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My Mate's A Footballer

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Released On: 10 Nov 2023

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Joe Wilkinson wants to make footballer Patrick Bamford become his new best mate.

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My Mate's A Footballer
Welcome to My Mate's a Footballer
Joe Wilkinson wants to make footballer Patrick Bamford become his new best mate.
2 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Can Joe Wilkinson become Best Friends with Patrick Bamford
Joe reveals his plan of how he will become best mates with a professional footballer.
41 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
How Much Impact Can a New Manager Really Have?
Early into their relationship, Joe & Pat discuss everything that new managers can change.
38 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Patrick Bamford’s 5-a-side Clinic
An episode about transfers gets derailed as Joe asks Pat how to become a better player.
36 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Moving to Chelsea on Transfer Deadline Day
Joe gets back on track this episode as Pat reveals what it’s like to be transferred.
37 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Joe on MOTD and Other Landmark Footballing Moments
Joe & Pat talk landmark moments a footballer experiences as they’re getting to the top.
38 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
How To Organise a Football Team Christmas Do
Joe and Pat get stuck into what Leeds are planning for their club Christmas party.
35 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Giant Killings, Bonuses and Crap Pitches - The FA Cup
What is it like to play in the FA Cup for a big side vs a smaller club wanting a scalp.
34 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Patrick Bamford’s Wonder Goal
After writing himself into FA Cup folklore, Patrick tells Joe all about THAT goal.
36 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
What Do You Need For a Good Run of Form?
Pat is having a good run so Joe wants to work out what contributes to his impressive form.
36 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Patrick Challenges Joe to Prove He’s Good at Free Kicks
After weeks of hearing about Joe’s free kick taking ability, Pat lays down a challenge.
34 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Do All Footballers Want To Be a Captain?
Joe has always fancied himself as a skipper so wants to know what he’d have to be good at.
39 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Patrick Bamford’s Personal Team
Patrick opens up about everything he’s invested in to deal with the pressures of football.
38 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
The First England Call-Up (Landmarks Part 2)
Patrick discusses more of his landmark moments - his first goal and first England cap.
32 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
The ‘Home Life’ of a Footballer
Joe finds out what life is like for Patrick when he’s not focused on being a footballer.
36 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Inside a Football Dressing Room (and a private jet)
Joe is very excited to learn exactly what goes on inside a dressing room.
37 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
What Does ‘Style of Play’ Actually Mean?
Patrick nobly attempts to explain football tactics to a bemused Joe.
33 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Your Questions Answered (Plus Erling Haaland's Lovely Lips)
The lads answer your burning questions, allowing us to discover their favourite dinosaurs.
37 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Your Questions Answered - Part Two
Pat gets grilled on his recent handball, VAR and developing the ‘dark arts’ of football.
34 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Joe and Patrick Finally Meet at Leeds’ Training Ground
After almost an entire series of a pod together Joe and Patrick finally meet in the flesh.
28 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Is Joe Wilkinson Actually Good at Taking Free Kicks?
Listen to the moment that you’ve all been waiting for and Joe has been dreading.
29 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
How Do Footballers And Managers Deal With Pressure?
Joe and Pat are reunited to discuss pressure and the birth of Pat’s second child.
38 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
A Message From Patrick and Joe
A Message From Patrick and Joe
1 min
My Mate's A Footballer
The Secret to Playing at Wembley
Joe and Patrick are reunited to talk about Leeds' playoff run and Pat's injury woes.
34 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Arm Round The Shoulder or A Kick Up The…?
Patrick and Joe chat about what makes a successful manager.
34 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
What Happens When A Player Gets Injured?
Patrick and Joe chat about injuries and how clubs get their players fit.
31 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
What Happens on a Footballer’s Stag Do?
Pat is back from Marbs and Joe is delighted to share the goss and see the photos.
42 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Patrick and Joe pick their England team for the Euros
Pat and Joe get together for the last pod before they enjoy this summer’s Euros.
32 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Could Joe Wilkinson Be The Next England Manager?
Pat discusses his wedding, the next England manager and how best to switch off on holiday.
35 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
How To Get Inside The Head Of A Football Player
After the first game of the season Pat and Joe discuss the mind games involved in playing.
36 mins
My Mate's A Footballer
Re-Living Pre-Season: Pranks, Roommates And Go-Karting
Patrick and Joe discuss what happens on a pre-season tour with a Championship club.
31 mins

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