Shoot The Defence FNX Network and Stel Stylianou

Sid Lambert joins Stel to talk about “the good ol’ days” when REAL MEN wore gloves on a cold November night. Oh, hang on… The game of the week is Newcastle’s demolition of Liverpool and Andy/Andrew Cole’s hat trick. We discuss the key points, funny anecdotes, match fixing, Keegan’s incredibly huge…jacket, and more!

This episode Stel talks to Paul Cadwell, Director of Youth Programs at Chicago Fire about the short and long term plans for their academy, and how they have overcome obstacles such as competition from other sporting teams in the city. There’s a discussion about the future of Chicago Fire’s US Soccer Development Academy national championships winning side, plus the success of women’s soccer in the States. Paul also tells us about his path to the Windy City and stance on coaching in the UK. Our theme tune is called “Shinobi X” is produced by Terrah Bite. email – info@shootthedefence.com Twitter – @shootthedefence

Former Crystal Palace, Spurs and Aston Villa midfielder Andy Gray talks about his career in the game and especially THAT FA Cup semi final goal

Head Coach of USL League 1 side Chattanooga Red Wolves – Tim Hankinson – joins us to have a chat about many of his best memories as a coach of over 30 years. Tim talks about the early days of his coaching career, as he steered Alabama A&M to the semi finals and final of the NCAA Division Men’s Soccer Tournament. We discuss Tim’s stint in Iceland, player development in India and Jamaica, founding Charleston Battery, the Nike Project 40, Klinsmann’s tenure as USMNT Head Coach, Colorado Rapids, Carlos Valderrama, his targets for the coming season and the new USL structure.

Former Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Tranmere and England U21 defender Alan Rodgers joins us to talk about his career, starting with his departure from Liverpool as a youngster,joining Tranmere Rovers, playing under John King at Tranmere, joining Forest and playing for Dave Bassett. There’s the Pierre Van Hooijdonk controversy, Colin Cooper, Kevin Campbell, Gary Megson and much more!

Senior Football Producer at beIN Sports and huge Aberdeen fan Ally Begg joined us to talk about his autobiography Begg To Differ and his beloved Aberdeen!