My Mate's a Footballer

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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: The first England call-up (Landmarks Part 2)

The first England call-up (Landmarks Part 2)

BBC Radio 5 Live - My Mate's A Footballer, The first England call-up (Landmarks Part 2)

Patrick discusses more of his landmark moments - his first goal and first England cap.

After being distracted in the original episode about landmark moments, Joe and Pat reconvene to discuss more important moments from his career.

After being distracted in the original episode about landmark moments (thanks to an unusual fantasy football team name), the lads reconvene to discuss more important moments from Pat’s career. You’ll hear how a player gets called up to England for the first time, which players were the most welcoming, demanding and vocal in Gareth Southgate’s squad and which defender is the most horrible opponent in the Premier League.

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