Jimmy Williams

Prestige Performance

Sports EN ↓ 61 episodes

2x award nominated Sport and Wellness podcast. Hosted by an Irish Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Psychoeducational content. Interviews with elite athletes, coaches, psychologists and individuals involved in performance to chat about the notion of mental preparation and find out the key aspects of achieving high performance. Listened in 70+ countries. Get in touch: jimmy.williams@outlook.ie

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Jimmy Williams

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Latest episode

Sep 4, 2023

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#36 Jim McCalliog: The ''great'' Tommy Docherty, leaving United ''tore me apart'' & OGS needs a trophy 08.01.2021

Jimmy is joined by former Manchester United midfielder, Southampton FA Cup winner and Scotland international, Jim McCalliog. In this episode, Jim chats about his admiration for the late Tommy Docherty, joining United in 1974 and leaving Old Trafford to join Southampton. More, he answers your questions, tells stories about George Best and gives his view on the current Manchester United team and Ole...

#35 Solskjaer has built trusting relationships, confidence in sport and Pogba's turnaround in form 05.01.2021

Jimmy is joined by Serena Macleod to chat about United and Psychology. Serena, working with Optimise Potential, speaks about the notion of confidence in sport with regard to David De Gea, the importance of empathy and Paul Pogba's turnaround in form. Red Devil Talk is brought to you in association with Classic Retro Shirts. For a £10 discount off your purchase, you can use the code RDT10 when chec...

#34 A missed opportunity at Leicester but United's glass remains half full 28.12.2020

Jimmy is joined by Keane Franey and Dillon Donnelly to chat about United's 2-2 draw at Leicester City on Stephens Day. More, we discuss the comments sent in from our listeners and chat about the big debate - Is Die Hard a Christmas film?

#33 Mick Conlan: Mental preparation, visualisation & defining success 22.12.2020

Jimmy is joined by Irish boxer, Mick Conlan, to chat about the psychology of boxing, dealing with "the wait" on fight day, measuring success and more. Twitter: @reddeviltalk_ Instagram: @reddeviltalk_ Contact: reddeviltalkmedia@gmail.com

#32 Sack Solskjaer; but bring in who? Ole is one part of a much bigger picture 10.12.2020

Jimmy is joined by Barney Chilton, editor of the Manchester United fanzine Red News and Manchester United author and historian, Roy Cavanagh MBE to chat United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Leipzig game and more. Link to purchase Roy's new book - Harold Hardman: A Man of Football: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08P3G2LHV/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdb_imm_t1_x_zov0FbCKTZ2EK Link to purchase the latest issue of Re...

#31 Derval O'Rourke: From athlete to business woman, motherhood & achieving high performance 07.12.2020

Jimmy is joined by 3x Olympian and 2006 World Indoor Hurdles champion, Derval O'Rourke to chat about the transition into life post-athlete, bouncing back from disappointments, becoming a mother and achieving high performance on a consistent basis. Recorded on The Sports Haven but sharing on RDT as Derval is a huge United fan who "dreamed of being the first female to manage Manchester United." Twit...

#30 Could clinical Cavani be Manchester United's catalyst? 01.12.2020

Jimmy is joined by Dale O'Donnell, editor of Stretty News , to discuss United's 3-2 comeback victory against Southampton. In this episode, we suggest that to remove Solskjaer as manager at this point would undo any progress the club has made. More, we chat about Edinson Cavani's impact against Southampton, Donny van de Beek and more. New episodes every week. Do let us know your thoughts in the com...

#29 Billy Garton: United, Mental Health & Coaching in San Diego 25.11.2020

Jimmy is joined by former Manchester United defender, Billy Garton, to discuss the highs and lows of a career in sport. We chat about his United debut in 1984 and Billy's subsequent diagnosis of ME. We also speak about life in the USA where Billy is now doing great things coaching young people in San Diego. Twitter: @RedDevilTalk_ Instagram: @reddeviltalk_ Contact: reddeviltalkmedia@gmail.com

#28 Frans Hoek: The Godfather of Goalkeeping 18.11.2020

Jimmy is joined by Frans Hoek, a trusted advisor to both Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal on the latest episode of RDT. An assistant coach at Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and goalkeeping coach for van Gaal's Manchester United, Frans has consistently worked at the highest levels of football throughout his career. In this episode, we speak about his thesis on goalkeeping, his time in Manchester and...

#27 Nobby Stiles: Manchester United legend 13.11.2020

United author and historian, Roy Cavanagh MBE, joins Jimmy to remember the great Nobby Stiles. Twitter: @RedDevilTalk_ Instagram: @reddeviltalk_ Contact: reddeviltalkmedia@gmail.com

#26 John Silk: Author of 'Even the Defeats' 12.11.2020

Jimmy is joined by journalist, author and United fan, John Silk, to speak about his new book, ' Even the Defeats ', the story of how painful moments in Sir Alex Ferguson's reign inspired him to lead Manchester United to some of their greatest successes. Link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Even-Defeats-Manchester-Inspiration-MasterMind/dp/1785316850 Twitter: @RedDevilTalk_ Instagram...

#25 Roy Cavanagh: The United Wrap 04.11.2020

Jimmy is joined by United author and historian, Roy Cavanagh to chat about the Arsenal game and the position of Solskjaer after 100 games as manager.

#24 Barney Chilton: The United Wrap 29.10.2020

Jimmy is joined by Barney Chilton - editor of Manchester United fanzine Red News - to chat about United's victory over Leipzig, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Paul Pogba, the role of Donny van de Beek and more.

#23 Ken Doherty: United, Ronnie O'Sullivan's Search For Seven & The Psychology of Snooker 21.10.2020

Ken Doherty speaks to Jimmy about United's start to the season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ronnie O'Sullivan's search for the record equalling seventh Crucible crown and the psychology of snooker; "the wait", affirmations, self-talk & more. 

#22 Wayne Barton: Crunch Time for OGS, The De Gea Debate & More 20.10.2020

Best-selling Manchester United author Wayne Barton chats to Jimmy about his new book, 'Beckham: The Making Of A Megastar' & upcoming releases. More, we chat about Utd's 4-1 victory over Newcastle, the De Gea/Henderson debate and discuss the potential switch to a back 3 for tonights game v PSG.

#21 Luke Chadwick: Effects of Abuse on Esteem, Athletic Identity & Player Well-Being 13.10.2020

Manchester United Premier League winner Luke Chadwick speaks to Jimmy about winning the league with Utd nearly two decades ago. In addition, Luke speaks about the effects of the abuse surrounding his appearance on his self-esteem, athletic identity and we discuss research suggesting that professional soccer players are at risk of mental health problems post-playing.

#20 Sammy McIlroy (Preview) 13.10.2020

Full interview published in next issue of Red News.

#19 Alan Tonge: Athletic Identity, Critical Moments & OGS's Future 06.10.2020

Former Manchester United and Exeter City player Alan Tonge chats to Jimmy about joining MUFC, the mental impact of injury, athletic identity, the weekends loss to Spurs and the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

#18 Red Devil Talk with Roy Cavanagh MBE 28.09.2020

Manchester United author and historian Roy Cavanagh MBE joins Jimmy to discuss United in the seventies and eighties. In addition, the Brighton game is discussed, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United target Jadon Sancho.

#17 Derek Brazil on his MUFC Journey and Mental Health in Sport 24.09.2020

Former Manchester United and Cardiff City defender Derek Brazil speaks to Jimmy about switching codes from GAA to Professional football and mental health in sport. In addition, Brazil speaks about the highs and lows of a career in professional sport; from being left go by West Ham, to joining Utd, to being forced to retire from injury and everything in between.

#16 Gordon Hill interview 17.09.2020

Former MUFC winger speaks to Jimmy about playing for Millwall at Old Trafford, joining United, Tommy Docherty, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and more.

#15 Willie Morgan on Solskjaer, the future of Pogba and Matt Busby 22.07.2020

Manchester United legend Willie Morgan speaks to Jimmy about United's progression under Solskjaer, turning down Leeds United, Matt Busby, his friend George Best and the great Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins.

#14 Chris Casper on Salford City, Foundation 92 and his Manchester United journey. 16.06.2020

Former Manchester United defender and Class of '92 member Chris Casper joins Jimmy to discuss his role as Salford City in developing character among young people. Further, he discusses his Utd debut, joining Reading, the injury that forced him to retire and the psychological challenges of that injury.

#13 Willie Morgan preview 28.03.2020

Willie Morgan on Paul Pogba. Full interview coming to Red News.

#12 Red Devil Talk with Nick Culkin 19.03.2020

Interview with former Manchester United goalkeeper Nick Culkin. In this interview, we speak about the highs and lows of a career in sport. Signing for United, debut v Arsenal and subsequent injuries. More, Nick speaks about the psychological challenges of a career post-football and dealing with the transition out of the game.

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