‘ I can’t explain’

Series 2 Episode 4 examines the life of being an elite level football player and the huge demands and expectations placed on young superstars. Norman Whiteside is the guest and we talk through his career.

Series 2 Episode 3 examines the current state of professional football academies in the UK. Pete Lowe, ex Oldham Athletic and Manchester City Academy Manager is the guest.

Series 2 Episode 2 Part 3 Paul Highton talks about the psychological challenges within rugby league

Series 2 Episode 2 Part 2 Jamie Moore talks about the psychological challenges within pro boxing

Series 2 Episode 2 examines the topic of mental health awareness/mental health issues within professional sport and is split into 3 parts. Part 1 is Andy Payton (ex professional footballer), Part 2 is Jamie Moore (ex professional boxer) and Part 3 is Paul Highton (ex professional rugby league player).

Alan Tonge, the originator of the ‘I can’t explain’ podcast, appears on the Hawksbee and Jacobs show, TalkSPORT

Series 2 Episode 1 examines the growing sport of UK and in particular Manchester Futsal. Simon Wright and Leanne Skarratt are the guests

Episode 6 examines the ups and downs of being an elite level professional footballer. Ryan Giggs, ex Man Utd and Wales legend is the guest

Episode 5 examines youth development in football. Paul McGuinness, ex Man Utd under 18s coach and current FA skills tutor is the guest

Episode 4 examines football journalism. Oliver Kay, the chief football writer for The Times, is the guest

Episode 3 examines football agents. Neil Sang, an ex pro player and current football agent, is the guest

Episode 2 examines coaching at grass roots, academy and professional level. Jack Trainer, an ex pro player and FA coach/ coach educator for nearly 30 years, is the guest

Episode 1 examines sport psychology and professional football and some of the challenges that players face. Dr Mark Nesti is the guest.