Kickback with Nedum

Kasper Schmeichel, Leicester City and Denmark #1, calls into the show to talk to Nedum about the long road from the Man City academy to the top of the Premier League, stepping out of his father's shadow, and how to keep improving once you achieve your goals.  Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum, Twitter @kickback_nedumBe sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum:Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackAppleMusic by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden HogarthGraphic Design by David Dryden 

Les Chapman, the legendary Man City kit man, calls into the show to lend his unique perspective and thoughts regarding the evolution of the club over the last 30 years. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden 

Today I catch up with an old friend, Michael Johnson, who has drifted out of the public eye since the premature end to his Man City career in 2012. Join us as we discuss some old Man City memories, shifting priorities away from football to focus on recovery and self-care, and why, if given the chance, he wouldn't have done it any differently  Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden 

Damir Kreilach, Real Salt Lake midfielder and one of the nicest people in football, calls in to the show fresh off his appearance in the MLS All-Star game. I talk to my former teammate about his journey from his youth club, Rijeka in Croatia to Union Berlin and on to the US, hear his unique perspective on the game, make him deflect a barrage of compliments and really enjoy him being extremely wholesome. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedumBe sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum:Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackAppleMusic by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden HogarthGraphic Design by David Dryden 

Adel Taarabt, Benficia midfielder, talks to Nedum about the unexpected path his career has taken, how the changes have shaped him and how he has found the right situation at exactly the right time. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden 

This week we head to a cafe in Gibraltar to catch up with the elusive Stephen Ireland. Things don't always go the way you plan, especially in football, but Stephen has met those career hurdles with dignity and professionalism. In this conversation, we relive some of his iconic moments, and Stephen opens up about how it felt to be on the outside looking into situations and squads he was more than qualified to be part of.  Our phone connection was not great, but stick with it, the insights that come from the mind of this man are worth the trip.  Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden 

This Week Nedum catches up with his old friend, Joleon Lescott (ex-Man City, Everton, Villa, West Brom, Wolves), to talk about his new gig at BT Sport, watching England as a fan and what it really feels like to wear the three lions on your chest in a major tournament. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden 

Today, Nedum flips the script on Rory Smith, UK-based New York Times chief soccer correspondent, to get some insight on his approach to sport journalism.  Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden 

Former England manager, Steve McClaren, calls into the show to talk with Nedum about the tumultuous life of a football manager, applying the trade in foreign countries, and the similarities that tie all football clubs together. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden 

I, as many footballers, have a complicated relationship with referees, and I still carry some of those questions and frustrations that never found closure during my playing days with me to this day. Today I speak with one of the good ones, former Premier League referee Mark Halsey to find out what is really going on in the mind of an official during these high-pressure, HD televised, slow-mo replayed moments that are ubiquitous with the game. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib  Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden