Upfront And Unfiltered
Welcome to Upfront and Unfiltered, the podcast that takes you deep into the heart of Manx football, brought to you by Upfront Footy, hosted by Dean Turton. Each week we bring you a candid and unfiltered conversation with a different guest from across all areas of Manx football. Join us as we dive into our guests journeys through the rollercoaster that is Manx football. Expect candid opinions on the state of the locla game, predictions, and a behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful game on the Isle of Man. From players to coaches, referees to comittee members, we leave no blade of grass unexplored. But that’s not all – We ask our guests to assemble their dream 7-A-Side Manx Football team in Select 7. Who makes the cut? Find out as we put our guests on the spot and uncover the lineup that defines their vision of local football greatness. This is Upfront and Unfiltered, where we strip away the layers and bring you the raw, unfiltered stories of the people who make Manx football the thriving community it is. Whether you’re a player, Coach, fan or just getting into the game, join us for a front-row seat to the passion, the drama, and the excitement that is Manx football.
Episodes
Welcome back to another episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast! This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tommy Crow, a current referee and former referee development officer. Tommy takes us on a nostalgic journey through his football beginnings in Liverpool, his struggles and triumphs on the Isle of Man, and why he made the switch from player to ref.
From the camaraderie of Saturday nights ...
This week, we’re diving into the colorful journey of Gary Waitman on the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast. Gary, is the man you've seen snapping away on the sidelines of Manx football games since 2008. He's got stories to tell, from being the pioneering chairman of FC Isle of Man to snapping iconic moments from the pitch.
Pull up a seat and listen as Gary shares his earliest memories of football, his brief stints with local clubs, an...
In this episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast, we're diving into the incredible journey of Tony Mepham, a man who needs no introduction in the Manx football community. From his early days playing at Onchan School to becoming the hardest working volunteer in the local game that he is today, Tony shares his love for the game and the passion that drives him.
We chat about Tony's transition from player to FA president, his thou...
On this episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast, I sit down with a true legend in the Manx football scene, Brian Callow. From coaching kids to playing and managing teams, Brian has seen it all and done it all in local football. If you’ve ever been curious about the story of Onchan's junior setup, now the biggest on the Isle of Man, or wanted some insights on the evolution of football on the island over the decades, this chat ...
Join host Dean Turton in another episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast as he dives deep into the world of Manx football with former FC Isle of Man captain, Frank Jones.
Frank opens up about the beginnings of his football journey, recollecting his late start in the sport while managing his love for motocross. He discusses his experiences playing for clubs like St Mary's and that renowned Geordies sides, offering insights int...
Season 2 of Upfront & Unfiltered kicks off with The Three (Not So) Wisemen.
Joining me are Paul Hatton, esteemed Manx football pundit, and Manx Soccer Saturday's Laxey Ramp dweller, Sam Turton
In this episode we do things a bit differently to normal:
- There's our mid-season review of the 24/25 Manx football season where we discuss all four men’s divisions and women’s football.
- All three of us reveal our teams of the season ...
Join me on our 10th episode as I sit down with the most decorated Father and Son duo to grace modern Manx Football, Chris Bass Snr & Jnr.
We barely scratch the surface as we dive into both of their intriguing footballing careers, discover the reasons behind why that St. Georges side were trophy-winning monsters, learn more about MIFA and FC Isle of Man, as well as juniors time in the ...
Join me on this episode as I sit down with and delve into the personal football journeys of FC Isle of Man's Director of Football Operations, Lee Dixon and Kit-Man / Linchpin, Craig Cowin.
From reminiscing about their beginnings in the local game, Lee’s time as a professional and Craig’s player of the season performance. We go on to dissect the highs and lows of F...
This week I’m joined by a man who loves podcast, D&D Club Secretary and the Euro 2016 Ball-Off Winner, Dave Mathieson.
We discuss his younger playing days, injury, management, and his transition from player into the role as club secretary. You will also discover exactly what a "Ball-Off" is, and much more in this episode.
We finish by revealing his ultima...
This week I'm joined by Manx footballing Rolls-Royce 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 in an episode packed with highs and lows. He candidly talks about his beginnings at St George's, his rise to professional football, them grand slam wins, his Island days and his aspirations to go into management full-time in the future.
We also reflect on the positive and negative aspects of the local game curre...
In this episode of the "Upfront and Unfiltered Podcast", I catch up with Paul Healy BEM. Join us as we journey back into Healy's start in Manx football, transitioning from St. George's youth team, captaining Corinthians, and helping keep Braddan a float! We talk about the good and bad in the local game, and his select 7 is a bleter that comes with a poignant message about mental health.
The conversation concludes with his unique ex...
The fifth episode of Upfront and Unfiltered is here!
This week I’m joined by a man whose had more clubs than Tiger Woods, but who has now picked up the whistle to become one of the islands top referees, 𝗥𝗢𝗕 𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥.
We discuss his dramatic shift from being a player to a referee, his struggles with mental health and how he prevailed thanks to people ...
This week I’m joined by former Union Mills player and Manager Steven Fox.
We discuss everything from how football gave him sanctuary growing up, all the way through to managing his boyhood club to a league tit...
This week I’m joined by DHSOB first team manager, and a man known throughout the whole of Manx football, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.
We discuss everything from his youth days at professional clubs, how his tea...
Welcome to the second episode of Upfront and Unfiltered!
Join us as we dive deep into the intriguing footballing life of Ramsey AFC Chairman, Jonathan "Jogger" Leece. From being thrown into the back of Papa Kinnish's van as a child to the highs and lows of cross-dressing (or was it fancy dress?), we leave no stone unturned.
We also reveal of Jogger's ultimate 7-a-side Manx ...
Join us on our debut episode as we dive into the world of Manx football with Colby first-team manager Aaron Collister.
We discuss his whole journey through Manx football, chat about the local game, throw in some questions from our followers and unveil his ultimate 7-a-side Manx football dream team in 'Select 7.'
You might call it good or perhaps even crap, but it can only get better from here!
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