Been waiting for this one I'm not going to lie. John's story shows the rough patches you can go through in football where you think you've finally almost done it but there could always be something waiting around the corner that you wasn't expecting. BUT you never give up, THE GRIND CONTINUES ans you keep working hard to finally find your time. It was clear you guys enjoyed the first part of John's story so let's finish it off !

WE ARE BACK. GRINDERSJOURNEY brings on AJ and Damien who are both next level youngsters. Damien is U18 and has a pro contract at Gillingham. AJ is a 1st year scholar at Reading. These two boys talk about the impact of the academy lifestyle (a lifestyle so many of you wish to have). BUT signing at an academy doesn't mean the job is done. Enough reading. LET'S GET TO IT !!!

It had to get a bit more personal man ! In this episode I go through the different teams i have been at and my football journey. This platform was created for the younger generation of ballers as i believe a community of ballers from different age groups to levels is just nice. ENJOY !

From the jump, I'm going to let you know this podcast wasn't just an interview. John dives into his career from 1st gear to 5th gear. I really enjoyed this chat. I know you guys like your ballers. John has been to academies here in the UK and in portugual. Teams like Tottenham, Norwich, Fulham, Crytal palace, Sporting, Porto and more have offered him a trial. Enough reading. LETS GET TO IT !

BIG EP13 unah. Back again THEGRINDERSJOURNEY sits down with Favour who has been through the ranks at non-league (from step 1 to 5). Favour has also had opportunities aborad to possibly earn a professional contract. His story is still in the making so LETS GET TO IT !

Habeeb talks about the advantages and disadvantages of having an agent. This is for the players/parents who want to know more about the football industry and understand football a bit better. Enough reading ! LETS GET TO IT !!

GRINDERS JOURNEY back in action with EP3. Today I'm with Kelley who plays at Leyton Orient U15 and plays up regularly. We go through how it is being an academy football player. There's ups and downs so let's get too it !!! THE GRIND CONTINUES !!!

THEGRINDERSJOURNEY is back again with another Episode. This time we've got a Premier League Economics and Business teacher who explains his part of helping a Cat 1 or Cat 2 scholar/pro who wants education under their belt. LET'S GET TO IT!!!