More Than a Match is a compelling new podcast that takes you behind the scenes of an athlete's journey to the top. Go beyond the highlights as we uncover the untold realities of what it takes to succeed—and stay—at the highest level. Through raw and unfiltered stories from family members, friends, and supporters, discover the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs that shape a career in sport.
D'mani Plays For Yemen, BTS Rooney Doc, Robbie Savage Reaction | EP.76
D'Mani Mellor is officially an international footballer. After a year long process to sort his documents and eligibility, D'Mani made his Yemen debut at the Arabian Gulf Cup in Saudi Arabia, and the Yemeni fans have taken him in as one of their own.RH and D'Mani sit down for a catch up to talk through the whole experience: walking out to a packed stadium for the first time, learning Arabic from his teammates, playing in 35 degree heat with just two days of training, and the buzz of that win over Bahrain. Plus life back at Forest Green after Robbie Savage's move to Peterborough, RH on the red carpet for The Real Rooneys, and Messi's send off.Like, comment and subscribe for a new episode every week. To all our Yemeni viewers, thank you for the support 🇾🇪
17 Sept 2026
Devonte Redmond: MUFC Academy, Rashford's Rise, Retired Before 30, Released on X, JJ Gabriel | EP.74
This week on More Than A Match, RH and D'Mani sit down with former Manchester United midfielder Devonte Redmond. From Fletcher Moss to the Cliff, Littleton Road and Carrington, Devonte came through one of the most talented academy groups United have produced, alongside Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Callum Gribbin.
He tells us about the Warren Joyce test he failed in the gym, the moment Rashford turned to him on the team coach and said he wasn't sure football was for him, and what it was like training with Van Gaal's first team. He's also honest about what came after: the Scunthorpe loan, promotion with Salford, falling out of love with the game at Wrexham, and finding out on social media that the club he'd been at since he was eight had let him go.
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16 Sept 2026
Richard Tracz: Academy Truths, The Man City Way & Coaching In The USA | EP.73
oach Richard Tracz (R-Kicks) joins D'Mani and RH for one of the most in-depth coaching conversations we've had on the show. Having worked across both Manchester clubs, Richard pulls no punches on what's really happening inside the academy system, why so many technically gifted kids get eaten alive when they reach men's football, and what needs to change.From spotting a special talent at four years old to the truth about coaching in the USA, this one is essential listening for any coach, player or football parent.This week's episode is sponsored by Dwight Global Online School, a leading online school for student athletes aged 11 to 18 who want to train, travel and compete at the highest level without compromising their education. Head to www.dwight.global for more information.
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Brandon Williams: The Journey To and From Manchester United (Part 1)
Published 14 Mar 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] The things that I found hard was when I'm out for food with my family and people are coming up to me and asking for photos I'm about to eat my steak or something about to put it in my mouth and someone laughs for a picture. That's the only time I'll say no so only when I'm with my family like I'm with my family. And that's what I lost like I wish I just had that back and like even places that I wanted to go and stuff like I couldn't go or I just felt like I was when I was going places like I might have to go through the back door or something like that and I just didn't like it like I don't want to do that. […]
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