about Erling Haaland – is he the most complete striker in world football, or does he still have limitations in his game? Then we dive into the debate of American academies vs English academies, comparing coaching sty...

This week on More Than a Match, RH goes global as he sits down for an exclusive interview with former LA Lakers Performance Coach Marco Núñez. Marco gives us incredible insight into what it’s really like working inside one of the biggest organisations in world sport, sharing stories from behind the scenes with elite athletes at the very top level. He breaks down what made legends like Kobe Bryant...

You’ve seen the interviews, the debates, and the serious moments — now it’s time to see what really happens when the cameras don’t stop rolling! From hilarious behind-the-scenes moments to unexpected bloopers, forgotten lines, and pure chaos in the studio, this episode shows the real personalities behind the mic. Get ready for non-stop laughs, inside jokes, and moments we probably should’ve cut ou...

This week on More Than a Match we sit down with professional boxer Joe Collins, known for being Ricky Hatton’s long-time sparring partner and even working as Robbie Savage’s personal security during his playing days! Joe gives us a raw insight into the life of a fighter, from cutting extreme weight, to the mental battles behind closed doors, to the reality of grinding through the small-hall boxing...

This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with football presenter and content creator Karel Prince, who’s quickly becoming one of the biggest names in the game. We speak to him about his rise from grassroots football to presenting alongside legends like Rio Ferdinand, Ian Wright, and The Overlap team. Karel tells us how he went from making viral videos and catching out professional footballers t...

This week on More Than A Match we kick off our brand new show — ‘The Breakdown’ — where we dive deep into all the Premier League drama from the weekend’s action! We analyse the biggest talking points from the key fixtures including Manchester United vs Liverpool, Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea, and Brentford vs West Ham, giving our honest opinions, reactions and predictions for the weeks ahead. Expe...

This week on More Than A Match we sit down with Ballers League star Bryan Ly to talk all things football, content and what’s next in his exciting journey. Bryan opens up about his new move to Yanited FC alongside Angry Ginge and why he chose to join the club ahead of the new season. He also reflects on his incredible year in the Ballers League, learning under Arsenal legends and how their influenc...

This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with Jay Motty, the man behind Stretford Paddock, to talk about his incredible rise in journalism and how he helped turn one of Manchester United’s biggest fan platforms into a media powerhouse. Jay opens up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol before YouTube, and how he turned his life around by going to university at 28 to chase his dream of beco...

This week on More Than A Match, the lads are back in the studio with a debate-filled episode packed with football chaos and big talking points! We kick things off with the breaking news that La Liga and Serie A games will now be played abroad after UEFA’s latest announcement. The boys discuss what this could mean for the future of football and whether this could soon become the new norm across the...