CONTINENTAL ASPIRE SOCCER

Tony Webster, the Football ownership & Finance expert, is here to explain the key ingredients for a successful football club, and the things owners look out for when investing in one. We examine why #Burnley​ is one of the most well-run clubs in Europe, why #SheffieldUnited​ fans should worry about the future, and how teams like #Ajax​ compare to other teams across Europe!

Today, we are joined by Simon Hall, a Referee who is extremely experienced and reached level 4 of the ranking (Level 7 is Prem standard). His perspective was TRANSFORMING. The thousands of aspects to a Refs life previously uncovered...this interview will hopefully blow your mind.  Here are the timestamps, and below we will share some awesome links!

Today, Nick Donnelly is joined by a SPECIAL GUEST. Jan de Hoon is a former player and coach at #Eredivise side Willem II. During his time at the club, he helped bring through Frenkie De Jong and Virgil Van Dijk, and can say he played a SUBSTANTIAL role in the development of the #Liverpool and #Barcelona players!

You have heard the name, now get to know the man behind #Liverpool​, Gent, Gladbcah and other teams HUGE improvement on the pitch from throw-ins and set pieces! From almost crashing the car when Jurgen Klopp rung him up to ask about moving to #premierleague​ to the background in bobsleighing and sprinting, Thomas is able to open up in brand new ways about his incredible life!

We have Markus  Fjørtoft on today, the host of popular podcast BroPod! THe Norwegian footballer is here to discuss a multitude of different political issues, like the 2011 Norway attacks, Racism in football, the implementation of BlackLivesMatter in the Premier League and more! Also yes, Markus' father is l Jan Åge Fjørtoft!

It's a unique video today! Nick Donnelly sits down with Jago Lott and his dad, to discuss what challenges Jago has faced in his PURSUIT of making it as a professional footballer! Jago was scouted by #southampton and #bristolcity in his pursuit to be a #premierleague footballer, and him + his dad provide some DETAILED insight into his journey so far!

Today, we are joined by Michael Bell, the FOUNDER of the very popular Dutch Football News page, Football Oranje! Michael has been putting the pieces together for nearly 8 years, and has single handily built the World's most visited English-speaking Dutch Football News page, with over 20k followers on twitter and thousands of website traffic! Find out how Michael almost lost it all through a Bas Dost tap in (yes really), his secrets to building such a great news page, how he is STILL massively involved in the day-to-day runnings of the site, and tips for people wanting to build their own site! We also discuss HOT Dutch football topics, like The Netherlands team for #EURO2020 #EURO2021 , and some #Eredivisie content, plus the best youngsters coming through at Ajax PSV and MORE. 

Today, Continental Aspire Soccer sits down with the inspirational Jack Hayes of Hayezies Football Academy! Jack left school, and wasn't sure what he wanted to do in life, besides knowing he wanted to work in football.  Within 2 years, Jack was a fully established coach at #nonleague​ level, working with Romford FC, East Thurrock and more! He had also set up his own #FootballAcademy​, a school named after himself operating throughout London helping kids turn into potential professional footballers! A few of them have gone on to join #WestHamUnited​....

We have a HUGE guest this week! Laurie Pinto helped broker the Glazer takeover of Manchester United, has 30 years worth of experience in finance, and is a total EXPERT on club & player deals and contracts! Laurie talks about his background in North London, what inspired him to get into banking, how to close a deal in Football, some of the effects COVID has had on the game, why he is COMPLETELY against Financial Fair Play and WOULD back Manchester City, AND why the European Super League is a terrible idea! He also discusses why Pep Guardiola destroys money more than anyone else in the world, and some European teams making the most!

Training for 1980s Arsenal as a 19 year old American? Turning down the chance to play for Sir Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen? Becoming a legend of American soccer? Winning two Championships as a visionary coach? Rudy Ybarra has done it ALL. A top player and top coach, Rudy is famous in the MLS and American soccer youth divisions for his excellent progressive work! Hear it all from the man himself!