by Host: Martin Lawrence
Inside The Gloves is a grassroots football podcast focused on the most misunderstood position in the game — the goalkeeper. From muddy pitches and cold Saturday & Sunday mornings to the mental resilience it takes to stand alone between the sticks, this show explores the stories behind the saves. Real conversations. Real grassroots football. No Premier League noise. New episodes every Friday.
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March 6, 2026
<p>Inside The Gloves – Episode 6</p><p>Beyond The Gloves</p><p>In the final episode of the series, we go beyond the position itself and look at the wider journey through football. Martin is joined by former professional goalkeeper James McEwan to talk about development, mindset and what young players can learn from the game both on and off the pitch.</p><p>From dealing with pressure and mistakes to the importance of guidance and mentorship, this conversation explores the lessons that football teaches players at every level.</p><p>Whether you're a goalkeeper, a player, a parent or a coach involved in grassroots football, this episode looks at the bigger picture of the game and what it takes to grow within it.</p><p>⚽ Grassroots football </p><p>🧤 Goalkeeping </p><p>🎙 Inside The Gloves Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring: James McEwan</p>
February 25, 2026
<p>In Episode 5, we head to the sideline and get the game through a coach’s eyes.</p><p>This one isn’t about tactics boards or shouting instructions — it’s about what grassroots football really looks like behind the scenes. The pressures coaches feel, the decisions they make that no one sees, and the responsibility of shaping young players both on and off the pitch.</p><p>We talk development over trophies, confidence over criticism, and why sometimes the biggest wins in football never show up on the scoreboard.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what goes through a coach’s mind on matchday — this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p>
February 24, 2026
<p>Waterlogged pitches, cancelled fixtures and disrupted routines — it’s a familiar story across grassroots football right now. But when matches stop, what actually happens to development, confidence and momentum?</p><p>In this episode of Inside The Gloves, we look beyond the frustration of cancelled games and explore the deeper impact on young players — especially goalkeepers. From lost rhythm and fading enthusiasm to the wider questions around infrastructure, investment and mindset, this episode asks:</p><p>Does development stop when the rain starts?</p><p>A reflective but honest look at the fragility of grassroots football — and what we can control when the weather takes over.</p><p><br></p>
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Inside The Gloves is a grassroots football podcast focused on the most misunderstood position in the game — the goalkeeper. From muddy pitches and cold Saturday & Sunday mornings to the mental resilience it takes to stand alone between the sticks, this show explores the stories behind the saves. Real conversations. Real grassroots football. No Premier League noise.
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