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Joe Wilkinson wants to make footballer Patrick Bamford become his new best mate.

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.

Joe Wilkinson has always wanted a professional footballer to be his mate. Step forward Patrick Bamford, who has signed up to this podcast to work out if the pair really can become true friends. Joe is a lifelong Gillingham supporter and wants to discover what it takes to play the game at the highest level because you can't support a friend without understanding what they've gone through and the challenges they face. Pat has agreed to answer any question that Joe thinks of so they will cover plenty of ground and you get to hear insight and stories from inside the dressing room at a professional football club as the two hosts get to know each other by spending time together recording this podcast.

My Mate's A Footballer: Patrick challenges Joe to prove he’s good at free kicks

Patrick challenges Joe to prove he’s good at free kicks

BBC Radio 5 Live - My Mate's A Footballer, 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.

After weeks of hearing about Joe’s supposedly stupendous free kick taking ability, Pat lays down a challenge which involves a trip to the Leeds training ground.

After weeks of hearing about Joe’s supposedly stupendous free kick taking ability, Pat lays down a challenge which involves a trip to the Leeds training ground. Joe realises he might have bitten off more than he can chew and struggles to focus on anything else other than getting some more tips for 5-a-side and discussing footballers’ pre-match routines.

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