The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 149 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NIGEL JAMES - We sat down with Nigel James to discuss his incredible career in football. We also spoke about #BlueCo's ownership of #Chelsea, Reece #James and Lauren James, Xabi #Alonso as Chelsea's new manager, the club's Premier League title chances, and much more.
00:00 Intro
1:10: Competition giveaway
1:50: Guest introduction
3:19: Overview of Nigel James Elite Coaching School success
8:47: Why is it called a coaching school instead of an academy
16:18: Criteria for kids joining his coaching school
17:32: Dealing with disgruntled parents
20:48: Dealing with abuse from opposition
24:06: The one thing he would have changed in Reece and Lauren’s development
28:45: Regret of not having his eldest son playing football
31:37: Assessing Lauren’s 25/26 season
33:04: Deep dive into Lauren’s personality
34:27: Can Lauren turn into a leader within the dressing room
37:20: Interest in Lauren before she signed a new deal
40:37: How hard is it to let go of control as a parent
47:10: Lauren’s relationship with coaches
48:11: Alexia Putellas signing for London City Lionesses
49:14: Lauren potentially winning the Ballon d’Or
51:01: Assessing Reece’s 25/26 season
57:49: Xabi Alonso appointment
59:23: Thoughts on BlueCo
1:02:08: John Stones being mentioned to him
1:04:40: Chelsea’s targets
1:06:06: Liam Rosenior
1:06:52: Thoughts on the World Cup
1:11:24: Rio Ngumoha and Max Dowman
1:13:14: Thoughts on England vs Mexico
1:14:13: Thoughts on Jude Bellingham
1:15:50: Will Reece be fit for Norway?
1:16:39: Donald Trump involvement
1:19:09: Final thoughts and outro
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