Who Are Ya?

Daisy Faye

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Getting to know the names behind football's favourite question.

Oct 10

GREG TEMPEST: From Marking Sneijder to Non-League

Greg Tempest went from Sunday league at Arnold Town to League One at Notts County in a matter of years. He's shared a pitch with Drogba and Sneijder, and played for Northern Ireland U21. Then came the release, the injuries and the reality of non-league. Now retired, he works in player care at the Notts County academy. In this episode of Who Are Ya, Daisy sits down with Greg to talk about: Why he decided to retireBeing scouted late and growing through academy football to becoming a proLife working in Player Care for Notts County AcademyMaking his Notts County debut against Scunthorpe, the club his grandad managedPlaying for Northern Ireland U21His release from Notts County and journey into non leagueA 15-month knee injury, and stepping out of the full-time bubbleEgo, transparency and contracts in non-league football CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:44 Retirement & making peace with the decision 3:35 Arnold Town, playing in goal & a late start at Mansfield 6:34 The day Mansfield's academy shut 9:56 Notts County scholarship & Martin Allen's stand challenge 14:57 Player care at the Notts County academy 16:26 Grandad Billy Corkhill & a debut against Scunthorpe 18:54 Grealish, McGregor & facing Drogba 19:27 Northern Ireland U21: Belfast, Serbia & Italy 24:44 The release meeting 29:11 Lincoln City & being treated like a man 34:23 Nuneaton, injury & stepping out of the bubble 40:10 Basford, ego & transparency in non-league 47:39 Money, contracts & the state of non-league 56:08 Quickfire questions Who Are Ya Pod shares the names and stories behind football’s favourite question. We want to give non-league footballers the platform they deserve. Follow Greg: Instagram @gregorytemps / @thegrowthspace_gtFollow the pod: Instagram @whoareyapodcast | TikTok @whoareyapodGuest ideas or questions? podcast.whoareya@gmail.com Host & Creative Director: Daisy FayeVideographer: Danny DraperRecorded at The Createry, Nottingham
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Episode 3 Trailer | Greg Tempest

Getting to know the names and stories behind football's favourite question. Who Are Ya Pod gives non-league footballers the platform they deserve. Honest conversations about the highs, the lows, and the real lives behind the beautiful game. Episode 3 is out Saturday 10th October at 11am. New episode every month. Follow the pod: Instagram: @whoareyapodcast TikTok: @whoareyapod
Sep 12

SIYABONGA LIGENDZA: Scouted For The Olympics Over WhatsApp

Siyabonga Ligendza is a striker at Alfreton Town who now balances non-league football with life as a teacher. A WhatsApp message once put the Olympics within reach until a broken leg changed everything. In this episode of Who Are Ya, Daisy sits down with Siya to talk about his journey to Alfreton Town, life as the club's only retained player this season, balancing the game with teaching, and the injury that took the Olympics away just as it appeared. In this episode, Siya shares: Coming through the Cardiff City academyThe WhatsApp message that put an Olympic call up within reachThe broken leg that took it away from himHow his faith and belief in God have carried him throughLife as the only retained player at Alfreton Town this seasonBalancing non-league football with life as a teacher Who Are Ya Pod shares the names and stories behind football's favourite question. We want to give non-league footballers the platform they deserve. Follow Siya: Instagram: @underthesurface99 TikTok: @siyabongaligendza Follow the pod: Instagram: @whoareyapodcast TikTok: @whoareyapod Guest ideas, thoughts or questions? Email podcast.whoareya@gmail.com — CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro1:13 Alfreton & staying as the only retained player2:44 Scouted by Cardiff young (and the dancing dream)4:56 The Olympics call-up over WhatsApp & breaking his leg9:29 South Africa & four nationalities12:35 Non-league beginnings: AFC Fylde & Eastbourne19:24 Faith, family & staying in the flow22:03 Injuries, comebacks & the jump to non-league25:36 Part-time football & teaching33:34 Mental health & low points35:46 Proudest moment & staying in love with the game40:33 Advice & ambitions42:19 Quickfire questions — Host & Creative Director: Daisy Faye Producer: Danny Draper Recorded at The Createry, Nottingham — CHAPTERS — Host & Creative Director: Daisy Faye Videographer: Danny Draper Recorded at The Createry, Nottingham
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Episode 2 Trailer | Siyabonga Ligendza

Getting to know the names and stories behind football's favourite question. Who Are Ya Pod gives non-league footballers the platform they deserve. Honest conversations about the highs, the lows, and the real lives behind the beautiful game. Episode 2 is out Saturday 12th September at 11am. New episode every month. Follow the pod: Instagram: @whoareyapodcast TikTok: @whoareyapod
Aug 8

LIAM DINNALL-BATEMAN: I Had a Double Fracture at Goodison Park

Liam Dinall-Bateman came through the Aston Villa academy alongside Jack Grealish before a serious injury in 2014 changed the course of everything. Today he plays for Carlton Town and works as a physio. In the very first episode of Who Are Ya Pod, Daisy sits down with Liam to talk about the highs of the academy system, the injury that rerouted his career, and what it really takes to keep loving the game after setbacks. In this episode, Liam shares: - Coming through the Villa academy with the likes of Grealish - The Everton injury in 2014 that changed the course of his career - Rebuilding in non-league and finding a home at Carlton Town - Balancing playing football with life as a working physio Who Are Ya Pod shares the names and stories behind football's favourite question. We want to give non-league footballers the platform they deserve. Follow Liam: Instagram: @lu.performance TikTok: @lu.performance Website: leveluperformance.co.uk Follow the pod: Instagram: @whoareyapodcast TikTok: @whoareyapod Guest ideas, thoughts or questions? Email podcast.whoareya@gmail.com — CHAPTERS 00:00 Episode Trailer 01:10 Who Are Ya? Meet Liam 01:20 Life as a Player Physio at Carlton Town 03:47 The Double Leg Break at Goodison Park 08:14 Aston Villa Academy 12:49 Blood, Sweat & Dreams: Starting a Business 15:30 Finding Non-League the Hard Way 26:15 The Struggles 35:37 Proudest Moments 36:30 Why He Can't Quit the Game 38:23 Role Models & Support 42:45 Quick-Fire Questions 43:27 Grief & Loss — Host & Creative Director: Daisy (@thesportydb) Producer: Danny (@DannyDraper690) Recorded at The Createry, Nottingham
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Episode 1 Trailer | Liam Dinnall-Bateman

Getting to know the names and stories behind football's favourite question. Who Are Ya Pod gives non-league footballers the platform they deserve. Honest conversations about the highs, the lows, and the real lives behind the beautiful game. Episode 1 is out Saturday 8th August. New episode every month. Follow the pod: Instagram: @whoareyapodcast TikTok: @whoareyapod Guest ideas, thoughts or questions? Email podcast.whoareya@gmail.com

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Getting to know the names behind football's favourite question.

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Daisy Faye
Years Active

2026
Episodes

6
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Clean
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