My Mate's A Footballer
Can Joe Wilkinson become friends with Patrick Bamford?
30 minutes
In this first episode of the pod, Joe reveals his plan of how he wants to become best mates with a professional footballer. Show more
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30 minutes
In this first episode of the pod, Joe reveals his plan of how he wants to become best mates with a professional footballer. Show more
3 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
Joe Wilkinson wants to make footballer Patrick Bamford become his new best mate.
30 minutes
Patrick Bamford gives Joe Wilkinson some tips and tricks of how to become a better 5 a side player...after they derail an episode supposed to be about transfers. Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 LiveLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 Live
As Joe Wilkinson attempts to build his friendship with Patrick Bamford, the pair discuss the strange and sometimes ingenious things new managers bring to a new job. Show more
36 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
Patrick Bamford gives Joe Wilkinson some tips and tricks on how to become a better 5-a-side player...after they derail an episode supposed to be about transfers. Show more
37 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
Patrick Bamford reveals what happened when his move to Chelsea came out of the blue and Joe alerts Pat to some unsettling news about a cardboard cut-out and a comedian friend. Show more
38 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
There’s a number of landmark moments discussed on this episode by Joe and Patrick including the first time each of them were on Match of the Day, and Kelvin Phillips gets in touch. Show more
38 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
As Joe Wilkinson attempts to build his friendship with Patrick Bamford, the pair discuss the strange and sometimes ingenious things new managers
bring to a new job. Show more
41 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
In this first episode of the pod, Joe reveals his plan of how he wants to become best mates with a professional footballer. Show more
30 minutes
Patrick Bamford reveals what happened when his move to Chelsea came out of the blue and Joe alerts Pat to some unsettling news about a cardboard cut-out and a comedian friend. Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 LiveLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 Live
In order to fund the team Christmas party, the captain collects fines throughout the season. Joe finds out how that cash is spent by the Leeds team as they let their hair down. Show more
30 minutes
There’s a number of landmark moments discussed on this episode by Joe and Patrick including the first time each of them were on Match of the Day and Kelvin Phillips gets in touch. Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 LiveLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 Live
The FA Cup third round weekend is a huge weekend in football and Joe discusses Pat’s giant killing exploits in previous seasons and gets nosey about cup bonuses. Show more
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Available for over a year
After becoming an FA Cup icon, Patrick tells Joe all about THAT goal he scored against Peterborough and how Gary Lineker might be able to take some credit for the strike. Show more
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Pat is having a good run in the Leeds team at the minute so Joe wants to work out what contributes to his impressive form and how to mitigate barren spells. Show more
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Joe has always fancied himself as a skipper so wants to know what attributes he needs to develop and ultimately what the perks of the job are. Show more
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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. Show more
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Joe finds out what life is like for Patrick when he’s not focussed on football, including how to choose where to live and whether he’s contractually allowed to ride a motorbike. Show more
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Available for 5 months
Mark Chapman, Cesc Fabregas, Nedum Onuoha & Statman Dave have a brand new BBC podcast. Search for "Planet Premier League" to listen and find out more. Show more
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Joe is very excited to learn exactly what goes on inside a dressing room and covers everything from the food on offer to the best (and worst) facilities in the Premier League. Show more