McCoolToTalk
This is Soccer (If your USA based) focus on football development. With industry guests we will pick apart some of the topics we find challenging and might need a little help with. Some positive thoughts to take us to that great place we dream of, peace, satisfaction and tranquillity. I’ve had a bit of a bonkers life, 7 professional football clubs, from grass roots to non league and professional football as a manager, coach and scout. Owner of several businesses but with lots of setbacks and challenges along the way. I feel its time to share (some) of it. I’ll share some stories and experiences with guests from sport and business. I hope you enjoy. Anthony McCool
Episodes
Gerhard Zawatzki went to the Christmas Breitscheidplatz market in Berlin, Germany with friends and in a matter of seconds his life changed forever. He discusses here the events of that day and the daily trauma he faces since. Today the 19th December 2024 marks the 8th anniversary of that tragic day and he will make his way to the Kaiser Wilhelm church together with other victims, friends and family to pay his respect.
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In really difficult conditions in Bedfordshire Arlesey was one of the few games that went ahead. Credit to the volunteers who got the pitch playable. Despite the conditions it was clear Arlesey had a vision of how they wanted to play and all credit to the young manager. The club were terrific and so welcoming. Up there with the best. Phil Cavener proudly shared his memories of that Wembley FA Vase win and showed me round the wall o...
Martin Price lives nearby to Hednesford Town in Rugeley, a season ticket holder at Wolverhampton Wanderers and had never been to a non-league football match. So, I took him along to Hednesford Town for his non-league debut and my word, what a game. One of the best entertaining football matches I can ever recall seeing live or being involved in. The game included some terrific goals that would be applauded in the Premier League and ...
I sat down with Barton Rovers manager to talk about his motivation and work with youth support organisation Directional CIC. That is followed up with input form Barton Rovers Chairman Darren Whiley who describes how the stadium and club have been on a journey of improvement and how it looking completely refurbished.
Barton lost three nil to Step 3 Folkestone Invicta who's striker Tom Derry was a handful bagging two good goals and d...
After the high and terrific performance playing York City in the FA Cup, I returned to dig deeper into this Biggleswade FC Story. A club formed only in 2016, ran in such a brilliant way and holding its own at step 4 whilst creating amazing memories. A club formed from youth players to keep them together is a real unique story.
I speak with Chairman Jeremy Reynolds together with Ruth Reynolds, who both also have extensive knowledge...
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In my intro I share my thoughts on appointment of Thomas Tuchel, who I hope does well. But the frustration of the mixed message of the football ID.
Skip 10 mins to the brilliant Ian Ford of Newport Pagnell Town FC, on the journey of the club and the amazing work they have done. Building foundations for sustainability and long term progress whilst engaging the community, and the introduction of women's football in one of t...
It's with great pleasure and a privilege to welcome Dr Chris Platts on to our Podcast.
Dr Chris Platts is dedicated to the wellbeing and welfare of young, potential and professional footballers.
With research spanning 15 years, Chris tracked the careers of over 300 players from academy level football, and gathered the views of key support staff to develop and form his excellent work. If you’re interested in player wellbeing, or wou...
Emirates FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round
My thoughts on a great game with great hosts. Thanks to Jeremy Reynolds, Ruth Reynolds, Lee Rusbridge and Managers Dave Northfield and Mark Inskip
Jump to 23 mins for post-match thoughts.
I chat with Peter Armitage, a man that did a lot for local football around Luton. Together we broke many records and won many trophy's. Peter is also a staunch Hatters fan who is there week in week out. We have a chat on the way which includes his time in local football and expectations for the game. Post game we review it and give praise where its due to an excellent Sheffield United Squad ...
Interview with Richard Irving, Network Manager from the Football Supporters Association and Andrew Madaras, Chairman of Dunstable Town FC. Together with Tony McCool we discuss the role of The FSA being the voice of fans across football, being advocates for fan ownership, as well as some of the important roles community football clubs play for local people.
A short report on this one sided game. MK Irish go 6 league games without conceding a goal at step 5 (level 9 of non-league football)
Enjoyable game with some exciting talent on show. Loyal Bedford Town fans made their way to Hitchin Town to play the home fixture against Bishop's Stortford while the new artificial pitch is completed at the New Eyrie. The Game finished 2-1 to Bedford Town. Thanks to Lee and Martyn for the warm welcome and this includes post match Interview with Lee Bircham and left back Sam Brown.
Great game in the sunshine St Albans City FC v Worthing FC. In particular looking at standout players with a post match interview with the excellent David Noble.
Tony McCool reports on this season opener at Step 4 in the Pitching In Southern League from the perspective of a scout. What talent really stands out in his opinion. Includes post match interview with Real Bedford Manager Rob Sinclair.
One of the most consistent over performing sales people of the Audio Visual industry in the UK over the last 30 years. Martin is someone you never forget after you meet and he lit up every room he entered. This funny, charismatic, imposing, confident man could hold court with hundreds of people. But he's faced some deep challenges and here he talks very openly about them and what methods helped him through some very dark spells.
Introducing McCoolToTalk by me, 'Tony' McCool
I was labelled the "Firebrand" for speaking up in Academy football about concerns and integrity.
I'll share lots of coaching and scouting experiences and methods that could help you if your involved in youth football or a football parent.
I'll be talking about the rigours of non-league football.
I'll talk about trying to change the cycle of poverty.
I'll share some of my bonkers journe...
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