Sheikhys Sports Journey's Podcast

Today I catch up with a real gentleman of Boxing Wayne Alexander ABA amateur champion, British Champion and European, A generation of fight fans will have missed out on witnessing the explosive punching power of former British, European and WBU champion Wayne Alexander who at one stage seemed destined to be the heir-apparent to the Dark Destroyer Nigel Benn at Light-Middleweight. His one-punch dem...

A motley crew led by Adam Hollioake went to Sharjah in the winter of 1997 and confounded expectations by coming back with England’s first one-day title for 10 years. England’s 1997 Akai Singer Champions Trophy squad Adam Hollioake (c), Ali Brown, Dougie Brown, Robert Croft, Mark Ealham, Matthew Fleming, Ashley Giles, Dean Headley, Graeme Hick, Ben Hollioake, Nick Knight, Peter Martin, Alec Stewart...

This episode is sponsored by Robert More & Company, a big thank you to them for sponsoring. David Michael Barclay Sole OBE (born 8 May 1962) is a former Scottish rugby union player. He made his Scotland debut in 1986 against France and went on to win 44 caps at prop between 1986 and 1992, with a record 25 as captain. He was also the first choice loosehead prop with the victorious British Lions in...

Blind England international footballer from Rochdale is looking to educate thousands around the world about disability through his ground-breaking business. Azeem Amir, 22, has created his own team of coaches and launched a unique workshop programme, he is already gaining UK-wide interest and is in talks with the Football Association and other organisations about delivering them internationally. A...

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A Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Justice since 2018. A member of the Scottish National Party, he has been Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Pollok since 2016, having previously been an MSP for the Glasgow region from 2011 to 2016. He served as Minister for External Affairs and International Development from 2012 until 2014 and as Minister for Europe a...

My podcast with Rendall Munroe - a man that sacrificed so very much to achieve his dreams Went on to become the WBA International Super Bantamweight champion. He is also a former holder of the EBU and Commonwealth Super Bantamweight titles. His day job as a binman is well publicised as his nickname is 'The Boxing Binman Now runs his own School where he works with children who have been suspended/e...

An English sporting events promoter and the founder and chairman of promotions company Matchroom Sport. Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf, table tennis and fishing. Hearn is currently the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation, and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker As...

Today I am joined by the legend MC John McDonald He has lived a fascinating life to say the least, here him chat about his childhood all the way up to going into the army. Sadly a major parachute accident saw his career end in the Army, John wasn't ready to give up doing something special with his life and went on to work for OBE Barry Hearn of Matchroom Sport & become the voice of Professional Da...

The skipper who stopped the 10! Tom and I talk all things Scottish football from the 90s right up until the current season. 9iar years for Rangers and of course the 9iar for Celtic, the capitulation of this season and what might have gone wrong for Celtic going for the illustrious 10! A brilliant insight into Scottish football in his playing years for club and country      Hosted on Acast. See aca...

This episode was a real pleasure I chat to Jawaid Khaliq first ever British Asian Boxing World Champion when he won the IBO Welterweight title & remained undefeated into retirement We chat through his journey in life and chat in depth about the Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy in Nottingham, Jav launched this after his retirement from the sport - It keeps youngsters of the streets and Jav has a big in...

This man needs no introduction. What an absolute legend, bit of a myth as well but a legend none the less. If you fancy a laugh do not miss this podcast!! Tony Judd, ladies and gentlemen!   Please subscribe Follow us and listen on the following links Twitter @sheikhyssj1 Instagram @sheikhyssj1 Facebook sheikhys sports journeys Apple Podcasts sheikhys sports journeys Spotify sheikhys sports journey...

Today I am joined by a great Scotsman MC/annnouncer @boxannouncer We chat through his quite amazing story, that seen him step in to do announcements for his kids Ice Hockey team, this grew arms and legs and Craig went on to MC for the Fife Flyers themselves, Matchroom Boxing, Sauerland, and even work with the living legend Michael Buffer at Wembley for the Joshua/Klitchko fight A dear friend of th...

Liam what a brilliant career so far, hopefully many more years to come from you for the mighty Saints. Hopefully a few more trophies in there for you as well. A great insight into what it takes to become a professional footballer and also knowing when to make sacrifices to make it to the top. Ultimately like you mentioned in the podcast it all makes it worthwhile when you get to experience moments...

Today I am joined on the podcast by Kai Fernandez Music producer/entrepreneur Homeless only three years ago Kai has shown great resilience to bounce back in life and really evolve as a person through lots of reading and learning from others around him Now runs several successful business's as well as continues his childhood passion of rapping and producing music An inspiring young man and journey...

Thank you very much for coming on the show Abtaha, it was breath of fresh air to hear about how your parents have brought you up to do your very best in sport. I hope this inspires not only Muslim parents to do the same but all parents. As you mentioned on the podcast its so vitally important for not only physical wellbeing but also mental wellbeing, something which is very close to my heart. I ho...

Good Afternoon everyone! I have a brilliant episode for you all today with.... The Sole Brothers! A dynamic duo growing up and still as ever as they represent their country with Cricket Scotland. A really good insight to them both and what life was like growing up together, sport engrained in family tradition with their father paving the way playing rugby for Scotland and the British and Irish Lio...

Something completely new to the show as I catch up with this superstar current European Formula 3 driver Ayrton Simmons destined for Formula 1 one day Especially since he is named after the great Aryton Senna We chat through his upbringing, family background, entering the Go Karting racing world and winning serious championships from the age of 11 We go on to discuss him being nominated for the BR...

What a pleasure to be joined by the living legend Glaswegian boxing promoter Tommy Gilmour We talk through his whole life, family, upbringing, and his journey into boxing This man helped make 6 World Champions and he shares some of the amazing stories with me To top it off he began working with another living legend Barry Hearn and some of the stories are just gold dust, some funny ones about a yo...

I am joined by my inspiring friend and dear brother Rekz Afzaal We chat through his journey in life, family background, childhood, and most importantly the launch of his community Hub store in the Paisley area of Scotland where he helps up to 150 people a week, homeless, hungry, unemployed people with real real struggles in their life sadly, Rekz helps them reach brighter times in their life This...

Back for the second episode of Sheikhy's football show in syndicate with EPL index Sheikhy is joined by co host Flanners and Dave Hendrick, highly regarded host of popular Two Footed Podcast We chat Lennon resigning Potential future Celtic managers Rangers running away with title Europa league success Gerrard future St Johnstone winning the league cup   Please subscribe Follow us and listen on the...

The Bryce Sisters have taken women's cricket in Scotland by storm and also south of the border with Nottinghamshire, Kent and regional side, Lightning. A really exciting pair that are really going places, such a brilliant chat with them about cricket and growing up through the age groups.   Please subscribe Follow us and listen on the following links Twitter @sheikhyssj1 Instagram @sheikhyssj1 Fac...

Sports meets actress Who would have ever thought I would get the chance to chat with the lovely Danniella Westbrook famously known for playing Sam Mitchell on Eastenders Worked with the late Barbara Windsor, Ross Kemp and even socialised with Oasis, Blur you name it she knows them Sadly battled with Cocaine addiction - Faced serious mental health issues Yet she fights on, now studying to become a...

Welcome!! This week I have a bumper episode with three old team mates from many moons ago. We talk about the qualification, the build up, the training camps and the T20 World Cup tournaments Scotland have been involved in. With great pride I listen to these guys talk about their previous campaigns and how they prepared on getting there. The players we have all came up against really is quite incre...

Welcome to the Launch of the new Sheikhy's Cricket Show We will chat lots of different topics from the great game of cricket The first episode myself and Co host Flanners are joined by two cracking individuals, Ex England, Scotland and Yorkshire quality all rounder Gavin Hamilton, and the speedster 90 plus MPH Ex West Indies Test and ODI cricketer Tino "Mind the Windows" Best We chat all things Te...