All Episodes

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Keith Gillespie on the Playground to Premiership Podcast

Keith Gillespie

Keith Gillespie talks to Wayne Thomas about his Premier League journey, the challenges young players face, and reveals his ultimate 5-a-side team.

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West Brom Legend James Morrison on Playground to Premiership

James Morrison

James Morrison is a football coach and former professional player who currently serves as a first-team coach for both West Bromwich Albion and the Scotland national team. A skilled midfielder, Morrison enjoyed a successful playing career with Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion from 2004 to 2019, earning recognition as one of the greatest midfielders in West Brom’s history. After representing England at youth levels, he chose to play for Scotland at the senior international level, making 46 appearances between 2008 and 2017.

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Nathan Cantrill on the Playground to Premiership podcast

Nathan Cantrill

Nathan Cantrill is Head of Foundation Phase at Premier League club Nottingham Forest, leading on the development of the club’s 7-12 year olds.

Nathan has a wealth of experience in youth development and coaching, having held positions as FP Lead and u18 development coach at Mansfield Town, Pre-Academy lead coach Doncaster Rovers, and is also passionate about Futsal, having been Academy Manager at London Helvecia Futsal club, and Futsal lead at Chesterfield FC.

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Mick Halsall on the Playground to Premiership podcast

Mick Halsall

Mick Halsall played as a midfielder, playing for Birmingham City, Carlisle United, Grimsby Town and Peterborough United. He has also worked as a manager with Peterborough United and as caretaker manager at Walsall and at Wolverhampton Wanderers youth academy.

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Adi Viveash on the Playground to Premiership podcast

Adi Viveash

Adi Viveash was most recently assistant manager at Coventry City. He spent 8 years as under 18 and under 21 coach at Chelsea, overseeing the development of many well known players. He was a prominent central defender for Walsall, Reading and Swindon.

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Stephen Cooke on the Playground to Premiership podcast

Stephen Cooke

Stephen Cooke started his career at Manchester United’s youth academy before moving to Aston Villa, where he developed as a versatile midfielder. He later played across various English leagues, showcasing technical skill and adaptability.

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Jimmy Walker on the Playground to Premiership podcast

Jimmy Walker

Jimmy Walker is a cult hero at Walsall, holding the appearance record for a goalkeeper and helping them win promotion to the Championship in 2001. He also played for West Ham and Tottenham, and has coached goalkeepers at numerous clubs.

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