Introducing Grace Rapp, a forward currently playing in the French first division for Stade De Reims. Following a childhood in Singapore and a secondary education in the South West of England, Grace got a call up to play for the England U19's, and in turn, earned a scholarship to play football alongside her studies in the American college system.  Grace speaks of the pros and cons of college football across the pond and how her first professional contract in the tiny town of Selfoss, Iceland was extremely welcome following an intense four years.  Following an extremely successful se ..read more

This week, Ollie & I are joined by lifelong gunner, Conor Giebus, a dear friend from back home in Bristol.  We grill 'Geeb' on the new look Arsenal under Arteta and whether or not he is the man for the job. Additionally we discuss the Emirates Vs. Highbury and the recent evolution of Arsenal Fan TV.  As well as the consistent 'helluva team-sheet' section, the three of us have a crack at predicting the relegated three and top ten come the end of the season ..read more

Welcome back to Tiki-Taka Talks, the once a month footballing feature, made by fans, for fans. Joining me this week is friend from school and massive Hammers fan, Chris Andrews.  Chris and his three brothers were often taken to Upton Park and watched the games in the same stand as the infamous GSE...  We discuss how modern day football has changed so drastically since a mere ten years ago, with West Ham being a prime example, having ditched a proper old school football stadium for the 2012 London Olympic Stadium four years ago ..read more

An absolute pleasure to be joined this week by a member of the formidable Exeter Chiefs forward pack, Sam Skinner.  Sam is a south west boy who adores playing his Rugby down in Devon, so much so that his stellar form earned him a Scotland call up in 2018, where Sam has continued to tear up trees on the international stage.  Sam & I talk about what life is like as a Chief, and how far they have come since the Championship days almost a decade ago; Sam largely puts the success down to the likes of player-turned-coach, Gareth Steenson & speaks of the bitter/sweet feeling of wi ..read more

This week, it was my pleasure to be joined by Grayson Hart, the now retired scrum half - who came from humble beginnings to make quite the name for himself, both on and off the field. Once a workman on the Auckland Docks, Grayson had only dreamt of playing for the All Blacks, until one day, he was picked up by Pat Lam - the then coach of the Auckland Blues, and despite being called up to represent the U20 All Blacks after hardly any time at all, something still didn't feel quite right for Grayson.  After a quick stint working as Groundsman in Sydney and playing for the NSW Waratahs, Gra ..read more

Introducing a very special guest this week; Dr Simi Pam, is in the HOUSE.  Simi first picked up a Rugby ball at the age of 23 and following an individual demolition job of her opponents in her first ever competitive rugby match at Bristol University, (scoring four 2nd half tries), it wasn't long before coaches were talking.  Moreover, Simi qualified as a Doctor in July 2019 and for the most part, has been fighting Covid19 on the frontline ever since. Simi admits it has been a tricky introduction into the medical world and even discusses the effects that the virus has had on one of ..read more

This week I am delighted to be joined by ex England centre half, Russell Osman. As well as his international honours, Russell is most well known for his defensive partnership with Terry Butcher in Ipswich Town's glory days.  As well as a stellar playing career, Russell also tried his hand at management (Cardiff City & Bristol City) as well as acting, featuring in the 1981 classic 'Escape to Victory' - the cast also boasting the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine & Pele.  In more recent times, Osman, with the help of his son, scouted out the raw but talented centre h ..read more

Jack Leach, AKA 'The Nut' - hero of the 2019 Ashes at Headingley, joins me for a spectacular chinwag on this weeks episode. He & Ben Stokes teamed up to pull off what seemed a completely impossible task and possibly the most iconic comeback in Ashes history.  As well as Headingley, the Somerset spinner has become well known for his batting after scoring a spectacular 92 against Ireland as Nightwatchman and has rapidly stolen the hearts of many Cricket fans up and down the country.  Away from Cricket, Leachy is also a long term sufferer of Crohn's Disease and in more recent time ..read more

This week I was delighted to be joined by the inspirational Jamie Bhatti; loose-head prop for Scotland and Bath Rugby. Jamie's rise to the top is somewhat unconventional - having stared homelessness in the face as a youngster, the now international front rower secured his first job in a slaughterhouse from the age of 16. Two years later, Bhatti secured his doorman's license and managed a mere two hours sleep between shifts in his car before eventually signing his first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors at 20 years old.  As Bhatti really began to take hold of his Rugby career ..read more

This week it was a pleasure to be joined by the English Cricketing extraordinaire, Lauren Winfield-Hill. Lauren has represented her country across all formats of the game, including the T20 World Cup in 2017, lifting the trophy on home soil. Captain of the Yorkshire Diamonds, opener for the Brisbane Heat, AND the Northern Superchargers skipper to be?! Need I say more...?  During her time in Brisbane, Lauren  sparked a relationship with team-mate, Courtney Hill. In time, the pair both decided to return to the UK together and kick on with Cricket, only to discover this wouldn't be an ..read more