All Episodes

May 28, 2025 64 mins
Steven is joined by former Premier League footballer Steve Sidwell, who shares his journey from the pitch to the podcast studio, reflecting on his career and the transition to life after football. He discusses the challenges of retirement, the void left by the game, and his current training for the London Marathon, motivated by personal connections to health issues. The conversation delves into the art world, the culture of football dressing rooms, and the evolution of player dynamics in the modern game, highlighting the balance between natural talent and hard work Key Takeaways Reflecting on a career as a premiership footballer, there is a deep sense of nostalgia for the experiences of playing, training, and the camaraderie within the team. The emotional connection to the sport and the memories of specific moments, such as victories and the atmosphere of match days, are profoundly cherished. The transition from professional football to training for events like the London Marathon illustrates the importance of routine, commitment, and sacrifice. The discipline required in both football and marathon training highlights the parallels between athletic dedication and personal goals. Effective leadership within a team is crucial, with examples of strong leaders like John Terry and Didier Drogba demonstrating how their presence and work ethic inspired their teammates.  The shift towards a more diverse and sensitive environment in dressing rooms reflects broader societal changes, with a noted difference in how criticism and accountability are handled compared to previous generations. BEST MOMENTS "I miss it badly. I'm talking everything, not just playing... the smell of cut grass, all the silly things like that that you just can't replicate."  "When you get back into training, the commitment, the dedication... you've got to sacrifice stuff."  "I knew my role, I knew what I had to do and I worked it... I had to give 100% and really, really work all the time."  "There's no loyalty in football. You think you're going to be loyal to this football club and that football club will do the dirty on you just as quick as you would if you wanted to leave." VALUABLE RESOURCES The Steven Sulley Study  https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn’t be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships. As a person who has made successes in life, and also made huge cock-ups, I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful, or at least start your pursuit. My ‘Study’ has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception of, successful people - and I know a lot of successful people from all walks of life. My ‘Study’ coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well-rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too. CONTACT METHOD Instagram
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.