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Strain on the game

Strain on the game
Football
Premier League
Club World Cup
Pre-Season Training
Chelsea
Nutrition
Player Fitness
Injuries
Player Performance
Injury Recovery
Fitness In Football
Preseason Training
Football Injuries
Athlete Mentality
Managerial Impact
Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester City
Elite Football
Commercial Aspects
Performance Coaching

Strain on the Game takes you inside the physical and financial pressures of elite football. Hosted by former Premier League and England International Stephen Warnock and top fitness and performance coach Adrian Lamb, each episode dives into the realities behind the pitch, from injury recovery, fitness, nutrition, to the business of the modern game. Honest, insightful, and real.

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Latest Episodes

Ever wondered how Premier League teams plan their training week? It’s not endless 5-a-sides. It’s a calculated build toward peak performance physically, tactically, technically, and psychologically.

In this episode, Stephen and Adrian break down Tac... more

This week we sit down with Steve Beharall, CEO of the Newcastle United Foundation, for an open, honest conversation about mental health—and the unique role football clubs play in changing lives far beyond the pitch.

Steve shares how the Foundation’s... more

Former England international Stephen Warnock and elite performance coach Adrian Lamb sit down with performance psychologist and mindset expert Jamil Qureshi—whose client list spans Premier League clubs, Ryder Cup winners, F1 drivers, Olympians, and F... more

The Premier League is facing an injury epidemic — and the numbers are staggering. Last season alone, clubs recorded 593 time-loss injuries, with players missing a combined 2,597 games. The financial hit? More than £255 million in wages paid to injure... more

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Steve Beharall
CEO of Newcastle United Foundation
Newcastle United Foundation
Episode: Football, Mental Health, and the Power of Community - with guest Steve Beharall, CEO of the Newcastle United Foundation
Jamil Qureshi
Performance psychologist and mindset expert
Episode: Ryder Cup Captains to Premier League Stars: The Psychology behind Elite Performance.
Dr. Dave Hancock
Experienced head physio and CEO of Apollo, previous roles include working with Leeds and Chelsea
Apollo
Episode: Could This Be the Answer to the Premier League’s Injury Epidemic — Costing Clubs Millions and Managers Their Jobs?
Dr. Chris Rosimus
Head of nutrition and performance for England's national teams
FA (Football Association)
Episode: Fuelling Football: The Nutrition Team Supporting England's National Teams
Dave Pyle
Lead performance chef for England's national teams
FA (Football Association)
Episode: Fuelling Football: The Nutrition Team Supporting England's National Teams
Dr. Steve McNally
Performance Support Director at PGMOL and former club doctor at Manchester United and Liverpool Academy
PGMOL
Episode: Rooney, Ronaldo & Referees: Inside Football Medicine with Dr Steve McNally

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Brilliant Nostalgia Trip for Football Fans!

    Loving Strain on the Game! Stephen Warnock takes you right back to late 2000’s football with brilliant behind-the-scenes stories. Proper insight, plenty of banter and loads of nostalgia. If you grew up watching football in that era, you’ll love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puyol2911
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Insightful

    Great listen, gives you a completely different perspective on football rather than just being on the fans side. Having the different perspectives from Adrian & Stephen really help to open your eyes into what really goes on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PF89268
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent insight

    I’m a football fan and love fitness so this podcast is both entertaining and extremely insightful! Looking forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joeforefc
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great insight into the game

    Really enjoyed the episodes so far. An insightful and honest take on the game and behind the scenes. Great chemistry between the presenters. Really interesting discussions into,not just the game itself, but the fitness, science, diet etc behind it. Would strongly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gingerfray
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Insightful and funny

    Absolutely loving this podcast. It’s not just another football chat. Stephen and Adrian discuss into the stuff you don’t normally hear about. Really honest, funny in parts, and full of stuff that makes you see football differently. Can’t wait for more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcaster1878
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#230
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#236
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#245
Ireland/Sports/Soccer

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Football, Mental Health, and the Power of Community - with guest Steve Beharall, CEO of the Newcastle United Foundation
Q: What have you found to be some of the greatest mental health challenges in the community in the North East?
Major challenges include the legacy of industrial work culture, high rates of unemployment, and issues like the cost of living crisis leading to abject poverty, which significantly affect mental health.
Football, Mental Health, and the Power of Community - with guest Steve Beharall, CEO of the Newcastle United Foundation
Q: Steve, can we start by explaining the role of Newcastle United Foundation and how mental health fits into its wider mission?
The Newcastle United Foundation aims to leverage the local passion for football to promote active living, education, and employability, with a significant focus on addressing mental health due to concerning local statistics.
Could This Be the Answer to the Premier League’s Injury Epidemic — Costing Clubs Millions and Managers Their Jobs?
Q: Would you agree that injuries have reached epidemic proportions?
Hancock agrees, indicating that specific soft tissue injuries are on the rise and calling for preventive measures.
Could This Be the Answer to the Premier League’s Injury Epidemic — Costing Clubs Millions and Managers Their Jobs?
Q: Why do you think the injuries have reached the levels that they've reached?
Hancock believes the game is faster now, and while athletes are better prepared, the number of soft tissue injuries continues to rise.
Inside a Premier League Match Day
Q: What are the common preparations on match day for a Premier League player?
Players usually report to the stadium a couple of hours before the kickoff for team meetings, pre-match meals, and individual warm-ups depending on their personal routines. Their mental and physical readiness is crucial and varies from player to player.

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