How Do Footballers And Managers Deal With Pressure?
Joe and Pat are reunited to discuss pressure and the birth of Pat’s second child.
- 38 mins
BBC Sounds - My Mate's A Footballer - Available Episodes
My Mate's A Footballer
Joe Wilkinson has always wanted a professional footballer to be his mate. Patrick Bamford has signed up to this podcast to work out if they can become true friends.
Episodes (22 Available)
- Is Joe Wilkinson Actually Good at Taking Free Kicks?
Listen to the moment that you’ve all been waiting for and Joe has been dreading.
- 29 mins
- 03 Apr 2024
- Joe and Patrick Finally Meet at Leeds’ Training Ground
After almost an entire series of a pod together Joe and Patrick finally meet in the flesh.
- 28 mins
- 28 Mar 2024
- Your Questions Answered - Part Two
Pat gets grilled on his recent handball, VAR and developing the ‘dark arts’ of football.
- 34 mins
- 21 Mar 2024
- Your Questions Answered (Plus Erling Haaland's Lovely Lips)
The lads answer your burning questions, allowing us to discover their favourite dinosaurs.
- 37 mins
- What Does ‘Style of Play’ Actually Mean?
Patrick nobly attempts to explain football tactics to a bemused Joe.
- 33 mins
- 07 Mar 2024
- Inside a Football Dressing Room (and a private jet)
Joe is very excited to learn exactly what goes on inside a dressing room.
- 37 mins
- The ‘Home Life’ of a Footballer
Joe finds out what life is like for Patrick when he’s not focused on being a footballer.
- 36 mins
- The First England Call-Up (Landmarks Part 2)
Patrick discusses more of his landmark moments - his first goal and first England cap.
- 32 mins
- Patrick Bamford’s Personal Team
Patrick opens up about everything he’s invested in to deal with the pressures of football.
- 38 mins
- Do All Footballers Want To Be a Captain?
Joe has always fancied himself as a skipper so wants to know what he’d have to be good at.
- 39 mins
- Patrick Challenges Joe to Prove He’s Good at Free Kicks
After weeks of hearing about Joe’s free kick taking ability, Pat lays down a challenge.
- 34 mins
- What Do You Need For a Good Run of Form?
Pat is having a good run so Joe wants to work out what contributes to his impressive form.
- 36 mins
- 18 Jan 2024
- Patrick Bamford’s Wonder Goal
After writing himself into FA Cup folklore, Patrick tells Joe all about THAT goal.
- 36 mins
- 11 Jan 2024
- Giant Killings, Bonuses and Crap Pitches - The FA Cup
What is it like to play in the FA Cup for a big side vs a smaller club wanting a scalp.
- 34 mins
- 04 Jan 2024
How To Organise a Football Team Christmas DoJoe and Pat get stuck into what Leeds are planning for their club Christmas party.
- 35 mins
- 21 Dec 2023
- Joe on MOTD and Other Landmark Footballing Moments
Joe & Pat talk landmark moments a footballer experiences as they’re getting to the top.
- 38 mins
- 14 Dec 2023
- Moving to Chelsea on Transfer Deadline Day
Joe gets back on track this episode as Pat reveals what it’s like to be transferred.
- 37 mins
- 07 Dec 2023
- Patrick Bamford’s 5-a-side Clinic
An episode about transfers gets derailed as Joe asks Pat how to become a better player.
- 36 mins
- 30 Nov 2023
- How Much Impact Can a New Manager Really Have?
Early into their relationship, Joe & Pat discuss everything that new managers can change.
- 38 mins
- 23 Nov 2023
