Welcome to Grassroots Unfiltered, the podcast that dives deep into the world of grassroots football in the UK. The good, the bad and the ugly.
Sponsored by NextGen FC - https://nextgenfc.co.uk/
Produced by Brassneck Studios
Season partners and Next Gen Academy coaches Reece and Brad join Ollie to talk private academies, their own set-up Next Gen and the JPL.
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5 Apr 2026
#11 - Open Age
In this episode, Luke Armstrong shares his grassroots football journey, managing Warley FC, and his unique experiences with the Specsavers 'Best Worst Team' documentary. Discover insights into grassroots football challenges, the importance of community, and behind-the-scenes stories from a manager's perspective.Sponsored by NextGen FC - nextgenfc.co.uk
29 Mar 2026
#10 - Women & Girls in Football
In this engaging interview, Mia Thorpe shares her journey in women's and girls' football, highlighting the importance of grassroots development, overcoming challenges, and promoting equality in the sport.
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22 Mar 2026
#9 - Football Parent
In this episode, Dom Newton shares his heartfelt experiences as a football parent, exploring the joys, challenges, and life lessons learned through grassroots football. From early memories to dealing with setbacks, discover how football fosters close bonds and valuable life skills.
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15 Mar 2026
#8 - Club Chair
Oakworth Juniors FC's Club Chair Andy Hawkins joins Ollie to discuss life running a grassroots football club.
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8 Mar 2026
#7 - Grassroots to Pro with Jamie Walker
In this special episode Ollie is joined by former Hearts, Wigan Bradford City and current Grimsby player Jamie Walker.
Jamie speaks about his jorney from grassroots to professional football, his career and his own academy set-up, Project 7.
Sponsored by NextGen FC - nextgenfc.co.uk
22 Feb 2026
#6 - Parent Coach
Ollie is joined by his good friend and coaching partner Dylan Sim to talk about the perils of being a parent coach in junior grassroots football and how he balances life and coaching.Sponsored by NextGen FC - https://nextgenfc.co.uk/
15 Feb 2026
#5 - Club Secretary
This episode Ollie is joined by grassroots club secretary Steve Mullen who chats about the complexities, challenges and joys or running a football club.Sponsored by NextGen FC - https://nextgenfc.co.uk/
8 Feb 2026
#4 - Referees
Love them or hate them, referees are an integral part of the game, at all levels. Often abused, underappreciated and rarely praised; it's a tough life as a ref!
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This episode, Ollie is joined by grassroots referee Anthony Brear who offers some incredible insight into life as an official and he admits that as a player he was a ref's nightmare!
WARNING - contains some moderate swearing.
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1 Feb 2026
#3 - Goalkeepers
Ollie is joined by Reece Garside, goalkeeper coach and co-founder of NextGen FC to talk grassroots goalkeepers, coaching and starting an academy.
NextGen FC offers high-intensity, development-first football coaching. Building confident players through teamwork, resilience, desire and leadership.
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25 Jan 2026
#2 - Parental Pressure
In this episode Ollie is joined by Graham Morgan MSc.
Graham Morgan is a creative serial innovator whose career bridges football, education, and neuroscience. From grassroots sidelines to global marketing for adidas at World Cups!
A former PE teacher, top-level FA coach, award-winning sports developer, and pioneering social entrepreneur, Graham now focuses on merging neuroscience with football.
His work emphasizes holistic development, supporting physical, emotional, and cognitive health while elevating the performance and learning potential of players and students alike.
18 Jan 2026
#1 - Coaching
In this first episode of a brand new series, host Ollie Eli is joined by grassroots coach and club chairman Scott Aitken to dive into the highs and lows of running and coaching at a local grassroots club.
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