https://simplecast.com Podcast based around the amateur football scene in the fantastic city of Liverpool. Each episode will bring a player or manager from the past or present to share their stories of glory and despair, with us on Straight From The Off. en Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:41:12 +0000 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:41:22 +0000 https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/46f9d131-e4ec-42b8-8766-5ca3514d3560/a98dd2dc-c42b-476a-836a-036e9a1a59f4/3000x3000/straight-from-the-off-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com episodic Podcast based around the amateur football scene in the fantastic city of Liverpool. Each episode will bring a player or manager from the past or present to share their stories of glory and despair, with us on Straight From The Off. Michael Watson yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/JUhhUaJ5 Michael Watson mwatson1981@hotmail.com a00281e8-19a0-4d34-a807-559022dbee89 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:41:12 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-imad-ali-foubder-of-world-in-one-city-os1Tba_D Straight From The Off - With Imad Ali (Founder of World in One City) Michael Watson 03:23:39 Straight From The Off welcomes Imad Ali to the podcast. Imad has created a phenomenon within Liverpool with his ‘World In One City’ tournament which showcases the talents of some amazing players and Countries from around the globe that now call Liverpool their home. With the help of his friends and family Imad has captured the spirit of the nations involved and brought a festival of football to those fortunate enough to play or watch. He tells us about his upbringing in Toxteth and his Yemeni roots which he is so proud of. He tells us how he got into management at a young age and the famous suit he used to wear to games. He tells us the idea behind World In One City and now being part of the Pineapple coaching staff. Episode 104 is brought to you by: 14 Bar & Grill which is a rooftop restaurant located in Bootle. Serving all home made delicious food that caters for everyone. You can book via their website www.14barandgrill.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Imad Ali to the podcast. Imad has created a phenomenon within Liverpool with his ‘World In One City’ tournament which showcases the talents of some amazing players and Countries from around the globe that now call Liverpool their home. With the help of his friends and family Imad has captured the spirit of the nations involved and brought a festival of football to those fortunate enough to play or watch. He tells us about his upbringing in Toxteth and his Yemeni roots which he is so proud of. He tells us how he got into management at a young age and the famous suit he used to wear to games. He tells us the idea behind World In One City and now being part of the Pineapple coaching staff. Episode 104 is brought to you by: 14 Bar & Grill which is a rooftop restaurant located in Bootle. Serving all home made delicious food that caters for everyone. You can book via their website www.14barandgrill.co.uk world in one city, liverpool fc yes full 104 105ec63a-26a4-42e6-ae5c-9e1053e70840 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:15:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-dean-astbury-SO_bTebs Straight From The Off - With Dean Astbury Michael Watson 00:47:58 Straight From The Off welcomes Dean Astbury to the Podcast. Dean was latecomer to organised football and didn’t play for a team until 16yrs of age. After beig asked by two of his mates to start playing he decided to have a go. What most people don’t know about Dean is that he had been his father’s full time carer from 16-17yrs old. Dean’s Dad Freddie was born with Thalidomide in the late 1950’s, so life was not easy groung up. Dean burst on the scene banging goals in for Sunday league title challengers The Western Approaches FC and later signed for their fierce rivals Oyster Martyrs where he won every trophy possible. He also played for Waterloo Dock, Marine and Skelmersdale. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 103 is brought to you by: Impressions Health & Support rehabilition service based in West Derby, Liverpool. Straight From The Off welcomes Dean Astbury to the Podcast. Dean was latecomer to organised football and didn’t play for a team until 16yrs of age. After beig asked by two of his mates to start playing he decided to have a go. What most people don’t know about Dean is that he had been his father’s full time carer from 16-17yrs old. Dean’s Dad Freddie was born with Thalidomide in the late 1950’s, so life was not easy groung up. Dean burst on the scene banging goals in for Sunday league title challengers The Western Approaches FC and later signed for their fierce rivals Oyster Martyrs where he won every trophy possible. He also played for Waterloo Dock, Marine and Skelmersdale. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 103 is brought to you by: Impressions Health & Support rehabilition service based in West Derby, Liverpool. yes full 103 84c26bec-befc-481f-baa0-ec5e4537c17f Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:15:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-howard-gayle-laPhdM5x Straight From The Off - With Howard Gayle Michael Watson 02:01:41 Straight From The Off welcomes Howard Gayle to the Podcast. Howard goes down in history as Liverpool Football Clubs first black player, but there is much more to his story than that. From St Teresas in Norris Green to lifting the European Cup for his beloved Liverpool FC in Paris. Howie played for West Derby, East Villa and The Belmont playing in the amateur scene before getting a trial at LFC, which he initially turned down! He tells us about that famous night in Munich, also playing for Birmingham, Sunderland and Blackburn and and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 102 is brought to you by: The Mez Foundation Instagram: mez_foundation_16 Straight From The Off welcomes Howard Gayle to the Podcast. Howard goes down in history as Liverpool Football Clubs first black player, but there is much more to his story than that. From St Teresas in Norris Green to lifting the European Cup for his beloved Liverpool FC in Paris. Howie played for West Derby, East Villa and The Belmont playing in the amateur scene before getting a trial at LFC, which he initially turned down! He tells us about that famous night in Munich, also playing for Birmingham, Sunderland and Blackburn and and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 102 is brought to you by: The Mez Foundation Instagram: mez_foundation_16 birmingham city, bayern munich, howie gayle, racism, mbe, first black footballer, sunderland, howard gayle, liverpool fc, blckburn rovers yes full 102 9d648b1e-b8d2-4f77-ab2c-150f6f7dbace Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-dylan-williams-IBj_eCMa Straight From The Off - With Dylan Williams Michael Watson 02:01:21 Straight From The Off welcomes Dylan Williams to the podcast. Dylan has coached some of the finest talent that the City of Liverpool has ever seen whilst coaching and managing the Liverpool School Boys football team for many years. He gives us an insight into the process of selecting the teams and tells us how the landscape seemed to change once the profesional teams brought in the academy system. He tells us of the great success the teams have had over the years with National Cup wins at Highbury and the heartbreak of losing out. Dylan was also a P.E teacher at Archbishop Beck & Alsop High School’s and could play a bit himself. He tells us how he got into coaching and what he thinks makes a good coach. He even picks us a all time schoolboy XI that he coached! Episode 101 is brought to you by: Alex Duffin in memory of the legend that is Dave Wiggins. Straight From The Off welcomes Dylan Williams to the podcast. Dylan has coached some of the finest talent that the City of Liverpool has ever seen whilst coaching and managing the Liverpool School Boys football team for many years. He gives us an insight into the process of selecting the teams and tells us how the landscape seemed to change once the profesional teams brought in the academy system. He tells us of the great success the teams have had over the years with National Cup wins at Highbury and the heartbreak of losing out. Dylan was also a P.E teacher at Archbishop Beck & Alsop High School’s and could play a bit himself. He tells us how he got into coaching and what he thinks makes a good coach. He even picks us a all time schoolboy XI that he coached! Episode 101 is brought to you by: Alex Duffin in memory of the legend that is Dave Wiggins. yes full 101 7f7e1763-9621-466f-b80e-460c0f9345bd Fri, 7 Apr 2023 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-francis-jeffers-35KHhE1c Straight From The Off - With Francis Jeffers Michael Watson 02:41:22 Episode 100! Straight From The Off welcomes Francis Jeffers to the podcast. Franny is a Croxteth lad who realised his dream of playing for his beloved Everton FC in the Premier League. He started out playing for local teams in the Scotland road league before signing for local amateur legend Alan Egerton who managed Blessed Sacrement FC in the famous Walton & Kirkdale league. Franny already had a taste of the glory days as a schoolboy playing at Wembley for his primary school team St Swithens. Franny was a goal machine and it wasn’t long before the clubs came calling. He was invited in to Everton where he would remain into his professional career. Fran represented England at every level even scoring on his debut vs Australia. He held a goal scoring record for the under 21s with Alan Shearer that has only recently been broken. When Arsenal came calling looking for that ‘Fox in the box’ He tells us why he felt he had to leave Everton in an 8m pound move. But did he regret it!? He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 100 is brought to you by: 4Corners combat Gym and 4Corners Cafe. Episode 100! Straight From The Off welcomes Francis Jeffers to the podcast. Franny is a Croxteth lad who realised his dream of playing for his beloved Everton FC in the Premier League. He started out playing for local teams in the Scotland road league before signing for local amateur legend Alan Egerton who managed Blessed Sacrement FC in the famous Walton & Kirkdale league. Franny already had a taste of the glory days as a schoolboy playing at Wembley for his primary school team St Swithens. Franny was a goal machine and it wasn’t long before the clubs came calling. He was invited in to Everton where he would remain into his professional career. Fran represented England at every level even scoring on his debut vs Australia. He held a goal scoring record for the under 21s with Alan Shearer that has only recently been broken. When Arsenal came calling looking for that ‘Fox in the box’ He tells us why he felt he had to leave Everton in an 8m pound move. But did he regret it!? He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 100 is brought to you by: 4Corners combat Gym and 4Corners Cafe. franny jeffers, everton, duncan ferguson, arsenal yes full 100 a6f49808-a000-4d7c-9619-18a22db9b76f Thu, 29 Dec 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-tbe-off-with-jonjoe-kenny-NVTG1iSl Straight From The Off - With Jonjoe Kenny Michael Watson 01:40:19 Straight From The Off welcomes Jonjoe Kenny to the podcast. Jonjoe is a Kirkdake lad who realised his dream of playing for his beloved Everton FC in the Prenier League. He started out playing for local team Custy’s in the Scotland Road JFL and he was selected for Liverpool schoolboys alongside his good pal Jordan Rossiter. He was invited in to Everton where he would remain into his professional career. Jonjoe represted England at every level up to U21s, even winning the 2017 Under 20 World Cup. Jonjoe had loan spells at Wigan, Oxford, Shalke04 and Celtic whilst at Everton as he tried to impress each new manager. He tells us why he felt he had to leave Everton to help his career, and why Hertha Berlin where the club for him. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career so far. Episode 99 is brought to you by: Alps Scaffolding Straight From The Off welcomes Jonjoe Kenny to the podcast. Jonjoe is a Kirkdake lad who realised his dream of playing for his beloved Everton FC in the Prenier League. He started out playing for local team Custy’s in the Scotland Road JFL and he was selected for Liverpool schoolboys alongside his good pal Jordan Rossiter. He was invited in to Everton where he would remain into his professional career. Jonjoe represted England at every level up to U21s, even winning the 2017 Under 20 World Cup. Jonjoe had loan spells at Wigan, Oxford, Shalke04 and Celtic whilst at Everton as he tried to impress each new manager. He tells us why he felt he had to leave Everton to help his career, and why Hertha Berlin where the club for him. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career so far. Episode 99 is brought to you by: Alps Scaffolding yes full 99 0ca1b8b8-df4b-4319-85db-e83922bd8a9c Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-stephen-wright-Z92uyKrU Straight From The Off - With Stephen Wright Michael Watson 02:04:27 Straight From The Off welcomes Stephen Wright to the podcast. Stephen went from supporting Everton to playing for the Liverpool, and taking abuse off his friends and family that were blues! He represented Bootle Schoolboys where he gathered interest from local clubs in Everton and Liverpool. Ste was also capped for England at Under 21 level, playing in the same teams as John Terry etc. He tells is what it was like to be a youngster at Liverpool in the same age group as Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen and what it felt like to play in the champions league with the club. He tells us about the other teams he has played for in his career including Sunderland, Coventry and Brentford amongst others and all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 98: is brought to by Fischer Crowne. Located in the heart of Liverpool on Castle Street. They are walking distance to Moorfields and James Street mainline train station. Suite 3, 34 Castle St, Liverpool L2 0NR 0151 363 9448 Straight From The Off welcomes Stephen Wright to the podcast. Stephen went from supporting Everton to playing for the Liverpool, and taking abuse off his friends and family that were blues! He represented Bootle Schoolboys where he gathered interest from local clubs in Everton and Liverpool. Ste was also capped for England at Under 21 level, playing in the same teams as John Terry etc. He tells is what it was like to be a youngster at Liverpool in the same age group as Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen and what it felt like to play in the champions league with the club. He tells us about the other teams he has played for in his career including Sunderland, Coventry and Brentford amongst others and all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 98: is brought to by Fischer Crowne. Located in the heart of Liverpool on Castle Street. They are walking distance to Moorfields and James Street mainline train station. Suite 3, 34 Castle St, Liverpool L2 0NR 0151 363 9448 yes full 98 d53ca32e-7f22-43f9-8fc0-42bb9a14de48 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-billy-kenny-y_ReJvQ5 Straight From The Off - With Billy Kenny Michael Watson 02:22:45 Straight From The Off welcomes Billy Kenny to the podcast. Billy was hailed as one of the best prospects in English football as a youngster playing for Everton. He was named man of the match in the merseyside derby at just 19 years of age and still on YTS forms. Billy went from supporting Everton to playing for the club, and that’s all he could think of as a kid playing footy on Burlington Street, just off Scotland Road. He played for local club Tichy FC and then the famous Four Swallows FC who conquered all. He represented Liverpool Schoolboys where he gathered interest from Premier League clubs in Everton, Liverpool and Man United. Billy was also capped for England at Under 21 level, playing in the same team as Steve McManaman, Andy Cole and Chris Sutton. Billy has had many struggles with addiction during his life and that plagued his short career in professional football, he tells us how hard it was to be him during those times. He tells us about playing for Oldham and then playing with his mates for the likes of The Sandon, Royal Seaforth and the Britannia Vets and tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 97: is brought to you by: Richtime watches and jewellery, based in Hale, Cheshire. Straight From The Off welcomes Billy Kenny to the podcast. Billy was hailed as one of the best prospects in English football as a youngster playing for Everton. He was named man of the match in the merseyside derby at just 19 years of age and still on YTS forms. Billy went from supporting Everton to playing for the club, and that’s all he could think of as a kid playing footy on Burlington Street, just off Scotland Road. He played for local club Tichy FC and then the famous Four Swallows FC who conquered all. He represented Liverpool Schoolboys where he gathered interest from Premier League clubs in Everton, Liverpool and Man United. Billy was also capped for England at Under 21 level, playing in the same team as Steve McManaman, Andy Cole and Chris Sutton. Billy has had many struggles with addiction during his life and that plagued his short career in professional football, he tells us how hard it was to be him during those times. He tells us about playing for Oldham and then playing with his mates for the likes of The Sandon, Royal Seaforth and the Britannia Vets and tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 97: is brought to you by: Richtime watches and jewellery, based in Hale, Cheshire. yes full 97 bbac7899-0084-449c-a893-8fa6ae08fb41 Thu, 8 Dec 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-mark-hughes-sS0pz4oI Straight From The Off - With Mark Hughes Michael Watson 01:20:20 Straight From The Off welcomes Mark Hughes to the Podcast. Mark is the marksman for up and coming club Liverpool East who are current LCFA Junior cup holders. Their aim is gain promotion year on year to the Business Houses Premier League, and eventually feature in the FA Sunday Cup. He was integral in the rise of Lower Breck FC reserves who worked their up the Liverpool County Premier league, Mark was assistant and also manager for a spell before the side unfortunatley folded. He tells us how he was close to being unable to play football again as a teenager after breaking his femur. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 96 is brought to you by: Montage Memorabilia Straight From The Off welcomes Mark Hughes to the Podcast. Mark is the marksman for up and coming club Liverpool East who are current LCFA Junior cup holders. Their aim is gain promotion year on year to the Business Houses Premier League, and eventually feature in the FA Sunday Cup. He was integral in the rise of Lower Breck FC reserves who worked their up the Liverpool County Premier league, Mark was assistant and also manager for a spell before the side unfortunatley folded. He tells us how he was close to being unable to play football again as a teenager after breaking his femur. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 96 is brought to you by: Montage Memorabilia yes full 96 6945ba6c-270e-46ed-85d6-75c6a4c50da5 Thu, 1 Dec 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-don-rimmer-UTsNZB4J Straight From The Off - With Don Rimmer Michael Watson 01:24:21 Straight From The Off welcomes Don Rimmer to the Podcast. Donnie is the chairman of North West Counties side Litherland REMYCA. Don has played for teams that include REMYCA, Kirkby Town, Olympic Macedonia (in Australia) amongst others. He tells us about being friends with Everton legend Colin Harvey as a child growing up in Fazakerley and even followed Colins brother Brian to Australia on his football journey playing at a good level whilst there. After returning to the UK Don signed for REMYCA and was part of the clubs most succesful spell in the early 90’s winning multiple trophies and since then has covered nearly every role within the club. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 95 is brought to you by: REMYCA Vets FC Straight From The Off welcomes Don Rimmer to the Podcast. Donnie is the chairman of North West Counties side Litherland REMYCA. Don has played for teams that include REMYCA, Kirkby Town, Olympic Macedonia (in Australia) amongst others. He tells us about being friends with Everton legend Colin Harvey as a child growing up in Fazakerley and even followed Colins brother Brian to Australia on his football journey playing at a good level whilst there. After returning to the UK Don signed for REMYCA and was part of the clubs most succesful spell in the early 90’s winning multiple trophies and since then has covered nearly every role within the club. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 95 is brought to you by: REMYCA Vets FC yes full 95 77e03c56-c8b0-49d6-91a6-c9117ff8416c Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-stephen-mcnulty-CbyIs9hZ Straight From The Off - With Stephen McNulty Michael Watson 01:36:15 Straight From The Off welcomes Stephen McNulty to the Podcast. Stephen played Liverpool FC as a youth and and eventually turned pro with the club. He tells us the mistakes he made as a young pro and how it felt to be released from LFC, and how he had to go and get a regular job. He was persuaded to sign for Burscough FC which kickstarted his love for football again, and it wasn’t too long before other clubs were interested and route back into professional football had begun. Ste played for clubs like Barrow, Fleetwood, Luton, and Tranmere amongst others. He has now taken up management with Bootle FC and tells us what it’s like at that level. Stephen talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 94 is brought to you by: Framed Shirts. Twitter: @FramedShirt Straight From The Off welcomes Stephen McNulty to the Podcast. Stephen played Liverpool FC as a youth and and eventually turned pro with the club. He tells us the mistakes he made as a young pro and how it felt to be released from LFC, and how he had to go and get a regular job. He was persuaded to sign for Burscough FC which kickstarted his love for football again, and it wasn’t too long before other clubs were interested and route back into professional football had begun. Ste played for clubs like Barrow, Fleetwood, Luton, and Tranmere amongst others. He has now taken up management with Bootle FC and tells us what it’s like at that level. Stephen talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 94 is brought to you by: Framed Shirts. Twitter: @FramedShirt yes full 94 6e929420-3d00-4649-bf4c-de7cc542ce84 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-phil-jevons-54Ako5gp Straight From The Off - With Phil Jevons Michael Watson 01:25:54 Straight From The Off welcomes Phil Jevons to the podcast. Phil went from playing for LFC as a youth to signing for Everton where he would remain into his 20’s. He started out playing for local club Cadawa and represented Liverpool Schoolboys in an exeptional year of talent. Phil played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He also played for Grimsby Town and famously scored the winner in a league cup tie at Anfield to knock out Liverpool. He played for Yeovil, Huddersfield & Stockport amongst others. He tells us why he took up coaching and what the future now holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 93 is brought to you by: Sefton Park Rangers Football Club Straight From The Off welcomes Phil Jevons to the podcast. Phil went from playing for LFC as a youth to signing for Everton where he would remain into his 20’s. He started out playing for local club Cadawa and represented Liverpool Schoolboys in an exeptional year of talent. Phil played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He also played for Grimsby Town and famously scored the winner in a league cup tie at Anfield to knock out Liverpool. He played for Yeovil, Huddersfield & Stockport amongst others. He tells us why he took up coaching and what the future now holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 93 is brought to you by: Sefton Park Rangers Football Club yes full 93 84c32f60-9379-47b9-a171-c0e037ba104e Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-dean-forshaw-GZIRU0WH Straight From The Off - With Dean Forshaw Michael Watson 01:46:27 Straight From The Off welcomes Dean Forshaw to the Podcast. Dean grew up in Croxteth and like so many of our guests started out playing footy in the streets growing up. Suprisingly, Dean didn’t really feature for his school side De La Salle as he didn’t see eye to eye with the teacher (unsuprisingly!) Following in his fathers footsteps he signed for the Oyster as a teenager and went on to win everything there is to win in amatuer Sunday football. Hear why they dominated for over a decade, winning two National Cup Finals along the way. Dean tells us why he didn’t really fancy playing for teams outside Crocky, even after scoring a hatrick on his debut for Cammel Lairds. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 92 is brought to you by: Elite Lanscaping Northwest Straight From The Off welcomes Dean Forshaw to the Podcast. Dean grew up in Croxteth and like so many of our guests started out playing footy in the streets growing up. Suprisingly, Dean didn’t really feature for his school side De La Salle as he didn’t see eye to eye with the teacher (unsuprisingly!) Following in his fathers footsteps he signed for the Oyster as a teenager and went on to win everything there is to win in amatuer Sunday football. Hear why they dominated for over a decade, winning two National Cup Finals along the way. Dean tells us why he didn’t really fancy playing for teams outside Crocky, even after scoring a hatrick on his debut for Cammel Lairds. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 92 is brought to you by: Elite Lanscaping Northwest yes full 92 daaa5509-160a-462c-a082-1db3911cea50 Thu, 3 Nov 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-colin-flood-hgwOIJt2 Straight From the Off - With Colin Flood Michael Watson 01:30:30 Straight From The Off welcomes Colin Flood to the Podcast. Colin was a fantastic left footed full back on the amateur football scene. Always mentioned in the best ‘left foot’ catagory of the show he was known for his pin point delivery to the likes of Terence Brown and Leighton McGivern. Playing for teams like Seymour, Britannia, Waterloo Dock, Warrington & Marine He tells us about the sides he has played for over the years and the plans he has for coaching going forwards. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 91 is brought to you by GMS Electrical. Straight From The Off welcomes Colin Flood to the Podcast. Colin was a fantastic left footed full back on the amateur football scene. Always mentioned in the best ‘left foot’ catagory of the show he was known for his pin point delivery to the likes of Terence Brown and Leighton McGivern. Playing for teams like Seymour, Britannia, Waterloo Dock, Warrington & Marine He tells us about the sides he has played for over the years and the plans he has for coaching going forwards. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 91 is brought to you by GMS Electrical. yes full 91 2dd925ff-fb37-42ed-93e6-65686a76dc69 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-alan-navarro-z_gJr_4b Straight From The Off - With Alan Navarro Michael Watson 02:02:07 Straight From The Off welcomes Alan Navarro to the Podcast. Alan played for Liverpool Schoolboys were he was spotted by Liverpool FC and invited to go on trial. After what seemed likes months of training Alan was signed and eventually gained a YTS with the club before eventually turning pro. Alan tells us what it was like to train day in day out with the likes of Jamie Redknapp, Patrick Berger and Steven Gerrard. He tells us how he had to move on from LFC to sustain his career as a professional footballer and what it was like in the lower leagues. Alan played for clubs like Tranmere, Crewe, Accrington, Macclesfield, MK Dons, Brighton and Swindon amongst others. He now plays in the Liverpool Vets league with legendary side Britannia. Alan talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 90 is brought to you by: LFQ: A Liverpool FC themed Quiz. Download the app to challenge your friends and family! simply search LFQ in the app store and join in. Straight From The Off welcomes Alan Navarro to the Podcast. Alan played for Liverpool Schoolboys were he was spotted by Liverpool FC and invited to go on trial. After what seemed likes months of training Alan was signed and eventually gained a YTS with the club before eventually turning pro. Alan tells us what it was like to train day in day out with the likes of Jamie Redknapp, Patrick Berger and Steven Gerrard. He tells us how he had to move on from LFC to sustain his career as a professional footballer and what it was like in the lower leagues. Alan played for clubs like Tranmere, Crewe, Accrington, Macclesfield, MK Dons, Brighton and Swindon amongst others. He now plays in the Liverpool Vets league with legendary side Britannia. Alan talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 90 is brought to you by: LFQ: A Liverpool FC themed Quiz. Download the app to challenge your friends and family! simply search LFQ in the app store and join in. yes full 90 4f5f4e95-e834-4148-ac6c-7b8aace3508b Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-paul-mcnally-Nkrz2hnh Straight From The Off with Paul McNally Michael Watson 01:44:23 Straight From The Off welcomes Paul McNally to the Podcast. The newly installed City Of Liverpool gaffer tells us his story, from being a quick goalscorer to eventually dropping back into defense. Playing for a variety of clubs that include The Breeze, East and West Toxteth, South Liverpool, Poulton Vics and Cammel Lairds, Paul found his passion for coaching and management and that’s where he saw his future. Success with Lairds and Litherland REMYCA seen Skelmersdale make an approach for Paul’s services and it was a move he could not turn down. Paul was to oversee Skem’s best run in the FA Cup and built a side known for it’s good football. Recently City Of Liverpool FC have aquired Paul’s services and he embraces the challenge ahead. There has been ups and downs along the way which he tells us all about. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 89 is brought to you by: Grassroots Footy Creative Straight From The Off welcomes Paul McNally to the Podcast. The newly installed City Of Liverpool gaffer tells us his story, from being a quick goalscorer to eventually dropping back into defense. Playing for a variety of clubs that include The Breeze, East and West Toxteth, South Liverpool, Poulton Vics and Cammel Lairds, Paul found his passion for coaching and management and that’s where he saw his future. Success with Lairds and Litherland REMYCA seen Skelmersdale make an approach for Paul’s services and it was a move he could not turn down. Paul was to oversee Skem’s best run in the FA Cup and built a side known for it’s good football. Recently City Of Liverpool FC have aquired Paul’s services and he embraces the challenge ahead. There has been ups and downs along the way which he tells us all about. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 89 is brought to you by: Grassroots Footy Creative yes full 89 e6ed66ee-006d-4323-9adc-7be959fd715c Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-pj-smith-OLUlRLJA Straight From The Off - With PJ Smith Michael Watson 01:23:09 Straight From The Off welcomes PJ Smith to the Podcast. PJ was one of the most naturally gifted players I have ever faced when he was a teenager. He seemingly had the world at his feet playing an age group up for Everton FC, but it wasn’t going as well for him and many thought with personal issues and a sort of imposter syndrome telling him he didn’t belong at that level. Life has gone full circle now for PJ, working to help people woth drink and drug problems (from which he suffered himself) has brought him back into football working with Premier League teams explaining the pitfalls of life and the realities if you don’t make it as a pro. He tells us about his younger years with Tramways, Alsop and Mainliners and how all the top local pro clubs including Liverpool and Man Utd wanted him. He tells us about all the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 88 is brought to you by: 4 Corners Combat Gym Straight From The Off welcomes PJ Smith to the Podcast. PJ was one of the most naturally gifted players I have ever faced when he was a teenager. He seemingly had the world at his feet playing an age group up for Everton FC, but it wasn’t going as well for him and many thought with personal issues and a sort of imposter syndrome telling him he didn’t belong at that level. Life has gone full circle now for PJ, working to help people woth drink and drug problems (from which he suffered himself) has brought him back into football working with Premier League teams explaining the pitfalls of life and the realities if you don’t make it as a pro. He tells us about his younger years with Tramways, Alsop and Mainliners and how all the top local pro clubs including Liverpool and Man Utd wanted him. He tells us about all the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 88 is brought to you by: 4 Corners Combat Gym yes full 88 38d7fc6c-7806-4636-95e5-c54a9f0161db Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ste-melling-nNx29Yxu Straight From The Off - With Ste Melling Michael Watson 02:00:56 Straight From The Off welcomes Ste Melling to the Podcast. Ste has had life long affiliation to East Villa FC where he has played for a number of years making it into the top 10 for appearances for the great club. He is now the manager of the club and starting yet another chapter in his story, winning the LCFA Challenge Cup last season. Ste has played for Sunday league sides St Sebs and The Western winning multiple trophies for those teams. Ste also has spells in the semi-pro game but always found himself going back to East Villa. He tells us a great story about being invited to the Liverpool FC players party with his good pal Darren Farley and how Dirk Kuyt was ‘In the Doghouse’ He tells us about all the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 87 is brought to you by: Grassroots Footy Creative www.grassrootsfooty.com Straight From The Off welcomes Ste Melling to the Podcast. Ste has had life long affiliation to East Villa FC where he has played for a number of years making it into the top 10 for appearances for the great club. He is now the manager of the club and starting yet another chapter in his story, winning the LCFA Challenge Cup last season. Ste has played for Sunday league sides St Sebs and The Western winning multiple trophies for those teams. Ste also has spells in the semi-pro game but always found himself going back to East Villa. He tells us a great story about being invited to the Liverpool FC players party with his good pal Darren Farley and how Dirk Kuyt was ‘In the Doghouse’ He tells us about all the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 87 is brought to you by: Grassroots Footy Creative www.grassrootsfooty.com yes full 87 df24b455-ee98-4595-abe0-f17949148b0e Thu, 7 Jul 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-elliot-nevitt-qUj50Grs Straight From The Off - With Elliott Nevitt Michael Watson 01:41:07 Straight From The Off welcomes Elliott Nevitt to the Podcast. Elliott has had a rapid rise over the last 2 years. From being a prolific goalscorer at amatuer and semi pro level to signing professional terms with Tranmere Rovers. Elliott has played for local sides such as Stanfield, Custy’s, WEX, Waterloo Dock, City Of Liverpool FC, Burscough and Campfield winning all there is to win along the way including scoring the winner in the FA Sunday Cup for Campfield. Elliott’s dreams come true when he scored a hat-trick at Wembley for Warrington Rylands winning the FA Vase. It was that performance that brought the attention from the professional clubs and Elliott soon signed for Tranmere Rovers. But he didn’t just settle for being a professional, he went a strict fitness regime and got himself into prime condition and ended the season as player of the year as well as supporters player of the year and the goal of the season award. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 86 is brought to you by: The Lindon Williams Trophy. Saturday 16th July at Admiral Park. Straight From The Off welcomes Elliott Nevitt to the Podcast. Elliott has had a rapid rise over the last 2 years. From being a prolific goalscorer at amatuer and semi pro level to signing professional terms with Tranmere Rovers. Elliott has played for local sides such as Stanfield, Custy’s, WEX, Waterloo Dock, City Of Liverpool FC, Burscough and Campfield winning all there is to win along the way including scoring the winner in the FA Sunday Cup for Campfield. Elliott’s dreams come true when he scored a hat-trick at Wembley for Warrington Rylands winning the FA Vase. It was that performance that brought the attention from the professional clubs and Elliott soon signed for Tranmere Rovers. But he didn’t just settle for being a professional, he went a strict fitness regime and got himself into prime condition and ended the season as player of the year as well as supporters player of the year and the goal of the season award. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 86 is brought to you by: The Lindon Williams Trophy. Saturday 16th July at Admiral Park. fa sunday cup, elliot nevitt, fa vase, everton fc, liverpool fc, campfield fc, sunday league, tranmere tovers, amateur football yes full 86 b2db9447-dea8-47cb-afb5-b5fc185f66b5 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-yinka-ademuyiwa-OS2m9sxh Straight From The Off - With Yinka Ademuyiwa Michael Watson 01:25:47 Straight From The Off welcomes Yinka Ademuyiwa to the Podcast. Yinka was a very popular player during his time in the in the amateur game. Starting off playing in Skelmersdale he moved to Croxteth and although things were difficult for him being one of the only young black lads in the area, Yinka just wanted to play football. When he got his chance he took it and played in a very good East Villa side that boasted some top talent including Ryan Lowe and Lee Cox. He was invited to Liverpool FC centre of excellence and even trained a pre season with the likes of John Barnes. Yinka has played for teams that include Southport, Lobster, NELTEC, Warbreck and Y Sports. Yinka went into coaching and has been very successful in doing so, he is now working for Liverpool FC along side the First Team. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 85 is brought to you by: The Cleaning Cousins @the_cleaningcousins Straight From The Off welcomes Yinka Ademuyiwa to the Podcast. Yinka was a very popular player during his time in the in the amateur game. Starting off playing in Skelmersdale he moved to Croxteth and although things were difficult for him being one of the only young black lads in the area, Yinka just wanted to play football. When he got his chance he took it and played in a very good East Villa side that boasted some top talent including Ryan Lowe and Lee Cox. He was invited to Liverpool FC centre of excellence and even trained a pre season with the likes of John Barnes. Yinka has played for teams that include Southport, Lobster, NELTEC, Warbreck and Y Sports. Yinka went into coaching and has been very successful in doing so, he is now working for Liverpool FC along side the First Team. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 85 is brought to you by: The Cleaning Cousins @the_cleaningcousins yes full 85 140497fb-dca1-4809-a913-84738a12e7cf Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-jamie-rainford-LNPhftUW Straight From The Off - With Jamie Rainford Michael Watson 01:35:30 Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Rainford to the Podcast. Jamie is a great goalscorer in the amateur and non league scene and flirted with the pro game on a number of occasions. Jamie has played for teams that include Bootle, Marine, Chester, Halifax and local Sunday league legends Oyster FC. He tells us about the mistakes he made on his journey in football and how he feels everything happens for a reason. He tells us about Paul Ince who had invited him on trial at Notts County and how being contracted at the time may have hurt his chances of being a professional. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 84 is brought to you by: Hat Scarf or a Badge Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Rainford to the Podcast. Jamie is a great goalscorer in the amateur and non league scene and flirted with the pro game on a number of occasions. Jamie has played for teams that include Bootle, Marine, Chester, Halifax and local Sunday league legends Oyster FC. He tells us about the mistakes he made on his journey in football and how he feels everything happens for a reason. He tells us about Paul Ince who had invited him on trial at Notts County and how being contracted at the time may have hurt his chances of being a professional. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 84 is brought to you by: Hat Scarf or a Badge notts county fc, halifax town fc, evertonfc, bootle fc, liverpool fc, jamie rainford, amateur football yes full 84 5112dc99-0209-4134-a2e0-382ad507f3c2 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-michael-kinsella-rWefJnHo Straight From The Off - With Michael Kinsella Michael Watson 01:13:48 Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Kinsella to the Podcast. Kinny was a top goalkeeper who was wanted by all the local clubs in his younger years. Michael has played for teams that include Bury, Droylsden, Vauxhall motors, Aberyswyth and Tranmere Rovers amongst others and was a youth team player for both Liverpool and Everton. He tells us how he finds it difficult looking back on his career and often wonders how he he got to the level that he did due to attitude problems and off field issues. He talks about seconds chances and how he stayed in the game after time in prison. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 83 is brought to you by: Formwork Direct Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Kinsella to the Podcast. Kinny was a top goalkeeper who was wanted by all the local clubs in his younger years. Michael has played for teams that include Bury, Droylsden, Vauxhall motors, Aberyswyth and Tranmere Rovers amongst others and was a youth team player for both Liverpool and Everton. He tells us how he finds it difficult looking back on his career and often wonders how he he got to the level that he did due to attitude problems and off field issues. He talks about seconds chances and how he stayed in the game after time in prison. He tells about his favourite, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 83 is brought to you by: Formwork Direct carragher, goalkeeper, liverpool, bury fc, everton, tranmere rovers yes full 83 d7616991-daeb-4d8e-8189-b28ad0993f45 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ged-hennigan-rYo4jLOC Straight From The Off - With Ged Hennigan Michael Watson 02:13:40 Straight From The Off welcomes Ged Hennigan to the Podcast. Ged was a cultered midfielder who loved to get the ball down and play. Ged has played for teams that include Bury, Droylsden, Burscough, St Helens & Barrow amongst others after being a youth team player for both Liverpool and Everton and playing mainly for the Canada of a Sunday while his contract was ‘In the drawer’. He tells a great story about waking up in a strangers house in Aberyswyth, Wales after a mad night out. He tells us about trips abroad with the great Pacific team of the late 80’s early 90’s. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 82 is brought to you by: Elite Landscapes Northwest Ltd Straight From The Off welcomes Ged Hennigan to the Podcast. Ged was a cultered midfielder who loved to get the ball down and play. Ged has played for teams that include Bury, Droylsden, Burscough, St Helens & Barrow amongst others after being a youth team player for both Liverpool and Everton and playing mainly for the Canada of a Sunday while his contract was ‘In the drawer’. He tells a great story about waking up in a strangers house in Aberyswyth, Wales after a mad night out. He tells us about trips abroad with the great Pacific team of the late 80’s early 90’s. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 82 is brought to you by: Elite Landscapes Northwest Ltd yes full 82 895306cf-3fe0-4129-bf88-32911e29fa4b Thu, 7 Apr 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-knocker-terence-parry-28_mYAot Straight From The Off - With 'Knocker' Terence Parry Michael Watson 01:22:08 Straight From The Off welcomes Terence ‘Knocker’ Parry to the Podcast. Knocker was one of the reasons I started the podcast, when someone on twitter referred to him as the dirtiest player of all time, I knew there was something i could work with! Knocker admits he likes to mix it with the best of them but doesn’t consider himself a dirty player. Primed on the streets of Kirkdale playing for Four Swallows and Byrom He eventually joined local giants The Sandon. He tells us about the battles with rivals Britannia and what it meant to the players. He tells us why he always liked Sunday footy more than Saturdays. He tells us how football is an escape for any off field problems and how it has helped him recently. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 81 is brought to you by: The Web Analyst Straight From The Off welcomes Terence ‘Knocker’ Parry to the Podcast. Knocker was one of the reasons I started the podcast, when someone on twitter referred to him as the dirtiest player of all time, I knew there was something i could work with! Knocker admits he likes to mix it with the best of them but doesn’t consider himself a dirty player. Primed on the streets of Kirkdale playing for Four Swallows and Byrom He eventually joined local giants The Sandon. He tells us about the battles with rivals Britannia and what it meant to the players. He tells us why he always liked Sunday footy more than Saturdays. He tells us how football is an escape for any off field problems and how it has helped him recently. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 81 is brought to you by: The Web Analyst yes full 81 b8751793-550c-448d-b030-8ca2901fff6b Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-james-barrigan-cqvVV_0f Straight From The Off - With James Barrigan Michael Watson 01:05:55 Straight From The Off welcomes James Barrigan to the Podcast. James started out as youth with Liverpool FC and was later picked up by Wigan Athletic after impressing for his school side Archbishop Beck and the Liverpool Schoolboys. He tells us about the highs of playing against Man United reserves and the lows of being released. James went on to win the FA Sunday Cup with Sunday league side Campfield FC and also played against Tottenham Hotspur for Marine in the FA Cup, facing up against Gareth Bale and Co. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 80 is brought to you by: Sunday Best, a documentary by Straight From The Off and Grassroots Footy Creative. Straight From The Off welcomes James Barrigan to the Podcast. James started out as youth with Liverpool FC and was later picked up by Wigan Athletic after impressing for his school side Archbishop Beck and the Liverpool Schoolboys. He tells us about the highs of playing against Man United reserves and the lows of being released. James went on to win the FA Sunday Cup with Sunday league side Campfield FC and also played against Tottenham Hotspur for Marine in the FA Cup, facing up against Gareth Bale and Co. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 80 is brought to you by: Sunday Best, a documentary by Straight From The Off and Grassroots Footy Creative. gareth bale, james barrigan, fa cup, fa sunday cup, campfield, wigan athletic, liverpool fc, sunday league, spurs, amateur football yes full 80 6f5d8f95-8b9e-4019-9e81-18e3d65ddbee Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-paul-smith-VM7y4uTO Straight From The Off - With Paul Smith Michael Watson 01:22:28 Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Smith to the Podcast. Smigger was an old strike partner of mine and one hell of a striker. Paul has played for teams that include Eden Vale, Bootle, The Warby & BRNESC, but his main love will always be REMYCA United (Litherland Remyca) who he has represented for 27 years. He tells us about riding a pink bike to footy as a youngster and the looks he got from his team mates. Paul looks back at a horrific injury he suffered after a player told him he would break his leg resulting in him missing 2 years of football. He tells us about his pint of Stella goal bonus, favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 79 is brought to you by: Framed Shirts Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Smith to the Podcast. Smigger was an old strike partner of mine and one hell of a striker. Paul has played for teams that include Eden Vale, Bootle, The Warby & BRNESC, but his main love will always be REMYCA United (Litherland Remyca) who he has represented for 27 years. He tells us about riding a pink bike to footy as a youngster and the looks he got from his team mates. Paul looks back at a horrific injury he suffered after a player told him he would break his leg resulting in him missing 2 years of football. He tells us about his pint of Stella goal bonus, favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 79 is brought to you by: Framed Shirts yes full 79 d24e46d6-cd25-4e88-9c06-5b02c2caaf11 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-jack-mano-kGRwhNg6 Straight From The Off - With Jack Mano Michael Watson 01:30:54 Straight From The Off welcomes Jack Mano to the Podcast. Jack has played for teams that include, Melling Victoria, The Parky, Bootle, AFC Bull, Waterloo Dock and Oyster. He tells us about playing for Kirkby schoolboys, the Knowlsey squad in Dallas and signing for Bolton as a youngster. Jack looks back at saving another palyers life by carrying out CPR after a game. He tells us his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 78 is brought to you by: CCR Sports Agency Straight From The Off welcomes Jack Mano to the Podcast. Jack has played for teams that include, Melling Victoria, The Parky, Bootle, AFC Bull, Waterloo Dock and Oyster. He tells us about playing for Kirkby schoolboys, the Knowlsey squad in Dallas and signing for Bolton as a youngster. Jack looks back at saving another palyers life by carrying out CPR after a game. He tells us his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 78 is brought to you by: CCR Sports Agency goalkeeper, keeper, liverpool, oyster fc, wigan athletic, everton, amateur football, keepers, jack mano yes full 78 13d69357-d6a2-4efd-9981-67c9b9ef9bf9 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-i-build-a-perfect-amateur-footballer-Ob2WTrgb Straight From The Off - I build a perfect amateur footballer Michael Watson 00:40:18 An episode with a twist! Due to late cancellation of this weeks guest, rather than have a blank week I decided to try and build a perfect amateur footballer, like I ask my guests to do each week! and with no time to think or prep it wasn't easy let me tell you! An episode with a twist! Due to late cancellation of this weeks guest, rather than have a blank week I decided to try and build a perfect amateur footballer, like I ask my guests to do each week! and with no time to think or prep it wasn't easy let me tell you! liverpool, left foot, football, everton, sunday league, amateur football yes full 77 acb454e1-a78c-4608-905c-63e5e02b359e Thu, 3 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-andy-green-Yx_dJ6Cy Straight From The Off - With Andy Green Michael Watson 01:37:30 Straight From The Off welcomes Andy ‘The Bruce’ Green to the Podcast. The former South Liverpool & Altrincham goalscorer tells us his story from being a teenager with Bootle to playing pro football in Belgium. Andy was a natural goalscorer for Liverpool County FA side and took that into the adult game scoring for fun for The Saucer and South Liverpool. He Tells us how how was involved in memorable FA Cup ties for Knowsley United and how he faced a Spurs team featuring Jurgen Klinsman in 1995. He explains how his mouth often got him in to trouble with the powers that be and tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 76 is brought to you by: Elite Landscaping Northwest. 07519352740 Straight From The Off welcomes Andy ‘The Bruce’ Green to the Podcast. The former South Liverpool & Altrincham goalscorer tells us his story from being a teenager with Bootle to playing pro football in Belgium. Andy was a natural goalscorer for Liverpool County FA side and took that into the adult game scoring for fun for The Saucer and South Liverpool. He Tells us how how was involved in memorable FA Cup ties for Knowsley United and how he faced a Spurs team featuring Jurgen Klinsman in 1995. He explains how his mouth often got him in to trouble with the powers that be and tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 76 is brought to you by: Elite Landscaping Northwest. 07519352740 yes full 76 c74f97f4-4606-4472-a9cf-997185e0f6ce Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-michael-ball-7E5249AK Straight From The Off With Michael Ball Michael Watson 02:57:44 Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Ball to the podcast. Michael was a massive Evertonian growing up and always hoped that one day he could play for his boyhood team, but in his early years playing football it was Liverpool that he learned his trade. Michael jumped at the chance to sign for Everton just before going to Lilleshall, Englands national school. During his pro career Michael also played for Scottish giants Rangers and legendary Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. He had spells at Man City and Leicester and was also capped for England. He tells us how he was never confident in passing a medical at potential new clubs, about Kendall, Sven and Hiddink and all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 75 is brough to you by: Tobins Tiling covering all aspects of Tiling services, contact Peter on 07890583536 Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Ball to the podcast. Michael was a massive Evertonian growing up and always hoped that one day he could play for his boyhood team, but in his early years playing football it was Liverpool that he learned his trade. Michael jumped at the chance to sign for Everton just before going to Lilleshall, Englands national school. During his pro career Michael also played for Scottish giants Rangers and legendary Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. He had spells at Man City and Leicester and was also capped for England. He tells us how he was never confident in passing a medical at potential new clubs, about Kendall, Sven and Hiddink and all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 75 is brough to you by: Tobins Tiling covering all aspects of Tiling services, contact Peter on 07890583536 leicester, liverpool, manchester city, psv, england, everton, rangers, michael ball yes full 75 42c28666-600f-4f2e-9895-f6157024a01d Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ray-wilkinson-6QejtYG9 Straight From The Off - With Ray Wilkinson Michael Watson 01:45:06 Straight From The Off welcomes Ray Wilkinson to the Podcast. The former Lobster & Fantail goalscorer tells us his story from being on trial at Liverpool with a certain Kenny Dalglish and having a conversation with Bill Shankly about leaving Liverpool, to scoring goals for Wigan Athletic. Ray was a natural goalscorer for Kirkby boys and took that into the adult game scoring the winning goal in the FA Sunday Cup final for Fantail. He Tells us how how he became a manager and about the glory and despair that goes with that role. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 74 is brought to you by: G Wholesale beer supplies Ltd, Supplying beer & spirits to pubs and bars in Liverpool & local area. Straight From The Off welcomes Ray Wilkinson to the Podcast. The former Lobster & Fantail goalscorer tells us his story from being on trial at Liverpool with a certain Kenny Dalglish and having a conversation with Bill Shankly about leaving Liverpool, to scoring goals for Wigan Athletic. Ray was a natural goalscorer for Kirkby boys and took that into the adult game scoring the winning goal in the FA Sunday Cup final for Fantail. He Tells us how how he became a manager and about the glory and despair that goes with that role. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 74 is brought to you by: G Wholesale beer supplies Ltd, Supplying beer & spirits to pubs and bars in Liverpool & local area. yes full 74 9f20317e-ea9f-4647-9d20-29cf10589084 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:53:46 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-joey-roberts-dZVgkpYj Straight From The Off - With Joey Roberts Michael Watson 01:18:13 Straight From The Off welcomes Joseph Roberts to the Podcast. Joe has played for teams that include Mainliners, Keyways, Britannia, Sandon, South Sefton Borough and his main two sides Waterloo Dock and Seymour. He tells us about playing for Sefton schoolboys and signing for Wigan as a YTS. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 73 is brought to you by: Geassroots Footy Creative Straight From The Off welcomes Joseph Roberts to the Podcast. Joe has played for teams that include Mainliners, Keyways, Britannia, Sandon, South Sefton Borough and his main two sides Waterloo Dock and Seymour. He tells us about playing for Sefton schoolboys and signing for Wigan as a YTS. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 73 is brought to you by: Geassroots Footy Creative yes full 73 e17e308e-2ca7-473a-97db-d29ce0605dc6 Thu, 3 Feb 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-terrance-brown-wkh8nGB6 Straight From The Off - With Terence Brown Michael Watson 01:20:47 Straight From The Off welcomes Terence Brown to the Podcast. Terence was a goal scoring sensation in amateur football, a striker who started out with Byrom FC and eventually joined Britannia FC after being released by Wrexham. He tells us and his winning goal in the Ken Gillies cup final which started a run of trophies for the Brit, and all about his hat-trick in the Premier Cup Final vs Sandon in what he describes as the biggest game of his life. He tells us about the mental side of the game and how he thinks it can be improved and the plans he has for coaching going forwards. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 72 is brought to you by: Play It Forward Coaching. @pifliverpool Straight From The Off welcomes Terence Brown to the Podcast. Terence was a goal scoring sensation in amateur football, a striker who started out with Byrom FC and eventually joined Britannia FC after being released by Wrexham. He tells us and his winning goal in the Ken Gillies cup final which started a run of trophies for the Brit, and all about his hat-trick in the Premier Cup Final vs Sandon in what he describes as the biggest game of his life. He tells us about the mental side of the game and how he thinks it can be improved and the plans he has for coaching going forwards. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 72 is brought to you by: Play It Forward Coaching. @pifliverpool liverpool, britannia, everton, wrexham, sunday league, amateur football yes full 72 3454a360-3d2d-4cef-a8e2-a65dc047cb30 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-dale-jennings-CsC8XKxB Straight From The Off - With Dale Jennings Michael Watson 01:22:40 Straight From The Off Dale Jennings to the Podcast. The former Tranmere Rovers and Bayern Munich player tells us his story. After being released from Liverpools academy as a teenager Dale wasn’t sure if he would remain in the game at all. Tranmere was his last chance and he hit the ground running, playing for the first team at just 17 years of age. He impressed that much that the mighty Bayern Munich signed him for a fee that could potentially rise to 1.8m. After struggling with injury and the way of life in Germany Dale came back to England and had spells with Barnsley and MK Dons amongst others. He then dropped back into the amateur and semi pro game having great success with Kensington Fields FC. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 71 is brought to you by: FC Aintree BVB Straight From The Off Dale Jennings to the Podcast. The former Tranmere Rovers and Bayern Munich player tells us his story. After being released from Liverpools academy as a teenager Dale wasn’t sure if he would remain in the game at all. Tranmere was his last chance and he hit the ground running, playing for the first team at just 17 years of age. He impressed that much that the mighty Bayern Munich signed him for a fee that could potentially rise to 1.8m. After struggling with injury and the way of life in Germany Dale came back to England and had spells with Barnsley and MK Dons amongst others. He then dropped back into the amateur and semi pro game having great success with Kensington Fields FC. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 71 is brought to you by: FC Aintree BVB bayern munich, liverpool, mk dons, barnsley fc, dale jennings, everton, evertion, tranmere rovers, germany, sunday league, amateur football yes full 71 ea04c832-e701-454a-bc38-62c328dda650 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-michael-branch-jPYIRi0_ Straight From The Off - With Michael Branch Michael Watson 01:18:30 Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Branch to the podcast. Michael went from supporting Everton to playing up front for the club. He started out playing for local club Aigburth Peoples Hall and represented Liverpool Schoolboys before going to Englands national school at Lilleshall. Michael played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He also played for Man City, Wolves, Bradford and Reading amongst others. He tells us why he felt enormous pressure as a local teenager playing for his boyhood club, about his time in prison and what the future now holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 70: is brought to you by: Callum Hilton Fitness PT Instagram: @hiltonfitness_ Straight From The Off welcomes Michael Branch to the podcast. Michael went from supporting Everton to playing up front for the club. He started out playing for local club Aigburth Peoples Hall and represented Liverpool Schoolboys before going to Englands national school at Lilleshall. Michael played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He also played for Man City, Wolves, Bradford and Reading amongst others. He tells us why he felt enormous pressure as a local teenager playing for his boyhood club, about his time in prison and what the future now holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 70: is brought to you by: Callum Hilton Fitness PT Instagram: @hiltonfitness_ man utd, liverpool, england, everton, big dunc, lilleshall, sunday league, amateur football yes full 70 b6d81de1-73a9-4bc4-ad12-6cc7ce4e7b46 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-anthony-smith-IkDRFmlf Straight From The Off - With Anthony Smith Michael Watson 01:44:13 Straight From The Off welcomes Anthony Smith to the Podcast. Ant’ has taken up nearly every role possible within amateur football, and continues working at the County FA trying develope grassroots football within the City. Anthony played for teams that include ‘Little’ Red Rum, Dengo United, Heswall, Abbey Road Vets. He tells us about trips abroad playing football and coaching in the USA and managing his beloved Dengo. Anthony tells us why the Liverpool Business Houses and the Liverpool Sunday League had to merge. We discuss the referee shortage that grassroots finds itself in. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 69 is brought to you by: Luduso Activewear who have partnered up with SFTO pod for 2022. Check out their brilliant range of clothing at www.luduso.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Anthony Smith to the Podcast. Ant’ has taken up nearly every role possible within amateur football, and continues working at the County FA trying develope grassroots football within the City. Anthony played for teams that include ‘Little’ Red Rum, Dengo United, Heswall, Abbey Road Vets. He tells us about trips abroad playing football and coaching in the USA and managing his beloved Dengo. Anthony tells us why the Liverpool Business Houses and the Liverpool Sunday League had to merge. We discuss the referee shortage that grassroots finds itself in. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 69 is brought to you by: Luduso Activewear who have partnered up with SFTO pod for 2022. Check out their brilliant range of clothing at www.luduso.co.uk yes full 69 2acae769-a651-47dc-9911-6c2e9095d1bb Thu, 6 Jan 2022 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-graeme-basher-porter-7EZhM0y_ Straight From The Off - With Graeme ‘Basher’ Porter Michael Watson 01:59:16 Straight From The Off welcomes Graeme ‘Basher’ Porter to the Podcast. Bash was one of the stand out players at his age group playing for Merton Villa when his father was manager. He was selected to play for Bootle Boys ‘B’ team but not deemed good enough for the ‘A’ Team. After working on his game and impressing during matches he was selected to play for Sefton Boys and it was at that level he excelled and was asked to go for a trial at Leeds United. During that trial Basher scored a hat-trick and was asked to join the club permanently. After a year YTS Graeme signed a 4 year pro deal and was brought onto the pitch at Elland Road to sign his contract in front of the fans before a home premier league match vs Everton. Basher tells us what it was like being a scouser in Leeds and what lead to his controversial sacking! He tells us about life after pro football and playing with his mates at a very good level of amateur football and how hard it was. He talks about all the other teams he has played for, the coaching of his sons team, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against and coached throughout those times. Episode 68: Luduso Activewear who have partnered up with SFTO pod for 2022. Check out their brilliant range of clothing at www.luduso.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Graeme ‘Basher’ Porter to the Podcast. Bash was one of the stand out players at his age group playing for Merton Villa when his father was manager. He was selected to play for Bootle Boys ‘B’ team but not deemed good enough for the ‘A’ Team. After working on his game and impressing during matches he was selected to play for Sefton Boys and it was at that level he excelled and was asked to go for a trial at Leeds United. During that trial Basher scored a hat-trick and was asked to join the club permanently. After a year YTS Graeme signed a 4 year pro deal and was brought onto the pitch at Elland Road to sign his contract in front of the fans before a home premier league match vs Everton. Basher tells us what it was like being a scouser in Leeds and what lead to his controversial sacking! He tells us about life after pro football and playing with his mates at a very good level of amateur football and how hard it was. He talks about all the other teams he has played for, the coaching of his sons team, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against and coached throughout those times. Episode 68: Luduso Activewear who have partnered up with SFTO pod for 2022. Check out their brilliant range of clothing at www.luduso.co.uk leeds united, liverpool, leeds, everton, basher porter, sunday league, amateur football yes full 68 6c064cb0-ef52-4dab-8645-60ab7b3747c6 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/staright-from-the-off-with-allen-weston-e7xSDkhI Straight From The Off - With Allen Weston Michael Watson 01:13:55 Straight From The Off welcomes Allen Weston to the Podcast. 'Weso' has been a fan favourite at centre half for all the teams he has played for over the years. He was integral in the success in Campfield's National Cup winning side of 2015 and their unbeaten league winning campaign. Allen played for teams including Priory Villa, East Villa reserves, Richmond Raith Rovers, The Liver, Before moving into the semi pro ranks with AFC Liverpool, City Of Liverpool and Northwich Victoria. Allen played in the first City Of Liverpool season with great success, fans had a banner and a song about him! He now coaches his son’s football team, Aintree Ajax. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 67 is brought to you by: Project Futsal @Projectfut5al Straight From The Off welcomes Allen Weston to the Podcast. 'Weso' has been a fan favourite at centre half for all the teams he has played for over the years. He was integral in the success in Campfield's National Cup winning side of 2015 and their unbeaten league winning campaign. Allen played for teams including Priory Villa, East Villa reserves, Richmond Raith Rovers, The Liver, Before moving into the semi pro ranks with AFC Liverpool, City Of Liverpool and Northwich Victoria. Allen played in the first City Of Liverpool season with great success, fans had a banner and a song about him! He now coaches his son’s football team, Aintree Ajax. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 67 is brought to you by: Project Futsal @Projectfut5al yes full 67 b13bfd31-9a10-4b8a-840c-df56cace2510 Fri, 3 Dec 2021 06:08:45 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ben-garrity-Ksg8uR94 Straight From The Off - With Ben Garrity Michael Watson 01:55:18 Straight From The Off welcomes Ben Garrity to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool County FA sides at various ages Ben attracted interest from Chester FC. He would then return to the amatuer scene and play for Red Rum and Warbreck FC in the Liverpool County Premier League. After impressing with those sides, Ben moved to up and coming team Lower Breck FC. Lower Beck won an unpresidented quadruple with Ben at the heart of midfield and also went the season unbeaten. Again, Ben caught the eye of other sides and Warrington Town was his next destination. Ben adjusted to the step up very well and it wasn’t long until the pro clubs were watching. A move to the football league with Blackpool FC saw Ben realise his dream of being a Pro footballer. Ben explains his love for his Sunday league side Oyster and how difficult it was to leave amateur football when signing a contract with Warrington. Ben now plays for Port Vale after a season long loan spell at Oldham Athletic. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 66 is brought to you by: One Central Communications Straight From The Off welcomes Ben Garrity to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool County FA sides at various ages Ben attracted interest from Chester FC. He would then return to the amatuer scene and play for Red Rum and Warbreck FC in the Liverpool County Premier League. After impressing with those sides, Ben moved to up and coming team Lower Breck FC. Lower Beck won an unpresidented quadruple with Ben at the heart of midfield and also went the season unbeaten. Again, Ben caught the eye of other sides and Warrington Town was his next destination. Ben adjusted to the step up very well and it wasn’t long until the pro clubs were watching. A move to the football league with Blackpool FC saw Ben realise his dream of being a Pro footballer. Ben explains his love for his Sunday league side Oyster and how difficult it was to leave amateur football when signing a contract with Warrington. Ben now plays for Port Vale after a season long loan spell at Oldham Athletic. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 66 is brought to you by: One Central Communications lobster, simon grayson, harry kewell, lower breck fc, oldham, blackpool, port vale, national cup, okdham, oyster yes full 66 dd2febbf-cf36-41b3-b7b2-857e52cd80c3 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-josh-quarless-etmFmTfD Straight From The Off - With Josh Quarless Michael Watson 01:15:51 Straight From The Off welcomes Josh Quarless to the Podcast. Josh is currently in red hot form at his new club City of Liverpool FC after joining recently from Burscough. He started out playing for his fathers team as child and after impressing he was given trials at various professional clubs. When no solid offers came, Josh lost heart in the game and stopped playing for a short while before being enticed back into football by his friends. After playing for Stoneycroft in the Liverpool County league he had a spell with Sefton and then earned a move to the semi pro secene with Burscough FC. Josh also has a huge love for Sunday football and ‘his’ team inparticular Dovecote FC who play in the ultra competitive Liverpool Business Houses Premier Legue. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 65 is brought to you by: CK1 Electrical. Cover all aspects if works, commercial, demostic and industrial. Straight From The Off welcomes Josh Quarless to the Podcast. Josh is currently in red hot form at his new club City of Liverpool FC after joining recently from Burscough. He started out playing for his fathers team as child and after impressing he was given trials at various professional clubs. When no solid offers came, Josh lost heart in the game and stopped playing for a short while before being enticed back into football by his friends. After playing for Stoneycroft in the Liverpool County league he had a spell with Sefton and then earned a move to the semi pro secene with Burscough FC. Josh also has a huge love for Sunday football and ‘his’ team inparticular Dovecote FC who play in the ultra competitive Liverpool Business Houses Premier Legue. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 65 is brought to you by: CK1 Electrical. Cover all aspects if works, commercial, demostic and industrial. burscough fc, blackpool fc, dovecote fc, everton fc, liverpool fc, sunday league, sefton rc, stoneycroft fc, amateur football, city of liverpool fc, north west counties yes full 65 4b880a1f-4f3b-4e82-b15a-ac6ec451db8c Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ryan-jones-QqoBTpFu Straight From The Off - With Ryan Jones Michael Watson 01:19:53 Straight From The Off welcomes Ryan Jones to the Podcast. Ryan is regarded by many as one of the finest Goalkeepers the city has produced, winning multiple trophies with Sunday league giants Campfield FC. Ryan has played for teams that include, Kingsley, Pineapple, AFC Liverpool and Bootle amongst others. Ryan had a spell in the professional game with Leeds United and also spent a few seasons over in America. He tells us what it was like going on trial at various clubs and what it’s like to save a penalty in the National Cup Final! He talks about his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 64 is brought to you by: The Cleaning Cousins. Instagram: @thecleaningcousins Straight From The Off welcomes Ryan Jones to the Podcast. Ryan is regarded by many as one of the finest Goalkeepers the city has produced, winning multiple trophies with Sunday league giants Campfield FC. Ryan has played for teams that include, Kingsley, Pineapple, AFC Liverpool and Bootle amongst others. Ryan had a spell in the professional game with Leeds United and also spent a few seasons over in America. He tells us what it was like going on trial at various clubs and what it’s like to save a penalty in the National Cup Final! He talks about his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 64 is brought to you by: The Cleaning Cousins. Instagram: @thecleaningcousins leeds united, fa sunday cup, sunday league football, ntional cup, afc liverpool fc, ryan jones, bootle fc, everton fc, liverpool fc, campfield fc, rochdale, grassroots football, amateur football yes full 64 3065cc16-e517-4f87-9f09-c84f729d372c Thu, 4 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-john-aldridge-TfVYDsJj Straight From The Off - With John Aldridge Michael Watson 01:50:22 Straight From The Off welcomes John Aldridge to the Podcast. John needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From school football in Garston were he lived, to lifting the League title and FA Cup for his beloved Liverpool FC. ‘Aldo’ played for Blue Union, Garston Woodcutters, Cheshire Lines and South Liverpool before moving on to the pro game with Newport County. It was from there that he caught the eye of Jim Smith at Oxford and made his way to the 1st Division and eventually to Liverpool FC. He tells us how about those early days and what it took to make it as a professional and how he played and scored at the World Cup! he tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 63 is brought to you by: Richtime watches and jewellery. The best supplier of new and used watches in the UK. Straight From The Off welcomes John Aldridge to the Podcast. John needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From school football in Garston were he lived, to lifting the League title and FA Cup for his beloved Liverpool FC. ‘Aldo’ played for Blue Union, Garston Woodcutters, Cheshire Lines and South Liverpool before moving on to the pro game with Newport County. It was from there that he caught the eye of Jim Smith at Oxford and made his way to the 1st Division and eventually to Liverpool FC. He tells us how about those early days and what it took to make it as a professional and how he played and scored at the World Cup! he tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 63 is brought to you by: Richtime watches and jewellery. The best supplier of new and used watches in the UK. liverpool sunday league, liverpool football, kenny dalglish, ian rush, newport county, fa cup final, barcelona, real madrid, john aldridge, amateur football podcast, oxford utd, south liverpool, real sociedad, jack charlton, tranmere rovers, everton fc, republic of ireland, kevin sheedy, liverpool fc, dalian atkinson, cheshire lines, garston, john barnes, neville southall, garston woodcutters, world cup yes full 63 56b58830-6434-43ca-bf46-c074200cb27d Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-david-jennings-PEChW6ah Straight From The Off - With David Jennings Michael Watson 01:14:12 Straight From The Off welcomes David Jennings to the Podcast. Jenno was a tough tackling midfield general with a touch of class and later on in his career dropped back in to centre half and won more trophies in doing so. Jenno has played for teams that include Redrock, The Pilot, Royal Seaforth, Sandon, Seymour and JOB amongst others. Whilst playing for Royal Seaforth they lost 9 finals in a row before landing the Challenge Cup. He tells us how his battle with cancer effectively ended his playing/managing days and how he dealt with that awful news. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 62 is brought to you by: Impressions Health & Support www.impressionsgroup.org/ Straight From The Off welcomes David Jennings to the Podcast. Jenno was a tough tackling midfield general with a touch of class and later on in his career dropped back in to centre half and won more trophies in doing so. Jenno has played for teams that include Redrock, The Pilot, Royal Seaforth, Sandon, Seymour and JOB amongst others. Whilst playing for Royal Seaforth they lost 9 finals in a row before landing the Challenge Cup. He tells us how his battle with cancer effectively ended his playing/managing days and how he dealt with that awful news. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 62 is brought to you by: Impressions Health & Support www.impressionsgroup.org/ liverpool, david jennings, sandon, everton, royal seaforth, sunday league, amateur football yes full 62 5317719f-c67d-4a7e-a8b6-cf4271e9cada Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-lee-cooper-WyBfDDVv Straight From The Off - With Lee Cooper Michael Watson 02:06:04 Straight From The Off welcomes Lee Cooper to the Podcast. Lee was a striker that has a real eye for goal and has been a thorn in the side of many a defender throughout his career. Lee has played for teams that include Prescot Cables, Stockbridge Village, St Dominics, Burscough & Barrow amongst others. While playing mainly for the Canada of a Sunday after joining from Thithebarn. He tells a great story about collecting his wages when on loan! and the trials and tribulations of non league football. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 61 is brought to you by: The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. Straight From The Off welcomes Lee Cooper to the Podcast. Lee was a striker that has a real eye for goal and has been a thorn in the side of many a defender throughout his career. Lee has played for teams that include Prescot Cables, Stockbridge Village, St Dominics, Burscough & Barrow amongst others. While playing mainly for the Canada of a Sunday after joining from Thithebarn. He tells a great story about collecting his wages when on loan! and the trials and tribulations of non league football. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 61 is brought to you by: The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. stockbridge fc, burscough fc, liverpool amateur football, barrow fc, fantail, liverpool sunday, sandon, mike marsh, sunday league, canada fc yes full 61 c41e1b5e-f196-439b-a5d3-ae569f4f6da5 Thu, 7 Oct 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-jamie-menagh-_fx71Uam Straight From The Off - With Jamie Menagh Michael Watson 01:32:18 Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Menagh to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool Schoolboys at various ages and playing for Everton as a youngster Jamie continued to impress in the amateur game and got picked up by Blackpool were he would sign a pro contract. He would later move to Stoke under Tony Pulis and after an interesting conversation with Mark Hughes he moved on. He played for teams like Chester, Marine, Witton Albion and Stockport whilst also playing in the amateur ranks for teams like Seymour, The Bull, Nalgo, Kensington Fields and more recently Oyster. Jamie is now playing for Lower Breck FC. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 60 is brought to you by: Clicks Property Maintainance: Specialising in painting and decorating. Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Menagh to the Podcast. After representing Liverpool Schoolboys at various ages and playing for Everton as a youngster Jamie continued to impress in the amateur game and got picked up by Blackpool were he would sign a pro contract. He would later move to Stoke under Tony Pulis and after an interesting conversation with Mark Hughes he moved on. He played for teams like Chester, Marine, Witton Albion and Stockport whilst also playing in the amateur ranks for teams like Seymour, The Bull, Nalgo, Kensington Fields and more recently Oyster. Jamie is now playing for Lower Breck FC. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 60 is brought to you by: Clicks Property Maintainance: Specialising in painting and decorating. marine fc, kenny fields fc, lower breck fc, liverpool county premier league, blackpool fc, nalgo fc, oyster fc, stoke fc, everton fc, liverpool fc, sunday league, amateur football, bangor yes full 60 a9293fe1-102f-455e-a97b-1a9f36f87608 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-tommy-boden-8_uTcLsP Straight From The Off - With Tommy Boden Michael Watson 01:43:27 Straight From The Off welcomes Tommy Boden to the Podcast. Tommy was a commanding centre back who could also play football. He was a two footed player that enjoyed spells at Holy Name, Orry’s, Saltbox, The Warby, The View, The John’s, JOB and Kennelwood. He tells us about his winner for The Warby in a Cup Final at Burscough, about losing two Premier Cup finals with The View and JOB before finally winning the trophy. His Saturday teams include a spell at Wrexham, then playing for the likes of Bootle, St Helens and Runcorn then finishing off with The Saddle. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 59 is brought to you by: Absolution Clothing check them out on Instagram: @absolution.clothing Straight From The Off welcomes Tommy Boden to the Podcast. Tommy was a commanding centre back who could also play football. He was a two footed player that enjoyed spells at Holy Name, Orry’s, Saltbox, The Warby, The View, The John’s, JOB and Kennelwood. He tells us about his winner for The Warby in a Cup Final at Burscough, about losing two Premier Cup finals with The View and JOB before finally winning the trophy. His Saturday teams include a spell at Wrexham, then playing for the likes of Bootle, St Helens and Runcorn then finishing off with The Saddle. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 59 is brought to you by: Absolution Clothing check them out on Instagram: @absolution.clothing yes full 59 b663a3c7-fe83-4895-8635-ee21c42bbf47 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-martin-ryman-fIR80jOf Straight From The Off - With Martin Ryman Michael Watson 01:22:59 Straight From The Off welcomes Martin Ryman to the Podcast. The South Liverpool FC manager of 20 years tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining South Liverpool in the Norris Green League and later the great Almithak side as well as having trials with a few clubs. He Tells us about his time at South Liverpool as a player and where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time since he has been in charge which includes the prestigious LCFA Challenge Cup amongst others. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, there has been ups and down which he tells us all about. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 58 is brought to you by: Sefton Park Rangers Football Club. A brilliant club that does so much for the community! @SPR_CFC Thanks to Jake Nolan on his continued support of grassroots football. Straight From The Off welcomes Martin Ryman to the Podcast. The South Liverpool FC manager of 20 years tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining South Liverpool in the Norris Green League and later the great Almithak side as well as having trials with a few clubs. He Tells us about his time at South Liverpool as a player and where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time since he has been in charge which includes the prestigious LCFA Challenge Cup amongst others. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, there has been ups and down which he tells us all about. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 58 is brought to you by: Sefton Park Rangers Football Club. A brilliant club that does so much for the community! @SPR_CFC Thanks to Jake Nolan on his continued support of grassroots football. tranmere robers, west cheshire league, north west counties league, john aldridge, south liverpool fc, tranmere rovers, everton fc, liverpool fc, jimmy case, waterloo dock fc, amateur football, chester fc yes full 58 8d5573a3-9af6-47c5-a942-7f5ac5160fe3 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-james-olsen-Bq_u3vuP Straight From The Off - With James Olsen Michael Watson 01:55:34 Straight From The Off welcomes James Olsen to the Podcast. Jay was one of the stand out players at his age group playing for Merton Villa and was snapped up by Everton. He then moved onto Liverpool were he would turn Pro. Jay tells us what it was like playing for Liverpool and how he had to move on when John Aldridge wanted him at Tranmere Rovers. Whilst at Tranmere Rovers during pre season, Jay had terrible luck in a training incident that resulted in broken bones in his neck and a large period of time out of the game. He tells us about the lows that followed and how he had to recover mentally as well as physically. Jay talks about his the other clubs he has played for, his coaching, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against and coached throughout those times. Epsiode 57 is brought to you by Canters Crime Solicitors. Call 0151 239 1020 during working hours or 07769 931 027 for out of hours emergency. Straight From The Off welcomes James Olsen to the Podcast. Jay was one of the stand out players at his age group playing for Merton Villa and was snapped up by Everton. He then moved onto Liverpool were he would turn Pro. Jay tells us what it was like playing for Liverpool and how he had to move on when John Aldridge wanted him at Tranmere Rovers. Whilst at Tranmere Rovers during pre season, Jay had terrible luck in a training incident that resulted in broken bones in his neck and a large period of time out of the game. He tells us about the lows that followed and how he had to recover mentally as well as physically. Jay talks about his the other clubs he has played for, his coaching, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against and coached throughout those times. Epsiode 57 is brought to you by Canters Crime Solicitors. Call 0151 239 1020 during working hours or 07769 931 027 for out of hours emergency. carragher, copplehouse vets, joe cole, remyca fc, mickey mellon, everton fc, liverpool fc, tranmere rovers fc, sunday league, macclesfield fc, amateur football yes full 57 4b15d080-1813-4f13-95bf-8f5a57a8af3f Thu, 9 Sep 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-mark-phillips-M_6PHA2O Straight From The Off - With Mark Phillips Michael Watson 01:46:23 Straight From The Off welcomes Mark Phillips to the Podcast. Mark is nothing short of a legend for the mighty Britannia where he captained the team during their golden period. He tells us of his battles against Sandon and Croxteth Legion, how his he came to play for Britannia, which is something he always wanted to do. His spell in the Welsh leagues and being assistant manager at Runcorn. The Treble season with The Brit in which they lifted trophies at Villa Park and Anfield. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 56 is brought to you by: GGRS Energy who specialize in renewable energy. Straight From The Off welcomes Mark Phillips to the Podcast. Mark is nothing short of a legend for the mighty Britannia where he captained the team during their golden period. He tells us of his battles against Sandon and Croxteth Legion, how his he came to play for Britannia, which is something he always wanted to do. His spell in the Welsh leagues and being assistant manager at Runcorn. The Treble season with The Brit in which they lifted trophies at Villa Park and Anfield. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 56 is brought to you by: GGRS Energy who specialize in renewable energy. liverpool sunday league, liverpool, britannia fc, national cup, everton, billy kenny, sunday league, amateur football, steve mcmanaman yes full 56 adca0092-196f-414a-a888-6b4e535b8940 Thu, 2 Sep 2021 05:30:00 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-mick-mcdonald-AYAV31bR Straight From The Off - With Mick McDonald Michael Watson 01:45:24 Straight From The Off welcomes Mick McDonald to the Podcast. The former Eden Vale manager tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining Holy Ghost and later the great Melrose side. He Tells us about his time at Bootle FC and playing for Eden Vale where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time he was in charge which included the prestigious LCFA Premier Cup in 97/98. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 55 is brought to you by: The Paul McDonald memorial match to be played at Bootle FC on Friday 3rd September. Straight From The Off welcomes Mick McDonald to the Podcast. The former Eden Vale manager tells us his story, from not really playing football in school to joining Holy Ghost and later the great Melrose side. He Tells us about his time at Bootle FC and playing for Eden Vale where he eventually became manager and won an astonishing amount of silverwear in the time he was in charge which included the prestigious LCFA Premier Cup in 97/98. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 55 is brought to you by: The Paul McDonald memorial match to be played at Bootle FC on Friday 3rd September. crosby league, fa sunday cup, holy ghost, eden vale, national cup, bootle fc, paul mcdonald, premier cup, melrose, the sandon, sunday league, amateur football yes full 55 9750ec76-78b3-4b55-91fa-4a709bf4136d Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:14:50 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-tony-gray-OHxXabP5 Straight From The Off - With Tony Gray Michael Watson 01:38:36 Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Gray to the Podcast. Tony is a striker that has a real eye for goal and has always delivered, with a ratio of 1 in 2 throughout his career. Tony has played for teams that include South Sefton, Newton, Bangor City, Burscough, Southport, Droylsden, Chester & Warrington amongst others. He scored goals for fun with Ormskirk & District league side the NAC which was when i first came across him. He tells us about being removed from the FA Sunday Cup final whilst playing for A3 Canada and how it all came about. He tells us how he won a pair of Adidas predator from Zidane & Beckham for a free kick he once scored and he talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 54 is brought to you by: The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Gray to the Podcast. Tony is a striker that has a real eye for goal and has always delivered, with a ratio of 1 in 2 throughout his career. Tony has played for teams that include South Sefton, Newton, Bangor City, Burscough, Southport, Droylsden, Chester & Warrington amongst others. He scored goals for fun with Ormskirk & District league side the NAC which was when i first came across him. He tells us about being removed from the FA Sunday Cup final whilst playing for A3 Canada and how it all came about. He tells us how he won a pair of Adidas predator from Zidane & Beckham for a free kick he once scored and he talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 54 is brought to you by: The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. liverpool, burscough, tony gray, nac, chester, straight from the iff, subday league, sunday league, amateur football, bangor yes full 54 8ca01cae-a5af-458f-b4e4-163b51eae4b3 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:55:46 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-kevin-townson-qs0Yet_p Straight From The Off - With Kevin Townson Michael Watson 01:36:40 Straight From The Off welcomes Kevin Townson to the Podcast. Kevin has played professional football for Rochdale and Macclesfield as well as playing for teams like Northwich Victoria and Droylsden. Scoring two goals against Premier League League side Fulham in a League Cup tie as a teenager for Rochdale being one of his career highlights. Kevin represented England under 19s with famous players such as Glen Johnson, Dean Ashton, Darren Bent & Carlton Cole amongst others. He tells us how good Paddy McCourt was and an interesting tale of him being desperate for the toilet in Lee McEvilly’s house! Kevin tells us about a chance to play in Australia for Melbourne Knights and returning back to England and playing amateur football with his pals for Fazakerley FC winning a double double under Mick Laffey and Ste Jennings. He tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 53 is brought to you by: Heaven2resin Straight From The Off welcomes Kevin Townson to the Podcast. Kevin has played professional football for Rochdale and Macclesfield as well as playing for teams like Northwich Victoria and Droylsden. Scoring two goals against Premier League League side Fulham in a League Cup tie as a teenager for Rochdale being one of his career highlights. Kevin represented England under 19s with famous players such as Glen Johnson, Dean Ashton, Darren Bent & Carlton Cole amongst others. He tells us how good Paddy McCourt was and an interesting tale of him being desperate for the toilet in Lee McEvilly’s house! Kevin tells us about a chance to play in Australia for Melbourne Knights and returning back to England and playing amateur football with his pals for Fazakerley FC winning a double double under Mick Laffey and Ste Jennings. He tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 53 is brought to you by: Heaven2resin liverpool, melbourne knights, macclesfield, england, everton, glen johnson, kevin townson, lee mcevilly, fylde, rochdale, sunday league, amateur football yes full 53 45dfe331-0f97-456c-b234-5e5f067f8b10 Thu, 5 Aug 2021 06:12:34 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-paul-mooney-xgbkQw_X Straight From The Off - With Paul Mooney Michael Watson 01:23:58 Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Mooney to the Podcast. Paul is renowned as having one of the best left pegs in the semi pro and amateur scene, once scoring a hat-trick of free kicks in a Premier Cup semi final. He was integral in the rise of Lower Breck FC who have worked their way from a youth team to winning the Liverpool County Premier league and every cup in sight, completing a memorable quadruple and finishing the season undefeated. Paul has won the Business Houses Premier league and the LCFA Premier Cup 2 years on the bounce. Released by Everton as a youngster he almost quit football but thankfully got back at it, represting Knowsley in the Dallas cup. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 52 is brought to you by: GMS Electrical Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Mooney to the Podcast. Paul is renowned as having one of the best left pegs in the semi pro and amateur scene, once scoring a hat-trick of free kicks in a Premier Cup semi final. He was integral in the rise of Lower Breck FC who have worked their way from a youth team to winning the Liverpool County Premier league and every cup in sight, completing a memorable quadruple and finishing the season undefeated. Paul has won the Business Houses Premier league and the LCFA Premier Cup 2 years on the bounce. Released by Everton as a youngster he almost quit football but thankfully got back at it, represting Knowsley in the Dallas cup. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 52 is brought to you by: GMS Electrical lee trundle, liverpool, lower breck fc, liverpool county premier league, jose baxter, the view, everton, mayfair, subday league, amateur football yes full 52 8bdcec24-7f8a-4558-ae5f-979ddda56920 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:13:20 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-john-miles-jz4ztONz Straight From The Off - With John Miles Michael Watson 01:34:31 Straight From The Off welcomes John Miles to the Podcast. John was one of the stand out players i had the pleasure to play against as a youngster in the Walton & Kirkdale JFL. Even though John was playing an age group up from his own age he still stood out, which lead him to be signed by Everton, and then Liverpool were he would turn Pro. John tells us what it was like to train every day with the likes of Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard. He tells us how he had to move on from LFC to sustain his career as a professional footballer and what it was like in the lower leagues. John played for clubs like Stoke, Crewe, Accrington, Macclesfield, MK Dons and Fleetwood amongst others. He now plays in the Liverpool Vets league with legendary side Britannia. John talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 51 is brought to you by: The Bus Yard, Cains Brewery site at the Baltic quarter, Liverpool. Straight From The Off welcomes John Miles to the Podcast. John was one of the stand out players i had the pleasure to play against as a youngster in the Walton & Kirkdale JFL. Even though John was playing an age group up from his own age he still stood out, which lead him to be signed by Everton, and then Liverpool were he would turn Pro. John tells us what it was like to train every day with the likes of Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard. He tells us how he had to move on from LFC to sustain his career as a professional footballer and what it was like in the lower leagues. John played for clubs like Stoke, Crewe, Accrington, Macclesfield, MK Dons and Fleetwood amongst others. He now plays in the Liverpool Vets league with legendary side Britannia. John talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 51 is brought to you by: The Bus Yard, Cains Brewery site at the Baltic quarter, Liverpool. accrington stanley, macclesfield, robbie fowler, britannia fc, paul ince, everton fc, liverpool fc, john miles yes full 51 efc4f6b1-d176-4a4b-8e9c-26d1f2e91b80 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:07:39 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-anthony-battle-t6OvuYSF Straight From The Off - With Anthony Battle Michael Watson 01:48:53 yes full 50 cc7ca594-cf33-44ac-9fe9-82f7419fd5dd Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:25:49 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-darren-hilditch-KoGWOQ_Z Straight From The Off - With Darren Hilditch Michael Watson 01:25:42 Straight From The Off welcomes Darren Hilditch to the Podcast. Darren was one of the stand out players i had watched play as a teenager during a fantastic match between Fantail & Britannia. It was the game that set the standard in my head for the top level of amateur football in the city. Darren was a very skillful player with an eye for the spectacular. He played for teams such as Manfast, Fantail, Sandon, Britannia & Melling Vics of a Sunday and also running out for Lucas Sports, Prescot Cables, TFI, Bangor & Conway of a Saturday. He tells us about his desire to get into coaching and talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 49 is brought to you by: The Lundon Williams Trophy, 17th July @ Admiral St. Straight From The Off welcomes Darren Hilditch to the Podcast. Darren was one of the stand out players i had watched play as a teenager during a fantastic match between Fantail & Britannia. It was the game that set the standard in my head for the top level of amateur football in the city. Darren was a very skillful player with an eye for the spectacular. He played for teams such as Manfast, Fantail, Sandon, Britannia & Melling Vics of a Sunday and also running out for Lucas Sports, Prescot Cables, TFI, Bangor & Conway of a Saturday. He tells us about his desire to get into coaching and talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 49 is brought to you by: The Lundon Williams Trophy, 17th July @ Admiral St. welsh fa cup, liverpool, fantail, britannia, sandon, everton, sunday league, amateur football, bangor city yes full 49 13a859b2-0a34-4db7-9c3d-6102195cf385 Thu, 8 Jul 2021 05:48:50 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-paul-moran-OcvMsPwq Straight From The Off - With Paul Moran Michael Watson 02:06:21 Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Moran to the podcast. As a youngster Paul played for teams such as Buckley Villa, Koters, Formby Dons & Waterloo GSOB amongst others. He also appeared a number of times for Liverpool FC ‘B’ team in the late 70’s whilst training at Melwood twice a week. Paul is the son of Liverpool FC legend Ronnie Moran, so was in and around the club for the majority of his younger years. After hanging up his boots Paul took up photography of the game and will be seen at as many local games as he can attend, capturing some excellent images of the semi pro and amateur scene in the area. He shares with us his favourite games, goals and tells us all the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 48: is brought to you by The LundonWillaims Trophy football tournament which is to be held at Target Football, Admiral St, Toxteth on Sat 17th July. Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Moran to the podcast. As a youngster Paul played for teams such as Buckley Villa, Koters, Formby Dons & Waterloo GSOB amongst others. He also appeared a number of times for Liverpool FC ‘B’ team in the late 70’s whilst training at Melwood twice a week. Paul is the son of Liverpool FC legend Ronnie Moran, so was in and around the club for the majority of his younger years. After hanging up his boots Paul took up photography of the game and will be seen at as many local games as he can attend, capturing some excellent images of the semi pro and amateur scene in the area. He shares with us his favourite games, goals and tells us all the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 48: is brought to you by The LundonWillaims Trophy football tournament which is to be held at Target Football, Admiral St, Toxteth on Sat 17th July. liverpool amateur scene, ronnie moran, bootle fc, liverpool fc, soccer, amateur football yes full 48 44f5bd71-256b-4f6a-9fce-0ec269f799bc Thu, 1 Jul 2021 06:01:08 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-jamie-fahey-tVguk6cb Straight From The Off - With Jamie Fahey Michael Watson 03:00:41 Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Fahey to the podcast. Jamie is the production editor for The Guardian newspaper and also a published author who has recently released ‘Futsal: The Story Of An Indoor Football Revolution’ but before all that he was an amateur and semi pro footballer in the city playing for teams that include Bourne FC, East Villa, Maghull, Prescot Cables, St Helens, Horwich RMI (who became Leigh RMI) and Vauxhall Motors amongst others. He even had a trial at Watford marking the legendary Luther Blisset. He tells us tales of how he fell in love with Football and later on Futsal and why it is important that it’s available for everyone to take part. He tells us how he got his big break in journalism interviewing the likes of Tony Kelly and Alan Stubbs. He shares with us his favourite games, goals and tells us all the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 47: is brought to you by The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Fahey to the podcast. Jamie is the production editor for The Guardian newspaper and also a published author who has recently released ‘Futsal: The Story Of An Indoor Football Revolution’ but before all that he was an amateur and semi pro footballer in the city playing for teams that include Bourne FC, East Villa, Maghull, Prescot Cables, St Helens, Horwich RMI (who became Leigh RMI) and Vauxhall Motors amongst others. He even had a trial at Watford marking the legendary Luther Blisset. He tells us tales of how he fell in love with Football and later on Futsal and why it is important that it’s available for everyone to take part. He tells us how he got his big break in journalism interviewing the likes of Tony Kelly and Alan Stubbs. He shares with us his favourite games, goals and tells us all the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 47: is brought to you by The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. yes full 47 7d884a6f-42da-4b77-ad1b-2b03211d8445 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:03:17 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-gary-martindale-zDvuERJX Straight From The Off - With Gary Martindale Michael Watson 02:27:30 Straight From The Off welcomes Gary Martindale to the podcast. Gary went from playing footy on Finch Lane to playing at Wembley. After scoring goals for fun at Dovecote Labour and St Dominic's he made the move to Burscough and his knack of scoring goals got him a big move to Bolton Wanderers as a professional. He was the golden boot winner at Notts County and built up a great relationship with a young Steve Finnan. He tells us tales about his play off final heartbreak at Wembley and one of his finest moments during his playing career, notching the Two goals that helped Burscough lift the FA Trophy at Villa Park in 2003. He tells us the tales of his career in non league, professional and amateur football and all the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 46: is brought to you by: AV Fitness Studio. Instagram: @avfitness_studio Straight From The Off welcomes Gary Martindale to the podcast. Gary went from playing footy on Finch Lane to playing at Wembley. After scoring goals for fun at Dovecote Labour and St Dominic's he made the move to Burscough and his knack of scoring goals got him a big move to Bolton Wanderers as a professional. He was the golden boot winner at Notts County and built up a great relationship with a young Steve Finnan. He tells us tales about his play off final heartbreak at Wembley and one of his finest moments during his playing career, notching the Two goals that helped Burscough lift the FA Trophy at Villa Park in 2003. He tells us the tales of his career in non league, professional and amateur football and all the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 46: is brought to you by: AV Fitness Studio. Instagram: @avfitness_studio burscough fc, bolton, vauxhall motora, steve finnan, fa trophy final, wembley, home brgins fc, gary martindale, notts county, bolton fc yes full 46 f5e7b620-cd60-49a4-beb2-b90cdeab3a32 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:07:55 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-wayne-wardle-d9DAMgXa Straight From The Off - With Wayne Wardle Michael Watson 02:53:35 Straight From The Off welcomes Wayne Wardle to the Podcast. Wayne has done nearly every role possible within amateur football, he has even worked at the County FA trying develope grassroots football within the City. Wayne played for teams that include Town Green, Nalgo Old Boys, Bootle, Penlake, Newton & Waterloo Dock and his main Sunday side Canada who he has served for a number of years. He tells us about being selected for the Knowsley squad that went to Dallas and what that experience was like for a teenager. He tells us about going back to Dallas but this time as a coach with all that entails. He talks about his heartbreak at losing in the FA Sunday Cup final for Canada, but looks back fondly on the great run. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 45 is brought to you by: Rise Self Development check them out in Instagram: @rise_selfdevelopment Straight From The Off welcomes Wayne Wardle to the Podcast. Wayne has done nearly every role possible within amateur football, he has even worked at the County FA trying develope grassroots football within the City. Wayne played for teams that include Town Green, Nalgo Old Boys, Bootle, Penlake, Newton & Waterloo Dock and his main Sunday side Canada who he has served for a number of years. He tells us about being selected for the Knowsley squad that went to Dallas and what that experience was like for a teenager. He tells us about going back to Dallas but this time as a coach with all that entails. He talks about his heartbreak at losing in the FA Sunday Cup final for Canada, but looks back fondly on the great run. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 45 is brought to you by: Rise Self Development check them out in Instagram: @rise_selfdevelopment yes full 45 749402e0-e171-4de5-ab38-5cc4ec97b971 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:08:47 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-thomas-lamb-GI0Cu0qV Straight From The Off - With Thomas Lamb Michael Watson 01:48:01 Straight From The Off welcomes Thomas Lamb to the Podcast. Lamby was a silky striker in the mold of Dimitar Berbatov (so i always thought!) and played the game with a smile on his face for teams that include Turpins, Southport, Warrington, Runcorn, Waterloo Dock and his main Sunday side Britannia. He tells us about his winner Kop end before the LFC vs Norwich game, the Kops last stand. He tells us about his unusual penalty technique and about upsetting a few keepers along the way, and his winning goal in the Premier Cup Final. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 44 is brought to you by: Gated Security. Give them a call for all your security needs on 0800 772 312. Straight From The Off welcomes Thomas Lamb to the Podcast. Lamby was a silky striker in the mold of Dimitar Berbatov (so i always thought!) and played the game with a smile on his face for teams that include Turpins, Southport, Warrington, Runcorn, Waterloo Dock and his main Sunday side Britannia. He tells us about his winner Kop end before the LFC vs Norwich game, the Kops last stand. He tells us about his unusual penalty technique and about upsetting a few keepers along the way, and his winning goal in the Premier Cup Final. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 44 is brought to you by: Gated Security. Give them a call for all your security needs on 0800 772 312. liverpool schoolboys, waterloo dock, wex, liverpool, canada, warrington town, liverpool amatuer football, britannia, sandon, everton, runcorn, sunday league, amateur football yes full 44 2e2b843e-0ab6-43d0-bff8-e514e4e1b8b1 Thu, 3 Jun 2021 05:57:23 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-tony-grant-dxuR72NA Straight From The Off - With Tony Grant Michael Watson 02:08:58 Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Grant to the podcast. Tony went from supporting Everton to playing for the club. Tony lived in the same street as me when growing up, and all the lads in the area looked up to him as an example of what you can achieve. He played for local club Bulford FC and then Diamonds FC. He represented Liverpool Schoolboys where he met his long term pal Robbie Fowler. Tony played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He later moved to Man City, Burnley and Crewe amongst others. He tells us why he never really enjoyed the England set up as a teenager, about his journey into coaching and what the future holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 43: is brought to you by: Fun 1st Football. Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Grant to the podcast. Tony went from supporting Everton to playing for the club. Tony lived in the same street as me when growing up, and all the lads in the area looked up to him as an example of what you can achieve. He played for local club Bulford FC and then Diamonds FC. He represented Liverpool Schoolboys where he met his long term pal Robbie Fowler. Tony played for Everton in the Premier League and tells us what it was like to pull on the royal blue shirt. He later moved to Man City, Burnley and Crewe amongst others. He tells us why he never really enjoyed the England set up as a teenager, about his journey into coaching and what the future holds. He tells us all about the players he played with and against and throughout his career. Episode 43: is brought to you by: Fun 1st Football. yes full 43 5affc4b8-3dec-4507-a8a0-be71b46af5da Thu, 27 May 2021 06:32:07 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-phil-thompson-p75f5NLW Straight From The Off - With Phil Thompson Michael Watson 02:44:05 Straight From The Off welcomes Phil Thompson to the Podcast. Phil needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From street football in Kensington and Kirkby where he lived, to lifting the European Cup as Captain for his beloved Liverpool FC. Phil played for Kirkby Boys, playing against the rival districts including Liverpool Boys which he says are some of his most cherished memories in football. He tells us how he came to manage Sunday league team The Falcon and he tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 42 is brought to you by: Hart & Co Barbers & Coffee Shop. Straight From The Off welcomes Phil Thompson to the Podcast. Phil needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From street football in Kensington and Kirkby where he lived, to lifting the European Cup as Captain for his beloved Liverpool FC. Phil played for Kirkby Boys, playing against the rival districts including Liverpool Boys which he says are some of his most cherished memories in football. He tells us how he came to manage Sunday league team The Falcon and he tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 42 is brought to you by: Hart & Co Barbers & Coffee Shop. kenny dalglish, keeny dalglish, rafa benitez, robbie fowler, fantail, gerard houllier, phil thompson, champions league, european cup, liverpool fc, falcon fc, sunday league, john barnes, amateur football yes full 42 4c7b1e6f-8cd4-4bc8-b644-b094edf54de3 Thu, 20 May 2021 06:01:18 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ray-putterill-m7eiaY75 Straight From The Off - With Ray Putterill Michael Watson 01:32:13 Straight From The Off welcomes Ray Putterill to the Podcast. Ray played for Liverpool Football Club from 6 years of age and was highly thought of by all at the club. He represented England at youth level playing alongside the likes of Daniel Sturridge and Jack Cork. After a number of serious injuries Ray left Liverpool and turned to the amateur game. He then had spells back in the pro ranks with Accrington and Rochdale. He tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 41 is brought to you by: The Bus Yard. With sites on Crosby Marina and The Baltic Area. Straight From The Off welcomes Ray Putterill to the Podcast. Ray played for Liverpool Football Club from 6 years of age and was highly thought of by all at the club. He represented England at youth level playing alongside the likes of Daniel Sturridge and Jack Cork. After a number of serious injuries Ray left Liverpool and turned to the amateur game. He then had spells back in the pro ranks with Accrington and Rochdale. He tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 41 is brought to you by: The Bus Yard. With sites on Crosby Marina and The Baltic Area. yes full 41 ed1598cd-2b31-4a2b-b42f-87324b0595a5 Thu, 13 May 2021 06:12:45 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-billy-ocallaghan-RFiECWC9 Straight From The Off - With Billy O’callaghan Michael Watson 01:44:32 Straight From The Off welcomes Billy O’callaghan to the Podcast. ‘Sir’ Billy as he is affectionately known in Kirkby is one of the best natural goalscorers i have ever seen, so i was delighted to get him on the show. Billy tells us how watching his Dad play from a young age fuelled his love for football, and as a youngster he represented Kirkby Boys scoring in a cup final at Goodison Park. He tells us about the teams he played for including Warrington, Droylsden, Accrington, Witton Albion etc. Of a Sunday he had huge success with Fantail and Fazakerley He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 40 is brought to you by: Barrington’s Decorating. www.barringtonsdecorating.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Billy O’callaghan to the Podcast. ‘Sir’ Billy as he is affectionately known in Kirkby is one of the best natural goalscorers i have ever seen, so i was delighted to get him on the show. Billy tells us how watching his Dad play from a young age fuelled his love for football, and as a youngster he represented Kirkby Boys scoring in a cup final at Goodison Park. He tells us about the teams he played for including Warrington, Droylsden, Accrington, Witton Albion etc. Of a Sunday he had huge success with Fantail and Fazakerley He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 40 is brought to you by: Barrington’s Decorating. www.barringtonsdecorating.co.uk accrington stanley, droylsxdn, warrington town, droylsden, fantail, fazakerley fc, windy bar, premier cup, dundee, sunday league, amateur football yes full 40 b28bb227-dee6-4dec-a82f-022ce83e3971 Thu, 6 May 2021 09:03:59 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-dixie-elliot-g9f2Ij8z Straight From The Off - With Dixie Elliot Michael Watson 02:03:35 Straight From The Off welcomes Dixie Elliot Podcast. Dix was always a player i looked up to as a child, both growing up in the same area. And i always wondered why he didn’t seem to test himself at a higher level. So what better way to find out!! Starting out as a youth playing for Spooner and Crosby Stuart he eventually got the call to go to Liverpool FC’s School of Excellence where he played with a certain Robbie Fowler. He tells us about the Archbishop Beck side which included former Everton player Tony Grant who he describes as levels above. He tells us of time at Marine Youth and Hesketh Bank and them just playing woth the lads at BRNESC, Hargreaves, Joey Orr’s and finally Aintree Villa where he helps run the club currently. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 39 is brought to you by: Aintree Gin www.aintreegin.com Straight From The Off welcomes Dixie Elliot Podcast. Dix was always a player i looked up to as a child, both growing up in the same area. And i always wondered why he didn’t seem to test himself at a higher level. So what better way to find out!! Starting out as a youth playing for Spooner and Crosby Stuart he eventually got the call to go to Liverpool FC’s School of Excellence where he played with a certain Robbie Fowler. He tells us about the Archbishop Beck side which included former Everton player Tony Grant who he describes as levels above. He tells us of time at Marine Youth and Hesketh Bank and them just playing woth the lads at BRNESC, Hargreaves, Joey Orr’s and finally Aintree Villa where he helps run the club currently. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 39 is brought to you by: Aintree Gin www.aintreegin.com anateur football, liverpool, brnesc, saturday league, aintree villa, everton, fleetwood hesketh, sunday league, amateur football, marine yes full 39 ac520be9-4355-4fb6-bdcf-4d1053b4e395 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:58:54 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-rickie-lambert-znH_BdYy Straight From The Off - With Rickie Lambert Michael Watson 02:14:30 Straight From The Off welcomes Rickie Lambert to the podcast. Rickie went from playing at Kirkby Stadium to Wembley Stadium! He tells us where it all started, at Shevington Park in Kirkby and progressing to Liverpool youth team and Kirkby Schoolboys. Deemed mot good enough for Blackpool FC he eventually ended up playing for his boyhood club Liverpool FC as well as England. He tells us tales from all the clubs he played for over the years including Macclesfield, Rochdale, Bristol Rovers, Southampton, West Brom and Cardif and all about the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 38 is brought to you by: G.A.B Scaffolding. For all your scaffolding needs across Merseyside and the North West. info@gabscaffoldsolutions.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Rickie Lambert to the podcast. Rickie went from playing at Kirkby Stadium to Wembley Stadium! He tells us where it all started, at Shevington Park in Kirkby and progressing to Liverpool youth team and Kirkby Schoolboys. Deemed mot good enough for Blackpool FC he eventually ended up playing for his boyhood club Liverpool FC as well as England. He tells us tales from all the clubs he played for over the years including Macclesfield, Rochdale, Bristol Rovers, Southampton, West Brom and Cardif and all about the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 38 is brought to you by: G.A.B Scaffolding. For all your scaffolding needs across Merseyside and the North West. info@gabscaffoldsolutions.co.uk wayne rooney, adam lallana, rochdale fc, anfield, southampton fc, stockport fc, steve mcmahon, blackpool fc, wembley, matt le tissier, england, bristol rovers, steven gerrard, liverpool fc, balotelli, rickie lambert, macclesfield fc, world cup 2014 yes full 38 17865a8c-cc1c-4e1d-aed4-f65bae014736 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:58:17 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-lee-mcevilly-xWBA_Xiw Straight From The Off - With Lee McEvilly Michael Watson 02:28:21 Straight From The Off welcomes Lee McEvilly to the Podcast. He tells us about the battles between Merton Villa and The Brunny and growing up from a skinny kid to “A Unit” in mans football. Lee went from scoring at Buckley Hill to scoring at Wembley! Lee has played for some great clubs that include Burscough, Rochdale, Accrington, Wrexham, Barrow and even as a fully capped international footballer for Northern Ireland lining up against the mighty Spain with the likes of Raul and Hierro in the team! He Tells us about managers constantly wanting him to lose weight and the dark side of football when the club no longer wants you. He tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 37 is brought to you by: Aintree Gin find them at www.aintreegin.com Straight From The Off welcomes Lee McEvilly to the Podcast. He tells us about the battles between Merton Villa and The Brunny and growing up from a skinny kid to “A Unit” in mans football. Lee went from scoring at Buckley Hill to scoring at Wembley! Lee has played for some great clubs that include Burscough, Rochdale, Accrington, Wrexham, Barrow and even as a fully capped international footballer for Northern Ireland lining up against the mighty Spain with the likes of Raul and Hierro in the team! He Tells us about managers constantly wanting him to lose weight and the dark side of football when the club no longer wants you. He tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 37 is brought to you by: Aintree Gin find them at www.aintreegin.com solly, merton villa, accrington, northern ireland, liverpool amateur scene, burscough, wembley, the brunny club, bradford city, hierro, raul, lee mcevilly, rochdale, barrow yes full 37 9ed3c2ee-440d-4a0c-9ae4-124f160cf4fd Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:59:50 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-billy-roberts-_7hGPyY8 Straight From The Off - With Billy Roberts Michael Watson 01:39:47 Straight From The Off welcomes Billy Roberts to the Podcast. Billy has had a long and distinguished career in amateur and non league football gathering lots of trophies along the way, he has played for Bootle, Prescot Cables, & St Dominic's amongst others and went on to manage at Plessey's and Yorkshire Copper Tube and more recently at Nalgo FC in the Liverpool County FA. On a Sunday he was a player for the mighty Eagle FC who won the FA Sunday cup in 1984. That team later became Salerno who won 3 Liverpool County Premier ups on the spin in the mid 1990's. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 36 is brought to you by: The Scouse Ramblers, who are encouraging people to get out and get active! Twitter : @scouseramblers Insta : @thescouseramblers Straight From The Off welcomes Billy Roberts to the Podcast. Billy has had a long and distinguished career in amateur and non league football gathering lots of trophies along the way, he has played for Bootle, Prescot Cables, & St Dominic's amongst others and went on to manage at Plessey's and Yorkshire Copper Tube and more recently at Nalgo FC in the Liverpool County FA. On a Sunday he was a player for the mighty Eagle FC who won the FA Sunday cup in 1984. That team later became Salerno who won 3 Liverpool County Premier ups on the spin in the mid 1990's. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 36 is brought to you by: The Scouse Ramblers, who are encouraging people to get out and get active! Twitter : @scouseramblers Insta : @thescouseramblers yes full 36 f0f8d011-39d0-4c70-8956-8a1b6fe44ce0 Thu, 8 Apr 2021 06:00:05 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-john-coleman-zqjLdR4d Straight From The Off - With John Coleman Michael Watson 02:12:33 Straight From The Off welcomes John Coleman to the Podcast. John is one of the most prolific non-league strikers of all time with over 500 goals to his name at clubs like Burscough, Marine, Ashton United and most notably Morecombe. John started playing in Kirkby as a youngster and soon represented Kirkby boys and later on Kirkby Town and The Woodpecker. He tells us about being a player manager and then managing Accrington to several promotions and establishing themselves as a League One club. He speaks to us about the highs and lows of professional football and how cut throat it can be. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 35 is brought to you by: Trappist House Belgian Bistro & Bar, Hoylake. One of the Biggest selection of Belgian Beers in the UK also serving Traditional Belgian & French Food. Straight From The Off welcomes John Coleman to the Podcast. John is one of the most prolific non-league strikers of all time with over 500 goals to his name at clubs like Burscough, Marine, Ashton United and most notably Morecombe. John started playing in Kirkby as a youngster and soon represented Kirkby boys and later on Kirkby Town and The Woodpecker. He tells us about being a player manager and then managing Accrington to several promotions and establishing themselves as a League One club. He speaks to us about the highs and lows of professional football and how cut throat it can be. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 35 is brought to you by: Trappist House Belgian Bistro & Bar, Hoylake. One of the Biggest selection of Belgian Beers in the UK also serving Traditional Belgian & French Food. yes full 35 e4192e95-e847-4175-8caf-ac118c052080 Thu, 1 Apr 2021 06:11:30 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-john-roche-CpRJ7RV4 Straight From The Off - With John Roche Michael Watson 02:01:29 Straight From The Off welcomes John Roche to the podcast. John went from playing knockout pairs on Hawksmoor Park in Fazakerley to playing in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. He played for Holy Name, Skelmersdale, Kirkby Town amongst others but most notably Marine where he had his longest and most successful stint. John won many trophies along the way but modestly refers to himself as ‘Johnny on the spot’ meaning he got lucky. Many would disagree with that. John is fighting against Parkinsons Disease but is determined to live his best life whilst helping others with the condition along the way. He tells us the signs to look out for and how to look out for your friends and team-mates. He tells us tales from all the clubs he played for over the years including one about meeting Pele! and the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 34: is brought to you by: Northern Lights PD, a Parkinsons Community. nlpd2019.com Straight From The Off welcomes John Roche to the podcast. John went from playing knockout pairs on Hawksmoor Park in Fazakerley to playing in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. He played for Holy Name, Skelmersdale, Kirkby Town amongst others but most notably Marine where he had his longest and most successful stint. John won many trophies along the way but modestly refers to himself as ‘Johnny on the spot’ meaning he got lucky. Many would disagree with that. John is fighting against Parkinsons Disease but is determined to live his best life whilst helping others with the condition along the way. He tells us the signs to look out for and how to look out for your friends and team-mates. He tells us tales from all the clubs he played for over the years including one about meeting Pele! and the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 34: is brought to you by: Northern Lights PD, a Parkinsons Community. nlpd2019.com fa cup, marine fc, gordon banks, holy name fc, liverpool, fazakerley, john roche, skelmersdale fc, liverpool amateur football, kirkby town fc, wembley, everton, hawksmoor park, parkinsons disease, crew alexandra, sunday league, pele yes full 34 84ddcdc9-5365-4fe4-939a-4b5665e5806c Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:06:02 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-bradley-orr-r5DQVm4E Straight From The Off - With Bradley Orr Michael Watson 01:55:26 Straight From The Off welcomes Bradley Orr to the podcast. Bradley went from watching his father play for Knowsley Utd and Croxteth Legion, to his father watching him in the Premier League! He tells us where it all started, at The Railway in Kirkby and progressing to Everton youth team and Liverpool Schoolboys. He tells us why he chose Newcastle Utd as a teenager and how the move shaped him as a pro and as a person. He tells us who his first heroes of football where and how he followed them everywhere. He tells us tales from all the clubs he played for over the years including Burnley, Ipswich, QPR, Blackburn and Toronto, the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 33 is brought to you by: Adapt Scaffolding, for all your scaffolding needs across Merseyside and the North West. Straight From The Off welcomes Bradley Orr to the podcast. Bradley went from watching his father play for Knowsley Utd and Croxteth Legion, to his father watching him in the Premier League! He tells us where it all started, at The Railway in Kirkby and progressing to Everton youth team and Liverpool Schoolboys. He tells us why he chose Newcastle Utd as a teenager and how the move shaped him as a pro and as a person. He tells us who his first heroes of football where and how he followed them everywhere. He tells us tales from all the clubs he played for over the years including Burnley, Ipswich, QPR, Blackburn and Toronto, the players he played with and against and throughout those times. Episode 33 is brought to you by: Adapt Scaffolding, for all your scaffolding needs across Merseyside and the North West. lee trundle, toronto fc, liverpool, adel taraabt, bobby robson, joey barton, bristol, burnley, ipswich, everton, bradley orr, newcastle, harold highes, sunday league, bristol city, qpr, knowsley united, jermaine defoe, amateur football, croxteth legion, canada fc, blackburn yes full 33 8f658c37-1a6a-42fb-adc4-93ad136b5f31 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:16:46 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-joe-gibiliru-snr-dmesBREu Straight From The Off - With Joe Gibiliru Snr Michael Watson 01:34:18 Straight From The Off welcomes Joe Gibiliru Snr to the Podcast. Joe has had a long and distinguished career in amateur and non league football gathering lots of trophies along the way, he has played for Waterloo Dock, Precscot Cables, Marine, St Helens and Knowsley United amongst others and went on to manage at Prescot, Lucas Sports and St Helens Town. On a Sunday he was a player and manager of the great Nicosia sides that won two FA Sunday Cups in the 90’s and 2000’s. He now works for Liverpool County FA. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 32 is brought to you by: Probe Concierge & Security Services Ltd PCSS provide bespoke security solutions. A one stop shop for all your security requirements. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and get in touch. Twitter : @probeCSS Insta : @pcssltd Straight From The Off welcomes Joe Gibiliru Snr to the Podcast. Joe has had a long and distinguished career in amateur and non league football gathering lots of trophies along the way, he has played for Waterloo Dock, Precscot Cables, Marine, St Helens and Knowsley United amongst others and went on to manage at Prescot, Lucas Sports and St Helens Town. On a Sunday he was a player and manager of the great Nicosia sides that won two FA Sunday Cups in the 90’s and 2000’s. He now works for Liverpool County FA. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 32 is brought to you by: Probe Concierge & Security Services Ltd PCSS provide bespoke security solutions. A one stop shop for all your security requirements. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and get in touch. Twitter : @probeCSS Insta : @pcssltd waterloo dock, fa sunday cup, liverpool football, karl robinson, lee madin, nicosia, jordan milsom, joey gib, national cup, saturday football, everton, kevin nolan, tranmere rovers, premier cup, precot cables, sunday league, st helens town, amateur football yes full 32 b7ca44ab-b7a1-4c84-9381-58b3a6cf2b86 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:08:58 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-john-doran-nV5GIBXR Straight From The Off - with John Doran Michael Watson 01:54:39 Straight From The Off welcomes John Doran to the Podcast. The former Bootle FC manager tells us his story, from being a youngster following his Dads team Langton Dock through to the re-incarnation of the famous Bootle FC. John has been a player, manager, spongeman, secretary and ultra at the club who were once mains rivals to Everton. John tells us the history of Bootle and how his family became involved with the team, he tells us how his Dad Frank Snr has sacked him at least 5 times! He Tells us about claiming a famous goal scored by someone else, away at South Liverpool then he tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 31 is brought to you by: Red Rum Club. Straight From The Off welcomes John Doran to the Podcast. The former Bootle FC manager tells us his story, from being a youngster following his Dads team Langton Dock through to the re-incarnation of the famous Bootle FC. John has been a player, manager, spongeman, secretary and ultra at the club who were once mains rivals to Everton. John tells us the history of Bootle and how his family became involved with the team, he tells us how his Dad Frank Snr has sacked him at least 5 times! He Tells us about claiming a famous goal scored by someone else, away at South Liverpool then he tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 31 is brought to you by: Red Rum Club. waterloo dock, fa cup, jame carragher, liverpool county premier league, frank doran, bootle bucks inclusion, john doran, fa vase, bootle fc, langton dock, fa trophy, everton fc, liverpool fc, joe doran, frank doran snr, sunday league, northwest counties league, amateur football yes full 31 893edf46-a038-4bb3-ab83-6c5a8fda3081 Thu, 4 Mar 2021 07:01:19 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-thomas-rooney-cg1l1dZ3 Straight From The Off - With Thomas Rooney Michael Watson 01:57:11 Straight From The Off welcomes Thomas Rooney to the Podcast. One of the most decorated amateur footballers of his generation, Tom tells us how playing locally as a kid got him the chance to sign for Tranmere Rovers who had great runs in the FA Youth Cup. He then moved on to Macclesfield Town in the pro ranks playing against the likes of Manchester United featuring Tim Howard and Jonny Evans. Out of the pro game Tom signed for his local team Lobster FC were he scored goals that fired them into the FA Sunday cup semi-finals. Hear about how he moved to rivals Oyster FC, and why they dominated for over a decade, winning two National Cup Finals along the way. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 30 is brought to you by: Funky Feet School of Dance. Straight From The Off welcomes Thomas Rooney to the Podcast. One of the most decorated amateur footballers of his generation, Tom tells us how playing locally as a kid got him the chance to sign for Tranmere Rovers who had great runs in the FA Youth Cup. He then moved on to Macclesfield Town in the pro ranks playing against the likes of Manchester United featuring Tim Howard and Jonny Evans. Out of the pro game Tom signed for his local team Lobster FC were he scored goals that fired them into the FA Sunday cup semi-finals. Hear about how he moved to rivals Oyster FC, and why they dominated for over a decade, winning two National Cup Finals along the way. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 30 is brought to you by: Funky Feet School of Dance. wayne rooney, de la salle, waterloo dock, fa sunday cup, paul gascoigne, liverpool, croxteth, lobster fc, vauxhall motors, john rooney, tns, peterborough, oyster fc, john lawless, champions league, everyon, tranmere rovers, tom rooney, graeme rooney, cammel lairds, richie rooney, barry fry, kettering town yes full 30 cb3f1b23-6d6f-4df9-ac99-82ccb6a78ff5 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:59:38 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-joey-kelly-k4eSUzI5 Straight From The Off - With Joey Kelly Michael Watson 02:01:47 Straight From The Off welcomes Joey Kelly to the Podcast. Joey has had a long and distinguished career in non league football winning almost everything possible along the way, he has played for Southport, Burscough, Bootle, Prescot Cables, South Liverpool, Knowsley United amongst others and went on to manage at Vauxhall motors nd Curzon Ashton. On a Sunday he was part of the great Dingle Rail side of the 1980's moving on to Aigburth Arms and eventually Almithak where Joey scored in an impressive FA Sunday Cup win. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 29 is brought to you by: Oh So British street food. Straight From The Off welcomes Joey Kelly to the Podcast. Joey has had a long and distinguished career in non league football winning almost everything possible along the way, he has played for Southport, Burscough, Bootle, Prescot Cables, South Liverpool, Knowsley United amongst others and went on to manage at Vauxhall motors nd Curzon Ashton. On a Sunday he was part of the great Dingle Rail side of the 1980's moving on to Aigburth Arms and eventually Almithak where Joey scored in an impressive FA Sunday Cup win. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 29 is brought to you by: Oh So British street food. burscough fc, prescot cables fc, unity boys club, fa sunday cup, southport fc, vauxhall motors, crocteth legion, dingle rail, challenge cup, evertonfc, sandon, south liverpool fc, premier cup, aigburth arms, liverpool fc, almithak, sunday league, joey kelly, knowsley united, amateur football yes full 29 7c1a1e07-ecf9-4ef6-994b-8ab26ccab2e2 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:11:10 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-joe-walters-tEAgnS1e Straight From The Off - With Joe Walters Michael Watson 01:50:25 Straight From The Off welcomes Joe Walters to the Podcast. The former Lobster & Croxteth manager tells us his story, from being a young lad nicknamed ‘Puskas’ to becoming a referee and later secretary and manager of the famous Lobster FC. Joe has a brilliant memory from all era’s of the Liverpool amateur scene and has taken up nearly every role possible within football. He Tells us about the best teams he watched and refereed from 70s right through to present day and in his opinion who the best team was. He tells us about being Graeme Rooney’s agent for the day and laughs that went with it. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 28 is brought to you by: MM thoughtful boxes. Straight From The Off welcomes Joe Walters to the Podcast. The former Lobster & Croxteth manager tells us his story, from being a young lad nicknamed ‘Puskas’ to becoming a referee and later secretary and manager of the famous Lobster FC. Joe has a brilliant memory from all era’s of the Liverpool amateur scene and has taken up nearly every role possible within football. He Tells us about the best teams he watched and refereed from 70s right through to present day and in his opinion who the best team was. He tells us about being Graeme Rooney’s agent for the day and laughs that went with it. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has played with, managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 28 is brought to you by: MM thoughtful boxes. fourth official, lobster fc, liverpool sunday, referee, oyster fc, bootle fc, joe walters, northwest counties, everton fc, sunday league, amateur football, the brit yes full 28 e5791aa4-7a12-4bc4-8faa-30cb42c3c673 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:15:30 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-jamie-carragher-wmhN6GJG Straight From The Off - With Jamie Carragher Michael Watson 02:26:41 Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Carragher to the Podcast. Jamie needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From 5 a side in the Brunny club on Marsh Lane to going to Englands national football school at Lilleshall with the best of the best. Jamie played for Merton Villa and Bootle boys as well as Sefton boys, playing against the rival districts including Liverpool Boys. Jamie’s Dad Philly Carragher ran pubs and football teams in the area and ever since he can remember Carra was part of the amateur scene. He tells us his opinion on the academy settings of pro clubs and how parents should view the situation. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 27 is brought to you by: RichTime Watches & Jewellery Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Carragher to the Podcast. Jamie needs no introduction to football fans of the city, but he tells us how it all came about. From 5 a side in the Brunny club on Marsh Lane to going to Englands national football school at Lilleshall with the best of the best. Jamie played for Merton Villa and Bootle boys as well as Sefton boys, playing against the rival districts including Liverpool Boys. Jamie’s Dad Philly Carragher ran pubs and football teams in the area and ever since he can remember Carra was part of the amateur scene. He tells us his opinion on the academy settings of pro clubs and how parents should view the situation. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 27 is brought to you by: RichTime Watches & Jewellery philly carragher, merton villa, marsh lane, bootlr boys, savio, bootle boys, john carragher, ronnie moran, england, everton fc, liverpool fc, lilleshall, the brunny, sefton boys, jamie carragher, paul carragher, sunday league, amateur football, liverpool football scene, michael owen, steve heighway yes full 27 5107d45e-f5ed-4b75-a50e-8dfe1c1c2fae Thu, 4 Feb 2021 07:01:40 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-paul-orr-1aONArua Straight From The Off - With Paul Orr Michael Watson 01:48:10 Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Orr to the Podcast. The former Holy Name, Fantail, Kirkby Town and Knowsley United manager tells us his story, and that of the teams he has managed. Paul was the first manager to win back to back FA Sunday Cups, doing so with Fantail FC in the early 80’s. Winning the National Cup is an unbelievable achievement in itself, and retaining it was even better! Paul based his managerial style on the famous ‘Boot Room’ men of Liverpool FC, particularly Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan and his style brought much success to all the teams he has been involved with. He Tells us how his family helped build up Kirkby Town FC and then Knowsley United which even gained his team a place on Match Of The Day for an FA Cup tie at Goodison Park. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 26 is brought to you by: Geo Bespoke UK. Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Orr to the Podcast. The former Holy Name, Fantail, Kirkby Town and Knowsley United manager tells us his story, and that of the teams he has managed. Paul was the first manager to win back to back FA Sunday Cups, doing so with Fantail FC in the early 80’s. Winning the National Cup is an unbelievable achievement in itself, and retaining it was even better! Paul based his managerial style on the famous ‘Boot Room’ men of Liverpool FC, particularly Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan and his style brought much success to all the teams he has been involved with. He Tells us how his family helped build up Kirkby Town FC and then Knowsley United which even gained his team a place on Match Of The Day for an FA Cup tie at Goodison Park. He tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 26 is brought to you by: Geo Bespoke UK. joe fagan, fa sunday cup, simonswood lane, kirkby town fc, fantail fc, alt park, bob paisley, everton fc, knowsley united fc, liverpool fc, liverpool senior cup, paul orr, mike marsh, sunday league yes full 26 3b5fafc0-ec02-4176-9ffe-c1b4e1539c2e Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:07:55 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-phil-stafford-1QAMXLv2 Straight From The Off with Phil Stafford Michael Watson 01:45:26 Straight From The Off welcomes Phil Stafford to the Podcast. Phil was a driving force in the middle of the park for one of Bootles finest Sunday league teams Dickie Lewis’ also known as Seaburn and The Solly, winning countless league titles in the Crosby premier division. He was integral in the Liverpool County FA Premier Cup winning Seaburn side of 2005 which completed a momentus treble for the club. Phil played for a lot of local clubs at Semi pro level including Bootle, Maghull, Cammel Lairds & AFC Liverpool. He also turned his hand to a succesful managerial career starting out with Maghull and moving on to REMYCA United & Bootle with plenty of up and downs. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 25 is brought to you by: SEP Insurance Services ltd. ‘Your insurance solution’ Straight From The Off welcomes Phil Stafford to the Podcast. Phil was a driving force in the middle of the park for one of Bootles finest Sunday league teams Dickie Lewis’ also known as Seaburn and The Solly, winning countless league titles in the Crosby premier division. He was integral in the Liverpool County FA Premier Cup winning Seaburn side of 2005 which completed a momentus treble for the club. Phil played for a lot of local clubs at Semi pro level including Bootle, Maghull, Cammel Lairds & AFC Liverpool. He also turned his hand to a succesful managerial career starting out with Maghull and moving on to REMYCA United & Bootle with plenty of up and downs. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 25 is brought to you by: SEP Insurance Services ltd. ‘Your insurance solution’ crosby league, seaburn, fa sunday cup, phil stafford, ian craney, leighton mcgivern, maghull fc, bootle fc, remyca utd, premier cup, the solly, dickie lewis’, sunday league yes full 25 c324d7d3-9483-405b-8f7c-5bd5ff9d5343 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:27:20 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-darran-connor-tkBHKELX Straight From The Off - With Darran Connor Michael Watson 02:43:59 Episode Summary Straight From The Off welcomes Darran Connor to the Podcast. Darran was one of the finest midfielders of his generation well known for his displays in the middle of the park for Sunday league giants The Sandon, a side that won the Liverpool and District Sunday league 3 times in the 1990's. Darran also had spells with Britannia and Allerton where he also picked up silver wear. Darran by his own admission was a 'spiky' player with an unbelievable will to win and sometimes that would spill over on the pitch. He tells us about his childhood rivalry with former Everton star Billy Kenny and how they ended up playing together in the amateur league. He tells about his career in semi-pro football, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 24 is brought to you by: RichTime Watches and Jewellery www.richtime.co.uk Episode Summary Straight From The Off welcomes Darran Connor to the Podcast. Darran was one of the finest midfielders of his generation well known for his displays in the middle of the park for Sunday league giants The Sandon, a side that won the Liverpool and District Sunday league 3 times in the 1990's. Darran also had spells with Britannia and Allerton where he also picked up silver wear. Darran by his own admission was a 'spiky' player with an unbelievable will to win and sometimes that would spill over on the pitch. He tells us about his childhood rivalry with former Everton star Billy Kenny and how they ended up playing together in the amateur league. He tells about his career in semi-pro football, his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 24 is brought to you by: RichTime Watches and Jewellery www.richtime.co.uk liverpool sunday league, lee trundle, ryan lowe, straight from the off, saturday league, britannia, sandon, everton fc, liverpool fc, tobo smith, billy kenny, amateur football, tony grant yes full 24 59e9cf21-734d-4afc-adbd-94561043758d Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:51:17 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ged-nolan-3_NfdHKo Straight From The Off - With Ged Nolan Michael Watson 02:28:59 Straight From The Off welcomes Ged Nolan to the Podcast. Ged has had a long and distinguished career in non league football mainly as Captain of Burscough FC whilst making their way through the divisions, winning the Challenge Cup, Floodlit Cup and Liverpool Senior Cup along the way. Ged has played with some of the best strikers in the area and a few went on to the professional game that include Ryan Lowe, Lee McEvilly and Gary Martindale. Opponents named where young pro's Gary Speed, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard, I wonder what happened to those three? Ged tells us his early years trying to become a pro which included spells at Wrexham and Halifax Town. His time at St Helen's and Newton in the West Cheshire league. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 23 is brought to you by: Applied Electrical, who cover all aspects of electrical work. Straight From The Off welcomes Ged Nolan to the Podcast. Ged has had a long and distinguished career in non league football mainly as Captain of Burscough FC whilst making their way through the divisions, winning the Challenge Cup, Floodlit Cup and Liverpool Senior Cup along the way. Ged has played with some of the best strikers in the area and a few went on to the professional game that include Ryan Lowe, Lee McEvilly and Gary Martindale. Opponents named where young pro's Gary Speed, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard, I wonder what happened to those three? Ged tells us his early years trying to become a pro which included spells at Wrexham and Halifax Town. His time at St Helen's and Newton in the West Cheshire league. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 23 is brought to you by: Applied Electrical, who cover all aspects of electrical work. billy kbowles, burscough fc, newton, accrington, liverpool, ryan lowe, eden vale, gary speed, halifax, widness, ged nolan, challenge cup, widnes, everton, gary martindale, steven gerrard, wrexham, liverpool senior cup, john davidson, lee mcevilly, billy knowles, st helens town, michael owen yes full 23 9b6ea888-cf1b-457c-b66f-f7d0a1a8565d Thu, 7 Jan 2021 07:27:36 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-shaun-tuck-9EfhZj5v Straight From The Off - With Shaun Tuck Michael Watson 02:07:38 Straight From The Off welcomes Shaun Tuck to the Podcast. Shaun has been blessed with the ability to do what many consider the hardest thing in football...putting the ball in the back of the net. The lightning fast forward has by his own admission attracted a fair bit of bad press for incidents on and off the pitch over the years and Shaun admits to being in some dark places at times, but one thing has been constant and that's his love for football. Shaun tells us how he got a pro deal at Accrington as a youngster and how he got on at many of the Semi-pro teams he played for over the years. His time at East Villa and his first love The Western pub. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 22 is brought to you by: Mi Barber, barbershop, Seventh Avenue/Longmoor Lane Fazakerley. Straight From The Off welcomes Shaun Tuck to the Podcast. Shaun has been blessed with the ability to do what many consider the hardest thing in football...putting the ball in the back of the net. The lightning fast forward has by his own admission attracted a fair bit of bad press for incidents on and off the pitch over the years and Shaun admits to being in some dark places at times, but one thing has been constant and that's his love for football. Shaun tells us how he got a pro deal at Accrington as a youngster and how he got on at many of the Semi-pro teams he played for over the years. His time at East Villa and his first love The Western pub. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 22 is brought to you by: Mi Barber, barbershop, Seventh Avenue/Longmoor Lane Fazakerley. lobster, marine fc, skelmersdale united, accrington, croxteth, liverpool amateur football, crocky, everton, estern, whitton albion, shaun tuck, bootle, oyster, sunday league, wezzy, norris green, bangor, western yes full 22 c1af4e8e-16e7-404c-8c6d-83b264756c11 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:02:50 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-david-jones-uxg63fHR Straight From The Off - David Jones Michael Watson 01:49:00 This episode was actually the PILOT episode for the Podcast! David Jones is one of my best friends, all round good guy and a fantastic footballer to boot. Mr Reliable in every sense of the word. Davey played for Holy Name, Dickie Lewis's, The Warby, JOB, Bootle, Formby, BRNESC, East Villa, Canada and the list goes on. You could say he has had more clubs than Tiger Woods! Davey is one of the few players to win league titles in various Sunday leagues including Liverpool Business houses Prem, Ormskirk Prem and Crosby Prem. Davey tells us all about the lads he played with and against over the years and attempts to build the perfect amateur footballer. This episode was actually the PILOT episode for the Podcast! David Jones is one of my best friends, all round good guy and a fantastic footballer to boot. Mr Reliable in every sense of the word. Davey played for Holy Name, Dickie Lewis's, The Warby, JOB, Bootle, Formby, BRNESC, East Villa, Canada and the list goes on. You could say he has had more clubs than Tiger Woods! Davey is one of the few players to win league titles in various Sunday leagues including Liverpool Business houses Prem, Ormskirk Prem and Crosby Prem. Davey tells us all about the lads he played with and against over the years and attempts to build the perfect amateur footballer. job, liverpool, dickies, brnesc, david jones, bootle fc, everton, amateur football, warby fc yes full 21 2b81a5a4-d9e7-4131-b682-344a78018446 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:57:44 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-paul-burke-UAxUlpNO Straight From The Off - With Paul Burke Michael Watson 01:45:24 Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Burke to the Podcast. 'Burkey' is a famous name amongst the Liverpool amateur football fraternity. He is one of the most decorated Goalkeepers from the city and has played for a lot of the biggest teams during his amateur career. Paul looks back fondly on his battles against some of the best strikers around, especially Ryan Lowe. He is just as famous for his sharp witt and taking no prisoners on the field as he is for the amount of medals he has won. He tells us his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 20 is brought to you by: Georgesons Cars - 01513180780 Georgesonscars.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Burke to the Podcast. 'Burkey' is a famous name amongst the Liverpool amateur football fraternity. He is one of the most decorated Goalkeepers from the city and has played for a lot of the biggest teams during his amateur career. Paul looks back fondly on his battles against some of the best strikers around, especially Ryan Lowe. He is just as famous for his sharp witt and taking no prisoners on the field as he is for the amount of medals he has won. He tells us his favourite saves, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 20 is brought to you by: Georgesons Cars - 01513180780 Georgesonscars.co.uk waterloo dock, fa sunday cup, canada, paul burke, summer league, britannia, burkey, sandon, premier cup, trafford, royal seaforth, barrow, seymour yes full 20 759bf303-68d3-4d83-a36d-96248d9c4633 Thu, 8 Oct 2020 05:58:08 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-frankie-strode-xgncza0J Straight From The Off - With Frankie Strode Michael Watson 02:27:45 Straight From The Off welcomes Frankie Strode to the Podcast. Frankie is known across the City as one of the best amateur footballers of recent times. Frank was an integral part of the famous Canada team of the late 90's early 2000's, and played an important part of Liverpool Sunday league side Seymour's first ever league title, lifting the trophy in back to back seasons. He won all there was to win with Waterloo Dock and more recently with St Ally's in the vets league. Skillful and brave Franks love of the game shines through whilst telling us his story, He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 18 is brought to you by: Nicholas interiors LTD. www.nicholasinteriors.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Frankie Strode to the Podcast. Frankie is known across the City as one of the best amateur footballers of recent times. Frank was an integral part of the famous Canada team of the late 90's early 2000's, and played an important part of Liverpool Sunday league side Seymour's first ever league title, lifting the trophy in back to back seasons. He won all there was to win with Waterloo Dock and more recently with St Ally's in the vets league. Skillful and brave Franks love of the game shines through whilst telling us his story, He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 18 is brought to you by: Nicholas interiors LTD. www.nicholasinteriors.co.uk frankie strode, waterloo dock, liverpool, canada, campion, st allys, st doms, cabin fc, copplehouse, nalgo, pheonix, everton, jimmy lundon, amateur footy, sunday league, seymour yes full 19 33e8df57-494a-4afe-8617-6c317ae036a4 Thu, 1 Oct 2020 06:00:55 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-sean-highdale-2TyRBdfy Straight From The Off - With Sean Highdale Michael Watson 01:29:58 Straight From The Off welcomes Sen Highdale to the Podcast. Sean played for Liverpool football club from 8 years of age and was highly thought of by all at the club. He represented England at youth level playing alongside the likes of Jack Wilshire and everything looked promising for a very good career in professional football, that was until tradegy struck when Sean and his friends were involved in a fatal car accident. A near 2 year recovery followed with Sean working hard every day to be in a position to play football again after medical experts told him it would not be possible. He tells us what that fight was like, his time in the amateur game in Liverpool and his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 18 is brought to you by: Funky Feet School Of Dance Straight From The Off welcomes Sen Highdale to the Podcast. Sean played for Liverpool football club from 8 years of age and was highly thought of by all at the club. He represented England at youth level playing alongside the likes of Jack Wilshire and everything looked promising for a very good career in professional football, that was until tradegy struck when Sean and his friends were involved in a fatal car accident. A near 2 year recovery followed with Sean working hard every day to be in a position to play football again after medical experts told him it would not be possible. He tells us what that fight was like, his time in the amateur game in Liverpool and his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 18 is brought to you by: Funky Feet School Of Dance old xavs, burscough fc, allerton, derek highdale, liverpool amateur scene, rio, rafa benitez, sena highdale, england, speke, steven gerrard, liverpool fc, jack wilshire, grass roots football, paralympic games, jamie carragher, vauxhall motors fc, amateur football, car accident, aph fc yes full 18 7a68c884-ad98-420b-95ed-d30717b5c0b6 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:05:34 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-kevin-mcellin-CzGr3l7Z Straight From The Off - With Kevin McEllin Michael Watson 01:46:52 Straight From The Off welcomes Kevin McEllin to the Podcast. Kevin has been a driving force in the middle of the park for all the teams he has played for since leaving school. He was integral in the glory years of the WEX who burst on to the scene winning the Liverpool County Premier league at a time when APH were winning everything in sight. Kev moved onto City Of Liverpool and has carried on winning trophies and building the legacy of the newly formed club. He won the FA Sunday cup at the first time of asking with Campfield and tells us all about it. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 17 is brought to you by: Ryan Brookfield GK coach. Straight From The Off welcomes Kevin McEllin to the Podcast. Kevin has been a driving force in the middle of the park for all the teams he has played for since leaving school. He was integral in the glory years of the WEX who burst on to the scene winning the Liverpool County Premier league at a time when APH were winning everything in sight. Kev moved onto City Of Liverpool and has carried on winning trophies and building the legacy of the newly formed club. He won the FA Sunday cup at the first time of asking with Campfield and tells us all about it. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 17 is brought to you by: Ryan Brookfield GK coach. red rum, waterloo dock, wex, liverpool, cityof liverpool fc, campion, campfield, business houses, liverpool sunday, west everton, bootle fc, everton, aph, sunday league, amateur football, remyca united yes full 17 3388979e-5348-4558-b75e-c02e134c8c8f Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:56:31 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-tony-caveney-LgukygDp Straight From The Off - With Tony Caveney Michael Watson 01:48:39 Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Caveney to the Podcast. Born and raised on the mean streets of Dingle Tony is very well known on the Liverpool amateur football scene. "I start Dynasties Mick" is what Tony told us, and that he has. Tony has played for some of the south ends most well known clubs including APH, South Liverpool, Allerton and Pineapple, he has also managed some of these clubs too. You will struggle to find a more enthusiastic character when it comes to football and that shines through in he podcast. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 16 is brought to you by: Transaplino, Liverpool. Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Caveney to the Podcast. Born and raised on the mean streets of Dingle Tony is very well known on the Liverpool amateur football scene. "I start Dynasties Mick" is what Tony told us, and that he has. Tony has played for some of the south ends most well known clubs including APH, South Liverpool, Allerton and Pineapple, he has also managed some of these clubs too. You will struggle to find a more enthusiastic character when it comes to football and that shines through in he podcast. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 16 is brought to you by: Transaplino, Liverpool. liverpool sunday league, chunks, pineapple fc, the britt, liverpool amateur footy, allerton fc, liverpool fc, aph, dingle yes full 16 3d81cc4a-5fb3-49c4-862a-74ccddb837d0 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:57:17 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-jamie-chandler-lYSQLbDo Straight From The Off - With Jamie Chandler Michael Watson 02:28:33 Episode Summary Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Chandler to the Podcast. Jamie was an integral part of Liverpool Sunday league side Seymour's first ever league title, lifting the trophy as captain in back to back seasons cements Jamie as one of the clubs all time greats. He was also a mainstay in the glory years of the early 2000's when Waterloo Dock won everything in sight. Jamie is widely regarded as one of the best footballing centre backs of recent years and loved to carry the ball out of defense and start attacks. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 15 is brought to you by: John @greener grounds. Turf and Lawn specialists. Episode Summary Straight From The Off welcomes Jamie Chandler to the Podcast. Jamie was an integral part of Liverpool Sunday league side Seymour's first ever league title, lifting the trophy as captain in back to back seasons cements Jamie as one of the clubs all time greats. He was also a mainstay in the glory years of the early 2000's when Waterloo Dock won everything in sight. Jamie is widely regarded as one of the best footballing centre backs of recent years and loved to carry the ball out of defense and start attacks. He tells us his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 15 is brought to you by: John @greener grounds. Turf and Lawn specialists. lobster, frankie strode, waterloo dock, canada, seymour fc, britannia fc, jamie chandler, everton fc, liverpool fc, amateur footy, afc liverpool, sunday league, amateur football yes full 15 72fb1492-5f9c-4ebf-9c44-6b309216ad8a Thu, 3 Sep 2020 05:10:51 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-lee-trundle-xZnVZhor Straight From The Off - With Lee Trundle Michael Watson 02:05:04 Straight From The Off welcomes Lee Trundle to the Podcast. Lee went from the Liverpool amateur scene to being a household name for a whole generation of football fans. He tells us his story starting with The Quiet Man of a Sunday to being the first player outside The Premier League to sign an image rights contract. Lee has played for some great clubs that include St Dominics, Southport, Burscough, Rhyl, Wrexham, Swansea and Leeds over the years. He Tells us about his return to the amateur game and playing with his friends, his best goals, best games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 14 is brought to you by Canters Crime Solicitors 0151 239 1020 gednolan@canterscrime.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Lee Trundle to the Podcast. Lee went from the Liverpool amateur scene to being a household name for a whole generation of football fans. He tells us his story starting with The Quiet Man of a Sunday to being the first player outside The Premier League to sign an image rights contract. Lee has played for some great clubs that include St Dominics, Southport, Burscough, Rhyl, Wrexham, Swansea and Leeds over the years. He Tells us about his return to the amateur game and playing with his friends, his best goals, best games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 14 is brought to you by Canters Crime Solicitors 0151 239 1020 gednolan@canterscrime.co.uk lee trundle, leeds united, liverpool, mayfair fc, neath, chester city, swansea city, everton, soccer am, wrexham, the quiet man, st dominics, liverpool scene, sunday league, bristol city, page celtic yes full 14 1011df18-2731-4f7b-ac79-e0102d404988 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:13:46 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-stuart-quinn-lyB9SmCg Straight From The Off - With Stuart Quinn Michael Watson 02:24:16 Straight From The Off welcomes Stuart Quinn to the Podcast. Stuey Quinn as he is known in the footballing circles of Liverpool was an integral part of Steve Heighway's Liverpool FC youth team that won the FA Youth Cup in 95/96, that team included Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher. Trials and spells at various clubs including West Ham ended with disappointment for Stuart, but he soon found the love for the game again when signing for Liverpool Sunday league outfit Allerton FC. 'The Ton' picked up plenty of silverware and Quinn was appointed captain and dreamed of winning the Nation Sunday Cup with Allerton but heartbreak followed when they lost the final at Anfield. He speaks fondly of Allerton legends Davey Jones, Derek Highdale and John Smith, about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 13 is brought to you by: Chris Walsh, Brazilian Jui Jitsu black belt and coach at Saphire MMA Huyton. Straight From The Off welcomes Stuart Quinn to the Podcast. Stuey Quinn as he is known in the footballing circles of Liverpool was an integral part of Steve Heighway's Liverpool FC youth team that won the FA Youth Cup in 95/96, that team included Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher. Trials and spells at various clubs including West Ham ended with disappointment for Stuart, but he soon found the love for the game again when signing for Liverpool Sunday league outfit Allerton FC. 'The Ton' picked up plenty of silverware and Quinn was appointed captain and dreamed of winning the Nation Sunday Cup with Allerton but heartbreak followed when they lost the final at Anfield. He speaks fondly of Allerton legends Davey Jones, Derek Highdale and John Smith, about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 13 is brought to you by: Chris Walsh, Brazilian Jui Jitsu black belt and coach at Saphire MMA Huyton. sunday football, west ham, harry redknapp, the snadon, carlsberg cup, stuey quinn, liverpoo, fa youth cup, semi pro football, jamie redknapp, national cup, saturday football, allerton fc, everton fc, liverpool fc, amateur footy, jamie carragher, john barnes, the brit, stuart quinn, michael owen yes full 13 ebfb9c5a-9d19-4da6-b5c4-3f3230dbaadb Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:01:08 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-antony-bowden-1OZUezfu Straight From The Off - With Antony Bowden Michael Watson 01:38:32 Straight From The Off welcomes Antony Bowden to the Podcast. ‘Bow’ as he is known in the footy circles of Liverpool was a mainstay in the midfield of Canada & Waterloo Dock over the years picking up plenty of silverwear along the way. Winning the English trophy for Liverpool schoolboys and representing the likes of Burnley, Shrewsbury and Accrington before turning to the amateur game. He speaks fondly of Canada legend Harold Hughes and the old school fella’s at the club that looked after the younger lads. He tells us about the disapointment of missing out on a National Cup final at Anfield on two occasions and about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 12 is brought to you by: Atmos music Liverpool Straight From The Off welcomes Antony Bowden to the Podcast. ‘Bow’ as he is known in the footy circles of Liverpool was a mainstay in the midfield of Canada & Waterloo Dock over the years picking up plenty of silverwear along the way. Winning the English trophy for Liverpool schoolboys and representing the likes of Burnley, Shrewsbury and Accrington before turning to the amateur game. He speaks fondly of Canada legend Harold Hughes and the old school fella’s at the club that looked after the younger lads. He tells us about the disapointment of missing out on a National Cup final at Anfield on two occasions and about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 12 is brought to you by: Atmos music Liverpool frankie strode, de la salle, waterloo dock, accrington stanley, liverpool, sandon fc, burnley fc, footy podcast, leighton mcgivern, everton, prescot cables, antony bowden, mick watson, sunday league, grass roots, amateur football, canada fc yes full 12 a6038da4-5275-4b1d-856b-e803396b32cb Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:03:35 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-ryan-lowe-fsys6MEt Straight From The Off - With Ryan Lowe Michael Watson 02:05:03 Straight From The Off welcomes Ryan Lowe to the Podcast. Ryan went from the Liverpool Sunday league to managing Plymouth Argyle. He tells us his story starting with the Liverpool amateur scene playing for the great Sandon FC of a Sunday to lining up against a young Wayne Rooney vs Everton in the FA Cup. Ryan has played for some great clubs that include Burscough, Southport, Chester, Bury, Crewe, Tranmere and MK Dons over the years. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 11 is brought to you by: The 12th Man Pub, Anfield. Straight From The Off welcomes Ryan Lowe to the Podcast. Ryan went from the Liverpool Sunday league to managing Plymouth Argyle. He tells us his story starting with the Liverpool amateur scene playing for the great Sandon FC of a Sunday to lining up against a young Wayne Rooney vs Everton in the FA Cup. Ryan has played for some great clubs that include Burscough, Southport, Chester, Bury, Crewe, Tranmere and MK Dons over the years. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 11 is brought to you by: The 12th Man Pub, Anfield. liverpool sunday league, snadon fc, burscough fc, waterloo dock, southport fc, ryan lowe, sandon fc, bury fc, britannia fc, shrewsbury, tranmere rovers, everton fc, liverpool fc, plymouth argyle yes full 11 651b8e5b-0be6-4e27-abef-9f3772d3830b Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:09:12 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-luke-holden-H4P7c8w2 Straight From The Off - With Luke Holden Michael Watson 01:38:44 Straight From The Off welcomes Luke Holden to the Podcast. The former Charlton Athletic and Wrexham player tells us his story from amateur and semi-pro to the professional game and then back to the amateur scene. Making his debut for Charlton vs Southampton and his good friend Rickie Lambert. A tale of a scary experience in a Champions League qualifier for Rhyl away at Partizan Belgrade and being skinned by Adam Lallana! Luke has played for some of the city's most prestigious clubs that include Oyster, Waterloo Dock, East Villa and Mariners. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 10 is brought to you by: Harvey Mo Video who can be contacted at info@harveymovideo.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Luke Holden to the Podcast. The former Charlton Athletic and Wrexham player tells us his story from amateur and semi-pro to the professional game and then back to the amateur scene. Making his debut for Charlton vs Southampton and his good friend Rickie Lambert. A tale of a scary experience in a Champions League qualifier for Rhyl away at Partizan Belgrade and being skinned by Adam Lallana! Luke has played for some of the city's most prestigious clubs that include Oyster, Waterloo Dock, East Villa and Mariners. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 10 is brought to you by: Harvey Mo Video who can be contacted at info@harveymovideo.co.uk waterloo dock, kirkby, rhyl fc, mariners fc, liverpool, tns, charlton fc, oyster fc, chester, melling victoria fc, partizan belgrade, everton, luke holden, tranmere rovers, east villa, sunday league, rickie lambert, amateur football, cammel laird fc yes full 10 a082785a-c85b-4060-b4ae-3b64c3ec7b3b Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:58:27 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-tony-sullivan-lprp9ajs Straight From The Off - With Tony Sullivan Michael Watson 02:04:50 Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Sullivan to the Podcast. Sully was a lightning fast attacker with a keen eye for goal, his performances for APH and Mainstay earned him a crack at the paid ranks with Stalybridge Celtic along with his pal Lee Trundle. His infectious appetite for the game has seen him play for a number of well renowned clubs in the city including Waterloo Dock, Page Celtic, Canada and Old Bank. He tells us about playing and managing within semi-pro football and he talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 9 is brought to you by: Lower Breck Football Club Straight From The Off welcomes Tony Sullivan to the Podcast. Sully was a lightning fast attacker with a keen eye for goal, his performances for APH and Mainstay earned him a crack at the paid ranks with Stalybridge Celtic along with his pal Lee Trundle. His infectious appetite for the game has seen him play for a number of well renowned clubs in the city including Waterloo Dock, Page Celtic, Canada and Old Bank. He tells us about playing and managing within semi-pro football and he talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 9 is brought to you by: Lower Breck Football Club waterloo dock, lower breck fc, liverpool county premier league, huyton, witton albion, mainstay, tony sullivan, waerloo dock, old bank, aph, sunday league, cammel lairds, staylybridge celtic, page celtic, amateur football, canada fc yes full 9 c074d463-930b-4742-950d-8616c57d6433 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:51:15 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-gerard-smith-Q73nr4F_ Straight From The Off - With Gerard Smith Michael Watson 01:20:41 Straight From The Off welcomes Gerard Smith to the Podcast. Ged was a midfielder who could do everything, and his presence in central midfield for Pineapple and APH in particular brought much success to those teams. APH had a fantastic run of league title wins in the Liverpool County Premier League and Gerard was the Captain of that great side. He tells us of his battles against Waterloo Dock & Allerton and playing semi-pro football. Various trials at clubs and enjoying games of football in the streets of Dingle with Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 6 is brought to you by: Louie Smith at 4ever young raves. @4ever_young_raves Straight From The Off welcomes Gerard Smith to the Podcast. Ged was a midfielder who could do everything, and his presence in central midfield for Pineapple and APH in particular brought much success to those teams. APH had a fantastic run of league title wins in the Liverpool County Premier League and Gerard was the Captain of that great side. He tells us of his battles against Waterloo Dock & Allerton and playing semi-pro football. Various trials at clubs and enjoying games of football in the streets of Dingle with Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 6 is brought to you by: Louie Smith at 4ever young raves. @4ever_young_raves liverpool county premier league, chunks, robbie fowler, pineapple fc, allerton fc, gerard smith, everton fc, liverpool fc, amateur footy, tranmere rovers fc, ged smith, aph, sunday league, aigburth peoples hall, waterloo dock fc, amateur football yes full 8 fb0e9a78-66fd-452a-becb-ab6df1a973dd Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:43:33 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-kevin-ellison-WrHOdfvN Straight From The Off - With Kevin Ellison Michael Watson 01:54:14 Straight From The Off welcomes Kevin Ellison to the Podcast. Kevin went from delivering furniture whilst playing for Altrincham to signing for Leicester in the Premier League! He tells us his story starting with the Liverpool amateur scene playing for Seymour of a Sunday to Having Roberto Mancini as a team mate. Kevin has played for some great clubs that include Southport, Tranmere, Hull and Chester over the years but would still like a stab at the National Cup. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 7 is brought to you by: The Bedford Beverage Co. Twitter: @BedfordBeverage Straight From The Off welcomes Kevin Ellison to the Podcast. Kevin went from delivering furniture whilst playing for Altrincham to signing for Leicester in the Premier League! He tells us his story starting with the Liverpool amateur scene playing for Seymour of a Sunday to Having Roberto Mancini as a team mate. Kevin has played for some great clubs that include Southport, Tranmere, Hull and Chester over the years but would still like a stab at the National Cup. He Tells us about his best goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 7 is brought to you by: The Bedford Beverage Co. Twitter: @BedfordBeverage liverpool sunday league, premier league, morcombe fc, southport fc, sandon fc, seymour fc, conference, stockport county, britannia fc, liverpool amateur footy, leicester fc, dockers club, kevin ellison, football league, altrincham fc, sunday league, chester fc yes full 7 3ee86ab4-51ba-4ce5-a64d-2020ad76d455 Thu, 9 Jul 2020 06:23:03 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-tobo-smith-VOFJYCzZ Straight From The Off - With Tobo Smith Michael Watson 01:14:15 Straight From The Off welcomes Tony 'TOBO' Smith to the Podcast. Tobo was a dominating presence in central midfield for the mighty Britannia and Waterloo Dock in the 90's and 2000's. He tells us of his battles against Fantail, Sandon and Canada, how his he came to play for Britannia. His spell in the Welsh league and Winning the lot with Waterloo Dock. The Treble season with The Brit in which they lifted trophies at Villa Park and Anfield. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 6 is brought to you by: RG Loft conversions and extensions. Give the lads a call on: 07512290011 Straight From The Off welcomes Tony 'TOBO' Smith to the Podcast. Tobo was a dominating presence in central midfield for the mighty Britannia and Waterloo Dock in the 90's and 2000's. He tells us of his battles against Fantail, Sandon and Canada, how his he came to play for Britannia. His spell in the Welsh league and Winning the lot with Waterloo Dock. The Treble season with The Brit in which they lifted trophies at Villa Park and Anfield. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 6 is brought to you by: RG Loft conversions and extensions. Give the lads a call on: 07512290011 liverpool sunday league, ken gillies, waterloo dock, liverpool, canada, welsh league, fantail, brit, saturday league, treble, britannia fc, national cup, tranmere rovers, premier cup, amateur footy, amateur football, the brit yes full 6 a35ed408-3617-4846-a833-af693c989535 Thu, 2 Jul 2020 06:54:42 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-john-lawless-pZ50cm70 Straight From The Off - With John Lawless Michael Watson 01:48:30 Straight From The Off welcomes John Lawless to the Podcast. Highly regarded as one of the best footballers from the city, He tells us how he broke into the Burscough team as a teenager before winning the FA Trophy. He explains how his dreams came true by playing at Anfield in the Champions League, but not the way he imagined it as a kid. His part in Oyster’s domination, why he could still perform after a night out and a lot of other funny tales. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 5 is brought to you by: Hire and Safety UK, Supplying Tool Hire and Access. Based in Sandon Industrial estate, Liverpool. 0151 207 1220 Straight From The Off welcomes John Lawless to the Podcast. Highly regarded as one of the best footballers from the city, He tells us how he broke into the Burscough team as a teenager before winning the FA Trophy. He explains how his dreams came true by playing at Anfield in the Champions League, but not the way he imagined it as a kid. His part in Oyster’s domination, why he could still perform after a night out and a lot of other funny tales. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 5 is brought to you by: Hire and Safety UK, Supplying Tool Hire and Access. Based in Sandon Industrial estate, Liverpool. 0151 207 1220 lobster, burscough fc, marine fc, johnny lawless, liverpool, carlsberg cup, liverpool amateur football, vauxhall motors, tns, leighton mcgivern, john lawless, national cup, fa trophy, amateur footy, afc liverpool, oyster, sunday league, wezzy yes full 5 7d551cc5-8cca-482e-925c-46e53fde1210 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:51:15 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-leighton-mcgivern-b3_P_V1T Straight From The Off - With Leighton McGivern Michael Watson 01:37:24 Straight From The Off welcomes Leighton McGivern to the Podcast. Widely regarded as the best amateur footballer of his generation, He tells us how his goal scoring feats for Waterloo Dock and Brittania earned him a chance in the professional game with Rochdale and Accrington. He explains why Oyster dominated for over a decade, why he enjoys playing with his mates and that legendary Hat-trick in the National Cup Final. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 4 is brought to you by: Atlantic Access, Supplying Scaffold & Safe Access across the North West. info@atlanticnw.co.uk Straight From The Off welcomes Leighton McGivern to the Podcast. Widely regarded as the best amateur footballer of his generation, He tells us how his goal scoring feats for Waterloo Dock and Brittania earned him a chance in the professional game with Rochdale and Accrington. He explains why Oyster dominated for over a decade, why he enjoys playing with his mates and that legendary Hat-trick in the National Cup Final. He talks about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 4 is brought to you by: Atlantic Access, Supplying Scaffold & Safe Access across the North West. info@atlanticnw.co.uk liverpool sunday league, accrington, liverpool, canada, liverpool footy scene, vauxhall motors, grammar, leighton mcgivern, national cup, brittania, football league, eggymag, everton, watrerloo dock, carslberg cup, rochdale, oyster, sunday league, amateur football yes full 4 f8e5e78a-6ebb-417f-ade0-2c0bcbae5aa4 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:00:35 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-athony-clarke-3uQIXzbQ Straight From The Off - With Anthony Clarke Michael Watson 01:41:34 Straight From The Off welcomes Anthony Clarke to the Podcast. The Campfield FC manager tells us his story, and that of his team. From the 'nearly men' of the Sunday football, to the Champions of England. Anthony is the manager of Liverpool Business Houses League side Campfield and encountered countless semi final defeats and runners up seasons before slowly turning his team into one of the best around. He Tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 2 is brought to you by: Oh So British - Street Food, available at The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park, Walton, Liverpool. Straight From The Off welcomes Anthony Clarke to the Podcast. The Campfield FC manager tells us his story, and that of his team. From the 'nearly men' of the Sunday football, to the Champions of England. Anthony is the manager of Liverpool Business Houses League side Campfield and encountered countless semi final defeats and runners up seasons before slowly turning his team into one of the best around. He Tells us about his favourite games, goals and all about the lads he has managed and came up against throughout those times. Episode 2 is brought to you by: Oh So British - Street Food, available at The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park, Walton, Liverpool. liverpool sunday league, fa sunday cup, liverpool, campy, football manager, campfield, liverpool amateur football, oyster fc, national cup, liverpool business houses league, campfield fc, amateur footy, anthony clarke yes full 3 cbda6fae-9690-490f-b83b-5aafab73b3c8 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:47:49 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-paul-brown-gvePXSj8 Straight From The Off - With Paul Brown Michael Watson 01:31:57 Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Brown to the Podcast. The former Tranmere Rovers and Barrow A.F.C. player tells us his story from the professional game to the Liverpool amateur scene. Partnering Wayne Rooney up front as a child and 'nutmegging' Gerard Pique! Paul has played for some of the city's most prestigious clubs that include Canada, Oyster, Waterloo Dock and Fazakerley. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 2 is brought to you by: Applied Electrical LTD, Liverpool based Electricians. Straight From The Off welcomes Paul Brown to the Podcast. The former Tranmere Rovers and Barrow A.F.C. player tells us his story from the professional game to the Liverpool amateur scene. Partnering Wayne Rooney up front as a child and 'nutmegging' Gerard Pique! Paul has played for some of the city's most prestigious clubs that include Canada, Oyster, Waterloo Dock and Fazakerley. He Tells us about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 2 is brought to you by: Applied Electrical LTD, Liverpool based Electricians. wayne rooney, leighton baines, fa sunday cup, liverpool, canada, browny, fazakerley, liverpool amateur football, pauly brown, liverpool amateur footy, middlesborough, tranmere rovers, paul brown, oyster, barrow, amateur football yes full 2 7c433e8e-4068-4fc5-947d-1a10c9a8cfbb Thu, 4 Jun 2020 19:30:51 +0000 mwatson1981@hotmail.com (Michael Watson) https://straight-from-the-off.simplecast.com/episodes/straight-from-the-off-with-neil-gregson-Fkkkhb5Z Straight From The Off - With Neil Gregson Michael Watson 01:46:51 Straight From The Off welcomes Neil Gregson to the Podcast. The former Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers player tells us his story from the paid ranks into the Liverpool amateur scene. The Ups and Downs and all in between. Neil has played for some of the city's most prestigious clubs that include Speke, Waterloo Dock and Seymour and gathered a lot of silverware along the way. He Tells us about long unbeaten runs in league championship winning years, and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 1 is brought to you by The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. Straight From The Off welcomes Neil Gregson to the Podcast. The former Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers player tells us his story from the paid ranks into the Liverpool amateur scene. The Ups and Downs and all in between. Neil has played for some of the city's most prestigious clubs that include Speke, Waterloo Dock and Seymour and gathered a lot of silverware along the way. He Tells us about long unbeaten runs in league championship winning years, and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 1 is brought to you by The Warbreck Pub, Orrell Park. liverpool, liverpool amateur football, greggo, saturday league, footy, bolton wanderers, sunday league, grass roots, amateur football, county football yes full 1