The High Performance Podcast

Andy Cole: From Premier League Legend to Fighting Kidney Disease (E286)

02 Sep 2024

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Andy Cole is a legendary English footballer best known for his time at Manchester United, where he became one of the Premier League's all-time great strikers. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Cole's talent and determination earned him a place among the sport's greats, both in club and international football.In this episode, Jake and Damian sit down with Andy Cole to discuss the highs and lows of his remarkable journey, both on and off the pitch. Andy opens up about the challenges he faced after being diagnosed with a serious illness, the mental health struggles that followed, and how these experiences reshaped his outlook on life.He also reflects on the pivotal moments of his football career, including his peak performances, the unique pressures of playing for Manchester United and the complexities of his football relationships, including his bond with Dwight Yorke and the tension with Teddy Sheringham. The episode offers a deep exploration of resilience, mental health, and the importance of support systems during difficult times.🚨 PartnersHuel 👉 Claim your FREE t-shirt HERE: my.huel.com/hpblackDiscover all 154 health benefits at uk.huel.com/benefitsHeights 👉 Click here for 20% off your subscription! https://hppod.co/heightsFORA 👉 Enjoy 25% off your first meeting room booking at a Fora workspace HERE: https://hppod.co/FORA25Explore offers and discounts through our other partners:https://hppod.co/partnersAndy Cole Fund - Kidney Research UK. The fund is for helping people like him who are living with kidney disease and goes to research into transplants and mental health and wellbeing.https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/andycolefund/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Andy Cole: From Premier League Legend to Fighting Kidney Disease (E286)

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