Not Just Football

This week, broadcasting legend Lorraine Kelly joins Christine Lampard, Hayley McQueen, and Kelly Cates for an unforgettable conversation covering everything from her early days in local newspapers to 40 years on TV.Lorraine opens up about covering heartbreaking stories like Lockerbie, becoming a grandmother, and how she's helped change attitudes around menopause, cancer awareness, and ageing in the media. With her trademark warmth and wit, she also shares hilarious stories—from pretending to be David Attenborough’s best friend to astronaut training for her 60th birthday.From hosting daytime TV to launching powerful campaigns like Change + Check, Lorraine reflects on her journey, staying curious, and why she’s never been afraid to just “pick up the phone.”📺 Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe to Not Just Football for inspiring, real, and brilliant conversations every week.

In this episode, we sit down with Marcia Lewis — proud mum of England and Arsenal rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly — to hear how she’s redefining what it means to be a football parent. From completing a Master’s in Football Business to passing the FIFA agent exam, Marcia has done it all in support of her son’s journey. But her mission goes far beyond Myles.She’s also the founder of No1 Fan Club, a platform built to educate, empower and connect football parents across the game. Through real-life experiences, workshops, community events and advocacy, Marcia is on a mission to make sure parents feel seen, supported and equipped — whether their child is playing grassroots or elite academy football.This is an inspiring, emotional and powerful conversation about parenting, football, and creating space for others to thrive.To learn more or join the community, visit www.no1fan.club00:00 Introduction05:23 Award-Winning Moments09:27 Parenting and Pride in Achievements13:28 Navigating the Football Industry16:07 The Importance of Parental Support21:48 Survey Results30:51 No1Fan.club38:57 Parental Protection and Social Media44:35 Emotional Regulation and Support Systems

In this episode of Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, hosts Hayley McQueen, Christine Lampard, and Kelly Cates sit down with Carolyn Radford, the CEO of Mansfield Town.Radford opens up about how life has been since she and her husband, John Radford, bought Mansfield Town in 2015. They also discuss the challenges of becoming a woman in football, and Radford sheds light on becoming CEO of Mansfield at 29 and how her role has developed since she's had children.00:00 - 02:30 Pre show chat02:31 - 03:15 Promo03:16 - 08:10 How Studying Politics at University Set Carolyn up for Life08:11 - 12:02 Taking Over at Mansfield12:03 - 21:15 The Difficulties of Becoming a CEO at 2921:16 - 28:25 Balancing Life with Mansfield28:26 - 30:22 The Future of Mansfield30:23 - 32:05 How Club Ownership is Changing32:06 - 37:12 Women in Football

In this episode of Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, hosts Hayley McQueen, Christine Lampard, and Kelly Cates sit down with Chris Ramsey, MBE, a renowned coach and former player.Chris Ramsey opens up about his coaching journey, his MBE award, and his time working with players like Harry Kane. They dive into the challenges of developing and nurturing young talent, the representation of black coaches in football, and the systemic issues in providing equal opportunities for minorities in the game.00:00 Introduction01:11 Management and coaching career08:02 Sports Science to blame for injuries10:44 Managing Player Expectations15:48 The Importance of Mental Resilience25:10 Success Stories and Development32:19 Barriers to Black Coaches in Football36:44 Challenges for Aspiring Coaches from Minority Groups39:12 The Rooney Rule and Tokenism41:25 The Importance of Representation and Equality51:28 Using Platforms to Advocate for Change53:45 Super Six Prediction

Welcome back to Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet!Who really deserves the top spot on the list of the 100 highest-paid athletes? This week, Christine Lampard, Hayley McQueen, and Kelly Cates break down the biggest earners in sport and tackle the massive pay gap between men’s and women’s sports.Should athletes be making this much money? Is the gap in women’s sport too big to fix? And how did Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova turn their success into multimillion-dollar brands?With eye-opening insights on sponsorships, salaries, and the real cost of success, this episode goes beyond the headlines to reveal how the sports business really works.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet!This week, Charlie Austin sits down with Christine Lampard, Hayley McQueen, and Kelly Cates to share the untold stories of his career—from working on a building site to leading the line in the Premier League.He opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, how it shaped his playing style, and the impulsive 40-minute decision that sent him to Australia. Charlie reveals what it was really like working under Harry Redknapp, why he nearly quit football, and the biggest mistake of his career.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet!Why are girls still quitting sports at alarming rates? This week, Christine Lampard, Hayley McQueen, and Kelly Cates dive into the shocking stats that reveal nearly HALF of adolescent girls drop out of sport—and what’s really behind it. From confidence issues to lack of role models, the panel explores why so many young women walk away from the game and what needs to change.Kelly shares a parenting trick borrowed from Michelle Obama that could be the key to keeping girls engaged in sport, while Hayley and Christine reflect on their own experiences growing up.Elsewhere, the debate over Old Trafford’s future heats up—should Manchester United’s legendary stadium be knocked down and rebuilt? Hayley, a lifelong fan, gives her surprising take. Plus, from football fashion to unexpected celebrity encounters (yes, Will Ferrell at a match), this episode has it all.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet!This week, Christine Lampard, Hayley McQueen, and Kelly Cates tackle the biggest conversations in sport and beyond—power, influence, and the fallout when men abuse their positions.From the latest controversy shaking sports broadcasting to the ongoing fallout from that Rubiales kiss, the panel unpacks the wider impact of power dynamics in the industry.They also dive into Taylor Swift’s unexpected Super Bowl moment with Trump, the media obsession with her relationship, and whether Marcus Rashford’s fresh start will finally reignite his career.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet!This week, Christine Lampard, Hayley McQueen, and Kelly Cates dive into nutrition, body confidence, and wellness with expert nutritionist Ruth Wood.Ruth shares how nutrition transformed her life and explains how functional nutrition can improve mental health, stress, and overall well-being. The conversation tackles the pressures of body image, the impact of media on diet culture, and the controversial rise of weight loss drugs.From raising healthy kids to navigating perimenopause and holistic health, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and expert advice you won’t want to miss!If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!