Important podcast this. We talk theory all the time, but how do you actually apply this when it matters? Luke had a massive game away at Newcastle on Sunday, and in the eighth minute, he made a mistake that cost Sunderland a goal.&n...

Most players are obsessed with their best performance.But what if that’s the wrong focus?In this episode, I break down why your worst level is actually what defines you, and how relying on confidence might be the thing holding you...

I watched an Instagram video earlier of two white-collar fighters who were throwing windmills, and the one who threw the most windmills got knocked spark out. This is kind of what you do when you make a mistake: you start throwing w...

Most people don't know what mindset actually is. What it actually is, is the meaning that we give things and that shapes our behaviour. If you want to change your game and change your life, you have to change the meaning...

‘Don't mess up’‘Don’t get found out’Why your language and thoughts are creating your reality and how to change it.

I have seen many good players not make it, and the reason is they may have had the talent, but they didn't have the attitude to apply it. Here's how to change that. 

I often witness players self-imposed limitations.  The most surprising thing is they’re not their own; someone else’s has become theirs and they’ve accepted it. Here’s how to break free and rebuild your house by breaking...

I've had players who have told themselves stories over many years that have held them back, and I've freed them up to go on to play at a higher level just by doing this one thing. 

For years I told people I was going to write a book.“I’m going to write a book.”“I’m going to do it one day.”But the truth is…I never actually did it.Until the pain of not doing it became bigger than the disco...

Many people are unaware that after leaving Chelsea as a young player I went on trial for Luton Orient.  My performance was disastrous and the reason for this was a comment made by a certain man. 

Antonín Kinský stepped onto the pitch last night in the biggest game of his life, a Champions League night against Atlético Madrid.For many players, this is the moment you dream about as a kid.But within 17 minutes, everything had...

Why do we perform well when we have everything to gain but then crumble under pressure as soon as we have something to lose?  The reason is simple. 

This weekend I went live on TalkSport and Sky Sports for Premier League Friday.  I’d love to share how I handled the pressure and offer some tips to help you perform at your best under similar circumstances when you’re in the heat of the g...

This Saturday I held my book launch and managers and players spoke.  The feedback was fantastic; the players were incredibly vulnerable and authentic.  It’s made a huge difference to their performances. 

I speak to so many players who present soft problems, which often stem from confidence issues, worries about performance, or other underlying concerns. When you delve deeper, you’ll find that these problems are usually much more complex. This e...

With the new year, many players try to take on more responsibilities, but the reality is that most need to take some off their plate. There’s a reason why this never sticks. Here’s why.

This morning, I had a nightmare. My car, which has already cost me thousands, broke down just before taking my little girl to school. This experience serves as a valuable lesson about dealing with uncertainty and how it can impact your performa...

In today’s episode I talk about how Harry Potter can have a massive influence on your game.

In today’s episode, I discuss the concept of imagining everything going wrong. While most people advise us to focus on the positive and expect success, what if we actively expose ourselves to the possibility of failure? What if we embraced the ...

🎙️ EPISODE: The Truth About Football — Chapter 1 Preview of Smarter, Not HarderIn this special episode, I’m reading Chapter 1 from my new book Smarter, Not Harder: Maximise Your Elite Inner Performance — and we’re starting with th...

I was going dizzy, stomach was killing me and then I nearly passed out doing a talk for a football team. 

Luke dislocated his shoulder a few years ago and struggled to deal with it and then a couple of minutes into the biggest game of his life he dislocated his other shoulder and has had to have an operation, ruling him out of the first few games o...

So many players are worrying about what’s next, when you just need to play the next ball.

Why if you don’t have tools and systems you’re leaving things to chance.

Today, I spoke to my partner in crime, Luke, to give you a different perspective and a new voice.