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Soundbite #17 - Granit Xhaka: Honest Reflections on his Relationship with his Dad
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the two-part Granit Xhaka | Between The Lines mini-series, he discussed with Markus Fjørtoft the bond between him and his father, from whi...
Soundbite #16 - Granit Xhaka: Why Players' Mentality Fail Them
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the two-part Granit Xhaka | Between The Lines mini-series, he discussed with Markus Fjørtoft the demands of being a professional football ...
Soundbite #15 - Hope Powell: Learning to Lead Through The Transition from Player to Coach
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did Hope Powell adjust to the transition from playing to coaching, and what challenges did she face in learning how to teach the game to others ef...
Soundbite #14 - Cesc Fabregas: The Modern Game Criticism
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is lost in the modern game according to Cesc Fàbregas.This is a short excerpt from Markus Fjørtoft's (@MarkusFjortoft) chat with Cesc Fabr...
Soundbite #13 - Philippe Senderos: The Challenge in Aspiring for Perfection
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest excerpt from our conversation with Philippe Senderos, the Swiss football legend, we delve into the minds of elite players and their pur...
Granit Xhaka: Inside The Mind Of The Player, Coach & Leader
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into the world of Granit Xhaka with Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft), gaining a unique insight into his coaching aspirations, unwavering princi...
Soundbite #12 - Cesc Fàbregas: Can You Teach Better Decision-Making?
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short excerpt from Markus Fjørtoft's (@MarkusFjortoft) follow-up interview with Cesc Fàbregas (@cesc4official).Cesc Fàbregas has tak...
Soundbite #11 - Hope Powell: The Core Values That Inspired Her Leadership
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What principles and values taught during her formative years, has shaped how Hope Powell has looked to lead since?This is a short excerpt from Markus ...
Soundbite #10 - Cesc Fabregas: Will We Ever See A New Cesc Fabregas?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Due to direction of the modern game, does Cesc think we will ever see a type of player similar to himself? This is a short excerpt from Markus Fjørto...
Philippe Senderos: From Player to Sports Directorship
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Philippe Senderos, the Swiss football icon renowned for his illustrious career with clubs such as Arsenal, Fulham, AC Milan, and Rang...
Hope Powell: Lessons In Leadership
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week’s episode where Markus Fjortoft (@markusfjortoft) talked to Hope Powell, one of women's football's most successful an...
Thierry Henry: Unveiling the Footballing Genius
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we have a true football legend – a two-time PFA Players' Player of the Year and one of the all-time greats of the Prem...
Soundbite #9 - David Dein: How To Build A Winning Team
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Dein was deemed crazy by Arsenal’s chairman at the time for investing his money in the club. However, over the course of over 20 years, he was...
Soundbite #8 - Cesc Fàbregas: Arteta's Pyschological Acumen
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short excerpt from Markus Fjørtoft's (@MarkusFjortoft) follow-up interview with Cesc Fàbregas (@cesc4official).Cesc Fàbregas has tak...
Soundbite #7 - Mark Ashton: Hiring The Right Manager
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I will tend to buck the trend. Sometimes it's easier to hire a more experienced manager, but I have always had a passion about giving peo...
Soundbite #6 - Dennis Wise: How Is He Building Project Como?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does Dennis Wise (@denniswise) look to build the Como Project (training ground, recruitment, cultural influences) and how does that compare to his...
Soundbite #5 - David Dein: The Art Of Bold Decision-Making
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back, David Dein seemed to have this touch for making key decisions that were considered radical at the time, such as forming the Premier Leag...
Soundbite #4 - Mark Ashton: How to Build a Winning Team From the Top Down
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"They have absolute clarity on how I expect them to behave as people."Since Mark Ashton arrived at Ipswich 1,5 years ago, he has hired a new...
David Dein: A Journey of Leadership and Innovation in Football
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with one of the most influential figures in English football, David Dein. His visionary leadership and bold decisions have earned him a p...
Cesc Fàbregas: The Coaching Journey (Pt. 2)
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At London, Colney, one of the greatest midfielders of his generation and World Cup, Euros, Premier League, La Liga and FA Cup winner Cesc Fàbregas (@...
Mark Ashton: Leading the Rebirth of Ipswich Town
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Ashton began his journey with the same dream as many other children: to become a professional footballer. He was a scholar at West Bromwich Albio...
Omar Beckles: From Non-League Football to PFA Chairman
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From non-league football to the PFA chairman Omar Beckles (@BecklesOmar) has had quite the journey. Markus Fjortoft (@markusfjortoft) met with Omar to...
Soundbite #3 - Dennis Wise: Why Was It A Relief Leaving England?
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is part of Dennis Wise relishing his new role due to getting away from constant scrutinisation and pressures that surrounded him his entire playing an...
Business: Les Ferdinand talks Culture, Recruitment, and Renewal as Director of Football
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We head to Heston, West London, where QPR spend their working hours while their 30m training ground is completed. “Sir Les” is one of the rare ca...
Soundbite #2 - Cesc Fabregas: The Difference In Leading As A Player Versus A Manager
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Will the "manager Fabregas" be different from the "player Fabregas" in terms of how he leads?"Short excerpt from Markus...
Soundbite #1 - Cesc Fabregas: What Constitutes A Win?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What constitutes a win for Cesc Fabregas? Is it three points? Or is it a good game?During Cesc Fabregas' Arsenal days, they played an incredibly ...
Dennis Wise: How and Why He's Building Project Como 1907
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To successfully transition from one career to another cannot be taken for granted. For Dennis Wise (@denniswise), it’s had its ups and downs but he&...
Cesc Fàbregas: Management, Philosophy, Creativity & Wenger
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a chilly Sunday afternoon, at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia overlooking Lake Como, we were in the company of one of the most successful midfielders of...