HeyJaredMore Than A Match
More Than a Match is a compelling new podcast that takes you behind the scenes of an athlete's journey to the top. Go beyond the highlights as we uncover the untold realities of what it takes to succeed—and stay—at the highest level.
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- 6
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- Aug 16, 2026
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Devonte Redmond: MUFC Academy, Rashford's Rise, Retired Before 30, Released on X, JJ Gabriel | EP.74 (opens the original)
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This week on More Than A Match, RH and D'Mani sit down with former Manchester United midfielder Devonte Redmond. From Fletcher Moss to the Cliff, Littleton Road and Carrington, Devonte came through one of the most talented academy groups United have produced, alongside Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Callum Gribbin. He tells us about the Warren Joyce test he failed in the gym, the moment Rashford turned to him on the team coach and said he wasn't sure football was for him, an
Richard Tracz: Academy Truths, The Man City Way & Coaching In The USA | EP.73 (opens the original)
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oach Richard Tracz (R-Kicks) joins D'Mani and RH for one of the most in-depth coaching conversations we've had on the show. Having worked across both Manchester clubs, Richard pulls no punches on what's really happening inside the academy system, why so many technically gifted kids get eaten alive when they reach men's football, and what needs to change.From spotting a special talent at four years old to the truth about coaching in the USA, this one is essential listening for any coach, player o
From Communist Romania To Coaching In New York | EP.72 (opens the original)
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D'Mani is back, and this week we sit down with Mihai from Dwight Global for one of the most inspiring journeys we've had on the show. From falling in love with tennis in communist Romania, hitting balls against a fence with 40 other kids and one coach, to reaching the top 10 in the country and finding out that talent alone wasn't enough to turn pro.Mihai opens up on his parents' sacrifice, the financial wall that ended his playing dream, moving to the US at 21, and how a chance meeting on a New
PFA Awards & My Premier League Predictions | EP 71 (opens the original)
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RH flies solo this week for a one on one with the community, reacting to the PFA awards and answering the questions you sent in on our socials. He breaks down Bruno Fernandes and Nico O'Reilly's big wins, two players he's worked with, and gives his full Premier League table prediction for the season ahead.Plus honest advice for the next generation on education, scholarships and the traits that actually matter, and a look at the big plans coming for the channel.This week's episode is sponsored by
Sam Bird: The Loan I Turned Down & Still Regret | EP.69 (opens the original)
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Sam Bird joins More Than A Match to tell his story, from a late start in football to carving out a professional career across Fleetwood, Stockport, Scotland and Chorley. He's honest about the loan move he turned down and still regrets, the frustrating spells, the loans that rebuilt his confidence, and stepping into coaching alongside RH.One of the most honest conversations we've had about the reality of the non league grind and the decisions that shape a career.
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