Premier League Striker Reveals Pressure He Was Under : Michael Branch | Inside The Game Ep 5. .... Keep sharing, drop a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks guys 😃
Great Interview, Michael is an inspiration to all out there. Chester fan here, growing up watched him played for Chester City - Great player and have even still got a shirt in the loft with Branch (8) on the back!!
Great interview Baz. Michael was superb in talking about his life and being very open and honest. He deserves a lot of credit for making himself feel better about himself and all the best. BTW I was at Stamford Bridge for the game where he scored.
Michael was superb on this and really made me think about the pressure we put on young players and the fact we don't think about their mental health etc.
I wonder if Michael remembers playing for the EFC academy in the Isle of Man v our u16s team. I think it was 1994. Pretty sure it ended 10-0 to Everton and Branch got 5. Branch was rapid. Good to see he is sorting his life out. Will join for a jog next time I am over.
This why I have always say do put to much presure on players to be the big sheedy watson rooney southhall ferdinand, lahm, linker, Klinsmann vidic maldini pirlo, torres etc. Just let them develope and support them. I love this interview it opens your eyes about how much presurse players. This is magnified by the endless media scritiny, fans and put downs of there gsne or lifestyle. Social media is the worst thing these days for ruining players careers or perception of themselves. Thanks this a great interview baz. im glad micharl is able use his experice to do some excellent work wuth parent and the children in the academy talk about how not to presurise yoing players. Its sad his lifesyle and thoughts in his head ended his career but i you dont think abou4 how long they've had the presure and that it affects them. Michael should oroud if himself for opening up like this.
@@MoreThanAGame_ absolutely baz I've always said fans arr the worst people for not getting this point players are people with feelings as well they not robots.
@@Toffeeabi81 I think it's the emotion of the game Abigail, we all probably just need to do a bit better but it will take time. Interviews like this really help though.
Remember seeing Michael playing when he was around 14. Absolutely took my breath away how fast he was and such a natural finisher. He broke all records in youth football that belonged to Michael Owen.
Yes he was talked about so much at that age. Record breaker and we all thought he was going to tear it up at Everton, sadly the low self esteem etc put paid to that :( Good to see him turning his life around though :)
Thanks for doing this interview Michael you've helped me, and I'm sure others, in being so open. Stay strong people and remember "For every dark night, there's a brighter day".
More than a Game is incredibly perfect for this interview, as it fascinating and privileged look into the pressures outside the game, ie the pressures we as fab base put on a Maupay or a Keane. Brilliant and insightful interview of ex Premier League player who's still on the pitch in his mind 24-7. His anxiety led to drink, dealing drugs, and now uses his experiences to come full circle and help the less fortunate.
Excellent hour an' a quarter. Baz is a natural at this thing. Makes the conversation easy so makes the interviewee open up more. Watch Toffee TV regularly but that's only to laugh at Everton. This is serious.
I remember when he broke onto the scene and tore Sheffield Wednesday apart and was gutted when it didn't work out and he was sold. Great interview, though, and I hope he's found happiness with what he's doing now.
One of the best interviews ever brilliant great questions and honest answers from Michael we all need to think before we open our big mouth and remember no one goes out to have a bad game there human not machines am very proud of Michael how he's tuned his life around. He was a talented footballer but better Man well done Michael good luck lad 💙💙💙
Love this interview and it was boss of Michael to open up and share all of this. Must have been tough, but definitely think the football world could do with more of this. Nice work Baz and crew!
Inside the Game is developing into a fantastic series. Michael is articulate, open and honest and interviewer Baz is brilliant and treats it with sensitivity throughout.
Amazing interview truly enlightening to so many issues on and off the pitch and to now be helping those struggling and maybe help them find the light at the end of the tunnel and youth with "life skills" is simply a small miracle in a world that often looks bleak at the best of times.
Another superb interview. Brave of Micheal to talk about what he has gone through. Hope he continues to go from strength to strength. Much like the Channel!
Bazza Cazza: Let's have more discussions around mental health! What an amazing discussion with Michael Branch. I admire his courage for being so open. Brilliant interview.
Thanks Glenn and yes it needs to happen. As for Michael, he was brave, open and honest and hopefully more people will get inspiration from him to seek help if they need it. 🙏
Championship Manager 96/97 legend. Followed his career with interest after he left Everton and was surprised when he stopped early. All makes sense now. He seems a decent lad with confidence issues and is only realising now that just to break into the first team was a success, not a failure. Can't imagine the pressure on footballers, not just for the 40k in the stadium but the billions watching around the world.
Barry you have seen the real world in social services I see it here in California The women can’t cook won’t cook can’t clean won’t clean Barry thank you
Premier League Striker Reveals Pressure He Was Under : Michael Branch | Inside The Game Ep 5. .... Keep sharing, drop a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks guys 😃
Brilliant interview... great questions Baz, thanks to Michael for being so open and honest.
Thanks 😊 Yes Michael was brilliant
Food for thought this Interview. Let the kids just play and have fun.
Agreed mate
Great Interview, Michael is an inspiration to all out there. Chester fan here, growing up watched him played for Chester City - Great player and have even still got a shirt in the loft with Branch (8) on the back!!
Brilliant Dan, sad story that he was struggling when he seemed to do well at Chester.
Great interview Baz. Michael was superb in talking about his life and being very open and honest. He deserves a lot of credit for making himself feel better about himself and all the best. BTW I was at Stamford Bridge for the game where he scored.
Thanks Stephen, yes Michael was brilliant. It is good to see him doing well.
Game I always remember Michael in was at home to Sheff Wed. Ran their defence ragged. Won a penalty and assisted Graham Stuart in a 2-0 win.
Yes mate he was superb that day !
Michael was superb on this and really made me think about the pressure we put on young players and the fact we don't think about their mental health etc.
Such a thought provoking interview on so many fronts.
Great stuff 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Dan 😊
Superb interview , so good to see and hear people talking honestly , well done you guys , excellent work
Thanks Martin 👍
Absolutely brilliant interview, a eye opener. Glad he is working on overcoming his struggles.
Thanks mate, great to see him doing well.
Wow Michael, very brave to come on and discuss so many personal issues.
He was mate, very brave of him. This is a growing concern in the game now, mental health.
I wonder if Michael remembers playing for the EFC academy in the Isle of Man v our u16s team. I think it was 1994. Pretty sure it ended 10-0 to Everton and Branch got 5. Branch was rapid. Good to see he is sorting his life out. Will join for a jog next time I am over.
Ha brilliant Kevin ! I'm sure he would welcome you on that run with open arms 😊
Loved this Podcast 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
This why I have always say do put to much presure on players to be the big sheedy watson rooney southhall ferdinand, lahm, linker, Klinsmann vidic maldini pirlo, torres etc. Just let them develope and support them. I love this interview it opens your eyes about how much presurse players. This is magnified by the endless media scritiny, fans and put downs of there gsne or lifestyle. Social media is the worst thing these days for ruining players careers or perception of themselves. Thanks this a great interview baz. im glad micharl is able use his experice to do some excellent work wuth parent and the children in the academy talk about how not to presurise yoing players. Its sad his lifesyle and thoughts in his head ended his career but i you dont think abou4 how long they've had the presure and that it affects them. Michael should oroud if himself for opening up like this.
Thanks Abigail and yes important to remember we don't know what goes on in players lives and how they're feeling.
@@MoreThanAGame_ absolutely baz I've always said fans arr the worst people for not getting this point players are people with feelings as well they not robots.
@@Toffeeabi81 I think it's the emotion of the game Abigail, we all probably just need to do a bit better but it will take time. Interviews like this really help though.
Never play for your own city as Liverpool is a brutal place to fail
The culture is not for me Great show
Thanks mate
Well done Baz and Michael great interview Michael has a lot to offer young people both in and out of the football industry well done 👍
Thanks Henry and yes Michael certainly does have a lot to offer.
Well done Michael, keep moving forward. Well done team for putting this together.
Remember seeing Michael playing when he was around 14. Absolutely took my breath away how fast he was and such a natural finisher. He broke all records in youth football that belonged to Michael Owen.
Yes he was talked about so much at that age. Record breaker and we all thought he was going to tear it up at Everton, sadly the low self esteem etc put paid to that :( Good to see him turning his life around though :)
Thanks for doing this interview Michael you've helped me, and I'm sure others, in being so open. Stay strong people and remember "For every dark night, there's a brighter day".
Brilliant comment mate and hopefully this interview can help as many people as possible. Thanks mate 😊
Played against him a few times for Wirral vs Liverpool boys he was always class
More than a Game is incredibly perfect for this interview, as it fascinating and privileged look into the pressures outside the game, ie the pressures we as fab base put on a Maupay or a Keane. Brilliant and insightful interview of ex Premier League player who's still on the pitch in his mind 24-7. His anxiety led to drink, dealing drugs, and now uses his experiences to come full circle and help the less fortunate.
Thanks for the comment mate, Michael let us into his world. We really appreciated the opportunity for the conversation.
Excellent hour an' a quarter. Baz is a natural at this thing. Makes the conversation easy so makes the interviewee open up more. Watch Toffee TV regularly but that's only to laugh at Everton. This is serious.
Nice one mate 😊
I remember when he broke onto the scene and tore Sheffield Wednesday apart and was gutted when it didn't work out and he was sold. Great interview, though, and I hope he's found happiness with what he's doing now.
Nice one Oliver 😊
One of the best interviews ever brilliant great questions and honest answers from Michael we all need to think before we open our big mouth and remember no one goes out to have a bad game there human not machines am very proud of Michael how he's tuned his life around. He was a talented footballer but better Man well done Michael good luck lad 💙💙💙
Thank you David and Michael was a brilliant guest 👍
Looking forward to this, he’s a good lad Michael
Yeah mate, he was a great guest and he's the perfect person to educate parents / club about placing too much pressure on young players.
Cracking interview and a real eye opener that we rarely know what someone might be going through. Great to see he's in a much better place. 💙
Spot on Terry !
We're the same age, so Branch coming on was the first time someone my age was playing for us. It's a sour moment for many of us when that happens.
Haha yeah mate ! Always a sobering moment 😳
Love this interview and it was boss of Michael to open up and share all of this. Must have been tough, but definitely think the football world could do with more of this. Nice work Baz and crew!
Glad you enjoyed it mate. Nice one 👍
Inside the Game is developing into a fantastic series. Michael is articulate, open and honest and interviewer Baz is brilliant and treats it with sensitivity throughout.
Thanks John 😊 Michael was superb
Good nutrition is important then exercise Medicine administered by doctors needs to be questioned
Amazing interview truly enlightening to so many issues on and off the pitch and to now be helping those struggling and maybe help them find the light at the end of the tunnel and youth with "life skills" is simply a small miracle in a world that often looks bleak at the best of times.
100% agree mate 👍
Superb interview! Great work, look forward to more...
Cheers mate 👍
Seems like a great lad; great interview.
He is a good guy that made mistakes, wants to help people now. He is doing well 👍
Absolutely class interview and great insight of the highs and lows of football. Brilliant of Michael to share his story what a fella
Nice one Mike, yes quality from Michael. Sad at times but hopefully can really help others. 😊
Wow what an interview just shows the highs and lows of a footballer
Thanks Steven 😊 and you're correct it does !
Great to hear a former footballer talking so openly about mental health👍
Totally agree mate
Wonderful in depth interview and what an incredibly brave man Michael Branch is to have to go through what he did.
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Brilliant interview and great insight, well done Michael👏
Nice one Ray 👍
Brilliantly insightful podcast, well done fellas
Much appreciated!
Another excellent interview. Keep them coming
Thanks Danny, lots more to come 😊
Brilliant interview both of you.
Thank you 😊
Seems like a proper sound fella! Great interview Baz 👏👏👏
Thanks for listening mate. Yes Michael is a nice fella and is trying to help others now.
Another superb interview. Brave of Micheal to talk about what he has gone through. Hope he continues to go from strength to strength. Much like the Channel!
Cheers mate and yes good to see Michael doing better, long may it continue. 😊
Bazza Cazza: Let's have more discussions around mental health! What an amazing discussion with Michael Branch. I admire his courage for being so open. Brilliant interview.
Thanks Glenn and yes it needs to happen. As for Michael, he was brave, open and honest and hopefully more people will get inspiration from him to seek help if they need it. 🙏
great journalism this. We need loads more of this sort of insight.
Thank you James 😊
Championship Manager 96/97 legend. Followed his career with interest after he left Everton and was surprised when he stopped early. All makes sense now. He seems a decent lad with confidence issues and is only realising now that just to break into the first team was a success, not a failure. Can't imagine the pressure on footballers, not just for the 40k in the stadium but the billions watching around the world.
Yes Stephen, we never really consider the pressure they might be putting themselves under. And you're correct that he was a success not a failure !
I see him all the time near my daughters school.. he looks well
He's doing well now :)
Barry you have seen the real world in social services
I see it here in California The women can’t cook won’t cook can’t clean won’t clean
Barry thank you
Barry great interview,, You are a winner
Thank you mate 👍
Amazing to think how we just see a product and not a person/kid. Top man
Absolutely correct mate. Maybe it will make us all be a bit kinder to each other and even to players !
Great interview lads. Keep ‘em coming. Makes me want to go for a run right now
More to come mate, thanks for the comment 😊
Humble and inspirational. Great to see your positivity.
Well said Paul 👍
Excellent interview Baz and a very brave tell all from Michael
Thank you Bryan. Yes Michael very brave and honest thing to do, I think he will help lots of people by opening up 😊
Same happened to Cadamarterie, too much too young , Mark Ward had this happen to him with drugs
Some people cope and others don't, I guess mate.
Absolutely brilliant! Well done lads 👏💙
Thanks so much Liam, but it was Michael's bravery and openess that made it so watchable. Appreciate the comment though mate 😊
Brilliant interview and a great insight to the 90s era.
Thanks Scott 👍
Brilliant interview, well done to all involved❤
Thank you mate 😊
Brilliant podcast,
Thanks John 👍
Great interview that.
Nice one Jon 😊
Excellent interview!
Thanks Gary 😊