The Full-Time Whittle Podcast

The Wigan Council Leader David Molyneux and CEO Alison McKenzie-Folan join Jay Whittle on The Full-Time Whittle Podcast to provide their reaction to the proposed Phoenix 2021 Limited takeover and reflect on the club's administration over the last nine months. TWITTER:  @JayWhittle6  @AlisonMc_F  @WiganCouncil  @WASMentalHealth    INSTAGRAM:  @Whittle.Jay  @FullTimeWhittlePodcast  @WASMentalHealth   FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFullTimeW...​...

Wigan Athletic Supporters Club chairwomen Caroline Molyneux joins Jay Whittle on 'The Full-Time Whittle Podcast' to provide some insight into Wigan Athletic's Bahrain takeover, the crowdfunding funds, and her optimistic hopes for the future under the Phoenix 2021 Limited group's regime.   She also discusses her experiences balancing her work for the Supporters Club with her full-time job as a deputy headteacher at a school in Bolton.    Caroline thanked the Wigan Athletic supporters for remaining patient and keeping the faith, and her fellow committee members at the Supporters Club for the hard dedication that they have shown over the last 9 months at the DW Stadium.

Begbies Traynor administrator Paul Stanley provides his immediate reaction to the announcement that they have agreed to the sale of Wigan Athletic and the related assets to Phoenix 2021 Limited and are in the process of finalising the transaction.

Former Northern Ireland international Pat McGibbon joins Jay Whittle on 'The Full-Time Whittle Podcast' to talk through his career coming through the ranks at Manchester United, working with Sir Alex Ferguson, and moving onto Wigan Athletic where he won the Division Two title and the Football League Trophy.  McGibbon also discusses the loss of his older brother Phillip in 1993, and his work with his Mental Health charity, Train 2B Smart, which aims to promote mental health through sport.

The Wigan Athletic Supporters Mental Health Group are proud to be premiering a 'Virtual Fans Q+A Session' with the Latics' Head of Academy Gregor Rioch.   Gregor provided an excellent insight into his work at the Wigan Athletic academy since he joined back in 2013 and opened up about the difficult challenges that the club has faced over the last 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic and the club's ongoing administration.  The 45-year-old also gave some inspirational advice to anyone who may be struggling with their own mental wellbeing.   If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can get help here:   - Samaritans operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, by calling 116 123. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, or if you're worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at [email protected]   -Empathy North West is a non-profit organisation based in Wigan that offers therapeutic intervention to individuals, couples, families, and children. They offer confidential counseling to individuals or groups that are tailored to suit your needs. You can contact them by calling 0303 303 1333 or emailing [email protected]    - Mind also offers mental health support between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 0300 123 3393 or text them on 86463.   - The Wigan Athletic Supporters Mental Health Group offers a safe space for football fans to open up about their mental well-being. You can contact them on Facebook, via Twitter on @WASMentalHealth, or via email at [email protected]

Warrington boxer Rhiannon Dixon joins Jay Whittle on 'The Full-Time Whittle Podcast' to talk through her professional boxing career, training with her new coach Anthony Crolla, and working on the frontline throughout the coronavirus pandemic for the NHS in 2020.   Rhiannon also discusses her ambitions to help inspire young girls to begin sport, and how she is always ready for any potential opportunities.   TWITTER:   @JayWhittle6   @WASMentalHealth    @RhiannonDixon3   INSTAGRAM:   @Whittle.Jay    @FullTimeWhittlePodcast    @RhiannonDixonBoxing    FACEBOOK:    https://www.facebook.com/TheFullTimeW​  https://www.facebook.com/rhiannondixonboxing

Former Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers, and current Wigan Warriors star Zak Hardaker opens-up in an extremely honest interview about his previous mistakes, his drug ban, and how he has now changed his life around both on-and-off the field.    Zak was one of the greatest ever guests on The Full-Time Whittle Podcast, and I am very excited for you all to hear his astonishing life story.  TWITTER:  @JayWhittle6   @WASMentalHealth  @Zakhardaker1  @AtmoStrength   INSTAGRAM: @Whittle.Jay @FullTimeWhittlePodcast @ZakHardaker  @ATMOStrength   FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFullTimeW​...

Wigan Athletic's club record goalscorer Andy Liddell joins Jay Whittle to reflect on some of the best days of his playing career at Springfield Park and the JJB Stadium, and answer your most asked questions before speaking about the importance of mental health.  SOCIAL MEDIA:  @JayWhittle6  @Lidds7   @WASMentalHealth   Empathy North West is a non-profit organisation based in Wigan that offers therapeutic intervention to individuals, couples, families, and children. They offer confidential counselling sessions to individuals and groups tailored to suit your needs.   If you’d like to find out more information, please call 0303 303 133, or email [email protected].

Former Glasgow Rangers, Portsmouth FC and Wigan Athletic star Kal Naismith joins Jay Whittle on 'The Full-Time Whittle Podcast'  to lift the lid on his rollercoaster three-year stay at the DW Stadium.  Naismith discusses his relationship with former Latics manager Paul Cook, his earlier critics, and his journey from zero to hero in the 2019-20 season.   The 28-year-old also reflects on the club's administration over the last eight-months, playing alongside the young squad, and why he decided to move on to join Luton Town.  TWITTER:  @JayWhittle6   @WASMentalHealth   INSTAGRAM:  @Whittle.Jay  @FullTimeWhittlePodcast  @kalnaismith14   FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFullTimeW ...

THE FULL-TIME WHITTLE PODCAST WITH SIMON HAWORTH:    Former Welsh international Simon Haworth joins Jay Whittle on 'The Full-Time Whittle Podcast' to talk through his career coming through the ranks at Cardiff City , his time in the Wales set-up, and moving onto Coventry City, Wigan Athletic, and Tranmere Rovers.   Haworth also discusses his current managerial role at Northern Premier League side Staylbridge Celtic, in addition to how he thinks the PFA and FA should do more to help safeguard the mental health of players.   TWITTER:  @JayWhittle6   @WASMentalHealth  @morgandylan99    INSTAGRAM:  @Whittle.Jay  @FullTimeWhittlePodcast     FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFullTimeW...