A series of interviews with elite footballers who have had successful club careers but got little recognition for their national teams.
Interviews conducted by average Sunday League striker and multi award-winning international broadcast journalist Dr James Mahon @JamesMahonTV
With options to play for Scotland, England and Sierra Leone, Steven Caulker discusses his one England cap and then the choice he made to not remain a One Cap Wonder. He expands on what his #AFCON debut was like for Sierra Leone ten years after his goalscoring England appearance and being rejected by Steve Clarke. In this episode the talented ex #Spurs defender also discusses his future career plans in management after playing under #Klopp at #Liverpool and many more great coaches with such ...
8 Apr 2026
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Joe Muscatt
A story of what could have been with sheer perseverance. Joe's career only had very high highs and very low lows. From making his debut in the Championship and playing for Malta to being clubless during covid and fighting injury after injury, with grace, determination and tenacity. His story, his cap and more in this episode.
28 Jan 2026
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Julie Hemsley
From being the 58th woman capped for England to pioneering roles in the FA and developing the women's game as well as her own cap Julie Hemsley shares all and discusses what it is like to be the assistant manager of a national team on the other side of the international setup.
21 Jan 2026
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Chantel Woodhead
Treble winner Chantel talks of being a rising star in Women's football, her one cap and her new career as a performance coach and explores how she fell out of love with football. Her journey and career highs and lows discussed in this episode.
14 Jan 2026
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Ella Masar
From earning 21k a year and training as a social worker to playing in front of 80,000 fans, Ella Masar has done it all in the beautiful game, across more than half a dozen countries and major clubs including PSG her career has the medals to prove it. In this episode she describes her incredible sporting journey and her current role as a manager and plans for the future.
7 Jan 2026
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Esther Sullastres
Esther Sullastres has played a staggering almost 500 games both for major clubs including Barcelona, Seville, Valencia and others as well as a range of underage caps for the Spanish national team. In this episode she talks about the evolution of women's football over her career, the standards expected and how she juggles training and studying to be a veterinarian. This insightful discussion shines a light on the progression and success of women's football in Spain and also the t...
5 Nov 2025
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Jawad El Hajri
An incredible journey that began at 17 in the 4th tier of French and took him to breaking records as a striker all the way to the top of French football, to Dubai and back to France, along the way making his inspirational international debut in the Nou Cap against Colombia, Jawad's story is one less ordinary and this episode covers his fascinating career with his focus now on the growing global sport TEQBALL
17 Sept 2025
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Carl Winchester
From bursting on the scene as a teenager making his debut under Paul Dickov to playing in front of crowds of 48,000 and getting promoted with Sunderland, Carl Winchester saw the highs and lows of football and discusses how hard work was the key in his career which now sees him playing in front of passionate fans with Derry City. In this episode he explains how proud he was to play for Northern Ireland during the Nations Cup.
10 Sept 2025
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Daniel A. Pedersen
Daniel's career took him from his hometown club in Denmark to Norway to California and to making his international debut in Phoenix Arizona. In this episode he explains the importance of family values, of having a supportive twin brother and father who both played football in his early years as a career professional. He describes his father video taping his debut due to the time difference back to Europe and how he values and respects his wife who has been a cornerstone of his career fo...
3 Sept 2025
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Jefferson Louis
In this Episode, Jefferson talks about his extraordinary journeyman career with 51 moves over 28 years as well as what it meant to play for Dominica, the country of his mother who was a major influence and support throughout his life. An inspiring story of a man whose love of the game didn't stop even when he went to prison and his drive and determination to get back to football is now leading him to coaching and inspiring future generations to focus on sport, fitness, education and health.
25 Nov 2024
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Dario Krešić
Dario Krešić recounts his soccer journey from war-torn Croatia to playing internationally, earning a single cap for his nation before transitioning to a career as a football agent in this interview with Dr. James.
20 Nov 2024
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Eddie Robinson
Eddie Robinson reflects on his decade-long soccer career, including multiple championships and his single cap with the national team, in this interview with Dr. James.
13 Nov 2024
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Stelios Demetriou
Stelios Demetriou recounts his unexpected path from Cypriot football to Scotland's top league, highlighting the rewards of risk-taking for aspiring players in this interview.
6 Nov 2024
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Jim Goodwin
Dr. James Mahon interviews Jim Goodwin, who recounts his journey from Waterford to Scottish football stardom, highlighting parental support and lessons learned as a player and manager.
22 Mar 2023
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Cammy Bell
Dr. James Mahon interviews Cammy Bell, who recounts his father's support, the significance of playing for Rangers as a lifelong fan, and the challenges of entering the Scotland setup.
15 Mar 2023
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson recounts playing through injuries to extend his career, reflects on his national team experience, and emphasizes his charity work with AR26 in an interview with Dr. James.
8 Mar 2023
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Peter Canero
Peter Canero discusses his soccer career, including playing for Kilmarnock, NY Red Bulls, Leicester, and earning a Scotland cap, while highlighting his family's support and overcoming hip injuries in this interview.
26 Feb 2023
Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton recounts to Dr. James his father's profound influence on his early career, reflecting on his single England cap and subsequent journey, in this interview.
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Dario Krešić
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Stelios Demetriou
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