{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ccfbcf21ee6b0016b12b02/65ccfbd849352e0016a7f9b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP22 - Dean Thornton - Swansea City GK Coach","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65ccfbcf21ee6b0016b12b02/65ccfbd849352e0016a7f9b2.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode 22 and the boys enter the world of goalkeeping. This week Richard and Jamie interview Swansea City FC Goalkeeper Coach Dean Thornton.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Dean has a fascinating story about how he became a top level GK Coach after quitting football at 19 years of age. Dean went on to be a coach at QPR, Swindon, Taiwan National side, MK Dons and presently Swansea City under Manager Russell Martin.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We discuss all things from what key things to look for in a Goalkeeper to the modern day Goalkeeper and styles of play that has changed the role somewhat.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Dean also stepped into football agency for a time and we hear all about how he went back into coaching after a call from Russell and what it took for him to take the role.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Please subscribe to the podcast and review us. You can also follow us on Social Media channels.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Twitter: @HittingAreasPod</p>\n<p>@DMTKeepers</p>\n<p>Instagram: @hittingtheareaspodcast</p>\n<p>@deano1712</p>","author_name":"Jamie Roberts and Richard Kyson"}