{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63ff338c4630cd0011b925e8/64a6aeb6dbdee700118a893c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"My Son (Reece James) Almost Left Chelsea - Nigel James","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63ff338c4630cd0011b925e8/1677669711177-73e2fa99938b12427cdb13f1ee43b2cc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 140 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NIGEL JAMES - We discussed the career of Nigel #James with the man himself. We discussed; his short playing career, being the father to Reece and Lauren James, The decisions his made throughout their careers, Reece being linked to Real #Madrid, the current situation at #Chelsea + much more.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:50 Guest Intro</p><p>3:00 Who is Nigel James?</p><p>3:41 When did you get that bug for football?</p><p>15:36 How long was your transition from playing to coaching</p><p>19:00 Nigel on Reece James early career and the struggles faced in the journey</p><p>29:09 Was there a time where you considered leaving Chelsea?</p><p>31:00 Reece transitioning to Right Back</p><p>37:51 Reece James going on loan to Wigan</p><p>44:35 Derby trying to loan Reece James in Jan</p><p>48:03 Were any other PL clubs interested in Reece after his loan spell at Wigan</p><p>50:01 What made you guys decide to stay at Chelsea?</p><p>54:00 How did you deal with the adversity during Reece's career</p><p>59:10 How do you balance football and education?</p><p>1:04:35 Talk to us about Lauren James journey?</p><p>1:11:30 Nigel on Lauren leaving Arsenal, playing for Manchester United and then joining Chelsea</p><p>1:15:20 How does it feel having 2 of your children playing as England internationals?</p><p>1:16:04 How do you manage the spotlight?</p><p>1:21:13 Talk to us about Agents</p><p>1:29:31 Was Reece James every close to joining Real Madrid</p><p>1:31:22 How do you access Chelsea performance last season</p><p>1:32:50 Have you spoken to the new manager?</p><p>1:34:42 Talk to us about Mason Mount?</p><p>1:36:17 Talk to us about CHO and why it has not worked out?</p><p>1:38:44 What is your advice to parents that have kids who want to be footballers?</p><p>1:42:56 How is Reece's fitness?</p><p>1:46:23 Talk to us about Trent Alexander-Arnold</p><p>1:50:04 Nigel on his coaching academy</p><p>1:55:19 Closing remarks.</p>","author_name":"The Beautiful Game Podcast"}