The Football Mindset Podcast

Struggling to deal with pressure? Read this article!

27 Aug 2021

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Read this article in order to help yourself deal with the pressures of a match https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/aug/21/how-to-win-at-lif...

You don't have forever to achieve your dreams on the park

26 Aug 2021

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Today JJ tells a story about a client of his which highlights just how important it is to solve any struggle that you have ASAP as opposed to holding ...

QUESTION: How do I keep consistent with my performance

25 Aug 2021

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Colin, who is a listener to the podcast messaged in with this question How do I keep consistent with my performance? Listen to find out JJ's reply If ...

Turning around a drop in form

24 Aug 2021

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What is the most important thing to focus on when turning around a drop in form? Make sure you avoid making the same mistake as so many other players ...

Self development - What do these tasks look like?

23 Aug 2021

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A listener asked this question last week so JJ used today's episode to answer There is also a powerful task that you can do in order to kick on from a...

Your confidence can be worked on

20 Aug 2021

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Unfortunately this is something that JJ did no realise during his playing career but hopefully by him talking about his experience it means you can av...

12 ways to work on your inner game everyday!

19 Aug 2021

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Last week a listener asked "What does working on my inner game consistently look like?" In today's podcast, you will find out Please leave a review an...

5 things I have learned from the podcast that can help you!

18 Aug 2021

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After 200 episodes JJ took time to have a think about what he has learned from doing the podcast and how those things can help you in your career goin...

Enter our FREE GIVEAWAY to mark 200 episodes!

17 Aug 2021

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To mark the milestone of episode 200 of the Football Mindset podcast JJ has decided to do a free giveaway Listen to today's podcast to find out what y...

Do you ever experience this level of self belief?

16 Aug 2021

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JJ experienced something at the weekend that doesn't happen too often for him He talks about it in today's episode and wonders if you have ever felt t...

Doubting yourself by comparing yourself to others on social media

13 Aug 2021

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We have all done it, haven't we? Compared ourselves to someone else's social media timeline and it has caused us to doubt ourselves and the path that ...

Nail your morning to nail your day

12 Aug 2021

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Just how important is a morning routine when it comes to helping you think, feel and perform at your best? Make sure you follow the Football Mindset i...

Having the ability to adapt is key to high performance

11 Aug 2021

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JJ talks about a discussion he had with a client who had just played a game where his ability to adapt was key in him performing well and helping his ...

What to do if you are struggling with your inner game

10 Aug 2021

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Once you have listened to the podcast the answer seems so simple doesn't it? You only get one shot at a career, use it wisely! Please subscribe to the...

Start your week by asking yourself this question

09 Aug 2021

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JJ sees it more and more players putting loads of time and effort into their outer game Their activation work, gym work, recovery, nutrition and what ...

Embarrassed to work on your inner game?

06 Aug 2021

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Why do players who are struggling mentally not decide to work on finding a solution? JJ explains in today's episode how he doesn't know the answer but...

Upping your game with self reflection

05 Aug 2021

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**MESSAGE FROM LISTENER** Podcast idea - I would like to hear about the review/reflection systems you have in place. As a side note to that, do you us...

Do not make the same mistake as this guy

04 Aug 2021

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Today's episode is a lesson that comes from something that happened inside a coaching group that JJ is part of  Business or football, the message is ...

Have you lost confidence in achieving your long term goals?

03 Aug 2021

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Last week JJ was asked by a client how he maintains confidence in achieving what he wants in the long term Instead of keeping his answer between him a...

Dealing with the ups and downs of the new season

02 Aug 2021

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The Scottish league season started at the weekend and the English league season is due to start next weekend So players soon enough will be (if not al...

Are you stressed? Listen to yourself!

30 Jul 2021

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JJ reveals what he is doing to reduce his current stress levels and thinks that you can use exactly the same technique to relieve yours Did you find t...

Every player struggles with confidence... so what is your go to?

29 Jul 2021

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According to former Scotland defender Steven Pressley, every footballer at some point will struggle with confidence So if that is the case, every play...

Have you set a goal for the new season?

28 Jul 2021

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With the new league seasons about to start in Britain over the next few weeks, there is probably no better time to set goals for the season ahead if y...

My struggle with switching off

27 Jul 2021

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Today JJ talks about how having the ability to switch off is just as important as having the ability to switch on Please subscribe to the podcast, lea...

Hiring an expert to help you

26 Jul 2021

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The conversation that was had after JJ picked up his dog Skye from the groomers was the inspiration for this podcast Hiring an expert to groom your do...

Creating confidence through structure

23 Jul 2021

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As JJ comes to the end of a 4-week pre-season training plan, today he talks about how having a structured training plan build by an expert allowed him...

You need to hear this message!

22 Jul 2021

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JJ talks about a session that he did with a client where they spoke about one of the biggest things that you need to understand when trying to bounce ...

Struggling to perform? Try this

21 Jul 2021

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If JJ could turn back time and approach his matchday preparation in a different way in order to help him perform better on the park Today's episode re...

Book recommendation: Secrets of the sporting elite

20 Jul 2021

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Today's episode is all about a book that JJ is currently reading and just about to finish Whilst reading it he thought it would be perfect for someone...

3 benefits that self development can bring to your game

19 Jul 2021

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Growing up JJ thought you either had confidence or you didn't Confidence and belief were things you were either born with or not Unfortunately, he had...

Confidence struggles... Are you using the right tools?

16 Jul 2021

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If you are struggling to perform with confidence it is absolutely essential to have a mental skills toolbox at your disposal When you have that toolbo...

Football Mindset's busiest day ever

15 Jul 2021

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JJ talks about his monster day of sessions yesterday but also rewinds the clock back 4 years to give you an insight on his journey so far! He really h...

Is hindsight a help or hinderance for you?

14 Jul 2021

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Everyone becomes an expert with the benefit of hindsight But what about for you and your confidence levels... Is hindsight a help or a hinderance?

Setbacks: Using role models to overcome them

13 Jul 2021

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Going through a setback can be tough when it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel and that things aren't going to change for you In t...

What did you learn from the Euros?

12 Jul 2021

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Euro 2020 has come to an end with the Italians being crowned champions after beating England in a penalty shootout at Wembley But what was the biggest...

Losing your edge

09 Jul 2021

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When you lose your edge in training, what do you do? Please subscribe and leave a review

The Harry Kane bubble

08 Jul 2021

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Without a doubt, Harry Kane is a top top player and arguably world-class But what separates him from the crowd  In today's episode, JJ gives his opin...

When building confidence, Don't underestimate the power of 1

07 Jul 2021

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It is so easy to always focus on the big picture But what about when you feel miles of from where you want to be or unable to achieve the big picture,...

Struggling with confidence? Work on taking your foot of the gas

06 Jul 2021

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When players struggle with confidence JJ often finds them wanting to do more and more But often they are working harder and harder on the wrong things...

Trying to impress the gaffer in pre season?

05 Jul 2021

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Competitive games start in Scotland later this week and for many English teams they are now back in pre-season training as of last week Nearly every p...

How to use your physical training to improve your inner game

02 Jul 2021

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Today JJ gives you 3 simple tips that you can use throughout your training sessions in order to help you mentally for the next time that you take to t...

Lacking confidence? Think of the mental side of the game as a skill

01 Jul 2021

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JJ talks about how he feels so many areas of a footballer's game are described as a skill but the mental side of the game is often ignored in those de...

Are you semi pro and want to work with me?

30 Jun 2021

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If you are a semi-professional footballer and have always wanted to work with JJ then now is your chance JJ talks about his new online program Confide...

The most important thing when getting ready for a pre season friendly

29 Jun 2021

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JJ decided to do this episode after being approached by a manager to help his players going into their 1st pre-season game of the season So he thought...

What will take your game to the next level in the new season?

28 Jun 2021

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This is a question that JJ asked himself over the Summer and you might be surprised at his answer But he also talks about how it is a question that yo...

Setting goals: Do I believe in them?

25 Jun 2021

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This is a question that JJ was asked during the last week and with it being pre-season and the time for potentially setting new targets/goals he thoug...

Confidence: If they can play at the top level, why can't you?

18 Jun 2021

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Evidence is a major part of creating confidence But f you don't have the evidence yourself of doing what you want to do Why can't you take that eviden...

Answer these questions to set you up for a successful pre season!

11 Jun 2021

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Pre-season is nearly upon us once again In this episode, JJ talks about his excitement for the upcoming Euro 2020 and talks about how the World Cup in...

What do you want from the pod?

04 Jun 2021

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Drop us a message on our Instagram page @footballmindset or email [email protected]  and let us know what you want to hear more of on the po...

My biggest struggle... is it also yours?

28 May 2021

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Today JJ talks about something that he has struggled with for years but is hell-bent on changing this Summer But is his biggest struggle also your big...

Try this during the close season to set yourself up for success next season

21 May 2021

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The close season is a great time to reflect on the previous season, set targets for the new season and take stalk on where you find yourself currently...

Embrace the tough times

14 May 2021

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On a recent session, JJ was told by a young lad that he does not feel his academy is setup to help deal with the tough times They are all about the go...

Are you killing your own confidence?

13 May 2021

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Confidence is massive for your performance isn't it? JJ when he used to play thought what other people thought of him was the biggest killer of his co...

Setbacks provide the platform for comebacks

12 May 2021

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Frustration, anger and self doubt These are all things that understandably you might experience after a setback Overthinking things and always replayi...

The truth about why players struggle to release the shackles in play off games

11 May 2021

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The season for many is now over and for others the playoffs are fast approaching Over the past few years the goals in the Championship playoff finals ...

Will having a side hustle distract me from reaching the top?

10 May 2021

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A client of JJ's messaged him the other day saying he struggles to turn off after training and that he had thought about setting up a side hustle to h...

What will happen to the pod during the close season?

07 May 2021

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In episode 20 JJ committed to doing an episode every Mon-Fri (outwith close seasons, festive period etc) for a year He will reach that target at 279 e...

How I am going to deal with increased expectations

06 May 2021

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Over the past few months, JJ has grown Football Mindset into the strongest that it has ever been But with that has come an increase in expectation fro...

Like David Beckham you can be stronger for your tough times

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the World Cup in France in 1998 David Beckham was sent off for violent conduct in England's match v Argentina The media onslaught after the game wa...

The fatal flaw with playing meaningless games

04 May 2021

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It is coming to the time of the season where so many players will play in what are referred to as meaningless games In today's episode, JJ talks about...

My thoughts on football's social media boycott

03 May 2021

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It is completely wrong and disgusting that any footballer should receive online abuse whether that be due to their skin colour, religion or for the qu...

My encounter with the law and accepting responsibility

30 Apr 2021

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Earlier this week JJ got an email and was fined for using an image on his website that he never had permission to use Although he never uploaded the i...

What can you learn from Ronnie O'Sullivan about working on your mindset?

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

6-time snooker World Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan gave an interview after being knocked out of this year's snooker world championships and in it he spok...

Upgrade your confidence like you upgrade your mobile phone

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Players spend so much time upgrading things like their mobile phone and car that they forget about upgrading the thing that is with them 24/7 until th...

Improve your confidence by servicing your performance

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In JJ's opinion far too many players come away from a game and label their performance as 'I was sh*t today' or 'I was class today' and don't review i...

A book recommendation from my trip to the Highlands

26 Apr 2021

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On Saturday JJ went to visit a mate in the North of Scotland  They watched and talked football all day before he drove the 3 and a half hours back do...

Snus: Is there a better alternative?

23 Apr 2021

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Snus is a smokeless tobacco pouch that is gaining more and more popularity within the football world when it comes to aiding performance It is claimed...

The power of consistency in feeling your best

22 Apr 2021

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JJ thinks that being consistent in what you do and doing things little and often is more helpful for feeling your confident best as opposed to doing b...

Are you in this UNHAPPY cycle away from the park?

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not allowing yourself to be happy when you play well because you have a game in the next few days and not happy when you don't play well So when exact...

MENTAL MONDAY! The Super League and Jose Mourinho

20 Apr 2021

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As much as JJ talks about the potential of the new European super league and Jose Mourinho's sacking He delivers a serious message at the end about wh...

If you are going to worry about anything this week, worry about this!

19 Apr 2021

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In an ideal world, you wouldn't have any worries heading into the new week But if you are going to have your worries, worry about what JJ talks about ...

What I see in you

16 Apr 2021

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Ever wondered what JJ sees in you as a professional footballer? If so, make sure you listen to this episode. It comes from a document he created 4 yea...

Is positive thinking fucking you up?

15 Apr 2021

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'It is all about positive thinking' This is something that you hear so often in football But is it true? JJ thinks that positive thinking can actually...

3 things you can learn from my garden exploits

14 Apr 2021

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Over the past few weeks, JJ has turned into a young Alan Titchmarsh and has been doing up his front and back garden But what are the lessons he has le...

Did you play poorly on Saturday?

13 Apr 2021

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Did you play poorly on Saturday? If so give this episode a listen as JJ tells a story about a client's performance on Saturday and why he wasn't shock...

What to do if you are struggling with your inner game

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ openly talks about times in the past where he has struggled with things and what he found got him the quickest and smoothest results to change the ...

Would you benefit from working with a mental skills coach?

09 Apr 2021

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Have you ever wondered if you would benefit from working with a mental skills coach? Or what signs would indicate that you would benefit from working ...

What has Jesse Lingard proved?

08 Apr 2021

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Over the last couple of years, Jesse Lingard has had a tough time of things both on and off the park But since moving on loan to West Ham from Man Uni...

How do you maintain a certain performance level?

07 Apr 2021

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When you are bang in form what do you do to give yourself the best chance of the performance levels in the next match being just as good as the last m...

How to perform with more composure

06 Apr 2021

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Something that all the top players have in abundance is composure But how can you go about playing with more composure in your game? JJ reveals his be...

Tuchel on Werner and strikers struggling to score goals

05 Apr 2021

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If you are a striker this episode is not to be missed JJ thinks it is the best episode for strikers that he has done It will save you hours of hard wo...

What is the greatest game you have seen?

02 Apr 2021

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Over the years JJ has been to hundreds if not thousands of games as a fan and today he decided to ask you what is the greatest game you have witnessed...

5 things you can learn from FM most successful month

01 Apr 2021

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On 14th July 2017 JJ took on his 1st ever professional footballer as a client Fast forward to March 2021 and he has grown his stable to working with 2...

Try this if you are struggling with where you currently are

31 Mar 2021

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When you are struggling with where you are at it easy to focus on working harder on the training park, doing extras or eating better But will that hel...

Scotland and must win matches

30 Mar 2021

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JJ watched the build-up to Israel v Scotland on Sunday night and there was one thing in particular that really done his nut in about how the press and...

The truth about trying to solve a confidence struggle only on the training field

29 Mar 2021

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Have you ever tried to solve a confidence struggle by only working harder on the training field? In today's episode, JJ reveals the truth about doing ...

Do this to create more confidence

26 Mar 2021

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What does your best feel like?

25 Mar 2021

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Have you ever thought about that before? If not listen to this episode to find out why JJ thinks it is essential that you do in order to go on and pla...

Jamie Carragher - Dealing with new signings in your position

24 Mar 2021

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This episode was requested by a listener who wanted to know more about how Jamie Carragher used to deal with Liverpool signing new players to replace ...

Does this help you perform with more freedom?

23 Mar 2021

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So many teams are stumbling towards the finish line of automatic promotion and play-off spots So many players in those teams are struggling to express...

How has lockdown been for me?

22 Mar 2021

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This week marks a year since Boris Johnson ordered everyone to stay at home JJ thought that meant 4 weeks in the house and then he would be back out a...

Listen to this if you are a player who's league starts back today

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Use this simple tool to set realistic expectations in your 1st game back today Better expectations will help you with your confidence and belief level...

Try this when asking your gaffer for more minutes

19 Mar 2021

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This one is for the subs who are coming on from the bench and getting minutes but would like to get more minutes If you can't do what JJ has invited y...

Are inspired by Steve Finnan's journey?

18 Mar 2021

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From non league football to Champions League winner If Steve Finnan's journey doesn't inspire you very little will in JJ's eyes  Success leaves clues

You are not a foobtaller

17 Mar 2021

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You might be reading the title of this thinking... wtf?!?! But have a listen and let JJ know your thoughts on it It is a topic that he is planning on ...

Don't get this mixed up if you are on the bench

16 Mar 2021

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It is so easy to get caught up in the minutes that you played, or didn't play But is that the most important thing? JJ thinks that something else is m...

Jamie Carragher on Ravel Morrison lacking the mindset to be a top player

15 Mar 2021

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When asked about Ravel Morrison on Sky Sports Off Script Jamie Carragher said that you can't say someone should have been a top player but wasn't due ...

Are you uncertain around today's match?

13 Mar 2021

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One of the last things you want to be heading into a match is UNCERTAIN Listen to this episode to find out how you can go from being uncertain to cert...

Neil Lennon, Asda and coming back from injury

12 Mar 2021

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JJ talks about his 1st encounter with then Hibs boss Neil Lennon in an Asda car park To get to this point he has never shied away from getting uncomfo...

Film Recommendation...You must WATCH THIS!

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you need to be convinced about just how powerful the mental side of your game is in relation to your performance, watch this film! You will get it ...