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Join Gary Rowett and Dave Carolan to peek behind the dressing room door and the training ground gate as we give you the insights and context into the world of football management and working inside football! With 2200 games between them, they have seen a lot - from Premier League to Non-League, countless players and staff, as well as millions of miles travelled across the length and breadth of English football. Not to mention all the training sessions, video sessions, S&C programmes, team meetings, pre-season trips and so on! There’s even a fair few pre-seasons to be reflected upon Each episode we will cover topics that perhaps most fans would like to know the reasons behind why certain things go on in football clubs -selections, injuries, transfers, results, etc. We will look to give you, the listener the context to bridge the gap between what you might think is going on and what actually is! So join us as we look to Break the Lines between the factual world of football and the fiction!
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Episode 3 of Breaking Lines with... and we're joined by journalist John Percy to regale his journey in journalism, the changing landscape of football reporting, and the challenges of the industry.
He talks about the importance of building relationships and contacts, the pressure of breaking stories quickly, and the balance between providing information and maintaining relationships.
The conversation also touches on the scrutiny faced by managers, such as Gareth Southgate, and the excitement and trepidation surrounding the upcoming football season. The conversation also touches on the changing nature of football, the role of statistics in reporting, and the balance between entertainment and technicality in the game.
Finally, when probed about his alter-career, John expresses his passion for film and mentions that if he weren't a football journalist, he would love to cover the film industry; with his preferred genre being a revelation in itself!!!
A fascinating listen, we thank John for his time to chat with us and the many interesting and humorous topics that he spoke about! Enjoy the episode!
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