From non-league mud baths to the Premier League stage!

In this episode, Luton Town goalkeeper James Shea shares the brutally honest journey that took him from Harrow Borough and Needham Market all the way to the top of English football.

Shea reflects on life as an Arsenal academy kid, getting released, rebuilding in non-league, winning promotions with Wimbledon and Luton Town, and finally making his Premier League debut. He talks consistency as a goalkeeper, dealing with mistakes, becoming a dad, and how football fits into life, family and mental health.

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One of England’s most respected goalkeeper coaches joins us for a brutally honest, emotional, and inspirational deep dive into the art of goalkeeping and coaching.

Ashley “Bayzo” Bayes reflects on his 600-game career, his journey into coaching, and what it really takes to turn a good goalkeeper into an excellent one.

In this episode, Bayzo breaks down confidence, mistakes, mindset, trust, coaching relationships, competition, and his famous “monster mentality.” From Wimbledon promotions at Wembley to mentoring young keepers like Nathan Bishop, Owen Goodman, and Spike, this is a masterclass for anyone who loves goalkeeping, coaching, or personal development.

Whether you’re a goalkeeper, a coach, or someone who loves the mindset side of football, this episode is packed with insight, emotion, and real experience from 30+ years in the game.

“Why can’t you just do what Alisson does?” From WWE belts to cold showers, Scott Loach gets real on the grind mindset, resilience, and the jolt of moving from boys’ football to the men’s game.

Scott traces his journey from Lincoln schoolboy to Watford, Ipswich, Derby and non-league, sharing the realities behind contracts, long commutes to Barnet, and staying “calm in the chaos.” He breaks down the environmental shift of walking into a senior dressing room, expectations, standards, and why goalkeeping is a job, not just a dream.